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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-04-25

Rosa g. Miller Bentleyvile, Ala, has
worsted, Bingham and calico scraps to ex-
change for geranium cuttings and other
flowers
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-04-25

II any one has odd silver spoons solid silver
or forks would exchange a hand-paintcd
PLAGUE or plate, in either Oil or china colors.
Address Mrs G. X, Box 10, Garland, Tex
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-04-25

6. No. 1891 is Il gold filed Victoria chain
The bar and swivel axe very artistic and the
charm is Il round ball of hammered gold. This
is one Of the very haudsomest filled chains in
the world The ordinary price is 50. We will
send ii to any subscriber, delivery guaranteed,
for $I.35.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-04-25
tIat we can ~. ms

chains in every conceivable gT.tdl
cided that the eight chains offered IL IT,
ticle ore the very best for cur subscribers t.
purchase. The prices below Include free de-
livery in satisfactory condition Any subscri-
Ger may submit his chain to an expert II he
chooses and if it is not found to he arlur6lag
to our guarantee it may be returned Within
three days from receipt, in which case the
purchase money will be refunded iii ful4.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-04-25

Mrs F. F.. Granthan, Whitney, Tex, has
for exchange q resident lot in Midland City,
Tex for a pair of Essex pigs. Write for par
ticulars.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08
SOLD To THE yANpERBILrs.
They Own Every Road Running Into
New York

Nrw YoaK. March : J. Pierpont
Morgan has admitted that he has sold
to the NnndcFhilis the New York 4
Northern railroad This purchase elvrs
the Nanderhilis a complete monopoly II
the railroads running into the cliy ~
New York Al present the Northern
runs from the terminus Il the Eighth
avenue Il railroad al pne iiu,dfei
Fifty fffh street t. lirc~tfefs \ hnf
a. soon ~ the sale Is formally completed
tho trains pn tho Northern viii fnn into
the New York Central station.
The Northern viii fe very useful
adjunct 81 the s'cntrai President De
pew explalned. Asu handling the letai
traffic
VIII the Genital nov acquire The
New York 4 New f.aglan.ls
We Uonielnf take u ~ = sssft
The Northern es.nnecis AZ iifeNftfre
wiih To >ee t.neian1 The Noftneru
ana fhe Grand Central trssks sanneet
~ heh ssfidae. nhile tlie New I-nelafi
reafi4er ihe fsit otrf the fraeks 4 TIE
>te iufk >e~ lfsse.. 4 Hartford f.,ad
which Is leaee1 N l.sfsitsis ia fbr t'sf'-
teal NJ Noteeu rsfeniit tsurht Ire
>elfiscfn frso - ~e-ffgaff William
Whftney ana ht4 taathes = las. 81
oliver u pafne
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

CnIcAGo. March z. The secret and
fraternal societies of the state are
greatly excited over bill introduced by
Senfor G. Porter Johnston. The object
of the bill Is 10 regulate the life insur
ance business in the state. II ~ said 10
have been framed in the interest 81 the
old line companies for the purpose ~
driving the fraternity organizations out
~ the business. The societies whose
existence is threatened are as follows;
American Legion II Honor. Ancient
Order II Foresters 81 America. Ancient
Order of United Workmen. Select
knights II America. Benevolent rrotec-
tive Order 81 EIks. British American
Association of the United States. Grand
Army IL the Republic. Improved Order
of Red Men. independent Order ~
Foresters. independent Order 81 tho
Free Sons of Israel. independent Order
81 Knights and Ladies IL Honor indie
pendent Order ~ Rcd Men Knights n
Honor. Knights and Ladies II Honor.
Knights ~ Pyfhias. Ioyal Orange
Institution. National Union Order - the
Iron Hall. Order of Mutual Protection.
Order United American Mechanics.
Patriotic Order Sons IL America. Pro
gressiye Benefit Order. ROYAL Afcanum.
ROYAL League. Sons ~ ST. George. sons
of Veterans. United Ancient Order -
Druids. Order 81 Scottish tlans. Sons Il
Hermann. Catholic Order 81 Foresirrr.
Oddfellows. Patriarchs Militant. Junior
Order United American Mechanics. the
Dani II Brotherhood. Select knights ~
America. Ancient Order II Hilrrnlana.
Masonic benevolent associations.
Representatives ~ the snrieiies are
hurrying Ia Springfield and every effort
will bc made Ia defeat the hill.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08
AT A FIRST SESSION
clsveland's Cabinet Discuss e.
nanees and Hawai-.
ALSO VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS
The Meeting Lasts nsr Two Hours and
Then Confidential Chxss We're Had
Win the fre.laens

