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Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09
AMUaEm ENTa.


The Natlonal Theatre.
Miss Katie Putnam's bsnont night was hon.
orod by tho presence At ths National not only By
= large aadlsnoe, but one including very many
Of oar best Appreclators Of fine and artistic act.
ing. Miss Putnam has taken strong hold upon
the patrons Of The drama here, and they deeply
regrut the termination Of her engagement this
evening. fIer company with Mr. Edwin Browne
At the head, IL strong one. He 4 an aoteT him
self Of real and decided merit Having hr,t q
talent for the stage he reveals IN all his various
assumptions the pleasing fact that he makes
severe aud consideration study Of his dlneront
rS., no 'ssy MATE! e PoEtES e ne Io
for instance, because they are naturally drawn,
and because they arc real characters.
The cast Of character. made Tor other ,, mem
and for the Teaaon u ll adapted to the peculiar
talents Of the actors who assume them. Last
JOSsphlSs,. in 1.-THE Daughter Of the Regl.
ment, /" and her special songs Woro received with
great favor, and 10 the "Rom dance " she received
genuine and weil.meritsd applause. .,
II was, however, In the farce Of " stage
stTuck, . as sally BornEEs, that she won the
brightest lautels Of the evening. We have seen
,pon N.Y. Pstpam stSpds mr. SSo. eminent She
makes tho mopt out OF II, puts In moro attract.
I've stage business and makes the role almost
entirely new. The Tom Tape q BelVil Ryan ls
clever piece Of acting and adds much to tho
n RUS S Il ' =. the matinee, Tho Old
70 The sstlSfsotlou Of ali W6o have seen 1t, and
In the evening Miss PutnAmb engagement will
close with THE Little Detective " and Laugh
Ing Hyena,'
The Theatre ComIaur.
This evening tho performance at tho Theatre
UomIQuo will commence with 1.-THE SWlis Got.
tsEe, or Why Don't She Marry" with the verIa-
tile actor, James W. wesley, as Natz TOIE, a vi.
lago rustic. The cast also includes the name Of
MIsa Ad1Ie Iohnaon rightly king tho role Of IN
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09
HOARD or HEALTH.


TTnnsnction OF Houtine Busincas.
The regular meeting Of tho Board Of Health
was held last evening, DR.. U. y. Cox In the chair,
and Dr. ID. W. Bliss secretary.
Mr.. Marbury reported bills amounting 10
sli6 40, which were ordered 70 be paid.
Tho health otilcer reported Ave cases Of small.
pox as having been reported 70 him within the
last four days; removed 10 the hospital, three,
and two deaths. He also presented tho o0nsoli-
dated report Of smallpox for the month Of Octo.
Der as follows: Number reported, eii deaths,
80 removed 10 hospital, %.
reported II vaccinations as having been per.
formed by him during tho past three days
Several applications Tor positions under tho
board, and complaints N nuisancos were read
aud appropriately referred.
MIR. LanRstou moved that the order dismlhs-
ing q. N, Newman, night scAvenger, for vio-
lation Of the rules OF the board be reoonsdo rcd,
and the request TO Governor Cooke foT his dis
placement be Withdrawn.
A discussion ensued on tho motion, and Mr..
Newman was allowed TO make statement,
which was the same Us reported 10 the board by
the sanitary police committee.
The motion Of Mr.. LNngston was then adopted
MIR. Langston offered the following rosolu.
llon, which WEs adopted;
RctOiUsd, That the committee on ordinances
be, and tho same is hereby, directed 70 consider
and report TO the board what appropriation can
legally and properly be asked Of Congress for san.
ltary and other purposes 10 the District Of 90.
lumbla, TO DO expended by the board OF Health,
and what legislation, II any, should be recon-
Congress; and II the sali committee md legls.
latlUn necessary. ns above indicated, that the
committee Aforesaid prepare tho same and pre-,
sent II for consideration and adoption Of the
board.
The board, then, at sI5 o'clock, adjourned.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

