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VOL. 4O.--NO. IA,
Loss of Life by Fire.
From February Fireproof Magazine.

So remote do most of us regard the life
cerpts and comparisons will come as 4 sur
prise. The calculations themselves are based
upon insurance year books, vital statistics and
the twelfth federal census. They are taken
from the last general statistical period Of
twelve months covering life loss by this cause
throughout the entire country. During the
last census year deaths resulting from fire
reached the unprecedented total of G672. Or
over five hundred lives sacrificed each and
every month to the destroying element. The
proportion of life loss averages, during the
period, about evenly, a little under 9 per 1OO,-
coo, but showing an increase from 5.5 in 1890
to that of S.s in 1900 per 100000 of popula-
ton.
People in the different sections of the United
States will read with interest and, we fear,
with dread. the figures for the following states
aud cities respectively:
Illinois, 3l5; Chicago, 1876 of the total.
Indiana, l73; indianapolis, IA of the total.
Iowa, 81 reported.
Michigan, lGl; Detroit, % of the total.
Minnesota, 100; Minneapolis, IA of the to-
tai.
St. Louis, -
New Jersey, 1SS,
New York State, sci; Greater New York,
342.
Ohio, 2s9; Cleveland, 80; Cincinnati, 20.
Pennsylvania, GAL; Scranton, "a; Wilkes
barre, Is; AIlegany, 20; Philadelphia, 142;
Piltsburg, 40.
Virginia, 271.
Wisconsin, 1913; Milwaukee, 25.
Some striking comparisons are afforded by
the following Illustrative ratios:
One thousand more persons lost their lives
through fire than the whole number of those
drowned. The figures stand Burned, fire,
&c, 6772; drowned, 53s7.
Railroad accidents killed $3.50; fire, 6772
Rheumatism claimed 5067 victims; fire,
6772.
Scarlet fever sacrificed G333 lives; fire, 6772.
Smallpox-of which We hear so much, and
which arouses the intensest administrative ag-
fire, G772
What has been the CHASTITY inscription for
1904 We may not yet know, hut the increase OF
the ratio between the years 1890 and 1900
marks the drift Enthusiastically euough-and
emphasizes more than ever the desperate need
for building reform and GrepruoGng safeguards
OF tested merit.
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Times Changes.

They were having good gossip. "How
gjrls change, Mamie, when she was lit
lie never would 60 even into the parlor at
night without light because, as she put
it, there might be man there. And now,
she added significantly, ''she won't have
a light in it because there is a man there
four or FIVE nights week,
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OF this sum, SSOO, 600 remains TO be issued
on July ! next and represents the remainder
OF the public buildings loan. The above
bonded debt does not represent by Sio0,Noo
the tnia cost to t..e State Of several Of the Ia
sliu,ions therein mentioned notably Maryland
Penitenliary aud Springfield State Hospital,
since appropriations directly from the treasury
10 this extent we're made.
While | share with you, as well IS every
other citizen. a iusi pride in the public inSti-
turians ct this State for they are among It's
most valued assets, vet due care should be
taken lest We allow Stale pride TO lead US be
ynnd our actual needs and the limit Of con
servatism. As we increase and enlarge our
public institutions we of necessity increase
the cost Of their maintenance, and unless a
limit is placed such maintenance must be
either helped by direct tax or the treasury
relieved of the burdens of some Of its other
appropriations.
desire to acknowledge the assistance and
courtesy | have received from Hon. Joshua
W. Herring, my predecessor in office, and from
Hon. Murray Nandiyer, State Treasurer,
whose familiarity with the intricate duties of
the Treasury Department has very much
Tghtened my own. To them and the several
clerks in my department is most graciously
shared whatever measure of worth may he
herein found. GoRpoN I, ATKINSON.
Comptroller ot the Treasury.
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Strong Gospel.

