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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
An IdyI Of the Sunshine.

The girl was fair. Soft blue her eyes as
the skies, and pink and white her cheeks as
the mountain peaks at sunrise, and golden
light her hair as the moonlight air.
All, she was very fair.
Uncrowned save by her tossing tresses,
she stood facing the east, and the sun came
and kissed her.
Kissed her long and lovingly.
Her mother saw her there and called
to her.
'Let me linger here, dear mother" plead
ed the fair being. THE air is so sweet, the
fragrance of the flowers so rich. The skies
above me are so tenderly blue, aud, mother
dear, l feel as if | were little queen stand
ing here in the glorious reign of the sun"
The mother appeared at the door.
FUDGE she exclaimed. "You ought to
have sense enough to come in out of that
sort ola reign. Don't you know you'll be
freckled worse than a turkey egg?
And a heavy black cloud rose up and
swiped the sun across the face
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
m VieciNi9 fsEf paEss--rHE OLD FAMILY JouRNAl.
Siraiuia free gress.
smelling a Romance.

A certain Young lady who lives in the
annexed district has had her romance spoil
ed by the uncslled for and gratuitous inter-
ference of a gluttonously inclined goat
This young lady had beau who had pro-
posed to her Her parents objected TO the
match and forbade the young man to call
on his hearts idol. The young lady was
desperate, as eligible beaus are not easy to
find in the suburbs. They resolved to elope.
The young man was to be under his lady
loves window at daybreak and signal by
means of a cord. 1t is almost needless to
state that the other end of that cord was
attached TO one OF the large members of the
maiden's pedal extremties. The goat did
not rest easy that night and was wandering
around the yard at an unreasonably early
hour in the morning. After masticatng
all the sardiue boxes and empty tomato
cans he discovered the pendulous cord and
resolved to take it in as dessert.
When the cord was drawn taut the goat
reared up on his hind legs in an effort to
follow it up the side of the house he
found that his efforts were unavaiing and
he gave a desperate jerk. Then the trouble
began. The maid awoke. The goat gave
another violent pull that was almost as
effective as that exercised by ward alder
man. The maid arose very suddenly from
her couch and heroically smothered cry
of pain. She stopped to detach the cord
aud at the same instant the goat gave an
other Jerk. The maid lost her equilibrium
and thought that she had also lost her toe,
but the latter proved to be an erroneous
supposition She crawled on all fours to
the window and cried hoarsely to her sup
posed lover: "DOn't pull so, Augustus, I'll
come down."
Then followed another attempt to unfas-
ten the cord The goat was persistent,
however, and did not notice the appeal save
by several vicious mods of his head that
were accompanied by feminine cry Of
pain from the upper regions.
Crazed by the pain she again called down
into the darkness:
IF you don't stop pulling like that, Au-
gustus, won't come down at all
Another savage jerk and wall of bitter
anguish burst uncontrolled from her raby
lips. The cry was heard by her mother
who FASTENED into the room accompanied
by an oil lamp and look of fright The
m aid tainted, the elopement was killed in
the bud, the maiden's toe was sore for
month, but the goat escaped, aud there will
be no cards sent out, as the youth and the
maid never speak now as they pass BY
Ne,c York Herald
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
WESTWARD.

Train AIS connects at Harp~'s Ferry viii
Limited Express, arriving at Pitkburr Or
m, Columbus $50 and Chicago lbs p,,
morning.
Train No. AIS connects at Harpers Far,
with Limited Express, arriving at Gncinp,,
1854 next morning, Louisville ll5 noon asl
st. Louis e.25 p. m.
Train 416 connects at Harpers Ferry with
train No. 6, arriving at Washington 10 p.m
Baltimore $50. making only one stop. 4,
Washington. Local passengers can wait !,
Harper's Ferry for train at 6.25 P. m.
Train No. il6 connects at Harpers Fory
with Pittsburg and Chicago Express, arriyin,
at Connellsyille 2.25 and Pittsburg 40 mem
morning, Columbus ll.3O p. m. and Chioes
Z 80 p. m.
Mixed train 443 connects with train IS lar.
ing Washington at lilo p. m. dAily, eIapi
Sunday.
EXCURSION TICKETS will be sold to pa.
ties of ten or more between all ticket station,
on the Valley Diyision-Good for two day
For tickets and further information AppJh
b. e. o. Agents or to b. +. Bond, Pass. Ags.
Baltimore, C. 4. Dudrow, Travelling Passenss
Agent, Winchester. Va.
Pullman Palace SleepingCars are run thfolt
to Cincinnati ST. Louis, Chicago and Piiisb-7
on all express trains.
Ut. 0DELL, Gen'l Margs
CHAS. o. SCULL, Gen'l Passenger Agr.
May 81, 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
THE SOUVENIR SPOON.
The FavOrite."

