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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
A NAVAL MUTlNY.
The Annapolis Cadets on a Bender.

me AnnbpOllb Shuete Oh u bouoor.
Special Dispatch to TIE BEE.
ANNAPOLIS. Md, January 81. The
cadet officers and midAhipmen resigned
and the first and second Glasses decline
the positions. Most Of the first class
are under arrest.
Cadet Woodruff's first class was re-
ported for dishonorable conduct, they
having certified on honor to false
hood which he acknowledged In writ
ing sfterward. He was reduced to the
ranks. Cadet Lieutenant Street then
led his command in the place broken
The cadet lieutenant Was reduced to
tho ranks, and on reading the order q
number of cadets groaned and hissed.
The fret class men participating in the
mutinous conduct wero sent aboard
the Santee. Several cadet officers were
placed in confinement on the Wyoming.
AS the demonstration wss general the
superintendent stopped all privileges
and the usual rations. The cadet
off ,ers who sent in their designations,
except Cadet Gun Captain Colvin,
we're reduced to the ranks and placed
in solitary confinement. Owing to
the diplomatic character of Coivin's
letter of resignation, 1t was accepted.
He was cheered by the cadets. The
cadets in solitary confinement, Bark
Icy, Witherspoon, Barnard, Glgnilliat,
Tony OLsary, and Wilson, insubor'
dinates, were sent on board the
Santee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
fraudulent Firms.
ial Dispatch To THH BHH.

CHICAGO, January 31.-Postmaste
Palmer yesterday received telegrsphic
orders from the Washington authori.
ties mentioned in the Associated Press
dispatches as having been issued for
bidding the delivery Of mail matter
addre ssed to q number of firms. The
stated mode of carrying on the busi-
ness practiced by these firms Is to
solicit by circular an Investment of
from $40 upward to forward for the
purpose of grain or stock speculation.
A regular feature of their plan being
known as the mutual investment club.
Little or no return is made
for the money remitted them. The
extent Of their operations may be un-
derstood from the fact that over $75,.
900 has been received through the
post, ice for these firms in the past
twenty days. The express companies
havo delivered them in the same tims
nearly $50, 900. Beyond small COM
mission business transacted through
the open board none of these firms
have any actual oonns ctions with the
grain trade.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
Steamships and Railroads


CHICAGO, January 31.--Tae Ohesa
peake and Ohio railroad has expended
%, 100000 on their steamship line,
and before long will has the steam.
ships running from Newport News
and Rio Jsneiro, and from Newport
News and Europe. Three of the
steamers will be completed shortly.
Rumors were current yesterday that
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy had
completed arrangements for the I'm.
mediate construction of an indepen.
dent line west from Denver to the Pa.
ciio coast. The officials of the Bur.
however, state that there is
no truth In these reports. No new
steps In the matter have been taken.
The relations OF the Burlington with
the Denver and Rio Grands are Of .
very amicable nature, and as the latter
company will soon have completed the
new line to Salt Lake and Ogden, the
Burlington will find an independent
outlet via this route.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
The Newhall Inquest.

MILWAUKEE, January 31.-The tes-
timony in to.day's inquest proceed.
ings was mostly regarding the condi.
ton of the building. g. H. Foots,
commissioner of public works, consid-
cred the hotel one Of the safest in case
of fire or panic, and not more danger
GUS than the Grand Pacific, Sherman
or fremont, Chicago. This testimony
was oorroborated by builders. Captain
Nash, president of the Newhall ssso-
citation, occupied the stand most of the
day. He gave 1t as his opinion the
fire was incendiary, and left room for
the inference that S,hsller was the
party He first refused to give infor.
nation on the latter point, but being
pressed, said: "Well, cir, have nc
confidence in drunkard or gambler
man who goes homo at 4 o'clock il
the morning and cannot give salts
factory account of himself" The In
quest will close to-day.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
A Duel for a Girl.
pecial Dispatch TO THE BER.

SoCoRRo, N. M. January 31.-To.
day Sheriff Simpson brought to town
a mangled Mexican as prisoner who
was one of the parties that took part
In terrible duel near this place last
night. He and another Mexican had
been paying attention to the same
girl. In order to settle their claims
they locked themselves In a room
and went at each other with axes
The one brought In chopped his rival
in horrible manner, severing his
head from the body, while he himself
10 terribly cut up and cannot live.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
Another State Thief.
Tal--A-A A. r~- MA

