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Eva Blanchard was given surprise party
by her many friends on the evening of April
9Th, The young ladies and gentlemen met
at the residence Of Mrs. ]. A. c. Bond, and
from there proceeded to the residence of Miss
Eva, on Green street. During the evening
dancing and games Of various kinds we're ip
dulged in. About IL o'clock refreshments
were served in great abundance and after do
ing justice to the many delicacies, all returned
to the parlors where they enjoyed themselves
until late hour. Those present were:-
Misses Julia McKellip, Minnie Kessler. Eloise
Bond, Mamie Roberts, Lottie Moore, Pauline
Trumbo, Anna and Mollie Shriver, jamie
Thomas aud Gertrude qantz; Messrs Neal
John Reifsnider, John Brundige, John Gun
bingham, George CAN'T, Chas. and James
Dagan, and Messrs. Stone, Crockett and Englar
from the college, Miss Mary Shellman very
kindly furnished the iRgsie for the occasion.
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William ]. Johnston, . stoekman, living
south of Wichita, Kansas, was fatally bitten
about the head by vicious stallion on Sun.
day.
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PARTICIPATION NOTICE.

In the Orphans Court of Carroll Coni
APRIL TERM, lSI
Estate of Joseph Roop, deceased
On application it is ordered this lit
of April, 1888, that the sale of the resit
the Real Estate of Joseph Roop, late OF
roll county, deceased, made by James
Executor of the last VIII and Testamt
said deceased, and this day reported Il
Court by the said Executor, be ratiiiel
confirmed, unless cause be shown to thl
trary, on or before the Sd Monday, 2l]
of May, next; provided copy of this
be inserted for three successive wed
some newspaper printed and publish
Carroll county, before the I'd Monday
day Of May, next.
The report states the amount of 81
Testator two-thirds undivided Interest
acres of land to be $437.50.
DAVID H. H0FFACKER,
JAMES P. SUMMERS, Judg
JAMES w. WHITE,
True copy,-Test;
GEO. NJ. PARKE
APRIL st Register of Wi
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Surprise Parties.

A birthday surprise party was given Oh
Monday night, April so, in honor of John
Shreeye, at the residence of his mother, near
this city, by the Sewing Society ofthe Meth
odist Episcopal Church. They met Of the
residence of Mrs. J. I. Qrndorff, and from
thence proceeded to Mrs. Shreeve's, arriving
there at o'clock. Bright conversation and
games of various kinds we're indulged in for
sometime when refreshments we're served in
abundance. At seaGonable hour, after hay
ing spent very pleasant evening, all took
their departure. Those present were Jesse
Shreeve and wife. Mrs. +. K. Herr, Mrs.
Frank Mitten, Mrs. A. w. Buckingham,
Misses Lizzie Herr, Ida and Lille Morning
star, Josephine and Matte Beaver, Ella and
Fannie Fringer, Jennie Zepp, Carrie Barnes,
Belle Lester, Jennie Florence and Myrtle
Malehorn, Georgia Franklin, Gertie Lockard,
Grace Weaver, BERTHE Buckingham, and
Messrs Frank Fringer, Wilbur buckingham,
BENJAMIN Hartsock, Lemuel Fisher, William
Anthopy,-J. =. Grant and Sherman Phillips.
The last four named being students of the
Western Maryland Theological SEMINARY Of
this city. A number of useful and orRameG-
tai presents were received by Mr. shFeeve
from his friends.
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THEY ARE AS Transparent AND
ORLESS AS LIGHT ITSELF,
And for softness of endurance to the eye
not be excelled, enabling the wearer to
for hours without fatigue. In fact, the
PERFECT SIGHT PRESERVE
Testimonials from the leading physician
the United States, governors. senators, il
lators, stockmen, men of note in all pr,
sions and in different branches of trade, b
ers, mechanics, etc., can be given who
had their sight improved by their use.
