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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-02
Personal MENTION.

j. NJ Yates of Bryan Is in the city.
n. Il. McCarty of Beaumont Is in the
&. W. Nugent OF conroc Is at the
| IIutchins.
r. G. MoReynolds of ri Campo is at the
| Ilaw.or.
]. A. Underwood OF Dallas was in town
| yesterday.
Guy Al. Bryan. Jr., OF Bryan Is at thu
c. w. Rifdack OF sartartia was in town
| yesterday,
| w. M. Woodson of Temple is stopping at
the Lawlor.
Miss Gibson of Dallas is visiting Miss
| Martha Shelby.
Il. I. Williams OF Victoria is stopping
at the Hutchins.
General l.. M. Openhei,aer was I'm the
city yesterday from Montgomery.
Charles A. Newning, popular journal
list of Austin, was In town yesterday
Mrs. SOL Bromberg OF Galveston is vas-
itlig Mrs. l. Harrison, at 1910 Prairie ave-
nue..
Miss Esther Byrd of Galveston, accom-
panied by Miss Maud Nichols, is visiting
in the city this week.
w. 3. Harrison of Fort Worth and S.
II. Finley OF Dallas We're IN the city yes
terday, at the Capitol
c. e. Linn OF Fort Worth IS in the city.
IL. n. Mycl ana WAie VI
Texas, are registered at the Lawlor.
Mrs. j. NJ. Beaisai and children left yes
teg'tiay for Galveston, where They We're
called by the Illness of Mrs. Benish's
brother, Mr. John +. 1'yne.
Miss Alice NJ. Oseen. a we'll known elo-
cutaonist, formerly of New York, but now
located in Texas, has been visiting Mrs.
l.. A. Peden during the holidays
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. C. Foster recently OF
New York. have moved 10 Houston 10
1--we, and they have taken a beauniul
home at the corner of Webster avenue
and sam Jacinto street. MIR. and Mrs.
Foster will be valuable acquisitions 10
Houston society
Mrs. George w. Walker has returned
from Galveston, where SHE was called TO
the bedside of her dying mother, and has
brought her aged father Mr.. j. NJ. Bar
bcur. to make his home with her. MIR.
Barbour is quite a hale old gentleman
and has the distinction of being the oldest
Odd Fellow known.
w. C. Smtther and Wife (nee Miss Robla-
SON of HuneSviile) have returned from,
their bridal tour and have apartments at
the Lawlnr Ed Stendnan, Jr. and wife
(nee Miss Ftnfey of Anistir) will arrive
this morning on the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas from st. Louis and take apartments
at the Law2or also, Mr.. Steadnstl, ST.,
and son of Yoalk,tm, Texas, arrived yes
terday to john the bride and groom today.
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CITY BREVFTIEs.


