United States v. Hastings

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Messrs. Homer S.C.ummings, Atty. Gen., and Joseph B. Keenan, Asst. Atty. Gen., for the United States.

Mr. James M. Beck, of Washington, D.C., for appellee.

Mr. Chief Justice HUGHES delivered the opinion of the Court.