The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-10

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Dreyfus replied with vehement
declarntion Of his innocence, repeat
ing several tlmcs:
''f am inncsant," In o voice which
quavcrcd with emotion. The agoniEeG
manner In which he uttered hic pro-
testing innocence had most painful
effect, aud evoked the sympathy OF hia
most invcternte enemies.
The prisoner grew more composed
Us the examination proceeded, an
swcrinR every question without mo-
ments hesitation. The acoustics Of
the court room wrrc abominnble, only
those within few feet OF hte Judges
being able TO follow the examination
closely. Even NJ. I.aboTi, who was
seated behind Drryfus, within three
yards OF him, held his hand to his car
In order 10 catch the questions and
answers.
A Rigorous Examinations.
Col. Jouaust submitted Drcyfus 20 a
rigorous examination. more In the
style Of a prosecuting counsel than o
judge, aud made gesturrS Of impn-
ticncc NJ some direct denials which
Drcyfus gave repeatedly to the judges
questions, The prisoners voice ~.
sounded frequently through the court
room, M he energeiically replied.
"No, my colonel" or "Nevrr. never"
10 questions put 60 him.
Col. Jouaus handed the prisoner
long slip oi cardboard upon which the
bordercau was pasted:
ado you recognize this document2"
The Famous BsrdcrcRu.
Drryfns replied with "A passionate
outburst NO, my colonel. ! am limo
cent. dcclnrc Il here rs | declared !,
In 1874, | am victim"
His voice here was chokcd with gol,s
which must have stirred every specta.
tor In court. The voice Of the prisoner
did not seem human II rcscmbicd the
cry ~ a wounded animal As he ended
his rrply with the words 'f'lyc ycnrp
In the gallery" My wife. my children,
my God! am innocent; innocent!
Col. Jouaust said. Then you deny
it?'
a Pathetic scene.
Drcyius replied: Eyes, my colonel
The interrogation WAS continued at
considerable length. and when the
court adjourned II had hccn decided TO
sit behind closed doors. Tuesday, and
Rs mnny Of th, following days as are
necessary for the examination OF the
secret dDssicr
The next public session Of the court
will probably take place on Saturday
next.
The Prisoners Appearance.
His hair Is of reddish gray, his
neat musinchr In frankly red. The
fac, had n drawn and worn expires.
sion. the eyes furiivcly inquiring, ns
" looking out for traps and pitfalls.
His complexion is fresh, the kind of
freshness that accompanies auburn
hair. The lips are rather thin, and the
chin II that ~ strong men. Indeed,
the chin coutradicts the impression of
the eyes.
CharartcrIstIcs of the Accused.
The accused II unfortunate la not
hring able. apart from hts suffcrings
nx told by others, to command Eympa-
thy. His countcuuucc only expressed
wish 20 hide his feelings. II IL a re-
ticrnt face. but not bad one. One
| would like II to be more frank. The
voice Is not pleasing and the diction Ia
less gn.
Drcyius seems without dramatic
feeling, and lacks ease la oil thinga.
However. he passed to-day through II
| cruel ordeal. II was trying, after the
experience of the last five years, to
lind himself In the full blaze of pub
licity, aud stared at and acrutinizel
by zoo observers.
Agreed Co sink Their Differences.
Il was expected the Dreyfusitcs and
anti-Drry yfusitcx would shun each 9TH
cr aud put up at different hotels, but
they have tacitly agreed TO sink their
differences In each Others company.
They not only lodge nt the same
hotels, hut they take their meals at
the same tables, and amicably pass 10
each other the dishes. Rennes does
not want them to be theatrical, and
so they do not pose as ferocious patri.
ots, hut are glad TO drop the charac.
ters assumed for the drama-loving
public Of Paris.