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stance that Chief Engineer Tracy led to urge the
importance TO the city OF additional mains being LAID
He Also In the same report stated that, 10 construct
new aqueduct TO carry twice the quantity Of the pres
ent one would require right Of way than the
present one and than twice the quantity Of
masonry in construction, and II is highly probable that
better line be found construct upon than one
the location ofthe present aqueduct This sound
advice from practical engineer was also unheeded
The late Gro in Broadway, near Grand street, which
within the brief period Of four hours swept out Of
$1,000 600 worth Of property and brought with
IL disaster ruin and death, taken in connection with
the that the water in he Croton Reservoir is sew
cral inches lower than IL was little time ago,
shows the terrible calamity which might have happened
to this city on Tuesday night had the Gre not hAaD nut
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THE CENTENNIAL REGATTAs.

WHAT ARE OUR PROFESSIONAL oAEsMEN DOING P
WILL THERE BE A WARD CREW FOR '762
NEW YORK, Feb IA, 1876.
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
The signs Of the times all point TO great activity ano
excitement in boating circles during this centennial
year, and to the lovers OF this healthfu pasme rich
treat s doubtless in in the shape OF the contests
tina, will take place Saratoga Lake and upon the
schuykiIl So far as / am informed careful prepare.
ton Is being made by our college and
worthilv meet any crews that may come from abroad
but what are our professional oarsmcn doing 70 get
ready TO meet the men that coming from
tho Tyne and the Thames 10 endeavor 70 set
aside the verdict OF 1872. when tho Ward
brothers walked away with the iaurels And this leads
me 20 ask where are the Ward brothers, and what
they doing seal the verdict pronounced upon them
by all the world 2 Where Is Joshf Is no asleep OF
intending bis nets7 And Gl--long, lank, handsome
Gil another good one-what Is he dOingS And what Is
EIls the Joseph OF the flock doingg As Tor Hank,
The 0d Man OF the Sea- n TOO old 70 do duty himself
surely be mast have son or grandson perhaps able
40 tax bis place This wonderful family must have q
crew LELAND Il could not help beng good enc
among 90 many brothers. and why arc they not al
work. Have they forgotten can they ever forget tho
proud moment OF their lives when, In 1874 on Sara
ioga lake they crossed the line undispuied vcto4
Ihe shaulQIons of The Uoridf AMATEUR
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under such dipect control IL not wonderful 70 me
that the ERE was not put sooner but Il is wonder
full really wonderful, that Il suhdued before the
whole block laid in ruins No other Gre depart
the world could have done the noble work that
was accomplished on that occasion BY tho hremen OF
New York. dont pretend to be practical engineer,
but am old ofncer in an old Gre insurance COM
pany, and feel as Il knew how much water Il takes TO
put out certain amount Of Gre, and with desire TO
unnecessarily alarm the people feel II my duty TO
state that In great many sections OF New York Gre
might break out at any moment which would bafne
every steam engine and the efforts OF every fireman In
the city, because engines are inferior; not be-
cause bremen not brave ard skfu but because
our water not large enough, our MIGRANTS
Too small aud too FAR aDarI 70 enable good ENGINES 10
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come into action, and NOBLE fearless to do their
work
THE ALDERMEN BLAME.
Everything has been done TO impress these facts
upon the city authorities They have set aside the
opinions advice and warnings OF the bes, engineers
Fitz John Porter, our late Commissioner OF Public
Works. recognized the startling facts and recommended
larger mains and more water Our Board OF Aldermen
pay attention whatever TO these recommendation
1t matter Of doubt whether the impressive lesson
Of Tuesday evening even will teach them what our
great city needs for theprolec,on Of It's property and
population.
'The vicinity Of Ann street and Broadway just where
the HERALD once stands, that particular neishbor.
hood, is one Of the most dangerous know or There
are fewer hzdIants near 10 and more buildings that
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would feed connaeraton than could be found save in
the lowest wards ! sincerely hope lnat the HERALD
will take up this subjec, and never drop IL until we
have that amount Of which would be needed In
case Of great Ere"
The gentleman quoted above expressed himself so
fully that In the interview with him may be found the
universal sentiment expressed BY every other nsu.
rance officer OF thirty forty companies with whom
the HERALD reporter conversed.
OPINION or cHrEP ENGINEERS RATES AxD sHRA
Our reporter called on Chief Engineer Bates, who
referred him TO Assistant Chief Oscar Shea stating az
the same time that he happy lay before the
public his views and further remarked that the HERALD
was taking hold Of = matter OF vital importance
not only 10 the department, but 10 tho public 10
General
National Republican., 1876-09-23
Important to Eyery Family,

Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, Pleurisy,
Spine and Hip Diseases, Inflammation, Kidney
and Liver Weaknesses, Severe Aches, Pains
and Stitches, External Nerve Disorders, Ner-
yous Action Of the Heart, Severe Coughs,
Crick in the Back, sprains, Weakness in the
Back, Joints, Muscles or Sides, Lameness,
Stiffness of the Joints or Muscles, and all
maladies in which Porous Plasters are valued,
are by Benson's Capcine Porous Plasters in
stantly relieved and quickly cured. Benson's
Capcine Porous Plasters are a great and
needed improvement over the slow action CT
the ordinary article. They effect in few
hours that which other Porous Plasters re-
quire days and weeks of continuous wear to
accomplish. They will positively cure diseases
which others simply relieve. They are purely
vegetable, and do not contain metallic or min
eral Poisons. Their action is superior to cleo
tricity, and more powerful. Try them. Price
25 cents.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
THE KU-KLUX,
4 Rand in Washington CITY.

Within the past few days several worthy
gentlemen, orderly and quiet citizens of the
District, have received threatening communi-
cations from parties styling themselves vigi-
lance committee Some fthese missives have
been submitted to Major Richards, who has
been able to trace their authorship to certain
well known individuals. Among the leaders
of the band are James P. Willet and Charles
Ruof, who keep hat store at 905 Pennsylva-
MIA avenue, and Benjamin Stinemetz, who
has similar establishment at 1897 Pennsylya-
MIA avenue. Major Richards, whose motto is
''Let no guilty man escape" will at once in
stitute proceedings against the offenders.
The following is a copy of the notification
sent out by these disturbers of the peace-the
skull and cross bones, and Other mystic en-
biems being left off:
HEADQUARTERS VIGILANCE COMMITTEE,
WASHINGTON, September 1876.
Mr..
SIR: Your immediate attention is called to
article twenty four, section thirty-thr of
the ordinances of the Vigilance Committee of
Washington, entitled ''an ordinance relating
TO hats wornout of season." viz:
GAN persons found wearing any hat of
straw, linen or felt, of a drab or any light
color, or any tall white hat, with or without a
weed, or any last seasons black silk hat, on
or after the 2Oth day Of September, such hat
shall be shot at sight by any member of this
committee within the city limits.'
It is almost unnecessary for US to add that
in your case we shall shoot low.
With assurances of our most distinguished
consideration, we are,
Respectfully,
ARCHBISHOP BLUNDERBUss,
MAJ. GEN. COUNT De SHooTEMoFP,
BARON kNoCKEMoFF,
ADMIRAL PoPoFF,
Committee on Hats.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Proposals for fuel.
United States marshal's sale.
Universalist services tomorrow.
Unitarian church services tomorrow.
Furnished rooms, with board, for rent.
New books at Solomons & Chapman's.
An active, earnest man wanted as salesman.
National Veteran Club meets this evening
Handsomely furnished house of ten rooms
for rent.
Meeting of New York Republican Associ-
alton to night.
Anniversary of the Medical Society Of the
District of Columbia.
Notice of employment of additional work.
men by Navy Department.
Meeting to-day of the general committee
appointed to receive the rifle teams.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
TEMPERANCE MEETINGS.
Sons of temperance at the Gospel Ten

