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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
WOODBRIDGE, TRAvRRS / CO., Importers,
"a BUCHANAN's WHARF, Baltimore.

1y s+b BarckvIe Marion County West Virginia
@ Oa Guno last fall corn ground at the rate OF 10 lbs
TO the acre the side fertilizer good standing costing considerably more
monc The 0ra the preference the heads larger ard the yh
Better. will use again this fall
Jasper wilson Rnns Rum County W Virginia Whites June
80 Orchia ano last fall wheat subbe the rate OF i6 lbs
Der acre Ny wheat splendid and had better stand of used
fertilizer year which slS lndmade better wh"
consider CrchiIa splendid fertilizer for wheat and grass
H. c. Harding ESQ., FAREWELL Loudou County Virginia writes June
3 1888 well in h: e0untyary sowing the best AS
the comparative value of opinion sustained by the results
still that ahead anything else in the FERTILIZER "'H rs ~
grain and grass anda renovator Of WORKOUT soils
received circular John Ou Esq, Secretary OF the southern
Fertilizer Company of Richmond Virginia days setting forth the VIZ
tues of Flour Carolina Bone and closing presume Tor the
suggesting Ola Guano by SAYING oFchla u1o
used range please do US the great kindness tell Us now @
If Sork why the Flour OF u Done ~"
~ we'll" replied to Mr. Orchjla uano all the so A ana
that Flour of c. good and could not made as good as O
~ have the names and can hundred farmers OF
In county, who Oa Guan and who will cheerfl TESTIFY
good which have given invariably entire satisfaction 0a TINS
fall vii be larger hanever.
Robert H. Lewis Rpon jefferson Comfy We Virginia wrote last year
The wheat year land fd by 0rcha the @t have
ever raised on this place hghpce article also but rot with as good
results as Orcha hiss produced have a hne stand OF grass Inc o
the field has evertaken although III or SA
Mr. Lewis writes June 81 Moong farm certainly h"y
splendid wheat of the farm on which c0ud
never raisei until used Orchilla
Robert E. CaghI Duficds County, West Virginia WTes'u ne
% 1888: orcha in this ar" very much Pleas win
and will all the sales will be double vh" they were
last var myself several and haveno hesitation la
superior any phosphate and equal 10 any c" ~
the market know any thing about
r. W. Cpp Kabeown County West Virginia writes june H. o.
The used last fall did much better than the nanl
m u1 beside it, 1t straw and satisfied viii make three
bushels wheat to the acre
l. R. IIarlcst Icown jeff W. Va Aug d. 1882 says: used Or
chla MY wheat last fall thin clay lana lis results nave %
@ my xrecions and equal production hat much hghprd Pho
ate sown nehboroo by other parties whilst Oa produced O
% in the same higher priced phoPatcs were so"n
james r1@er Depot jefferson Co., w Va writes July 49, 49,
have Used Cra (uano years past wheat and has Ta f bet
ter than anything used since the 'a have mos cSc crop
of year and have never seen such crop OF clover ! ~
fromo nything &c
FOR SALE H. Lewis Rpon jeff Co.. Thos Locke Som SUNNI
Point Craigh Dufds; NJ Bmye Nane'avsy DerN'iy o.
w T. holland, Brucetown Va
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

The conner stone Of the new " +. Church
South. in course Of erection at Leetown. in
,his county. was laid with appropriate Ma
sonic ceremonies ON Saturday last, by Tri-
luuinar Ioi.eNo.llT Of Middleway. The
l.teudluce was quite large, ftom various
parts Of tho conaty, and embraced a consid-
grEll delegation of Masons and others from
,tar'cstown. After the conclusion of the
ceremonies Immediately inciden, to the lay
ingotihe cornerstone, the assemblage NOV
co. .o the grove north of the village, and
partook Of an elegant repast preparec by
,Aa ladies for the purpose Of adding to the
church building '1nd. following which an
able and thoroughly interesting address was
delivered 10y the Rev, Jno 2. Hyde, of Win
chester. Music by tie Leetown and Mid
dlcway Brass Bands-the latter handsome
Is uniformed organization. The site Of the
new church is upon a beautiful elevation
lust south of Leetown, commanding beau
,iful view of the country for long distance
around.-SDirt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

