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The times., 1899-09-10

The history OF the arrest Of Capt. Alfred
6nement. conviction, exile. and abuse, his
repatriation and retrial. is a tragic enc.
Il is G story which has held the attention
Of I'll c-IiE-d men for FIVE years. II is
sssgy which has brought the army of
France into greater disrepute than any
iAfeat on the field Of battle could have.
II has maae all nations sneer at French in
Justice 1t has caused all the world TO
foubt the stability OF the Government of
France. II has caused the question to be
asked q million times in sane and solid
minds. Are the French people capable OF
self government"
The Arrest of Dreyfus.
Capt. Alfred Dreyfus, of the Fourteenth
ARTILLERY. then attached to the general stan,
was arrested in Paris on October Is. 1894.
The arrest was made on the order Of Gen
eraI Mercier, Minister Of War, and Drey-
fus was taken TO the cherche Midi military
prison, where for fifteen days he was kept
in ignorance of the charge against him. The
fact that Dreyfus was a Jew intensified the
popular feeling already aroused by Mer-
cier's declaration that there was over
whelming evidence that for three years the
accused had been in communication with
the agents Of a foreign power.
Spies OF the French secret intelligence
Department had been at work in the Ger
nnan Embassy in Paris, and in September,
1854, discovered the now famous bordereau
on which the conviction OF Dreyfus was
apparently based Count Munster was then
Z
Colonel Won Schrawtzkoppen was the mill
tary attache.
The bordereau was found in fragments in
Schwartzkoppen' waste basket. General
MERCER turned IL over to Major Du Patty de
Clam. who pieced ii together and affirmed
that the handwriting resembled that Of
Dreyfus. The following is q reporter trans
la;ion of the document:
In the absence OF any news indicating
your desire 10 see me, ] nevertheless send
you, sir, certain information OF interest:
''First-A note on the hydraulic brake of
1z6 lmcthod of operating this piece).
'Second-A note on the TToupes de
couveTture foutpost tToopsl. Ia few modi-
hcauons viii be made by the new plan).
"Thlrd-A note or notifications in ar
tiIlery formation.
-Fourth-A note relating to Madagascar.
"Fifth-The scheme relative 10 the man
usl OF field firing (March Il, 1880.
This last paper Is extremely difficult TO
procure, and / can have it al my disposal
only for few days The ministry has is
sued definite number TO the corps and
these corps are responsible for them; each
officer is obliged 10 return his copy after
the maneuyres. II. therefore, yol wish
ne 10 take from il whatever may interest
Fou and hold il afterward at my disposal.
viii do IT, unless you want me to make a
copy ia extenso and address IL to you. |
an Just leaving for the. maneuvres''
Dreyfus' Secret Trial.
On Du Patty de Clans report General
Mercier ordered the arrest OF Dreyfus. Al
the secret trial his counsel, Maitre De
mango, successfully refuted these calum.
nIez. and or the evidence OF the bordereat
alone, the handwriting experts disagreeing
~ is said that the court-martial was in
clined 10 acquit the prisoner. Then it il
The times., 1899-09-10

