Pearson v. City of Seattle

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Anders, J.

On February 4, 1893, the respondent paid to the city of Seattle the sum of $1,000 and procured a license designated as an “ amusement license,” under ordinance No. 1790, which is an amendment of ordinance No. 1723 of said city. After procuring this license he conducted a public dance in connection with his saloon, in which intoxicating liquors were sold and disposed of, until December 28,1893, at which time ordinance No. 3152, providing for the punishment of any person who shall conduct, manage, carry on or take part in any dance in any…