1- JSSSB*8 WM StJttlHUEtt I S COMING. ^JOur Washington Letter. all persons having claims against the THE MOFFAT BELL PUNCH. *S THE WRONG BAN. United .States shall file them in the "Summer is coming?" the soft breezes whisper: "Summer is coming"' the glad birdies sing Court of Claims, which shall report Summer is coming-il hear her quick footstep* Eastorn Free Pre88*^P -r IS, its findings to Congress, and advise ike your last Took at the beautiful spring. WASHINGTON AFTER LENTWASH- ^-inasmuch as this little joker has uponvdisposition of the claims fur.ther,fchat Lightly she steps from her throne in the woodlands: Jie was a peacatele looking man INGTON SOCIETY, WASHINGTON ART become famous, and is likely to be Suinmei is coming, aud l.cannot stay Congress shall not henceforth with a quiet looking horse attached AND ARTISTB.THE FLORIDA SENSATION.PRIVATE Two of mv chilihenhave crept lrom.my bosom universally adopted, we append a April has left me but lingering May." entertain private claims .until to an unattractive sleigh, with unostentatious CLAIMS AND description of the} machine and its passed upon by said eowsri, jand .that "What tho' bright summer is crowned -with roses, bells. He irore a widerimmed THEIR FUTURE DISPOSAL.THE operandi, clipped from an exchange: Deep in the forest Arbutus doth hide all claims not prosecuted within six hat and a shaAbellied coat, COMING FINANCIAL FIGHT.THE I am the herald of all the rejoicing "The use of his instrument was, we me1"' site cried. years from the passage of the bill Why must June alwajs disown as he drove easily down the SouthEaston PRESIDENT CAN'T E HIS PAT. believe, first made in Virginia, where shall be barred, except where the Dow the meadow she stoops to the daises, hill, journeying from Bucks it proved a brilliant success'. Its Plucks the first bloom from the apple trees'bough (From our regular correspondent.) claimants are under legal disability County to the land of Southampton. "Autum nvill 10b me of all the sweet apples workings are easily described audits EL CL, April 27,'78. to one, in which case the time is extended I will take one tiom hei store of them now." WASHINGTON, He was observed by a fellow of the result plainly apparent. Each saloon Summer is coming' I hear the glad echo three years. This bill will Nothwithstanding the gayeties of specious rough, whom much loafing is furnish with a bell punch, which Cleaily it nugs oer the mountain and plain. entirely do away with the bringing Washingtonare at their height before Sorrowiul spung leaves the beautiful woodlands. had made impudent, and who lifted is locked and sealed so that nobody of private bills before Congress, and Bright, happ summer begins her sweet reign, Lent, yet most delightful readings, upiisyawp: if^L\ but the revenue officer having it in itsj Doia Goodale (10 years old) in St Nicholas. as it will largely increase the duties acting, and other intellectual-enjoyments S-a-a-y! hat, where ane you goin' charge can gain admission to its interior. of the -Court of Claims, a special with that man?" for the last week have attracted Every drink that is sold must STANLEYS EXPEDITION. court will probably be provided if it "Yerily, I journey beyond the river the visitors of taste and culture be accompanied by a stroke of the is found to be .necessary. friend," mildly responded the Mr. Henry M. Stanley, since his in the city to drink at the fountain bell, the bar-tender being under heavy Quaker,T return from Africa, has been des- of Parnasus. One of the most in- "and thither goes my hat The great financial fight over the penalty, compelled to ring the also." f^7 cribed as a man slightly bent under teresting occasibns has been the repeal of theJResumption aet will be bell as each drink is served. The "Hold up and take a fellow along, a burden of memories, of fevers and reading of essays on "Greek Litera- opened in the Senate next Wednesday strokes of the bell are recorded, and can't you?" called out the man oi cramps with a boyish face, crowded ture" and "Raphael" by Mrs. Dag- immediately after the expiration from this record the saloon keeper is wrath. with a shock of iron-grey hair, in gett, who, by a life of years abroad, of the morning hour. The anti-resum] taxed, or more properly, perhaps the "Nay friend, my business and in curious contrast of effect with the amid the scenes which made the sur- .tionists who go in for outright drinker is taxed for the sale of the clinations forbid it." blaek mustache with high cheek roundings of "Pericle and Aspasia" repeal will put their best foot foremost liquor. bones, a tanned skin, and the hands and the great stalion painter, gave "I'll sooR'fix that," and the fool and start the contest in a manner The penalty being heavy and the a back-woodsman, roughened by the true flavor to the subjects she ran forward and jumped on the runner. that promises favorable results. tax light, there is little incentive for cutting his way through forest and presented. Another delightful event Gen. Gordon, will make the opening bar-tenders to disobey the dictates of jungle, and carrying an elephant was the meeting of the Literary "Verily, friend, if thee*insists upon speech, in advocacy of the repeal of the law, and the result is an agregate rifle firing a two-ounce ball. When Club, at, Judge Drake's, where Mrs. getting into my veliicle I will even the act. Gen. Gordon, will criticise revenue to the city much larger he reached the ocean from the Afri- General Lander, Grace Greenwood, help thee," and the man of peace the substitute reported by the than that received through the ordinary reached out,a right hand as resistless jean interior, he was so emaciated Finance Committee, point out its and many other celebrities of Wash license, while, perhaps a lesser as any oyster dredge. It caught the that he weighed only 119 pounds. good points and its weak points, and ington gave recitations, replete with number of drinks are served, because youth around the throat worse than show why it ought not to be adopted In fifteen days thereafter he gained grace, wit, and wisdom. of an advance in their price made to a four-year-old diphtheria, jerked him in place of an act to repeal the law half a pound a day, and his sea voyage Washington is pre-eminently the cover the tax. into the sleigh and slammed him outright. He will also review the almost restored his health. From city of women women of fashion This is legislation that seems to down among the straw where he got financial legislation that has weighed the moment he entered the African and women of toil, women ambitious be most fair for it taxes, directly the tramped on by *pair ofnumber thirteen so heavily upon the country, and continent on one side, until he to win .fame, and ivonien of man .who "enjoys the refreshment." cowhides until he thought he wall show the people who is responsible emerged from it on the iother, he fame to be seen, .heard and known. The saioomkeepers, generally, regard had been caught out in a shower of for their sufferings. Gen. Gordon never received a letter or a newspaper, And some of the sex fully believe it as a good -thing, for in it they have pile drivers. Finally hejgot a kick has prepared his speech with nor heard a syllable of what was that they will very soon have more an excellent excuse for refusing credit that lifted him lear over the side great care, and it will probably be 'g^oing on in the world. Said Mr. ts -do in Washington than they have Having to pay the tax from and ran his head in the bank of the the best affort of his life. Stanley at the dinner given to him at present The lady artists of their pockets, they can with good roadside, where he dwindled down by the members of the Parasian Washington area delightful feature The Treasury Department officials grace refuse to "treat" the "stiffs" in a neap, like a gum shoe discouraged press: "It was the journalistic instinct of its society, and their receptions have discovered that under the rules who hang around them for that pur- by a street car, and murmured, that caused me to speed like are gatherings of both social and no more salary can be paid PresiU-ayes pose.'" as he rubbed his ensanquined noso an arrow to the Victoria, that impelled intellectual brilliancy, Mrs. Imo-dent until Congress has taken in the snow: me on my way through that gene Robinson Morrell is noted for some action upon the $lair resolutions .untrodden land it was journalistic her imuiease and beautiful historical recently introduced. To this "Who'n blazes'd a' ever thought paintings, "Washington welcoming instinct, that desire to have perfectly effect some months ago a decision the castiron man'd go round up, an' A CURE FOR HYDROPHOBIA.As the Provision Train" and .accurate intelligence, that led me to there ihave apparently been a great was made by the Fourth Auditor in disguised as a blamed o'i Quaker!" "The First Battle of the Puritans." .turn again, to go back to TJjiji, and number *efcases of hydrophobia lately, the case of a naval officer, whose These pictures were painted in Paris, .finish what other explorers had left and there is at present no remedy name had been restored to the register An Astonishing Fact. where tli3 brave artist remained known or even supposed for that nndone it was, if you please to call by the Secretary of the Navy. A largeproportion of the American faithful to Ler work through all the awful disease, it is worth mentioning The question having been raised as ,it so, journalistic ambition that led people are to-day dying from the effects horrors of the Commune, though that Mr. Laporte writes from to the legality of the Secretary's action, me to say, 'J will not give it up I of Dyspepsia oi disordered liver. The she bears marks to-day of that terrible Birkddle Park,Soutkport, to describe a resolution was introduced in will go ant .fm$L avjiat Livingstone result &i these diseases upon the masses time. Mrs. Ransow is another a case, dating from three years back, the_Senate, and referred to the Judiciary has left undone.' When ast STyangwe of intelligent a.nd valuable people artist of note. Her speciality is in which a coolie bitten by a aaaad Committee, calling for an -we heard those stories of the credulous is most.alai muig, making life actuallv portrait painting. She has