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z t + ; © a 3 ~2- would have a conference with the Railroad official in charge of the unloading of the tracks where the grapes are sold. This official talked freely anparently to Mr. Oseas end stated that he knew that the business was absolutely under the dominion of the racketeers tut could offer no evidence to support that statement, other than circumstances at the tracks. Mr. Oseas stated that in view of the absolute dominion exercised by the racketeers, it could hardly be excected that anyone would wolunterily testify ageinet them. It hed deen our impression thet the racketeers had confined their ac- beeen hs if tracks of the Northwestern Railroad and while Mr. Oseas at impression, it was found thet the reason for this was that no one would buy fram the other tracks so apperently the racketeers have brought about a condition which permits of the purchase of graves only at the Northwestern tracks where they do have absolute sway. I inquire@ of Mir. Oseas rhet the places were with regard to the handling of the money which might be furnished for Agent Di Lillo to mke the purchase of grapes and account for the return of seles. He stated tist that had not been definitely decided upon and requested me to notify the Chicago o:fice to have the Agent see Irrgang again on Mondey and perfect these plans. He stated that ar- Trangerents hed been mede to have a further conference with Irrgang after Agent DiLillio had leamed sasething about the grape business at Chicego; thet DiLillo has now had Thursday, Fridey and Saturday and will have tomorrow, Sunday, one of the biggest days in the sree business at Chicago, to have observed generally how the business wes conducted and consequently it would be in order to again see Irrgang and complete their plans. However, DiLillo has not seen Irrgang to date and Mr. Oseas stated that the Agemts at Chicago, Agent Fay parti- cularly, had felt that it would be wise not to have Irrgang meet DiLillo or to know DiLillo in any way. I concurred in this view be- cause I believe it would be better for all parties concerned for DiLillo not to deal directly with Irrganm. Mr. Oseas is to see Mr. O'Brian on Monday morning (Mr. C'Brian is not at the Departent today) and will acquaint him with the plans. in the meantime, I bave called Agent Fey at the Chicago office, suggesting that Agents Miller ani Little see Irrgeng on Mon- dey morring and perfect the plens previously discussed but that they should teke no actign uptil they had called this office by telephone end had received to act. It is cmterplated that as soon es they call this office on Monday, Mr. O'Brian will be fully infomed and can then state whether he desires to have the plans proceed. Respectfully, Wir - Vv. W. Hughes.