WksHrSC1os. March The nfrf
meeting II leresi.ienf Cleveland. :. cabinet
49, k....l thi. .f,ern.,.,a a az. anns.,al
t.....s 4, ....f..'.l. ...f ..'t.-...l ..,t -.
- 49, = .'''''.,' - -
"''''7 'H'- - no''r Al 'Ae H'e'''''''r
ar.r pfrse-I
just prior - the assembling n The
nes of1ters Ia the cabinet soon. Sscte.
fals taril..e hal 4 little tax sifh the
PRESIDENT eoneerniae AZ. bss,d question
.,..t ...tb. g., -, ~. i. ~ ...t..r..,
!. -. i. -. ~. ,'...... p,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

mDmenf he found that Mitchell Was
goinx iato Halls corner Lewis stepped
dcasa and Out.
Things. however. have taken 4 far
mere serious aspect. as Hall has ,aken
10 Mi,caell snd utterly disregagds he
faithful tr.,nsr. John Kline. Who tended
- faithfully 10 hin and has brought
him up 10 his present magnificent ply
seal eondition This change took place
today. When Hall aud Kline returned
Il the 81. Charles hotel about the mid.
al. 81 ,he day from the morning work
Hnll Was rubbed down aud then rested
Zoe fea minutes before dinner.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08
AT THE CAMP FIRE
The State G. A. r. Encampmsnt
at Benton Harbof.
kAkITz is A HOT FAvoRIuE
Ih~ Asskexoa MAa MAJ ~ Elrn<sd
Department Consn1Andrr 1oasor-
ro~-wui l.~ss Thrive na,~

Bssro~ HsksoK Mich. March H.
The iiffeenth annual eacamrneri q the
Michigan department. a. A. X. tzxan
in tins city today and ~lll continoe
three siass A chorus 81 80 .oioss
sang a, the bonfire tonight Col. 1. NJ
Mafd delivered the address ~ vel.
come. and aas responded L. by
Department Commander soi Henry =.
Dean. Aadrse<<< mere made Ia tonA-
mAnfler ~ siissf A. o. Nsi~-erf. Ptof.
Washington ssardnrf. Gen Gsduaa Ruth
sriord and otiaers The NosnAns Re-
lsf corE~ q The state is holding isx
tenth annual c,ntenflin IN rt,Dlunft,rn
With the -. A. u encaufsnent
The principal topic ~ discussion
afnoug both delresies and visitors is.
who will t,r the next commanded Louis
hAnitz. ~ AUsse1sn, hDd james N.
hidd a loasa. ar~ the candidates. and
surface insi,catinns ppini a. kanits as
most likely a. ',c sucs,essful Kidd
managed - crsase ,>,nsi.icfAlle up.
Position and al will snnnr the
state veterans hs hls opflsii3on o. Judge
h"ree esttne time ago. thfuugh the ool.
unns - his paper. the is.llia sentinel
and his coinfasie< Do not forget fhls-
tcmrasie hl,id appears az tisr encamp-
ment 10 civilian dfs><. xhil~ t..s..
rade hsuiix wars tho blue cat
and bread brinamed hat "a. Ia
foss ioee Ia rer. lie thn< An
pears g. gs-f doan niorr cio1seis 81 he
'hoyh. aud even hie opponents. IN souss
instances. conce,ied hss cIeciion ~ an
aesrned fact The ,ie.fion vii prot.
ally take place "Wednesday afiefne-sn.
judge Dnrser n Detroit b very Isopu.
lar here. aud his friends have t. take his
hrusquc. though noi unkind. sallics q
husslnr With a smile
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

