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Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
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LAND TRANSFER.

One of the best things which Australia has contributed to the world is the Tor rens system of registry of land titles. The costly and complicated -vstem of land transfer which prevails in this and other countries must in turn give way in favor of the Australian system. Already in Massachusetts the matter is before the legislature, and 8 special committee has reported in favor of it. Edward Atkinson, who knows a good thing when he sees it, is one of the prominent Massachusetts men who favor the proposed change. He says of it and of the old plan: The registry of deeds sufices to put upon 8 public record the conveyance of all claims to the possession of land, good, bad or in- different, whatever they may be; but it does not clear or assure 8 title. Through ignorance or carelessness in making deeds, this public record may even bring the pos session of land which has once been clear and free from any cloud into a condition of oomplexity and doubt, and it may, as time goes on, increase rather than diminish the defects and may cloud more and more the titles to land. The registry of titles, on the ether hand, according to what is called the Torrens system, which has been adopted throughout Australia, New Zealand and in British Columbia, clears all fair and honest titles, removes all ex- isting clouds, and gives the occupant whose title passes the examiners in the first instance indefeasible possession; while at the same time rendering the fu- ture transfer of the land as simple and as ready as the transfer of share of railway or factory stock now in this country, and reducing the cost of conveyance. as it has been well put, ''from pounds to shillings."
 The transfer of land has made a good deal of money for lawyers, title searchers and others, and good deal of trouble for buyers and sellers. The Australian sys- tenn is such saver of time, cost and trouble that it will invite general adoption. If we ever have another session of the legislature in Connecticut it is to be hoped that they will give the matter attention.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
HAMBURGS,

The following lists we offer with no re. strictions on quantity. Better value was
 never shown in this city: 1000 yards Cambric Embroideries, in me and showy effects, usual retail price
 1Oc. Inauguration price DO yard 1000 yards Cambric, Nainsook and
 lar retail price 15c. Inauguration price Sc yard. 1000 yards Cambrio, Nainsook and
 Swiss Embroideries and Insertions, never
 retailed un'ler.17c. Inauguration price 1Oc yard.
 2,OO0 yards Cambric, Nainsook and
 Swiss Embroideries and Insertions, mag
 nihcent assortment. Many patterns sold in
 this city at 25c. Inauguration price 124c. 2,G00 yards Extra Fine and Showy En-
 broideries, both in Edgings and Insertions,
 a quality never retailed under 33c. Special
 Inauguration price 19c yard.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
EDITORIAL NOTES,

A good many men are seeking the office. A Kansas mathematician estimates that there will be in his State this year 5,29S candidates for office.
 Jean Ingelow has expressed her opinion on women's rights with outspoken frank ness. sI don't approve of them at all," she said: "We cannot have rights and privileges and prefer privileges"
 It costs something even to talk war. It cost S1 95 word for all the messages telegraphed between Washington and Val paraiso. Altogether, our government's bill for dispatches during the late controversy will amount to some $200, ,000.
 European princes seem to take to the water. Among the European princes who are now in active naval service are Prince Henry of Prussia, Archduke Charles Ste phen of Austria, Archduke Leopold of Tuscany, Prince Waldemar of Denmark, Prince George of Greece, Grand DukeAlexis, Grand Duke George of Russia, Prince Os- car of Sweden, the Duke of Genoa, Prince Louis of Savoy and Prince George of Wales.
 The empress of China takes great inter- est in the working girls of the Flowery Kingdom. A few months ago, according to foreign papers, she established cloth and silk factory on the grounds of the inn perial palace in Pekin, for the express pur- pose of giving employment to women and girls who had no work. The empress is not allowed by court regulations to leave the palace grounds, and she therefore de- cided to have the factory where she could watch it's progress.
 A bookseller of Tokio, Japan, thus ad- vertises his business: The advantages of our establishment-1. Prices cheap as lottery. 9. Books elegant as singing. girl 8. Print clear as crystal. 4. Paper tough as elephants hide. 5. Customers treated as politely as the rival steamship companies. 6. Articles as plentiful as ir library. 2. Goods dispatched as expedi tiously as 8 acannon ball. S. Parcels done up with as much care as that bestowed or her husband by loving wife. 9. All de fects, such as dissipation and idleness, will be cured in young people paying us fire
 queut visits, and they will become solit , men. 10. The other advantages we offe
 are too many for language to express An opal, supposed 10 be one of tn
 largest in the world, is on exhibition ii San Francisco. It was found embedded il
 ledge of amorphous rock near Guerrero
 Mexico, and measures eleven by fv
 inches. It is of the mineral species know
 as girasol, or fire opal, which is foun
 only on the Northern American continent
 more particularly in Mexico. This Sa
 Francisco opal weighs only about 70
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
ARTIFICIAL RAIN-MAKING

