IX. Cheats and their Dependents.
A. Those who Cheat the Government.
1. Smugglers defrauding the Customs.
2. “Jiggers” defrauding the Excise by working illicit stills, and the like.
B. Those who Cheat the Public.
1. Swindlers, defrauding those of whom they buy.
2. “Duffers” and “horse-chaunters,” defrauding those to whom they sell.
3. “Charley-pitchers” and other low gamblers, defrauding those with whom they play.
4. “Bouncers and Besters” defrauding, by laying wagers, swaggering, or using threats.
5. “Flatcatchers,” defrauding by pretending to find some valuable article—as Fawney or Ring-Droppers.