Near EdinbUrg on Friday morning. last
a locomotive was wrecked By running upon
a COW. -Four persons only were upon The
train. William Cation, the brakeman, was
killed outright; Chas. Rosen5arger the
frer-~ died m S,rasbgrs on Friday even
ing. John NcAbce engineer, died in
SANDY Hook on Saturday. AZ t'-ee were
scallsl o. death. McAbee vs. oae Of the
most popular engineers ou the road. He
was on the REGULAR train between Har9er's
Ferry and Salntcn and bis home vas r.
S3nlv Hook. whe- leaves an inyan /
wife and one little child Rosen5arger, the
fireman. was ,rom Strashurg Junction ara
was 10 have been married in three q aess to
Mis-, I.izzis HIora, Of that place. WI to-
toa wasa fi.' .u' brakeman from Saas5urg.
lie leaves a wife ard seyan children. Nc
Abce was buried ia the graveyard on Dol
WAR Heights, I'm Imper's Ferry, Sunday.
The funeral recession from Sandy Hook
included q camel-uaek engine and two pas
senr.r coaches. which came slowly along.
The entire population OF tde two towns Of
ter ied the services.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

The stockholders of the Valley Agricul;u-
.al association in Martinsburg on Wednes-
iay o. last week elected the following gen
ucmen rs Directors Jacob Miller, w. T.
Nou. Ces. y. Roush, j. II. GetJinger, De
catur Hltrcs. A Grazer. CD. Faulkner, b.
NJ. Kitchen 2. l.. Hoffman. The Direct
ors elected ,'sc following officers President,
Decatur Hedges; Vice President, Jacob Mil
Ter Recording Secretary, }. y. Wisner
Corresponding Secretary, Samuel Dodd ;
Treasurer, .. II. Gettingcr Chief Marshall,
W. T. Non Executive Committee, George
s. Roush, Jacob Miller aai a. Grazcr. An
energetic e+terprisirg, int gent and prac-
teal BODY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

DR.. HARyMAN-Dear Sir : ain icduced
by a sense of duty 10 the suffering TO make
q brief statement of your tcmatkabie cure of
myself l was 4 .aJst miserable sufferer
from the various annoyances and distressing
diseases. which caused me 70 be confined 10
my bed for a long time, being too weak 20
bear my weight upon my feet. was treat
"a by the most reputable physicians In our
citv. each and all saying they could do
nothing for me. had given up all hope Of
ever being well again In this condition, /
began % take your Peruna, and am most
happy o. say In three months was perfectly
well entirely cured withou. any appliances
or support of any kind.
N-.ttre Hrr,f.-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

Tie alleged civil service commission Is
quite busy IN Was. iugtoa anc elsewhere
taking ia" its dclldei victims whereof
gulhblc woman f5rm- an interesting c'c-
mcn'. There is of course nothing morally
wrong in lahcs ml gentlemen giving dead
away their intellectual -ta,u TO co,orie Of
government employees posing as examiners.
but such action IS the very essence ot slime
p,c-miadel1css to put 10 mild. such %.
these candidates whose mental wrestling
a-. awarded uy favorable "aysr,s
ohe7c,a their great expectations age based.
ai, d. 0yl o. thoroughly Dig. g. ".ath
hea,i,llo- Blessed Pc they who cxpec- no.
thing for they shall not De disappointed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
FORTRESS MONROE

Are hu, one rights sell from Baltimore or
Washington ON Magnificent Steamers. Excur-
sioui>ts So choosing can take the Bay Line
Steamers M Baltimore witness the grand
electrical and pyro;ochnical display in the har-
Dor arl.yc 81 Old Point Comfort and Fortress
Monroe early the following morning spend
the dav and bo back IN Baltimore again bright
and early on the morning Of the night OF the
-.rnat MYSTIC pageAnt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
Notice

THE outstanding G per cent JEFFERSON
COUNTY BONDS Of the denomination of
500 must be presented at the Treasurer 5 Office
of Jefferson County, W. Va, on or before Dc
tober LIST. 1883. Interest will cease on the said
bonds n that date
EUGENE BAKER. Agent.
August o. = oct l. >it. * Re-. cop.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

ecac rcccct lav,- uess in Gcorgia-eS-
trarosaucos oi lav.c,s persons and without
political significance atal, condemned by
Cer has afforded the republican press
of. an opforunity eFan To- in-
Fam ne sectional mind and revive the Tee
rcioa Of hate. liza Elux humbussery is %
sure tre-ruuucrof elections We rad SIM
csrcly hoped the time .or such stories 20 be
effective bad gone forever.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

Mr. John Cl6i.aa, Imkesburg W. Va.
saws. d" / was vea1, debilitaled and had nc
appetite trawu'- Iron Bitters improved
mc GO once.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

The laboTcr shovel is au 'ndepeno-
cnt character. fhe matter of choice seldom
troubles uim-ic sr always take his PICK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
ron SAFE

GENERAL. good Draft, Riding and Driving
y HORSESHOE cash, OF on reasonable time
f0r good Paper. Apply -
GEO ". GREEN.
En- 1855 r Harper Ferry.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
Executors Notice.

