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The evening world., 1913-09-25
CHARGES suLzER WITH scheM
ING TO CONCEAL FUNDS.

lie studioualy concealed contribu-
tions. Mr.. Stanchheld continued, "from
al sources where no thought their public
acknowledgment might reflect upon his
political future. The amounts were de.
libcrately omitted by design and intent.
Therefors. We claim that II liz proper
that. although all specific instances were
not itemized In the impeachment arti-
Giles. We should be able to SHOW all In
stances wherein he acted In "a manner
that renders him unnt to occupy the
high place he now fills"
one OF the Governors defenses, MIR.
Stanchheid said. Was that the omissiv IL
were the result OF "a mistake.
we charge" said Stanciiiiri, "inut
he deliberately set out to falsify his
statement and that he accomplished his
purpose" he concluded
In reply Mr.. Marshall declared tho
point ~ issue was purely "a question
OF pleading and proof under the plead
ing,
At tho close OF the discourse Judge
Cullen ruled that the managers of the
Impeachment should not be held down
to the narrow limits Of q criminal in
dictment He then ordered n vote and
this position was unanimously sus-
tained by the court,
The evening world., 1913-09-25

Sain. Another IL Daniel Dclahanty.
ono of the old.time cronies OF the
elder Croker Rird rolcr, banker and
once Democratic candidate for Cover
nor. waits his turn. Peter Doelger.
brewer and millionaire. snd Daniel
Grady are on the HIST in attendance.
The Wall street brokers' VINO handled
the sul,er accounts are also waiting
their turn TO tell tho whole story of
transactions.
The opening move 81 tho prose J'io1
was the attempt 20 striks on; the test
neny Of Jacob IT, Schirr. Mr.. Bracket.
for the manageN. moved 10 strike OFT
that part Of Mr.. Schin's testimony
wherein he said his intent wos 10 A.
low any legitimate use OF h's contffbu-
ton.
Tho question ns 10 what 'N- money
was given for. Paid Mr.. Bracket;. mae,
re determined by what was said be-
tween the Governor and the recipient
The evening world., 1913-09-25
re campaign secrsary. ~sSh that

ser's campaign secrsary. ~seh mat
company
The account. ~ Wines saNA ~ss
opened in August 1919. with . deposit
Of SiTj. and that between oct. aud
Dec al. 1912. tho total deposits Amounted
to sH,0s.S. The balance on Dec. 3d.
he said. was si@.le
Deposit elips used bv sareckv be
tween The dates mentioned were placed
IA evidence. Mr. Floyd was aot asked
e. identify them. as the Governors
counsel Ou0eded ,ha; tHey could he
mado par, o. ~. record.
One Of tbs deposits on Oct. 10 was
IN. sch'r check OF $500. the witness
testified. Others included checks Of
Bird :. Colcr for 500. Peter Doelger FOR
$50. Leo Schleslnrer for 500. J. TEN
pls Gwathmev 'or 800. Daniel NJ.
Brady 800 aud Hugo Iiaupt for 800.
After Nj. Floyd had Identified
Sareckys signature. Attorney Stanch.
field announced that counsel for the
managers had tried unsuccessfully 10
locate sarecky.
He stated that from previous state.
ments of Judge Herr x, the Governors
CO nsel knew where b.. was. In that
event he asked that Judge Iierrick In
form tho managers counsel OF tho
whereabouts not only o' Sarecky but
also of Frederick Ia CO.wcll.
MY information - disfcr-n. from
that Of Tho managers" replied Mr..
IierricI,. They made no efrort 20 md
him. lie has been IN 'his city and has
advertised his wheIeabo We expect
The evening world., 1913-09-25
GERMAN FRIENDS
FAIL TO RECOGNIZE
PRIESTS PICTURES
Confined from First Pase)

the wish that no may be pa, 20 DEAN
as soon as possible, :ae oltlook - no,
cheering 10 Mr. koelole. who has offered
his professional services as a matter O.:
charity. believing tina; mental un-
fortunate, zen ~ he considers schmidt,
should have at least the benefit o.
J,si,
The evening world., 1913-09-25
MANY MORE CONTRIBUTIONS,
SAYS STANCHElElO.

