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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-20
T IsT OF UNOLAIMFp MATTER

lST OF UNCLAIMED MATTER
- Remaining in the Post Office, Westmin-
ster, Nd, November 18th, 1886.
Conrad, F. P. ~ Krowzu, Gustius
Crawford, Theo. Lockard, W. H.
Cook, DR.. Thos. W. Mason, David
Dorsey, Mrs. Louise Shipley, Miss Ida
Ecker, Miss Lizzie Stone, Mrs. Clara G.
Fisher, Lima
Persons calling for matter in the above list
viii say it was advertised.
nov2O JOS. B. BOYLE. P. NJ.
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MARYLAND COL
w LEGE,
Westminster, Md.

I'd Term. goth Year, Begins Dec. 7th.
Complete Equipment, full Faculty. Lead
ina College in The State. Male and Female
Students. Send for Catalogue. Rev. I. H..
Lewis A. NJ, D. D., President most
GNARM FOR SALE.14e4 acres, good
Il buildings, II miles from Hoods Mill,
on BALTIMORE and Ohio Railroad; good IA
apple orchard and other fruit; fine skeza
springs near the dwelling; stream runs
through the place; 100 acres clear, balance In
heavy timber. Terms easy
BENJAMIN BROWN.
nov 20:3t* Sykesville, Nd.
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Mems Heavy and Fine Gloves,
NOW FOR RUBBER BOOTS
AND Shoes!

We have an elegant stock, and good Rubber
Boots at ST. best Rubber Roots at $3.50;
Woonsocket or Boston. Ladies All Leather
Shoes, Lace or Button, soc per pair; sells
everywhere at SIPS. Mems heavy Plow
Shoes zoe. we sold them in the fall at $3.50.
Mems elegant whole stock handmade Boots
81 per pair.
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Ever exhibited in Westminster, and at prices
far below any competition. As he gives no
chromos or 25c play cards to his customers,
he presents every man with an article at that
much below any competition in solid cash.
He does not intend to be undersold on any
single article, being able to afford to sell goods
at range of SD profit on cost for while.
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OLD MEMS SUITS,

"a to so inches, so we can fit lean or fat peo
pie. We propose stopping in town for
while, so prices are to be fixed upon 81
basis upon the cost of purchase, or even less
if necessary. Over 1000 Suits to show to
our customers. Over 1000 0vercoats to show
our customers. Over 1000 pairs additional
Pants to show our customers. Over 1000 ad,
ditional Coats. Over 1000 additional Coats
and Vests. Over 1000 boys additional Goats,
1000 boys additional Pants Everything
kept in first class clothing store, We have
Toe Stockings for sc, seamless mixed Blue and
White and Brown and White. Mems good
Suspenders, worth 25c, for 10c; bought them
at auction, but they are all right and good.
Mems Undershirts, heavy, 15c, worth Csc;
Mems Undershirts, worth 4Oc, for %; soc
Undershirts, extra heavy, white and colored,
S7gc; Red All Wool Shirts only soc; fancy
25c Neckties for 12Ic; fancy Silk Randker-
chiefs 15c.; elegant styles Silk Handkerchief,
worth 81, fine embroidered; we will sell them
at 50c,
Mems Heavy and Fine Gloves,
Updegraff's Spring Fur top Gloves 9sc per
pair, retail everywhere at $3.50; price them
and see for yourself; line of cheap Gloves
also.
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SUPPER and BAZAAR

OYSTER SUPPER and BAZAAR
" The ladies of the Uniontown NJ. p.
Church will hold an Oyster Supper and Apron
Bazaar, in the old Hotel property, in the west
continuing until the following Wednesday.
served any hour in the afternoon. Proceeds
for the benefit OF the parsonage. Let the
members aud friends Of the church show their
liberality. nov 90 az
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DEERLESS
READY MIXED PAINTS,
Made of the Best Materials. Con-
tains no Alkali, Water, Benzine
or other injurious substances.
Manufactured by
WAITE & Brennan,
40 Hughes ST., South Baltimore, Nd.