HAVING qualified az Exocutors Of Ae'
IL Ruth 4 Ifursi, deceased. ali persons .i11.
ing claims against her estate will present iN,i'
% the undersigned.
JOHN T. GIBSON, s.,
CLEON MOORE,
Ancnst 2. lss3-3t. LEeouior-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
Mioun1 paryc Institute,

CharJes;o1o'i,:J Jefferson County, ~. va.
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
HlUE nett Session will commence lst Tues
day of September aud close June ~. lc'i
No pans viii be spared 10 make this lnst'tr-
tion first class in oil respects
TERMS Board for Scholastic year 80
Tuition SO b go. Music extra. Board from
Monday morning % Friday evening sl39
For further Iurticliiers atTly % 81, :,
REy C. y. CAMPBELL.
July II. 1SS9-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
lrs. HENRY ELLIS.

SOP Scot, street, Milwaukee, WIS.
Find her certificate and affidavit on page
81 in the Ills of Life, a pamphlet. Ask
your druggist for one.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

Ctlr' Henry Lee, co.ored convicted in
Eeruco County. Virginia, otthe murder OF
Daniel Miller. colorei, was hanged in Rich
moli en- Friday. Barbara lI.ler, convict
"a 10 ;he Jurc ,trm ~ being au accessory
ofLee's ir Che marler of her husband, and
sentenced To- Doe hanged september 3, was
anvioes that She saoud os hanged first that
he might gain an cu;ranc, TO glory ahead
office, who prote-s.ito be willing 90 die
aad hal eful of eternal Bliss. Bl, She was
uo. er,i6el she must wait uaul Sep,cm-
her 3rl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
FOR SALE.
Pool ana Bsniard Ya6ge
For Sale.

I HAVE Pool and Billiard Table, IN g'fi
/ condition, which will sell cheap. Call 'ir
posite First National Bank and examine.
July 10 'S3-tf j. y. BRONN, Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

The death ron from cholc-1 ia Che east
reaches 300 to dc.e
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

The street committee has been directed
by che Council o. grade tire I'LL in front of
the residence of tie Mayor-uf. Simmons,
on Samuel street. A loan of money, with
lul interest, for the work has been accepted
~ Dr. simmons a recommendation Of
Nessrs. Rolerck * Go. to .he County Court
as suitable parties 20 be licensed to sell
sFi5.nous liquors was granted on Thurs
dry night last
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
PIEDMONT GUANO,

PIEDMONT GUANO
p. G.. ANN. BONE PHOSPHATE AND
DISSOLVED BONE PHOSPHATE.
We have most encouraging reports - 20 the
-csults IL these goods on last seasons crops ~
Wheat and Grass, from Virginia and other
States We could obtain thousands of c"rtih-
Gates rs To these results bit AS the goods are si
VOL known Ccusidcr il useless 20 DO 50.
40 painsci spcnse have been spared in the
preparation Of these goods for the coming sea
son, which -ill be in fine drilling condition
We rec rcthirgfrt materials Oft
HIGHEST GRADE
in our goods, ard con therefore recommend
them uitb tho greatest confidence 10 al wil
wish 10 buy 'lrst class Fertilizer.
For tho liberal patronage bcstowcd on US du-
ring the past sixteen years we return oar sim
core thanks. and hope f0r q continuance of tIe
same, assuring you that the goods will be- kept
uIrtO theif fTricr high standard
Refer TO j. H. and VIM. H. Moore. q. !.
Frtts. Moses l.. and Joseph W Trusscll, JOs-
GrandsiaiI Geo. Harris and others.
Please favor rs with your orders as carly o.
possible T. ei,able Us 10 deliver promptly
&. ". TRl sSELL.
Ju.y -. f883-2m. Agent Charlcsiown.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

Hon ID. b. lucas, 9e understand has
received from the Executive Committee Of
tine Lee Memorial Association end accepted
,a Invitation, to deliver an eGlress for the
bcucG, Of said association. Mr.. L. will
therefore. We learn, deliver in a short time
(which further notice Will Re given, his ell
o-uent address delivered recently before the
s,-lertr Of Hampdcn-Sydney College
N-if
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
Law School

