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quence there is that much less taxable property, and of course the remainder must pay higher taxes. Again, it causes a diminution of production. Di inking men and drunkards produce less than sober men ; hence there is less taxable property, less property on which to raise taxes, because of non- production, and because of the waste of drinking. Not only this, but it is the cause of at least three- fourths of the pauperism. Statistics which I have place it at eighty or ninety per cent. And, since it is the cause of three-fourths of the pauperism, there- fore the taxes necessary to support three-fourths of the paupers must be added to the cost of the traffic. It is also the cause of at least three-fourths of the crime. Some statistics make it as high as ninety- nine per cent. I have made a moderate estimate of it. Now, the expense of this must be added to the taxation. No man has a right to pursue any busi- ness which thus diminishes the taxable property and adds to the taxes which must be annually levied. Citizens may lawfully complain of all the taxes they are compelled to pay because of the manufacture and The Slate and Temperance. 189 sale of intoxicating drinks. They may complain of it as a grievance demanding redress and protection. The public has a right to health. No man has a

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