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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
RICHMOND AND WRITERS.
The Literary Renown With Which thA
 City is Associated. *

The Literary Rsnown With Which the City is Associated. *
 Richmond may be hkened to Boston as literary center. In an article pub lished some years ago in Book News Alice M. Tyler refers to Colonel W.T. liam Byrd, who founded Richmond in 1733, as ''the sprightliest and most genial native American writer before Franklin"
 In the time of Chief Justice Marshall Richmond had a considerable group of novelists, historians and essayists, but the great literary name connected with the place is that of Edgar Allan Poe. who spent much of his boyhood in the city and later edited the Southern Lit erary Messenger. Matthew Fontaine Maury, the great scientist, was at an other time editor of the same period ical, as was also John Reuben Thomp- son, Poet of the Confederacy," who wrote, among other poems, Music In Camp" and who translated Gustave- Nadaud's poem, "CarcassoIine."
 Thomas Nelson Page made his home in Richmond for thirty years, Amelie Rives was born there and still main tains her residence in Albemarle courl- ty, Va, while among other writers of the present time whose names are con- nected with the city either by birth or long association are: Mary Johnston, Ellen Glasgow, Marion Harland, Kate Langley Bosher, James Branch Cabell, Edward Peple, dramatist; J. H. Whit ty, biographer of Poe, and Colonel, w. Gordon McCabe, soldier, historian, es- sayist and local character. = Julian Street in Golfers Weekly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
LOHMAN, OLD LOWELL STAR, PITCHES GIANTS
 SECONDS TO VICTORY

4 Galveston, Texas, March 1s.-By reason of batting rallies in the sev- enth and eighth innings and errors of their opponents, the second team of the New York Giants defeated the Galveston Pirates here yesterday af- ternoon by to 3. For six innings the New Workers did little safe hit ting, three wildly separated singles being their contribution to their base hit column. These failed to result in any runs. Lohman took Schupp's place after the fifth inning, and pitched we'll.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
(By Wagner.)


 The Bridgeport club has lost a good pitcher because of the refusal of the Worcester club to return McQui1lan to Toronto of the International league. Manager Lajoie of Toronto had agreed to send McQuillan to Manager Krichell of the local club for further seasoning. But the deal is off now that Worcester has declined to give up the player and has been sustained by the National Commission.
 Last season McQuillan was farmed to Worcester and made a fine record there despite the fact that he was poorly handled by Manager Billy Ma gle, the former New Haven baekstop. has been signed by Bridgeport. He was considered one of the headiest backstops in the Eastern league be- fore his arm went bad. He claims the wing is all right now. Johnny Prieste, last year with Richmond of the International league has been signed by Bridgeport to play third. He batted .250 last year. Trieste once had a trial in the big league. For thu past five years he has been in the New York State or International leagues.
 Writers in the camp of the New York Giants at Marlin, Tex, say Howie Baker of this city is due there today The local boy was ordered to report after the National Commis- sion had ruled that he belonged to the Giants The deal engineered by for mer owners of the Bridgeport club by which Baker played here with the en- tire season without consent of the Giants was told in these columns a short time ago.
 As result the poor showing made by the New Haven bowlers in the national tournament at Grand Rapids, Mich., there may be some changes in the team next season. Shecher, one of the bowlers who was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
EDDIE WALLACE HAS MET
 BEST BOXERS IN BUSINESS

Eddie Wallace, who meets Willie Jackson of New York, in the star bout of 12 rounds at the Clover club box ing show at the Park theatre, March 26, has made a brilliant record in the ring. Some idea of his ability may be gained from the fact that he knocked out Frankie Fleming, Can adian champion, and fought two draws with Champion Johnny Kill bane.
 Wallace has also met Johnny Dun- dee, twice, beating Johnny once and getting draw on the other occasion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
A Royal SuE@rstition.