Mr.. Stanohfield. In reply, declared that
the obJec ton raised by counsel for the
respondent lis OF moro than passing
consequence" lie declared that coun.
sci FOR tho managers have secured
and are prepared to prove that Sulzcr
received q large number OF contribu.
tions. vastly In excess Of those which
appear on tho face OF tho charges.
Mr.. Stanchdsld contcnded that this
Is tho first time tho question has been
raised as to the adequacy or complete
ness" OF the articles OF impeachment
1ie characterized the objection as an
attack upon the form Of tho articles.
Tho remedy. he said. was for tho Gov
ernor's counsel TO ask for q bill Of par.
ucularS.
The managers. he asserted. charged
"wilful and corrupt intent to Nls a
statement OF receipts and expenditures
that was violatlve OF law. and that
William Sulzer did iile this false state
ment Intentionally"
The evening world., 1913-09-25
TO SHUT OUT TESTIMONY
OF LIQUOR DEALER.

Morris Tekulsky, former president or
tho New York Liquor Dealers Associa-
ton. was called to testify about his CON-
trlbu'ion TO the Sulzer fInd.
T-kulsky said that on IA" nigh. OF
October 10 he saw Sulzer al Tammany
Hall. where no had gone TO attend Q
ratification meeting. lie VAS asked 20
.c!! wha. took place there between HIN
and Sul2er. but before lie could answer
Louis Marshall interposed an objection
which disclosed another barrier OF de-
tense that the Governor and his ounsel
sought 10 erect 20 prevent all the facts
Of contributions from being disclosed.
This technical point VAS that no EVIL.
d-nce could be produced about con,rhu.
tlons other than the few specified IN the
articles OF Impeachment.
I'VE are now In the position" saId
Mr.. Marshall, more than thirty days
after the Ming Of tho articles. without
additional articles having been pre-
scented. Of being confronted with .
charge which We have not been notinea
to defend.
This IL merely an attempt to recast
the articles OF inpeachment-upon an
indIctment-upon the very trial and 10
enable this tribunal TO assume the fnnc.
tons OF an accusing body"
The evening world., 1913-09-25

Officials o. tho White star line here
els afternoon declared that rough
Weather had prevented the Olympic
rmtting In a, Queenstown and denied
any boycott ON the Irish port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
DEXTER

Stafford Post, G. A. r., has issued an
invitation to the members of Douty
Post of Dover Foxcroft and the mem
bers of Custer Command, Union Vet
eran Union, and their ladies to be
present at the installation of officers
in Dexter Jan. Z. The lodges of the
twin towns have accepted the inyi-
tations and it is expected that large
number will be present. A dinner Will
be served at 1890 and the installation
exercises will be held in the after
noon. The installing officer will be
Major Wainwright Gushing of Fox
croft, assisted by A. M. Warren OF
Dover.
The legal members of the West Pc
nobscot Agricultural Society will hold
their annual meeting Saturday, Jan
8, in the Hill Opera house, Exeter, for
the annual election of officers and 9TH
er business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31

