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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-11

Olympia, Nov. l0-Thomas J. Miller
mayor of Tumwater, filed suit for di.
yorce today from Mary Moore Miller
alias Howard, alias Leafgreen, whom he
has just discovered is his lawful wife
although he has not seen her for TWEEN.
~ years. Within that time he has
again married and has wife and child
now living in Tumwater.
The complaint filed in the Superior
Court today reveals most remarkable
story, which, il finally substantiatei,
will end the claim OF, the woman to a
hall million dollar estate in st. Louis.
left by Leclede J. Howard. When a
very young man, residing in Taylors.
vile, ILL.,, Thomas J. Miller was masque.
rading under the name of Charles II.
Howard.
A Secret Marriage.
As the complaint recites, meretrici.
tious relations with young girl, Mary
Moore, brought about a secret mar.
riage. They were residing in Palmer,
Ill, when the compact was made. They
ran down TO Decatur, where they were
secretly married Later, when the in.
fatuation was over, Miller told his
young wife that his name was not How.
ard, but Miller, and that he had not
married her under his true name and
that the marriage was void.
As both seemed willing TO separate
and both believed the secret marriage
void, they decided divorce was un.
necessary. About eighteen years ago
the woman, thinking the marriage was
void, was married again to David Dree-
nan At Taylorsville, I'LL, and one child,
now IL years Of age, was born to them.
Killer Starts West.
Dreensn died some years later and she |
married William Leafgreen. In the
Meantime Thomas J. Miller assumed his
light name and came west, finally 10.
ating in Aberdeen. Fifteen years ago
le was married to Miss Matte X. Stew.
re at Aberdeen and one child, boy
# 10. has been born to them. Sine
oming to Olympia, Miller has served
term in the legislature and has held
or two years position as Secretary
4 the Board of Ctate Land Commission.
IS under Robert Bridges. He now con.
ucts a cigar manufacturing establish.
nent and resides in Tumwater.
On April 5, 1908, Laclede j. Howard
led at st. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Howard.
'reenan-Leafgreen appeared to claim
ne entire estate as his legal wife. and
ecited the story of marriage to T. J.
liller, whom as Charles Howard. she
ad married at Decatur. She even al.
'ged in prosecuting her claim, the com.
laint cites. that she had met Leclede
Ioward at St. Louis a few years be.
,re his death and he admitted the sec
I marriage and its genuineness.
Believing that Leclede Howard had
ever married the womdn, his legal
eirs began to ferret out the truth or
llsity of the claim. Through some
cans not made public, they established
le identity Of Charlie Howard" and
'und that he was Thomas j. Miller.
nd finally located him couple Of
lousand miles away, leading and
ighly respected citizen of the com.
4
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-11

Baby sleeps and grows while nanny
rrts II HOLSTERS Rocy Mountain Tea
is given. 1t is the greatest baby medi.
cine ever offered loving mothers. 35
cents Tea or tablets. Sold by Frank
Hart.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-11
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Playing;
Cards !! ::

Regular cards l0c, l5c, and 25c. Best
Linen Stsek soc package.
Congress Cards"-for parties and
prizes s-SSeAt lineb stock. gold edges
and fancy backs. SOC package.
See she Window.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-11
NO MAYOR IN HERS
Mary Moore Leafgreen Laughs at the
q. Claims Of Tumwater Man.

Claims of Tumwater Man.
81. Louis, Nov, 10, Mrs, Mary Moore
leafgrecu, Of sos fairmont avenue, now
suing for the half million dollar IS.
tate of Leclede J. Howard ON the
grounds that she j. his lawful widow.
ridicules the assertion OF Mayor Thomas
], Miller. OF Tumwater, Washington.
that he is the Charlie Howard" TO
whom she was married secretly in De.
catur, ILL.,, in 1883.
She will be able to prove TO the
court she says, that it was the st.
Louis manufacturer who died April Is,
1902, TO whom she was married. She
says she cannot understand the motive
of the Tumwater mayor.
Il have never heard OF this man Mil.
ler," declred Mrs, Leafgreen, when seen
at her home today. "The story is
false. wildly false. The mayor OF Tum.
water, Washington; it sounds like
comic opera name. ! don't know who the
man is, but Id like to have him come
TO ST. Louis and meet my Christian
county fritnds. They viii deubunc<
him as an impostor.
Mystery to Woman.
Il cannot understan 1t at all. The
mayors action Is mystery to me- !
have an idea that this man has been
found by other parties TO the case, and
| believe he will never face the peo-
pie who have known Mr.. Howard and
myself before we were married"
Commenting on the statement in the
dispatch from Olympia that after the
wedding, Thomas ], Miller, alias Char
lie Howard, Mrs. Leafpeen married Da
yid Dreenan, of Taylorsyille, Mrs. Leaf.
green said:
Il did marry David Dreenan, but he
never in his life lived in Taylorsyille."
John j. 0'Connor, attorney for Mrs.
Leafgreen, said: Il don't know where
the mayor Of Tumwater got his idea
that he married my client, but would
not be surprised if this newly ,diseoy'
sred evidence was made the basis for
mother continuance Of the case"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-11
HANSEN WAS ASLEEP
Failed to Watch Fence and Mil
Men Tore Il Down.
OMlNOUS WARNING IS GIVEN