Canterbury cathedral, England, like most Catholic cathedrals, is decorated with innumerable inches for statues. At Canterbury series of these niches is occupied with statues of kings and queens of Englahd, and there are only four inches left unoccupied. An old tradition has it that when all the niches are filled the throne of England will come to an end. Queen Victoria was approached with a view to . statue of herself being placed in one of the four remaining inches, but her late majesty was aware of the old tradition and re- fused. One wonders whether in the fu- ture there will be four monarchs of England sufficiently indifferent to su- perstition to defy the tradition and al- low their efhgies to fill the unoccupied aEaAQAAs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
Sporting Chatter

The revelation of that Zimmerman plot to stir, up trouble in Mexico did not come as surprise to the National League umpires. They say Heinie is capable of anything.
 If shoes keep going up, by the time Col. Dreyfuss finds shortstop to. put into Honus Wagner's shoes he may not be able to buy the shoes.
 Less than a month now until Cin- cinnati will be out of the National League pennant running
 You have heard Gov. Whitman's opinion of Les Darcy, but you haven't read Les Darcy's unexpurgated opinion of Gov. Whitman. And you won't not in this moral newspaper!
 Some ball players start at the bot tom of the ladder and climb up, some start at the top and fall down, and some just naturally can't find any bloonlin' ladder.
 Experts figure that seven clubs in the American League have a chance to cop the pennant, but only one has a chance to finish in the cellar
 The difference between Carl Saw yer of Washington and some other ball players is that Carl is funny on purpose.
 Sam Langford is still talking about his experiences in South America. He say the reception he got there was more than Chilli.
 Some of the South American coun- tries are said to be peevish at Uncle Sam-probably because of that bunch of boxers shipped there last year.
 The Pacific Coast league season starts earlier and lasts longer than that of any other circuit. The coast climate is so healthful that the fans can stand more. punishment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
BRIDGEPORT LOSES CHANCE TO
 SECURE PITCHER M'QU|LLAN
Manager Krichell Signs Catcher Johnny Nagle-
 Howie Baker Ordered to Marlin.

off form, claims he will never. roll again.
 Jim Braden, the football star, will be one of Yale's entries in the shot put this season. He can get a dis tance of 45 feet and this should give Yale a victory in both the Princeton and Harvard dual meets.
 Manager Gene McCann of the New London club departed Saturday for a southern trip. He intends to inspect the material in the big league train ing camps so he will know the ability of the young players if any are offer ed him. It is probable the Phillies will send several recruits to New London.
 The Brooklyn Dodgers can play great ball when nothing is at stake They gave the Red Sox fine lam basting yesterday in the first contest of the exhibition series but in the worlds series it was something else again.
 Pitcher Johnny Ba. ron of this city has chance to sign with New Lon don and the former Bridgeport pitcher may accept. He broke into the game under McCann but Gene said he would never make a pitcher because his arms were too thin. Thereupon he traded Barron to the New England league where Johnny proceeded to shine. He refused to report te Law renee last season and was suspended New London must square that little matter before Barron can be signed.
 At the request of Young McAuliffe his bout with Al Shubert in New Ha- ven has been advanced to March 29 instead of March 30 as originally an- nounced. It is said McAuliffe- will tackle Eddie Campi, one of the best boxers in the country, in a show to be held in this city April 5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

He met Freddie Welsh in Montreal three months ago and was given a newspaper. decision. Others Wal lace has beaten are, Phil Bloom, Ben- ny Leonard, Eddie Campi and Jack White.
 Three other good bouts have been arranged by the Clover matchmaer. Tommy Shea of New Haven. will mingle with Johnny Best in the ten- round semi-final Johnny Hayes of New York will box Billy Hughes of this city In another ten rounder and in the preliminary Young Murphy will take on Young McMahon. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
B. HI. S. FIVE TO PLAY : STAMFORD FOR TITLE
 SATURDAY AFTERNOON

The B. H. s. basketball team will play the final game of the season next Saturday when it meets Stamford High in a contest that will ds(Ede the league championship. The eontest will be played in GreenwichSeand a big delegation of rooters will accom- pany the local boys Each team has won four and lost two in the league face. Last Saturday afternoon B. H. s. lost to Meriden High in an exhibi- ton game by 34 to 30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
INTERNATIONAL IS TO OPEN LEAGUE
 SEASON APRIL l.

New York, March ,19-Edward G. Barrow, President of the Interna- tional league, made public last night the baseball schedule for the Inter national League and the schedule also for the inter-league series with the American Association.
 The season will open Tuesday, April 1T, with Buffalo at Newark, Rochester at Richmond, Montreal at Providence and Toronto at Baltimore, and will come to an end on Saturday, Aug. 4.
 The inter-league series with the American Association will then begin on Monday, Aug. 6.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

Five of the best known yachts fly ing the American flag were offered, free of all expense, by their owners to the Naval Reserve Committee for government service in case of a na- ttOnal emergency.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

. The cold spring weather may hin- der agriculture and the clothing trade all right, but if it stops the training in the baseball camps it begins to be serious.
 The Standard Oil Co. of Louisiana advanced its market price for all grades of light Caddo and De Soto crude oils 10 cents a barrel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

Nicaraugau's custom receipts in De- cember were s95,SS6. against $77,166 in December, 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
 BOUQUETS JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28
APPREHENSION
AGAIN IS FELT.

