Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-02-09

The collection of taxes from all sources by the
District commissioners for the month Of De-
building permits, school fund interest and mis-
cellaneouS, amounts to SO. 40I.36.
Amusements, etc.
FoRD's OPERA HousE.-The greatest minstrel
show on earth-Haverly maSto5on combna-
tion-opens tonight at the Opera House for a
draw well in Washington; and as Haverly's
combination is remarkably good one, it will
draw remarkably well. over In Baltimore last
week there was hardly standing room in Fords
The company is very large. but thoroughly Or
gained and well drilled All the features of
en ems at Fords viii be red letter one in
the record OF the winters entertainments.
NATIONAL THEATER.-"Fun on the Bristol" is
bilkd for the National this week. 1t is most
the palace steamer Bristol on Long Island Sound.
The company that will interpret 1t is composed
OF actors OF merit, h., who enter fully into the
the piece is well chosen and the voices that rem
Ger it excellent. In the course Of the perfor-
by Sspeea bpe Of Mes snd 4 Tar
.'Jumpir G Jacks will be introduced
THEATER CoMIQUE.-The Comique will have
for its leading attraction this week that dash1ng
Folly sTroupe. The varieties will not be ne
elected.
LINCOLN HAI.-The famous McGibeny family
and Saturday matinee, commencing tonight,
have just been filling an engagement Of fifty
nights in Philadelphia. The Dramatic and MI
sicat MI,yo, OF that city. speaking Of their per
slider this remarkable musical family as instru-
mentalists or singers, they are equally worthy
of all praise
THE MENDE1ssoHN Qu1NTETTE CLUB OF Bos-
TON will next week give grand concert In this
city. Mr.. Heimendahl is a violinist Of rare
ability. The new fiutist is marvel in his way,
and Mr.. GeiSe. If possible, surpaSSeS his prede
cessor on the violoncello.
MASONIC TEMPIE.-Pioneer Council, No. /,
Sons of Jonadab, will hold grand levee at
Masonic Temple tomorrow evening.
TALLMADGE HAIL.-TableauX and musical and
literary entertainment. under the auspices of
the Calvary Baptist Church, will be given at
Tallmadge Hall tomorrow, Wednesday and
ODD FELLOWS HAI.-The annual ball of the
West End Hibernian Society will be given this
evening at odd Fellows Hail. 1t will be a most
enjoyable affair.
MEMORIAL CIRCLE CHURcH.-Dr. Butler will
lecture here this evening by request; it being
his second lecture for the benefit of the church.
His subject will be among the Mormons."
PROFESSOR RYDER, converted rabbi, will
lecture at Waugh NJ. f. Church, corner Sd and
streets northeast, next Wednesday.
- PINAFoRE will be given at GOnZaga Hall to-
night and tomorrow night, in good style and
by a very strong cast from the United Dramatic
Clubs Of Washington. See advt.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-Mr. John Fiske
will deiivera course of four lectures here shortly
Oh Americas Place in History" See adver-
tisement.
CLEAR GRIT.-Few lecture goers will miss the
opportunity to hear Robert Collyer deliver his
celebrated lecture on 'Clear Grit in the popu-
lar course OF lectures at All Souls Church next
Friday evening. Mr.. Collyer is one of the most
eloquent speakers in this country. He will be
greeted by one of the finest audiences. Those
desiring seats win have to apply early at Metze-
rott's music store.
FUN AND MYSTERY AT Masonic TRMPLE-Prof.
Carnpntpr'S GRAND continuation
and psychology will appear here this week-on
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
See advt.
Mr.. JAMES W. CLAYTON died at his residence
on Maryland avenue yesterday morning after a
short, but painful illness. He was for many
years reading and journal clerk in the House
OF Representatives, and afterwards a clerk OF
the United States Senate. He was, we believe,
the only republican clerk retained in the Sem
ate, which was mainly owing to his efficiency,
his general knowledge of Congressional affairs.
and the constant personal services he rendered
to acknowledgements Of political differences.
He WaS perhaps, more extensively known in
political circles throughout the state than any
other man IN his position in life, and despite OF
all factional differences and animosities there
was a personal magnetism about Mr.. Clayton
that viii cause all who have ever known him to
feel a sincere regret that he has been thus pre-
maturely cut OFF almost In the prime Of life A
devoted husband and father, he leaves a widow
and one son.-BaH. american, TO-DAY.
~ Lord BeaconSfedS face is getting to be
covered with FUCKERS and wrinkles, but his hair
is little changed from its youthful raven bl ick.
His health is said to falling.
eff The death is reported Of a young man
from the effects Of an liberated tooth the glands
swelling to such an extent as to prevent reSplr-
alton.
eS-The Milwaukee .S'lati4pl thinks that Min
lister Lucius Fairchild is likely to be an exceed
ingly lively candidate In Wisconsin for the L. S.
Senate next fall
sE Mr.. Ruskin is quoted as saying: You
fancy you are sorry for the pain of others. Now.
l tell you just this, that If the usual course of
war, instead of unroofng peasants houses and
ravaging peasants fields, merely broke the
china upon your own drawing room tables, no
war in civilized countries would last week.
S'Lydia Thompson, having left the stage,
the Syracuse Herald concludes that she is living
an attired life.
YEA movement is on foot in Virginia to Or
ganze society OF the descendants Of the cava-
lers.
ts- At Newman, Ga, a father knocked his son
In the head With jug of mOlaSSeS and it is
rumored that the boy has since died.
cSF"At Decatur, Ca. on Tuesday, 12i shares
OF Georgia railroad stock were sold at public
outcry at an average OF ninety-four.
eS-The farmers of Alabama are beginning
to consider the question whether they can not
raise mules easier than to raise cotton with
which to pay for them.