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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
STRUGGLE ON THE CAR LINES
City Secures the Low Fare by Threatening
Arrests by Wholesale.

City Secures the Low Fare by Threatening
Arrests by Wholesale.
The Citizens Street Railway COM
pany found public oninion growing so
hot that they gave up the fight against
the 3-cent fare law at II a. m. yester-
day. The city administration was get
ting ready to arrest every conductor
who rejected a passenger for not pay
ing cents. and strong hints at receiv-
ership and cancellation Of charter had
been made by the mayor. After a con-
ference between President Mason. of
the company, and Mayor Taggart, the
former agreed to notify employees at
once to eject no more passengers, but to
accept cents where offered. The order
went into immediate effect and at noon
passengers rode to and from lunch for 3
cents.
There were riotous scenes in some of
the streets doYn town preceding the
surrender. The company had repeated
Thursdays verbal instructions to con-
ductors to pay no attenetion to the law
fixing fares at cents, and had posted
in the barns a glaring notice that g.
cent fares should be collected. Street
car employees were more savage in their
efforts to enforce this order than they
were Thursday. and frequently came in
contact with men who were determined
rot to pay more than the legal fare. A
result was frequent controversies, end
ing often in attempts to eject passen-
gers. Cars were stopped until the con-
troversies were ended and blockades en-
sued.
Inpsome instances citizens went to the
help of passengers. In one case in nlf-
nois street this led to q hand-to-hand
and foot-to-foot fight. Windows were
broken from the car and one citizen was
kicked. An informal indignation meet
ing was held in the forenoon hours at
Illinois and Ohio streets Some fierce
denunciations Of the street car COMPANY
were indulged in and the general tenor of
remarks was that 1t was hard to see
why corporations should be permitted
to violate law and use force in doing so.
There was some pretty hot talk and
any patron Of a passing car found an
abundance OF help at hand. Police
Superintendent Colbert has returned to
the city. relieving Captain Dawson. He
himself arrested one conductor for put
| ting a blind man OF q car, but other
| wise there was no police interference.
The county grand jury was called to-
gether and instructed to investigate the
| violations Of law by the company and
its employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
HARRISON'S VIEW
Of the Power Of Legislatures oveI
Corporations.
SPEAKS FOR THE STREET RAILWAY

In the Important Litigation Now Proceed
ing at Indianapolis-Says That II the
Powers Claimed by the solons Were
: Constitutional It Would Mean Govern
mental wreck-The Fight Over Three
Cent Fare on the Cars.
Indianapolis, April 17.-The Central
Trust company. of New York, trustee
for the bonds Of the Citizens Street
Railroad company, Of this city, a few
days ago petitioned the United States
circuit court to entoin the enforcement
Of the recently enacted fare law. The
case Is being heard by Judge Showalter,
Of Chicago. Yesterday ex-President
Harrison appeared for the Trust COM
pany. Mrs. Harrison occupied a seat
General Harrison made use Of the fol-
lowing statements: II think I have
never observed such diversity and in
consistency in the positions assumed
by counsel supporting q contention as
we have in this case. It Is contended
on the one hand that the re-
striction in our constitution upon
no application whatever to corporations
that are formed under general laws;
that as to such corporations there is
no constitutional restriction whatever.
Other PropositiOns He Assails.
I'VE have again the proposition that
this restriction thus applied to thelegis-
lation that is called in question here is
not special legislation. but that 1t is
general legislation by the use of legiti-
mate classification. 1t is contended
that the work of creation having been
accomplished, then the power ceases;
that il the constitutional restriction ap-
plies the corporations are created by
these general statutes; that the work
Of creation-the bringing into being Of
a corporation-exhaus the constitu-
tional restriction entirely. and there
fore the legislature is at liberty to deal
with the whole matter upon principle,
upon favoritism, or as 1t may please.
Would Wreck the Government.
'1f such construction may be applied
to our constitution We have had con-
stitutional fiasco and there is no re-
straint upon the legislature in those
things in which immunities. privileges
and favoritisn are given. I cannot ex-
aggerate the momentous Importance of
such a question to the state of Indiana.
The Interpretation Of this, instrument,
the enforcement of these limitations, is
with the courts. If the legislature or
congress were left free to determine the
limits of their power our government
might bewrecked; probably would have
been before this time"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
BUSINESS AFFECTED BY THE WAR
Cretan Dimculty tho Only Thing Zhat Han
InAuenced American Trade.

