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The Washington critic., 1885-11-02
Ribbons.
Special Inducements.

Our stock of Ribbons Is to-day larger than
II ought to be according to our rules govern
ing same. We therefore offer special Induce
ments which, beyond doubt, will reduce the
department to its normal size, viz:
30 pieces No. IL fancy plaid and striped Rib
hons, patterns at 1slac yard; reduced from
19c.
co pieces No. 10 Velvet Ribbons, garnet,
bege, green sapphire and brown, at lJc; re-
duced from 2ic.
"a pieces No. T Satin and Velvet Ribbons at
he; reduced from 2Oc.
30 pieces Velvet and Ottoman Fancy Striped
Ribbon, pure silk, at 25c; worth 4Sc
% pieces No. Fancy Striped at DC yard;
bargain at gle
20 pieces No. 20, 30 and 40 Bright Plaids and
Stripes at 25c; reduced from Doe.
20 pieces 5-inch Black Sash Ribbons, satin
and gros grain, pure silk, at i2c; worth G0c.
- pieces Watered Sash Ribbons, Gin, i'm
ported, pure silk, at 9jc; reduced from Sl.2i
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LOCAL BRIEFS.

WILLIAM II. II. HART, a colorcd cmploye
of the Senate folding room, will speak In
Alexandria to-day in behalf of the Republl.
cans.
NEWMARKET oyERcoATs. Eiscman, cor.
9TH & H..
A FIRE occurred in Morgans steam laun-
dry, 5l1 Ninth street about o'clock yester-
day morning. The cause of the fire is said
to be spontaneous combustion. Damage
$1,000.
The finest assortment OF parlor suites up
holstered IN silk aud Mohair plushcs at the
lowest prices. Breitbarth's Odd-Fellows
Hail.
The reunion OF the Capital City Guard will
be held at Willard Hall this evening.
HOUSES RENTED and rents collected
James ii. Mari, 036 + street
ALL SAINTS DAY was appropriately cele-
brated in the Roman Catholic and Epsco-
pal churches yesterday. The churches
were beautifully decorated with flowers.
SEE the singe-breasted ny-front sack
overcoats at Eiseman Bros, cor. 9TH q l..
The anniversary of Martin Luther's birth
was celebrated In all the Lutheran Churches
in Washington yesterday by special sermons
and large congregations
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DIED.

SEE the double-breasted sack overcoat al
Eseman Bros, cor. 9TH ~ L.
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John Harrington, desperate-looldng
white youth, was behind the bars at Judge
SHELLS court this morning for carrying a
British bulldog pistol and also with at
tempting to use It ON a colored man named
Joseph Peyton. Peyton stated that the ac-
cused came into the saloon corner of
Eleventh and G streets last Friday, where
he is employed, and tried to sell "snide"
lingering and they detected the fraud and
put him out lie came back with his pistol
cooked and was caught before he could dis
charge it. lie was fined $50 or ninety days
for carrying the pistol and thirty days for
tlp assault
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Caught in the Act.

A colored burglar, named Coat Smith,
was caught in the act of robbing the money
drawer of Taylor & Richardson's saloon at
Tenth and G streets Saturday night, by Mr..
Taylor, who was knocked down by Smith
AS he ran out of the house. In the Police
Court Officer Kenny testified to aresting
the defendant with SIG in his pocket, the
amount missing from the money-drawer
He was committed for the action of the
grand jury for HOUSEKEEPING, and he got
thirty days for the assault.
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SAVED SAVED |"

