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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04
Death Notice

Died at her residence in 8th street,
northeast, Washington, at 5:45 p. M.
Yesterday, April 3, Mrs. CHARLES
HARRIS, The remains will be
brought to Wheatley's Chapel, in
King street, and funeral will be held
from that place at 2 p. m. Friday,
conducted by the Rev. DR.. John Lee
Allison,
Dearest sister how will miss you,
On earth no more will | see you,
In Christ's home in glory,
She will wait in peace for me
Composed by her sister, Mrs. Arthur
Mankin. oi-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04
Yeggmen Crack Safe.

Yeggmen cracked the safe of the
Virginia Laundry office, in Lynch
burg, Sunday with nitroglycerin,
but were driven away by the ar
rival of several policemen before
they got anything, although s75
was in the safe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

There will be special service II
the Salvation Army Hall tomorrow
Thursday, evening, at 8 o'clock, Judge
Louis C. Barley and Mr. j. M. El.
lott will be the speakers. You are
cordially invited to attend.
Miss Frances Dixon spent the past
weekend in Baltimore as the guest
of Mrs. Julien E. Cuttings and will
leave tomorrow to spend this week
end with Mrs. Nancy Lee Coble, at
her home in Winchester.
Alphonzo Webster, a "trusty" at
the Jail who escaped from custody
was captured by Officer Henderson
and when brought before Police JUS
tice Cation this morning had thirty
DAYS added to his Jail sentence.
An alarm of fire called the depart
ment to south Columbus street, be-
tween Wolfe and Wilkes, at 2 o'clock
this afternoon, where woodshed on
the property owned by the John A.
Marshall estate, was destroyed before
the flames could be extinguished.
Friends of Mr.. Luther Thompson
will regret to learn that he is con-
fined to his bed by illness at his
home on south Fairfax street, and is
under the care of his physician. For
the past two weeks he has been suf-
fering from complication OF troub-
les which have finally compelled him
TO take his bed as above stated.
The reports for the month OF
March. distributed at st. Mary's
Academy to the 'honor" pupils
showed the following: Fourth, Acad-
emics, Georgiana Lash, 81; Second
Academies, Louise Robinson, 80;
First Academies, Gladys Gaines, 80;
Second Year Commercial, May Brock,
95: First Year Commercial, Vivian
Webster, SO; One Year Commercial,
Ruth Summers, 95; Eight Grade,
Rosella Burke, 95; and Odetta
Biggs. a5;~ Seventh Grade,'
Katharine Grace, 90; Sixth Grade,
Dorothy Grace, Aline Dyson, Gladys
Ewald, Ethel Collins, 95; Fifth Grade,
Hazel Stearne, 96; Fourth Grade,
Dorothy Harrington, 96; Third Grade
Minnie jenkins, D. Ewald, NJ. En-
twisle, Mary Treger, 93; Second
Grade. f. Shuman, F. Pohl. Ribbons
in Expression were given out as fol-
lows for the March test: Junior
Course-First Blue, Kathryn Hen
derson, Fifth Red, Gladys Graves.
Senior Course-Eleventh Orange,
Agnes Donaldson.
Patriotism, which has been fea-
ture at the West End school for
some time, was further emphasized
on Flag Day, April 2nd. Mrs. Mac
Donald Douglass, of George Wash
ington Park, presented to the school
large historic flag. The presenta-
ton speech was made in an attrac-
tive manner by little Kathleen
Douglass, who related the flags
former history, and named West
End School as it's future custodian.
Little Virginia Dare accepted the
flag on behalf Of the school, and
her little speech dwelt most happily
on the respect and honor that would
always be shown to it by West End
pupils. A reading, "When the Flag
Goes BY" was given by Bessie Reed,
after which, the entire school joined
in singing Star Spangled Banner,
America, and Dixie, the celebration
closing with the pledge and salute
to the flag-our National emblem.
All left with the feeling that Flag
Day and the country's colors had
touched deep and sacred chord in
every child's heart.
Minstrel Performance April Is and 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04
Special Notice

