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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18
FARE FIGHT ENDS
People of Cleveland Grant a
Franchise After Struggle
of Is Years.
TURN OUT TO VOTE IN STORM
Car Lines Under Control of City
Must BE Operated at Cost
Plus G Per Cent.

Cleveland Ohio, Feb. 1S.-Turning
out to vote in a blizzard. the people
of Cleveland yesterday ended the fight
for low street car fares begun 10 years
ago. and made famous by Tom L. John
son in his four terms as mayor.
The new franchise, proposed by
Judge Robert w. Taylor of the federal
court, was approved in a referendum
election by a majority of 500. the
largest majority ever given 20 a pub
lie measure in Cleveland
The grant is said TO be a hitherto
untried experiment in municipal con
troll of the profits of public utility cor
porations.
The basis of the franchise is that
street car service under control of the
city must be furnished by the Cleveland
Railway company at cost, plus per
cent return to the stockholders on
their investment.
Maximum Rate Cents.
For the first eight months the fare
will be . cents. with l cent charge
for a transfer. this fixed rate being
made as a test. The maximum rate OF
fare allowable during the term OF the
grant-25 years-is I cents cash or
seven tickets for % cents.
A street railway commissioner, TO be
paid $4,000 a year out of the com
pary's earnings for his salary and eX-
penses. acts as the adviser of the city
in the regulation of service and fares.
and is given neruetnal access to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18
FR.C. Club Entertainment.

The F. B. c. club was entertained
last evening at the home of Arthur
Koarhar 1921 sixth avenue The
short business session was followed
by a discussion on the lives Of Lincoln
and Washington. Mr.. Koerber served
a delicious lunch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18
DOG TERRORIZES A SCHOOL
Rabid Animal at Granite City Keeps
800 PUPILS Prisoners.

Granite City. Ill. Feb. 1S.-Five hun
dred children were held prisoners for
three hours i'm the Granite City school
building yesterday morning while
rabid dog and two others it had attack
ed rOamed in halls. The mad dog ran
into the building at 9 o'clock and flee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18

Springfield, H., Feb. 1S.-Sweep-
ing out of existence practically all
of the state boards and commissions
in Illinois and the possibility of re-
assembling the general assembly in
extraordinary session to amend all
of the creating acts-this was the
specter that stalked through the
/ statehouse yesterday after a more
careful scrutiny of the supreme court
ruling in the parole law case.
[ Governor Deneen and Attorney
General Stead have been going over
the several acts creating these
boards to determine wherein ,ney
conflict with the high courts deci-
sion handed down Wednesday.
The attorney generals defense will
be that only portions of these several
acts could be nullified and that only
where there appeared to be sur
plusage in either the title or the body
of the acts.
Pay Rollers in Panic.
Governor Deneen said last night
that everybody was more scared than
hurt and that he thought the con-
tentions raised would not be quite
so serious after they have been more
carefully considered
This new development. however.
caused a sensation throughout the
statehouse and the payrollers rushed
peli-mell for copies of the courts
decision.
The reasoning of the high court
that caused all the trouble is that
section of the decision Illuminating
the intent of the constitution with
respect to legislative enactments.
At first glance the court seems TO
hold that no legislative enactment is
constitutional that creates a board or
commission and in the same act fixes
the compensation to be paid. This
has been done in practically all of
the laws passed creating boards and
commissions. such as the state fire
marshal. the Pontiac reformatory
board, the new state board of asyl-
UNI control and similar acts.
May Halt Salaries.
In the decision also the court held
that where two subjects were named
in the title of an act and only one
treated in the body. then the one not
treated in the body was surplusage,
and fell of its own weight. The re-
verse of the proposition was also set
forth, so that where but one subject
was named in the title. and two were
treated in the body of the act. the
one not treated in the act itself was
surplusage and null and void
Under the reasoning several state
officers now serving on boards might
be enjoined from drawing any further
salary. as in a number Of these Great /
ing acts the title states that they seek /
both to create the board and fix the
compensation. but in the act itself
refer only to the creation of the board /
The same proposition appears to hold
with respect to the title of acts.
where both subjects are named in |
both the title and the body of the act, /
then the whole act falls, as was de-
cided in the parole case.
Good Until Attacked.
OF course all the doubtful acts stand
unless attacked. just as many other
laws on the statute books which are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18
In Honor of Visitors.