All eyes fitted and the 6t guaranteed
l.. H. DIEL4MAN,I
New Windsor, MI
These glasses are not supplied to pedle|
any price, A. h. HAWKE
WHOLESALE DEF ! xs;ASTA, ga SxI
',-z~4.,S
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MO. 25e2 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
William Leese, Mortgage, VS.. Nelsod
Wareheim and wife, MOrtgagOrs.
Ordered this 2Gth day of April, A. D. Isl
that the account of the Auditor filed in 1
cause be finally ratified and confirmed, uni
cause to the contrary thereof - 5hown 81
befora.ti I'D day Of May next; provide
copy 81 this order be inserted for two suc|
siye weeks before the last named day in 81
newspaper published in Carroll county.
WIN. N. MARTIN, Clerl
True opy,1-Test:
apr % 2t WM N. MARTIN, Clerl
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COMMISSIONS RECEIVE

4
Commissions for the following naIi
sons, appointed to fill the respectiV
hereinafter mentioned, were filed in
of the Clerk Of the Circuit Court fol
county on the 9th day of April, IL
said persons are hereby notified tina
they qualify within thirty days from Il
date their places viii be deemed vaca
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
District No. l-Edmund +. Smith
Gait. George w. Flickingers Alloy
0rnderf.
District No. 2-Jesse F. BiIlmyerI
E. Myerly, Thomas Upton.
District No 3-Riehard Dell, ia
Lippy, J. William Earhart.
District No. 4-Azariah 0UTsler, ID
Byers, William Ii. Slocksdale, JaI
Slaysman.
District No. 5-James S. Hyatt,
Day, ]. Oliver Wadlow, Andrew j.
erty.
District No. 6-John Streyig, Sam
Hoffacker, Jacob P. Baltozer.
District No. 7-Gustavas W. Cr
William Moore, Richard Manning, VI
]. Mitten, John B. Summers, Geo1
Matthews.
District No. s-John W. Abbott, A
j. Houck.
District No. 9-John Elgin, Jacob i
District No. 10-D. CALVIN Warner, ,
Arnold.
District No. 1I-william 4. Smith, L
Loveall, Louis Dielman.
District No. l2-Edward Reisler, v
j. Crabbs.
District No. ls-Joab Brown and
A. Davis.
REGISTERS OF VOTERS.
District No. John P. Gardner.
District No. 2-Harry Weaver,
District No. 3-Jacob P. Huh,
District No. 4-John H. Taylor.
District No. 5-Wade H. d. War6e
District No. 6-George Shower.
A.. District No. Charles r. Miller,
District No. S-James w. Ham.
District No. 9-Lewis c. Franklin,
District No. 10-George W, Shank.
District No. 11-William ID. Lowell
District No. 12-Theodore A. Clay
District No, lS-Qscar NJ. SpurrieT
NoTARIEs PURIIc.
George II. Birnie, Taneytown.
Hugo E. Fiddis, Westminster.
Edward West, New Windsor.
]. Frank Baker, Union Bridge.
William D. Jones, Mt. Airy.
VIM. N. MARTIN, Gle
apr28 st Circuit Court for Carol
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The singing class, which was instructed by
Prof. Pitzer, of Gettysburg, Pa, during the
past winter, gave an entertainment in Bethel
Church on Saturday evening last, to an APP
preciative audience. The programme, which
consisted Of Duets, quartetts and solos, was
rendered in pleasing and impressive man
ner. and much credit is due the class for the
diligent attention manifested by them.
Mrs. Geo. A. Davis died at her residence
at the east end of town Tuesday night of
erysipelas. Her funeral took place on Thurs
day afternoon. Services were held in Bethel
Church, Rev. G. w. Seilhamer officiating
Mrs. Davis was a christian lady, an affection
ate mother, and devoted wife. She leaves
a husband aud ten children, who have the
heartfelt sympathy OF the entire community.
She was in the SSth year of her age.
