In case of refusal of any person to comply with the order of the Commissioner or subpoena issued by him, or the refusal of any witness to testify to any matter regarding which he may be lawfully interrogated, or refusal to permit any inspection as aforesaid, the District Judge of the district in which the person resides, on application of the Commissioner, shall compel obedience by attachment proceedings as for contempt.

Laws 1917, HB 35, c. 181, p. 340, § 3.