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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24
POETRR Il.
THE EDITORS WIFE.
BY EUGENE FIELD.

The best of all angels kind heaven has sent,
To bring man sympathy, peace, and content !;
To add to his joys and to lessen his woes,
To sew on his buttons and patch up his hose,
And 10 smooth out the kinks and wrinkles OF
life.
Is the idol we worship; the editors wife.
Who more than the wife of our bosom deserves
The sweet veneration her beauty preserves?
And the years may so by and our heads may
grow white,
Her beauty grows ever as pure and as bright.
As when she faced poverty, sorrow, ana STRIFE,
And blessed our estate as an editors wife.
And some of us, glancing back over the years
Can call up sweet visions, ali halowed by tears !;
A dress. or a toy, or @ hood that IS torn,
Or quaint little shoe that baby has worn,
Or white little face lying under pail,
And a moss-coyered grave over yonder-that
all;
But we know the great grief that has clouded
the life
And broken the heart OF an editors wife.
You may drink to your trade and your creatures
of fame
| raise not my glass till hear her sweet name :;
'Tis TO her alone who uncOmplainngly bears,
The all of her sorrows and most OF our cares,
Whose wealth of sweet influence suhtly inspires
Our graIdest achievements and nOblcst desires :
'Tis to her would drnk-our companion III
life
Gods best inspiration, the editors wife,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24

A couple Of Hoosier statesman were
travelling from Chicago to Washington with
Senator Logan. The latter occupied seat
by himself and was engaged in reading
magazine. His companions, seated iFnmc-
diately behind him were dischssing the rules
Of whist. They got into heated argument
over the rule that requires player when in
doubt, to lead trumps. After talking several
minutes one Of them appealed to the Sena-
tor General, he said "When you are in
doubt what DO you do?" Logan, half turn
ing his swarthy face toward bis qucstioner.
answered in cool, matter-of-fact way :;
Consult Mrs. Logan"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24
Lenorer.

"Now, my son." said fond father on
Washington's birth day, "You will be George
Washington and viii be his father. Let
Us begin:
George who has been hacking my cher
~ tree?"
Father. cannot tell lie. ] did it
with my little hatchet, and if the edge OF
the tool had not been dull, / would have
cut down every tree in the orchard"
The father was rather nonplussed at this
answer. After pause be asked;
"Why make such Wholesale destruction,
my son2"
Father cannot tell lie. Somebody
must cut a little wood for mother"
The father was aatisfed and asked n'
more questions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24
EiY EETER.

From Col. J. Maidhof, of New York II
have suffered severely for the last ten years
from Hay Fever in early and midsummer
and in the fail. desire in the interest OF
nv fellow sufferers to testify in favor OF
Eiy's Cream Balm. Ny short use of i dem
onstrated its efficacy. Maidhoi, 1Vl
Broadway. 1t is easily applied.
| can recommend Ely's Cream Balm to
all Hay Fever sufferers, it being, in my o.
pinion. founded upon experience and sure
cure. was afflicted with Hay Fever Tor
twenty-five years, and never before found
permanent relief.-Webster II. Haskinsi
Marshfeld, Vt. =,
Ny brother Myron and myself were both
cured to all appearance, OF Catarrh ana iiay
Fever last July and August. Up to this
date. Dec. %, neither have had any return
of these troubles Ely's Cream Balm was
the medicine used.-Gabriel Ferris, Spencer
Tiogs Co., \. y.
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TIE jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1873.

OFFERS to the people Of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in i safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance which is much cheaper than
The rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DtRrcroRs-N. 5. White Henry b. Daven-
mort J. Garland Hurst, John W. Rider, w. II.
r Lewis. X. Preston Chew, Wm. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker. ;. w. Washington, James Logic,
Charles L. Wilson, John III. little, Jacob ),
Melvin. f. &. W. Herr, isaac IL. Strider.
Y :. WHITE, ....-... President
IL. b. DANENPORT,.....-. ...-.-... treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMNITrEE-N. ;. White, Wm
II 4. Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Strideri
II 7. Chew. :. w. Washington.
LorAL AGrNrs- rs-Middleway-J q. Shirley
Kearneysville-J c. Bitner; HaTpcr's Ferry
Chas. +. Trail: Shcpherdstown-H. II. I. Entler
puifields-C. L. Barnhart; Charlestown-
Washington Il Alexander
1t--The Secretary will be found at the Com
panv's Office. Gibson Building Court-Houst
ward. in CharlestOwn. ...
Feb. 2l. 1851. Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24

The next President must get POI electoral
votes. The "solid south" gives 1873 and
New York SO. The candidate who can
carry the south and New York, therefore
has a vote which, with the aid of Massa-
chusetts or Indiana, gives him majority
Now Jersey and Connecticut with New York
and the south would also make majority
Hence it requires some of that faith which
can remove mountains and reset fractured
arms to claim that Blaine can be elected
without the help ofNew York. He can be,
indeed, but he probably won't be. If he
were to carry New York, however, he could
disregard almost all the doubtful states, as
in that case Massachusetts, Indiana, Cali
fornia and New Jersey could vote with the
south against him without turning the
scales Washington Star.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24
A RoJJer fn the House.

