The age-herald., 1898-02-08
SPIT ON zOLA
 YELLED THE MOB As the Novelist Appeared in
 Court. HEAVY GUARD KEPT QUIET The Case is the Result of Letter
 ReileCting on OFFICIALS IN DREYFUS' AFFAIR Judge Ruled That Only the Passage
 in Letter Regarding THE coURTMARTIAL OF EsrERHAzY Would Be Admissible in the Charge This Done to Prevent Revision of the Dreyfus Case-Seyeral Witnesses
 Failed to Be Present.
Judge Ruled That Only the Passage
 in Letter Regarding
THE CouRrMART1AL OF EsrERHAzx

and M. Pemieux manager of the Aurore ment as the result of the letter which the novelist caused to be published in the Aurore in December last, strongly reflect ing upon high officials connected with the court of the Seine. M. Zola was repre- sented by M. La Borde, and M. Perrieux was defended by M Clemenceau. The most keen public interest was manifested in the case.
 The crowds increased in number all the morning. The arrival of Henri Rochefort was the signal for shouts of ''vive Roche fort" and counter cries of "albas Roche fort"
 Turning in the direction of the hostile cries, M Rochefort shouted "It would seem that with four of you at five francs apiece, the Dreyfus syndicate will not be ruined.''
 Spit Upon Zola
 M zola who arrived in a carriage shortly afterwards, was greeted with vehement shouts of conspuez Zola" (spit upon zola). The proceedings commenced at p. m.
 
 who announced that the court would be cleared if there was any demonstration.
 Although the court was thronged, quiet was maintained owing to the knowledge that company of republican guards had been placed at the disposal of the judge to preserve order.
 While the jury was being selected M. Zola entered the dock. He was pale. A att, promptly suppressed by the vigorous pro- tests of the majority of the audience.
 After reading the indictment the advo- cate-genral explained that the charge was strictly limited to the passage in M. Zoaa letter denouncing the Esterhazy court martial.
 Continuing, the advocate general said 1t was imperative to prevent the proceed ings from wandering, and thus playing into the hands of the accused, whose aim is to get a revision of the Dreyfus affair by circuitous route."
 The court decided to allow the accused to call evidence in support of the other charges contained in his letter, including the accusations which he made against Col Paty du Clam and Gems. Mercier, Bois D'Effec, Billet and Pellieux.
 M. De la Gorgue read a number of let ters of excuse, including one from the min- ister of justice and the minister of war. M. De La Gorgue also read letter from ex-President Casimir-Perier saying he could not testify except as to facts subse- quent to his presidency.
 Col. Paty du Clam was then called and refused to testify.
 M. Le Borie urged the importance of his testimony. adding that unless the coura ordered the witness to testify he might be compelled to demand an adjournment until the next session. Counsel also said he was not prepared to oppose a secret trial, if it was absolutely necessary. But, continued M. Le Borie, the allegation that the matter they were discussing was con- nected with state secrets and the national defense was mere joke.
 La Borie's Hot Reioinder
 The advocate general thereupon pro- tested against the national defense be- ing called a joke, to which M. Le Borie hotly replied that he would permit no one, not even the advocate general, to cast suspicion upon his patriotism. (Cheers.)
 Addressing the jury, M Le Borie said: "The proof we wish to show you is so striking that our opponents are making efforts to prevent it's becoming known. Nevertheless, if it is necessary, will de- clare 1t without witnesses. If fail, Drey- rus will remain in the galleys, where he was placed by law expressly made for him." Violent protests)
 M La Borie insisted that the judges of Dreyfus should give evidence and that Mime. Boulancey, whom zola had sum- moned, but who has declined to appear on the ground of i'll health, should also testi fly. urging that she be ordered to appear if necessary Mme Boulancey, in addition to the notorious Uhlan letter, possessed oth- CTS from Maj. Esterhazy, outrageously in- sulting the French army, which had not been published. M La Borie further con tended that Maj. Esterhazy was persecut- ing Mime. Roulancey in order to prevent her from surrendering the letters.
 Witness in IH Health {ss Counsel for Aurore supported M. La Borie's request for ttc aar arance of Mme.