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Evening star., 1900-04-04
The Oakwood societ, Wins.

Saturday evening last the Young Mems
Literary Association and the Oakwood De-
batting Society met in joint debate at
Baum's Hall corner 9Th and East Capitol
streets The subject for discussion was
THAT the United States and Great Britain
should form an offensive and defensive al
hancc. The y. NJ l.. A was represented
by II. W. Lawton and W. q. McNulty who
were on the affirmative side. The Oakwood
Debating Society supported the negative
side II was champiOned by ii. Anton Heit-
mueller and VIM. L. Bowie. The Judges
Aessrs- j. J. H"rrigan c. II. Gray and w
A Morris Of the Forum Club, decided in
favor of the negative side.
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built and occupied a place of Worship
1t was an old structure when it was pur-
chased by the government. ard it has been
added to and patched up from time to time
until the expenditure made upon it has been
much more than a new structure would
have cost. and still it is not much of a
building The method of trying cases is
about what it has always been with the
exception that during recent years two
Judges do the work instead OF one.
Additional Judge Appointed.
For more than twenty years Judge Smell
held court alone and disposed OF all the
business, but when he was succeeded by the
late Judge Miller the latter urged the ap-
pointmcnt of an additional judge, and his
suggestion was finally adopted He also sue
ceeded in establishing the jury system for
the court. and this. it is declared, has been
an Improvement on the Cd method al
though it prolongs the sessions of the court
and oftentimeS results in keeping prisoners
in Jail for much longer period than they
would otherwise be detained. This. however.
1t Is claimed is the result of the practice of
some of the attOrrCys who demand Jury
trials for their clients hoping a delay in a
trial Will enable friends to raise a fee. 1t
seems that there is no way of stopping this
reprehenS!blc practice. 1t frequently hap
pens that when counsel demand jury trial
in this way they afterward withdraw the
demand AMI often desert their clients when
the fee is not forthcoming. This means that
the prisoner has to remain in Jail for an
unusual length of time.
Under the law every person charged with
an offenSe which may involve a penalty of
so more is entitled to a jury tria!, and
when arraigned the clerk always asks,
''Will you be tried by the court or by the
jury?" The prisoner determines for him
self how he will be tried, that he can
not complain Of the result.
Confer With Commissioners.
A.
Evening star., 1900-04-04

The Gen. Lawton Circle, No. /, Of the
brotherhood Of the Union was instituted
yesterday by members of the Supreme Cir
Gle, who ctme from Philadelphia and Cam
den for that purpose. The following Off
GERS were installed: John H. w. Thrush,
p. c. w; Charles W. Berry, c. w; Fred
+. DAILY. - J.; William A Ball, c. F. :;
George T. VIII. ii. S. X: C. c. Hipkins
H r.; Joseph b. Platt. H T.; William F.
SchOoler. II. H: William f. Davis w D.
and Robert +. Bragg, W. n. Forty-fiye
members wer. Initiated
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
Death of W. J.. Price.

Mr. ". L. Price. well known in business
and Masonic circles of this city, died this
morning after a protractcd illness. Mr..
Price. had for some time been engaged in
photography. He Was worshipful master
of PeGtaIpha Lodge, No %, F. A A NJ.
Ills funeral Will take place Friday afternoon
al o'clock from the chapel at the estab-
1ishment of John K. Wright. 1897 10th
street northwest. In consequence of the
death of Mr. Price the entertainment which
was 10 have been given by tine lodge Thurs
day in honor of the ladies. has been in
definitely postponed.
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The funeral of the late Mason MarstelIcr
who was burned to death Monday, was held
at !: o'clock this afternoon al Trinity Epis-
copal Church, corner Of Sd and streets
northwest. The services were conducted by
Rev. DIR. Richard P. Williams. The pail
bearers were George Magruder, Robert Ma
gruder, s. NJ. Magruder, Cooper Dawson
Goodrich MarstelIer and Walter Clarkson.
The interment will be made privatesly in
Oak Hill cemetery.
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CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