Trouble Over Highway Leading to
Hume's Mill Breaks ou, Afresh-Han
seh Accuses Man Of Cutting Wire
and Is Struck Over the Head.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-11-11
Who DID SHE MARRY
81. Louis Woman Says Howard the
Millionaire.
CLAIMS THE LARGE ESTATE

Mayor Of Tumwater Says Mistake Is
Made-That He's the Howard" That
Married the Woman Many Years Ago
Now Wants Divorce.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-08-18

that needed just such a framing as the
grounds made. The program was an
other volunteer one and when the list of
those who were called upon TO sing or
play was exhausted the fun began, all
Joining in the singing until the "wee
sma hours" The third home coming
was equal to any of its predecessors, and
it bids fair to be an annual affair for
years. If such is the case, it would
seem that the council should make ar
rangements to place it on a financial
basis that will do away with the solicit
ing of funds. 1t is good advertisement
for the town, because many who left here
when we we're clothed in sack cloth and
ashes still retain that impression, and it
cannot he removed except by a personal
visit. Begin now to have your friends
plan their visit for home coming week
instead of the holidays when all is drear
except the hearty home welcome. 1t
takes time to bring about any revolution
in passenger rates, but it might be
hastened if every town in south western
Michigan would have its home coming
the same week. Let US see if that can
not be done and the 800 home comers Of
this year can be 500 rates can be given.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-08-18

VIM. j. Bryar of Chicago, who was
employed by the Longwell Bros. 20 years
ago, wears a home comer's badge and
acts as though he enjoyed it.
Mrs Lyman Hinckley of Kalamazoo
and daughter, Mrs. Neal Cochraue of
New Orleans, were entertained by Mrs.
Clarence Richmond home coming week.
Mr.. and Mrs |. b. Shull OF DesMoines,
Iowa. were visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. n. Barner of Glenburn farm,
home coming week Mr. Barner met
them at South Haven and accompanied
them to Paw Paw
Fred G. Hamilton, the state account
ant, and wife were guests OF |. b. Conner
over Sunday. Mr.. Hamilton's home is
in Charlotte and he was a spectator at
the game Monday when Paw Paw shut
out the Charlotte team. He was not
very enthusiastic over the result OF the
game and never "hollered" once.
Merritt Conner made his father, 1. B.
Conner, call on his way home to Roch-
ester, n. Y, from St. Louis, Mo. MIR.
Conner has secured 1890, 900 contract
for the installation of switch board in
st. Louis for his firm. There were sew
eral bidders, but the material plans and
specifications furnished by Mr.. Conner
were such as to win the prize.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Wood have been
here during home coming week, the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. /. b. Conner.
Scott has a few gray hairs and one or
two wrinkles in his face, but aside from
that he is the same pleasant, CHEEKY com
panion he ALWAYS was. The one thing
that appealed to him was the general
air of thrift as evidenced by the'neatly
kept lawns in village and country.
Fred f.. Snow of Spencerville, O., was
welcome visitor during home coming
week and seemed to enjoy himself at
every stage Of the proceedings. Mr..
Snow is editor of the Spencerville Jour
nal Fred dresses in good form and
his general appearance shows that he
has more of the "quoin" than is gener-
ally "locked up" on the person of the
average country editor. We would call
the attention of his wife, who accom-
panied him on his visit, to the manner
in which he "made up" to some of his
old sweethearts and advise her to keep
him under "key" or he might go to
press oftener than is proper for one
who Is next to the galley" Bro. Snow,
here's hoping you will never have to use
"fat" to fill out your advertising columns
aud that your editorials will never be
pied"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mason of Chicago
were among the home comers.
Homer Aldrich of Kalamazoo was one
of the guests at the young peoples
dance.
Miss Edith Buckhout OF Kalamazoo
spent home coming week with Miss Cora
Woodman.
Dick Baker OF Evanston, ILL.,, spent a
part Of home coming week with friends
in Paw Paw.
Home Coming without Wib Warner
and julie Clapp would be like love
letter without P. s.
Mrs. f. T.. Wooley and sister OF Cleve-
land, o., were the guests of l. j. Cum
ings during home coming week.
f. B. Longwell and family of Chicago
were here during home coming week
visiting. Mr.. Longwell is looking ex-
tremely well.
Mrs. Julia Preece OF Chicago, who is
here for home coming week, is confined
by illness to the house OF her aunt, Mrs.
Julia Freeman.
l.. w. Mills of Mason, who spoke
the reception, is living example of the
lines so often quoted, "The mills of the
Gods grind slowly, but they grind ex
ceeding fine" for aside from the whiten
ed hair he looks the same as when b,
and Mrs. Spicer sang 10 the old churcl
choir
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-08-18
Can't Ne Give the Central Roost2