Just come in, the finest lire of Dress Goods
that ever entered our establishment. We
positively commit no error when we say that
there were over 20 cases of these goods The
following Is the line, and we are in hopes to
suit every one that comes:
lot of Atwood Shuda Cloth 42 inches
WIDE 25c.
lot of Canvas Cloth, AZ inches wide, o5c.
1 lot of cable Twill, ~ inches wide, soc.
There Is no such thing as missing shade.
lot of Doublowidth Cashmere, 1216c.
lot Of Double-width Cashmere, 10 inches
WIDE 15c.
lot of Double-wldth Cashmere, 4a inches
wide, zee.
/ lot of extra fine Cashmere, az inches wide,
25c.
/ lot Of Drap d'Altna, double-width, 10
inches wide, 1Sc.
/ lot of Figured Cashmere, single width. 100.
5000 yards of Satines 516c The same goods
that we had the early part of the season.
1850 yards of handsome Furniture Print
5I6c.
1850 yards Indigo Blue Prints put mp into
Dress Patterns, ACC These are the regular
&c. goods.
1900 yards Dress Ginghams, neat styles and
splendid cloth, G16c.
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A dozen years ago an Antwerp tailor
bought for franc dirty little picture
which had belonged to an old doctor then
recently deceased. The tailor hung the
picture upon the wall, but did not think 1t
worth the cost of cleaning, and nobody
found it very attractive. A little while ago,
however, an artist Unopened to see it, and
induced the owner to lend it to him to
clean. No sooner was the first coat of dirt
removed than there was seen in one of the
corners the signature, "Pietro Paulo Ru-
bens, 1914" The picture represents Christ
blessing the world, and is said to be in eX-
cellent preservation. The tailor has already
received several good offers for his pictures;
but he is waiting until rich American
"comes along. - Pail Mall Gazette.
SEE the double-breasted sack overcoat at
Eiseman Bros, cor. 7th " E.
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The Rising River.

Property bought, sold and exchanged.
ames H. Mari, 936 L street
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CLOTHING.
AN OPEN STATEMENT.

As the daring burglar becomes reck-
less with success until his capture is
only n question of time, so, little by
little the screws of high prices for fine
Clothing have been frightened on the
people of Washington, untiI they have
become FESTIVE under the pressure.
The Golden Eagle Clothing Company
saw the time was ripe to step In and rid
the public of this incubus of exaction.
Our aim is not to amass fortune, nor
Guild II castle in Spain" i'm u few years,
but to build up u reputable business
based on the principles of equity-ius-
tice between man and man. As evil
dcncc of our good intentions, we quote
IA few styles and prices which we think
will Interest you. We have just opened
an elegant line of Children's Plated
suits. well made. strong and durable,
from to IL years of age, at $3.50. A
complete line of Overcoats for Children
of same age ut $3.50. In Suits for Boys
who wear long pants, say from 1 to II
years, we have, II superb stock, rang
ing in price from 80 for Suit or Over
coat up to SIS. In separate Pants our
prices range from $1.25 up. We wish
10 say right here we keep the Finest
Goods known to the trade at propor-
tionately low prices, but our cheaper
grades are made with care and atten-
ton, so that they are inferior to the
finest only In quality of material. We
have Mems Suits from $3.50 to $3S;
Overcoats from - to $40; in separate
Trousers we have 1000 pairs, ranging
from $3.50 up to $40, In every kind and
pattern. In elegance and style our
goods stand alone. As to price we In
vite competition. a nobby thing is
the Reeflng Jacket AID Vest, made of
Chinchilla. They do away with the
necessity of an ovcrcoat, and are pre-
fcrred by some on that account. We
have them in several grades and col
ors. The Norfolk, that negligce gar
mcnt so popular with young men,
finds large representation in our
stock. In fact, If you want Anything
in the Clothing line. combining tone,
elegance, style and lowness of price,
visit the
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Fancy Feathers, Wings and
Birds for Hat Ornaments.

The demand for the above having been so
large that our manufacturer has been unable
to supply us In time. In order to keep our
old prices we have marked down our entire
stock and divided 1t into D lots, viz:
Lot 1-Comprsing our 10, II and 25c Fancy
Feathers, reduced to Zoe.
Lot lI--Comprising. our ~, 81 Ga and 1c.
Fancy Feathers, reduced to 36c.
Lot III-Our Ear-Shaped Feathers high
novelty, reduced from 70c. to Gio.
Lot .lN-Comprising our 80, CSC and Sl.25
Fancy Birds 0arge siZe), reduced to zoe.
Lot V-Comprising our Fancy Breasts with
bird effects formerly sold at Sl.25, Sl.30, Sl4S,
reduced TO 81.
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Another Asylum Needed.