NEW YORK, F'eb. 81 Apprehen-
sion arising lr0m tho further strain Of
relations between Washington and
Berlin was again the overshadowing
feature OF the stock market today.
Lowest prices prevailed in the later
dealings when ii became known that
the government at Washington con-
sidered the sinking of the LacOnia as
the overt act.
Trading was narrow and moderate
al all periods Of the session. except on
a temporary rebound OF prices IN the
first hour. when the usual speculative
fayoriteS displayed fair degree of
animation With tn" cessation OF
short covering prices fell back again.
rails losing ground with less stable
issues.
United States Steel was absorbed
in round amounts during the forenoon
and was sold, with equal freedom
later, fuctuatinc between 109!. and
JOS. closing at 1oSas. 4 net loss Of ::
OF a point Other steel shares were
more irregular.
CopperS were steady at the outset
on an active demand for the metal.
but Yielded to ? points with Central
Leather, oils, motors and their acces-
series and various uuclassifrd stocks
on comparatively small offerings.
ShippincS lost to 5 points after
early gains. The early strength OF
sugars and fertilizers was diSsipated
in the general setback Of the last
hour.
Rails were more active but almost
wholly at the expense OF quoted
values. Total sales amounted to +6Q,-
600 shares.
4 break in Tires to T.54 featured the
foreign exchange market. remittancea
to other continental points showing no
material change.
United States bonds were I'M
changed on call
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28
STOCKS AND BONDS.

the CHASTITY silence, which made the
echo OF e;lrh heartbeat n Sacril"gc. the
solemn forest which seemed to guard
an awful. inGxpresshl" something
which neither word tIr thought co"l!
compass. -,
Tho world he had SO recently left.
with Its busy nations ami great enter
nrisas seemed very far away. Recoi.
jectionS of narts ann gailsrleS anu
crowded thOroughfarcS. nt evening, dress
and social functions. Of good mem, ;.nn
dear women he had known-hut Trey
we're. dim memories Of life ne ha"
lived long centuries akone: on so ,h'.
other planet. This phantaSm was inc
Reality. Standing beneath the wli!u-
vnnc, his eyes fixed on the polar SKIES.
he could not bring himself to rea!l|s
that the Southland really existed. thal
at that very moment II was a-roar WIN
life and action. There was. no SCUM
land, no men being born OF women. no
giving and taking in marriage. Bcyonu
his bleak skyline there stretched IaSt
sol!tudes. and beyond these stu yaSter
solItudes. There were no lands OF sun
flowers. Such things were only org
dreams of paradise. The sunlands OF
tho West and the spcclands OF me
East the smiling Arcadias ana hiisSlul
Islands Of the BleSt- ~: ia. His laugh
Ter split the void and shocked him with
IFS 1lnwonted sound. There was no sun;
This was the Universe dead and co!d
and dark. and he it's only queen
Wcntherhceo At such moments Ne'th-
orbre did not count He was AN IF1'I;
an monstrous phantom, fctt"red I" MN
for untold ages, the penalty OF some tor
gotten crime.
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Corr. ted by P. Baehmann & SOM
Bitter, chetle. Eggi and Poultry.
Butter, Eggs and Cheese

NEW YORK. Feb 27.-Butter unset
tied: creamery higher than extras 40 II q
IL: crearacry extras coz score) 80: hrSts
80: II 3d,H: seconds 35h 03G.
Eggs weak: fresh gathered extra ftrsts
36I.; lrsts 35Q36: nearby hennery
whites. fine to. fancy 4l642; nearby
hcnnery3browns 37I3S.
Cheese; firm: state. held. specials 26M:
do. avcflge fancy 25i. q &c.
DrcsS.,d poultry weak: chickens $50
20: fowIs lSm1?ls: turkeys not quoted.
Flour quiet.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28

meal view point is admittedly. in
strong position, and while quoted values
arc at. Il level which should appeal to
discriminating investors, SIN II may
prove 10 he.,the part OF wisdom to tread
judiciously for O while pending further
orcIrrnncek :.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28

