Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-12-12
A Move in the Right Direction.

Territory enacted two laws which we
publish below They seem to strike
at the root of growing evil, which
vast amount of moral suasion during
during many years past, has been uf-
able to reach. If these laws can be +
enforced, their enforcement will ale (
viate a great amont Of suffering, and .
waste of substance in hundreds Of fam |!
lilies, We shall watch with deep in
terest the practical operation OF these /.
laws in our sister territory, and hope
that in their spirit they will be fully
observed and maintained by the courts:
THE "INEBRIATE" LAW.
An Act to declare certain persons hab
itual drtnkards, and to protect them
and others in person and property.
SECTION /. BE tt enacted By the
Legislature assembly Of the Territory
of Washington, That any person ad-
dicted to the excessive use ct intoXica-
ting liquors, may, upon complaint
be adjudged an habitual drunkard.
SEC. 2. Either the father, husband,
mother, wife, son or daughter of any
person addicted to the excessive use Of
Intoxicating liquors, or any person iii
the interest Of the person aggrieved or
Of the general public may make com
plant to the Probate Judge Of the
county wherein such person 50 addict
cd resides, that the person complained
of is an habtual drunkard, and that,
in consequence thereof, such person is
squandering his earnings or property,
or ncglects his business, or that he
abuses or maltreats his family; which
complaint must be verified by the oath
Of tho complainant to the effect that the
same is true.
SEC. 3. Upon the filing Of the com
plant, duly verified, the Probate Judge
shall cause q copy thereof TO be served
upon the accused forthwith, and shall
summon him to appear and answer,
giving at least ten days notice; and If
upon hearing of the evidence, the al
legations of the complaint are sustained
he shall in open court declare the de
PENDANT to be ali habitual drunkard,
and shall cause the proceedings to be
entered in full upon the records of his
court.
SEC. 4. The same fees shall be al
lowed to the Probate Judge and the
sheriff and constable in all proceedings
under the foregoing sections of this act
rs are allowed by law for like processes
and services. and like fees for witness
cs, as in civil cases before justices o.
the peace, and if the complaint i
not sustained, the person making th'
complaint shall pay the costs, and il
case the complaint is sustained, th'
person accused shall pay the costs.
SEC. 5. Amy person who shall sci
or give any Intoxicating liquors to an,
habitual drunkard, as defined in tn
foregoing sections of this act, shall b
deemed guilty of misdemeanor, AM
Oh conviction thereof by any cour
having criminal jurisdiction, shall b
fined in any sum not less than fit
dollars nor more than three hundre
dollars, or be imprisoned in the count
Jail not less than one nor more tina
six months, at the discretion of th
court.
Sic. G. Amy person who shall b
injured in person or property, c
means Of support, by any habitu;
drunkard, as defired by this act, Will
in state of intoxication, or in cons
quence Of such intoxicatio.i, shall hay
right of action in his or her ow
name, severally or jointly, against an
person or persons who shall by sellin
or giving Intoxicating liquors to sue
habitual drunkard, have caused his il
toxication in whole or in part; ar
such persons selling or giving such i
toxicating liquors as aforesaid, shall
liable, severally or jointly, for all dar
ages sustained, and the same may
recovered in civil action. A marie
woman may bring such action in h
own name, and all damages recover,
by her shall inure to her seperate us
and al damages recovered by min
under this act shall be paid either
such minor or to such person, in tru
Il for him or her, as the court may
rect.
SEC. I. This act shall take oitt
and be in force from and after its .
proval,
Approved Nov. IA, 1879.
THE CIyE. DAMAGE LAW.
AN Acr to provide for the recovery
Damages for Injuries caused by t
Use of Intoxicating Liquors.
SECTION /. BE 1t enacted by t
Legislative Assembly Of the Terrific
of Washington: Every husbandp wi
child parent, guardian, employer,
other person, who shall be injured
person or property, or means of ST
port by any intoxicated person, or
conaonnence of the intoxicot;on