The Philadelphia Times - Friday, April 5, 1895
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OSCAR WILDE'S
CASE CLOSED
LORD QUEENSBERRY'S COUNSEL OPENS
FOR THE DEFENSE
HIS SCATHING
DENUNCIATION
The Sensational Suit Still Attracts Crowds
to the Old Bailey - Most of the London
Newspapers Print Almost Verbatim
Reports
of the Evidence, Which is Glaringly Indecent-
Sir Edward Clarke, for the Defense,
Promises Some Terrible Revelations.
LONDON, April 4.
There was unabated interested to-day at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The audience was largely composed of lawyers and reporters. There were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived in court at an early hour and took his seat at the table reserved for the Solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends rushed forward and shook the defendant's hand as he entered the dock.
LONDON, April 4. -- There was unabated interest today at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The audience was largely composed of lawyers and reporters. There were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived in court at an early hour, and took his seat at the table reserved for the solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends rushed forward and shook the defendant's hand as he entered the dock.
LONDON, April 4. - There was unabated interest to-day at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The audience was largely composed of lawyers and reporters. There were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived in court at an early hour and took his seat at the table reserved for the solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends rushed forward and shook the defendant's hand as he entered the dock.
London, April 4 — The was unabated interest today at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The audience was largely composed of lawyers and reporters. There were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived in court at an early hour, and took his seat at the table reserved for the solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends rushed forward and shook the defendant’s hand as he entered the dock.
LONDON, ENG., April 4. -- There was unabated interest to-day at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony in the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The audience was largely composed of lawyers and reporters. There were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived at an early hour and took a seat at the table reserved for solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends shook the defendant's hand as he entered the dock.
LONDON, April 4. - There was unabated interest to-day at the Old Bailey in taking testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The audience was largely composed of lawyers and reporters. There were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived at an early hour and took a seat at the table reserved for solicitors. He brushed back his hair in his usual fashion and struck an attitude for effect. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends rushed forward and shook the defendant's hand as he entered the dock.
London, April 4. - There was unabated interest today at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The plaintiff arrived at an early hour and took his seat at the table reserved for solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends shook the defendant's hand as he entered the dock.
London, April 4. -- There was unabated interest to-day at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry, but there were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived in court at an early hour and took his seat at the table reserved for the solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident.
There was unabated interest today at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the marquis of Queensbury. The audience was largely composed of lawyers and reporters. There were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived in court at an early hour and took his seat at the table reserved for the solicitors.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness stand, admitted that he had attended tea parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor, which were artistically furnished, and in which perfumes were burning. He denied, however, that he had seen Taylor in a woman's costume.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness stand, admitted that he had attended tea parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor which were artistically furnished and in which perfumes were burning.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness stand, admitted that he had attended tea parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor, which were artistically furnished, and in which perfumes were burning.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness stand, admitted that he had attended tea parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor, which were artistically furnished and in which perfumes were burning.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness-stand, admitted that he had attended tea parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor which were artistically furnished and in which perfumes were burning.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness-stand, admitted that he had attended tea parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor, which were artistically furnished, and in which perfumes were burning.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness stand, admitted that he had attended parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor, which were artistically furnished and in which perfumes were burning.
OSCAR BECOMES CONFUSED.
Wilde in his answers to the questions put to him exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Mr. Carson's cross-examination of the plaintiff was concluded at noon, after having lasted, including the time of yesterday, over six hours. Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, then began the redirect examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensberry, in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease his association with the plaintiff, saying that his "blood turned cold at the sight of the infamous faces." He added: "If you do not cease to let him disgrace us I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight." To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying, "What a funny little man you are!"
Mr. Carson's questions were, in the main, pitiless and unprintable. Mr. Carson's cross-examination of the plaintiff was concluded at noon, after having lasted, including the time of yesterday, over six hours. Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, then began the examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensberry, in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease his "infamous intimacy" with the plaintiff, saying that his "blood turned cold at the sigh of their infamous faces." He added: "I hear that Wilde's wife will petition for a divorce on ground of unnatural crimes. If you do not cease to let him disgrace us, I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
After the noon recess the crowd in the court room was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well-dressed men, who were awaiting a chance to enter. The Marquis of Queenberry lunched with several of his friends and the sympathy of all present in court seemed to be with him. Wilde kept the court waiting for ten minutes, for which he apologized to Justice Collins, saying that he had been consulting his doctor.
After the noon recess the crowd in the court room was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well-dressed men, who were awaiting a chance to enter. The Marquis of Queensberry lunched with several of his friends, and the sympathy of all in court seemed to be with him. Wilde kept the court waiting ten minutes, for which he apologized to Justice Collins, saying that he had been consulting his doctor. After the production of other letters, the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly
After the noon recess the crowd in the court room was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well-dressed men, who were awaiting a chance to enter. The Marquis of Queensberry lunched with several of his friends, and the sympathy of all present in court seems to be with him. Wilde kept the court waiting for ten minutes, for which he apologized to Justice Collins, saying that he had been consulting his doctor. After the production of other letters, the case for the plaintiff was closed and Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court room as soon as the counsel for the defendant began to speak.
After the afternoon recess the crowd in the courtroom was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten feet deep with well-dressed men in waiting. Wilde kept the court waiting ten minutes, for which he apologized to Justice Collins, saying he had been consulting his doctor.
After the afternoon recess the crowd in the court-room was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten feet deep with well-dressed men in waiting. Wilde kept the court waiting ten minutes, for which he apologised to Justice Collins, saying he had been consulting his doctor.
After the afternoon recess the crowd in the courtroom was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten feet deep with well-dressed men in waiting. Wilde kept the court waiting ten minutes, for which he apologised to Justice Collins, saying he had been consulting his doctor.
