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National Republican., 1883-02-23
A PLEASANT EVENING.
Dramatic and Musical Entertainment
the Temple Cafe. .....

Dramatic and Musical Entertainments at
the Temple CAFE. ..... .
pleasant evenings entertainment was i'm
provised yesterday by the guests of the Tenn
pie cafe, assisted by many other friends of the
popular propretors Mr. and Mrs. La Fetra.
dramatic and musical feast was prepared, in
which raro wit, well done recitations, French
brilliancy, solid entrees of wisdom, seasoned
with Attic salt, and followed by choice
desert of music, were the attractive dishes
Miss Townsend of Boston, read an original
essay "The Veil Of Isis, or tho DiiIeren-
tiated Values of the Phonetic Hero
glyphic On" of Egypt, in which the high
social development Of the second dynasty
were felicitously contrastod with the ad-
vanced progress of the arts in the beginning of
the fourth. Mrs. DIR. Hicks rendered o
musical selection Mr., Mills of New York
recited "Magdalona, or the Spanish Duel"
which preceded the recitation by Mrs Judge
Westbrook of Alice Careys Mr.. and Mrs
Dorking" After this Mrs DIR. Bland read
Beecher and Brother Anderson" and Mrs.
Wcstbrook gave Uncle Reuben's Baptism"
Rev. Dr. Hicks, of the Tabernacle, then made
q short address, closing with the recitation Of
Miles O'Reilly's pretty love song jeanette"
A piano solo by Miss Susie Mitchell, of Maine,
and the recitation of "The Wedding Fee"
by Mrs. Westbrook, rounded the evenings
cuIeftulnmenU 10 ltS peIleCV ClOse'
Among those present were
Mr.. and Miss Susie Mitchell, OF Gardner, Me-; A.
N. Monlt, of Port Huron, Mich; II. d. Gregg. OF
Chicago; Mrs. Taft, of Rhode Island; Miss West.
colt, Of Connecticut; Miss Townsend, of Boston
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Fiske of Philadelphia; Mr..
WEIGH, of New York; Judge and Mrs. WeSbrook,
of PhHdelphla; John q. Mills, of New York
Mr. and Miss Dola MCMastcr OF New Orleans
Mrs. Prof Carpenter; and of this city Miss Maggie
| Miller, Mr.. Brumbaugh, Rev. DR.. W. W. Hicks, Mr.
Mrs. B,lva Lockwood Mr.. and Mrs. Tilton, Misses
| Mary and Lizzie Pralher Miss 1nez Goodrich
Capt and Mrs. Brown, Dr. and Mrs. Waite, and
nil
National Republican., 1883-02-23
The Grants I'm New York.
= Fbrneu's Pronress.

Mrs. Grant is greatly liked in New York
society. Her hearty manner and healthy
laugh are one of the secrets of her social sue
cess. She never permits any one to bo dull
at her receptions. She looks out for the
"wall flowers" shifts people about, intro
duCes them, opens conversation between
strangers, and comes TO the rescue whenever
talk begins to flag, She is bringing out this
season her niece, Miss Shaw, pretty young
lady. Gen. Grant is developing into very
domestic creature. He is fond Of his library,
and delights to sit there with his books OF
chat with his chums. What New York society
says of the Grants is that they are good
hearted and very steadfhst friends.
National Republican., 1883-02-23

