The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-22

Rennes August 21.-The third week of
the second trial by court martial of Cap
tain Alfred Dreyfus. of the artillery, on
the charge of treason, began without in
cident at $50 this morning
There was large attendance at the
Lycee at the opening of the court Maitre
Labor, though he is progressing as salts
factorily as possible, it was impossible for
him to attend court today. 1t was known
that the leading lawyer would not par
ticipate in the proceedings but a large
number of disappointed persons quilted
along the benches
A striking figure in court was Matthew
Dreyfus, who usually is in one of the
front rows of the witnesses seats with his
elbow on the back of the seat in front OF
him, his chin resting on his hand, and
his intelligent face turned to the witness
stand The audience may litter and smile
hut his features never relax into the sem
blance of smile, They only soften with
look Of pity as he glances at his brother
seated on the stage and compelled to sub
NIT to the ruthless fire which his enemies,
one after another level at him from the
witness box.
The most interesting part of today's
proceedings was as usual at the con-
clusion. Major Lauth repeated in diff
ferent words his evidence given before
the court of cessation He is not an i'm
pressing parsonage. The audience did not
follow his deposition with close atten-
ton as everybody knew what he would
say.
The court settled down to business
quickly and by o'clock five witnesses
had appeared at the bar. If this rate is
continued it is calculated the court would
get through with the ninety odd witnesses
by the beginning of September and it is
probable that the verdict will be delivered
about September Z.
All the witnesses today were hostile to
Dreyfus, but as none of the evidence was
fresh, but mostly reiteration of the old
statements, the audience followed the
dispositions with comparatively little in
terests a reference by M. Gribelin to the
relations of Dreyfus with demi- mondaines
proving the most appetizing portion OF
the mornings proceedings. subdued
litter went round the court room when
NJ. Gribelin even professed TO know the
exact amount Dreyfus spent on his various
amours NJ. Gribein gave his testimony
sincerity, but he did not strike one as be-
ing particularly intelligent. Nothing in
his appearance would contradict the con-
tention Of the Dreyfusards that he was
Maior Lauth's tool in the Vaccinations OF
the general staff against Colonel Picquart,
who listened 10 NJ. Gribelin with an air
of contemptuous impotence.
Maitre De Mango, counsel for the de-
Tense, was more successful than usual in
cross examining him and vlsibly discon-
certed NJ Gribelin. Counsel scored
distinct hit when he got NJ. Gribelin TO
admit that he mixed the intrigues Of
Patty de Clam and Henry to shield Ester
hazy When NJ. Gribelin had finally dis
posed OF his evidence he had suffered
badly.
preyfus created a better impression to-
day. He entered the court with more
confident bearing and replied TO witnesses
in a calm voice without any theatrical
gestures and his remarks were put SO
iucIdly that he appeared to make an i'm
preston on all the Judges. all OF whom
are reputed to be bitterly opposed TO him.
The session wound up with scene, on
account of the extraordinary conduct OF
Colonel Jouaust. president OF the court.
who permitted himself to make an un-
warrantable display Of partiality NJ
BertuIus had been confronted with the last
witness. Captain Janck, and General
Gonse had defended the latter. when Colo
mel Picquart rose and asked TO be al
lowed to resent some OF Colonel Janck's
remarks. Colonel Jouaust made gesture
OF impatience and shouted: What. again!'
An outburst OF booing and Kissing came
from the audience at such display OF
unfairness from the president. judges
and gendarmes quickly suppressed the
noise. but Colonel Jouaust continued the
we'll merited rebuke administered him by
turning red and adjourned the court ten
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