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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
ALLINON and ADDISON PLANT m.
ING EEBUILT.
A special Grand jury Ordered by Judge
Ingram-Two Painful Accidents
Other News OF Interest.
MANonrs1rn BuprAu RIcHMND TIMrs,

No. lll2 Hull STREET. BfA11h BLOCK.
The contractors have commenced the
rebuilding OF the Allison ana Addison
plant on the river line. These ferulizing
works were partially burned down lew
weeks ago. $1,000
The damage done amounted 10 $4,000
Mr. w j. Ready. who owns the brick yard
in this city, has the contract Tor the
brick work. tie commenced hauling MAJ
tcrial for this work yesterday.
GRAND JURY TO-DAY.
Judge John IL. Ingram OF the Hastings
Court has ordered a special grand jury
for tO-day's court This jury VIII bIlhS iN
another bin against William Crump col
ored. charged with an assault on COZ,
Orcd girl. lie was presented 10 the sfahu
jury when it held its session last week
and a true bill was brought in against
FELL DOWN STAIRS.
Sunday afternoon Raymond Moore,
the twclvc-months' old child Of MI and
Mrs W. w. Moore met with a very pam
ful accident.
INC Child was ON the upper floor at
the residence az No 40 west Seve1tn
street. and IN trying 20 iedcn the lower
floor IL fel down The Hight OF ten steps.
When the little enc was picked up IL ~ ~
discovered that he was badly nuFt Ihs
family physician, DIT. A. l.; wexford ~
Richmond, was summoned, VINO ioind
on examination that the chllds Skull had
been fractured from the fall.
The physician did all In MS pc"cr, 10
a
and he IS now doing as Wen Is cvud
BROKE HIS ARM
4 little son OF Mr. Frank francisco
I broke his arm sunday. Inc little iel-
low was on Fifteenth street. near Jorter
playing with some other children
The child had q fail 1ld when he was
picked up be cried w.th pain and sIli MS
arm hurt him. lie was taken 10 the OF
fce OF Dr. Rucker when on inNesugatlon
IL was found that his arm was broken.
The physician rendered the necessary
medical attention. and The little fellow IS
now doing as well as could De expected.
WATER SSIONERS.
There will be a called meeting OF the
Water Commissioners held in tie Office
Of the City Water Company THIS evening
at : o'clock.
General business will engage the mem
hers at this meeting. as they have a lot
of unfinished business that they will try
10 finish al this meeting.
THE HUSTINGS COURT
The case Of william Crump. colOred,
was set for trial in the Hastings Court
for Yesterday. but on motion OF Captain
\. c. Attkisson. the Commemorative At
torney. IL was postponed until tomorrow.
Crump is charged with an assault on
colored child. on Fifteenth street al the
home Of colored woman. in January,
1896.
Since that time Crump has eluded the
police until a short time ago. when upan
Information IL was learned that he was
living in Newport News. He was arrest
ga in that place and brought 10 This city,
When the case was called in the May
or's Court his counsel waived the eNlmi-
nation. and The case was certified 10 the
Hustr IS Court. This Is a capital ouence,
and Crump will be tried for his life. A
special venire has been summoned. from
which a jury will be secured.
BURIED AT SWIFT CREEK.
The funeral OF the late II. Daniel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

Vaughan was conducted az Swift Creek
Baptist church Sunday afternoon by
the Rev. j. o. BabcOck. chaplain OF New
South Council, Jr. o. l.. \. VI.
10 was the intention of the family 20
have the services conducted at hts late
residence i'm this city but when his bro
Their arrived mere 10 was decided 20 have
them from his Old church. a. Swift
Greek.
The pall-bearer- were from the Bury
ing Committee of his Council. quite a
large number OF friends accompanied
the remains 20 his last resting place.
They left on the 2.5j o'clock train on the
Petersburg railroad for that place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