The senate Gives Villages an oppor-
tunif, OF fses,ornlpg CHis->-

LANSING. Mich. March The senate
seemed ~ prcoccnpied ssiih bilis -
local nature this afternoon that little
veigh;y legislation was attempted. The
villages figuring ia the local bills ncrc
Thompsonyllie. Brenzie ciunf1. Iustln,
osccela county: Holly. Eaten Rapids
Kingston. Tussoia county: Highland
Park. Xayne county. IAWton. Nan
Buren, county. and Atlanta. Mont
morency county. which villages scFe
either deeiroue * hclng inosrIrit4fsd sf
wished their acts of incorporation
amended.
The city and the county ~ Menomi.
nee we're authorized % aid in building a
bridge across Mcnominee riscr by bills
passed.
An inieres, hin - senator Hopkins
entailed upon ths senafe chapter n
Bible history. The tail an qoceison ussic
the legal rate - interest f~r
cent. and made no provision fu
Il higher rate by contract. opponrntr -
the hill eet forth that the rate of interest
could not be regulated ~ Law. but was
controlled by supply and demand. Ser
ator Mcssinley Was IN favor ~ the hlll.
and he said ~ IN many words. lie
finally sielvea - Gar into ancient lore a.
o. relate how Jesus cast forth the ueuf-
ers from the temple. The hill sas killed
Al after the cnsciing clause ea- siricken
out
In committee q tho whole senator
Hopkins joint re-slutiot providing fnr
the submission - the people q an
alnendmcni to the constitution - a- to
provide that the judiciary ~ the state
should consist of supreme. appellate aud
circuit cou'fs wae passed N the rro-
I,le eer iif O. have the constitution ~
amended then Senator Hopkins bill Tor
iuo appellate confis vii have far rad'
inc. The resolution Was opfe-->l ~ The
isicnis - the f1easufs. - rfi'cf g. the
supreme c,uri T., fsros tilne ttc add
fhnai Judges
\ bill % senator Ncsiinlf, 2 rfotihhnx
tia; nune hat ATTORNEYS ~ iaR shoui'
try cases IN justice c,tiff- VS. fiiifa
The Dcfp.if lighting W has pss.rn-
That CT, can now light tis.et y does
Mt s,-.nd rnore itan s>tf'r ~ s~cs1r
inr 4 start 4 commission - fik VII
ha.e charge - The candle pceef. The
Iiil ,sae..s.i shs houef fh,s afferncs,n with
bot two members dt9s~nilnz
~ meeting - the clerical fofcr II
he hs,nse and eenafe THE nprring rrso
intl.sus vere adopted co the death u
Herbert q Read
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

The Pitsf.i Story of Mrs. Isngson'r
Married Life

Cuc.oo. March :. Emily Il. A..
Langton. The proprietress Of south
side boarding school. asked Judge Col
linr Tor divorce today. She said her
husband was an Enslishman. Tie WAS
an acior when she married him in iS.s
The, lived happil, until he became lord
and Tell heir 90 large fortune. lie
then began to gamble. and before long
Monte Carlo aud other resorts got the
entire estate and fortune.
After he lost his money | still clung
Ia him, said the witness. -and beaonght
him 10 engage in some business and
support ne. He refused. and said was
beneath lord. Soon after he deserted
nae. and had 10 live on charity"
After her husband deserted her she
came 30 New York and. gained the
friendship ~ wealthy Chicago people.
Through their influence she started a
private school. 10y means IL which she
has since supported herself.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08
oLxEy IN COURT.
Ar Miller Intrsfaces Cicveiand's .
Attorney General.

WASHINGTON. March = The new at
tornes general. Mr. olnes. vas presented
"a the United States supreme court this
morning by the retising attorney
general. Mr. Miller. in few appropriate
remarks announcing has official retire
meHf and expressing the hope that his
successor would ind his relations 10 the
court equally plrasanf. The court room
was crowded with spectators. mostly
visitors ffom out II town Who had gone
into the court ronHa Tor the reason that
neither branch - congress- Vas Ia ses
Sion. justice Field Was the presiding
eihcer II the court. in absence of Chiet
Justice Fuller After Mr. Miller had
introduced Attorney General Olney. the
commission "a the latter Was ordered
spread upon the minutes and Justice
fleld made response complimentary
Ia the retlrsng attorney general.
Returning 10 thedepartment of Justice
With Mr.. Miller. fhcnew attorney general
vas introduced % the Assistant Attorney
Generals Maury, Cotton and Dewes.
Chief Clerk Clay aud all the clerks In
the department.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

The Wabash Emplo,~~ Arc Pie~sed
With the Concessions arsnu>f.

