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A GOOD SHOWING.

MI. Dickson, who mp 10 this time, has done nothing
toward he completion OF his contract
IN. Old wooden span Of the bridse which stood
being much decayed and liable 10 f.i, At any time
vas removed In tbs spring by the canal eoinrn.y
iron was collected and stored.
SCOTT MONUMENT.
entered into q contract with the Cape Ann
Granite Company TO fu.niah t9e fEsnise necs.s.ry
ofLteuterAnt General Winfield Bcptt, witch is 70
be plsced on Bilteenth street, who're Massactu
structon Of the necessary foundation for saue was
ordered and has been hnished.
made good provress with their work, and that the
ment, Following will be found the quarriei and
working oimensfons the sir stones necessary Tor
that purpose
DINEsstoss OF srosr.
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Is prepared to deliver his lectures on the
chemistry of common things and the Won
ders Of the microscope, illustrated by aid of
the calcium and electric lights, before scien-
tifc and literary societies and schools In the
District Of Columbia and vicinity. Arrange
ments can be made by calling on him at his
Office, No. 2l2 rand a-half street.
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PRonkBILIriR.


The chief OF the Bureau Of Statistics requests
US to say that the synopsis Of the contents Of
Monthly Report No. 10 was mailed to the prin-
elpal newspapers throughout the country on
Friday, In order that the Information Ia regard
TO the trade Of the Unlted States for the fiscal
year, 1873, might appear simultaneously on Mon
day morning. Tue information published In a
New YORK journal Of Friday was not furnished
from the manuscript or proof before the printed
slips reached The bureau,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

The Last Regatta Of the season.

The Last Regatta Of the Season.
The fourth and last regatta Of the secson came
on on the Potomac on Saturday last, for the
prize nag. The course was from seventh-street
wharf to Fort Foot, and return, distance OF
about twenty miles. But three boats entered
Gertrude, Fannie Ball and Bluewing-the others
for some unex pianed reason not taxing part In
the contest. The yachts had head breeze at
starting, and travelled only q short distance
when AL three went aground. Bluewing was
tho last to get OF, and TINS can account for her
poor time. The Fannie Bell on the second send
on rushed to the front, took the lead, and came
IN winner, making tho distance In I hours, ~
minutes and 10 seconds, the Gertrude coming In
| second, In I hours aud IS minutes. and the Blue
wing bringing up the rear In hours and %
m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

Call and examine the FIRE and burgiar-pr proc
vaults OF the safe Deposit Company, corner o
keeping Of securities, jewels, silyer-waro, Or
other vsluables. Rents, from ten TO sixty dol
lars per annum, according tn size. No business
man can Afford tn do without them.
TATE rarning from the Chicago and Beston fires.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

