The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-03

have been a party, who shall thereafter
violate this, or either of said acts, shall no
with foreign nations or among the several
States; provided. that such prohibition
shall only be enforced after such corpora
ton. joint stock company or other associa-
ton shall have been enjoined against FUR
Their engaging in such business or an in
formation or suit brought in United
States court of competent jurisdiction by
the attorney general in behalf OF the gov
eminent 1t shall be the duty of the at
torney general in any case, unless he shall
be satisfied that such corporation, joint
stock company or other association has
desisted and Sustained and Will in future
desist and abstain from such violation, 10
enforce the provision by proceeding
e mept be maV in or his assertion
think best. Any corporation. joint stock
company other association which snail
be charged with violating this act, and any
president. director, treasurer. officer or
agent thereof. may be joined party in
any proceedings, civil or criminal, TO en-
force this act If in the judgment OF the
stock company or other association against
which any civil proceedings may be lnst-
tuted be one on which the public is SO de-
pending that the interruption OF Its ousi-
ness will cause serious public loss or incon-
venience, he may. In his discretion, refrain
from proceeding TO obtain decree which
will absolutely prevent the continuance OF
such business. and may apply for limited
at some future day, as the public interests
shall seem TO require. And If in the judy
ment of the court before whom such pro-
ceedings may be pending the interruption
of the business of the defendant corpora
ton, joint stock company or other assocla-
ton will cause such serious public loss or
inconvenience, the court may decline 10 en-
ter an absolute decree enjoining II against
proceeding with its business, and may enter
a modified conditional decree. or such
decree to take effect at future time as
justice shall require. The court may also.
In its discretion, enjoin such officers or
agents servants of such corporation,
joint stock company or other association
from continuing in its service and enJoin
any corporation, joint stock company or
other association from continuing their en-
ployment therein, as the case shall seem
TO require
Sec 10. That any corporation, joint stock
company or other association, and any
president, director, treasurer. officer, corpo-
rator, copartner, associate or any agent
thereof, who shall, in its behalf, after the
Goth day of June in the year 1904, engage
in such business in violation or this act,
shall for each offense in addition 10 such
penalty for contempt, as the court In case
of disobedience to it's lawful order may
impose, be punished by q fine not exceeding
five thousand dollars, or by Imprisonment
not exceeding one yeaor. or both said pun
ishments, in the discretion of the court.
Sec. IL That every president, treasurer,
general manager, agent or other person
usually exercising the power of such OFF,
GERS OF any corporation, joint stock COM
pany. or other association, who has himself
in its behalf violated. united to violate, or
voted for or consented to the violation OF
any of the provisions of this act, shall
thereafter be personally liable for all the
debts and obligations of such corporation,
joint stock company or other association
created while such person holds such office
or agency, whether under the same or sub
sequent elections or appointments"