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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27
TIE DIsPENsARY LAW.

The supreme court OF the United States
has handed down a decision the prac-
teal effect OF which is to render the ia
nous dispsnsary law Of South Carolina
to a certain extent nugatory. 1t denies
TO South Carolina or any other state the
constitutional power to prevent citizens
from importing liquors from other states
for their own use and not To sell.
The South Carolina dispensary law con-
stitutes the only experiment ever made
I'm the country Of an absolute state monop-
oily OF the sale OF any product. Under it's
provisions state dispensaries are estab-
lished In every town. wherein state agents
sell TO the obviously inclined state
liquors. purchased with the state money,
and the profits of the business. when
there are any. go into the state treasury.
Unfortunately for the financial success OF
the scheme, the people OF South Carolina
do not take very kindly either TO the
state establishment or TO the brand of
liquor dispensed therein. and a very con-
siderable share OF the money derived
from the traffic has been heretofore devot-
ed 70 securing evidence and bringing
about the trial and conviction OF offend
ers against the law.
A stin further trouble which bias been
encountered has been the disposition on
the part of certain residents OF tho state
10 import their liquors from abroad. in
the confidence that the original pack
age" decision of the supreme court OF the
United States would permit this to be
done. The state dlspensary law. howev-
er. contained an ingeniously framed pro-
vision designed TO set around this orig
inal package" question. This provision
was one emphasizing the Importance OF
excluding all impure or adulterated IL
quors from the state, and requiring the
officers charged with the duty OF enforc-
ing the dispensary law to seize all such
liquors. Carried out as this provision has
been, the state constabuIary have made
II a uniform practice 10 seize all liquors
imported. except those for the states dis
pensaries. on the plea that they are adul-
tcrsted.
This Is the practice which has received
its death blow from the decision OF the
supreme court. rendered but last week. The
more Important question raised In the
case was passed over by the court with
out decision. This was the point raised
that the state has 30 constitutional right
70 seize upon and monopolizs any trade
As a final result Of the litigation. It ap-
pears that South Carolina can proceed to
carry or the liquor business. but is hand
icapped by having to encounter opposi-
ton from outside os the state. In shape
OF dealers who ship direct 10 South Car
olina consumers. To meet this opposition.
The state vii probably be compelled TO
either reduce the price or improve the
quality or the liquor IN which It deals:
and in both respects. according to expert
testimony there f. need o. reform
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27
TUE POWER To FIX RAILROAD
RATES.

w-hue ex-senator Edmunds has ceased
90 take any active part in politics since
ais voluntary Withdrawal from public life
some years since ne SIM. Notwithstanding
lis sdvaneea age. occasionally practices
his profession. Ills most notable recent
appearance was IN connection WITH the
case or the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion VS. The Ala5ams Midland Railroad.
now IN the supreme court % the United
States. ln which the venerable ex-senator
as enc % the counsel FOR the commission
fled a brief. which Is somewhat remark
able Cor ths visor with which he reminds
she court OF what Ne considers is their
duty IN the premises.
The case Is one 81 he most important
touching the powers Of the commission
watch has yet couse before me courts
TIE contention 81 the railroad company
Is that wa1s the interstate commerce Law
eivss tne commission power &c sly what
= 50 excessive rate. e nowhere grants
the commission the power 60 TX what. in
81 sg.aton. Is . reasonable rate. In other
words. Z ths commission dads that a rate
'fft $50 - So Fa4f1efAhF At.Hr t.la COMPANY
can max recacttaa. svea o. frac..on
e. a ceat. ant e9asrel tacss aSErsevea 10
hrax another case before ths eom-lllss.ar
- procure s;ln g1rtAer -easct.oa. aas s.,
ga ualn rs,e e reached 81 tAgs name
vtsea the commission nay beside Is
t-asaaae'e oas.
rais position sx-sena ter Eaaasss "a.
o. len sas following manner, let r. b
Supposed tas carter vas sxaet.ax soea.e
tfat NairA was reasonable sa3 sast Zoe
particular servscs. and tAAs ths. On Ga.
notlee t2 Scss sides, was found Go - rss
Th.s vaal3 se aAlpae.s Violation o. Ira
lay, Bar go commission Is aashofsre8 %
Fesasrs tas carrier - seslst from 6c.a-
taat very w~e-g Does tAa carrier 10 So
uaaesS a. an.t Sc refuses his exacsloa
- the true 9aiai ~ fss;s-s ara rezsoae To
aol3 oshtFw sraa.4 - trtn4ng horh ~lth
grammar sr1 cemmoa 1astcs.'
In tAe elosiag rorstoa - als arsef hs
re4&s the suErssne c5zrt lecture. hriar-
tx s. ire peos esse as a. guustratian -
bow ne esurt sometimes uses powers aet
expressly ecnfsrrsa ussa It By statute. and
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27
olEomAReAaINe LEGISLATION.

