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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14


sessments and taxes.
Fol. once Of the contingent expenses
Of the sinking fund.
Temporary clerical services IN the
District offlccs, viz;
ONCE OF collector OF taxes. ........
For fuel for all District ofiicea. .......
For judicial expenses for the proper
conduct Of the legal business Of the
District ...,,.s...,,........,
For all job printing and advertising
for executive and District ofiicea not
otherwise provided for, provided
that tall the printing appropriated for
thority Of the secretary Of the Dis
For rent OF Columbia building. .......
FOR rent Of Legislative hall ...........
For expenses OF the registration and
general election OF 1873, including
printing, advertising, dc...........
FOR burial OF the deceased poor.
For transportation and temporary re-
lief OF paupcrs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
For support Of inmates OF the reform
school, 1T ti.I5 each per week. -.
For contingent expenses, Including
the pay OF officers and employees Of
the Georgetown poorhousc. ......-.
For the construction OF TWENTY-FIVE
garbage cart-bodies, OF the Nichol-
son patent; the price paid shall In
clude the right TO use the said patent
by the District Of Columbia ,,......
For the support OF the militia. .......
For medicine TO the poor.
For the support OF inmates sent to the
Washington asylum, including pay
Of guards, nurses, and oversecrs.
For improvements OF q permanent
character and necessary repairs to
the asylum building. ....r.........
For the erection Of suitable building
for the District officers under the
direction OF the Governor and Board
ofPublic Works, provided that gu, 0o'
OF this amount shall be drawn from
the United States Treasury, In ac-
cordance with appropriation made
by the act OF Congress approved
March 8, 1sI9...
For ordinary, contingent and Incl.
dental expenses OF the Council see.
For ordinary, contingent and Incl.
dental expenses Of the House Of
Delegates .,'....... -. .... ~. ~.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14
New Water sIsis to be Laid.

Under the direction OF Col. LuOey, water reglf-
trar, workmen will commence this week 10 lay
8.inch water mains In the following streets; On
Boundary street, between Fourteenth and FIJI
airy; on s street, from Fifteenth to Eighteenth;
on Fifteenth street, from TO 7; along Eigh-
teenth street to 7, and along the latter 70 TWEEN
tls'h, down Twentieth to N street, and thence
up Massachusetts avenue TO boundary street.
Mains OF similar dimension are now being lald
on ii street northeast, from First TO Boundary,
aud on most Of the intersectlng streets, On
Capitol Hill especially there viii be O largo
number OF mains laid, II being the Intention to
lay about ten miles this BUmIler throughout the
yity,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

'hings, both In this life and that which 10 TO
come. He then spoke OF the sufferiDRs OF our
Lord Jesus Christ, his poverty; he had not where
70 lay his head, and concluded with an earnest
appeal to his hearers TO count o. nothing their
suffering In this present evil world, but TO endure
all things joyfully for Christs sake.
There Ia q fine choir attached 10 this church,
and their excellent singing is highly commended
| by all who hear them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

Alta meeting OF the pressmen OF this city.
held ct Knights Of Pythtas hall, on saturday
night, permanent organization was Effected by
dent, John +. Garrison; vice president @. W.
Reeves; recording secretary, Charles Hurdle;
financial secretary, Albert X sardo; treasurer,
W. @. Dunn; sergeant alarms, J. 0otherd. The
Officers were duly aud regularly instslled by W.
X. Mclean, president OF the International Typo
graphical Union. The association, which Is to
be known a. the "Pressmens Union No. l." Ia
the nrst organization OF the kind ever effected
In the United States. The organization Ia
chartered BY the international Typographical
ITnian
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

Yesterday morning female infant was found
on the corner Of Tenth and II streets wrapped
up In q towel bearing the name Of Jane Wilson
In large letters. Lieut.. Eoklofr investigated the
matter, but nothing was cleaned that could i'm
plicate this woman. Jane Wilson, 1t will be re-
inembered, was the woman the health off1ccr
found who was engaged In baby farming, eince
which time she has been living on Fourth street,
near the jail. The affair will be further lnyestl-
rated by the police authorities,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

For the accommodation Of those spending the
summer 1t Warrenton and vicinity, the Wash
ington City, Virginia Midland and Great South
em railroad will run special train on the War
renton Branch on saturday evenings, connecting
with the South bound train, and returning Will
connect, on Monday mornings, with the train for
Washington city and the North.
JIM, BRoApus, O, T. a.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14
CITY ITEMS.

