Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-12-29

Sudden Death Of DR.. Thos. g. Clay.
Yesterday afternoon about O'Clock. DIR.
Thomas G.. Clayton, the well-known patent
agent in this city, died very suddenly in the
model shop of Mr.. Clspp, No. SIC 9Th street,
into the shop shortly before that hour, and after
some ocular remarks TO Mr.. Clapp, DIR. Clayton
laid out some work on a bench, and Mr.. Clapp
hearing him cough shortly afterwards, turned
around and saw him with his face on the bench,
as II he had fallen forward. Mr.. Clapp imme-
distely went TO his assistance, and, taking him
mp, LAID his head on his (Clspp's) knee, when
he found that the sufferers face was excessive
ly red and that his breathing was becoming
more laboTed. Mr.. Clspp called for assistance,
ana mI: Edmonston and others responded. md
physicians were az once sent for, but DIR. Clay
ton was dead before their arrival. DR.. ID. u.
patterson, the coroner, was sent for and re-
sponded promptly, giving certificate that
death was caused by spoplexy. The body was
removed to the late residence of the deceased,
No. GIL + street northwest, and kilograms sent
to his sons, Joseph q, and James c. Clayton, re-
Sld1Dg in New York.
DIR. Clayton about two years since had very
severe spell of sickness, and never entirely re-
gained his health. A few weeks ago he was
confined TO his house by carbuncles. He was
born in Adams county, Pa, December 8, 1905,
ard resided there until he had nearly reached
manhood. In bis 18th year. he entered the min
l-tTy OF the Methodist church, serving ia the
Pennsylvania conference for a time. He con-
tnued in the ministry tor about 80 years, being
most OF the time attached to the Virginia COZ
church.
From 1910 to 1873, he was stationed at Charles-
ton, s. G; and also during his life filled appoint.
ments az East Washington and GeOrgeto Sn.
For long time he considered Norfolk, Va, his
place OF residence, having married there. In
1ej4 he came 10 this city, and entered business
As patent and claim agent, in which Occupa-
ton he has been engaged ever since with the
exception OF few years during the war, when
ne hiled the position OF police magistrate. DIR.
y aytOn was always q cOid-water man, aud a
member OF various temperance organizations,
NJ m ~ 90 he
He was an active member of the jackson DEM
ocrsttc Association. Mrs Clayton died a few
years ago, and the deceased leaves no family
except his sons, Joseph G.. and James O., IRE
siding in New York; and Virginius who was
assOcisted in business with him.
The funeral will take place from the 9th
street Methodist Protestant church, at O'Clock
Tomorrow afternoon, and it is probable that
the religious services will be participated ia bv
ReTs. L. W. Bates, John r. Nichols, f. SEent
eel, OF Baltimore, and other ministers.
INTERESTING SCHOOL EXERCISES The
closing exercises, for the Christmas holiday of
the Rttenhouse Academy, Mr.. .. e. Wight,
principal, took place on the 24th inst, ut noon
The school room was crowded with the friends
and relatives of the boys. A number of we'll
seleeted and hnely-spoken declarations were
delivered and prizes were given to the BOYS who
had the highest average in the examinations,
held Tuesday and Wednesday, in Latin, spell.
ing and arithmetic, and for improvement in
writing. Maps were drawn during the exercises
der, Wright, Bailey, Patterson and Colgate
Bailey taking the prize. Second class-Thomp-
son. Middleton, mcfarland, johnson and
MeFalls-Macfarlsndt taking the prize. \ COM
mittee consisting Of Messrs. Duvall, Perry and
Prof. Chickering, decided the respective merits
OF the defamation and map drawing. MANY
handsome books we're distributed TO the
successful scholars: Shillington, Moses, Thomp-
son, Bailey, Webb, Patterson, Bryan, Francis
Wedderburn, Robinson, Linyille, and Macgar-
land. The last named (Macfarland) carried OFF
i've prizes, one in each study, and one for writ
ing, and the second class prize for map draw.
ing. He was warmly aPplsuded by his school
ma es and the audience as he left the platform
with his i've handsome volumes. He is tia son
Of Mr.. j. mcfarland, correspondent of the
Press. ShillingtOn, Moses and
Webb spoke with an emphasis and dignity OF
manner which would have done credit TO bows
OF much larger growth. The merits of Shil-
clamstion that the judges were unable to decide
between them, aud prizes were awarded to
both. Young Joseph Shillington Is the son of
Joseph ShllingtOn, the we'll known bookseller,
lie carried of three prizes on this occason, and
received warm applause
a handsome group of Rogers statuarv was
presented by the scholars to Prof. Wight In a
-hcrt address he referred to the TWENTY-FIVE
Christmas anniversaries which had passed since
he took the school and 10 the many scholars in
high ard responsible positions, whose success
was source OF pride and thankfulness.
handsome pen knife was given to Mr. f. r.
hay, the professor Of writing and boOk-keep-
ing. He responded pleasantly. The entertain
ment was very enjoyable one to all who were
80 fortunate as TO be present.