The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-06-06
Valves Heavier Amount
When AccuSer RetraCtS.
Colonel Clearly Proves He Does
Not Use Intoxicants-Per-
forms Generous Deed.

libel suit against George i. NeWett,
who charged the Colonel with drunk
eness, and having waived damages
after the defendant had uttered re-
traction, the jury awarded the nomin-
nj damages of six cents provided in
such cases by the laws of Michigan.
Each party TO the suit will have to
pay his own expenses.
Judge Flanagan instructed the jury
to bring in a verdict for the plaintiff,
which they did without leaving their
seats. The Colonel left for Chicago
and the East at $3.50 O'Clock this
evening, less than two hours after the
conclusion of the case.
The climax of he case came like
the conclu5l~n of powerful drama.
When the afternoon session began
~ air was electrical with expec-
fancy. Rumors were flying that the
suit would be terminated. Counsel,
however, remained communicative
and Attorney Van Benschoten for
the plaintiff resumed the reading OF
depositions. 1t was noted, however,
that he skipped portions of these and
even ignored the testimony OF some
witnesses who had made dispositions.
The next move was sudden.
THE plaintiff rests" remarked the
attorney, James II. Pounds, in mat
ter of fact manner, and every eye
was turned toward the table where
sat the defendant and his attorneys,
Horace Andrews OF Cleveland, and
William p. Belden of Ishpeming.
1.-THE defense will call MIR. Newett,'
announced Attorney Belden, and
ruddy-cheeked man whose color did
not disguise the fact that he Is SUI
fering from a serious illness took the
chair. In his hand he carried a manu-
script. There was a shuttle of sound
as the spectatos adjusted Themselves
the better to hear and observe.
Col. Roosevelt sat with folded arms
Sat first, but when the defendant be-
gan reading his statement, he moved
to the utmost edge of his chair and
betrayed an excitement which his
rigid Jaws could not hide. Mr.. New
'~ett was we'll along in his reading be-
fore the Colonel, whose position
seemed likely that Of a man about
to len forward, lost the tense look on
his face.
1T is fair to the plaintiff to state
that | have been unable TO find In
any section OF the country any indi-
yidual witness who is willing to state
that | have been unable to find I'm
any section Of the country any indi-
vidual witness who is willing to state
that he has personally seen Mr.
Roosevelt drink to excess" read Mr.
Newett.
At this the plaintiff smiled and
rleaxing, spoke few words in the
er of Attorney Van Benschoten. the
latter smiled back at him. The Col
oneI broke into a grin again when
MIR. Newett, speaking distinctly and
with emphasis, said. with reference
to the mass of testimony adduced by
the plaintiff: 81 am forced to the
conclusion that | was mistaken"
The statement admitted that q
search of the country had been made
t4 investigate stories of persons VINO
We're alleged to have knowledge thai
MIR. Roosevelt drank to excess, bu'
In every case the stories flatteneo
out to mere opinions or hearsays
The libel was published In good
, Nth, Newett said, in the belief tina
II was true and proper Information
for a public which being asked u
vote for MIR. Roosevelt for President
That it was true, the defendan
said he never questioned until thu
libel suit was begun and he beiieVe'
the assertion until the trial opened.
No demand for a retraction evel
had been made, he stated, and whei
the bill was filed against him ther'
was nothing left for him to do bu
seek evidence and make other pre-
variations to contest the suit. Fort!
depositions were taken in vario"
parts of the country, but TO US
them, or attempt to use them' woui'
be to continue an injustice whiol
had already become apparent to MN
and his attorneys.
Leaving the stand and returning
to his seat, MIR. Newett looked II
the direction of Col. Roosevelt, ou
the latter was absorbed In whisper
ing to Attorney Van Benschoten.
."With the courts permission In
plaintiff would like to make brie
announcement" said Attorney Pound
The Judge nodded and Mr.. RooseVe'
arose. Bowling to the court, ne SAL
he would waive the matter o
damages save for the nominal amour
r., LAM Qnoak ing Ol III