New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-18

NJ Bertulus QeSCrlDeu HoW NlaJpi
asked his assistance in examining the secret
dossier In the Cherche Midi Prison. and now.
after he had learned the contents of the docu-
ments he declared to Major Ravary that there
was a flaw which would occasion the collapse OF
the whole case. The witness explained that he
meant the petit hleu. IT must be proved. he
told the major. that the petit bleu was forgery
and the work OF Colonel Picquart, and that so
long as that was not proved the case would not
hold.
Continuing NJ. Bertulus repeated the testi-
nonv he gave before the Court OF Cessation.
He told OF his investigation into Du Patty de
CLAIMS connection with the "Speranza" and
Blanche" kilograms, and the favorable I'M
pression ne had acquired OF Colonel Picquart s
honesty during the course Of the inquiry.
AN INTERVIEW WITH HENRY.
Witness repeated the story Of Colonel PIC
quarts dismissal from the army and Picquarts
denunciation OF Esterhazy and Du Paty de
Clam and dwelt exhaustively on his laoorious
inquiry into the charges against Esternazy' oe
scribinc the papers found at the residence OF
Mile PAYS, where Esterhazy sought refuge lie
related the notable interview between himself
and Lieutenant Colonel Henry on July Is 1873
shortly before the latter committed suicide.
Tndt, naturally, was d IdiIilui iN'''N' 49,
Henry. the widow. who was much distressed
and wept as the dramatic scene. when Bertulus
and Henry proceeded to seal up the seized
papers was depicted. The Magistrate repeated
the whole story with emphasis, and 1t had
great effect on the audience.
After recapituating his other testimony given
before the Court OF Cessation. NJ. Bertuus ener-
eetically affirmed his belief in the innocence OF
tho hcrIa three
pieces, and not in little bits. He also said 1t did
not reach the War Office by the ordinary chan
nes.
NJ. Bertuus added that his belief In the ihho-
cence Of Dreyfus was based also on documents
in the secret dossier. which he had seen But
what. above all. perturbed the witness was the
entire absence of motive which could have
tempted Dreyfus to commit such a crime.
without motive" emphatcally declared the
experienced Magistrate. there can be no
crime,"
RELIEF IN PRISONERS INNOCENCE.
The earnestness with which NJ. Bertuus In
sisted on the innocence Of the accused man cree
ated a profound impression on his hearers
"You have been told" he said. that Dreyfus
is guilty For myself. 7 believe. and believe pro-
foundly. in his innocence. II come here to tel
YOU so. YOU will understand that II Is because
nv conscience tells me that In so doing am
performing duty an absolute duty. The Court
Of Cessation has declared the bordercau TO be
the work Of Esterhazy Now. the Court Of Cas-
sation ia the supreme authority In all matters OF
Justice in France" (Sensaton)
AT that functurc there was brief suspension
OF the session. When It was resumed NJ Rer-
tulus. whose testimony had notably Impressed
every one. even the members OF tho court mar
tial. was recalled but ne had little TO add OF an
interesting character.
When the prisoner was asked n he desired 10
put any questions 70 the witness he answered
in the negative.
TESTIMONY OF NINE HENRY
Nine. Henry then assembled the platform. and
standing beside NJ. Bertulus. she said;
ION July Is. the day my husband called on
NJ Bertulus, the Colonel. in the course OF a con-
yersation that evening told mo he had been re-
ceived in a friendly and charming manner. (is
described how the Magistrate advanced TO meet
him and held out his arms.
II said 10 my husband: Are you sure ~ this
man? Are you sure he is sincere? ! am very
much afraid that his kiss was the kiss OF
Judas Csensation in court)
Il was not wrong" Nine Henry continued.
amid the breathess interest OF the court: this
man is indeed the Judas imagined"
Referring to the papers which arrived at the
same time as the bordereau the witness said:
The papers were not all torn IN a thousand
pieces was able 10 note that personally. Let
tiers often came entire. NJ. Bertulus has main
tained that everything arrived IN pieces. That
is false"
The court here rcsounded with EXPLANATIONS
OF surprise. Mime. Henry concluded by saying:
Il have nothing more to say
EXCITING INCIDENT IN TRIAL.
NJ Bertulus said he did not desire to reply to
Mime. Henry. adding:
she is only woman"
II am not a woman. exclaimed Nine. Henry
furously. Il speak in the name Of my husband"
The incident caused great excitement In court
How shall I reply to madame" asked NJ
Bertulus She is defending the name OF dead
man and that OF her child" (Renewed sensa
tion)
After gazing steadfastly at NJ. Bertulus. who
was greatly moved Nine. Henry descended
from the platform and took seat beside Gen
eral Zurlinden NJ Bertulus forthwith left the
court.
Colonel Picquart was then called TO the Wit
ness stand He protested most formally against
all suspicion Of having caused the disappearance
OF any document relating to Dreyfus. Docu-
ments he said. had disappeared, but ne was not
connected with the disappearance OF them. He
repealed with scorn the assertion that he had
endeavored to put another officer In the place
of the real author 81 the bordereau.
1T is true" he added. that the name Of Cap
tain Dorval was mentioned TO me as danger
Gus man / had him watched and do you know
gentlemen by whom Dorval was denounced?
BY his own cousin" continued Picquart. Major
du Patty dc Clam" (Sensation)
PICQUART ANSWERS ATTACKS.
Colonel Picquart proceeded to reply to the
various attacks made on him. THE attacks"
he said, are made evidently with the object
.ci ho ,alii Of rlnN,f oEf