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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-07

THE REPORT that the Fifth Avenue Hotel, in
New York city, that has been successfully
conducted for forty years, was to be torn down
is now denied, the present proprietors having
secured another five-year lease. This property
rents for $780, 900 year, of which amount the
hotel pays 100000 and the stores under it the
balance. Some of the employees of the house
have been engaged there over forty years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-07
CHOP FOR RENT.

CHOP FOR RENT.
y
WHEELWRIGHT SHOP, on York turnpike,
just south of Texas, N G. r. R.; an old estab-
lished stand, one of the best in the county,
known as "Anderson's Shops" the last tenant
having occupied it for over 81 years. Apply to
the Executor, BENZ. L. RIDGELY,
Warren. Md,
or to FRANK E. ANDERSON,
Feb. 7.-3t* On the Premises.
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MAR RAGE s.

COLE-RUSSELL.-o On October 4, 1902, at Phia-
delphia, Pa, by Rev. G. Edgar Adamson,
Thomas r. Cole and Anna Stella Russell, both
of Lauraville, Md.
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All persons having claims against William c.
Fields are hereby notified to file the same with
the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore
county. properly authenticated,
On or before the 18th day of March, 1908.
LEWIS BAYARD ROBINSON,
Jan. 17.-4t Trustee
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The undersigned, having relinquished the
q hotel business at the g. Mile 49,
LIN House. Hartford turnpike, SV4&k#
GS will sell at Public Sale, ON KW
-z2.&@-A. THE PREMISES ON .-..&A.n.A-
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81 By Robert j. White, 4ductiomeer.

n -UF-
Horses, Cows and Bulls, Wagons Farm
Tools, Furniture and Everything Else
Contained in the emile House,
Hartford Turnpike
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MI UIICE To CREDIIORS.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscrt-
bers have obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county, letters testamentary on the
estate of
DEBORAH S. CORSE,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof to the subscribers,
On or before the Sd day of august, 1908;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Those indebted to said
estate are requested to make Immediate paw
ment. Given under our hands this 27th day Of
January, l903
ROBERT S. CORSE.
GEORGE +. CORSE,
Jan. 31.-4t* Executors
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TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
SEALED PROPOSALS, addressed to the Coun-
ty Commissioners of Carroll county and endors-
ed Proposals for building the abutments and
approaches to a bridge over the Patapsco at
Benson's Ford" will be received by the Carroll
County Commissioners, AT THEIR OFFICE
IN WESTMINSTER, Carroll county, Maryland,
Until IL o'clock A. NJ,
of the 10th day of February, 1908,
And at that time publicly opened and read.
HS-Plans and form of specifications and con-
tract may be seen at the office of the Commits
sioners in Westminster Maryland.
The Carroll County Commissioners reserve the
right to reject any and all bids.
DANIEL 8. DIEHL,
JACOB N. DEHOFF,
DANIEL j. HESSON.
Carroll County Commissioners.
Test:
JOHN E. MASENHEIMER.
Jan. 24.-td Clerk.
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NOTICE OF EXAMINERS.

NOTICE OF EXAMINERS.
The undersigned. Examiners, having taken the
oath of office. hereby give notice that they will
hold meeting, ON THE PREMISES,
At 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
On, Monday, February 9th, 1908,
To examine and determine whether the public
convenience requires that Grindon Lane, in the
9th Election district, be altered as petitoned for
by the Misses Morton, Robert Garrett Sons
ct al, August 10th, 1902. -
THOMAS TODD.
WILLIAM DUNTY, JR.,
Jan. 24.-td Examiners.
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miscellaneous