Mrs. F. X. Rhoads at her home. 1882
Twenty-first street, entertained at a
luncheon yesterday afternoon for Mrs.
Swaze of Peoria, Mrs. Turner and
Miss Anna Rhoads of Pekin and Mrs.
Robert Ramsay of Atkinson. Kan, Wis
itors in the city. Covers at the table
were laid for II and the decorations
were violets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18
Complete Plans for supper.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Spencer Memorial Methodist church
held a meeting yesterday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Henry Bowes,
907 Forty-fourth street. Routine
business was transacted and plans
were completed for a Washington
birthday supper to be given in the
church basement next Tuesday even
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18
Annual Coffee at Bethany Home.

The annual coffee given by the
Ladies' Sewing society of Bethany
home will be held at the home March
l. At this time the public is given an
opportunity to inspect the home.
Lunch will be served during the after
noon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18

company's books. Gerhard NJ. Dahl.
former lieutenant of Senator La Fol
lette in Wisconsin, has been named for
this place.
The cent rate of fare went into
operation today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18
Leaf lard at Gilmore's.
Kerler &; Co. make rugs.
Leaf lard at Schroeder's.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.


Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Dressed chickens at Schroeder's.
For bus and express. Spencer & Trefz
LaVanway buys and sells every
thing. Telephone W247.
City property, farm lands. L. \.
Poland. 314 Safety building.
Lewis Single Binder straight : cent
cigar Made of extra quality tobacco
Let William johnson DO your tin and
furnace work. 1916 Third avenue.
Try NJ. l.. Ellis, manicurist, in the
lobby at the New Harper, / to s p. IN.
II. T. SiemoD wants your tin and
furnace work. 1526-152S Fourth ave
nue..
Try Mrs. Austin's buckwheat flour.
Makes dandy cakes, with the genuine
flavor. Ask your grocer.
Good, old fashioned cakes are made
from Mrs. Austin's buckwheat -four.
Fresh goods now at your grocers-
Here's a fine opportunity for lady
of good appearance and business abil-
ity. to call on retail trade in the tri-
cities. Position permanent. Call for
!. a. HOgue, GanSert's candy factory.
between 9 and II a. m. Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18

morning with his family for New
York Mr.. Montgomery has been en-
ployed as floor manager at Young d
McCombs' for several years. Covers
will be laid for 6 at the dinner. 1t
will be a stag affair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18
ElliS-IindPn.

Miss Mae linden, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Anton Linden of 1908 Fiji
teenth street. Moline. and Bruce Ellis.
son. of Mrs William Ellis OF Water
town. were united in marriage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18
MELVILLE INGALLS, is ILL
Warriner Case Caused Collapse of Big
FOUr's EX-President.

Cincinnati. Feb. 1S.-Financiers are
surprised to learn that Melville r. In
gals, former president of the Big Four
railroad and also former president Of
the Merchants National bank of this
city. has sustained a stroke of paraly-
sis which affected his left side. He
is recuperating. ingalls, has not been
in good health and the shortage of
Charles l.. Warmer. defsulting treas
urer of the Big Four, greatly worried
him. The disclosures caused Mr. In
gals finally to give way. completely.
Do you know that Group can be pre-
vented? Give Chamberlain Cough
Remedy as soon as the child becomes
hoarse or even after the croupy cough
appears and It will prevent the attack.
It is also certain cure for Group and
has never been known to fail. Sold
nv oil dru00isfS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18
Hostess at Musicale.

Mrs. Henry Edwards was the hos
tess last evening at a musicale given
BY the Knox sisters at her home. 1903
Twenty-fifth street. Nice refreshments
were served by the hostess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18
STATE JOBS IN
CRAVE DANGER
Supreme Court Decision on Pa
role Board May Affect Many
Similar Bodies.
NO RIGHT TO DRAW SALARY
Technically Involves the Naming of
More Subjects in Body of Law
Than in Title.

Springfield, H., Feb. 1a.-Attorney
General Stead has decided to file Pc
tition for a rehearing of the parole
law case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18
Farewell Dinner.

Farewell Dinner.
\ farewell dinner will be given
this evening at $50 at the Young &
McCombs' grill room for William X.
Montgomery. who leaves tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-18

claimed to be unconstitutional al
though it is held by some lawyers that
all of these acts are vulnerable.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-14
A. Fresh Start.