Crstan Dimculty the Only Thing zhat Has
Innnenced American Trade.
New York, April 17.-R- g. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review Of trade says: An
undeclared war between Greece and
Turkey has been more responsible than
any other single cause for the changes
In business this week. Actual fighting
with facts which seem to makea formal
declaration Of war by Turkey inevitable
have affected the grain markets much
and stocks slightly. The progress Of
Mississippi floods does not change the
price of cotton. and settlement Of the
more important labor. difficulties has
revived works suspended last week
The temporary decrease in exports and
large increase in imports for the month
caused questions about the financial
future which have not much influence
a. yet.
The market, after its decline Of 8
cents last week, was prepared to rise
with prospects Of European war and
increased purchases for export, and has
risen 4.H cents since April Q. The out
put OF pig iron increases though fifteen
furnaces stopped in March, as others
with larger capacity started, and stocks
unsold increased scarcely any, though
the largest on record. The demand for
nails and wire continues heavy and
In spite Of large transactions in the
past, in structural work and rails IL
still fair. while there Is much doing
in machinery for export to Russia,
Japan and South Africa. Print cloths
sell slowly without change. woolen
mills are doing a little more. though
much machinery is idle, and there is
scarcely any buying Of qualities recent
ly advanced.
Failures for the week have been 107
In the United States against 800 last
year and 30 in Canada against SO last
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
Kentucky's Big Republican
Charged With Crime.
TRIED TO BUY A 1oeA.
With Others of His Party
Held for Bribery.
Much Feared Break in South.
ern Levee.

Louisville, April 1.-THE Evening
Post Frankfort special says the
grand jury returned true bills
against DR.. W. Godfrey Hunter, re.
publican candidate for United States
senator, ex-Congressman John H.
Wilson, Of the Eleventh district,
Hon. e. 7. Franks, Of the Second
district. Capt. Noel Gaines and his
bTotAsr-in-law, Thomas Tanner. The
indictments are for conspiracy to
bribs. All are republicans except
Gaines and Tanner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
Friendly Societies in England.

London, April 17.-There are some ex-
traordinary figures in the official re-
ports OF the friendly societies for the
last year. now being returned to the
government. The Independent Order OF
Odd Fellows. Manchester Unity. shows
ar aggregate membership in all classes
Of 955.000. The Ancient Order OF For
esters shows an aggregate membership
Of $4,000 and an invested capital Of $780,
10000. The Hearts OF Oak have a total
membership Of $4,000. and added last
year $1,000 to the reserve fund, which
now stands at $s,00O.OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
omah. II Probably safe.

Omaha, April 1.-THE river Is still
falling at this point. and there is evil
dence that the worst damage from the
flood has been done. The stream across
the north bottoms is still discharging
an immense volume OF water into Cut
on lake. but the dykes across the bot
tom are holding well. and receding
river must soon reduce the influx.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
The Worst Comes.

vicksbnrg. Miss, April 1.-THE
o. 3. cutter, Florence, arrived from
Davis Island. and reports . second
break In the Louisiana line in front
OF Bedford's landing. This may be
the break at Bigg's Landing. reported
last night, % the cutter came up the
shute some distance from the main
line Of the levee. Before noon the
town OF Delta, as . result of the
break In the Biggs levee, was more
than half under water. Il will be
entirely inundated before dark.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
Furks and 0rseks CIaeh Asaip.

Lsrisss, April 17.-In . clash be-
tween the Turks and Greeks near
Neseros, On the Thessally frontier,
. Greek corporal was killed and 0
sub.lisutenant wounded. The en-.
gagsment occurred yesterday and was
resumed this morning at s. The
Greeks retired yesterday, but today
drove the Turks before them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
THAT KENTUCKY sENAToRsHlp.

