Telegram-herald., 1888-02-27
UNCLE B[N'S LETTER
PEOPLE AND Tt4inesAr The CAPITAL
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SPECIAL corresEo1denee TE5 xszAsHERALp.
WAsHIssros, heb. 23.-loar uncle has
been too nea ~ bliaa aad TOO badly dis
esarazsd - AIS mislor.unss Of late 10 coa'
tn0ale anything ia the way OF news or
gossip from the National Capital for the
TELESEAa HEgALD. or any other Journal
or party.
We have had q great deal Of very dis
agreeable. uhheaithy weather this Winter.
damp and gloomy, ana the supersiitio0s
people who have more faith IN the ground
h0g sign than they have in the Signal
Service Bureau OK the predictions OF ssuon-
oIneFs or scientists OF any other elSss, gave
up al hopes OF an early Spring whsn the
bright sunshine OF 'Jandlenas Day ex-
nlOlge1 10 ire astOnisned "woodcn uck the
shadow ne didn't want To see The per
fsctly lovely weather Of yesterday, which
brought everybody out of doors for sun
bath, was well calculated 10 shake the iaitn
Of the cfedulous eitlzsn in the old sign. but
that faith has so hrm q foundation here
that many tine day would be required ~
Accom- plish more than 10 provoke an ac-
knoNle1sement that there are exceptions
20 ali rules" Michigan and Wisconsin
people here content themselves with
the assurance that the Winters
in this latitude, no matter how
disagreea0le or nasty" are short. Already
the brave little crocus pushes its bright and
bsauuial head up through the sod, and the
buds begin 10 swell, the days are percepsI-
bly, longer. and the gas bills just q trlfe
shorter. soon the voice OF the fresh fi.h
~ I'D md txfa
shall have month with no RI or oysters
ia il. Lent came early this year and put
an end for the time being. To the grand high
carnival OF the gay society people 10
limited extent. The theatres, however. do
not suffer in consequence. The National
Opsra Company Is delighting crowds ~ the
New National Theatre. while Henry K.
DIxey, with his Adonis business, fills
AlDaugh's Grand Opera House. Harris
Opera House, The Wonderland and Ker-
nan's are all thriving and pleasing the
hungry seekers after amusement.
The Stoddard lectures. Professor Carpen-
ters Hypnotlsm aud fairs and concerts
provide FOR those who think it might be
naughty TO 20 TO the theatre. Your Uncle
and his family stay al home and depend
upon hearing evidencs for proof that the
performances are very delightful. The
greas National Grand Army Fair will soon
De In full blast ana 1t promises TO be
plete success IN every respect.
The anniversary of the Father of his
Country was very appropriately celebrated
yesterday The Senate in session listening
IN perfect quietness and with strict atten-
ton TO the farewell address, read by the
President pro tenn, in a very impressive
manner, was witnessed by crowds in the
galleries and presented spectacle long TO
De remembered. The Washington Monu-
ment ASSOCIATION and the Oldest Inhabi-
tants Association held very interesting
meetings. There were no professions or
paraoes Of any account. No noise on the
.trelts. quiet ard good order prevailed
throughout the city.
The ,en,r bic and honored philsnihropist,
". w. Corc0ran, now IN the Goth year OF
his age. is lying at the point OF death. The
city will go into mourning when he departs.
de is greatly beloved for his beneiacIions
public and private.
ne mestlog OF the Democratic National
COMMITTEES tor the purpose oil fixing time
and place for the next Natioral Convention
has 1iled the hotels with distinguished
visitors from competing cities and they have
mad very lively time.
The Hon. Don NJ Dickinson and his
beautiful wife, nee Fannie Patt, OF Grand
Rapids, have taken their place in the front
same box with the President and his wife
at the theatre. The Postofiice Department
may never be known as the Department of
Michigan bus our STATE is bound to be well
represented there. Two members of the
Grand Rapids Contingent have lately been
transferred from other departments TO the
Postoffice Department. Mrs. Fiorsnce Ii.
Kendall and capt. John II. sumner
Merrilis II. Clark, Esq, formerly of the
Daily Democrat has been appointed proof
reaGer in the Government Printing Office
Frank {. sharp Esq, Oi Jackson, fol- sew
ersl years a clerk in the Pension Bureau is
about TO depart for the "hed" as special
examiner and be will MAKE a good one.
Jackson D. Dilienback, Esq, once of
Grand Rapids, now agent OF the Western
Newspaper Union, a. Denver, Colorado.
hss heen spending a week in the Capital
recruiting his health. succeeding beyond
his most ssnguine expectations. he went
away delighted with his visit.
Many Michigan people nave been here
lately whom | have not seen but
they nave not escaped the notice and a.
teulions OF others better able to con-
tribute to their pleasure and our own
II. c., the Hon NJ. H. Ford. never fails to
10 ali IN nis power to make his constitusuts
eel at home and eDlOv themselves when
they get within bis reach.
Congressman Timothy f. Tarsnsy. of
Saginaw, has been very sick IN Providence
Hospital for some time, be is there yet bat
hopes soon to escape. His friends unite
sith him in such nope.
Michigan is no ionge- q "bsckvoods
Stare." people here are no longer IN the
dark ss 30 where or what Michigan IS Her
cfizsns are nov rseognizej aBd invited 20
lront sesls. and some politicians really sp-
pesr 10 think she has risen 10 the dignity
sad importance Of doubtful" OF pefnsps,
q piv0tai' state.
TIE future is fgI Of doubt aud unoer-
tsinfy. politically. aud prophets are. ss
Artsmss Ward used % ssy, "40re namer-
8us ban inteTestinz-"
As tor your Uncle he will not venture 20
srsGics bit Just wait and see What We shall