An eminent divine SAYS: ~ have boon usinI
the Peruvian sryup. IL gives me new vigor
buoyancy of spirits, elasticity Of muscle" Sett
W. fowle a Sons, Boston, viii send, free,
Of this remarkable medicine, TO any one sending
him their address.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14
SABBATH ATTHECAPITAL.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES YESTERDAY.

Ordination OF u Minister sermons and
Ceremenies In Different Churches-The
Fonndry NJ. H., 81 Patrict'-, Navy Yard
baptist, ~. Johns, Church of,hc s,rSn-
gers, sc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

On Saturday morning about O'Clock . col
ored man was bringing Mrs. Frank Posey and
her brother across Plscataway creek In q SINAI
row boat 10 Fort Foote to take the steamer, ant
and, In attempting to throw rope. he capsized
the boat and the lady and boy sank to the bot
tom Of the river and were drowned before assist
ancc could be rendered. The colored man WA
rescued,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14
Accident.

Richard McCauley, employed as driver by the
Adams Express Company, fell from one Of the
oonpany's wagons at the Baltimore depot on
Saturday morning, and two Of the wheels passed
over his body, INJECTING internal injuries. He
was taken homo by OfIlcer Byrncs and medical
attendance called In,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

While the horse and wagon Of MT. Robert
Campbell was standing on Ninth street, between
K and Y streets, on Saturday afternoon, about
$50 o'clock, he suddenly took fright and run
away, throwing out W, 4. Sweet, the driver, who
fell head foremost on the concrete pavement and
was picked mp senscless. mattress was pro
cured BY Oficer Miller and the man taken TO his
homs, where he was attended by DIa. sonnen-
schmidt and Burr, who pronounced his Injuries
Of very serious nature,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14
THE SUICIDE OF YOUNG SANDS.

some Interesting Details Of The Sad Event
A brief, by telegraph, vi Saturday morpinR
announced The Suicide, in the CITY of Norfolk. OF
NJ Goo sand. son q, kaml,sI sands ana .
~. ~ sa, n ". ~ ee' aa.
nhte IN the Uniteu states navy, Deing ~ the
time aboard the receiving ship New Hampshire
The following account Of the sad affair Is taken
! from the Norfolk Journal.
Mr.. George Sands, Q well-known and highly
respected young man, son OF Rear Admiral j.
X. Sands, United States navy, now residing In
this city, and mate Of the United States receiv.
ing ship New Hampshire, committed suicide In
his state-room, on board the ship, Friday morn.
ing about 10 o'clock BY shooting himself in the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14
THE WATER SUPPLY.
New DI-tribuiipa Reservoir Completed and
to be Pat In Usc-Lavariv decreased Facil.

New DI-tribu,ips Reservoir Completed and
to be Pat In Usc-Lararlv decreased Facil-
tiles.
Il Is expected that the water will be turned
into the new distributing reservoir Of the WASH
ipgton aqueduct, about three miles above
Georgetown, as the work Is so far progressed
towards completion ss g Justify IT, THIS rese,,
mas been In course Of construction for the past
ten years. Two or three times II has been nlled
with water and used 10 some extent, but, IN con:
sequence OF the work being incomplete, u had
10 be empticd, the banks being washed and other
damages occurring Now they are lined with
bluestone eighteen inches thick, and the whole
fence. IL Is divided into two parts, the upper
one comprising about twenty-five acres, and the
lower one eighteen. There II dividing hank
eight hundred feet long, and In the centre there
efiuent gate-house, located In the northeast cor
ner OF the reservoir, an iron main four feet In
diameter Is laid 90 that water Gan DC aIsw ,b ifV RON
when IL becomes necessary to clean out the
lower portion. A seven.fo0t conduit extends
around the northern portion; tnro1gn wncn ,ne
head at the Great Falls when the river Is clear.
The innuent gate-house Is located In the north
| west corner OF the reservoir, and an auxiliary
| gate house at the lower end OF the seyen-fo0t
conduit regulates the supply from the river.
| The supply plpes leading 10 the city are ihii-
teen feet below the present bottom Of the reseI-
| be cxcavated 70 thatdepsh without necessita ting
the removal Of the pipes The surface Of the
/ water in the reservoir viii be one hundred and
forty-tnree feet above Underwater, being sum.
cient altitude to force the water to any point In
washington. Tue receiving rsssrvolr, JuSt ebsss
the Chain bridge, covering an area OF nftJ-onc
sores, will also be kept full, but 1t is not con.
tenpiated to use from this except when the
flvef shall continue muddy for . long period o
time.
| the capacity Of the reservoir IL 1898, t6I gal
Ions to every loot In depth, and as there Will b
eight feet OF water therein II will hold IA %,
gallons, or enough water 80 supply the city fol
six days, the consumption now being about II,
90, 900 gallons daily. That portion near the e.
fluent gate-h house has been deepened some, and
the bottom has been cleaned preparatory u
turning In the water. 1t Is proposed, however
to excavate the whole work ut least thirteer
feet more, thus giving the reservoir depth o
ct least twenty-one feet, with capacity Of 800,
oO0, 900 gallons. ,
The Completion OF these reservoirs will be
god-send TO our citzens, and there will be NJ
need OF fear from muddy water unless the rive
should be In q bad condition. The supply TO
the city will be drawn from the lower half Of TN
reservoir, that In the upper or larger part belni
allowed to stand q day or two before beinl
turned into the section which feels the pipes, 81
that Il will rarely ever occur that we shall hav'
muddy water. .H....
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

