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Show TAUGHT RAILROADING FOR THREE DOLLARS CHICAGO. Nov. 22. Many complaints com-plaints made to the Chicago postoffice concerning the use of the United States mails fraudulently have resulted in the arrest of Charles Sturtz. A number of complainants from various parts of the country probably will appear to prosecute prose-cute him. Charles Eberling of Maynard, la, alleged al-leged that he received a letter from Sturtz, who claimed the presidency of the "central railroad bureau" of Chicago. Chi-cago. Eberling said he was informed that for $3 he would be taught the various signals and information necessary to become a fireman, and for an additional $10 he would be given a position. He alleges he paid the money, but failed to recure the position, and finally asked the postal authorities to investigate the case. |