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RIVERDALE.

The leap year ball given by the ladies of
Fiverdale January 81 was great sue
cess. The hall was beautifully decorated
with evergreens, American flags waved
from all points Of attachment, fit emblems
OF the freedom given to every lady pres
ent to take the initiative that is denied her
during the three years indivisible by four
When darkne ss had fallen upon Riverdale
laughing groups of girls were met on high
ways and byways, swinging lanterns, as
they went for the expectant young men
who Were the objects of the old-fashioned
search lights. The young gentlemen never
appeared to better advantage than when
accepting with timid grace the prompt re-
quests for names to be inserted upon their
dainty cards opposite the two step, waltz
quadrille, Varsouvienne. etc. The music was
fine, the floor perfect, the dancing unin-
terrupted and "an went merry as a mar
rfagn bell.'' Some of the boys confessed to
shriveling of soul at the contempla ton
Of themselves as wall flowers, but the alert
committee saw to it that none were left to
waste their sweetness" There were pres
ent Mr.. and Mrs. Baxter, DIR. and Mrs
Ellis. Mr.. and Mrs. Lynch, Col. and Mrs
Niece Mr.; and Mrs. Van Morsdale, Mr.
Prof. Gardiner and Prof. Corning.
Mr.. Ogden has been very i'll for two
weeks; friends have looked anxiously for
the welcome report that he is better.
Mrs. White is building a pretty new
house east Of the station, which lends itself
as an attraction to that neighborhood.
The order to stop work on the new cleo
trio road is off. and again the sound of the
graders il heard in the land.
Sabbath school was started Sunday last
in Academy Hall. 1t promises to be
prominent feature of the community. 1t
Is under the direction of Mr.. Preston and
MIR. Britt Forty-nine persons were pres
ent, the children being in the majority. A
church is sure to follow.
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LANGDON.

Mr.. D. ]. Snyder and family are visiting
his brother-in-law, Mr.. James N. Nash.
Mr.. William Catterton was taken suddenly
i'll Tuesday with congestive chill.
Mr.. Henry Mills has been called to Lang
don on account of the illness of his brother,
Mr.. w. T. Mills.
The young peoples prayer meeting will be
held at the residence of Mrs. c. A Baker,
next Thursday evening, at O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Sexton of Avalon
Heights have been entertaining Mr.. H. R.
Perry and family of Washington.
Mr.. Bruce Ranch had flying visit Tues
day from his brother, Mr. w. B. Ranch, of
Warfersburg, Pa.
Last Sunday afternoon, while playing with
large dog owned by Mr.. Dewy, Pelham,
the little son of Mr.. X. G.. Walton, was bit
ten on the hand. DR.. Alderman dressed the
wound.
The Langdon Whist Club, consisting of
MIR. and Mrs. l. j. Baher, Mr.. and Miss King
and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. McNeal, met at the
residence of Capt. and Mr.. Bartlett of High
lands last Monday evening for a game of
duplicate whist. After playing twelve boards
and duplicate, refreshments were served,
The score cards for the evening tailed
about even, showing that a strong game
hao been played and that the skill of the
players was about equal.
The Rev. w. H. Chapman preached a very
interesting sermon last Sunday evening in
the M. E. Church, to an unusually large
audience.
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BROOkLAND.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist
Church had an enjoyable social last night
at the church. Much interest and enthus-
iasm was displayed. The program was I'M
usually good. There were recitations by
Miss Bessie Lynch, Edmond Wolfe, Doris
Southall and Miss Eva Hurd. Miss Annie
Hollidge, Mrs. McChesney, Mrs. l. S. Hol-
iidge and Mrs. Groomes furnished some
very fine vocal selections, which were
greatly apprecia ted. Dialogues were rem
dered by Helen Moore, Florence Owens and
Mary Holiidge in '"The Three Kittens" and
by Louise Hollidge and Lynwood Moore
All the numbers were loudly applauded
and many were obliged to respond to en-
cores. After the program the ladies of the
church invited all to partake of refresh
mentS.
DR.. H. ]. Penrod has been reappointed
notary public by the President.
Mr.. and Mrs Baldwin of Eckington have
moved to Washington.
King David Lodge, F. A. A. NJ, had
pleasant meeting last night at the town
hall.
This evening the Ladies' Sewing Guild of
the Church of Our Savior will give paper
tea in the guild room at the town hall. A
large attendance is anticipated.
Miss Sarah Willard Howe has issued
cards for her first Juvenile soiree, to be
held Friday evening at the Brookland Hall.
There will be a fine exhibition of fancy
dances by her pupils, after which the floor
Will be cleared for the older people.
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ROCKVILLE.