have on hand the old st. George Chapel
Souvenir Spoon.
The ruins of old St. George Chapel are 1t
miles from Charles Town and an object Of in
terest The Chapel is supposed to have been
erected as early as 1750-probably as late as
l760. 1t is mentioned in dennings Statutes
at Large as one of the Chapels more costly
than many others. The site. which is on the
lands Of Col. H. b. Davenport, is supposed to
have been donated by Lord Fairfax. II issup-
posed to have been more elegant, hence more
costly, than Others because il was located near
where many wealthy Church-of- England peo-
pie lived who would take pride in out-doing
their neighbors i'm the size and magnifcence
of their houses of worship. At any rate, the
present ruin was once grand in its time. The
walls were of stone qnarried in the vicinity.
The other material is supposed TO have been
brought from England. The roof was sheet
lead the window and door frames Of cedar
wood the floor in thing the pews and pull
pit in oak-elaborately carved. The soft,
grey old walls in summer time are iyy-hung-
but the Chapel, as pictured in the bowl of the
spoon, is winter scene-the venerable pile
surrounded by leafless trees and the graves of
the olden-time covered with the beautiful
snow" For sale by.
CHARLES w. BROWN, Jeweler,
Charles. Town, Jefferson Co., WA.
Sept. IA, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07

A boy stood on the burning deck,
Unwisely, too tbs said,
For, with the fast approaching flame,
His elders quickly fed.
So, many now in peril stand,
Unmindful of their fate,
Till, step by step, Grim Death comes on
And then, alas too late
Far wiser, surely, would it seem,
When his approach we see,
With "Pierce's Pellets" well in hand
To vanquish old sc. D."
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets have remarks
bic power to correct a physical derange'
ments, thus warding off disease that would
surely follow Purely vegetable, pleasant
to take, perfectly harmless With a little
forethought, they'll be a present help in
time of heed-cheating the doctor, and rob-
bling the grave As Liver Pill, they are
unequaIed Smallest, cheapest, easiest to
take One a dose as a laxative, three OF
four rs cathartic Tiny, sugar coated
granules, in walls; % cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
Carter House ReUpened.
GEoReE S. wATsoN. Propriet0r.

THE CARTER HOUSE has recently under
4 cone a thorough renOvation-newlyp paint
ed papered and furnished, and on Monday,
Nav 10Th, was reopened for the aeeommoda-
ton of the public Transient or Permanent
Guests are assured that the best provision Will
be made for their comfort in every p-rucular:
The House shall be a model Of neatneSs and
cleanliness. and the table will be abundantly
and richly supplied. Attentive and courteous
servants. only. will be retained and the pro
prietor will not only give general SUPERVISION
bat close attention 10 details 50 that the guests
of the House shall have no room for complaint,
but have complete satisfaction guaranteed
them.
May 81 1890.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
The Lone Star European Plan

HOTFI-one of the best Sl.OO a day Hotels
I'm the $ ate. Board s. so TO 800 per week.
MEALS AND LUNCHES AT ALL HOURS.
Regular Meal 95c. equal TO any SOC. meal that
YOU may get elsewhere My table Is served
with the best the city markets sell. All the
late vegetables will be served By me and pre-
pared to suit the taste of all ladies and gentle
men thar call I make q speciality Of
HANDLING ALL KINDS OF FRUIT.
ICE CREAM by plate, quart or gallon, served
at your door, at short notice.
PRIVATE ICE CREAM PARLOR FOR La
DIES.
where everything will be served neat and clean
and i'm the latest style. Give me call and
will try 90 please YOU.
II. b. ALLEN, Manager,
HooG Building, Charles Town. W. Va.
May 10. 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
E. L. Beller
CoNTRACToR&BUIL

OFFERS his services and will vigorously
" prosecute his ayocation as Carpenter and
Builder, and will take orders and execute the
same promptly and satisfactorily. His expe-
rience is such that he can guarantee perfect
workmanship, and his prices will compare IA
vorably with the most reasonable. Those de-
string to build or improve should give him
call
JAM 7, 1885,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07