: Fosioda Glass Co.-7ransfcr bonks close Jan -
for DOR rem. cash Dividend pavahl" Feb !. Trans
fer books close Marrh for AZ cSirn Ia Icf "cht
cssh dividend. payable March -.
. Wheeling Mold & FLy inrw pref lTransfrr books
cIoss March 81 for per cent quarterly cash "iTi
dcnd. payabn April /. tho new Issue 81 preferred
stock.
! IAllce Iron WORKS prrf-Tran1cr DOCKS c,',
iur,h IA far . rpr cent cash dividend payable
Marh 81
| LalIee Iron Works conm"n-Transfr7 books r'"<r
Narrh IG for regular per r"ui cash dividend. AMI
an c,,ra Ter cert payable Mar'h II.
Whitaker Glcssns- cvmm"h-T-arSfrr hooks r!'>r
March 90 for = pc- cent cash dividend PAYABLE
Ap.il .
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28
GOOD INCREASE IN
TUESDAY CLEARlNGS
S73,l36 Over the Same Day In FEBRUARY
Last year, Or 1863 Per Cent.

TUESDAYS Wheeling bank ciearings
tntalrd $780,. 7.96. COMPARED WIN
S.3"O91T77 an Increase of Si3. 50. II
over tho same day last February or
l6.a per cent.
For the month o. February |" date;
Il hanhinS days. til" total has r"acnn"
Slo2iS429.1S compared with SN.ib-.-
IA"10 an Increase Of s3.I54. 2S@."?, or
"a rrr cont The figures in detail arr
NC fnttOwS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28
c1osMa STOCK LETTER.

tBy privat.. Wire TO Finance Company
NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Prlces ruled
steady all day. There was little news
and trade Almost entirely professional.
The mtrket Is entirely dependent on
foreign ne!is. !.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28
N. Y. STOCK EXCHANGE

WHEELING. W. Va. Feb. -. -.
Furnished The Intel1tgencer bv A. E
NaSten & Co. members New FORK Stock
Exchange. National Bank OF West Viz
gtnia building. Wheeling. W. Va. Louis
+. Brand. manager.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28
TICKER TALK

CRy Private Wire to Finance C"nlranE.3,
South West Penn. Pipe Line declared
regular quarterly dividend OF So 4 snare.
payable April >. to STOCK fecoFo 'H"' ="
is.
Dow Jones saws: Central Leather de-
,InrsI regular quarterly dividend or
-. ncr cent on preferred stock, parable
Arril .. stock record March 2. NO action
,ras taken on common stock.
WI H,". Iours R04ton despatch Sa%S:
.Iinucz declared regular quarterly diri-
drnd Of 81 payable April 4. stock d1vi-
Tijiway steel Springs Co, declared
cuartclv dividend of Ia per cent on
,.n,,n,nn. payahic March 80 Ia stock'r rec
,rI Warch 18th, and regular quarterly
-; rrr cent on preferred stock. payable
Starch 10th, to stock record March bth.
This is the same as three months ago.
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Standard Oil Subsidiary Stocks

WHEELING. ". Va. Feb. -. -
Eurnishcd The Intelligence hy A. +.
N,.;cn a. co. members New York Stock
TXchangc. National Rank Of West VIZ
sriniu huildinE Wheeling. w. Va Louis
Brand nlnIIIECr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28
PETROLEUM

or. CITY, Feb. H1.-Cred.t hala ncsS
sos: runs lt4.IA5 average runs 19.212
shipments 100,6 sos: average shipments
J1139l
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Loran & Bryan's Closing Stock Letter.

IKv Trlvato Wire % \. Z. MaS!FH * II
new YORK. Feb. @I.--The l'sE n'i H.
oil aiuIcssly and Fluctuations Tor IN:
,',,t rrrt reflected The backing and
f Fiiiinx ''I Of the professional element.
some scattered liquidation occurred hs
= result of Washington adviceS Whi':'
denoted that IN official circles lh' 'on-
i,,i,,.,, surrounding the sinking Of the
MANIA mnin that happening one Of
th,. most serious that has 81 tar occur
rnJ sim. III" Tcuton!r: Allies !naugur-
und RUTHLESS: Submarine tactics. II
ss,,rs nniir likely that happenings III
.,,u,."..S will have much TO do with
shnn;ng the course of future events.
Whiir the stock market from tech
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28
PITTSBURGH STOCKS

WHEELING. W. "a. Feb. -, Il.
FURNISHED Tho rri"lhE-nrer by \. II
,,.,.,n,, G. 90 nlrrihcra New York Stock
E,y,.hau"r National Bank of West Nlr-
Gina building. Wheeling. w. Va. Louis
l., r,nuaHcT
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28
NEW YORK CURB MARKET