Sons Of Temperance at the Gospel Tent.
Through the kindness of the congregations
North Baptist and Mt. Zion NJ. z. churches)
now holding union meetings in the Gospel
tent, recently erected on R street northwest,
between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, the
order of the Sons of Temperance are enabled
to announce that temperance meeting will
be held in said tent to- morrow (Sabbath)
afternoon, at 3 O'Clock, at which they most
cordially invite all temperance organizations
and the public generally to be present. Brief
addresses will be delivered by prominent
workers in the cause. Music by the choirs of
the two churches above named.
GOOD TENPLARs' MASS MEETING.
The Good Templsrs of Leesburg, Va, hold
grand temperance mass meeting on Thurs
day, the 2Sth instant. DR.. Winfield, the great
"ArkaIsas Traveller" and other distinguished
speakers will be present. A free barbecue
will be served to all who may attend.
THE DASHAwAYS.
The Dashaways hold their regular Sunday
evening meetings at the Temple, to which all
are invited.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
VEGETINE.
EJEllNE.
VEGETINE,"
Purifes the Blood, Renovates and Invig-
crates the Whole System.
Its Medicinal Properties are
ALfERATIYE, TONIC, SOLVENT AND
BIURETIC.
VEGETINE,"

yIeKTISE is made exclusively from the juices OF
carefully -selss ted barks, and herbs, and
strongly concentrated that it Will edectually erad
cate from the system every taint of Scrofula Scrofu
lous Hunor, TunoTs, Cancer, Cancereus Humer,
Erysipelas, Salt kheum, syphilitte Diseases, Cam
ker Fan tness At the stomach, and all diseases that
arise from impure blood. sciatIca, lunammatory
and Chronic rheumatism. Neuralgia, GeHt and
Spinal Complaints can only be efectaally cured
through the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptive Diseases of the Skin,
Pustules, Blotches, Boiis, sTetter, Scald Head
and Rngworm VEGETIEE has never failed 10
effect permanent Iure.
For Pains In the Back, Kidney Complaints,
Dropsy, Female Weakness, LtuchorrhGa, arising
from internal liberation and uterine diseases and
General Debility, VEGETINE acts directly upon the
causes of these complaints. 1t invigorates and
strengthens the whole system acts upon the secre
tive organs, allays Inflammation. cures liberation
and regulates the bowels.
For Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Habitual CostIveness,
Palptation OF the Heart Headache. Piles, Nervous
ness and General Prostitution OF the Nervous Sys-
tenn. medicine has ever given such perfect salts
faction the YEGETISE. 1t purihes the bleod.
cleanses all Oft organs, and possesses controlling
power over the nervous system.
The remarkable cures effected by VEGETINE have
induced many physicians and aD0thecaries whom
we know TO prescribe AID use It In their own famI
lies.
In fact, VEGETINE is the best remedy yet diseov-
cred for the above diseases and Is the only reliable
blood Purifier yet placed before the public.
National Republican., 1876-09-23

On all occasions such as the rifle match
promises to be there are always number of
gentlemen who seek favors from the managing
committee on the strength of being attached
to some newspaper, when, really, they have
no connection with the press whatever. The
committee last evening decided 10 issue tickets
to the local press and gentlemen known to be
correspondents. In order to prevent mistakes,
a committee of newspaper men WIS appointed,
consisting of Messrs. Crosby S. Noyes, w. J.
Muir 1gh and John Morris, under whose direc-
tion the press tickets will be distributed.
Nearly all of the details for the match have
bcen arranged. Special trains from Washing
ton and Baltimore to Benning's will be run on
the days of the shooting A meeting of the
general committee will be held at the Airing
ton at $50 this after-.,-n.- and it is desired
fhn: ..-..... q -. .ia.,la - r.n,.nnk
National Republican., 1876-09-23
New Suits Entered.