Last night, about $50 o'clock, an alarm Of hre
was sounded from box 81, corner Of FUur-and-a-
half street and Pennsylvania avenue. The
hook and ladder and the reels OF Nos. and I
engine companies were soon on the spot, manned
by volunteers Upon arriving on the ground
they were Informed that the alarm was q test,
and amid q happy hurrah tho boys started
homeWaTd.
While tho hook and ladder was responding to
tho alarm MIR. August liutE, who had hold Of
Ouo Of the ropes assisting In pulling tho truck,
slipped and fell, and Mr.. Robert johnson, a
member Of the company, was directly behind
Mr.. Butt, slipped also, and the wheels OF the
truck passed over Mr.. IohnsOn's legs and thighs
and over the head of MF. ButE. Mr.. johnson
was not injured to any extent and went on with
the truck. Mr. Butt was picked up and carried
TO his home, No. s2l Fourth street, where DR..
johnson rendered medical aid. HIS injuries arc
not considered OF serious nature.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

On Thursday, while Joseph Ford, who resides
at No. 1914 NJ street, was guunlnE In the
Vicinity Of kalorama Heights, by an accidental
discharge OF the gun, the contents entering his
foot. lie Wns taken to his home, and DTS. Bliss
and Draper called In, who, after an eNAmina-
ton, found Il necessary to perform an Rmputa-
ton on the limb near the ankle. The injured
man was doing we'll yesterday.
About o'clock on Thursday night q oolOred
man named David Green, living on Eighth, be-
tween and streets, was quite badly soalded
by Oyerturnlng pot OF hot soup on his person,
which he was attempting 10 llft IRON the stove.
The skin was peeled OFT his right arm, aud the
burns about his body arc quite serious,
About O'Clock on Thursday afternoon, as
Mrs. Hutehins, residing at No. ll33 Eighteenth
street, was coming down stairs, she slipped and
fell TO the floor below, breaking her leg by the
fall. DR.. Draper was Summoned In attendance
and set the broken bones, and the lady is Al
comfortable as eau be expected under the cit
stances,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

One of the handsomest suits for winter wear
We have seen this season Is now on exhibition In
The tailoring department Of MessTs, A. Saks \
DO & establishment. The coat and vest 10 made
of A small plaid French rough sultlng, having
large variety Of cOlors beautifully blended the
clfeet can bo better seen than described. The
coat Is cut In Stanley style, bound with a SIX
The buttons arc Of cocoa wood, inlaid ~ hand.
The lining il Of black satin, having = green
StTIpe, producing very dressy effect. The vest
10 cut double. breasted, with an entirely new
nnnts are made OF stOne.eOlOrod English whip
cord cashmere, a 70 cut half tight, being seven
teon aud one half inches At the knee, and seven
tsen Al the bottom, The suit will be on exhibit
iion To-day only, Gentlemen desiring TO sec a
well. gottsn.up suit will do we'll TO call Tbs
tailoring department Of $40 Seventh street Il
worthy VI a Visit at any time.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

The following circular has been issued 10 tho
pastors OF churches 10 our city by tho president
OF the Young Meme Christian Association OF
this city, =, II. smith, secretary:
"FOT the past six years the second Sabbath In
November has been set apart Us a day Of prayer
In all Christian lands for Code blessinE upon
the work Of tho Young Men's Christian AGsOclA-
ton.
ave desire to request, especially, that the
coming Sabbath, November 10, shalt be more
than ever observed by the Christians OF our
city. VIII you call the attention Of your con.
greRatiOn TO tho subject, and lead them In
prayer for usf Also, please give such notice rs
you may Judge best Of our services during the
day.
"At $50 the president Of the association will
preside, and addresses wilt be delivered by Hon
M. ID. Legget, Gen. U. q. Howard, and II Ii
hoped by Judge Strong, Of Pennsylvania,
THE usual daily prayer meeting will com
menee At $50 instea1 Of 0 O'Clock, CONT nuInE
until ! O'Clock, and will be heli 10 Lincoln
hall"
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

