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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1888-08-18
Our Ladies and T.. A. Societies.

The following address was delivered
by Miss S. A. O'Brien, Of Saltwater,
delegate SIT large, ct the banquet given
to the 18th general convention Of the G.
r. A union of America at she Wayerly
House, Charlestown, Mass. The al.
dress was in response TO the toast, "Oul
Ladies' Total Abstinence Societies" and
was enthusiastically received by The
large audience. 1t was the first time il
the HISTORY CT the Union that lady was
called upon to perform such duty.
The diocese of ST. Paul, therefore, has
the honor of supplying the first lady
representative Of Catholic Total Absti.
nenoe that has ever been invited to adj
dress public audience.
"When notified by your committee OF
arrangements that would be expected
to respond to toast at public banquet
under the auspices Of q Catholic Total
Abstinence organization, Che idea sug-
gestcd to my mind. SO much Of novelty,
and such departure from long estab-
ished usages, that it seemed to me e
step in the direction Of breaking down
barriers that Go not need to exist in this
land of enlightened thought and senti-
ment-espccially, with regard to woman g
usefulness in aiding great reforms akin
to that of total abstinence In this view
of the proposition. and Notwithstanding
g. neutral reluctance to assume duty,
which of right Ger, perhaps precedent, is
better word) belongs to one of the al
legged "Lords Of Creation I have ac-
copied the invitation so graciously ex~
tended me by your committee, What
could have been the motive OF that
august body in consenting to this limo
vation 1 am not prepared to say, but it
is probable they assumed shat the cause
of total abstinence is Jet IN its infancy.
and that it was not inappropriate a
woman should be called to assist in rock
ing and nurtunng it with 81 view to new
strength and lasting vigor in this, the
world-famed s:cradle Of American lib
erty.'' Or, may hap, your committee
had in mind the oft repeated assertion,
that nothing new could be said on the
subject of temperance, and wished to
successfully contradict it-by unloosing
the tongues Of women. "Our Ladies'
Total Abstinence Societies IS the sub
iect you-have assigned me for this occa-
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sion. 1t need not expect justice at my
hands. but attention it must have, for
the triumphs of success we propose to
force to speedy recognition. The women
of America are called to aid in the G ORR
GUS work Of redeeming our land from the
evil of lntemperance, and while the
trumpet blasts of the Catholic Total 40
stinence Union of America ere sounding
in every city, village and nome of this
great republic, our holy, grand old Cath
olic Church is spreading over us its
hands of benediction, and bidding us
press forward in the name of God, to
more complete vindication of the posi-
bilities that await the adherents Of our
sacred faith. The slogan has been
sounded. Woman has been called to
the rescue, as the forlorn hope of HUI
mainly, and we are enlisted for the war
There must be no wa-7ering or looking
back until the battle is done. To the
mothers, wives and sisters Of the nation
your appeal has been made, and no
Catholic roman can fail to recognize the
urgency Of that appeal. But, it may be
asked, what can women DO in our total
abstinence unions? Take the rostrum and
pose as flaming orators? Notat all. Con-
duct public mass meetings and arouse
the crowds to enthusiasm for total abstl-
hence? Oh, moi Grave and reverend
fathers-noble gentlemen-you do not
invite us to ouch work as this, and if you
did, I am prepared 80 tell you in ad.
vance, we decline with thanks. You
have moi called upon Catholic women te
abandon any OF the duties that God has
assigned them in their Legitimate sphere,
! but TO add new zeal to the work ALREADY
theirs-and this through organization
and systematic effort. Gentlemen VS.
intend to relieve you of none Of the bur
dens of tn7s work, our prayers for you1
success shall be freely offered; We shall
he glad to cooperate with you by en-
couraging words and kindly action; VIZ
shall bid you God speed in every noble
effort; but by no means understand thai
we are to intrude Oh your domain. The
field is la2ge enough for all, and Catho
lie women can best oe your help-meetf
by proclainaing and maintaining tota
abstinence principles in our American
homes; by their watcbful guidance c:
the tender minds Of Catholic youth, from
whom, i'll future years we hope SO much
and who. may it please God, shall lie tht
faithful recruits THAI will give fine
strength and unyielding power to The
great army of total abstinence.
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path CT 2ay duty in marching forward
with one and all to victory, equally the
property OF every Democrat and equally
the benefit of of every Democrat and
Republican. I know no difference in
Democrats after this convention is
oyer. shall feel just as kindly to
those who opposed as those who sup
ported my nomination, and have not
g question as to receiving the honest,
enthusiastic support OF the former as
we'll as the latter. 1t is not question
Of personality, but one of common sue
cess for the common interest Of the
state. And further l ask the support
of every Minnesota Republican who
believes in tax reduction and tariff re-
form. This is not mere party ques-
ton. It is especially Minnesota
question. Agriculture is the great in
terest of Minnesota. With the excep-
ton of some ore from Superior and a
little lumber sent TO Iowa and Dakota.
every dollar Of our income is the result
OF agriculture. AS the farmer prospers,
our town and city prospers. When the
farmer suffers all other business lam
guishes. The self-interest Of all these
prompts the support of principles that
give the farmer the greatest success.
principles whose end is the lessening
OF the price of what he buys, the re-
leasing of an unjust tribute to the East
ern manufacturer, the abolishing OF
war taxes, that hundred millions a
year will not be taken from the pockets
of the consumer and withdrawn need
lessly from the business Of the country
NJ amount OF sophistry can convince
us that there are any compensatory
benefits for the bonus we pay to class
Of business men who have 10 part il
our state except to exact from us unjust
prices. The system Of protection can
not be maintained under the cry Of pro
tecting labor. This fact is that the meI
who are protectionists in everything
else are free traders in labor.
Now when we GO home let us organ
ize. Let every man constitute himself
a committee OF one and win a victory
Let us make this campaign of logic
and reason. Let us have this question
OF tariff reform discussed from one enc
OF the state to the other.
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SPORTING NOTES.
Hastings 8, and st. Paul Reserves 6
was the base bail score in Hastings.