Virginia Consistory No. 2, NJ. R.
S. will hold called meetings on the
following dates, April 3rd and 4th,
1917, at 7:30 p. M, in the Masonic
Temple. AT the meeting of April 3rd
the 31st degree will be conferred and
at the April 18th, meeting the 32nd,
degree. All members and visiting
Masters are cordially invited to DE
present.
FRANK W. LATHAM, S2 degree.
79-3t. Registrar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Reserved seats are on sale at War
fields drug store, 35 cenrs. These
players upon request will present the
minstrel in the Del Ray School
House on Friday evening, April 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Mrs. Nicholas P. 7. Burke, OF
Boston, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry R. Burke, at their home IN
Rosemont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Boston. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Harry R. Burke, at their home IN
Rosemont.
Mrs. Robert Bender, who was re-
Gently operated upon in the Alexan-
dria Hospital for appendicitis, has
recovered sufficiently to return to
her home, 513 Oronoco street.
The Second Presbyterian Church,
Christian Endeavor will give re-
ception to the members of the
church tomorrow night in the West
minister Building. All the members
of that church, and all other Chris
tian Endeavors Societies of the city
are invited.
A large crowd was in attendance
at the Payne street Chapel Christ
ian Endeavor Social last night. The
following program was rendered:
Piano solo, Mr.. J. B Fowler; violin
solo, Master John Strauss, accom-
panied by Mrs. Strauss; vocal solo,
Miss Janet Gronau; recitation, Mrs.
Bluett; piano solos, Miss Louise An
derson and Miss Sadie Olinger. The
PRAYER meetings of this society have
been held heretofore at q o'clock
Sunday afternoons, but in future
will be held at 1880 o'clock Tuesday
evenings.
The thirty second degree Will be
conferred this evening by Virginia
Consistory, No. ?, NJ. R. s.. Tomor-
row evening in the Young Peoples
Building at $50 will occur the ban
ouet to be given by Randolph Chap
ter, Rose Croix, No. 3, A. A. s..
R., and the Distinguishing of the
lights" by officers of the Chapter.
Toasts will be responded to by Hon.
]. r. Cation, H. Noel Garner, Ches-
ter A. Gwinn, Henry X. Field,
Grand Master of Virginia, j. E. W.
Timberman, Grand High Priest,
Royal Arch Masons, and J. Johnston
Green, all of this city. On Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, will occur the
ceremony of the lighting of the
lights" at the Masonic Temple.
The Alexandria Circle of the Re-
lief Association of the Colonial
DANES of America held most en-
thusiastic meeting yesterday morn
ing in Lee Camp Hall, and inaugu-
rated their weekly work for the as
sistance of soldiers and sailors of
our country in time of need. Those
present were Mrs. Hubert Snowden,
Mrs. David Janney Howell, Mrs.
Jessie Leadbeater, Mrs. Clarence c.
Leadbeater, Mrs. William j. Boothe,
Mrs. Gardner L. Boothe, Mrs. Louis
S. Scott, Mrs. McGavock, Mrs.
Thomas B. Cochran, Mrs. John Hun
ton Foster, Mrs. Harry Burke, Mrs.
Nicholas P. T. Burke, Mrs. John F..
Tackett, Mrs. William B. Danger
field, Mrs. Julian T. Burke, Sr., Mrs.
Julian T. Burke, Jr., Mrs. C. S. T..
Burke, Mrs. C. William Watt!es,
Mrs. J. Stewart Jameson, Mrs.
George H. Evans, Mrs. Albert
Bryan, Mrs. Henry Wattles, Mrs.
Belle G. Boswell, Mrs. George Uh-
Ter, Mrs. William Bryant, Mrs.
George S. French, Mrs. Hugh Nc
Guire, Mrs. Mauchlin Niven, Mrs.
Wallace Lindsey. Mrs. Emmett c.
Dunn, Mrs. Thomas W. Robinson,
Mrs. Louis S. Greene, Mrs. John
NJ. Johnson, Mrs. NJ. G. Powell, Mrs.
William J. Morton, Miss Esther
Burke, Miss Esther Green, Miss
Minnie Henderson, Miss Phil Wat
ties, Miss Carrie Stribling, Miss
Esther Brookes and Miss Elsie
Snowden.
Reserved seats are on sale at War.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Easter candy and baskets at Elliott
GOA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

