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Show JACKPOT WAS TO DOWN HOPKINS Senator Jones of Washington Gives New Theory in Famous Lorimer Case Washington, Feb, 7. Tho Illinois legislative "Jackpot," which has received re-ceived frequent mention In connection with tho discussion In tho sonato of thonccusatlons of bribery attending tho election of Senator Lorlmor, was charged in that body today with responsibility re-sponsibility for any corruption that may hnvo occurred in connection with that event. Tlip speakor was Senator Wesley Jones of Washington,, who, testifying to his high porsonal regard for tho Illinois senator, still took a position against him on tho ground that the "Jocltpot" fund had been used to pur-clmso pur-clmso votes for him. Mr. Jones contended con-tended tbnt tho animating purpose behind tho uso of tho "Jackpot" In tho senatorial election had been do-feat do-feat for ro-electlon of tho then senator, sena-tor, A. J. Hopkins, rnthor than the election of Lorimer to tho senatorial office. DlscuBBtug the "Jackpot" which, siuco Senator Hoot's speech, and Senator Halo's denunciation; has come to possesB exceptional Interest in the senate, Mr. Jones said: "Tho committee finds that thero was a "Jackpot" fund that, was used for or against legislation. It had been in existence for many "years. It bad becomo a well known appurten-anco appurten-anco ot tho Illinois legislature," v This tho senator thought, threw much light upon tho testimony of tho witnesses in the caso who confessed that they woro paid money after tho election, but ttfat no promlso had been mado to them before that they wero 'to recelvo any monoy, and also whon thoy did receive tho monoy they asked no questions,. How System Worked, Tho senator oald "It was not necessary nec-essary to promlso any money; it was not necessary to ask why tho monoy wna paid. This was a part ot the system, "To .under this system it is doubt Continued on Pago 8. JACKPOT WAS TO DOWN HOPKINS '(Continued from Fago 1) less truo that If a mombcr was Indicted Indict-ed for brlbory In connection with legislation, ho could say that ho had not been promised a dollar to support sup-port 'or opposo such legislation, and that ho had not received any monoy lu totlrilderntlon of his vote thorcon and that nothing had over been said tc bini in regard to it. "Under such condition of thlng3 wliat would naturally happen7 Thoso mejh 'u.lio ucro 'ooklug for money for, Any act In connection with tholr IcKjJUtlvo duties -would flock around thoijackpot'' fund and nroumi those haudllpg it llko vultures around a dosul .ourcass. When thoy camo to tho fountain head there wns a complete iiu.lui-cltitiilliiir hi. In 111 ii rndl'Hn of DID- "Pt o redwtt- without anything bolng (-aid. All thoy hnd to do wns to do as they v.croaskod and then rownrd would' como In duo time." Surmising that tho "fund" had been contributed from vailnus undetermined undetermin-ed sources, Air. Jones snld that Its existence bad been geuornlly known end lolled upon foi ceitaln lines of b'trvfeb In tho legislature. |