Society as long as they might wish to
have it.
A communication was read from the
headquarters of the Grand Camp G.. Y OF
Virginia, calling attention TO the forth
coming annual meeting Of the Grand
Camp to be held iu Lee Camp Hall Oc-
tober 20th. DIST and 22d, and referring to
the regulation as 10 the payment Of dues.
Mr. James Il. Sharp was elected mem
Der of the Camp
Comrade Loehr. as chairman Of the COM
mttce on the trip 10 West Point. reported
that the expenses OF the trip We're $llf
and receipts Sl53i5. making - profit OF
S1eiO
As chairman Of the committee on hall he
stated that they had not Vet made sat
isfactory arrangements. The committee
was allowed further time
The following delegates were elected 10
che annual meeting Of the Grand Camp:
Comrades Colonel Maury DR. Thomas
Stratton. j. b. Lacy. w. b. Whitlock.
Alternatcs: Comrades w T.. Bass. J. u.
Redwood. SpOtt Gibbs. Willis Binford.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

GOOD patterns and new shapes, never sold
for less than 2jc., for 10 l-2c.
Mems Heavy Unbleached Canton Elan
mel Drawers. Double seat and fun size,
worth &c. for 25c.
Mems Fine English Merino Socks, light
weight worth pc. pair for y lie.
Mems Fine Quality Hcmstitched Hand
kerchefs. plain white and colored bor-
dered worth lie. each. for l0c.. for 23c.
Mems Fast Color Tan and Black Socks,
seamless foot for &c. pair.
Mems Laundcred Percale Shirts at
tached collars, and cuffs, all sizes, for
soc.
Over 1000 dozen Hose, all the
ends of a mill. You find a little
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

500 cakes of Famous Laundry
Soap, worth sc. for &c. cake, 2oc. a
dozen.
800 pounds Fine Correspondence Paper
ruled and plain. rough and smooth, IN
two sizes. 1Oc pound, worth zoe.
Envelopes TO correspond, packs. Sc.
Best Palm Soap, worth &C., dozen, 2c.;
cake, &c.
Bridal Rose Fine Miled Toilet Soap,
Zoe box of three cakes. worth 2Oc.
1000 bottles 10c. Scrcw-Top Petroleum
Jelly. &c. bottle.
Perfumed Borated Talcum. &c. a box.
3 10 ounce Good Florida Water. Toe. a
bottle worth 25C
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
Work fnr the Conrt. llartlnl

10 .s understood that the General Court
Martial recently appointed by Governor
OFerral VIII Try charges 10 be pre-
ferred against several members OF
Troop A. The charges will be for deser-
ton. inasmuch as the respective members
have been absent from drill Tor six
months or longer without leave q alb
sence.
The court will convene az the regiment
al armOry on the evening ~ October 18th.
az $50 o'clock. when Quartermaster Ser
geant G. j. Hamilton. OF the Stuart
Horse Guard VII be tried Tor dis0bedience
OF orders
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

slip in the stitch occasionally, but
the prices just half.
600 dozen Girls and Boys Heavy
Seamless Black Hose in fine ana large
ribbed. imported heel and toe and double
knees. they cost DC. but a stitch Is miss
ing so We say Zoe. a pair
rhildren's Black Ribbed Hose. l'sc.
Best French Fast-Back. Double-knee
Imported Hose. sizes . to ei2. ltc.
Children's New Roman Striped Ribbed
Hose. 3flIc. pair
Ladies' Seamless Heavy Gray MiNed
Hose. cost l2i4c for Sc. pair
Ladies Ox-Blood Fast-Colored Hose,
seamless cost l2ac.. for So pait.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
POLE R0AD SCHooL BURNED.
Fire supposed 20 he Incrndiary' ana me
.chonl Hnnse is Cnnsnmed.