The FIRST Ralston Public club of Hons-
ton will Mold its regular monthly meeting
q. the residence of Mrs. +. II. Il. Smarter
l07 San Fehpe street, Tuesday evening.
Every member is requested to be present,
and a cordial Invitation is extended to all
who are interested in the subject.
Rev. j. w Horn VIII not hald service
at Drummer school house this afternoon on
account of the funeral services of James
NeaYey.
The Daughters of the Republic viii
meet at the home OF the president. Mrs.
NJ. Urwitz, next Thursday AFTERNOON at 8
o'clock
The members of the Womans Relief
Corps received their friends yesterday AT
tho Odd Fellows hall, in the Mason block,
extending them the cordial welcome char
acteristic OF that Organization, Biesan.
Refreshments were served. and most
pleasant evening was spent.
The ladies' Parish association of Christ
church Will hold the first meeting OF the
regular time for the election of officers, all
members are expected 10 be present
As IS usual with the pastor of the tArsi
Presbyterian church. Rev. VIM. Elayne
Inavell ID. D.. will preach a New 1eai >
sermon this morning. All the services OF
the day will be appropriate 10 the first
Sunday IN the new year. Music at 'ne
right service by the male qndrtette.
Andreae uofcr lodge No 1GS order OF
Sons OF Hermann, WIN give an entertain
iren1 and Christmas tree Sunday evening
In its hall. corner of Preston avenue ana
Tenth street, to the members of thai
lodge. The entertainments viii conimence
at G D. m. sharp, and we'll selected pro
eramme has been gotten up for this oc'
casson.
The Sharks club will meet at It's hali
today to make ARRANGEMENTS for the con.
cert on March II, TO be given for the bene
fit of the Faith Home and ST. Joseph's
mfr
There are undelivered kilograms at the
Western Union office for Miss Alice
Humphrey and r.. NJ. futile.
The Ancient Order of 1ilbernians, div,
sion No. 9, will 1nstaal It's officers for tie
year 1895 this afternoon at the Emmet
hall.
At the rooms of the Young Mems Chris.
tian Association this afternoon at
an address TO young men. The gent.sman
is a coed talker, and those who attend
will have treat IN tho recital or MS ex-
periences and conversion. All are cor
d.allv invited,
Secretary Luce of the Young Ment
Christian Association desires TO meet all
the boys OF the junior department. on Mon
day afternoon Immediately after school
A full attendance Is requested.
Three well known young men OF the
city. whose birthdays all occur about the
same time, VIII pool Issues and celebrate
the three evstts N one with an oyster
roast or Tuesiay. January q, at Anger
hoefer's.
There viii be an especially attractive
musical programme a. the First Prssby-
terrain church today. among the attractive
features being an offertory, sung by Miss
May Lane of Memphis.
The home az Mrs. John Haas, 12l5 Vine
street, was the scene of a brilliant gatrer-
ing Friday night. the occasion being
surprise party TO Mrs. Haas and her
daughters. Misses Belle and Bertha Haas
The sniprise was gotten up by Miss Katie
Chatham and Miss Dora Ccrdell. and was
4 great success.
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: YEAR nDcnrr1oN.


sorabIe AHair NY the Ycun9
r. r.hrfstaan Association.
vas no larger and more enjoyable
in the city Yesterday than that by
II Mems Christian Association.
e rooms were thrown open 10 all
Tho hours OF 4 and 10 o'clock.
eorations were superb, and showed
ne. The double reception pariors
esented to greater advantage. and
curtains suspended a. every Win
beautifully draped with a droop-
in smilax and mistletoe. The
k,ble stairway offered an inviting
lee ia the visitors on entering, as
rails and hallustrades were almost
bowers of foliage and decorative
From every chandelier and gas
bile artistic effect in evergreehs
Ia. and in the banquet hall the
spread was served on tables APP
y decorated.
ter book was open to all visitors,
Il the guidance OF young lady at
many hundred guests inscribed
hes.
BINS were comfortably filled with
all times during the appointed
ii the many young ladies who re-
ere kept busy in extending the
lies OF the Association. .
urranged to conclude the evening
oeram,ne Of music, recitation and
Ill a
he was rendered:
bn--"Come Where Ny Love Lies
&" Arion Quartette.
Banjo and guitar, Messrs Morriss
Hon Miss MAZDA Mcleod.
&solo--Dr. f.. n. Green.
D solo-Miss Bessie Hughes.
Lii trIo-Professor Morriss and
on-Miss Alice Osgood.
solo--aiis. r. 4. Peden.
dience was very appreciative OF
lent manner IN which every Sc
Fas rendered, and showed their
Enjoyment by enccres to all, 20
tany of the participants gracefully
Esociation in behalf of Secretary
5 very expressive of thanks TO all
! IN any way made she evening a
land among others named are Mr..
Sthe Princeton restaurant, Levy
4 Hampe, Parker g Archer, Mistipt
y Co., who donated drapery and
3e materials.
Rosecrans superintendent the ban
with the ahle assistance of the
klxiliary. and the serving of sup
under the management OF Mrs.
ID her committee.
|itors who attended were reminded
roofcs are open at all seasonable
hd cordial Invitation is extended
be members of the Association.
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New Yenr.. GrectIns.