Mr.. Frank 4. Grant an attache OF this paper,
was the recipient Of pleasant serensde on Sat-
urday evening last. The serenade, which was
voluntary on the part oil the band, was rendered
TO Mr.. Grant by . portion Of the Marine band,
who, after the music was over ct tho Presidenti
grounds, proceeded to his residence, on X street
northwest, and dlscoursel some Of their sweet
est strains, W.T.. p w .. '..'..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

Tomorrow the irst annual picnic Of .the Gale
nonian club will take place at tho Washington
schuetzen park, and promises 10 be well At
tended. The members OF the club propose to
indulge 10 a series OF athletic sports for which
the race are so famous. Fine music will be fur
nlshed for the dances, and q general day OF
pleasure NAV be expected,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

Call and examine the are and burgiar-proof
YORK avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe-koep-
Ing Of securities. Jewels, silver-ware, or other
ynluables Rents, from ten to sixsy doars per
annum, according 70 size. No business man can
AFFORD 70 do without them. s...-..
Iaks ,sarnf,5 FROM tAs CkieaSo and Boston fires.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

The excursion to the Great Falls on wednes.
day to be given by the ladies Of Wesley chapel
will be select and pleasant affair, and Afford q
rare opportunity TO inspect the wonderful scenery
OF the upper Potomac. The boat leaves early IN
the morning and returns ct seasonADle hour In
the evening. Tickets and Information can be
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

HABIT, II not necessity, make hair dressing
Or. Ayre's laboratory issues, Is one OF the most
delightful we have ever used. IL restores not
only the color but gloss and luxuriance to faded
and grey hair.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

Miss Kitty Rowcll, Miss Bella Gordon, Mas Min
nile Hail. Miss Fannie Davenport, Miss Laurs
Graham, Ned Goss, Jim Fox, Brandt Sisters and
n. J. Bucklcy are at tho Comlqus Summer Gar.
den this week. g.. 1907 p.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

STOCK MUST BE REDUCED To MAKE
! We have this day MARKED DOWN OUR EN-.
TIRE STOCK OF SUMMER GOODS 10 to 20 per
cent 1!
We have s,ilI |, on hsnd and S rscslyIng daily,
BOYS AND CHILDRENS STRAW HATS,
WHITE AND COLORED SHIRTS, (all styles,
SUMMER UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, COL
which must BIO sold
FOR CASH ONLY.
A large stock Of LADIES' AND GENTS
TRAVELLING TRUNKS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

Geo. Haistead, N. Y; Cha. weem, Phiia.;
DR.. 4. NJ. Morse, Va, arc at the Kirkwood.
Geo. Boswell, Baltimore, api John W, Bay,
indianapolis, arc at the Imperial.
John 3. Ferry, Samuel Z. English and J. J.
Lewis, Philadelphia, are at the Ebbtt house.
Judge J. q. Mann, N. c.; Gen. Blumenthai.
Phila.; J. L. Ltue,. s. c., and Hing Peasants,
Pa, are at Willards.
d. r. Lewis, Ala; ". @. Cherry, Ca; A
Chaplin, N. Y; N. L. Murray, N. Y, are At the
National.
K. L, Wilson, H.; ]. Mayo. IT,, Va; W. Stew.
ard, Phils.; d. II. Tonehcart, N. Y, arc at the
Metropolitan.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.

