The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-05-31

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What was his condition as to sobri-
ety." asked Attorney Pound.
Sober
Did you see him take a drink dur
ing the hour he was there?"
Il saw him go with the speaker and
drink a glass of cham payne"
"One?''
YES. one"
Leaving the reception and going to
the White House will you tell the jury
whether he was under the influence of
liquor?"
Absolutely not"
Witness referred toa record kept by
the White House usher and then test1-
fed that Col. Roosevelt returned to the
White House at 1920 a. m.
The witness, cross-examined by At
torney Horace Andrews, said he was
kept busy at the White House and had
20 stenographers in his charge. He was
excused after brief examination.
There was no diminution of interest
and Judge Flannigan's court room was
filled when the case was resumed. Tne
afternoon session was determined on
in an effort to complete if possible the
plaintiffs evidence. The examinations
were more brief and speedy than here
tofore.
Secret Service Man as Witness.
Frank Tyree, United States marshal of
the southern district of West Virginia,
who was in the secret service during
the Roosevelt administration and who
was detailed to accompany the presi-
dent on various trips, next testihed.
What was your duty?'
az was detailed to look after the
president to protect him against cranks
and to take precautions for his personal
safety
How close in touch were you with
him?''
Very close I went with him to ban
DUETS, churches, theaters and trains.
At oyster Bay there were eight OF US
on duty"
What was the truth as to his sobri-
ETY. while you were with him?"
He always was perfectly sober"
You never saw him under the infiu-
ence of Hquor?"
Certainly not" said Tyree, sharply.
"At his meals what kind of liquor
did you see him consumer?
None whatever. I never saw him
drink whisky at all. At banquetes L
have seen him take white wine with
water in it, a wine high ball I'd call it,
Coming to a visit to Milwaukee in
1908, when he was guest of the
Deutschers' club, Tyree too1d how the
colonel was pressed to take glass
of beer.
81 don't drink beer the president
said.
Drink That Made Milwaukee Famous.
but, this is the drink that made
our city famous it was argued and as
a concession, the president took one
swallow"
Attorney Andrews, on cross-exami-
nation brought out answers showing
the vigilance exercised by the secret
service men, The next witness was
James Sloan, secret service man.
Sloan said he was now detailed to the
White House to look after tho personal
safety of President Wilson just as he
had been assigned to Col. Roosevelt.
At banquets away from the White
House, Sloan said, he always knew in
advance what was to be served for
drinking. At Oyster Bay in the sum-
mer he said he remained outdoors at
the dining room window when the pres
ident was at dinner.
From your intimate observations of
what Mr. Roosevelt ate and drank what
would you say as to his sobriety-and
was he sooer or. drunk?
always. SOBER"
Witness said because of nearsighted-
ness he often took his arm in walk
ing.
caused you to take his arm and assist
him?'
There was not"
Sloan said he accompanied the presi-
dent to Mr.. Cannons SEVENTEEN BIRTH
day anniversary banquet and on that
occasion the colonel drank nothing
other than one glass of wine. WitnessWas
given only a brief cross-examination
VIM. P. Shauffele, railroad official
testified that in May 1912, he started
from New York on campaign trip
with Col. Roosevelt. How was your
car stocked with liquors.? There
were no liquors on the car" Witness
then told in detail various stops Col.
Roosevelt made while touring Ohio.
Throughout that trip he said he never
saw the colonel drink beer, Wine or
whiskey. I'm all of Mr. Roosevelt
whether they were incoherent or
PECULIAR"
His speeches were those of a sober
man."
The witness said on being cross-ex-
amined he made the trip because of his
railroad knowledge of Ohio. He then
was excused. Attorney Benschoten for
the plaintiff next read the dispositions
of Albert Shaw, editor of the American
Review of Reviews, at New York.
Mr.. Shaw became acquainted with
Col Roosevelt while the latter was
police commissioner of New York.
Witness told of frequent meetings with
the plaintiff throughout his career.
Deponent's observation was that Col
Roosevelt was man of exceedingly
habits. The deposition was
sprinkled with objection, but Mr.. An
drews waived most of these as Mr..
Van Benschoten came to them.
Mr.. Shaw described Col Roosevelt as
a man of great vitality, of great in
dustry and a sound scheme of life.
Mr.. Shaw had observed Col. Roose-
welt drinking tea when stringer drinks
were being served to others present.
The next deposition was that of George
B. Cortelyou who was secretary OF
commerce and labor in the Roosevelt
administration and later secretary of
the treasury. When Mckinley was ass
sinated Dortelyou became secretary to
Mr. Roosevelt At all times he said he
was in close touch with the president