The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-22
MAJ. DREYFUS
 IS DECORATED Chevalier of Legion of Honor. OVATION BY ARMY OFFICERS Friends of Long Struggle Presetn
 to See Vindication. After Joyful Occasion, Former Pris- oner at Devils rsiand Painted at His House Surrounded by Lev-
 ing Family.
OVATION BY ARMY OFFICERS

EdEt6, Juty Els--tu lnC RsSeGHtS VI 0 distinguished military assemblage, Major Alfred Dreyfus wearing the full uniform of his rank today received the cross of chevaiier of the Legion Of Honor.
 The ceremony which occurred in the court yard of the military school. was rendered doubly impressive by be- ing held on the very spot where the buttons and gold lace were stripped of his uniform and his sword broken twelve years ago.
 The court yard from which the pub lie was vigorously excluded as the ceremony was purely official, was en- circled by two batteries of the Thir- teenth artillery, commanded by Col onel Tarse. who, made the recent dis coweries at the war offlces leading to the rehearing of the case against Dreyfus and his acquittaI
 General Giliafn. accompanied by a number of army officials, entered the circle with trumpets and drums sound ing. The general attached the decora- ton to Major Dreyfuss breast and felicitated him on his we'll earned honor. The major replied briefly. ex- pressing his acknowledgement. Tho ceremony was over in five minutes, the general, Major Dreyfus and army officials retiring amid the dipping of flags and q roll of drums.
 A Notable Demonstration.
 The decoration of the major assum- ed the aspect of notable dennonstra- ton. His brother officers who were prominent figures in various stages of the controversy were among the spec tators and outside the circle of troops stood Madame Dreyfns and the little son of Dreyfus; Brfgadier General Pic quart. who shared fin the courts &C., auittal of the famous prisoner; Ana A.IA ~& Alfred Capus and other literary men who aided in zola's campaign in be- half of \ revision of the first verdict
 Previous to the ceremony Major Dreyfus was presented to General Gill; .lain commander of the First Division of Cavalry; General Perein and other prominent officers who warmly shook hands with him, testifying their satis- faction at his return to the army The ofacefs then repaired to the court yard where the tfunnpeters sounded four calls. announcing the ceremony.
 Major Dreyfus took up position at the head of two batteries of artillery by the side of Colonel Targe. while General Giliain. stepping into the cen- ter of the circle announced the decora- tion of Targe as a commander and Dreyfus as a chevalier of the Legion of Honor. Dreyfus and Targe with their sabres drawn, then advanced to the center of the troops, taking a position before General Gillain. The latter first bestowed the decoration on Targe and then turning to Dreyfus the Gem eral said:
 Tn the name of the President of the Republic and in virtue of the powers entrusted to me. Major Dreyfus, here- by name you chevalier of the Na- tional Order of the Legion of Honor"
 After pinning the cross on Dreyfus's breast the General gave the Major the military accolade, the trumpet sound ing and the spectators applauding. The troops then defiled before General Gill; lain. Dreyfus occupying the post of honor on the Generals right. Colonel Targe and the Generals being stationed on his left.
 When the march past was completed. the trumpets again sounded four calls. announcing the close of the ceremony and Dreyfus and Targe were immedi- ateIy the center of an eager. crowd of officers and friends. One of the first to reach Dreyfus was his little son who rushed forward and threw his arms around his fathers neck. sobbing vio- lently.
 Received Good Wishes.
 The officers who had not taken off, cial part in the ceremony came for ward and were allowed to greet their comrade As Dreyfus received the well wishes )f his relatives and the officers his faca. usually impassionate, twitched with emotion and it was with difficulty that he preserved his soldierly calm.
 Turning to Anatole France. Dreyfus said. T thank you more than I can say. You who have always struggled for my cause"
 M. France replied: We merit no thanks for what has been done was in the interest of right and justice. We felicltate you all the more since SO many others who have struggled for justice have died before 1t was at- taincd."
 Colonel Targe terminated his felici- tations by conducting MaJor Dreyf1s to the officers quarters where Mime. Dreyfus was waiting for him. The meeting between the husband and wife was ,ncst affectionate. the spectators to permit them to be alone.
 shortly after this Dreyfus. accom- ranied by his wife and son, emerged from the military sehoo. ard entered a carriage. As the Major appeared the crowd in front of the inaIn entrance rave him d hearty ovation. The car riage was then driven swiftly In the direction of Dreyfus' home.
 On reaching his residence. Major Dreyfus, who is affected with heart trouble, suffered a violent attack but the faint soon passed away and he was ahlc to receive Procurator General Baudouin and Brigddier General Pic sinccfe thanks lrr thair exertions in his behalf
 
 vr~uo uApVSr AuuESTuD.