People who We're passing sunday by
Pole-Road scho0l-houso. which Is three
miles from Richmond. or the Pole ro1d-
n new road from the Brook Turnpike 10
the Henrico rur1piSe- noticed smoke -
suing from us roof. about O'Clock +. NJ.
I'm short time flames burst through
the roof and inside OF an hours time the
sumed.
The doors and windows were shut ana
locked. and no entrance could lie effected.
and there was no water nearby to be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

The Old Dominion Democratic club
committee TO which has been committed
the charge Of the forthcoming political
meeting under that clubs auspices, Will
meet on tomorrow night az Captain John
4. Curtis office. on Eighteenth street. 20
make further arrangements. il is eX-
pccted that a reply from Senator Tillman.
of South Caroliui who has been Invited
90 address the meeting, will have been
received by that time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
The Governor In New York

Governor O'FcrraH left az noon yester
/ day for New York. where hs will to-day
attend an important meeting OF the board
OF directors OF the British North Ameri-
can Trading and Exploration Company
OF which he Is first vice-president.
The meeting was originally called Tor
last Friday. but had 10 be postponed
on account OF The Governors inability
OF halng present N fhat Tine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
COrsets,

6-Hook Leather Tipped Corsets. every
steel and bone tipped with leather 10
prevent bones from protruding, elaborate
~ trimmed with lace and ribbon, $3.50.
New Saline Corsets. white and black.
with Dresden figure. regular '5c. values,
Tor 39c.
Fine Black Saline r. and G. Corsets, ex-
ira long waists. zoe. pair.
G and Il. Corsets. long waist, made OF
zine Saline. and heavily lined. 81 pair.
Thomson's Glove FITTING 6-Hook Cor
sets. 81.
~ Ounce Cake Palm Soap,
wortl IOc., sc. cake.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
New Fire lnnarafns.

The shipment Of new steamers for the
Fire Department will arrive tomorrow.
Broad-Street Engine Company will get a
beautiful new la France second size ma
chine. II will be up TO date in every
particular and q valuable addition 10 the
splendid department. Engine Company
No. WI get remodelcd rotary. The
machine has been taken In hand by the
In France machinlsts and made almost
narfnot
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

To Norfolk. Ocean View. and Old Point Via
C.Hnd -. Continued.
ihe large number who used and enjoy
ca the delightful one Dollas outing on
yesterday, encourage the G x O. TO con-
unue these pleasure trips al least two
mere Sundays. they will be run on sun
day October Sd and 10th. II the patron
age on these dates justhes ii. its Sunday
Outings will be continued through Octo-
Der
\ fast clean ride without stops, adds
10 the attractions of nearly days visit
10 Old Point Ocean View or Norfolk The
outing train Will leave G. a O.. Broad
Street Station. at $50 A. NJ. and leaves
Old Point at L. NJ. for the return.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

The funeral of Mrs. Johanna Mahoney.
wife OF Air John Mahoney. win take
place az ST. Peters cathedral this morn
i'm at $3.50 o'clock. The following gentle
men will act as pall-bearers Messrs.
James McDonough. Patrick Caliehan.
John Teephey William Harton. James
Dunphy. Bat OConnor. John IT, Melon
ough. and William Disney.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
Funeral, of Veterans.

The funerals o, Peter y. Hedgeman
and Charles Faulke. the two Confederate
veterans who died al the Soldiers Home
on Saturday took place yesterday morn
Inc az II o'clock.
The funeral Of Mrs. II. Dudley Chaddlck
took place yesterday az > o'clock from the
Antioch church. Henrico county, and the
interment was On lakewood.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
{. & o. SUNDAY OUTING

To Norfolk, Old Point. sc. Confined Oct.
81 aud 1Oth.
The continued large patronage 10 the
one Dollar Sunday Outings 10 the S. a.
shore encourages the G. a o. TO run two
more. with probability of these pleasure
trips being extended through October
A seat for every one on fast, clean
tram. without stops. makes visit TO Old
Point. ocean View or Norfolk by this line
comfort The Outing train will leave
G.. & o.. Broad-Street Station, at $50 4
Al
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
Bicycle Sundries.