THROUGH THE GRANDksT SCENERY OF
AMERICA. ALL TRAINS YESTIBULED
ELEcTRIo LIGHTED, 1, STEAM HEATED.
STATION. SIXTH AND STREETS.
Schedule IN effect February "a 1900
2:15 Pm pAILY-Cincinnsti and St Louis spe-
eial-Solid train for Cincinnati Pullman Sleepers
to Cincinnati, Lexington. Louisville. indianapolis
and St. Louis without change. Parlor Car Cow
irgton. Va, to Virginia Hot Springs ParIor Car
11:Io PM DAnY.,F F. Y. Limited-solid train
for Cincinnati Pullman Sleepers to CincinnA Il,
Lexington and Louisville without change. open for
occupancy at pm. Connection for Hot Springs
Va, daily. Pullman Compartment Car 10 Virginia
Hot Springs. without change, daily, except Sun
days. Observation Car Hinton 10 Cincinnati.
sleepers Cincinnati to Chicago and ST. Louis.
11:45 AM DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAH-For
Newport News, Norfolk and Old Point Comfort tyia
Penna R r., r., F. a T. and Richmond. Through
Pullman Buffet Parlor Car.
2:1b PM. DAILY-For Gordonsville, Charlottes-
Vile, Staunton daily. and for Richmond daily, ex-
Reservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Ohio
Offices 513 Pennsylvania avenue. COO 14th ST.. near
r, and at the station. Telephone call 144I for
Pennsylvauia Railroad cab service.
b. ". FULLER. General Passenger Agent
Telephone 1905. fe28
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I want you to keep these blankets for me.

I want you to keep these blankets for me.
If never return they are yours.
1t was the first time he had ever said
goodbye before going away. Where he
was going he said he did not know, but he
said he would not walk and would not ride
on the cars 1t has been stated by people
who have known him for several years that
he is well connected. and that he has rela-
tiveS in middle Tennessee who are well to
do. Sanitary officer Frank is anxious to
find his relatives in order to inform them OF
his present whereabouts.
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Boy Painfully Injured.

Lambert Gordon, twelve years old, who
lives at No. 712 G street southwest. was
struck by Capital Traction car at 7th and
d streets southwest yesterday afternoon
He was painfully injured about the head
The boy was taken to Sullivan's drug store
where his injuries were dressed. He was
afterward able to walk home
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The BOwlPs SaIe

The sale Of colonial mahogany furniture
and household appointments, now being
sold at Sloan'S. 1907 G. street, is a great op-
portunity to get fine pieces at your own
price The sale opens tomorrow at II m,
with No ta}l on the catalogue. rain or shine
No reserve prices limits. The sale also
includes fine ceramics, brass goods, bric-a-
brac. etC.-Adyt
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Steamboat Co.
RAILROADS.
WASHINGTON. ALEXANDRIA AND MT. VERNON
RAILWAY COMPANY.

RAILWAY COMPANY.
From Station 1871 st. and Pennsylvania ave.
In effect November /, 1899.
For Alexandria, week days; $40. d;ot, 7:so. 500.
1920. j2:46. x1:2o. las. 200. 2to. 3:2S. s:6s.
.l;ls $50 EOS 152G go So m e;SS; snd;S a;Ss
7:45 300, 8:45. 1850. ll:l5 am; 200 noon,
i2:46 1:3O 2:15 500. 3:45. 4:3o 5:l3 500. 6:4o.
7:3O S:I5 600, 1000, l1:20. IL 80 pm.
Hoo an, Il2:o5 x1:20 200. 2:<o, $50. 7.06.
300 pm. sundays. o.oo. l-soV noon. -.lo. S.1o'
6:45. 300 Pm
For Arlington and Aqueduct Bridge, week days.
300 s:b9 1925, 1000, II 00 m, sl2:05, s1220,
is:45. :i:45; 200. '2:49. .3:2, 4:i5, 5:os s:o..
sss 79e soG a PM 1os sunSaSs nSoS 1a.s ssS
500 AS. 4:3o; b:15, 500; e:45 7:3o. s:le pm.
Express. To Arlington only.
a. 4. ABBOT, J. COLvIN.
President He-20l Superintendent.
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LOCAL MENTION
AMUSEMENTs TONIGHT.