A girl came in and sat in front of
them at the play. she and her escort.
what a lovely profile" said he.
Beautiful! Delicate little upturned
nose. small mouth. deep. pretty eyes.
Isn't she beautiful. beautiful"
Beautiful" said she, "but not half
so much SO as the man she is with.
Isn't he the handsomest chap you
ever saw? Look at his color. his mus
tache. his lovely head of hair. So
many men are bald or beginning to be
bald. do love to see fine head of
hair on man."
You know" he whimpered. 1T al
ways makes me sore to speak of
people beginning to be bald. and you
know why"
"Will you let up on the pretty pro.
file II cut out the bald head?" she
asked.
YES" said he.
"All right" said she.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-14
A BURNING ERUPTION FROM
HEAD TO FEET

-Four years ago l suffered severely
with a terrible eczema. being a mass
of sores from head to feet and for six
weeks confined to my bed. During
that time suffered continual torture
from itching and burning. After being
given up by my doctor l was advised
to try Cuticura Remedies. After the
first bath with Cuticura Soap and ap-
plication of Cuticura Ointment l en-
joyed the first good sleep during my
entire illness. l also used Cuticura
Resolvent and the treatment was con-
tinued for about three weeks. At the
end of that time l was able to be
about the house, entirely cured, and
have felt no ill effects since. would
advise any person suffering from any
form of skin trouble to try the Cuti-
cura Remedies, as l know what they
did for me. Mrs. Edward Nenning
1112 Salina ST., Watertown, N Y,
Apr. IL, 1907
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-14
Arizona.


Ore from the Worlds Fair. Santa
Cruz county. is shipped to Ell Paso and
brings $4,000 to $4,000 carload
The shaft of the Sillsville mines,
Gunnison county, will be sunk to 1000
feet or more and a new compressor
will be installed at once to accomplish
it.
The Silen King (Clark property in
the Alamo district has nine feet of ore
with two feet of extremely high grade
showing samples fairly plastered with
gold. The ore is at the bottom of q
forty-foot shaft.
The output of the United Verde Min
for May amounted to 3,359,112 pounds
of copper, $3.50 ounces of silver and
5,272 ounces of gold, an increase over
the April output due to the increased
smelter capacity.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-14
STE RN
MINING NEWS
Colorado.
IN q r z F

Colorado.
A Silver Plume correspondent says
work on the Wider tunnel is to be re-
sumed soon.
Telluride shipped 124 cars of ore and
concentrates during June, as compared
with sixty-seven in 1909.
The Cache Creek Leasing Company,
Granite district, made another ship
lhent of bullion to the Denver mint
the other day.
Joe Money, owner of the Gold Mug
get in McNassar gulch, Twin Lakes
district, is taking out Shipping ore that
runs six ounces gold per ton.
The Western Mining and Leasing
Company, Monarch district, is said to
have encountered rich lead and sim
liar to that in the Madonna.
The Conundrum tunel at Hahn's
Peak is now in 1850 feet and during
the past. few days several stringers OF
high grade ore have been cut.
The June production of the Vindi.
Gator company's properties on Bull
Hill on company and lease account to
tailed 1925 tons, with value of $115,-
900.
"a lease on the Revenue mine, &c.
neva district, has ore running 230
ounces silver, 19 per cent. lead and -
per cent. copper, according to recent
mill run.
1t is stated that vanadium deposits
down the river fifty to seventy five
miles from Telluride carry 10 per cent,
vanadium, as against per cent. at
Telluride
The Flora Bell mine at st. Elmo is
preparing to ship sacked high-grade.
The 1,175-foot Silverheels tunnel at
Como has resumed driving with ma
chine drill and eight men,
The directors of the Portland on
Tuesday declared the quarterly divi-
Gend of cents share, amounting to
$4,000. Total dividend disbursements
to date total nearly $7,O00,OOO.
The old Seaton mine at Idaho
Springs is again in high-grade ore run
ming S35 ton. The new strike was
made in the Newhouse tunnel. The
surface workings of the Seaton in the
cid days produced about million.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-14
Controlled New.paper,.

