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Show SYNOPSIS OF ELKINS'S BILL j A0AIN5T TRUSTS j ,SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSBS Following Is a synopsis of the anti-rebate anti-rebate bill Introduced by Senator El-kins El-kins of West Virginia, which has passed both Ijoubcs and will be approved by the President: "Anything done or omitted to be done by a corporation common carrier, subject sub-ject to the acts to regulate commerce, even though done by an agent, shall be held to be a misdemeanor. "Willful failure to file rates by common com-mon carrier, or to observe such rates to the letter, shall constitute a misdemeanor. misde-meanor. "It shall be unlawful to grant rebates or other favors In the making of rates that will result In discrimination In favor of one shipper or another. Heavy penalty provided. "All parties Interested In rate benefits bene-fits to be Included in any suit filed. "Courts are required to summarily inquire Into such complaints as may be made. "Power given to compel attendance of witnesses and production of books. "Duties of United States District Attorney At-torney clearly defined." |