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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
Western Maryland Railroad Schedule

In effect June 25 1859. leave Hillen sta
ton, Baltimore as follows;
DAILY:
81 m-Fast mail for N W, south and south
west, Glyndon, Westminster New Windsor
Onion Bridge, Mechanicstown, Blue Ridge
Hagerstown, and except Sunday, w i,iams-
port. PVRR.
s.I5 q. m.-Pen Mar Express. Pen-Mar only.
lv.55 p. N. Accom-. Tor Emory Grove.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY:
722-Accommodation for Gettysburg a. II
division. main line east of Emory Grove
also & H X.
8 IL m-Main Line. Shippensburg, Freder-
lex, Emmiteburg and &W RR Shenandoah
10 II a m-Accommodation I 1r Gettysburg
points on g * II.
1925 D. N accom- for Emory Grove.
2 IS p m-Accommodation for Emory Grove
3 90 p m-Express for York and b q II Div.
{ OF D m-Express for pointson main line west
TO Cherry Run, B and n i W road
for points south.
$50 p. NIX. 10 Glyndon. Accom-. beyond
70 Onion Bridge.
5 Is m-Aceommodation for Alesia.
8 O. p Macon or Union Bridge.
Q IS m-Accom for Union bridge & Hanover
2 80 p Macon for Union Bridge.
4 % p m--Accommodatfon for Alesia.
Ticket and baggage ONCE. Ill 4. BALTIC street
All trains stop at Union. Pennsylvania ave
Fulton. WalbrOok, North avenue) stations.
J. n HOOD. q. NJ. B. II. GRIsWoLD. q. P. A
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

THE returning American delegates to
the peace conference are jubilant over
its accomplishments. and intimate that
hereafter arbitration OF international dis
putes is to be expected. Great Britain
and the United States we're the principal
advocates of arbitration at the conference
but at present there is no prospect that
the Alaska boundary dispute viii be set
tied by arbitration, though other nations
are watching to see US practice what We
preached.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

Or course President Nc Kinley cannot
afford to appear otherwise than optimis-
tic. This is his war, in which he en-
barked without consulting Congress or
the people. He insisted through his
agents at Paris upon acquiring this terri
tory regardless OF any desires of the in
habitants, and refused to conclude peace
with Spain unless these people were
handed over to him as chaitels.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

The President says that he takes al
the responsibility tor not beginning the
war sooner. Nobody has blamed him
for not beginning hostilities sooner. He
is justly blamed for beginning the war
unwarranted by the constitution, and
that which a little taciful diplomacy
could have avoided.
Deauutul sssuation, overlooking the bay. Ins
house is built with special care. having every
convenience and comfort. A pump of pure
spring water ut the door. fine large grounds
around the dwelling. Only ten minutes walk to
Annapolis Must sell. Price $l2OO, in fee
Apply next door to Baptist Church. 71sti
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

CEALED PROPOSALS. in duplic ate
- for the construction of one Marine
Barricks and three sets of Officers Quar-
tiers at the Naval Academy, Annapolis,
Md, will be received by the undersign-
ed until p. M, Monday, September
is. 1899. and then publicly opened
Plans, specifications. instructions to bid
ders and forms of proposals can be OBJ
tanned from the undersigned. The right
to reject any and all bids is reserved. F.
L. DENNY. QHa,ze,naStey, q. 5. Ma
,Ine COPS. Headquarters. Washington,
ID. c. S25
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a. Frame Dwelling House.

Terms of Sale as prescribed by decree:
One-halt cash on the day of sale or final
ratification thereof at the discretion of
said trustee, and the balance in six
months from the day OF sale. or all cash at
rhe option of the purchaser; the deferred
payment to bear interest from the day OF
sale and to be secured to the satisfaction
of the trustee. A deposit OF one hundred
dollars to be required on the day OF sale.
NICHOLAS II. GREEN,
S22 Trustee.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
Working Nigh. and Day

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DIR. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pill is sugar-coated
plobule OF health. that changes weak
ness into strength. listlesness into energy.
brain-fag into mental power. They re
wonderful in building up the health.
Only rs cents at Feldmeyer Brothers.
City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
Ladies' Wrappers.

