The age-herald., 1899-08-17
M. LA3ORI'S ABSENCE MATERIALLY
 WEAKENS DREYFUS CASE
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-~-~---~~~~-~-~~~------ ----~~~~--------~-~~~~~ officer accused of the frightful crime of treason Without naming Dreyfus he added; T beg you not to speak of 1t for some time. He is an unfortunate fellow. '"
 "In the letter your husband wrote you before his death," said Colonel Jouaust: "he used the words: What a misfortune to have met such a wretch? " TO this the witness replied "No, he did not say that He said: You know very well in whose interests acted, meaning that he ated in the interest of the country. He used to say: For thirty three years l have never acted except in the interest of the country.
 Madame Henry then remarked: "You know his sentiments, gentlemen. He com mitted forgery on account of Colonel Pi- quarts proceedings, and 1t was in order to save the army, compromised by the dishon- esty of its enemies. (Profound sensation) This one hundred francs, he added, was a reserve accumulated by Colonel Sandherr by strict economy from the funds at the disposal of the war office. This reserve had entirely disappeared.
 In response to gestures of contradiction from M. Demange General Roget admitted the figures quoted were exaggerated.
 The witness next accused Colonel Pic quart of suppressng documents tending to compromise Dreyfus. As the general was
 
 suggested that he continue his testimony tomorrow.
 The colonel then addressed the prisoner asking him if he had anything to say in reply to General Roget.
 Dreyfus replied: "No, colonel. It is frightful that day after day for hours should thus have my heart, my soul and my very entrails torn without being per- mitted to reply. It is a frightful thing. frightful, frightful."
 This caused great sensation. The audi ence profoundly stirred up began to ap- plnud, but the applause was quickly sup pressed.
 Colonel Jouaust then pointed out to Drey- fus that he had been given an opportunity to speak at the end of every deposition and that the court would not continue to do so. The court then adjourned.
 As the prisoner passed out in front of the seats assigned to the representative of the press his face was pale but animated. He seemed to be in state of great nervous excitement and in furious temper
 The general impression left by todays proceedings is unfavorable, owing to the absence of such cross-examinations as M. Lahori would have given Nm. Lebon and Guerin. and owing to the fact that General Rogets evidence received no reply. This, however, 1t is hoped, will prove damaging when M. Demange cross-questions him to- morrow, although M. Demange cannot be said up to the present to have shown to any great advantage.
 M. Mornard, who represented Mme Dreyfus in the revision proceedings before the court of cessation. has been summoned to replace Maitre Labor until the latter Is able to return to his post. M Mornard IS expected to appear in court tomorrow He Is, however, poor substitute for M Labori.
 Tonight. 1t Is understood tomorrow morning Demange will repeat the applica- ton for adjournment in consequence of q hint that the government commissary, Ma Jor Carrierie, has received instructions not to oppose it.