MIR. and Mrs. w. B. Smoot, will
90 to Atlantic City, N. j., today for
stay of two weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04
Alexandria City and Suburbs

Mr.. DeWilton Aitcheson has re-
turned from visit of several weeks
at Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Mr.. DeWilton Aitcheson has re-
turned from visit of several weeks
at Atlantic City.
MIR. and Mrs. w. B. Smoot, will
go to Atlantic City, N. j., today for
stay of two weeks.
| Mrs. Louis S. Greene, of Washing
ton, was the guest yesterday of her
lmother, Mrs. Julian T. Burke, at her
home in Prince street.
It is stated that the corporation
| end of the Hunting Creek bridge is
in a dangerous condition on account
of holes in the driveway.
The usual prayer meeting will be
| held at the Girls Club, 921 King
street tomorrow evening. There will
be no tea served at the rooms on
Friday of this week.
DEGREES of divorce have been
granted in the Circuit Court to
Viola Hemberger from Louis Hem.
berger; Essie G. Orebaugh from
Homer S. Orebaugh and to Mabel
Lloyd Costin from William Custis
Costin.
Sparks from brush fire caused
the destruction of two barns, two au-
tomcbiles valued at $4,000 and $4,000
respectively, besides other property,
on the place owned by the estate of
the late j. S. Groves, at Mt. Ida,
Alexandria county, yesterday after
noon at 5 o'clock, The flames were
extinguished before they reached the
residence which is said to be one of
the finest colonial houses in this sec
ton of the State. There was but
small insurance.
The case of the three colored men
who were arrested for the alleged vlo-
lating of the prohibition law by bring
ing liquor into the state and which
was set to come before Police Justice
Cation for action this morning; was
taken under advisement by him to be
decided later. The men were arrest
ed last Thursday and about 25 gal
Ions of liquor found in suit cases
which they were carrying with them
on a train coming from Washington.
The arrest were made by Police Ser
geant Scott, of this city, assisted
lbv Detective Springman of Washing
ton. The names of the men are Robt.
IS. Rackley, George W. Rackley and
Dorsey Harrisy. They claimed to re-
side in Battleboro, North Carolina.
but it is said their tickets were
bought for Petersburg, this state.
Robinson Moncure is attorney for
them.
The Parent Teachers Association
held an unusually interesting meet
ing Yesterday afternoon, in Lee
school building, with the president,
Mr.. Stanley G. Blanton, in the
chair. Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter,
president of the Mothers Congress
of the District of Columbia, gave
talk that was greatly enjoyed by
all present. Mrs. Rafter urged the
necessity of Virginia Mothers
| Congress, she said our State is one
of the few that has not such an or
ganization. The National Mothers
Congress meets in Washington Ap-
ril oath, and it was decided to invite
! representatives from the various
Virginia towns to meet in this city
and committee was appointed to
attend to the details of such a meet
ing with the object of forming Vir-
| ginia Mothers Congress. The Par
ent Teachers Association feels: that
Alexandria should inaugurate the
movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

