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Notice to Bridge Builders.

SEALED proposals for an open Wooden
~ Bridge over the Patapsco Falls, on the
Deer Park Road, between Baltimore and Car
roll counties, will be received at the office OF
the County Commissioners for Carroll coun-
ty, on the 18th day of September, next.
The bridge will be 65 feet inches between
masonry, / feet depth of truss and 10 feet
wide in the clear. The top plate will be com
posed of one piece of timber, SKIP inches,
connected TO the end by inclined post, which
will he 8xl2 inches, by casting. The in
clined posts will rest on the lower chords
against casting; also the two intermediate
posts, which will be SKIP inches. The lower
chords will be composed of two pieces of tim
Der, 6xl2 inches each, and in two lengths,
and connected at the joints by splice piece,
with six three quarter inch bolts, and by two
bolts at each casting also two bolts i'll the
in the bridge, KIP inches each, and to be of
one length. Joists, 3xI2 inches space, =
feet from centres; side braces, SKI inches,
well bolted hand rail, 2x12 inches Turing
posts, 4x6 inches end posts, for hand rail,
6x6 inches flooring will be inches thick
and from 8 to u inches wide sets of lat
eral braces, 2x6 inches each, under the floor.
The two wall plates will be Sx12 inches each;
splice pieces, 5xl2 inches and 3x12 inches,
and feet long; 8 truss rods, i inches, and
truss rods inch in diameter, bolts to be
inch iron, castings same size and shape to
match the timber. All timber to be of the
best quality of white oak or white pine, ex
cept flooring, which must be white oak. All
bolts to be of the best quality of wrought iron.
For further particulars see drawings and
specifications at this office.
Also on the same day sealed proposals will
be received for an open Wooden Bridge over
Big Pipe Creek, between Uniontown aud
fancy town, which will be of the same dimeu-
siOns as the above except 60 feet between
masonry. JOS. A. WAESCHE, Clerk.
aug 27-St
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Tue enterprise Of the citizens Of L,nwood
IS becoming daily more apparent la add
ton 10 the regular improvement Of The place
Mr. Joseph Eaglar has recently completed a
very convenient and well arranged building,
which will add greatly 70 the comfort and
convenience Of the travelling public. l, AZ
fords ample space for ticket Office and two
separate apartments intended for waiting
rooms, and is so located as TO be Of easy aud
convenient Of access for vehicles Mr.. Eng
lar is the present proprietor Of the depot
buildings here and the surviving member OF the
firm OF the late Josiah Englar 4 Son.
Mr. Jonas Ebbert, recently sold to Mr..
Fink, Of Baltimore city, 10 acres Of land, well
improved with a neat frame dwelling house,
small barn and outbuildings, for the sam OF
81 The property is within half mile OF
Linwood.
little daughter Of John Hamburg, aged
about 3 years, residing near thu place, mar
rowly escaped being drowned few days ago,
by falling into a spring near the dwelling,
where the water was near two feet IN depth.
The cries Of the child's brother, aged about 5
years, summoned the mother of the children
to the scene, where she found the child lying
upon its back. By her own efforts she saved
its life
The protracted drought has greatly ineom.
NODDED farmers in preparing ground intended
for fall seeding. Pastures are rapidly fail
ing. Some wells and springs are getting
weak
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Business Locals.
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srrCIAL SUTiCE
AZ meeting q the Trustees q the State
Mutual Benefit Association % Carroll County,
held a. their of5ee, AgEasi p, 1851, there
vas resolution passed by said Board Of Iras-
tees 10 abaudoa aud rc-insare all rtsss IN u,
E and Glasses, known IS the Aged Class
Department aud 70 continas 70 receive aP-
pleations for membership only Tor classes A
and h, ages from - 90 s. years, and class
c, special class Tor aged persons o. good
healih. from 60 to 20 years cid. i y our
parpose TO make = special effort 70 I'LL cor
Younger classes, aud 20 that cad wIl make
liberal terms with responsible and energetic
agents for uaoecupied territory. We have
transferred the risks in orr ID, p and I classes
20 The North America Mutual Life Insurance
Company Of Carroll Coansy; Nd, which Will
make a speedily Of aged risks, and Wiih the
large membership 20 start wiyh, and the en-
ergelic men 1t its head, cannot help bot sue
coed. The transfer Of our aged risks 70 tais
company will not be at any expense 70 the
members Of D. + and + classes, or the yoHn
ger classes. Thanking the public for past
iAvors, We hope for continuance Of their
patronage. Very truly, DR.. Geo j. 1'ng'
LOG, Secretary,
George ". Albaugh has gone TO New York
10 purchase his Fall Stock Of Goods, which
viii De opened in q few days Great Bar
gains may be expected.
Wanted! Potatoes, Lard AMI b aeon at A.
N. Warmers
f. J. Crumriae & Co., Sole Agents for
Willoughby Grain and Fertilizer Drill. Large
stock Of Repairs on hand. At
Remember, A. NJ. Warner sells Goods at
Bottom Prices.
The ADVOCATE job Office has just gotten in
a supply Of NEw TYPE, Borders, Rules, &c,
and is better than ever prepared to do .tiFsi
class printing.
The Largest Assortment Of Musical instru-
meuts ever kept in Westminster at A. NJ.
Warmers.
New type and New Presses at the ADvo-
CATE JOB Office. Send in your orders for
Plain and Fancy Printing.
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SYkesVilIe Items.

