The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-03

last night IN the lobby Of the New willard.
emphaucally when ne was asked how
prohibition was working in Tennessee.
The land Of the fragrant tulep and
seductive mint smash does not take kindly
TO total abstinence, according TO Judge
Lurton. At least the cities do not, al
though the distinguished member Of the
judiciary strongly intimated It was
wise and Just move 10 separate the coun-
try people from their accustomed Alco-
hole refreshment.
Yes, prohibition is good for some
places, and FOR others It Is bad" he
said. I'm against It myself. but be-
lieve IN giving It a fair trial. That is
what they are doing in Tennessee. For
the rural districts it seems TO be all
right, but It doesn't work very well in
the cities. But give It a chance"
He said prohibition was Ike measles
contagious-and that any community can
find out only BY experience whether It
Is the best thing for its people.
Busy Day in Capital
Judge Lurton had a busy day yester-
day He went out walking 70 dodge a
steady stream Of newspaper men who
were camping on his trail. He also had
calls from friends. and there was
miniature mountain OF cards waiting for
him when he returned Just before din
ner time. Some OF the callers caught
| him later and some did not. Among
the lucky ones were Representatives
/ Walter P. Brownlow and Nathan ".
/ Hale, Of the First and Second Tennessee
districts. and incidentally the only Re
publican Congressman from that Demo-
cratic State.
| Judge Lurton was ACCOMPANIED 10
Washington by Mrs. Lurton and Horace
H. Lurton. jr.. and his wife and two
small children. They viii make their
home at the New Willard until a suitable
residence is selected.
Representatives Hale and Brownlow
found Judge Lurton in the lobby after
he had emerged from the dining-room,
and the three men settled down for a
chat about "down-home" matters.
How do you like Washington" some
one asked him
Well to tell you the truth, haven't
been here long enough to find out how
well like It," said Judge Lurton, smiI-
ing. Il found the White House and To-
Gated the Capitol this afternoon. and thai
is about the extent Of my knowledge OF
the city think, however. we are going
to like It very much
y hardly think I have been here Ions
enough to be interviewed" he remarked
to a newspaper man who was trying e
convince him the public was anxious e
hear from him.
I'll tell you about newspapers. d
not mind talking to reporters. becaus.
they usually do not take advantage o.
me, but it Il the ones who use their i'm
maginations and make me say things
would never think Of saying that I objec
to. But am not talking about Washing
ton reporters. Of course
Appreciates the Honor.
II appreciate the honor which ha.
been paid me, and I ap very sorry 7 wa
not at home" he said, speaking OF Pres
ident Tafts call.
Judge Lurton also mentioned with en-
} thusiasm reception given him in Knox
! Vile. Tenn. when he passed through tina
lcity on HIS way from Nashville 10 Wash
ington.
Carrying his years and honors lightly
in spite of his iron gray hair, Judge Lur
| ton is Of the modern type Of the tudici
airy. dignified and energetic, and with tn
courtly bearing OF the South. He ha
a hearty grip and kindly word for all
The walk taken by the President wa
over his old stamping ground, the Whit
House Ellipse and the park which front
the Potomac. With Capt Butt he wake,
Tor more than half an hour before h
came back to the streets Of the city.