Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-18


atesnus . sfuees ne pssalu N 90 q - lsgis-
la1vs aD0Sly q ths Dssries a Columbia snfs-
lied = An acs % regulate shows ana exhih1tacns In
the sale and disposal OF seatA" Held 70 be vex-
ataous and unlawful interference with the rights
assembly Was i ncCmpesens 70 ss0 pass s It DIN.
This case Is not analogous, for the reason that
az ynse
nc q sn,ss o and Is not the
but II Is clear that they are all questions arising
under the apparent conflict OF the national with
court OF Kentucky-Smoot vs. Kentucky Central
railroad company-the plaintiff, q negro woman
denied admission to the ladies car Of the train,
and on refusing accommodation IN other coaches,
and refusing her ticket, was removed from the
rights bill OF March 1st, 1875.
1t was held on demurrer that Congress had no
oated, and the federal Court had no Jurisdiction 10
entertain the action. The point In this case vas
that the 14th and other amendments were lmita-
tons upon the power OF the state. II, therefore,
the state has not attempted by its laws officers or
agencies, to overstep these limitations, no case
anteeing power OF the national government Now,
on the other hand, In the case OF Strander Va
amendment is held to be one of series OF consti.
tutlonai provisions having a common purpose,
namely, to secure to the colored race all the civil
rights that the superior race enjoy.
The case OF the Chicago and Northwestern rail-
way company VS. Anna Williams IS illinois, 1875
below by Anna Williams ooored Wom aae cV Who
upon the DEFENDANTS road, the only reason for
received verdict for $780, from which the COM
pany appealed. Judgment below afnrmed. Also
case, No. 54l9, OF Peter Jones vs. David Bidweli.
In this case the plaintiff, colored man, sued the
hs cr f Of Rpp him
ticket he recovered Judgment Upon APP ;
The Justice-Taliaferro- after a very
careful perusal OF all the evidence OF record In
TINS ths case; am Wen satisfied there has been
| wantOn violation OF a right and privilege
secured by the constitution and laws Of the state,
s MeM as by oy 19e paramount law OF the land
am equally Wei satisfied that this violation of
and that the personal 1ndiGnity offered him pro.
ceeded solely from the same cause The violation
conditions as other spectators enter, the place OF
puoilc amusement managed by the defendant,
renders the latter liable to damages to the plain
the act OF the principal and the Congress United
STATES iegislates for District OF Columbia making
rectly In point
$500 OR 80 DAYS IN JAIL.
Judge Mills, in conclusion, said that he would
line the defendant $500 or 30 days in jail-the low
est penalty. Mr. Campbell Darlington, counsel
for the defendant, noted an appeal
AmUSementS.
FoRD'S OPERA HoUsE-The summer season will
be opened on Monday by the Armstrong Bros.
Minstrel Troupe composed OF IL burnt cork artists
A fine performance is promised
ABNER'S GARDEN.-The excellent concert given
by Prof. Arth's orchestra, Miss Bertha Raverne,
and Mr.. Louis Blumenburg attracts crowds every
evening.
THEATKR CoM1ouR.-A first class variety per.
torrance has been givent this week. Next week
number OF additional attractions are promised.
DRIVERS GARDEN.-The performance given here
every evening is very good. Liston, Melton sMISs
MelnOtte and many others annear