Dr. Allen G. Hammond. who died at his
residence at Sykesville on August 9th, 1881,
in the 10th year of his age, was native
of Frederick county, Nd, and settled in
Berkely county, Va, at the age oftwenty-two
years, where he first practieed medicine He
was prominently identified with the politics of
that State from 1910 until the breaking out of
the war, first as a Wing and afterwards as a
Democrat. lie served two terms IN the Leg
isature of Virginia, and was member of the
famous State Convention in 1861, and voted
against the Ordinance of Secession. DR.. Ham
mond was married three times, his last wife
being Miss Campbell, of well known family
ofJefferson county, w. Va. Heleaves one son,
VIM. A. Hammond, prominent lawyer OF
the Baltimore bar. His other son, George
Kirk Hammond was Captain of Co. b., LIST
Virginia Confederate Cavalry, and was killed
near Yellow Tavern, Va, in 1861. He was
a brave and dashing officer, and his name al
ready has page in history. DR.. Hammond
leaves one daughter, Mrs. Mason, of Texas.
He had been living at Sykesville about ten
years aud had a large circle of friends His
remains were taken to Martinsburg, West Va,
on Tuesday for inteTment. The pail bearers
from his residence TO the station here were
Messrs j. NJ. Zimmerman, John Mcdonald,
Col. w. c. Polk, 6. W. Hayworth, Lewis Ii.
Schultz and Chas, r. Favour.
On Friday night, the 10Th ultmo, another
attempt was made to rob the store of John
Mcdonald & Co. The thieves, who were
partially successful, first entered the black
smith shop of Mr.. S. X. Duvull, where they
procured brace and bit and new iron break
bar They bored several holes in the front
shutter of the store and priced it open. At
ter gaining an entrance in this way, they open
ed the front door ready to make their escape
at the first alarm. younger member of the
firm, who sleeps over the store room, was
aroused by the noise, came hastily dewn stairs
with pistol in hand, and found one man in the
store, when he fired at. The thief hastily
retreated, leaving much of his booty behind.
Among other things we're a gallon coffee pot
of whisky and two hams. Mr. Mcdonald
does not know the exact amount of his losses,
except some missing clothing. II is supposed
there were two or three in the party.
A colored man in the employ Of Mr.. j.
Harry Steele, lives in an Clubhouse on Mr..
Steele's farm with his wife and three months
old child One day last week the woman
left the child to GO a short distance from the
house and on her return found Mr., Steele 5
hogs had dragged it out one hundred yards
and we're about 20 devour It. She rescued
the child, and what is almost a miracle, found
it but slightly injured, having only cash or
two about the face.
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winfield Items.

The topic of the day is the dust and heat.
The corn crop cannot be more than three
fourtbs Of crop, except where early planting
and fall blowing was done, and the soil is
good.
We are sorry to inform you that W. Y.
FrizzelFs WAGNER got hurt badly, the first Of
the week, caused by the rubber flying up and
striking him on the face. Fortunately nc
bones were broken.
j. B. I. Sellman has sold his farm lying on
the Bloom mill road, that is now occupied by
Peter Wolfe.
The wheat crop is turning out badly.
Cutting Germ will commence next week.
Lewis A. Koontz is about completing his
new addition to his house, which will add
much to its appearance.
Abraham Albaugh, Jr., has come home on
visit from the West. Abraham looks well
for the season.
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Death Of Prominent citizens.

