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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

the mill was the occasion of the great
est republican celebration of the year
in Indiana.
From an infant industry it has de-
yeloped into one of the great indus
tries of the country and controlled by
trust with a capital of s9O,000,000.
The tariff on tin plate is cents a
pound or 50 box.
The claim is made at present that
the tin-plate trust can make a show.
ing on but about s2o,Oo0,0oO of their
capital; that the s7O,Ooo,oOo abve that
is watered.
Tin plate cannot go much higher.
Above the point at which it is now
selling the Welsh tin plate can come
in and enter the markets.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
He and Human Nature.

81 have been trying for nearly a
year." he said, "to get chance to ask
you to be my wife"
"Ah, Francis" she replied, 81 am
glad to know that you are persevering,
and 1 shall not let your constancy of
purpose go unrewarded. will be
yours"
"Oh, but suppose ought to have
explained FIRST" he made haste to an
swer, "that now the chance is offered
I haven't any desire to accept it. What
a queer thing human nature is, isn't
it7 People are always longing for
that which they do not possess, and
when they finally get it, or have a
chance to get it, they don't want it."
She was too busy looking hard at
nothing to reply.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
How's This?


We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. ]. CHENEY & Co., Props. Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o., WALDING, KINNAN
y MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists. Testimonials free.
Halls family Pills are the best.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
The republican organs sneeringly as

The republican organs sneeringly as
sert that the soldiers who express the
opinion that the PHILIPPINE campaign
is failure are discharged soldiers. "
Shafter dubs them discharged sol
diers, riff-raff, and Skulkers. AS to
Shafter we may say that so far as
known not member CT the First Ne
braska regiment remained six miles
from the firing line, swinging in ham,
mock and having men detailed to hold
ice packs on his head. AS to the s'dis-
charged" soldier part of it, it is wise
soldier who keeps his mouth shut as
long as such martinets as Otis and
Shafter are in position to show their
teeth.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
$50 for One Bottle of Medicine.

This is to certify that my wife was
for years afflicted with asthma, and was
SO far gone that several physicians de-
cided that her case must terminate in
consumption. / was induced to try a
bottle of DR.. Warmers White Wine of
Tar Syrup. ourgreat atisfaction it
gave almost immediate relief, and two
BOTTLES completely cured her. She is
now well and healthy, but / would not
be without the medicine if itcost fifty
dollars a bottle. WIN. III. FARRIs.
Chm. 3D.. Up. of Wilton, Monroe Co.,
Wisconsin.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

The Democratic voters in 1896 made
the Chicago platform and placed upon
it candidates of their choice. The old
party leaders rebelled and joined the
enemy. The Democratic forces re-
organized under fire in the heat Of a
national campaign and increased the
party vote million over that of 1882,
the year of the partys greatest triumph.
Now come those who played the part
of tail to the republican kite in 1896
and ask the Democratic party to aban-
don its principles and give them seats
at the head of the table. How is thai
for oa11o
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
More Than All Others.

ROME CITY. Ind.
DIR. G. d. WARNER, Coldwater, Mich.
Dear Sir:It gives me great pleas
ure in recommending your White
Wine of Tar Syrup to the public as an
excellent cough cure. / have sold over
a gross within short time and I al
ways warrant a cure and have never
had a bottle returned. / sell more OF
your White Wine of Tar Syrup than
all other cough remedies | keep in
stock. / sold one dozen BOTTLES to one
of my customers. Resp'y Yours,
j, p. CHAPMAN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
Ibsen at Dinner.

Ibsen, the famous dramatist, never
dimes at home. Every day between IL
and he is to be found sitting in soli-
tary state at little table in the big
dining hall of the Grand hotel, Chris
tiania. He rarely speaks to any one
except the waiter, but he likes to take
notes Of those around him.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

Hamilton Clark, of Chauncey, Ga,
says he suffered with itching piles
twenty years before trying DeWitt'S
Witch Hazel Salve, two boxes of which
completely cured him. Beware of
worthless and dangerous counterfeits.
j. III. Luers Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease re
lieyed In six hours by ''NEw GREAT SOUTH
AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" 1t is great sur
prise on account of its exceeding promptness
in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys and back,
in male or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold by j. ],
Clemmer, Druggist, Cresco, Ia. 5sy1.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
For Sale.

