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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22
WORDS FROM HOME
STATEMENTS TINT MAY RE IN
OF MITCHELL CITi-
ZENS.

When a Mitchell citizen comes to
the front, telling his friends and
neighbors of his experience. you can
rely on his sincerity, The statements
of people residing in far away places
do not command your confidence.
Home endorsement is the Kind that
backs Doan's Kidney Pills. Such tes-
timomy is convincing. Investigation
proves it true. Below is a statement
of a Mitchell resident. No stronger
proof of merit can be had.
q. w. Bunnoll, 1lG u. First st,
Mitchell, S. d., says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills are a household remedy with us
and have been used by nearly every
member OF the family, 1t goes with
out saying that We are we'll pleased
with them. Times without number
they have cured sever attacks o
backache and when the Kidneys have
not acted right they have always
been used with the best OF results.
hardly think ii necessary to 90 int
details concerning our experience
but | can say that Doan's Kidne,
! Pills have worked wonders. No othe
remedy could fill their place
For sale by all dealers, Price s.
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States,
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22
DENIES HARDEN
REINSTATEMENT
STATE SUPREME COURT RE
FUSES TO ADMIT DISCARDED
ATTORNEY AGAIN TO PRAC-
TlCE OF LAW.

Pierre. S. D.-The disbarnient OF
G. p. Harden of Platte about two
years ago, was of more than usual
interest, especially in the southern
part OF the state, where he had been
prominent as an attorney and poll
tican for years.
The supreme court this morning
decidedly refused to modify the dis
larment order. on the application OF
Harden, the bar of Charles Mix
county making a strong protest
against any such action.
Wagner, S. DC. P. Harlem. a
former we'll known attorney OF
South Dakota, who has practiced in
Bon Homrne, Charles Mix and other
IcoMnties of the state, who some
lNaars-aro was the aemocratic nom.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22
MITCHELL SHOTS
DEFEAT VISITORS
CANTON RIFLE TEAM Is BI,STED
by LOCAL RilfIE TEAM-BR.
kIMBliL GETS HIGH non
ORS FOR MITCHELL.

capt. ed. T. Eneboe, NJ. skor-
holm, \. Segrud, IL. Lowe, Il. Pulver,
Z. Halo. y. Eugen and Il. Ncssa OF
Canton, All members of Company +.
18th infantry South Dakota National
Guard. composed a team Of visiting
rillemcn who came up saturday to
try for honors with tie Mitchell
Rifle and Revolver club and Com
pany r., on the local range. The
course fred was 200, 500 and 500
wards and Rifle club defeated both
I militia companies by quite a good
margin, and Company + won over
Company f. by a few points. Dr. G..
G.. Kimball Was high gun and made
ia score of Al out of Il possible %
at five hundred yards. Capt. Emeboe
and NJ. Skorhcim were high mon
1 from the Gate City and Lane w
Bagley and w @. cox for Co. f.
After the rifle match, revolver
shooting was the order of the eve.
ming and Capt. llneboc and Shade
tied FOR high places with score one
off Of a possible.
The defeat of the visitors was nC
disgrace as they have no local range
at Canton and it is the first time an,
OF them have fred ON The Mitchell
: range. 1t also hehoves the ltif'
club to look wen TO their honors n
they put on their laurels carry la.
7 spring only to lose them 10 Coupon.
5 f. later in the season.
Y The boys from Canton were wei
= pleased with the reception they re
j cciNed in Mitchell and We're as clea'
a bunch of sportsmcn as ever drcN
f a bead on 4 target. The things the
e have in store for Company T., whe
s they got their range Installed I
| plenty, and before the return mate
o is shot some of the local boys viii b
i. sleeping with their rifles.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22
THREE TAKEN
FOR ASSAULT
YOUNG MEN or CHICAGO ACCUS.
ED OF GNGGING NND MIS-
TREATING TNO WOMEN.

Chicago. Ill.-Threc men were NJ
rested by the police after they. it is
alleged, had bound. gagged and mis-
treated Mrs. Mary Telrslla, aged SO.
and Anna %lIoughins, aged is, in the
formers home. The prisoners are -,
% and u The police say tthe wo-
men We're victims of a similar attack
two weeks ago but did not notify tho
police because their assailants threat
cned death.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22
IT =
GAINN VALLEY
REPORTS TODAY STATE THAT
THATA SECTION RECEIVED y
HEAVY FALL LAST NIGHT.