Hanson 7. Iugels, Esq, died at his resi-
dence. in Franklin district. or Sunday morn
ing last from typhoid fever. Mr.. lngels wa,
well known throughout the county, aud va,
one Of the most hospilable and kiudhearted
men in the district.
On Monday last, after an illness OF about
ten DAYS. Daniel Sia.I died az his residence
near Paiapsco. Mr.. Stall was aged 81 years
and lOdays In the earlier days OF The county
he was prominent as a Democratic politician,
aud was a COnaty Commissioner from 1883 q
1892, and also a member Of the Legislature in
1892. 1913 and 1851; be also frequently re
presented the Lutheran Church in the Mary.
land Synod He leaves a large family. and
be wiil be much missed in the church, family
and ueighborhoed. Daring al bis life b
was consistent party man, and took mach
iuteres. IN the affairs Of State.
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The Western Maryland Railroad wili begin
on Monday next at Hillen Station receiving
freight aud passengers for points on the now
completed Baltimore and Cumberland Valley
Railroad. On Thursday last Mr.. J. NJ. Hood,
as chief engineer, and Mr.. Matthews, as as
sistsnt engineer of the road, made careful
inspection Of the road between Waynesboro'
aud Chambersburg, and furnished Humbird
& Co, fall statement Of all matters needing
attention to put the road in condition for &C
ceptance. The contractors began work next
day on those matters TO which their attention
was called, and in all probability the road will
be in first class order by the time It is opened
otherwise the work will be continued until
completed. The stations and distances on
the Baltimore and Cumberland Valley Road
are as follows, beginning at Edgemont on the
Western Maryland: Edgemont to Midvale,
g. miles; Midyale TO Waynesboro' 80 miles;
Waynesboro' to Five Forks, SO miles; Five
Forks to Ahenwald, g.. miles; Altenwald to
New Franklin, S.3 miles; New Franklin to
Chambersburg, (the present terminus 40
miles; Chambersburg to Green Village, 40
miles; Green Village to Southampton, 81
miles; Southampton TO Shippensburg, 3.S
miles, total distance from EdgemOnt TO Ship
pensburg, 1856 miles Work is now being
pushed rapidly on the part between Cham
bersburg and Shippensburg. The end Of the
track has reached beyond Green Village. which
is about half the distance. baltimore Sun.
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THE DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY
vANDRRFORD BROS
CORNER OF MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS.

TERMS.-S2 per year in advance Single copies .
cents. No subscription discontinued until all arrears
are paid, unless at the option of the publlSner -,
ADVERTISING RArES.-One square Is Ines VIII
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subsequent insertion. One square mos. S350i b
mos So; II mos, S. Business Cards, not exceeding
lines IS per year. When the number OF insertions
is marked advertisements will be continued until
forbid and charged accordingly Yearly advertisers
must confne advertisements TO their own business.
Rule and Figure Work double price. Business Lo-
calls 10 cents perline Marriages and Deaths inserted
free Obituaries and personal communicated ms D
cents per line.
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addressed to sTHE ADVOCATE"
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ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given tina; application
~ will be made to the County Commission
ers Of Carroll county, at their next meeting
after thirty days from the date hereof, Il
change Public Road No. 1877, running from
Richards Mill to the Baltimore county line
by starting at point near bridge on Publ,
Road No. 70, thence on the bed Of an OLE
road or private road, through the lands o
Sias Martin and Henry Spahr, TO inteFsect saiC
Public Road No l37 near the race running
to Spahr's mill.
COLUMBUS EI.SEROAD,
NEIGHBOUR +. ALhGIRE,
SlLAS MARTIN,
aug 20-5t And % Others.
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Tournament At Poplar springs.

There was tournament on Thursday ia
the grove near Poplar Sprinrs. Howard coua
~. The riders were D. Bardeae, Harm
Rsrde,,c. ". Campbell, D. Warthan, rs
Steele. ". Hughes. C. C. PeArce and Wm,
3. Pearcc. Levi Webb vas chief marshal,
and J. Thomas CLARK, Of Ellicogi City, deliy
cred the charge to she knights. The success
fal riders we're Harry BgrdcJte, ". Pearce,
c. c. Psarce and Wu. Campbell, in The order
named. Aitsr dinner Mr.. EdWiu WRrdcid
delivered she coronation address. A5ss Ger.
trade Spurrier. of Wate-svii.e, Ras crowned
queen Mss Florence Steele, Of this coup;y.
hrst maid Of honor Mss Florence Matthews,
Of Baltimore, secoad maii q honor, and Ms,
Estelle Waters, Of this county, thira maid Of
hsnnr
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Son 4 aYertleements.