WASHINGTON & LEE UNIVERSITY.
Gen 6. " C. Lee, President.
INSTRUCTION by text books and printed
i lectures, with courses Of lectures on special
subjects By eminent jurists. Tuition and fees
so for session of nine months, beginning fep-
telnber 20 For Catalogues and III. ,nfcrIna-
ton address CHAS. A GRtNES,
Prof Law, Lexington, Virginia.
July 10 1sS3-im.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
4 '''DH EH'''v'''"'
At 3 = LII MO i a.,
Embraced IN the brilliantand unprecedented
programme, IS one night of Unparalleled
ELECTRICAL DISPLAYS,
And another night of Wondrou'
MYSTIC PEAGEANTBY


Never Eluaed in the World.
On the Electric Night. Lord Baltimore will
arrive I'm the llarb0r of Baltimore upon one of
tAe finest steamers Ghoat, and which wlli hicr-
ally Dee a blaze OF electrical illumination. The
Rnv.l Steamer will bc escorted up the harbOr
by from sixty to eighty Tag boats, four abreast
and each carrying electric lights in various
colors From an sides of the harbor tlrc-
Works I'm great proili>iOn Will be discharged
from special harscs stationed Cor such purpose
and the spectacle as q whole Will be an unp-c-
cedeutei cue
Arriving i'm the city, Lo7l Baltimore his
r1urticrs. Household and Officers will bc es
c0i.c' -n thc Citv Hall by q most upvci Militia
rs larGde-c iayr~aic -ci .lcrs covered with
Electric Lights m IitfJrent colors: horses with
electrical rluu'cS. and the whole city presenting
asccnc simply indescTibabc.
ON PAGEANT NIGHT,
Another remarkable spectacle will p" t-it-
messed. and effects produced never Before at
tempted in any city of the void
The parade will De- the graudeSt in extent
known In the history of mystic pagc1u;ry.
The cOstuwcsoil entirely new, were made N
Paris and beyord aN comparison the fines
ever imported to this country The unp1ra-
lclcf number of Forty raticaU Floats viii he in
lime, aud will be larger and more imposing IN
construction than ever before known. some
cOC-a,ticn of the amazing extent ofthe pageant
uay be cleaned from the fact that upwards oi
thirteen hundred men, two hundred auO thirty
horses six bands and six hondred carried
lightscre required To- place IL upon the streets.
Nc oicarcs vail be made IN the usual rate
fer Hotel Accommodations, Cithcrin Faltnc-t
or Washington, visitors i'circ enabled % stop
ia cithcr city lie RaitiWcre and Ohio running
FIFTY-MINUTE TRAINS
between the two cities. Trains nm ~ least
every hour
an ,, p-,TNrrr T,0-FUoDT
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
PIEDMONT suaas.

we would again call attention Of our friends
w andcustomcrs ID our old and reliable
brand 4 Fertilizer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

I take this opportunity 10 bear 'estimony
% the efficacy 5fyour " Hop Bitters." EX-
pcctiug TO find them uanseous and bitter
and composed of bad whiskey, wc were
agr,eably surprised at their mild taste, just
Ike cup Of tea A Mrs. Cresswen and a
Mrs. Conuor. friends, have likewise tried
and pronounce them the best medicine they
have ever taken for bGilding mp strength
and touiug up the system was troubled
With costiyeness. hecdacde ard want q sP-
petite. Ar I'mcnts are Row all gone
nave yearly contract with doctor 90 look
after the health of MYSELF and family, but /
need him not now. =. GILLILAND.
July 35. 1873 Ps0pie's 4ir1cQ'e, Pittsb'g. Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
FTFTY-MINUTE TRAINS
NAsHINeTON 40 RALIIMOPE.

No such an opportunity for a visit 20 the
most attractive centres o., interest in the East
and south has been offered for years rs these
GRAND SERIES of EXCURSIONS.
call ueon b. S O. Ticket Agents foT full Do
tails
Aue. o lSs3-Ct
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
PUBLIC SALE.

IL
blcs in CharlcStown,
on FRIDAY, AUGUST Il, 1883,
Six hcud IIorses,--
Some good farm horses; two are good plow
leaders and one fine family mare.
Three HOGS
Two new Pha.tons three Jump-Scat Bug
eies. new: three Sidc-Bar Buggics, new two
Secondhand Bugries-onc Side-Ba one two
seat Carriage; three Spring Wagons III sood
order: nine SleighS,-two 2-horse;
Several Spreads;
Eight sets Single Harness two sets Dou-
bic Harness; two Riding Saddles, two sue
saddles. Sleigh Bells Whips, Robes, Halters:
Two Plows. new LOT Shovcls, Hoes, Forks
one No. l Cutting Box
HOUSE md KITCHEN FURNITURE:
Beds and BeCding Te~;
~ yards new Carpet
me new Cook Stove: Looking Glasses;
Set Cane-seat Chairs, Rocking Chairs and
eight other new Chairs,
Tables, bureaus, Safes,
Dishc-. Knives and Forks, &C. &c,
NEW SET CHAMBERFURNITURE.
es~Also. House an corner of George and
Congress streets lot Rent rom september lst.
Complete stock Of Livery. sale Positive.
TERMS.-Threo Months Credit, the purcha-
ser 10 give q Negotiable Note pa7ahic 1T the
Bank OF Charlestown on all sums OF Ten Dol
lars and over; under that amount, Cash.
sale 10 begin at ~ O ti0cs.
r. II. FURLEY.
y Hefebowcr, Auc
AflgllSf O. lSS-t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
MOUNT VERNON