WAITE & Brennan,
40 Hughes ST., South Baltimore, Nd.
Machinery, Engine & Cylinder Oils.
Our GUARANTEE Any building that is not
satisfactory after being painted with our Peer
less Mixed Paints we will repaipt at our ex-
pense with such material as the owner may
direct. Our Paint is Pure Linseed Oil
Paint, weighing Is lbs. to the gallon, works
smoothly under the brush, has great body,
and its durability. after thorough trial, is es
tablished beyond question.
WAITE BgEKAN,
Write for samples and prices, n206m
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ALBUMS, MATCH BOXES,
BIsoUE FIGURES, go.

4. Kann, Son d Co, l54, 1866, 1853 s.
broadway and 24l Eastern Avenue, Balti-
more, Nd, nov 20
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Celebrated Stiff and Soft Hats.

We have the exclusive sale, and for style and
quality can't be beat. Hi&-.bess hat 49, 50.
While we have them 50 and up, we also carry
a cheaper line-25c up to 50; Boys I5c up to
Sl.5o Mems Caps in endless varieties, 25c
and up. Boys Caps in endless varieties. 15c
and up Our French valenciennes Cap at
Soc is the bargain.
GEO. W. ALRAUGH.
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KANN's

14x1,c
SALE.
LADIES',
MISSES. -
cHILDREN's
WRAPS.
,,,r rtIz 1,NT1pE
no,,,,rNr NEW WORK.
,,n u1o 1cpE
,,osr
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GEORGE w. ALBAUGH

Is still at his old stand, and occupies his old
Shoe, Hat and Clothing Room, including the
Opera House, with the largest and most com
plete stock of
Ready-Made Clothing, Boots
and Shoes, Hats, Cassimeres
and Furnishing Goods,
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ss- Our Stock of Dress Goods
Is being daily filed with all the newest styles.
Plain Goods and Novelties, with all the
latest styles Trimmings to match, at
lower figures than can be pur-
chased elsewhere. Special
Bargains
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We are daily receiving different kinds of
Fancy Articles, such MS
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-11-20

. nc 49,: u ~ ~, o.f, 1900 -.
that the expectation of beef, pork and dairy
products from the port of Baltimore for the
ten months ended October S1st last exceeded
by S2S9,5s7 the value Of the like expectations
for the corresponding period of the preceding
year, while in all the other ports there was in
the same period large falling off, sggregat-
ing 50, 56O,616. Another statement shows
that in the same time the increase in all the
ports of the United States in the expectation
of breadstuffs amounted to Sl0, 0o4,2l4, OF
which increase Baltimore had S4,sll,62i, or
nearly 4S per cent.
An attem,t was made about half.past nine
o'clock Saturday night to burn the Somerset
county UaA ;ai in Princess Anne The FIRE started
in the southeast corner room where James
Stevens, colored, who was convicted at the
October term Of the Circuit Court of commit
ting a felonious assault upon Mrs. Mary Ire
bearn. an aged widow, in July last, and who
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21

FALL-WRAP WuIspERINGs.
Who can say what will and
will not be worn? 1t has been
said:
Jackets are the thing for
fall"
"Winter wraps will be
short"
We are ready with the
early Fall Stock, which in
cludes ENGLISH WALK
ING JACKETS, made from,
Stockinette, Twills, Jersey
Twills, Diagonals, Boucles,
Astrakhans, Berlin Twills,
English Wide Wales, English
Checks, Hair-line Stripes,
Half Invisible Checks, &c.
Styles include Single and
Double Breasted and dag
onal Fronts. raw edged,
bound, and silk stitched, fine
facings and Innings, buttons
to match the fabrics, also
with contrasting metal but
tons.
We are ready to show you
the stock, and call particular
attention to two styles, as
follows:
Black Stockinette Bouc,e
English Walking Jackets,
bias front, fancy metal but
tons, thoroughly made and
nicely fnished-sizes, go to
4o-only S. each,
Black Imported Diagonal
Stockinette English Walking
Jackets, doub,e-breasted,
high turn-down collar in
verted pleated back, elegant
shape, only $40 each.
Second floor; take olevatorl
WOODWARD & LoTHRoP,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21
TIE F1RsTsscuooL DAY.
Teachers Kept Busy in Making and re
ceiving Transfers OF Pupils.