The estate of the late Mrs. j. L. Ev-
ans, consisting OF house, barn and other
buildings, and about /! acres of land,
situated on Oak street, south of Ry.,
Cresco, Iowa; also one hy-shuttle and
one hand loom for sale.
A. J. EVANS, Administrator,
74tf Cresco, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
Men Wanted in the Harvest Field.

The demand for harvest labor in
Minnesota and North Dakota this year
is larger than the supply. Here is an
opportunity for men to secure work.
In some sections $500 and $3.50 day
is paid for such labor. The Northern
Pacific Ry. is making half rates for
men going to the harvest fields and
they can secure advantage of these
rates by calling on local agents. The
largest wheat fields are along the line
of the Northern Pacific Railway. aug
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
Beauty Is s,ooa neep.

Clean blood means q clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy, liver and driving all i'm.
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,- beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed. lOc, 25c, Soc.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
Champion Shot of the world,

Miss Anna Oakley writes: myself and many of
the Buffalo Bill Wild West Co., have given
Aliens Foot Ease, the powder to shake into the
shoes. most thorough trial, 1t does all If not
more than you claim" 1t instantly takes the
sting out of Corns and Bunions. Aliens Foot
Ease is a certain cure for swollen, hot aching,
nervous or sweating feet. Sold by all Drug
gists and Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
What Is Shiloh7

Agrand old remedy for Cough, Colds and
Consumption; used through the world for half a
century, has cured innumerable cases OF incipi-
ent consumption and relieved many in advanc-
ed stages. If you are not satisfied with the re-
suits we Will refund your money Price 25 cts
50 cts. and $i00. Luers & Lowry Druggists.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
Dr.. Humphreys


Specifics act directly upon the disease,
without exciting disorder in other parts
of the system. They Cure the Sick.
NO. CURES. PRICES.
l-Fevers. COMPOSITIONS, InHammations. rs
2-Worms. Worm Fever, Worm Colic... rs
3-Teething. Collie, Crying, wakefulness .25
4-Diarrhea. Of Children or Adults...... .25
5-Dysentery, Gripings, Bilious Colic.. .25
6-Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Vomiting. 20
7-Coughs, Colds, bronchitis ........... .25
S-Neuralgia, Toothache, Faceache..... ,2J
9-Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo. .25
1O-DyspeDsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. rs
Disappeared or Painful Periods. .25
12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods ......... .25
l3-CrOup. Laryngitis, Hoarseness. ..... .25
14-salt Rheum. Erysipelas. Eruptions.. as
16-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Pains. 49,. .25
16-Malaria. Chills, Fever and Ague..... .25
l7-Piles. External or Internal ........... ,25
1S-Ophthalmia. Weak or Infamed Eyes .25
19-Catarrh. Influenza, Cold in the Head .26
Cough. rs
21-Asthma. Difficult Breathing. ...... .25
@2-Ear Discharge, Earache. ....... 49,. .25
23-scrofula. swellings and Ulcers 49,. ,25
24-GeneralD Debility, Weakness. ....... .25
25-DrOpsy, Fluid Accommodations. $500. AZ
26-sea.sickness. Nausea Vomiting -. .25
27-Kidney Diseases ........,............. as
2S-Nervous Debility. 90
29-sore Mouth. or Canker ............... .25
3O-urinary Weakness. Wetting Bed... .25
31-Painful Menses. Pruritus. ........... .25
32-Diseases of the Henri, Palpitations I 90
83-Epflepsy, st. vitus' Dance .............1 90
34-SOrc Throat, Quinsy. Diphtheria... .25
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

Excursion tickets are on sale daily
at all stations of Chicago Great West
ern Ry to Denver, Colorado Springs,
Pueblo and Glenwood Springs, Colo,
at very low rate. Apply to any Agent
maple Leaf Route" for full particu-
lars address i. Fl. Lord, General Pass
y Ticket Agent, lib Adams ST.,
Chicago. sept. 30.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
Reference is often made in scotfip