Come and see our new line Of Wrap
pers. Cheaper than you can buy the
material for, we'll made. felled seams,
nicely trimmed, separate lining. We
also have the new style with ruffied Skirt.
4Kyds. wide. Some of our prices are
soc, CSC, S5c. and up. You will
find our Wrappers better fitting and bet
ter made than others which are sold at
more money.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

For Chicago and northwest, daily, 10 IL, 10 %
m. Z u y m.
For Cincinnati, st. Louis and Louisville
daily 10 % a m, 2 40 p m. 10 90 m.-
For Pittsburg and Cleveland 10 IL m, and
30 m. daily.
For Washington week days, 8 90, x6 IS. X6 rs
6 IS, xT20. KS 90, 35, 10 GO, xl0 IL, xl0 . m;
IL 10, xl2 so, x2 40, 60 (x3 49, As mlnutesl "A ID
) 10, x5 20, %, ls, x70 ,x1 ID, Royal Limit
cd" Exclusive Pullman. 45-minute train,
x7 80, 10, x9 40, xl0 IL and ii 80 y m. Sunday,
x6 %, 6 81, S 35, 90, xl0 IL, xl0 % m and
xT Is, Royal Limited" Exclusive Pullma I
45-minute train, x7 %, sl5. xs 40. xl0 81 and
ii 80 N.
For Annapolis, 20. 300 a m and l2 50. 5 20 p
m, sunday, 100 a IN aud ~ p m. MI. Royal
STATION, :. 05 ard so daily m. tl2 Al p IN
For Frederick. 80 m, l 30, 4 30 and 30 p
m. Sunday, IS m, 30 p N.
For Winchester, Is 20. m, 70 40 aud
"A 30 m.
For Hagerstown, no IL m. "A l., n 30 p ms
For Mt Airy and Way stations, week day {
30a m. ~, 4 ~, 8 80, o 80 II 10 III. sun.
days, 8 IS Il N. 30, 80 and ii 10 p. N
For Ellicott City, week days, 40, Z 30, II ~
a IN. %. 3 80, 4 90, 5 30, 30, IL 10 p IN. sun
days, 81 IA IN, %, 30, ii 10 pm.
For Curtis Bay, week days, 62S am Leave
Curtis bay. week days.5 40 m.
Royal Blue Line for Philadelphia New York
New York, Boston and East, week days, z 90
So 10 so IN, II 81, 2 10, 3 40, 90, 800 m 81
night. sleeping car from Mt Royal Station.
open for passengers 10 % p m. Sundays, Z IS
8 81 u m. 10, Az, 60. 90 y m, o. night
Sleeping car from Mt. Royal Station, open for
passengers 10 90 y m.
For Atlantic City 10 80 IN, and IL 81
2 Is. AZ p m. Sundays, IL 81 p N.
Except Sunday. xExpress train.
Leave Annapolis connecting with the above
trains at Annapolis Junction, week days, 6t
and 8 "a a M, IL 10 and Top N. Sundays, 80 y
M. and 10 p m.
r. ID. UNDERWOOD. ID, B. MARTIN,
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pas Traffic
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
Ladies' Shirt Waists.

We have large assortment, made up
in the latest styles, detachable collars,
and small bias tucked bosoms, good
shape and well made. We have them
at 39c. and SOC. upwards in Percale
and Madras. Also in Silk and Satin
finely made up to So 90.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

THE Republican Administration seems
seriously bent on displacing Otis. and
sending General Merritt 10 the Philip
pines. This is an indication that Secre-
tary Root is going to have his own way
in the management of War Department
affairs
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

SENATOR Carter of Montana, formerly
chairman of the Republican National
Committee says that an income tax will
soon be enacted for the United States,
and then the Republicans will claim the
idea as their own.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

