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gives 1t most heroic application. His meth-
 cd is claimed to have been singularly suca
 cessful in the cases where 1t has been tried.
 A woman who has held homestead claim
 in Dakota for five years, Miss Anna Smyer by
 name, was lately dunned for poll tax, md
 this is her reply: have just found out that
 last years assessor has charged me with poll
 tax. Ithfnk 1t is funny, and if you want to
 mention the fact that object to working out
 poll tax unless have the privilege of voting
 at the next election you may. don't know whether the man did it through spite or
 through ignorance. fit was ignorance some one else may learn from 1t. I am past 21, and don't deny 1t, but want the privilege of voting as we'll as of working. Dress this up to suit yourself, and send me map of our blessed Dakota.
 A letter of Buckles has been published giving his list of the really important authors whom the world has produced, according to his judgment. Excluding physical and mathematical works, he specifies as the prin- cipal original writers Homer, Plato, Aristotle, D@AeO1 oAoh0Spod1C, DdCOA, Oc5ShItc5, hOU- bes, Grotius, Locke, Berkeley, Kant, Hegel, and Comte; Mills ''Logio," Smiths 'sWealth of Nations," Malthus on Population, and Ricardo's Political Economy" with "Don Quixote," the "Pilgrim's Progress," and Goeths's "Faust." The Romans, 1t is added, produced nothing original, except jurispru- dence. Their philosophy they stole from the Greeks, and spoiled it.
 By law lately promulgated in Japan title deeds of land are abolished throughout the empire. and their place taken by system of land registration. The details contianed in ! the deeds are henoeforth to be entered in 8 land register, to be kept at the head offices of l the various administrative districts. By this l measure all questions relating to taxation and to the transfer of property are rendered even \ more simple than they were before. Form erly title.deeds showed the dimensions of the 1 land, it's locality, the name of It's owner, and it's supposed market value. The last item | was recorded for purposes of taxation, and large liberties were then taken with respect | to it, owners being generally careful that ' obtainable for their property should be shown | on the face of the title.deed. In the eases | of transfer there were no troublesom form | alities or heavy expense inseparable from ! such transactions in western countries. Al
 that was necessary was that the old and new [ owners, or their authorized representatives
 should attend at the proper office, and or
 payment of small fee obtain official regis
 tration of the change of proprietorship. Tn
 new system still further simplifies the matter
 as all records will be kept in one book, ant
 an official entry there will satisfy every pur
 pose. It will also be recognized that tn
 values recorded in the register are taxabl
 values, quite independent of sales or pur
 ohases effected in the market. The safe GUS
 tody of the registers will be 8 matter Q
 moment in a country where fires are so fire quent and 50 destructive.
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Friday, August 30, 1889.
FREK TExT ROOKs.

FREE TEXT BOOKS.
 We do not need to go out of this State to learn the workings of the system of free text books. It is in use in several Connecti- cut towns, and the testimony in It's favor is strong. Thus in Nsugatuck three notable advantages are found in it's use, as follows:
 Economy to the people. The books are purchased directly from the publishers, at their special wholesale prices, subject to the largest discount known to the trade; and the average cost to the town is at least 35 per cent. less than 1t previously was to the indi- vidual pupil.
 School work begins more promptly. All needed supplies being at the control of the teacher, no delays occur by reason of the absence of such helps. Every pupil is sup piled on the first day of school, and much time is thus saved at the beginning of every term.
 Better care is taken of the books, 50 that they last longer; and the children are trained in habits of carefulness and neatness in thei1 use.
 Similar testimony to this is given wherever free text books are used. Little or nothing is said against the system. There seems te be nothing to say against 1t.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