ST Lo,ls. No. March I The seitch
men in the ~. Louis yards are seem
inciy satisfied with tie CONCESSIONS made
bs the various lines a railroad terulin
ating here. Inquiries ~ the general ~
fice ~ the Wabash ells.ited The fact tt Il
a notice had i-een Forwarded from t1.i
cago stating that the swltcl
men IN the Wabash yards a
that city deared schedule
when. II granted. would sncrasr the
paw II each empioYe sl5 per MONTH AZ
The Wabash Uses the tracks ~ the &. A
W. l railroad AZ chicsgo, the adjust
ment 81 the case ~as referred 20 that
road. Assistant General Manager
Parker said that IL any grievance n as
felt by their sxitchmen he had no
knowledge q IT, The Iron Mountain 4
Missouri Pacific switchmsn have ~
grievance az the present time. according
60 the statement made by Assistant
General Manager Smith.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08
HARRISON vs.. CLEVELAND.
The Former Saved the Governments
Morr by Twenty Millions

wssHfSctoS. March "A statement
prepared in the sliyision Of loans and
currency. treasury department. shows
that in Mr.. Clcseland's first administra
tion the department redeemed bonds IL
the par y>iue ~ s.s,5. ora 500. for which
il paid s35l. Isl. .G420o. II the bonds had
run 10 maturity the holders would have
received. principal and interest. ssei..
Os7. Isl. ~ making the saving 10 the gov.
eminent by the purchase. s.sa. .s.s2 .ls,:is.
The par value ofa bonds redeemed since
March l. 1889. IL s359.06.tsJ0. the de-
partment paid for them s363l68i -
Had they run ~ maturity they would
have cost the government SOL .s,S, i2i7l.
making the saving in the transaction
sls.ssss. .3s35l The annual interest
charge on March /. iss9. was s3i .57s.-
8,9si. on July l. ls92,. since which time
there has been nD redemption or bonds.
IL was s.,22 Sst,. .sS:sD.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

w.snfScroS. March r. Hokc smith
II 6eorxia was frruAlly inelnc.ei into
the office q secretary II the interior at
noon today. Secretary Nubi. had for
rhe last time ngnrd his name ia his
official capacity. and about II o'cio.k
had notified the heads n the several
bureaus - his department that the new
secretary would 10 s,on expecied 70 ar
rive anti would receive the officers and
clerks. Secretary Smith Appeared
promptly af noon. aud after iniksius.ing
81 Nr. Noble several frierHs who
had accompanied him from his
home IN Georgia. be ismetii
afely entered upen the task q
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

L.. n. \. 4 c. Minority Stockholders
AK for a Receiver

CHIc,oo. March T. An application
will he made in Indianapolis fnmcrrow
Albany A Chicago railroad Attorney
Russell says the complaint ~ caused by
thu fear 81 the minority stockholders
that they will he frzcn out in tho
pending reorganization Of the stock.
The complaint charges that the general
management ~ the company IL I'm the
hands ~ the directors. while the actual
managers are Samuel Thomas and &. :.
Brice. The complaint further recites
that the management Is not conforming
with the Insiiana laws m that they
maintain IN office in New York city in
stead of within the state of Indiana.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08
TOO CHILLY FOR JERRY.
Morton Sees That Wisconsin Has
some Frigid Weather.

