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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-04-09
AN IMPORTANT DECISION.

TIE decision Of the Supreme Court
Of the United States in the case Of
the interstate commerce commission
against E9er. better known as the
Hearst * ton against action against
the anthracite coal trust. seems emf
nently sound and practical. 1t was al
legged in suit brought by Mr.. Hearst
before the Interstate Commission that
certain specified railroads were dis
eliminating in favor Of the anthracite
trust The further allegation was made
that contracts specifying these dis
ordinations in set terms were in eX-
istence.
At the hearing representative of
the trust refused to present these con-
tracts and the matter was taken inc
the United States Circuit Court The
court sustained the position taken by
the trust and held that the contracts
need not be produced. The Supreme
Court reverses that decision and the
defendants must bring their agree
ments with the coal trust into court
Whether they do or do not show that
rebates or other favors were granted
the coal barons remain to be seen.
And really that point is not particular
ly important.
The really important features of
the decision is that it's gives the Inter
state Commerce Commission the au-
thority to make searching inquiry
into matters coming properly under
its Jurisdiction. The Supreme Court GOV
ers this point explicitly when it says,
in the opinion read by Justice Day:
The Commission has the right to
know how Interstate traffic is con-
Quoted, the relation between it's car
riers and it's shippers and the rates
charged and collected. We see no rea-
son why contracts of this character,
which have direct relation to large
amount of carrying trade, can be with
held from an examination as evidence
Ac VI q Doolu VI Vic SAoA az
ter of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission should not be too narrowly
constrained by technical rule as 10
the adimissibility of proof"
Another proof, not as important as
the one we have discussed but not far
behind it in public interest, is the
Supreme Court ruling that it is not
necessary for citizen to have finan-
cial interest in an action of this char
acter before we can give it standing
in court. Mr.. Hearts has not injured in
financial sense except perhaps re
motely, in the alleged illegal con
tracts entered into between the rail
roads and the coal trusts. He brought
the suit as citizen. There are those
who will say he was inspired more by
a desire to advertise himself and his
news papers than by zeal for advanc
ing the interests of the public. Fol
our part We do not care to question
Mr.. Hearst's motives. He is welcom
to all the advertising he gets out (.
it for he has certainly achieved
small amount of goCd.-Salt Lake He
aid
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-04-09
To Fight the Trust.

SALA LAKE, April S.-A joint meet
ing of the Utah Cattle Dealers Associ-
alton and Utah Wool Growers Associ-
alton was held heretoday to devise
a plan for fighting the beef trust. 1t
was a unanimous opinion that the
only effective method was the estab-
lishment of an independent packing
house. A movement was started to
the establishing of such a plant in this
city within a year.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-04-09
Wanted.

A seven or eight room house. Give
price and situation with full partic-
ulars. Leave word at the Briggs
House.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-04-09
DIRECTORS.

DIRECTORS
Hickey H. Meyers H. Petersen c. r Sender B.
inston s. l. Lee Wilson 6oughe Gew w. Mapes, p Woodbury.
7. q. H. Vice
I'd President; seety.
]. T. Davis, Cash and secy.
ToNoPAH BRANCH
w. Richards, Cashier Agency Tonopah.
G w. cowne Asst Cashier Agency Tonopah.
DEPOSIT PARTMENT.
HUNDRED SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES In
being special
STEEL BURGLAR AND FIRE PROOF,
valuable
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10
See Here!

We now have property for sale in
any part of Ardmore.
\ bargain in a good improved home.
Dwelling itself cannat Dee built for
$3.50; $3.50 will get the place
One share in the Chickasaw Lake
club.
one good as nov Bush & Gerts
piano on easy payments
We want one allotment of good
bottom land VIII pay cash for same
We can sell dead Indian claims.
Place your business with us and
get results.
BRUCE & BUTTS.
Omce over Bonner & Bonner's.
Phone 224. 27-3s
Subscribe for the ArdmOrDitp
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Ed KcnuiDrcw 20 Imomau i'm the en-
p'uy of Oh. Chickasaw Telephone com
uauy of this place IN attempting TO
houd 20 north bound Santa Fc train
>sJDrday with the intention ct spend
ing sunday at bis home at Pauls Val
'ny made a mis-stop and was t. ,wn
breaking his arm above the WI ST aud
dislucgting his shoulder.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10
Child Burned TO Death.