"John," said the old man to his son, 81
will give you 800 to go away with. Maybe,
as you don't like my business, you will find
better one"
Three weeks later the young man landed
in New York. A mouth later, finding but
Sc in his possession, he determined to sail
home again.
1t was best to let his father know before
hand; but how? A letter would be too
slow, so off went John to the telegraph Office.
"a dollar word to London, sir" an
swered the polite clerk to his enquiry.
81 want to tell my father I've spent all
my money and I'm sorry and I'm coming
home. and want him to forgive me and
lot of other things, and can only pay for
six words to tell him everything" said
John.
"Cut it short" replied the clerk.
John sat down aud thought. An hour
after. 10 his immense establishment the old
man received the following cablegram
Gsddills LohdSn. Fatted calf for one
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
Cold Water Alabastine

Surpasses ANYTHING on the market Ii is a c.
mcnt that forms o costing firm as the wall it
self and admits of recOating AT any time with
out removing the old coats. It produces good
work with one coat on almost any surface not
too dirty, and works well on absorbent walls.
For sale by
April -, 1898. W. +. /. z. LlPPlTT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
Hog and Poultry Remedy.

am handling Dr. Jos. Haas Hogand Poul-
try Remedy which will put your hogs in first
class condition; will stop cough and regulate
the bowels will arrest disease; will destroy
worms is a thorough preventive. Hogs treat
ed with it will gain two or more pounds whilst
Others are gaining one. 1t is highly recon-
mended to DO what il is represented to do
Try it.
Nav II. 1892. W. S. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
Sharing, !ShGmpOOinS and
Hair Cutting PGrIOr,
NORTH CHARLES STREET. NEXT TO
RACKET STORE.

The undersigned prosecutes the above bust
ness I'm am artistic manner and guarantees sat
isfaction Cleanliness and neatnesS is Obsery-
cd, and courteous and prompt attention given
90 an callers.
The patronage of Ladies and Children is re-
~pcctfully solicited.
Nav 3. 1898. CHARLES II. SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
Summer Cooking Fuel.

am just receiving some of the Celebrated
Pooahontas Coal-said TO be very superior as a
cheap, light summer Cooking Fuel. Sawed
and Split Wood and all kinds Of Fuel. Steam
and Forge Goals on hand.
B. C. WASHINGTON, Agent.
May 4, 1892
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
-NoRTHBOUND-

Washington and Chattanooga Limited
train Of Pullman coaches and sleeping az
runs daily via Shenandoah Valley route w
ping only at Luray, Shenandoah. Base 70
anoke and Radford. Leaves shenahsH-
Junction, southbound, LIS night
No. 3 for Roanoke. Radford, Pulaski BIZ
and Chattanooga. Connects at Rahlol ~
Bluefeld, Ohio extension. Leave Biue.,
610 a. m. for Kenova, Columbus ono, ~
all points west. Pullman sleeper 70 No
phis via Bristol.
No. q for Basic and intermediate s''-'
No connection beyond.
No. 4 for Washington, Hsger'town hin.
burg, Philadelphia and New YORK. fn'--
sleeper to New York.
No % for Washington via sbena5,s~ y.
Junction., Hagerstown, Harrisburg an' ~
York.
For tickets, time cards and all iniofn''''
call on agent Norfolk g. Western X. X.
w.B. BEyILL
Gen. Pass. Agt., Roanoke ="
Nov. 0, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
MISS AMELIA HICKS

II the room on Main street, next
III late residenceOf II. y. Gallaher,
where she Will do DRESS MAKING and FAM
lily SEWING In good style and at reasonable
charges. She viii be pleased to have the pat
ronage Of the ladies of the town and vicinity,
and will strive 20 renders satisfaction.
She has also a stock of Dress Trimmings and
Notions 70 which she invites the attention OF
the ladies.
June l. 1891.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07

Trains No. All, 4l9, 4l3 and Az are d,l,, :,
cept Sunday; Train No. 449 runs Sundsvool,
Additional mixed train leaves southr,s5 !.
s.04 a. M. and arrive at Harrisonburg Al a.
n m except Sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
ConcOmitantS.

I have Just received a fresh lot Of Heinz
Mustard. Dressing Catsup and Mixed Pickles;
also PettiiOhn's Breakfast Food.
May 10, 1898. W. 5. MERCHANT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07

Just Received.

have just received nice supply Of catsuP,
Mustard and Horseradish. Also Hayden's
Easter Dyes,-four colors for cents.
W. S. MERCHANT.
lnriI Il 1909
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
Fresh Cement.

Just receiyed-a carload of Fresh Cumber-
land Hydraulic Cement in barrels and smaller
quantities I'm paper sacks.
.. Q, WASHINGTON, Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07

INSECTS AND VERMIN.-Persian Insect
Powder. Whale Oil and Carbolic Soap, Ok.
Silver, Mercurial Ointment, and Bed Bug Boi,
son. AI5QUITE & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
With health and beauty laden.
A rich and priceless thing,
70 woman, pale and wasted,
Nv precious gift | bring.