Acadrmy-"'A Black sheep"
Columbia-AnHa Held in "Paoa's Wife.
Kernan's Lyceum-''JolIy Grass Widows.
Na-oual-The Bostonians IN The Vice
roy
New Grand-Mr. and Mrs. Z. NJ. Royle
and polite vaudeville.
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What Shall We Have for
NDesSerfP

This question arises in the family every day. Let
hs answer 1t today. Try Jell-O. a delicious and
healthful uessert. Prepared in two minutes. No
boiling! no baking! simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors-Lemon. Orange, Raspberry and
Strawberry. Get a package at your grocers today
10 cents. fe26-6m14
Evening star., 1900-04-04

TELEPHONE ABNER & DRURY
for a case of their delicious Book Beer if
you want the real thing" 1t beats them
all in quality and fine flavor. Served in all
frst-cIaSs saloons Call for it.
Evening star., 1900-04-04
The Well-Dressed CoIEere Girl

who wants something particularly swell in
footwear wears Burts $3.50 enamel Oxfords
I'LL + Street.-Advt.
Evening star., 1900-04-04

Send trial order for Rosenfelds Pure Ice
Cream and Ices. S12 II st. ne.
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Auction Sale of Oriental CARPET. and
Rugs.

Important sale every day this week at
IL am. and :; pm. at Williams & cos
saicsro1m. corner 10Th and Pa. ave. NV.
Don't fail 10 attend.-Advt
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NEW GLOVES FOR EASTER
are here in all the fashionable shades-for
ladies. misses and men in the greatest va
rIety of styles Make your selections early
and insure being suited. Prices range from
81 up. LOUVRE GLOVE CO, 9;l + st.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer %ewport News for Fortress Mon
10" and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mt. Yer
non a 10 am. aud 10 pm
Steamer Es,ell,. Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at 30 am
Steamer Potomac fer Baltimore a7d low
or river iandines a: pm
Steamer Harry Randall for Chapel Point
Ncr1iui and river l;ndinEs at Z am
Steamers Columbia and Belle Haven Tor
Alexandria every hour.
Trains leave 1915 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington. For Mount Vernon
hourly from 10 am to > pm
Cars run from Aqueduct bridge to Airing
ton. Fort Myer and Falls Church every half
hour from . am. to l. m.
Evening star., 1900-04-04

''MALT" BREAD IS DELICIOUS EATING.
Its so white and light-with such crisp,
brown crusts. You know you'll like tit
looks so good. And it tastes lots better
than it looks. At your grocrr's. &c
Evening star., 1900-04-04

Blue Flame Wickless Oil Cookers.
\. EBERLY'S SONS, rs Ith Nv.
Evening star., 1900-04-04

British Trapped Again by the Beers.
We are open in our offer to paper rooms
for only 81 up. Nolte, $40 9th st. 1t
Evening star., 1900-04-04
CITY ITEMS,
A Centenarian.

DR.. Graham of Kentucky, who lived to be
one hundred years old, attributed his long
life and freedom from illness to the use of
Crab Orchard Water. 1t was his only medi-
cine.
Evening star., 1900-04-04

Fussells Ice Cream and Fancy Cakes.
Cafe open till IL pm 1927 n. Y. ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13

WOUNDED MAN IN HOSPITAL. AND HIS
ASSAILANT CAUGHT AFTER A
LIVELY CHASE.

