The Mena weekly star., 1912-01-25

ton futures second to restore the law of supply and demand The first clearly implies that HE will enact law to prevent gambling in cotton futures. Does he really believe that you are so easy as to think he would have such power if elected? He certainly has
 very poor opinion of your intelligence if he expects you to believe that HE will be able to control both houses of Congress and the President also If Judge Carter is so exravagant with his promises would it be wise to accept without question his conclusion? He the present low price of cotton is due to the fact that people gamble in cotton futures; that if gambling in cotton futures is abolished the law of supply and demand will regulate the price. What is the matter with the law of supply and demand now? Is cotton the only product that this law does not af- feet? It is well known that wheat corn oats pork ard sugar coffee and many other products today bought and sold and gambed on in the future market just the cotton, yet we all know that the above named products all extremely high. Then if gambling in cotton futures makes cotton low how does it happen that gambling in other products makes those pro- ducts high? We remember the good prices paid for cotton last year, and how disappointing has been the price this year. still both last year and this, gambling in cotton futures has been carried in exactly the same way. Now, if gambling in cotton futures low prices why cotton good price last year? I have asked Judge Carter several occasions in public debate to explain this but he has at tempted it. The judge long theory but short on explanation. He would have you believe that this idea originated with him. while is a we'll known fact that for many years past attempts have been made in Congress to prevent dealing in futures, and that there is now pending before the present Congress what is known the Scott Bill to prohibit dealing in futures of all kinds and in all probability will be- before Judge will have nothing to talk about and but little to do. But the real truth is, my friends that this cure-all scheme of Judge Carters is nothing than politicians bid for votes I make this argu- ment not because favor gambling in futures, but to show the fallacy and weakness of Judge Carter's claim. I in favor of prohibiting gambling in fu- lures of all kinds and believe the practice should be abolished because it is vicious and wrong in prin- ciple.
 Now, as for Senator Wngo. He urges that he should have preference in this because I am holding important position to which lave been twice elected by the people, and during which time have given satisfactory and efficient service This to rather proof of my fitness for the office I am now asking. If you will only examine his record you will find that it is not his fault that he is not holding ofllce He has always been than will ing. Six years ago he aspred to this same position and after running awhile, became weak-kneed and withdrew. Two years ago he again possessed with desire to go to Congress- but after consultation with the Hon. Ben Cravens suddenly decided to stay out. Now he is again before you statesman without job but still willing. do not think that he will be able to make you believe my friends that my holding office has anything to do with his fitness quail hcatons.
 I have hobbies to parade before you, for have too much confidence in your intelligence to at tempt such thing. I believe in being fair, open and honest with you in presenting my claim and discuss ing measures affecting your welfa re- I have served the people in various official positions and Chancellor of the Sixth Chancery District. My rec ord is open to all. I have always stood for honesty and fair dealing, and if nominated and elected will devote my time and best efforts to the interests of the people of this District If my views as presented to you meet with your approval I respectfully licit your sopport at the approaching primary.
 JAS. D. SHAVER.