Reference is often made in a soothing
manner to sixteen to one. When you
hear such reference look upon the
speaker and you will behold imam who
is parroting the words of another and
has no conception of the significance
of what he is talking about. He is an
intellectual laekey, and nine times out
of ten hei unconscious of the role he is
filling.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

All weak places in your system eff
fectually closes against disease by De-
Wits Little EARLY Risers. They
cleans the bowels, promptly cure chron-
ic constipation, regulate the liver, and
ill you with new life and vigor. Small.
pleasant, sure; never grippe.
j. III. LuerS Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

1t is a very dull republican who can
not take a copy of the Dingley tariff
law and show wherein it provides for
the bounteous rains which have lately
blessed Nebraska,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

The cyclone which recently under.
took to uproot erything in New Jer.
sey evidently overlooked the fact that
the trusts have taken such deep root
there that no little old cyclone can
yank them up,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
Notice!'

l, j. j. Lowry, hereby authorize
and appoint j. H. Luers TO collect ac-
counts due me. Any person owing
me OF book account or otherwise, may
pay same to j. H. Luers, his receipt
will be accepted by me for amount
paid. J. J. Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

Even the Lincoln Journal has been
moved to say: 'sThe consultations or
trusts must be little less naughty
and more considerate or they will have
a good deal of trouble"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
Many A Lover

Has turned with disgust from an otherwise
loyaole girl with an offensive breath. Karl's
Clover Root Tea purifles the breath by its ac-
tion on the bowels, etc., as nothing else will
Sold for years on absolute guarantee. Price
rs cts and 80 cts. Luers q Lowry Druggists
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
Man and Camel.

1t is said that the camel can work
seven or eight days without drinking.
There are lots of men who can drink
seven or eight days without working.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
Young Mothers.

Group is the terror of thousands of young
mothers because Its outbreak is SO agonizing
and frequently fatal. Shiloh's Cough and Con-
sumption Cure acts like magic in cases o
Group, II has never been known to fail. The
worst cases relieved Immediately. Price 25 cts
so cts and s1.00. Luers s. Lowry Druggists.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspep-
STA because its ingredients are such
that it can't help doing so. 'trhe pub
lie can rely upon it as master remedy
for all disorders arising from imperfect
digestion. James M. Thomas, M. ID.
in American Journal of Health, N. Y.
j. III. Luers Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

Irritating stings, bites, scratches,
wounds and cuts soothed and healed
by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salye,-a
sure and safe application for tortured
flesh. Beware of counterfeits.
j, III. LuerS Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

Consumption Cure-Warner's
White Wine of Tar Syrup, the
best cough remedy on earth, cures
a cold in one day if taken in time.
25 and SO cts. All druggists. So
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

sour baby was sick for a month with
severe cough and catarrhal fever. Al
though we tried many remedies she
kept getting worse until we used One
Minute Cough Cure, 1T relieved at
once and cured her in Il few days. -
B. L. Nance, Prin. High School, Bluff
dale, Texas. j. III. Luers Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
Does This Strike Youo

muddy compilations, Nauseating breath come
from chronic consumption. Karl's Glover Root
Tea is an absolute cure and has been sold for
fifty years on an absolute guarantee. Price 2b
cts. and 50 cts. Luers q Lowry,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

DR.. T.. petehon.s AntlnIur.tie

DR.. +. DetchOn's Anti Dluretic
May be worth to you more than 500 if you
have child who soils bedding from inconten
ence Of water during Sleep Cures old and young
alike. Itarrests the trouble at once. 81. Sold
by j. j. Clemmer, Druggist, Cresco. Ia 5sy1.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

English SPAWN Liniment removes all Hard,
Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blemishes from
horses, Blood Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney
Ring Bone Stiles, Sprains, all Swollen Threats,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one bottle.
Warranted the most wonderful Blemish Cure
ever known. Sold by j, u. Clemmer, Druggist.
CrescO, La. 5SY1
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
Sick Headaches.

