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CHAPTER XII.
A Blow.

There was no one but Mrs. Winter to welcome the colonel when, jaded, warm and dusty. he tapped on Aunt Rebeeca's parlor door. Mrs. Millicent was bristling with a sense of injury; one couldn't touch her conversational ly without risk of scratch. The colo nel put up the shield of his unsuitable appearance. his fatigue and his de- plorable need of q bath, and escaped lnIo his own apartment. But he made his toilet with reckless haste. All the lime he was questioning his recent ex- perence, trying to sort over his theories, which had been plunged into confusion by Mercer's confession. T suppose,' he reflected, that l had no right to give Mercer that hint at the door. The hint had been given just as they parted. It was in a single sen tence:
 By the way. Mercer. if that pillar in the patio is of importance in your combination. you would better keep an eye on it; it has trick of crack ils"
 The devil it has!" grunted Mercer. Then he thanked him, with kind of reluctant admiration in his tone.
 You are sure you don't object to my detectives staying?" questioned the colonel.
 No, suh; prefer to have him. You told him to have his men in and over haul the house?"
 I did. I warned you I should have 'o- You promise there shall be no racket? But I-I think I'll take Haley"
 Thank you. That's right kind of You, suh. Good-by. suh."
 This had been the manner of their parting -assuredly singular one, aft CT the sinister suspicious and the vio- ent promises which the soldier had made himself in regard to this very man. After leaving, he had motored .''to town, down to the police courts, " discover no records of the arrest ana no trace of Archie. Thence. dis outraged, perplexed and more worried man he liked to admit, he had re- pared to the hotel. His aunt was gone, Miss Smith was gone, and Ran uaii could only relate how Mrs. Winter nad hewed like bird. sir. into big
 a motor car and gone off, and then s''ss smith and lady and gentleman 'au sot into white car and gone of n the same direction"
 he vas medit ating on his next step, ~. r"ea i'irdsail ssas announced below. 'Ae oelectiss looked as warm and as
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior. U. $. Land office at Camden, Ark, May G. 1909. Notice is hereby given that
 JAMES E. BEAVERS of Mena, Ark, who on May 2, 1904. made II E. No. 27s45 Serial No. 0is43), for SEI4 NWL Sec. 10, T. 3 S., R. 3l w., 9th P. M., has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land above described befure the Circuit Clerk of Polk county at Mens, Ark, on the 22nd day of June. 1909.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Benjamin F. Kelly, Arthur A. Perry, Thomas Beck and John A. ReayeIs, all Of Mena, Ark.
 II. G. Frfedheim. May R. Register.
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If you want to feel we'll, look we'll and be we'll, take Foiey's Kidney Remedy. It tones up the kidneys and bladder, purifies the blood and re- stores health and strength. Pleasant to take and contains no harmful drugs. Why not commence today? Sold by all druggists.
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Dew ". |. wiIIiamscn's Letter

Rev. w. I. Williamson, Hnnting'on' " Va. writes: "This is to certify ,hotf used Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion ana klons1 ...; \ trouble and am free to say .naS ,., i1 "i's do S1 all that you claim for it. Fo.ey 4, s Kidney Remedy has restored f nea,la nssals and m nd, strength to thousands oi weak ak nm , down people. Contains no ha1lns ln ! s,l T" drugs and is pleasant to tako: Sold by all druggists.
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ARMERS' UNIONS
A Roster of Local Unions, Places
 and Dates of Meeting.

officers Of unions are especially requested to notify The Star Of any changes ln officers, meeting times or places, thus keeping the directory up-to-date aud ,f src-t-st ,s1.ssil,is value to the membership.
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MARNINa oRnER.

Elizabeth Iifattin, Plaintiff, Nose ". Bfat- tin, Defendant--In the Polk Chancery Court.
 The defendant Nose w. Brattin, is warned to appear fin this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint Of the piaintin, Elizabeth Brattin.
 Aprli b, fyo0 H. J. Green, Clerk. H. A. King, Atty for plaintiff. w. pricket, Atty. for defendant. Ad lbitum.
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WARNING nRnEK

r. A Lee, plaintiff, ys. r. NJ. Gordon. de- fendant--Before $. IT. Smith. ]. F.. Center township. Polk county, Ark.
 The defendant, F. M- Gordon, Is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint Of the plaintiff. F. A. Lee. s. H smith, l. F.
 Oiney & Lundy, Attorneys for Plaintiff
 Wright Pickett, Attorney for nonresident Defendant. Apr. @
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POLK COUNTY UNION.

Meets the third Wednesday in January A pril, July and october. A. l.. Durham. President; w. r.. Murray, Vice President: Mcna; l. R. Dairipple, Secretary-Tfeasurer Grannis; A. M Parker, Lecturer, Cove.
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RocKY UNION No. lbi.