at the entrance to the Lycee awaiting the
opening of the doors. At $50 o'clock a
squad of gendarmes ordered the crowd to
withdraw. Compliance with this request
was neglected, whereupon the gendarmes
formed in line. driving before them wo-
men, academicians, artists, journalists.
loafers, and horses. When the street was
cleared cordons were established through
which ticket holders were permitted TO re-
turn.
Entrance of the Judges.
The members of the court entered at
O'Clock, taking places behind a black dais
on the stage. The president OF the court.
Colonel Jouaust, it is said, presented a
striking fgue, his dark hair, with a
great military mustache and rather fierce
countenance, giving him an imposing ap-
pearance. His six colleagues, it was said
at the time, appeared to be insignificant
and scarcely intelligent in appearance.
The military prosecutors took their
places in front of the judges, at the left
OF the stage, and NM. Demange and La
bori counsel for the defence were SINH
larly placed at the right. The floor was
divided into five sections. The middle
front was occupied by witnesses, the mid
die centre by privileged persons. the
right and left by newspaper men, sitting
on narrow benches with pine boards for
seats and six feet of space in the rear of
the hall was fenced for the general pub
lie.
The floor was divided into five sections
The middle front was occupied by the wit
nesses, the middle centre by privileged
persons, the right and left sides by news
paper men sitting on narrow benches with
pine boards for desks, and six feet of the
rear of the hall was fenced off Cor the
general public The military guard saluted
when the members of the court entered
The judges were quickly seated and the
president ordered the prisoner to be
brought in.
Dreyfus Enters the Court.
Dreyfus entered with quick military
step and walked to the front of the floor,
followed by a sergeant, his custodian The
prisoner mounted the steps and stood for
moment facing the judges. He then
saluted and turned at once to a chair,
which had been placed In front of his
counsels table, where he sat with his
guardian just behind him.
The audience, 1t was said at the time
! saw man of trim military figure, spare
| and erect. though slightly under the aver
| age height, but 1t was man apparently
| fifty years old instead OF thirty-nine. His
moustache, it was said. was still brown,
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charged General Mercier took the first
step in the campaign TO bolster up the
staff officers case.
Previous TO the discovery of the borde-
reau the French spies had intercepted and
photographed some personal letters from
Lieutenant Colonel Schwartzkoppen to his
friend, Lieutenant Colonel Pannizardi, of
the Italian Embassy. All contained refer
ences TO a man designated as 3D." Among
them was the one which has become known
in the Dreyfus case as the canaille letter.
After referring 20 a certain woman's enter
tainment of the military attache it says
of her husband:
"Cette canaille de-d- devinte trop
exigeante." This animal D. is becom-
ing too exacting.)
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Marion, a merchant. have deposed that as
regards the measurement, size, ruling,
color, thickness, weight, and texture of
the raw material used in the manufacture
OF the bordereau paper. presented the
closest similarity, especially to the paper
of the letter of August II, 1894; consider
ing that these facts, unknown to the court
martial which pronounced the verdict. tend
to show that the bordereau was not written
by Dreyfus and consequently being of
nature tending to establish the innocence
of the condemned, that consequently these
facts comprise the case provided for In ar
ticle 44S, and that they cannot be set aside
by other facts also subsequent to the YER
dict, such, for instance, as the conversa-
tion of January 5, 1895, between Dreyfus
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an officer who in December, 1897. expressly
denied ever using such paper; considering
that three experts, commissioned by the
criminal chamber, professors of the Ecole
des Charles. Meyer, Giry, and Molinier,
were agreed that the bordereau was writ
ten in the same hand as the two letters
mentioned, Charavay agreeing to their con-
clusions after examining the handwriting,
which he had never examined in 1894;
considering, furthermore, that three ex-
perts similarly commits stoned. Putois, pres
ident. and choquet, honorary esident
of the Chamber OF Paper Industries, and
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note dealing with the modification of the
artillery. Dreyfus replied that the note
mentioned was not communicated.
The president next took up the document
dealing with Madagascar. and Dreyfus. in
reply, declared that he had seen nothing
connected with the matter. The president
then asked the prisoner respecting the
shooting manual, which Dreyfus declared
that he had never handled.
The president said: Colonel Jeannet
states that he gave you copy"
Dreyfus renewed his denial.
When the president came to the last
message in the bordereau, II go TO the
maneuvrss," Dreyfus answered: 1T is irn-
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Lebon,s Explanation.

The next stirring incident in the case
was the publication at Paris on July IL of
letter by NJ. Lebon. formerly Minister OF
the Colonies, who, it was alleged was re-
sponsible for many of the cruelties infiict-
ed on Dreyfus during his confinement in
DEVILS Island Lebon explained that he
The times., 1899-09-10
MARFYRDON OF DREYFUS
History Of the Persecution of the
Hebrew Soldier.

The Arrest, gecret Trial, Condemna-
Iion, and Confinement on DEVILS
- Cr1eity-0rder of the Court of Cas-
satfon-Dreyfus' Return TO France
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dier to inform Nine Dreyfus OF the arrival
of her husband. Nine. Dreyfus entered
the prison at $3.50 o'clock and was shown
directly to the chamber in which the pris-
oner was confined. She was accompanied
by Nine. Havet
The accounts OF Dreyfus' voyage from
Devils Island to France were meagre and
conflicting.
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vious error in identifying the writing Of the
bordereau as that of Dreyfus. but it was
suggested that he had traced the letter
from specimens of Esterhazy's writing.
Picquart, instead of being witness against
Esterhazy, was practically on trial himself,
and on January Il, 1898, Esterhazy was ac-
quilted. Later Picquart was dismissed
from the army and then arrested on a
charge of forging the petit bleu. He is sill
in y,ricnp
The times., 1899-09-10
So MEMS SHOES, S2.49

Here's leader in Black and Rass.t styles.
Black Vici Kid, calf lined; Black Box Calf, Russet
Harvard Calf Regular So shoes-and at most
stores S3.50-here only
The times., 1899-09-10

The fine double-soled,
extension-edge soled Shoes
we are selling this fall
at $3.50 eclipse anything
that has ever before been
offered for even $500.
All the popular styles in
Patent Leather,
Box Calf,
Tan Storm Calf,
Vici Kid. and
American Wax Calf.
The times., 1899-09-10

Although the price is
extremely low, you are
perfectly safe in buying
them. They are made of
genuine Vici Kid and Box
Calf for girls-2nd Satin
Calf for bOys-have solid
leather soIes-in all sizes,
laced or button,
UP to size 2-for girls
OF boys.
The times., 1899-09-10
Good Wearing School Shoes.