Rsin-making by incantation, or by much noise, doesn't appear to be believed in by scientific men. The artificial production of rain was thoroughly discussed at the meeting of the New England Meteorolog ical Society the other day. Mir. R. D. Ward, an assistant in the geographical lab oratory at Harvard, reviewed the various attempts to manufacture rain, and de- clared that only when the atmospheric conditions were all favorable could high explosives hasten the operation of nature's process. Prof. W. NJ. Davis of Harvard expressed similar views, and showed that he was no believer in Gen. Dyrenforth and his methods. In paper written by MT. George E. Curtis Of the Smithsonian Institution 1t was asserted that Dyrenforth had failed to produce pre- cipitation in all his experiments except one, and on that occasion it appeared that the elements needed no forcing. Mir. Cur tis said further: The experiments of Dry enforth have tended to cultivate a mis- taken and distorted conception of the proper direction of legitimate meteorolog- ical investigation. Of all the sciences, the result obtained by meteorology contains least that is dramatic, spectacular, and sensational It is built up of genersizs- tions and inductions based upon years of faithful, prosaic observation, and this must continue to be it's line of work. But these audacious and sensa- tional experiments have easily captivated the popular mind and aroused enthusiasm for their continuation, and it will be more difficult to interest the people again in the very prosaic and commonplace methods of meteorological invest. .gation. For the honor and good name of the gov ernment and science, let us trust that we have seen the last appropriation to pro- duce rain by bombsrding the heavens, and the last expedition which shall abuse the confidence of the people by sending out sensational and fictitious reports.
 In other words, the public has been humbugged by the reports of the rain- making performances in the Southwest. Shouldn't wonder
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
TORCHON LACES.

We bought for our Inauguration Sale the entire stock of "French manufacturer" of hand made Torchon Laces. These we have divided into three lots, viz., 5, 10 and 25c yard
 The Dc quality worth 123c.
 The i0c quality worth 15 to 25c.
 The 25c quality worth 37t to soc.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
TOWELS.

800 dozen All Linen Damask Towels, knotted fringe and colored borders, uni versally sold at 15c. Our price 1Oc each.
 1000 dozen Damask and Huckabuck Towels, with and without knotted fringe.
 Also Momie and Honey Comb. Your choice 12ac each.
 It is with great deal of satisfaction we present you so handsome lot of useful towels and trust our efforts to give good
 value will meet with quick responses. 15O dozen Huckabuck and Damask Towels, choice patterns to choose from. | We question if ever equal value was
 shown under 33c, positively never under 25c. Price 19c.
 l 100 dozen Damask and Huckbuck Towels, regular 371c quality. These we will sell while they last at 25c each.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
A BARGAIN IN APRONS.

50 dozen Satin-stripe, Openwork ant Hemstitched Ladies' Aprons, with Open work Strings, the same apron sold at soc They are yours while they last at 25c.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
DOYLIES.
We offer as specials:

800 dozen Fringed Doyliee, Cream and Bleached, in plain white and colored bor- ders, always retail at 10c. Price Dc each. 100 dozen White Doylies, also with
 colored borders, beautiful goods, made
 of the best linen. Price 98c to $1.25 per dozen.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
LADIES' COTTON
 UNDERWEAR

Grand opening of 1899 styles. Many bargains offered at the Inauguration Sale that will not be duplicated again.
 50 dozen Corset Covers, newly made, good cotton with felled seams, always re- tailed at 124c. Now Sc each.
 25 dozen Corset Covers, made of good cotton, lace and Hamburg ruffies, etc. Usual retail price 33c. Now 19c each.
 50 dozen Corset Covers, beautifully trimmed with lace and Hamburg. Always retailed at 5Oc Now 33c each.
 25 dozen Night Gowns (full size and ex- tra long), made of good cotton, four clus- ters of tucks, two rows Hamburg Insert ing, Hamburg ruffie, neck and sleeves. At soc each.
 15 dozen Night Gowns, extra fine cotton and trimmed with fine Hamburg inserting and ,ruffles, puff sleeves. A garment worth to retail at $1.50. Inauguration price $1.0O.
 20 dozen White Skirts, good cotton, Il inch Hamburg ruffies. Choice embroi- deries to choose from. Always retailed at $1 .OO. Inauguration price 75c. 25 dozen White Skirts, made of good cotton and IA inch Hamburg rufas. Deci, dedly the best skirt ever shown under $1.75. Price only S1.00.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
SPECIAL.