day at the home of L. L. Carter when
his sister, Mrs. Lila Trask. was married
to Herbert Colby of Greenville Junction.
Rev. N. R. Pearson performed the cere-
mony. Among the guests present were
S. A. Bulmer of Greenville Junction,
Mrs BERTHE Goodwin and Earl Gould.
Mr. and Mrs. Colby will reside for the
winter at Greenville Junction.
Mrs. V. e. Thompson and Roscoe Cook
went Saturday to Auburn; Mrs. Thomp-
son for few days visit and Mr.. Cook
to work in shoe factory.
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Dyer were in Pitt~
field Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. o. B. Cole are keeping
house for Mrs. " E. Thompson during
her absence in Auburn where she is visit
ing friends
Andrew Towle and Miss Lottie Adams
were in St. Adams, Sunday.
Miss Jenness Weeks Is at home from
Boston for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Parkman enter
tanned Christmas day at dinner: G. T.
Written of Hartford, Conn; Sheridan
Written, Upton, Mass; A. H. Written,
Boston; D. p. Written, Pittsfeld; Mr..
anu MIS- II. "A. oil hIii1I anu S- ~ RAAA
lett and Miss Alice Parkman, Green
vile.
A Christmas tree was held at Marsh
Corner schoolhouse Wednesday eve
ming. The pupils of Miss Sara Muncy
gave an entertainment that was much
enjoyed, while from a heavily laden
ed tree gifts were dispensed for young
and old.
Mrs. Belle Parkman of st. Adams
and Ellis Thone were at A. c. Park
mans Sunday.
Roland Buck has recovered from an
attack of the measles.
Mrs. Eta Leavitt returned Sunday
night from a visit with Mrs. Helen
Ward in Pittsfield and Roy Leavitt
also returned from Gorham, where he
together with Manner Turner and Lii.
liam Ward, visited Mrs p Nv
NEW PoRTLanye. t .he
New Century Rebekah Loos1e
ferred degrees upon six candidates at
special meeting Saturday night.
Mr.. Hutchins of Kingfield and Miss
Cora Williamson of New Portland were
married Dec. rs SOS
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Ellis of KingfeId
returned to their home Sunday Mrs.
Ellis was an over-Christmas guest of
Mr. and Mrs. J. Fl. Hoyt.
About so persons assembled at the old
red schoolhouse Christmas eve to enjoy
the Christmas exercises. The vocal
duets by Mr.. Grice and Miss Grace Smith
were much enjoyed as were also tne
solos.
College students who have been at
home for the Christmas vacation will
return to their schools this week.
Mrs Evelyn Spear has been Ill with
tonsiltis. I
Charles McKenney is gaining slowly
from injuries received in the early fall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
DANORUFF ON HEAD
HAIR CAME OUT
Head ltched and Burned All the Time.
Rash Formed a Crust. Cuticura
Soap and Ointment Cured.

r. F. D. No. 1, No. Waterford. Me. -
81 had dandruff in my head for year.
My hair came out. My head itched and
burned all the time. The dandruff scaled
of and could be seen plainly in my hair.
There was a rash on my head and it itched
terribly and ran yellow matter which would
form o crust and itch and burn. My hair
came out In handfuls.
Il tried - and a number of other
tonics and they did no good. sent for a
sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and
used them and after I used the samples up
I bought cake of Cuticura Soap and box
Of Cuticura Ointment. washed my head
in Cuticura Soap and then used a little
Cuticura Ointment. I was completely
cured" tSigned) Miss Luella Lord, May
10, 1913,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
MADISON.

William Caldwell. a well-known An
son farmer, is critically i'll as the re-
suit of severe paralytic shock the
first of the week, and grave fears are
entertained as to his recovery.
The following officers have been
elected by the Arson Baptist Sunday
school for the coming year: Superin-
tendent, Asa NJ Gilman; assistant
sup't.. Mrs. Courtney; organist, Wv
ian Hilton; librarian, Edward Sabin
assistant librarian. Mrs. Sabin; exec
utive committee, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs.
Charles Lakeman, Mrs. Walter Hand
ley. The school has paid all bills
for the year and has a balance of
$50 in the treasury.
Those drawn to serve on the ira
verse jury at the December term of
the S. J. court from the town of Mad
ison are Charles Heughten, James
Wills and Dana Robbins.
Arrangements are being perfected
for a New Years Ball to be held in
Union hall Thursday evening, and mu-
sic for the same is to be furnished
by Mike Satellites orchestra.
Mrs. George Charlesworth, who has
weeks and who underwent a surgical
operation three weeks ago at the
Central Maine General hospital in
Lewiston, returned home Monday
night much improved in health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles p. Rideout
left town Tuesday morning for Free
port where they will spend the winter
with relatives.
Mrs. Hazel Redmond went Tuesday
morning to Deering where she will
visit her mother, Mrs. c. f. Moore.
Mrs. Redmond was accompanied by
her brother, Kenneth Nutting, who
has been visiting relatives in this vi
cinity for a few days.
Master Edwin Simonds of Gardiner
is spending the week with his grand
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hunnewell.
Norton Wise, who has been en-
ployed in a lumber camp at Somerset,
was called home the first of the week
by the critical illness of his father,
Samuel Vose.
Misses Beryl Fletcher and Marion
Johnson, who have been passing their
Christmas vacation with their parents,
returned Monday afternoon to their
studies at the Pennington Normal
/, school,
Miss Kate Brophy, who is taking a
nurses training course in the Central
Maine General hospitar in Lewiston, is
passing a week with relatives and
friends in Madison and vicinity.
Officers elected by Sterling Rehekah
Lodge for the coming year are: Noble
grand, Mrs. Clara oliver; vice grand,
Mrs. Edith Campbell; secretary, Mrs.
Eva Rogers; treasurer, Mrs. Odell
Gray. There is to be a joint public
installation with Indian Spring Lodge,
I. o. o. F., on January Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
WALDO.
BURNHAM.