Teachers Kept Busy in Making and Re
ceiving Transfers OF Pupils.
The teachers Of the public schools received
only the pupils Of last year into their
schools yesterday. The whole day was
given up to making and receiving transfers
Of pupils from one grade to another, aud In
learning the number Of vacancies to DO
filled. To-day the children having admis-
sion tickets to the schools will be received
and assigned 20 the grade that suits them.
At the high school the rolls were answered
by 40 pupils, The improvement made re-
Gently In the building has been the means Of
increasing the school facilities to S2J.
When all entitled TO admission have re-
ported there will exist about thirty vacan-
cies, which will be filed by a competitive
examination shortly.
There have been some changes IN the
corps Of teachers, owing to the vacancies
occurring during the vacation and the pro.
vision made for additional teachers. Mise
Bertha l.. Deane, Miss Clara X Goodwin,
and Prof. Angler b. Hobbs have resigned,
and Miss Marie ID. Elliot died during the
vacation. Miss Mary 8. Mckinney, one OF
the assistant teachers, also resigned. The
new teachers appointed are Miss Edith II.
Boyle, English branches; Miss Helen Hayes,
mathematics; Mr.. Percy NJ. Hughes, busl.
ness apartment; Mics Eva NJ. Pitts, his
tory; Miss Frances Haldeman, English and
history; Mr. Walter q. Wesson, in charge
of manual training. There arc three new
assistant teachers-Miss Gertrude g..
Jochum, library aud gymnastlc drill; Au-
drew Stewart, military drill, and Miss
Hattie j. Buchly, library The principal,
Prof. Edward A. Paul, now has corps OF
twenty. seven teachers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21
THE SMALL THINGS OF A DAY,
Minor Occurrences In and About the
City Briefly Pat.

Tooth nlllng made painless By the use Of
cocaine by s. 4. Mason, dentist, 2i3 Fourand-
a.half street northwest
Ladies' handmade Dugola Baton only 81 so;
ladies' find Pebble Goat, worked button holes,
81. Mrs. VIM. II. Rich. III Market space.
The PostotIlce Department has contributed
Hlt.35 to the Charleston relief fund.
Tho Patriarchs Militant to the number Of
fifty leh here yesterday morning FOR Boston.
Attorney Riddle, in an opinion, considers
the Homeopathic Hospital as taxable property
Albert Bayles, a clerk of tho fourth auditors
Office, died on Sunday at his residence in Balti-
more
Isaac Oppenhelmer alluded to In yesterdays
REPUBLICAN, is not Mr.. Ike Opponheimcr, OF
this city, 6lb street.
VIM. Young coloFed, was arrested yesterday
for stealing chickens in Uniontown by Officer
Bronsini Young confessed the then.
Mr.. Liesingcr. Waterman at the govern
mcnt printing Office dropped dead yesterday
afternoon while leaving the office.
Henry G. Daily, of tho first auditors Office,
died suddenly yesterday Of q cOngestive chill.
The funeral will take place from 1901 X street
The chief engineer of the fire department
asks for 1887 the sum OF sls0,gi0. which
amount he thinks the department eau get
along with very well.
The body of the colored man who jumped
into the river at tho foo: OF Thirtconth.anl-a-
half street, southwest, several days ago was
recovered yesterday morning.
The charge of keeping gambling house
brought against the proprietor Of Farquhlr's
saloon was dismissed yesterday on the ground
that playing for drinks is not gambling.
Joseph Schurer, crank from Philadelphia,
who Camo here u year ago to be sworn In as
President, was yesterday soyt down to the farm
for ninety days as suspicious character.
Another one Of the horses belonging to the
Johnson Bros. died last night. Several OF the
others are In doubtful condition, AMI even It
many Of them should recover II l. doubtful
whether they Will be OF much service again to
the iirm.
Vim. r. Burns, who sworc out a warrant
causing the arrest OF John G. Pelham for tho
larceny OF: "A watch told Mr.. Lavender the
prosecuting attorney, yesterday that he GOT tho
matter was referred to L. S. District Attorney
Worthington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21
Lodre Meetings To- Might,