" ssEiSeroS. March T. The new sec.
retary - agriculture. J. Sterling Nor
ton. arrived at his department about
noon today. coming direct from the
state department The chiefs n divis.
ipns and their assistants were presented
o. him by Assistant Secretary Willetz.
q the department. After the present
alton ex Secretary Eusk took farewell
II his late employees.
Secretary Norton and ev Secretary
Ksssk afterwards drove 10 the weather
inreau. where the former met the OH
ciai= ~ that branch - the department.
TX Secretary Kusk intends remaining
iu Washington FOR month or more. un
~ the severe weather now prevailing in
the northwest noderafes.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

f.csnf rof ~ q gales aud sprung a
l~ak f.txAs acre ~asf5 eks4n an,i
sha y - -. All, dlssnasted hen sighted
~ the Egianistse.
Nsx foas. March T. The steamers
prisata. ~hieh arrived last night
troexht the mate. steward and Tour
sailtfs - the British brig Affo< which
nent ashore February II ALSO seven
shipxs~clsd sailors a the >oreeElan
bark Kuref. wrecked af Santa sruz.
tsaha. and the captain ~ the wrecked
Nor4asisn bark Nslkomnaen. which
went ashore January - =; Soslxacolas
None - the incoming steamers has any
ne~s % the Aafonic. and al report sso
lent weather
The Allan Line steamer. fomeranlsn.
which left Glasgow February l., arrived
this morning.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08
HIS SILVER SERVICE.
An Unusual Token of Appreciation
shown ExeSccrctary tusk.

WASHINGTON. March T. This evening
the officials and employees 81 the agri
cultural department met at the resi-
dence ~ their late chief. ex- Secretary
Busl. and through Assistant Secretary
WilIets presented him handsome silver
lamp. On the salver waR engraved "A
representation Of the department build
ing. and underneath there was the in
scFiption. Presented a. the Hon. j. VI.
Rusk- secretary ~ agriculture. lss9
l-s3, by his late associates in the de
partment ~ agriculture as a mark of
their friendship and esteem. Washing
tor. H. G.. March .. lsa3'
Each piece also bore the monogram
y. VI T. The affair was a complete
surprise 10 the ex secretary
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

Wanss tn secure the Corbeu Mitchell
Fight for $50. 900

BurraLo. March : \ big project is
e,n foot here o. SECURE the Corhcff
Mitchell tight. and n purse Tor above
$4,000 will I've gusranteeih by responsible
parties The scheme - a. lease the
Buffalo driving park and have the con
test take place IN the mammoth expo
sition building. which vii accommodate
perhaps double the number - persons
that would see the contest Prominent
citizens are interested IN the maifer
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

c1.rA svIirE. Tenn. March :. Men
working IN field near Mount Juls~t
ucrs Yesterday attracted l,s rrfeafns
from tao uornen working u an adjoln
ING frld They fotfnd NJ ~. .fohn "
.lonr. and hsr fifteen year lsli daughter
burning T. death 1hesf clothing had
izen eef ~ fire From a hlsrniae brush
he&p Despite all The effotfs q The usen
tie somen rssceisci sueb fuiutirs that
they dird within few rli1utcs
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

The Trouble With the Ann arhor I'm.
ginecr> Cannot rc Adjusted

ToLnpo. q. March ! \ u attempts 10
elect a settlement q tha trouble b.
tween the roiesio Ann srllor 4 North
Michigan railroad and iis engineers has
failed. and Tomorrow the engineers and
fircmsn will 81 ont. This v ae decided
uron tonight by conferehce hcte cen
Chiefs Arthur and SsrgeaHt Tho gen
tlemon sought no interview to-day With
the company. General Manager Ashley
~ the Ann arior - cut n ioeu "a
night and the other officers ~ the road
are silent IN the matter.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

Ma OsfsASs. March knofhef De
ci,l.sl change has taken place m the
betting on son,orfnw nights prize fight
fltseimnson- quotations have gone az.
lille the Hall stock hHs decreased. +.
flss = new quoted - go q tlf" eni
liail Al ~ - rivo The t.si5i~Hs iiais
nsfhs tonight il MI raising mash 4 a
stir. Biblnns = stronx fetHffe in
shat hffie hitting that - l>.ine sleoe
lnsf tbsss afr fee people here Rhn feel
. .ssss~s..l Il, fsss min.h money en psis
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

sworn i'm ne Secrrtsr, of War Yesscr.
day Afternoon.

