MILLIONAIRE'S TRIAL.

Grey River Argus, 21 July 1926, Page 5

MILLIONAIRE'S TRIAL.

MURDER CHARGE. Parisian Sensation. FEAR OF ANOTHER. (Reuter.) (Recd. July 20 at 8.10 p.m.) PARIS, July 20. With the court thronged by brilliantly dressed women, the trial of Albert Lancel, who was arrested on January 23rd, began for the murder of his wife’s lover, Marge. Lancel is one of the wealthiest men in Paris, lie is in the fancy goods trade, and is reputed to be a millionaire. The accused appeared in the court grief-stricken. He sat with bowed head, and once he sobbed bitterly. His wife, from whom he secured a divorce last week, was not present, the President of the Court explaining that she was 100 ill. It was stated that Madame Lancel has been an enthusiastic dancer, and she met Alarge in a fashionable restaurant, and their friendship ripened into a love affair. Albert, the husband, on hearing of his wife’s frequent visits to Marge’s luxurious flat, decided to surprise her there. He found Madame there in the bathroom lightly clad. A fierce quarrel then ensued, during which Alarge was shot. Lancel’s reply to the charge is that he fired only in self-defence, as Alarge had already struck him. “Who was the woman who informed you of your wife’s infidelity?” asked the President. “The tragedy is over,” replied Lancel. “I would not provoke another by revealing her name” The President: “Why this mystery? The woman accompanied you in a taxicab to the flat, and she Waited therein while you forced the door. What vengeance was she pursuing?*’ Lancel: “I have seen too much tragedy already. I can say nothing.” Lancel repeated that he was convinced that his own life was in danger. A detective who had shadowed Madame Lancel was also unable to give the name of the mysterious woman. The hearing was adjourned.