Meets lst and 3rd Saturday nights. ]. K Chambers, president; Prof. W. K. Shinn, sec retary. Mena, r. 0.
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OI.TvER cHAprT. I

MOUNTAIN FORK UNION Tom Rogers, president; Willie Beavers, sec retary.
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HOLLY HILL UNION NO, 2l5f A. J. Edwards, president; ]. F. smith sec- etary. Hartly r. o.
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FOWLER UNION NO i2Ss. j. B. Roger president, II. E. Ringler, secre- tary. Meets first and third Saturdays.
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HOLLY SPRINGS UNION NO. zss. E. K. Grifiith, president; J. c. Yell. secie G. tary. Quito r. O.
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OAK GROVE UNION J. B. Davis. president; T. B. Baker, sesre- tary. Granniss
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COUNTY LINE UNION NO. 577 Meets Saturday evening before the ist and lrd Sundays. D, Morris president. W. H. Riding, secretary. Hartley F. O..
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BOARD CAMP UNION
FTDET.TTY UNION.

Meets Ist, srd and 9th Wednesday nights C. II. Miller, president; A. F. Wear, secretary Board Camp r. O.
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l. c. Terrell, president; <. Thacker, secre- tary. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday at ? p, m. Rocky postoiiice
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ROCK SPRINGS UNION NO ssI. Ed Posey, president; c. l.. Posev, secretary Quito F. O. Meets 2nd and ith Saturdays.
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HOLLY GROVE UNION NO. 1541. W. T.Terrell president; ]. s. Bethel, secrs tary. Meets 2d and fth Friday nights.
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POTTER UNION. Meets 2d and 4th Thursday nights. R. I. Perrin, president; c. c. Cole, secretary and treasurer.
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OLIVER CHAPEL UNIt,f. W. K. Murray, president: J. W. Edward secretary and treasurer. Meets each 2d and 4th Tuesday nights
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OWEN CHAPEL UNION NO. sso.
 c. w. Harbin president: W. Nj. Harbin. secretary. Meets 2d and 4th Friday nights.
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CENTER UNION NO. 1901. Lee Evens president. T. A. Dooey, sscre- tary.
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OVERTURE UNION NO 1se7 Clarence Waits, president; Albert Ward secretary. Gillham F. 0.
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HATFIELD UNION NO. 260. Meets ist and srd Saturday at D. m. A. c Bruce. presidents; k. II. Stockton. secretary Hatfield r. Q.
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DALLAS UNION NO. 750 Meets lst and 3rd Saturday at 7:30 D. m. & A. Key, president: A. l.. Durham, secretary Mona, F. O.
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RANSOM UNION No. a11

l.. l.. Sanders, presidents; E. J. Southers, Secretary. Meets each lst and Sd Saturday at ? D ERger r. Q.
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W. Winkley, president; D. Harberion secretary. Meets 2d and srd Saturdays.
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LIBERTY UNION NO. 2s5.
cHERRY HILL UNION No. aoi.

Geo. Wood, president, ] K. Wilcox, sesfo tary; meets 2d and 4th Satu days at ?. m. Egger, r. 0.
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OZARK UNION NO. soo2.

Meets istand 3rd Saturday nights. !. N Blan. president; $. B. Higgins secretary and treasurer.
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See Black & Dickson about that Dcrtsi Work.
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WARNING ORpFR.

$. s. Baker, plaintiff, vs. ". H. Gardner and S. H. Gardner, defendants--In the Polk Chancery Court.
 The defendants. W. II. Gardiner and s. II. within thirty days and answer the com plaint Of the plaintiff, s. s. Baker. May 1, 1873. II. ]. Green, iSft Clerk.
 WARNING ORDER.
 Eva w. Ramsey, plaintiff, vs Edward w. court
 The defendant. Edward ". Ramsey, Is warned to appear in this court within thirty tiff Eva W. Ramsey. May !, 1909. II. l. Green. m4t Clerk.
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(Continuec next week.
Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1909-05-07

Continued on last page J
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19
NEW TARIFF LAW.