Shapely, serviceable
School Shoes for Boys and
Girls of all sizes-Shoes
that cannot be duplicated
in Washington under s1.2J
or S150. Made in all the
popular shspes-heeled
or spring heeled. No
other local dealer can buy
similar qualities as low
at wholesale.
The times., 1899-09-10

On Du Patty de Clans report General
Mercier ordered the arrest OF Dreyfus. At
the secret trial his counsel, Maitre De-
mango, successfully refuted these calum-
MES. and or the evidence OF the bordereau
alone, the handwriting experts disagreeing,
n is said that the court-msrtial was in
cIined 10 acquit the prisoner. Then it is
The times., 1899-09-10

Boys Satin Calf
Shoes, sizes21a to 5H,
IN all widths, $2.25
value. School Open
ing Price, :.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12
Women Should Know II.

Many women suffer untold ngony and
misery because the nature OF their dis
easc l. not correctly understood They
have been led tn believe that womb
trouble or female weakness OF some sort
is responsible tor the many ills that g.
set womankind
Neuralgia nervousness headache.
puffy or dark circles under rhe eyes,
rheumatism, a dragging pain or dull
ache IN the back, weakness or bearing-
down sensation. proiuse or scanty sup
ply of urine with strong odor, frequent
desire To pass IL with scalding or burns
ing sensation. sediment in il alter stand
ing in bottle or common glass for TWEEN
" four hours. are signs of kidney and
bladder trouble.
The above symptoms are often attrib-
uted 10y the patient herself or by her
physician To female weakness or womb
trouble Hence, So many fail To obtain
relief, because they are treating. not the
disease itself. but reflection of the pri-
mary cause, which is kidney trouble.
In TACT. women a. well as men are
made miserable with kidney and blad-
der Trouble and both need the same rem
edy.
Dr. Kilmer's Swamp>Root is the great
discovery of the eminent kidney and
bladder specialist. and is easy 10 get at
any drug store for fifty cents or one dol
lar.
To prove Its wonderful merits you
may hove sample bottle and book tell.
F ing all abouf it, both seat absolutely
free 10y mail Kindly mention the Vir>
GINA Gazette and send your address to
+ DIR. Kilmcr & CO., Binghamton, n. Y.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12
For the House OF Delegates.

Through and by the advice 81 many
friends I hereby announce myself can
dzte Cor ne House - Deiegatcs. fuhiect 20
the action 81 the Democratic fOnyer
sior which meets ia Williamsburg Aug.
at 81. Ieg9. hefifafsd o. make this
announcement. but ieeliog Il . duty -
comply with the wishes II my people.
do -. realizing the hezyy responsibilities
assume thereby. II Bomizated and
eicctca promise - represent al the
people earnestly and iearicssiy. % the
best q ny ability II j. absolutely nee
- AIRY 20 tie welfare and advancement
OF the Peninsula - have Representatives
in the lswmaking body ~ the state Who
viii SECURE legislation Tor the greatest
< - - the greatest number 81 it, people
This ] all do. AZ al dmes abiding Nv
the wishes Of The people as expressed
/ tlsrough their representatives, in L01yen
tiDn assehl 5led.
Therefore having bowed % the wishes
u many warm friends % become cant
date. I respectfully submit nay claims
- the Democratic sotes % YORK. James
City, Charles City. New Kent End War,
wiek COUNTIES and ske citscs - Wiiliems.
burg nrH Nswpest News
4 lSlspsdl y II. fWAk,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12
An Ohio Mans Visit

Mr.. ii. III. WIckham. wife
and niece. were here this week,
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence at the Main" Mr..
Wickhan Is from Athens.
Ohio. He says we have "a
splendid country The only
trouble ] see II that your
farms are too large. You
want more people. ] wish !
owned one of these fine river
farms-they are magnificent.
II were In position now
would buy onefor stock rails
ing. said Mr.. Wickham. We
are sorry he j. not going to
locate here-we need Just such
a. he.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12
Is TYLER THs FARMERS FRIENDq

