Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-18
been given by northern women, and largely
attended by those of the north.
The NEW BRIDGE.

The old acqueduct bridge across the Po-
tomac at Georgetown is thing of the past.
In its place has been erected light, pretty,
iron structure, which was formally opened TO
the public last week The present bridge is
a free one, built by the government, and has
long been needed. On the day of the for
NAL opening there was grand parade, and
all West Washington gave itself up 10 merry
making. One of the ludicrous incidents of
the parade | happened TO witness, and it is
worth repeating. Pennsylvania avenue for
long distance was cleared, and no carriages
were allowed TO pass Presently small dog
cart looking vehicle. with two men,
drove UP. II. S. Mail was lettered on the
sides of the cart, and ii was evidently being
driven to the Georgetown branch post office,
with, or for. mail As the cart attempted to
pass, four burly policemen shouted Go
back The driver did not obey, but touched
the horse with the whip, wherenpon two of
the guardians of the peace seized the bits and
jerked then. until the frightened horse
reared upon his launches. One of the &C.
eupants of the cart slowly descended, turned
to the two policemen, and, throwing open
his coat so as TO disclose the badge of a
United States detective, said. with provok-
ing calmness. Il arrest you for obstructing
Tue uittI Stdtee Mill tosut WIN ihe-
In an instant two big. oyerbearing
pompous. policemen were transformed into
a couple of the meekest, humblest men who
ever twirled billy. while the United
States dog cart went spinning up the empty
avenue amid the cheers of the crowd.
DIDx'T KNOW He WAS SENATOR
No one is allowed upon the floor of the
House or Of the Senate except members and
ex-members. cabinet officers, and a few
others. This rule is now enforced much
more strictly than it used 10 be when the hall
ami Senate chamber were less crowded. A
few days ago a Senator who has been recent
~ elected, attempted 10 go onto the floor of
the House He had almost entered, when
two door keepers, not recognizing him, sprang
upon him, and in no very pleasant tones said,
y gu caH't 90 in there, sir Step right out
side" The Senator little surprised,
and inquired, in dazed sort of way, ''Why,
what's the matter:" to which they replied,
Nothing is the matter, only you can't go in
there. Step outside please" Just at this
juucture an employee of the House, who
witnessed the scene, rushed up, pale and
trembling, and whispered to the door-keeper,
Great heavens that is Senator think
the Senator enjoyed it, but the red, perspir-
ing faces of the guardians of the sacred
precincts of the House indicated very plainly
that the enjoyment was all on one side.
Mr. MILLIKES.
Mr.. Milliken has received an Invitation tn
address the District convention which meets
at Wateryile next week, but he thinks he
can best serve his constituents by remaining
at his post in the House, where every repub-
lican is needed
FLOWERS.
The display of hyacinths and tulips in the
public parks of the city is unusually fine this
spring, especially on Connecticut avenue. \
walk up that fashionable thoroughfare one of
these bright mornings is something to be re-
membered with pleasure.