TnE GRAIN MARKEr.-Received 1900 bushels
OF corn on SATURDAY; sales, 2,lb0 bushels Of corn
az 90 cents and $50 bushels At IS cents.
THE receipts and shlpments Of coal by the DIFF.
been: Shipments, 2s,s5o tons; receipts, 9o,ssI
tons. ..I.|..... |.... ..... .. ..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

George j. bolton, Of The Washington hotel, Oh
Chestnut street, Philadelphia, and Bottoms
hotel, At Harrisburg. With fne, shaded lawn
extending quite to the surf, new and convenient
bathing rooms, an elegant band Of music, and
every attention 70 be found ut any resort In the
country, the prices arc fair, and special rates
are made with families. rl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14
N ,..r. A Grand Bill
this week ct the Comique Summer Garden.
Taken 10 and Done For.

somepassengen on the o., A. and n. train,
residing in the rural districts, were relieved Of
gagged In with three sharpers, supposed TO be
pepper, on Wednesday. They left the train with
their winnings 81 Gordonsville. hrdndria Ca
ysffs ~ .
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14
SERVICES At THE NAVY YARD.
An Rloaucut sermon by the Rev. Mr.. In.
Gerzoll.

Yesterday morning, ct II o'clock, the Rcv.
MI. inse.,on p aw p "De 3nS e,Vau, NV
ss,non =. w. N ~ D.p' ,,.n he
chose as the text Tor the occasion, isaiah xExvi'
"And will bring the blind by q way that they
have not known; I will make darkness light
before them, and crooked things straight
How incompatible is the advantage that sin has
position, Of numbers, and ali the Appliances Of
war. In fact, Satan has tile whole ded-he IL
intrenched in the capital OF human hearts; his
position Is fortified by all the appliances that
Satanic intellect can devise. Many persons be-
lieve thaS the hour Of conversion Is the bright
period in Christian experience. How great a
mistake. The record OF the creation says: "And
the evening and the morning we're the nrst day. y
80 Is y WIN tns new Sohve w ~ ~ Geses ~ nrst
liz Ionss bart nnon The dalziing AMI mcre-
tricious glare OF sin, and at time sense Of weak
ness comes over him, almost causing him 10
iorsake the way that hath great reccmpense q
reward II 10 then that tiod taxes mold OF MS
Sas e anu 49, s ngnt osloIe ,he, Lou
py nus nalu .ney ipnSw IN .ne s.taignt and mar
Iow patn .na. e nv, 70 perievs way. MOI so
WIN tne sinne, Ms noahing Toihes nist ana IL
anu gori9us, " ~ ~ wy o. enIth-
NM n ~. ~ WY g ~ ~, ,
put cohes ~ last hnu he u piuusvn ~ wy ulAch'
ness sa OF aafkness Ioteset mow msny 40 we ~
tnis SnIsuAn , ,nu rs tiii w uos sahhss W
gospel iighti While mii,iohs OF human beings
may oe ~ tn,S ino n, gW,us LneL Wo,snip ~
the beasts Of the neld and the fowls OF the air,
We near from zen tnousanu PuiPits the uuths VI
the gospel.
IL Is very natural lor lne human neart 70 Pc
come crooked aud peIverse ~ ~ ways anu IN
cilnatlons, Disappointhsnt naIuens ~ ulssipa.
ZION ana SIN sunny u, ~ raIey nappens tna,
persons who I'VE peyonu tne hse Of tniI'y Year,
change their course OF me- me majority OF those
who Afterwards become active IN the service OF
God gave their hearts 70 christ ~ tender age.
Inc pastor then addressed nis Iemaiks 70 lhe NJ
tie ones, and urged them 70 give their tender
hearts 70 MN VINO sald, osner htne vniuIen 70
come unto me-. lie reininued tneih tnAtsne olti
tree might have been maze suAight Wnen Young
anu tender pnt now tnht Is noIes weIe
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

The washington City ssvinss Hank,
corner Of Seventh street and Louisiana avenue
pays per cent. interest on all deposits Depos-
Ia eau be made and drawn ct will. II
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

Those who are Interested In the purchase of
chllirens suits and boys clothing, and desire
something different from, as well a. superior to,
that ordinarily sold at the ready. made clothing
stores,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

corner Of New YORK avenue and Fifteenth street
pays q per cent. per Annum on deposits for eacf
calendar month, Banking hours . 70 Z; Bstur
days, 70 and 70 9.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