L. Oppenheimer, by Mr.. R. Laskey, entered
a suit against Anthony Buckley for SANDER, in
charging that he was a perjurer, for which he
claims damages at 1000.
Messrs. Darlington & Bro. entered suit
for Haywood Hicks against Chas. H. Parker
for malicious prosecution, in charging him with
having obstructed public alley in square Gas,
and causing his arrest, for which he claims
$1,000 damages.
Messrs. Shelabarger and Wilson, for the
Grahamite and Trinidad Asphalt Pavement
Company, filed a bill against the District
Commissioners asking an injunction to re-
strain the District authorities from interfering
with the plaintiffs use of certain plsnks and
boards on Pennsylvania avenue. The plain
tiffs are the contractors for the work of paw
ing Pennsylvania avenue from Fifteenth to
Sixth streets, and the planks referred to are
those at the base of the old wooden pavement,
which the plaintiffs have been using to pro-
tect their work. Lately the District authori-
ties have taken the planks away, and hence
the suit.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
The New q. S. Bonds.

Messrs. H. E. Ofiey & Co., northeast corner
Fifteenth and streets, havei the new United
States ~ bonds for sale, and are receiving
called bonds in EXCHANGE for them at most
favorable rates. They are paving best rates
for all District securities, including the per
cent. special improvement bonds. They also
have for sale in sums to suit large or small in
vestments the 3.65 bonds of the District of
Columbia guaranteed by the United States.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
Savannah Sufferers.

We trust our citizens will not forget that
immediate aid is required for the relief of the
sick in Savannah who have been stricken down
by that terrible disease, the yellow fever. Con-
tributioi:s may be handed to our well-knoTn
citizen, Mr.. John 7. Mitchell, 1t is gratifying
for US to state that Sir Edward ThorltoG wSsSS
among the first to call and leave his contribu-
tion, (which was no less worthy Of him ~: tba
f"Hee y HIS 80 necessities of the case de-
mand immediate responses
National Republican., 1876-09-23
Music at the Presidents Grounds.

The following programme of music will be
rendered at the Presidents grounds this after
l. National Air. 2. March; Schneider. 8.
Overture, Montana Stephanie; Berthon. 4.
Waltz, Manola; Lander. 5. Hymn, "What
Shall the Harvest Bel' arranged by Thulbach.
6. Fantasia, Sicilian Vespers; Verdi. z. Galop,
Grecian; Lamant. s. Fantasia, Carnival of
Venice; arranged by Schneider. o. Song,
"Let Me Dream Again." Sullivan. 10. Ma
tinnal
National Republican., 1876-09-23
Important to Lawyers.

Briefs printed from new type, and on fine
paper, for one dollar aud fifteen cents per page
at the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Book and Job
Printing office, southwest corner of Pennsylva-
mia avenue and Thirteenth street, (second
foor.) Our prices cannot be surpassed for
cheapness and good work by any other estab-
lishment in the District.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
Auction Sales To-day,

By II. R. Merryman, constable:
At II O'Clock, at the corner of Eleventh
street and Pennsylvania avenue, a lot of goods
and chatties.
By Thomas Dowling:
At 10 O'Clock, an excellent assortment of
goods.
By United States Marshal:
At 10 O'Clock, at No. 1920 Pennsylvania ave-
nue., dry goods, sc,
National Republican., 1876-09-23
Professor Esputa.

At O'Clock this afternoon Prof. L. Esputa
will organize his s5-a-year music class in the
lecture room Of the Young Mems Christian
Association building, and it is desirable that
all who wish to Join the class should attend
promptly. The tuition is very reasonable, but
the instruction will be as thorough and excel
lent as that received by all the classes which
have hitherto been conducted by Professor
Esputa,
National Republican., 1876-09-23
Indicted.

