The New York Times - Thursday, April 4, 1895
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OSCAR WILDE PLAINTIFF
Cynicisms on Literature and Manners in an English Court.
MARQUIS OF QUEENSBERRY'S
LIBEL
The Writer Rarely Writes What He Believes Is True and Thinks that Self-Realization
Is
the End of Life.
LONDON, April 3. -- The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, was packed with people long before the hour of opening, 10:30 A. M. to-day. The attraction was the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry for libel. Justice Collins took his seat on the bench promptly.
London, April 3.j - The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before the hour of opening - 10:30 A.M. - today, the attraction being the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry for libel. Justice Collins took his seat on the bench promptly at 10:30, and the case was called.
LONDON, April 3. - The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before the hour of opening – 10:30 a.m - today, the attraction being the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry, for libel.
London, April 3 — The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before the opening, 10.30 am., today, the attraction being the trial of the action of Mr. Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry for libel.
London, April 3. -- The central criminal court in Old Bailey was densely packed with people long before the hour of opening court at 10:30 o'clock this morning, the attraction being the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the marquis of Queensbury for libel.
LONDON, April 3, 1895. The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before half-past ten o'clock, the hour of opening, this morning. The attraction was the trial of the action brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry for libel.
The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, Q. C , M. P., and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Mr. Edward H. Carson, Q. C, M. P. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Douglas of Hawick.
The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C., M.P., and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Edward H. Carson, Q.C., M.P. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Douglas of Hawock.
The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Mr Edward H. Carson. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Douglas of Hawick.
The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C.,M.P., and marquis of Queensberry, defendant, by Edward A. Carson, Q. C., M. P. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Alfred Douglas, of Warwick.
Justice Collins took his seat on the Bench. At 10.30 the case was called. The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C., M.P and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Mr. Edward H. Carson, Q.C., M.P. Lawyer Besby watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Douglas, of Hawark.
Justice Collins took his seat on the bench promptly at half-past ten, and the case was called. The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C., M.P.; and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Mr. Edward H. Carson, Q.M.P. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Alfred Douglas, of Hawisk.
Oscar Wilde, wearing a light blue over-coat, entered the court room in the company of his solicitor, Mr. Humphreys. He had an air of unconcern, while everybody stared at him.
Oscar Wilde, wearing a light blue overcoat, entered the court room in company with his solicitor, Mr. Humphreys. He resolutely maintained an air of unconcern.
Oscar Wilde, wearing a light blue overcoat, entered the courtroom in company with his solicitor, Mr. Humphreys.
The Marquis of Queensberry entered the dock, and, in answer to the usual questions, pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
The marquis of Queensberry entered the dock and, in answer to the usual questions, pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
The Marquis of Queensberry entered the dock and in answer to the usual questions pleaded "not guilty," adding that the so-called libel was true and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
The Marquis of Queensberry entered the dock and, in answer to the usual questions, pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true, and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
The Marquis of Queensberry entered the dock, and in answer to the usual questions pleaded not guilty, adding that the so called libel was true and had been made known in the public interest.
The Marquis of Queensberry, in answer to the usual questions, pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true, and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
The marquis of Queensberry, in answer to the usual questions, pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
The marquis of Queensberry, in answer to the usual questions, pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
The Marquis of Queensberry entered the dock, and pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true, and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
The Marquis of Queensberry pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
The Marquis of Queensberry pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true and made known is the interest of public morality.
Sir Edward Clarke reviewed the evidence taken in the police court. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual offense, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time.
This writing alleged the Mr Wilde had been posing immorally. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual offense, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time.
This writing alleged that Mr Wilde had been posing immorally. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual offence, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time.
It had been noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual offense, but the gravity of the case consisted in the facts that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time.
Sir Edward Clarke, in opening the case, reviewed the evidence taken in the Police Court, dwelling upon the writing on the card which constituted the libel complained of. This writing alleged that Mr Wilde had been posing immorally. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual offence, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time.
He said that Mr. Wilde had been a friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterward, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Air. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr.- Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, in answer to a poem by the latter. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described the letter as a "prose sonnet."
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 189O, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterward, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the statements expressed in this letter the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet."
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 189O, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterwards, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Douglas, in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet."
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1893, when he learned of the offensive statements being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. He offered to return these letters for money and afterwards, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Kneblin and Allen pretend to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet."
At this point the marquis, who, with clinched fists, sat glaring at Mr. Wilde, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he undoubtedly would have done so had it not been for the persons between them. Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1893, when he learned of the offensive statements being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. He offered to return these letters for money, and afterward, at Wood’s earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Mr. Wilde learned that two men, named Knebly and Allen, pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written, in 1893, a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde, himself, described this letter as a "prose sonnet."