MONEY TO LOAN-On first mort
gage in Alexandria and Rosemont.
Apply to Howard W. Smith, lot
north Fairfax street. 1-12-H
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Full line of flags just received,
Elliott GOA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Just received a shipment of fast
color flags, SC to S1.50. Elliott.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Mrs. Louis S. Greene, of Washing
ton, was the guest yesterday of her
mother, Mrs. Julian T. Burke, at her
home in Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Mrs. Robert Bender, who was re-
Gently operated upon in the Alexah-
dria Hospital for appendicitis, has
recovered sufficiently to return to
her home, 5l3 Oronoco street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Easter candy, easter eggs, easter
dyes-Elliott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Fine Salt Water Oysters, 4Oc Ct.
Solid measure.-Cherry Stone Clans,
J. BRILL, No. 2 King St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

1t is stated that the corporation
end of the Hunting Creek bridge is
in dangerous condition on account
of holes in the driveway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

There will be a special service in
the Salvation Army Hall tomorrow,
Thursday, evening, at 8 o'clock, Judge
Louis c.. Barley and Mr. j. M. Eli
lott will be the speakers. You are
cordially invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

The usual prayer meeting will be
held at the Girls Club, 921 King
street tomorrow evening. There will
be no tea served at the rooms on
Friday of this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

The Second Presbyterian Church,
Christian Endeavor will give re-
ception to the members of the
church tomorrow night in the West
minister Building. All the members
of that church, and all other Chris
tian Endeavors Societies of the city
are invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Miss Frances Dixon spent the past
weekend in Baltimore as the guest
of Mrs. Julien E. Cuttings and will
leave tomorrow to spend this week
end with Mrs. Nancy Lee Coble, at
her home in Winchester.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Alphonzo Webster, a "trusty" at
the iail who escaped from custody
was captured by Officer Henderson
and when brought before Police JUS
tice Cation this morning had thirty
days added to his Jail sentence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

An alarm of fire called the depart
ment to south Columbus street, be-
tween Wolfe and Wilkes, at 2 o'clock
this afternoon, where a woodshed on
the property owned by the John A.
Marshall estate, was destroyed before
the flames could be extinguished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Friends of Mr.. Luther Thompson
will regret to learn that he is con-
fined to his bed by illness at his
home on south Fairfax street, and is
under the care of his physician. For
the past two weeks he has been sut-
fering from a complication of troub-
les which have finally compelled him
to take his bed as above stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

DEGREES of divorce have been
granted in the Circuit Court to
Viola Hemberger from Louis Hem.
berger; Essie G.. Orebaugh from
Homer S. Orebaugh and to Mabel
Lloyd Costin from William Custis
Costin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-04

Administration plans for raising an
army on the principle of universal
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-03
oo1 NAT10NAL ADVERTISING MAKES .
SATISFIED CUSTOMERS o DEALEkS
x,,yN~xss-M.s,cry Mitchell & Faust>

ySNsNNENS-MAuorS,S 1NeH" "
~as !. asS .s dealer to handle advertised Prouu .I. a.. 49,.
~ $500. ~ considered almost synonymous VIII ra ue !uss.
e;a. %N,s !, NV .e make sure Your customers III " saN"~N
sussarnss@ ;n+o vor store and
.a~ - wsSSssw. brand Of minee meat winch she "a Sci =.
$50 sx.,~S,s>v. The dealer hands her the SIZE OF PaeNase - nc
49, = 81 usjss away a perfectly SATISFIED customer ~
has received sNss;v MA: She wished.
SIG * >ss>Aca} So. ,..,.. ,,d HE tor ;s
ss y, j.. - established wth her a reputation tor hanolng
goods II ses, aaaES% aoxo, tore which does
,s ss,S5s advertised products. Another lady comes N ny ASKS
~ ~ s.-- s--s3e tbs dealer does not carry the aaVeruseu o,anu
So IN IN, axes :rosa the shelf an unadvertised brand wnen
~, - sos-ss5, lie assures her it is Just as good, and a1ter an
argument perhaps SAe aeeeptsH
SIT she IS sasiie>;y disappointed.
She has nc. received Jus; what she wanted.
She has accented :s dealers substitute, but down IN hr near
she is az. 70 aiS,-as: his statement. She is apt TO- fel skeptiea1
saor, her purchase, and 70 be no longer in a buying frame o mi .
And o-oaa5lv She goes on, and to a different store to comp!ete II G
purchases \. less. she will probably go elsewhere next time:
Or i NAV be ,s. she firmly refuses to accept the SUBSTITUTE
offered !. scise a the dealers argument.
She knows whs. size wants and insists upon having II.
She leaves the store without making a purchase and goes else-
vAs-e Her resoeet for that dealer and his store is lesseneo. ohe
hss gone away more than just dissatisfied. She resents the attempt
=; ne dealer 70 persuade he that she did not know what she wanted:
i osvs the dealer to handle advertised products. Advertised
products are ACCEPTABLE to the customer. And satlsheo US
toners mean q healthy business for the dealer.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-03

