Ihe Weather To-day: I ZfiiSW FAIR. The News and Observer. / VOL.XLVI. NO. 148. UEMR ALL (ORTH GMOIM DMIIES IK NEWS AID MCUUIWH. A DAY OF TORTURE FOR THE PRISONER Under the Strain He Yields to Passionate Grief. HIS WIFE COMFORTS HIM WITNESSES PICTURE THE DAY OF HIS DEGR®DATION. MIS FOES HAVE FOR A TIME FULL SWING Then. When Forzinetti Tells of His Mad Struggle Against Suicide and of the Intervention of His Angel Wife, Dreyfus Breaks Down. Rennes, France, Aug. 31. —Dreyfus haul che most trying day he has yet gone through. The strain proved too great for him, and, for the second time in the course of the trial he gave way to his feelings and sought relief in tears. The generals have branded hint as a traitor .before the court, their subordinates have lß>inted the huger of scorn at him. But he only flinched once —when the official report of his treatment on Devil's Island was read before him and the pictures of his sufferings, mental and physical, were thrown vividly on the -screen of his mem ory. Thun he hid his features and wept. He passed through another such crisis today, when after Captain Lebruii- Reuault and witness after witness had brought up before him again that cold January morning which ushered in the scene of his degradation. Major For zinetti, ei man of heart, told in- simple words and unaffected manner, the story of Dreyfus’ struggle with the madden ing temptation to take his life and the intervention of his wife, as an angel, (jointing out the road of duty. Then again the prisoner's breast heaved with emotion and tear-drops trickled down his cheeks. He rose and after a forced ef fort to remain calm, as he spoke a few words concerning liis denial to Go lone! Du Paty De Clam tiilat he wrote the tjordert-au, he turned to Forzinetti with a look of thanks for his consolation so needed. Dreyfus then uttered these words of heartfelt gratitude to his wife for the courage -with which she inspired him: “It is due to her,” he cried, “that I am alive today.” The prisoner could, articulate no more, but sat down abruptly to conceal his dis tress. Tin* proceedings conclude! a few lurn tites later and lie was laken back to his prison, where his wife visited him. and, in the presence of Madame Dreyfus and the gendarmes on guard, he broke down completely. The tension iit»l been too mutch for him. He sobbed convulsively, and Che partner of his sorrows joint'd him hi a solace of tears. Oapta%n Lebrim-lieiniulit and the sup porters of his assertion of the Drey lus confession had an inning lasting lie ar! \ the out ire session, their depositions con taining little but what has been already stated before the ■Court of 'Cassation. Captain Lebruneßema nlt introduced the new assertion that the fact that he had not related Che incident of tin* confession to President Cashmir-Perier was because he overheard himself called "canaille." "cur.” and “traitor,” while waiting at the E4y«ee. He, however, could not ex plain why lie kept this to liimself for ro long a time instead of recounting the incident ’before tin* Court of Cassation. Nor dul Ms explanation as to why he destroyed tin* page of his note bx»k con taining the record of Dreyfus’ confession, isound very convincing. The other witnesses were a repetition of Captain Lebrun-Renault. But a very significant question was put to Colonel uuerin 'iry a member of the court. Lieu tenant Colonel Prongnfiart, who sits at Colonel .1 ounuHt’s right hand always puts pointed questions. H<* has thoroughly slmlosl the Dreyfus case, and is reputed to Ik* one of the b*st authorities on the case. It is certain Colonel Jouaust con sults him frequently during tin* proceed ings. Broingniiart is said to b» a rabid airti-Drey.fusard. and he today, in a quit*-, tone, asked Colonel Guerin it tin* thought M Weyll, who is a friend of Ester hazy. Ji.so ..View Dreyfus. Tin* latter at once rose and declared he had never before heard of Weyll. The point of this ques tion was that Esterhazy had written to Colonel JouausL as announced, and Mas undouht**dly mentioned ,Weyll as a go , tween for Dreyfus. If n lations can be proved between Dreyfus and Weyll and F terhazy admits obtaining treasonable information from Weyll, then he could assume Dreyfus was a traitor. The gen erals. if sufficient evidence of a Dreyfus- WeyH-Esteihazy connection can be p:<- a an ahaiMloii tin* eont«*ntiani that Dreyfus wi\it.