In the orphans court yesterday the fol-
lowing business was transacted: Marshall
H Ward. administrator c. t. a. of Thos F..
Ward, deceased. passed his first and final ac-
count, and Mahlon T. Lewis, administrator
OF George W. Israel, deceased, passed his
second account of the personal estates of
their respective decedents. and Tuesday,
February p. was assigned the latter to
pass his final account and make distribu-
ton OF the assets In his hands amongst the
creditors of said deceased. Frank Higgins.
administrator of jackson Hinton, deceased.
was authorized to make a deed of convex
snce to Frank /. Marsden and Louise 10.
Perkins. Administrative of Bishop w. Per
kins, deceased, was authorized to make
deeds of conveyance to certain parties for
real estate sold during the lifetime of said
deceased Nathan j. Walker administra tor
or VIM NJ Carlisle, deceased, filed list of
sales of the partnership goods of said de-
ceased Deborah j. Israel was appointed
guardian to Charles r. Israel; bond, $500.
Edward NJ. Beall administrator of Edward
L. Bea1l, deceased, filed an additional bond
OF $1,000 which was approved by the court.
The sale of the real estate made by Jacob
Bcol and Salinda H. Wilmot executors of
John H. Wilmot, deceased, and reported to
the court was ratified and confirmed.
Owing to the bad weather the meeting of
the county commissioners held here on
Tuesday was not largely attended, but a
considerable amount OF business was trans
acted The following bills for public work
were passed and ordered to be paid: Third
District. o. Cooley (piking account S31 .05.
Fourth district-C. C. Ricketts, work on
nridge), $3.50; =: J: stearn troad. $3.50;
on Georgetown pike. s10sO.
Inc case OF John w. Watkins VS.. the Bal
t1nore and Ohio Railroad Company has been
removed to Howard county, and a trans
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western portion of Herndon and the east
ern border of Loudoun county, has an en-
terprising population. This church tBap-
tisD has a membership Of nearly 200. They
have a good church building with hell, d
good school house with a fiourishing public
school, lodge Of Odd Fellows. in connec-
ton with which is lodge of the Household
of Ruth; lodge Of True Reformers, with a
large membership, and they have recently
organized lyceun, which has for its OBJ
ject the training of the young to think,
write and talk correctly. Its officers are c..
T. Ferguson, president; Frank Stewart,
vice president; Jas. +. Jackson, secretary;
Henry VALENTINE, assistant secretary; Mrs.
L. Woodson, treasurer; Frank Stotts, door
keeper; VIM. Berkeley. assistant doorkeeper.
and Rev. Robt. Woodson, chaplain. There
appears to be an earnest desire that the
rising generation shall improve the privi-
leges which are so much superior to those
enjoyed by their fathers. They are now
raising funds to purchase an organ for the
church.
Mr.. Henry Tolson, who went to Washing
ton in pursuit of the man Law who robbed
his boy and took his team from him last
Thursday, found the team hitched near the
railroad tool house between Vienna ard
Hunters Mill. The robber has not yet been
secured.
Mr.. Charles Richardson, son-in-law of
Rev. Dr. Mason, is making the family q
short visit.
Mr. Grant Banister, who has been con-
fined to his bed a number of days, Is slowly
improving.
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FIRING AT HOUsEBREAKERs.
One Shot Proved Fatal to IN limo
cent Man.

One Shot Proved Fatal to IN Inno-
cent Man.
Shortly after midnight Monday night a
man named Crawford, who keeps general
store midway between Hilton and Union,
near Newark NJ, heard some one trying to
break into his store. Lying in wait with a
gun, Crawford fired when the intruder
came in sight and then. being alone, and
fearing that If he showed himself he would
be attacked by the man at whom he fired
or by his comrades, if he had any, Craw-
ford returned to his sleeping room and
waited for daybreak. Then blood stains on
the snow were followed to blacksmith
shop at some distance from Crawford s
store. and In the shop was found a man
MORALLY wounded. The man admitted that
he had been shot while trying to break in
to Crawford's store. He said his name
was Snyder. and that he lived in Newark,
but would give no other particulars about
police do not know him.
James Thacde, who conducts a beer bot
Ting business in East 115th street, New
York, living on the second floor with his
W1fe and two assistants. was awakened
during Monday night by hearing some one
On the roof. Sending his wife to call the
workmen. Theede ran to a rear window,
where he saw two men in the yard. He
fired rifle at them, but missed. Having
reloaded his gun Theede again went to
the window, and seeing man standing on
tine fence took deliberate aim and fired.
The man fell with bullet in his side. In
veStiSation showed that the victim of
Theede's shot was Franz Seidel, one of his
workmen, who had been aroused by the
robbers on the roof and had gone out to
intercept them before Theede was awake.
The wound Seidel received proved almost
Immediately fatal
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HYATTSvILLE.

