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came OF al Odd FellpSsi Hail. tbis div ~
Monday and Tuesday last, between Joseuh
N. Walter, of Philadelphia, and Benismin
Gist and John Croft, of this city. Walter IA
an old stager on the sasdust, but this was The
first appearance Of Gist and Croft in n long
distance contest. Gist had been in one heel
aud toe S'hour walk and in an s.hour 20 as
please match, on the track Of the Carroll
County Agricultural Society. In the latter
he made A miles. Croft made his only pre-.
Flous appearance in the same contest, and
scored AZ miles.
The 32hOur match began on Monday after.
noon at quarter before B o'clock, and was
to have continued until quarter before ii
o clock on Tuesday night. Ii was evident.
however, OF o'clock Tuesday nigh, that no
change Of position was possible. Croft was
then mile and q quarter ahead Of Gist, and
uist was live and three.quarters ahead of
walter, aud but two hours remained Of the
time. The contest after that hour was be.
tween Groft aRd Gist, and tie speed was
hVeiy ut times. Walter occasionally would
dash ahead Of one or both Of the o,hers, and
then brisk rhce would ensue Walter wouid
not run more than a lap, whilst Grolt and
Glst would continue for several laps, Croft
invariably coming out ahead, and gaining a
lap or two on his rivals. This was continued
until about twenty minutes after 10 o clock.
The score then stood, Croft III miles, Gist
! IA miles 10 laps, Walter log miles 20 laps,
The time to the eud would not have allowed
1ist to catch up TO Groit's score had Groft
left the track, and for Walter TO change
his position was an impossibilty, so 6y
mutual consent OF ALL including spectators,
the contest was closed at 10. 20.
During the last three hours Of the match
the hall was packed with spectators, and the
interest mauiiested was very great. The
lively tits batween the contestants was loudly
applnuded, and at the end three cheers were
gwen for each pedestrian.
Below we give the score, taken at various
times during the long march. 1t does not
measure the speed or endurance of the walk.
ers, however, as there was no inducement to
make big score, the gate money, which was
10 have been equally divided, provided each
should cover 100 miles, being small, and they
loiIered aud rested great deal all day Tues,
day. However, the distances made, will com.
pare iayorably with records in the same time
made elsewhere, and our Carroll county farm.
ers would call any horse good one that
could make the same distance in the same
time.
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The Baltimore Gazette Of Monday says -
The trustees ofthe Wilson saaitarium held a
meeting Saturday evening at the residence Of
Mr.. Francis T, King, the president OF the
board, No. 20 Cathedral street. Reports
we're received from the Baltimore and Ohio,
Northern Central and Western Maryland
Railroad Companies in reference to various
sites on those roads for the proposed new in.
stitution. A large number Of sites on the
above roads have been examined, the major.
ny OF which were rejected, and only few
sites remain now TO choose from, each Of
which is commendable for elevation, accessi.
bilily from the city and pure water--the three
principal requisites for the sanitarium. The
estate OF the late Mr.. Thomas Wilson will be
settled in about week, when the bequsst OF
5000, 900, which he left to found this institu.
ton, will be placed in the hands of the trus
tees and they will thea Immediately select q
site for the grounds and building and com
plete the pnrchase. Although the ground
will be purchased this spring in all probability
work on the buildings will not be commenced
for year, although the trustee are taking &C.
tive steps 10 establish the institution rs soon
as possible. .AEa .t-4
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The Irving Literary Society of Western
Maryland College celebrated its thirteenth an.
nIversary at Odd Fellows Hall, this city, on
Friday evening, April 23d. The programme
WAS both attractive and well carried out.
The exercises were opened with music, after
which Mr.. l.. N. kuhns, the President pro
tempore, after a few preliminary remarks,
appropriately welcomed those present. The
celebrated Speech of Patrick Henry before
the Virginia Convention Of Delegates, was
acclaimed, IN eommendable manner, by
Mr.. A. l.. Miles The humorous ESSAY Of
Mr.. Il. 7. Leech, ECHOES from Dreamand, o
elected much laughter, The anniversary
GRAFTON, I'VE Live, by C. X. Miller was a
pertinent, iorcible and practical composition,
commanding the closest attention Of the au
dience throughout IFS whole delivery.
The alter part of the programme was deyot.
ed TO the drama "Pizarro." The cast of
Characters was as follows .-SpaniaFds :--Pi.
zarro, j. W. Smith; Dasilla, u. Il. Stoner;
Almagro, q. Y. Eyerhart, Gonzallo, A. l..