Dlackburn Forces Place Their Hopes to an
Indictment Of Hunter.
Frankfort. KY. April ia truce In
the senatorial battle has been declared
till next Tuesday. The respective steer
ing committees have signed agreements
that today and Monday one vote should
be cast for each Of the candidates. It IL
generally agreed that the Blackburn
people are hoping for the indictment
OF Hunter on the idea that II indicted
he cannot withdraw under q cloud and
the cloud could not be lifted till the trial
Of the indictments, which would last the
summer out. The grand jury. which
has kept three deputy sheriffs busy look
ing for and summoning witnesses for
two weeks. is not yet through and ad-
Journed again without making a report.
The court adjourned early this after
noon for the week, and 1t Is said that
Judge Cantrill has notified the jury
that a report must be forthcoming be-
fore this adjournment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
whisky Manufacture in Iowa,

Des Moines, Ia, April 1.-THE manu.
amendment to the mulct law
which passed the senate was considered
by the house committee on suppression
of intemperanece, and agreed upon by
narrow majority Of one vote. The
bill will come up for discussion on the
floor OF the house next Wednesday.
When the house voted on the original
manufacturing amendment there were
ffty-two Affirmative votes. The friends
OF the measure now claim to have four
more votes certain,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
Ohio WIN Honor Grant. Memory.

Cleveland April 17.-The entire Ma
tional Guard OF Ohio will attend the
Grant memorial ceremonies In New
York. II is held that as Ohio Is Grants
birthplace this state should be repre-
sented at its full equipment of $500
men. The troops will 60 In heavy
marching order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
LET THIS MAN HANG QUICKLY.
Miscreant Who II Credited with the Muir
der OF Many Women.

Paxton. Ills. April 1.-THE Jury in
the trial Of Frederick Hartman for the
murder Of Mrs. weibke Geddes near
sibley. found Hartman guilty and de-
cided for the death penalty. Hartman
was perfectly composed and Indifferent.
The jury deliberated but few minutes.
Dec. 2 last Mrs. Geddes. the wife Of a
farm laborer. was found murdered.
the body suspended by the neck from
n door knob. terribly bruised, and evil
IDENTIFY killed by strangulation and
blows with a potato fork. Hartman is
believed to have killed a number Of
women In Illinois. Indiana and Michi-
Gan-all murdered in much the same
manner as Mrs. Geddes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
Illinois Woman sufrraxists.

Bloomington. Ills. April ia mass
convention under the joint auspices Of
the National American Women's Suf-
frage association and the Illinois Equal
Suffrage association opened in this city
yesterday afternoon and will end with a
mass-meeting tonight. A large number
Of prominent women suffragists are
present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
Goes with the Episcopalians.

San Francisco. April 17.-Rev. W. d.
Williams. one of the most prominent
Congregationalist ministers on the
Pacific coast for the past ten years.
and until a month ago pastor Of Ply
mouth church here. where he had a
large and influential following, has be-
come an Episcopalian.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17

When you are weak. tired and
lifeless. You need to enrich and pur-
lily your blood with Hoods Sarsa.
parilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17
Declined to Give Women . Vote.

Adelaide. South Australia. April H.
The federal convention, by q vote Of
% to IL. has rejected an amendment to
allow women to vote for members Of
the house Of representatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-17

Take laxative Bromo Quinins Tab
lets. All druggists refund the
money II Is hills 20 cure. = cents.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-17

stock CT dry goods like this in Ocala,
IN prices nor values.
The next department that cannot be
passed by is
SHOES.
II Is a comprehensive word and
means more than We can express in
these notes: we therefore introduce
you TO w. T. Frierson, who Is perfectly
al home among the most complete and
finest stock Of shoes for men, women
and children in the town ALI hough
Mr.. FriersOn never sup-rint.nded a
tannery or made a pair of shoes, his
knowledge of footwear and the quality
of leather contained in them couldn't
be more Through and perfect, aud of
which information his trade gets the
benefit. Thoroughly reliable, his rec
onmendation holds water, while his
shoes sh-d il. Mr.. Frierson's tips are
appended. II you take them you will
be we'll, comfortably and economically
>hnd. None can do better.
Your boy needs dress shoe They
can fl him In the latest styles.
All of the little girls ale calling for
spring heel lace shoes. You will find
hem there in the latest styles.
II your Little Man" is hard On
shoes, try pair of Cast Iron" school
shoes. They will hold him down and
almost wear till doomsday.
They have a lot OF the cutest, little,
soft-soled shoes for the baby that you
ever saw. All colors.
Have you seen that bicycle boot? 1t
is the handsomest of its kind, and
would make an elegant Xmas present.
We have a handsome lot of ladies'
lace boots. They are very stylish this
season. Brown, green and black are
the cnlOrs.
All the ladies' know that when they
need pair of nice Oxford tics, Mas
tiers is the place Ia get them.
Three dollars will buy a gentleman's
dress shoe nice enough for anyone.
II. 3. Masters is closing out his stock
of hand sewed shoes ut less than cost.
There are some excellen; bargains for
someone.
The Star could go on TO the extent
of ITS foui pages and yet not be able to
tell all the good and desirable things
contained an I obtainab!e under Mas
tiers roof. We repeat. do rs the re-
porter did: look through their stock
acquaint yourselves with their facil-
tiles TO DO business with profit TO buy er
and seller and our word for ir, it will
tut money in your pockets.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-17
COMMONPLACE LIVES

