The age-herald., 1899-08-18
MNE. HENRY C'USES SCENE IN COURT
 BY HER ATTACK ON GEN. BERTULLUS
Paty De Clam Duplicity

"Paty de Clam,' continued the witness,
 had been guilty of grave iniprudence in having, contrary to the regulations, had confidential documents copied by simple secretaries, non-commissioned officers and even private soldiers, whereas the custom was that such work was done solely by officers"
 Later on the witness said he wondered if it was not to avoid the risk of punishment that Paty de Clam advanced the date of the reception of the bordereau at the in- telligence department so as to make 1t pri- or to the date of his (Paty de Clam's) ar- rival in the third department. (Sensa- tion.)
 At 11:45 a. m. the court adjourned for the day.
 Picquart Was Magnificent
 Colonel Picquart was magnificent today as he marched into court tall and strongly built. dressed in a frock coat and wearing the ribbon of the Legion of Honor in his button hole
 His first words sounded through the court room like trumpet blast, as he replied to the questions of the president giving his name, etc. His advent was like a fresh breeze, clearing away the foul atmosphere of the previous sitting. The colonel began his deposition in the high, resonant voice of man determined to abide by every word he uttered.
 He was pale, but had look of grim de- ttIHlllldllOH OH HIS lace. lie looked the members of the courtmartial straight in the eyes, and at once assumed a cold de- meanor toward them giving Colonel Jou- aust, the president of the court, just such deference as the latter could demand, but not scrap more.
 Determined Attitude
 The strength of character of Colonel Pic quart and tine attitude he intended to adopt In court was shown at the outset, when, having been already stopped by Colonel Jouaust from entering into certain explana- tions, he came to the reasons why he en- tered the war office and declared:
 I am going to explain in a few words why l entered the war office" adding in resolute tone, "and that will not be much.'
 P1cquart spoke palpably under the ineu- ence of strong emotion. but throughout he maintained complete mastery over him SCH. lie accompanied his statements with energetic gestures and with an intonation that brought out every point he wished to make, and he made many, as the incessant murmurs of approval from the audience showed.
 From the beginning to the end the testi- mony of the colonel was spoken without hesitation, and his facts were arranged and submitted in lucid, unequivocal language which was striking testimony to his finely wrought intelligence. He was very effective with some simple phrase, as when repeat- ing the late Lieutenant Henry's theatrical denunciations of the Dreyfus courtmartial he turned toward Dreyfus, and pointing to him with his finger, said Henry said it just as I am saving if now,' and every one in court today had the scene at once before their eyes The strongest point made by Colonel Picquart was undoubtedly against Paty de Clam on the latters motives in altering the date of the bordereau.
 Members of Court Impressed Picquarts arguments and courageous att titude undoubtedly impressed the members of the courtmartial and elicjted a continual ripple of admiration from the audience, but there was no demonstration either on his entering or leaving the court. Great pre- cautions had been taken to prevent any attack upon -Pdcquart; cavalry and mount ed gendarmes kept the public a quarter of a mile from the court, and the streets were swarming with policemen and detectives. Mime. Henry made a poor impression In conformation with Magistrate Burtullus, | and from the tone of her voice and absence | of emotion, 1t was plaily seen that her in- l tervention was pre-arranged and that she | simply repeated what she had committed to memory.
 The publication by the Figaro of the | Schneider telegram, exposing another al- | legged forgery, caused great sensation | here, and tonight the general impression | is that Schneiders disavowal has dealt, a | severe blow to the prosecution, killing -tne only point in General Mercier's evidence | that was dangerous to Dreyfus It is ex- in court tomorrow by M. Demange, who has a splendid opportunity to drive a nail | into the coffin of the prosecution. -O