A Hiawatha, Kan., minister made straight
talk to his members when he said 81 don't
want a member of this church to give to home
missions or any other cause if he owes the
butcher, the grocer, the general dealer, the
doctor or the printer. Pay the debts you ore
at home before you pay the debt you oUoe the
Ic1fbe3 -
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An Argyllshire elder, when asked how
the kirk got along, replied: A well, we
had 400 members. Then We had divi,
sion, and there were only 200 left, then a
disruption and only 10 of us left Then
we had heresy trial, and now there is
only me and ma brother Duncan left, and
| ha' great doots of Duncan orthodoxy. "
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erept from their hiding place behind the
trees, their faces wFeathed 10 smiles; the
mocking bird and the thrush sought their
homes in the thieket, while the ojj dog
still lay baSking in the sun.
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His Estimate.

How far do you travel in crossing the
ocean from Liverpool to New York; asked
the instructor at the night school.
''Four thousand miles. -
"Oh, no. Think again. y
That's right, persisted the shaggy
haired pupil. Il know the book says
3, 600 miles, an that's what it is in a
straight line, but I'm countin' in the ups
an downs. I've been acrost y
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If boy is treated like gentleman at
home, he will act like one while away.
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MARYLAND FINANCES.
Report of Comptroller Gordon T.
Atkinson to the Governor.

In his report on the finances Of Maryland
10 Governor Warfeld for the fiscal year ended
September 80, 1904. the Comptroller of the
Treasury. Dr. Gordon T. Atkinson, says:
The total amounts received into The State
Treasury proper during the fiscal year were
S4,4I6. $3.50. The balance in the Treasury
proper at the close of the last fiscal year, To
wit. September 80, 1908, was $l.l47, ,4l0.42.
and must be added to the actual receipts of
SI.41G. S2S. 81. aegregatiug therefore $, 564,
239oI. as the operating cash-an unprece-
dentedly large amount, and is thus explained :
The amount Of S4.4lG. $3.50 shown as the
actual receipts is tar from being the ordinary
annual revenue Of the State, since in said
amount is embraced an item Of SS42 @44. -.
being a part of the proceeds Of the sale of
bonds authorized under Chapter DDS Of the
Acts ct 1901. known az the Public Buildings
loan. y, ,G2j, ,OOo being the total authorized
issue; Ss25, Of this loan was ISSUED by the
Board of Public Works, As Your Excellency
is well aware, as 81 per cent. coupon bond,
bearing date as of July |. 1904 and after due
notice thereof, was sold to The highest bidders
therefor, viz: $4,000 to the New York
Clothing House at SlO3 and the remaining
SsI5.oO0 to Wolfe Bros & Co.. Of New York,
at $I02 If5, aggrega,ing the above sum Of
$50, ,9iI.75. all Of which moneys came into
the Treasury and was placed to he credit Of
the accounts for which they were issued.
Your attention Is also called to the account
of ''S,ate tobacco warehouses, showing re-
ceipts Of 81. .3loOi. nm amouui largely in ex-
cess Of former years, During the disastrous
confagration that swept the city Of Baltimore
on Febraasy aud : State Tobacco Warehouse
No. >, on Long Dock, was burned, aud sii,
n50of this S57.2Io.0i represents the insurance
paid into ,be State uu accouu, Of such loss.
Another item showing largely increased
revenues. and which must hs characterized as
extraordinary only .n comparison with proyl-
nus yrars. however, and uat fer th- Ones io
come. vna Sf.l 5.lr-rye IN The amounts paid
Ly collectors and Incorporated institutions
For three yrar- past the STATE ia, ra,s has
been T. cent, an each SIo1 suj iur D. yrtgs
rHar thereto IL cents, tu. the Legislature 1T
]gHl Fixed the levy ST 14t cents, ~ an increase
..i li cents ou each sI,n. therefore lhe anu>ual
amuEnts Of $. as - Is irom collector, aud
SI2I.n51.sg from Incorporated institutions
bygs.mrs very manifest, ar au iucgeas" oyrr
the wear previous Of S4,a. oiu -. Next ysar
,he raN rate IS - ren,, ou c,eh Sleo Chap
a4g ct the Acts oJ 1904 and annually there
after unless changed by the Legislature. hence
it becomes very manifest iha, this rcyrnae vii
b. increased ln The future. ne, only by reason
81 an increased rate. ba' a..o from a larger
ba-ls oi a4rrarsE~s.
J, Will sh~reior~ J, -,-u that ihr ORDINARY
r~,rip,. ,u'o ,b' Treasury. exclusively Of the
g uuuut, b,rripia5r m-auoard, remain about
tas. same As tho wear pgeyio'ss--in round hg
urs-s 5. .2asn. .,sst
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uoRsEMEN, ATTENTION

