National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-21


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tane. ms recommendatson = simply intended
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me necesdty OF prompt repair Of an woA
OF deseesave saiiaeee = apparent. eol long ssthe
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sussoa W. p cc@PstssveX Inexpensive.
Ine cyssem eoopseo IN feris and elsewhere,
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n..sr,snt. econowv A.. ",s4 .ho,.,d .a.ss
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he comns rstivsIv ,nsvrsrs;ys A''P"A' sHoeA0
The keedom ftnno d~.t ~ av,..,x., "a
nom mud IN bad weather, over other pave
ments, together With The }acility With Which
It can be kept clean, is Also Clearly demon
strable,, and in large cities and mach travelled
streets this will undoubtedly prove yery DE-
sirabse. - -
Tho smoothness and regularity of the sur
face specially commend Il Is traffic road, I'm
view Of the fact that It REQUIRES the minimum
tractive power to Q given load, exsctinr. 90 far
- this class of roads ID concerned, less strength
and weight Of vehicles. consequent redue-
ton Of the dead weight and . corresponding
increase In the paying load. The pavement 10
free, to . noticeable degree, from noise and
jar, and otherwise offers conditions favorable to
the comfort and effectiveness Of horses, and
adds somewhat to the happiness of sensitive
humanity. An pavements Of this character
must prove valuable in sanitary point of
view, IN that they do not absorb water to any
sppreciable degree; they prevent exhalations
OF no1ous gases. The material (bitumen)
being known antiseptic, their cleanliness q
also great recommendation.
Finally, the copclusions arrived ct as the
result Of the examinations and discussions of
the board may Be briefly stated a. follows:
flnst: The enforcement Of system for heat
ing asphalt and coal-tar bitumen should be de-
xe,opeo under competent chemical investtga-
dard Of value may be estsblished. And in this
connection Il d suggested that series Of trials
OF the use OF msterial 90 prepared. under the
directions Of this board, b authorized.
second. The adoption Of improved machinery
M:n =, ~ ssesm .ot A. PuIPoses OF
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