The oIeomsrEarins question has again
been bafo-e congress this session. The
present law. which provides FOR a revenue
tax upon the product and requires the
stamping cf packages IN which * IS sold.
does not. IN the opinion q some oppo-
nenfs to the use Of the butter substitute
so far enough
some % the States have passed laws
absolutely to-bidding the sale Of oleomar-
esrlae OF other butter substitutes within
their borders These state statutes have
however. been evaded by shipping the
imitation butter from other states direct
70 the consumer Ga original packages
Under = Geeision q the supreme court OF
tae United States. made some years since
in Heuor ease. it aas been held thar a
state has nc constitutional right % pro
histt inpo-tat3ors 81 pFodaets f'o-a ar
other STATE. ana their sale within rs
borders, IL such pvo3acts aye sold IN the
original paekaEe.
The hl4 DOW before congress. and which
has already passed TIE house % repre-
sentatives relieves oleonArgarine sales
from the protection 81 the original pack
ase" desisioa- Whether e passes the sen
ate remains % - seen.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27
ln.tnases that q Is poor rule whsch does
not work noih ways

lu.tnates that q IS poor ruls which does
not work bofh ways.
TIE judiciary - ths Tnited States have
recently beer ab2e~ says MT. E.Euurds.
without TIRE aid q any SPECIAL act 81 con-
sress, 70 preserve the interstate carriers
from being 6espoli-d By unlawful Inter
ference win their operations II r 70 Be
hoced. for the good name u congress ard
for the public welfare and contsn trzsnt.
THAT THE judiciary viii md that con-
gveSs has Adequately provided for protect
ing tire people from being despsiied By TIE
carriers. and that y IL within the clear
competence % TIRE commission and The
courts to make these provisions effectuai-
The point here made Is ore which the
members OF the supreme court would do
vel 70 take under consideration What
ever forced meaning the language Of
the interstate commerce act can be tor
tured into, the judges Of the supreme
court. as reasonable men, know that the
intent and meaning Of me act. is 20 give
the commission power 20 compel the rail-
road companies engaged IN Interstate
commerce 70 give shippers just and equita-
bic rates Necessarily they must deter
mine what Is Just and equitable rate. IL
they have power 20 so determine, after
the roundabout process OF compelling
number OF successive reductions. they Ger
talnly have power 20 do &c In the original
case
The supreme court IS not tribunal
which should devote itself 20 hair-splitting
technicalities as 70 the exact meaning OF
the language OF az act OF congress. when
no such ooscurities are present as TO at
ali embarrass g layman IN determining
what Is meant. Much less should it sp-
pear that that court can cast aside all
such teehnicalities and exert its powers 10
protect a corporation from peouniary dam
age without a question. while clubbing
over statute laws designed 70 protect the
public against corporate aggressions.
The question TO be passed upon is an i'm
portaat one. Should, however, the su-
2rems court decide in favor OF the railroad
company, 1t VIII not settle the matter. A
new statute can De framed expressing the
meaning OF congress IN such unmistakabls
language as TO leave no loophols for eva
sion.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27
NOTABLE PEOPLE.