The following lodges meet tonight at the
places named:
Mnsonc-National, No. 10, Masonic Temple:
Lafayette Royal Arch, No ., Masonic TEN.
pie; Washington Naval, No. g. Navy Yard;
Mtthras Lodge of Perfection, Third aud L
streets northwest.
]. o. o. F-wGshington. No G, Odd Fdllows'
Hall; Golden Rule. No. u, odd Fellows Hall.
Knights of Pythids-Dcchtur, No. 0, High
street, GeOrgetown Excelsior No. H. Penn.
sylvania avenue and Niuth street northwest;
Gcrmania, No. Is, COO street northwest Oc-
casio, No. is. 6gg c street northwest; Webster,
No :, Vernon Hall. New York avenue aud
Seventh street northwest.
]. o. of R.-AnacoStia Tent, No. 1873, Haynes
Caulcy's Hall, 2O9 Pennsylvania avenue south.
cast
LOG. T-Mornng Star, No. o. Bunoh's
Hall, 3l4 Eighth street northwest; Minuehaha,
No. !, Iiilton's Hall, corner Seventh and ID
streets northwest.
Junior Order United American Mechanics
Western Star, No. G. Cropley's Hall, Thirty-
first and NJ streets northwest.
10. M.-Columbia, No. /, Grand Army Hall,
corner Seventh and i streets northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21

Mr. A. NJ. Salmon and others ask that an as
phalt pavement be laid ON Tenth street bo.
tween Rand 8. H. /. Hyatt I07 X street north
west, asks that X street northwest, from Third
to North Capitol streets, may be included In
the estimates for concrete roadways. Mr..
Fred. q. DIETRICH, Nos. 500 and 62i L street
northwest, asks that Seventh street southeast
between Pennsylvania avenue and East Capitol
street, may be included In the estimates for
asphalt blocks or concrete. Niessrs. Theodore
Mayer, Theodore Sheckels, and others petition
that Third street, between Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and q street southeast, may be paved
with asphalt blocks. Mr.. George fleming
asks that the opening aud improvement OF q
street, in West Washington, may be included
in the estimates for the next fiscal year James
a. Babson, 100 Tenth street southeast, requests
that u crossing be laid at entrance to alley on
south side of North Carolina avenue, between
Ninth and Tenth streets southeast, and that
said alley be graded. Also that sidewalk on
west side of Tenth street east, from corner of b
street soul beast tOpresent sidewalk. Mr.. Mills
Dean In note TO the com missiOners, requests
that U street, between Ninth and Twelfth
streets northwest may be regulated, graveled,
and curb set Messrs. Z. Burlow and others
ask that ON asphalt tile sidewalk be laid in
font Of nine houses on the north side of l.
street, between North Capitol aud New Jersey
avenue northwest, under the permit system.
Mr.. f. NJ. Detweiler, 400 Eleventh street north.
wtst, asks for an asphalt tile sidewalk I'm front
of5Oi, G0' and sos street northwest, under
the permit system.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21
COMMISSIONS WITHHELD
From Appointees of the Land ohlce
for Failure to Bond.

From Appointees of the Land ohloe
for Failure to Bond.
The failure to file official bonds by the
following appoiutees Of the general land
Office has caused their commissions to be
withheld George W. Julian, surveyor gen.
eral OF Mexico; D. 7. Ledbetter, surveyor
general of Louisiana. Registers OF land
ofllces-S. c. William, Del Norte, Col; S.
c. Tucker, Gainesville, Fla; 5. l.. Hart,
McCook, Neb.; s. b. Kinney, Tucson,
Ariz.; A. Geaner, Miles City, Mont; ID.
Webb, Salt Lake City, Utah; G. +. NJ.
Niles, Garden city, Kan; II. Rhinehart,
La Grande, Greg; w. Z. Copeland, Carson
City, New; VIM. Fixen, Detroit, Mich; q.
II. Warner, Walla Walls, Washington ter
ritory; j. II. De Remer, Leadyille, Col.
Receiver Of public moneys-Z. 7. Craw-
ford, Gainesville, Fla; Jacob Stelnmitz,
McCook, Neb.; +. w. Smith, Tucson, Arlz, !;
A. Hall, Miles City, Mont; james Browne,
Las Vegas, N. M; VIM. j. Mcclure, CUur
d'Alene, Idaho; B. NJ. Thompson, East
Saginaw, Mich; Allen Wood, Susanyllle,
CAL; s. G.. Glover, Valentine, Neb.; l.. A..
Aune, Fergus Falls, Mimi, L. 7. Boyd,
BAYFIELD,, Wis.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21