offer TO the tarmers ana breeders Of Car.
roll county Tor the season OF 1905, the ser.
vices OF ;he best Hamitouiau Stallion IN the
- county He Is registered. nearly
sixteen hands high beautiful dark
No@A.bay in color and a natural trolter,
having "a trial record of f2.lsl.. See bills later.
Horse can be- seen at the stable Of Dr. Geo.
+. Baughman. in the rear OF his residence.
Westminster. Md.
JOHN G. SKUNK,
JAn.-3t Owner.
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TREES GIVEN AWAY. Some do,
Il BUT Battlefield Nurseries, at reasonable
prices, serve and solicit the trade for Fall of
1904 and Spring 1905, through their repre-.
sentative, H. d. Stoner. lS4 w. Main street,
(both phones) AT the WHEELER AND WILSON
SEWING MACHINE AGENCY, where new and
second hand Machines as well as their per.
quSite are on sale. Repairing also done
oct29 l3t Yours, H. d. STONER.
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The disbursements, agsreEatug >t,o's,.
HlaI5. exceeded lbat af 'h. year pyegl1us by
S4BI .t-i - Tbs sycess 5s accounted for by
bravy payments oa acragnt ot three bond is-
.s.es State bai.l.nz AHi Improvement loan.
STATE l5.H us laU2 aui The public ba,liiHg
laAas -agererat.ug SOS, ,5a.6s, ani which
mas, necessarily continue uatl all The MONEYS
ars.spg fsom the SAFE %. -tcn bond, Shal. have
t-oa expended, together wlih the further 'ar'
II the expenses Of s. legislative wear.
Al ih. close OF the fiscal wear there remained
ia ghr treasury proper the large balance Of
81. ~. - ~. exceeding that Of the last hscal
year hv SIS. St..34 Th- large balance, !
am .ur.. piil not misIrs3 you. for ycuT sound
Judgment and large business training have 81
~ays ,aush, you 10 ,aak behind the figures
themselves. Against this large balance OF
81. tSG. - ~ must BE- charged certain moneys
.far haye come into ib. treasury tor specific
parposrs. which should nul aHd shall not be
u.vd ior ANY other Parposr. VIZ, bond issues
aui taxes for both sinking funds aud school
purposes. Amer the sinking funds bad been
provided far during the year there yet re-
masnei uf ,hI, balance, ,nys"latr lu them.
...ay,s. the fs. losing SINUS
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The County Commissioners of Carroll coun-
ty will meet at their office, in Westminster,
every MONDAY in JANUARY. 1905, for the
transaction of business. By order,
FRANCIS l.. HANN,
dee 81 Clerk.
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$2Ia.Wu Total,
OYSTER FUND.

OYSTER FUND.
The oyster fund receipts, together with the
balance from the proceeding year. aggregate
S7a. .>07.3d. as against S97, ,475.59 Tor the cor
responding period of last year, or the very
heavy shrinkage Of 50. sos. .. This loss is
not the result ot larger expenditures, tor these
are smaller. bat solely from diminutlon OF
revenue. notably from dredging licenses aud
the excess from general measures and inspect
ors of oysters. which latter amount yielded
during the fiscal year 1908 the sum OF 81
$50. 9s. while this year said fund was not self,
sustaining by 81, $3.50. The greatest loss,
however, is from dredging licenses, which
shows Il shrinkage of 50, 238. SO for the present
year and of S2l, 776. % over the year of 1902
To show the heavy loss Of revenue accruing
to this fund comparison Of receipts. eNelu-
sive of balances, for a few years is only neccS'
sary
1904. ..... $50, $50. l6 1902.....,Si3, ,Sh9,o2
1908. ...... 59.655.I Il I9ol...... 7t,o7l.82
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The funded debt OF the State amounts IN the
gross to 81 .926. 926. l3 Alter deducl,ng, how.
ever, the productive stocks OF the State and
those in the sinking funds the net debit 's 50.
Il2. 500. IL, or an Increase IN grogs oi sS2A, ,NA
and in net Of S626, lGL9o.
The Legislature of tani, rer tharte' 22s
created new loan, known as the "Pnhhc
Buildings loan, prov'dius iat the issne of
81, ,625, 900 Maryland State honds GOV ihe rur-
pose Of completing aud repairing the State
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SI.G&sO.II