Muskogee, l. r., April 9.-NlI. Chas,
Johnson, aged four years, was burned
to death yesterday by a playmate, No
ah Tugwell, aged 4, who accidentally
applied a match TO the little girls
clothing
She died in great agony after nav
ing been a solid mass OF blistcrs from
head to foot.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

The Ladies Aid society Of the Pres
byterian church will meet Tuesday al
temoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. A. W.
punham, GO5 b street, NV
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10
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= PERSONAL. MENTION. r
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Tom Grant was mere yesterday from
rauls Valley
B -. cobb is in the city from
Wyuncwood
J. W. Williams of Purcell was here
yesterday
NJ \ Noble came down yesterday
from Norman.
\. W. Pratt was in the city ycstcr.
day from sulphur
Deputy w II Norton Of narictta
came mp yesterday
DR.. r. 5. Riley was in the city yes
tcrday n,m Mil Creek
Julius Kahn has returned from "a
business trip TO Dallas.
Jerry G. Washington was i'm tho ..fs
yesterday from Marietta
Mr. ann Mrs r. y Morgan lc.t
yesterday morning for Tishom.ugo
p.EMagtu oE Moran @. r.. i- hor.
II-uus his cousins D. S and j. c.
Martin
Rev. VIM Crawford oI the Cuua
IUaaH ,hr.. ot rh city win Hn
lVrv Gmoms pulpit al Ft Worth to
I day
Hon Richard NolisI tine oyewod
Ip..u..s candidate for governor of thC
| |lhickasaw nation went 90 Duuur
]
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Spnie'. the leading baker makes
the best bread in Nrdmmc. Try a
loaf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

The Fabian man.tailored skirts, III
guaranteed at the
80 ARDMORE DRY GOODS co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Mrs J. y. Shinholser Is reported
better after several days Illness
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

DR.. /. w. Folsom has invested in ia.
lscO. Mexico. 10
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

The Salvation Army VIII begin solic-
iting contributions next week TO help
them in repairing their barracks aud
getting ready for their spring and
summer work. All will be asked TO
contribute something Regis" street
weetings will begin Saturday evening
lext. Souls in the fountain is their
ut.tO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

James T. Bennett of Graldm was
in the city last evening ON his way
ro Waqonor at which place ha Will
represent nj. lodge in tne grand lo'e.
o. O. C.. f.
L. r. Burton is reported quite sick
with measles
Miss Collins win b, I,.a... .o .n1w
O. ua,s yuu De ..o ~ 'o -o. ami
rIaI 10 wear
can mp tine Ardmore Businrss Col.
I,se when in need of an expert stem
aarapher. 5-1m
The first annual meeting of the
Eclectic Medical Association Of In
oian Territory viii be held in Arl.
more April ~. There are in the five
nations nifty Eclectic physicians and
the greater number OF these physi-
clans will be present at tho Ardmore
meeting.
/ l.. Tyer has pm,ip, , a IT. in
.alisca, Mexico. 20
Any piece or set of china IN the
store at actual cost 10 3
ROLLINS CHINA HALL.
We are in a position to do your stem
ographic work on short notice. 5-lm
ARDMORE BUSINESS COLLEGE.
The best pies, cakes AMI doughnuts
in Ardmore can be found at SPECIFICS
bakery.
Or. j. g. Humphrey. who was call
ed from nero several days ago on
business. will return Monday TO re-
sumo his practice He will be glad
T.. see mis- patients AMI friends at his
Office Monday.
Come to the White Ribbon tea and
enjoy Miss Balfour's in!mitablc read
ings luu
The b.. pies, cakes ana doughnuts
in Ardmora can De found at Speiele's
bakery.
Our SO mems suits look like a s25
tailormade suit.
So ARDMORE DRY GOODS co.
Speigle, the leading baker makes
the best bread in Ardmore. Try a
loaf.
Gasoline stoves Tor a few lays at
cost
ca ROLLINS CHINA HALL.
Ardmore VS.. Mill Greek at the parl;
Sunday afternoon. "a
Let the Arimore Business College
do your stenographic work. DIN
Screen Doors - Wire.
All makes and siz ; IIdys th'
prettiest fancy door IN city Let nC
I'm your bill.
1ott T. X. KEARNEY.
| q
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Let the Ardmore Business College
do your stenographic work. j-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