25 dozen Ladies' Silk Vests in low neck and no sleeves. Colors pink, blue, flesh and white Choice 39c.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
LADIES' HOSIERY Y.

100 dozen Ladies' Fancy Tan and Mode
 full regular made Hose at 12ac per pair. 100 dozen Ladies' full regular made Double Heel Hose at 19c pair. 50 dozen (sample pairs on1D Ladiss' Fancy Black Booted French Lisle Hose. Cheap at double the price asked. At only | 35c pair.
 100 dozen Misses Black Hose, full regu- I lar made double toe and heels. All sizes. l At 19s per pair.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
NEWS LAUNDERED AND
 UNLAUNDERED SHIRTS.

100 dozen Unlaundered Shirts, good front and back, patent facings in back and sleeves, fulI length and width. h. auguration price only 39c. This is bar gain that we hardly think can be dupli- cated again.
 . 100 dozen Unlaundered Shirts, made of OXX Wamsutta cotton (which is the best number made by that celebrated milD, 1900 c'nineteen hundred') linen bosom, full 36 inches long, continuous facing back and sleeves, a shirt easily worth 75c. h. auguration Sale price, soc
 100 dozen Unlaundered Shirts, made of ssUtica Nonpareir' cotton, finest work- manship throughout, sst-in bosom of S20O linen, with linen facing in back-fit we guarantee. Positively consider it equal to any custom made shirt. Price only 69c.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
RUCHINGS.

Inauguration values-not to be re- peated
 1000 yards Silk Cord Ruching, never sold under 5e yard, now Sc.
 800 yards Crepe Leae Ruching, in white and colors, sold in this city at 25c, now 124c yard.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
CORSETS.

We have just purchased from one of tho largest corset manufacturers in America advanced styles of imported corsets. These samples are imported yearly for American models and cost $21 dozen.
 Sizes range from 21 to 23. Co1ors are black, white, drab and ecru. To close them out at once we have put the price $1.00 pair.
 25 dozen French Woven Corsets, as a special bargain. We mark them 58c a pair.
 A few dozen French Woven Corsets. We will close at 39c pair.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
LINEN TORCHON LACES,

100 pieces Linen Torchon Laces, regular price 10c, now 4c for 12 yards. 100 pieces Linen Torchon Laces, always sold at 15c, now 6c for 12 yards.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
Special for This Sale Only.

100 dozen Laundered Shirts, made of good cotton, full size and length, rein forced front and back, with patent facings throughout, all linen bosom, regular $1. % shirt. Price for this sale 59c. Not over four to customer.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
CAUTION,

The gressess care shoaid be taren h prepar4ng medicine for the sick. Ii has been taken h the distrintton of the srzzcles known O. O. Taylor Old Bourbon or o. O. Taylor Pure Rye. bottled by O. H. Graves Sons. and for sale by a1i lead ing DruEEistx and Grocer FhyNiciAns can nafe1y prescribe fbenn- Cl H. GRAVES EQNN, pois prSxristUA Bom1n. KaA
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01

COTTONS.
 5 bales A at 5c.
 5 bales A. st 6c.
 5 bales at 64c.
 5 bales A at 7c.
 6 bales Bleached Cotton at 6c.
 8 bales Bleached Cotton at To.
 6 cases Bleached Cotton at Sc.
 6 cases Bleached Cotton at Sc.
 10 cases Fruit of the Loom, not rem nants, but whole pieces, at Sc.
 10 bales Argyle Brown Cotton at 5ac. cases 9.4 Brown Sheeting, cotton | that will give the buyer good service: Al though price is low, quality is good. At 1Sc yard: 4 cases 1O4 Brown Sheeting, same as | 9-4. at 20c @ yard, cases 9-4 Bleached Sheeting. Great value at 20c yard. l 5 cases 10 Bleached Sheeting. At only 22c yard
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
BIRD'S-EYE DIAPER.