House. bankers. have issued a
printed pagelett as a New Years
B to their patrons and friends.
pa vas established in 1888. hence '9S
Phe sixtieth year of its prosperous
Re. In their greeting the present
TORS of the firm. T. w. e. ]. d. H.
|say that when their father started
p In Houston 1t was a hamlet with
fe in the geography OF the world.
per name is known throughout the
globe, and she indicates her pur-
seek the commercial supremacy OF
pthwest. The prosperity that has
our city and State has been shared
firm in generous measure, and in
3 It's unbroken ana unbiemished
|of sixty years we send to our pat-
n friends the greetings and felici-
pr the New Year.
past gave promise OF To-Day,
/, OF years that are afar;
lion brightly blazed the way,
|till viii be our guiding star"
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iANAGEMENT CHANGES.
II. Boyle Sells His Interest IN
the HutchinS House.

II. Boyle Sells His Interest IN
the Hutchins House.
J. @. Ward. prominent stoclSman
Jon county. has purchased the inter
Mr.. w. I. Boyle in the Hutchins
|rm name in future viii be Boyle Il
Rir. Ward will spend a part of his
Houston and part in Jackson
Zone of his great desires in coming
fton was to educate his children.
n. I. Boyle, who retires. will re-
|ere, but owing to his advancing
ftive business duties were becom-
onerous for him.
pew firm Ia the near future will
considerable amount Of money in
(ments.
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al Cnrnet Dnnce.

very novel and unique carpet dance
will be given Monday night January .,
at the residence OF Mrs. Archie zorkowsky.
assisted by Mrs Charles Grumbach, in
honor OF her sister, Miss Ida, at which
some novel aud interesting features will
ia infrciillned x
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

The unveiiing OF Sovereign John n.
Gray's monument is postponei uatil sun
day, January l6 W. III MARTIN.
Clerk Magnolia Camp No. 10. Woodmen OF
the World.
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cREsTING CASE DECIDED.


Wilson Decides for Defend
City vs.. L. AZ G. n. " 80.
Wilson yesterday decided the case
City of Houston VS.. the Interna-
nd Great Northern Railway com
q suit to try title TO two large
valuable land in Houston, and in
bis opinion Judge Wilson decided
title of the defendant to the land
er quieted.
and is described by metes and
bs follows:
ract, beginning at a point OH the
pc of Schrimp street. 5i5 feet north,
est, from a point where the west
Buffalo street and the north line
mp street intersect. Thence south
400 feet to a point ON the west
Buffalo street. Thence north 50
feet along the west line of Buffalo
point. thence north 90 west 500
point on the north line of Schrimp
Whence south Is east 1870 feet along
IT line of Sdhrtmp street to the
U beginning and containing $1,000
Feet.
hing at point on the north line
mp street 1910 feet north 10. 35 west
point where the west line of Buffalo
hd the north line of Schrimp street
Il. Thence along west line of Buff
bet north SO east so feet to a point.
north SO west 500 feet to a point on
Eth line of Schrimp street, thence
5.335 east 1870 feet along the north
ESchrimp street to the place of be-
and containing $500 square feet
4y-iifth Civil District Court.
.pllowipg proceedings were yesterday
the Fifty fifth civil district court,
". II. Wilson presiding:
1e following cases the court filed its
hons of law and fact. to which de"
! excepted and gave notice Of ap-
|n days after adjournment being al
u parties in which TO file statement
II. Kiber VS.. George ID. I'ole-
is; Theo. Keller VS.. ] Frank 4
m. b. King & Co. VS.. Thomas X.
ct al; Ritter & Conley vs.. Houston
|nery Manufacturing company ct al;
H. C. Donaldson VS.. Harris Coua-
te Robertson VS.. Amber.
King & Co. VS.. Thomas r. Frank
er of December "a vacated and case
led.
{of Houston VS.. International and
Northern Railway company; judy
Or defendant.
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AnirifnnIirfic Meefinr.