SPANISH testimony is not usually worth
very much. but when the Spanish gener-
al at Manila predicted that the Ameri-
cans would win every fight and yet fail
in the campaign. he seems to have come
very near the truth.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

EVERY indication points to the fact
that the Eastern Democrats who lett the
party in 1896 are coming to feel that duty
demands that they reuni,e with the party
in consideration of newer issues that they
consider of greater importance.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

WHEN the Republican press talks of
the prosperity caused by bountiful har-
vests as if it was result Of Republican
rule. they intimate plainly that their read.
ers are fools.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

THE absurdity of the administration
organs in trying to brand as traitors the
millions Of loyal Americans who do not
believe it right to do wrong. is too obvi-
Gus to need demonstration.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

NAPOLEON once said that ruler could
do anything with bayonets except sit up
on them. Gen. OILS might be able to
testify to the truth of the Emperor S
apothegm.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
Ladies' Separate Skirts,

Ready-made-A full line in Black
and Colors, in Brocade, Sicilians,
Brillantin, Wooden, Serge, &c. at
bottom prices. Call and see them.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease, powder. Itcnres painful.
smarting, nervous feet and ingrowiEg nails. and
INSTANTLY takes the sting out OF corDs and bun
ions. III 5 the greatest comfort discovery Of the
age Allen Foot Ease makes tight or new shoes
feel easy 1t is q certain cure for sweating. cal
lous and hot tired aching feet. Try II today
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By mail
for 25c. in stamps. Trial package FREE Adj
dress Allen :. Olmsfed, lie Roy, n. \. 7-l6- I'm
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
SaltaaEl, ttGapGakaa LtI,,ti,lI,

Eussk1p,N "ATERR ANDLAu.
10 ocean City snd al. points ~ =, IN
peas Bay and rributsr,ss. VssSr
FOR HEALTH. pLEASI,kF -
Freight traffic. 'N'a fasSenge,,,.
close connection with the trp,. q.
sosu, lnsutlng convenience A ~ '.ae NJ
E,s Sto gulSA 4lsphteh OF all freight. A'ea
fitteen commodious and han5s'S
out steamers. COmfortgi'S NsssetUeg tht
5000 cuisine. Polite attendant @'s most
steamers leave piers S.Gsndtsr...
Wnari' baltimore, As follows. SsSi S,lei
RAILWAY DlNISlON.-.p,,, 49,
M ana 4lo y. m. 0sIly. cNcrnt - =" rnl
SUNDAY. Saturday O"iy. ga a ~, "I'aiy ta
Ana irts-r,,';Si. u'.'l 80 3. Oh. fuf I5.,'R
tfelght received al pler Limb ~
uhul l2'So p. m. No Height tt.n,i"sS liJ
CHOPrANk RIVER LINN .'--''
except sunday, FOR Eastop. p,,.S o
orldSe ana landings 10 Denton. N Ue
WlC0MlCO RIVER LINE
TUESDAY, thursday and SATURDAY. t,'. M wf
Point. Deals Is and aud landings W. ~ " 20
NANTlCoKE RIVER LINE -'.'h
day, wednesday and Friday lar ma. ~
and landings TO SeatOrd. Del. An
PIANKATANK RIVER Inv nv
3. =. IN Morday, Wednesday ma y. iN (
landings MinorJ Haven ana Pa,
River TO Freeport, Va. '"a'Aaaa
GREAT wICOMlCO RIVER I'M
every Tuesday, Thur day and Ssfn,,.. "
landings on Great Wic0mlc0 E,ro." .e
ing, DYmer>s, Indian and Antino,sNr' c ul'e
20 hubanks, Va; Saturday trip eHte, wv,
Milford Haven. N''10ltl
Steamers from south Street vts,,.
POCOMOKE RIVER LINE.-bn ~.
day and Friday for Cristcld. Tangier ~, ~
Onanoeck and landings to Pocomoke ~.
Snow Hill. WY
MESSONGO RIVER LINE.-bp r a.
day and Thursday for Fords. Cri,as-f
ney's, OnanCoCk ChcsvoncsScx Vr,,
Greek and Messongo. '''
oCC0HANNOCK RIVER LINZ,
every Wednesday and SUNDAY for ,brr
Pungoteague N8ndua and CocobsT,
| Rivers.
For schedules. maps and other inform.
| write to
t. A. JOYNEs, General Superintendent
7. MURDOCH. General Passenger Asept
Ill Il. BltimOre St, Raltm0r p
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

