Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1909-03-10

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! one or two senators whose name were
mentioned voted for the resolution
that the investigation be limited to
Senator Stephenson"
Give them all an equal chance,
was the argument also of Mr.. Ham
brecht.
Senator Morris rose to give his
views on the matter. but was inter
rupted by Mr.. ingalls, demanding the
previous question.
Mr. Morris asked if the assembly
man wanted to cut out discussion.
NO" replied Mr.. ingalls,. The other
assemblymen asked that Senator Nor
ris be permitted to speak. but Mr.. In
gals insisted on the previous ques-
ton.
Senator Marsh put the question to a
vote
For the reason that we have not
reached the parties that have spent
the money in Mr. Stephenson's cam
/ paign,' Senator Marsh explained his
vote "and for the reason that there
seems to be an urgent desire to dis
continue Senator Stephenson's inves-
| LEGATION while balloting is going on, I
vote no"
Senator Morris said that he voted
no for the same reason. Assembly
man Whitman took shot at the OPP
position in expressing mis- stand. He
would not let the senators fool the
assemblymen again. he said. For the
reason that certain gentlemen had
been plotting and that the names of
other legislators should be cleared he
voted opposite to the side taken by
Senator Morris.
The motion of Mr. Bray to have Mr..
c. X. Lush called was carried, the five
asser1blymen voting AYE"
Mr.. c. K. Lush was called
IF you'll simply ask for the facts,
Mr. Lush began, land not for my opin-
ions it will not take me long to go
! through this" Mr.. Whitman demand
ed to know where Mr.. Dick is. A tel
egram was sent to Mr.. Dick last night.
it was explained, and he was not
heard from Mr.. Lush said it is pos
sible that he has started for Madi-
son. He is in Texas where he has
business interests.
Mr.. ingalls, examined the witness.
The headquarters of the Hatton
campaign, the witness testified, were
in Madison. He had charge of affairs
from Jan. / to about June Is.
Mr.. Dick was put in charge of the
political administration after June /.
Up to the time Mr.. Dick was put in
charge the amount sent him Qush)
was $500.
The check shows that C. f. Stout
received SIS" M. ingalls, quizzed;
was he a candidate for the senator"
Not at that time, | believe" re-
piled the witness.
Did you know that he was an as.
semblyman?'
Il did not"
What was the purpose of this
money!"
81 paid for his railroad fare and for
hotel expenses. He came here on Mr.
1 Hatton's business"
Who is NJ. C. Riley?"
HE was young man in college
here and assisted me in the office"
The checks are here and stubs to
show all expenses
yes, sir"
How long were you engaged in the
campaign
Eight months
eHow much did You get for serv.
ices?"
One thousand two hundred"
rs that all you got?"
Yes, sir
Mr.. Dick is a partner of Mr.. Hat
TONI"
Eyes, sir"
Henry Lockney expenses $780,
the inquisitor read an item. DO you
know him?"
Yes"
WAS that for campaign work."
Il guess So"
Was he SENATOR
''Y S. he was"
Maurice Morrisey. Do you know
him?'
Yes"
How did you happen to send him
the money!
Mr.. Dick told me to"
George Hudnall $50. Do you know
anything about that?"
II do not know exactly. | wrote
the check according to instruction OF
Mr.. Dick. / understood that it was
in connection with some Advertising
some programs or something like it,
"A. w. Sanborn 500 Do you know
anything about that"
mo. I wrote the check according to
instructions. | believe It covered
some expenses"
John Strange $50. Do you know
anything about that?'
mo, nothing
Henry Dockney S75?'
THE same answer"
DO you know who managed the
| campaign in Racine?'
L don't think it was managed We
got pretty well swamped
Henry Krumrey 1907?
For some expenses. Further than
/ that / don't know
| ssxn,, had r1otbinp ia do with the