We offer al cost our stock of gran
ite.iron and ,tinware. 10 3
ROLLINS CHINA HALL
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

If you buy your fresh meats from
fuckers market you have the salts
faction Uf knowing that your table is
supplied with the best steaks and
HOasts. 40 3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

With league players on each side
the ball game Sunday afternoon will
be full of enthusiasm. "a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Opening game Of base ball at the
park Sunday afternoon. "a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Stenogrgaphic work executed neatly
and quickly by the Ardmore Business
College. 5-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Gooi old-fashioned swings, the roll
er swing has killed them.
HALL a. HILLS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10
Screen Doors =1i Wire.

oITttH DOOTs Ut WITT
All makes and siZ ;. Have the
prettiest fancy door IN city Let ne
fill your bill
10tf T. X. KEARNEY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Ardmore VS.. Mill Greek at the park
Sunday afternoon. "a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

We only handle a high grade OF
clothing. our mems, youths and
childrens suits are well made and
guaranteed.
50 ARDMORE DRY GOODS CO
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

The Ladies of the Leaf will meet
with Miss Bell Townsend at the Whit
ungton hotel Monday afternoon at 3
o'clock.
MRS. BERT FOSTER Sec.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Don't fail 10 see our clothing display
IN our west show window The prices
can't be beat
So ARDMORE DRY GOODS co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Speigle, the leading baker makes
the best bread in Ardmore. Try a
loaf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

All he ladies' are talking about
those pretty hose and how cheap they
are. at the
80 ARDMORE DRY GOODS co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Master John .ossdun is visiting
this week with ls grandmother Mrs.
j. f. Logslon at Gainesville, Tex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

We do the kind of stenographic
work that gives satisfaction j-lm
ARnNORE BUSINESS COLLEGE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

We are in a position to give you
good stenographic work. j-lm
ARDMORE BUSINESS COLLEGE
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Pocket knives and table cutlery at
cost at
Ga ROLLINS CHINA HALL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

You haven't the best unless you
own a Wheeler a Wilson sewing ma
chine steve holland sells them. sec
ond door west City Natl. bank. Ga
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

The Dizer handmade shoes. They
are the latest and wear like iron. At
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10
See that Roller swing at
HALL a HILLS

The game between Min Creek and
Ardmore will be hotly contested Sun
day afternoon. "a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Gasoline stoves Tor a few lays at
cost
ca ROLLINS CHINA HALL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

You can always find il for less al
the
SO ARDMORE DRY GOODS co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10
Strawberries.

Fresh strawberries every day.
Phone order to No. 359. Special de
livery. CITY FISH MARKET. 1O.lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Take your stencgraphic work TO the
Ardmore Business College. j-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Swap or sell any old thing
HALL 4 HILLS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Our SO mems suits look Ike a S25
tailor.made suit.
50 ARDMORE DRY GOODS co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

The DE. pies, cakes and doughnuJ5
in Ardmora can be- found at Speiele'a
bakery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Come to- the white Ribbon tea and
enjoy Miss Balfour's in!mitablc read
ings. lu.l
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

We are in position to do your stem
Dgraphic worl, on short notice 5-lm
ARDMORE BUSINESS COLLEGE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Subscribe for the Ardmoreite.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

50 ARDMoRE DRY GOODS co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

The best pies, cakes AM doughnuts
in Ardmore can be found at SPECIFICS
bakery.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

Any piece or set of china IN tho
store at actual cost 10
ROLLINS CHINA HALL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

g.. =. Burton is reported quite sick
with measles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10

! l.. Tyer has pw,hp- a IT. in
'alisca. Mexico. 20
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-04-10
GOOD THINGS TO EAT.

