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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-29

OC7 WEST 33D STA YOUNG WOMAN TO WORK
~ with dressmaker IS fully competent on
wheeler " Wilson'S machine; or to work after dress
maker in private family Catholic preferred. Address
ADVERTISER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-29

WAkTED-A SMART. INTELLIGENT AMERICAN
w girl 10 run errands and make herself generally
useful Cal with city references after II O'clock ~ IL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-29

WANTED-A TIDY AND OBLIGING PROTESTANT
w girl TO do general housework must be a good laun
dress. Apply at 4l9 West as h ST
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-29

VNANTED-A SITUATION BY AN AMERICAN
w gentleman Of good education would act as nurse
for invalid good reader, good driver pleasan
disposition well suited to be constant companion
elderly gentleman invalid; best reference. Adj
dress ROWLAND, Herald office,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-29

CO1 EAST 5iTH ST, TWO STAIRS UP.-A GOOD
LCl laundress wishes hing at her home under
stands Auling and all kinds Of fine work; moderate
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-29

MANTED-BY A GENTLEMAN EXPERIENCED IN
w dry and fancy goods ,wholesae and retaD as floor
of trust Al references Address, for three days NJ j.
Dry and Fancy Goods, Herald Uptown Branch office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-29

WANTED-BY YOUNG MAN, SITUATION TO
w learn the hardware business: who is willing
to make himself useful: wages not such an object
knowledge Of the business Address +. T.. 525 9th
millinery store.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-29

E7 EAST 18TH STA FIRST CLASS DRESSMAKER
~ wishes few more engagements by the day cuts.
As and trims the latest style; operates all kinds of
machines; reference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07
SPECIAL ELECTIONS Baltic

SPECIAL ELECTIONS Is BALTIMoRK.-Msyor
Nsnssnt's proclamation giving notice OF a
special election TO be held on the 2lst day OF the
present month, at which the q1alined voters OF
the city will be called upon to approve or dis
approve Of the ordinance authorizing an ad-
dr ional issue of city bonds 20 the amount OF one
million i've hundred thousand dollars for the
Improvement OF Jones Falls, lie published else
where. This IL In addition 70 the two million
i've hundred Thousand dollars already author
lied, making the whole cost Of the proposed i'm
provement four million dollars. The MAYER
also gives notice that the electors will be called
upon 20 vote on the same day on the approval
or rejection Of the funding Of two million dol
lsrs OF the noatng debt OF the city.-BalG.more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07
Foreign Notas

FAlLUEK or An AFRICAN kXPLORINa RIPE
DITIoN.
LONDON. April 7.-Rum5rs from Portuguese
territory. West Africa, report the utter failure
OF the second expedition. CRANKY Was left with
only seven men. HE brother and party we're
returning 20 the coast.
HARD ON THE REFUGEE JEsUITe.
NEW YORK, April "A letter from Lima
SAYS that the Jesuits who came % Peru during
the troubles in Germany, Italy and Spain will
Lot be allowed refuge In that country.
RoCHRFoRT's ESCAPE.
LONDON, April Additional dispatches from
Melbourne give some particulars OF the escape
from New CALEDONIA OF Henri ROchefert and
his companions. IL appears they obtained per-
mission from the authorities 10 20 on a fishing
excursion. They succeeded in boarding q bar <
and stored themselves away in the hold, where
they remained until the departure OF the YES
sci, when they made their appearance on deck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

TIE HELL GATE EXPLOSION PosrPoNxp.-
Unless Congress vote an additional apprspria-
uon for the work, the great sub marine explo-
sion Of Pot-rock, ct He'll Gate, which was set
down for the fth Of July, will have 70 be post
poned. The excavations and drills have 10 AL
no progress Tor months, and some OF the parties
Immediately interested aver that N the 70, 4 h
not speedily renewed, the machinery which has
oeen erected at 20 Vast an expense will 60 20
wreck and ruin from dieuse. While the sxcs-
vations were in progross quite IN important
iocal trade had grown mp 70 supply the necessi-
les OF the workmen-but that has al disap-
peared months ago.-N. Y. Cor. Philadelphia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

~The Temperance crusade has accom- ,lIsh-
ed something In Cincinnati. The brewers sales
decreased e140, 900 last month.
n0The colored men Of st. Louis are nominate
ing candidates Of their own race FOR school d.
rectors.
silt IL said Of TIE temperance crussders
that "they drink not, neither DO they ain: vet
solomon, In al his glory, vas not raid IKE one
- Bishop Mhslan, OF West Virginia, Advises
OF liquor. He says that the word Of God does
not really forbid the osfhc when used win
moderation and with reason, bat these condl-
roDs frf ssleQp fomP!sa wa,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07
No Choice Yet,


