The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-04-12
THE INFAMOUS WILDE
More Boys Testify Against the
Filthy English Writer.
HORRIBLE STORIES OF VICE.
The Satyr Ha0Rard From Confinement
bail Is Refused. and He Is Taken
Back To Prison.

London. April u.-Grea- crowds were
gathered at the Box street police court
sotiay When Oscar Wilde and Alfred Tay-
TOT were brought from prison tn the
bAck Maria, 20 he examined on the
charge OF having committed serious mis-
deneanors Court opened az II O'clock
with both prisoners IN the dock. Wilde
looked haggard and worn. and II was no
sicei that he has greatly changed since
ne appeared on the witness stand 10 pros
ecute his suit for libel against the Mar
quis Of Qusensberry. the collapse OF which
action iD Esch an unexpeex ed and sensa-
sionaA manner led TO his arrest and the
subsequent disclosures. Wilde today vas
more subdue1. although he smiled once
or twice al certain questions. Taylor,
charged with having acted as procurer
for the author and dramaiist, Behaved in
sneeringiy indifferent manner. as when
arraigned last week. and was evidently
not as deeply impressed with the serious
ness Of the charge brought against him
as was Wilde.
Sir Edward Clarke again appeared for
Wilde, and two lawyers acted as counsel
for Taylor. The prisoners are making a
desperate fight. Their lawyers today de-
layed proceedings in every possible way,
and the examination of the accused prom
Uses to be a protracted affair. Taylor
lawyers said he would recall ali of the
witnesses examined Saturday. as Tay-
Tor was nor then represented by counsel.
Charles Parker. the is-year-old witness
examined Saturday. who related at length
his intimacy with Wilde. was again placed
IN the witness box today. He was sub
5ected TO a cross-examinatIon by Sir Ed
ward Clarke. but his testimony was not
shaken. The other witnesses Of Saturday
were not present. but, by consent of coun-
sci for the prosecution. who promised 70
produce them later on. the proceedings
were continued, and c. F. GIL. who acted
as prosecutor for the treasury depart
ment, placed on the stand Fred Atkins.
~ years OF age. described as variety
singer.
Atkins said Wilde took him TO Paris in
1893. Further testimony furnished by the
same witness was similar TO that given
by the young men and boys previously
examined IA added that Wilde gave him
a silver cigarette case and money. Asked
II he did any writing for Wilde. the wit
ness replied: Yes. / wrote something
about a Woman OF No Importance. "
Edward Shelby was then called. He was
formerly in the employ OF Elkin &
Matthews, at whose store in 1891 he said
he made wilde's acquaintance.
Shelby related how Wnde's attentions
fattered him, and how Wilde gave him
copies of his works with tender inscrip-
tions, took him 10 theaters, TO the Prince
OF Wales Club. and to other resorts. Wit
ness also testified In detail as TO Wide
criminal behavior 10 him. Then number
OF disreputable lodging house Keepers
from Chelsea, in which Wilde's home is
situated, and several servants. testified
10 WAde's visits to these houses in com
pany with youths. The proprietor OF the
Hotel AIbemarle testified how he became
suspicious OF Wilde and finally issued a
writ for a weeks bill In order TO prevent
him returning TO that establishment Tes-
sfmony was presented showing that the
relations which existed between Wilde
and shelby were brought 10 the attention
OF the latterss employers. and Shelby was
discharged.
After the police had presented evidence
concerning the arrests. Wilde and Taylor
were remanded for a week, ball being re-
fused