Miles, Nalverde, Z. s. Bale; Las Casas, L. p.
Leechi Sentinel, Il. IL. Schaeher; Eyira,
Miss Lou B.Wampler. Peruvians i--Ataliba,
j. +. Somers; Rolla, G. X. Miller; Alonzo,
y. W, Todd; Orozembo, W, NJ. Gist; High
Priest, A; i. Green Boy, I. J. Shreeys, At.
tendant, j. i. HsrlAgi. Cora, Miss Mary u.
Snoilhlhhi OFhnoi II. II, Cunningham,
The cast was we'll sustained, and, on the
whole, the drama was very credilably render
ed. The second scene of act second, where
the sacrifice is offered, was particularly well
presented. The acting in the others was very
good. lu the ending Of the last scene dirge
was sung over the body Of Rolla, aud the
throwing OF colored lights on the sorrowlu
crowd, converted 1t into Il quite pretty tab
leak.
The role of Elyira, assumed by Miss Lou b.
Wampler, was especially fine. She has doubt.
less more than ordinary dramatic talent, as
was evinced by her acting She was frequent.
iy and heartily appauded. Mr.. j. +. Somers
as Atalaba, Mr.. Z, Il. Miller as Rolla, Mr.. g.
W. Todd as Alonzo, Mr.. Il. z. Leech as Las
Casasi and Miss Mary b. Shellman as Cora,
with Eloise, daughter Of Jas. A. q. Bond,
Esq, wife and son Of Alonzo, gave admirable
renditions of their respective parts. The mi.
nor characters were well sustained by mem.
beers of the Society, assisted by several ladies.
The intervals between the scenes were enliv.
ensd by music on the organ by Prof S. Sam
Grauer, with bounteous sprlnkling OF Pipa'
fore. The costumes used in the drama we're,
perhaps, among the finest that have ever been
on Westminster stage
The audience was large and thoroughly APP
preclatlse, There was no complaint heard
except the length Of programme. 1t was
about " o'clock before the exercise closed.
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The Wealthy Men Of New York.


Probably no city in the world outside of
London and Paris can show as much private
wealth as the city Of New York The richest
man in England at present is the Duke of
Westminster, whose income from London
property alone is estimated at e400, 600. His
rural land estate yields some Gl00, 900 more
His total income from real and personal es-
tate aggregates about S3,500,0OO. Great as
is this income, it does not come up TO the in :
come enjoyed by John Jacob Astor and VIM.
ii. Vanderbilt, New York s chief millionaires.
The Aston fortune, at present real estate val
ues, is estimated at not less than 500, 600 600,
while Mr.. Vanderbilt represents the largest
accumulation of private wealth in America.
Mr. NaRderbilt's yearly income exceeds So.
900, 600. The late Rothschild, of Paris, left
a fortune of ,0O0, 0O0,000 francs $500, 600.
600 II must, however, be remembered that
the enormous wealth of the Rothsehlds be-
long to different members Of house or firm,
while Vim. IL. Vanderbilt is practically sole
owner OF the great properties and vast estates
bequeathsd him by his father. Jay Gould
now ranks high among New York million
aires lie is estimated at S25, zoo, 200, and
bids fair, if he lives ten or fifteen years lon
ger, to double his present fortune. Taken all
in all, Jay Gouldis probably to day the shrswd-
est railroad manager and the boldest specula.
tive operator in these United States.
Edward III. Green represents another great
railroad fortune, estimated at over $40, O00,-
600. He is the chief owner Of the great Lou
Isyille and Nashville combination, and is said
to practically coatrol that road. Henry Hill
ton can be safely put down at $4,000, 600
In April, 1876, Corneiia NJ. Stewart, widow
of the late A. I. Stewart, transferred TO Mr.
Hilton all her interest in the firm Of A. T..
Stewart 4 Go. Wise Investments made dnr-
ing the period Of depression have, it is said,
greatly swollen Mr.. Hiiton's wealth. Besides
the well-known men OF wealth at the head OF
the New York kniekerbocker families, such
as the Rhinelanders, Hamersleys, Schemer-
horns, SIeyenses, Lenoxes, etc, all represent.
ing vast landed estates in that city, there are
q great number OF minor millionaires, worth
from one to two millions, who live and die
without attracting any particular attention,
unless they have something besides money to
aignallze them. Crossing the Atlantic again,
Frankfort the Main, with population OF
about 1000 is repuled TO be the richest city
ofits size in the whole world II Is asserted
that tnere are one hundred Frankferters worth
from S4,000, 900 TO IS, 000, 900 each, and two
hundred and iiity who are worth $1,000, 900
aud upward. The city is one Of the great
banking centres Of the globe. Its aggregate
banking capital Is estimated at $200, OO0. 200
more thaa one-foarth Of which The Roths-
ehHdss whose original and parent house
Is there, own and control.