The political campaign will open in this
district this Saturday evening, when the Dem,
ocratic party will hold their primaries from
5 to Z o. clock Come out We Democrats and
vote for the delegates to the county conven-
ton which meets in Westminster on Monday
next.
We understand that the pinkeye is prevail
ing to limited extent in and around town.
One ofour most popular young men is afflicted
with the malady.
Another correspondent writes Miss Spur
rier gave a soap bubble social on Thursday
evening of last week. Each guest drew
pipe tied with bright colored ribbon, which
was retained by each one as souvenir of an
enjoyable evening. The time was passed very
merrily over the successes and failures OF both
guests and hostess, when their bubbles foated
or bursted in mid-air. At ten the DINING room
was thrown open and refreshments served, to
which they did justice. Among those pres
ent were Miss Eva Gilbert, Miss Rena Cover,
Mr.. Sidney Cover and DIR. 7. j. Shreeve.
Each one expressed much pleasure at being
one of this happy number. This was the last
of series of little socials given by Misses
Cover, Gilbert and Spurrier.
The distribution of premiums in princi pals
school room, Miss Spurrier, occurred on the
last day of school, when the pupils and teach
ers parted with mutual regret. In the sixth
grade, Master 7. Clyde Routson received a
nicely bound copy Of Ivanhoe. In fifth grade,
Miss Mable LeFever received a copy of Ivan
hoe. In fourth grade, Master Edwin Cover
received copy of Swiss Family Robinson.
In third grade, Master Ernest Slonaker was
given Esop's Fables.
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MILLINERY, NOTIONS
M AND DRESSMAKIT

Mrs. F. F. shipley has opened a new ST
Of Bonnets, Frames, Hats, Ribbons, Lad
Rachings, &c. Ronnets made and trim
in the latest style. Work guaranteed !
prices low. No old stock, all new god
No. 2sS E. Main St., 2doors eastof Reifsni|
4 Reifanider's Law Office. ap2l 3D.
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HAWKES.
Ii CRYSTALIzED LEN
Combined with Great Refrac
Power,
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eNee;... Ridge, was burned to death on
nsynspe last week. Mrs.. Raublita was
'hhish in her yard, when her
dress o. and failing to put It out,
she ran toEafdsAax nett = Va. Himell's,
but when about half Wy - Exhausted on
her faoe, When picked up she md all her
clothing and shoes burnt off her. She-yz
fered ali night and died Thursday. The deceas-
ed, was forty-fve years old, leaves husband
and ten children. Her husband was in BAL
timore at the time Of the accident. No one
was ON the place except young daughter.
DR., Charles j. Baer, died in Frederick on
Monday, from general nervous prostration,
from which he has suffered for some years.
He was the son of the late DIR. Jacob
Baer, and was born In Middetown on the
9Th Of August, 1923. and was in the 65th
year of his age. His first wife was a Miss
Springer, of Baltimore, and she died While
they resided in Virginia. Some three OF
four years ago DIR. Baer removed to Fred
erick, and about two years ago he married
Miss Rose Schley. BY his first wife he had
three children, Charles, Jacob and William
Baer, who survive him, DIR, Haer was a
man very widely known, and exceedingly
popular. His funeral took place Thursday
afternoon.
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washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l7.-Representa
tive Cowles to-day introduced u resolu
ton instructing the Committee on Ways
and Means to report ut an early day {
seperate bill continuing Il provision fol
the repeal OF the tobacco tax, the retail
license tax on dealers in spirituous
liquors, and the other internal revenue
provisions of the Mills bill. 1t was re-
ierred to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
The Ford Special Immigration Inves.
tigation Committee will leave Wednes
day for Pittsburgh to take testimony in
regard to the operations OF the contract
labor law. The taking of testimony vii!
begin on Friday. The committee will
probably visit Detroit and may go to
Port Huron, Mich.