fact that the national flag was not raised upon
the public school buildings,
MIR William IL. Tenney and othCrs also
made brief remarks and the meeting then ad-
journcd.
wAsHINGToS MONUMENT SOCIETY
The regular annual meeting Of tho Wash
ington National Monument society was held
at the residence Of Mr. Horatio King, sccrc-
tary, at p. m. yesterday. There were pres
eut Mr.. w. w, Corcornu, first vice president;
Hon. George Bancroft, Gen. William I. sher'
man, Col. James q. Berret, DIR. James G. Wei.
ling. Gen. William Mex. Dunn, Judge Walter
q. Cox, Mr.. Ewd. Clark, DIR, J. NJ Toner Dr.
Daniel b. Clarke, Mr.. ID. A. Watturston, and
Mr. Horatio King.
Mr.. Corcoran presided. Mr. Horatio King
secretary, aud Mr.. Fred Haw'ey clntk. Tho
minutes of the last meeting and also OF the
last annual meeting were read and approved.
Letters were read from President Arthur,
Admiral T. NJ. Powell, Hon. II. &. Winthrop,
Judge George W. MCCrarv, j. B. ii. Smith,
and DR.. Charles II. Nichols, regrctting their
inability 70 attend.
The accounts of the secretary and Of the
treasurer for the past year were submitted
and referred to II committee for examination
and report.
For the information Of members present
Col. Casry's report of operation on the mOnu.
ment forthe past year was read which elected
general satisfaction at the present condition
OF the work.
On motion of Gen. Dunn, the present Off.
GERS were reelected for the ensuing year, viz:
Mr.. Corcoran, first vice president; Hon. Il. G.
Winthrop, second vice presidents j. b. H.
Smith, treasurer; Horatio King, secretary.
After general discussion Of the affairs of the
monument, the society adjourned
At the invitation Of Mr.. King, the gentle
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formal lunch was spread, which was very
handsomely served.
Among those invited to be present to meet
the society were MIR. Justice Matthew,
Judge Macarthur, Gen. Hooker Judge
Strong MIR. Kaufman, Col. Casey, Secretary
of War Lincoln, Postmaster General Howe
Capt. George W. Davis, Mr.. Holman, aud
many other prominent gentlemen.
National Republican., 1883-02-23
A CURIOUS SIGHT.
Thousands OF Snow Balls Made by TIA
wind-Their Peculiar Formation.

Hartford Post.
This morning the surface Of the Connecti-
cut river showed thousands Of curious and
beautiful snow wreaths formed by the action
of the wind on soft, light snow that fell last
evening. Looking from the ice crossing at
Ferry street The whole surface of the river
was dotted with these wreaths, which was of
all sizes up to fifteen inches in diameter
Usually, their form is like that of lady's
mu6. They are either perforated through the
center as that is, or have depressions ut each
end, which do not quite meet. The method
of their formation is plainly shown by the
marks left in the snow, where the progress of
the ball from the first bits of snow caught by
the wind can be plainly traced. The tracks
begin with a narrow mark, not more than
couple of inches across and run in direct
line, widening all the way TO the point where
the wreath lies. The longest tracks noticed
was not more than hundred feet and most Of
them were much less. 1t is difficult to see
how the beginning was made in each core
that is, how the nucleus of the ball started
from the smooth eXpanse of snow. The pecu-
liar form is more easily understood, because
the small nucleus would as is rolled over add
to the circumference so that perfect spoci-
men would have q core of only an inch or two
in length while the outside measurement had
grown to dozen times that 1t is not difi-
cult TO see how this small and light core might
be shaken out as the ball rolled, or blown out
by change of wind after accumulation was
formed The sight was not only curious,
but very unusual one, and the formation is
possible only n combination of circumstances
that does not often occur. Tho same forma.
tion was observed on q portions of Bushnell
park and probably occurred all over the fiat
country in this vicinity.
National Republican., 1883-02-23

Ian speech-they will be almost unanimous In
assuring you that of all the peoples Of the
earth none possess more Of thorough good
human feeling, Of perfect courtesy, combined
with sincerity, of simple honesty and oommon
sense than these same Italians. They will
certify that the lower classes Of no other na-
tion are at once so beautiful, so cheerful, go
intelligent so afcCtioRate, and so humane.
They will recount to you examples of re-
markablo self denial and extraordinary wis
as exhibited by the very poorest of the peas
ants. And they will exclaim In one voice
that tho adjective simpatica, as applied 10
Italy, is apt and true.
National Republican., 1883-02-23
SING SING sCoUNDRELs.
The Rebellious Convicts Go TO Work
Again-How a Leader Was Quieted.

Again-How u Leader Was Quieted.
SING SING, N. Y, Feb. 22-Paddy Wynn,
the long term desperate, who has been the
ringleader in several riots at the state prison
in past years, and who was to have been the
leader in general strike Of the 400 convicts
in the stove work shop yesterday, received
early In theday telegram from his friends in
Ulster county, who expressed their confidence
that pardon would shortly be obtained for
him. Paddy put on his good behavior at once
and refused to have anything to do with the
strikers, who, being deprived Of their leader,
doggedly went to their work as usual, An
outbreak was expected by the warden
at any moment, but the morning
passed of quietly. In the afternoon
the several gangs which had revolted during
the forepart of the week were brought out
from their dark cells and after being fed re-
turned to their work. The four ringleadeTs
Rooney, Doyle, Ryan, and Smith will receive
punishment before they are allowed to return
to regular duties. With one exception the
convicts who testified before the eXHminng
committeeahave not yet been punished, as has
been generally stated. For the five years
ending Sept 80, 1882, the net gain rom the
prison to the state was $205,G while during
the five years preceding there was loss TO
the state Of 1896, 1862. 1t is estimated that the
present revolt will seriously interfere with
the discipline Of the institution.
National Republican., 1883-02-23
PoIrtechnic CInss Ball.