It Is estimated that there are 7,000, 900 colored men in the South. If they should all move out of the South, as some of the south erners seem to want to have them, they would leave quite vacancy.
 There is rejoicing in St. Paul, Minnesota, because someone has discovered the name of q dog in the city directory of her rival, Min- neapolis. The entry in the directory reads, "Carl Baxter (colored), watohman. Crescent club" Although Carl's master claims that Carl is brighter than many men whose names go to swell the list in the directory, the St. Paul papers make 8 great thing of the case as Illustrating how her rival is enabled to show such large population "according to the directory"
 People who look with apprehension upon the destructive attacks upon forests might well initiate those gentlemen who last week organized the Pennsylvania Forestry associa- tion. The purpose of this society as express ed in it's act of incorporation is: ITO dissem- mate information with regard to the care and culture of forest trees; to create public sen- timent recognizing the importance'of forests to the general welfare, and to aid in tho en- forcement of all laws for the protection of trees and forests and for the encouragement | of their culture."
 The Russian nobles are fast going into
 bankruptcy. The credit bank for lending money to them on mortgage of their land established by the government two or three years ago, has now no less than 2,000 estatel
 which will have to be sold by public auction
 at the end of this year for noa-payment O
 interest on loans. The question is, who vii
 buy this enormous amount oe propertya
 neither the bank nor the government buy it
 there will be 2,oOo noble land owners ruine'
 by an institu vion which WAS established b.
 the government for their especial help.
 | A French physician, ,Dr. Briana, has devise
 bold method of curing consumption. H
 tries to accustom the patient to the action c
 air. He does this by first opening the wir
 dow; then he moves the bed on which th patient is lying little nearer to it every dal The last stage of the cure consists in sleepin in the open air, regardless of wind, rain
 snow. Though the fresh air remedy is n' | 2 new way of curing consumption, ,Dr. Brian
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In order to give an idea of the ma below we quote few facts
 ish all interested in Blankets. HOu opportunity has come, and we trust you the magnificent quality and unheard-' with great care for your special cOnsid
Morning journal and courier., 1889-08-30
BLANK $.

We are prepared to show real, live, startling values in White and Colored Blankets this week. We offer White IA Blankets at $3.25, 3.o8, 4.6o and 5.oo pair that are the Cream of the mar ket. Also closing out few pairs Soiled Blankets at remnant prices.
 Printed China Silks at 3oc and SOC yard regular prices 75c and $I.oo.
 Gents Fancy Percale Shirts at 75c and $I.oo reduced from $I.25 and I.5o.
 Ladies Muslin Chemises at 42c, ACC and 6ec each. Prices after Friday will be 5Sc, CSC and $I.oo.
 All Wool Black Nuns Veil ing and Albatross at 2ec, 3ec and 58c yard former prices 38c, SOC and 7sc yard.
 Immense bargains in Colored Dress Goods.
 Remnants at half price.
 Special drives in Cotton Dress Goods, Cloaks, Jerseys Blouses, Fans, Jewelry, Pocket. books, Ruchings, Hosiery, Un' derwear, etc.
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It Is estimated that there are 1000, ,00O colored men in the South. If they should all move out of the South, as some of the south erners seem to want to have them, they would leave quite a vacancy.
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TIPS.

Ostrich tips are expensive, but the feath- CTS men get in their caps often cost great deal more.-Youngstown Telegram.
 In the days of ancient Rome weather prophets vera called augars. Nowadays they are called bores.-Terre Haute Express.
 Giles-"It seems very extravagant to go to such an expensive tailor" De Jinks-"What could dos He was the only one who would trust me. ."-The' Epoch.
 ground floor of financial enterprise not in- frequently finds himself in self-abasement be- fore he gets out again.-Boston Transcript.
 Housekeeper-"Nora, you must always sweep behind the door," New Servant "Yes'm, always does. It's the asiest way of gettin' the dirt out of sight."-Omaha World.
 Jones-"Tm going to give up the use of tobacco in any form" Brown-"Nonsense You know you haven't enough backbone to do so." Jones-"Haven't I, thought Well, you just ask my wife if I haven't done 80 a score of times. ."-Omaha World Herald.
 Coming Home From aPicnic-John-"Bu now, look-a here, Susie, do you doubt that I know you wouldn't have squandered sixty cents for ice cream and things unless you were in dead earnest. ."-Rochester Post Express. Bridget-'I say, Misther Smith, wake up Mir. Smith-"All right, Bridget, Pm awake" Bridget-"Wake up, sur, huroo! wake up" MT. Smith-"Confound your stupidity! I'm awake, I tell you" Bridget -"H yez be awake what did yez tell me ter wake yez up fur thins-Time. Fogg says he would suggest to the flies which 50 affectionately finger about the arid waste atop of his head, that the dog days are fast petering out and any fly who has the least regard for his future comfort will lose no time in looking about for quiet spot in which to spend his fall vacstion.-Boston Transcript. Bobby-"I do hope, Clara, that you and Mir. Simpkius will play cards tonight l want to watch you" Clara-"Why, Bobby, can't play cards; what put such an idea ! into your head" Bobby-"Yes, you can; heard pa tell ma that you wouldn't have | any trouble about hooking Mir. Simpkins if l you played your cards we'll. ."-Kearney En- | terprise.
 ! The other evening young man of dilspi dated appearance "struok" pedestrian or Michigan avenue for ''quarter to pay for lodgings and breakfast" "Why, gave yor 8 quarter last night" "Did yous' "Cer- tainly did" ''Well, this is queer town and no mistake. The men look alike in thu evening, or else there are good many liar around. If you have your photograph about you please give it to me, that may identif. ! you next time and save trouble. ."-Detroi l Free Press.
 ! FATE,
 The hull of g peach lies on the floor.
 The blush that the peach in rip'ning wore
 Fushes the face of a maiden fair,
 Who tripped along all unaware
 She whistles tune right gleefully,
 Nor dreamsth she of tragedy.
 Fate's sometimes kind, as you'll allow,
 And here's the wherefore and the how:
 Ere she the fatal spot doth reach
 The maid veers round the lurking beach, | There is no wild catastrophe,
 And she whistles her tune right cheertuly,
 In an air of ripping, rhythmic fun,
 She urgeth Johnny to get his gun. | New York World.
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PAwNBROKERS' INTEREST.
Judge Miller Decides q Test Case Sus-
tanning the New Law.

