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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17
The Asylum.

The new Board Of Directors assem-
bled at the asylum Building on tho 18th
ins,.-Present NJ. +. IlulIiheu, o.
Ohio county, Alex. Monroe Of Hamp,
shire, ]. L, Armstrong, Of Jackson Ira
]. McGinnis, of Cabell, Jas. Withrow,
Of Gfeenbrier, and Mathew Edmston,
T. A. Edwards and j. ". wofiudin,
Of Lewis. Mr.. Custom, of Morgan, wa.
the only absent member.
The Board organized by the election
o! Judge Edmiston as President. and
Jas. ". Woffindin as Secretary, and
then proceeded to transact tho usua!
busiuesssOf the semi-annual meeting.
BY Or. Camden's report for the first
six months Of the present fiscal year,
We learn that there are now in the
Hospital 305 patieu,s; to which should
be added the number Of officers, en-
giuecrs. attendants, wash.house and
laundry help, cooks, &c., amounting to
III persons, making in all I'LL mouths
to be fed. There were admitted IN
the last six months Is patients; dis.
charged 81; highest number in six
months, 1913; lowest. 347 daily uv.
erago 3765. The cost per patient, per
week, including officers salaries, food,
medicine, clothing, attendants, &c 1,
has been 50 334. In the matter Of
food there is consumed in tho Hospital
daily, $50 pounds OF beef; As pounds
Of butter; Is dozen eggs; 25 pounds
Of sugar: 16 pounds Of coffee; two
pounds Of tea !; 20 pounds Of rice; 90
pounds Of corn meal; 800 pounds Of
-four; $50 heads of cabbage, 0 bush.
els Of surnips; Q bushels Of beans ; G
bushels Of potatoes: and other meats
and vegetables in like proportion.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

S AT recent meeting Of the
Peabody Literary Society, Of Weston
the quea'ion-"ResOlred, Tia. CAPT.
.al Punishment ia Justiiable"- was
decided in tho affirmative. Tho so.
ciety seems to be in fourisaiug con.
dision. Regular meetings arc held
. very Friday night.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

CT VIZ learn tina, Colonel Ben
Wilson, our Representative in Con-
gres,. is somewhat better. and his
friends have some hope OF bis daal re-
corery, although he i, still very dan
gerously i'll.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

~ SHERIFF MoSRor. OF Harrison
county, was assaulted on the streets Of
Clarksburg. by a young man namcd
Bell, who had pistol. Mr.. Monroe
succeeded in taking hii pistol from
him, aud handed him over to the au'
,horities,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

H TuE meeting of tho State
Board Of Normal Schools, few days
ago, ordered S666 to be paid as sala.
RIGS to tho teachers Of Marshall COL
legs. SG66 to those Of Fairmons. $500
to those Of West Liberty, $500 to
Glsnv:lle teachers. aud 81 900 to
those Of the Shepherds,own school
$500 wero directed TO DO used in fur
ni,hing tho Concord School Building.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

EJ' Mus. NJ. Il. Dent desires us to
say that she is prepared to furnish
plants. flowers, &c on short notice,
from the SloundsviIe nursery, in this
State. Parties desiring anything 10
this limo will do we'll to give Mrs
Dent their orders. Express can thus
be saved. aud the trouble Of ordering
direct be avoided.-Mrs. Dent can
furnish 6 cvcr-blooming roses for 81.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

SWEET PorA1oE,.-J W. Darliu.on,
will have on hand and for sale Sweet
Potato Plants. grown from the cho ccst
yellow Potatoes-pricc 40 cents per
hundred. They will be ready by the
10th Of May. 1t is said that they are
hardy plants, and will grow any where.
with proper care.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

~ BALTIMORE Cattle MAnxxr.-
From the market rspor. this week wo
quote as follows: Very best on sale
6ta64; generally rated frst quality
5ia6k medium or good fair quality
4ia5f; ordinary thin steers, cxeu and
COW, S1a4s; general average Of the
market St; extreme range OF price,
31a6}; most Of the sales were from
4 to ST The cattle we're from the
following States: Virginia 215 ;
West Virginia 81; Ohio &c; Mary.
land 200: Pennsylvania 1871; Tonnes.
soc l6; Illinois STA. Total ,204.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