Sir Edward continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when be learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilda to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterwards, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebley and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Donglas, in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed ia this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet." In 1893, Sir Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libelled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wlide had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterwards at Wood's earnest entreaty Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebley and Allen, pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wlide, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Albert Douglas, in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet." In 1893, Sir. Edward said the Marquis of Queennberry openly libelled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house, and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterwards, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet." In 1893, Sir Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libelled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis of Queensberry on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1893, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterward, at Wood’s earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly[sic] and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 an extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described the letter as a "prose sonnet." In 1893 the Marquis of Queensberry openly libeled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house and was shown to the door in the presence of the servants and further admittance refused to him. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis of Queensberry on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
Sir Edward continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money and afterwards, at Mr. Wood’s earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knihby and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in the letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a « prose sonnet. » In 1893, Sid Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libeled Mr. Wilde in the latter’s own house and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde’s pays.
In 1893, Sir Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libeled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house, and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis of Queensberry on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
In 1893, Sir Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libeled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house and was shown the door in the presence of the servant and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis of Queensberry on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
In 1893, Sir Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libeled Mr. Wilde is the latter’s own house, and was shown the door in the presence of servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis of Queensberry on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde’s plays.
In 1893, Sir Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libelled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house, and was shown the door in the presence of servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behaviour of the Marquis of Queensberry on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
In 1893, Sir Edward said, the marquis of Queensberry openly libeled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house, and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the marquis of Queensberry on the first night of the production of Mr. Wilde's plays.
In 1893, Sir Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libelled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house and he was turned out of the house in the presence of the servants and further admittance was refused to him. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis of Queensberry on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
In 1893, Sir Edward said, the marquis of Queensberry openly libeled Mr. wilde in the latter's own house and was shown the door in the presence of servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the marquis of Queensberry on the first night of the production of many of Mr. Wilde's palys. The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read as follows:
In 1893, Sir Edward said, the marquis of Queensberry openly libeled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house, and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the marquis on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays. The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, as follows:
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his " Dorian Grey," and his articles in The Chameleon. Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the Marquis.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immorality.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey," and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, that he published in the interest, and for the furtherance of, immoral practises.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr Wilde respecting his " Dorian Grey," and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey," and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey," and his articles in the "Chameleon," which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practises.
The marquis, sir Edward Elarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in The Chameleon, which, it is alleged, that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, he published in the interests and for the furtherence of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting this "Dorian Gray" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
Mr. Wilde testified that Wood produced three letters, which were of no importance. Afterward, in response to a strong appeal from Wood, he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought to him a copy of one of these letters, which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wilde laughed at him, and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen a half sovereign, for himself.
Mr. Wilde testified that Wood produced three letters which were of no importance. Afterwards in response to a strong appeal from Wood he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought to him a copy of one of these letters, which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wide laughed at him, and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen a half sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde.
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the Marquis. He testified that Wood produced three letters which were of no importance. Afterward, in response to a strong appeal from Wood, he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought to him a copy of one of these letters, which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wide laughed at him and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen half a sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde.
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the Marquis. He said that in response to a strong appeal from Wood he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later, Allen brought to him a copy of a letter which had been sent to Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Wilde laughed at him and refused to pay the money, saving he had never received as much as £60 tor his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen a half sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Wilde.
Afterwards, in response to a strong appeal from Wood, he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought to him a copy of one of these letters, which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wilde refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen a half sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde.
Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde. When the Marquis of Queensbury called at his house in 1893, Mr. Wilde asked him whether he had come to apologize, but Queensbury, instead of apologizing, became abusive. Mr. Wilde replied to the Marquis: "I don't know the Queensbury rules, but the Oscar Wilde rules are short and at sight. The letters you have written about me are infamous." In the hall he said to a servant: "This is the Marquis of Queensbury, the most infamous brute in London. Do not let him enter the house again."
Mr. Wilde said that he had no connection with The Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled. "Priest and Acolyte." which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in an American magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
HE said that he had no connection with The Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled, "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded, "Dorian Grey" Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said he had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article, "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said that the charges against him and Lord Alfred Douglas were absolutely false. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas, of that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the "Chameleon," and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in "Lippincott's Magazine," but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas, or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therin. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas, or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled, "Acolyte and Priest," which had been punished therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey, " Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord A. Douglas or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey" Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine but had been altered when published in book form.
Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Cross-examined by Mr. Carson, Mr. Wilde admitted that he was aware that Lord Alfred had written articles in The Chameleon. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting, but not blasphemous, He knew that The Chameleon had a circulation among the students of Oxford University.
Cross-examined by Mr. Carson, Mr. Wilde said he was aware that Lord Alfred had written articles in The Chameleon. One of them, entitled "Two Loves," he did not regard as improper, though the "Loves" were boys. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting, but did not think it blasphemous. He knew that The Chameleon had a circulation among the students of Oxford University.