now in dog was cured sixty days after the investigation. As soon as this was a burden instead of a pleasant existence people who wanted tofrighten us her studio just finished, a life-size of eojoy*8Mtad usefulness as it ought bite, and apparently in the worst done, the paymaster of the navy-yard back by their pictures of the dangers -Stf" to be. There is no good reason for picture of Gen. Thomas. Seen reflected spasm of that frightful malady, by applied to the Fourth Auditor for ^we should have toencounter I again this, if yu will only throw aside prejudice in (the mirror opposite, the having an infusion of datura stramoniumthe instructions in regard to taking up ^remembered .that 1 was a journalist. amd Skepticism, take the advice mantoja canvas was mistaken by same leaves asthmatic the officer's accounts and paying I then said t myself, 'I am a soldier of J)i tiggists and your friends, and try more than your correspondent, for patients smoke for their asthma him his current monthly pay. The of journalism.' [Loud cheers.] I ione bottle of Green's August Flower. one of the guests of the evening, so administered to him. Auditor replied that if the Paymaster Your speedy I elief is certain. Millions know what the title implies in its life like in face and form, attitude paid the officers any money, the of bottles of this medicine have beer fullest signification, and I have done A handful of leaves were boiled in andsexpression. given away to tiy its virtues, with amount would be checked against The next subject my bestand I make a boast of it a pint of water- till they had shrunk satisfactory results in every case. You for .the skilful fingers is, I belie\e, him in settlement of his accounts. to one-half their oiiginal bulk, and to add dignity to the name f journal- can buy a sample bottle for 10 cents to to be Gen. Robert E. Lee. Mrs. It is admitted that the same ruling the water when strained off was ism." Mr. Stanley's expedition is try. Three doses will relieve the worst iFassat is another lady whose ialent applies in the ease of the President's poured down his throat. After a said to have cost $115,000, the expenses case. PcstfUvely sold by Jos. JJobleter in this line and whose pretty face salary. EDWARD. violent paroxysm, a perspiration being divided between the and all Druggists on the Western andcharming manners make her an me on. The coolie then sank into Continent. Herald and the Daily Telegraph of immense favorite. The social atmosphere -I turn -i deep sleep, which lasted eight London. SHOWER OF ANGLE WORMS. of Washington, as already THE MANKATO hours, and when he awoke there was mentioned, is as balmy and delightful Millions of angle worms were no sign of disease. The cure, Mr. The latest attemptito find othow as the Spring airs that now envelop WOOLEN FACTORY dashed to the earth "by last Monday Laporte thinks, was due to the perspiration, to keep convicts at work without its parks and avenues. The night's rain. They were to be seen as, in another ease which bringing their labor into competition. streets are all remarkably wide, and over the ground and on sidewalks. he saw previous to the period of this wit that mm. outside of the "Government Reservations" has efttaliLished a branch house in New Where they struck the walks they case, the chief symptom, which vapor prison walk, is that of Mr. Browning, Ulm, in Kiesling's brick building, opposite fill them with parks and plats, triangles were generally mashed into jelly. baths were in vain tried to cure, was who proposed, in a bill before Epple's meat market. The undersigned, and squares of verdant beauty We would like to have an explanation the excessively parched and dry condition the New York Legislature, not to one of the proprietors, that area surprise and delight to the of this phenomenon, as it is of of the skin. It would be at hire out convict labor by contract, would respectfully announce to the stranger. frequent occurrence. We remember least worth while for our medical but to employ it upon articles that public that he will receive and forward to have seen at Caledonia, Houston men to try any alleged remedy for a to the factory wool for spinning and Th^e Florido a Sensation seems to are mainly imported from foreign nwiu seems county, a few years ago, after a storm, disease which is at present supposed carding purposes. Wool will also countries. The products are not to havelied'away aTi^S^^itwS received in exchange for goods. Ai, the side of a building literally covered to be incurable.London Sjpeat&tor. be sold for less than market price, born. Prior to the publication in experienced tailor has been employe'. with these worms, in a mangled and and the revenue is to be applied to the daily papers of the McLin con- and orders for suits, iof the best quali' lifeless condition. The general supposition the prison fund. Severe penalties fession public expectation had been ty and at lowest prices, will be filled is, that they are drawn into A Milkman's Mathematics. are attached to violation of the act worked up to expect that the pro- on short notice. Call and examin the clouds fey water spouts, but fry prison officers.