Michael Horton twenty-six years old. said by the
police he ex-convict arrested early
yesterday the Bowery after lively chase
Some hours before Horton shot Israel Schneider
man. porter of No $50 Madison-st.. in the rooms
of Thomas MaIoney, at No. 3 Monroe-st., where
Horton also lives. The quarrelled a
woman known Lillian Hart. who had left
Schnederman for Horton. When Schneiderman
found the couple at Maloney's Michael Harrington,
of No "a Cherry-st.. present. Horton passed
his hands over his rivals clothes he entered and
inquired, Where is your gum
Schneiderman said he had gun Horton, how
ever, found weapon in his rivals hip pocket and
exclaimed What did you bring that for? Do you
want TO kill me?'
NO, don't want make any trouble" answered
Schnederman. Il always carry a gum"
Horton told him that If he did not mean to fight
he should prove it by withdrawing the cartridges
from the weapon. Schneiderman did So He pres
emily made retire into a bedroom and
apparently reloaded 1t.
Horton suspicious, and grappled with the
man when he came out. Schneiderman was getting
the worst of 1t and drew his revolver which Hor-
ton seized and turned against him. Horton
aged 10 pun the trigger, and the ball entered
Schneiderman'S right groin AS he fell to the floor
his aSsaflant fled from the house, followed by
Maloney and Harrington Patrolman Smith of the
Madison-st station. summoned ambulance from
Gouverneur Hospital. where the wounded
taken. He may die.
Captain Hammond and Detective Devany were
at the Bowery and Division-st at a m. yester-
day when Horton and Harrington came along
Horton wrenched himself free and was overhauled
at Houston-st. Harrington did resist arrest
Horton. when arraigned in Essex Market police
defence The prisoner held to await the result
of Schneiderman's injuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
BURROWS SPEAKS AGAINST QUAY.

Washington April 12.-In the Senate to-day Mr..
Burrows. of Michigan. spoke in opposition to seat
ing NJ. S. Quay a Senator from Pennsylvania.
Senators both sides of the chamber gave him
most careful hearing, and at the close of his
speech warmly congratulated him. Mr. Jones of
Arkansas chairman Of the Democratic National
Committee, opened the session with sharp retort
terday by Mr.. Dover. of Iowa. The Senate will
not be in session Good Friday. adjourning over
until Saturday
Mr.. Burrows carefully reviewed the Quay case
and stated the question at issue. 'It is a question
OF supreme moment. said he. Ito all the people of
all the States that this great council States shall
have within its membership those and only those
VINO bear credentials of unQuestioned authority.
10 admit others, for personal partisan reasons
would degrade this body to the level of a political
caucus, shake public confidence, bring the Senate
INTO contempt and inf1lct blow upon representa-
tive government from which it could not readily re-
cover.
NO Governor has yet attempted to take the
matter of selecting Senators out of the hands of
the Legislature and make temporary appointment
10 vacancy when the Legislature was In actual
session 1t will be a mere matter of time how
ever, II refinement of construction continues when
the Executive OF State will usurp the functions
Oh the Legislature, and make appointments even
wheh the legislature is in session. He can now
I'M f 20 EaGahces WHICH happen during the recess
OF Ine Legislature. There cannot possibly be any
ine p as TO the meaning of the words dur
ti,S lls recess Ihat is fixed, definite period
dlneotrom the day the Legislature adjourns to the
the Execnttr rea e mo and the vacancy which
must happen during and within that period
Of fb ms vacancy occurred during recess
ana remained in session for forty-seven DAYS after
WarGmMr Burrows maintained that the Governor
Sei.eary mad no constitutional authority to appoint
MI. quay or anybody else.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
COOPER UNIONS BIG GIFT.
RESIDUARY ESTATE OF JOHN HAL
STEAD NOW VALUED AT S25O.000.

