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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-20
SENATOR STEPHENSON
DENIES SACKEH CLAIM
Declares He Never Promised to Pay
Campaign Manager for
Services.

Unqualified denial is made today by
Isaac Stephenson. senator from Wiscon-
sin, that he is indebted to Rodney Sackett,
his former campaign manager, to the ex-
tent of $4,000 as claimed by Sackett, or
in any sum whatever. Senator Stephen
son filed lengthy answer to the declara-
ton.
The services for which Mr.. Sackett
claims compensation in a suit filed in the
District Supreme Court last month were
entirely voluntary, Senator Stephenson
says. and were offered and performed
while Mr.. Sackett was an executive clerk
of the United States Senate under the
patronage of the senator. From the
time Mr.. Stephenson took his seat in
1907, the court is told, until August last
Mr.. Sackett received as an employee of the
Senate an annual salary of $500.
Mr.. Sackett was dismissed from the
employ of the Senate. it is stated,
shortly before the commencement OF
this action.
Prefer of Services.
In June, 1908. Senator Stephenson as
serts, when he had announced his can
didacy at the primary election. Mr..
Sackett volunteered his services and Of
fered to do anything and everything in
his power to help the defendant to win in
the election" There was no promise to
pay, states Senator Stephenson, and Mr..
Sackett expected no compensation, he
alleges.
July 1, 1908, the answer states, Mr.
Sackett identified himself with the Ste
phenson headquarters at milwaukee,, and
was active in behalf of Mr.. Stephenson
throughout the campaign. AS part OF
his duties, it is admitted, he took charge
of the accounts and disbursements and
arranged a proper statement of campaign
expenses, as required by law, to be filed
by candidates.
Made Up Expense Accounts.
Senator Stephenson also admits that
after the election Mr. Sackett undertook
the preparation of itemized statements of
accounts and compromised certain claims
against the senator. That he secured the
settlement of $4,000 in claims for a cost
of only $1,000 to the senator, the answer
states that Mr.. Stephenson is not suffi-
GENTLY informed to admit or deny.
The senator denies the assertion of
Mr. Sackett that he ordered Sackett to
go to New York in December. 1908, to
meet John II. Puelicher, or to take a
draft of the expense accounts to Mil
waukee in February, 1909, or to make
election of United States senator's, or
to do any of the travelling alleged by
Sackett to have been taken at the re-
quest and under the direction of the
senator.
Whatever Mr.. Sackett did in the in
terest Of Mr.. Stephenson was done, the
answer declares, "of his own free will
and because of his personal interest in
the case and without request or solicit
tation on the part of the defendant.
Attorneys w. E. Black and former Sen
ator Joseph w. Bailey and his son,
Weldon Bailey, are counsel for Mr..
Sackett
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-20
In Memoriam.

BROWN. In sad but loving remembrance Of
our dear mother HENRIETTA BROWN, who
suddenly taken from US seven years
ago today, December 20. 1906.
We never forget the night
As stood beside her bed;
A kind friend smoothed her gentle brow,
And whispered: .'She is dead.
When those solemn words spoken
They hled hearts with pain.
But we live in that blessed ASSURANCE,
We shall meet her again
We may not know why death should come
TO take our mother from our home,
But though eyes with tears BE- dun.
The Lord knows best, we'll trust in Him.
BY HER CHILDREN. SARAH, EMMA. MAY,
REBECCA AND JAMES.
Col DSMITU In sad but loving memory OF
our dear husband and father, HENRY j..
GOLDSMITH who died year ago toBor-
row. December u. lai2. Anniversary mass
at ST. Stephens Church.
Loved in life; in death remembered.
HEFEI. In sad and loving remembrance of
dear wife and mother, KATHERINE HEFEl.
who died four years ago today, December
20 1909.
By THE FAMILY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-20
Committees Announced.

The new committees announced by
President w. ii. Richardson are the fol-
lowing:
Executive committee-Dr. l.. S. Savage,
chairman: George Seek. w. 81. Shaw
Warren Stutler. c. IA. Hancock and w
II. Richardson. Schools and mail service
DR.. l.. S. Savage. chairman; l.. A. Mil
stead William Norris, L. Splitter and
Rev. a. Gotchel Police and fire depart
ment-M. Jackson, chairman; Or. Harry
Epps. W. l.. LAGER, II. France and Mr..
Hefner. Streets, avenues and roads
Warner Stutler. chairman; Albert Strauss.
Charles Parent. George Lingerbach and
Frank Curtis. Street cars. electric lights
and telephones-W. b. Shaw, chairman;
+. r. Hancock, Lawrence Mallary, r.
Dougherty and Rev A. Gotchel. Rail
roads and rossings-George Beck, chair
man; DIR. l.. S. Savage. Warner Stutler
and Roger j. Manning. Sanitation,
water and seWers-Charles ~. Hancock,
chairman. \. r. Lindsey. DR.. Eppard,
w. p. Irving and DIR. Harry Epps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-20