After the afternoon recess the crowd in the court-room was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten feet deep with well-dressed men in waiting. Wilde kept the court waiting ten minutes, for which he apologised to Justice Collins, saying he had been consulting his doctor.
THE DEFENSE OPENED.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court room as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak. The speech of Mr. Carson lasted until the court adjourned at 5 P. M., and was not finished at that time. He carefully reviewed the evidence point by point, denounced Wilde and said that the witnesses he would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff. During the course of his remarks Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed to the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree."
Lord Alfred Douglas was present in court for a short time during the morning, but he did not return in the afternoon. The speech of Mr. Carson for the defendant lasted until court adjourned at 5 p. m., and was not finished at that hour. He reviewed the evidence, denounced Wilde and said that the witnesses he would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff. During the course of his remarks, Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed to the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree."
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defence lasted until the court adjourned at 5 P. M., and was not finished at that time. He carefully reviewed the evidence point by point, denounced Wilde, and said that the witnesses would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilty of the plaintiff. During the course of his remarks Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed to the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There was is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree."
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defense lasted until the court adjourned at 5 p. m. and was not finished at that hour. He reviewed the evidence point by point, denounced Wilde, and said the witnesses he would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff. Furing the course of his remarks Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said:
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defense lasted until court adjourned at 5 p. m., and was not finished. He reviewed the evidence point by point, denounced Wilde, and said the witnesses he would produce would prove beyond any doubt the guilt of plaintiff. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree."
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defense lasted until court adjourned at 5 p. m. and was not finished. He reviewed the evidence point by point, denounced Wilde and said the witnesses he would produce would prove beyond any doubt the guilt of plaintiff. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohem Tree in forwarding to plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohem Tree."
Mr. Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson, in reply, remarked, "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day, asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor would I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Beerbohm Tree to-day asking that his connection be fully explained."
"Nor should I do so, My Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree, to-day, asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
"Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree’s connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy." said the justice, in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every day honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the justice, in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree connection with the case is in every way honorable und praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands Mr. Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands Mr. Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands Mr. Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands Mr. Tree's connection with the case was in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands Mr Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands Mr Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion. Wilde returned to the courtroom a few minutes before adjournment.
"Everyone understands Mr Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion. Wilde returned to the Courtroom a few minutes before the adjournment.
WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS SAY.
Most of the newspapers are printing the testimony in the suit verbatim, but the character of the testimony is such to-day that the St. James Gazette says: "The nature of the evidence and the whole circumstances of the case prove to be of such a character that we connot report it."
Most of the newspapers are printing the testimony in the suit almost verbatim, but the character of the testimony is such today that the St. James' Gazette says: "The nature of the evidence and the whole circumstances of the case prove to be of such a character that we cannot repeat it."
Most of the newspapers are printing the testimony in the suit almost verbatim, but the character of the testimony is such today that the St. James Gazette says: "The nature of the evidence and the whole circumstances of the case prove to be of such a character that we can not reproduce it."
Most of the papers are printing the testimony in the suit almost verbatim, but the character of the testimony is such today that the St. James Gazette says: The nature of the evidence and the whole circumstances of the case prove to be of such a character that we cannot repeat it.
Most of the papers are printing the testimony in the suit almost verbatim, but the character of the testimony is such to-day that the "St. James Gazette" says: "The nature of the evidence and the whole circumstances of the case prove to be of such a character that we cannot repeat it.
Most of the newspapers are printing the testimony in the suit almost verbatim, but the chief testimony is such to-day that the St. James Gazette says: "The nature of the evidence and the whole circumstances of the case prove to be of such a character that we can not reproduce it."
Most of the newspapers are printing the testimony in the suit almost verbatim, but its character is such to-day that the St. James Gazette says: "The nature of the evidence, and the whole circumstances of the case have come to be of such a character that we cannot report it.
Most of the newspapers are printing the testimony in the suit almost verbatim, but the character of the testimony is such today that the St. James Gazette says: "The nature of the evidence and the whole circumstances of the case prove to be of such a character that we cannot report it." The Gazette adds: "The English public is at the present moment involved in one of those
Most of the newspapers are printing the testimony almost verbatim, but the character of the testimony is such to-day, that the st. James Gazette says: "The nature of the evidence and the whole circumstances of the case prove to be of such a character that we cannot repeat. The English public at the present moment is involved in origies of indecency permitted by the operation of the open law courts and the enterprising prosecution."
The St. James Gazette adds: "The English public is at the present moment involved in one of those orgies of indecency permitted by the operation of open law courts and an enterprising press." The Gazette urges that all such cases should be heard in camera.
The St. James' Gazette adds: "The English public is at the present moment involved in one of those orgies of indecency, permitted by the operations of open law courts and an enterprising press."
The St. James Gazette adds: "The English public is at the present moment involved in one of those orgies of indecency permitted by the courts and an enterprising press."
Among the letters produced in court and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was "A cur and a coward of the Rosebery type." Such was the interest taken in the proceedings to-day that the services of an extra force of police were required outside the Old Bailey in order to disperse the large crowds which assembled in the neighborhood in order to see the principals in his notorious case.
Wilde returned to the court-room for a few minutes before adjournment. Among the letters produced in court and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was "a cur and a coward of the Rosebery type." Such was the interest taken in the proceedings today that the services of an extra force of police were required outside the Old Bailey in order to disperse the large crowds which assembled in the neighborhood in order to see the principales in this notorious case.
Wilde returned to the court room for a few minutes before adjournment. Among the letter produced in court and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was "a cur and a coward." Such was the interest taken in the proceedings that the services of an extra force of police were required outside the Old Bailey in order to disperse the large crowds which assembled in the neighborhoood in order to see the principals in this notorious case.
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