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The Irish standard., 1886-11-13
AND now it is colonial subjects who

AND now it is colonial subjects who
are raising objections against British
rlisrule. A meeting was recently held
in Brisbane, Australia. to express the
Indignation felt by the people of
Queensland at the apathy displayed by
England in not Furnishing the natives
of New Guinea for numbering white
white men, and rendering the island
unsafe for trade. A despatch has been
sent to the authorities in London no.
tifying them Of the murder of Capt.
Craig, of the ship Emily, two sailors,
and six Malays, and declaring that the
present state Of things cannot con-
tinue.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

THE election of Hon Edmund Rice to
Congress for the Fourth Congressional
District by an overwhelming majority
speaks we'll for the popularity of that
gentleman. Mr.. Rice is very capable
person, and it is beyond doubt that the
ueople of the Fourth District will have
every reason to feel proud Of their
choice.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

The Dublin correspondent Of the
London Daily News has recently writ
ten letter indulgjng in the highest
praise of the National Land League.
He asserts from his experience and ocu-
lar evidence that the influence Of that
association in the present delicate posi-
ton of Irish affairs has been most salu-
tary and that in all parts Of Ireland
where the membership OF it's branches
are in a majority, the greatest tran
quillity reigns, while in Kerry, where,
strange to say, it has few partisans,
comparatively speaking, there is alone
troubles.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

Ir is reported that Mr.. James Rus
sell Lowell. ex-minister of the United
States. is to be married to The dowager,
Lady Lyttleto1. who is the daughter OF
the late George Give, an Irish landlord
in the County Mayo. Both Mr.. Lowell
and Lady Lyttleton have been married
twice, and are old enough to know what
they are about.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13
THE IRISH STANDARD: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER y, 1886:

W1L11AM O'BRIEN, editor of United
ireland, and James Tutby editor of ne
sRoscommon Herald, have received 40
tices that they will be prosecuted for
publishing resolutions adopted by the
National League.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

AN effort seems to have been made to
defraud Mr.. A.. L. Lennon out of his
election as County Commissioner Of
this county. Mr.. Lennon, perhaps, will
be put to the trouble of contesting a po-
sition that he has already been chosen to
by the sufhages Of the people, but the
course Of politics push a man to such an.
alternative sometimes. There is one
satisfaction-he will win eventually,
The votes must be counted as cast.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

THE magistrates of Ballymena,
County Antrim, have convicted two
women of boycotting q sheriff'' sale.
One was sentenced to pay a tine OF
se3 los. or be imprisoned for two
months, and the other to pay ten
shillings or serve week iii prison.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

THE farmers of Galway fre bound to
put q stop to fox hunting, at least when
it i1,jures them. Last Tuesday two
hundred of the honest yeomen tried to
prevent the Galway Blazers hunt. With
police assistance the hunters were en-
a!)led TO start, but they soon met With
more formidable opposition and were
compelled to withdraw their hounds.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13
AT the fortnight!y meeting of the ex

AT the fortnight}y meeting of the ex-
ecutive council OF the National League
in Dublin last Sunday, 1t WAS announced
that during the past t,ro weeks $3.50
had been received i'll donations to tac
parliamentary fund, the various Irish
branches of the I'egue contributing
81. 1876 of the amount. From these fig
ures it will be observed that the sinews
of war are still pouring very rapidly into
the Nationalists' exchequer. There will
be no cessation in this direction until
the desired end is achieved.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13
LONDON Truth says that not one Of

LONDON TRUTH says that not one of
England's many wars during the past
200 years was waged as an act Of self
defense. They have al! been aggressive,
gotten up through motives Of greed OF
jealousy. The Boston Pilot says that
the same cannot be said of Elgland's
present attitude. She will not fight now
unless she is kicked into it, and not
then if peace without honor can be
more cheaply purchased.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