Seventeen deaths from the ontsro.epIplocete
were reported to the health Otioo yesterday.
The are department, drawn by hand" had
a short run Yesterday.
Andy Gleason has tho only horse In town
which has not had tho hopporhinorrhea.
Children cry for the horse disease that they
may enjoy hoaFhound candy and other saccharino
remedies.
swearing at mule may help to move him,
but It awaits nothing when applied to an OK
team.
Rev. Mr.. RumpIr, OF Philadelphia, breaches
tomorrow morning at the Capitol Hill Lutheran
mission, and at the Memorial chapel, on -Four.
teenth street, at night.
General JAekson's horse, In Lafayette square,
has a severe attack Of the eplIootlc. General
Babcock expects him to DO we'll enough to take
part in the lth Of March procession.
Major Appel has given Captain Smith per.
mission TO vote on the Presidential election un:
on account Of tho weather last Tuesday. lilo
says the voters did not turn out
Mr.. Albert Gleason has worry kindly and gen,
erousy rendered the use Of his horses and mules,
FREQ Of ali charge, 10 poor families for funerals
Of deceased members during the prevalence OF
| the epiHOOtic.
A myoraDIu uo,isl.a ~. tho DVaiJ Or ruDII,
Works In regard to the I'M unctonists Of Seventh
street and New York avenue will DO announced
to-day in the Supreme Court in bdnc, and the
wheels OF improvement will again be creased.
Tho following was the range Of the thernom
etoT Nehlntuhy Nv tohHNA VlhANlAn hN1INt w
ass PennsylvAnla avenue, corner Of Four.and.R
half street! s a. H., III 10 a, m, 70; IL M, ST.
p. m, ~; p. m, 49, p. m, 90; sp. m, 81
The Eleventh. street Lutheran church, ]. q
Butler, pastor, which has been closed at night
| for several months, will be opened tomorrow
night, as we'll ~ morning. Tho relation Of
prayer to the Divine immutAblllty and u
| natural laws will be discussed.
The car conductors and drivers on the Seventh
street line wish II stated that they are taking NJ
| part 10 the benefit ball to be given at Old Fel
/ lows hall on Tuesday night next. They do mol
| yet desire the assistance Of their friends, bul
thank them for the protiered aid.
Tho case OF Miss Lizzie Snow, charged with
/ an assault and battery on Maggie May, In whiel
| tho latter was knocked down AnLi bodily injuIel
| at tho house Of the former came up In the Pelloi
Court yesterday, and Judge smell, after hearing
tho evidence, hned the defendant SO and cost
I'm snddest whom sing"
Some DID, fool said; II was not !;
FOF this IL how To put the thing,
I'm saddest when I'm dry.
VIII you gladden. tho poet BY ueeompAnylll
| him to Jim Young's aud he will no "SdddiIfed,
| (satIshod This Ia a JOak-see III
large force Of labOrers have been put l.
work By the Columbia Railroad Company II
/ taking up and rsiaytnB their track on Massa
| ohusetts avenue from Seventh to Thru street
/ 50 A. 70 conform with the new grade. Tho cari
| will be run on this road next Tuesday. The
| Washington and Georgetown Railroad Com
pany, while business IL suspended, are having
their once renovated and painted, and are Als'
| having the track laid outside the new limits 0
the Capitol grounds.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