MONTGOMERY, Ala, January 81
State Treasurer Vincent's disappear.
ance led to an investigation by q COM
mittee of the legislature. The money
In the treasury vault was counted,
amounting to 1852 COO, making de.
fioit of 1927 900, amply secured
by good bondsmen. 1t was developed
that the money was taken In
the last two years, and nearly all before
November last. Vincent by the state.
ment of witness before the commit
tee, lost over $lO0,OO in cotton
through one house, Fred Wolfe, and
some through others. 1t is surmised
he may have loaned some. There has
been some talk since he bought a
house, rich furniture, carriage and
horses. The governor has taken
charge of the key of the treasury.
The default does not interfere with
the business of the state or cause any
interruption to the regular payment
of warrants. The January interest Ia
all paid.
Treasurer Vincent left Monday
night, by what route not known.
The governor will Offer large reward
and has sent kilograms to the police
of all large cities announcing the de-
falcation and fl ght. Vincent says in
note to his clerk that he will
"straighten" the whole matter. The
amount of The defalcation can only be
sscertained after careful examina
tion of the treasurer's books and care
full count Of the money In the treas
ury, but a hurried and partial investi
CATION indicates that 1t is more thar
$500, coo. 1t is not known by what
train or what direction Vincent lef
Montgomery. Means have beer
adopted 20 intercept and detain hin
if possible. 1t is believed the state Il
largely secured against ultimate loss
New YORK, January 3l.--The de
falcation OF the late Treasurer Vim
cent, of Alabama, caused great sur
prise, Vincent had large acquaint
anoe on Wall street. Clerks at tn,
,e of Fred M. Woeffe referred in
quiries TO the chief for the nature an
extent of business done. Woeffe thi
evening refused to speak upon tn
subject. The Imp rters' and Traders
bank paid their January interes,
Vincent having sent the money In s6
vance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
No Mere Subsidies. .
spe ciAl Dispatch to The BEr.

Special Dispatch to The BEE.
OTTAWA, ONT, Janyary 3l.-The
Dominion ministry has intimated
that, although the Souria and Rocky
Mountain railroad charter may be re-.
viewed, no further land subsidies " III
be granted railroads In the North.
west. 1t is rumored that the depart.
ments of railways and canals and pub
lie works will be united, and new
department of Indian affairs createt
at the coming session of the Dominion
parliament.
The governor. general has returned
and ives cordially welcomed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
TELEGRAPH NOTES.
Special Dispatches to THE BKE


PHuADELPHI, January 31.--Coinage for
January 81, 29i, 900.
New YoRK. January 3l.--A disabled
steamer with skyeboard lost, was passed
at sea.
ALBANY, January 3l.-The assembly
pasi ed a bill reducing the fare to five cents
on the New York elevated railroad.
JERSEY CITY, January 81. The presi.
dent, cashier and bookkeeper OF the
wrecked city bank were indicted to-day
NEW YoRK, January 31,--The right to
give sparring exhibitions will be tested In
the case of Mace and Slade by awrit OF
| certiorari.
RALEIGH, N. c., January 3l.--Congress-
man Cox, Fourth district, and Fanny
Augusta, daughter Of Bishop Lyman,
were married to-day.
ST. LOUIS, January ,Sl.-A wrestling
match for $500 q aide, between Muidoon
and Bibby Englishman, was closed By
telegraph this evening. 1t will take place
at the olympic theatre Sunday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
CONGREGATIONAL.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.

HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, January 31.-The
speaker laid before the house the
resolution of the board of trade Of
Portland, Oregon, thanking the COM
mander Of the Merriman for his
prompt action in Furnishing insubordi-
nate indians In Alaska, thus render
ing life and ndproperty secure. Referred.
Mr.. Reed, from the rules commit
tee reported back q resolution provid-
ing daily sessions of the house to ex-
tend till 6 p. m. Laid over.
On motion of Caswell the senate
amendment to the house joint resolu-
ton making appropriations for oon-
tinuing work of the tenth census was
ooncurred in. Valentine (Neb. } In
troduoed bill tor the construction of
bridge across the Missouri at Oma-
ha. Referred.
On motion Of Mr.. Carlisle the duty
on alumina alum was reduced from
80c TO 40,. per 100 pounds.
The house, after completing 81 OF
tho 160 articles in the chemical sched-
ule, the committee rose and the house
began eulogies on the late Representa-
tive Orth, of Indiana,
Resolutions In respect to the men,
ory of Mr. Orth were adopted and the
house adjourned.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS
In the senate, Mr.. Miller (Cala. },
from the foreign relations committee,
reported favorably the bill to incor-
porate maritime canal company (the
Nicaraquan company
| Mr.. Hawley introduced Q bill to re-
tire Quartermaster General Rufus In
gals with the rank of major general.
| A bill providing for holding q CEN
tennisl cotton and industrial exposi-
ton In 1884 was called up, and after
being amended SO ss to provide that
invitations to foreign nations to par.
ticipate In the exposition be given by
the board of managers instead of the
president, was passed.
The senate insists on Its amend
ments to the postofioe appropriation
bill and oonferees appointed.
The tariff bill was then taken uI
, for consideration.
The tariff bill was taken up ant
after debate Senator Aldrich's amend
ment and Senator Mop Phersons substi
tute, offered yesterday, were rejected
Senator Frye offered an amendmen
, to make the duty on sugars of al
grades 40 per cent advalorem, and ol
molaeses 20 per cent. Debate was in
terrupted by the presentation Of hous
, resolutions relating to the death O
Representative Orth. Senators Har
rison, Frye and Voorhees, made ad
, dresses. Resolutions were adopted
Adjourned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
Thanking Sheridan
specIal Dispatch TO TnH BEK.

