Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 November 1908 — HE SHUNS THE BOWL [ARTICLE]

HE SHUNS THE BOWL

Boutell, of Illinois, Oeclares Him* •elf an Abstainer from All “Hard Drinks." WISDOM OF ‘‘CHAMP” CLARK Effect of Three Imbibations on Most of the Popnlaoe. Tariff Revision Men Hear Talk on Boose-Statesmen Flook to Hot Springs—Woodson’s Faltb in the Future. Washington, Nov. 13.—The wave of prohibition which, it is alleged, has spread over the country, epparently has had little effect on the consumption of alcoholic liquors and spiritous drinks, according to evidence brought out at yesterday’s hearing on the proposed tariff revision before the house committee on ways and means. It is apparent, too, that the liquor interests are, on the whole, well satisfied with the present tariff on spirits, wines and ether beverages, as tbe wine growers and importers were practically the only Interests represented at the bearing Boutell Never "Smiles." The morning session was enlivened by a sharp, but good natnred, colloquy between Percy T. Morgan, representing the wine growing interests of California, and Representative Boutell, of Illinois. Morgan was telling the committee why the, regulations of the Dlngley tariff covering the importation of still wines should also apply to those wines Imported from countries with which the United States lias reciprocity treaties. Addressing. Boutell,. Morgan said: "My contention Is that wines can be imported under the present reciprocity arrangements up to 24 per cent which is 48 proof, while tbe whisky you yourself drink is only 85 proof,” “The whisky I drink is’ut any proof,” was BouteN’e quick rejoinder. "You tnay take some occasionally for medicinal purposes,” said Morgan. “I never take any." replied Boutell. Does Champ Speak aa an Expert? Morgau insisted that there should be a differential in the reciprocity treaties against “fortified" wines. Champ Clark, prominently spoken of as the successor of John Sharp Williams as minority leader on tbe floor of tbe bouse, was present for the first time at the heariugs as a member of the committee. W. B. Hildreth, of New York, a champagne expert, declared that the cost of making wines In tills j , country was much greater, than tons that of producing French 'Wines and chninpagnes. He was telling the eofnmlttee that citizens of the United States only pay for the French gabels, •when Clark remarked "There are not a thousand men hi the United States who, after they have had three drinks, can tell What they are drinking." L. J.’Vance, of New York, complained of reciprocity beeiuise it reduced the duty oo foreign wines $2 per case, which, enabled foreign wine producers to use £at $2 for advertising purposes, and Ve them nu advantage over domestic producers. ,**■* They Ank for a pecrcase. C. H. King and John H. Wheeler, of New York, argued for a decrease In the diltles oil ale, porter and beer, ami declared ttntt. as a result imported ale and stout would lie cheaper to the consumer. Saying that Irish ginger ale could not possibly be sold Cheaper than tbe domestic article, even if put on ticfree list. King naked for a reduction in the tariff;<w( that beverage. Today the ebtmnltlwito' considering tobacco o. .•« - , • i STATESMEN AT HOT SPRINGS :<r* ‘ Gat tiered to Talk with Judge TaftSenator Sfoti and Revision. Hot Springs, Va.. Nov. 13. —Presi-dent-elect Taft lias been joined here by Vice President-elect Sherman, who I •aid lie bad come to the.‘Virginia mountains to re*4 and piny for a week. He met Judge Tuft on the veranda of the Homestead hotel and the two exchang ed cordial greetings. Sherman said he came here solely for rest- Itepre { sent a five Burton, of Ohio, also arrive! for a ten days* stay during which he will discuss with Judge Taft coming leglslatliai—the postal * sivlugs hank and public improvement bills prtm-i----paily. Senator Scott, of Wast Vlrgluia. and Mrs. Scott came to spend some time, as did Senator Jonathan Bourne, of Oregon. Scott is in hearty favor of immediate tarifr revision. He said he believed It could be accomplished at the abort session of congress to begin next month. AII of these gentlemen doubtless will take the opportunity to have talks With Taft, but the presi dent-elect said that no far as he knew he would not be called upon to make any Important plans for the future for some time to come. He still insists ,that this for hint is a vacation tiine. •nd matters of state he desires to-, be tabooed. NEW YORK SENATORMHIP Root Indorsed, for- the Toga—Says Ha la Not Aspiring. New York, Nov. 13.—The election of Decretory of State Root as United Biota* senator to succeed Senator Platt was tdvocated In resolutions adopted by the Uaion League Club

i •t a meeting held here. The resolutions were offered by Jogeph H. Choate 'and seconded by General Horace Porter amj General Anson G. McCook, A committee of thirty wae authorized to carry Ipto effect the purpose of the resolutions. which * were adopted unanimously and enthusiastically. Boston. Nov. 13.—1 nan Interview published in an afternoon paper Secretary of State Root stated that he we# not a candidate for the United States senate, fie said: *‘l am not a candidate for the nenate. There baa been n lot of talk about that, hot it Is all rumor.” “ARE WE DOWNHEARTED? NO" Says Grey Woodson - Sees Bright Hope in tbe Future. Louisville. Ky.. Nov. 12. Urey Woodson, secretary of the Democratic national committee, returning home from Chicago, where the national headquarters have been finally closed, stopped here long enough to say that he would, about the first week In D*comber, open his permanent office, at Washington. He is the custodian of the organization, records and documents of the committee, and at the end of the campaign his work goes on throughout tbe years that intervene between presidential campaigns. The organization must be kept up. information furnished, and tbe party press kept aware of the advantageous points at issue. Woodson adder]: “We are not disheartened. * * * We did not win because the time had not yet come for us to win; because the enemy frightened a majority of the voters, especially the business! iuteiests. Into the belief that our candidate was unsafe. But Speaker Cannon will not ire dethroned. the. Republican legislation, all signs now indicate, will be so reckless and in such utter disregard of the wishes and interests of the people that we cannot lose in the next contest.”

Taft at the White House Tomorrow. Washington. Nov. V}.~ At the White House Saturday night and Sunday, President-elect William-H. Taft will .be the guest of President Roosevelt, having ac«v*|vted an invitation from tlir latter to stop here on Lis return from New York city en route to Hot Springs. While Taft is at the White House be will luive an opportunity to confer with the president on a number of mat ters about which each desires to secure the advice of the other. It will be the first time that the president and Taft have seen each other since the election.

Gompers to Fight legislation. Denver, Colo., Nov. 13.—At the close of tlie day’s session of the Twentyeighth annual convention of the Federation of Labor, President Samuel Gompers, hi thanking the speakers of the day, said that be had heard since coming to*lleaver that it was intended by tim i*resent session of congress to pass a bill amending tbe Shermin antitrust law in • way detrimental to the labor movement. He said If such an attempt were made he would fight it In the halls of congress.

Taft Starts to Brooklyn. Hot Springs, Vi., Nov. 13.—Presi-dent-elect Taft left here today for Brooklyn, where he Is to deliver the oration at the dedication of tbe prison ship martyrs* monument. Judge Taft wJU make only a brief stay In Brooklyn, returning here Immediately after tbe dedication ceremonies. Presidential Vote of Virginia. „ Richmond. Va.. Nov. 13.—Official returns complete for Virginia from the presidential election show the )>opuf3r rote to have been: Bryan, 82,048; Taft. 62.570: ( bnfin, 1,104; Debs, 254; Watson, I<H>: Ilisgen. 52; Gilhans, 25; totals 137.008. Bryan’s plurality, 30,300; majority, 28.855.