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he must produce his books in suit upon his bond; he must enter
claims against decedents; he must make return of property for
taxation; must account quarterly to the State Treasurer; must
notify State's Attorney of failure of executor or administrator
to pay tax on commissions; he must give duplicate receipts for
tax on commissions, and forward one to the State Treasurer; he
must inquire of parties offering for administration, whether
decedent left real estate liable to collateral inheritance tax; he
must give duplicate receipts for such tax when paid. Articles
90, 93, 19 and 81 of the Code.

Representatives in Congress. —Election for representatives of
this State in the Congress of the United States, shall be held on
Tuesday next after the first Monday in November, every two
years, commencing in the year 1868; vacancy filled by special
election; proclamation by the Governor of the election, and at
least twenty days' notice by sheriffs; to be six representatives of
the State. Article 33 of the Code.

School Examiners. —It is the duty of the county school exam-
iners to examine candidates for the profession of teacher, and to
give the proficient certificates for teaching. He, or his assistant,
shall, at least three times in each school year, visit the public
schools of his county, if it contains fifty schools or less, and
twice a year in the counties having more than fifty schools. He
shall give practical suggestions in methods of teaching, and
attend, if possible, public examinations, and report quarterly to
the board. He shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the
board, and receive such compensation as the board may direct,
and report annually to the Comptroller. (Article 77, sections 62
to 69. ) The examiner must not be a member of the board.
(Act of 1892, chapter 341. ) He gives bond to the county board
in a sum determined by each county board. (Article 77, section
67, of the Code. In counties where there are more than eighty-
five schools, an assistant examiner is allowed. Salaries of exami-
ner and assistant, discretionary with the board. (Article 77,
section 18, of the Code!) There is no definite term fixed for the
office of school examiner. Act of 1892, chapter 341, authorized
the election of the several county school examiners on the first
Tuesday in August, 1892, and is silent as to the length of the
term.

Sheriffs. —Elected by the people; terms, two years; bond,
$25, 000, to be given annually; not eligible for re-election to a
succeeding term; a vacancy occurs from failure to bond within
ninety days from January first, and the Governor fills the
vacancy. Fees of office paid according to table found in Article
36, section 28, of the Code; writs shall be directed to the
Sheriff; he shall return and serve them; he may take bail