26th Annual Exhibition Of the Agricultural
and Mechanical Association of Washington
County.
Valuable Farm and Personal Property at
Public Sale-George Mcdowell, owner.
For Sale-George E. Hoppe, 53 Peach
tree street, Atlanta, Ga.
List of Unclaimed matter. Legal Notices.
Sunday School Pic Mics.
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NOTICE!
GRAINS OF ALL KINDS,
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscri.
IN bers have obtained from the Orphans
Court of Carroll county Letters Testamentary
on the personal estate of
WILLIAM GILBERT,
late of said county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscribers, on or before the 18th day of
March, 1882; they may otherwise by law be
excluded from allbeneft of said estate. Those
indebted are requested to make immediate
payment.
Given under our hands this 10th day of
August, 1881.
SAMUEL GILBERT,
THOMAS B. GILBERT,
aug a0-4t Executors.
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MARRIED.

On August %, 1881, by Rev. DR.. Hauer,
William H. Belt and Miss Alice Feiser, both
of this county.
August 3lst, 1881, by Rev. H. W. Kuhns,
William H. Yingling and Miss Yina Wantz,
both of this county.
September LIST, 1881, by Rev. II. W. kuhns,
Mr.. James V. Hahn and Miss Mary K. Hill
bert, both of this county.
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GRAIN EXPORTED To GERNANY.-Consul
Grinuell, of Bremen, reports, under date OF
August 6, 1881, to the Department Of State
at Washington that the importation Of Indian
corn into Germany during the six months
ended July /, 1881, amounted to 100000
bushels, and that the latter half of the year
will show a much larger importation of this
excellent staple of food, which, when better
known in the country, will increase to an in
definite extent There have been but few
shipments of wheat and rye this year.
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Western Maryland College, this city opens
nextweek.
Prof Buellis Seminary, this city, begins
September 18th.
St. Johns Paroehial School, this city, un,
der Prof. F. A. McGirr, Principal, com
menees on Monday next.
Miss NJ. V. Manning's Private School, this
city, commences on next Monday.
Springfield Institute, Sykesvllle, conducted
by the Misses Beach, will resume on Monday
next.
New Windsor College opens on the 18th in
slant.
Miss Mary C. Smith, this city, will give les
sons in drawing and painting.
The Public Schools will open on Monday
next.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1881
IS GENTS FOR IL WEEKS.

In order to place the DEMocRArIo AnYo'
CATE within the reach of all, the paper will
be sent during the campaign to any address,
postage prepaid, from September 18th until
November 26th, 1881, IL weeks, for % cents.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

METHODIST PRoTEsTANT CHURcH.-The pas
tor, DIR. j. I. Murray, will preach at lO4 a.
NJ, on Sunday tomorrow, after which tn c
Holy Communion will be administered. Rev.
T. H. Lewis, of St. Johns Church, Baltimore
will preach at u p. NJ.
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Change OF Time,

A despatch from B. H. Griswold, general
ticket agent of the Western Maryland Rail-
road, received yesterday, informs US that a
change in the time of running trains will. take
place on and after o-morrow-Sunday. 1t
will be published next week.
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GRAIN AND GUANO DRILL.
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
In seriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Carroll county letters TestameRtary
on the Personal Estate of
WESLEY d. 0URSLER,
late of Carroll county, deceased. Allpersons
having claims against the deceased are here
BY warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch-
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub
scriber, on or before the sth day of March,
next; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate. Those
indebted are requested &c make immediate
payment.
Given under my hand this 9Th day of
August, 1881.
SARAH E. OURSLER,
aug l3-4t$ Exeeutrix.
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NOTICE is hereby given that the subscri-
IN Der has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Carroll county, letters of Admins
tration on the Personal Estate OF
PERRY G. HARP,
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscriber, on or before the 18th day of
March next; they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit of said estate. Those
indebted are requested to make immediate
payment
Given under my hand this 18th day of
August, 1881.
CHARLOTTE HARP,
aug 20-4t* Administrative,
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40 30 EorIrY-