The Michigan Central r. K. Co. has
posted in its telegraph Offices orders to
its employees to carry no mail posted by
the Pere Marquette railroad unless il is
addressed to some official of the Michi
gan Central. The bitter war waged be-
tween these rival roads might be of some
benefit to Paw Paw if proper showing
of the amount of freight and passengers
that could be obtained from here would
cause a branch road to be laid between
Paw Paw aud the main line of the Cen.
trail
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-08-18
An Even Half Dozen.
Van Buren, sheriffs, Past and Present, Met
In Paw Paw Saturday.

At the home coming last Saturday,
among the many pleasant groups was
one composed of six Van Buren, county
ex-sheritfs and the present sheriff. The
names and terms of service of these
gentlemen are as follows:
w. r. Shrine, sheriff from 1869 to 1873,
elected from Almena.
J. b. Showerman from Waverly, 1873
1877.
Nathan +. Thomas from Hartford oc-
cupied the Office for four terms, 1877 to
1881 and from 1891 TO 1895.
Col. John q. Todd of Bangor from
1885 to 1889.
G. A. Lamberson from Pine Grove,
1895 to 1899
w. j. Thomas Of Paw Paw from 1899
to 1903.
Sheriff Britton took the oath OF Office
January /, 1903 and was reelected in
1904 for the two year term beginning
January l, 1905.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-08-18
INDEX.

Page d
The Heavenly Home Coming. Rev.
Anna Barton.
The Boys and Girls of 81. Caroline
Teed-Hill.
Went to Halifax. Zella Harvey.
Sunday School Lesson.
Page 81
Women's Ways.
Legal notices.
Railroad time tables.
Page A.
Editorial comment.
List of Home Corners.
Page s.
Horticulture notes.
Page o.
Manual training for boys.
Page u
County correspondence.
Page s.
Home Coming
Rye Wanted.
Highest market price for rye at
Almena mills.
H. H. MINER,
If Almena.
To Rent.
A house.
If LINCOLN II. TITUs.
For sale.
One second hand y H p. traction engine
cheap,
tt LINCOLN H. TITUS.
Man Wanted.
Good energetic man by the year for fruit
farm. Good wages.
+. j. DEIHL,
tl* Lake Cora.
Grain wanted.
f.. S. Stevens of Paw Paw is in the
market for all kinds of grains. VIII
pay the highest market price.
Grape Baskets.
Mt. Pleasant baskets for sale. Before
you buy see me. ti
w. G.. WILDEY, Paw Paw.
wanted.
A good, steady and reliable farm hand
by the month.
2t h. A. MoREHoUsE.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-08-18
IN Immense Freight Traffic.

During the past week Ste. Sault Marie
has been celebrating the semi.centennial
year of the opening of the locks of the
500 canal. These statistics show the
enormous business done at that place
since the opening of navigation this sea-
son: 1888, ,444 net tons of freight passed
through the canal, an excess of 10000
900 over the same period in 1904; the re-
ceipts of live stock at five of the princi-
pal live stock markets numbered 2,S74,-
600 head for June, and for the first six
months of the year 17,240,l65 head, an
increase of nearly 100000 head, Some
thing of an idea of the Importance of
this freight traffic can be had when we
understand that it required 30S, ,4S9 cars
to transport the stock to market.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-08-18

Here Il Cheerful News FS< FI'
SHR E w D ~ B u Y E r

Sd inch Navy Blue Mohair very fine quality regular 6sc
value special price 49c.
House Wrappers made of batiste CLOTH white grounds
figures large full collar edged with wide lace regular
ST.. SO value, sale price 9Sc.
black Cotton Hose ribbed top fine gauge special
price.
Ladies $I.oo Colored Wrappers 79c.
fine Mohair Dress Skirts 2.48. You would call
them cheap at 375
Ladies sc Jersey Ribbed Vests
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-08-18

