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National Republican., 1883-02-05
ALL QUIET on THE SEVERN.
Stiffness Pcrvnding the Annapolis Acnd-
cmy-status OF the Wicked Cadets.
Spscidi Dispdieh.

Special DiSpd'st
ANNAro1ts Feb. 4.--Unusual quiet pre-
walls at the naval academy, in contradis-
tinction to the busy scenes of n few days ago
and if there be any new phases in regard to
the cadets late mutinous conduct, these are
closely confined within tho breasts of the off
cials in charge of the secret. 1t iscvdcnt that
since the plomuleotion of Secretary Chand
ler's views of the situation Of affairs, the Gu
diets have rcpentcd of their reckless
ness and are beginning to realize their
position as an embarrassing one; and
therefore it is not surprising to learn that,
from sense of propricty, ovcrturcs looking
TO an amcablc adjustment of the difficulties
are being manifested in this direction TO tho
extent Of healing up the wounded pride of
the mutinou5 cadets, who alone arc the suffer-
ers by their arbitrary conduct. whether
their apology In the promises Is sufficient to
ussuage the un,ind treatment toward the au-
thoritcs in the late unplcasantness, and ofthe
acceptance of the same by the superintendent
in n specch of reconciliation, 1t has not trans
pired. IL is probable, however, that the con-
tents of the paper having this object in vicw
which Is said to be In the possession of Supt
Ramsay, has been made known to tho sccrc-
tary of the navy before this, and IL is thought
that the superintendent will await the sense
of the department before any further action
is taken in the matter.
There is a detected look about the academy
grounds that casual observer cannot fail TO
discover. The absence of the gay and festive
cadets who have heretofore enjoyed their
pleasant afternoon walks in company with
their lady friends was noticeable yesterday,
especially rs Saturday is the day above all
other days in the week for this particular rec
rcation and enjoyment. Tho usual visits of
the cadets TO the city was also dispensed with
yesterday on account of the recent order pro-
mulgatcd at the academy disallOwing this
liberty. In consequence of this prOClaimcr,
not cadet was seen ON the streets
yesterday, and only four or five small groups
could be counted about the academy campers
Mt one time. Tho imprisoned cadets on the
Santee, save those IN solitary confinement,
were engaged in drilling most of the morning,
which, in u measure afforded them much re-
lief, for it varied the monotOny of their posi-
tions and gave them an opportunity to oXer-
cige their stitlcncd muscles somewhat. The
cadets were allowed to attend divine worship
in the city to-day as usual.
The seven cadets placed in solitary confnc.
mont will be released on Tuesday.
By Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, MD, Fob ALI cadets quar-
tered on the Santec, save seven in solitary
confinement, were allowed to go TO church to-
day either at the academy chapel or in town,
according to usual custom. There have been
no new orders on nsubOrdination since Thurs
day.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
Piano Rccifuis,

Tonight is the beginning of series of pi
ano and song recitals at Marini's hall, which
are likely to be remembered with enthusiasm
by all lovers of music in the district. 1t il
the initial performance of three concerts in
which the famous German pianist Prof Car
Faction, will exhibit his wonderful skill upor
his iavorite instrument. TO all tho fire and
spirit of Rubenstein no joins the artistic
technique of Won Bulow, and combines with
both purity of touch that has excited en-
thusiasm wherever heard. Pro. Taolton will
be ably assisted by Miss Kate Percy Douglas
and Miss Susie Macaulay tho favorte sopra
nos, and the distinguished contralto, Mrs
Florence Rico-Knox Tho repertoire is ont
of varied excellence, well calculated to OK
hibit the best powers of the famous pianis
and his talented associates.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
Competlng Win the postonIcr.

ST. Louis, Feb. "A firm known as
Mathews, Corley & staley, who have been do
ing u letter and package delivery business
here for tho past month or two in direct
competition with the postoilico department,
tion from the United States district attorney
that they must either do So or bo prosecuted
Tho same firm are said to have been closed in
Cincinnati short time ago. 1t Is alleged
that after receiving the notification from tho
district attorney the members of the firm
stationed here decamped without paying their
unredeemed stamps in the hands of purchas-
ers, who will suffer considerable loss in the
aggregate 1t is estimated that the letters
alone carried by the concern during the oper-
ations diminished the revenue Of the post
Office fully 81 900.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
The Reform school.