A large number of people attended the
Masonic fair last evening, notwithstanding
the continued bad weather. The various
booths, paddle stand, ice cream and supper
table were well patronized Among the
articles being voted for are past masters
jewel for the most popular past master; a
Knights Templar charm, for the most
popular Mason; chair, for the most popu-
lar minister, and diamond ring, for the
most popular lady The literary and mu-
steal program was much enjoyed. Miss Re-
gina Fowler sang THE Sweetest Story
Ever Told and was encored. Master
Newton of Washington recited several Sc
lections, which called forth storms of ap-
plause from the audience. Miss Laura
Lewis sang a solo, which was much appre-
ciated. Among the Masons present were
DR.. S. F. Newton of Washington and Chas
w. Learnnarda. The upper hall was
crowded with dancers during the latter
part of the evening, the music being fur
nIshed by string orchestra.
Mr.. Geo. NJ. Mcfarland has resigned as
one of the deputy sheriffs of Prince
Georges county.
Owing to lack Of quorum the town
commissioners failed to hold their regular
monthly meeting last evening.
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WELSH TIN MAKERS.
A Dismal Picture of Their Condition
by Consul HowelIs,

A Dismal Picture of Their Condition
by Consul Hoyvells.
A dismal picture Of the condition and
future prospects of the Welsh tin makers
is drawn by United States Consul Anthony
Howells in a report to the Department OF
State He says:
The tin plate trade Of South Wales has
persistently, during the past few months,
gone from bad to worse. When prior to the
November elections 1.-The ruinous effects OF
the Wilson bill on American manufactur-
ers was portrayed in certain newspapers
there was much rejoicing on this side of
the Atlantic. The optimism which asserted
itself was remarkable, and when the facts
were quoted as being against those who
gloried because American failure meant
British success. their reply seemed to be,
as is always the case with such as are un-
willing to be convinced of being in the
wrong, that it was 80 much the worse for
the facts"
Unhappily a crisis is at hand, and the
only panacea suggested is a general stop
page for a little time next month, provided
no Improvement takes place in the mean
time. The consul incloses a printed call
upon the men to suspend work in this fash
ion, but doubts whether 1t will be generally
needed, although as there are at least 1UJ
too many mills in existence, the only re-
course seems to be to- check the output
AS it is, scarcely one of. the works has been
running regularly. there being at present
nearly ITO mills idle with a prospect of an
immediate increase of the number.
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cript of record has been sent to the clerk of
the circuit court for that county.
Mrs. Elizabeth Power, one of the oldest
residents of this county, died on Monday
at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. NJ ].
Kemp, at Clarksburg, in the ninety-seventh
year of her age. Mrs. Power was the mother
in-law of the late James s. Kemp, at one
time a prominent democratic politician Of
this section of the state.
Messrs. VIM. Viers Bouic, jr. and Edward
Z. Peter, trustees, on Tuesday sold to Sala-
thiel L. Mullican house and twenty acres
of land adjoining West End Station, at this
place. for the sum of 81 sol. This property
was formerly owned by the late Angelina
Keys, and the proceeds will be divided
among her surviving children.
Mr.. Edward Larkins, wife and child of
brunswick Md, are guests at the residence
OF Mr.. and Mrs Frank Rabbit at this place.
DR.. R. c. Warfield has contracted with
MIR. Alfred Warthen of this place for the
erection of a residence a lot recently pur-
chased on Rockville Heights.
Considerable excitement was created here
yesterday by a vicious COW that was being
driven along the main street. The animal
attacked several persons, knocking one man
down, and causing several ladies and chill
dren to take refuge in houses along the
street. No one was seriously injured.
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NICARAGUA's FINANCES.
dent ZeiaySS1es.ase.

