Evening star., 1877-11-21

inflicted a serious wound In his throat last
night with a case knife, at his residence on
street, between 9Th and 10Th streets. DIR.
Walter was called in by Sergeant Guy, and
afterwards DR. McBlair came in and dressed
the wound, which Is not of a dangerous
character. He stated that Mr.. Plant N ac ac-
cidentally fallen down stairs and had
scratched his neck. He was suffering from
mental excitement, but was much better
later in the evening.
AmUsements
National Theater.-Mr. John McCullough's
mastery impersonatiOn of Cardinal Rich
elieu' last evening was enjoyeI by large
and thoroughly satisfied audience. "Riche-
lieu" is one of McCullough's best charac-
ters, and he holds the interest of his auditors
from the rise to the fall of the curtain. He
was supported last night by Messrs. James,
Levick, Lawrence, flanagan aud Miss Carey
forming an unusually strong cast. Tonight
MI McCniloush will appear "Virginius:"
opera H0nSe.-The ever popular dramati-
ZatlOn OF" Uncle Toms Cabin is presented
mere this week in very pleasing manner.
Many OF the characters are assumed by col
ored people, VINO perform their parts very
crediiably. The singing by the Georgia
Cabin Singers and the cotton picking scene
are very attractive features of the entertain.
ment.
TheGfey ComiQue.-The performance this
week Is full OF variety gems. "Oa the
Trial" is ffle leading dramatic attraction
The audiences are large and enthusiastic as
Lincoln Hau-The famous lecturer, Mr..
John B. Cough, will this evening deliver his
great lecture entitled "The Reform Move
ments" This is the first lecture i'm the Y NJ.
Z. A. course. Those who are present this
evening will doubtless enjoy a rare literary
treat.
The Thw,by CorcerLs-The sale of seats for
the ThUrsby concerts will commence al
Metzerott's tomorrow.
THE NATIONAL WoRKINGMEs's Assem-
BLY, met last night, Mr.. r. Emmons in the
chair, and Mr.. j. j. Meany secretary. s. T.
Tay lor was received as a delegate from the
brick lay ers in place of A. T.. Smith. j. w
Reynolds was appointed on tie finance COM
mittee in place of A. G.. Smith resigAed
MIR. Hamilton reported that the com mittee
proposed TO call a mass meeting on or about
December Sih, and they expected to make ita
grand success. Mr.. Hamilton, from a select
committee, rePor ed that they expected TO
submit TO Cor gress a draft of bill in rela-
ton To apprentices, and he believed that the
bill would be passed. A discussion took
place on the finances, in the course Of which
it was stated that there was about SOD car.
IenteIs In lie District, Ouly about 30 of whom
were in the Organization, about 500 painters
and but few OF them in the trade society
Mr.. Mcdonald urged that money was neces-
sary, that the grace of God could not be had
without money. Mr.. Boron asked where IL
was necessary tOexpend money for the grace
OF God. Mr. Mcdonald replied that Henry
Ward Beecher Is paid s25 600 per year for dis
upon the hill itbe Capttnll the chaplain Is
paid tor invoking the grace Of God on the
me mbers. Mr.. Reynolds said that the grace
OF God could be had without money by tax
ing down the Bible and reading it, The
point of order was raised tha. this was not a
church meeting. Mr.. Ralstpn presented a
letter from the striking cigar makers OF New
York soliciting aid, and a committee
Messrs. Mcdonald, Meany, Maltby, Paigstt,
and BostOn-was appointed to solicit sub
scrfptions. Mr.. Spier moved the appoint
ment OF committee to organize the trades
not yet represented; adopted, and Messrs.
Spier, Mclean, CranstOn, Whitmore, and
Maltby were appointed. Mr.. Hamilton,
from the committee on mass meeting, urgei
the members themselves tn make 1t a sue
cess. They propose to have q grand parade
and expect that Gems. Banks and Butler and
Mr.. Thompson, of Baltimore, will make ad-
dresses.
SANITARY CONDITION OF THE WALLACE
SCHOOL BUILDING.-The Board of Health
met last. DIR. Verdi in the chair. The health
officers weekly report was read showing the
usual cOpdemnatiOns of unwhOlesome food,
and inspections of marine products. A COM
munication from DR.. s. A. III. McKim was
received asserting the existence OF diphthsria
at the Wallach school building, whicl he
attributes to local causes, the principal one
Of which he believes TO be the impure air in
the school building. Accompanying this
communication was copy of n letter from
the iapitor of that building, giving a state
ment of the effects OF the foul gases emitted
into the rooms from defective sewers and
traps, and asking the privilege of removing
his family to another locality. DIR. McKim,
In his communication, gives an account OF
the situation and construction of the builI-
iEg, location OF the sewers and sewer traps,
and suggests how the difficulty can be reine-
died. Health Officer Keene was present at
The reading, and made a statement Of an ex-
animation Of these premises several weeks
ago, end the suggestions he then made in
relation TO the remedy. Some discussion
followed, and DR., Cox moved that the health
again to see If his recommendations had
been carried out In relation to the remedy,
and make a report to the board; adopted.
The annual report OF the health officer was
read.
THE LIQUOR DEALERS PROTECTIVE AS
ISOLATION met at Baier's hall last night;
Mr.. John II. Russell in the chair. The death
of the treasurer, Mr.. John Buchler, was an
rarily elected to fill the office. A committee
was appointed to investigate the financial
condition OF the association. and it was de-
cided To renew and strengthen the organiza
tion with q view of advancing their interests
before Congress.
CAPT. FRANK MONROE, of the U. g. Ma.
rine corps. whose death took place at Val
lejo, California, on Sunday last, was a na-
tive OF this city, and was well known among
our citizens as genial, whole -sOuled gen.
tleman and q popular officer. He was son
OF the late Columbus Monroe (who was q
nephew of President MonrOe) and q grand
SON of ex- Mayor Seaton.
THE CHEAPEST black silks, black cash
meres and black sipacas in Washington; the
and at the lowest prices; beautiful wool dress
GOODS, lly Is cents; handsome satin n-nnished
black silk only sl.5O. worth 80 everywhere
popular dry goods store. I
trial OF the case of q ,orse W. Briant aud
VIM. Craig for presenting q false claim was
resumed In the Criminal Court, Judge Mac.
Arthur, and the entire day was occupied In