The proposed new tariff bill prom
ised the people by the Republican
party last fall is before Congress.
There seeming T. be general demand
all over the country for modiiica-
ton Of the tariff law, the Rerubli-
can patty, which always has a vii
ling ear for popular demands, prom
ised that if continued in power it
would answer to the request and re-
adjust the tariff rates. So, true to
the party promises, the President, as
soon as inaugurated, convened Con
gress, and it met on the 18th inst. to
deal with the proposition.
The President, through the regu-
lar channel Of a message, gave his
views to that body upon its assem-
bling, and forthwith action was Ia
ken.
The Presidents message was not a
combination Of why's and where
fores, and apologies an demands,
but document to the point, stating
in substance that the tariff on many
articles coming into this country was
too high and should be reduced, but
at the same time gave notice that
while the popular demand for re-
duction must he me-, the cut ia
the different schedules must
be made with due prudence, that
sufficient revenue be derived from
the policy of tax ing imports to de-
fray the expenses Of the government.
Congress was prompt to act and on
Wednesday measure propo sing to
meet the situation was introduced
TO size up accurately the different
suggestions made by the new bill
will take time. so at this writing no
comment can be made other than TO
remark that the whole measure is in
the line of almost a general reduc-
ton.
OF course the measure will meet
opposition, and may be cut to pieces
before shaped into law, but how
ever this may be done, the friends of
the policy of reduction are sufficient
ly strong in Congress to prevent
such an emaseulation of the bill as
would destroy its purpose.
The Republican party has promis-
ed reduction, and as we view the sit
nation, the prominent leaders of the
party, are of that stamina of character
and purpose to make good their
promises to the people, will see that
it is done. .-
1t is gratifying to the rank and file
of the party to see the speediness
with which the party promises are
sought to be redeemed, as they
should be, and makes them better
satisfied than ever that their party is
not one of false promises and ever
and always has the good of the peo-
pie at heart.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

Lieut.. Col. Guy L. Eide, U. S. A.,
has been appointed physician at the
White House, succeeding DR.. Rixey.
Fol. Eide is a native Of Virginia and
became personally known to Mr..
l'aft in the Philippines several years
go. He is now on duty in Wash.
|ngton- Surgeon General Rixey,
sho has been attached to the White
Iouse for many years, will continue
is duties at the Navy Department
+ chief of the Buresu Of Medicine
IndIsurgery, at least until the expi-
(ation Of his four years in February
heYt
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

1t is reported in trust circles in
theNorth that ice is to go up because
the winter has been mild. The
weather makes no difference to the
ice machines, and the ice trust has
reduced cutting in Maine to a small
part of what it was in the old days Of
competition. But coal will not 80
down on April l because there may
be strike. Thus it is seen that
Fome winds are not tempered to the
lhorn lamb.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

The Secretary of the Navy has
given directions for a radical change
in the battle practice of warships.
This new order provides that the
conditions under which the practice
is held shall be similar to those likely
to obtain in time of war, so far as is
possible, and to that end the ships,
in the future, are required to ma
noever in rough water in the open
and to fire at moving target.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

This is to give notice that the subcrib-
er has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Charles county, Maryland,
letters of administration upon the Per-
sonal Estate of
SARAH J. MOLLYHORN,
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit
the same with the vouchers legally
authenticated, to the subscriber, on or
before the 9th day of March. 1909.
They may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said deceased s
estate.
Given under my hand this 23rd day
Of February, 1909.
ADRIAN POSEY,
Administrator pendente lite of Sarah
j. Mollyhorn. $500.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

Lieutenant Petrosina bf the italian
ls-sestive bureau of the New York
,.~-1~ force, was shot down and
KILLED few days ago neal his hotel.
in Palsrmo, Sicily. The assasssins
are unknown, although it is generally
understood that they belong to the
Black Hand gang. He haa gone to
Palermo on an important mission to
protect peaceful Italians in America.
Lieutenant Petrosino had been a ter
ror TO the members of the Black
Hsnd in New York, and be went to
Italy to investigate and put a stop to
the system whereby peaceful Italians
in the United States were prey to
the Black Hand, whose headquarters
are in Sicily. When his departure
from New York was announced
there was considerable activity
among Sicilians of the lower class,
and there was some talk that bis mis-
sion would be his last. Petrosino,
however, had been threatened with
death so many times, because of his
repeated arrests of murderers and
crooks, that he ridiculed these re.
ports.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

!. A life-size bust of former Vice
j tSsident Fairbanks has been placed
4 a niche in the Senate chamber at
ihe Capitol recently, and this makes
he collection of Vice Presidents
husts complete, with the exception of
eoaore p%s5orosegslL which is not
HI completed by James Frazier, of
New York. The bust of Mr.. Fair
banks is the work Of Franklin Sim
hons, an American sculptor at pres
snt residing in Rome. 1t is a SPLEEN
slid likeness Of Mr.. Fairbanks and is
HI white marble, like the others. In
~ same corridor are busts of An
1abnsou and John Tyler, two
Nents who became Presi-
IA Wheeler.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
orphans, Ct. for chas. Co. $. .

orphans CT. for Chas. Co., s. S.
La Plata, March 2, 1909.
ordered by the Court that Rich
ard A. Greer and John S. 6 eer
administrators Of John S. Greer
deceased, give the notice required
by law to the creditors of said deceased
by advertisement in newspapers pub
lished in Charles County, Maryland,
once in each of three successive weeks.
True copy-Test
r. BROOKE MATTHEWS,
Register of Wills for Chas. Co.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
ORPHANS CT. FOR cHAs. co. 5. S.
LAL.u

ORPHANS CT. FOR CHAs. co. 5. s.
La Plata. Feb. 20, 1909.
ORDERED y the Court that Adrian
Posey, administrator pendente lite Of
Sarah Mollyhorn, deceased, give the
notice required bv law to the.creditors
of said deceased, by advertisement in
newspapers published in Charles
county, Maryland, once for three sue
cessive weeks.
True copy-Test
F. BROOKE MATTHEWS,
Register of Wills for Chas. co.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
ORPHANS, CT. FOR onAs. co. $. $.