The prompt reform OF those bodily evils en-
mS , ~ ~ p a,h il 80 ~
well as OF the nervous symptoms which these
ailments are especially prone TO beget, Is nj
ways accomplished by .he use of HOstettcr's
physicians, pronounced pure by analysis, and
cminently wholesome and agreeable. Surely
such restorative II preferable 10 unpalaabls
and indigGstible mineral drugs aud unspnc-
toned nOstrums. The nation NJ large nssur.
edly thinks 50, Judging by the Unprecedented
demand for the article from Maine u the
Pacific, a demand now supplemented By In
mense orders for II received from tropical
America, Mexico, the British and Spiui' III
colonial poSsesSlun', and elsewhere. Bith vt
home aud abroad II isrecOgniled ~ standard
remedy and preventive, the deaiSiYcne,i OF It's
effects recommending 1t everywhere,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21
Box stationery at cost-whitaker's.
Here's n Chance.

What Is better than an excursion to the
mountains in the month OF September! Moth
ing, and when the excursion includes visit
to the most wondcrous and famous caverns, OF
the world the treat Is doubly attractive. SUCH
can be said of the select Luray excursion from
this city every Wednesday. Tney have be-
come so popular that at the urgent, request of
many the management have decided 70 con-
tlnue them during the month OF September so
that all may have an opportunity TO visit tue
most curious of natures handiwork. Curious,
indeed, is no way of expressing 1t, ms the for
nations are the most mystifying In their con-
strllction. Every one should "tdke a day or
and visit the cnvCrns of Lu;ay, as the trip Will
never be regretted.
The special train of reserved seat coaches
will leave Baltimore and Ohio depot at $50 Il.
m, arrive at Luray ut l p. nj. Four hours can
be spent ut the caverns and q thorough tour
made. The train leaves at p. m. for home,
arriving in this city at p M. The fare for
the round trip is only $3.50. ana includes adj
mission to the cayerns and reserved seat In the
cars.
Remember the date Wednesday, Sept %,
$50 a. M, $3.50 round trip.
NEW and interesting facts in the lives Of son.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21

osavin, aged years, ana Felicia Wormley,
aged o years. both colored, were taken of
train at the Baltimore and Potomac depot
yesterday morning. Each child was labeled
with card bearing the inscription, Fred.
eiick Wormley." Jessie Scott, their grand
mother, put them on the train Mt Madison
Run station, and the children were told that
their father would meet them Mt the depot
here. lie failed TO do so, and the police sent
the children to the Washington Asylum until
the father is found
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21
Gold pens and knives at cos.-whltakeFs.


The following mdrraga licenses have bean
issued: Jas T. saunders and Katie H. Grimlldi,
both OF Richmond, Va; George l., d. Vers and
Annie X. swRin, both of Blalrnsburg, Md 4;
James Shelton and Marie Hudson, both of
Fredericksburg, Va; Richard 4. Flanagul of
KRnnwhu Falls, West Va, aud Laura Il Web.
ster, of this city; Richardson Madison anl
Emma Matthews, both of Richmond, Va; Is.
T.. Bond and Hannah BENTLEY.
81 per gallon, 70 cents quart bottle. No.
Rye Whisky, best IN the world for the money,
at MCGee's, Ninth street, near d.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21