There was pleasant variation in the usual
Sunday exercises at the Reform school yester-
day afternoon. A party, consisting of Maj.
o. p. G.. Clarke and N. w. Burchell, trustees !;
Mr.. S. w. Curriden, treasurer; Rev. j. T..
Rankin, Mr.. John Il. Cough, DR.. Frank II.
Howe, and others, visited the institution, and
were Hospitality welcomed by Supt. and Mrs
Shallcnbergcr. The exercises took place in
the school room or chapel, and the hymns
sung by the boys were in excellent time,
showing not only their aptitude for
music, but the care that had been be-
slowed in teaching them. Rev, DIR. Rankin
read selections from the scriptures, made an
earnest prayer, and delivered very happy
address. He was followed by DIR. Howe who
made few brief remarks, after which Mr..
Cough talked to the boys in his inimitablo
manner for half an hour, during which he
told many pleasing anecdotes which delighted
ths boys greatly. After the exercises were
over the officers and teachers of the institu
tiOn crowded Mr.. Cough and thanked him
warmly for his visit, assuring him that tho
occasion was one that would long be remem-
bprp1
National Republican., 1883-02-05

the organization should ever work and pray.
Her address was one Of tho finest ever given
on that subject in this city, and lasted fully
an hour. Miss Couzins was listened to
throughout with almost brcathless attention,
and, though all the standing room near tho
doors and in the gallery was crowded, no one
became restless or tired. Tho speaker was
frequently greeted by applause. The audi
onco was ono of tho most intelligent of WASH
ington gatherings, and conviction Of tho
Justice of the canse which the eloquent speaker
so earnestly pleaded pervadcd all hearts. A
closing prayer was made by Mrs. ROach.which
for its earnest inspiration will scarcely be
forpotten
National Republican., 1883-02-05
Set MIRO to IIlmseIr and Died.

NEW York, Feb, d,-Lying ON the Penn
sylyania track, near Murray street, Newark,
II man was found early yesterday morning
by two trackmen. Upon going to lift him
he was found to bo dying. His clothing
was saturated with, benzine, which had
been set on fire. The man was just able to
speak, lie acknowledged doing the deed with
view to destroying himself He was shock
ingly burned and died Ave minutes after
being taken to the city hospital. His name
was subsequently learned to be Louis NJ.
Oliver, Of No, 452 Washington street, Newark,
who was formerly II butcher and grocer.
Business troubles caused him to put an end to
himsplf
National Republican., 1883-02-05
Postal IRREGULARITIES.

RUTFALo, Feb. d.-EOr II period dating
many months back the complaints of citizens,
especially merchants, have been both numcr-
Gus and frequent in regard to tho non-de-
livery of mail matter containing valuablcs.
Packages containing iewelry sent by several
persons in this city to friends in remote parts
of the town, which were never delivered, as
well rs complaints from merchants in all por-
tions Of the country, first made to ne au-
thOrities at Washington and then cOmmuni-
Gated to this place, have served TO place the
pOstoiice here in an unenviablo position. An
Investigation is going on here, detectives are
employed, decoy letters and packages have
been sent, but rs yet without gaininga clew
to the thief or thieves. The present post.
masters term expires March 4, and, as he is u
candidate for reappointment, he is of course
greatly distressed about these petty thelts,
Developments are expected soon which il is
hoped will place the Gulprt or culprits behind
prison bars The people here have almost
abandoned the mail us u means of sending
vauubles, prelering the express service.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
Phoebe Couzins on Temperance.

Masonic hall was crowded TO its utmost
capacity yesterday afternoon to hear the
address of Miss Phoebe Couzins, under the
auspices Of the Woman's Christian Temperance
union, Mrs. @. l.. Roach presided Rock
of Ages was sung by the audience, and Mrs.
A. NJ. Linville made the opening prayer.
Mrs. Lydia Tilton, one of the finest readers of
the union, read tho scriptures most ellecAyely.
Mrs Roach then introduced the speaker with
few earnest words, Miss Couzins entered
at once upon her address, taking as a
position tho entire prohibition of the
National Republican., 1883-02-05
A SnnnhnI IN ClovcInnh.