GOOD HlNOS 10 "a
All kinds California camel soods
New crop cabbage,
Mustard
Lettuce.
Pears,
Berries,
Eggs.
Butter,
Full cream cheese
Maple Syrup,
Oranges.
Bananas
Breakfast Bacon.
Hams,
Ripe Olives,
Bulk Pickles,
Helms Preserves,
AnG everything
good To eat at
STAPLES & SKAGGS'
lu-3 Phone 81.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
SENATE TALKS ON SUBMARINE BOATS Dispute Over the Purchase of a
 Designated Type CHAIR 0VERRULED POINT Senator Clark O. Montana Occupies Ills Seat for the First Time
 Since Adjournment Be-
 fore Holidays.

Washington, March 14.-The fortlflea. tions appropriation bill was before the senate all day, the provision to purchase a submarine boat of designated type taking up the entire session The chair overruled a point of order made against the provision, and then followed discuss sion on it's merits. It was favored by Messrs. Perkins Ceckrel, Platt of Con- neoticut. Warrea and Proctor, while Messrs. Daniel, Martin, Berry, Gallnger, Lodge and Mallory opposed the army en- tering into experiments with submarine boats and usurplng what they alleged to be a naval function.
 When the senate convened MT. Hoar re- ported from the committee on judiciary bill for the purpose of contracting irregu- larities in admissions to citizenship to the United States and 1t passed.
 Mir. Clark, senator from Montana, was in his seat today for the first time since the holiday recess.
 Qualifications Appropriation Bill.
 The Notifications appropriation bill was then taken up.
 MT. Berry made a point of order against the apprOprlauOn or SzoU,UUO TOT the pur- chase of submarine torpedo boat to be used by the school of submarine defense for experimental purposes
 MT. Perkins argued in favor of the ap- propriation and MT. Gallnger contended that the point was well taken that 1t was special legislation for the reason that 1t required the purchase of type of boat manufactured by a designated boat building cOmpanV.
 MT. Berry spoke for his point of order and Messrs. German, Warren, Platt of Connections Teller, Scott and Cockrell spoke in favor of 1t. MT. Cockrell said he was astounded to think friends of a certain boat would come into the senate and endeavor to defeat the purchase of another type of boat.
 MT. Berry responded hotly, saying that if the senator from Missouri meant 1t him, he wanted to say that he did not know the friends of one boat from an- other
 MT. Cockrell said he believed the sen ator from Arkansas did not know the friends of boats, and MT. Berry Inter rupted to say, well, the sentaor from Missouri knows more about friends of boats than I dol"
 he chair overruled the point of order. MT. Gallnger then spoke in opposition of the provisions of boats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
SUPREME COURT RULES
 THAT THE SECURITIES
 MERGER WASNOTLEGAl
Continued from First Paoe)


 ed a very large share of his opinion, re- turning frequently during the course of his remarks to presentation of the right of federal control over state direction in such cases. Speaking of the states rights plea of the railroad representative, he said:
 No Ground for Plea.
 This view does not impress us, there Is no reason to show that congress had any purpose to interfere with the in- ternal affairs of the state, nor Is there any ground whatever for the contention that the antitrust regulates their do- nestle commerce. By its very terms the act regulates only commerce among the states and in the foreign states. Viewed in that light, the act must be respected. By the explicit words of the constitution that instrument and the laws enacted by congress in pursuance of its provisions are the supreme lay of the land any thing in the constitution or She laws of any state to the contrary notwithstaud- ing'-supreme over the states, over the courts, and even the people of the United States the source of all power under our governmental system in respect of the objects for which the constitution was ordained.
 An act of congress. constitutlonally passed under it's power to regulate laws in the states, is binding on us all. as much so as If 1t were embodied in terms in the constitution itself Every judicial officer, whether of national or state court. is under the obligations of an oath to so regard a lawful enactment of con- gress Not even state. still less one of its artificial creatures. can stand in the way of its enforcement. If 1t were other ] wise. the government and its laws must
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
STOLEN TOBACCO CAPTURED.
Negro Supposed to Belong to Gang
 of Burglars Arrested.