The Houston spiritualists viii hold their
regular SUNDAY lersurs and nesting At
Bryan hall q. 40 o'clock this afternoon.
g. II. Kneeshaw will officiate. The public
a invited.
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early, find assormn, for if
quantities, sold 10 dealers.
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Remnant Sale Extraordinary...

1000 Remnants Of Six and Wool Dress Goods comprising Checks Pads
Of this Hundreds Of these remnants ted for skirt patterns
will
prices
this the iyest bargains offered in this
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INDEX
TO THE TELEGRAPH NEWS

Five men in rowboat carried over
the Willamette falls; only one man es-
capes with his life.
L. A. w. delegates gathering at st.
Louis to elect officers and solve the
problem Of Sunday racing.
Testimony taken in the trial Of
Sheriff Martin showing that the men
shot down were unarmed and orderly.
The trial Of zola attracts yelling
mob to the vicinity Of the courtroom; !;
the novelist has narrow escape from
lynching.
Trainwrecker Worden, in hope Of
escaping the gallows, confesses his
crime and gives the names of his ac-
completes.
Dupuy de LONE accused Of writing
letter in derogation Of McKinley's
character; the minister says the letter
is forgery.
Germany is inclined to admit undue
haste In prohibiting importation Of
American fruit, but at the same time
she needs no San Jose scale in her or
chards.
Radical pro-Cuban resolutions in
troduced in the senate promise lively
debate today; the house turns its at
tention to contest cases, but fails to
reach decision.
The radical leader in the German
reichstag outlines the governments
Oriental policy as simply one Of free
trade, having no desire to dismember
China, nor to infringe on the rights
Of other nations.
The London Star expresses a belief
that the Yukon relief scheme is merely
a pretext for Jameson raid on the
Klondike; Canada decides that troops
under arms may not accompany the
relief expedition.
The British parliament meets and
listens to the address from the throne;
the address is more remarkable for
what it does not contain than for what
is said; Oriental affairs are not re-
ferred to except by recommendation
for an increase Of the navy.
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A Short Courtship

NEW YORK, Feb. 8-The records of
St. James pro-Cathedral, Brooklyn,
show that on January 9th the Rev.
Father Peter Donohue united in mar
riage there DR.. Frank Ignatius Leonard
and Miss Frances Sierra Nevada Far
ringtoA The courtship was Of month"; s
duration, and was conducted by the
physician while the woman was a pa
tient in the Hotel Brandon. Miss Far
rington accepted the Catholic faith. DR..
and Mrs. Leonard are living at No. 222
State street, Brooklyn. The bride has
had romantic career. She was born
twenty-five years ago at Reno, New.
Her father, Frank Chandler Harrington,
was American Consul to Japan under
President Hayes.
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lords the new peers were introduced and

lords the new peers were introduced and
took their seats with the usual cere-
mony. The house was full and the gal
lerles were crowded with peeresses and
the daughters of peers.
The galleries were filled before bus-
ness in the house of lords began. Henry
White, secretary of the United States
embassy, and Mrs. White and Mr.. Jas.
r. Carter, second secretary Of the United
States embassy, were in the diplomatic
gallery. The duke of Marlborough and
Lord Dunraven were among the peers
present on the floor. The prince of Wales
and the duke of York were present. After
the address in reply to the speech from
the throne had been moved and Sec
onded, the earl of Kimberly, the Opposi-
ton leader in the house of lords, replied
that he regarded the local government Of
Ireland as being one of the most import
ant subjects of the queens speech, and
while he regarded the government meas
ure favorably, he was compelled to add
that the Liberal party was Of the opin-
ion that the only way to permanently
satisfy Ireland was by establishing
home rule.
The earl of Kimberly mildly criticised
the governments policy in the Soudan,
West Africa and the far east, but he said
he wished to extract no embarrassing in
formation. When a cabinet minister,
however, spoke of war, he thought par
Lament was told plainly what was
meant.
Lord Kimberly said he thought there
would be considerable unanimity as to
the necessity for immediate relief of the
distress in the West Indies. and he would
withhold any criticism with reference to
the propping of waning industry until
he saw exactly what the government s
proposals were.
The marquis Of Salisbury then arose,
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the last session of Parliament, were pres