UHFHANs u. FUH UHAs. 20. $. 5.
La Plata, Feb. II, 1909
ordered by tie Court that
Walter j, Mitchell, administrator
pendente lite Of Rebecca W Linton,
deceased, give the notice requir-
ed by law to the creditors of the said
deceased by advertisement in newspa-
pers published in Charles County, Mary
land, once in each of three successive
weeks.
True Copy--Test
F. BROOKE MATTHEWS.
Register of Wills for Chas. Co.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

Mrs Russell Sage has giuen away
almost s16,OO0,OOO in the last three
wears, which seems to be sufficient
proof that she never expects to meet
RUSSELL in the other world.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

.ns mansion in Fairmont Park,
Philadelphia, which was owned by
Benedict Arnold and occupied by
him when he was in command Of the
American troops in that city in the
=" evolutionary war, viii De known
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

The head of the Weather Bureau
in Washington, who predicted a nice
clear day for March 18th is still in
hiding.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

Admiral Ceryera, the gallant Com
mander of the Spanish fleet during
the Spanish American War, is re-
ported diving.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

A physician advocates the killing
OF rats by feeding them on sponges.
We presume the rats are expected to
choke to death on the holes,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

There Is a postoflice in Nebraska
named Tonic, but it is not believed
that the postmaster took it for his
health.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

The Presidents of the United
States during the wars since 1176
.sere Jefferson, Madison, Polk Lin
coin and Mckinley.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

1t is estimated that two years are
required for the waters of the gulf
stream to travel from Florida to the
coast Of Norway.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

bite the pressure that ha,
at to bear on Secretary
of the Department of Agri-
ture, tie have him refer the whole
Question of bleached flour, branded
by the departed as adulterated, to
the referee hoard of the department
which recently permitted the use of
benzoate of soda condemned by DIR.
Wiley and clamored f or by many Of
|the food packers, bleached -four con-
pues under the ban.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

Ex-President Roosevelt will sail
for Africa on Tuesday, on his hunt
ing expedition.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

Money would be more enjoyable if
it took people as long to spend it as
it does to earn it.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

s,s,.Asse H=tees-stsis- -,
.5.-..,.. ,s.4ss.-assnssrs hay -.
s.oS- Arnoid's name IRON over Ssie
ar and substitute a sign bearing
title by which it was known
when owned by the Mcpherson fam
who sold it to Arnold.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

Most Of people have lot of in
tiuence themselves.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

The World, an afternoon paper
Of Baltimore City, has been placed
in the hands Of receivers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19

late of said County, deceased. All per.
sons having claims against said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same
with the vouchers legally authenticated,
to the subscriber, on or before the 10th
day of August, 1909. They may
otherwise be excluded from all benefit
of said deceaSeds estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
February, 1909.
WALTER j. MITCHELL.
Administrator pendente lite of Rebecca
W. Linton. deceased. 2-26.O9.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19
NoTIrE-

This is to give notice that the subscri
bers have obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Charles County, Maryland, let
tiers of administration upon the persona
estate of
JOHN S. GREER,
late Of said County, deceased. All per
sons having claims against said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same
with the vouchers legally authenticated
to the subscriber, on or before the 18th
day Of September, 1909. They may
otherwise be excluded from all benefit
of said deceased's estate.
Given under our hands this 2nd.day Of
March, 1909.
RICHARD A. GREER,
JOHN S. GREER,
Administrators Of John S. Greer, de
ceased. $500.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1909-03-19
c. P. nORSE,
La Plata, Maryland.
Practical Matchmaker,
Optieian And JeNeIer.

1 have on hand full line of solid
gold engagement and wedding rings.
A fine, assortment of stone set Rugs.
Also fine assortment of the most art
istic designs of gold chains and watches
for ladies and gents.
My goods are not of the trashy kind ,
but richly first class. Bought from
Otto Young & Co., of Chicago, the
most reliable jewellers in America.
Special attention given to eye test
ing and fitting.
Fine watch repairing and engraving
Give ne your trade and l will treat
you righr.
c. P, MORSE,
Oct 81 '0s. La Plata, Nd
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NOTICE.

This is to give notice that the sub
scribers has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Charles County, Maryland. let
ters of administration upon the personal
&c 10 of