CHICAGO, January 31.-General
Sheridan received to day from the sec.
retary of state of Illinois an official
copy Of the joint resolution by the
state senate and house oi representa-
tives, thanking the general for his re
port on tho Yellowstone Park to the
war department, and calling attention
to the danger Of loan'ng It's privileges
to any private corporation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
The IrBn.Workers.

epecial Dispatch TO Tax BEE.
PIrTsroN, Pa, January 31,-Ne1t
week the lodges of the smaleamated
association { f iron-workers throughout
the country will commence revision
of the rates of wages paid the past
year, with view of arranging a new
scale to 60 into effect June lst. 1t is
not thought that any radical increase
will be demanded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
Dying Prise Fighters.

PIrTsBURG, January 3l.-The con.
dition of McFerron, one Of the prin-
cipals in the prize tight which recent
ly took place at Rochester, Pennsyl.
vania, Is reported very serious. Slight
hopes are entertained of his recovery
A Swede named Gibson, who
fought several weeks ago near Sharon,
Pennsylvania, is also said To be dyin &
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
The NATIONAL CAPITAL.
The Famous Ohio Deacon Pleads
the Poverty Of DiStillars.
Secretary Teller Orders the
Suit Against the U. p.
to Proceed.
The Tariff Talk OF Congress.
CAPITAL NOTES.
Special Dispatch 70 THa BEE.

SAk = IN IVA k<c
Special Dispatch 70 THs BEE.
COTTON TIES.
WASHINGTON, January 31.-The
customs fficers have been instructed
to admit at dute Ct 80 per cent ad
valorem as manufactured Iron not
otherwise provided for, bands, hoop
Iron cut to lengths, cotton ties accom-
panied by buckles, but not having
buckle permapen attached.
THE WHISKY TAX.
Secretary Folger has informed .
delegation, including Hon. Richard
Smith, of Cincinnati, and Represent
ative Butteiworth, he had no author
lily to extend the time for paying the
February taxes on spirits which fall
due the 9th proximo. Congress action
is needful.
THE SUIT AGAINST THE U. p.
The secretary of the interior has
directed the commissioner of railroads
to Ignore any suggestions loekir z to
an attempt to agree upon the facts
upon which the claim Of the United
States against the Union Pacific road
are based, and proceed with prepare
tion Of the case.
The estimated reduction Of the debt
for January Is $13, 500, 600.
In the star route trials the morning
was consumed In the introduction Of
official papers relating to Dallas and
Baker City (Oregop) route. ..
Secretary Folger will probably Issue
q call for $15, ,000, 600 extended fives
tomorrow.
PoRTERFIELD SCRIP.
Teller decides that Porterfield scrip
can only be located upon unappropri-
ated public lands.
SUGAR FRAUDS.
Belmont has informed the secretary
of the treasury thathis report respect
ing frauds in the importation of
Hawaiian sugar was shown the COM
mittee on foreign affairs, and that un-
less the statements are absolutely
false they are quite sufficient to war
rant investigation of the subject.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
Carver and Bogardus.

bpeCIaI UIspatch 70 TIE BkH.
CHICAGO, January 31.-The Am
ericsn Field will announce pigeon
match agreed upon bstween Capt. S.
Fl. Bogsrdus and Dr.. w. F. Carver,
TO be shot az Louisvills, February %,
1C0 birds each for 81 900, five ground
traps; London Gun club rules.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
Vanderbilt's Western Ros DIS

DPouIa1 DI5Pauun 10 IHH bfh
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, January 81
The Democrat and Chronicle states
that Vanderbilt has secured the Cen.
trail Indiana & st. Louis railroad for
western connections with the Cleve-
land, Columbus & Cincinnati, and In
dianapolis, Terre Haute g. Nickel.
Plate route instead of the Vandalia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01
METROPOLITAN HOTEL, OMA
HA, NEB.