Policemen Food and Ray last night captured 800 pounds of tobacco in a wag on which was being driven by Spencer Brown, negro The tobacco was stolen from the store of J. G. Whitfield & Co., which was burglarized last night.
 The tobacco is worth about s250, and the catch was a lucky one. The negro was arrested and placed in the city jail with a charge of burglary against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
City Council Tomorrow Night.

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the city councill will be held tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock in the council cham Der at the city hall. >The various standing committees will meet during the day at the mayors office to pass upon such mat ters that may come before them.
 Mayor Drennen returned yesterday from a short trip to Mississippi. Dur ing his absence Alderman Harry Jones of the Eighth ward. acted as mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
Epworth League Entertainment.

Wylam, March 4.-CSpecial)- Ep- worth league gave an interesting enter tainment in Dr. II. A. Revierre's office last night. The young ladies brought pies. which gave the name of ''Pie Party 10 the entertainment. The young men had the pleasure of paying 10 cents at the door and choosing a pie, and of eating it with its owner. The evening was most enjoyable being spent in games, music, conversation and recitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15

Huntsville Mercury: Congressman Smith came near turning the house of representatives into camp meeting Fri day when he proposed Speaker Cannon for President. Anybody to beat Roosevelt is the war cry and 1t is music to many ears of republicans in congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15

Selma ines: That white-whiskered old president of the Mormon church Is doubt less telling the truth. At any rate. If you don't take his word you can go and count them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15

Mobile Herald: And still you can't help feeling sorry for Mormon when you think of what 1t must be when his rela- tives decide to visiti him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
Wiley VIII Make Address.

Washington, March 1-tspecial.)-Rep- resentative Wiley will address the State Normal college sia Troy May 31. District Attorney Reese ice Mont yomery is here en route to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
ALABAMA PRESS.

Montgomery Advertiser: In Iowa 1t Is a felony to steal a chicken. In Spring field, Ohio. 1t Is almost felony to be a negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
Established 1886. GELDERS' RESTAURANT.

GELDERS HES TNUKANT. 110 North Twentieth Street. Dinner from 11;3O a. m. to p. m.
 MENU.
 SOUP.
 Consomme Clear.
 BOASTS. Prime Ribs Kansas Beef-Brown Gravy. Barbecued Lamb.
 ENTREES. Boston Puff. Cream Sauce, VEGETABLES. Mashed Potatoes. Baked Yams. Stewed Tomatoes. Pearl Beans. DESSERTS. Apple Roll. Wine Sauce.
 DRINKS. Coffee Tea. Milk
 25 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
Justice White Takes Issue.

Justice White took issue with the propo- sition of the government that congress power over interstate commerce includes authority to regulate the instrumentalities of such commerce, and to regulate the ownership along with the possession Of property of the enjoyment of such rights would enable those who possess them 1T they engage in interstate commerce to exercise a power over the same. Un- der this doctrine. the sum of property to be acquired by Individuals or by corpor- ations, the contracts which they would make, would be within the regulating power of congress If the wage earner organized to better his condition and congress believed that the existence of such organization would give power, if it were exerted to affect interstate com merce, congress could forbid the organ ization of all labor associations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
Brushed Them Aside.

i be prostrated at the feet of the local
 authority"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15

he proceeded on the assumption that the antitrust act forbids the acquisition of a majority of the stock of two competing railroads engaged in interstate commerce by corporation, but he held that the point at issue really was whether con gressional supervision extends to the reg ulation of the ownership of stock In rafl- roads. which Is, he said, not commerce at all. He dwelt on the necessity for ob- serving this distinction. Does" he went on. the delegation of authority to con- gress to regulate among the states em- trace the power to regulate the owner ship of stock in state corporations pe- cause such corporations may be Tn part engaged in interstate commerce? Ger tainly not If such question is to be gov erned by the definition of commerce as .eiven in the case of Gibbins vs. Ogden.
 He then announced his opinion to De that stock ownership in a state corpora tion cannot be said to be in any sense traffic between the states or intercourse Aot