Don Nickel-Face Lamp SOC.
900 Mile Cyclomcters Ac.
Sprocket Locks. 9c.
Single Tube Repair KIT. De-.
Spring steel Toe Clips ljc
Valentines Enamel. loo. can.
Rubber Cement &C.. tube.
Wood Rim Cement. De-
Twentieth Century Lamp. Sl-4 Z
Fire Ball Jewel Lamps. SL14.
Path Finder Sl.38.
White OK Bars. Sl49.
Hickory Ram Horn, Slg0.
Magic Polish. &c.
Rough Hide Laced Saddle. 81 90.
8icvcle Name Plates. 25c.
-ampson Parcel Carriers. SOC.
sG5 Bicycles for $3.50, full guarantee
for one year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
DOmestiCs.

iO-5 Unbleached Sheeting, every yard
worth double for Zoe. a yard.
Apron Check Ginghams b.. quality for
&'sc. a yard
Flccccd- Back Flannellcttes an the new
fall wrapper patterns. 100 will be the
price. now for l-.ic d yard
Twilled Plaid Reps. for children s
dresses and ladies wear. S.. value. for
3isc. a yard
Dark Plaid Giughams an new fail de-
signs. l2i4c value. for Sc. a yard
New. Bright Sateeus Black grounds.
lowered and figured Won never bought
better for i2bc.. now FOR DC a yard.
Yard-wide Dark-GrOund Percales, i2i2c
never bought better. FOR 1'sc. yard.
Fancy Duck Suitings. boz checks and
stripes. l3iac. value. for Joe yard.
Fruit Of the Loom Blcached Muslin.
every piece branded. for Ji.c. "a yard.
Fun 1914 Extra Heavy ROund-Thread
Bleached Sheeting regular DC. value, for
rs dc "a yard
42-inch Blcached Pnlov-Case Cotton,
regular l2i3c. value. for $ l-3c. a yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

Double Width Black Figured Cashmere
Suitings, large variety of patterns regu- 10tr
lar price &c., '~l~
46-inch Black French Imperial Serge, Dor
best dye and finish, worth soc. for........... O1C
46inch Black French Whip-Cord Suitings,
the new weave for tall dresses worth TX
&c.,
3sinch Fancy Striped Boucle Suidngs,
plain color, with black boucle, worth 0Sc
F7Tc.. LOC
Double Width Fancy Checked Suit ~.
ings, for childrens dresses, worth I9c at '%2~
4S-uch Meange Suitings, newest fail color
ings for tailor made goods, worth sr.oo TX
Nv
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
Kid Glove Bargain.

2-Clasp r. *. Rid Gloves. fancy two
white and green, the latest fall shades.
lHc. "a pair
2-Clasp Black. Red and Tan Z. X Bid
Gloves. black embroidered backs also,
solid black. with white embroidery, 81.
Real Fronch Kid 3-Clasp. newest shades,
oX-blood. brown and black, heavy en-
brOidored backs. 81.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
Why Chickens Are Scarce.

There have been so many Methodist
meetings this summer that you can
scarcely find a trying chicken in five
miles OF Lebanon Lebanon (Va) News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

500 Pair of Ladies' and Misses Oxford Ties,
the ends of our $50. $3.50 and $500 stock,
good assortment of sizes. Your pick for 6Oc
the last time this year, per pair............. wv
Childrens and Misses Button Shoes, patent
leather tips. every pair replaced if YOU do 9Oc
not get satisfactory wear................... = ~
Misses and Children's Dongola Kid Button
Shoes worked Duttonholes, patent leather 40.
tips, solid
600 Pairs of Misses sr.25 Button Shoes,
made of Chrome Kid, i'll five styles, L last, LOn
Boys Satin Grain Leather School Shoes, 7S-
all solid leather, ~
Ladies Button Shoes, patent leather SOc
tips warranted to wear satisfactory, for. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

invited 10 attend kaufman & Co IS Grand
Fall Opening OF New Millinery and New
Wraps Wednesday and Thursday, Sep
tcmber 2gth and 50th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

PROTECT YOURSELF against sickness
and suffering by keeping your blood rich
and pure with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Weak.
thin, impure blood is sure TO result in
disease
HOODS Pills are easy 10 take. easy
20 operate. Cure Indigestion, biiousness.
25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

Child's heavy, solid colored,
Refer, all colors, Empire back,
we'll trimmed, large g IN
sailor collar.............~. pZ.OO
$50 fine, mixed Cheviot Empire
Refers, velvet piped, pearl but
ton, all patterns, sizes up to IA
years, cost $500, here C. 90
Observation-Disclosures. pL'//
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
Eoinin8S.