TWO MORE BALLo1s FOR SENATOR PROM
MAssACHUsETTs.
Boston, April The twelfth ballot for
nited States Senator was taken today with
the following result: Whole number of votes,
36Si necessary "a choice, l55. Dawes received
"; Hoar, IS; Curtis, -; Adams, IL: Banks
;. Wsshburne, Whittier, and Phillips received
I vote each.
The convention decided 10 take another bal
lot. The whole number Of votes cast was the
same. Dawes received 96; HOsr, 81; Curtis, II 4;
Adams, l6; Il. r. Butler, Speaker Sanford,
Washburne, Whittier, and Phillips received
each one vote. The convention adjourned till
to- morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

IHR PENSsYLvANIA COAL TRApR-Tn
coal and coke tonnage OF the Pennsylvani,
railroad the present wear tn the DIST OF Marcb
was 636,Sl tons, of which $50 900 tons were cosl
and lOi ,9ll coke. The coal trade in the SchuyI-
Kill region is dull, from block of cars az Rich
mord and points on the line. One day during
the PAST week, We are informed, there were gOl
cars loaded with large coal standing at the sam.
time. The cause of this blocking is said TO b
want OF orders for the shipment of the Goa
from Port Richmond. As a consequence, carr
were scarce al the mines last week, and those
parties who have orders for coal and coal ready
tor shipment were checked in their oper ations
There is a moderate demand for coal, which
VIII soon, II II has not already, remove the
blockade. In the Lehigh region the trade l.
reported as steadily improving, though as We.
by no means active.-PhilddelDkid LEDGER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

THREE MEN SUFFoCATED.-At the Bisbee
chemical roofing works at Hunters point. Nav
YORK, Yesterday afternoon, four men, named
eaton, Flynn, Hennessey and O'Brien, entered
one OF the stills for the purpose OF repairing IL
Iney soon became overpowered with gas, ami
went into commissions. After being taken out
Cation, Flynn and O'Brien died. Hennessey
cannot recover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

EVANGELIST HAMMOND and a party of co
lsbortrs are making q railroad excursion into
Texas. They are dead-hesded by the railIos 4
ofhcials, and are fed and lodged at half price AZ
important station on the way, the coming of the
band being telegraphed IN advance, 90 that an
audience is always ready at the depot. A letter
from one OF the party says that their route ''is
strewn with the fire of conviction" and will
soon be traceable by ga swath Of Christians
through q land of sinRers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

MISSISSIPPI WOMEN TO EorE ON THe TEN
FRANCE QUKsTIoN.-A special dispatch from
JacksoD, Miss, says: "The liquor license bill
passed by the legislature requires majority OF
male voters over p, and females over IS, in the
city, township or town to sign q petition for q
license to sell liquor, before such license shall
be issued" The governor Immediately there
after signed the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07
The Michigan Charter Elections

DETROIT, April AT the charter elections
held In this state yesterday the republicans
elected their ticket In the following places:
kalamazoo, COrunns, FehtOn, Albion, Cold
water, Ann Arbor, Hillsdalle, Grand Haven
East Saginaw, and Alpena. The democrats
elected their ticket in Files, Port Huron, Pom
tiac, Battle Greek, Bay City, Grand Rapids,
Lansing, and MuskegOn. The temperance
ticket was elected in Ypsilanti the PEOPLES or
whisky ticket In Flint, and the reform ticket in
Iona.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

IHR CoLoRED PEOPLE OF Kansas city wis.i
TO be represented in the Police board, but they
have sensibly resolved that they condemn the
drawing or lines between races and nationali-
lies, and that appointments should be made
soleiy on account OF the honesty, integrity, ca
pacity. and general fitness of the Candidates.
be they OF American, African, German, or Irish
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

JAY COOKE AND TEE NoRTHIRH PACIFIC
RAILROAD ConPArY-A settlement was COM
sleted yesterday between the Northern Pacinc
kailrosd company and the estate Of jay Cooke
& Co, whereby the advances msde by the lat
ter to the former are discharged by the accept
snce Of the company' drst mortgage bonds and
other securities. This settlement leaves the
compsny with only . nominal debt 70 be pro-
gided for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07
The National Woman Suffrage asso.