CLEVELAND Feb. 4.--John S. Scott, q
teacher of pcnmauship in n Cleveland bust
ness college, and Mrs. j. b. Richards wife of
u Plain Dealey compositor, have loft for un-
known parts. Scott leaves wife and child
in destitute circumstances, having not only
drawn his salary to date, but having also
taken all the money he had in bank and
oven some of his wie's jewelry. Mrs. Rich
ards WASH widow named Ford, from Pittsburg,
when Richards married her four years ago. liav-
ing made her acquaintance at Mrs. Van Colts
revival meetings lie gave her his wages
every week, pnrt Of which she put in bank,
and has carried the remainder away with her.
She also sold oil great deal of her household
furniture and took possession of the results.
A year ago Mrs. Richards went as pupil to
the business college, where she fell under
ScOtts instruction. From correspondence
found by Scott's wife since his departure
there is no doubt that their intrigue has been
carried on'for some time. Indications show
that they have gone to Chicago. Richards,
who Is sober, hard workings man, much his
wifes junior in years, and who has always
been undcr her rule, says that he has made II
happy escape, and that he will apply ior II
divorce,
National Republican., 1883-02-05
THE sPRAGUE LITIGArIoNs.
Ex-Gov. sprOguc Bcinstatcd at the auid
nick NIlIls-A Sensation in Court,


NEWPORT, II. L. Feb. by tho decision
Of the supreme court of this state, given by
Judges Tillinghast and Carpenter yesterday,
Judge Stincr asserting, ex-Gov. Sprague is re-
instated in possession of the Quidnick mills
as trustee for the stockholders, in the place OF
Mr., Farnsworth, lately appointed receiver by
the court. The legal authority of the court
to appoint receiver, and the right of Mr..
Chatlec rs pledgee of tho stock to bring the
suit, was affirmed, but the order of last Satur-
day was vacated ON the ground that the plain
tiif had failed TO show sufficient cause for put
ting the property into the hands of the court.
SENSATIONAL TILT BETWEEN LAWYERS.
Providence, r. l., Feb. 4.--The supreme
court yesterday afternoon, in the case OF
William j. King against tho Quidnick com
pany, heard the defendants motion for new
trial. and withhold its decision for advise.
mert. In the course of the argument Gov.
Butler commented severely upon the charac-
ter of Deacon King, the plaintiff and b. f.
Thurston responded with sharp personal al
lusions to Gen. Buffers career in New Orleans
and elsewhere, causing sensation in the
court.
National Republican., 1883-02-05

hostess were assisted by Mrs. Lacey's sister,
Mrs. s. Moore Sites, recently returned from
Foochoo, China, with her charming children.
choice collation. was served at 10 o'clock
the table being effectively arranged and
decorated.
Tho "houscwarming" Of Mr.. and Mrs.
james G. Blaine, in their new residence at
Dupont circle, last night was attended by
many Of their personal friends prominent in
Washington society, who were entertained
with all the grace and charm which distin-
guish tho household of the eX-sccretary It
was quito an informal affair, and hence tho
moro delightful. The approaching marriage
of Mr.. Blaine's daughter on Tuesday evening
having recalled the old proverb that bad luck
attends the house whose first festivities are
connected with wedding, the ex-senator, as
a parting libation TO the names of any super
stition that society might have, took last
night to dispense the hospitalitics of his new
home with his customary geniality.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
THE GAsTRoNoNnC ART.
Two Excellent Dinners Given by News
paper Men.

paper Men.
Mr.. Charles Wyndham, the English come
dian, was the recipient of q complimentary
dinner Saturday night rendered him by Mr..
Stilson Hutchins, of tho Post. The appoint
ments were in excellent taste, the tact and
urbanity of tho host unsurpassed and tho
dinner passed off in the most agreeable man
ner. Tho menu was served at Chamberlin's,
and the banquet board overshadowed with
hOwers. Tho brilliancy of the host lent its
reflected splendor to the guests, and the oven-
ing was ablaze with the firos of wit and humor
and mirth. Among the party were Sc
Zebulon Vance, of North Carolina; Senator ].
B. Beck, of Kentucky; Senator George II.
Vest of Missouri; Senator Jonas, of Louisiana;
Mr.. Lionel Sackvillo West, the British min
lister; Hon. j. H. Blackburn Hon. j. Proctor
Knott, Hon. S. $. Cox, Hon. w. II.
Calllins, Justice Woods, of the United
States supreme court; Mr.. John G. New,
assistant secretary of the treasury Mr.. John
Davis, assistant secretary of state; Henry
Wattcrson, of the CotTier-Journai; George b.
Corkhill, district attorney; Frank Hatton,
Fred j. Phillips, private secretary of tho
President; Col. A. +. Rockwell, commissioner
of public buildings John II. Ford, of Ford's
thcater, Baltimore, and Ford's Opera house,
Washington; II. A. Preston, of the New York
Herald; Charles A. Murray of the Phila-
delphia Times; ii. NJ. Hutchinson Hallet Kill
bvuiij y' W. ~ hIcSitiJ 'cuTkc ~ OOTnhlll,
J. r. West, president commissioner of tho
District of Columbia; A.sE. Bateman sevcl-
lon Brown Of the state department DIR. II.
ID. Bradford, and Mr.. James w. Morrissey.
Henry Watterson, editor of tho Louisville
Couier-Journal, gave a dinner to some of his
friends Saturday night. Covers were laid at
Welckor's for twelve, and the menu of tho
cuisnier was unsurpassed. The guest were
Senators Beck and Williams, and Congress-
men Carlisle, Blackburn and Knott, of Ken
tucly Senators Voorhees, Vance and Bayard,
Hon. David A. Wells, Hon. Perry Belmont,
and Mr.. Harvey Watterson, the father of the
host.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
Tho Cotton CcntenninI.