The curse OF Overworked womankind, are
quickly and surely cured by Karls Clover Root
Tea, the great blood purifier and tissue build
er. Money refunded If not satisfactory, Price
25 cts.and ~ cts, Luers & Lowry Druggists.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic loo or 2so
q G. O. O fail to cure, druggists refund moneS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
SWAMP.
ROOT.

SW A MP. Is not recommended
POEM for everything; but if
SOO4. you have kidney, liver
OF bladder trouble it will be found just
tne remedy you need. Atdruggists in
hfty cent and dollar sizes. You may
nave sample bottle of this wonderful
new discovery by mail free, also PAM
phlet telling all about it.
Address, Dr. kilmer & Co. Co., Bing,
hamton, N. Y.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-11
THE TIN PLATE TRUST
Prices Go Up More Than Wages.

How the Big Combines Makes the Con-
sumner Pay for It's Liberality-Its Growth
from an Infant Industry to Commercial
Dictator.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09
THE CONFEDERATES' REUNION
CHARLESTON MAKES ELABORATE
PREPARATIONS FOR IT.
Several of the Great Military Heroes
Have Already Arrived--The
Raleigh to BE IA Feature.

Charleston, S. c., May s.-The annual
convention of the Confederate Veterans
will begin here Wednesday morning.
Elaborate preparations for the entertain
ment of the veterans aud other visitors
have been in progress for months, and at
final meeting of the executive committee
tonight ii was declared that they We're
now complete. 1t was announced that ae-
commodations had been prepared for 3D.
600 people. and it Is believed that FUZZY
that many will attend the exercises.
The advance guard of the veterans mas
been arriving here all day. Chief quar-
termasters from several States came in
during the day and opened headquarters.
General John B. Gordon, commander in
chief, will arrive tomorrow. Generals
Wade Hampton, Stephen d, Lee and G. A.
Evans, commanders OF divisions, are here.
feature OF the celebration tomorrow
will be this arrival in port OF the cruiser
Raleigh, The ship viii be met at the en-
trance of the harbor by a feet Of eHcllr-
sion boats. The Notifications VIII salute
her Mayor Smythe, accompanied by a
committee OF 100 citizens, win go out on
the revenue cutter ColfaX to meet the RAJ
! leigh. The programme for the entertain
ment of the officers has not yet been pre-
| pared.
Tomorrow night the fine auditorium
! building, constructed for the purpose OF
| enabling the veterans to meet here, viii
/ he dedicated. The building has a seating
| capacity Of 1900 persons. The leading, ad-
| dress OF the evening viii be delivered by
| General Wade Hampton. and a chorus Of
| 200 voices. accompanied by an orchestra o.
| fifty pieces will furnish the music.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09
NEWS BUDGET FROM BEAUMONT
FORMAL ORDER CHANGING RE-
OWNERSHIP or THE PEEGEE.
Revival Service OF the Christina
Church Has Ciosed--Man struck by
Trim, But Not Hurt Badly.

Beaumont. Texas. May SC. Dart, Jr.,
clerk OF the United States district court
for the eastern district OF Texas, to-day re-
celved from Judge Bryant an order dis
missing the suit of the Missouri and Kan
sas Trust company VS.. the Kansas City
Plttsburg and Gulf railroad 1t was In this
suit that Judge Bryant at Paris appointed
R. A. Greer receiver OF the railroad COM
pany and transferred the litigation to the
Beaumont court. The dismissal order was
accompanied by three anciliary orders
granted on petition of the American Trust
company and In which Sam w. Fordyce
and Webster Withers are appointed re-
celvers. vice r. A. Greer resigned and
w. II. Pope is appointed master in chan
Gerry of the Kansas City, pit,sburg and
! Gulf.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09
PROCEEDINGS.