NEW YORK, April "A call hss been Issued
for the annual convention OF the National wo-
man Suffrage Association, in this city, on the
lith and 18th OF MAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

A NAPoLRoNIC GANG Of river thieves in New
YORK, despislng petty operations, undertook o.
late to steal an entire canal boat and were ar
rested while unloading il of its cargo of wheat
at a distant point from its former dock. Hugh
Callahan and James O'Neill, two of the thieves.
had previously shipped As deck hands, and
after Roberts, the captain, had eone 10 the
theater with his wife, they called four contes-
crates, and engaged q tug boat to remove the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

TRYING TO DO GOOD In New York IL very dis
couragiDg. A man went about on THURSDAY
there, with Q large sum OF money, relieving the
wants of the poor, and one OF the families o.
poor set upon him and robbed him. He escaoed
With bis life, but whom he wants to 90 about
doing good again he viii probably 60 to some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07
The Connecticut Election

HARTFORD. April 7.-IngersOlIs majority in
the state is not far from $500. Tue senate
stands IL democrats 20 republicans, and the
dependepts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07
"ILLAR ID HALL.

Mr.. DOLPH SUTRO will repeat his lecture on
Hines aud Min.1E," OF the evenings of TUES
81 willard II all teDtTance on IL street, NJ TO
NilsTds Hotel illustrated by the aid Of the Cal
tITes q a iDes and mining operations. Senators,
memters Of Cor gress and Correspondents are sps-
ciay Inv tied attend Persons not hayInR rece led
personal iLyatOrs ebt ain tickets BON 40 pli-
free. - "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

TIE TEMPERANCE Crusade IN BosroN
ne monthly meeting Of the Methodist m nistsr,
II Boston and vicinity yesterday. strong prohi
bitory resolutions were adopted. A resolution
with reference to the female crusade adopted J.
closed as followe: "We recognise Gods work,
and can but give to IL our fullest sympatby and
pledge to IL al possible cooperation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

IFive colored men out Of . party OF ten
that were crossing from Portsmouth TO Norfolk,
Va, early yesterday Q. m, in . small boat, were
drowned By the sinking Of the boat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07
4 INCOLN HALL.

LECTURES BY DR JOHN LORD.
April lth, SATURDAY EVENING, at @ O'Clock,
and April 18Th, MONDAY, same hour
subJeets:.MADAAE DKMAINrENON, April
nth; HILDEBRASDE, April iSth
Adritssnce. rs cents: reserved sea.s M .,,r.
Shsrse f0r sale a: Warren Chsate's Books store,
PeDnsy " spia avenue. apI as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

The CASE Of the cure Of Santa Cruz, who vas
arrested on the frontier Of France, he'd been
depoeed OF. The prisoner has been acquitted
u violation Of the neutrality Laws and dis
charged, but ct the same time forbidden from
remaining in France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

A LIBRARY IN TIE TonBs--Miss Linda Gil
bert he's, In the spirit Of true philanthropy,
provided . library Of one thousand volumes for
The use Of the prisoners In the Tombs.-N. r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07
Democratic victory I'm Cineinnas,.

CIsCIrsATI, April The democr.ps were
triumphant in the city elections yesterday by a
majority OF about 1900 They will have 8 ma
iority OF about Is on joint ballot in the CITY
council. YOpel, a candidate for Judge of the SUI
perIor court, for whom both sides voted, re-
ceiyed 10 500 votes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

800, 900 OF BANK FUNDS GoHB WHHRR rH.
WoopBINB TwIEErH-An examination into
the affairs Of the National Bank Of Brighton.
Mass., shows that so, 900 to eloo, 900 have bean
Incorporated by one Of the OH cials Of fhs
bank. Property has been surrendered Ia the
bank covering the amount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

0Dayton, Ohio, yesterday elected q demo
cratic mayor. Piqua, In the same state. elected
an anti-crusade city ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

TO ORDER
DUB STOCK
. OF FINE PIECE GOODS
IS FULL,
UNIQUE IN DESIGN,
SUPERB IL QUALITY.
uERcRANT TAILOhING FACILITIES
ARE PERTECr.
ENABLING Us TO ASSURE
PERFECTION
IN STILL =, FIT, AND FINISH.
HABLE BROS.
MERCHANT rAILoRs,
msIn IN Corner TN aud Streets
CHQIcE APPLE TREES yoR SALE b.
~ WILKINS HghDkICKsON, f1aIl,
2So Centre hsrket. sp2 g. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07
EVENING STAR.
Washington News and g ,ssip.