the last session of Parliament, were pres
ent.
Mr.. Healy proposed Edmund Vesey
Knox, member for the city of London
derry, as chairman, and Michael Davitt
proposed John Dillon, who was elected
by vote Of "a to IA.
IN THE COMMONS
On the resumption Of business in the
house Of commons this evening the new
members took their seats.
On a seasonal motion that peers and
lord lieutenants should not interfere in
elections, Rt. Hon. James Lowther, Con-
servative member of the Island of Than
ct, division of Kent, moved to amend by
omitting the word peers" Sir Wilfred
Lawson, bart, Radical member for the
Cockermouth division Of Cumberland,
seconded the motion.
Mr. Balfour admitted that It was true
the house had no power to enforce the
order, adding that, unless invited by the
opposition leader, Sir Vernon Harcourt,
to adopt another course, he would vote
against the amendment. The amend
ment was negatived by 319 to 200.
Gerald Balfour, chief secretary for
Ireland, gave notice that on Thursday he
would Introduce the local government
bill for Ireland.
After notices of the introduction of
other bills had been given. Speaker Gully
read the queens speech, which had pre-
viously been read in both houses of par
lament. The speech was then moved
and seconded. Sir William Vernon Har-
court, Opposition leader, said the gov
ernment could not complain that the
house and court were demanding expla-
nations on many matters. When 100000
men were in arms in various parts, he
added, they could not congratulate
themselves upon PAX Britannia"
HOUSE OF LORDS
On the reassemhling of the house of
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act of congress approved in 1879, to act
as instructor In the college. The presi-
dent of the university was empowered to
recommend some suitable educator to
direct the new college. 1t was decided to
invite some prominent eastern instructor
to deliver the commencement address.
Many branches, technical and mechan-
ical as well as strictly commercial, will
be taught, including the building Of iron
and steel vessels.
The regents referred to a committee a
proposition to have Prof Miller Of the
University of Chicago come to this coast
on six months lecturing tour while
Prot. Moses Of the stae university took
his place in Chicago.
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ENT OVER THE FALLS
THE CREW OF FIVE ONLY ONE
ESCAPED
Hid Familiar Landmarks and
the Rapids Of the Willamette
Claimed Four Victims

RECON CITY, Or, Feb. 8.-A small
t containing five men was carried
the falls Of the Willamette river
here this morning and four Of the men
were drowned. The dead:
GEORGE FREEMAN. SIR.
GEORGE FREEMAN. JR.
JAMES FREEMAN.
L. J. SHANNON.
The remaining man, Harry Freeman,
clung to the boat and escaped.
For some years George Freeman and
his sons have worked at the paper mills
to and from their daily labor has been
made by boat from the village of Cane
nah, on the east side.
The Freeman boys and Shannon were
thoroughly acquainted with the river,
but the fog this morning deceived them.
Shortly before o'clock the five men
met as usual at their embarking point
above the falls. Freeman, sr., was at
the oars. He rowed along the usual
course, and headed for the west bank
Of the river. The river is now very
high. and the current carried the boat
further down stream than they suspect
ed. In the dense fog it was not possible
to locate familiar signs, and the men
had no warming but the roaring of the
falls.
Suddenly the boat gave wild lurch
as the main torrent struck 1t. In the
same instant the men discovered that
powerful current was carrying them
wn at velocity that increased every
sond. Additional hands were put on
. oars, and an attempt was made to
II out Of the rushing current. 1t was
olate. It was but moment later that
boat plunged into the churning
ives Of the upper falls. The boat was
ught and whirled around. Every GA,
Is torn from the rowers' hands, and
sn the craft shot ahead, straight in
middle Of the current. to the yawn-
gulf below.
George and Harry Freeman held fast
the boat, but the other three were
ept or and never seen again. Harry
eeman attempted to right the boat,
his brother George. losing his hold
on and was drowned dozen yards
m the shore. None OF the bodies has
IN recovered.
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A Stove Trust