pm Texas, May S.-The house was
10 order this morning by Hon. l.. =.
Ter speaker pro tenn, Speaker Sher-
paving been detained from the morn
Bession by a failure to make railway
Fc'ion. The roll call developed the
\ nee of 100 members.
frince made motion to reconsider
[o'e by which, on Friday last, the sub
Fes offered by Messrs. Kennedy and
In Tor the antitrust bill were de-
4 The motion to reconsider was
q ON the Journal.
motion Of Mr.. Barrett, the senste
uments to his bill to introduce in the
schools a system of instruction Gu
fumane treatment of animals were
PRED In.
appropriation bill was then laid be-
me house, with the portion relating
A aeaf, dumb and blind asylum for
- youths first under consideration.
amendment was offered by Mr.. Little
IKE out the item appropriating sio.-
mess hall for the institution, In
9 boys dormitory aud general i'm
nents shoe shop and industrial de.
ent. Lost.
snelburne offered an amendment tc
Pvruon relating 10 normal schools,
AAs u appropriate for the support
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09
Orange LncnIa

orange, Texas, May s.-Engineer Frank
Shuts OF the Kansas City Pittsburg and
Gulf railroad arrived here today to begin
work OF constructing the branch line of
that road from Orange to Lemon, station
on the main line, about thirteen miles
north OF Orange. The first dirt viii be
broken tomorrow morning. the work be-
ginning in the outskirts OF West Orange
II is thought that the work will be pushed
through TO an early completion.
At the close Of services at the BAPTIST
church Yesterday and just as the pastor.
Rev. j. T. Stanton, was in the act of PRO.
nouncing the benediotion. Mr.. p. H. o'Dsy
arose. and In a few words, expressed the
appreciation OF the congregation for the
pastors good work. and on behalf of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union. presented
him with $50 In gold.
Iris lodge No. 2s6. /. o. o. f., Will hold
their annual memorial exercises next sun
day afternoon, May H. In honor Of the
memory OF their deceased brethren.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09
HIGHER COURTS.
The snnreme Court.

Austin. Texas, May S,--The following
proceedings were had in the supreme court
today;
Certified questions answered - Fort
Worth and Denver City Railway Company
VS.. r. w. Cushman. from Wilbarger; Gal
weston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Rail-
way Company VS.. Solomon Jackson from
Bexar j. d. Padgitt ct al VS.. Dallas brlcf
and Construction Company. from Dallas
Affirmed Missouri. Kansas and Texas
Railway Company OF Texas VS.. j, u. Ma
gee, from Waller,
Certificate OF dissent submitted-F K
Lubbock VS. Moses Binns ct al from Har-
ris. together with motion to dimiss IN
same case.
Motions granted-GalYeston, harrlspurS
and San Antonio Railway Company VS.,
Clara M. Cody, from Bexar; TO return
transcript from court Of civil appeals and
for rehearimg.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09
coNcLrnEn HIs MEETING.

Rev. Van Pelt, the Christian evangelist
who has been holding revival services at
the auditorium for the past month, deliv-
cred his farewell sermon last night The
evangelist is justly proud OF the success ne
met with in establishing here church
with fifty-nne members. Rev. Van Peit
left tonight for his home at Baytrop,
where he will fill the Christian church
pulpit next Sunday. A lot has been do
mated to the recently organized congrega-
tion here and a house of worship Will be
built,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-09
REpoRTs or coMMITTEEs.

Committee on judiciary No. .: Favora
bly, the bill by Mr.. Pitts Of Hin to prohibit
gambling in cotton and other agricultural
products, to suppress and prevent conspir-
acies against trade and to fix penalties
upon those who engage therein or In sny
manner aid or assist or take any part in
procuring or promoting such enterprises.
The bill makes it unlawful for any lndi-
yidual, firm, corporation or association 10
engage in gambling or specializing opera
tions the tendency or effect OF which Is 10
affect artihcielly the market price OF cot
ton or other agricultural products, ol TO
engage in any concert OF action or COM
spiracy against the public trade in such
commodity affecting or calculated TO af-
feet the market price thereof ana any
person taking any part whatever in such
Enterprises shall be deemed a prlncipal
in the offense The offense is definitely
defined and penalty is prescribed which
is fi1e Of not less than $1,000 or inipf'son-
ment for not less than six months, or beth
hne and Imprisonment.