Z tHNEl. ' . - -
or a working balance 10 the Treasury proper
of only 457 42s, - With which To meet the
heavy demand, AZ the beginning OF a neS
fiscal wear. a sum less 10y S36, ,a45. - thzu the
wear prrsious. notwithstanding the fact the
Legislature OF leO4 largely increased apPro-
pr.sifous. How. therefore. can tie Treasury.
With receipt, Only slightly increased and
barely suihcieu, 20 meet the necessary needs
of the Governments, stand the enormous an
nual appropriation Of S2oo.oOo for public
highways under Chapter ~ Of the Acts Of
1894, without irsying tax 10 meet the same
which TAX the Legislature failed 90 impose
SINKING FINDS.
In the sinking funds the total receipts were
Sali4-l.9I. with purchases during the year
OF S2lI.47L94. representing par value OF
S2l8. 600, leaving a cash balance carried down
Of 100000, viz:
Sl2, 600 Allsgany county consolj-
datrd debt b ls, costing Sl@,ol@.36
POO. .OOO Consolidated loan of lsg9,
costing -....---.. ......-.-.-- i's ao-'N.7N
Cash balance carried down 100, 10000
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1904. $50, ,9so.I6 1902 sra, ,869.o2
1908 B.. 59.655.I5 I9ol...... L95LS2
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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Richard H. Bell and Amanda Whitfield.
William T. Hunter and Cora Wilkerson.
John Harris and Emma S. Mallory.
Robert E. Layton and L. Effie Layton.
Richard Simmons and Nellie Jordan.
Henry Ransom and Mary Chisley.
John Bredlein and Emile Walker.
Leroy H. Carter and Sarah c. Wood
yard.
and Margaret w. Brawner of this city.
Aquillie Smith Of Warrenton, Va, and
Martha Pyles Of Tenleytown, D. c.
Archibald M. Howdershell and Ellen B.
Soper.
Bev. W. Grimes of Leesburg Va, and
Annie L. Morris of Ashburn, Va.
Charles H. Ward and Alice w. Brannan.
Charles J. Raft and Nellie NJ. Roach.
Albert Lewis and Susie Perkins.
Hayward Hopkins of Falkland, Nd, and
Maggie Love Of Prince Georges county,
Nd.
Orrie Mosby and Flosse Herndon.
Daniel W. Oliver and Jene Stokes.
James Mitchell and Ida Carroll.
Joseph A. Thompson and Leona V. Mar
low, both of Charles county, Md.
Joseph w. Landon and Harriet Monkey.
Geo. 0. CriSman and Catherine P. Bailey,
both of Winchester, Va.
Edward L. Willis and Katie Shamwell.
William H. Jackson and Flora A. Brown.
Oscar c. Miller and Elizabeth q. Bate
man.
Thomas E. Cant and Rosie Hef1in, both
of Loudoun county, Va.
Charles E. De MARI and Martha Moore.
Harper H. Bushong and Atossa Harley,
both of Parkersburg. w. Va
Dabney ]. Waller jr., and Minnie Lee,
both of Caroline county, Va.
Charles Beall and Fredercka s. Schick-
Ter.
John w. Moore of Frederick county, Nd,
and Elizabeth V. S. White of Montgomery
county, Md.
Joseph c. White of Montgomery county,
Md, and Mary s. Jones of Frederick coun-
ty, Md
Arthur S. Thomas and Annie NJ Adams,
both of Salt Lake City, Utah
James c. Green and Marie Marshall.
Henry Dahl of Boston, Mass, and Irene
Wheeler of this city.
John NJ. Welsh of Charles county, Nd,
and LYDIA E. Adams of this CITY,
Archibald NJ. Brawner and Pauline r.
Lavalette.
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Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported to the
health officer for the twentyfour hours
ended at noon today:
Margaret Beaver. $50 B street north
cast, 70 years. IL months, 16 days.
William Andrew Sullivan, jr., ga Callan
street northeast, 1 year, Is days.
Mary V. Dyson Hamilton road 10 years
Lottie Mason, 1241 " street southwest, 20
years.
Lena Cramer, Children's Hospital, Z
months.
Phillip Married., Washington Asylum Hos
pital, 60 years.
Lucy Lambard Fessenden, The Olympia,
IS years, Z months. % days.
Michael Glasgoe, 321 street southeast, 8
Emily Brown, 222 Jackson Hall alley
northwest, IS years.
Macmillan L. Lichtenstein, 1856 @ street
northwest, IS years, months.
Bridget Fogarty, 1929 9th street north
west, SO years
Alfred Ruzekka. 5O4 K street northwest,
months
EsteIle Yates, 1918 10Th street southeast,
John Edward Whalen, III 9th street
northwest, p years.
Sister Mary Regis Cantatore, Georgetown
Convent of Visitation, 81 years.
Sarah Robertina Clarke, 1901 10th street
northwest, 81 years, months, days.
John B. Plant, 71S Sd street northeast, 40
years.
Julia Fletcher, 222l Sth street northwest,
SO years.
Elsie Reed, Garfield Hospital. "a years
Richard L. Creamer, SO Randolph street
northwest SO years, IL months.
Ellen Tobin, George Washington Univer-
sity Hospital, 4S years.
Thomas J. Thompson, 1895 1 street north
east, 63 years.
Laura c. Brown, 1891 G street northwest,
76 years.
Ethen A. sawyers, sos 18th street north
west, 50 years.
Caroline Easton, Reno road, Chevy
Chase District of Columbia, IS years.
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AN APPEAL TO DRINKING MEN