INTERNAL REvKNUE-rhere receipts from this
source to-day were STA .277.O9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

THI TKN-MILR WALKING MATCH for 81 90
and the championship Of America, between
VIM. Mullen, Of Boston, the champion Of New
England, and VIM. Brown, Of New York CITY
champion of America, Ia to be decided to-day
at Deerfoot Park. The contest created consid
cradle interest among sporting men, and large
sums have been invested a. odds of 1lOO to es0
on Mullen. Brown has been training at Proyi-
dence, and Mullen ut Taunton, Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07
LECTURES
! OF THE JRwISH PEOPLE.

HISTORY OF THE JkwISH PEOPLK
LECTURE BY
b HARRISG ESQ,
Fcr the benent Of the charity Fund Of
LAEAlkTIE LODGE, A. A. NJ No. 10,
NHDhEsDAY EVENING, pril 9, at 5 o'ci yck
1iehets, 20 eenfs. IR-p.CbrOnI APP 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

The CASE OF CAPTAIN GEORGE HENRY
PEBBLE, U. s. N.-The House Naval Commit
tee this morning agreed to report favorably On
the memorial of Captain George Henry Preble
l. 8 y, who prays that Congress will author
re ara request the President OF the United
States, should he deem 1t lust ana proDer To do
so, nominate him 70 be a commodore on the
active list of the navy next below Com nodors
Eowafd Donaldson, and thus restore him To the
same relative position on the navy register he
bad occupied throughout 81 years OF honor ,ble
service, up to, and until the special promotions
OF July %, lS66.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

n hETO M IhEA In.
EAS1-S TUESDAY. 4 pril 7th, b Jnsf. Of
GEUB9E AETkIFF,
ard tast NIT e TIL dr IN A.ic s-azbn The osle
trsrd u JEFFERSON DRAMATIC CLUB,
Washington. ~ill appear in III charming c1me ~
- titled QTIET . MlLY. NJ J. p HILL,
-te Aerial hing, In his great balEdfS 4 ~ -isl s.
sAtiOn set the Ef,y tTsp"z,. TEU TON O
MhBBLIHG. IHteTSpsrs-G With dancing. BY 9.
II l. h nkTDN. yCu~E Ee1tie O! Ma shing
tn 1h- msRt ihcent cDuTs1y ot th- Nations
1hs af-r sill app-sr ia ih. -rIni-is cH-p liz
kTIIL MATHIS Run DEET, aSiug tai the
Erea-est iii ever p,sse .ted " -,hi K - P.i5o
. u-ual. BCN-Sh-st now up.n
WEbS SSDAG, A yrii On.
STRAkCCH GRAND UPkRk, with y lss N, IN
aII ptIlLi, y .ry AMI = g-eaf Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

ANOTHER WAsHINGTOS MAN sends a hun
cred dollars on the score OF bis conscience 10
the Treasury to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

THERR YOu cAH sHn Governor Shepherd sur
rounded by his stan, watching the progress of
the inquiry, the handsome Senator Allison pre-
siding over the committee, and any number OF
anxious witnesses. The whole thing impressed
me badly, for whatever may be said OF Mr.
snd perseverance the people or America are in
oeoted for the finest city In the Union. sh all be
sorry If anything developed before this commit
for undoubtedly, thus far, they have been pro-
oucuve only Of pleasure and comfort to strangers
ana citizens, and IL 10 alleged that while the
ousy advanced, and lots that sold for dfty cents
loot I'VE years ago are now worth from two t.
LnIee COLLARS foot But the great charm Of the
and disordered streets. Everythfns IL nov
Ilesn and clean, and long after Shepherd has
passed away he Win be remembered Is the pio-
G reeI IN tne real development OF the National
VaP''Ai'-SPee'as cerrssPoHdsHfs Phila. Prsss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

NoNISATIoNs.-The President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day: Com
modore VIM. f.. Leroy, to be rear admiral, U.
;. navy; David o. Lewis, assistant surg eon, T.
,. navy. Postmasters- Loren b. Hurd, at
Springfield, VT; Mrs. Caroline Brigham, at
Natick, Mass; Nathan G. Luther, Attleboro
Msss; Lewis Holmes, Bridgewater, Mass
mos ID Davis, Beverly, Mass; VIM. HOLLANDS
west Troy: n: Y; Edw. b. stephens, BIng,
hampton, n. Y; John ". Allen, Cleveland
ONO; Edward Downey, Brownsville, Texas
VIM. Jones, Dallas, Texas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