A very agreeable affair took place last
night at Cosmopolitan hall, corner Eighth and
Il streets northwest, the occasion being the
awarding Of diplomas to the graduates of the
Polytechnic institute, Mai. Hannemann SUI
pcrintGndent, The gentlemen receiving
these marks Of proficiency were Mcssrs.
Charles McGill, George Kennedy, @. p. Cal
vert, b, King, and Il, c, Campbell, The ar
tillery is not only benefit TO the soldier, but
the citizen also, After the above exercises
were ended dancing was indulged in until
midnight, Douch's orchestra furnishing tho
music in their usually fine manner, Among
those present were members OF the Rifles and
Light Infantry, Gen. Allcmann, U. S. A.,
was prominent guest of the school. These
entertainments will bo repeated monthly dur
ing the season. Refreshments We're served in
abundance.
National Republican., 1883-02-23
HALLWAY Construction.

New YORK, Feb 22.-The Railroad Age Will
publish summary of the railway construc-
ton in the United States for the year 1882,
The summary covers only the main tracks,
and shows the construction in forty-fve Of
the forty-seVen states and territories on three
hundred and forty-two lines TO aggregate
IL ,343 miles, or about 1000 miles more than
in 1881, which exceeded the construction in
any previous year by 1000 miles. The con-
struction Is divided as follows; In FIVE New
England states, 53i miles; in four middle
states, 2,O77l miles; In eleven southern states,
l,490l miles; In four states in the Missouri
river belt, 2,063 miles; in five states in the
Kansas belt, 2, l57t miles in five states in the
Colorado belt, 1,l65 miles, and in six states in
tho Pacific belt, 1,020 miles
National Republican., 1883-02-23
TuE CLAN-NA-GAEL.

Tho Clan.na-Gael celebrated Washington's
birthday last night at their hall An inter
oBling selection ofAmericau aud Irish orntory,
poetry, aud song was rendered, including
Wg3hngton's farewell address, The memo
rial of the American congress Of l715 70 the
parliament aud people Of Ireland Phillips
culogium ON Washington the Star Spangled
Banner, Hail Columbia, The Memory Of the
Dotd, The Battle Eve Of the Brigade, some
selections from Burns, God Save ireland" and
many others. An original poem on Washing
ton was read by Charles j, Barrett, Of the
War department. The exercises were kept
up with spirit to late hour.
National Republican., 1883-02-23
Belforl,s Check.

Congressman Bclford celebrated almost the
entire day yesterday in an effort to trace the
check alluded to in the testimony given by
Rcrdcll in the star route trial tho day before.
In answer to question last night as to the
result of his search, he said: The forty
fifth congress met in special session on March
1S, 1870 and adjourned July l, 1879. left
for the west the evening Of adjournment or
the night following, Early this morning
went to Col. Ingersoll's house, and asked
him to give me the date Of the check he
said he could not give me the date, for the
simple reason that there was no check ex-
hibited. then went TO Middleton's bank,
and there found Mr.. Middleton, and asked
him if at any time during the extra session,
or subsequently, had presented any check
at his bank, and ho promptly replied no. l
then asked him to examine DOrseys account
from Feb. l, 1879, to Aug, l, the same year.
with n view of ascertaining whether any
check of the character described by Rerdell
had been paid during that timer He con
sented, and as a result Of the examination, il
was found that no such check had been paid
or changed to Dorsey's account.
National Republican., 1883-02-23
Goodwin Commandery Concert.

The concert of Goodwill Commandery, U.
o. q. c., last night at Congregational church
was thoroughly successful, both financially
and musically. The audience filled every
available foot of space and many went away
unable to obtain even standing room. The
participants were Prols Bischotf and Bernays
and the Mozart orchestra, little May Carrigan,
Miss Ada MOshor, Mr., j. Y. At Lee, Il. B. Hay,
Mrs. Annie Roemer- Kaspar, Mrs. McCartGe,
Miss Hattie Whiting, and Messrs. Il. j,
Whipple and W. ID. Mcfarland. Every mum,
ber was oncored except the overture of Prof
BiSchOT and the orchestra. Mrs. Kaspar, Mrs
McCartee, and Miss Whiting probably re-
ceved the most decided demonstrations OI
npnrOYAl.
National Republican., 1883-02-23
Local Items.