UNLESS rigid censorship can be es'
tablshed in Michigan. Senator Burrows
may unwittingly give much aid and com
fort TO the Democrats.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
Dress Goods.

Wollens in Checks of black and white,
green and blue at 25c. yard.
Also in lower grades at 10 and ~ nc.
1000 yds. 36-inch wide Percale, the
I2Kc. quality, at SC. yard.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
FOR RENT.

Property on Prince George street, An
napolis. recently occupied by DIR. and
Mrs. S. ID. Kennedy. Apply to
uenr cleveland:
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

fs MFR ''r'N, m.rg
Annapolis West Rsoao. and SCUM :.
1899 SPRING sCHrr,v W.
The Steamer EMMA Gups
10 Ltght Street whslf ms tror p,,,
wednesdays and Fridays =, 9e, No.,
on MONDAYS for Annsroli.
spTrShkilns Wharf. I,,""l e1 Nye, =.
On Wednesdays, for Annsn.,.
south Rivers N'S Wet a.
On Friday for Annapolis w
Rivers. Ahc sis
beSNlhE Annapolis for Rive.
:. Rhode River tor Bsl .t,iii,,',, ,'-. as, ,
:, West River for Rsitiipr,,ooIre' AZ III, -
:, south River for Rsltjv-o,s' Al l.2Fs
Annapolis for RsItir,os.ee' ~ lls, I
Arriving in Baltimore A. a, ~ aRl :
@ Freisht received in BsI,.~ -. 4,
FOR further information. So - DAY,
at Wharves, or 70 app,y 10 A..
Pies No Is Light St, n s,ANf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
Mems New Style Shirts.

Fancy Bosom Percale Shirts, with
separate Cuffs and Collars, also fine
White Shirts with fancy Silk Puff Bosoms.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
housekeeping Goods.
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. that the sub.
IN scribe Of Anne Arundel Co.. has obtained
from the Orphans Cont OF Anne Arunoel eonn-
the personal estate Of ELLA BELLS, late OF
Anne Arundel county. deceased All persons
having claims against the deceasee. are he.eoy
warned to exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the
1sr DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1900
Thev NAV otherwise by law. be excluded
from All benefits Of the said estate. All persons
Indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
So JOSEPH II. BELLS
~ kw Administrator
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

For Philadelphia. New York, and the East
changing at Odenton. 6.l5 "A A. Nj. and IL 10
and 10 p. NJ. Sundays, 30 A. NJ. l5 p. Bi
FOR BOSTON.
Colonial Express, weekdays, with through
Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars aud Vestibule
Passenger Coaches, leaves Union Station, Bal
timore 50 A. NJ. connection leaves Annapo
lis Is A. M; arrives Boston (via Steamer
"MarYlaI.d' Routel 30 z. III.
8 81 p. NJ. Arrives Boston 90 A. NJ. Pullman
Vestible Buffet Sleeping Car through to Bos
ton. Connection leaves Annapolis II 10 z. N
weeks days. Sunday, 10 r. M.
FOR THE WEST.
Leave y MON Station. Baltimore.
Fast Line, daily, 100 noon for Pittsburg
and way points.
Pennsylvanla Limited, IL 90, noon daily, for
Pittsburg and Chicago.
Chicago and st Louis express 80 m. dai y
for PittsbuTg. st. Louis and Chicago.
Western express a~AO p m daily for Pittsburg
Chicago and Cleve.a and. Connects for Toledo
except Saturday.
Southwestern express, 40 N, daily. for
Pittsburg, Columbus, Cincinnati and st Louis
Pacific Express, ii 80 p IN daily for Pittsb'g
Chicago, Toledo and Columbus. Connects for
Cleveland except Saturday.
For the North, leave Union station-News
Express for Wflliamsport. b5 a u. daily.
Niagars express 30 m, week days. Fast line
for WilliamspOrt, Elmira, and Lock Haven
IL 90 noon week days. Rochester and Buffalo
express 40 p n, daily except Saturday. North
1 IS p % daily.
For further information address Colin Studs
Passenger Agent Southeastern District. cor
ner Fifteenth and q Sts., Washington ID q.
]. e. HUTCHINSON, J.R. WOOD,
Gen. Manager Gen. Pas. Ag
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
TRUSTEES SALE
OF VALUABLE
WATER LOTS,
In the Village of Eastport, Second Elec-
ton District of Anne Arundel
County, Md.