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Winfield ia located in one Of the most -four
ishing districts of old Carroll, and until the
fall OF 1879 stood still, as far as growth was
concerned. Since the sale OF the Gist prop
eriy il has beea progressing. Mr. William
Barnes bought the home place, Mr.. John
Stem part of the same, and Mr.. Theodore
Hoffman that part known as tho Gosnsll place.
All these have made many improvements 10
buildings, fences, &c. Mr.. H. NJ. Zile has
built large and handsome two.story store.
house aud dwelling, on Main street, and is
conducting very fine business. lie is also
putting up another building on Liberty street,
which is nearly completed. Mr.. G. K. Pick.
EFT has built very comfortable frame wealth.
erboarded house for bis son William, and Mr..
William ii. Barnes has put up new dwell
ling, and Mr., Moses Costly has also put up
one, and Mr. John II. Butler has Just CON.
pleted new blacksmith shop. Mr.. Josiah
Cover is having an additions built to his dwell
ing. lfthere is any village 10 the county thai
can beat Winfield, we will communicate with
our friend in Prizzslsburg and inquire if he
has got through water enough 10 Ill the pro.
posed canal. We will build canal, provid.
ed he has been successful with his; and IL We
conclude TO build one we will do il. II we
can't 6ud water enough to carry a hundred
ton boat we will either use railroad ties and
rail or gas. All we want ia the notion to
build canal, and il will be built.
Nothing has beea said recently about our
pike, and we are inclined TO think the presi.
dent is dry land terrapin, as nothing Is said
about il soon rs the streets get dry, As this
is his FIRST effort we will overlook his mis-.
takes.
The grain never looked better 10 this local.
ity, The laFmers are preparing to plant corn, :.
On last Sunday evening rain storm passed
over this section, and lightning struck in
crowd OF boys of Messrs. Ira c. Bowers,
Reuben Parrish and Mrs. X. II. John, and
stunned them all, but none were seriously
hurt
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Mr.. George Batson, secretary, furnishes us
the following proceedings of the Carroll
County Teachers Association:
The Carroll County Teachers Association
assembled in Central Hall, Westminster, Nd
April 30, 1880, Prof J. NJ. Newson in the
chair. AL usual preliminaries once dis,
patched, the President, in pursuance Of the
instructions of the School Board at q recent
session Of that body, called upon the local as.
sociations for what programmes they had pre-
pared but one, however, was received, pre-.
scented by Mr.. John Burgoon, Of the 3rd cleo.
ton district. This action Of President New.
son not being generally understood, discus
sion OF lis merits ensHed. As explained, it is
not to be understood that each district is 10
furnish programme, but that they may sub.
NIT to the County Association all matters that
may be deemed by Il } local association wor.
thy OF further discussion; and in addition,
the local associations are requested to prepare
something for discussion; furthermore, in view
of the lack Of local associations, 1t is presumed
that the measure may promote such 0rganiza.
tons. docs teaching in public schools de-
serve to be recognized among the profes.
sions p was the subject on programme for
the morning session. Although some gentle.
men, by request, assumed the negative, they
were repeatedly admoaished that they were
talking aiiirmatively. One of the contestants
asserted that, in the Importance Of its rela.
lions, scope, and results, primary school
teaching is second to none Of the professions,
not excepting that Of divinity. Immediately
preceding the adjournment OF the morning
session, Mr.. and Mrs Spurrier sang duet,
"l.and OF Swallows, which won much ap.
plAuse,
Among the most edifying exercises Of the
afternoon session were two readings by Prof
Wright, OF Western Maryland College, who
has long since eadeared himself in the mem
cries Of the teachers OF Carroll county, by his
most admirable eloention. Searching for
the Slaia," dramatic production, elected
much applause; "How Ruby Played, hu.
morous selection, provoked q round Of hearty
laughter. A vote of thanks was rendered by
the Association. ''Grammar-its relative
merits-the best methods Of Instruction -
was ably discussed by various gentlemen.
Unlike the mornings discussion, a conflict OF
opinions was the result. The exposition Of
the subject involved the odious comparison;
"Grammsr VS.. Mathematics" Through the
kindness of Mr.. Hughes tho Association was
we'll supplied with copies Of various School
Journals. Many thanks and good wishes are
due the gentleman who has by this aud SINH
lar iavors placed us under great obligations
to him. Interspersed with the exercises of
the day, several choice selections we're sung,
Mr.. SlaGghenhaupt furnishing the music
The presence OF 10 teachers was recorded.