"A commonplace life, we say. and we sigh.
But why should we sigh "a we say
The commonplace sun in the commonplace sky
Makes UP the commonplace day.
The moon and the stars are commonplace
things.
And III" flower that blooms, and the bird that
sings,
But dark were the world. ana sad our lot
II the flowers should fail and the sun shine
not
And God. who studies each separate soul.
Out OF commonplace lives makes his beautiful
whole Susan Coolidge.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-17

ton such relishes a sauces, domestic
and imported: the same of pickles in
bulk and glass.
BUTTER.
No creamery ever made sweeter
CANNED GOODS
o: ali kinds OF the best brands.
CURED MEATS,
Such As Sugar Hams, Breakfast Bacon,
Dried Beef ami Tongue, with their
canned accompaniment. But why
enumerate: Everybody proposes to
have q fine
CHRISTMAS DINNER.
Interview SpGrlin and take his ad-
vice, and your heart will be full of
gladEess and your stomach full of good
things, re!i>hed Is never before on that
day Of all days Of the year.
DRY GOODS DID YOU SAY?
We did! The presiding geaius o. this
unequalled array Of dress fabrics needs
no Introduction To the buying public.
for it is none o. her than Edward +
HelvenSton, who under the thorough
tutelage of Mr.. Weathers, has b-coe
an authority in these goods and now
can give valuable pointers to his hon
ored chief. Everybody calls Mr.. Hell
venst2n Eddie" because he too grew
up in the business" and none, high ror
low, rich nor POOR, cultured nor I'M
lettered, handsome nor homeIy, but
what respect his admirable character,
amiabie disposition, prObity and honor
whose word is his bond aud in whom
all have implicit confidence. This is
an enviabie reputation to possess, but
such are The character OF the men Mr.
Weathers has placed in charge Of the
different department :. With such a
manly character, We need not wonder
that Mr.IIe!venston commands so large
a trad, or that he is at the head of the
most Important department of Masters
business.
fessiOn, for lie has studied fabrics.
colOrs, blends, styles and tout ensem-
BILE of
GOWN1NG,
about what is appropriate or suitable
for her in dress land this doubt and
perplexity often confron.s many of
them) need do, is to cCnfide it to Mr..
II. and their troubles quickly disap-
pear. But there are few articles that
are particularly appropriate for
HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
Both useful and ornamental, and here
is the place to make your selections
and purchases.
HANDKERCHIEFS
By the thou-anJs. A splendid line of
NOVELTIES IN LINEN AND SILK,
PLAIN and embroidered, ranging in
price from NICKEL to SILVER
DOLLAR.
LINEN STAMPED GOODS
In great variety and beautiful designs.
including
PILLOW SHAMS,
Sofa and Easy Chair Cen.erpieccs at
decided bargains, with
CORTICELLO
Famous Linen and Silk Wash Embroid-
cry, and
To do the finishing.
No woman is neatly dressed without
pair Of good
GLOVES.
This Jepaitin snt has them.
FOSTER, PAUL s. cos
| Kid Gloves lead the world. P.ice 81,
Sl.25 and 81 Nune like them. Mas
tiers the place to buy them.
DRESS GOODS?
Yes, Dress Goods, and what an array
! of them. See them. See them.
PRICE THEM. PRICE THEM.
Then you Will buy.
ABSOLUTE REDUCTION
For the next thirty days in prices has
! been made. Note them on
COLORED DRESS GOODS.
Orig nally the prices ranged from
30 to 80 cents; now they are reduced
to IS and 81 cents yard.
Brocades in black and plain, wool oil
silk in the SAM proportionate reduc.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-17