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VII! be 5seeysS mi beEs,tpsps unit, 4 SsS, sa
pigSDi oi ~ isrnl.ha9 under .se.r.s sonir.s
aersn sns nss 81 ~, ,snss a
ia Ne other Tor The sole and exclusive use Of '''
''s ,s ssl sFopo., mus. be accompanied with aup
s. Sns sse Ina q ss@p
op.n q uDriyeted 90 ths. iis intsrnsi s;ruS.urs
s.iapis :SSsid = Pslniy %sitsd WI iSs ,S,dds5s
name and ne ssme OF any tnetsoi ve S9s ~
sissS as. e s.SS = sfs &
ysrra ~ e re- hdaar On IA sq isns. or m
sishee; ,,..~., 49,. :. .,,,...m.,, :, A.. ,oo,,
ofcred. and tas pstticnIsr fopm Of the ieys ie.
sn,sss 70 open shsa NUT not o. ts na any I n9I
nave Ssea e.s,S,!eS dsserSsaor e,pSsea, p my
nsss for she mSs and Win Is a. p
S.isiss Il. Ss,ps o.ssssss .%i.Ss: 4 snail hsyss
ss:s% ,., -. ~. Sr. =, ,or N,
.trest le,sr SoIes shold no. eseeea eisht ounces
each n Seshi and shogla ros.s,,s. hsh desr ss
Se Whis mas be ies from Sss opcnsa
Hssfss y s H.
ss.ss ;ss ss s:s z s.Bs
such n 20 i mAae 1aem anssaaoe sh hnsS
.soala u 81 lh.r e..sf f .h.ps 6 instantly as
tinfuishA6ie from shs maii losks nov N use. .,
, ": s s.
shell o. case q such LOCKS ma.t not have sharp
p s ssSsr ~ & ssiy y o ~
Es sss i'.Iss sSd
S soi rr ma mn .ssS 1 iSsS
isasi 4. nay g otdsrsS: aias!snt na@Ss,: %!
rsSSised az ench iocs susn Nords and nEnres are
ne sTnG ~ s,,s@pns the shell II mao. aSs q
made q S,st met. ~ hs osI. IGs r,s,srsd
sSoala IL Sn iron md sre
q g "a p 9s.% .S. ssss vh .ss
~ Ssss n sss
:S,S WIN ~ sm M. hole ihISaEh ;na have
NaiTs and upon the .VVpposiis side ,us6 mum
ons1 4, my DC ofdebtd; g non sy nNs ,a ad.
pi;Sss y vs. !. s,..., .,,., no,.. -. :.
made oY nara and toash brass. and he isy.hois Of
s.ek oSl ThSuia be me loEss piT. hs WI,
shs;ils. ma .sosld Ss .6SItsfsa y ! salns,sn!
paft " tSs wall. Tx interioS msehsnism u The
~ asy hole md 5e ops..,sa ss.iy ~ 4, Icy,
Ths bow q ne ssX sh9S S, be .od Via
s..a, :ismSsS On ,, one sas ma sssh nsarss ina
% Thp ~ oh ~ w ssS ~ n ~ h.xy w VI
WI s,tss, Ist1sp Bes" m ei,her g.ised or snnS
Ssess 50
o. we snme ie IN 81 " ete ~ c - W @
sasn o.lel ny w .ocn w ~ " any 10Y
ny mtrsea WIN spe sa4ie .es.sr " .e ~ r. A.
lne ioaAs o. saon sina boI mpss 70 &c
nveaoa sscotnh y osSe, =. sns T ,S Omco ~
" ~ ~. =. N - ,s I
ptp ssson. ,tss Y cs~o ,cn.. ,nss. ny,
paSned IN ssrohs TUoaen So, .s Soni h not
mote man wv nunLe ~ " - es.n. ~ Asys ~
@ ~ s ~ - r a. ~ I'M ses S u
drnd Tass And are h n eisliyerrd 10 Al ssrnt al
nu az - N ~ ssent y.
NE n nnnny sm r, XIV W 1870
u I'M. bepsptmsnt. Wbsrs botS ahr fpcfs sni Nv,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

The funeral OF Mr.. James Bllgh, who died on
Fdday evening, took place from his late resi-.
dsnce, on Twelfth street, yesterday afternoon,
and was largely attended by his friends. The
Knights Of St. Patrick-of which deceased was a
member-pIeceded BY Doneh's band headed the
corteQe, The burial service was performed nj
~ Patricks church; after which the remains
were Inferred In Mount 0livet cemetery.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

Arthur Redmon, Benjamin Bushrod, Betsey
Wilson, forfeited collateral for disorder. Jas.
Reynolds, fast driving; $50, John Smith, throw
ing stones In the street; 81. ChAs, Green, same
charge; o.. Thos. Jackson and Goteib Neiswin-
ter, yagrants; workhouse. Richard TiilmAn,
Emanuel q. James, Jacob Tyler, Jane Dodson,
profanity; o. each. Robert Hughes, petit lar
cony; S. Emanuel q. Jones, assault on Lucy
White; $40. Peter smith, larceny OF . cap; 80.
WIN. Danster, stealing SIS from acountryman at
Reddy Welch's; four months In Jail
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

BY the Recent Bank Failures
the subscriber has been induced for the next
thirty days to run on his stock Of Hardware and
IIousefurnishing goods At cost for cash. No
book accounts during the time.
Jos. l. SAvA0x,
sign OF GIT Saw,
Penna avenue and Tenth street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