DInIn9S.
Black Canvas Tor interlining, regular IN.
price I2%c., Nv
Jean Waist Innings, State only, worth II.
&C., w
Black, Soft Finish, Percalinc Waist and Skirt
Lining, Nubian fast black, worth I2Hc., IN.
2o-inch Fancy Figured Changeable Tafeta
Silks, newest designs this fall, for dress trim
mings and fancy waists regular price 75c., SO.
tOr.... ''..'.'..''
19nch Changeable Surah Silks, all the new
color designs for fancy waists, regular re- IN.
tail price CSC, wv
22inch Black Figured eros Grain Silks
extra heavy weight and fine finish, special
ly used for separate skirts, worth If M
SIPS, paw
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28

Mems Natural Wool Shirts 96n
and Drawers, per suit. wv
Mems Camel's-Hair Shirts and
Drawers, silk bound and Tn
pearl buttons, each""........ tVo
Mems heavy, feece-lined White
and Tan Shirts and Drawers,
silk bound and pearl buttons, 60n
eaCh................... Wv
Mems White Wool Shirts, silk
embroidered and pearl but 90n
tons ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. WV
Mems Atwood Medicated Red
Flannel Shirts, double Ct nm
breast and back...,........... Vi'oo
Mems $3.50 All Wool Shirts
and Drawers, in blue, tan, grey
and white, special price, CT nm
Ladies extra fine White Merino
Vests, silk embroidered and o0n
pearl buttons, soc. quality for 0oV
Ladies fine Swiss Ribbed Vest
and Pants, silk bound and Q71n
taped....................... Wv
Ladies 75c. Swiss Ribbed Vest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
Skirts.

Heavy Large Figured Mohalr skirts
well lined, velvet bound, perfect fitting.
I.19
Plain English Mohair Full Width Skirts,
well made and lined we'll S225.
Black Niger Head Ready-made Skirts,
heavily lined, velvet bound, $500.
AN sizes $50
100 Tailor Made Black Boucle Coats, lat
est cut, see
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
This shows why WE sell
more Ribbon than the rest
Of Richmond combined

~
3-inch heavy Roman stripe Rib
bon, the 2oc. kind, per tx
yard...."....................... Nv
81 inch Dresden Floral Ribbon,
all new, dark shades, cost ~
25c. here, per yard-.......... 'NzS
4-inch fine, pure Silk striped
Glaze Ribbons cost 5ocr Doc
here, per yard........ ......... m
Black and White Brocadc Satin
striped All-Silk Ribbon, cost OOo
soc, here, per yard........... III
All-Siik Taffeta Satin Plaid
Ribbons, 81 inch, cost 5ocp az
here for........ ................. wv
Neck Ribbons, all silk *
wcaves, MORE striped....... ~
Neck Ribbons, Roman 10Io
plaid and stripes, all silk ~
Children's School Refers.
Child's Broadcloth Refers,
nicely trimmed, all col q 90
ors, each..................... V'|//
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
Infants Caps and SacQues

I lot of Infants Dainty Embroidered
Silk CAPS with doubl" rurhe and ribbon
pompon, worth sl75. Tor g.
lot OF Infants Pretty Six Caps some
tucked. some embroidered. and lace ana
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
Winter Underwear.