** tin* hol'der<*a.U and adini* as the author of it. This is possibly tin* (dvarnge of tactics on the part of the generals -Which has been liinted at recently. It was reported this ariernoon that Generals Mercier, Koget and Gonse and M. Cavaignac, who are staying quietly at the house of a friend some miles out side KeniM*s,met today at General Mer ♦•icr's house and discussed the evidence Colonel Schwa rzkoppen’* housekeeper, Mms. Bndtinn, could give if she was subjected to a severe examination, with the r**eiilt that it was decided her evi dence was not conclusive enough to justify summoning her as a witness for the prosecution. Following are the proceedings in de tail: W T hen the public session of the Drey fus court martial was resumed at 9:30 this morning there was a stir in the au dience and considerable curiosity was manifested as the name of Captain Leb run-Kenault, of the Republican Guard, the recipient of the so-called confession, of Dreyfus, was called, and the officer walked smartly to the witness box, sa luted the court and threw his kepi on the table. He then stood at attention awaiting questions. The President of the court, Colonel Jouaust, said: “On January sth, 1895, the day of the prisoner’s degradation you were en trusted with the task of conducting him from the Oherche-Midi prison to the Military School, where he remained some time in your charge. Tell the court what passed between you and him at that time.” Captain Lebriin-Renau.lt: "On Satur day, January sth, 1895, I was ordered with my squadron to proceed to the Cherehe-M'idi prison and take charge of Dreyfus, Who was to be degraded at 9 o’clock in one of the court yards of the military school. Starting at 7:15 JL arrived at the place indicated at 7:45. The office of the garrison adjutant was pointed out to me as the place to keep the prisoner until the hour of the degra dation parade. He began to protest his innocence and to say that, with eonsid able means at his disposal and a bright future in store for him, he could have no motive in being guilty of treason. He said: . “’1 am innocent. In thrbe years my innocence will lie acknowledged. The Minister knows it well. He told Du Paty De Glam to tell me so some days ago, in my cell. He knows that if 1 communicated documents to Germany they were of no importance and it was to obtain more serious and more impor tant documents’.” The witness added that Captain D'At tel was present when the statement was made. Referring to articles in the newspapers in regard to the confession, Captain Ix-brun-Renault said: “General Mercier said to me: “ ‘Go to the Elysee anil report to tin* President of the Republic what you have told me.’ “While 1 was in the ante-room 1 heard some one make remarks about me in very discourteous terms. M. Du puy ushered me before the President, who said: “ ‘You have had relations with journ alists and have been indiscreet. Certain ait idea have appeared in the newspa pers.’ “I replied that perhaps journalists were among the persons I hud seen, but I said 1 had not si>oken directly to journalists. No mention was made of the confession, and l left after having received a lecture from the President." One of tin* judges asked the witness if he did not remember hearing Drey fus say that the documents delivered (Continued on Sixth Page.) WADESBOROINTHESWIM VOTES TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND FOfT ELECTRIC LIGHTS AND WATER. The Town Will Soon be Equipped With These Modern Convenience, Whereat the Citizens Feel Good. Wadesboro, N. C., Aug. 31. —(Special.) —A imunicipal election was held in tins place today niton the question of issu- Lnig bonds to tin* extent of twenty-five thousand dollars for the purpose of erect ing and maintaining a system of water works and electric lights. The measure carried by a majority of one hundred and twenty-one of tin* polled votes. Wadesboro will soon be equipped and fitted with tlicse modern emm nienees and the major part of the citizens con template the new venture with much pride and gratification. POISON FOR A MOTHER-IN-LAW. Savannah, Ga. f August 31. —A special to the Morning News says that William Strait, a relative of ex-Congressman Strait, of South Carolina, was arrested in York county, S. ('., today, charged with having attempted to poison his mother-in-law, (Mrs. Kidd. Strait sent Mrs. Kidd a dish of grated green corn. Noticing it had a bitter taste, she gave it to a dog. In a few minutes the dog died in convulsions. It Is said arsenic has been found in tin* corn. In the event of Mrs. Kidd’s death Strait’s wife would have inherited her property. DECIDES IT IS NOT A SALE. Washington, August 31. —Acting Com missioner Williams, of tin* Internal Revenue Bureau, today rendered a de eision to the effect that where leaf to bacco dealers transfer tobacco to them selves as manufacturers, such transfer is not a sale within the meaning of the law, and therefore the quantity trans ferred is lint to be taken into account ill determining the amount of the special tax to be paid as leaf dealers. WHITES TAKE THEIR PLACES. Negro Longshoremen Still Out—Their Action Not a Strike. Newport News, Va., August 31. —The negro longshoremen employed by the United States Shipping Company, today joined the Chesapeake and Ohio hands in their strike. None of the ”00 colored men who walked out yesterday have returned to work. White longshoremen will probably be imported to take the place of the strikers. The union men of the city contend that the fact that the colored longshoremen are out does not make their action a strike. The strike lias not yet been or dered by the International Longshore men's Association, and until this order is given the difficulties here cannot con stitute a regular strike. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 1, 1899. THE I "VEILED LADY" IS IDENTIFIED Startling Disclosures in the Dreyfus Case. ESTERHAZY’S FAIR ALLY HOW WAR OFFICE DOCUMENTS RIE A (TI’EI) (1 Eli MANY. HIDDEN AWAY IN THE BODIES OF DOLLS The Leakage Occurred Through the Treachery of a Department Chief. Dreyfus was Unknown to the German Secret Service Bureau Until '94. Atlanta, Ga., August 31. —The Jewish Sentiment, in its regular weekly edition tomorrow afternoon will print a story bearing with almost startling directness on the Deryfus trial. Several state ments, apparently new to tin* now cele brated Dreyfus case are given, togeth er with names of those who are said to he in possession of information which will throw light oil the trial. For fin* first time it is believed, the mode of carrying the documents from the French War Office to the German Government is given. It shows that dolls were used as the means of conveyance and that the papers went first to England and then to Germany. The identity of tin* “veiled lady” is also made known. The story which the Sentiment will print comes from a man who was employed several years ago by the Government as a document translator and maker of relief map and who after quitting Ger many served in the United States army during the war with Spain. He shows his discharge paiK*rs, Which denote that he was a staff officer. The informer says he was boru in Denver, Col. The story after some introductory remarks, reads: ”1 was translator.” said In*, “of ders who were holding a business meeting for the purpose of calling a rabbi and inciden tally reading tile Goodman faction out the church. In the free fight which fallowed both factious we/e roughly handled. The trouble arose over S. Goodman's wrbltrnry ruling ill the mat ter of tile selection of a Dablji. The case was continued for further examina tion. SOUTHERN’S NEW LINE ATLANTIC AND DANVILLE LEASED FOR NINETY-NINE YEARS. With Privilege of Renewal. At a Meeting of the Southern’s Stockholders Yesterday the Lease Was Confirmed. Richmond, Va.. Aug. 31. —The Atlantic and Danville railway has been leased by the Southern railway and will Ik* oper ated by that company in the future. The lease is for ninety-nine years, with the privilege of renewal at the expira- tion of that time. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Southern this morning at 19 o’clock, held in the general offices of the com pany here, the lease was confirmed. A large majority of the stock of the South ern was represented, either in person or by proxy. Mr. Fairfax Harrison, of Washington, I). C., solicitor for the Southern, presided over the meeting. No business was transacted beyond the confirmation of this lease. THEY WENT FOR HALSTEAD. Called Anti-Imperialists Traitors, and it Was Fiercely Resented. •Cincinnati, 0., Aug. 31. —Editor Murat Halstead, spoke by invitation of the Economic Club. The audience was mis cellaneous in addition to the members of the club, which is largely anti-impe rialistic. Mr. Halstead’s subject was the Philippines. After the lecture ac cording to the rules of the club, Mr. Halstead was plied with questions. One of the questioners with decided sympa thy for Aguinaldo after his question had bi*eii answered, added the remark: “1 hojM* Otis will be kept am and will keep on blundering till lit* and the whole army -are driven into the sea or cap lured.” Mr. Halstead said: “A man with those sentiments is a traitor to his country.” ■Several men juiniH*))' up and remarked: "Two thirds of this audience thinks that way.” \ Mr. Halstead replied: “Whoever thinks that way is a trait or.” Then there was a rush down the hall with raised lists toward Mr. Halstead, but a great i mini tor of men stepped in lietween Mr. Halstead mid those who were rushing at him. There was a great noise and uproar which disclosed the fact that the audience was composed of mem oil both sides of that question. Mr. Halstead was quietly led out of the church b.v a side door, and taken home. No blows were struck, but chairs and seats were upset and there were loud threats ami great upron riousness. Whim a small hoy gels big enough to run to a lire he considers himself grown up. ANNEXATION THE ONLY SOLUTION So Declares Chambers of the Samoan Problem. SAYS THECASE IS UNIQUE DIFFICULTY OF GOVERNMENT BY THE THREE POWERS. YET NOT ONE IS WILLING TO RECEDE Fifty-Four Warships Now Under Construction for Our Navy. The Estimates for Naval Requirements for Next Year are Unusually Large. Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 31.—Chief Justice Chambers of Samoa, arrived here this morning en route to Washington, where lu* goes to make his report on the situa tion in the Samoan Islands. In speaking of the condition of affairs in Samoa, he said: “As to whether peace in the islands will Ik* permanent depends largely upon the action of the three Governments upon the reports of the commissioners. Such a thing as a permanent and jieaei*- ful government in Samoa is of course possible, but the natives will at all times seize upon any indication of disagree ment between the three Governments, ■and therefore no one can predict with absolute certainty what the conditions may be in the future. “My own opinion is that annexation of the islands by one of the other of the treaty powers is the only solution. “I do not say the Government will be only temporary. It may Ik? permanent. The situation is unique. It is the only case in history of its kind. It is the only instance in which our Government has allied itself with foreign powers to control a formerly independent Govern ment. “And as neither appears to lie willing to give way to the others every diplo matic expedient will lie resorted to to continue the present arrangements.” “When do you expect to return to tbd Islands?” “I have been about as long in the tropics as officials ever remain, and it is jjossible that I may not return at all.” NAVAL ESTIMATES FOR YEAR. Washington, August 31.—Tin* Secre tary of the Navy has directed that all estimates for the requirements of the naval' service next year shall lie sub mitted by tomorrow, September Ist, thus giving him three months for co-or dinating them for submission to Con gress. Accordingly tin* several naval bureaus have been active of late prepar ing their filial liguri*s, and all the esti mates, with the exception of those relat ing to armor and ordnance, will Ik* in hand tomorrow. They show in general a considerable increase all along the line, owing to the rapid development of the navy, the un precedented naval shipbuild ing now in progress, and the enlarged demands growing out of the war and the acquisition of new territory. The largest item is $18,009,999 under the head of “increase of the navy,” which is $5,000,000 more than any pre vious estimate under this bead. It is due to unusual numbers of warships now in course of construction, aggregating fifty-four in all classes, a total much in excess of the number under construction at any previous time in the history of tin* navy. These include eleven battle ships, four monitors, three armored crui sers, six protective cruisers, thirty-three destroyers and torpedo boats, and seve ral miscellaneous craft, sub-marine bints, etc. Admiral Melville will also make esti mates for new engineering plants, equip ments, tools, buildings, etc., at Norfolk. Fort Royal, Port Orchard and Mare Island, California. These plants are old, and the requirement's now made on them induct* tin* chief engineer to re commend the most modern appliances and such a re-model ling of buildings as will bring them up to date. Admiral Endieott, Chief of the Bu reau of Yards and Doeks, will recom mend two more large dry docks on the Atlantic seaborn!, one at New York and the other at Norfolk. The estimate Will be about $1,250,900 each. AMOUNT OF NET GOLD ON HAND Washington, A tig. 31. —Today’s Trea sury statement shows that the amount of net gold on hand was $247,889,991. This is tin* largest amount on hand at one time in the history of the De partment. The receipts today excelled the ex penditure by $1,499,098 and for the month the excess amounts to nearly $4,- 500,000. Since the first of July, how ever, a deficit is shown of $4,099,958. A FATAL ACCIDENT. Hunter Strikes the Hammer of His Gun Lodging Load in His Breast. Winston, N. C.« Aug. 31. —(Special.)— Samuel Southard, of Yadkin county, ut a mile of tele graph poles and carried the wire away BICYCLE TRUST IN FLOWER. New York, August 31.—The American Bicycle Company completed its perma nent organization *to(duy by the elec tion of Albert G. Spalding president and the other officers and directors. F«>, tin purchase of the various plants, which include the oldest and most prominent bicycle concemsi in the United. Sm!**s, there will be issued $19,909,000 live lier cent twenty year gold debenture bonds; $19,000,000 seven per cent pre ferred stock and $29,990,090 common stock.