...heretofore constructed in this state. Section 10 of article 15 of the Constitution provides: "Railways heretofore constructed, or that may hereafter be constructed,...this state, are hereby declared public highways, and all railroad, car, express, electric, transmission, telegraph, telephone, or pipe-line corporations,...

...manner, however, that no injustice shall be done. SEC. 9. All railroads in this state shall be deemed public highways, and shall be free to all persons,...the transportation of their persons and property, under such regulations as may be prescribed by law; and laws shall be passed, from time to time, establishing...

...passengers, tonnage and cars, loaded or empty, without delay or discrimination. Section 15. Railways heretofore constructed, or that may hereafter be constructed...this State, are hereby declared public highways, and railroad companies common carriers. The General Assembly shall pass laws to correct abuses and prevent...

...COMMON CARRIERS; DUTY OF THE LEGISLATURE ; FIXING KATES. — Eailroads heretofore constructed or which may hereafter be constructed in this State are hereby declared public highways and railroad companies common carriers. The Legislature shall pass laws to regulate railroad freight and...

...Proposal No. 364 by adding a new section thereto to be known aa section 9, to-wit: Section 9. Railways heretofore constructed or that may hereafter be constructed...thereon, under such regulations as may be prescribed by law. And the General Assembly shall from time to time pass laws establishing reasonable maximum...

...under the general railroad law of Illinois. Under its Constitution (art. 11, 812) all railroads are "declared public highways and shall be free to all...thereon, under such regulations as may be prescribed by law." Moreover, it offers its services by the publication of a tariff in general circulation in...

...nnder the general railroad law of Illinois. Under Its Constitution (art. 11, 812) all railroads are "declared public highways and shall be free to all persons for the transportation of their persons anil property thereon, under such regulations as may be prescribed by law." Moreover, it offers its...

...people on the 2d of July 1870. Section 12 of article 11 of that Constitution is as follows: " Railways heretofore constructed or that may hereafter be constructed...thereon, under such regulations as may be prescribed by law. And the General Assembly shall, from time to time, pass laws establishing reasonable maximum...

...under the laws of this State. By the Constitution of the State (sec. 12, art. 11 )> all railways -are "declared public highways, and shall be free to all...thereon, under such regulations as may be prescribed by law." It is conceded that the defendant is a common carrier of freights for hire, and as such is...

...property to freight service only or to passenger service only, but declared it to be "a public highway and free to all persons for the transportation of their persons and property. * * * Thus in legal contemplation, the branch line was devoted to the transportation of passengers...