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Show The Billiard Case. ! Judge Emerson, though bo went to Provo yesterday, left bis decision in the billiard ordinance caao, which was to the effect that tbo ordinance was unconstitutional. Following U the ground for the decision : Tbo terms used in tho charter by which the authority is granted clearly shows that the grant was for the pur pose of regulation merely, aud not for revenue. Ibis being the case, wmie a fee may bo exacted it must be such a Icq. only os will legitimately assist in the regulations, and should not exceed the necessary and probable expense of itsuiug the license, and of inspecting and regulating the buai-uess. buai-uess. Tho sum charged iu this ordinance is manileat.y ior someunuE moru la fee for regulation. , |