@RAiLRoAD COMMISSIONERS Ar-
POINTED. AT recent meeting Of the
Board Of Public Works. ". G. Ben.
nett. Esq. OF this place, Hon Marshall
Triplctt, Of Webster county. and Hen.
" y French. Of Raleigh county, were
hppoialed commissioners to assess tho
value Of certain railroad property in
this State. The commissioners meet
in tho city Of Wheeling early in May.
Their work will occupy some time, in
as much as they have to travel over the
various roads aud estimate tho value
.bercof. Such an appointment, ten
dsred to a young man like Mr.. Bennett,
is a decided recognition Of hi, ability
and good sense.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

g- A CORRESPONDENT Of the Wet.
zcl Kndieator reports the sad case Of
one John Richardson. who was beaten
by some women a. Proctor. 10 iYetzel
county. Oh the Esd ult.. for circula.
ting falsehoods concerning them, aud
who now lies in a vary critical coudi-
ton. The Wetzcl sisters will not be
imposed upon.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

~ALL communications intended
for Col. Alex. Campbell, Chairman Of
the Democratic State Executive Com
miltee, should DO addressed to 1929
Market street. Wheeling. W. Va.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

Preston county must be fruitful in
cabbage heads If the following from the
Herald is true: "You don't often see
thirty Eve cabbage heads on one stock.
but that is what was shown US the
other day at Goodwin & ..Bishop's.
This curiosity grew in the garden Of
Hon. G. NJ. Bishop. of this place, and
beats any cabbage head wo ever
saw"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

Mas. G. r. BlpnEE has opened out
an excellent stock Of city made Boots
& Shoes, Hats & Caps, at rooms at the
Moxley House. These goods will be
sod regardless Of cost. The stock will
be dispOsed.Of, even at sacrice. Call
carly and secure bargains.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

e~PROrIssoR MAuRY, the Centsn-
nial Manager. ceceived a bear. in.cs.
tine. much valued IS tobaco. pouch
material, from friend in Nicholas
county, enclosed in box Of Centenni.
al Specimens.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

EFT AT ten O'Clock on Wednesday
night last.a FIRE broke gu. at BeuWood.
West Virginia. which completely de-
s.roycd the Benwood Nail Works, to-
gether with $4,000 kegs Of nails.
Everything belonging to the works,
including two factories, the forge,
cooper,shops and storo'house,. Five
hundred persons were thrown out Of
employment.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

II you want to secure cheap boots
and shoes and hats, be sure and exam-
inc Mrs. Bibbee's stock, at tho Mox.
Icy House. A full line Of gents, Ia.
dies, misses aud children's shoes,
which will BIO sold at extremely low
prices-below cost.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17
An ADMlRER or GALLAxrRY.

SAcctpESrALLY ,Suor.-A few
days ago couple Of boys, residing or
Skin Creek-named respectively V. L
Hartman aud Jos. Linger, were play,
ing wsth q revolver. when it was acct
deutally discharged. the ball entered
Lirger's thigh, aud inflicted a serious
and painful wound.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

The Mar,irs have como. They
aac infallible settlers. Of tho weather
with this people. The grounding and
goJsc.bone err sometimes. but Martins
never. in the memory Of tho "Olde,.
inhabitant."
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

TT GARDEN SExps.-Aspinall &
Rohrbough have JUS. received large
assortment Of the celebrated Ferry
G arden Sceds-all kiuds-said to be
he best and cheapest 10 uss. Try 'em
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

sDDxpUry SHERRY MoRRrsoE. o.
Braxton county, wa, in town las. week.
lie reports Draxton as prosperous; and
says .hata handmome Court House
will DO erected at Sutton some time
during the year 1877.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

IL No CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT in
the United States gets a, large sum
Of money for River or Harbor improve.
ment as the Kanawha section of this
State.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

Esr CLOSED. About all the public
schools Of the county have closed for
tho winter session and the teachers,
who have labored assiduously Teach
ing the young idea how to shoot" are
swarming il upon tho Sheriff and bis
deputies for their we'll earned ding.
bats"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

A Bachelor mentions the fact that
the scratch ola female baby is always
more sudden and ,reacherous then ,ha,
Of a male baby.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