Representative Breckenridge, Of Ky,
to-day introduced joint resolution re-
ported during the last Congress by Rep
resentative Tucker from the Committee
on the Judiciary, proposing au amend.
ment to the Constitution of the United
State, defining poiygamy, and making ii
unlawful at any place i'll the Jurisdiction
OF the United States or any State.
Mrs. Cleveland left Washington This
morning for visi: to Philadelphia.
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THE SHOOTS MURDER CASE
To be Given to tho Jury TO.day-Tho
Closing Arguments.

Special Dispd,eh to the Laiolttgeaeer.
CAMBRIDGE, o., Dec. 17.-This is the
third week of the Shoots poisoning case
and the question ofwho poisoned Carrie
Shoots is almost as unsettled as the
great problem, "Who struck Billy Pat
terson?" Under the extra.humane
judicial code of Ohio, prescribed for the
government of trials for murder in the
first degree, the result attained Is in most
cases the complete mystitication OF the
facts and the utter bewilderment OF the
Jury, so that il takes very hard.headed
II not hard.hearted jury to bring in a
verdict OF conviction.
Hon. Frank Southard occupied the
most Of Monday in close argument for
the defense, concluding after dinner in
an eloquent peroration that appealed to
the humanity and sympathy OF the jury
men, emphasized effectively by the
piteous weeping OF the accused and the
heart-splitting cries Of the baby.
Prosecutor Vim began the lastspeech
in the case, the closing argument for the
prosecution, ut halt-past two o'clock,
holding the floor until four, when court
adjourned. Winnis young man, only
%, and this is his first case OF any mag
nittSle.
He is approaching his task seriously
and earnestly and has already put in
some telling iicks. He will conclude al.
ter dinner tomorrow, and the court will
charge the Jury mt once and submit the
case into their hands.
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Condensed TgLEGRANS.

High water prevails in the Nagatuck
Valley, Conn, and much damage is done.
The Mohawk Valley, New York, is
flooded, and the factories are stopped.
Patrick parlt, seventeen.year.old
boy, was fatally stabbed on the steamer
Katie Stockdale, near Steubenville, by
Mat Pomcroy, the second cook.
The explosion OF n furnace at the
Edgar Thomson Steel Works, Pitts
bufgh, last night, terribly burned three
men whose names cannot be learned.
The Clay county Ind.) miners en-
dorse tho action Of the Columbus con
yention recommending one national or
der for the miners OF the United States
Insanity will be the plea by the de-
fense in the trial Of Il. Ii. Briggan, late
Chairman OF the Cuyahoga county, o.,
Republican Committee, charged with
forgery.
It's rumored that a friend Of Genera
Harrison has visited New Haven, Conn.
and sounded leading politicians as t
tho accepti5ility OF Hon. Il. d. sperr!
for Postmaster General.
The Republicans OF Indianapolis re
sent the appointment OF Leon A. Barle,
10 succeed U. S. District Attorney Sci
lers, owing to BRrley's personal attack
ON General Harrison during the cam
paiGn. They say il is in the nature 9
nm insult 70 General Harrison by Pres
dent Cleveland. u-a.4-4
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LONDON, Dec. lin the House
OF Commons to-day Lord Randolph
Churchill asked what would be the csti-
mated cost of sending reinforcements to
Suakim, and whether it was the inteu-
ton of the Government to impose the
whole or part OF the expense upon
Egypt in the face OF Lord Salisbury's
speech Of March 10, in which he said he
did not think that the retention OF Sua-
kim would be an advantage to Egypt
and advised the abandonment OF the
place. Right Hon. Sir James Ferguson,
Parliamentary Secretary at the foreign
Office, said it was impossible to estimate
the cost. Lord Salisbury's utterance
was merely personal'opinion.
Mr.. John Morley described Sir James
Ferguson's answer MS extraordinary. He
declared that it would be repugnant to
the House to separate without learning
whether steps could be taken to avert
the threatened fnte Of Emin Bey and
Mr.. Stanley. He urged the government
to Issue proclamation to the coast
tribesmen stating that whatever hap
pened the the Egyptian dominion would
not be extended an inch beyond Suakim.