Herbert L. Mumford of Urbana, ILL.,,
and Frederick ID. Mumford of Columbia,
Mo, were guests of their brother, Rev.
A. w. Mumford, last week. Each Of the
gentlemen are instructors in college and
are both graduates OF the NJ. A. G.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-08-18

There is a pleasure in the pathess woods,
There is a rapture on the lonely shore,
There is society, where none inuudes,
BY the deep sea- and music in its roar:
love not man the less but nature more
From these our interviews, in which steal
From all may be, or have been before,
To mingle with the universe and feel
What can nee express, yet cannot all conceal
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1905-08-18
wanted.
" O u


Parsons business college has been es.
tablished SO years.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09

what their brother farmers and
stockmen have actually accomplish
ed. Many man has gotten his
first true conception of what animal
breeding ard production means
through uisit to the Exposition.
It has thus become a great vitaliz-
ing and inspiring force to the live
stock men of the whole country"
Low rates via The Northwestern
R'y fro m all points will be announc-
ed later.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09
Mrs. s.ena ssetgen Dead.

Mrs. Lena Detgen, wife of Hen
ry Detgen, died at her home out
in German settlement, about 20
miles west of this city, last Thurs
day morning, of paralysis, after
an illness of about five weeks.
She was afflicted about year ago,
but had so far recovered as to be
able to get around and during the
summer had been to Hot Springs,
S. D., in the hopes of beneftting
her health, and was thought to be
getting along pretty we'll until the
second stroke which affected her
heart and caused her death. She
was 81 years old.
Mrs. Detgen, with her husband
and two Oldest children, came to
Cherry county from Germany
about twenty years ago. Three
sons and a daughter, also her hus-
band survive her, and will keep
the memory of mother ever sacred.
She was buried in the cemetery
near the German Lutheran church
Sunday.
THE DEMOCRAT joins with the
many friends in extending SYM
pathy to the bereaved family.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09
Republic Changes Hands

Wednesday the negotiations
were completed by which the Man.
haitian Republic becomes the prop
erty of A. G. and Ned Kimball of
College Hill. The new firm will
take charge Nov. l. The Kimball
brothers are we'll know here. Ned
has for a time been in charge of
the Journal at Scandal, which be-
longs to his brother A. B. Kimball
who has returned to Scandal. A.
G.. Kimball has for some years
been editor and proprietor of the
CORTLAND Register. Man haitian
Kan Nationalist.
We were acquainted with the
Kimball brothers years ago and A.
B. Kimball sang with us in the in.
stitute choir in Riley county in
'92. Several of the boys of those
times entered the newspaper field.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09

Some Of the candidates on the
democratic ticket received a splen-
did vote, though they failed of
election, partly because of repub-
lican majorities and of the latter
having an acceptable candidate to
their party. The acquaintance or
lack of it of some candidates with
the people being in a measure re-
sponsible for their respective vote.
The U. S. weather bureau re-
port for the week ending Nov. s:
The daily mean temperature Al
shows a normal condition for the
first time this fall. The highest
temperature GO and the lowest
90 giving a range of 40. The
precipitation was .04 of an inch
for the week, making total for
the season, Jan. 1, to date, 27.O5
inches. The winds have been
ranging very little above the av-
erage, the highest velocity being
81 miles from NV on the 2nd.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09
FurS. Furs. Furs.

We have just made arrange
ments with w. H. Laughlin, rep
resenting the fur manufacturing
department of Miller & Paine of
Lincoln, Neb., to display his en-
tire line at my store, on the Is,
IA and 10Th of November. As
manufacturers of fur garments,
fur sets, etc., Miller & Paine have
a high reputation and need no in
PRODUCTION to the people of Val
entine.
Our arrangements are such that
every article in the line will he
offered at exactly the price charged
by Miller & Paine in their Lincoln
store. If you are interested in
furs of any description we invite
you to see this large and beauti-
full assortment. Mr.. Laughlin
will be prepared to take measure
ments for fine garments to be
made to order and will show skins
from which they will be made.
Please remember that the sale will
be for the days mentioned only.
Mrs. f.. S. GILMORE.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09
November.
TEMPERATURES.