The election of Mr.. M. II. Kain as
auditor for Ramsey county must be
gratifying to his many friends who
worked so hard for him. Mr. Kahn wiss
on the Democratic ticket and endorsed
by the st. Paul Trades Assembly. He is a
printer by trade and is admirably quail
fed to discharge the duties pertaining
TO the office Of County Auditor.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13
TIE 1RJsH STANDARD is the only Home auls

THE IRISH STANDARD is the only Home Ruls
erRan i'll the North west.
Copies of The IRISH STANDARD will be on
sae ut the principal news-stands in this city,
and by news boys.
Advertising rates will be made known by ap-
plying at this Office.
When writing matter for publication in The
IRISH STANDARD be sure and sign your proper
name, not necessarily for publication, but as q
guarantee of good Faith,
In every instance correspondents will please
be as brief as possible.
70 insure publication in the following issue
Of IKE IRIsH STANDARD contributions should
reach this Office st least by Wednesday noon.
Subscribers will please be careful in giving us
their perfect address. and thus avoid any COM
plaint through failure to receive their paper.
In changing yoiIr place OF residence, notify
us Immediately of the fact, and forward your
full name, giving number and name OF. street
to which you have removed, also your tor1ne,
address.
All letters addressed to Ct Manager IRISH
SrApDAap ~ Third Street South, Room Is,
will receive immediate attention.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

The Vatican is to be Illuminated
with the electric light. The contract
has been awarded to the firrn of Sic
mems and Halske Of Berlin. The
works for the erection OF the dynamo
electric machine are already begun. and
it is anticipated that all necessary work
will be completed by the end OF the
year, so that the new light may begin
with the new year.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

THERE are some 100000 Catholics
in England, Scotland and Wales. out
OF population of 30, 600 900, far lower
percentage than in the United States Or
Canada. This fact ought to silence the
Ulster delegation il. their assertion that
by taking away the Catholic vote Mr..
Gladstone would scarcely have any
thing left.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

L1TErARY circles have another SEN
sation. An anonymous writer. 'sVoN
Clamantis,'' accuses Lora Tennyson OF
plagiarism in the poem Columbus, !"
published years ago. The critic shows
that IL years ago a poem on ''Co]um-
bus at Seville" was written by Joseph
Fills, and the similarity Of the two is
remarkable
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

Mr.. M. j. DAILY Of St. Paul was
elected a commissioner for Ramsey
county. Like Mr.. Kain, the County
Auditor, Mr.. DAILY is disciple of Gut
tenberg, and was the nominee Of the
Democratic party, and endorsed by the
Trades Assembly.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13
WHOLESALE And RETAIL
IT. RAY &c
81 South WASHINGTON Ave.

REV. FATHER O'suLLlvAN, Of LII
niskeane, County Cork, has recently
added a valuable work to irish Catho
Lie literature. 1t is an Irish edition of
the Limitation Of Christ" .An edi-
tion had been published in 1922, but ,as
long been exhausted and out OF print.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

WE observe an excellent opportunity
fol- the brave Ulster Orangemen to dis
play their loyalty by going to St. Peters-
burgh and creating a riot.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

M No FRESHMAN worthy Of the name name
will raise his voice or arm in defense OF
England if she is forced into war. Let T
the 8Orangemen who prate 50 much
about loyalty do the fighting.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

THE Democratic party has no truer
or,better men in its ranks than Robert
Graham and 2. 3. Winston. BY their
defeat Hennepin county is a loser.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

WE had hoped to see such men as
Matthew Walsh, G. A. Gallagher, Lars
NJ. Rand-in fact the whole ticket elect
ed, but our hopes have been-deferred.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13
EDITORIAL BREV|TIES.

GARlBALDI's youngest son has be-
come Catholic.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

1t is stated that Col. Ingersoll has
been afflicted with cancer Of the tongue.
Oh, Bob, Oh, Bob, yell get thy fairin'
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

Mr.. JUSTIN MCCARTHY was pre-.
sented with an address by the Montreal
branch of the Land League last Tues
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

III is rumored that Mr. Davitt is to
be married to q Miss Yore, OF Oakland
Cal. -
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

THE Glin branch of the National
League has rescinded the resolution to
boycott the White Star line.
The Irish standard., 1886-11-13

Tue FIRST pianoforte was constructed
in I'LL by Father Wood. an English
monk at Rome.
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Connecticut western news., 1886-01-20
NORFOLK.