The excursion and target-shooting Of company
d, list regiment Natpnal Guard. which takes
place to-day promises to be grand AFFAIR. The
boat will start at 10 O'Clock q. IN. Previous to the
departure the company will make q short parade
with the Marine Band by the way OF M street to
Governors and reRlmental stats, who will ac-
company the command 10 Mount Vernon, where,
after deyoting an hour to military courtesies, the
delivery OF an Grafton, sight seeing, &c., they
will proceed 10 Marshall Hall, where the day and
evening Will be spent In target-shooting, dane
Ing, &c.
medal from Colonel Flemmlng; second priz1, h
silver goblet from Major Plant; thfrd prize, q
silver medal from Lieutenant Woodbridge. For
the worst shot leather medal from Private
Peymont.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14
Are respectfully invited
To an examination OF Oul

Boys and chidren's suits.
Thin cassimeres and #.
Linen jacket suits,
Blouse suits, shirt bodies, &c, &c.
NOAH WALKER h Co.,
eli Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth and
Seventh streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

The Ceaique summcr Garden
q the most desirable place Of amusement In the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14
Maternal sAxtnss BsaL,

PREvKsrIvH or HYDRorHoBIA.-Go 10 savsges
and buy fnuxxle for your dog.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14
FOUNDRY VI. Il. CHURCH.


s.,,,,ca. 80 n.,, IN iris house NJ worshi,
,. 80 ~ ~ $3.50 80 ".s,.,,. =. a
corner fourteehth ana u strees, yesterday NJ
and II q. IN. and and p. m; the exercises at
0 and 4 O'Clock being those OF the Sabbath
school Ana m. and 9 n m tho nastor. Rev.
n a i,evs,anJ nreacheS " " "
r III .sss the ast nccas,o, unon which thu
chnpch Wi, he nna, tor nnh,tr services unaii
Sn.nhar az an. apr,,s,s VII, ,nsaay enter nnon
ths wo,t 81 remndsiing and renovating The en-
ire ,n,nr,or ~ ~. .s,s.,s 81 WV ""
Thrnunh M rrsss,sn 10, ,,osv N, Tho ,o,,,,r
| rr,nrio,es ~ vx,a,a,si. hoIci ,6c arrob,T,,is
pn,a ~ w,,,a RS. nsu n.yr 49, -. al - ~.
| congregat,nn ~ Fcnufry. and Their sabbath
sSai s.nn .,nr,h serv,,,.s vii, la hc,I inerc
| min furthcr notice
| yaster,,ay. nj ii n M. the pastor preached
from the epiatle Of PAM 10 PhlppiAns 10, 10 Il,
.Snd ms \ nra =. ,hat your inyc NAV abonnd vet
| mara mi mars In rnnyIrJge and In ali indy
| mani mat Won NAV annroye those thInes that
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

The services In this church yesterday were
conducted by the pastor, Rev. ,. Vaughn Lewis.
who made brief discourse from the Gospel for
the day. He said Christ came Into the world to
save, and to comfort and cherish those who be-
lieved. lie spoke Of Christ's fidelity 70 the Gall
lean fishermen, and Of his entering one OF the
SlmouS and Of his praying on hoard and OF hts
asking 6,mon to launch out Into he deep and
let down their nets, and causing their enorta %
he crowned with success. To do homage %
Christ Is to obey his laws, and he will answer oil
calls for succor. lie will never forsake, but
stand fast and true. The exercises were Inter
csting, and the sirg ing was most perfect.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

J. ii. saaier q Co.,
Bankers, No. lAis Pcnnsylvania avenue, pay Q
per cent on all deposits.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14
G o K E..

Orders left At tho
GAsLIaIiT OFFICE, ...II
No 1l1renth street; At III First street southve'
oornorThlrd and II streein, or III pIidko Aues
6corgstoVn, Will be pronlptly attended To. oolt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-14

The Church OF The Epiphany, on @ street, be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth, was well
nlled with q congregation which had assembled
10 witness the interesting ceremony Of ordain-
ing Mr.. Averill, o candidate for the priesthood.
Assistant Bishop Pinckney presided, aud In ac-
CATION on the solemnity and importance Of the
event. The bishop then proceeded In accord
ance with the formula Of the Episcopal Church
to ordain Mr.. Averill, the choir rendering with
beautiful effect appropriate musical accom-.
Dainments 90