The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-01
Findings of the Autopsy, Comma nts of
the Press and Literary EulOgium
of the Dead Novelist.
SUBSIDY TO THE CUNARD LINE
1T MEETS THE HEARTY APPROVAL
OF THE BRITISH PUBLIC.
Porte UuduIy Alarmed by the Mace
Rejected by English Borough.

PARIS, Sept. 30-The autopsy on the re-
mains of Emile lola has resulted in an Off
cial declaration that he died from asphyxia-
ton caused by carbonic oxide fumes.
A crowd of people drawn there by curios-
ity has remained in front of Zolas house
since morning, and his tragic death con-
tinues to be the chief topic of conversa-
ton here. The funeral has been fixed for
Friday and interest is shown in the ques-
ton whether Dreyfus will attend.
The Patrie says: IF he dares to show
himself in the procession the looks of con-
tempt of all the spectators will be concen-
trated on him If he hides himself in this
decisive hour he will show himself TO be
his own judge of the work of his bene-
factor"
remains this morning resulted, in addition
to the official report that his death was due
to asphyxiation caused by carbonic oxide
fumes, in showing that the novelist fell
into a densely saturated atmosphere as he
attempted to open window and suffocated
Nine. lola, 1t was further declared, owed
her life TO the elevated position of the bed.
A medical bulletin issued this morning
says: Mime. lola is progressing as favor
ably as possible in spite of the terrible
shock caused by news of her husbands
death. Complete rest and isolation are in
dispensible. She had a heartrending fit of
anguish when told of his death, which was
only communicated to her this morning. 1t
was followed by state of torpor. She is
now calm, but is unable to utter a word or
make a gesture"
The body of lola will be inferred in Mont
martre Cemetery: The funeral will be a
civil ceremony. though probably the body
will be accorded the military honors to
which the deceased is entitled as an officer
of the Legion of Honor. The League of the
Rights of Man is organizing an imposing
demonstration at the funeral and has issued
appeal for subscriptions to erect a
monument to the dead novelist.
Among those who signed the register at
Zola's house or sent condolences were
Premier Combes, a majority of the Cabi-
net officers, M. Waldeck Rousseau, Maitre
Labori, Colonel Picquart and NJ Millerand.
Jules Claretie has written for the Temps
eulogistic appreciation of Zola's literary
labors, in which ne says the name of the
dead novelist will resound In the history
of French letters; his name and work will
live for centuries" and concludes with re-
calling how the votes for lola at the cleo
lions for members of the academy dwindled
until the last time there was only one re-
corded, and" M. Claretie says, that vote
was mine.
The body of NJ lola has been embalmed
and this evening it was placed in an oak
coffin i'm the center of the drawing room of
the lola residence. The room is already
filled with wreaths and flowers Among
the numerous kilograms of coincidence was
one received Monday evening from former
Captain Dreyfus. This message was
cOuched in affectionate terms and ex-
pressed M. Dreyfus's gratitude to the de-
ceased. M. Dreyfus called at the house to-
day and was admitted to the remains.
He manifested great emotion. Nine Drey-
fus his wife, called subsequently and
brought handsome wreath of flowers
M. Dreyfus says he will attend NJ. lola s
funeral.