It is thought by President Morehcod, of the
National Cotton Planters association, that tho
President win to-day sign tho bill providing
for the holding of the worlds exposition and
cotton centennial in 1854, which was passed
by congress ON Saturday, after which the as
sociation will proceed TO select tho city at
which the exposition will be held. The in
dications now arc that either Baltimore, Now
Orleans St. Louis, or Cincinnati will be Sc
lected with the chances perhaps in favor of
81 I.nuig
National Republican., 1883-02-05
Most Crazy.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4.-Herr Most ad-
dressed a mass meeting at the Germania the
ater this afternoon. The place was thronged,
and hundreds were unable TO enter, Herr
Most made his usual speech, addressing his
audience in German. He denounced both
church and press in this country, and said the
time would soon como here and elsewhere
whom the worliingman would be free
National Republican., 1883-02-05

and in connection Herewith Mr.. Jenkins, the
present director Of tho department visited
London a fortnight ago and conferred with
Sir William Harcourt, homo secretary As q
result of the conference men in public station
have been more vigorously guarded, espc-
citlly the Marquis Of Harrington, secretary Of
state for war, and Sir VIM. Harcourt. Tho
French police undertook to protect Mr. Glad
stOno Mhile he WINS In Ernnce.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
Tho phIIndclphiH ControlI,rsbIn

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 4.--In the common
pleas court Saturday Judge Hare declared
that the proper course now to test the ques
tion MS to whether the governor or councils
have tho power to name the city controller
would bo for the attorney general TO syc out
quo warranto against Iaggart, appointed by
the councils, to show cause why no shoA Ald not
be debarrcd from entrance upon the dll ties of
the controllership.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
French Anarchists,

MARsEILLEs, Feb. A meeting of social
lists was held here to-day, at which about u
hundred persons, including Il number of wo-
men, were present. a resolution was adopted
strongly condemnmg the Lyons tribunal
which convicted PrhIce Kropotkne and his
fellow prisoners The proceedings were some.
what turbulent and terminated amid cries Of
"vive la revolution internationale p
National Republican., 1883-02-05
Troops SEMI 10 OI.inhomn.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 4.--Maj Thomas b.
Devices has been ordered up to Fort Reno by
Gen. Pope TO command the troops there and
prevent parties from settling ON ceded lands
In Oklahoma, A dispatch from Cofloyvillo
says that the Walden colony started for Okla
homa yesterday, and Capt. Payne, with 400,
starts to-day from Arkansas City.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
Esnlonnse In IreInmd.

DUBLIN, Feb. 4.--Somc monthsago the head
of tho criminal investigation department or
ganized system Of espionage similar to the
method OF procedure adopted in Pennsylya-
mia in bringing the Molly Maguires to justice,
National Republican., 1883-02-05
EAST WASHINGTON.

Rev. Mr., Parsons, of tho Church of the
Reformation, in his sermon yesterday, de-
scribed the recent utterance of Talmage on
evolution as "amiserable jumble Of ignorance
and bigotry"
"Uncle Lloyd" venerable colored inhab-
| liant Of this section, was buried yesterday af-
tornoon from his residence in Browns alley.
Uncle Lloyd had reached the advanced age of
81 years, and was much beloved by all.
A sport got too much of the joyful on board
last night and went about the streets of East
Washington claiming the title of Boss Alex
ander Shepherd. Officer Wagner put stop to
this little game by giving him free berth ut
the eighth precinct.
Anacostia Woman's Christian Temperance
Union gospel meeting last night was well at
teuded.
About 1880 Saturday morning a series of
"knoclS down" and running fights occurred
at n colored dance house on South III near
First street. Officers Barner and Blandford
raided the place, and several of the principals
were locked up to answer the charge of as
| sauting Walter Parker.
The book at the eighth precinct is being
rapidly filled up with names of persons who
have thei water and gas taps higher than tho
sidewalk.
A body of still-born colored child was
found in one of the brick yards yesterday by
u party OF boys, and the police notified.
National Republican., 1883-02-05
PERSONAL,