The Board Of Fire Commissioners held their
regular weekly meeting at their rooms last even.
ing, S. S. Baker, president, In the chair, and II.
ID, BARLEY, secretary.
Booker, McDeVitt, and smith.
Mr. Barker gave notice that at the eat meet.
ing he should move to reconsider the resolution
by which John Maker was hned $40 for being
found asleep on duty,
chief Engineer CrOnln reported tho death Of
the horse Jack, at the truck house stable, from
the eplIootc.
The case Of VIM. W. Hurdle, charged with
being absent from quarters without leave, was
postponed.
A Communication was received from James
Lowe, and the members Of No, engine COM
pany, asking for the Of the third story OF the
engine. house, Tor tho purpose Of giving select
entertainment this winter. Permission was
granted, on condition that no liquor be used on
the occasion,
Mr.. Bayley, from the committee on building,
reported faVOrhbly on the bill OF Mr.. SeaTle Of
s1lb, for plans and specifications. On motion q
Mr.. Baker, ltS further consideration was pOIt
pOned.
M Baker offered the following, which wal
adopted
RsIoiusd, That from and after this date the
employees Of this department will not be allowed
to give orders on the treasurer without hTst sub
milling said order TO the chief engineer or pres
| idsnt Of this board
The board then adjourned.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09
rHE sARBATu QUESTION.
Or. Sunderland WIN Try to Fihd tho Book
lie WAITS Mr.. Harris 500 for tho
IIomr"-The "TelI Que stlon.O

Or. sunderland WIN Try to Pind tho Book
lie WAITS MIR. Hurr's 500 for the
- Home The IIelI QutstIono
Mn. EDIron SEQ by to.day's paper that Mr..
Burr declines to look mp tho book. As l want
the "Homo to get the hundred dollars, which
presume It needs, | will try TO Ind the BOOK
myself and have Judge Cartier decide the CUES
tI6n, aud as soon as we get ready We will let
tho public know. Mr.. Rutr says that his
prnu,ITe Of one hundred dollars stands" That
il good II was not tho silRging but the bussiHg
Of the horse. flies Of which | spoke. The very
highest dignity Of men Is not above the annoy.
anco OF insects Is IT, Question Of natural
philosophy. How about the Bell question ~
have no sin to repent Of 10 this respect. My
church has no he'll. II you want reform on this
point why do you come u mo ! | have already
reformed. why do you not 10 TO the churches
that ring bells or II you hnd them a nuisance,
why do you not complain to the police, and have
the nuisance hhated7 believe there 10 no Law
legaliEing the nuisance Of bells on the sabbath
rs there II for crying Sunday newspapers 10 the
streets. The police are untrammelled In regard
to the noise Of bells; they eau stop tathny time.
Not 80 with the uprOar Of tho neWsboys on Sab.
bath morning. To the shame Of our Christ ian
civilization that ls allowed DI law.
Il. SUNDERLAND.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

Tue Grant Prince, the Grand Duke Alexis,
who was here amid our ruins year ago, has
been drifting with regal leisure around the
world, touching occasionally upon q com
municablC point and then dropping out oil
sight for season. At last adVlces no was
hObnObblng with the MaharAjah OF lahore
whoever he may be-and receiving at the
hands OF that monarch tho entertainment
common to the country. The principal Jete
for the odilcatlOn OF the Grand Duke was a
contest between tiger aud buffalo. To
make the com6atants equal, tho tiger was
given opium aud the buffalo aTTRck. This
cooperative arrangement was somewhat
OyerdOne. When the curtain rose the tiger
tried " sneak away, but tho intoxicated
buffalo was eager for the contest. Tho tiger
fell victim after some little clawlng aud
chewing. This spectacle ended, Jetes and
banquets followed, His Majesty drinking the
health OF bis royal guest, and Alexis respond
Ing In the brief but sufficient phrases with
which his American entertainers were made
RmlllaT year ago. .-.I
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

