#### The People of the State of Illinois, defendant in error, v. Benjamin J. Barrett et al., plaintiffs in error.

Gen. No. 7,608.

Prosecution for conspiracy, to obtain money by false pretenses and the confidence game. Judgment of conviction. Error to the Circuit Court of Lake county; the Hon. C. C. Edwards, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the April term, 1926.

Affirmed.

Opinion filed July 28, 1926.

James G. Welch and James J. O’Toole, for plaintiffs in error.

Ashbel V. Smith, State’s Attorney, for defendant in error; Sidney H. Block, of counsel.

Mr. Justice Jett

delivered the opinion of the court.