The services appointed by the London sunday
school union were partially observed at Christ
church, Georgetown, yesterday. meeting OF
the teachers Of the various Sunday schools, at
cussed, will be held Thursday evening ut Christ
ehureh
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No disease which does not connne Al man To
his bed 90 completely unnts him for business a.
dyspepsia. when the stomach Is foul the brain
. always muddy and confused. and a. the cares
and anxietIts Of life arc q suf1clent burden for
the organ Of thought to bear, without being tor
mented BY the miseries born Of indigestion, u Ia
highly desirable for the brains sake, a. well as
TEN, that the disordered stomach should be rc-
stored with the utmost dispatch to healthy,
vigorous condition. This object can always Do
ach Bltters, the purest and best OF vegetable
speeches. which eyacuates the morbid humors
through the bowes, rouses aud tones the torpid
ness 70 the nerves and clears the sensorium Of
It's mental cobwebs. Persons subject 70 attacks
q INDIGESTION, bilious headache, irregularity Of
the bowels sickness At the stomach or hthe
blues" should lake the bittcrs once or twice
DAY throughout The present season.
The CONSTANTLY EXPANDING business of Ban
jamin a Cox, 40 Pennsylvania avenue, ia fiat
making them the iesdlnR wholesale house OF the
District IN the line OF nne candies and confeo-
city L. already supI lied by them. They se, az A.
article at low price.
The GREAT ENoLisH Rmaxpr for Cont and
rheumatism. All sufferers from the above COM
plaints, either Of recent or long standing arc al
ysed 70 use Blslrs Govt and Rheumatic rils.
enectual remedy ever offered 70 the public, and
have been universally usod in Burope for many
T ,sG s,s rs srs .SSefss ada rsss@
and SOLD By all druEaista.
WITT, sleans sound teeth. all may hsyc y
Powder; price % and 90 cents per bottle.
BEAUTIru.1 soft, glossy hair, all desire ", all
m ny nave " ~ constant use Of THoNrsosH
bottle.
LieHrooLoRsp KID elovesarc very stylish when
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corner Of New York avenue and Fifteenth street
pays per cent. per Annum on deposits for each
calendar month. Banking hours 10 q; Batur-
days, . 70 land IN Q.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

WE ADVISE auy NJ our friends having the
chllls to use D,oleys Ague Powder. There 4
no doubt about them curing permanently.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20
Checks

Of Washington City Savings Bank viii be taken
for shoes by l.. HEiLBRus, lo2 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