ET NEWSPAPER LAWS. Srbscrib.
ers who do not give express notice TO
the contrary. are considered a, wishing
to continue their subscription.
If subscribers order the discontinue
ton Of their periodicals, tho publishers
may continue to send them until all
arrearages are paid.
Ii the subscribers neglect or refuse
to take their periodicals from the office
to which they arc directed, they are
held responsible until they have set.
tied their bill, and ordered them dis.
continued.
Any person who receives nswsp.a'
per and makes uso Of it, whether BE-
has ordered it or not, is held 10 law 10
be a uubseriber,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

REMEMBER TnIs.-Now is tue time
Of tho year for Pneumonia, Lung Fe.
yer. Coughs. Colds, and fatal results Of
iprcdisposition to Consumption and 9th
er Throat and Lung Diseases. Bosch
EE's GERMAN SYRUP has been used in
this neighborhood for the pas, two or
three years without single failure to
cure. II you have not used this med
iciuo yourself. 50 to your Druggists.
Dr.. G. 3. Simpson & Co.. and ask
him offs wonderful success among his
customers. Two doses will relieve the
wors. case. If you have no faith in
any medicine. Just buy Sample Bottle
of BOschce's German Syrup for 10
cents and try it. Regular size Bottle
rs cents. Don't neglect cough to
savo IS cents.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

AspiSALL & RouRcoudu have on
hand and for sale tho Labastie Glass
Lamp CLimneys. warranted not to
brsak-ei.her from heat or any cause.
Il Is said that they can DO used for
driving nails. Price a5 cents.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

@ SUNDAY. the l6Ih, vas Easter
Sunday. According to weather
prophets. We may now with safety don
our linen.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

H VIZ are requested to stat. that
tho accounts due z. B. CcokMan, or
Dr.. 0. 7. Bond, lis agent. arc in the
hands Of Junie Bare. All interested
will govern themselves accordingly.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17
WeSton, february 81.

EJ ANOTHER Blow Up John G
Adkins. who recently recovered frou
the effects Of tho guu-powder explosion
at his shop, desires to say tia. he is
now prepared to furnish new wagons.
Of every description, at very low
figures. These wagons are all home
maic-are Of good ma,erial-aun are
especially adapted to the wants Of the
farmers Of tnis section. Call aud ex-
amino, and bo satis6sd.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

wDrlru OF Bsuup Jouss.-Rer,
John Johns. D. D., Bishop Of the
Diocese Of Virginia died at his home
at Alexandra on the evening Of tao
9th inst. The many friends Of tins
distinguished divine in this diocese will
DO paiucd 4. this intelligence. He
was one Of natures noblcmeu. a real
gentleman of the oldeu timc,an earnest
aud deyout Christian aud thoroughly
devoted to his work as a Christian
minister. Ills life of usefulness had
been heightened out to good old age.
Ha died from the effects Of paralysis
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

There arc men who think deten-
ton a typographical arror in news.
paper, after it is too late to correct it,
is something worth living for.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17


Mr.. wstinlin: Thinking that the upper
portion Of the ceunty Is entitled to some Of
The county Offices, We respectfully announce
ar. n. C. RUiiRBoCGH, Of Collins Set.
tlcment District, as candidate for Assessor
o. the I'd District OF Levi, county, subicc, 10
The decision of the County Democratic Con.
r,n,isa, should one be held.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

VIZ learn from a letter reserved by
Mr.. G. G. +. McWhorter, that Capt.
Stoy. met with q sad accident. He
unfortunately got bis lcg broke, and
has taken erysipclus in it.--Buckhan-
non Della.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

HCoL. ALEX Barron and family.
arrived here last week, they will reside
in the Moore property, a. the lower
eud Of town.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17
JCSTICE-FREEMAN'S CREEK
DISTRICT.

Mr.. Tefindia: Please announce that eur
prsI.a. edcieu, Justice, GEORGE W.
tTRlCKLER, will DO supported for re cleo
ten, by MANY VOTERS.
Freeman's Greek, March %.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

No1IcE.-A meeting Of tho Stock
holders Of the National Exchange Bank
of Weston. West Virginia. for the
election Of Directors, will DO held at its
Banking House. in Il he town Of Wes.
ton, on Thursday. Nav II, 1876. By
order Of the Board Of Directors.
D. NJ. BAILEY, Cashier.
Ktston, April 10-4 W
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

10 REMovAL.-John R. Ryan = =
Co. de1irA to inform their friends az
customers that they have removed ~
tho store.hOusc nearly opposite Raj
.:on's. where. in larger and better
quarters. they will be the Better able
10 accommodate their customers. Call
and sec them.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17
County and District Offices
FOR ASSESSORS. DISTRICT.