Miss Greenwood of Brooklyn, N. Y, will lecture in Village hall, on Tuesday evening, January 26, on Temperance. It will be rare treat to Norfolk, and something new, as Miss Greenwood will peak particularly on the question of instruction in the public schools of tue effect of alchohol on the system. Lee ture will commence at 7.3O. Admission free.
 Messick & Cone have dissolved part nership. The business in future will be conducted by Winthrop Cone. Mes- sick intends to go into the grocery busi- ness with his brother in New Haven.
 The Western Star lodge will celebrate it's 9Oth anniversary, Friday evening, January 29, in Village hall, by concert and ball for the members and invited friends. Music by Barreauther's or chestra.
 The Axle company have resumed work to fill orders and work up stock. The property was appraised Saturday.
 The machinery in the Hosiery is be- ing thoroughly repaired, consequently work at the mills has been suspended for two or three weeks. AURRvo1R.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-20
COLEBROOK.

The three coldest days of last week the mercury ranged from 10 to 15 below zero at sunrise and on Tuesday it was two below at noon and 10 below at dark.
 The Rev MT Hayne of New Hartford preached in the Congregational church, last Sunday.
 c. c. Emmons returned home from Florida last week.
 "Ten Nights in Bar-room" was played last Thursday evening at Town hall, to a crowded house, for the benefit of the ladies' industrial society. and netted that society nearly $2O.
 James Cleveland is in very feeble health, and failing steadily.
 R. Rockwell, H. A. Smith and $. A. Cooper are delegates to the Temperance convention at Hartford to-day. The Good Templars initiated nine new members at their last regular meet ing and seven more names have been proposed for membership.
 The town safe, which weighs about 23 tons, was removed last week from J. s. Wheeler's to it's new quarters at the ] Center.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-20
WEST NORFOLK.

A class in United States history has just been formed at our school, number ing about dozen.
 Death has again entered our midst, and taken from us one of the oldest and most beloved of our citizens. Mrs Henry Smith, mother of H. G. Smith, after long and painful illness, died last Friday, at the advanced age of s4 years. She has been 8 great sufferer for the past month, but friends and rela- tives stood by ready and willing to meet every want, or even anticipate desire. The funeral was held at her sons resi- dence on Monday, at o'clock, p. m. The services were conducted by the Rev MT Depew of the Congregational church.
 'Asleep in Jesus peaceful rest Il
 Whose waking is supremely blest;
 No fear, no woe. shall dim the hour
 TAst manifssts the 6aviox's powsr.'
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-20
SOUTHFIELD.

The death of one of our citizens, Mir Elmore Canfeld, was sudden and unex- pected He lately changed his location from Norfolk to this town, then as it so happened had just sold his farm, there fore the settling of the estate seem to be but short job.
 As the present week is so taken up, the donation for Rev A. U. Benedict will be next week Thursday afternoon and evening the 18th inst All are in vited to attend.
 Sociable and oyster supper at I. R. Baldwin's, this week. A big turnout is expected.
 Two or three young men left speci- men of their writing and obscene compo- sition inside the school-house in this village short time ago (after breaking an iron clasp on the door) as 8 sample of what knowledge they are possessed of we suppose.
 Mir N. Palmer and Mrs P. Pettis seem to be very poorly.
 Ice is being harvested and getting to more than foot thick.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-20
SOUTH CANAAN.