He was aware that Lord Alfred had written articles in the Chameleon. One of them, entitled, "Two Loves," he did not regard as improper. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting, but did not think it blasphemous. He knew that the Chameleon had a circulation among the students of Oxford university.
He was aware that Lord Alfred had written articles in the Chameleon. One of them, entitled "Two Loves," he did not regard as improper. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting, but did not think it blasphemous. He knew that the Chameleon had a circulation among the students of Oxford university.
Cross-examined by Mr. Carson, Mr. Wilde admitted that he had stayed with Lord Alfred Douglas, Mr. Cromer, and Mr. Worthing at various hotels in London. He was aware that Lord Alfred had written articles in the Chameleon. One of them, entitled "Two Loves," he did not regard as improper. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting, but did not think it blasphemous. He knew that the Chameleon had a circulation among the students at Oxford University.
Referring to his publication, "Philosophy for the Young," Mr. Carson asked Mr. Wilde if he believed what he had written. Mr. Wilde answered, " I rarely write what I believe is true."
Referring to his publication, "Philosophy for the Young," Mr. Carson asked Mr. Wilde if he believed what he had written. Mr. Wilde answered: "I rarely write what I believe is true."
Referring to his publication "Philosophy for the Young," Mr Carson asked Mr Wilde if he believed what he had written.
Referring to his publication, "Philosophy for the Young," Mr. Carson asked Mr. Wilde if he believed that what he had written.
Referring to his publication "Philosophy for the Young," Mr Carson asked Mr Wilde if he believed that what he had written.
Carson asked Mr. Wilde if he believed what he had written. Mr. Wilde answered: "I rarely write what I believe is true."
Referring to his publication, "Philosophy for the Young" Mr. Carson asked Mr. Wilde said that he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
Referring to his publications, "Philosophy for the Young," Mr. Carson asked Mr. Wilde if he believed what he had written. Mr. Wilde answered: "I rarely write what I believe is true." Continuing, Mr. Wilde said he believed that the realization of self is the prima end of life.
Referring to his publication "Philosophy for the Young," Mr. Carson asked Mr. Wilde if he believed what he had written. Mr. Wilde answered: "I rarely write what I believe is true." Continuing, Mr. Wilde said he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
Referring to his publication, "Philosophy for the Young," Mr. Carson asked Mr. Wilde if he believed what he had written. Mr. Wilde answered: "I rarely write what I believe is true." Continuing, Mr. Wilde said he believed that "the realization of self was the primal end of life."
Referring to his publication, "Philosophy for the Young," Mr. Carson asked Mr. Wilde if he believed what he had written. Mr. Wilde answered: "I rarely write what I believe is true." Continuing, Mr. Wilde said that he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
Continuing, Mr. Wilde said he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
Continuing, Mr Wilde said he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
Continuing, Mr Wilde said he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
Continuing Mr. Wilde said that he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
Continuing, Wilde said that he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
Mr. Wilde answered: "I rarely write what I believe is true." Continuing, Mr. Wilde said he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
He said that Allen, when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession, had remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this, Mr. Wilde replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes.''
Mr. Wilde said the man Allen, when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession, had remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this Mr. Wilde testified he replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes."
Mr. Wilde further said that the man Allen, when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession, had remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this, Mr. Wilde testified that he replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes."
Mr. Wilde, continuing his testimony on cross-examination, said the man Allen, when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession, had remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this Mr. Wilde testified that he replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes."
Mr. Wilde continuing his testimony on cross-examination said that the man Allen when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession had remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this Mr. Wilde testified that he replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes."
Mr. Wilde, continuing his testimony on cross-examination, said that the man Allen, when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession, had remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this Mr. Wilde testified that he replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes."
Mr Wilde, continuing his testimony on cross examination, said that the man Allen, when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession, had remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this, Mr Wilde testified that he replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes."
Mr. Wilde continuing his testimony on cross-examination, said that the man Allen when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession, and remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this Mr. Wilde testified that he replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes."
Continuing Mr. Wilde said he believed that the realization of self was the prime end of life. Wilde said that the man "Allen," when endeavouring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession, had remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this Mr. Wilde testified that he replied; "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes."
Pressed to say whether the articles In The Chameleon were not immoral, Mr. Wilde replied: "They were worse; they were badly written."
Pressed to say whether the articles in the Chameleon were not immoral, Mr. Wilde replied: "They were worse; they were badly written."
Pressed to say whether the articles in The Chameleon were not immoral, Mr. Wilde replied: "They were worse, they were badly written."
Pressed to say whether the articles in the Chameleon were not immoral, Mr. Wilde replied: "They were worse: they were badly written."