We heara great deal to-day
of Tyler, the farmer candi-
date for the Senate. 1t *
not Is our taste TO pick flaws
in the official conduct OF our
Democratic Governor. but
when we see a public man
posing for what he l. not. il
eNasperates Us. For in
stance. GOV. Tyler 'thefarm-
er candidate. poses a. a friend
OF the farmer. Would a
friend TO thefarmer sign such
hill a. the Land Grab
bers bill2 How can GOV.
Tyler face the farmers OF this
commonwealth ami say TO
them with "a Semblance OF
truth: Il am your friend y
Ii GOV. Tyler knew what
that bili was when he placed
his signature To ii. making
IL a law. then he J. no friend
of the farmers of this Com
ponwealth. Ii he. ia his OF
iiclai capacity, Jailed TO Sc
the evils in this Land Grab
beers bin. then ne l. thor
oughiy Incompetent. Gov
TYLER must bearall the odIuin
attached 10 this bill. Tor with
out his signature IL could
never have become a law
GOV Tyler may preach
and preach MS friendship &c
the poor farmer. but hi:
official acts belize the state
ment. The senate of Ia
L. :. j. no place for incom
VetentS.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. ID. b. Cargile, of
Washita, l. Il. lie writes. -Four bot
ties OF Electric Bitters has cured Mrs.
irowcr of scrofula. which had caused
her great suffering for yevrs. Terrible
sores would break out on her head and
face. and the best doctors could give no
help. but her cure is complete and her
health IS excellent This shows what
thousands have proved that Electric
Filters is The best blood purifier known.
It's the supreme remedy for eczema,
letter. salt rheum. ulcers. boils and rum
ming sores. II stimulates liver. kidneys
and bowels. cNpcls poisons. helps di'
gestion builds up the strength. Only
so cents. Sold 10y all druggists. Guar
antecd.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12
important.
Until further notice l will

Until further notice | will
mail 10 any person upon receipt
oi , cents in postage, booklet
"Nirginia in Black and White,
fully illustrated, giving a-com-
plete history OF the Old Domin-
ion.
Also, upon receipt of = cents
in postage, the Battle Field
Map OF Virginia." giving the
date and location of every bat
tie fought during the civil war,
in the State. This map is COM
piled from the official war re-
cords and maps-it * of great
interest to the old soldier of
1861 and 90.
Upon receipt of 10 cents in
postage, the report of the Com
missioner of Agriculture of Nir-
ginia, will be mailed. | make
no charge for the Books or
Maps, only ask for enough to
cover the postage. In sending
for these be sure and give your
address plain, and state which
one tor ALL you wish. They are
free as long as they last-a linn
tied supply only. Address,
CHAs. II. BOvEE,
Coldwater, Mich.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12
Little Locals.
Discovered by a Woman

Another great discovery has been
made. amt that too, by a lady in this
country. ''Disease fastend its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests. but her vital or
cams were undermined and Il, at seemed
imminent. For three months she ough
ed necessarily. and could not sleep. She
finally discovered way Ia recovery, 10y
purchasing NJ us a bottle OF ID Kings
New Discovery for Consumption and
was SO much relieved on taking first
dose that she slept all night; and with
two bottles. has been absolutely cured.
Her anne is Mrs. Luther Lutz This
writes W. G.. HamnicK \ Co, OF Shelby,
y. T.. Trial bottles tree at all Drng
Stores. Regular size soc and $500.
Every bottle guaranteed.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12
DIR. 3. WILL BACON
Writes About his Opinions OF Virgin
IA Ard the Peninsula
lie Roy. Aug. eth, 1899

lie Roy, Aug. 7th, 1899
DEAH EDrroR VIRGINIA GAZETTE:
You requested me 70 write a
letter giving my views Of and
experience in Virginia j will
endeavor TO comply with your
wishps ia ar brief a way az ]
can. To begin with Virgins Is
situated geographically half
way between the two extremes,
that j. between the extremes Of
the 47Ih Parallel OF the North
and the 18th Parallel OF the
South, Virginia being on the
37th Parallel, don't il stand 70
reason, ali things considered,
Virginia would be the most de
sirable location or place 10 settle
for health and comfort, also foi
farming purposes. Tropical
fruits are not raised, such ar or
anges, lemons, Bananas, &c, bu
apples, peaches, pears ounces
ploms, apricots, grapes and Der
ries Of all kinds.
These you can grow 10 per
lection aud as TO vegetables o
al kinds lheg can be raise.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12

