The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-08-18
LAa)aI'S CONDITION
Declared Satisfactorily
His Physicians.
COURSE Of THE BULLET


Ihy-Hi. As-ai.ant rot Yet Captured.
Not Informed OF Refusal of the Court
TO POSTPONE the Case-His Sub,ti,
tute.
Rennes, August 15.-Maitre Labor,
counsel for Captain Alfred Dreyfus, who
was shot from ambush here yesterday,
while on his way from his residence to
attend the court-martial, after a night
of terrible agony, was somewhat better
this morning. The attending doctors,
however, We're still unable TO probe the
wound.
At 2:15 o'clock p. m. it was announced
that N. Labori was doing so we'll that
the doctors considered him out of dan
ger. He lies on his back, unable to
move, but life is returning to the leg
which yesterday was thought to be
paralyzed. He has no fever and con-
tinues to discuss the trial
His wife has remained at his bedside
practically ever since he was wound
ed. Naturally, she is much relieved at
the favorable reports of the doctors,
who hope to see the distinguished law
yer on his feet before the trial is ended.
At o'clock this evening NJ. Labori
was removed in an ambulance to the
residence of Professor Basch, in a sur
burb of Rennes. He stood the journey
well, although naturally fatigued.
The doctors tonight are extremely
hopeful of a speedy recovery, but con-
slider it would be unwise for him to re-
turn TO court until there is absolutely
no danger of relapse.
N. Demange has decided to ask for an
adjournment, which has necessitated a
written application by both NJ. De-
mango and Captain Dreyfus, who have
already sent letters to the president Of
the court-martial. Colonel Jouaust will
undoubtedly accede to the request, but
he cannot grant an adjournment for
more than two days, when the applica-
tion must be renewed. Captain Dreyfus
wants the sessions postponed until
Monday next, when it is hoped that NJ.
Iabori will Be able to be present.
THE ROBBERY.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press here obtained complete corrobora-
ton today of the statement that the
pockets of NJ. Laboris coat were rif1ed
yesterday while he was lying on the
ground, wounded. Not only were the
pockets of his coat emptied, but an at
tempt was made to steal the wallet in
which were important papers referring
to the court martial, including his notes
for the cross-eXamination of General
Mercier.
NJ. Labori himself related the Incl
dent. He had just fallen and saw one
Of two men run to his side. One of
these said: His coat must be taken
off. He will be too hot
The speaker took the wounded advo-
Gates coat off and another man seized
the wallet. NJ. Labori, however, re-
tained his presence of mind, and refus-
ed to allow the wallet to be taken out
of his hands, putting it under his head
for pillow and holding it with one
hand. The coat was shortly afterwards
put on again. On arriving at his resi-
dence. NJ. Labori asked his wife to look
in his pockets and see if their contents
were safe.
Madame Labor: found the pockets
completely emptied. Luckily, no pa
pers of Importance were in the pockets,
which only contained personal letters.
including menacing letters received on
the previous day.
EVIDENCE OF A CONSPIRACY.
The rifling of the lawyers pockets Of
the papers and the attempt to steal his
wallet, while no effort was made to
appropriate his watch or money, are
regarded as clear evidence of a plot in
which several men were implicated.
The man who actually fired the shot,
il appears, was only one part of the ma
chinery of the conspirators. In spite Of
the extensive search made for the
would-be assassin, he is still at large,
and the impression is gaining ground
that he is being aided by the anti
Dreyfus country people
TO USE THE X-RAY.
The doctors in attendance upon NJ
Labor have sent to Paris for an X-Ray
apparatus IN order to locate the bullet
Dreyfus mas written two letters to NJ.
Labori The first, on hearing the news
of the attempt TO murder the lawyer, is
spontaneous expression of his shock
ed feelings. The second is a touching
epistle expressing the prisoners keenest
regrets at the dastardly outrage, pro-
found gratitude to NJ. Labori for his
heroic championship and heartfelt wish
for his happy recovery.
NEW FORGERY IN THE DOSSIER.
Paris, August 15.-The Matin today
makes the announcement that Maitre
Labori, after he was shot yesterday, de-
clared that, as the outcome of his in
jury appeared doubtful, he wished to
make known the fact that NJ. Chamern,
who has charge of the secret docu-
menus III tIiC DACs1uS case, mas OlScON-
cred a new forgery in the dossier.
The anarchist organ LIE Journal Du
People says that in retaliation for the
outrage upon Labori the anarchists will
hold General Mercier and NM. Dru-
mont, Rochefort and Jadet as hostages
and personally responsible for anything
done against the anarchists.
Rennes, August 16.-M. Labori
passed a better night He had some
sleep and his condition is more reas-
surfing.
The assailant Of the lawyer has not
been captured.
The spondent here of the Asso-
ciated Press visited NJ. Labori at 5
o'clock p. m. He was lying at the resi-
dence of Professor Basch. an old ramb-