The Atchison Globe says that no al
vertiser has ever tried to control its ed
itorial policy, the remark being occa-
stoned by the charge often made nova
days, that the big advertisers direct
the editorial policy of newspapers.
% The experience of the Globe is the
experience of most newspapers. The
merchant who does great deal of ad.
vertising is more interested in the cir
culation department of newspaper
than in the editorial department. II q
daily paper goes to the homes of the
people. and is read by them. he is satis-
fed, and 1t may chase after any theory
or fad, for all he cares. He has troubles
of his own. and he isn't trying to shoul-
der those Of the editorial brethren.
There are newspapers controlled by
people outside of the editorial rooms,
and good many Of them, more's the
pity; but the people exercising that
control are not the business men who
pay their money for advertising space.
The newspapers which are established
for political purposes are often con-
trolled by chronic officeseekers, whose
first concern is their own interests.
There are newspapers controlled by
great corporations. and the voice of
such newspapers is always raised in
protest against any genuine reform
The average western newspaperusu-
ally is controlled by its owner, and he
is supposed to be in duty bound to make
all sorts of sacrifices at all sorts Of
times; there are people who consider
1t his duty to insult his advertisers,
Just to show that he is free and inde-
pendent. II he shows decent respect
for his patrons, who pay him their
money. and make 1t possible for him to
carry on the business, he is "subsi-
died" or controlled" The newspaper
owner is business man, like the dry
goods man or the grocer. The mer-
chants are expected to have considera-
ton for their customers, and they are
not supposed to be subsidized by the
man who spends five dollars with
them. but the publisher is expected to
demonstrate his courage by showing
that he is ungrateful for the patron
age of his friends. 1t is funny COM
bination when you think it over
EmpOrid Gazette.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-14

lionaire was under his protecting
wing. M
The head of Stennis' firm came to
his desk at the instant he was open
ing the big ledger as usual.
I'VE certainly did not expect to see
you here this morning. Mr.. Stennis.
Let me congratulate you most heart
lily! OF course. you'll be leaving us
soon?"
Eyes, I suppose so," answered Will
frid, blushing and embarrassed. But
you see, sir. haven't had time to get
used to the thing yet, and if you don't
mind l should like to hang on here
for awhile, anyhow" ,i"'a ~
"Certainly-just as you please" The
elder man could appreciate the lads
feelings. Not so his fellow employees,
who all that day and for the few days
that Wilfrid did remain at his old
post seemed lost in amazement that
any fellow with million dollars a
year coming in should want to work
at ALL
But, naturally, the hour came
around when Wilfrid Stennis balanced
his final column of figures, and hung
up his threadbare office-coat for the
last time. Gradually his mind adjust
ed itself to the new state of affairs,
but the circumstance that helped most
to bring him to his bearings was the
announcement by Mr.. Carboy that
there stood to his credit in the Chem
ical bank deposit of half a million
dollars Just for present needs" the
lawyer at the same time handing him
handbook and a check-book. Then,
and then only, Wilfrid Stennis felt
that he had really come into his king.
dom.
At once he did something for which
he always thanked his good angel in
after years. He rode uptown to
Tiffany's, and selecting for Eunice a
marquise ring composed of opals and
diamonds, drew his first check to pay
for it a-check that ran into four fat
figures.
ITS the first of the money I've
touched, dearest" he said as he placed
the ring on her finger above the lit
tie engagement token she already
wore. All tears and happy smiles, the
girl threw her arms about his neck,
eXclaiming: -as.
Nothing you could have done would
have pleased me more, you dear,
thoughtful fellow! 1t is far too hand
some for me, but 1 shall always love
it and wear it,"
In the ensuing early days Wilfrid
was more than a little perplexed as to
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-14

what changes he should make in his
mode of life. He soon discovered
what was evidently expected of him
through an avalanche of circulars
from house-agents, tailors, haberdash-
ers, florists, cigar and wine merchants,
picture-dealers, horse-marts, and car
riage manufacturers, all bespeaking
his custom and patronage, to say moth
ing of begging letters by the gross.
Even a so-called College of Heraldry
offered to furnish a crest and coat
of arms-for a stiff consideration in
cash.
His clearinghouse became simply
uncomfortable on this account and be-
cause of the notoriety he had already
gained. So by Eunices advice he
went to a good hotel, until he could
settle himself in a suitable suite Of
bachelor apartments" she added.
But what do want with bache-
lor apartment" he asked in wonder.
What / would like to do is to get
married at once, and then we can look
about for proper house."
To this proposition she demurred
resolutely, nor could he dislodge her.
The utmost concession he found it
possible to extort was that she would
marry him in a year from that time
If he asked her Pressed for a rea-
son. she at first sheltered herself be-
hind the feminine because" but,
driven into corner at last, said that
she wished him to enjoy his freedom
/ under tho paw copditiopc. tbot ba
must go into gay society and see the
world; she would not think of tying
him down-and much more to the
same effect
Finding the girl immovable, and.
moreover, tacitly confirmed in her de-
cision by wise old John Trevecca. Will
frid rather ruefully took her counsel
as to the bachelor suite. In the se-
lection Of this and many other neces-
sary adjuncts to his new environment
he found Mr.. Passavant's advice Of
great assistance, Phineas Carboy
having returned to San Francisco.
Everything depends upon the man.
ner in which you start out, my dear
boy" said his portly mentor with a
return to the paternal manner. In
your position you cannot afford to
ally yourself with anything but the
very best. from your shoemaker to
your visiting-list. You must have a
man, Of course. and a secretary; send
the applicants to me; / will sift them
for you. You should have at least
two equipages for town use-a han.
som and a brougham. with suitable
horses for saddle and harness. Do xou
ride or drive, Mr.. Stennis?" s.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-14
Looked Like a Pattern.