There is not a drunkard upon earth whom Or
rlne will fail to cure. It is a scientific remedy
for the drink habit, discovered by6a well-known
Washington chemist, and completely and absolutely
destroys the craving for drink. No detention from
work or business no publicity Of sanitarum treat
ment.
orrine No. 1 Is In powder form. and can be
given secretly, without the patients knowledge.
in tea, coffee or food. orrine No. Is In pill
FORM for those who take the remedy Of their own
free will. There is nausea or other illenects
from the use Of Orrine. On the other hand, 1t
quiets the nerves, regulates digestion and brings
restful sleep good appetite and perfect vigor.
Write to the orrine Company, Inc, Washington,
d. c., for free booklet mailed In plain envelope.
We heartily recommend Orrine to all who wish
freedom from the slavery Of drink. Ask us about
Orrine.
AFFLEoK's DRUG STORE, 1920 Penn. ave.
SlMMS', 14th st. and N. Y. ave., Washington.
WILLIAMS. 9th and b sts., Washington.
WELLER'S, 1856 9Th ST. Sc, Washington.
DAYS, 14th and sts., Washington.
HENRY EVANS 922-24 + ST., Washington.
F. P. WELLER, Aqueduct Bridge Drug Store.
LEADBEATER. Alexandria, Va.
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California in statuary HALL.

The California State Association, at a
meeting to be held at the Riggs House to-
night, will continue the discussion of the
names of Californians whose statues should
be placed In the National Capitol. Repre-
sentatives McLachlan and Bell have prom
ised to attend the meeting, and all Califor-
mans in Washington will be welcomed.
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DIED.

ADAMS. On Tuesday, February z. 1905, at her
residence. 22S AZ street southwest. MAGGIE
ADAMS.
Funeral viii take place Friday, 'February TO- from
Zion Baptist Church. street between Sd and
Az streets. at 2:80 pm.
CHINN. On Tuesday, February Z. 1905. at 7:30
o'clock pm. at his residence. 20 Elm street
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Every
Heart=AChe