Addressing women who are wives, the
other day, in fremont temple, Boston,
Mr.. Moody told them that II they have
Just complaint against their husbands
the objection that such advice would
break up homes. he declared that he gave
1t for the upbuilding Of the home and the
defense OF the family honor.
Abdul Hamid. sultan of Turkey, Sc
Guided as he is in his palace at Yildiz,
is not lonely man by any means. The
officials and retainers of the imperial
household number 1900 people, including
however, the sultan can only show mar
riage licenses for seven, as he is not per
mitted 10 espouse more than that number
Of wives by the Mohammedan law.
A story that possibly is more ingenious
than true has just gained circulation in
Europe. Ii is 10 the effect that at the
battle of Pelvna Gen. Sllobeloffs life was
saved by a young Pole. The Russian
man his choice between 100 rubies and
the cross OF 81. George. The Pole de-
liberated q while and then asked what
the decoration was worth. When In
formed that its intrinsic value was about
roubles he said: TN take the cross
and s5 rubles."
A retired army officer. quoted in the
Washington Times. says that the fellow
officers Of Gen. Custer used 20 tell him
that IL was not good for an officer 10 as
sociate with privates. Custer, however,
pers1stently disregarded this unwritten
law, and might be seen, day after day.
joking and laughing in the midst of
group OF men. Finally the officers de-
cided they would stand II no longer. and
appointed a spokesman 10 reason with the
general This spokesman approached a
group where the plush Jacket and yellow
curls were towering above group which
surrounded the general Calling him
aside. the spokesman said General, we
officers would like 10 know why you as
sociate with the men instead Of with US,
as you should pa "Oh, Well" said Custer.
turning on his heel. Il can learn more
from them than / can from you
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27
THE CITY's REVENUE.


Seattle. Jan. Is. 1897
To the Editor; TIE failure of the pres
ent tax law to induce the prompt paynent
~ taxes has brought about a condition
In the finances ~ the city OF Seattle
worthy OF careful consideration By those
WHO oppose thu resolution adopted by the
tax reform meeting az Tacoma in favor
or seyerer penalty f5- delinquent taxes.
and a mslsr rate az interest on tax GER
tlfcates.
The AK rate for the city II Seattle fer
the last fiscal year was 1919 mills
The total tax levied was $3.50 ns9 10. %
this amount SIS So 50 was levied 20 meet
interest on the civ debt and debt TENS
and Sl44 20 81 for general purposes. OF the
total tax levied Tor lak5 year. there was
delinquent and uuc0lecTsd January ], 1857
SIS. q. -, or 4s per ceu,. OF the whole The
entire amount collected up TO January !
was gaSe0 which is not enough 10 meet
the levy for interest on the city's debt and
debt items alone saying nothing of other
municipal expenses The seriousness OF
This situation i n1anisasr While every
possible retrenchmenf shout be made. no
retrenchmeat can Re made which vii re-
cuce tne cost ~ car ting on the city gov
eminent 10 the amount OF tax collected
last year. The annual interest charge
alone amounts 20 $77.6la The city Is a.
ready iu da5t up 20 the fu3 constitutional
unit 81 81 per cent. Of tts assessed valua-
ton and is not IN condition 20 issue var
rants Unless more revenue IS obtained
than was derived from the tax levy OF last
year. The city mast default in the payment
u Is Interest. or curreGt expenses. or both
To provide a sufficient revenue fer the
cl%y+s expenses. sstAer the payment Of
taxes mast be enforced b ga adeauste
penalty for delinquency and an adequate
interest on tax certificates. or the tax rate
ulIst oe Increased enough 20 produce the
necessary revenue n spite OF the uncal-
lected taxes and Judging from the aeln-
c2eDCy last year the tax rate would hsve
- - nearly doua,ed 20 obtain elieicIeut
revenue "a thls way
TAe object % a tax iaw 3 neither 20 "a
v0r ROT oppress individuals bat 20 pro
vide Tor the payment % Haunicspai ex-
penses. TTleSe expenses should De reduced
% t2e lowest possible figure bat they must
30 pasd. ana the cuiy practicable way 70
meet tneEn 5 70 enforce the prompt pay
meme - taxes
Wale = rebate. decreasing each month
FOR payment % taxes before 3egln1aencw.
AM psBAlL Increasing each n1onth 81
ter delinquency. ulzEat - better in detail
than ths pan proposed BY the Tacoma res
olutlous. Il : doubtful whether any less
penalty and interest than they propose
wou51 prove egectuaa- J. r. DoRR.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

majority or the newspapers OF the coun-
FRY. and II wIE not be hesded by those
newspapers which ssem 20 thrive upon
such Objectionable ret5o1s- Those VIC
condemn newspapers for publishing news
CT crime and scandal scarcely realize how
much is omitted There are incidents
which can only Be related BY including
illusions going 20 the explanation OF the
circumstances. but # Is 70 the credit Of the
press Of ths country that IL seeks so little
% secure patronage BY wiEful exploitation
% the unpleasant features OF life. So
long. however. as public taste seems %
irSist upon choosing those newspapers
which pandeE 70 depraviEy. there viii Be a
temptation 10 ths less scrupuioos 30 profit
by IL
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