The parade of tho Capitol Bicycle club on
the avenue yesterday morning was witnessed
by q large number, and the wheelmcn made
an excellent display.
Mary Jackson, a cOlOred woman, was ar
rested by Officer Daily last night for stealing
a ladies' coat from Emmie Spriggs, another
colored lady She was locked up at the fifth
precinct station, and will be taken to police
court to-day,
The drinking fountain for horses, which
was at the corner of Ninth and streets has
been removed 10 near the southeast corner OF
b and Seventh streets northwest, and put in
good order.
National Republican., 1883-02-23
IaH-ConYrrss,nrn.

There was no end of visitors on the floor.
One is at II loss to know what becomes of ex-
congressman until there comes Washing
toms birthday, when they have time by
reason of closed departments TO exercise the
North American eX-oongressmen's right Of
going upon the house floor The other de-
partment people who have been and are poll
ticians also call around on WashingtOn's
birthday to see the neglected congressman
from their districts, and they have little re-
unions around the dOOrways. The men who
carry in cards got weary, but the holiday
people have rights at least once year. and
The doorkeopers will have long rest after the
fourth Of March.
National Republican., 1883-02-23
Milford Dock. and tho London Failure

Mr.. Henry +. Gillig Of London, who is at
the Riggs house. was asked by REPUBLICAN
reporter yesterday concerning his interest in
the Milford Dock company. This company's
failure to meet its indebtedness is thought to
have something to do with tho failure of s.
Lake & Co., contractors of London an ac-
count of which was cabled Wednesday. Mr..
Gillig said he had at present no financial in
terest in these Dock works, though he'had at
one time. He seems to think that that
failure will only temporarily stop the
work on tho docks. In desCrib-
ing tho project, ho explained that
The opening of the docks there will make
it the port, instead of Liverpool, for Atlantic
passenger steamers, for the double reason that
1t shortens the trip by at least fourteen hours,
Railway cars are run right down on the dock,
and the transfer from steamer TO tender
tender to landing stage, thon up steep in
cline to cab across the town of Liverpool in
cab, another transfer TO train for London, are
all saved, rs well Us tho dangerous run up the
channel Milford, being on the Welsh coast,
nearly opposite Queenstown on the Irish
coast Is within seven hours Of London by the
Great Western rOutc. lie thought that, by
tho line of steamers we shall probably see this
year or next, from Montauk Point, l.. L., to
Milford, there will be no difficulty IN making
the trip from New York to London inside ol
Il week, perhaps with day to spare.
National Republican., 1883-02-23
TIlnDAY EIsEwnsRE.
Spccil Diajltch.

ANNAPOLIS, Feb, 22.-Washington's birth
day was observed at the naval academy and
in tho city az II holiday; studies were sus-
pended ut the academy, aud those cadets who
were not Quaantined for mutinous conduct
were given the liberty of tho city. Those
who took advantage of it celebrated tho day
for the most part ia horseback riding and
other outside sports, while few who ro-
nained at the academy spent tho time in an
impromptu masquerade about their rooms.
The United States vessels woro gaily decorated
in bunting, and as further respect to tho
National Republican., 1883-02-23
The DeteetIve Scandal.

While there is nothing positively new in
tho case of the detective scandal, it may be
said that there was a session of the grand
jury yesterday, and much of tho evidence
that has already been presented was carefully
considered.
1t seems that with the mass of testimony
now before that body there should be no de-
lay in the finding of indictments.
National Republican., 1883-02-23
Shot and KILLED.

New ORLEANS, Feb 22,--Capt Pierre La.
nier, of East Baton Rouge parish, was shot
and killed on his way home last Friday while
passing through the Splitter plantation. lie
was shot in the right side and left check, aud
his clothes were saturated with coal oil and
set ON fire. There have been no arrests in
the case,
National Republican., 1883-02-23
AT MOUNT VERNON.