Mary Coleman, colorcd, who was CON
yicted few days ago of grand larceny,
came into court this morning to be SEN
fenced. II was evident that she was in
a delicate condition As she could not be
sent to the penitentiary and there was no
institution where she could be placed, she
was released upon her personal recogniz-
nnpp
The Washington critic., 1885-11-02

All preparations have been completed by
the National Rifles for the opening of their
fair at the armory tonight. At 3 o'clock
this afternoon the Rifles In their dress uni
forms assembled in front of the armory, and
to the music of the Marine Band, paraded
through the principal streets to the Airing
ton Hotel In front OF which dress parade
will be given at 1 o'clock.
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The Complaint of n Private.

First-class Private John j. O'Connor,
Signal Corps, has employed John Amber
Smith as his attorney to bring the attention
of the authorities to his alleged ill-treat-
ment at Fort Myer. He claims that he was
invaded to the post across the Potomac on
account Of ill-health from long tour of
duty at Fort Assinniboine, Montana, and
is kept at hard labor instead of in hospital
under medical treatment,
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A Disturber nj the Com,auc.

James Riley, n white youth, was before
Judge Smell this morning charged by
Special Officer McKenny with assault and
also with disorderly conduct. The officer
stated that the disorder occurred in the gal
lery at the Comique. He had drank with
the boys and they afterwards became dis
orderly and he arrested the defendant, who
resisted, and he had to strike him on the
head. The boys head was cut and he
had blood on his clothes. The Court repr-
manded the officer for drinking with the
boys. He said this was in violation of the
police manual and besides 1t DESTROYED his
moral influence over the boys. The boy
was fined So in one case and released in the
other,
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hNLTSElLENTS.

AiBAuGn's-"May Blossom"
NATioNAt--Thc Floroncos.
FoRp's- Days In Vacation
IEuZoG's- Jennie Calcf.
DINE MusEuM-"sayed from the storm"
THEATRE COuQuE Variety.
SKA11NG RiNK-Ninth and avenue.
NArloNAt RIFLES FAm.-Armoryo on G. street
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onlcer F, /. Allen of the Eighth Pre-.
pfppt IL Varxy an

About o'clock this morning Officers
Smoot and Daley found the front door Of
2O3 East Capitol street southeast, open.
The occupants were notified but found
nothing missing.
The funeral Of Mr.. Thomas A. Mitchell
took place this afternoon Mt o'clock,
from the residence of his son-in-law, James
Simms 1872 North Carolina avenue south
east The ntermcnt was at Congressional
Cemetery,
Eight arrests Saturday and two yester-
day in East Washington.
The regular weekly inspection of the
Marine Guard at the Nayy-Yard took
place this morning.
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An UnLnown Man Drowned.

The police were notified at $40 o'clock
this afternoon that an unknown man had
been drowned at the foot Of Twenty-sixth
street. The body was recovered, but no
one present could identify the remains.
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In reply to Mr. Charles S, Hills com
plant about Lieutenant Guy and the Fourth
Precinct police the Commissioners say that
there is no just ground for complaint
against the police
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WASHINGTON CRITIC
WEATHER INDICITIONS.

For the Middle Atlantic States generally
fair, colder weather, westerly winds, rising
barometer
For Tuesday fair, colder weather Is indi-
Gated for New England and the Middle At
lantic States and the lower lake regions
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When Patience Ceases to bGa ViT-
tue Ambition Loses Its Grip.

How patiently we have waited from
day to day for tidings from our short
end mills that we might answer the
many questions, "Have your Short-cnd
Dress Goods arrivcd?" We were SO com.
pletely sold out of this class of goods
that we positively were suffering for
the demand. Now we quote Monte
ffpfgfns
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NEW DEPARTMENT.

Our LINEN DEPARTMENT. though less
than month old, is an Assured Success and
growing in popularity daily. Table Linens,
Napkins, Towels, noylies, Crashes, Fancy Ia
be Covers, Splashers, etc, of every needed
kind. These goods are fresh, styles new and
prices attractive.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-02

An exhibition will he given at 1851 T.
street southeast at O'Clock this afternoon
OF the Fire Grenade, Escape aud Lifeline
gun, manufactured by the Bartlett Fire Elk,
tinguishing COMPANY
The Washington critic., 1885-11-02
MILLINERY GOODS.
TRIMMINGS.