dent eiayszEfes.axe.
Lewis Baker, United States minister to
Nicaragua, has supplied TO the State De-
partment extracts frdh ths annual message
to congress of President Zelaya, to indicate
the excellent flnancfaf Standing of Nicar-
aqua and the material Progress made dur
Ing the year. The president, who found a
large deficit in the treasury when he as
sumed office, now reports that he has paid
on $379.370 Of the foreignqdebt, which now
amounts to but f2S5, eco at per cent, hav-
Ing twenty years to rtfr, eand has also paid
10. 446 Of the domestic debt, and retains
$il3, IT'D in the treasury AT this rate the
republic would be fee Of debt inside Of
three years. 1t is not proposed, however.
10 Keep on exttnguishing the debt, but in
stead, to apply the surplus receipts to the
building OF a railroad to connect Lake
Nicaragua with the Atlantic at Rama, and
tnere to connect with steamers to the
pected to do much to develop the commerce
OF the country. The only reference to the
canal concession in the presidents message
Is the following paragraph:
1t has been a lamentable error to have
set aside the great highway that nature
mas given us to connect ourselves with the
Atlantic ocean, so that now 1t is nearly
lost; and to mend part Of this great mis-
take the railroad to Rama will bring us in
to immediate contact with the world, and
which will give US the material possession
OF that rich part Of the Atlantic coast in
which Nicaraguans have so many interests.
But this does not mean to say that we
ought to leave the river San Juan alone
We are obliged to do everything in our
power to construct that principal artery of
the commerce and the most valuable and
beautiful possession nature has given u.s.
The president also takes credit to himself
for having reopened and bettered the pub
lie schools closed by his predecessor.
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HERNDON.

Mrs. Ruth McKeen. who died Friday Of
last week, was the daughter Of the late
John Baker and widow of Rev. John Nc
Keen, who became pastor of the Congre-
gational Church here in January, 1881
They were married in September, 1884.
Finding the need Of a milder climate, they
went to Florida In December, 1884. There
he became pastor of a Congregational
Church in the town of Inter Lachen, where
he continued to preach till his last sickness.
which occurred in 1887. He died in August
Of that year, and his remains were brought
here for interment. The funeral services
of Mrs. Mexican were conducted in the Cen
gregational Church Sunday afternoon by
DR.. Mason. and were very impressive. The
remains were taken to Chestnut Grove and
deposited beside those of her husband She
has left an only son, Rine years of aee
who will be under the care of his sisters
children of Mr.. MeKeen by a former wife
Mr.. e. L. Howard has been appointed guar
dian for the boy.
Oak Grove, the colored settlement in the
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FUTURE DAYS.

TRUSTEES SALE CT TWO HOUSES. NO. 1512
AND NO. 1914 THIRTYFOURrH STREET,
WEST WASHINGTON.
By virtue of decree of the Supreme Court of
the District Of Columbia passed in Equity Cause
No. 16S73, the Undersigned trustee will sell. by
public auction, in front of the premises. on MON
DAY, THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY,
1896. AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the
land and premises in the city of Georgetown, in
the District of Columbia, known and distinguished
the Forth half of lot numbered fifty eight (5SJ,
in Beatty and Hawkins addition to Georgetown,
fronting 35 feet more less on Bath street be-
tween and streets. and improved by two
dwellings, Nos. 1872 and 1914.
Terms of sale: One-thrd of the purchase money
must be paid in cfsh, and the balance in twu
equal installm,nts payable one and two years
after the DAY of sale, respectively, with interest
at the rate of six per eentum per annum from said
the purchaser, secured by deed of trust the
property sold, in form and tenor satisfactory 10
the undersigned, all cash. at the optien of the
purchaser. A deposit Of $lOo will be required at
time Of sale each house sold. The right is
served to resell. at the risk and cost OF the de-
faulting purchaser, If the terms of sale not
complied with within Is days. All oonveyancin;,
recording and notaral fees to be paid by pur-
chaser. HENRY w. SOHON, Trustee,
fesJ-1Ot Fendall bldg, 344 ID ST. NV.
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AUCTION SALES OF real E,rArE. A..
Today.