p,r,isp goods only No domestic ovcfcoatlng
ssnI n oiT tailoring department CattEGlnglo.
iTllisd Engiish melton, t5Sj Cars doublo.iWllled
FnGIlsh melton, tlOi Cars triple.tTillsd log.
W,a,rb uaistos. ali oolorS, 80; E1glish lay0TtOn
soaIipg, ISL; English yonotians GO; Safapshlre
EeTssy, $40; DoyonShlTo ketuey, 500 French
eIipckl llas gjO-ut tho most Ampla mhhot'
Wo nave a large variety Of very superior over
c1Stibaa. tho price depending entirely on tbo
sIsis n trimming desired, The attention Of
gentlemen 10 search u hIstolALs E1"la y solie.
~ n spssialty Of this department being TIE
b,st ,soTf pTleeF as low a. consistent Win the
sstno speeimons OF work and ttyio gladly
shown. Al Inspection Of tho stock lneur5 no
VOnsaNO" 4. SiEs s Co., 80 Seventh street,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

Al regular meeting Of Martha Washington
nall Inc following OEieeTs were Installed for the
ensuing six months: 5. r. T., Miss Mary Ellisi
5. V. T., Miss Maggie Darby $; X, Miss Mol
Mis- I1IIie Van Week 5. g., Mrs. A, T. Mau'
piai s. Past r, Miss Allie Van Week -. p,
H., James W. Van Week u. v. t. I; ". s.
Phelps; II, R., Leon J. Myers y. " T. Ian
Maupin H. Past +, benjamin +, Hawk Chap;
lain, m. Frank. The secretarys report showed
a large increase In plumbers and lnhuence' ana
ID promises by next term 70 be the banner tom
peTance oTuanlEatlou oil the District.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

was 1, $50, no In 1850, 6,sl9l7I In 1880, and
6, 900 900 10 February last The total vaiua-
ton Is $3.50, T07, 9i6, In which Pennsylyanla
has t53, 900, 008 Invested In $40, 100 horses,
averaging Soils. New York, Texas, Ohio,
Illinois, Indiana and Iowa only have more
than Pennsylvania. The grand average price
for the whole country Is eT837. To this must
be added eI2l ,097, SIC Invested in 1916, 800
mules Of which Pennsylvania has "a, 900,
valued at Ga, 242, 800, averaging el30.2l. The
gross value Of tho horses and mules Of the
whole country IL ESQ, 7S5 csc, compared with
1891, b69, sos In oxen and other cattle, es99,-
iOS, 0SS 10 mileh cows se,T7l, 1W In sheep,
and SlSe T53, 620 III hogs
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

Is winning new laurels this season. Her lecture
entitled "Femalo Costume, Its FOllles and
Changes" Is creating great Juror In tho cities
where she Is leeturinE. II will be noticed that
her name has been added to the list Of lecturers
for the grand star course" already announced
TO DO given in Lincoln hall this season, which
shows that tho managers are determined 10 max o
the oOUTse one OF tho most popular and enjoya-
bic attractions OF the season, We are informed
that tho season tickets are being taken rapidly,
and ~ there will be but a limited number Of 70.
served seats sold, those who wish TO attend should
secure them early.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

PRiCE LIST or GENTS FURNIsHiNa GOODS
AT GOLDMAN STHIHBERa, NEW tEhIs
FURSisHINa GOODs STORE, No. 100 SEVENTH
tiooi White Shirts, 10 cents 50 cents, 81, u. 90
OuF az white shirts Is unsurpassed In tho city
unOd Merino Undershirts and Drawers, 30 cents,
~ cents, 10 cents, u, rs and 81 80. we sen a
better ii UhdeTshiTt than any house In Town.
Splendld English Socks, % cents per pair.
Knit Jackets, large variety and az very low
piioes. Tho finest variety Of Ties, Bows anu
Scarf ever sean In this city.
DEPOT for Gents KID Gloves In all the opera
coIors and shades for street wear. Gloves
Gloves, Gloves, OF any imaginable kind, and az
low hHures. Come and convince yourselves. Al
goods warranted as represented.
aoiDMAS n STEINBRRG,
Corner Seventh and q streets.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09
NOTATION OF ELDERS.