Adjourned until the meeting of the Institute
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During the astthree hours several rests we're
taken. Groif would have made six miles in the
SO'h hour had he not stopped. He had miles
aud . laps lJ5 circuits OF the bali to mile
aud had ten minutes TO spare. His 10th
mile was made in miautes, and his / 7th in
7 minutes, the last in continuous run.
II was evident TO all that as walker Gist
could ouitoot the Others Either OF The 9th.
ers could stay with him on walk for some
distance, and !, is only by running that Croft
can beat him. A run seems to be Gtoits
mos, easy gait, while Gist also is good run.
ner. Walter did not seem to be IN a hurry
at any time during the contest. He would
make occasional spurts, ia which the others
would join, during the last hours, more Tor
the enjoyment OF the spectators THAI to in.
crease his score,
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PuBLlsHEn NJ AurAoRlTYs
CHAPTER So.


AN ACT to authorize the County Commis-
sioners Of Carroll county 10 release Lawrence
Iepp, Reuben W. Stem, Edwin H. 1ernand,
John Buckingham and Edwin H. Reese,
surviving 0bligera of Jacob Holmes, DE-
ceased, late collector Of county taxes for
Westminster district, Carroll county, Mary.
land.
SECTION /. BE Il enacted bg ne General
Assembly Of Aa1yIaRd, That the County
Commissioners Of Carroll county be and they
are hereby authorized and empowered to re-
lease Lawrencs Zepp. Reuben w Stem and
Edwin X. Gernand, surviving obligors Of Ja.
cob Holmes, deceased, from the payment Of
the judgments recovered against them as
snreties upon the bond Of The said Jacob
Holmes, As collector Of county taxes for West
Minister district, Carroll county, for the year
eighteen hundred ard ssveaty-one, at the May
term, eighteen hundred and sayenty-six, Of
the Circuit Court for Carroll county, ii favor
OF the County Commissioners Of Carroll coun-
ty, and also John Buckingham, Lawrence
Zepp and Edwin +. Reese, surviving oblieors
ofJaeob Holmes, deceased, from the payment
Of the judgments recovered against them as
sureties upon the bond Of the said Jacob
Holmes as collector of county taxes for Car
roll county, Westminster district, Carroll
county, for the year eighteen hundred and
seventy, at the May term, eighteen hundred
and seyenty-six, OF the Circuit Court for Car.
roll county, in favor of the County commis.
sioners OF Carroll county, or release them
from the payment Of so much Of said judg-
ments as the County Commissioners Of Car
roll county may deem proper
SEC. 2. And be IL eHarted, That this act
shall take effect front the date Of It's passage.
Approved March 25, 1880,
I
We hereby certify, That the aforsgoine is .
correct copy Of an Act the General Asssm-
bly, of Maryland, passed January Session, 1880
/ Approved March 25, 1880.
EUGENE HIGGINS,
| Secretary Of the Senate. p
MILTON Y. KIDD,
Chief Clerk of the House Of Delegates.
| an 24.3t
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Milton has the following beautiful song on
May morning:
Now the bright morning star. days harbingcr,
Comes dancing from the East aud leads with her
The howery May, who from her green lap throws
The yellow cowslp and the pale primrose.
Hall, bOnuteous May thou dnst inspire
Mirth and youth and fond desire;
Woods aud groves are OF thy dressing,
ilili and dale doth boast Thy blessing
Thus We salute thee with our carly song,
And welcome thee aud wish thee long.
Ii was ancieutly the custom for all ranks Of
people to go out Maying early on the first
of May. la the villages in the North Of Eng.
land the Juvenile part Of both sexes we're wont
to rise little after midnight and walk to
some neghboring wood, accompanied with
music aud merrment, where they broke of
branches from the trees and adorned them
with wreaths OF flowers. This doue they ie.
turned homeward with their booty about sun.
rise, aud adorned their doors and windows
with the ilowery spoil, and gArlanded their
May poles with flowers and decked them out
with gay ribbons and streamers, Haunting
gaily in the wind. Around these poles gay
youths and maidens joined hands aud danced
TO the inspiring strains Of music.
Upon the hrst Of May.
Win gariands fresh and gay
With mirth and music sweet
For such season meet.
They pass their time away
They dance away their sorrow,
No trouble ever borrow,
hut all are blilhe and gay.