THE OPERA HOUSE was crowded last night
with the elite of the city 20 see Miss Cush nan
as Meg Merrilies." This was fitting tri oute
TO the great actress, who, both professionally
and in private life, has we'll earned the esteem
and admiration she is held in by her country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

THE GARNET SESSION to-day was of very
brief duration. All the Executive departm 4nts
were represented, excepting the War depart
ment. There was no business Of importance
before the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

CHoICE APPLE TREEs FOR SAIL ~
y WILKES a HENDkICKsoN. nan.
22o Centre hsrkst. sp2 g. u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

In THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
yesterday Mr.. Chief Justice Waite announcsd
to the bar that the court will not hear argu-
ments sfter Friday, the oath instant and that
It VIII adjourn on Monday, the 4:h dag OF May
next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

TIE ALABAMA MIxzD CLAIMS COMMISSIONS
Henry Howard. ESQ.,, late agent OF her Males
tvs government undsr the American and Brit
ish Mixed Commission, will disburse the money
awarded by 1t to British claimants little lea
than - 600 ,0O0-which sum Is to be paid by the
United States to the British government by the
10Th OF next September. The money will be-
paid by Mr.. Howard TO the claimants or their
legal representatives. The amount thus to be
dlsbursed is included in the estimates OF the
Department of state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

IBR KENDALL GREEN PUgCHAsE.-The
House Appropriations Committee to-day heard
Representative Dawes, who is one OF the direct
ors of the Columbia institute for the deaf and
dumb in this city, in advocacy of insertin. an
item Of 10 eco in the deficiency I'll to com Hlete
the purchase of Kendall Green. The committee
agreed to insert this item.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

NAVAL ORDERs.-Commander Chester Hat
field, ordered TO command the Saugus, at KEY
West, Fla, per steamer Of the 18th instant from
New York; Commander A. T.. X. Benham de.
tached from the command of the Saugus AMI
ordered TO return home and report arrivs!;
COMMANDER 3. Livingston Breeze, from tae
command of the receiving ship Potomac a.
Philadelphia. and placed on waiting orders,
Lieutenant VIM. II. Parker, from the North
Atlantic station, and placed on waiting orders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

Mr.. H. F. OFFLEY, for many years chief clerk
of the Navy department, is about to resign to
enter upon the banking business. 1t is uu Ter
stood that he will be succeeded by Mr.. John w.
Hogg, who has so cspably performed tn g duties
OF disburSing clerk of the NAVY department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-07

REPORT in circulation that the Freedm,a's
Savings and Trust Company was to be run ex-
clusively as a colored institution is authorita-
lively denied by Dir. Frederick Douglass, it's
president, who says il will always welcome its
friends and depositors of all colors.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-05-20
STATES ABOLISHED.

The policy of consolidation has been
most perseveringly carried on by the
republican party. 1t has finally sue
ceedcd in substantially abolishinp the
state government Tho president can
now determine contested elections in
the states, and. make and unmake GOV.
ernors. Legislatures and state courts
have also been abolished and the ssa.
eral power is supreme.
The action of the Chicago and AL.
ton railroad company in removing the
suit brought against it by the rail
road and warehouse commissioners to
'ne United States courts, gives an en-
phasis to our assertion the people can
not disregard. Oppressed by the cx
'ortions Of railroad companies, the pco.
pie Of Illinois by their representative.
IN the general assembly passed law
prohibiting such companies from charg.
ing more than reasonable freight anc
passenger rates. In doing this .th,
legialature did nothing that eve,
cnanged tho common law wLish j.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-05-20

HE railroad war in Wisconsin las
become decidedly interesting. The
railroad companies have refused to
regard the railroad law Of that state de.
clarlDg it to be unconstitutional the
governor has proclaimed that they must
obey it; and now the attorney general
has prayed the supreme court of the
state for leave to bring an action in the
nature OF quo warranto in the name of
the state against the Chicago, Milwau-
kee 4 St. Paul Railroad company, for
the purpose of vacating the charter and
annulling the existancc of said corpor
alton. The monopolist organs are in
dignant over this proceeding, and are
beginning to shut the warning cry of
oil opponents Of "mounded wealth.
communism. $50 fa