Having set Tex right before the pub
SHOOTING AND HUNTING
SEASON.
To DO this with results, visit Tex.
IL may Rave been walking arsenal in
the
LONE STAR STATE,
but now he is
TALKING ARSENAL.
1? u really think Of buy ing
SHOOTING IRON,
no other salesman in town can outfit
ypu as Tex can. Remember he is
HEADQUARTERS FOR LOADED
SHELLS, CARrRIDG IS, AMMUNI-
TON.
Doub barrel breach-loading shot
guns from IS GO up.
IN AIR RIFLES
you will flnd tie
NEW COLUMB bad.
Nothing like it ever offered Holds
] 900 shot, which cost you lOc. pound.
II is as eff :ctive rs it is repeating You
Will find q new invoice of all kinds of
GUNS.
The season is here for brushing AID
painting up. The stock OF paints. oils
and leads is complete.
IL
note, for this department carries a full
supply and your every want will NEE.
wit2 prompt atteution.
This is the period for
STOVES, HEATERS AND COOKERS.
BUILDERS MATERIAL, &c.
1t is a waste Of poor ammunition on
our part when Tex has such alum
dance of the hest. If your wants lead
along this line, call on "Te Y" Martin
of Masters Hardware Department AMI
he will'do the rest.
You buy eiibl.s, most of you do; in
fact it is all important part Of your
| living, hence groceries in general and
| the
GROCERY DEPARTMENT OF II. b.
MASTERS
Has more than passing interest to
you. J. G.. Spurlin pres;des here, and
of his many customers and to the in
tere~t of his employer.
Every body thinks they know 81
about groceries; but here they take too
nut h for granted. and talk with Mr..
Spurlin will give them a hint or two
that Will be money saving and health
buying.
What this department does not sup
| ply for tn table is u-eless TO look for
Their goods are of the best-their
prices the lowest.
Attention is called TO their line of
cctftes, especially 10
PARKS UEMATCHABLE DRY
| ROAST.
| Nothing like it has ever been intro.
| duced into this market. Those who
have used it say it is well named--nn-
matchable. The process in preparing
it is new and improved one, retain
ing the full strength, with the fine lat
urai aroma of the barry. Everybody
in this county appreciates cup of
good coffee for breakfast. Spuriin
alone can supply il.
A cup of tea-how sonthing and re-
freshing to over wrought nerves and
exhausted vitality. We could write a
chapter on teas and how people have
been humbugged in than. None of
this at Masters. Call for
GOLD CAMPBELL TEA, BLENDED.
And you will never buy another brand
or brew any other. The bouquet of
Cold Campbell Tea is simply exquisite.
Educated tea drinkers know what this
means.
Healthy food is cereal food, and these
goods arr always kept in stock and
, fresh. None Others can cumbpr the
shelves, namely. Rolled Oats, Buck.
whear, Crab lm, Rye, Samp and Golden
Maize Flour, in bIlk and in and !
pound packages.
This is the time Of the year To refresh
. and streng' hen the system with thi,
foeh, and nothing makes this food
when we'll cooked, more palatab!e and
really delicious tn an iC trucking witt
genuine Vermont Sap Maple Syrup
Enough said. Spurlin can supply yOt
e in any siz d packages.
: California; evapnratrd fruits, such a:
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-12-17
CURED MEATS,

Such As Sugar Hams, Breakfast Bacon,
Dried Beef ami Tongue, with their
canned accompaniment. But why
Everybody proposes TO
have q fine
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-29
PLUM CITY.

Mr.. Walker of Minneapolis, who
bought c. MOser's flour mill, moved
his family down last Thursday.
b. Budewit2 is improving the looks
of his store with a new porch.
Mrs. II. Suter, who accom- panied
Mrs. j. Schulthess to Minneapolis,
returned last Saturday.
John Moser, Jr., has moved his fam
lily into b. Moser's house.
A. j. Ingli was in town Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Kelly of Maiden Rock was in
town last Tuesday.
Mr.. Gibson was doing work in town
this week.
The show given at Harmonic Hall
last Saturday night was well attended
and intends to make us another visit
in the near future.