50 pieces All Linen Diaper at 79c for 10 yards.
 25 pieces All Linen Diaper at $1. %.
 25 pieces All Linen Diaper at $1.25.
 25 pieces All Linen Diaper at $1.9s.
 SPECIAL LOT of 100 pieces Linen Dia- per, regular .00 quality, at only s2 19 for 10 yards. This number ia the finest made and considered cheap at $500.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01

is short, to the practice in some churches of rushing the hymns through without any pause. It gives the vocal chords a chance to rest, and the congregation are the better able to come in promptly upon the first note of each verse, and not, as is commonly the case, like a flock of panic stricken sheep tumbling over each other. If the organist has no skill for interludes he can at least play over the concluding strain of the tune. Finally good music cannot be had for the asking. It requires @ zeslous and enthusiastic pastor; an in- telligent music committee and as generous appropriations ss circumstances will sd- init; good organ and organist: 6 good quartet and chorus, 6 good hymn book and earnest practice. If necessary to economize it IS poor policy to commence with the music. Poor music means slim attendance and diminished pew rents. Many of the churches hereabout have found it greatly to their advantage to de- vote one Sunday evening of each month to a service of praise-an evening when mu- sical worship takes precedence over the sermon, which is brief and concise, and none the less effective. This brings out the young people and the old ones too. It revives hagging interest and builds up the church. We are told in the good book that the chief employment in heaven is singing and prsising God. If we want to be proficient there Christian people should do more of ii here.
 HoR4Tro c. KING.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01

Adu ILL kk9s THE FORSYTH CO.,, With all the newest inventions and improve ments at their command, are equal to all de- mands made upon them in the way or First Class Work.
 Dyeing Of all articles Of wearing apparel, including aide earments, gloves, feathers, etc. Cleaning. We are the headquarters for New York and Now England for the cleaning Of lace curtains' also cleaning of window shades portieres, blan- kets mems suits, ladies' dresses etc.
 Carpet Cleaning. The fall of the year has become the popular season for taking up carpets, which, by our pro,, cess of cleaning ana steaming, will be ria or all dust and moths.
 Laundrying. Business in this department is brisk: No work sent out that is not up to the highest standard. Orders received by telephone. Goods called for and delivered. THE FORSYTH co,
 OFFICES: 878 and 645 Chapel Street.
 Works:
 STATE AND LAWRENCE STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.

Our inauguration Sale of these popular goods will, in point of quality, assortment and lowness of price, make lasting im- precision on all who examine the grandest and by far the largest display of Linens, Towels, Napkins, Cloths and Table Sets, White Goods and Quilts ever shown in this city.
 Please come early in the forenoon and avoid the crowd. 25 pieces Turkey Red Damask, fast | colors. always sold at 25c, now 15c yard. 42 pieces Turkey Red Damask, same ai sold at 35c, now 25c yard.
 56 pieces Turkey Red Damask, supert value at 50c, now 39c yard. l 28 pieces Cardinal Red Damask, 624. quality, now 39c yard.
 34 pieces Imported Turkey Red Damask
 actually sold at s9c and $1 ,now 75c yard
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
NAPKINS.

e9c, 79c, sSc. $1.0O, s1.25 up to $S.25 per dozen. All are bargains that will not be duplicated.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
RrnutStuu5, &I.

You Can Buy Fancy Creamery Rutter TN prints at s5c lb Fancy solid Creamery But
 ter a4c A good Creamery Butter at 30c lb Fine Dairy Butter 28c lb. A good June Dairy Butter at 25c. Cleo 20c lb, by the tub at reduced price. A very fine Cream Cheese.
 Neufchatel, Sapsaeo, Swiss, etc.
 Remember our fancy New York Frankfurts and Sausages, at 116 Congress avenue:
 d2o A. FEHLBERG.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
CRASHES.

1000 yards All Linen Crash, regular Sc quality. At only 64c yard. retailed always at 123c. Now 10c a yard.
 1000 yards Glass Linen, 124c grade. For this sale only at 10c.
 24 inch Austrian Plain Linen Crash. A beautiful cloth Value 25o. At 123c a yard. This is a great bargain.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01

''Your bill," said the tailor. 'is over due" That's bad English" 1" replied the customer; ''you should say over dun."- New York Sun.
Morning journal and courier., 1892-02-01
CROCHET QUILTS.

Five bargains in White Bed Spreads.
 Great value at the prices:
 | Lot at 69c. Lot at 79c. Lot at S8c. Lot at $1.0O. | Lot at $1. 25.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-06-02
LOOKS VERY CHEERFUL.
Chairman Dayauit Will Act for the
Best Interests Of the Party
In the District.