1t is recorded that Henry the Eighth and
his Queen Catherine joined in this diversion,
and with their courtiers rose on May Day very
early TO gather green boughs and garlands,
aud went with bows and arrows shooting in
the wood. The court of King James the First
long preserved the observance Of the day, and
participated in the gathering Of garlands and
hunting the mystic snail
Last May day fair searchd ~ find a snail
That might my flinre lovers name reveal.
These customs Of Merrie England might
well be revived here, for there is fitness in
ha'llng the spring'time with music, mirlh and
flowers.
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Monday, April 26.--Jacob Koontz, guar.
dian TO Sarah +. Myers, settled iirst and final
account.
Calvin Starner, executor Of Jacob Starner,
deceased, received order 10 sell goods and
chattels.
Andrew Eckard, administrator of John
Eckard, deceased, settled second account.
Tuesday, April 27lh.-John Roger, admin.
istraior OF Mary Burguard, deceased, settled
first and final account
VIM. ii. Harnish and Samuel A. Harnish,
administrators Of Joseph Harnish, deceased,
returned list of sales of personal property,
also settled their first administration account.
Mary A. Shipley aud William o. Shipley,
executors of Joshua II. Shipley, deceased
returned inventory Of goods and chattels aud
inventory OF money, aud received orders to
sell goods and chattelS aud notify creditors.
John W. Tracy aud Theodore Tracy, exec.
ntors of Ephnim Tracy, deceased, returned
list Of sales of goods and chattels.
Rudolph Martin, administrator Of Margaret
Hawk, deceased, retained list Of sales OF
goods and challels.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
William Devilbiss, deceased, were granted TO
Emily V. Devilbss.
Philip Ii. l.. Myers, administrator Of Sam
l.. Myers, deceased, returned list Of sales Of
goods and chattels and list of debts
Charles A. Reid, executor Of Joshua War
field, deceased, returned inventory Of goods
and chattels aud received order to sell n. c..
X. X. bond.
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The FIRST case ofhydrophobis Of the season
occurred here. Several weeks ago att estray
dog came to Mr., David Engle's Of p, and on
last sabbath he showed uuu,istskable signs Of
madness. He was followed by half score
Of men with guns, pistols, &c, who, every
time tho brute turned bis head toward them,
would climb q stump, fence or hog pen, until
one, brave, daring knight of the bellows and
anvil, took long range, but did not kill him
outright. He wHs finally dispatched with a
pistol and fence rail.
Mr.. Edward Yihgliug, Of the Creek, has
made application for an appointment TO the
Naval Academy. He isa quiet, gentlemanly,
clever boy, and we hope, not only he will Or
tain the position but that the u \. Navy will
secure his future services.
The prospects for bridges at this point is
very bright. The latest news is TO the effect
that the Frederick County Commissioners
have concluded to bear halt The expenses, las
The bridges are on the line between Frederick
and Carroll countless provided Carroll does
likewise
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NOTICE is hereby given that The sub.
~ scriber has obtaiaed from the Or
phans Court Of Carroll county, letters Of
Administration ON the Personal Estate Of
EZRA s. ENGLAR,
late of Carroll county, deceased. Allperaons
having claims against the deceased are here
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, 70 the
subscriber on or before the 5th day Of Eovem-
Der next; they may otherwise by Law be ex.
cluded from all benefit Of said estate Those
indebted are requested 10 make immediate
payment.
Given under my hand this 9th day Of
April, 1880.
ABRAHAM sToNER,
ap lO-4st administrators.
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SENTENCES on BaIBKas.--Wm. II. Kemble.
Chas. b. Salter, Emile ]. PETROL, Jesse X.
Crawford and VIM. +. Rumberger, convicted
Of Legislative bribery in the Pittsburg riot
eases. IN which they attempted TO have law
passed making the State assame the loss IN
stead Of Pittsburg, were sentenced nj Harris.
burg Pas on Monday, BY Judge Pearson, 10
solitary confinement and at hard labor il The
Eastern Peni.enhAry fos one year, and each
TO pay = Rae Of 5000. Tho sentence ia con.
sdered severe, bat il will be remembered
that they were to have been sentenced some
weeks ago, and when sheis names were called
they did mot respond. Their bail was for
faited and they we're searrested. KemLIe a..
nisd that he was gaiisy, bat the prooF wsw
positive. He has been ii The Head Of 4 car.
rupt Legislative ring Ia PENNSYLVANIA fer
years. and the acts o. The Legislature have
become farce.