The clock struck three, two ofthe children
awoke with squalls, aud Mrs. Mickson,
turning over with houncc, called to her
husband who was lying in an adjoining
room:
"Peterw
"Wellw a
81 believe there's man in the house.
"Yes, I'm here"
81 don't mean you. smell cigar"
"Wherc did you get it?'
al haynt got II, you greenhorn. lmcan
that smell cigar smoke. know that some
body has slipped into the house, and you
needn't say there hasn't, and she arose and
looked under the bed.
"Who do YOU think it is?' asked the
husband
"Tts a robber that's who"
"Do you think that robber would come
around mans house and smoke ciSarsS'
"It makes no difference. smell cigar
smoke" opening the closet door.
smell cigar smoAe, 'OV, s''" '"S "
band. "Tve been smelling it for some
time" r
"Get up and help me look for it,"
"What, the smoke!"
No, the man."
Come on, and think We can find him
Mrs. Mickson entered her husbands
room and found that gentleman lying on
the bed, smoking cigar" 49,
al don't believe you have good sense J
Indignantly exclaimed the wife. why
didn't you tell me thatyOu were lying here
smoking like iooly'
Because I'm not smoking like fool"
"0h, you think you are smart" and the
lady went back and tumbled into bed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24

There is nothing more cherries or dis
tressins than an ill-kept and untidy back
yard, and now that spring is here, they can
all be transformed into nower-beds. In the
first place, instead of having the house paint
er give the fence palm coat of waite OF
gray, employ an artist to paint landscape
on it, with trees, cliffs, streams, etc, and
mountains in the distance. You have nc
idea how much larger this will make the
yard look. Next, plant the center bed and
borders with rose, lilac and syringn bushes
If you bury at the roots of each bush a hand
full of charcoal and bald-headed, back
fence Thomas cat, the blossoms will bemore
numerous and the neighborhood more
peaceful. Should you not care TO spend
much money on it, the charcoal may be
omitted.
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lestoupn. Jefferson County, Vest Ia.
july n. 1884.

A Waynesboro young man who had been
disappointed in love created sensation and
made his fellow citizens little scary in re-
gard to hydrant water by writing in red ink
on black boEdered paper that his dead body
would be found in the reservoir. Waynes-
boro being a small town, this announce
ment created considerable excitement and a
large proportion Of the population gathered
70 see ghastly corpse fshed ont OF their
drinking water, but tie corpse was no;
found. The young man had changed his
mind and turned up few hours after dredg-
ing was stopped, alive and sound, and now
everybody is mad that he didn't drown him
SELF aud the local paper hopes he will carry
out his plans next time without any ePisto-
larry nonsense. A fellow who is far enough
gone to write on mourning paper with red
ink can be depended upon as being desperate
enough for almost anything.
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TOI. 73.---VOL. 10, NEW SERIES CHARLESl
FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

. rnsFagE Pass is Published weekly Al IN0
> ,ua,.aai Fsly Csals per GaasR "A Gdoa"ee'
~ THREE DOLLARS II not paid In advance
~ Oas D .lar aal FVls Cssi' J0r ''s ''0'SA''
~ rhe terms of Advertising are: tor a sq uate
f,seinchl mr. loss. Oae D9ilIe asd fif'y Os"''toF
threeinsertions larger ones ones 20 e-is '1U-S
ION, Eaeh eooHagince fsf'y ceSi''
-s-Voalvsrtisenent - be considered BY the
month or ysar unless spsSiasd 90 the Nsoa.eriP'
orevio9slg agreed upon between the parties
,,.Sv.-tis.rneat rot marked on the copy
.-.,sci6ed number of insertions wall be con
,fs,sd until ordsrsd oat, aud paymen' VIII DC
s4asssd Aocoriingiy.
~z-s.;rtAa A1vERrtssNEVrs--To AVOID any
.:.-,f.rstanding on the part Of the annua adver-
pr1ner o. state iistsacty that their pri-
lice only extends % their i'm mediate business
ResGE.ttte. Legalor al other adver,i.ementsseni
bv thsn o. DO an additional charge, aud no varla-
tion.
r1-Dbiuarv uo,ices os more than Eve iines
WILDE charged Tor.
JON WORK.-Posiers, Sslo Bills, Circulars,
Cards, Sc, executed proGPtly, neatly, and affair
prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24