The grand jury yesterday presented indict-
ments as follows: Ella Thompson, alias Ella
Boston, larceny. Preston Harris, larceny
Charles strobel, murder. Tobias Williams,
alias Tobe Williams, Wesley johnson, Ander-
son Long, John Patsey and Henry Garnett,
larceny. VIM. Mccoy and Cornelius Carter,
resisting officer. Daniel Hearns and William
Blackburn, larceny. James Hearns, receiving
stolen property. Nimrod Norris, Fred. Harris
and Mary Ward, murder. Stephen Taylor,
John Border, VIM. Brau and Wash. Meredith,
resisting officer. jeremiah Turbin, murder.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
UNQUALIFIED APPRECIATION.
BOSTON, November1s, 1875.

II. r. Stevens. Esq.,:
DEAR SIR: During the past five years have had
ample opportunity to judge OF the merit OF VEGE-
TINE. Ny W ife has used for complaints attend
ing lady OF delicate health, with more beneficial
results than anything else which she ever tried.
have given IL to my children under almost every
Circumstance attending n large family, and always
with marked benefit. have taken It myself with
such great benefit that cannot find words TO ex-
press my unqualified app eciation OF its goodness.
While performing my duties Police Officer in
this city, ii has been my lot fall in with great
deal of sickness. i unhestatingly recommend
VEGETINE, and never knew a case where II did
not prove all that claimed for 1t. Particularly
in cases of debtated impoverished state of the
blood its effects really wonderful; and for all
complaints arising from an impure state of the
blood 1t appears to work like charm, and do not
believe there are any circumstances under which
VEGETINE can be used with injurious results, and
1t will always afford pleasure give any further
information as to what know about VEGETINE.
WIN. Il. HILL, Police Station 4.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
Imnortant to Small Printing Offices,

Printing offices with small facilities can
save money by having their printing done at
the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office. Our
unlimited assortment of job type and fast
presses will enable US to allow twenty per cent.
on all orders.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
CITY ITEMS.

Is Your L1FE WORTH 10 CENTS ?-Sickness
prevails everywhere, and everybody complains of
some disease during their life. When sick, the
object is to get we'll; now to say plainly that no
person in this world that is suffering with Dys-
pepsia, Liver Complaint and its effects, such as
Indigestion, Costiveness, Sick Headache Sour
Stomach, Heart Burn, Palpitation Of the Heart,
Depressed Spirits, Biliousness, &C., can take
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER without getting relief
and cure. If you doubt this, go to your druggist
and get a sample bottle for 10 cents and try it.
Regular size rs cents. Two doses will relieve
you. CHAs. SToTr Co.,
Wholesale Agents.
-. USE THURsroE's IVORY PEARL TOOTH Pow.
DER A perfect dentifrice. Its actien on the
teeth is specific. removes tartar and dscoloratfon,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, canoot injure the enamel
Its constant use is recommended to all, but spe-
cially to those who, having good teeth, wish TO
preserve them. twenty-five and rfty cents Per
bottle.
THoMPsoNs PoMADK OPTIMl, for dressing the
hair. This hne pomade merits special mention.
Purely vegetable its effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair, imparting to 1t gloss and beauty
Unlike many preparations for the hair, 1t cannot
fnjure but Is highly beneficial, equally 30 to the
rich, golden-hued tresses of youth, the darker
shades Of middle life, the silverstreaked locks
fage. Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle.
PRAcTIo1 ECONOMY. Renovate your. soIied
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Jovens' In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. twenty-five cents
per bottle.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
Tubman,

All Ninth street, has the largest stock of
paperhangings in the city, and the lowest
prices. Landlords and others reitting will
save money by buying from him. Also, nice
stock of window shades, fringes, gimps, cur
tain loops, cords and tassels, &c. The best 81
shade In the city. Give him call.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
On Exhibition To-day.