a. Sale, ON BENCHES DUCK -
NA ING CLUB FARM. ON Car St4,1stS4
NW rolls Island road, 2K miles NW
AASS~AD from BENCHES Station, on the--4-z4A-
P. d. s. W. R. r.. on
Thursday, February I2th, 1908,
At 1890 o'clock A. NJ.
The following Personal Property viz:
One Sorrel Horse, Sorrel Mare, 2 Gray Mares,
all well broken, will work anywhere and in good
condition; Jersey Cows. good mixers; Hol-
stein Cow, from famous New York herd l
four spring Market Wagon, i Western Farm
Wagon, 2 Dayton Wagons, Buggy, l Farm Cart,
l Sleigh, l fifty tooth Hinge Harrow, 2 No. 20
Oliver Chilled Plows, 2 Single Plows, 8 Cultiva-
2 sets Double Wagon Harness. sets Double
Carriage Harness, set Single Carriage Harness,
] set Cart Harness, lot Plow Harness, lot Collars
and Brides, % bbls. Corn in the loft. X tons
Hay, 1900 bundles Fodder and other chattels of
use on a farm but too numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE.-Sums of $40 and under
cash on sums over $40 a credit of seven (7j
months on notes with approved security, bear
''-''' ''' - ~ JOHN A. SHERIDAN,
Agent.
Also, at the same time and place will be sold
THE FOLLOWING GOODS AND CHATTELs.
BELONGING TO THE ESTATE oFTHE
LATE JAMES DIXON, DECEASED:
One Bay Horse, young and in good condition;
O Farm Wagons, 1>A
LED\ Pillow, Shovel Plow, NAszn
EN lot of Harness, lot N
Chest, 2 Saws, Guns, lot of Chickens, lot of
Household Goods, 8 Looking Glases etc.
TERMS OF SALE-Same as above.
CHARLES PIELERT.
Administrator c. t. a.
WILLIAM ]. PORTER. Auctioneer.
Jan. 3l.-ts
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II -UF-
Horses, Mules, Cows, Heifers. Hogs, Wagons,
Farming Machinery and Implements,
Harness, Chickens Growing
Wheat, Hay, Fodder, SC.
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In THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CouN-
TY, IN EQUITY-JANUARY 18th, 1903.
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The undersigned, intending to relinquish farm
M ing, will sell at Public Sale, ynernmxM
<x ON THE WINDSOR FARM, |Vk4E&4a
ION the Jarrettsville turn EM
AA0sAD pike, five miles northeast of-~G4zz4A-
Towson, near Meredith's Ford Bridge, Dulany's
Valley ON
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-02-07

NYOTICE-ANNUAL MEETING.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting
of Stockholders of the RIVERVIEW COMPA-
NY OF BALTIMORE COUNTY will be held at
the office of the Company, AT RIVERVIEW
PARK.
On Monday, February 9th, 1908,
At 3 O'Clock p. M,
BY order of the Board.
WIN. A. HOUSE,
Jan. 31.-2t Secretary.
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GrasOn g. Bacon, attorneys, TOtcson, Md.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
bers have obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county letters testamentary on the
estate of -
MARGARETTA NOPPENBERGER,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscribers,
On or before the Sd day of august, 1908;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Those indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under our hands this 18th day of
January, 1903. -
CHARLES b. NOPPENBERGER,
IAN 31-4t* Executors.
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A PPLICATION TO HOLD RACES.

A PPLICATION TO HOLD RACES.
1t is this 23d day of January, in the year 1908.
by the Circuit Court for Baltimore county order
ed that the following notice of the application
of the Agricultural Society of Baltimore Coun-
ty, a body corporate. duly incorporated. for a
LICENSE TO MAKE BOOKS, SELL POOLS
AND BET ON THE RESULT OF RACES to
be held on the days therein named, be inserted
for three successive weeks before the 10Th day
OF February, 1903, in some newspaper published
in Baltimore county, viz:
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That the Ag-
ricultural Society of Baltimore County has petit
toned this Court for A LICENSE TO HOLD
RACES on its grounds. situated at Timonium, on
the Northern Central Railroad, in the Sth Elec-
ton district of Baltimore county,
On the 1st, Cd, Sd, 4th and 9TH of September,
1908,
With the privilege of making books, selling pools
and betting on the result of races (horse racing)
held as aforesaid. as provided by Chapter 285 OF
the Acts of the General Assembly of MARYLAND
of 1898. N CHARLES BURKE.
True copy-Test:
N. BOSLEY MERRY MAN, Clerk.
JAM 24-4t
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MEETING.
NrorICE-ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the
MARYLAND STEEL COMPANY will be held
at the office of the Company AT SPARROW'S
POINT, Baltimore county, Nd,
on Wednesday,, February 18th, 1908,
AT IL O'Clock noon,
For the purpose of electing BOARD OF d.
RECTORS for the ensuing year, and to take
action on such other business as may come be-
fore the meeting. FRANK TENNEY,
Jan. 3I.-2t Secretary.
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TO CREDITORS.