A report, signed By Stephen Decatur, Jay
Jones, J. Biddle, Samuel Evans, o. II. Perry
l.. Warrington and j. Lewis, dated New
London, January 3, 1914, has been found
in tie archives Of the Navy department. II
recommends the building, under the super
vision Of Robert Fulton, according to a
model exhibited by him, Of a steam vessel,
to carry twenty-four guns, and 80 arrnored
as to be iInpregnable to the shot Of cannon
then in use, the vessel to attain speed OF
five miles an hour, and to be used in harbor
defense.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24

Stranger to Florida fruit grower" How
do you sell Strawberries now" Grower
'One dollar apiece, sir" Customer" On,
nonsense Grower" That Is the regular
price. You know it is very early in the SEA
SON." Customer-"Se See here | have no
time for joking" Grower" Pom my honor,
sir. that is what | getf them. Have been
selling strawberries all the week at that
nrice to the guests at the hotel where YOU
are stopping" "Customer-"I am only
stopping at that hotel fCr the day. live
about twenty-five miles up the railroad
Been a resident of this State for twenty
years Grower-"O beg your pardon
mistook you for Northern Invalid. Ih'
price is six cents quart"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24
nr,rrL,oncss Cured.

It is generally presumed that when man
has been cured once Of some infirmity or
complication of diseases by the use OF our
medicine, that he knows good thiag when
he sees it. 1t is stated by those who know
that monkey cannot be induced to partake
a second time of any drink which contains
alcohol. It appears as if the memory Of the
panrs and tortues first inflicted exert ben
eficial influence upon the animal. Man is
quite different in this regard and 9 lance
about US will show that numbers Of our
friends ond neighbors are daily becoming
the worse by the use Of the intoSicants.
This can be remedied By the moderate use
of n well-known remedy called Peruna. II
the medicine is taken daily the appetite
for LIQUOR will be finally removed, and the
patient. no matter what his previous con
dition. will be restored to sobrlety and t.
society. Yes, Pcruna is great medicine,
and should be used by all. Send for it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24
an IN the Line Of Nature.

There is nothing in the line Of magic OF
mystery about that wonderful and popular
medicine. Parker's Tonic. II Is simply the
hes, and most scientific combination possible
ofthe essential principles Of those vegetable
cnratiyes which act powerfully and directly
on the stomach, liver, kidneys and blood.
But there neither is, nor will be, any sue
cessful imitation of it. II Is all the time
curing those who had despaired OF ever get
ting well. For yourself, your wife and chil-
drcn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24
JAMES w. BUTT,
CHARLESTOWN,W w VA,
DEALER II
CllIIGG AND HEATING STOVES.
AND MANUFACTURER OBJ
An KINDS or TIN AND SHEET
IRON WARE.
Roofing and Spouting
A SPECIALITY.

TNiIE undersigned has recently enlarged and
very much improved his salesroom, and
added largely TO his stock, both in variety and
quantity of goods in his line. His supply oil
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with anv. embraces the celebrated " Excelsior
and Farmer Girl" which never fail to give
entire satisfaction besides large number OF
Others. With each Stove there are gwen rlity
Pieces, exclusive of plates, all of them very
useful o housekeepers Important additions
To many of these Stoves, as furnished by me,
are Side. Automatic-Oven and Pipe Shelves,
Water-Backs and Warming Closets. Coal on
stoves always in stock, and the best Wood and
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every Stove
guaranteed. Ny supply of Fine Goods in my
line is one of the best ever offered in Charles
town. and includes handsomely ornamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets, Beautiful
Drip Coffee Pots, Soup, Ice and Cream Ladies,
&c. with all the usual variety OfTin and Sheet
Iron Wares of all kinds. Prices always mod
crate. Price of Stoves from Sl2 up.
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin Work,
promptly executed. ,,,-,,.,
April 96. 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24
When you visit Washington stop at the
AMERICAN HOUSE.
Pe7,n'a 1senuc, Cor Scre1th Street,
WASHINGTON, d. c.
TERMS 81 PER DAY.