Many friends Of Cooper Union will be siad 10
learn that the residue of the estate of john mar
stead. which he bequea hed 10 that INSTITUTION 10
likely to be worth 100000. When 1t first became
known that Mr. Halstead had made Cooper Union
his resduary egatee the bequest was not thousht
TO be worth more than $4,000 This was announced
In the newspapers at the time, ana then the aiaif
passed out of public But when the trustees
came TO look into the matter closely they found d
much bigger prize than they had expected-Szoo,Co
at the lowest estimate. with possibilities OF more
his fact has only just now become geherahy
known.
John Halstead a retired tea merchant, VINO
died last May at his home No. 15S West Seventy
seventh-st The trustees of Cooper Union did not
even know him. but he had conceived a great ad-
iIiraton for the benecent work OF that INSTITUTION
and having wife child. and in fact no living
relative nearer than foster sister. he made sew
eral minor charitable requests and then left the
entire residue of his property 70 his foster sister
for her life, and at her death TO Cooper Union
This foster sister is Mrs. Hannah c. Wihert.
childess widow, about sixty years old. Some
OF the of the Halstead estate one hun
bred shares of Consolidated Gas stock. five hun
dred shares each In the st. Louis and San Fran
cisco Railway and Union Pacific Railway. five hun
dred shares of preferred and seven hundred snares
Of common stock in the Northern Pacific Railway.
thousand shares Of stock In the Pittsburg and
Western Railway, two bonds Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company. eighteen shares of stock In
the Eagle Fire Insurance Company. besides other
minor property amounting TO sl70l0S Ga There are
also 1900 of coal land near the kanawha
River, in West Virginia. 165 acres of mineral ana
farming lands In Montgomery County. y. C., and
the house No. 153 West Seventy-seventh-st-. the
last named alone being worth from $4,000 to $4,000
Among the charitable societies to which Mr. Hal
stead made specific requests Young Womens
Christian Association, 5000: Young Mems Chris
tan Association $780, and s2000 each to the Chill
dren's Aid Society. Chaplin Home for the Aged and
Infrm, Ladies' Aid Society of the Church of the
Divine Paternity New-York Skin and Cancer Hos
P9ltal; st. Marys Lodging House; tnited f ee
nabas's House and the Northern Dispensary.
Abram S. Hewitt, secretary Of Cooper Union, said
yesterday that the Farmers Loan and Trust Com
pany had charge of the resduary estate. and there
was no way to predict accurately Just what it
would be worth upon the death of Mrs. Wibert-
The most valuable part of it. he thought, were the
West Virginia coal lands. which had only been par
TALLY developed. Mr. Hewitt said this was the
largest bequest that had ever come to Cooper
Union from any relative of Peter Cooper.
1t only exceeded by the gift of 100000 made
Gently by Andrew Carnegie. No plans. he de-
clared, had yet been made to how the big legacy
should be expended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
THE SENATE PROGRAMME.
SPOONER PHILIPPINE BILL RETAINS
THE RIGHT OF WAY
FRIENDS OF THE SHIPPING SUBSIDY BILL
DETERMINED TO FORCE THAT
MEASURE TO A VOTE.
fly TELEGRAPH TO THE rRfBUSE.l

tBT TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.
Washington April PA good deal of i'm
patience shown in the Senate to-day over
the almost imperceptble progress made with
the Spooner bill for the temporary government
of the Philippines. The bill made the UNI
finished business April d. Since that date
not single speech has been made either for or
against It, other business being allowed to crowd
in and absorb the Senate's attention. Yesterday
Mr. Lodge made an attempt to secure a unani-
nous consent agreement fixing time for a
vote on the Spooner bill. Mr.. Berry, of Ar
kansas stubbornly refused. however, to con-
slider any proposal to end debate, and Mr..
Lodges effort proved ineffective.
To-day seeing that nobody ready to speak
on the Philippine measure, Mr.. Morgan made a
motion to sidetrack 1t altogether and go ahead
with the Nicaragua Canal bill. The success of
the Alabama Senator's motion would have upset
the whole Republican programme for the ses-
sion. and it was defeated by practically party
vote.
Mr.. Carter of Montana. afterward tried to
dsplace the Philippine bill for his Alaskan Civil
Government measure. On this issue the man
ayers of the pending unfinished business scraped
through with margin of only two votes. The
Republican steering committee expects to get
a vote on the Philippine bill by April 30. The
Quay case is to be disposed of April "a.
With the accomplishment OF these two leglsla-
tive tasks the committees present programme
ends.
1t is evident, however. that the friends of the
Shipping Subsidy bill making determined
fight to force vote on that measure before
the session ends and the attachment OF the
Subsidy bill to the committees order of business
is regarded practically determined
Senators Frye and Hanna ntimated much
this morning at a meeting Of the Commerce
Committee. when they served notice on their
associates that the Senate not likely to
adjourn before considering and passing a bill
for the encouragement of the American mer-
chant marine. l. a Republican caucus sane
tions this purpose. adjournment will probably
be secured earlier than the last week in
June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
CLAIMS AGAINST THIRD AVENUE.