Pressed to say whether the articles in the Chameleon were not immoral, Mr Wilde replied: "They were worse; they were badly written."
Pressed to say whether the articles in the Chameleon were not immoral. Mr. Wilde replied, "They were worse; they were badly written."
Pressed to say whether the articles in the Chameleon were not immoral, Mr. Wilde replied: "They were worse; they were badly written."
Pressed to say whether the articles in the "Chameleon" were not immoral, Mr. Wilde replied: "They were worse - they were badly written."
Throughout his testimony, Mr. Wilde maintained perfect composure. He frequently ran his fingers through his hair, a habit which is peculiar to him. Several times he propounded paradoxes to Mr. Carson, and in the course of the questioning, contended that the letter addressed to Lord Alfred Douglas, which was read in Court, was beautiful, but that it could not be judged as a letter, apart from art. He said he did not believe that any book could affect the conduct of the reader.
Throughout his testimony Mr. Wilde maintained perfect composure. He frequently ran his fingers through his hair, a habit which is peculiar to him. Several times he propounded paradoxes to Mr. Carson, and in the course of the questioning contended that the letter addressed to Lord Alfred Douglas was beautiful , but that it could not be judged as a letter, apart from art. He did not adore anyone except himself, nor did he believe that any book affected the conduct of its reader.
Throughout his testimony Mr. Wilde maintained perfect composure. He frequently ran his fingers through his hair, a habit which is peculiar to him. Several times he propounded paradoxes to Mr. Carson, and in the course of the questioning contended that the letter addressed to Lord Alfred Douglas, which was read in court, was beautiful but that it could not be judged as a letter, apart from art. He denied that he had madly adored "a man twenty years his junior; he did not adore anyone except himself, nor did he believe that any book affected the conduct of its reader."
Throughout his testimony Mr. Wilde maintained perfect composure. He frequently ran his fingers through his hair, a habit which is peculiar to him. Several times he propounded paradoxes to Mr. Carson, and in the course of the questioning contended that the letter addressed to Lord Alfred Douglas, which was read in court, was beautiful, but that it could not be judged as a letter apart from art. He denied that he had "madly adored" a man twenty years his junior; he did not adore any one except himself, nor did he believe that any book affected the conduct of its reader.
Throughout his testimony Mr. Wilde maintained perfect composure. He frequently ran his fingers through his hair, a habit which is peculiar to him. Several times he propounded paradoxes to Mr. Carson, and in the course of the questioning contended that the letter addressed to Lord Alfred Douglas which was read in court was beautiful, but that it could not be judged as a letter apart from art. He denied that he had madly adored a man twenty years his junior; he did not adore any one except himself, nor did he believe that any book affected the conduct of its reader.
Throughout the testimony Mr. Wilde maintained perfect composure. He frequently ran his fingers through his hair, a habit which is peculiar to him. Several times he propounded paradoxes to Mr. Carson, and in the course of the questioning contended that the letter addressed to Lord Alfred Douglas, which was read in court, was beautiful, but that it could not be judged as a letter, apart from art. He denied that he had "madly adored" a man twenty years his junior; he did not adore anyone except himself, nor did he believe that any book affected the conduct of its readers.
Pressed to say whether the articles in the Chameleon were not immortal, Mr. Wilde replied: "They were worse, they were badly written." Throughout his testimony Mr. Wilde maintained perfect composure. He frequently ran his fingers through his hair, a habit which is peculiar to him. Several times he propounded paradoxes to Mr. Carson, and in the course of the questioning contended that the latter addressed to Lord Alfred Douglas, which was read in court, was beautiful, but that it could not be judged as a letter apart from art. He denied that he had madly adored "a man 20 years his junior," he did not adore anyone except himself, nor did he believe that any book affected the conduct of its reader.
Pressed to say whether the articles in the Chameleon were not immoral, Mr. Wilde replied: "They were worse - they were badly written." Throughout his testimony Mr. Wilde maintained perfect composure. He frequently ran his fingers through his hair - a habit which is peculiar to him. Several times he propounded paradoxes to Mr. Carson, and in the course of the questioning contended that the letter addressed to Lord Alfred Douglas which was read in court was beautiful, but that it could not be judged as a letter apart from art. He denied that he had "madly adored" a man twenty years his junior - he did not adore any one except himself. The case was adjourned until to-morrow.
Wilde frequently ran his fingers through his hair, a habit which is peculiar to him. Several times he propounded paradoxes to Mr. Carson, and in the course of the questioning contended that the letter addressed to Lord Alfred Douglas, which was read in court, was beautiful, but that it could not be judged as a letter apart from art. He denied that he had madly adored Lord Alfred, a man twenty years his junior. He did not adore anyone except himself, nor did he believe that any book affected the conduct of its reader.
The court adjourned.
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