TEMPERATURES.
Mean or normal 34o
The warmest month was that of 1899
with an average of 41o
The coolest month was that of 1896
with an average of 1872
The highest was 78o on Ia, 1894
The lowest was -1S0 on %, 1896
PRECIPITATION.
Average for month 059 inches.
Average number of days with .o1
of an inch or more 6
The greatest monthly precipitati
was 81 inches in 1896.
The least monthly precipitation
was Oh inches in 1903.
The greatest amount of precipita-
tion recorded in any "a consecutive
hours was |. % inches on 20. 1896.
The greatest amount of snowfall
recorded in any "a consecutive hours
record extending to winter of 1884-85
only was 10 80 inches on 1925, 1896
CLOUDS AND WEATHER
Average number of clear days, IS;
partly cloudy, 8; cloudy, 8.
WIND.
The prevailing winds have been
from the NV.
The average hourly velocity of the
wind is 10 miles.
The highest velocity of the wind
was % miles from the NV on IL, 1891
JOHN J. M'LEAN,
Observer Weather Bureau.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09
NiObrara Fails.

Hurrah for Uncle Dick Towne.
Crosby & Tyrrell are building a
new barn.
H. E. Crosby went up to Ger
many" today.
r. Grooms gave his house new
coat of paint last week.
Sam Heth and family moved in
to their new house last week.
w. R. Towne and Pete Simons
carried German precinct by a big
majority.
Mabel Davis is staying at Bal.
lard's and attending school at Mo
brara Falls.
Bill Ballard and family are home
once more aud we are all glad te
see them back.
Three new scholars were added
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09
International Live Stock Elk.
position to be held in Chi
cagO. December z tO9.

"Ihe international Live Stock Elk
position is an index to the progress
of animal breeding in this country.
Here are annually exhibited the
best products of the mind and genl-
us of tho American breeder, con-
cepts which have been developing
during 20, and in some cases even
80 or 40 years. What a privilege
it is to come in contact with these
men; what an inspiration to study
the results of their consistent and
united effort. 1t is no wonder that
students of the agricultural colleges
far and near, with their instructors
flock to Chicago during the live
stock exposition. Where else could
they hope to find a school exam
plifying as this does all tie princi-
pies of animal breeding and nutrit-
ion. Yes, the International Live
Stock Exposition is indeed a great
school. Think of what it means to
the hundreds of thousands of farm
ers who annually visit it and see
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09

W AN IED-A school to teach
the winter term. Inquire at this
Office. 424
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09

to Miss Grewe's list last Monday
and more to follow.
Hee! haw! hee! haw! Porcu-
pine, how's your mule? Is he a
democrat, republican or an indie
pendent mule.
Billy Ballard is going to build a
new kitchen this fall. Everyone
seems to be making some improve
ment to their homes.
A debating society was organ
lied at the school house Friday
night. Come everybody and help
make it success. Every Friday
evening.
BAD Boy.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09
Feast Of Pumpkin s and Cllrys
authennum Sale.

The ladies of St. Johns Episco-
pal will their Feast of Pumpkins
and Chrysantheum Sale'' on Fri
Friday evening, Nov. q. If you
don't come-you will miss baked
beans, Boston brown bread, coffee,
sandwiches, pickles, cheese and
pumpkin pie at the lunch count ter,
fine home mode candy at the candy
booth, a Jack Horner pie for the
little folks, blooming plants, also
cut chrysantemums for sale, and
music all the evening. 432
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09
Lecture Course.

Capt. Arch B. Snow as an actor,
impersonator and entertainer,
Capt. Snow needs few words of
introduction to the public. He
has acted in the best theatres on
this continent. His particular line
is character feats of quaint and
curious order, for which his won
derful mobility of facial express
ion and his artistic make up"
fit him, and his rare
ability win for him an envi-
able reputation.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-11-09
Business Locals

Get /. M. Rice to write up your
insurance.
You will find a hearty welcome
at the Chicago House. 50
LOST-Gold trimmed spectacles.
Suitable reward.
j. j. MCLEAN.
Halldorson's photos /, 2, 3, 4
and 5th of each month.
When you come to town, stop
at the Chicago House. 3s
Comfortable rooms, clean beds
and all you want to eat at the Chi
cago House. 3S
For sale-Four thoro-brd Ches-
ter White bears. VIM. EPKE,
434 Crookston, Neb.
Go to Kimbell's for frst-class
shave, haircut, shampoo, massage,
SHINE, bath or any other thing in
the line of barber work. Bath room
and and shine chair in operation
Sunday until noon.
We are prepared to make real
estate loans on Farm and Ranch
properties at fair and conserva-
tive valuation. Call and see US.
CORNELL 6 NICHOLSON.
80 At First National Bank.
We are making speciality of
Carbon Platinos. Order the good
goods and you get them. Renem-
Der that our Photos are guaranteed
and that re-sittings are given when
necessary. HALLDoRsoN. %