We are glad 10 learn that
New Kent county. Charles
City county. Williamsburg.
James City county. York
county and Elizabeth City
county are all goingiOr Hon.
d. Gardiner Tyler for the
State senate. He has also a
fair chance for the King VIII
liam county and Warwick
county delegates. and fOI
some of the delegates from
Newport News who are not
committed 10 Mr.. Robinson
Why not make his election
unanimous
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12

with very little labor in the |
greatest profusion. As to grains,
wheat. corn, oats, rye and buck
wheat do nicely all over the |
state. Grass also does fine and !
yields we'll A good many gar
den Vegetables you can keep
growing the whole year. There
is just frost enough I'm winter Ia
freeze out the Impurities and
leaves you a clear, healthy a.
mosriIere. The waters are clear,
SPARKLING, cold and salt, which
for health cannot lie surpassed
in any part Of the globe. A
good many ask. what about ia
Dor. could a man get work
there" | tell them il is not
worth while for any one to think
Of going South thinking of get
ting work at common labor "a
they will only be disappointed,
as the labor element IL there
before them, but if they have n
small Or large capital TO invest
in land or manufacturing, and
have a good amount of deter
minatiOn, IN my experience.
Virginia l. the place 10 locate,
a. the markets are always good
for anything they may have to
sell. But distance lends en-
chantment 10 the view Of a
good many a. some think if
they 20 20 new country OF
loo tion all there l. To do i 70
walk around and pick the dol
lars of the bushes. l just tell
such 70 cast aside all such fool
ishness and bear in mind that
there must be push and deter
mination 10 succeed in any un-
dertaking. great or small. Now
! lived in NirEinia over thirteeI
years. which time gave me Z
good opportunity 10 study tie
people, the soil. the climate
the advantages and disadvanta
yes of the country, and will n!
in my opinion Virginia is th'
place for an Investment.
The land on the Peninsula, a
q whole il good, and all who in
vest and have determination
will succeed. The people ar
kind and hospitable and vii
assist you in every way. And
would say "a all who are think
Ing OF changing their locatio
20 and see for yourselves. ! il
tend 20 20 back 10 Virginia tai
fan and stay there. Any on
wishing any information that
can give / will only be too vii
= ing 10 crafty them.
Yours Fraternally,
Or. J. Will Bacon,
j. lie Roy. Mic
o. O-raOla county
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12
The Appetite ola Golt.

Is envied 10y AL poor dispeptics whose
stomach and Liver are out of order. All
such should know that DR.. Kings New
Lie pills. The wonderful Stomach and
Liver Remedy gives a splendid appetite
sound digestion and a regular bodily
habit that ENSURES perfect health and
great energy Only twenty-five cents At
all drug stores.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12
He Fooled The Surgeons,

All doctors told Rcnick Hamilton. Of
Jcficr~nn. O.. after suffering Is months
I ON Rectal Fis ula. he would die unless
a costly operation was performed, but
be ,urcd himself with five boxes OF
Rucklcn's Arnica Salye. The surost Pile
cure on Earth. and best Salvc in the
World. Twenty-Five cents a box. Sold
10y oil druggists.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12
g
Bicycles

Are the most popular. None
better; more than twice as
many Crescents sold in %
any other make.
Call and see 90 models,
they are beauties.
CHAIN, Models ..............$35
CIIAlNLESS, .S6O
{. j. Pc II SON, Jeweler,
WILLIAMSBURG, VA.
n.l-g9-lT.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12

Tue new steam laundry is To 90 into
operation In September. A capital stock
OF : 600 W : subscribed. and Mr.. b. ID.
Pcachy was chosen president and Mr.. X.
\. Schultz manager.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12

Unless the people OF Williamsburg
stand together and support our enter
prisss we can never prosper.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12

The FEVER scare is over now. Come
ca the next excursion and pick out
iarm-thcy are going.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12

Mr.. 3. II Evan, candidate for the
House Of DELEGATES was here I" day.
Mr.. Evan says politics is all right. lie
Is smiling.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-08-12
For Rent or SAFE

l will rent. for money rent, or sell on
easy terms, the odd DIR. Martin Home
Tract This is a tract ofLand contain
ing 247 acres. About 100 acres clear.
the balance IN pine, oak, poplar and
other timber There is also a very large
brick house situate thereon, containing
eight large rooms, large passage way up
stairs and down, and basement the full
length of house.
For price and terms call on Editor of
this paper or write TO
4. III. BROOKS.
Smifhfeid. ". g..
n. q. BOI %.