my DEAR" asks the thoughtful hus-
band, did you notice a large sheet
of paper with lot of diagrams on It
about my desk?'
you mean that big piece with dots
and curves and diagonals and things
all over it?"
'Yes. 1t was my map OF the path
of Halley's comet. | wanted to"
MY goodness! | thought 1t was that
pattern | asked you to get, and the
dressmaker is cutting out my new
shirtwaist by it!"-Chicago Evening
Post.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-14
The Unique Rat.

From letters received It would seem
possible to make out quite case for
the rat. Not only has he served as
food-Dr. Kane on his polar expedi.
ton attributed his comparative i'm.
munity to scurvy to the soup made
from the rats his servant shot with .
bow and arrow-but Mr.. Frank Buck.
land has suggested that their skins
are eminently suitable for glove.ma.
king. At any rate. rat skins have
sometimes been used as clothing. for
we read Of q lady at Glasgow who had
a pair Of shoes Of rat skins. which
were as soft as the finest kid. while
by way Of freak complete SUIT Of
rat skin was once made by Cornish
miner. nN..
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-14
Utah..

The Beck Tunnel Consolidated Min.
ing Company, according to report
just issued, operated during the year
which ended May 31st at net mine
loss Of $15,065.65.
The directors of the Siox CONSOLIDATE
ed at Provo July 1st declared Accent
dividend, amounting to $4,000, and
the Grand Central posted its regular
quarterly dividend of 6 cents share
Prospecting for oil has been inaugur.
ated in systematic way in the field
west of Vernal. Indications are simi.
lar to those of the Spring Valley
(Wyoming) field and some experts
think the vernal field is an extension
of 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-14
Copyright. by J. B. Lippincott Coz
SYNOPSIS.

Andy Meleen, aged millionaire miner,
Is dying and orders will drawn up leav-
ing all his property to the son of a sis
ter. of whom he has heard nothing for
years, and whose married name he does
not know. Meleen was married years be-
rore but left his wife after a quarrel, in
which he struck her. He learned later
that she and their daughter were dead.
The scene shifts to New York, introdu-
cling Wilfrid Stennis, who is telling his
iancee, Eunice Trevecca, what he would
do IL he were the possessor of wealth. In
the law Office of Carboy,. Passavant &
Cozine, attorneys for the estate of Me-
teen. Roger Hews reports the result of
hts search for heirs of Meleen. He con-
ceals the fact that he has discovered that
Meleen's daughter is living. Wilfrid Stem
mis- replies to an advertisement for in
formation concerning his dead mother.
Martha Meieen. and is told that he is
the heir to Andy Meleen4 millions.
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-14
He Rose to 1t.

do you know" said a little boy of
five to a companion the other day, my
father and | know everything. What
l don't know my father knows, and
what my father don't know l know"
"All right! Let's see, then," replied
the older child, skeptically. Where's
Asia?'
1t was a stiff one, but the youngster
never faltered.
We'll, that" he answered coolly,
''is one of the things my father
knows" Bazaar
Gilpin observer., 1910-07-14
WyomInu,

Development in the Spring Valley
oil field, near Evanston continues and
many new wells are being sunk. A re-
fiery is planned.
Activities in the asbestos field on
Smith creek are being prosecuted with
vigor. The mill of the Wyoming Con-
so'idated Company will be in regular
commission by the 10th and it's product
en- the market by August 1st. The
International has lately uncovered its
largest and best deposit on it's property
and It's mill will be running by October
1st.