Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-09

81 HkE6Hyxo istic crime, which
WAS recently passed by the cham.
bsrs. Addressing the Jury at the
opening Of the assize July %, N. Breu'
lilac used the following words: "While
the chamber Of deputies, acting upon
the proposals from the government, is
endeavoring TO rslegate to the common
law courts certain crimes which you
were occasionally privileged to be
called upon to try, we, in this court,by
the aid Of twelve honest and free citi.
zens summoned from the bosom Of the
nation, will punish the murderer Of yes
terday and endeavor, according to the
measure Of our power, to prevent the
peril Of tomorrow.
6anto proposes practically to defend
himself, but will have the assistance Of
NJ. Debreuil, Lyons advocate Of con-
siderable note In criminal trials.
The court opened at o;l5 q. M, and
the Judge president was no sooner
seated than he called upon the gen.
darmes to bring in the accused.
When the reading was finished names
Of thirty witnesses were called and the
presiding Judge, NJ. Breuillac, began to
question the accused. The Judge first
recited the known facts about the fam
ily Of the prisoner, the latter answer
Ing, "Just So sir; I never had dis
pute with any one
The president continued' "How
about your morality"
u suppose it was the same as that Of
other young men," replied c@sario,
smiling slightly.
Replying TO further questions he said
that not one Of his family was or had
been weals-minded. The presiding
Judge then turned to the prisoner and
said: "Since your arrest did you not
write to your mother, saying that you
killed the president from anarchist
motivesP' Are these your words?"
"Yes," replied Cesario, with great
indifference.
The Judge then examined Cmsario at
length as TO his connection with an
archy. In spite Of repeated efforts Of
the judgs to draw from the prise. er
some statement In regard to his con-
nection with other anarchists, Cesario
would say nothing on the subject. The
prisoner was also questioned about his
movements at Cette and other places
previous to the assassination and dur
Ing this portion Of the trial the Judge
remarked: "Your relations were al
ways with anarchists?'
Naturally" interrupted, you'd not
consort with the bourgeoise."
The presiding Judge afterwards ques-
toned the prisoner concerning how
much money he had remaining after
he had paid his bill at Cette, asking;
What did you DO with the remaining
five francs?"
II bought poignard," replied Casa
rio, defantly.
The assassin narrated the incidents
Of his approach to and attack upon
President carnot, replying to a ques-
tion at its close by NJ. Breuillac, If he
did not know the penalty Of his act
would be death: II am an anarchist
and l hate the bourgeoise, society and
the heads Of the state"
When the prisoner resumed his story
Of the terrible crime, he said II laid
my left hand on the carriage and
hustled aside young man who was in
my way. Then l made a dash at the
president and dealt him a violent
thrust with my dagger. The blade
,tuck fast In his breast and my hand
touched his coat As | stabbed him |
,ried; Viva L'Revolution.
Judge Breuillac asked the prisoner
what occurred at the tragic moment
when he caught President Carnot's eye,
The prisoner said; President Car
,ot looked me straight In the face.
'elt his deep glance the moment |
,oniarded him." [sensation and up
oar.
Replying to the question: ibid you
not wish to strike elsewhere?" Cesario
Hercely II wished to strike
lis heart but my arm failed me; the
blow glanced"
Questioned in regard to the truth Of
he plans revealed by the soldier, Le-
,ranie, who is said to have been aware
II the whole plot hatched at Cette, ac.
'ording to general belief, and as to
whether he had any accomplices, the
prisoner replied In substance: ~ alone
neditated the COUP
Gen. Versin testified when President
,arnot was stabbed he raised his hand
o his waistcoat and withdrew it COW
red with blood. The president, how
yer, did not speak word so far as he
eard The witness added that he i'm
aediately stopped the procession and
hat everything possible was done to
ttend the wounded man.
M. Guilluame, a cutler and gunsmith
I Cette, identified Cesario as the man !
Vho purchased the weapon with which
1. Carnot was slain. A baker named
'iala, of Cette, testified against
@sario, saying he had an irrascible :
haracter, adding that he did not hide 2
is anarchistic opinions. The police !
estifed that Cesario had been in COM
lunication with anarchists. The trial
'as then adjourned until to-day, when
'sBlanc, soldier, will be the last wit. Q
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