NJ. LUZ EQOill.
In the Circuit Court fer Carroll County as q
Court OF Equity.
The Westminster Savings Institution vs.
Enrith Beachan, Administrative, ct. ais.
ORDERED this 25,h day Of August, a. d.
~ 1881, that the sale Of the real estate
made and reported in the above entitled cause
by John E. Smith and Charles 7. Reifsaider,
Trustees, appointed by the decree passed
therein 30 sell the real estate deereed 10 be
sold, be finally ratified and confirmed, anless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the 2Sih day Of September next; pro-
vided copy Of this order be inserted once a
week for three successive weeks in some news
paper Published in Carroll county, Maryland,
previous to the Goth day of September next.
The report states the amount Of sale to be
Sl4, $4,000.
FRANK t. SHAW. Clerk.
True eopy,-Test:.
aug 27-s, FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
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Ratification Notice.

In the Orphans Court Of Carroll county.
AUGUsr Team, 1881.
Estate Of Levi D. Peterman.
ON application it is ordered this 22nd day
~ OF August, 1881. that the sale of the
real estate OF Levi r. Pe,erman, late Of Car
roll county, deceased, made by John B. Pc
termsn, executor Of the last will and tesla
merit Of said deceased, and this day reported
20 this Court by the said executor, be ratified
and confirmed. unless cause be shown to the
contrary, on or before the 4th Monday, 26th
day of September, next provided copy Of
this order be inserted for three successive
weeks in some newspaper printed and pub
lished in Carroll county, before the sd Mon.
day, 18th day Of September, next.
Report states the amount Of sale to be one
thousand and i've dollars (S1OO5. 90.
GRANVILLE +. Herring, I
WILLIAM FRIZELL, Judges.
NEIGHBOUR +. ALLGIRE,
True copy,-Test;
J. OLIVER WADLoW,
aug 27-st Register Of Wills.
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NO Isq9 FOUITY.

NO. 1899 EQUITY.
Ia The Circuit Court for Carroll county.
William II. Harnish and Samuel A. Haruish
vs. JOSEPH +. Hasuish and others.
ORDERED this 9Th day Of August. A. d.
~ ISL, that the sales Of the residue Of the
real estate 10 the proceedings in this cause
mentioned, made aud reported by William
II. Harnsh and Samuel A. Harnish. Trus-
tees, for the sale Of the real estate of the late
Joseph HAruish, deceased. be ratified and
eoasrmed, unless cause 10 the contrary there
OF be shown on or before the 9Th day Of Sep.
TENDER next; provided q copy d this order be
inserted In some newspaper Published in Car
roll county, once in each Of three successive
weeks before the Goth day Of September next.
The Trustees report amoan, OF sales to be
S8,I77.O0
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
True eopy-Tess;
aug 27-st FRASE I. SHAW, Clerk.
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Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the SUBJ
IN scriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court of Carroll county, letters Tes-
tamentary on the Personal Estate of
HENRY LUCABAUGH,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are here
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscribeFoR or before the LIST day of March,
next; they may otherwise by law be ex>
cluded from all benefit of said estate. Those
indebted are requested to make immediate
payment.
Given under my hand this Isl day of Au>
gust, 1881.
ADAM LUCABAUGH,
aug 2T-4t Executor.
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60 ACRES OF LAND,

more or less, aud which was conveyed TO a
certain Columbus Welsh and William Fl. II.
Grove by Michael Seanlon, by deed dated
Nav sth, 1865, and recorded among the Land
Records Of Carroll county in liber W. A.
Mex. No 50. folio $50, except about .
acres. more or less, conveyed by said Column.
hes Welsh to Resben o. Hatfield by deed
dated April 9lh, 1874, and recorded among
the Land Records Of Carroll county IN liber
+. T. :. No ~, folio 80. The Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad runs through this property,
and II Is within few minutes walk Of Wood
bine Station on said road.
Terms Of sale as prescribed BY the decree,
are one third cash on the day OF sale or on
the dav Ct ratification Of the sale by the court;
the balance in two equal payments of SIX and
twelve months, Secared by the notes Of the
purchaser. bearing interest from the day OF
sale.
wM. A. McKELLIP, = -.
]. A. c. BOND.
AZ. pts JOS BERsEvT, Auetioneer.
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The public debt statement for August is
expected to show a reduction of about Sl4,-
GOO, 600.