Such the object and such the mission of
woman's valued friend, DR.. Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription. Don't let unreasonable
prejudice prevent you from sharing the
health and beauty profiered, in good faith,
by this most excellent Remedy None of
the almost countless weaknesses and diseas-
es peculiar to women, but that readily yield
toits magical power Manufactured, rec
commended, sold through druggists, and
guaranteed by the Worlds Dispensary Med
ical Association, Buffalo, n. Y, to give sat
isfaction, in every case, or money paid for
it cheerfully refunded
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
Paint.

IF Won are going 90 paint your house, you
II will ind &c 20 your advantage 70 call and
see our stock of Paints. The brand weare car
rying this year is Our Own Goods. q strictly
pure Linseed Oil and Lead Point that sells for
$3.50 per gallon. Our own Guarantee viii be
given to insure it's Purity. Also, Roofing and
Fencing Paint at 900 per gallon.
April % go AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07

(to'' eAS Sulphur and Flax Seed Meal
~ iat ..s b. G. 7. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
Music Lessons.

Madameand Miss Bertha Ruhl resumed their
Vocal and Instrumental Music Glasses Septem-
Der 9Th. 1892, at their residence on the corner
Of Mildred and Liberty streets. Terms mod
crate.
Sept. Is. 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
Feed at Retail.

Delivered promptly. Ear Corn. Oats, Chop,
Bran, Corn and Cob ground, Baled Hay, Chick
en- Feed, &c, at Coal and Wood Yard.
b. c WASHINGTON, Agent.
Ma 90
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
Wire Picket Fence.

Having purchased a machine, viii be pre-
pared % supply this Fence for farms aud gar
dens az low price
Mar. 8, 'o5. W.F.&T.P. LIPPITT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1893-06-07
NJ! s:W Aorfo|k;HssisIasR

Schedule Ia Eject October 30, 1897
LEAVE CHARLEsT0wN. W. VA DAILY
G0IrTH ROIrNn-
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-24