Mr.. wo.india: Please Announce that Col
JOIN KEN, Of Hackers Creek, will be n
candidate for tbs otics Of ASSESSOR OF tho lst
District Of Lewis county, subject to the de.
eiiiou Of tho Democratic County Conren.
ton, should one be held, and obliEe
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Jane LEV, March II.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

Tzs1ss, Feb. 70, 1876.
Ma. woFTIyp,y: Please announce that NJ.
THOMAS MULLADAY, Of Cou,. House
District, will DO = candidate Tor til, office Of
Asses.os of the Second District Of Lewis
county, subject to the decision Of the County
Democratic Convention, should orc b. held.
And oblige, MANY VOTERS.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

EFT Dr.. GEORGE B. SIMPSON desires
us to state that be has now got his
business so arranged that be eau Mt
tend to all professional calls. He
respectfully sOlicits calls from the
country. which will receive prompt
atteu,ion-uight and day. When NJ,
professionally engaged, the Doctor can
be founl n. bis residence (hs dwell,
ing formerly occupied by Judge Ed
miston) just below the Bank.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

% ONLY q few weeks more till
our town election, and no tickle. in tho
field yet. Hurry up. gentlemen!
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

Peterson Bros. arc the only author
lied agent for tho sale Of Bonds Rheu-
matte Imminent. It will be sold
VIZ csalo or retail.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

The best candies in Weston at J
4. Barns.
A good stock Of Groceries constantly
no hand at J. A. Barns.
Barns' has Emo assortnon. Of
Christmas Goods.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
STATE OFFICES.
STATE TREASURER:

PAa1ra,p cEG, March 10, 1915.
Nr. Wehindin: Pl eaIe state in your pa
mar that Hon. ISAAC L. ES0Cli, Of Writ
county, will DO q candidate for the Office Of
,Stsn Treasurer, subject to the decision oil
tho Democratic State Convention, and OBJ
ice many voiers in tho
LITTLE KASAwHA VALLEY.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

Nm. wosrSoN Please announce that
Nr. GEORGE FISHER, Of Eurphy's Geek,
(present Asscsior) will be a candidate for
Il,Esson Of tho ID District OF Lewis county.
And oblige, MANY CITIZENS.
Weston, Marsh I, 1876.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

On GEoRoE B. MoRuls. Of the firm
of Morris. Jarrett & Hall, Dentists.
S41, 9Th Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. will
visit this place twice year-spring
and misunderstanding others repor.
to the contrary.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

DoSr FORGET THAT Mas. BrDDEE is
selling boots, shoes aud hats a great
deal lower than you can procure them
anywhere else. Call and b. convinced
of this fact.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

~ THE days arc growing per.
cep,ibly longer now, and the nights
shorter.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

Barns.
HSpaciAL NorIck We wish to
say to those that are indebted to US
that we want our money. 1t is an i'm.
possibility to do bushes without mon.
cy; aud all persons owing US for goods
are requested to settle at once. Our
wants are such that we mean business
Ifsetllemcnt is not made by the LIST of
April. 1876. We will put our accounts
out for collection ut oucc. And We
wish to say further, that We intend to
DO cash business in the future. or
credit only those who pay up prompt.
ly. Any one wanting goods cheap for
cash can be accommodated by calling
on us. Respectfully.
AspIYALL 4 RouRBOCou.
V.,Jop E,hru1ru Of
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

Ey A CAED-To Whom il My
Concern.-This is 10 certify that S. Z
Barrett. of Weston. is my oD!y author
lied agent for the sale Of the Pcloubet,
PeIton & Cnmpany's Standard Organs,
for Lewis and adjoining counties.
JouS N. HALE, Piusbwg, Pa.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

TT The Catholic Messenger i, The
name Of new monthly paper started
at Parkersburg.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

NJ Tnn matrimonial market is on
the decline, from what cause, we know
not.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

Go to ]. A. Barns and get the bes!
and cheapest groceries in Weston.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17
WEST. VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.