Lively Meeting at the New York Avenue
ChuTch.
Monday night n large meeting Of the cOnEre.
CATION Of the New York Avenue Presbyterian
church was held for the purpose Of choosing
elders, when tho question Of rotation In that
once arose. spirited debate ensued on the
an election. The result was the reelection Of
some Of the former elders, while others we're
thrown out. The proceedings Of the meeting
leaked out.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

Tho steamer ARROW, uAptsin Frank nollinEs.
head. HAVING been rehpt and entirely faht BY her
present ownsrr, win toaFo her WhAFf
FOOf OT SEVENTH STREET,
DAILY, (sundaIs KIeep,sdJ At 10 O'CLOCK,
FOR MOUNT VERNON,
Tito Tomb 81 WAAhlBE ton,) aud Intermediate
lhbdiuES JAMES SYKhR,
ia2l-9m Gen. HnpH Steamer A TrnN.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09
uauYUL. TAoTa woRTH KNOWING.

fHURsroH's Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder 1 the
best Dentrihce in use. II keopstho Teeth clean
and white, and tho guns sound and healthy
Price IS and 90 cents.
JouyEH's InodorOUs Kid Glove Cleaner 70 TAT
superior 70 auJthing known. Price 70 OonA'
TgoHrsoH's PomadS Optlmo Is exquisite. II
EofteAs, beautihei, and strongthens the hair
Price rs and % cent?.
All for aAle by druggists.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09
AL-LALA

tn nrvue the yalue OF sewing machines seems
mt This time to DO an unnecessary task. Inc
leading machines Of tho country were tested ny
experts day after day for period Of over lour
weeks at the great fair at the Maryland inst'
tnte where tho highest award OF medal was
given TO tho Florence Improved Sewing Ma
chine. Agency, AhRAHAAS BID,
TuThkS ass Penn. avenue.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Sewing Machine Il tho best Of all. The periec
lion OF stitch on all kinds Of goods, great range
of work, ease OF operation, nolselesf, lor more
HdIuItInV Tensions, simplicity and durnbilitysoI
ali parts Is not equAlsd In any other machine
Once pOb Y street, Masonic Temple.
NJ p hDANR 4 Co, Agents,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

The usual services held In Lincoln Hall each
Sabbath evening will ba held tomorrow, (Sab.
bath but At 1880 instead Of at o'clock, as here
tOlOru. A very marked Interest Is apparent 10
these gatherings, and each Que has some pssu.
llarfcature Of interest which makes the succeed.
Ing one attractive,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09
CITY ITEMS.

AT LENGTH VIC are happy 10 announce to the
people OF the Dlttrict Of JolumbiA that, after
Jour weeks test Of sewing machines Of all kinds
the ablo6t experts Of Maryland awarded to the
Florence sewing Machine the highest premium,
rs being the best In the world. Medal awarded
November l, 1874
ABRAHAM 4 Bro, Agents,
4s3 Pennsylvania avenue.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

This IL tho season when carpets arc In great
demand. There 10 nothing that sets oil room
20 we'll as nne carpet, and purchasers, u they
desire n goOd article, should 70 and examine the
new stock Just received by W. 3. Mitchell 4
Co., corner Of Ninth street and PonnsylVAnlA
avenue. This hTm, notwithstanding the cpl.
LOOtIc, delivers all goods promptly.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

Superintendent Hatchells report Of inspec.
lions and sales Of live stock during tho week
ending November 8, 1872, is as lOllOWs: At
Centre market Tuesday and Thursday % cattle
WeTo offered and sold at JgilI cts.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-11-09

Mr.. Brady has on exhibition 10 his national
gallery lie size portrait Of Den. Meade, which
Is nearest 10 nature Of any picture that has been
seen Of the hero OF HettyIburg. In looking at
fore him md cannot help admirng the skill of Tho
artist Mr.. Brady deserves tho thanks Of tho
public In being able 10 present SO excellent 4
portrait OF so llluHtFlOuA d man,