Adjourned nj 1918 till two .. m.
Assembled at two p. IN. Present same M

Adjourned Rt 1918 till two .. m.
Assembled at Two p. m. Present. same NJ
forenoon.
Caroline MiehIs presented an application
FOR relief from taxes which, upon consi i
GRAFTON. was granted.
Bill Of Merchants National bank for the
sum OF $l630 cxchangc ON bonds was re-
fused.
Adjourned till 10 a. m 10. morrow.
March l4th.
PRESENT:
Il. w. Knight. chairman.
John Horsky, commissioner
j. s. Tooker, clerk.
Session opened ut II a. m.
Ordered that tho sherid's office be re-.
moved to rooms 81 and bS In the basement.
which rooms shall be prepared, renovated
and cleaned. a. agreed upon by tho sheriff
and auditor.
Tho co one TO occupy room G2 in the
basement.
Tho county clerk to havs use and access
to tho vault in tho basement In conjunction
with the sheriff.
Bernard II. Schmidt was authorized to
put in eight No. 2 DIRE extineuishers ut the
court house not to exceed the sum of Sill
each.
The clerk was ordered to notify the difis--
ont justices OF the pence In tho city of
Holcna to the effect hat all processe1 in
criminal cases must bs turned over to the
HuoIlu luI bcEflCU IA tHc INV ulTGCt8, BMCh
pnpe rs to DO served by the sheriff without
extra charge. ns the county is muicted in
just such amount as 10 paid TO the
oonstables or city marshal for services in
criminal cases.
Ordered that that po,tian Of road in VAL
Icy district from GrAttan's to RoRsn's cor
ner bb transferred nnd annexed to spokane
district, Q under control Of supervisor
d. i. Hedges.
o dersd that that potion of road from
Prossar's bridge. on Piiokly Pear creek,
north to foot hills be included in Goodwin
road district under charge Of II. w. Dan
can, road supervisor.
Adjourned at $3.50 till two p. m.
Assembled at two p. M, present same a.
forenoon.
Adjourned ct tour till 10 a. IN tomorrow.
March Is.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present, T.. W. Knight, chairman.
John Horsky. commissioner.
j. s. Tooksr. clerk.
session opened at 10:31 a. M.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and
approved.
Ordered that the treasurer transfer ST.
600 from the general und to the contingent
fund.
Ord.rcd that the treasurer transfer from
tho road fluid to the bridge fund tho sum
Of $s6h.86.
The following amounts we're spportionsd
10 the several rond districts for use during
the ensuing quarter. Eupsrvisors not to
exceed the amount apportionsd:
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tA0ItOu wore 6xAu1lu0u huO 0pPIuVSOs .
Minnie A.. Reifentath. county supsrinten-
dent common sohools.
Bsnjsmin +. Marsh. county surveyor.
Thomas H.. Peasants. county coroner
G. u. Nolan, county attorney.
Frank N. Straub, public administrator.
Eugene :. French. county auditor.
William J. Beckett, o3unty assessor.
/. BrAmble. Justice Of the peace.
Geo. w. Padbury
Edward T.. Billings "
Thomas Matthews
b. F. Woodman
Chss. w. Wilson. constable.
John M. Weaver
Patrick Il. Dillon
James A. Hendricks
T.. b. johnson
Harry l.. Billings
Adjourned at 1915 till two .. m.
Assembled at two p. M, present same as
forenoon.
Adjourned at four p. m. till 10 a. m. to-
morrow.
MAJ oh 18th.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present
T.. w. Knight, chairman.
John Horsky. commissioner.
j. s. Tooker, clerk.
Session opened at IL a. NJ.
Minutes read and approved.
Petition received from Helena Electric
Railway company, petitioninR for n right
of way over, through and across William
street. in Seymer Park approved and
privileges granted according to order on
file.
Communication. received from county
superintendent Of schools asking for sup
plies. the Same being referred to the audi
tor with power to net.
j. s. Tooker WAS authorized TO trans
cribe United States record in recorders
Office.
Aaiourned till two n m
Rsconvened at two p. M, present sam as
forenoon.
Orders from district clerk to court clerk
for warrants for witnesses and jurors in at
tendance on district court and grand jury,
also warrants issued on same. also register
of warrants examined and found correct,
nmount issued during quarter 50. TIC. 80.
Ths following reports for quarter ending
March /, 1893.
Clerk OF district court,
Assessor.
Superintendent OF schools,
County attorney,
County auditor,
Clerk and recorder,
Sheriff. were examined, found correct and
ordered fled.
Affidavit filed by Gro.ge Walker as to
loss OF poll books by L, V. b. Alderman.
A credit for same boing granted action
will be taken when books arc found.
IhfpoLp Va aSoo VI ~ VA ". H.,
49,; Is. f. Woodman. J. r., 1926; 4. H..
Peasants. corona. $4.05; g. W. Wilson,
Con-, $145.90, examined and ordered filed.
The board. in compliance with section
767. fifth division compiled statutes, can
celled warrants which remained in tho
county clerks Office over one year to the
amount OF $73.G GO.
Drs. Cole & Ballard reported to the board
of having made an examination OF Mr..
Clark, ns reQu sted Ma Oh 8, and that he
needed ttentment.
1t was then moved that $75 DO appropri-
ated to tho Ensor institute" tor treatment OF
MIR. Clark, the board believing him to be
IN object Of charity.
The following bills for refund of taxes
examined and allowed:
II. b. Palmer 75
4. p, Bowman. 3 rs
Chas. w. Gray l Il
james l.. Galen for $H, 36. Amount
allowed ............................ 81 93
H, H.. Davis. 8 81
7 II C,kInr 40
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Smith, making an Uffer Tor vanishing OF
rooms in court house.
The zane was referred to the chairman of
the board and county auditor.
Bill of Daily journal company for print
ing delinquent list. of $275, not allowed.
Bond of Vim. Stuewe, with sureties thers-
on. for care of poor for ensuing year, ex-
amined and approved.
During the session the following bills
-c,a ava,nipnl upt ullnucd.
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SYNOPSIS.

or Proceedings Of Heard Of County Com.
missl0nara Of Lewis and Clarke County,
Montana, In Regular Session, March,
1898, Term.
The herald., 1893-11-26
PART II-PAGES 9 TO Is.

which never departed in introducing
foreign plants to this state; that is, by
the seeds alone.
1 have no knowledge OF any insect
whatever as ever following the distribu-
ton of forest trees grown from our ex-
amined seed.
Such policy would make little differ
ence in time and result in much added
recurity, not only rs to forest trees but
as to all other plants.
J. am decidedly opposed to the impor-
tation of nursery stock from any in
fscted district, and believe that every
foreign district producing nursery stock
should be deemed infected Until proved
otherwise.
The Importance of forestry is thing
no Californian can afford to lose sight OF.
Every city. village, home, orchard
and field in Southern California is sub
ject to damage and destruction By un-
wise forest denudation. Such destruc-
tion may come through diminished sum-
ner water supply or by excessive flood
delivery Of water, or the creation Of new
torrents, as has already taken place in
our section. With all our mountains
bare there is no place here that would
be safe. Let US join, then, in advising
our federal representatives on this vital
matter.