An unusually large number of people visited
Mount Vernon yesterday, the steamer Corco-
ram being thronged in every part when she
left her docks in the morning. The weather
was not inviting for n trip of this kind but
none of those who went seemed to regret hav-
ing gone, though q few got wet and all found
the grounds and landings very moist, not TO
say muddy. This trip under almost any cir
CumstuncoS is a tavOrite one The ancient
traditions of the place, which Mr.
Ilollingsworth and his we'll trained
telling, aud the venerable jokes which they
invariably bring in at the proper places, are
| new to those who have never heard them,
while old stagers iiud entertainment in ad-
| miring tho eXactness with which they are
always brought in, and the care and precision
| that is invariably taken to so arrange the
visitors that there shall be no escape from
their merciless effects. The customary ora
| tion AZ the tomb was omitted yesterday out
| OF respect to the weather, and the layorte
oak under which "the aged chieftain"
used to delight to rest after loading
a fleet or two of vessels with -four for Liver
| pool having yielded to the weight of years,
I NO attempt was made to halt the procession
between the landing and the mansion
| Arrived there, however, there was the same
sending of messengers for keys, with special
| Instructions to find them in one particular
place and leave them in another particular
spot where they would probably be equally
harmless, and the same ordering of "Guide
| No. /" to deploy to the upper floor
aud of Guide No. 4" to report to "tho
family kitchen" The consideration OF
the French pirates in forwarding the
marble mantol after they had captured it,
was duly noted and admired, The number
of people who have sat in the Maynower
chair is still 10000, gratifying circumstance
| I'm Wow of the lause of time since IL reached
that limit, and the request that visitors do
not all try 90 sit in il at once is still respect
fully observed. All these and a large num-
bur Of similar attentions make, or help tc
make, the trip agreeable TO everybody, a
such trips invariably ARE.
National Republican., 1883-02-23
In replying 10 the VOasV
"THE VOLuHTEERs,O

Hon. william II. CallSins said hc never saw
tho time when he couldn't talk by the hour
about the volunteers Ono hundred and
eighty thousand mon enlisted in his state and
one half of them were under twenty-five years
of age. They were young men, The vOun-
teers and tho regulars cOmmingle. When
war comes there is no such thing US regulars
all arc volunteers. When tho war cloud
National Republican., 1883-02-23
COLD DISHES

Roast Beef, Roast Ham, Beef Tongue with Jelly
Roast Mutton. De- Bongd Turkey, Aspic Jolly
Pressed Corned Beef. Roast Chicken.
-Champu1Re.
National Republican., 1883-02-23
THE LEGION OF HONOR.
A Grand Reception and Banquet at the
Arlington Last Evening.
The Decorations, the Menu, the Toasts
and the Responses.
A Full List of the Pair Women and Brave Men who
GraCed the Occasion by Their Presence,
Brilliant Post Prnndisl Speeches by Sol
dIers and Statesmen.

Last evening the military order Of the
Loyal Legion rendered to their lady friends a
reception and banquet in observance of Wash
ington's birthday. II was q novel and brill
liant entertainment fit accompaniment, in
taste and splendor to social season charac-
terized by tasteful and brilliant entertain
ments. The reception took place in the par
lors Of the Arlington from $3.50 to $3.50 p. m.
These parlors were beautifully decorated with
plants and flowers that banked the mantels
and corners with graceful greenery, hid the
recesses behind waving masses Of trOpic fol-
iage, and bloomed and breathed in multiform
splendors of colors and pulsating waves of
perfume. The decorations were characterized
ut 0nco by taste and luxuriance. The guests
were received by the commander Of the order,
Senator Miller, Of California, assisted by Mrs
Miller, Mrs. Ordway, Miss Evans and Mrs
Goodloe. The presentations were made by
the recorder, Gen. Albert Ordway. Nearly
all the prominent officers Of the army, navy,
and volunteer service were present, accom-.
panied by their wives-nearly two hundred
In all.
After the presentations were made and the
party made acquainted with each other, they
were summoned to
THE BANQUET,
TO which tho presence of tho ladies lent o
brighter charm and koenor zest. The tables
were olaborately decorated, repeating in even
more attractive form the floral adornments
Of the parlors. Toasts were drank, old army
and navy songs sung, quartette of mingled
voices made the banquet room echo with mill.
tary glees and the mellow songs of the long
ago." while the marine band, in full unison
with the spirit of the occasion, filled the nil
with its melodies. The menu was superb
the music exquisite, and the humor of the
hour rounded off the entertainment to per.
feet close.