Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-08

the witnesses, especially when the clerk
of the court called t.sterhazy. But
when n0 response was received. Drey-
fus returned 10 his previous attitude
looking straight in front OF him at Col
onel Jouaust.
Altogether about 100 witnesses will
be called on both sides.
THE DOSSIER.
Major Carrierc, the governments
commissary. then said that in view of
the official mission OF General Chan
oninc and NJ. Paleologue to furnish the
court with all the necessary oXplana-
tons respecting the secret dossler
their dispositions. as Witnesses would
be dispensed with. adding that the con-
sideration of the dossier would probable
occupy four days.
THE PRISONER BROUGHT IN.
Immediately after Colonel Jouausts
arrival. he gave the order to brin,. in
the prisoner. All eyes were then turned
to the right Of the stage. beside which
was u door leading to the room in which
oreytus was awaiting the summons.
Almost everybody but the most promi-
hcht oi1cerS stood on their feet and
some mounted chairs To obtain bet
ter view. There were subdued cries OF
Sit down." amid which the door OPP
encd and Captain Alfred Dreyfus. pre-
csuvu ana followed by Il eendarme. |
emerged into the court room. He |
walked quickly. with almost an elastic !
step and assembled the three steps lead /
ihE To the platform i'll front of the
5uuges. There he drew himself up
erect. brought his hand sharp to Tho
peak OF his KEPT. or military cap. giving
the military salute, The prisoner then
removed his kcc and took the seat
placed for him. facing the Judges. just
N front OF his counsel's table and with
MS back to the audience. Behind him
| sat gendarnc holding IL sheathed
sabcr in his hand
Drsyius, in new uniform OF captain
OF artillery. dark blue with red facin-s.
| iiNedlv regarded the judges. with i'm
movable features and without stirring
! hand or foot. scarcely even moving his
| head. during the whole course Of the
| proceedings. except when he entered
| ana left the court room.
THE ENAMlNATtON.
After the formal proceedings, which
occupied 4 couple of hours. Colonel
Jouaust began the examination OF
Drcyfus respecting the famous border
eau .and what Dreyfus did With it or
could have known of It's contents.
Dreyfus. wearing eye glasses. rose
from his seat for examination, he stood
erect, holding his kept in his hand, be-
fore him. He looked Colonel Jounnst
straight in the face during the whole
interrogatorY.
Colonel Jouaust began by saying:
1t results from the documents Just
read that YOU are accused of havIn.
! brought about Vaccinations or held re-
iations with foreign power. ar one
or more of its agents. in order to pro-
| cure 1t means by delivering it docu-
| ments. Indicated in the discriminating
bordereau. TO commit hostilities or I'M
dertnke war against France. / notify
YOU that you will be allowed To state
during the course of these proceedings
anything that appears to you useful Tor
your defense"
Il AM INNOCENT"
Dreyfus replied with a vehement de-
claration of his Innocence, repeating |
several times IL am innocent in Il voice |
which quivered with emotion. The ago |
nized manner in which he uttered his |
protestation Of innocence had a most !
painful effect. and must have evoked
The sympathy OF his most inveteratc |
enemies.
The prisoner grew more composed rs !
The examination proceeded. answering |
every question without moments |
hesitation.
Colonel Jouaust submitted Drcyfus to
a rigorous examination. more in the
style Of prosecuting counsel than \ !
judge. and made gestures of imDaticnc,, |
mt some direct denials which Drcyfus !
gave repeatedly to the judges Ques-
tions.
LONG AND TRYING EXAMINATION |
The days examination was long and
trying. Col. .Iauaust went over each
of tile charges contained in the Dor
Gereau which has become familiar to
the public in the course OF the long fight
Tor revision. Dreyfus entered Il pas
slonatc denial 10 each chlrgc He de-
clared that he had not attended tho
German manocuVres. that at the time
of his first trial h. was ignorant Of all /
the details OF the artillery manual and
OF the 10 guns which lie was charged
with betrayinS 10 Germany. lie de-
nici the remarks attributed 10 him
that the Alsatians were happier under
Germany than under France and said
that he not only did not have in his
possession any OF the contraband infor-
nation he had been accused OF divulg-
ing. but had never asked indlscrect
questions of his brother officers.
\ DRAMATIC SCENE.
col Jouaus, then spoke Of the inter
view With Du Paty De Clam ana Drey-
ius replied.
Il never confessed anything to pu
Patty dc Clam"
Here occurred one ri the most dra-
matte scenes III the examination. Drey-
fus, tremendously excited. swayed to
and fro FOR moment and then all his
pent-up emotion and Indignation burst
forth and he cried in Il piercing voice.
heard throughout the court and even
by those standing outside
1T is Ubiquitous 10 condemn an in
nocent man. never confessed any
thing. Never"
Dreyfus. as he uttered the words.
raised his right white sloved hand and
held il aloft as If appealing 10 heaven
ID vinGiCatc him.
Jouauast "Dii YOU say II I handed
over documents it was TO have more
st,s.,