Tables supplied with the best the
market affords. The travelling public
claim they get better accommodations
and more general satisfaction here
than at any other house in Omaha.
Rate, $2 per dav. aug2ltfm
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01

did not see the reason for doing so
unless It was wished to kill the bill.
He wanted to resurrcct 1t.
Mr.. Harrison said there was no In.
tention to kill the bill, but they had
spent great deal Of time upon 1t.
Questions had been asked about It, but
no one could give answers, so they re.
ferred the bill that Mr.. Reynolds
might 60 before the committee and In.
form them how to put some life In it
and have 1t understood.
The committee on railroads here In.
terposed with instructions to it's chair
man to report back at once all bills
before the committee, II so desired.
1t was then intimated that the COM
mittee would report after the contem-
plated adjournment, and Mr.. Reynolds
withdrew his motion.
Mr.. Brown, Of Lancaster, intro
duoed q resolution calling upon the
commissioner of public lands and
buildings for Information a. to
whether any complaints had been
lodged with him against the manage
ment Of the lunatio asylum.
The rules were suspended and the
resolution adopted.
Mr.. Butler introduced q resolution
to permit tho railroad committee to
sit during the contemplated recess
where they pleased, and to authorize
them to send for persons and papers.
Agreed to.
A joint resolution was introduced
from the house asking the concurrence
of the senate to an adjournment, after
the election Of United States senator,
to February 18th, at Up. m. This
resolution originated discussion In
which almost all participated, and by
which almost all the morning was con.
sumed. Finally the senate resolved
to adjourn to February 9th, and re-
fused to consent to the adjournment
Of the house to the 18th.
At noon the senate went Into Joint
convention, the ballot resulting In the
election of Charles r. Manderson a.
United States senator.
On returning, on motion Of Mr..
Reynolds the special railroad commit
tee was permitted to sit during the re-
cess and to pursue their Investigations
Independently of the committee Of the
house.
The senate then adjourned till next
Tuesday at 2 p. m.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1883-02-01

from the effects of injuries received.
Referees and other participants are
preparing to leave the city in event
Of their dsath.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-06
AlryQnaria Q5a=rttf.
TUESDAY EVENING. MARCH 6.

THE Moon EAsTER-TIDE-T March
moon tulls on the tweuty-third, at 120
o'clock in the evening. The full March
moon plays an important part in the affairs,
of men for as she fulis three days aflerthc
vcrnal equinox. she determines. in accord
ance with the law. that Easter shall fall Gu
the following Sunday, the twenty-ffth, and
Easter in turn determines the other movable
teasts and fasts Of the Church The short
time intervening between the vernai cgu
nox and the full Of the moon brings East!
this year within three days OF the earliest
date the festival can occur. IN 1915 Easter
fell Oh the twenty-third of March. the CARL
est date possible Such will u"; n. The case
again either in this or The following century
-PrDridepce .i0Urnul
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-06
AITCHESON & BRO.
Planning Mill and Box Factory.
81 AND 60 s. UNION STREET

Manufacturers of Doors, Blinds, Sashes, Window
ana Door Frames, White Pine and Poplar Mould
lnss, dand- Rails, Balustcrs, Newell Posts Back-
cts, Porch Columns, Pews and Church Work.
Wheelwright and Coachmakcrs material, etc, etc
Soda Water and Ginger Ale Boxes. Egg Boxes,
Patentccs and sole manufacturers of
AIICHESON'S PATENT BEER BOX & CRATE.
!taVlng added every year new and improved ma
emery to our works, our facilities for the pro-
ductlon OF goods are second to none Our con.
slant aim is not only to maintain the high stand
ard of excellence, which has heretofore character
lied our work but to use every effort available 70
improve both in style and finish, that it NAV con
tinue to sustain good reputation with our trade
and the consumer,
Our facilities for filling orders promptly are un
surpassed, being located in close proximity to the
shipping and convenient to all the Railroad denots
III the city. Estimates aud information furnished
promptly by return mail ;an2o
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DRIA GAZETTE
FfR INA IDTERTISE
ESTABLISHED 1SO0-THE ONLY DAILY IN
NORTHERN VIRGINIA. AND UNEX.
CELLED AS AN ADVERTIS-
ING MEDIUM

Established in 1900, the GAZETTE is now the
Oldest paper published in the State and with very
lew exceptions the oldest in the country: but
whiie 1t has been read by the fathers of the faith
ers OF the present generation it is proposed to keen
It's usefulness and to be continued paper suited
Tor the family as well rs for the couptinproom
ana workshop, and to this end neither Mains
or expense will be spared Its past shall be a
guarantee of its future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-06
orEEING AND CLOSING OF THE MAILS