Miss Nellie Morse is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Bangor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conway BARLEY are
receiving congratulations on the birth
Saturday morning of twin girls.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Mudgett and
daughter Ruth passed Christmas in
Troy at the home of his father, NJ. w.
Munroe.
Kervin Reynolds of Rochester n. H.,
is passing a brief vacation with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rey-
noids.
All the schools in town will reopen
Monday, after a vacation of one week.
Mrs. Dora Ripley passed Christmas
in Augusta with her daughter and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Purinton.
Guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Foster Christmas day included
his daughter and family, DR.. and Mrs.
A. A. Shaw of Clinton.
Mrs. Charles Drake passed Christ
mas in Fairfield with her father, S. E.
Plummer.
Burnham Grange, at the regular
meeting Tuesday evening, had a good
attendance and in the absence of the
master, the lecturer, Maude Il. MUG
gett, was the acting master. One
member, Kent Ellingwood, was admit
ted by card. F.. S. Adams of Bow
doinham, State dairy instructor, was
present and gave an interesting and
instructive address on Dairying. The
Grange Tuesday evening, Jan. s, will
install the newly elected officers, with
Deputy Edward Evans as installing Of
ficer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
RlNGWORMS COVERED FACE

35 Hall St., Winoosd, VT" my childs
face was covered with red ringworms that
would prick and itch and keep her from
sleeping. At the time her face was all dis
figured. 1 tried all kinds of remedies with
out any success. l was advised to try Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and in short time
my child's face was all we'll" (Signed) Mrs.
Laura Barber, May e. 1918.
For more than a generation Cuticura Soap
and Ointment have afforded the most eco
nomical treatment for affections of the skin
and scalp that torture, itch, burn, scale and
destroy sleep. Sold everywhere. Sample Of
each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Ad-
dress postcard 'Cuticura, Dept. T. Boston"
aS-Men who shave and shampoo with Gu
ticura Soap viii find 1t best for skin and scalp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
LINCOLN.
WISCASSEr.