The severest condemnation made In the
retrenchment report is that OF the folly
in the past OF grading and sidewaIking
streets away through the woods. The only
thing 10 De done about that now is to
provide means by which local improve
ment bonds extending over ten years shall
replace the outstanding warrants.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

Don Cameron finds himself az the end OF
twenty years service in the senate rele-
gated to ooscurity. Let not his fate how
ever, deter any man from entering upon a
twenty years term. Better have the OBJ
security at the end of that period than at
the beginning
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

There is an opportunity for much in
genious surmise as TO what caused Speaker
Cline's sudden withdrawal from the sem
atorial contest. If the same influences
could be put to work on Turner. and bring
about his withdrawal. a senator could be
elected in shorr order
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

Two men were recently arrested in
London at the irstigation Of the Quiet
Sunday Society. charged with having ''un-
lawfully publicly cried and shown forth
certain wares. merchandise and goods-to
wit: rIiilk-upon the Lords day" The law
had long been forgotten, together with
that forbidding whisfling on the Sabbath.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

Grover and Queen LII have had a
friendly confab. 1t is quite probable that
the former may have had some suspicion
that the stories about his great and good
friend" were not without foundation, for
the presidents family took no part in the
reception.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

Talking of licenses for nickei-in-the-sios
machines. why should rhe dollar-snit
dealers not pay a license? Il is a cams
OF chance and 1t does not seem quite fair
to the regular clothing houses. We do not
want 10 spoil the fun. but the merchants
are meantime placed at a disadvantage.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

South Dakota. Utah, Idaho and Wash
ington make up a group OF states with
reform legislatures" which are dead
locked" on the election of United States
senator's. The trouble Is the same in all
cases, too many ''retormers" want the
iob
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

Deputy Treasurer Padden put the point
squarely when ne said the county did not
want the property. 1t wanted the taxes.
Neither does the county want TO cinch the
property OWNERS; IL wants only TO make
IL more profitable to pay taxes than to
use the money in other ways.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

Mr.. Bryan's publishers have hit upon an
ingenious scheme for advertising his
forthcoming book. Not content with the
protection Of the copyright law, they have
procured injuncdons to restrain any one
from "pirating'' its contents
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

Nee Orleans Picayune complains that
local interests and jealousies are standing
In the way of the Nicaragua canal. This
cannot be said OF Seattle. which has al
ways been in favor of it, although it would
by no means be altogether to our advant-
age
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COAST PAPERS.

San Francisco Cali: In saying this
country is going the way Of Nineveh.
Evangelist Moody scored something ike a
scoop. II is the arss notice on record that
Nineyeh haG a Westward move On
Portland Oregonlan; II is probable that
Lyman Gage will not be the new secretary
of the treasury. His appointment viii not
comport with the cahine; programme
thought TO be bound up in the choice OF
Sherman for first place.
San Francisco Report: The newspaper
men Of Europe seem 10 find IL as hard 10
get reliable news OF Russian affairs as
those OF America 10 get reliable news OF
Cuban affairs. Two more complete jour
naIistic bTeakdowns are not on record.
San Francisco Record-Unton: When Gov.
Atkinson, OF Georgia, was here the other
day he stated that IN his state the senate
gives its secretary 500 day. He furnishes
for that sum all the clerical and attache
service needed and clears for himself some
thing like $40 10 $50 net. There is differ
ence between methods in Georgia and Cali
fornia.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

Skagit News Herald: That people must
have the latest news is evidenced BY the
eagerness with which our Populist friends
invest their nicklas for q late copy OF the
Seattle Post-T Intel gsncsr. They may
damn that journal for It's heart.eSsness IN
laying bare many OF their political
schemes. but they need ii in their business
Just the same, for the complete news re-
ports IL contains both state and national
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