,ssh .srss ns.econ sh.S ea are S1 resacea 70 snes
'oeh At ! street, |,
coLuMru TWENTY nscH sAis 1,
Of Ncrih sifss, ana Piast hreet east, where 4
sr e *. s.. alS ssaf steel
branches, With iainc2 outlets. are placed one ~
10 Al. inches by reinsine rires and ooptroIled by
Inch stopcoch. A ~ inch stop cock ls placed ns,r
sna fsssnss s,r.. Ss soses Sips sss
TSs " - and spipeS wipes S We're al in dry sand
s% sa. u ysr,ic.l position, with tho hub END
The tn S9ycrnmen, inspsstor tee careful md thor.
Ssd nsss ana cn.a w. .fr cc sfiT Sc ihss
&c s sg$ ssa ss.uf Sss
il ON end 10 end, and syery pipe which showed any
def.c. by leaking, swestins. or othsrwise, wss re-
jestedd; 49,, o.....,., ~ ,s.
one q ths d inch .pire. Wa broken last October
Inc water Wa smut on the proken pipe wss Mscn
inabon Of tbe Zoe 1oes,..y sbowsd tbst t6e hish en-
bankment AZ that point had caused several 6inch
i WERE S sss.s nee
A. THIS" iS,s Sress could no. be st,riSatea % BID
workmanship defective pirrs the cost Of repairs
VIII Hill sssss.en iS.fs ssys SssS 20 leak. 4
s.as S% e H. .nS Been M
paired by The contractors At their own expense
ion % "a. district o. iiolumSia y. y sod yoincb
mains sos.,her I'm pronlss showing the elevations
rar r,rr ass o. m, ..,,,vor,,
,,Tss pigs Inc !. generally in GOOD eouaitlop 10
srdEs .trees gsorse, S near The market The
g ss 5sd ~
wroushtiron plate fastened with set screws 10 tho
bridge, The sinch main was crschei al nanse" |
Ise ~ ,se.e bqeais was caused by tho weigh, OF
Ne hs e ,ss Which ssrs made to con
IN wssSlnsson no leaks y an" Importance o,.
ssS .Is nv.
non Place. we're iowsred 90 ss 70 confcrmto he new
w me sTpsnse OIL ~h'oh WI" paid by the District
CONSUMPTION or WATER.
IN sS. S spgsa se
10 ssSerts'n t6s, quantity, oons,in.d d. conduit!
ssse sSpres for hca n
4 r.sty from the distributing reservoir. basin Of
forty S%mSss O. gallon. e,nun.d in s,, tim.
vas Ss.sii,iG or ifsa,sis sslons in tsentg -Four
h9 IT: .e,u., capacity Of the pr...u, main 5, Co.,
90 imperial galon, daily, Iesul, ssceTtained BY
pe he saa. ~ main sas Vide opsS ana
he water lowing freely: a, n,-..,-.-, c.,..,,.
s u and sSineh mains tne supply q water has
plants on aceount Of fcaroity Of water have been
reEsivsd ,,mur con,umr,,on q, po,om,c water |,
' q W
Se n n on m so sr s
tons ,..'...,.,..,.-',,-,-.'-,.~.-,..
consumers allow fountains 10 play and use rave.
law.
HON SERVICE RESERVOIR.
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J. II. squier a. Co.,
Blnkers, No. l4le PennsylvaniA avenue, psy Q
per cent on all deposit.
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The attention OF the amusement going public
Is specially directed TO the announcement made
for this week At the Theatre Comiquc. The pro.
gramme Is one Of the best ever furnished for
this city In the character Of the Artistss and the
variety Of the performances to be given. Ling
Look, phenomenal celebrity from China, wEo
swallows swords, Goals OF IRE, and does other
astonishing feats, has been engaged for brief
period. Yamadlva, the great contortio1lst, will
make his nrst appearances and startle Is by Q
mysterious twisting OF his body. Dianch Selwyn
while Esgan and Edwards will delight u with
their pfotean sketches. The Austins have been
re-enRnGed to do the wonderful musket drill, and
j. whitaker viii discourse, In his own lnimitablc
way, some favorite ballads. George W. Thomp-
entitled "Murphy's Shirt" in which EaGsn and
Edwards will sustain the leading charActsrs, sup
ported by the entire company. Taken altogether
the programme for this weak Ia one Of the BEST
we have ever seen for variety theatre, and q .
cannot fail to meet with proper appreciation
from the public. = I'M
Walls Opern Ilesse. fs.
The attraction at this theatre during the pres
ent week will be Of Q rare character. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. J. Florence have long and dsservediy
been prime fayoritcs among Washington play
goers and their return now, after an absence OF
delight. They are Announced for this evening
In one OF their best plays, and should be greeted
with warm and enthusiastic welcome. The
Ticket leave Man." BY Mr.. Tom Taylor, IL
calculated to give full scope 10 the eminent tal-
yeys practical moral instruction % the minds OF
the spectators, and appeals to the philanthroplc
sympathies aud emotions Of all. t-l
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

OF the above balances No. Of the set ofJMarch
!. isn. and No o. the act OF June 10, is71. were
Ia performing these duties ] have At all times
been !hcIopghly and ably assisted by Mr. Thee
punhiuB who has performsd the clerical duties Of
the ONCE with accuracy snd Yea.
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DO NOT PROCRAsTINATE.
STAND NOT
"ur0S the ORDER OF BUYING,
But BUY At ONCE"

The above are only few examples OF the In.
iucements we are offering to purchasers Of
and, as this SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY will
)nly be afforded for few days, the way to SC
,ure these heavy discounts Is to
BUY Now! BUY Now!
liable BROS,
Merchant Tailors and Fine Clothiers,
Corner seventh and ID streets.
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CTTYITEMS.