States. the only great nation thas las depended On the
volunteer method, Gas been obliged 10 adopt oorse-ip-
ton.
conser:pron % more :z. more democratic. taan
the volun,ee. plan beesrse II places the same ohiiE.-
sh:sk
B. We have the volunteer Fysse.- ..t i: ~sl sH~e
for a :me. There need De 20 fsa: that men ~li rot
be forthcoming a. fas. as ,he5 are called tor to- some
ALREADY a hal. has been called il the recruiting
Of National Gaart regiments beezase tie var DEPART
fast az they .ni.s. A zeaesss cali te- nea would swamp
the department. Hence ,he work o. recruiting nus:
proceed gradually a. the men can be properly absorbed
into the s.-,1ce.
those VINO are 70 naa our ships. behind the ships and
IN. sias, is II. conscience 0. the American people. and
the conception Of tu:y entertained By the American
people.
liner 20 conditions tina. car possibly b. conceived
viii more than q rery snail percentage Of OFF men ever
be called On 20 DO duly IN az,:!e. Even :n Europe.
which we regard fgu-a.ve!y az = military camp. the
vss: majority % the people axe Tar from the battle
:.on,. conscious Of tie stress aad strain 0. war. i; IS
:rue, and performing york whose result: Is 20 be utilized
IN var, 5: Ell! engaged in what are. 20 1ar a. taeS
are Immediately concscnsd. che activities OF peace.
These vast hos:z. these n!!i;ons, pow and SOW AID
reap: they Tend their tlocks and herds; they work az
,h. forge. the lathe and the loom. Their work has be-
come 80 organized and directed tina. 1t Is a pars Q: the
msch!ne.: o. war, the ve-v foundation on which the
efforts Of the nation are based.
II cus. ne 70 in the United states. The govern
nen, can carry the war 20 a successful issue only Z &.
represents the settled convictions OF the people. And
4, IL snpreme,y :naportan, that every American citizen.
old or young, rich or poor, commit himself thoroughly
AID un1eserTedi: 20 the cause Of the American nation.
and develop the mental attitude which will render him
eager 20 serve.
No man can tell where that service may be. /.
may De a. the front, provided age. physical conditions
and domestic surroundings tend to make such ser"tce
useful ard appropriate.
I. may be in the foundry or the machine shop. 1t
may be a: The clerks desk. Or it may be just in the
capacity Of the private citizen. unenrolled. unclassihed,
but a member Of the great body. nevertheless. who can
serve his country by subordinating his own wishes and
desires and tastes, and who is ready TO help wherever
help can be given.
When the nation is at war all its people are At
war, no matter In what capacity they serve.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-03
THE ONLY POSSIBLE COU RISE

