Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-05-31

009Oe man n0S 70 POOssoU SU0 W.
positions until fully read In court.
It 10 said the defense 10 snbar-
raised In getting witnesses upon
whom Il could rsIy.
Marquette. May 31.-The examina-
tion Of witnesses in, the libel suit Of
Theodore Roosevelt against George A.
Newett proceeded with speed today
and It was expected by night the di-
rect evidence for the plaintiff includ-
ing depositions. would be before the
Judge.
The character Of the evidence intro
duced during the forenoon was unvary-
ing-Colonel Roosevelt has always
been very abstimious.
Tho witnesses who testified person
ally were William Loeb. Jr., former
private secretary to the president;
Joseph e. Bayless. Of Sault Ste. Marie,
who testified having read the alleged
libelous articles; E,mlen Roosevelt,
Arst cousin Of the colonel; Frank
Tyree and James Sloan. secret service
men: and William p. Shauffele. q rail-
road man. who handled one Of the
Roosevelt ittaasaT1es in Ohio. Deposi-
tions OF Albert Shaw. the editor;
George q. Cortslyou, former secretary
to President Roosevelt and later In his
cabinet: I1awrence II. Graham. a
Newspaper man: and George H. Roose-
yeit;. Whose father n cousin Of the
plaintiff. were read by Attorney Van
Beschoten. si
1lxfdustsS. 1Gleh.. May si.-Emien
Rooeovslt,, Afst cousin Of Theodore
Roo1eyelt. who is probably more famil-
lar with the life of the colonel than
anv Of the other witnesses In the
Roosevelt -Newett libel suit. test1ned
TO-DAY to the abstemiousness OF the
plaintiff.
Mr.. Roosevelt was preceded on the
stand by Joseph E. Bayless OF sault
ste. Marie, Mich, who Identified the
alleged ibelous articles in the lshpem-
ing Iron Ore as one he had read. This
affirmation practically was all that was
required Of him, as 1t was presented to
show that tho allegation OF drunken
ness had general circulation.
En1len Roosevelt said he was 90 years
old and said his father and the father
OF the plaintiff, who were brothers. had
been closely associated in business. To
the surprise Of every one the examina-
tion was very brief.
A Close Associate.
"what has been your association
with your cousin!" was asked.
.syery intimate. When We were boys
wa lived near each other. Later we
were together on hunting trips. I was
with him when he was sworn IN as
president; and also was present with
him at Buffalo on the death OF Presi-
dent Mckinley; made trips with him
in the Mayhower, have been IN po-
sition 10 know every detail Of his public
and his private life"
.swhat has been your observation
thrn senses OF smell and sight as to
whether he was a drinking man."
"Mv observation was that he was not
drinker"
what has been his habit in reference
to profanity?
"Hes doesn't use It.
The witness was excused without
cross examination.
william Loeb Tsstifiss.
William Loeb Jr., collector OF Gus
t.,,,,.s cs the port OF New York. testified
he first met the colonel when the latter
was governor. OF New York. During
the Roosevelt administration Mr.. Loeb
said he was associated with the presi-
Aent ffst ~ assistant secretary to him
and later as secretary. He said he
saw the president every day, including
holidays.
II was In touch with him in all his
working hours from q. m. until mid
night" said the witness.
sTo what extent did he indulge in
intoxicants?"
..He was as temperate as any man
u I ever. saw"
"what can you saw about his taking
wine 2"
hOccasionalIy he took little white
wine ON advice Of DR.. Rixey."
Asked about state dinners at the
White House Mr.. Loeb said:
at attended those dinners because
they were under my charge. Colonel
Roosevelt usually drank little cham
payne"
How many glasses did he drink"
One OF two gIasses."
In the summer Mr.. Loeb explained
3 the president carried on government
business at Oyster Bay. where he said
s the voloners habits Of sobriety were
strictly adhered to.
Djdn't Resort to stimulants.
ION your trips about the country
with him was he immoderate In the use
OF intoxicants?"
..ae was extremely moderate on very
little Hquor In milk ~ z
IN the laSt fiftean years would II
tave tseqs esibls TOR 0er. Roosevelt to!