We invite the attention of buyers to the
Largest and most Elegant line of DRESS
and CLOAK TRIMMINGS ever offered In this
market. II would be u long story to tell you
of all we have in this Department. our as
sortment of FEATHER TRlMMlN GS Is unsur-
passed. We have them from SIC to $40 per
yard. FUR TRIMMINGS in great variety, and
all choice goods. In Chenille ana Tape Fringes
and Marabouts we can show fifty different
styles, all new among them many novelties
Moss Trimmings In all colors. We buy only
from reliable manufacturers consequently
our styles and prices are correct.
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Mistaken Identity.

Mr.. Benjamin DeWolfT, formerly Of this
city and Baltimore and now living In Phlla-
dclphia, who was thought to be the person
who was recently found dead in a Whining
ton hotel, rs alive.
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Our Dept. for Trimmed Hats.

The unusual activity in this department
right prices; and why should It not be so 2
We command skillful and polite hands who
take pride in showing everything that Is new
and desirable to our customers, whether they
wish to buy or simply come to inspect our
large assortment Among all materials col
orcd irissees seem to he favortes tor Hat
Trimming By giving us a call you will find
this statement to be correct.
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"AIdcrney Dairy Wagons,v

Fresh Attorney butter churned every
morning and delivered in ! ID. "Wardh
prints, 40c. per h, Also cottage cheese;
buttermilk and sweet milk, &c. per at,
Cream, l5c. per pint.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-02

The sum of s., 500 has been posted at the
Turf Exchange at the Marble Saloon to bet
in sums from 500 upward or the whole
against $4,000 that Governor Hill will be
reelected Governor of New York to-
morrow,
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KING Monday, Nov. ., at O'Clock a. M,
Hiram |. King, aged 70 years.
Funeral services at his late residence
nt onocR e eoIer tod hu Wsntiyes enI
friends invited. No flowers. Interment at
Shelburn Falls, Mass
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Ostrich Tips.

10 dozen Black ostrich Tips at roc; worth
S1.iS.
90 dozen Colored Tips, 3 in bunch French
Heads at Slc.; II bargain at Si.3B.
French Chnchilla Tips, at sos,
Colored Plumes, all shades, at Sl10; worth
S1,5G.
Extra heavy Black Pumes French goods,
at S10S.
New designs In Imported Ornaments, from
Sc, up to 81 apiece.
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building Association Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Home Cooperative Purchase and Building
Association will be held tomorrow Tues
day. evening at $40 Eleventh street north
west. Subscriptions to the stock of this
association can be made at the office of the
manager, Mr., 7, q. Hensey, 9l6 street.
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BLACK GOODS.

=. Laules N want OF BlaCh DltESS GOODS or
do well to examine our stock. We make
specially of Black Dress Goods, and can suit
the most fastidious. We have BLACK JlsR-
SEES in best makes.
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VNLVETS.

Line Of Black and Colored VELVETS com
plete and Prices Lower than they have ever
been offered.
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Novelties in Walking Hats
inspection Invited.

inspcction ihNiteu'
Our Marquis dc Lorne at $l,s0; something
entirely new.
our Albion an all trimmed fine Felt Hat, in
all Colors, at 81.
Misses and Children's Trimmed School
Hats, in all colors and shapes at nc; reduced
from 81.
A fine mixed Felt Hat, bound with ottoman
ribbon and fancy braid, reduced TO 81.
All-silk Plush Polo Caps ut Zoe; reduced
from !Sc.
Velvet Caps of our own make at very low
prices
100 doz Jersey Caps, all colors at 1Oc each.
Jersey Caps, embroidered, at 2S and 4Sc.
Jersey Caps, with polka dots, ut 25c.
our Jersey 'See-saw'' Gaps, with tassels, at
3gC.
our Plush "sec.saw" Caps at $l.e5; reduced
from S1.74.
The Washington critic., 1885-11-02

The yestry of Christ Church on G street
between Sixth and Seventh streets south
east, will erect an addition to the Church
which VIII cost Sl,7OO.
ppoprury bouolt cold and o,,,to,,,,,l
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SPECIALS.