and Pants, silk embroidered and
pearl buttons, in white and 5nn
grey, special price, each.~... Jul
Ladies All>Wool Medicated
Scarlet Vest and Pants, spe- 76o.
cial price, each, .,.............. ioe
Ladies 81 White Wool Vest and
Pants, silk finish and pearl Con
buttons, special price, each. oo1
Boys fine Fleece-lined Yea Nm
ger Shirts and Drawers, each. IJI
Boys fine White and Grey
Scotch Wool Shirts and Draw lco
ers, each......................... iuU
Children's heavy White Jer- En-
sey Ribbed Vest and Pants, each JG
enc. rise for each larger size.
Children's 75c. Natural Wool
Vest and Pants, silk bound 6nn
and pearl buttons, each..".. Jul
Children's All-Wool Medica-
ted Scarlet Vest and Pants, o6n
cach ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
SC. rise for each larger size.
Infants fine Wool Ribbed Wrap
pers, pearl buttons and en- l0n
broidered..-...................... lou
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
Advance Sale of
Ladies' Cloth Capes.

Ladies' Cloth Capes.
100 Ladies Grey Melton Capes,
fur trimmed, to be sold 30.
Ladies Double Beaver Cape fiat
braid 6a. trimmed to be sold 81. 80
or........................ Y
Ladies Double Beaver Capes,
fur fur edge ig (. beaded BEAD d. trim St.39
Empire Kersey Capes, silk!an
butt button en- trimmed to be so
sold Observation-Disclosures.
Sill, Plush Capes, fancy lined,
Thibet fur trimmed, full Ct 90
sweep, to be sold for. P''//
Extra quality Empire Plush
Capes, fine bead and C6 90
Tibet trimmed, for ..~. pO'//
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
Shoe Sales Extraordinary.


prices methods the buying aud selling OF ST
Special the important
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
Tailor-Made Suits.

All Wool Mixed Cheyiot Refer Suits,
coat all silk lined, $3.50 complete.
All-Wool Black and Navy Serge Suit,
lined throughout. s..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-03-27
THE MOVEMENT AGAINST DEPART
MENT STORES.

The new movement to destroy what are
called department stores under the power
of taxation raises some questions of wide
scope and interest 1t is claimed in the in
terest of retail dealers that department
stores. representing large capital or per-
haps a syndicate of capitalists. crush out
small establishments and close the door
against individual enterprise. If this is true
it is TO be regretted. but that is not the
real point of inquiry. The question is
whether department stores can be broken
up under the power of taxation. 1t would.
on first view, seem that every man has a
right to buy and sell one. two or twenty
kinds of goods or articles at pleasure. sub
ject only TO the exception that the goods
do not imperil the lives. health. morals or
gerous. and so government has a right to
prohibit its being kept in a %populous neigh
borhood. So livery stables and other
noxious businesses may be regulated or pro-
hibited in order to preserve the public
health and comfort. Laws relating to the
adulteration of food are maintained on the
same ground. also laws prohibiting the cir
culation of obscene books. papers, pictures,
lottery tickets. etc. because they tend to
corrupt public morals. But If the thing sold
is harmless in itself and in no way in
furious TO society or to public health or
morals. such as clothing. dry goods. boots,
shoes. hats. caps. crockery, glassware and
thousands of other articles which are help
full and not hurtful. il has never been
claimed that government has any power to
regulate their sale or use. So, to say that
a merchant shall sell but one article in or
der that there may be more persons en-
gagged in carrying on merchandising would
seem to- be a very arbitrary exercise of
power. One of the inherent rights is that
every man may pursue happiness as he
pleases so long as he does not injure his
~neighbor. No legislature would be likely to
pass, and certainly no court would sustain
a law providing that one man should pro-
duce only wheat. another only corn. or one
sell only apples. another sugar, another
salt or some other certain article. Yet the
new proposition is To accomplish this in
directly through taxation. 1t is proposed
to tax merchants engaged In selling many
articles. not harmful I'm themselves. by way
of a license fee and 10 make the fees cum
ulative In proportion to the articles sold.
so that the aggregate tax shall amount to
such a burden as TO result in the prohibit
ton and destruction Of the business. If the