The Philadelphia newspapers will prob
ably have to run few extra pages every
day for some time to make room for John
Wanamakers ''fire sale" advertisements.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

White River Journal: One OF the wise
men a born statesman and an Office hold
or by occupation. says the editor OF the
Journal s a ''TilAcum." We are not with
IN reach o. our s.wash dictionary, but CON
clGde il means We have the manhood and
courage 10 give Ex-Gov- NcGraw credit
for being one OF the best executives on the
coast.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

waltshurg Times. II IS stated that Ex-
Gov. Morton. OF New York. viii be seat
ID England as ambassador. Perhaps II
would not BE altogeths- auaiss 70 consult
Mr.. Mckinley bafors all the official aP-
pointments are parceled out
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

The cold wave did not succeed in lower
ing the temperature Of senatorial speeches
on Cuban affairs
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ruRIFtcArIox or THE PRESS

Tee Ssia-y - Friends Is sending eus
e-r----~s 10 tae newspapers urging tasm
20 Supp Hteu; i.s eEors % bring abou:
veat g calls "a surlacasicn - she press.
Ias society ass1s tsat newspapers observe
go .-enee rs 70 s4e aesans q crime ana
scandal ara ga: 80 pare,y sensational
shall Re ex1-aae8-
The ssseai Is rot asstea ~ TIE grea,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

We thought the rest Of the United States
must be having a blizzard; IT got quite chill
~ In Seattle yesterday.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-27

Tacoma Morning Union: Ore thing Is
certain regarding McKinlsv's cabinet
There VIII De big p4ls Of timber le<t over
after It's construction
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Munyon's
KIDNEY
CURE.

Munyon's Kidney Cure cures pain in
the back. loins or eroins ssanr 0er
disease. pufTy and fiAhby face. dropSy Of
the feet and limbs. frequent desire 10
pass water. scanty urine. 6ark-colored
and turoid urine. sediment in the urine,
gravel IN the bladder and too great q
Row q urine Price &c.
separate cure fer sacn disease Al al
druggists. mostly = cents 2 vial.
Personal letters 20 Prof. MGnyon. 1895
Arch street. Philadelphia. Pa. answered
With free medical advice FOR any disease
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BITS OF HI NOR.

A conscientious reply-"Does de folks dat
Lbs cross de road rum you keep chick
ems! asked Erastus Pinkley's friend.
Well was the response, after delioera-
ton, "dey keeps some OBJ 'em. Washing
ton Star.
Tommy, do you know what string In
strument tsp
''Yessum, a hand organ with a monkey
tied TO it."-Roxbury Gazette.
ooh. will you wed. my dear" said he,
And be my own for aye,
And go with me across the sea,
Where all my gorgeous castles be,
To dream the years away?
al will not wed you, sir" she said;
Your wife / will not be.
Your castles fair are in the air
I'd only have insomnia there.
America for me"
kansas City World.
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- Northwest IhEAaFlcAA AEsoclak Ton
Paul b Hyner. Resident Manager
Telephone. Main 90.
Two Nights Only. Commencing Tuesday.
Jan % the Prince OF Players.
MR. LOUIS JAMES.
MANAGEMENT Of Wagenhals & Kenper.
Tuesday Night,
SPARTACUs.
FRS, time here. The grand play. depict
ing el&dIatorlal life in ancient Rome.
Wednesday Night.
Ny LORD AND SOME LADIES,
The brilliant comedy from the French.
Magnificent scenic proauc ions Af James
= ne orfv tragedlan wn0 VIII visit the
PACING coast this year
Prlces--First floor. except asst four rows.
s. %. last four ru@s and nTst four TONS
az naEeonv. s.. next taTse rows balcony,
- las, four rows. &c gallery. &c and
a5c seats a. theate. saturday. January
- At ssS A. m
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49, - S1ss~sSse~s ee~a fzs paid 49,
ssi~sss~. Daily, Weekly asx Sunday
Aesste shas Of say other ~~rspsper Pss-
9sAet ~ shs ssste Of HsshsaSte~- Id
ssvfSsssg ee~svsess s~tis BE sssss s~etsss
- 80 a~s~sstss.