NATHAN, pHugoisr, corner D and Second streets
nortnwest, Keeps pure old rye whisky for medi-
article is not a. represented, ihe money will DO
returned. so.st
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

"A WONDER on MEDICAL SCIENCE" mar well be
applied to DR.. wistars Dalsam Of wild tyhcrrv
II Ia nearly half century since this remarkable
remedy was introduced to the public, and yet
gained BY its wonderful cures Of courhs colds.
hopping cough, sore throat, Influenza, conmmp,
ton and all bronchial complaints Is 10 this day
fully sustained.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

THE COUNTS.


John Kane, convicted OF mansaughter for
killing his brother, Michael Kane, but recon-
mended to the mercy OF the court, was sen
fenced to be Imprisoned In tho Albany penitcn'
tiary for two years.
Anew trial was granted Slater, convicted Of
the murder Of Iussey. Adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20
WEATHER REPORT.
orTIoE OF TIE OuIky SIaNAL OTTiCrn,
D. o.. October 81, ls7s, .. U.


SYNOPSIS ron THE FAST rwEsrY-PouR HOURS.
The low barometer that was Saturday night
on the coast Of Florida Is now apparently Gen.
trail on the Middle Atlantic coast. Westerly
winds, with cloud and rain. prevail on the South
Atlantic coast and In Virginia. Easterly winds,
with rain, prevail In New Jersey and New Eng
land. The barometer has risen In the eastern
Gulf States aud over the Upper lakes, and clear
weather prevails throughout these regions, with
low temperatures and light to fresh northetly
winds. Inc temperatures have risen hut fallen
again on the South Atlantic coast, and have
fallen decidedly over the Middle States. ~
PRonLBILIriEs.
For Monday, In the Gulf States and Interior
OF the south Atlantic States, clear, cold weather.
with light northwesterly winds. For the south
Atlantic States, cloudy and clearing weather,
westerly winds and lower temperature. For the
Middle States, northeast TO northwest tempera-
ture, with clouds and rain, clearing away Mon
day night. For New England coast, increasing
eastefly wtnds, cloud and rain. For the lower
lakes, northeastery winds, backing TO north
west, with cloudy and rainy weather, clearing
away In the afternoon. For the Ohio valley and
the upper lakes, clear weather, with light winds,
mostly from the Northwest.
Cautionary signals continue at Wilmington,
Norfolk and Cape Nay. and are ordered for New
York, New Haven, New London, Woods Hole
Boston and Baltimore.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

Tho contractor for cutting and ssttinE parspet.
In August, 1874. and continued II until December,
when al the stone delivered for the bridge wa cut
IVES resumed in July and fully completed IN Sop.
An appropriation having been made by Conrress
during is last sesaion for furnishing and Getting
and .. plans and spec ihcHtions were prepared and
sdyertissmenss Issued inviting P.opos.ls for The
der, Mr.. Thomas Harvey, who commenced his vori
n July. The atone Is being procured from he
progressing In p satisfactory manner by the tarms
q his cnntract y is TO be fully competedby the hrst
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

w. @. CETT.
DuukDlNpER AND PAptR-RulEA,
No. Ell Pesnsyivnsia ave-, bet. Tenth and
Eleveuth streets, sssth Side.
~ Book, elegantly or plainly bound. rcriodi
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POTOMAC DAM.

Tho ontstons dam II Great Falls, anross the
Maryland chAnnsi d the Potomac river. which was
coinpleted IN is1l, remains in good condition, AS
continued entirely across the river to the Virginia
shore.
In June and July thewater In the Potomac ceased
% now over tho crest OF the dam, and the consump.
equivalent TO the minimum fow Of the Hsrylsnd
chsnpel The rains q Angnst he'd the river.
As the consumption Of Potomac water Ia yearly
Increasing. II T. evident that tbs construction Of the
menced without delay, ~
Tho removal Of okstructions from the MARYLAND
channel. above the dam. was resumed during the
low water In June, and continued until the sppro
prtAtion for that purpose was expanded. Al the
same time the feeder to the conduit under The
Chesapeake and Ohio canal. together with tunnel
No. !, were cleaned out from end to end
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

