The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-02-19

PARIS. Feb. 1s-,rhe approaches to
the asslzes court OF tho Seine were
crowded early to-day, and the police
were reinforced. There was no demon-
strntlon when NJ, Zola, Col. Plcqunrt.
Major Esterhazy and Nine. De Boulan-
cey reached the court. On the other
hand. there was a popular dcmonstra.
tlon when Generals Pelllcux, Bolsdeffrc.
Cons and Delannc arrived at noon.
General Boisdeftre was the first wilt
ness. The general confirmed the state
menls made yesterday BY General Pei
lieuX.
Il The presiding Judge read the short
hand report OF General Pellicux's state
ment and asked the witness what ho
had to say on the subject.
General Boisdeffrc replied: IT con-
firm fully the authenticity OF General
Peilieux's statement. do not wish to
add word to It. but gentlemen OF the,
jury, you are the nation here. for you
represent It. II the nation has not con-
fidence in the chiefs OF the army. let 1t
say so and we are ready to leave TO 9TH
ers the burden OF our responsibility.
Gentlemen OF the jury, you who repre-
sent the nation, pronounce an opinion"
This address caused a prolonged sen-
satlon.
"Yes," exclaimed tho gentlemen.
"vive lArmiei, Cheers.
NJ. Laborle said: II should like to
fquestion General Boisdeffrc."
You cannot" replied the presiding
judge.
NJ. Laboric vainly protested. but an
usher called Major Esterhazy. who took
the stand.
What questions have you to put?"
asked the judge, addressing NJ. Laborie.
Il am drawing formal application
to cross-examine General Boisdcffre,"
was the reply.
VERY WE'LL" said the Judge; "then I
will put my own questions"
Turning TO Major Esterhazy. the
judge said: 1T Is said that you are
the author of the bordereau. What
have you to answer?"
Firstly" replied the witness, II have
a statement 10 make On shadow OF
proof this miserable Matthieu Dreyfus
has accused me OF being guilty of his
brothers crime. have been judged by
my peers, who have acquitted me, but
to-day I am summoned as a witness so
that he may reaccuse me, when have
neither adviser nor counsel to defend
me. Il will answer any questions you
put to me, but rs for those people,"
turning TO NJ. Zola and his counsel, IT
won't reply to Them (Sensa tion.) :.,9.-, .9,
The judge then turned TO NJ. Laborie,
induiring, Have you any questions 10
ask Major Esterhazy?"
i5g'1 am still drawing up my applica-
tion,"i answered NJ. Laborie "and
shall not ask any questions until the
court has given q decision upon It."
. Put your question Immediately" eS-
claimed the judge. .'or you Will not put
any," (Murmurs.)
II can say nothing for the moment"
replied NJ. Laborie, but protest
against this attitude"
Here the presiding judge interrupted
counsel. exciaiming: What do you
say? Major Esterhazy, resume your
seat"
There was prolonged cheering as Ma
jor Esterhazy left the witness stand.
Call another Witness" said the Judge.
But an usher informed the court that
there were no witnesses In the room re-
served for them. The judge suspended
the sitting In order 10 allow NJ. Laborie
to complete his application.
The crowd fell back, cheering for the
army and singing the "Marseillaise"
and shouting, "Spit upon Zola."
NJ. Zola left the palace Of justice ut
$50 p. m. and imediately after he had
emerged from the building he was
greeted with storm Of Kisses and de-
risive cries. and the authorities were
obliged to protect his carriage with
double Gordon OF police.
ybnnhiprr I,oE ctr Nftohonl
Bridge, the mob made murderous rush
for the carriage, but the police threw
themselves between the vehicle and the
mob and a series of miniature battles
ensued.
Ultimately the police drove the mob
back and NJ. Zola was enabled to pro-
coed without further molcstation.
a number of arrests were made, but
all those who were taken into custody
were released later In the day. So