MR. JUSTICE HARLAN, after stating the facts as above reported, delivered the opinion of the court.
The principal question before us is whether this suit is one of which a Circuit Court of the United States may take cognizance consistently with the Constitution of the United States.
From the history given of the proceedings below it appears that the Circuit Court adjudged —
That the legislative enactment of February 9, 1895, was unconstitutional...
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