W, c. Tebbitts aud Miss Tobbltts of Boston, are
at Wormley's.
Hon, jay A. Hubbell has returned to the city
and Is at the Riggs.
John Smith and wife and L. s. Robinson, ofNew
York, are NJ Willard's.
T.. X. Hyndman, president of the Pittsburg and
Western railway, is at the Riggs.
II. o. Montague and wife, of Colorado, and @.
standinger and wife are ut the Riggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin c. Lewis, and John b. ELI.
son, OF Philadelphia, are at the Arlington.
Josiah Clark and Charles NJ. smith, of worces-
Ger, Mass and j. S. Hutchinson, of Boston, are at
WIZARDS.
II. Il. Booraem, Of New York; o. II. Parkins
Wormley's.
Maj. G. A. wikon, DR., J. o. Kinner, and E. D.
Judd, y; A., and H. o. Clearing U. S. NJ, arc at
the EbbiIt.
Ledyard Lincoln, of CINCINNATI James An.
drews, of Allegheny City, and S. Alexander, Of
New York, are at Willard's.
Il, d, Boynton, f. X. Foster, ]. S. Hutchinson,
j. B. Frost Boston; j. w. Dillon, Va, and Il. Hick.
man, New YORK, are at the St. James.
W. +. Morse and l.. r. Manning, of New York,
and Prentiss Cummings, O. Il, Pierce, and l.. A.
Pardee, Of Boston, are at the Ebbitt.
II. A. McKelly and Hon. L. A, Bruner, of Upper
and publisher of The Union. are at the ST, James.
f. Luckenback, New York; c. Sullivan, s.
Mayors, New York; w. w. Logan John H. Port.
lAnui II, lIlce, Z. IhlneEolI baltimore, Nd, are
at the 81. Marc.
Mr.. Fred Vokes and wife, Fawdon Vokes and
wife, Mrs. Yokes, Miss Victoria Vokes, Miss Jessie
Nokes and Miss Bessie Lawson, of the celebrated
Vokes family, are at the Arlington.
Mr.. S. l.. Norton leaves to- morrow for Texas, TO
accept position ON the Southern Pacific railway.
He has not been appointed TO position under the
Treasury department., as stated in one of the sun.
papers,
+. II. Matthews, Youngstown, ohioi ]. A. Hunt
Chicago, ] d. W. Fox, J. NJ, SEYMOUR. and II a.
Jackson, New York a. Legal, Cincinnati; Mrs 5.
Mels, New York; w. j.. Vance, Manchester Ohio,
are at the Riggs.
w. Il. Lavender of Boston, travelling passenger
agent of the Eastern Railway, is in the city, and
has been the recipient of many courtesles from
the local railway men, Mr.. Lavender is courteous
and allable, quick and keen In business relations
and has made host of friends
Mt Lilford Arthur of England; George w.
Thompson, Wallace MoGAth, and NJ w. Cham
eellor, West Virginiai Il N. Moyins, Buffalo, John
Morgan, Rochester, N y; G. Schwarz, Philade.
phia Helen Sedgwick New York and w. A.
| Whiteear, New York, are AZ the Arlington,
National Republican., 1883-02-05

A "salvini matinee - was given by Col.
Tom Ochiltreo on Saturday to party of
young ladies in the breakfast parlor of Will
ards. Tho party was composed Of Miss Lily
Singleton, Of Illinois; Miss Therese Black
burn, of Kentucky; Miss Glasgow of Rich
mond, Va; Miss Jacob, of Louisville; Miss
Figgott, of Virginia. the Misses Armstrong
and Wilcox, of Texas, and Miss Snead. Mrs.
John @. New and Mrs. Col. Hoover received
and acted us chaperons.
The Literary society held its regular meet
ing Saturday night at the residence of Mrs,
Francis Hodgson Burnett on l street. Tho
attendance was large and the exercises pleas
antly varied.
DR.. and Mrs. Bland will receive their
friends this evening.
An exceedingly enjoyable party was given
last Tuesday evening by Capt, A. z. Lacey,
and Mrs, Lacey, 60i Il street northwest. The
company was composed of tho officers and
teachers of the Sunday school of the Metrop-
olitan NJ, H. church, some fifty in number, Pc
cular pleasure attached 10 the occasion from
the guests all being mutual fellow workers in
the Sabbath school, which is growing in in-
terest from year to year, under tho efficient
superintendenCe Of Mr., Lacey. The host and