t, but flew hours ride on the historic Potomac
iron, Washington Splendid Steamers leaving
every morning md returning during the after
noon
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
As 4 FERTILIZER FOR
WHEAT AND GRASS.

The advantage es1lng s not only an increased !e
but the permanent Improvement the soil ON the abundant growth OF
which follow.
'OTsaHIEA"i thing For eighteen years mas oeoi
stood the test At first It's progress 10
favour naturally but merit WILL sooner or later "
aud every largely increased over those oil TIC pc
ding wear Of its early days It's best friends now
II has been used extensively Maryland PENNSYLVANIA and Virginia
and from ABUNDANT everywhere, We are
ing you being well adapted TO your soils No ~ YOU
- has had ~ u,yng success and continued popularity Some CT
the largest and these three States use it almost exclusively
Successful lccarse Natures own provision for her ex
hausted fields
because have none OF the expense oil ~
factrers and without regard high commercial value we base It's
price solely upon its actual cost to import
Htyly yoy Beoag Of the 0s aoo haze "Sef !" AMI ask
ven 10 enquire Of them as to its merits
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
~ WELLINGTON.

EYc- a place of greatest interest to all. never
looks more beautiful To- the eye OF offers more
inducements for visit than during the lovely
weather always the rule in September. The
R.6O istbe ONLY direct line from the Vest u
Washington, ard the only inc running
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

Plil Herbert. a worthy coiored man,
Was kicked in the face by horse sunday
His jaw-bone was hrok IN. Dr. Richardson
attended him.
A Mr.. HoG'r a>tcf lel. trom a Iick Of hay
% wheat on the farm of Mr.. W. i. W IT.
rick. some days ago, and broke "a leg. DR..
Starry was called and rendered Alteration.
Mrs Lucy line, of ShiTTeus1urg Pa.
fl FROM the steps ola =. V. r. &. car, at
the depot in this place, on Sunday morning
and Was slightly iniurcd-Srlr-t
An ctcrfsionist from Maryland TO Hay
per's Ferry. GA Wednesday Of las, week
having been paced in an uppc.-stofy rooIa
of ,hc Tozt-oficc building for disordoriy
conduct, Jumped or fy'i from the window
aud died from injuries received.
The N. E. Church South on Brncetown
Circuit will hold camp-meeting in ;Hiths
grove. near Vaudeville. beginning Friday,
Au-u , l-th
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09

State of West Virginia,
County of jefferson, set

County OF JtItIsOIi Ct
In the County Court.
List Of Persons and Property other than Real
Estate. returned Delinquent for the Non-pay-
ment OF Taxes for the year 1852, allowed ny the
Court at May Term. 1888:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1883-08-09
LURAY CAyERSs,

The most famous OF an subterrancan wonders
OF the country. are readily within days time
from Washington or Baltimore. Special fast
Excursion Trains, making the round trip with
sy,- 'oirs IT the cayerns, which are row lighted
Throughout; by Electricity
Daily Republican., 1883-09-24
A Judge on DuelfDg,

Judge Atkins, of the Hastings
Court,in Richmond, Va. Thursday in his
charge to the grand jury called special
attention TO the law OF libel. His
charge is supposed to be an effort to
break up dueling. In it Judge Atkins
said
"There is a class of cases in which
strict enforcement of the law would
be great benefit to the community,
the law against libel. A libel is the
malicious publication of any writing,
sign, picture, etiigy or other representa-
ton tending to defame the memory OF
one who is dead or the reputation of
one who is living, and to expose him
to ridicule, hatred or contempt. 1t is
punishable as a misdemeapor on the
ground that such publication has a
tendency to disturb the public peace.
You will readily see, gentlemen, that
the enforcement of this law would pre-
vent many of the unseemly shooting
matches which usually follow these
publications, and gentlemen would
soon begin to look to the law for their
vindication instead of the field of
honor