Full instructions, under able and experisn-
eed professors, in diiFtren, depar,monn,-
Literary, Scientific, Agricultural, Engineer.
ing, Military and Preparatory. Practical
TclegrlpGy and Vocal Nn,ie have recently
hoeG added. An excellent Library and fine
supply ofApparatus. Large collectitns Of
Geology, NinerNlOgy, COnchology, anu Pa
lcontology Expenses moderate. Terms
begin: Fall, Sept. }, Winter Jan. 5, Spring
March 20.
JOHN ". SCOTT, D. o., LII. D.,
Acting President.
Morgantown, W. Va. aug7I4
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

Go to J. A. Barns for your Caunep
Fruit. G%cs
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17

Essences of all kinds at J. A
Barns.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-04-17
Mule Team for Sale.

A Team Of MULES, we'll broken to work
double or singlc-rerfert in every way
Is hands high years old-a very dcsira-
bic team for farmer or waggoner-for sole
clIeaP. Apply to
r. W. ROLLINS,
Lewis CO, Freemansburg, W. Va
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-03-03
WHERE Is MCCLURE?

OF late The Times has been so erratic as to
lead to the impression that its editor was
abroad-gone to meet Forney perhaps. In
the issue of Tuesday it attempted criticism
of Senator Stanton's Bill relative to the wages
of laborers &C., and attempted the ami
hilation of that gentleman by sarcasm aud
reference to all our State Constitutions. We
find in the article in question, laid down as
law, that "it is not competent to abridge, by
class legislation, the power of citizens to
make and maintain legitimate contracts in
the prosecution of legitimate business" and
that che Senator Stanton) must know that
his bill'regulating business transactions be-
tween employers and employees in partic-
ular section of the State, is as clearly un-
constitutional as it is fagrantly unjust to
both capital and labor"
We ask; this ifa contract between employ
er and employee cannot be regulated by
legislation because it is unconstitutional, how
can contract for the loan of money, be.
tween borrower and lender, be constitution.
al?
Ifmoney lending isa Legitimate business
why cannot citizens make such contracts as
they please? The Legislature regulates,th the
matter and if constitutional, it can regulate
other contracts, express or implied.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1876-03-03
Taxation of Mortgages.

The Supreme Court of California has re-
Gently made decision of the utmost inn
portance, if it is to be taken as a precedent
in other states. 1t has decided by an almost
unanimous bench, only one out of five dis
senting, and he giving as yet no reason for
his dissent, that the taxation Of mortgages
or other evidence of debt as property is il
legal and unconstitutional, This decision
is in the broadest and clearest terms. 1t
meets the whole subject, rejecting all mere
technicalities and side issues, asserting
squarely and positively that the taxation of
mortgages is illegal, because, to use the Ian
guage of Chief Justice Wallace, ''Mere cred
its are false quantity in ascertaining the
sum of wealth which is subject to taxation
as property, and in so far as that sum is at
tempted to be increased by the addition of
those credits, property taxation based there
on, is not only merely fanciful, but neces-
sarily the unconstitutional imposition of an
additional tax upon portion of the property
already once taxed" If this be good law
in California it certainly ought to be in
most other states, for the decision is based
solely upon the common sense principle
enunciated above, and upon the clause Of
the constitution which provides that "taxa-
ton shall be equal and uniform throughout
the state," and "all property in this state
shall be taxed in proportion to its value, to
be ascertained as directed by law" These
rules are of course embodied in some shape
in the constitution of every civilized COM
munity. AS to the practical effect of this
kind of taxation, Chief Justice Wallace,
in his concurring opinion, shows with per-
feet clearness that it is the debtor after all
who pays the double tax. The contrary is
so often and so passionately asserted by
those who advocate this species of taxation
as bearing upon the money lenders, that
the chief justice felt called upon to say
"The taxation thus imposed nominally upon
credits having resulted in the double taxa
ton of the money, the additional tax must
of course be paid by some ohe. And here
all human experience, as well as the settled
theories of finance, concur that it is not the
lender who pays but the borrower. The
borrower is the consumer. The interest
which he pays to the lender is the prime
cost of tn delay for which he has contrac
ted.ss If the government by the imposition
of additional taxes, increase the cost, the
borrower, being the consumer, must pay it. y
This is, Of course, undeniable, and YET
the strongest advocacy Of this tax upon mort
cages comes from men who are paying from
eight to twelve per cent for money whicl
they could readily get for six or seven if tn,
lenders were not compelled to protect them
selves by usury against unjust taxation,