Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-10-23
AnluScna ,ntS. Etc.

AmUscn ,nts. Etc.
ENGLISH OPERA AT THE NATIONAL THEATER-
The Hess troupe sang the ..Chimes OF Norman
dy' last evening. A crowded house proved the
popularity OF the opera here, while the enthuSi-
aSm of the audience atteSted the excellent man.
ner in which it was presented Everything con-
Sldered, the production was one of unusual
merit. Miss Montague played ''Mignonette."
Her reception, somewhat Indifferent at first.
approached the enthusiastic before the opera
was over. Her voice is truly remarkable one
Like Miss Abbott, she seems somewhat deficient
as an actress. Mrs. Seguin, ss ..Germaine" di-
Vided the hOnOrS with Miss Montague, as she
did with Miss Abbott the evening previous in
Faust. IT would be hard to find fault with her
acting. Her voice is Very sweet and pure one.
Altogether, she gives great pleasure in what
ever character she appears. Mr.. Castle ade a
very good marquis" The robin More" of
Mr. Turner was wen received and Mr.. RISES
..GaspaId, though not as good as that of Nor
ton. who used to be with the company, was
nevertheless very wen acted and well sung
character. 1.-The Bohemian Girl will be given
thiS-evening.
TREATER CoMIQUE.-The management of this
theater is presenting its patrons with excellent
entertainments this week. The success which
attends the representiOns is well deserved.
ALEXANDRIA FAIR GROUNDs.-The tournament
and glass ball shooting has been postponed on
account OF the weather until Monday next.
A MARINE FIsHED OUT OF THE RIyER.-The
New York Times OF Monday says: A marine Of
the I. $. service stood before Justice Flammer
in the Essex Market police court, yesterday
morning, and presented a far from soldier-like
appearance. His clothes were dripping with
water. Ohcer Warren, OF the police boat Sem
eca, explained that he had found the marine at
an early hour that morning clinging TO the
fender Of tugboat at the foot OF Grand street.
ana tlat the man could not tell how he had got
into the river, how long he mad been there or
where he had SWllm from. Tie marine only
knew that lie belonged TO the navy yard but
whether he had SWum across The East River in
an attempt at deSertfOn. or had fallen into il Dy
accident. he either cid not know or was un-
willing 10 tell: The justice questioned him
closely, when he gave the name of Andrew
Beamer, and said that he was once a welI-,O-do
1eWeler in Washington, ID. {. He lost all his
property by speculation, and eight months ago
enlisted In the marine corps 10 escape Sta"ya-
ton As nothing more could De learned from
him to account for his mysterious appearance in
the river. the Justice fined him $40: whereunou
The marine d1ved into pocket and produced a
good-Szed roll OF wet notes. from which he paid
his fine, and went OH his way rejoicing.
AN AFFLICTED FAMILY.-The family OF Prof.
Carl Richter. the well-knOwn musician, residing
at No. els | street NV. is just now greatly
afflicted. Last Sunday an interesting daughter
OF the Professor, seven years OF age. died of
scarlet fever, and about the time OF the funeral
on Monday one OF his twin children, a boy, died
OF the same disease. There are three Others
Sick ana Mrs Richter having. in nursing the
children. exhausted herself, is now quite Sick
There is this morning some hopes Of the recoy-
cry OF the third child but the crisis has not
passed in the cases of the other two The many
friends OF the Professor SympathSe with him
in bis afflictiOn and hope for the recovery of
those now sick.
DAMAGE By THE STORM LAST NIGHT-During
the prevalence OF the high wind last night The
tin roof OF house corner I'd and streets Nv,
was blown Off. The brick wall OF q house in
course or construction on Connecticut avenue
near he John Wesley church, was blown down
frame house at the southeast corner OF Ith
and ID streets S.W.. was blown down. Quite n
number Of trees were leyeled by the high wind
in various parts OF the city. The telegraph wires
nor M Pol iI1np I lie,
FIRING AT BURGLARS.-An ent rance into Brad-
heads dry goods store. 1905 street. was ene, T.
ed about four O'Clock this morning by means OF
false keys. during The prevalence OF the terrible
storm: put fortunately, owing TO the appear
aHce of a private night Waterman the b,irtsI,rS
were frightened off before they could obtain any
booty their course being down 18th street one
OF TWO Shots were tired at them, but without
effect owing TO the darkness.
THIS Is VERY CHEAP .-One-y yard wide figur-
ed cambricS dark coi0rS) only 10; cloaks, cloaks
cloakS, nfty new cloakS just arrived; beautiful
dress goods; immense assortment of all the new
fashion dress goods. Carriers. III Market Space
Cloth for boys wear. pure wool so: black water
proof cloth, so; childrens stockings: ladies' bal
brigan, woven seams,) %; bleached table dam
ask, 80; DR.. Warmers health corset 81 25. Shet-
land ShawlS.-Adrt
FALL OPENING OF all the latest Partisan mil
lnery novelties at Friebus. 500 Market space
Trimmed hats and bOnnets, together with a
large line OF plumeS. fine ostrich tips and fancy
feathers; all the novelties in fancy and plain
plush, velvet materials, and two-toned satin
ribbons OF the latest shades; ornaments cords
&c. Prices guaranteed as low as any in the mar
ket. t
ARREST OF ''ST. LOUIS JoHNNY.''-Last even
ing as Detective McDevtt was in search of a
party Rrn6 near aFd the B. O. depot he found john
wanted for the larceny of a pOcketbook con-
tanning $50 from Hon. A. NJ. Waddell, at the
metropolitan h0tei, in May last. and he was
taken 10 Ponce headquarters. This morning
ne was committed by the Police Court for a
hearing.
THE RUSSELL CLAIM.-To-day in the Court in
General Term. the argument i'm the case OF j.
Ill. Russell agt. Austin, Sd Auditor of the Urea
Sury-applicatlOn for a mandamuS to compel
respondent 10 examine and report on the claim
OF relatOr-was concluded and the court refused
10 grant the wr1t-Chief Justice Cartier and
Judge Humphreys uniting in the opinion and
Judge Macarthur dissenting.
A DrvoRCB-Justice Macarthur has made
decree div Orcing Charles III. Parkinson from the
bonds of matrimOny with Bridget Parkinson
The parties were married by Rev. Byron Sun
oerland, In this city, July 4, 1875 1t is charged
the wife deserted her home and husband during
MS temporary absence on september l, 1875.
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to Henry
.. Hoyie and Annie Jenkins; Charles W. Hurley
anu Lavinia Hurdle; Ethelbert Bowie and
Molle Sanders; John C., Thornton. OF Rich
Md. 'NA''' VI 1"on'so"oiy ooun'y'
nc NV sn, dttbBLICATioNs-From Milans & wilkins
We nave the London Spectator and Sot,rdou re-
Tsen LOr OctoDer 8; from j. c. Parker. Harper's
Meeky LOT November 2; from j. Bradley Adams
me New YORK Tribune, EItra No. a. contaipinT
all the secret teseSrams etc. -''-''''