Today.
F. Warren johnson, Auct.-Sale Of unredeemed
pledges at II. X. Fultons, 1918 Pa. ave. NV,
commencing Tuesday, February 4, and continuing
daily at 10 AIN, and $50 o'clock pm.
Thos Bowling & Co, Aucts., 612 st. NV
S5th st. NV, dwelling No. 1894 Sale Wednesday,
February 5, at 430 O'Clock pm.
Thos. Bowling & Co. Aucts.. 612 ST. NV
Sheridan st. between 9TH ST. and Sherman ave. NV.
improved property, by order Of ThOs. p Stephenson
and Henry Wex, trustees. Sale Wednesday, Feb
ruary 8, at o'clock pm.
Walter B. Williams & Co., Aucts., 10th and Pa.
ave.-Sale Of Bohemian glass ware, table ware, &C.,
at sales rooms, commencing Wednesday, February
8, and continuing daily ut IL am, 3 and 1880
O'Clock pm.
c. G.. Sloan & Co., Aucts., 14O7 G st. n.w.-Sale
of oriental carpets and rugs at sales rooms on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. February s, 8
and Z, at IL a. IN. and pm. each day.
Tomorrow.
Thos. Bowling Co., Aucts., 612 e st. NV
7th st. NV, Nos. 1912, 1914 and 1916, and also
9Th St NV, Nos. 1915 and 16l5la, dwellings and
stores, by order Of r. Byrd Lewis, VIM. Stone
Albert and John SeIden, trustees. Sale Thursday,
February @, at O'Clock pm.
Joseph Bros. & Co, Aucts., 637 La. ave.-Sale
OF miscellaneous household effects, at auction
rooms on Thursday, February 6. at 10 o'clock q. IN.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
AUCTION SALE OF DESIRABLE BUSINESS PROP
ERTY ON NINTH STREET BETWEEN Z AND
STREETS NORTHWEST, PREMISES NUM-

AUCTION SALE OF DESIRABLE BUSINESS PROP
STREETS NORTHWEST. PREMIsEs NUN,
By virtue of decd of trust from William Mayse
and his wife to us, bearing date the 10th day of
month in Liber 1899 folio 326 ct seq. one Of the
land records Of the District of Columbia, and Of
the authority CT an order of the Supreme Court of
the District Of Columbia passed on the 9th day of
January 1896. in the cause of the Heurich Brewing
M SEC q D TH nssrsS H b IoH OF
PM, the following described land and premises,
situate in the city of Washington. in said District
numbered twenty-five (22), in square numbered
three hundred and seventyseven (377), described
the east lie of said lot 9th street distant nine
teen 90 feet ard four "a inches north from the
one hundred and seven Q00 feet and two (2l
inches to an alley; theme forth with said alley
with said alley twenty-five (22l feet and two (2)
inches thence north eight tS) inches; thence east
oh street, and thence south with the said east
line nineteen u9) feet ard four % inches to the
thereon and all Of the rights. ways, i easements,
privileges and appnrtenances thereto belonging
Terms Of sale Ope-third of the purchase money
in cash the day OF sale or within ten tioI DAYS
thereafter the residue in three t3) equal INSTALL
years for which the purchasers promissory notes
are 10 be given bearing interest at the of 6
stallments ard the whole of such deferred pay
nents TO he sacuIed 10 our satisfaction. by a desd
Of trust or the same property from the purchaser
and policy of insurance the buildings; or ali
cash may be paid on the day of sale within ten
CO days thereafter, at the option of the pur-
chaser Terms TO be complied with in ten Qol
cGriing at the purchasers cost. Five hundred
dollars $500 deposit with acceptance of bid
JAMES S. EDWARDS, Trustee,
500 9Th st. NV.
JOHN e. BENTON, Trustee
THOMAS BOWLING & CO.. Auetioneers.
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c. G. SLOAN & CO.. AUCTIONEERS 1907 G ST
Successors to Latimer & Sloan)

TRUSTEES SALE OF THE THREE-sToRY
BRICK DWELLING KNOWN AS No. 20l2
FIFTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST
by virtue of a certain deed of trust, dated the
fifteenth day of November, 1892 and duly recorded
In !-iber No. 1145, folio 450 ct seq, OF the
land records of the District of Columbia and the
request of the party secured thereby, will offer
Tor sale, in front of the premises, on FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY FOURTEENTH, 1896, at FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, the following described real Atae,
situate in the city of Washington District Co
lumbia, to wit: All that certain piece parcel o.
land and premises known and distinguished and
being lot numbered fifty-two C52D, in Harry NJ.
Schneider and Charles c. Martins subdivision OF
lots in square numbered hundred and eighty
nine uS9l, Ter plat recorded in Liber 10, folio
90, of the records of the oiice of the surveyor
the District OF Columbia, together with the I'M
Ing. knoSn as No. 2012 18th ST. NV.
Terms Of saie Pur .llaser to assume a trust of
5000, with about two years to run $1,000 OF Tie
balance in cash. balance in one year, with interest
at six per cent per annuln, payable semi annually,
from day of sale, secured by deed OF trust the
property sold deposit Of $500 required time
OF sale. All conveyan.ins 3nd recording pur-
chaser's cost. Taxes interest and insuran paid
to date of transfer. Title good sale. Terms
of sale to be complied with within ten days from
day OF sale, otherwise The trustees reserve the
right to resell the property the risk and
the defautins purchaser.
WA. II. SAUNDERS,
EDWARD CANERLY,
fp3-1tS Trn