WksHT~croS. March After being
skoru IN SECRETARY Lamont went over to
the Har department. where he hail a
private conference wsth General Ssso-
neld The chiefs = the various bu
reaas we're then presented - the new
secretary While he vas - engaged a
largo crowd. including several ladies.
ssssgahled IN the aecrefarss office and
were subsequently, presented Nr.
Eikins uaa rot At the department dur
,nsg 'he fecfption. having hid a fnrnal
gsse8 - Yesterday afternoon.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

\ Breaking of Gudgeon PIN Costs
Jhts~- Lives.

cmIcAco. March s~bne man lost his
life and three others injured two ia
tally. by the breaking of the gndgsop
pin on the traveller - derrick n; tho
Mackase Spcclaforium. Eyarts avenue
and FIFTY sixth street. the morning.
Killed. William A. Sackicr. bridge
builder
Injured: Michael Brennan. William
Lanoyne and John Kramer.
The derrick - situated leo feet above
the foundation. The ialii,iing IL owned
10y thu Columbian Celebration company
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08
urnnfnr Ar WORK.
Hr starr. ss a. secretary ~ the Navy
~sxning Letters.

WksnsTefisS. March Secretary
Tracy zesrred ttt oi'icial conuection
sffh fhe oaFy deraFtrnrnf ts-lay and
Secretary HtrleFf Fotk charge iie had
q fnai esAsfsfeer~ xsth Mr. Tracy leis
fife - FsFsots asatier~ noe ptndinx
After fhe crrfrfestee Nr Tracy f,re
enie'f tbe ssricna tureaa ehiefs - h.s
ssp,feeear. ~errefAsy lieFf,eFt spent
c-sDls r hours ef he department THE
evening reeelsirg sisifrs ADD sie,1ing
hl. nal
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

Nsssco. No. March Tho little
snxo n CLARK - The inhciiou a The
Walash ar1 Chicago 4 Ton railroads.
was alsnoei destroyed - ilfe this metn
..r she lasfssi ,i'sirstl vss nsainis
,.l...s,s.i l,s small stores end tusi nses
h.a..A iaelud.rr sererii aufitnes
The tsfAl - vin rrAah sNos. par
t,sily insured Tist ofiei1 q The IRE =
unknown
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08
MEANS CASH FOR US
Grand Rapids Affected By The
Western Union.
SUPREME COURT DECISION.
There l. No Isc~>oa Why The City
Cannot Collect Yearly Rental fr
Telegraph Poles.

ST. Loris. No. March The dccis
h,n u the United States supreme court
az Washington Monday that the city -
lSs. Louis was entitled 90 oollec; an an
nual rental IL g. each for telegraph
poles placed in the city streets. a. most
Tar reaching and important. II settles
Cor all time the proposition that city
bss right 10 do as It pieases with It's
streets. and say what shall and wha,
shall not he placed upon them. The
proposition is not - ST. Louis alone. but
Ito every city in the United States. Ac
sording 10 the statement of Judge bil.
Ion. who appeared as counsel for the
Western Union in the matter. il means
an outla, Of saooooooo per annum by
the Western Union Telegraph company.
This statement is without doubt an
exaggeraiion. but as the very question
settled i'm the st. Louis suit ~ pending
with regard 10 other cities. the cost 10
the Western Union company viii 10
well up in the millions. The decision
will give Ia st. Louis Ssl. $3.50 fnom the
Western Union alone. and will save Ia
the city the large rental now being col.
lected from the Postal Telegraph com.
pany.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-03-08

City Counselor Marshall who con.
dncfed the suit for the city. today gave
n history II the ease. 4 city ordinance.
which went infe effect july II. 1854. pro
vided that telegraph companies doing
business in St Louis should pay g. per
annum for each pole erected in the
streets. The Western Union company
had l.5Oo such poles. on which
the tax would amount 10 s1.545
per year. On April Z. lsss. a suit was
begun in the United States circuit by
the city IL ST. Louis against the West
crn Union Telegraph company Ia collect
s22tSo or the rental for three years. On
June l9. lsss. the circuit court decided
against the city on the grounds that the
ordinance was void. as in violation II
the interstate commerce act. The case
was then appealed 10 the United States
supreme court and was argued last De
cenber.
The decision Of Monday was the final
disposition 81 the case. Philadelphia
now has and all cities probably will
have an ordinance similar toathe one in
force here.