Arthur Fl. Masten. the standing master appointed
By Judge Lacombe to pass upon the claims against
the Third Avenue Railroad Company said yester-
day he did suppose that any receivers GER
tihcates would be issued. now that the funding of
the Third Avenue company's debt had been effect
ed The claims still coming in" Mr.. Masten
added; "one for 100000 reached me to-day"
meeting OF the Board OF Directors of the Third
Avenue Railroad Company will be held TODAY for
the purpose, II is said, of discussing certain po,nts
relating the lease of the Third Avenue road fo
the Metropolitan Street Railway Company The
general impression in Wall Street Is that the terms
OF the lease are entirely fair to the Third Avenue
minority stockholders. Third Avenue stock decincd
"a per yesterday moderate transactions
closing at l4s Metropolitan closed at 1854, n ne,
loss for the day of y per cent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13

ABOLITION OF SOME OF THE STAMP TAXES
PROPOSED.

Washington, April FIN view Of Secretary
Cages statement of the growing surplus. i'm
portance attaches bill introduced in the House
to-day by Representative Tawney, of Minnesota. a
member of the Ways and Means Committee, to
repeal the following provisions of the War Revenue
act take effect July /, 1907
Contract-Brokers' note. or memorandum of sale
of any goods, etc, 10 cents.
ColVeyance-Deed, instrument, etc. when the
consideration value exceeds $780, and does not
$500 cents and for each additional $500
fractional part thereof in of $500 80 cents.
Lease, agreement. etc, for a period of one year,
% cents: exceeding year and not exceeding
three years, 80 cents for period exceeding three
years. 81
Mortgage or pledge, etc. exceeding $1,000 and not
exceeding 81 800 % cents, and each $500 in excess
OF 81 500, 25"cents.
Power of attorney or proxy, etc, 10 cents.
Power of attorney TO sell and convey real estate.
etc. Is cents.
Protests etc. q cents.
Mr Tawney saws the Secretary of the Treasury
estimates that provisions be repealed by the
bill only furnish 1854 900 but that they onerouS
and veXatious. and should be repealed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
PORTO RICAN LABORER SUES.
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES AGAINST IMMIGRA-
TON COMMISSIONER FITCHIE-AL-
LEGES UNLAWFUL DETEN-
TON.

Jorg Cruz the Porto Rican laborer who held
At the Barge Office an alien contract laborer on
his arrival here by the steamship Caracas. on
April 3. through his counsel, Dttenhoefer. Gerber
& James. yesterday brought suit in the United
States Circuit Court for $4,000 damages against
Thomas Fitchie. Commissioner OF immigration at
this port.
The papers in tie suit among other things state
that Porto Rico belongs the United States OF
America. The plaintiff alleges that his arrival
here he seized by the defendant and taken into
custody, and detained and imprisoned.
In conclusion the complaint states that the said
detention and Imprisonment without authority
OF law and in violation of the With Amendment of
the Constitution of the United States. which pro-
vfdes that person shall be deprived of life lib
erty or property without due process of law"