Reports from the dispatchers office
this morning state that a message
received there from Kimball this
morning state that a heavy snow
storm struck Gam Valley and vi
entity last night and this morning.
The loss, il any to the crops and
budding fruit is not stated but it is
believed that they are safe unless the
snow is followed by q hard freeze.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22
Wonderful Skin Salvc.

Bucklen's Arnica Salve is known
everywhere as the best remedy made
for all diseases of the skin, and also
for burns. bruises and boiis. Reduces
inflammation and is soothing and
healing. j. I. Sossaman. publisher OF
News, of Cornelius. N. c.. writes that
one box helped his serious skin all
ment after other remedies tailed,
n~lv oSo Pocommnnded nv niehl n
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22
LETTER WRITERS
u ON TRIAL
TWO MOJNTNINEERS MIC
WROTE THREATENING Mis-
SINE no WILSON ARE AR
E.iIGNED TODAY.

Newark, N. j. Seeley Davenport
and Jacob Dunn. mountaineers and
woodchoppers, were brought into fed
eral court today for trial, charged
with having sent a threatening letter
through the mails to Woodrow VIII
son. Aside from handwriting experts,
Joseph Tumulty, the presidents sec
rotary viii be the principal witness.
President Wilson Will not be call
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

TlRESwTIRllS- FIRES - More
mileage-no troubles-3O per cent
lower prices. Shipments sent pre-
paid. "Non-Puncture" tires GUAR
ANTIsl1D 1900 MILES against pune.
lures and ~blowouts. Lasting con
strnction. Goodyear Style tread.
Special 10 day prices: 2SX3, $S.S5;
I32x3 1-2, S15.75; 36xi, s23.S5; 30x
8, 1885; 30x2 1-2, $13.6o; 34x4
$25.55: 33Xl, $21.60; 36X4 IL
5000; 37x5, $37.60. All other
sizes tires and tubes. SHIPMENTS
PREPAID if payment in full comes
with order and ON cash payment for
two tires a fine "Non-Puncture" tube
Will be given FREE. G. O. ID. ship.
ments IL 80 per cent of amount
comes with order. Best tires 70,
long hard service. Thousands IL
use. Finest testimonials. Orde1
now while Special Offer lasts. Non
Puneture Tire Factory, Dayton, Ohio
Dept. r. 400.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22
Constipation Cured.

DIR. Kings New Life Pills will re-
lieve constipation promptly and get
your bowels In healthy condition aga
Ilns.Johp Snpsic Of Sanbury, Pa, avs
8M0 W. dYfsa everyone to use then
18EaSpSetapation. indigestion and live.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

M You Don't See What You Want, Read the
Republican Want Ads

es, farmers, creameries, elevators,
phone lines, rural mail, etc. Well
improved. farms $a5 to $T5 per acre,
owners easy terms, save agents SIS to
SIS per acre buying direct from
Farmers Land Club, Barrett, Mimi.
Lands shown free by Albert Chap
man, secretary.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22
HELP WANTED.

WANTED-A. girl for houseworS
and care for baby.-Mrs. Holt, oven
Olympia.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22
OENT 4 WORD

OGWJ WVuD 4
For each insertion In tn !
Want Ad. columns OF Thu !
Daily Republican. Special
rate by the month of 70
ssn@ per ine-A line will I
uaaSllys contain six words.
4Nb advertisement taken koT !
laSSAthan 10 cents. !
advertisements may be
eegfod to run until Ortsred
Oft But advertisements ord
cred to run . speci d num-
Der OF times, must be paid for
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

keeping.-Mrs. Fred A. Wells, Koch.s
flats. if~I EAt1E8
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

FOR SAI4E-Early yellow dent
seed corn. $1.25 per bushel. j. II.
Williams 322 East Ninth ave.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22
FOR SALE.

one WORK HORSE and hay for
sale: COWS and horses to pasture
Isaac Spears.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22
AGENTS wANrED.
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Modern house, 90i
list Ave. East. Phone 1886.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

WANTED--Girl for house work
Mrs. j. j., McComish, sol b. Second
avenue, Phone 3211.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

BACK-TO-THE-LAND
Send today for the only magazine in
the United States published entirely
In tho interese OF Tie man VINO wants
to get back to the land; SO pages,
handSomo cOlored covers Subscrip-
tIOn. 40c q year: 8 months. Csc. Ad.
SJatH1y2c per word.
rARN AND REAL DeTAT1
JOURNAL.
Traer. lows.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

FOR SALE-Two homestead claims
Ask Bidwell.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

FOR SALE-Black dirt.-John
Spry. Phone 3640.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

WAAfED-second cook at Kemp
toms Cite.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

"a No. / RESIDENCE LOT on East
3rd Ave- Al feet frontage, one
half Nablock of Main St.-See r.
Mckinley.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

Ask Bidwell, His a~lstracts tell.