Sir james Ferguson said the Govern
ment could not give the specific declara-
ton required. A close perusal OF 0sman
DignA's letter increased the doubts as to
its genuineness. II did not bear the
impress of truth.
Mr.. Gladstone said he would assume
that any negotiations with the Deryishes
might give so little encouragement that
they could not be attempted as u fixed
policy. But as it was, the Governments
rolicy to draw the widest distances be-
tween the Dervishes investing Suakim
and the comparatil ely powerful tribes
regarded as proprietors OF the Soudan,
whyshould not the Government attempt
TO convert these tribes over to English
views regarding the occupation OF Sua-
kim. II was essential to determine
whether the occupation should be Brit
ish or Egyptian. II it were Egyptian,
it would be mischievous, while British
occupation was necessary. The matter
ought to be submitted to the judgment
of the House. He, bimseli, was aversc
to any occupation.
Mr.. Morley;in order to obtain q di-
vision, moved to reduce the vote for
embassies by 800 pounds. The motion
was rejected by vote of l65 to 76.
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TnE KANAMIIA COMpL!CArlON.


Last Desperate Effort of The Democrats
The OnIcIaI Vote OF the County.
Special DiSpdtch 10 Me Ia'eLig@eer.
CHAaLEsyoS, W. Va, Dec. 1.-THE
Chapman.Littlepago matter is still the
topic of conversation in political circles
Detectives who worked on the case
claimed to have discovered evidence tC
throw ont Republican votes, and nd
vispd Chapman 10 compromise. Parties
in danger Of Indictment are thought tc
have employed the detectives in order
to get Democratic prosecutor il posi-
bic, in case they should be indicted. Tic
Democratic attorneys to-day got q
cerii0rdri from the Circnit Court against
the County Commissioners, compelling
them to bring up the record for review
A prominent Republican attorney says
the whole business don't amount to 1
hill OF beans. The only object is to gel
Anderson on the roll OF the House so that
he can draw some money and partially
reimburse him for what lie has spent in
the campaign. The attorneys on both
sides are reticent, the Republicans say
ing little but are confident.
The official vote OF the county is;
Golf, 4,60l; Fleming, S,0S9; McGinnis
4,46S; Anderson, 3,l2S.
Governor Wilson, Senator Carr and
Messrs. Dana and Huiing returned from
Washington yesterday.
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EVIDENTLY A GANARD.g
A Dizzy Story from New York
About West Virginia Politics.
DEMOCRATIC SPECULHTIONs
Which Have no Foundation-only Of
Value as Showing what I,naSIna-
tions Some Newspaper Repor-
ters Hayc-A silly Story.

CINCINNATI, O., Dec. 1.-THE follow
ingabsurd story appears in the Enqtirer''
New York special. 1t will create u
laugh in West Virginia political circles:
There will be an effort in West Vir-
ginia on the part Of Republicans to Sc.
cure the Legislature and so elect United
States Senator. General Nathan Got,
whose election as Governor is now co.
ceded, was met yesterday by Chairman
Scott, OF the Republican State Co Imit-
tee, who ia also n member Of the Repub-
lican National Committee, and Charles
Hart, editor OF the Wheeling 1STELLI-
GENcgR. They had long conference, to
which S. b. Elkins became u party.
Elkins has taken up his legal residence
in West Virginia aud wants to be Sen
ator. Gof intends to be the first Re-
publican United States Senator from
West Virginia II the Legislature is Re-
publican. 1t is claimed by the Demo-
crats to be Democratic by one or three
majority on Joint ballot.
Elkins will press Gof for Cabinet
place il the Republicans get the Legisla-
ture, and will thus expect TO become
Senator himself. 1t was whispered
around last night that the Republican
manipulators think they have discover
ed places where they can secure an ex-
ira member or two, which would give
them the Legislature. But it will cost
money, which means.that it is crooked.