AdOnir0ns j. Robinson, Attorneu at Latc
70. Lexington St., baltimore, Md.
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Charles PieIert, attorney, 10 Daily Record
BttiLding, Baltimore, Md.

Charles Pielert, attorney, 10 Daily Record
Building, Baltimore, Md.
MoRToAerE's sale sale
Valuable Fee Simple Property in the Fiji
tenth District of Baltimore County,
Situate on the Eastern Avenue
Road Extended. Between
Bengies and Chase Stations on the Phila-
adelphia Baltimore and Wash
ington Railroad.
By virtue of a power contained in Mortgage
from James Dixon and Julia Annie Dixon, his
Ga wife. to John A. Sheridan and wife, da- ;SAE
kli ted January 19, 1S99and recorded among @TN
the Mortgage Records of Baltimore county, in
Liber N. B. NJ, No. 204, folio 5S7, ETC.. the under
signed, the Mqrtgageo named in said Mortgasge
will sell at Public Auction, at the COURT
HOUSE DOOR, TOWSON, on
Tuesday, February 10th, 1908,
ALL THE PR9 a / ffl3 Ehs 81 BY SAID
MORTGAGE, CONSISTING OF THREE
ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
SMALL Two-sToRY FRAME DWELLING
HOUSE, IN GOOD CONDITION.
All the land is under cultivation and is produc-
tive The property is about equi- distant from
BENCHES and Chase Stations of the P. w. g. B. r.
r., and fronts on the Eastern Avenue road, fine
highway, always in good order.
For title and further description see deed from
John A. Sheridan ct al. to James Dixon, record
ed among the Land Records of Baltimore coun-
ty in Liber N. B. M, No. 1856 folio 278, &C.; also
the deed from Annie Parks ct al. to John A.
Sheridan recorded among said records in Liber
N. B. NJ, No. 230, folio SO, &c.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash upon rati-
fication of sale. one third in six and balance in
twelve months; credit payments to bear interest
from day of sale and to be secured to the salts
faction of the undersigned, or all cash, at the
option of the purchaser.
AS-A cash deposit of $4,000 will be required of
the purchaser when the property is knocked
down by the Auctioneer.
JOHN A. SHERIDAN,
Mortgage.
JAMES L. NORWOOD, Auctioneer.
Jan. Its
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5s,~wM sell at Public Sale, ON THEM
VSS&gg% PREMISES, one-half m i / e va
ETA west of Parkton, Northern N.Y.
--=e&z=Az~ Central r. R., on
Tuesday, February 10th, 1908,
At IL o'clock NJ,
The Following Personal Property, viz:
One Pair Fine Mules, and years old Steers,
from to years old; Heifers. from ! year to
IS months old one will be fresh by spring;
Jersey Bull, years old narrow-tread Wagon,
suitable for or horses Wagon Body, Hay
Carriage, Mccormick Binder, Il Johnston Horse
Rake. Superior Grain Drill, / Deering Mower,
2 Grain Cradles, Spring-Tooth Harrow, 2 Gull
tivators, l Oliver Chilled Plow, No. 40; Single
Shovel Pillow. / Double Shovel Plow, l Hinge
Harrow. Cutting Box, etc. This Machinery is
Double and Single Trees, Moving Scythes, Axes,
Forks, l Spreader. Butt Chains, Breast Chains,
Log Chains, Cow Chains, 2 sets Breechbands,
set Lead Harness, set Buggy Harness, Wagon
Saddle. Collars, Brides, Halters, Lines. Wagon
Whip, Potatoes by the bushel, lot Cabbage and
a fine lot of Laying Hens by the dozen, Buff
Leghorns and Plymouth Rocks crossed.
TERMS OF SALE.--All sums of $40 and
under, cash; all sums over that amounta credit
of six months will be given, purchasers giving
their notes, with approved security, bearing
interest from day of sale. Notes made payable
at the Old Town National Bank of Baltimore.
Nothing to be removed until settled for.
Jan. 31.-ts 6. w. CARR, Owner.
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as tact. The Cardinal possesses this quality in
a supreme degree, and it has often been remark
ed of him that in his speeches on public occa
sions he may always be counted upon to say pre-
cisely the right thing. He figures frequently
at delicate functions, when an indiscreet wore
would do irreparable mischief, and always with
skill, wisdom and adroitness acquits himself OF
the responsibility involved without offence tC
others or compromise to himself.
With this discretion goes much simplicity OF
character, dislike of parade or show, gentle
manners, kindness of heart and warmth of feel
ing. He is amiable, yet also strong and firm
He makes up his mind with care, and is very de
cided when a conclusion has been reached. He
is supremacy practical and sensible, and, while
he has given proof of his ability in many direc-
lions, there is perhaps no better one than is ex
hibited in his administration of the prosperous
and peaceful archdiocese.
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By e. c. HasUkins, Auctioneer, Parkton, Md.
DUBLIC SALE
Mules and Cattle, Farm Machinery and I'm
PIGMENTS, Harness, Poultry, etc.
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REPRESENTATIVE GRosvENoR, of Ohio has
presented in Congress a very curious claim
preferred by Jacob Rittersbach, who wants
pay for kit of carpenters tools lost or stolen
in 1885, The claimant says he was stage
carpenter at Ford's Theatre, Washington, on
the night when Lincoln was shot, and that he
was arrested as a witness and held thirty days,
during which time his tools disappeared.
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The Cardinal takes, as rule, two vacations in
the year. At carnival times he goes to New
Orleans to see his brother, and he spends there
a fortnight or so /; but the holiday is little
broken with visits to neighboring places, where
he usually breaches or takes some other part in
public services. Going from the wintry sur
rounding of Baltimore at this season he enjoys
the balmy atmosphere of the old Southern city.
In the summer of recent years he has been in
the habit of going to Long Island, where he
passes a few quiet weeks. At one time he
went to Cape May. Other resorts with their
crowds and gaiety do not tempt him.
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EenaI antfres.