The following letter was received
by the LEDGER this morning from
Mr.. Aft Davault, chairman of the
Congressional Committee of this
District, in regard to reconvening
the Congressional Committee. The
last paragraph looks very much as
though Mr.. Davault will call the
committee together to reconsider the
matter.
To the Editor of the Ledger.
New FLORENCE, Mo-, May 90
DEAR SIR: Yours of the 23d at hand.
In reference to calling the Congress.
ional Committee together I shall be
governed in the matter by what
think will be to the best interest Of
the party. Have received official
notice of the meeting held in Mex
lico. VIII notify the secretary a
once in regard to the matter. If ]
had any assurance whatever thai
any of the committee wished tC
change their vote of 18th INST. would
call a meeting at once.
VIII notify you of the time and
place o. the meeting.
Yours truly,
ALF. DAvAULT.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-06-02
RACING In MEXICO.
Missouri Breeders Will Hold Their
Next Meeting on a Kite Track.
From the Kansas City Times

Mr.. C. II. Timmonds, of Lamar,
Mo-, Secretary of the Missouri Trot.
ting and Pacing Horse Breeders
Association, was at the, Midland
yesterday. The next race meeting
of the association will be held al
Mexico in October on a k~ite-shaped
mile track. Mexico hung up sew.
eral thousand dollars in purses to
get the meeting, overriding st.
Louis and Sedalia. The association
will also put up a number of purses
for youngsters to encourage the
breeding of fine stock in the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-06-02
The cyelone Came at Might,

WELLINGTON, KAs., May 27.-
This city has had a visitation to.
night from a funnel-shaped cloud
which plowed its devastating track
through the center of the town with
immense destruction OF property
and some loss of life, just how
much it is impossible to tell at thu:
writing.
Later estimates say that about
fifty people were killed and 125 in
iured, but the confusion is so great
that the exact loss of lives cannot
be learned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-06-02
The Eagle Was Tagged.

LOUISIANA, Mo-, May25.-Casper
Harens, who lives on the Illinois
side, shot and killed a bald eagle
yesterday which at the time was. in
the top of 9 tree, eating a pup dog.
To its leg was attached a chain with
a brass tag on which was stamped
the name of Leon DIES Chappelles,
San Francisco, Cal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1892-06-02
Gaming at Monte Carlo.
ACALLAwAY COUNTY WOMAN WHO
HAS WON AND LOST TH0US-
ANDS OF DOLLARS.
The Fascination Der the Green Cloth
Extends TO all Glasses of People
Who TIrong the Magnifi-
cent Palaces.

There is an old saving that "all
women are gamblers at heart,'' and
really there seems to be something
In t,for the fascination of the casino
overcomes thousands who would
never be suspected at home. Roy
atty at Monte Carlo sometimes OBJ
iects to women whose character is
painfully evident in their faces, but
the bland officials only smile. GAN
who have money are free to risk
here" is their motto. In truth, the
casino is the most democratic place
in Europe.
In the little hamlet Of Hibernia,
in Galloway county, there resided a
few years ago a woman whose ex-
ploits in the gilded palaces of Monte
Carlo were the talk of the whole
sporting world. This woman is
now known throughout Europe as
Clara Long, but in the village where
she was reared she is plain Jane
Brown. Clara Long has won and
lost fortunes at the seductive gaming
table. A few days ago she was in
this city on her way East, where she
will remain for awhile and return to
Europe, thence to the Mecca of all
gamblers. This famous female
plunger was not gandily dressed
and is of a retiring disposition. She
wore jewelry and diamonds, but
they were not hashy; Clara Long
would never be taken for a woman
who has a history.
The famous town of Monte Carlo
is in the prineipality Of Monaco and
is bounded everywhere by French
territory, and as all restraints are
practically withdrawn gambling goes
on with more magnificenee than
ever.
Since 1869 the entire revenue OF
the principality tit covers but six
square miles and has but 5000 in
habitants) consists of the rents Of
the casino. From the early morn.
ing, when professional gamblers
crowd the hall, until late at night,
when the cash is locked in the iron
bound chests, continuous change
goes on among habitues, but in the
last few hours titled ladies and
noblemen, famous actresses and
sports, criminals and statesmen, in
nocent looking girls and gizzled har.
ridans iostle each other around the
tables. At one table during the va.
cation season sits a famous tenor,
and at an adjacent one a French
Duchess, and of her an aneceote is
told which illustrates the nature d
the place.
She complained to one of the Off
Gals that she and her friends receiv.
ed scant courtesy, and rs he only
smiled, she stamped her foot and
said: "Sir, l am a Duchessl''
"Madame," was the reply, sal
the ladies who sit here are Ouch
esses.n
Brawis and "money-snatching,''
as it is called-that is, taking an
others winnings-are frequent, and
but a few weeks since an English
lady in silks and diamonds slapped
another woman's face. Both were
locked up for the night, but did moi
give their real names.
The manager of the casino al
Monte Carlo has published an an.
nual statement showing a neat little
profit of S., 700, 900 for the season
just closed. There has long been a
suspicion that the robust French
tiger is not remaining on the Riviera
solely for his health.
The Cyelone Came at Night.