Under and by virtue Of decree of the
Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
in Equity. passed on the 2Ist day Of Au-
gust in the year 1899, in cause in SAID
Court, wherein John G. Wood was COM
plainant and Mary E. Sears, Carrie +.
Ford, ct al, were defendants. known as
No. 2Is3 Equity, the undersigned, as
trustee. will offer to public sale at the
Court House door in the City of Annapo-
liz, on the
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

OF the Latest Styles, in Black, new
shade Tan and Pearl in Alpine
shape. Derbys in Black and Brown,
at right prices considering quality.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
Louis II. R6nn,
Cor. Main st. and Market Space,
ANNAPOLIS. MD.
A Few Items and Prices

Elegant Business Suits in Checks and
Plaids of different patterns, ranging in
price from SIS 90 up.
Fine Dress Suits in fancy Worsteds,
Blue Serges and Black Clays. single and
double breasted. sizes in regular and
stout. in prices from So SO and up.
Boys Atwood Suits in blue and light
colors, Vestee Suits, nicely trimmed for
only So 90.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04
10Th day of September, 1899,

AT II O'CLOCK. M,
All those two lots of ground situate and
being in the Second Election District OF
Anne Arundel County in the village Of
Passport, located on Severn Avenue,
fronting thereon one hundred and sixty
FIVE feet and running back with depth
of about one hundred and seventy-fve
feet to the waters of Annapolis harbor,
designated as Lots Nos. 24o and $50 on
plat of Passport, being the property re-
Gently occupied by Gustavus Wood and
E.<abeth Ellen Wood, improved by a
small
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-09-04

ENsE-,N wATERR AMMAN
ROUTES. a
10 ocean City Rne al, points a.. -, M
peak Bay and lrr.l,.... w Ihe NAts,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19
HUNT FOR THE MISSING YACHT.
Mcssrs. Jones and Taggart Took a
Tug and Went I'm search.

Mobile, Ala, Jan. ls.-Mayor Taggart
and Lawrence Jones decided to leave
Scranton, Miss, at midnight on the tug
Leo for Grand Datture and Chandelier,
The weather was very rough, but their
anxiety compels them to go.
The Paul Jones was seen off Round ISL
and Jan. II and was spoken by Bugge,
master of the Leo. No confirmation has
been received of seeing distress signals On
the Datture.
Mr.. Jones learns that trunks were found
on Breton Island and contained stockings
marked F. e. Taggart the name of one
of the missing people, Florence Taggart.
When the yacht sailed, the trunks were
on the top deck unstrapped and could have
been washed overheard in a squall
Later dispatches say that the wreckage
of a small craft has been found on Bird
Island. Two expeditions out of New Or
leans tomorrow morning nave been au-
thorized by Messrs. Jones and Taggart.
The Maude, the government engineers 3
boat of Noble, will reach Scranton at 8
O'Clock a. M, but Messrs. Jones and Tag
gart concluded at midnight not to wait
for it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19
SITUATION FULL OF GRAVITY.
If Auckland Dispatch Is True the
Treaty Has Been Violated.