THE proprietors Of this House, the oldest
Il established Hotel in Washington, desire to
call the attention OF their patrons and the pub
lic to the fact that the Hotel Is and has been
the headquarters for West NirginianS for over
halfa century. The " American is centrally
located in the business portion of the city. and
Within "a short distance Of all Public Buildings.
Churches, and places Of Amusement.
DUFFY * LEANNARDA.
November ~. lsS3-ly. Proprietors
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24

pa" said little Kentucky boy, what
is the title Of man who commands reg
iment?"
Colonel, my son."
"Do you command a regiment"
Yes, somewhat. / don't command
regiment of soldiers" the colonel explained
ave are having times Of peace now you
know. ] only command your mamma"
as my mamma a regiment
" Yes, indeed" he replied with sigh
"your mamma il feginent-a whole regi-
ment."-P Phitqdeiphid Ersaing ClH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24

tn Siberia man can buy wife for eight
dogs. but in this country it is dogs some
times that prevent, man from getting
wife.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24

The fashion in bonnets are constantly Chang
ing
In style and naieria' texture and hue.
And somebody's fancy j. ever wide ranging,
Inyenting. Of coufse, some atrOcity new
Some STYLES are quite hateful and others de-
lghtful;
IN broad brimmed and narrow brmmei,
round-topped and fat.
Bnt the latest invention Is certainly fHghtful,
The conical sugar loaf six-siory bat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24
70 THE PUBLIC.

HAVING rc,iaquiShcd engagements abroad
4 L which have occupied nay attention almost
exclusively for several years past, ! Will devote
r.y time iu the future 90 work at home, and
offer nos services Oh thr public as CONTRACTOR
aul lilildcr. There are many evidences OF ry
ability to design and construct houses IN the
best STYLES and substantially and promptly here
unl elsewhere. and the pa-t few years have Civ
cn ru. t.Nr.ricuccs ia housc-bui.ding that are
vaiuah touysclf and O. persons who may cw-
pl1v m,. will culeavor. ion all work CntruSt-
cl t1 me. 90 render entire satisfaction.
). G. HOLMES.
January II. 1853. Agent.
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ProfesssORal CardS.
WaE. II. TRAVER$,
4TTORNET AT LIN,

CAlrlsl3ea, , f-'ln C3u7ty bes. Frgi7i''
VIII practice in thc Courts Of thisCOunty and
thc adjoining C'Iu-ics.
O.h-- next dlpr Oh thercsii'1ce o; Ms, W. .,
HAWKS. and pcarlvoypl tAe ' Carter House
November 2} lNi1.
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L9oK! LOOK! LOOK!
The West End Still Alive
JHAVE \ MAMMOTH ICE CHEST. which
L weighs 1850 pounds, and can furnish
FIRE III NJ l. A Il $,

IL L. - Il l. w - \ - ~
at all hours cold, sweet, nice and clean.
Salt Meats ofall kinds,-Siccd Ham in guam
titles to suit purchasers; Ham Sausage, Dried
Beef and No. Lard constantly on hand.
\ line of Groceries, consisting of Molasses,
Teas. CoiIces. Meal and the following brands of
Flour Kable's Patent Roller Process and Rem
ner's Best Family Flour.
WHITE ELEPHANT SOAP, 5 CTS. \ CAKE.
A large stock of Dried and Canned Goods on
hand. among Others the following articles ::
Dried Peaches, Dried Apples and Prunes, Can
ned Corn, Beans Peas, Tomatoes, Apples and
Peaches \ fine line of Domestic and Foreign
Candies.
Mackerel and Potomac Herring by the doz.,
kit, half barrel and barrel.
Cigars and Tobacco.
A full line of all the popular brands on hand.
Goods delivered anywhere in the Corporation.
free Of charge. by Master Tommie Ryan. Thank
ing my many friends and customers for past
patronage, I'hope by fair dealing to merit con
tinuancc of the same.
June -, 1884. W. >. AERCHANI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24

The carly fisherman beats the early bird
in catching the worm.
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y GW Goods.
I An now in receipt of my fall supply of
I General Merchandise and will bc pleased 10
supply my friends and hcPublic generally
COTTON FLANNELS.
u ED. Brown. Slate. Fancy Figured, Bleach
IL cd and Unbleachcd Canton Flanncls of
All grades.
WOOLEN GOODS.
TANCY CASSIMERS Domestic ditto, Fullcd
Il Cloth Woolen Shirts, &c., for mems wear.
DIX. &CoI' Ladies cloth. and other WoolcnS
ID Tor dresses. fine and medium White Elan
ncl, Heavy Shaker Flannels, and Fancy ditto,
Heavy Homemade Grey. fine SaXony steel
Crey. and Domestic ditto. Ladies Vests.
WOODEN WARE.
WHITE OAK Hamper Baskets, Buckets.
W Tubs. Baskets. Wash Boards Brooms, &c.
CROCkERI.
NTEENSWABE. Glassware Lamps, Majoli-
~ ia Ware. For sale by.
GEO. w. I. kEAiiSLEG.
Oct -. 1>,3.
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The crow is TIE greatest American corn
remover.
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PRINTS.

