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Show SUGAR TRUST MAY ESCAPE. Decision Which May Overthrow En- tiro Case of Government. New York. A Judicial opinion which appears likely to overthrow tho government's entire criminal caso under tho anti-trust law against tho American Sugar Refining company com-pany and its directors, was handed down by Justice Holt of tho United States circuit court hero on Tuesday. Justice Hon, In dismissing tho Indictments In-dictments ngalnst Gustav E. Kissel and 'J'homas "B. Harnod, accused with tho Bugnr company of conspiracy con-spiracy in restraint of trade, declares that tho operation of tho statute ' of limitations Invalidates any action against thorn Inasmuch as uo offenso was committed moro than three years ago. It wob pointed out that this same argument would apply with equal force to tho lndictmonts against tho othor defendants and that similar ac tlon probably would bo taken shortly In their behalf. |