Justice James Il. Morgan, of Leonard.
town, Nd, in letter to a resident of this
city states, 81 am not at liberty to state
any matter now transpiring between the
murderer Biscoe and myself. can state
this however that evidence outside OF any
confession has been obtained amply suni-
cient to prove that he alone was the slayer
OF Capt. Dixon"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21

Equity COurt-Justice James-Cassady VS..
Cassidy; testimony ordered taken before Ex-
aIniner John A. Clarke. Cross vs. Cross; testi.
mOuy ordered taken before Examiner Edwin
FCn,st. SO.OmOns VS.. Phelps; auditors report
Adler final decree adjusting rights OF parties.
" ilsOn VS.. ReardOn; time TO take testimony
limited TO lhlrty.Hve days. Letter VS.. Brush
bill and final decree granted. Assignment un.
changed.
Circuit court-(specal term Chief Justice
CRltier.-Washington and Potomac Railroad
Company vs. Smnot e. al; demurrer to plea
sustained. PlimptOn 4 Co VS. Cooley; motion
for judgment granted. Thurber, Wayland IL
Co: vs.. Godfrey; motion for Judgment over
ruled.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21
The New Philharmonic society.

Nearly all the singing societies that have IN
times past Eourlshed in Washington having
iallen into comatose condition, the:e would
seem to be Il fair field for the new Phllhar.
monte now. being OrSnnzed on Capital Hill,
under the competent direction OF Mr., George
". Evans. There will be u meeting Of those
who wish to Join this society nj McCauley's
ltall this evening,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21
All fine stationery at cost-whitakcrs.


The following robberles have been reported
to the pollce Some time Sunday night the
room of A. Druun, In house $50 Missouri ave.
nue., was entered aud robbed OF Il gold hunting
case watch; so 10 money, Masonic emblem
and note for 500. ThsmDning the winlOw
and door were both found open, Jesse Day.
HlS Virginia avenue northwest, reports that
on the 18th instant her ClOthesline was robbed
of 81 worth Of clothing VIM. A. n, Phillips,
Gl2 Twelfth street northwest. reports stolen
from him sl5 worth OF carpenters tools.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21
TWO ARNroREp CRUISERS.
Directions Given for tho Preparation
of tho plans.

OF the Plans.
The Acting Secretary Of the Navy has d.
rected the bureau Of construction, In CO.
operation with the bureaus Of steam en-
gineerlng, equipment, and ordnance, to pre-
pare plans for the two sea-golng double
bottomed, 6,0O0-ton armored cruisers au-
thorized by the act Of Aug. o. The heads
Of the several bureaus are directed to enter
upon the work without delay, and to con-
fer together as frequently as may be neces-
cary for the purpose. It's thought possible
that no suitable designs for these vessels
may be furnished by outside architects aud
designers upon the invitation sent out re-
Gently, In which case the department
desires TO be prepared TO proceed with
the construction OF these vessels. The
bureau will begin work upon their respec-
tive parts Of the plan for one Of these YES
sells at once.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-09-21
THE BOTTOMS DROPPING OUT.
What Came Near Happening to the
Aqueduot Bridge.

Aqueuuct Bridge.
Shortly after 9 o'clock yesterday after
noon people standing on the Aqueduct
bridge heard a crash, followed by loud
sound Of falling water. For moment the
belief became general that portion Of the
foot bridge had fallen In. An investigation
was Immediately made, when 1t was dis
covered that brace supporting the floor of
the aqueduct proper had given way, caus-
ing a break In the floor OF the second span
of ten feet. The canal gates on each side of
the river were closed Those on the Wash
ington side did not work well at first, but,
after an hours labor, were closed sufficiently
to keep back the rush OF the water.
To-day the water will be drained of the
canal and workmen begin to repair the
damages. 1t is believed that In two days
time the break will he repaired, aud the cost
of repairs will not likely exceed $3.50. The
rumor that the bridge had fallen soon
spread over the city and caused many peo-
pie TO flock to the scene. 1t was stated that
q canal boat had a few minutes prior to the
accident passed over the spot, but this was
denied by the watchmen In charge of the
bridge,