H. w. Halves has been confined tc
the house the past week.
E. w. Nash and wife motored from
Damariseott3 Thursday.
Mrs Henry Rivers was at home
from Augusta for the Christmas vaca-
tion.
The Wiscasset band gave a concert
on Main street Christmas afternoon
for the benefit of the public.
l.. L. Wallace of the Echo force with
his family are spending the holidays
with Mrs. Wallace's parents in NAL
den, Mass.
Miss Vivienne Wright is at home
from Colby college for Christmas.
Miss Florence knight returned to
Woodfords Saturday night
Mrs Scott Averill came home from
the Central Maine General hospital at
Lewiston Wednesday after stay OF
nearly three months.
Alfred Gorham, who Is manager of
the Hussey store in Waldoboro, spent
Christmas with his parents, DR.. and
Mrs w. G.. Gorham at their home on
Federal street.
ALMA.
The ladies and gentlemen of the
Head Tide village will give an inform
al reception in honor of Rev. William
Gussman and his wife on Wednesday,
New Years Eve, at the Head Tide
schoolhouse. A cordial invitation is
given to the people to make this event
q grand success. A fine musical pro-
gram will be furnished to aid in max
ing the evening a social success.
Neal JeWett and wife of New York
are visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Allen Jewett.
Miss Iva Morse returned to Wal
than, Mass. Monday
Miss Jennie M. Wood of Winchester,
Mass. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lou
Jewett.
The annual meeting of the Congrega-
tional church of Alma corporation Will
be held in the church on Tuesday, Jan.
s, at 100 P. M.
JolcE.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Weeks of Randolph
and son Lester of Colby College. passed
Christmas at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leslie Lewis.
The Kings Daughters will meet Thurs
day afternoon, Jan. /, with Mrs. Jennie
Henry.
Harold Dunton was in this place last
week cutting wood on his fathers wood
lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
PERSONALLY Conducted
Excursions to California

Are you going to California? Do you
want to be extra comfortable on the
trip at no extra cost?
Would you like to have a first rate,
good natured, thoroughly competent and
well informed conductor go all the way
through on the trip with you, man who
is specially selected and paid by our
Railroad Company to hook after your
comfort?
Such a man goes through every week
with one of our Personally Conducted
parties We chose men specially fitted
for this work. Men who are courteous
and kindly, who have made the trip
many times and understand the art OF
making people comfortable.
Just call or write and let me tell you
all about the Personally Conducted low
fare parties to California that have made
the burlington Route" service famous.
Alex Stocks, New England Passenger
Agent. c. B. & @. r. r., 264 washington
ST.. BQston.-~Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31

When q train side-tracked at Pickering
the other day one of the passengers
got off to stroll around and view the
scenery. The train pulled out and left
him strolling and viewing. When 1t ar
rived at Hopkins the conductor found
that one of his passengers was missing
so he obligingly waited until the lost
sheep had arrived on a handcar, which
he propelled himself. That is what we
call a real courteous Observation-Disclosures
City Times
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
Edward v. Weymouth of Palmyra.

The death of Edward Volney Wey-
mouth of Palmyra occurred at his
home at $50 A. NJ. Tuesday, due to
a shock, which he suffered several
weeks ago, having had second one
on Christmas day. His age was about
so years. Before going to Palmyra
two years ago, where he purchased a
farm, he was a resident of this town
for many years, being engaged as a
barber a business he followed for IS
years. A widow, Mrs. Emma (Har-
vey) Weymouth, survives.
Mrs Abbie S. Damon and son, DR.,
NJ. L. Damon. went to Carmel Tues
day to attend the funeral of her
brother, the late s. S. Spratt.
Mr. and Mrs. D. w. Mannock have
returned from New York, where they
went last week to attend the marriage
of their daughter, Margery Mannock,
to Edward Foster Devlin of that city.
The marriage of Miss Lillian Car
ter Trask of Palmyra and Herbert
Alonzo Colby of Greenville occurred
Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Llewellyn Carter in Palmyra,
Rev. n. r. Pearson officiating.
Mr. and Mrs w. c. Humphrey and
little daughter Margaret left Monday
for a two weeks visit in Boston and
vicinity.
Judge A. II. Drake was in Skowhe-
gan Tuesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
Ask Regional Bank for Pacific.