WHEELING. w. Va. Feb. -. II.
Furnished The lntelllgcncer By \. +.
Masten & Co, members New York Stock
Exchange National Bank ri West Elr-
gina building. Wheeling. W. Va Louis
r,oDappr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET

WHEELING. ". Va. Feb. -. -.
Furnished The 1ntclllgenccr by a. r.
Mastcn & Co. members New York Stock
Exchange. National Bank OF West Viz
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28

CHICAGO. Feb 27.-HoEs, receipts
10 600: closed strong; average :" h,S: %a.
Rulk sl3 lOGr13 80: light $l2 50 "a |" SU:
mixed SIC 95ml3 IS: heavy $i2 S0 "a
I3 IS: rough IL 9OG1% 90; pigs $40 oo@
II So
Cattle, receipts 5000; active and
strong Calves 51N / 90 lower: native
beef cattle s. 9o9l2 Is: stockers ana ana
feeders 81 35M9 20; COWS and hclfcrs
g sSGl 10 Is; calves IS OoG12 90.
sheer receipts $4,000; steady, a. !"
lower sheep wethcrs $40 !59!2 %;
ewes IS a0IIl2 90: lambs ST. oV4 ~ Az
PITTSBURGH. Feb. 27.-catt!e :: st@a9 ~:
supply light. Choice I" ''Q ~ 3d.
prime $40 5OQl1 90,
Sheen steady supply light: Prime
wnrhrr sl1 50MIl 80; Gull and common
- G0GlG so: lambs S1l 00Wl4 90: wear
calrcs s1@ 50El3 no.
11nre higher; receipts 10 double decks.
pri,Tn hrnyies Sl3 65G II 20; mediums
sis 6oGI3 60; heavyo workers ,,, sis :, S' NJ
Il
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-28

WHEELING, W. Va. Feb. -. IL.
Furnished The lutellgeucrr by y +.
Atasten & Co. members New York Stock
Exchange. National f'ank Of West Viz
ginia building. Wheeling. W. Va. Louis
T. Brand, manager
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LOCAL STOCKS

WHEELING. w. Va. Feb. 81. u
Daily quotation list OF the Wheeling Stock E1-
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Continued Friday

fconvrtrht 1900 BY Jack London. AL
Rights Reservedc
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BOSTON COPPER STOCKS

Total shares i4I.T0G.
Bonds $3.29S.QQr.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-22

Main streets and Win at Ii up - : resi-
dence. MI Boyd Will build = new
brick building on the old barber shop
site which has been rented to q. ".
Spcicher for = restaurant.
J. A. Small q Sons have purchased
the garage Of r. L Buchanan and
taken Immediate possession.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Lewis, Of Eldora.
have been spending the week visiting
relatives.
Members Of the Ed Packard family
have been sick of grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Boyd returned
Saturday from Charles City, where
they were called by the serious illness
of little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Win
Grouse.
d. c. Boyd, of Grundy Center. has
been spending a few days visiting his
father. James Boyd, and other rela-
tives.
Martin Updike, Of Rolfe, has been
spending the week in Liscomb.
Clarence Weatherly and son George
went to Iowa City Monday.
The c. w. b. NJ. OF tho Christian
church held an day work session
in the church parlors Wednesday. A
chicken pie dinner was served at noon.
=. H. Weatherly was in Union
Thursday and purchased the meat
market from Harvey Ferguson Mr..
Weatherly has employed Claude Alb
bot as his assistant and will take over
the business Feb. 10.
Members Of the Berean class Of the
Christian Sunday school were very
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-01-22

be broad in my preaching. have been
accused of narrowness. But. God help
ing me. don't want TO be any broader
than Jesus Christ was in his preach
ing.
This Is an unpleasant subject. ANY
preacher could tell you that. would
like 10 draw picture that would pug
You all into heaven. But the world IS
rushing on its way pell NELL and it is
right that we should stop and think
seriously.
The more thought give to the sub
iect, the more am convinced that he'll
is just: that il there isn't he'll there
should be. God would not be a just
God if he had not created a hell. God
has placed salvation in our hands. Ne
one. need go, 70 he'll II h., does not
choose to do so. The choice is in oar
own hands. If you spurn Gods love
You should suffer for 1t.
The man who breaks the law should
De punished. Would you have him go
free? The same rule applies to those
who spurn Gods love. Where would
our nation. be we're II not for the pen
atty attached to infraction of our laws !?
Do away with laws and our country