The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07
DREYFUS TRIAL.
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agonized manner in which he uttered
his protestations of innocence had
most painful effect and must have
evoked the sympathy even Of his most
anveterate enemies. The prisoner grew
more composed as the examination pro-
ceeded answering every question with
ont a moments hesitation
The acoustics of the court room were
abominable, only those within a few
feet Of the judges being able to follow
the examination closely. Even NJ. La
borl, who was seated behind Dreyfus,
within three yards Of him held his
hands to his ears in order to catch the
questions and answers.
Col. Jouaust submitted Dreyfus to
q rigorous examination, more in the
style OF prosecuting counsel than
Judge, and made gestures of Impotence
at some direct denials which Dreyfus
gave repeatedly to the judges ques-
tons. The prisoners voice resounded
frequently through the court room as
he energetically replied:
mo, my colonel or never, never
to questions put to him.
OLD INDICTMENT READ.
The widow Of Lieut.. Col. Henry
dressed in deep mourning, was present
in court and replied to her name in the
roll call of witnesses.
After the court had decided not to adj
5ourn on account of the absence of GER
tain witnesses, the clerk of the court
was ordered t. read NJ D'Ormscheville
bill of indictment of 1894, which he did
in loud voice, Dreyfus in the mean
while listening unmOved as the old
charges against him were read.
Col. JOuaust then handed the prison
er long slip of card board, upon which
the bordereau was pasted:
Do you recognize this document? 90
Dreyfus replied with a passionate
outburst, mo my colonel I am inno-
cent, declare it here as declared it
In 1894, I am a victim''-his voice here
was choked with sobs, which must have
stirred every spectator in court.
The voice of the prisoner did not seem
human 1t resembled the cry of a
wounded animal. AS he ended his re-
ply with the words. Five years in the
galleys- My wifel My children! My
God! am innocent; Innocent" Col
JOuauSt said: Then you deny it %
Dreyfus replied Yes, my colonel
On the court proceeding to the roll
call of witnesses the most notable alb
sentees being Esterhazy, Du Patty De
clam and Mile Pays, DreyfuS half
turned his head towards the seats of
witnesses, especially when the clerk of
the court called Esterhazy. But when
no response was received Dreyfus re-
turned to his previous attitude, looking
straight in front of him at Col Jou-
aust.
Altogether about 100 witnesses will be
called on both sides. Major Carriere
the governments cOmmissary then said
that. in view of the official mission of
Gen. Chancine and NJ. PaleOgue to fur
mish the court with all the necessary
explanations respecting the secret dos
sier, their dispositions, as witnesses
would be dispensed with, adding that
the consideration Of the dOssier would
probably occupy four days.
The court afterwards retired to de-
iberate on the case of the absentee
witnesses, the soldiers in the court
room in response to the word of COM
mand Of the lieutenant in charge, car
Tying and presenting arms, the judges
leaving and re-entering to the rattle of
rifles as the line Of the soldiers brought
their weapons, like a piece of machine
~, smartly to the present" and then
dropped their butts heavily to the
ground. This performance was repeat
ed ever time the court retired. Drey-
fus was withdrawn into an inner room
Aur1ng the courts retirements.
THE EVIDENCE.
On the final return of the court. Ma
3or Carriere said he thought the alb
sence of Esterhazy ought not to pre-
vent the trial proceeding.
Let him come or not he said ssft
matters nothing to u.s.
Col JOuaust then read the bordereau
and afterwards asked:
IN 1880 you were at Bourges2"
Dreyfus replied: Yes, my colonel
Jouaust-The 120 break was then be-
Bng made and you were in a position to
know the construction of the break?
Dreyfus-I knew the principle of it.
Jouaust-Had you any information
F0specting its Working2