The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-07-05
.DREYFUS'S
COUNSEL
CONVINCED
OF his Innocence OF the Charges
Which Caused him Years Of
Torture and Suffering.
THE BROTHEROF THE CAPTAIN
Has an Affecting Interview With
him..Dreyfus Surprised at
Revelations in His Case.


RENNEs, France. July 4.-MRitre
Labrori paid another visit to Captain
Dreyfus at 10 O'Clock this morning. re-
naming with him until noon. The law
yer found the prisoner to be in even
better spirits than yesterday, and In the
resistance Drsyfus has shown to the
frightful blow he suffered in the judg-
ment OF the court-martial and his ter
rible existence on Devils Island, COM
blned with his marvellous Fecuperation
Of physical and mental strength since
he left Cayenne, Maltre LabroH saw the
strongest proofs of his Innocence. coun-
sci was almost Joyful in appearance on
leaving the military prison to-day and
beyond doubt his interviews with Drey-
fus have given him the most favorable
impression respecting the outcome of
the court-martial.
Dreyfus spent yesterday evening and
this morning in studying the documents
relating to the Esterhasy and zola
trials.
Maitre Labrori. during this mornings s
conference, explained to him the OBJ
scure points. Dreyfus was naturally
astonished at many incidents and at
the attitude Of various persons since
his deportation.
Madame and Matthieu Dreyfus are to
see the prisoner this afternoon, when
Maltre Labrori will again visit him.
1t is impossible TO imagine a town
calmer than Renues. The inhabitants
continue absolutely Indifferent to the
presence Of Dreyfus. Barely half a
dozen persons witnessed the visits of
counsel and Nine. Dreyfus to the prison
to-day. The town, however, Is fun of
detectives, who scrutinize all strangers
and few gendarmes are patrolling be-
fore the residence of Nine. Dreyfus.
They approach and watch every one
stopping before the gate leading to the
court yard OF the mansion.
Brothers in Conference.
Matthew Dreyfus paid his first visit
to his brother at o'clock this after
noon, the interview lasting half an
hour. The brothers threw themselves
into each others arms. Matthieu said
he found his brother aged and broken
in health, but not the physical wreck
he feared. In spite OF his suferings,
Dreyfus' eyes are as bright and his
mind as clear and his intelligence as
keen as when he was occupied by his
duties on the general staff. He was
troubled with insomnia during the
voyage, but has now recovered and last
night he had refreshing sleep. The
prisoner is still suffering from dysen-
terry, but It Is now slight and there Is
every reason to believe he will rapidly
recuperate his force. Naturally he Is
under medical treatment.
Matthew found his brother in good
spirits and buoyed up by the necessity
OF mastering oil his strength for the
coming ordeal, and by the hope that at
last he will have justice done him. He
is extremely reserved as to his life on
Devils Island, which has left an in
dellble Impression and remains In his
memory as horrible nightmare. Drey-
fus looks back to his existence Of the
past four years with relief, tinged with
a feeling of the horror OF sane man
who has escaped from a mad house.
His Brain Almost Keeling.
He declares his brain Is almost reelIng
in the face Of the mass OF documents
and explanations Nm. Demange and
Labrori are bringing out regarding the
extraordinary Vaccinations Of his enc
mics and the perseverlng devotion of his
friends. Dreyfus is astounded and full of
heartfelt gratitude at their self-sacrI-
flee. This feeling is particularly strong
Us regards Colonel PIcquart, whom he
hurdly remembers, and the story OF
whose prosecution has profoundly
moved him.
Captain Dreytus was unable to talk
freely with his brother. owing to the
presence OF the officer. who is under In
structIons to be present at all inter-
views between the prisoner and MEM
bers OF his family. This arrangement
has been terrible trial for Mime. Drey-
fus and the rest, as they have been
obliged TO restrain their emotions so
far as possible and have been unable to
converse as to intimate matters, be-
cause every word has been overheard
and every gesture watched by the Of
ficer.
Only Maitrcs Demange and Labrori
nre allowed to see Dreyfus privately.
His counsel will return to see him to-
gether at the beginning Of next week,
thus giving him ample time in the
meanwhile TO Rcqunlnt himself thor
oughly with the contents of the various
dossiers.
BONrS FRESHNESS.
His Criticism of Prince Of Monaco