If Auckland DiSpatch is true the
Treaty Has Been Violated.
Washington. Jan. 1S.-It is realized here
that the situation in the Samoan Islands
is full of gravity.
For some time past there has been an
exchange of correspondence between the
three government parties to the treaty
of Berlin respecting the choice of a sue
cessor to the late King Mahetoa, and some
friction developed owing to the strict ad-
herence of the United States government
to the terms of the treaty.
The statements in the dispatch from Sa-
moa are not regarded here as conclusive,
for the reason that they are in conflict
with the provisions of the treaty.
If. as reported. Rafael the president of
the municipal council at Apia and the Ger
man Consul Rose, have seized the Supreme
Court and pronounced themselves pracd-
cally dictators it is said here that they
have violated the treaty absolutely The
functions of the president of the municipal
council are clearly defined by the treaty,
and the last advices received were to the
effect that President Rafael had been
granted leave of absence and intended to
visit New Zealand. 1t was also understood
that his successor had been selected, and it
was thought was on his way to his post.
Power of Chief Justice.
The chief justice, under the treaty, is
made the court of last resort under any
circumstances, and moreover the treaty,
in terms, provide distinctly that in case
anv dispute arises between the natives
themselves or between the foreigners in
Samoa. that dispute shall be referred TO
the chief justice and his decision SHAH
be final. The treaty expresses the idea
that this provision is to guard against hoe-
tile outbreaks Therefore 1t is scarcely be-
Iieved here that the president of the coun-
oil would thus deliberately violate the plain
treaty provision.
It was known here that the British and
American consular officers at Apia have
been acting in accord in the present in
volved political situation there, and al
though the interests Of the United States
may not be compared with those of Ger
many. vet their rights under the treaty.
are equal, and 1t may be stated they will
be maintained.
Reports Not RecOnciIed.
The report that the three consuls have
ioned in a provisional recognition of
Mataafa. could not be reconciled with
,ba omen disagreement with the terms of
tbe treaty as 10 the choice of King
that such action would involve, the power
Of settling disputes OF this character be-
ing as already stated. solely lodged In the
hands Of the chief justice, who, by the
Wv Is In this case an American.
The last advices of the government here
we're to the effect that the chief Justice
had this particular dispute under consid
eratlon, il having been regularly referred
~ him in accordance with the terms of
the treaty. His decision in all probability
would be regarded as binding by the gov
ernment Of the United States.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19
DREYFUs WROTE BORDEREAU..
Mercier Also Asserts He Was I'm
questiOnabIy Guilty.

Paris, Jan. 1S.-Le Soir to-day publishes
another interview with Gen. Mercier, who
was minister of war at the time of the
condemnation of Dreyfus.
Gen. Mercier reiterates his former
statements and reasserts that the border
eau was certainly the work of Dreyfus.
and not of Esterhazy, who was not aware
of its existence until and subsequent to
the trial"
Under the plea of professional secrecy
he declined to explain how the war office
obtained the bordereau. The secret dos
sier he said, consisted of war ministry
documents, fully proving the inference de-
duced from the bordereau. The sugges-
ton that it contained letters from a for
elgn sovereign he characterized as "a pure
invention as was also he declared. the
statement that Nj. Casimir-Perier re-
signed the presidency of the republic on
account of the Dreyfus affair.
Regarding the motives that prompted
Dreytus to commit the treason imputed
Gen. Mercier said:
"Dreyfus was too fond of the society of
women of a certain class. Had it not
been for his reputation in this respect he
would have left the military college among
the first three of his class, but owing to
his known immoral proclivities, he was
placed eleventh. l think he resented this
and that his treason was probably an act
of revenge for it.
"Dreyfus was also in the habit of talk
ing unpatriotically. A general was once
obliged to censure him for saying that the
Reichslanders preferred to belong to Ger
many, as they were better treated, Drew
fus adding that he quite agreed with
them