Los Angeles. Cal, Dee. so.-Repre-
sentatives of 30 Los Angeles banks
adopted resolutions yesterday asking
the organization committee OF the new
federal banking system to establish
one regional bank for the Pacific coast
In San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
NORTH VASSALBORO.
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for their kindness shown
us during our late bereavement; also
for the beautiful flowers.
MR.. AND MRS. OSIAS LANOUE,
MRS. NETTIE RICHARDS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31

Articles of clothing from wood fiber
are being made in Europe. Sufficient for
a suit costs aboue so cents. Clothing
made of this material, however, can not
be washed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-31
Program forSoTnerset RID.
Drivers New Years Day.
Odd Fellows Elect Officers
greSSiVe Luncheon Makes Hill.
Death Of Edward v. Weymouth Of
Palmyra.-PersonaIs..Loc

The Rural Letter Carriers Associa-
ton of Somerset county will hold an
all-day meeting New Years day in
G. A. r. hall. The following program
has been arranged:
II A. M.-Busness
! p. M.-Banquet; POSTMASTER, A. F. San
ford of Skowhegan.
Address of welcome, S. II. Frost local
postmaster.
wock, president of the association.
Vocal solo. Miss Florence Buxton.
Toats'-
Then and Now a. F. Nelson.
The R. F. D. Horse" J. F. Wiley,
Reading. o. II. Drake.
r. f. ID. Auto.
a. The Steamer. E. W. Gilman.
b. Holdsman Car, II. B. Written, ST.
c. The Metz" A. F. southard
Piano solo, Miss Dorothy Brown.
The Motorcycle, L. N Cook, Athens,
Reading, Jennie Randlett.
Post Office Department, II. E. Condor.
Vocal solo, Mrs. s. II. Frost.
National Highway, Ex-senator w. NJ.
Osborne.
Singing of America" Association.
Ivan Felker, who has been visiting
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Felker,
left Tuesday for Antrim, N. H., where
on New Years day he will be married
to Miss Elizabeth Caroline Parmenter,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Par
menter. They will leave Feb. l for
Vancouver, B. c., where he is engaged
in mining. Mr.. F'elker is a graduate
of NJ. c.. l., 80.
A Progressive luncheon was served
to the members of the Pittsfield Tues
day Club Tuesday afternoon by Mrs
Caro- Guimond, Mrs. E. II. Frost, Mrs
w. NJ Bigelow, Mrs. Charlotte Crit
fin and Mrs. Lucy Burton, members
of the Calendar committee. The first
and bouillon course was served by
Mrs Bigelow, next chatting dish
course by Mrs. Guimond, then salads
by Mrs Frost. The last two courses
ice cream and cake and coffee, crack
ers and cheese, were served by Mrs
Griffin and Mrs. Burton at the for
mers home, the latter being unable
to entertain on account of the recent
fire at her home. The affair was q
great success and greatly enjoyed. Mu-
sic was furnished at each place of en-
tertainment.
Phlentoma Lodge, No. 81, 1. o. o. F.
held its annual business meeting or
Monday evening. The following offi-
GERS were elected: Noble grand, Les
lie G. Pooler; vice grand, Henry VIII
cox: Rec. Sec, Chester A. Frost; Fin
Sec, o. H. Drake; Treas, P. j. Whit
ten; janitor, Moses 7. Burns. The in
stallation will take place at the mex
meeting. The First degree was con
ferred on one candidate.
A pleasant meeting, a postponed
one, of the New Era Auxiliary, wa:
held Tuesday afternoon at the Fret
Baptist church. A program was Civ
en- on Christmas and New Years.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-07-09
Gambling in Cotton Futures.

Gambling in cotton futures will be
virtually prohibited if the Underwood
Tariff Bill becomes a law as it leaves
the Senate. An amendment has been
added to the bill by the Senate Fin
ance Committee, which is intended to
stop cotton speculation in futures.
The amendment provides that
sales of agreements to sell cotton for
future delivery in conformity to the
rules of cotton exchanges or other
similar places shall be subjected to
tax of one-tenth Of one cent pound,
with a provision that if the cotton is
actually delivered the tax shall be re-
funded. 1t requires all contracts to
be in writing. The tax is to be paid
by affixing stamps to the written con-
tract. The necessary machinery IS
provided for the enforcement of the
amendment.
Many Southern Senators have long
sought to prevent gambling in cotton
futures. Many measures have been
introduced with that end in view.
One passed the House during the last
session of Congress, but failed in the
Senate. One offered by Senator
Smith of South Carolina and several
others are now awaiting considera-
ton in committee.