President Wilson has appeared before the two houses
of congress and asked that a state Of war be declared
to exist between the United States and Germany.
He asked at the same time that the government be
given ample credit for the prosecution Of the war, that an
armed force of 100000 men be provided at once, and that
provision be made for universal military service.
The number Of mon to be called out, the amount Of
money to be voted. and tho making of a decision an to
tho proper time for the universal military service, which
is inevitable, are all matters of detail which are incl
dental to the main question.
That question Ia the issue Of war.
The ground has boon Travelled over and over again.
The United States has put forth every possible effort
to remain at peace. and the effort has been unavailtnR.
With war forced upon US We must accept the fact OF war,
and congress must act accordingly. Tho declaration asked
by the President should be made at once and congress-
should, without delay. provide for all tho men and money
and material that may be needed to enable the United
States to perform the full duty to nation and to tho peo-
pie Of the world.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-03
DISCOVERY OF CODE
WORRIES GERMANS
Teutona Wonder How Much e. s.
70 Mexico and Japan.

co~penhzeen. Apt: 5--Resa.t:ng
tie ..c.a. sxsmen, by Foreign Min
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4 Esat i. Germany .ae Ca:-ed sac.
g~oTsrc.ns,t cor.t hare oh.s,aet cog
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wl:ra n. Instruction. were :e5e-
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Th.-= IL nth saz:e.. in German,
az - . er--as, material 1h:c. me
i.n9sst s.a-ss .sT hs-e ob.zsaee
isrnrSa III, a.s.za. :.,o II conf
de.:az3 Ee".xa COMMUNICATIONS
~Z:-.s..s.. ts.e.H q ..s zc-to,
5eaf.e .as >1oss1 Doors o. ,.e -e.ch.
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asa a@- zpz5ls. ~ ..eck e.,.e. p-o.:c
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and Fiji sae-se ,as x..s,e. e..,e o.
being sow.t os,.-
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IN ths Tsscaz.zs y-ts2 IL t.xsntsse1 II,
the Iakeol.- ~ sTo:t:.z -. res'
cruz of TIE -s..sc. nzaae!y. ire xts.
dom o? .hs stsp ~ z aaa-er N o1t.c,
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9. Is unque.,!o.ed. III. ~ ,hs Tsxe.
blatt poin. ou., .ns vt.z! o,In. {, u.
erect The overture, ra:zn. h. sxcectet
to have on Aez3cc, IN Jssza and ~
public opinion IN She Tinted a.a.e,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-03

control the actions of the criminal
colonists and especially so when the
rush set in upon the discovery Of
gold.
In 1855 the governors of the west
ern portion Of the island took up the
matter of controlling the titles to real
properly with the judicial department
of the crown, n as a result IT was
proposed that while ~ostensibly pro-
tecting the ignorant. a measure
should be put through affecting Aus
tralian titles. whereby the govern
ment could exercise greater control
over its population and especially
over the descendants of the trans
port" families.
A law was drafted by the attorney
generals office introduced by Sir
Robert Torrens and adopted in 1858;
the clear purpose of which was to
complicate and hinder the system
then in use. BY this new law Of land
title registration the government Of
Australia was enabled to control every
title. and could grant or refuse certi-
flcates at its option. 1t is stated that
in the period between 1858 and 1865
over 300 transports with full
.Fticket Of leave" were refused the
right Of certificates by the govern
ment and left the colony sacrificing
S4SAA - LII III SSSSOAl was
amended as a benefcient measure
rather than one Of arbitrary control.
Thus it can be seen hat this act
inherited all the principles which are
in derogation Of common right. It
was not intended as a remedial stat
ute; 1t was intended to control the
transfer Of lands and was construed
as the government saw fit without re-
gard to the intentions of the grantor
or the rights on the part Of the
grantee. \
I admit that the system now in
use in the several provinces Of Cam
ada does not bear much resemblance
to the original act of 1853 passed for
the purpose Of controlling convey
ances by criminals, but at that, it is
far from being equal to our system.
and there are many residents Of the
dominion who have expressed their
regret that they did not understan nd
and adopt the system Of land convey
ancing used by the United States.
which is recognized as being as near
the ideal system as the mind Of man
has yet conceived.
"A. w Dennis