A spring has been discovered on the
farm OF Mrs. Martha Y. Smith, near
Little Orleans, Md. three miles south OF
the Mason and Dixon line. from which
there is continuous flow Of oil. which
burns readily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-20

Mrs. Helen Krieder, who lives near
Havre de Grace. Nd, was held up on the
road near her home by two men, who
demanded money. Upon finding she had
no money, the men seized her and cut off
her hair and escaped before help ar
rived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-20
To Subscribers:

Subscribers to The Star
who are served by the route
boys will confer a favor by
promptly reporting to The
Star office, either in person.
by telephone or by mail, any
negligence on the part of the
route boys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-20

The local option election at Clifton
Forge. Va, will be held Tuesday. and the
indications point to large vote. Clifton
Forge has been without saloons since
1907 but the presence Of several clubs in
the city has caused change of senti-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-20

Mrs. Alexander G. Bentley's invitations
are out for dance at the Highlands
Wednesday evening, January IA, to meet
Miss Fechteler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-20

Mrs. Gerah w. Torrey gave a delight
ful tea in honor OF her daughter-in-law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-20

Mrs. Thomas T. Calf was hostess at
large reception yesterday afternoon in
honor of Mrs. Thomas c. Thatcher, wife
of the new member from Massachusetts.
Assisting Mrs. Calf were Nine. Hauge.
Mrs. Gist Blair. Mrs. Cary II. Lang
horne and the Misses Thatcher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-20

Mrs. John Bassett Moore and the Misses
Moore will not be at home Wednesday.
December "a. or December 81, but viii re-
ceive January /, 1914.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-20

Miss Vivian Schneider of 18th street
northwest has returned after a visit to
her aunt. Mrs. William NJ. Stockton, in
Fla, with whom she spent
a delightful time for the past two months.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-27
REPUBIIcAr nARsHAILTowN IOWA: DECEMBER = 1918

high school graduate OF the class OF
1872 She has since been teacher In
the rural schools. Mr.. Earhart also
was high school pupil and Is now the
proprietor Of the Modern cleaners es-
adjustment. The young couple will
make their home at 1927 Elm street.
Miss Cora Watson and Mr.. Stanley
M. Little were married in Marengo.
They have taken rooms at the Mon
roe Annex. Mrs. Little was anInterior
telephone operator here for some time
but has lived the past year In Iowa
City. Mr.. Little has always lived here
and is now employed by the Blue dray
line.
Wednesday evening Mt the residence
OF the brides mother the wedding OF
Miss ,Calista Allbee and Mr.. Claire
Duffus took place, Rev. J. NJ. Brown.
OF the NJ. =. church performing ths
ceremony. The bride was . stenog-
rapher for the Morrison Kicker Com
pany Before coming to this city she
was resident OF Muscaune. Mr..
Duffus IL prosperous young farmer
near the city.
Mr. j. 7. Cessna has returned from
his stay In the Ozark mountains In
Missouri.
DR.. and Mrs Willard. Of Omaha. and
Miss Ruth Willard. Of Des Moines.
are spending the holidays at the home
of their parents here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-27
er;nneII and Vicinity.

Special to Times-Republican.
Grinnell, Dec. 27.-Mr and Mrs.
Frank Jones, of Moreland, Okla, came
on Wednesday to spend the holidays
with Mrs. Jones parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William ,Moyle.
Old residents OF Grinnell will he
interested in the recent passing away
of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Kimball. of
Wakefield, Neb. They moved to Grin
nell in 1873 and lived here ten years,
Mr.. kimball and A. NJ. Merrill con-
Quoting a dry goods business in the
opera house block. He moved to
Wakefield in 1887. where he engaged
in banking. He died Of apoplexy Sept.
g. at Grand Island, where he was at
tending meeting Of the board Of
trustees OF Grand Island College He
was n. His wife Abigail III. Kimball.
soon followed, failing rapidly of grief
and loneliness. She died Dec. 16, aged
-.
The wedding of Miss Rebekah P.
Hartman and Mr. George A. Earhart
took place at high noon Christmas
day at the residence of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Hartman.
About twenty-five relatives and near
friends were present. Rev. P. F. Mar
ston perforrnede'the ceremony. Mrs.
Earhart is native Of Grinnell and a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-27
Union New. Items.