Saturday afternoon in the Police Court Pros
ecuting Attorney Armes presented test case
under the new pawnbrokers' law, the defendant
being Horace K. Fulton. The prosecution was
brought by Inspector Block under section Of
the new law, which provides that no pawn
broker shall receive more than "A per centum
per annum interest upon any loan not exceeding
the sum Of e25, or more than II per centum upon
any loan exceeding $25 under penalty Of s100
for every such offense. Under the old law the
pawnbrokers' charged per cent per month in
terest on loans. The defendant took out q Ii
cense under the new law, but in making loans
attached 3-per-cent (per month) storage
coupon to the regular ticket Such were the
admitted facts upon which the case was
brought. There was some discussion a. to
whether the action should be brought by the
United States or the District Of Columbia, be-
cause Of conflicting sections Of the laws.
Judge Miller thought that the prosecution
had properly been brought by the United
States. As the law prescribes the amount Of
interest to be charged any charge in excess Of
that was q violation Of the law. The business
Of a pawnbr6ker, the judge said, requires him
to keep the goods pawned. They are not put
on storage, but are pawned. The certificate is
given as much for the protectionsof tho pawn
broker as 1t is for the person pledging the
article. The judge held that such an additional
charge as was made in this case was violation
of the law and imposed fine of $50 Col
Christy gave notice of an appeal to the higher
court.
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The Theaters.

ALBAUGH's.-The second and last week of
Mr.. Lawrence Barrett's eng agement will COM
mence tonight. Mr. Barrett will appear in a
repertoire Of hid most popular roles. including
Richeiisu, which will be presented ON Monday
and Thursday evenings. On Tuesday evening
The Merchant of Venice" will be given. On
Wednesday and Friday evenings Francesca da
Rimini;" Saturday matinee ..Hamlet," and Sat-
urday evening Julius CRsar." Mr. Barrett
will appear at all the performances. Only
one matinee will be given-that of Saturday.
BIJoU.-"Turned Up" is the title of the play
which will be given at Harris Bijou theater
this week. 1t will be remembered as one of
the most popular of the comedies presented by
Mr. n. c. Goodwin, jr. accompany now pro-
ducing it contains a number of people who
are well known and who ought to present the
amusing complications of the play in a most
entertaining fashion. Songs and dances are in
troduced in liberal fashion. Among the
members of the cast are Marietta Nash, Geo.
Lauri and Edward Lowe.
KERNAS's.-The Irwin Brothers will hold the
boards at Kernan's this week. The company
includes such well-known artists as Lester and
Allen, Miss Alice Raymond, the cornet soloist,
and many others too numerous to mention.
GLoBE.-Macartys variety aggregation will
afford amusement to the many patrons of the
Globe during the week.
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DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

WILL GIVE THEN TRIAL.
With view 10 testing the merits Of granite
blocks from Rockville the Commissioner have
accepted the offer Of Mr.. B. r. Codwise to fur
nish Q number Of blocks free Of charge and
will utilize them on 7th street south Of the
avenue.
THEY HAVE NO AUTHonrrY.
The Commissioners have notified Oitisens'
Association, No. 9. that they have NO authority
to grant the association permission 10 lay ont
market space in Anacostia a. public park and
erect Q statue Of George Washington therein.
NIsoELLANKoUs
There was but one building permit issued Sat-
urday miss Marcan, one frame dwelling, Provi-
dence street. Brookland, DC, %, 500.
The Commissioners have ordered the re-
moval Of the iron posts in front of 81S and $40
18th street at the expense Of the property
owners.
A board, consisting Of Capt N. A. Austin,
Lieut.. J. E. .Henner and Surgeon Geo. Hender-
son, will convene at police headquarters to
morrow to inquire as to what amount Of pen
sion, II any, should be granted to the families
Of the late privates on the foroe-Crippen and
BELLY.
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GEORGETOWN.