.ooo Wis. Of Prints & Cinghams in yaseIy,
/ for sale by
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BLANK BOOKS
GYRARE9 HOUSE,

n. E. Corner Ninth ond Chestnut SITS, Philn.
J..McKIBBrY, Manager. II DExslsoN, Sup.
STREET CARS run from all the principal
Depots TO the HOTEL. The accommodations
are in all respects equal to any in the City
$500 per day.
Oct. >, lSS0-y.
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For Sale.

The Brick House, and Log House adjoining
with the Lots attached thereto. formerly the
property of John Reed. Sr.. on Congress Street.
in Charlestown, W. Va. For Terms apply TO
GEORGE BAYLOR,
January 4 1851. CLEON MOORE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-24
Representing the following Companies:
JEFFERSON COUNTY MUTUAL

Fire Insurance Company.
.ETNA, OF HARTFORD,
the largest and most popular Co. in America.
Equitable Life Assurance Society of L. 5.
Hartford Life and Annuity of Hartford.
Home, Of New York.
Phoenix. Of Hartford.
Washington Fire * Marine, Of Boston.
Continental, of New York.
American, of Wheeling.
Peabody, Of Wheeling
German, of Wheeling.
Liverpool and London and Globe of England
the largest foreign Company doing business in
America.
AGENTS:
II. G.. ENTLER. ShephcrtlStown
c. l. BARNIIART, DuiieldS;
JAS. ". LEAGUE, Middlcway.
4 sworn statement of the conditions of all
Foreign Insurance Companies represented III
this Agency will be found at the Clerks Office
i'm compliance with State laws. All l0SSc:
promptly adjusted and paid at our office.
Respectfully. -.,.,,
WASHINGTON & ALEXANDER,
February II. 1884. Agents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-03

.ion' put Suleiman to death, and obtained
luil PROOF OF Zebehr's guilt as a chief con-
spirator. Lebehr was brought 10 trial at
Ca'ro, and sentenced to be shot. But, du-
ring Gordon's temporary absence. the
Venal khedive was persuaded by Nubar
10 pardon the traitor. This was done, and
an allowance OF $500 a month was granted
10 Lebehr, on which he went into retire
ment, but v0wing eternal hatred against
GORDON as the author OF his defeat and the
SLAYER OF his son.
Now, Zebehr comes into power again
through the influence OF Nubar, who also
mas been restored. That the two former
conspirators entertain any very loyal feel
lngs toward Tewfk's government Is not
likely. That Zebehr has abandoned hope
OF becoming King OF a Central African
realm is improbable. That he has for
given the plucky Englishman who dashed
the cup Of victory from his very lips. put
his son TO death, and narrowly escaped
melting out the same doom to him, is not
to be thought Of. Zebehr may be willing
and able TO crush FL Mahdi, but IL will be
for his own and not for Egypt's good.
Sheuld he be sent to Khartoum to cO0pe-
rate with Gordon, as is now talked Of, the
latter's position will be more precarious
than ever, for he will then have by his
side, in the guiselof a friend, an enemy
who will, on the first opportunity, wreak
upon him revenge for the loss OF a son and
kingdom. And should Zebehr defeat FL
Madhi. it would only be in order to raise
his own standard and seek to regain the
ground he occupied seven years ago.
This would imply hostility TO Egypt and
the revival and perpetuation Of the most
infamous features of the slave trade.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-03
S3.5I3.92s 81
TSit a Failure?

The tax bill in section G5 imposes a spe-
cial tax Of $1,000 on brokers dealing in
tax-receiyable coupons, and in addition
requires them to pay $40 per centum
upon the face value Of all taX-receivable
coupons sold" Section 81 imposes a spe-
cific license tax Of $3.50 on any lawyer
wishing to be licensed to bring coupon
suits.
In neither case does it appear positively
that there is any penalty provided.
At the end Of other sections imposing
taxes on other businesses there are penal
ties. Penalty seems TO have been omitted
here, but General Wickham is sure
that the conference committee framed IN
amendment Ito section 81 Of chapter H. to
cover the point. and he supposes that it
was adopted but afterwards accidentally
omitted.
Somewhere in the general law penalty
provision may yet be found to cover the
omission. II not the law will not be very
effective