New Britain herald., 1926-06-17
REED DELVES INTO
 WHEELER'S WORK
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we raise money TOT the organl- zation."
 Reed then took the witness over the list of officials Of the Anti-Sa- loon league. Bishop Thomas Nichol- son of Detroit, is president; Ernest H. Cherrington. of WesterviTe, C.. general manager: S. E. Nicholson, of Westerville, secretary.
 Wheeler sat we'll back In the big witness chair. Most of the time his eyes were directly on Senator Reed, but occasionally he loked out of the window.
 He told of the organization of the league at Oberlin, Ohio, in 1893, and then began an explanation of its workings.
 NOW wait 2 minute" interrupted Reed. I'll ask the questions, anc you answer them. We will save vast amount of record and l will get what 1 want"
 Relying to the next question Wheeler said the state organization had separate treasurers.
 Does the general organization ever contribute to these state organi- 2ations?" Reed asked.
 some Of them, where missionary work Is to be done. They have no source of income except from Chris tan people who want to help this cause"
 That reminds me of a presiden- tial campaign. to which only college alumni contributed" said Reed, but they have become men of great wealth."
 Big Crowd On Hand
 The long awaited clash Of wits between the dry leader and the fiery Ntissourian, consistent foe of the Anti-Saloon league and it's prohibi- ton policies, brought an overflow ing crowd to the big committee room and provided breathless climax 10 the committees colorful inquiry into Pennsylvania politics Wheeler took with him to the wit ness stand a bundle of papers. as if he were prepared for a long siege Of questioning, running over many phases Of the leagues activities.
 Wheeler held his right hand high as he took the oath, administered by Reed, as committee chairman. He took a seat directly across the table from the Missourian.
 Begins Questioning
 After bringing out that Wheeler vas born in Ohio SC years ago. Reed asked:
 What salary do you get?"
 "Six hundred and sixty-six month."
 How long have you drawn it?" -Four or five years"
 What did you get before that?" Seven thousand dollars"
 What was your first salary with he leagueG"
 "A hundred dollars month, and sometimes I did not get that"
 When did you start with the eague?"
 Tn June, 1894"
 He at first only made speeches ,or the league, while he was in col icge, and got only his expenses.
 Had Trying Years.
 "The first four or five years of She fight were very difficult" Wheel er said and funds were slow in coming in. and sometimes the speak CTS returned part of their salaries to make up the deficit"
 He figures that in the early years he received about S33 a month, plus expenses while on the road.
 What salary were you getting in 1872" Reed asked.
 q cant recall definitely, I think it was S150 or s200 q month"
 Polite and soft-spoken, thus far, Reed explained that he was trying 10 get at" Wheelers history" in q general way, but he pressed for q definite answer 10 his question and Wheeler said he would have 10 look up his records 10 get his salary from year 10 year
 T did not know I was 10 be here this morning until I read il in the papers, he said. 'I did not know what l would be required to furnish"
 Reed Wants Facts.
 Senator Reed chewed at his ineyit- able cigar and replied softly.
 Don't lets talk too much; lets answer the question"
 Wheeler then said his salary rose to $4,500 when he became state su- perinteudent in Ohio in 1900 or 1901 or 1902 or Somewhere along there" Did you collect that?"
 Most of it. l may have donated part Of it along toward the end of the year"
 The salary went 10 s5,oQ0 some four or five years later.
 The subpoena did not mention any Of these things SO I did not re- fresh my recollection" Wheeler said. "Oh, lW give you plenty of time 10 refresh your recollection" Reed said q just want 1t in a general way"
 Wheeler said that he was trans farred to Washington in 1916 or 1gl7 What was to be your position hsre?"
 General counsel Of tho an'i-saloon league. Later I became legislative superintendent"
 What was your salary as coun- s4l""
 "I think it Was s5,oa0 or s6.o0o." Were you a man Of any means wten you started into this business?" No"
 No Side Business.
 "Iou'ye not been practiciHe law ou The side and making lccsr"
 "No. I'ee given my whole time fo his work"
 Did you ever appear in court with any officer accused or crime committed ln the attempt or preteud- ,.I aft. upt 10 enforce the prohibition Iaw?"
 'l do not recall any such cases."