The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-25

mastered a large part Of the eastern
mobilization problem,
witness declared he never ordered Drey-
fus to procure Information concerning
the entire net work OF railroads,
which the prisoner sought to Acquire
from Captain Cuignet."
Replying to questions on the sub
tect OF the alleged untimely visit OF
Dreyfus to his Office, the witness said
that the plans were kept IN his Office
and that Dreyfus knew the word nee
essary to open the press containing
them.
Lieutenant Colonel Berth protested
his belief in the guilt Of Dreyfus and
though Maitre Demange tried to trap
him as to conversation on the subject
with NJ. Scheurer-Kestner and others,
he would not be shaken He denied
that the religious question had arisen
during Dreyfus' term at headquarters
saying that he was received not as q
Jew, but as a comrade-
NJ. Labor asked the courts leave.
with the permission OF Lieutenant Col
onel Berth, to question h witness on
a delicate subject. He referred. con-
tinued the counsel, to a remark made
by Berth at a dinner at which NJ. La
bori was present, at the hous OF a mu-
tual friend a fortnight after h degra-
dation of Dreyfus.
Il have absolute confidence in the
good faith of Lieutenant Colonel Ber-
tin" added M. Labor, and II am con-
WINGED that il his recoilections are ex-
act enough he will not hesitate to re-
ply"
Berth asked the lawyer to mention
the name of the mutual friend who
gave the dinner. N. Labori whispered
the name and the witness nodded as
sent.
| NJ. Labor: DO you remember that
| you were among the first to suggest to
me the belief in the innocence OF
| Dreyfus?"
Berth: mo, no, it is impossible"
NJ. Labor: Does the witness remem-
Der that during the course of the din
| ner he became excited in talking about
Dreyfus?"
The lieutenant colonel pointed out
| that the terms Of intimacy which pre-
vailed at the dinner must be taken into
account.
Il do not forget" said NJ. Labor, but
l am referring specially to the some
what strong remarks you made against
NJ. Demange.. Did you not say to me
when I spoke of Maitre Demange's be-
lief in the innocence of Dreyfus: De-
mango! Don't mention him! He is
counsel for the German embassy"
(Cries Of OH! Oh!")
~ ISA l. "AA -
ply. I am here to tell the truth and
will tell all + know. I am here for the
truth, like you"
M. Labor: When 1 asked why, you
said that M. Demange already defended
other spies, and that he was an official
defender"
Lieutenant Colonel Berth admitted
the truth of NJ. Labori's statements.
M. Labor You should be sure re-
garding your Intervention of Demange
because a barrister Of his standing is
not appointed officially unless there
are important reasons for it."
My belief in the innocence of Drey-
fus," M. Labor added, began that
day. 1 give you my word of honor that
Lieutenant Colonel Berth admitted he
had a grudge against Maitre Demange
saying it was because he defended
Dreyfus badly by persisting in making
Dreyfus deny all the charges agains1
him. Lieutenant Colonel Berth evi.
IDENTIFY thought Maitre Demange ought
to nave Joined with the others in try
ing to convict Dreyfus."
Colonel Jouaust here declared the in.
cident closed.
M. Demange, however, interposed
saying: You will, however, allow nat
to appear on the scene" daughter,
Continuing Demange said he pre-.
ferred to speak in the presence of Lieu.
tGudIll COIOIlGl DCIIlu, duUIIS. AS lit
trial of DreyfuS was held behi18 CLOSED
doors, Lieutenant Colonel Berth coult
moi know if I defended him well or ill.
M. Berlin: Il heard of the speech
for the defense afterwards
M. Demange then said that the fac
that he was chosen to defend spies wa
proof of his discretion.
A brief adjournment followed al
when the court resumed it's session
Major GendrOn was called to testify re
garding the Austrian WOman Madam
DEFY. He said it was against her in
fuence over Dreyfus that he had warn
ed Colonel Berth at headquarters.
Major Besse, Captain Boullenger
Colonel Jeannet, and Major Masitre al
testified. In the main the views wer
undressing and largely surmise an
hearsay, but it was distinctly intend
ed to bolster up the assertions of tn
generals.
The court then adjourned.
MYSTERIOUS PACKAGES SEN,
LABORI.
NJ. Labor las evening received tw
myterious parcels, believed to be in
fernal machines. They were deposit
ed in the artillery powder magazine
: Late this evening it was given out tina
the contents Of the Internal machine
had been found filthy, but not danger
pks.
PROOF OF DREYFUS' INNOCENCE
Vienna, August 22.-The Neues Wei
ner Tageblatt say it understands tina
n hundred and sixty documents ar
. about to be published that will prov
the innocence of Dreyfus and the gull
Of Henry and E~sterhazey.
ESTERHAZEY KISSED.
London, Aug. 22.-Commandant Cont
( Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazey wa
: recognized today while walking alon
, Oxford street, London, and was 500
, surrounded by a crowd of people, VIII
! Kissed and groaned. Esterhazey wa
} unable to find refuge in a cab until tn
: police dispersed the people.
!, NO CORRESPONDENCE WITH
DREYFUS.
5 Hamburg, August 22.-The Hambur
Ische Correspondent, discussing the as
sertion that Germany should publis
certain documents proving the inns
= cence OF Dreyfus says: The answer /
= his is that documents Of this natur
cannot be produced, for the simple req
n ! son that GQrmonv naUnr ho1 rx&I ~