The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-22

met and where there was much gam
bling. Dreyfus also boosted of his
large means. and spoke with great rel
ish of his comfortable house and trav-
els
The witness, continuing, said Dreyfus
for the concentration of troops, and
could trace it on any map, as most of
the other practitioners could.
Cognizant of Plans.
Witness then detailed the work of the
different bureaus, and proceeded to
demonstrate that the probationerS were
cognizant of the plans for the trans
portation and concentration of the
troops, and how Dreyfus was ordered
10 draw report on the German artil-
lery, comparing it with the French ar
tlllery. having access to all the neces-
Sary documents.
In regard to the Madagascar route,
Dreyfus, Junck claimed. told the wit
ness that his cousin had procured him
interesting information.
Captain Junck then spoke of the eff
forts of Dreyfus to secure the firing
manual, and discussed the theory that
Henry might have divulged the docu-
ments in the bordereau. Such a sup
position, the captain declared, was ut
terly impossible.
Some Racy Testimony.
The monotony of the session at this
juncture was suddenly broken by NJ.
Bertullus. Captain Junck was describ-
ing incidents with Mile. Pays, said to
have occurred in the magistrates Office
one evening when EsterhaZy and his
mistress, both in the highest spirits.
discussed what they should drink, and
he added: Mile. Pays removed her
bodice and exposed her bare arms and
BOSOM"
NJ. Bertullus rose suddenly, and in a
loud voice asked permission to speak
Colonel Jouaust-You will have an
opportunity later.
NJ. Bertullus-I wish to speak at once.
Colonel Jouaust-You will have an
opportunity in your turn, sir. You will
have it presently. Sit down.
Captain Junck proceeded, and his ac-
count of what occurred on that occa-
sion was punctuated with laughter
from the audience.
NJ. Demange asked Captain Junck
why ne had not given the court of
cessation information of the character
which he adduced today as proof
against Dreyfus and why he had told
the court of cessation he had seen
nothing in the conduct of Dreyfus to
lead to the belief that he was a traitor
Witness Is Confused
70 This somewhat confused the captain |
who replied that he had not thought of |
It, but added that he adhered to to- !
days statement about the character of /
the prisoner.
Dreyfus. again being asked the usual !
question. replied: Il will not speak to !
he witness of private condolences he /
has made to me. If Captain Juncks
IDEAS of honor allow him to divulge |
private conversation, mine do not | |
lave clean hands and l will keep them \
lean.
But there are number of facts to
which | will refer. / will speak first in
'egard to all the losses it is said / sus-
aimed at the club at Mans. l declare |
vas never a member of the civil club
It Mans, never visited it, and conse-
Iuently never gambled there. / am con-
'inced that the members of the club
re very respectable, and ask you sim
'ly to have an inquiry made in order
o know if | am speaking the truth.
In regard to the lectures in the
ffices of the headquarters staff. at
which il Is asserted I was present.
hey occurred in December 1898. l was
bsent al that time. and consequently
id not attend the lectures