CLOSING.
Washington, ID. C., and Northern mails 500 4
~. II III. and Is :i.d SID ~ m
Western mails 400 and S:15 j. m
Southern mails. via Richmond. Va. 900 and
100 Il ~, and 1870 and 900 p NJ
south and Southwestern mails. via Lvnchbur.
Va. through mails. 900 =. m Through and way
mails. GOO a. IN
Manassas Division 600 H. m
Alexandria to Round Hill Va. 500 a. M
OPENING.
Northern and Western mails, via Washington
D. G., $50 II. m II III. and 6 p IN.
Southern mails. Via Richmond Va. $40 and
9::}O a. M, and 1:15 y. IN.
Southwestern mails. via I.ynchburg Virginia
$50 Il. IN. and 9:30 p. m
Manassas Division 615 p. m
Round Hill to Alexandria. Va, 800 p H.
Warrcnton 9:1o a. III.
Office Hours-Otficc opens al $40 a. m and
closes ut 700 p. III.
Sunday Hours-nficc opens at 900 a. M and
closes at $50 a. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-06

MAIL tram South bound, connects at Charlottes.
VIE, with Chesapeake and Ohio R. w. East and
West at Lynchburs, with Norfolk & Western R
H.. through Southwest Virginia to Nashville New
dreams memphis, Little Rock aud Texas, and
with Rich. " Allegy. Il. Il. for Lexington and
Natural Bridge-and at Danvile with Richmond
DanVllie Railroad, to South and Southwest
hiali traln North bound, connects ut Lynchburp
with the K. 4 4. Il. X. for Lexington and Natural
Bridge and at Charlottesville with G.. <. 0. Il, w
points. ''''''
Express trains South bound, connect at Char
louisville with c. &; 0. r. W. for the West and
at Danyille with +. & ID. r. r., for all points in
South, Southeast, Southwest. and East.
Express trains north bound connect at Char.
1 1ottesVllle WI, with {. Y o. i. W. for Richmond.
Stauhton, White Sulphur, Charleston and Hunt.
ington. 'N ii"''-
FOR FAIRFAX G. II. daily connection, except Sun.
day, at Fairfax station. '0'''''
Trains 50, 81 and sd connect to and from
WARRENTON daily, and train 53 daily. cycent
Sunday, to and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVISION. daily, except Sunday
leave Rocky Mount $50 Il. m, arriving at
Franklin junction DO a. m. Leave Frnpl-
lin Junction 400 p. m, arrive at Rocky Mount
| SD p. H., making close connection at franklin
junction with mail trains 90 and 81: also with
local lrGiGht trains to Lynchburg and nanvillc.
MlhED TRAINS, leave Alexandria daily, ey.
cept Sunday, $50 a. ~. $40 am and II 90 nm,
returning arrive ut Alexandria LOO and loo
a. ~ and 400 p. H.
MANASSAS DIVISION, daily, except Sunday:
Leave Washington ITO a. m. Alexandria $50
a. M, arrive at Strasburg 1915 p. M, connecting
with the Valley Road East and West, and Mt
River with Shen Val. r. r. for Luray and
Waynesboro. Returning, leave sStrasbure ,45 n,
m, arriving ut Alexandria 900 p N.
MINED TRAINS leave Alexandria daily, OK.
cept Sunday, 500 Il. M, arriving at Strasburc
o:1O p. III. Returning, leave Strasburs 400 :. m
arriving at Alexandria 300 p. m. Leave Manas
sas lOuO Il. IN, arriving at Strasburg LEO D. m
returning, leave Strasburg G:1O p. m. daily. OK,
ccpt Saturday, arriving at Manassas 1920 a. m
For Middlcburg, connection at Plains station.
For Uppervile, connection ut Delaplane.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between New York and
Atlanta on Mail trains, north and south hound
without change; only one change of cars between
New York aud New Orleans.
New Orleans Sleeping Cars leave WASHINGTON
1:lo a. M, running through without change.
Pullman Sleeping Cars between Washington
and Augusta, Ga, without change on 1O:35 n.
III. train, via Greensboro, Charlotte and CoIun;h;a
Solid trains with Pullman Palace Ca,a attached
run through between Washington and Louisville
via Staunton and White Sulphur daily.
All trains make good connections, nj WASHING.
ton, to and from North and West
Through tickets at lowest rates to all important
points i'll the United States
l.. #. HAWKS 4 + ut