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Show HERE'S A NEW TANGLE FOR COURTS TO DECIDE . a DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 18. With three Sheriffs actually lodged In the county Jail, the question who is legally the executive officer of Wayne county is a conundrum that is moving slowly toward a decision by the courts. John T. Hoffman, who was elected Sheriff on November 8 is a prts- oner at the Jail under a four years sentence for receiving money under false pretenses. Henry T. Dickson, whose term of Sheriff expired on January I. had held office four years up to that date and a constitutional law prevents him from serving longer. William Butler, who was Dickson's turnkey, was appointed Sher- iff by the prosecuting attorney and County Clerk on the ground that the office was vacant Butler and IMckson continue to hold possession . oOha Jail in harmony -lth each other, regardless of which one may eventually be declared ad interim Sheriif. However, the County Auditors have allowed Dickson's employees to receive their pay, thus tacitly recognizing him as Sheriff, although they appointed Butler as their special representative at the Jail. . ' 0 49$t $$C$ - f ' , ... .. . |