^ the goods and.ohtain prices. m development would wadingt pan ou mise we question whether they inhabit CHRISTIAN ROOS. st water or are .ever seen in water. inter HOW TO MAKE A TOWN. JS J*""? Detroit Free Press than the document proves to be. The earth is their natural home, and C. WAQNEB When Thomas drove up to a house the only way of finding them is by Encourage every one, especially There is,a growimg sentiment that on Elizabeth street yesterday to deliver digging down where they live. young men, to come and settle among it is stale in its allegations, confes- the usual quantity of mixture, Preston (Filmore Co.) Republican. tae gentleman of the house kindly you, particularly those who are ac- DEALBR IN AL KINDS OF nothing that has mot been se Furniture,, 'f inquired: tive and worthy Those who iave charged repeatedly, and is so of A CONSCIENTIOUS STRANGER*.' "Thomas, how many quarts of capital will buy lots,built houses, and spleen as to take away all its milk do you deliver? A man came to the Central Station tear out and remove the old ones. Go potency. Yesterday, when the "Ninety-one, sir." yesterday with a bloody nose to see to work and stimulate every legiti- managers of the Florida movement "And .how many cows have you?" what the police could d towards mate enterprise by giving it all the heard that it was to be published Pictures, Frames, Mouldings "Nine, sir." helping him secure revenge. encouragement, yon can, or by unit- they caused it to be circulated that The gentleman made some remarks mg your industry, influence, and there was another "McLin confes- "I allege" lie began, ""that a saloon-keeper and Children's Camaglt about the early spring, close capital the common cause. Cul- near the Central depot sion" much more damaging, but of the eastern war and the state of 'tivate a public spirit, and talk less they are now willing to admit that hit me. the xoads, and then asked: Singer Sewing Machin* $35.0 lhan you work. Help your neigh- the instrument published, is the gen- "Allege! Don't you know that he "Say, Thomas, how much milk New Davis $85.0 bor. It he is in danger of breaking uine McLin confession, but that they did?" queried the Captain. per day do your cows average?" Wheeler & Wilson $35.0X down prop hum up, in some way, have a hat full of affidavits from the "I allege that he did, and I allege "Seven quarts, sir." JPIV* either by kind words, god coun el, understrappers, who confess doctor it pretty strong~ too,"'replied the "x Machines sold on timel^monthl} "Ahuni," saidtthe gentleman, or a hft from your pocket book. If ing returns of several counties. It man payments. he gets fairly down before you know was noticeable at the Capitol to-day as he moved off. Thomas looked "Why don you come right out after him, scratched his head, and his situation, set him on Jiis feet a- that the excitement of the past four and say that he hit you?" %f UJ) MINNESOTA ST?, NEWJILM, MINH all at once grew pale as he pulled .gain, his misfortune is to be pitied, and twenty hours has entLuely died **"I'm a good mind to." "& out a short pencil and began to figure .not blamed, aadlhis talents m& la- away. No one serionsfy .believes rv ENTRE STREET & Th Captain looked at him in on the wagon-cover. jborsare worth mosoey to the com- that a resolution for investigation, wonder, and the stranger pinched SAMPLEROO & BILL1AED HALI munity. Besides some day it may upon the allegation already anade "Nine .eows is nine, and I set 7 his nose to stop the flow of blood, tbe your own turn to need correspond- public, could get a -majority vote.' quarts down under the cows and and said: *^JJf 4 IN" BASEMENT OF tag sympathy. Encourage your lo- It is probable that the matter may' multiply. That's sixty-three quarts "Yoee, I was having a fight cal authorities in making public im afford sublet for *alk a few hours of milk. I told him I sold ninetyone with him, the hoys were throwing provements for the good of the town longer, and that that will be the*nd quarts per day. Sixty-three snow-balls, and a horse was running Encourage your newspaper in shoit of it. from ninety-one leaves twenty-eight away, all at the same time and I do all you can to bring prosperity to The House Committee in Civil and none to carry. Now where do don't want to swear that the man your own door, as well as to the doors Service Reform unanimously agreed I get the rest of the milk? I'll be hit me when I might have been run /of your neighbors and with a unity yesterday to report favorably Mr. hanged jf I haven't given myself 23.eelingre Bloclc over or struck with a snow-balE It's %-th of action like this your town is bound Potters bill for the judicial ascertain- away to one of my best customers awful to swear to a lie!" The best of Wines, Liquors and Ci to step into the front rank of the raent of claims against the United by leaving a durned big cavity in He was too conscientious \o secure gara constantly kept on hand. lively, active business pkce^.of thq States with certain amendments. these fibers to be filled with water!" any satisfaction.Detroit Etw&Fj e^. Lonis Fflkel. Prop'r. The bill .ib' amended provides that ass?"