He asked that copies of this note be furnished to the complaining companies. The remainder of Mr. Smith's defense consisted of some novel ideas, only one of which will be explained in any detail. One or two others will be mentioned in order to convey their full flavor. One feature of the new system might be to regard the time required to fill out an order for merchandise as being worth as much or more than the merchandise itself, and time thus spent by the buyer, therefore would constitute compensation to the seller. Here, it must be said that if a new societal system or organization is to come into existence, until such time arrives, conventional patterns, relationships, rules and laws must govern.
Practicality demands the use of known and generally accepted tools, procedures, and practices.
Two other matters were among those discussed by Mr. Smith. One was a system of communication involving the transmission of information, and perhaps documents, through the power of brain waves without the intervention of mechanical or other equipment. Such companies are required, also, to improve their accounting systems, and for this he should be thanked. In conducting the affairs which are the subject of this proceeding, Respondent uses the United States mails. By conducting his affairs in the manner herein described, Respondent makes the representations set forth in paragraph 3 of the Complaint.