Special to Times Republican.
Union, Dec. 27.-Mr. and Mrs G. 8.
Carothers. Of Marshalltown. Mrs. Lou
Devendorf and son. of Des Moines. and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Valentine. OF Pc
oria. H., are having a family reunion
for the holiday vacation.
Mrs. Marietta Trimble, Of Ames, is
visiting relatives and friends here.
W. A. Immersion and family of Iowa
Falls. are visiting Mrs. Humerston's
mother and brothers.
The body of Mrs. Frank Linderman
arrived here yesterday from Turtle
Lake, Wis, accompanied by the hus-
band and the parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Drury, and Mrs. Wallace Drury
The funeral was held in the NJ. E.
Church at II o'clock. Will and Gale
Linderman and MIR. Alderman, OF Dy-
sart, attended the funeral.
Virgil Goodmow. Of Cedar Rapids
was here to attend the funeral Of his
brother Harvey Goodmow.
A. p. Mason had another record
breaker market sale yesterday. buyers
attending from Iowa Falls. Radcliffe
Grundy Center, Gilman. Laurel. Traer.
Marshalltown and all near by towns.
The sale amounted to between $1,000
and $4,000. Woods garage housed for
ty autos. besides the many others else
where.
The Mulligans distributed packages
and flowers on Christmas day to all the
widows in town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-27
Northern Io1ua Items

issippi at this point freezes between
Nov. Il and Dec. I. Occasionally, a
warm spell following the ice has
broken up and disappeared, leaving
the river open for while in Decem-
Der. But this year there has been no
Ice in the main channel previous to
Dec. Fl. The ferry has made trips be-
tween Prairie du Chen and McGregor
| until few days ago.
Waterloo.
1t wasn't the fault of E. ]. Warren
Of Hudson. that the Hummel hotel did
no burn Tuesday night. It was just
a lucky chance Of fate. Warren fur
nished all the ground plans for a
beautiful blaze that would have routed
houseful of guests and perhaps cost
| few lives. He went to bed, partly in
toxicated. with a lighted ciEaret be-
tween his lips. The cigaret lost its
footing and fell on the bed clothes. The
blankets caught fire and burned brisk
". Unconsciously Warren turned over
in his heavy slumber. moving the bed
clothes SO as to smother the fire. When
hotel employees following the trail OF
smoke came to his room. The fire was
| out. The police We're requested tc
take charge Of the young man and he
| was taken to the station.
Waterloo.
Mr.. and Mrs p F. Hughes of this
city evidently do not relish the idea OF
| buying home on the installment plan
finally paying for 1t and getting war
| ranty deed, only to find as they al
lege that the property was plastered
with seven separte and distinct mort
cages formerly unknown to them They
have started an action in district court
In which Mrs. Ella Hewitt and husband
are defendants. In their petition the
plaintiffs recite their story OF buying the
! property on contract and Of finally get
ting 1t paid for and receiving war
ranty deed from the defendants. Later
they assert. they discovered the pro-
perty they bought was with other pro-
perty belonging to the defendants, COW
cred with seven mortgages aggregating
5000. They claim their property in
Rose Hill addition Is not worth $4,000
and claim they have been damaged tC
the extent Of $500. for which amount
they ask judgment.
EarIviIis.
Professor Ross. who has been princi-
pal Of the high school for many years
has rendered his resignation. Mr. Ross
did not walt for the board Of education
to consider his resignation but quit
duties Immediately and as the result
the high school is without a teacher
The cause Of Professor Ross severing
his connection with the school is the
direct result Of an assault OF two uf mis-
students. It appears the professor
punished one of the scholars for some
infractton Of the rules and brother
OF the scholar chastised took hand
in the ARRAY. Both students attacked
the professor and when they finished
him he was a sad sight. One Of his
eyes were shaded. his nose was smeared
with claret and he suffered the loss of
several teeth. The matter was placed
before the board. the professor an
nouncing the students must be ex-
PEELED or that he would resign. The
board without consideration requested
Ross to resign, which he did.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-27
Traer News in Brief.