20 pairs of very Handsome Taped-edgc
nottingham Curtains, in cream only, S20l
These goods would be considered bargain at
S3L0.
500 Ladies' Gossamers, sizes so to 90, and
warranted, soc.
dozen Shetland Shawls, all colors. SOC
20 dozen Chidren's IIand-knit Hoods, large
sizes, &c.
. lots Of Atwood Cloth shawls to match
suits.
lot of best lark Shades, 09c.
lot best Dark Shades, much larger and
finer. Sl40.
lot of best Dark Shades, mach larger and
stil finer, S2i5.
lot of best Dark Shades, embroidered and
extra fine S2Jg
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MIR. q. =. UiII ANSWERED.

ADVANCES MADE BUILDERS. James II
Mari, 1886 + street.
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Untrinmed Hats.

We are showing decided novelty in
tailormade Hat with broad ottoman binding,
extra fine quality, ut Si.iS; the usual price is
S2.25
our fine French Felts are still having an In
mcnsc run at 81 10; they are worth S1.dS
new invoice of our well-known American
Felts, In all new shapes and colors, has been
opened and Wen continue to sell them at
Csc although the price has been advanced on
account of scarcity in the shapes.
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BUTTONS.

II you want to see handsome BUTTONS in
irresistible styles and colorngs, spend few
moments at our Button Counter
The Washington critic., 1885-11-02
DRY GOODS.

lie that waits with patience
Never waits in vain,
And those that come TO buy our goods
VIII surely call again.
KAUFMAN.
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CARE oyrncoArs. Eiseman, cor, 7th & E.
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Ladies' Night Dresses, rufled front, neck
and sleeves.
Ladies' White skirts, deep rufIle, full size.
Ladies' Chemise, solid tucking and torchOn
edging
Ladies' Drawers tucked and deep lace edg.
ing,
Ladies' Corset Covers, perfect fitting, tuoks
dnd Hamburg cdging.
Ladies' Long White Aprons, tucks and
deep hem.
Ladies' Black Corset Covers, to wear under
Jerseys.
Children's White Cambria Mother Hubbard
Dresses, all sizes
Ladies' 25c Cuffs STANDARD Brand" our
best, at l0C.
Ladies' 15c Cuffs, STANDARD Brand" our
best, for 25C.
Ladies' 25c Handkerchief, new designs, all
linen, at Zoe.
Ladies' l5c Handkerchiefs, new designs, all
linen, at lie.
Ladies' $50 Gloves, cashmere, excellent
value, AT 26C.
Ladies' soc Gloves, cashmere, very superior,
al sc
Ladies' CSC Gloves, cashmere decided bar
gains at bCC.
Chiidren's SOC Gloves, cashmere, all sizes, at
25c,
Ladies' $3.50 Corset, whalebone, not horn,
81.
Ladies' So Corset, "P NJ" only Si4s.
Ladies' SIC Aprons at a5c.
Infants Doc Ribbed shirts, cashmere, at
Infants 15c Knit Sacques at 4sc.
Ladies' Sl.5O Kid Gloves ut 81.
Ladies' zee Bustcs, net at $50.
Ladies' i5c Bustles, French hair cloth. at
5Cc.
Ladies' soc Bustcs, deer hair, at 30c.
Ladies 3!c Bustes, deer hair, at 25c.
2bc Nurses Caps at lDC.
Infants Long SLIPS, cambria, lace trimming
and long sasheS,
ChIdren's Drawers, tucks and 'embrold
cries, etc.
Al II Is our purpose to mako this offering
very attractive, we ask especial attention to
the following list Of articles aud prices:
Ladies' 500 Hose, solid colors white heels
and toes, at 2ic.
Ladies' SIC Hose, heavy babrggan, at 2ic.
Ladies' soc Hose, solid colors, white feet, at
SOC.
Ladies' csc Hose, extra heavy Aeeoed lined
AZ 5Cc.
Ladies' G5c Hose, Atwood cashmere at 49,
Boys SOC Hose, heavy, French ribbed ut
SIC.
Misses $50 Hose, English, medium weight
at Csc.
Ladies 15o Collars, standard Brand" our
best, . for 25c.
DOUGLAS 81 BRO,
5sa-5.d-5s0 NINTH STREET,
(st. Cloud Building)
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oil.