DEATH OF AN OLD REsrpESr.-Mr. Powell
Hess, an old resident of Georgetown, died Sat
urday after q brief illness at his residence, No.
1911 35th street. The deceased was a charter
member Of George O. Whiting lodge, No. ~.
F.A.A.M. He was also q member Of Royal
Arch chapter No. 8, both Of which lodges will
attend the funeral this afternoon.
BICYCLE EXHIBITION AT TIE FAR.--The at
tendance at the fair now being conducted at
Forrest hall on Saturday night vas the largest
Of any preceding night. Prof. Ward, the cham
pion bicycle rider, will give an exhibition Of
fancy riding in the fair room Wednesday even
ing. Bee advertisement
TIE ELEcrRIc RAILRoAD.--The laying Of the
rails Of the Georgetown and Tenlytown rail-
road on SD street below n street viii be begun
shortly. The iron poles for the wires are all
up with the exception of few.
NorEa-The members Of the Junior Order of
United American Mechanics attended divine
services In body Yesterday afternoon at Dunn
barton Avenue n. E.church.-A thin coating
OF ice formed on the canal last night.
TKMPERATuRE AND CONDITION. on WArsn At
Z AM-0reet Fals-temperature, ii; condi-
tion, 8. Receiving reservoir ~;
condition at north connection, II; condition 81
south connection, 9. Distributing reseryoix-
tsmpsEaturs, ~; condition, -
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CONDENSED LOCALS.

John Reagan was found dead in his bed at his
home, ll26 street northwest yesterday morn
ing. A certificate was given by the coroner of
death from heart disease.
Ann ]. Z. Drake has by John E. Latimer and
}. Med. Darlington filed a bill against A. C.
Clark and the District Commissioners to de-
clare a tax sale OF lot %. square go, September
n, 1881, null and void, and to enjoin the issu-
snce Of a deed therefore.
The Kendall Green foot ball eleven went to
Alexandria Saturday and defeated the Episco-
pal high school team by TO o.
''Habltual drunkard' and assault were the
charges against Mrs. Annie Mccarthy, who ap-
peared III the police Court Saturday The
Judge required her to give a good bond and
pay tne Of sl0.
A horse attached to a cart belonging of L,
NJ. Bowen became frightened Saturday near
Ohio avenue and 18th street, and Daniel
Brooks, in attempting to stop him, threw the
animal, which fell ON him. He was taken to
the emergency hospital and was found to be
seriously injured.
Washfngtou lodge of Elks last evening
neid lodge OF sorrow in commemoration OF
Louis II. smith, Walter l.. Dennis and n B.
kithi2n, members who died during the wear.
A novelty III the way of theatrical representa-
sons was given Saturday evening by the stu
dents OF the National deaf mute college al
Kendall Green who presented Shakespeare.
play, the Comedy OF Errors" in pantomime. /,
was enjoyed by a large audience.
Az the reform school yesterday Mrs. ]. Ellen
Foster, the well-known temperance advocate
delivered an address to the boys, and her hus
band Col. Foster, general agent Of the Depart
ment of Justice, made a few remarks Mis-,
Pierce sang The Better Land" and Prof. DIFF
fendorfer rendered assistance in the hymn,
with his cornet
The temperance society Of the Sunday schoo
Of the Fourth street n. E. church southeast, Mr.
Stahl president. held Its monthly meeting yes
terday afternoon. The exercises consisted O
song service, signing Of the pledge, distribu
ton Of prizes, talk by the president Of tn.
society and an illustrated anatomical lectur,
by S. W. Russell, grand superintendent Of Juve
nile Templars.
Private Secretary Halford spoke last evening
at the meeting which was held at Foundry lie
church in the interest CT the Boys and Girls
national employment association. Col. Hoge
land, WV. Danenhower and Rev. Mr.Williami
also made addresses.
A mission was begun yesterday at St Domi
MICS church by Fathers O'Neil and Canteuon,
which viii continue two weekA
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Death of MIR. r. X. Griffith.