special to Times Republ1can.
| Traer Dec. 27.-Mr and Mrs. Ed Per-
ry, living near Vorhies, have new
The annual business meeting of
the Congregational church comes
next Tuesday. Dinner will be served in
the church at noon.
John MQwery has erected second
ice house 20X40 feet. with a capacity
of $50 tons. 1t is located on the creek,
which saves hauling.
John Cohrt. seven miles west Of town.
has rented $50 acres just across the
line in Fillmore county. Mimi, for
next year.
James Dalziel. who has been taking
la years course in chiropractic, was
recently graduated and returned to
Traer for a brief visit before looking
up location.
Miss Nadine Moore has been very III
the past few days Of tonsillitis and
complications.
Mr.. and Mrs Cliff Shortess left
Christmas day on their trip to the
Orient They go to San Francisco.
thence to China, Japan and the Phil
ippines II is doubtful If they will visit
Mr.. and Mrs Cresco White as the
latter have recently moved to Hankow.
China some 900 miles from the coast
The ladies are sisters.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kvidera. seven miles
south Of Traer. have a new son.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-27
ovERcoAGs Two FoorpAos.
Mason City Resident Dalks Hold. Up
aid Nouts Outlaws,

Mason City Resident Dalks Hold. W
and Nouts outlawo.
Special to Times. Republican.
Mason City. Dec. 27.-Wiliiam ].
Homrig 10 deserving . Carnegie medal.
While coming from the Rock Island
passenger At $3.50 in the morning. two
footpads attempted to hold him up. He
had quite little money on his per-
son. One OF the men whipped out a
revolver and held 1t to his face and
he was told to hold up HE hands. In
stead he let 20 with his right landing
the sunman about ten feet away on
his back. He then rushed and
grappled for the revolver and in the
,nixup this was broken and DISCHARGED.
the ball buryins in the dirt. The 9TH
er man attempted to give his pal as
sistance and Homrig turned on him.
In the general mixup following both
men got away but Homrig brought
the evidence Of his :ussle to the police
station and turned 1t over.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-27

Waukon.
A petition is being circulated for 9
new $4,000 public schol building q
Postville. The election to decide the
matter will be held next month.
Monticello.
| Miss Hurd, teacher Of domestic sci.
ence in the local schools. has been Of.
fered a fine position that Of critic
teacher in the Cedar Falls teachers
college She has resigned her position
here, to take effect Immediately.
Rinsstsd.
| :; The cement block and tile factory
which was accidentally burned to thu
/ be Immediately rebuilt in time for thu
spring.
EsthsrviIIs. Id
| At a public auction Charles Har.
court sold fourteen and one half acre,
Of land with very little improvements
at the price Of S21s per acre. The lane
was located Just northeast Of the cit,
limits, the buyer being a young farm
| er by the name of Tate Anderson.
Monticello.
E. G. Hicks. who owns a large farm
few miles east Of town, has an arte'
sian well on the place, from which thu
water rises to the height of three fee'
and is constant in its flow. The we'll Il
only about ninety feet in depth and /:
drilled into the rock. With proper
piping the well would be invaluable
Monticello.
Castle Grove township is invested
with a gang Of chicken thieves thai
have been carrying on operations FOL
the past three months. The farl4ers
are complaining Of their losses. Last
week Dennis Delay lost a large mum.
Der of fowls. making total of 70(
! chickens stolen this winter.
Eikadsr.
James Cram, Clayton county pioneer
died at his home in volga City. Mr.
Cram came to the vicinity Of volgs
City from New York State in 1854 and
he has lived in Clayton county ever
since. He was q successful farmer and
stock yfeeder. "a
Dubuque.
q. e. Livingston, telegraph oper.
ator In the employ Of the Illinois Cen
trail railway. whose relatives reside al
Charles City, was arrested Tuesday az
timized and stolen articles found In his
rooms ran into several hundred dol.
lars in value.
Waterloo.
orville. tho S-year- old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. M. Barber was seriously II
not fatally hurt at 1915 a. m. Tuesday
in {. runaway accident. The Bog was
riding with his father in . rig owned
by the w. J. Shaulis transfer Company.
Near Lafayette and Tenth streets the
horse became frightened at an Illinois
Central passenger train and bolted.
Meorsser.
The first ice formed Sunday morning.
Dec. 81, above tho pontoon bridge
which floats on the Mississippi between
North McGregor and Prairie du Chen.
In the memory OF superintendent J.
Doyle. who has had charge OF the west
draw Of the bridge since Il was built
forty years ago. this IL by far the latest
date for the frst ice. Usually the Miss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-27
STATE AUDITOR eLEAkLY NOT,
F,Es wHEELock HEIRS TO
ACT At ONCE.
WANTS BANK REoRoANlzEo
OR AFFAIRS WOUND VI
Whssloek Heirs Must Dispose ct Stock
or Make Coed Losses 10 State OH.
eial's Ediee-coronor Lee 70 Resume
Inquest Next Tussday-Doxsn New
Witnesses subpesnasd.

