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THE GREEN BAG

Mr. Lehmann's literary tastes have led him to become a collector of books. He has gathered together what is probably the finest collection of rare and beautiful books in St. Louis. There is one more costly and richer in valuable manuscripts, but his is the library of a booklover collecting with care and judgment. This has led him also to the study not only of the printer's art, but of the gems of literature, and so he is always ready with interesting allusions from some "quaint and curious volume of for gotten lore." As a lawyer he has achieved more than local renown. In the trial of cases at

nisi prius he depends upon a fair presen tation of the facts and an honest but earn est appeal to the jury for the right. In the higher courts his briefs are clear, concise, and convincing statements of the proposition he maintains, supported by a keen and honest logic which compels attention and conviction. His short speech at the dinner of the Association at Seattle was indicative • of his breadth of mind and strength of character. It may be safely predicted that Mr. Lehmann will rank high in the list bf distinguished men who have been presidents of the American Bar Association. ST. Louis, Mo., September, 1908.