FOR SALE-Nearly new six room
house. Address FIG, care Republic
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. girl. 513 N.
EdmuTds.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22
knAL ESTATE FOR sAIIn.

TOR sALE-Modern lot. East side
phone 1928.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

FOR sALE-Piano and bicycle.
Phone 1921.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

FOR SALE-Two resi- nee lots,
east part Of city. G. q. Reeves.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

FOR SALE or trade. The ColuM-
Bis Hotel. See Jos. Mclaughlin.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

FOR sALE-Piano used two years
Phone 3241.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-05-22

FOR SALE-New and secondhand
earQm and p0cket-billiard tables,
endSbOwling alleys and a~ccessories;
bar fixtures of all kinds, easy pay
mont, The Brunawick,Balke Col.
lander Company. 426, s428, $50 Third
street south. Minneapolis. MINI.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-04-24
THE FISHERIES BUREAU WORK.

The annually increasing commercial
value of the work OF the United States
bureau of fisheries is shown by the fact
that in the first eight months of the pre-
sent fiscal year the number of eggs COL
lected for planting exceeds by 1884, 600. 600
the number gathered in the same period
last year. The number SO far this wear
reaches the gigantic total of 2,l85, 0OO.-
600 against 1851, 900, 900 in 1912.
The greatest gain has been in white
fish eggs from the Great lakes, where
this years take has been 5s4, 600, 600, an
increase of $4,000, 900. In lake trout
the increase has been from So. 600. 900 to
So, 900, 900.
On the New England coast this wears
gathering of pollock eggs has been 867,-
600. coo. gain of s7s, 900, 600: At Glou-
cester.. Mass. last years paddock egg
collection totalled leo, OOO. 900 and this
years will exceed that by many millions.
All the paddock eggs are taken from fish
caught for market 80 that eggs, which
otherwise would be sold and eaten are
saved for further propagation.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-04-24

time to think it over. Bread and water,
mind you, and none too much of It AL
that. That the only way 10 make these
women come to their senses, mark ny
words!" And with this Parthian shot
he picked up mis- market basket aud
strobe to the door.
His progress was interrupted, how
ever, for just at this moment there came
into view little woman who had been
completely overshadowed by the bulk and
by the wide opened paper Of her neigh
Dor. Her eyes CLEANED angrily and the
passengers noticed that in her hat, as in
that of the young woman under discus
sion, cleaned long steel pin.
$50 that's your opinion, is it, John-?'
she queried.
Eye GODS" calculated the unfortu-
nate man, my wlfe!"
And as they dismounted from the car
the conductor prudently closed the door.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-04-24

my child was burned terribly about the
face, neck and chest. I applied DR.. Thomas
Eclectic OIL The pain ceased. and the child
sank into restful sleep."-Mrs. Nancy M
Hanson, Hamburg, N. Y.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-04-24
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

WHEREAS, WILLIAM E. GR1NNELL of
w, Alfalfa, in the State of Washington. for
merly of Searsport. il the County of Waldo
and State of Maine, by his mortgage deed
dated the twenty ninth day of March. A. D.
1906, and recorded in the Waldo County Regis
try of Deeds, in book number 279 at page zoe.
conveyed to the Searsport National Bank of
Searsport, in the County of Waldo, two certain
lots or parcels of land, with the buildings
thereon, same being the following lots: First
The conveyed to the said William E.
Grinnell by Sears E. Littlefield by his war
ranty deed dated the tenth day of September
A. u. 1902, and recorded in Waldo Registry of
Deeds in book number 265 at page 483 Second
The same lot conveyed to the said William
E. Grinnell by Aberine S. Towle by her war
ranty deed dated the twenty first day of April,
A. D. 1903. and recorded in Waldo Registry of
Deeds in book number 267 at page 454 Except
ing from the above parcel of land conveyed
by the said William E. Grinnell to Maria J. Clos
son; and whereas the condition of said mort.
gage is broken.
Now. therefore by reason of the breach of
the condition thereof the said Searsport Ma
tional Bank claims foreclosure of said mort
gage.
Dated at Searsport, Maine, this fourth day
of April, A. D. 1918.
sEARSPORT NATIONAL BANK.
By HARRY E. BANGS. its Attorney. 3w15
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-04-24
PAINS IN THE STOMACH.