SOUTH CANAAN.
 The death of Mrs Almon Howe, the oldest resident in town, occurred on Thursday the 14th. She was born Feb. 6, 1793, consequently she would have been 93 if she had lived until February. She has been known as an estimable Christian woman for many years, but met with severe trials and afflictions in the latter part of her pilgrimage. Her death was thought to be the result of old age. Her funeral was attended on Saturday, the Rev Mir Moore officiat- ing.
 A fine time for ice houses. Mir Frank Barnum opened proceedings in this place, and several here followed suit.
 Union meeting on Tuesday evening.
 We consider it entirely unnecessary to call attention to the severe weather of the past week, as it has probably been felt in every part of Litchfeld county.
 Mrs Silvernail of Huntsville had severe hemorrhage from the head on Thursday md was very feeble at last ac- counts.
 MT James flakes has bought the resi- dence of Mrs o. c in in the same place
 MT Theodore Palmer celebrated his 73d birthday on Monday last, by gath ering of relatives and friends.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-20
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 Call at w. H. Camps drug store and get free trial bottle of this certain cure for all lung diseases. Large bot ties $l.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-20
FALLA VILLAGE.

We learn there is considerable rivalry over "what shall they call the baby. 7" Not having seen the kid we can not give description, but our informant says it closely resembles it's parents and two- mile drive to the farthest house on the Sugar Hill road will take you to the res- idence of the daddy" of the child. Overtures have been made, we hear, and as names are scarce-it being the 14th "blessing" to its parents-it is possible that the first gentleman who pressed his claim has played the winning card and that it's name will be entered on the record and known to posterity as Pope Sidney Hart. Shake hands gents and set out the cigars.
 Henry Wolfe, Jr., started back on his journey to Fort Wayne, Ind, going by way of New Jersey, where he will visit relatives on the return trip. !. MT Henry Killmer, who broke his leg in Canaan some two weeks since, IS getting along as well as could be expect ed. He was little surprised when he told the doctor that he could be around on crutches in two or three days to be told that he would be layed up six weeks with it.
 The body of the late Charles Wolcott and also of young child by the name of Carrie, who were inferred in ceme- tery at North East Centre, were recently exhumed and taken to the family lot at Salisbury cemetery and buried therein. A suitable monument will mark the resting place the coming spring. We underntand that members of the David s. Cowles Post, G. A. R. of Canaan are intending to present the play entitled ''The Confederate Spy" in this place as soon as necessary arrangements can be carried out. If they come and the weather is favorable they will no doubt be favored with good house. Lock up your hen-roosts, smoke-houses and cellars, also grind-stones, stone boats and all movable property, for the foragers will appear at Citizens hall, Friday evening Jan 22, "and don't you forget it" ''The Confederate Spy" will be there too, and it's worth quarter to see him eat up the visiting chaplain. Reserved seats on sale at G. V. Capron's jewelry store. Editor News.
 Owners of ice houses are having them filled with ice from Wards cove.
 MT and Mrs Henry Wolfe are visiting friends in Paterson and New Brunswick this week, going there last Monday.
 The funeral of Mrs Prince was, after short service at the house west of Amesville by Rev MT Putnam, held at the Episcopal church, Salisbury, the rector, Rev. J. H. George conducting the ceremonies She was about 80 years of age.
 While Mrs Dr Gidman was washing a porcelain lamp shade last Saturday the shade broke and cut her wrist in an ugly manner, severing an artery. A messenger was immediately sent after her husband who was visiting 8 patient at South Canaan. While awaiting his arrival she stopped the flow of blood by holding her wrist in a vise-like grasp with her other hand.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-20
KENT.