MIR. F. r. Griffith for a number of years a
clerk in the general land Office, died at the
residence of his sister, in Elmira, NY, yester-
day, aged ffty-four years. Mr.. Griffith was
well known in this city, being a member OF
Pentalpha lodge, No. %, F.A.AM. and La
fayette RIA. Chapter OF this city, and st. Omer
commandery. KIT, of Elmira. Deceased was
compelled over year ago to relinquish his Of
fee, owing to paralysis of the brain, which was
the cause of his death. The funeral will take
place in Elmira tomorrow and he will be buried
with Masonic honors by Ivy lodge of that city.
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CITY AND COUNTY.
Crimes and Casualties-A Rare Bird
killed-County Matters.
Of THE EVENING STAR.

CORRESPONDENCE OF HE EVENING STAR.
FREDERICK, Nd, November 80.
The Catoctin iron furnaces near Mechanic
town, this county, were put into blast last week
with enough ore on hand to keep them running
| year.
The report Of the treasurer Of the board of
| county schpol commissioners shows disburse-
| ments for the past fiscal year amounting to
| $50, 914.66 and for the first time in number
OF years there is a balance in the treasury. Ten
thousand pupils attended the schools Of tn
| county during the year and 2l0 teachers were
employed. 100 Of whom were female.
In the case Of Edward Lynch against tn
Western Maryland railroad to establish tn o
validity Of life pass given Lynch by the COM
pany in 1872, on which he had been refused pass
age outside the state, the court gave verdict
in favor of the defense.
Aquilla A. Fox of Foxville while hunting in
the mountain near Blue Ridge Summit Thurs
day last came across the clothing and decom-
posed remains of an unknown man.
Adam and Lizzie rutland, well-known resi-
dents of this city, were arraigned before Magis-
charge OF forgery. They waived hearing and
gave security for their appearance at the Feb
ruary term Of court.
A business mems association was organized
at Middletown last night.
The case Of Miss Mary A. Duvall against the
baltimore and Ohio railroad to recover $4,000
damages for injuries received by being thrown
from a horse, frightened by a train, at Mt Airy,
was yesterday decided at Westminster in favor
OF the defendant An appeal was taken.
John j. Stainer, young white man, is on trial
before the court at Westminster charged with
an attempt to commit o rape upon little girl
named Annie c. Hiltabidle, January IS. 1888.
Mr.. VIM. H. Summers and Miss Mary L.
Brandenburg, daughter Of Mr.. John w. Bran
denburg, both of Harmony, were married
Thursday at the home of the bride.
Rafe d. Nichols of Point of Rocks got into
an alteration Thursday with Geo. j. Anderson,
during which Nichols bit off one of Anderson's
ears. Nichols was arrested at Urbana yester-
day and in default of 5000 bail was committed
to Jail to await the action Of tn gran jury.
Rev. Father Reaney of the Catholic church
at Liberty few days ago shot true specimen
OF the little grebe" duck, the smallest and
rarest species in existence and seldom seen in
the United States. 1t will be sent to the
Smithsonian institution.
A small child of ]. A. Biehl, residing near
Mountaindale, fell into tub of boiling water
few days ago and was scalded to death.
The new board of county commissioners have
been organized with Eugene L. Derr as presi-
dent and Augustus L. Eader as clerk.
Mr.. E. W. Warfeld of Middletown has Or
ganized bank at Clayton, Mo.
The Lut bern congregation at Point of Rocks
Is building new church. f., M
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Real Estate Matters.

Fanny L. Berry has bought of T. J. Meyer lot
10, square 1852, fronting 10 feet 81 inches ON
I'd street between Pennsylvania avenue and c
street southeast, for s6,1s3. Eliza Henkel has
bought for 400 OF Ada B. Klein sub 1856,
square 444, II by 9l.31 feet ON Marion street
between 9th and 7th AID @ and streets north
west.
W. H. H. Allen has bought for $4,000 Of B.
T. Hooke, lot Is, square IT'S, 571S by 1929 feet,
on @ between LIST and I'd streets northeast
F. A. Piper has bought for S6,112 of A. c.
Clark, subs 104 to ITO, square $50, 14S by 80
feet, on 9th between (Mortop and Orleans
places l. and NJ streets northeast.
?. II. Christman has bought for sc, 500 of
Fannie S. Shoulders, parts 80 and 81, BIS addi-
ton to West Washington, 1874 by 100 feet on
Congress (31st) street.
Sophia NJ. Pratt has bought for 90, 983 of
James ID. Morgan, sub Ill, square 241, fronting
rs feet on Iowa circle between P and 18th
streets northwest
National Union insurance company has bought
of 5. Norment and r. Boyd trustees, for $40 900
sub lots 80 and 3D. lot IL, square ST. fronting 26
feet ga inches by 159 feet on the south side of
I between 9th and 10th streets northwest