ID. G.. Mcintosh, attorney, To,csOn, Md.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
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d. G, Mcintosh, Attorney, To,csOn, NJ

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county, letters of administration C. t.
a. on the estate of
MARY w. CAMPBELL.
late of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber,
On or before the Sd day of august, 1908;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 9th day
january 1903 ROBERT S. CORSE,
jan 3l-4t* Administrator, C. t. a.
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DUBLIC SALE

By Charles II. IsemnocIs, AMctiOneer.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-08-28
GEN. GORDON AT CLINTOS,ILL.
Addresses GRAND Army Men Of
DEWITT County. III.

Clinton. H.. Aug. 22.-Thc Grand
Army post of Dewitt county and neal
ly 5000 people gave thrilled attention
here. Thursday. To Gen. John H. Cor
don Among other THINGS. he said tho
nag-,hc Stars and Stripes-is his lar
wherever n be- raised ON the race
question. he said slavery was not the
entire cause of the late war. Eighty
per cent Of the confederate soldiers
were not slave holders. God would
never remove the diadcm of superiority
from the brow OF the white race, but
the race imincncc brought with II great
responsibility. Every drop Of blood
shed In that great war on either side
was a tribute Il the power Of inherited
conviction. THE four years war was
the college. ~App0mmatox was tho com.
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Tho cuclmpmcnt unanimously adopt
L. Capt. T.. ~. Concy, OF Topeka. KAs.
Tribute q" .ro. Mii-s.
re olycd. THAT We congratulate that
uIrndld soldier. exemplary command
e. nul p1trlotlc citizen. Gen Nelson A.
Ni'rs. upon his attainment nj "A dis
tipsuishcd and honorable retirement
aiIrr a m|ntchlchs record a. a soldier Of
u.rr fprty-two years service, without
'ust criticism OF his Official conduct.
which began as a lieutenant In the
yHcnty-sccond Massachusetts infantry,
progressing by the brightest grade Of
heroic patriotism from Manassas to
AppomattoX during the greatest OF all
oiti, wars from 1861 10 1855. and H.
Eliminating this record by his great
military achievements Ms a successful
lndlnn tighter and again ~ a great and
judicial military discirlinarlan and OF
E,nivcr"
o. was resolved Ia ask congress TO
erect y statue Co the memory of Gen.
Meade.
Nai-Gcn Macarthur was introduced.
ntd delivered a brief address. which
50. warmly received,
Commandcr-in- Chief Black was Civ
en authority 10 install the junior com
m,ndcr-in-chicf and also the newly
appointed Judge advocate general. who
wcro absent.
A resolution thanking the people and
pfcss who contributed 10 the success
cl tho gathering was adopted with
G.. rer-. The encampmcnt then ad-
iorrucd. TO meet In Boston next year.
National %Camparc u~union.
The closing feature. Friday night,
wal, a national campfire reunion AT the
iicchnnics' pavilion, THE immense
building ~ packed to the doors, An
address OF welcome was tclivcrcd by
nn.-0en. W. r. Shsltcr. commander
uf tho department OF California and
Nevada. Il was responded 10 briefly
hy Gen. John c. Black, the new com
mandcr-in-chief. who received an ova'
ton
'so North Nor so"th To-Day"
Alter The spccch-making the evening
was given IN TO Informal entertain
mcut, the old soldiers enjoying Tho
pleasures OF a wartime campfire,
COMMENCEMENT J. G, Black, aft.
o. The adjournment OF the -scampment
received the following telegram from
Gen. John u. Gordon. c~omnandcr-ln'
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BY REV. W. B. THORPE,