If you continually complain of pains in the
stomach. your liver or your kidneys are out of
order. Neglect may lead to dropsy, kidney
trouble. diabetes or Bright's disease. Thou
sands recommend Electric Btters as the very
best stomach and kidney medicine made H.
7. Aston of Raleigh. N. c., who suffered with
pain in the stomach ard back, writes: my
kidneys were deranged and my liver did not
work right. l suffered much, but Electric
Bitters was recommended and I improved
from the first dose. l feel like a new
man." 1t will improve you, too. Only SOC and
800, Recommended by all druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-04-24
DRIVES SICK HEADACHES AWAY.

Sick headaches, sour gassy stomach. indiges-
ton, biliousness disappear quickly after yon
take DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They purify
system Trv them and YOU will be we'll salts
fed. Every dill helps; every box guaranteed
Price &c. Recommended BY all druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-04-24
DOING THEIR DUTY

Scores of Republican Journal Readers are
Learning the Duty of the Kidneys.
To filter the blood is the kidneys duty.
When they fail to do this the kidneys are
weak
Backache and other kidney ills may follow:
Help the kidneys do their work.
Use Doan's Kidneys Pills-the tested kidney
remedy.
Belfast people endorse their worth.
B. Robinson, Waldo avenue, Belfast, Me-,
says: Il still use Doan's Kidney Pills when
ever feel that my kidneys are not working
right and they relieve me in a short time. We
keep this remedy in the house all the time.
gladly verify all that said in praise of Doan's
Kidney Pills in 1905 and consider them the
best kidney medicine to be had'
when Your Back is Lame-Remember the
Name" Don't simply ask for Kidney renee
dy- ask DISTINCTLY for DOAN'S KIDNEY
PILLS, the same that Mr.. Robinson had-the
remedy backed by home testimony. Soc at all
stores. Foster Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo,
NY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-07
Don't Decide y
BRADDOCK HEIGHTS. MD.
TIE NIBRAH HOUSE

BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS,
THE ARLINGTON raddOck Heights. Nd
Best table from farm and dairy; eie-
walton Loo feet; beautiful scenery, breezy
and healthful: no mosquitoes; low June rates
THOMAS c. COBLESTZ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-07
BERNIE CONFERENCE A FIASCO.
Only a Few Members of German
Reichstag Accept Invitations.
IN Correspondence Of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.
PARIS. May 81. 1913.
The Swiss Federal Council some time
ago issued invitations to members OF
the reichstag and members OF the
French parliament to attend con-
ference at Berne. The moment may
or may not have been well chosen for
an undertaking of the kind. Anyhow,
a strange and rather unfortunate state
of things has been brought about by
the invitation here. The conference
looks very much like a fiasco, and II
it proves one it will do more harm
than good.
The 100 to $50 French members OF
parliament accepted the invitation.
The other day they discovered that
ONLY about a dozen or a score or mem
bers of the reichstag had decided 10
attend.
4 curious compromise was hit upon:
The 100 or $50 French members VIII
go to Berne, but before the proceed.
ings of the conference open they VIII
appoint a proportion of their NUMBER
equal to that of the German repre-
sentation as delegates, and these dele
gates alone will be empowered 10
speak for the French parliament at
the debates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-07
LIVES HIGH, THEN FLEES.
Patriarchal- Looking Man Fools Peo'
ple in Gainsborough, England.
.n.innce of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence or Inc o'hi.
LONDON, June ]. 1919.
More than one person in Galnsnoroush
would like to know the Whereabouts Oh
certain old gentleman Of patriarchai ap-
pearance.
He STAYED at the White Hart Hotei' tiie
leading hosiery of the town, for "eeh'
entertaining there under the name u
Sir Thomas Lawson. He gave OUT Via
he had taken Saundby Grove d ".
known residence on the Motifs side OF the
Trent. interviewed a postmlstress' who
also keeps a registry office. statins tfa'
he wanted a staff of servants, WAS motor
ed all over the district for the pest pa''
,f week. had tradesmen ana otheIs
running after him; and ,, then E. s :" from
disanneared. after borrowing st,.V i'm.
49, Tostmistress and a smaller sum
the postmistress and 2 s smaller aasered Su at
from housekeeper he haa eh ga ho,ai
Retford and without setting nus no'ei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-07
FILM SUGGESTED CRIME.
Young Berliner Fails in Trick In
spired by Movie Performance.
Of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.
BERLIN, May IS, 1913.
According to the Nittagblatt, inspired
by film showing how an artisans ram
lily got free meal by taking a sard me-
the only food in the house. and inserting
ii in a sweet omelette at the end OF a
restaurant dinner. for when they haa
no means Of paying. thus perSuadlns the
restaurauteur to avoid scandal by not
asking for payment, a young Berliner
made a bet with some friends that he
would win s250 in one evening by
similar trick
He went to restaurant ordered haSn'
and discovered" dirty rag in 1t. lie
demanded compensation, otherwise ne
would create a scandal. Instead. how
ever. of getting money. he was arrested,
his friends having won the bet by tele-
phoning to the restaurant information
of the intended trick.
The Berlin police have suspended the
film which suggested the trick on the
ground that it is an Indictment to dis
honesty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-07
SECRECY TO STROUD DUELs.
Combats Between Frenchmen to Be
Little Advertised Hereafte,
Foreign Correspondence ~ tuc star