Des Moines, Dec. 27.-State Auditor
John Bleakly has served notice on the
heirs Of NJ. b. Wheelock that some-
thing must be done toward opening the
Colfax bank within few days. Mr..
Bleakly says the state must proceed
against the Wheelock estate soon, and
| that a receiver will have to be APP
pointed for the bank unless his notice
| brings immediate results.
The longer the affairs of the bank
are held up the worse condition it may
be in," said Mr.. Bleakly. I'VE are
willing to let the Wheelocks or the di-
rectors reorganize the bank but it can
not be put off more than a few days.
have also notified the directors that
the affairs Of the bank must be wound
up soon.
Our greatest difficulty is that the
state has no power to get at the real
condition Of the WheelocA estate" said
Mr.. Bleakly. I'VE do not know wheth-
er Wheelock left fortune or died
without leaving anything. We do not
know how much responsibility the
stock Of Mr.. Wheelock In the bank can
shoulder.
Want 0sposito.s Fully Paid.
THE Wheelocks have had sufficient
time to dispose of their stock. IL they
SO desire. or make any other arrange.
ments and the state can not wait long
er. Any action on their part will have
to be approved by this department and
depositors must be paid in full.
Il have hesitated about asking a re-
ownership for the bank" said Mr..
Bleakly. Such procedure is expen-
sive and long drawn out The stock of
the bank, however, is bound to be
worth less every day the bank 4:
closed. Mrs Wheelocls Is administra-
tor of the estate of her deceased hus-
bank. We have not been able to find
out the conditions Of the will or the
amount Of free property left by Wheel
ock. At this time we do not have the
slightest idea whether Wheelock's
bank stock. which is the control. will
stand the IS per cent assessment we
have made. There is much talk about
Wheeiock having been wealthy in his
own name. and his wife having a large
estate. and 1t is the intention Of the
state to force the wheelccks to unyeil
their best proposition at once"
Resume Inquest Tuesday.
Coroner James NJ. Lee announced
that the probe Of the wheelcck case
before the coroner's Jury will be re-
sumed next Tuesday or Wednesday
morning. II Juror Thomas Fairweath-
er does not return to the city by next
Monday he will telegraph him to come
at once.
With an array Of eleven. and per-
haps twelve new witnesses. Coroner
Lee promises extraordinary disclosures
before the inquest. The names IF the
witnesses are withheld. Coroner Leo
declares that if they learned Of their
summons deputy sheriffs would he nm.
ape TO locate some Of them. The fact
that some Of the persons to be sub-
poenaed are unwilling witnesses capses
coroner Lee to believe that important
evidence in the solution of the cansa
OF Mortimer Wheeloca's death will be
uncovered
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-27
PIONEER NEWSPAPER PUeL,sH.
a or wR,ohT AND HAMILTON
COUNTIES PAssEs AWAY.
GsrAOLlaHEp CLARION AND
WEBSTER carY NEWSPAPERS
AZ One Time Prominent in Iowa Ma.
tienaI Guard 40 Captain Of Small.
Arms Praeties-ssrvsd Two Terms
40 Auditor Of Hamilton County, So.
curing election Without Opposition.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Webster City, Dec. 27.-Capt. w. f.
Smith. q pioneer newspaper man Of
this city and formerly captain Of small
arms practice in the Iowa National
Guard, died at his home here this
morning, aged 81 years. Heart disease
was the cause.
Captain Smith had resided here
since 1867. He established the Clarion
Monitor and formerly owned half in
terest IN both the Freeman Tribune
and Journal in this city. having been
one of the founders of the latter. He
also served two terms as county audi
tor. being elected without opposition.
He was native Of Scotland.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-27
eorcH BUYS IOWA LANDS.
wrestler Adds to Large Hoid;na. /
Purchase Of "a Ae...

Purchase Of 906 Acres.
Webster City. Dec 27.-Frank 4otch
OF humboldt. the worlds chamuion
wrestler. Is something of a farmer and
real estate dealer. He has large acre
age OF land in Humboldt county and
not long ago acquired nearly 1000 acres
IN Minnesota. He evidently has faith
In land and has added to his possas-
sions by purchasing the $50 acres en-
oraced In the D. ]. Mcmahon farm IN
rose Grove township. This was for
merly the property Of T. Y. Brown and
was at one time small lake. It has
been partially drained. but the outlet
must be deepened and much tile put in
Deiore all of the land can be cultivatea,
WIN F. Cole. formerly county super
intendent Of this county, and now re-
siding In st. Paul. held an interest in
this land before Mr.. Gotch bought It.
Ihe purchase price is not stated in the
deed. as Mr.. Gotch traded other prop
erty FOR 1t. 1t was on the market last
year at from SIS to $50 per acre.