The doors of every ice-house are opened wide and the material that is to aid in keeping people cool next July is fast being gathered in.
 MT Edward Swift arrived here last Saturday from Ottawa, Ill.
 Thomas Bosworth of Falls Village was in town Monday repairing and tuning the organ at the Episcopal church.
 The Episcopal mite society meet at the hall this Wednesday evening. Danc- ing is on the program.
 On Friday evening of this week the Congregational ladies' sewing society give dime sociable at the church par lors.
 There have been two or three cases of diphtheria in this vicinity. Quite 8 number are now troubled with severe sore throat, but it is thought that the present cases are not serious.
 We cannot but notice how often, in the course of our correspondence to the NEWS we have had to report 8 death One after another has been taken from among us. To-day we write of the death of one who was highly esteemed, and for many years resident here. David Vincent died suddenly of heart disease last Wednesday night. He re- tired to rest as usual having been at the stores and post-office, and also mak- ing some calls during the day. Not rising at the usual hour Thursday morning, Mrs Vincent, who occupied an adjoining room, called him, but receiv- ing no answer she arose and went to the bedside-found him resting quietly, but cold and still in death. The funeral took place at his late residence on Sun. day at o'clock p. m., and was attend. ed by large circle of friends. Rev E. | s, Porter conducted the service.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-20
WEST CORNWALL.

Dr J. D. Clemans of Canaan makes weekly visits at R. F. Smiths, as seen by his advertisement.
 Miss Lillie Scoville and brother, Fred, visited in Harrington last week. A Bible has been lost between this place and North Cornwall, bearing the name of Miss Alice McCutchen, the finder will please hand to Rev w. H.. McDougal or leave at the postoffice.
 George Potter's sorrel left his tie strap unceremoniously in Canaan last Friday and bounded homeward minus driver and some carriage trimmings.
 He was brought to stand still near the residence of Deacon R. R. Pratt. Time, 2 hours from starting point. Charles Smith, railroad agent at Dan bury, spent the Sabbath in town.
 Skating on Greenwood pond has been the principle amusement the past week. We quote the following from Hart ford paper which will undoubtedly in- interest many in this section: "Hon Peter Esselmont who has just been elected member of Parliament for East Aberdeen, Scotland, is the husband of 8 Connecticut lady, formerly Miss Mary Auna Sherwood of Danbury. MT Essel- mont is liberal in politics and at one time was lord provost of Aberdeen and is one of the rising men of North Scot land. His election to this high office was | 8 signal triumph of the common people | of his district Mrs Esselmont is a neice of Mrs R. R. Pratt, and previous J tc hss marriage was frequent visitor at this place. Her many attached friends here will be pleased to learn of her husbands recent promotion.
 F. w. Yutzler's little Joe, who was quite sick last week, is on the road to recovery.
 Joseph Mallinson spent last week in Now York and Philadelphia in interest of the shear trade.
 Miss Minnie Bell of Norfolk spent the Sabbath at David l.. Smiths, The cold wave struck us the forepart of last week and remained closely enough for three consecutive nights, the mercury dropping from 12 to 1s degrees below zero. The coldest snaI for several years.
 David s. Cartwright and wife have gone to Iowa to spend the winter.
 A. N. Dibble has returned from hif trip to Albany and Matteawan, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-20
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Mrs John H. Bostwick and daughter, Fannie, of Van Deusenville. Mass, visit ed here, last week, the guests of Hon Victory c. Beers and family. George Bradley, who was kicked and badly injured by horse at the barn of z. Mallory, last week, is getting along comfortably.
 J. Newton Couch of Bridgeport is in town.
 A social party was held at Housatonic Valley institute, Saturday evening, at Cornwall Plains.
 PROGRAMME:
 Grand March.
 1 Saratoga Lanciers.
 2 Plain Quadrille.
 3 Sicilian Circle.
 4 Quadrille (Basket). 5 Plain Lanciers.
 6 Quadrille.
 ' Saratoga Lanciers.
 8 Quadrille (Nine Pin).
 9 Saratoga Lanciers.
 10 Virginia Reel. Fine music was in attendance and the dancers enjoyed themselves, all present wishing a repitition of such pleasant gatherings.
 The Chautauqua local circle met at the residence of E. D. Benedict, Satur- day last.
 The dance at the hotel last Thursday evening was not as successful as the one held at the same place by the colored people short time before, although more musical talent was displayed. 2
Connecticut western news., 1886-01-20

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Connecticut western news., 1886-01-20

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