Every pain in the breast, difficult
breathing, palpitation, Huttering or
dizzy spell means that your heart
is straining itself in its effort to keep
in motion. This is dangerous.
Some sudden strain from overex-
ertion or excitement will completely
exhaust the nerves or rupture the
walls Or arteries OF the heart, and
it will stop.
Relieve this terrible strain at once
with DR.. Miles Heart Cure. It in
vigorates and strengthens the heart
nerves and muscles, stimulates the
heart action and relieves the pain
and misery.
Take no chances; make your
heart strong and vigorous with DR..
Miles Heart Cure.
II suffered terribly with heart disease. l have
been treated by different physicians for my trou-
BILE without results. went to physician In Mem
phts, who claimed that had dropsy Of the heart.
He put the X-ray me. and In connection with
his medicine he came near making a finish Of me.
Some time before this Mr. Young of ST. Louis
was in town. He saw my condition and recon-
mended DR.. Miles Heart Cure to l gave it
little attention until my return from Memphis,
when concluded to try It, and am pleased to say
three bottles cured me.
CHARLES GOODRICH,
Charlottesville, Mo-"
DR.. Miles Heart Cure is sold by your druggist,
who will guarantee that the first bottle will bene-
fit. If 1t fails he will refund your money
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
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The Misses Heth were at home Wednes-
day afternoon, from to 9, at their Massa-
eAusetts avenue home. They were assisted
IN receiving large company of guests by
william W. Wilson. Miss Lewis of Georgia
and Mrs. Earnest G.. Walker.
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The x. v. I. Euchre Club was enter
tained last week by Miss Laura Black at
her residence. 457 p street northwest. The
prizes were won by Misses Edith Page and
Lillian Burke and Messrs. Frank Carr and
Fred. Thornett A dainty repast was served
by the hostess after the euchre. Among
those present were Misses Laura Black,
Estelle and Lillian Burke, Sara Carrick.
Ada Gillland. Alice Jordan, Edith Page
and Mabel Poston, and the Messrs Frank
Carr, Walter Jenkins. Clifford Kettler, Rob-
ert Lewis, E. Clarence Poston, Arthur
Mitchell, William McCurdy and Fred.
Thornett. February Is the club will be
entertained by Miss Mae Carr at 2735 p
street northwest.
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MARRIED.

RAFF-ROACH. On Wednesday, February 8, 1905,
In Anacostia d. O., by the Rev. W. G. Daven-
port CHARLES ]. RAFF of Washington, D. c.,
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Tuesday. the It'll instant, a pleasant
evening was passed at the residence Of
Mr.. G. NJ. D. Browne by relatives and
friends in celebrating the birthday Of his
wife, Mrs. Julia NJ Browne, nee Myers
and, in connection Herewith. the birthday
Of their son, Mr.. Francis S. Browne, which
occurs TO-DAY. The latter has recently re-
dence in South Dakota. Piano, violin
songs and recitations were furnished bv
Mr.. Arthur Nyman and Miss Elma Nyman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Francis 8. Browne On
the dining table appeared two artistically
"1s45, J. M. B.. ioo5.S and the other the 'efsh g.
B." each surrounded by circle contain
ing the appropriate number Of lighted wax
tapers. Among those present were: Mrs
Annie e. Smith, Mo and Mrs. J. Henry
Mildred Nyman, Mr.. and Mrs Charles E.
Nyman, Miss Emma M Myers. Mr. and
Mrs. U. Schuyled Catlett. Dr. and Mrs
Eugene G. Rice, Miss Ella Shallenberger
Chaplin, Mrs. and Miss Hanley and Mrs
John e. Dawson.
A very pleasant affair was the surprise
party Monday evening given by Mrs
Athey. 1909 Sd street northwest, in COM
memoration of the fiftieth birthday ami
versary Of her husband, Mr.. John c.. Athey
Of the Traders National Bank. Besides
their daughters, Misses Edith and Mar
guerite. the guests present were: Mr.. and
ton. Mr.. and Mrs f. p. Nash, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. II. Proctor. Mr. and Mrs. j. R. Riggles,
Mr.. and Mrs. Smokers and Mr.. and Mrs.
c. Fl. Schooley. Congratulations, music.
m1rth and refreshments contributed to the
pleasure of the occasion.
Miss Edith Keyes OF Martins Ferry, Ohio,
and Miss Cora Watkins Of Beaver, Pa, are
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mrs. George c. Hazelton, 1918 F street
Will not be at home tomorrow.