Handsome styles of Sack Business Suits.
Handsome styles of Frock Business Suits.
Handsome styles of full Dress Suits.
Handsome styles of Demi Dress Suits.
Handsome styles of Fall Overcoats.
Handsome styles of Winter Overcoats.
listers, GleDgarys, Sartouts, Liveries, &c.
BOYs' AND CHILDREN's DEPARTMENT.
New styles of Kilt Suits.
New styles of Harvey Suits.
New styles of School Suits.
New Styles of Dress Suits.
New styles of Overwear.
YOUTHS DEPARTMENT.
Especially choice Suits.
Neat Business Suits.
Attractive Drees Suits.
Oyercoats in any shape desired.
FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.
All the novelties of the season in neck wear
hosiery, suspenders, gloves, underwear, robes
and smoking jackets, &C., &C., &c.
TAILORING DEPARTMENT.
Display, for variety, fineness and attractive
ness OF price, exceeds any effort of the past.
- Everybody asked to call and look to-day
whether they buy or not.-Es
A. SAKs & Co., 316 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-09-23

TIE Irish, Scotch, Australian and American
rife teams at Benning's, Tuesday, September
%. Shooting commences promptly at 10
O'Clock a. m.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
The Rifle Contest

at Benn;ng's, between the Irish, Scotch, Aus
tralian and American rife teams, commences
on Tuesday next. Special trains will leave the
Baltimore and Potomac depot. Tickets for
round trip, including admission, IS cents.
National Republican., 1876-09-23

Lie DANCING ACADEMY,
At Marini's Hall, E street, between Ninth and
Tenth streets northwest,
Mr.. l.. &. MARlNl begs leave to announce that
he will reopen his Academy on SATURDAY, Sep
tember q, 1876 at clock p. and o'clock p. IN.
for the reception of pupils.
All former pupils are respectfully invited to at
tend the opening.
For particulars see circular. se4-3w
National Republican., 1876-09-23
Youths, Suits

at the boys clothing house of B ROBINSON s.
Co., 500 Pennsylvania avenue, next to VIII
Han's.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
Small Handbills 75c. Per Thousand.

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Job Office
prints Small Handbills for seventy-fye cents
per thousand, Material all new,
National Republican., 1876-09-23
John II. MoriartY

begs 10 inform his friends that he may be
found in the cutting department of the house
of A. Saks 4 Co., tailors and clothiers, ii Gio
Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-09-23
Children's Suits

at the boys clothing house of B. ROBINSON &
Co., 900 Pennsylvania avenue, next to VIII
lian's
National Republican., 1876-09-23
Boys Suits

at the boys clothing house of B. ROBINSON &
Co., 900 Pennsylvania avenue, next to VIII
ian's.
National Republican., 1876-09-23

SEE ADVERTISEMENT of long-range rifle con-
test, between Irish, Scotch, Australian and
American teams.
National Republican., 1876-09-23

N LNWIUh FEMALE SEMINARY.
The duties OF this Institution will be resumed I'd.
Y. lon FRIDAY, September lS For Circulars adj
office, Md, b. and U. X. X. aus-2m
National Republican., 1876-09-23

THE champion riiemen of the world at Ben
ning's, Tuesday, September 20.
National Republican., 1876-09-23

The principal event during the day Weilnes-
day will be a visit to Mount Vernon, for which
the steamer Arrow has been engaged. The
committee to look after the guests on that
day consists Of A. R. Shepherd, T. E. Roessle,
c. L. Blackford, Major J. C. Cash, L. N.
Hoffman, T. Lubey, T. B. Kalbfus, J. Z. Bell,
J. W. Boteler, Amos Webster, John F. Ennis,
Gen. W. D. Whipple, Major A. S. Nicholson,
!. n. Burritt, a. s. Solomons, Austin Herr, j.
o. P. Burnside and L. II. Stevens.
National Republican., 1876-09-23

A LII KINDS OF GENTLEMEN'S CAST.
"a on wearing apparel can be sold to the very best
gtreet, between Sixth and Seventh northwest
Notes by mal promptly attended 10. Cash paid
National Republican., 1876-09-23

MISS. HARROyER'S BOARDING AND
Nl DAY SCHOOL for young ladies and children
will reopen September Is at 1896 street, opposite
Franklin park. Circulars at the residence or prin
cipal bookstores. aug3l-2m