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Mlle. Rhea has captured the capital. "Washington society," says the Spirit of the Times, "has taken her up and made a pet of her. President Arthur attended her performance of 'Adrienne' - his first visit to the theatre since his inauguration - and went behind the scenes between the acts, so that Mlle. Rhea might be presented to him. 'I admire all of Washington very much,' she said in reply to a question. 'And all Washington admires you very much,' gallantly responded the President, who has not forgotten how to charm the fair sex as adroitly as he manages politicians...
...Union League Club of New York last night passed resolutions approving President Arthur's veto of the Chinese bill...
...freshmen of Dartmouth last night handed a petition to the faculty, requesting that the sophomores suspended some time since for kidnapping Arthur Lucas, the freshman, who was to respond to the toast "Class of '84," at the class supper, be restored to full standing in the college. The petition was signed by all the members of the freshman class...
President Arthur still remains mute on the Chinese bill. Various conflicting rumors abound as to his probable action...
This evening President Arthur will hold his first public reception, from 8 to 10 o'clock. He will be assisted by Gen. and Mrs. Grant and some other friends...