VACATION is 4 test OF character. 1t shows how much o
a mans Christianity has become a part OF himself, and car
not he lcit behind even when h. is oil duty. We are known
by our pleasures, Tel ME what your idea oi a good time
Is. and YOU have told me the secret OF your lie.
Christianity stands, among other things, Tor elevation
and refinement, Most OF us have a vein of coarscncss in us
and il is apt to wait ior the idlcncss and relaxation oi the
srmucr resort piazza to sc, in its seasons growth. 1t is
then that The broad laugh. the coarse joke. The vulgar COS
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LIVELY TIME ON THE GRESHAM
An Escaped iIotrhki,s Gun tive the tunn-i
aud Ills Crew the ZINE ct
Their Il,...

New York. Aug. with a big
lIotchklss gun plunging from side 10
slide and threatening Ia tear of her
plates with every lungc, there VA
quite "A bit NJ excitement OF the rev
cnuc cutter Gresham while she wa on
patrol duty for the yntcht race. Thurs.
day. Hut Tor the bravery Of the gunner
aud members Of the cutter the result
might have been disastrous.
The Gresham, which was the flagship
for the course patrol. was lying rear
tho outer mark. whore q heavy swell
n running At times she rolled So
heavily that her rail almost went un-
der water. II was amid this rollins
persons on board heard the crashing
down below and iclt the tremors pass
Ing through the cutter as the gun
struck her heavy iron sides,
That iIo,chklss gun has broken
loose down below. and the captain says
II you don't want holes stove In the
sides OF The cutter you had better get
yo,g men down there and tic II mp"
This was the startling message
poured into the ear of the gunner ex-
c,tcdly by n OF the crew.
The gunner made for the companion
way. As he ran he called to his as
s~istancc several OF the crew, telling
them To bring lines, With every roll
| Of the cutter tho biz gun went crash
Ing to port or starbolrd. following tho
listing Of the boat, ihrcatcninc with
death anybody who got in It's path. The
rolls were Sc close together that the
men were kept busy lodging. Many
times they rlsked their lives In trying
10 fasten the line and, encouraged by
the brave example SET by the gunner
| they persisted. uRtil finally they had
the gun under control
Talk about the man behind the
gun" said the leader, why my mer
were behind II. In front OF II, on both
| sides OF II, and at times on top of T.
On several ~o,rsslons. when the infernl.
thing was plnnfing, and there was q
rush to get clear. It was a case of the
gun behind the man, rather than one
! OF tho men behind the gun
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chief of the United Confederate Voter.

chief of the United Confederate Voter.
ans:
"My hearty consultations TO You
and the country. Your election as
surcs unanimous and increased good
viii and closest amity."
Gen. Black responded as follows:
"Thc encampmcnt having adjourned.
I have submitted your message 10 tho
council of administration. and I am
directed by them to acknowledge l,
and say. ~ ! do, that they fully rcclp-
rocate lis rmternal and boncncent
spirit. God bless our land