PARIS. june l. 81"
The president OF the ,.ercla .oche
mas sent circular L. III. members OF
the club in which They ar, requested
10 We their word not To n,rmit TN.
publication OF any interyfc. ar note
respecting any duel in which they may
be concerned as principals or seconds
before the duel actually takes place
certainly there is suspicion abroad
that many duels are merely an an
Senlous form of advertisement Even
recent meeting had by chance or
design. been pretty assiduously ground
balted i'm the public press. Further
thouSh the place of the encounter was
supposed To have been kent secret tilI
the last moment. the windows and mark
OF the little Chateau dprly were
Sraced by an audience which i'm quality
AT least would not have been unworthy
OF nrst night at the franchise II
was learned today that NJ Barger's
wound was much less serious than was
at first thought
IN connection with the suggestion OF
the Duo Decazes. one imagines the fol-
lowing telephone dialogue between
two prospective principals:
Halo. old chap. the second saws that
We are now To have only a single
paragraph in the papers" whereupon
the old chap answers. Then 1t Is not
worth while lighting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-07

1oi wives according TO Paris newspa-
peg and.--he is I'm constant danger ot
having their number added Ia. for by an
ancient Siamese custom ne must espouse
any young girl who offers herself in mar
riage.
In this way he Is said to have married
recently a Siamese girl who had been
brought up in an English family and edu-
Gated in the doctrines Of the suffragettes.
Soon after her marriage this young
woman started suffragette campaign
among her co-wives. with the result that
the unfortunate king now nnds the femi-
nine part of his household i'm state or
revolution.
The most decorated man i'm Europe is
Philippe CroZer. former chief OF the pro-
tocol and recent French ambassador in
Vienna. one day he Mas asked by the
King OF Spain. who vas visiting Paris:
How many decorations have you. mon
Sieur?''
SiXty-fiNe, sire. answered NJ. Crozier.
"Sixty-five. exclaimed the king, that o
two more than | have.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-07
LETTING BY CANDLE AUCTION
Curious Old Custom Still Survives IN
Berkshire Village.
correspondence of The Star.

FOreirn tUrres pon.ltHtP OF 4 NJ 'eH".
LONDON. MAY 80. 1913.
The curious old custom descfipeu "
Pepvs of letting land by candle aucuoh
still survives in the Berkshire VI iage
of Alder,naston. the squire of winch Is
a well known antiquary. {. +. keyser.
The custom was observed a few days
ago i'm the letting of some meadow land
called Church Acre" which was De-
oueathed several centuries ago to the
vicar and church wardens of the parish.
the proceeds of the triennial letting be-
ing devoted to defrayins church expenses.
4 wax candle was lighted and PIN
inserted in it one inch below the nane.
bidding was then started and ended the
moment the inch candle was burnt and
the pin dropped out.