d. X. Plain & Co., ST. Cloud building fur
nshes the following oil quotations: Closed
saturday, lbs. Opened to-day, 1i15s; highest
lll5s; lowest, lbs; 2:l5, ll1H.
washington stocks
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-22
A Great Bridge.

The projected bridge over the straits
Of Messinx 10 sill engaging the attsn-
ton Of Italian engineers. The narrow
est portion OF the straits is two miles
across, but the depth there Is some S2l
feet, while the shalloSest part, which
is 36l feet deep, runs between Cape del
Psxzo and Frsnziryi. Although the dis
lance acrsss At the latter point is half =
mile greater than it 10 at the narrowe,t
portions Of the straits, its greater shall
lowness has caused il to be selected ~
the spot for the bridge. In addition 10
the double row of rails, it 10 intended to
have the bridge wide enough to include
road for ordinary carriage trafie. The
viaduct will be supported BY two land
towers and three piers, each $3.50 feet
apart; the foundation Of these piers will
be Of granite ballast up to within 70 feet
of the surface Of the water, and of gran
ito masonry, the latter being carried up
to 50 feet above the water. The bridge
will terminate on either shore In tower
shaped piers, constructed also Of gran
lite, with the ordinary dry foundations,
and tho height Of the bridge above the
water will be 1928 fset.-Xanufaaurer's
Gasstse.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-22

The editor Of the Deadwood Roarer At.
tended church for the first time Last
Sunday. In about HI hour he rushed
into The office, and shouted to the tele.
graph sditsr:
"what in the blanked tlases are you
fellows doing! How about this news
from the seat Of WARP"
"What news!"
"why, all this about the Egyptian
army being drowned In the Red Sea-
Why, the Gospel sharp up at the church
was telling about it just now. anG not
a word of il in this mornings paper
Bustle around. you fellows, and get
tho facts, or the Swap Shet will get Z
beat on US. Look spry, there, and run
~ extra edition If necessary, while l
put on the bulletin board, "Grsat En-.
glish Victory in the SoudanP !"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-22

The reservoirs OF the sncisnts were
not inferior to those oAhs present time.
The experiences Of the ancient engineers
are attssted BY the remains extant. They
certainly are not buried In the waters
Of the Lsths. The Pools Of Solomon
still continue TO furnish water 70 Jeru.
salem. They are three in number. The
upper 10 one hundred and sixty feet
above the middle one, tho latter two
hundred and forty-eight feet above the
lower. The first vas supplied by pipes
from springs, and when full emptied
into the second, aud that int the lower
one. The water was used for irrigiting
Solomon's gardens and supplying his
temple. The lower pool held about
81, 40, 425 gallons, the middle about
u, 2S9, 9l1, aud the upper one contained
IL, 7SS, TIA grand total Of 6S,5ll ,les
gallons. These pools were solid rock
and masonry. lined with cement, and
had steps leading to the bottom. One
historian says that Nehuchadnezsar,
wishing the brick the bottom Of the Eu-
pirates, which flowed through the CEN
ter Of Babylon, caused reservoir forty
miles square to be dug, so a. 10 allow
his masens y dry river bed. Another
historian writes that Nitocris, daugh.
ter OF NebuchadnszIar, 10 said to have
dug = reservoir 4lo stadia in circnnfer-
ence, lined with stone. for the waters OF
the Euphrstss, in order that the river
bed at Babylon should be dry, 30 that
she could build piers for bridge. A
stadium being GA feet, 1t would make
this circumference fsrty miles. These
two reservoirs may be the same, and
this shows what discrepancies there are
among writers.