CHICAGO, Feb. 8.-A. stove trust is
the latest addition to the combines Of
manufacturing interests. According to
Chicago men, who say they have correct
information, the infant was born Mon
day at Detroit, Mich, and it already rep
resents $10,000,O00 of invested capital.
The primary aim Of the promoters, 1t is
said, is to raise prices on all kinds Of
cast stoves, ranges, heaters, etc. 1t is
said the advance will take effect within
sixty days and the first jump will be at
least 20 per cent.
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Consolidated Capital

CHICAGO, Feb. SIT ia announced that
the Continental National Bank will abb
sorb the International, one of the oldest
State banks in Chicago, about February
21st. The Continental has capital Of
$2.00o,00o with deposits of $4,000, 900, ac-
cording to its last report, while the In
ternstional, with capital OF 100000,
has deposits Of $1,000, ,000
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A Mad River Victim

EUREKA, Cal, Feb. S.-W. w. Lees,
a farmer of McKinleyville, this county,
was drowned on Sunday evening while
fording Mud River, near the old Vance
bridge, above Arcata. His buggy was
upset in the swift current. The horse
swan ashore but Lees body was not
found and was probably washed out to
sea. He was native of England, aged
SO years, unmarried, and had no known
relatives in this country.
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PROSPECTS ARE BRIGHT
For the Insertion of the San Pedro arbor Item in the
Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8-special to The Herald) There
interesting today the
roittee when
harbor during
year reached.
congressman Mcguire, Hlborn, Barlow Devries
present referring to the matter,
some the criticism recently
attitude regard this
responsible them,
campaign material for in the
campaign political standpoint
would advantage have this appropriation held up
but that higher motives desiring
commenced.
Judge Mcguire Representatives explained to
Importance Of the project and Mcguire de-
jealousy the Of the people San
building harbor Pedro
believed that there is good majority the
appropriations favor San Pedro and that the item
viii bs incorporated in the sundry civil BILL
- 4. Z. r z = 222
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A Smallpox Scare

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. s.
Special kilograms from Chattanooga ap-
pearing in number Of metropolitan pa
pers to the effect that there are 1000 cases
Of smallpox in and around Chattanooga
are without foundation in fact; during
the last seven months there have been
only two cases Of smallpox In this i'm
mediate section and these were at once
isolated at a remote pesthouse.
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Argentine EARTHQUAKES

NEW YORK, Feb. S.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Buenoes Ayres says:
Earthquakes have been reported from
various districts In the southern prov
inces, particularly in Colomarica. Many
buildings in the town Of Colomarica have
been damaged and Villapanon in the
same province has been almost entirely
destroyed. Two persons were killed and
three wounded. Thousands of inhabi-
tants of the provinces are without shell
fer
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BERKELEY BRANCHES
tended to Include the Building Of
Steel Vessels

AN FRANCISCO, Feb. S.-The
ents OF the University Of California
ay decided to establish college Of
imerce as one Of the departments of
university. President Kellogg was
.cted to make application to the
sident Of the United States. that an
ineer officer Of the United States
y be detailed. IN accordance with the
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The Luetgert Case

CHICAGO. Feb. a--Attorney Harmon
concluded his speech in defense of Adolph
L. Luetgert late this afternoon and tomor-
row State Attorney Geheen will close for
the prosecution. The case will 80 to the
jury by noon.
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