Eel s,p.Ha.d Win " s.sSpsisp q iSofs %.as
At the Little Falls, and for base for the acott
statue. these being I'M 'er Contract ana not yet
The stcps taken for the prosecution Of tho work
under my charge for the fiscal year ending june
Chief Of Ensiueerr Of May ~ is1I submitting .
project for The Application o. he ,IIrcgris!ion 50
aud tine work will be carried forward IN accordance
Herewith until tbs arrroprtation Is eIrenhed.
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MON SERVICE prHFRyoIR

The ornamental iron cornice and the wrought.
iron fencs were fully completed last year. The
wears well. Ivy and other vines have been planted
around the base, and tho completion Of this rcser.
ance. Tho lower portion Of the grounds has becn
inolosed with q substantial wooden fence. The
water pressure engine that partially supplies the
high service haa been kept In repair. and the rean'
force pump belonging 70 the city Of Georgotow n
was removed from the Auueduct grounds al Rock
creek. and located Gu Fourteenth street. west Of
HUH street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

Al the receiving reservoir the rprspplng Of the
slopes OF the oonneoting conduit was completed and
sufficient qusntity Of stone was delivered Of the
water Rlopes Of the embAn tmsntA facins the suice
tower v 70 nearly r.ded ,soiied and partly soddsd
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

plsesS SSsr ths s.issoass p ssI i should b re r.
frame The walls should be nniihed with s.lVsn.
Ths United sI.iss own At Great E.lls nys acres q
wooden fence, A EAtekeeper will always be re-
qnired At Great FAlls The.hAnty in whioh he lives
borera when constructing the Aquednct at that
place, II \. old and dilApidsted. comfortable
brick building should DO erected. .
The Potjmsc dam should be built entirely across
the river to the Virginia shore
The roadway over Cabin john bridge aud 0rilith
Park bridge should be paved with asphalt pave.
ment, so az to prevent tho surface drainage from
HE tslsssapf Inc should be supEied with mag.
neto dial insfrument at Great Falls. Georgetown.
and at each reservoir,
Ths receiving reservoir will always be used for
eIdsptl happening ~ tRe conduit above, " When
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

d WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Wo have Just received . lArre stock OF Boots,
Shoes, Caters, and Rubbers, which we will sell
very '0~' 'a' Anc John ANoERMAN 4 SON,
seantm Ais seventh street N. W.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

The estimates submitted by this once for the
cal year end M June u isTs fave been ccnsolidAt
md aggregated under The following headsi
II M ~
Repairs and refufnishins the Executive
Mansion. continuins The periiianeni I'm,
Lighting the CAPITOL. Executive Mansion,
and the PUBLIC Eronndsj Hurch,s, ss q iamp,
Repairs Of the NAVY Yard and UPPER bridges u
For the construction OF new bridge acros!
the Eastern branch, with stone PIERS and
an iron supers,r ucture ...,,.,..u,... BOZ.
For ropairink I'D excluding the. ~ Iyern.
ment water pipes and those leading frum
Smiths springs. which supply the Capitol 10,
For contingent expenses OF ofnce........,... ..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

The contractors for building an once and work
shop for tbs warhinston saueduct finished thoi
work in sAtisfnctoIy manner, These building
were much needed, aud have been occupied eve
aimee their completion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-10-20

The central sate;housc va. completed IL fehru.
AIRY and the auxiliary gate house in Apru. The
contractor for laying = inch pire from the cen
iral gate house TO the efiuent screen well hnished
hts work. and the Acreens were ct In place In June.
The placing Of the ncreehs will materially reduce
the luantity Of small nsh which % ryceent swarm
was finished On the 18th ri July the Potomac
water vas let In On the 18Th the reservoir full
to the fovlne, and the water turned into the o. 70.
During the month Of August . great deal Of rain
water was very iuIbid throughout the month, The
water In the receiving reservoir was In similar
remarkably clear and pure. thus demonstrating the
fact that the distributing reservoir IL success Apd
can be relied upon to furnish clear water At VI
times.
Fonr thousand eve hundred and forty ak feet Of
wooden fcnt wts built Mt the distributing, and ~
feet nj the high-serytce re etyoir.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-10-25


Administrator, OF Peter q. " Washington,
decreased MorJe.
II HAYES, Atty for Administrators. oc25I,o
lated Oct -. 1873.