The conference here was to discuss the
financial side OF the affair. Golf and
Elkins are said to have agreed TO furnish
the necessary funds 70 capture anything
yet in sight. 1t is u foolhardy undertak.
ing. in view ofthe fnct that Pinkerton
defective in the employ OF the Demo
cratic State Committee followed Messrs.
Hart and Scott here and will trace them
on their way back.
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COLOEED PisMALE COLLEGE.
Colored MIssIonaries to be Trained for
Service In Atricn.

80
Service Ia Africa.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 17.-At the meeting
of the Presbytery OF Baltimore the Rev.
A. B. Gross called attention to the enter
prise Of Ala College and Mission In
stitute which is designed for the Chris
tian and industrial education Of young
girls Of the African race. He spoke Of
the importance Of such an education as
the basis for the elevation OF the race in
this country, and through them their
race in Africa. He quoted Prof. War
field, OF Princeton Seminary, as saying:
at is the commonplace remark that the
greatest work before the American peo-
pie is the elevation and civilization OF
the millions OF these people among MS.
The great obstacle to their rising is the
weight Of prejudice against them. secu-
lar training, though good, could not
mould the colored population, Chris
tian schools and teachers aglow with
missionary fervor alone could do So"
He quoted from Bishop Taylor about the
horror Of the slaye trade in Africa, and
urged the necessity OF missionary enter
prise in Africa-the new country lately
opened up-which must be rescued, he
said, from the inlidel and the heathen.
He urged the necessity Of training col.
ored girls to go as missionaries and
wives Of missionaries to Africa. He
then stated that years ago most desira-
BILE location for college or institute for
Colored gifls was secured on the N. G.
railroad, and the work LOw is so adj
vanced that it is expected that begin
ming will be made in the early spring
to erect suitable buildings there. In
the meantime the college would be
opened at No. 7l0 North Calvert street,
corner OF Monument.
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f. CLAIMING TIE EEwARD.

Different Parties Who Think They Caused
the Arrests al tho Glenn sIuriercrS Try
Ing to Secure the Money.
Yesterday the Board Of County Com
missioners met in special session to heal
evidence as 10 the justice OF the different
claims which have been presented fol-
the 81, 500 reward offered by the county
for the arrest OF the murderers OF Police.
man Joe Glenn, who was shot by two
burglars whom he surprised in trying to
break into the residence OF John &.
Hoffman, Sr., January 10Th lust. Claims
to this reward and to the additional re-
ward OF $1,000 offered by the city, have
been put in by Thomas Keller and his
son, ]. W. Keller, pawnbrokers ut New
ark, Ohio, who claim that they fur
nished the first information which led to
the arrest Of Thomas Kelly and Harry
B, Christie, since convicted and now in
the penitentiary ut MOundsvilIe on a
life term. Town Marshal Rickenpangh,
Deputy Marshal Meredith and Jaller
David II. Moore, all OF Newark, also
claim that they furnished the fruitful
information, while Sheriff Handlan aud
Chief Of Police Smith, OF this city, claim
that they worked the case up and made
several trips to Ohio in doing so, mt their
own expense, and that they ought to
have at least a share OF the reward.
Rickenpaugh, Meredith, Moore, Hand
Ian and Smith have pooled their issues,
and expect il they secure the reward to
divide it equitably among themselves.
They are represented in the matter by
Capt. b. B. Dovener, while the Kellers
have secured II. NJ. Russell MS their at
torney.
Evidence 10 substaultate their Claim,
both oral and in the form OF afIidavits,
was presented by the Ke.lers. Then
Meredith was put on the stand. AT this
point Mr.. Russell raised the question
Sheriff Handlan and Capt.
Smith, officers OF the law in this State,
could claim any part Of the reward for
doing their duty, and pending this ques-
lion the Board adjourned till this morn
ing.