was the base bail score in Hastings.
Hereafter an admission Will be
charged ladies attending base balm ST.
Paul.
At Aberdeen, Tuesday, Anterior
out-ran Lee, of Clinton, in 100 yard
run for $500. Athetton is considered
one of the fastest sprinters in the West.
Foot racing is being arranged for the
state fair. The tieetest runners OF the
country have signi6ed their willingness
to enter if good grizes are hung up.
In a type-writing contest at Toronto,
there were a large number of entries.
Miss Orr, of New York, won the gold
medal, and Mr.. McGurran, of Salt Lake,
the silver medal.
Dennis Crimmins and John O'Neil,
bantam WEIGHTS, fought four stubborn
and desperate rounds in Jersey City,
when the mill was declared a draw.
Both men were terribly punished.
President Won der Abe. of the ST.
Louis Browns, wants to purchase Pete
Wood, the Hamilton pitcher. The
Hamilton management wants SIS, goo aud
will not release Wood until the close Of
| the season at that.
The noted black mare, Cornelia 10,
died Saturday night from the effects OF
foaiug at Highland Stndd farm, Louis
Vile. When she retired from tue turf,
few years since, she was purchased oy
w. G.. France for Sll GOO.
Sullivan is again talking fight, having
recovered from the effect CT his recent
Dachanalian orgies. He claims to have
q hacker ready to post $4,000 fora fight
with Kilrain. He will not fight for the
Police Gazette belt. It is money he is
after.
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M;chaei &. Conway, Of the posfof{ice
department. was presented with a gold
headed cans FROM tine st. Johns Catho-
lie Total Abstinence society, at their
meeting on last Monday. NJ. c. Egan
made the presentation address, followed
by very appropriate remarks from Mr..
CONWAY. The cane is valued at $50.
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To Keep on Moson,roes.

AS matter Of sweet experience"
writes gentleman to the New York World.
"let me say that touch of oil of tar on the
SKIN OF my nine-year-old boy has kept
mosquitoes from molesting hin, Before he
was bitten hundreds of times every night.
and every bite made a lump. The smell is
liked by ALL believe. Take an empty
TOUR ounce bottle to any drug store and for
I'VE cents enough will be procured TO last q
family Of five the whole season.,
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tied them. Our hardy ancestors lived
happy, wholesome, healthy lives and
their Log Cabin remedies were simple
herbs and roots that grew about their
forest homes. now re-introduced in
Warmers Log Cabin Remedies and
"Tippecanoe."
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Or. SHAW'S IRISH LETTER

[Continucd from, First Page.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1888-08-18

Loo ca GINS were not
models OF els gance,
b ut repres g n t g d
strength and simplici-
ty, the natural charac.
teristics of the rugged
ypOmanrv who inhah
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1888-08-18

Pittsburg "Phil," the noted Pittsburg
plunger, is said to have recently lost
about $7O,0 600 on the horse races. Last
year he was as big winner.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1888-08-18

a little time, is going to create relations
which will be quasi-federal and which
will have to be defined in q written ill.,
strument. There will Of necessity be a
distinct partition OF the powers between
the general Parliament at Westminster
and the local Parliament at Dublin.
Little as the idea is liked, the British
ers are moving towards a written con-
stitution with "checks and balances y
and a federal form Of government.
Tbe existing system is not so adrnira.
BILE thing in practice as it is in theory;
and the American who studies it upon
the ground is likely to go home with an
enhanced respect for the American
plan of presidential government.
ALBERT SHAW.
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''Maria, 90 you know why r. am like
a ship Pr t'I'm sure, [ can't guess,
Charley" "Well, met your papa in
the hall last night, and he asked me if
it wasn't going to rain, and said !
shouldn't hurry if it was; and then he
took NE to the front door and toed me
out to sse."
The manner IN which q human being
progresses in intelligence is very simple
and cleverly illustrated. Take child
and give it q nickel: it Immediately
tries to swallow it just as, it is. Civ a
man nickel and he prudentlY converts
it into liquid before attempting to
swallow it,.
Papa. severely: "Dld you ask NAM
ma if you could have that apple %
Three-ysar-old: eyes, papa Papa:
''Be careful, now, I'll ask mamma, and
if she says you didn't ask her, I'll whip
you for telling a story. Did you ask
mamma p "Truly, papa, asked her.
"a pause.) She said I couldn't have
it."
AS Balfour is the most detested man
in England, Chamberlain is the most
despised. Mr.. Parnell's charges Of
treachery, which he offers to substanti-
ate by documentary evidence, shows
what contemplate character the rene
gade radical is. 1t seems if more dirty
linen is to be washed in public than the
Tories or their allies bargained for.
Agent, with mouse trap: "Good
morning, madam. Allow me to show
you one Of cur patent, non-corrosive,
copper -riveted mouse traps, warranted
TO-" Lady: "I'm very sorry. sir,
but we haven't a mouse about the
premises" Eyes, but our firm offe'
to furnish dozen mice with each trap
as a special inducement. We guaran~
tee satisfaction, madam
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-04-26

prove all things and show that the girls had
no notion of having you. They say you are
| too changeable: too much like a butterfly
! When you were a chrysalis ("Granuy'',
they had no idea that you would be SO soer
a full f1edged "Uncle John"
Querg-What is the attraction for Joseph
Lashley down at Sunlight. He is a frequent
visitor now.
Mr. L. /. Ramsey, our enterprfsing mer-
chant, has brought on his new stock OF
spring goods, which he sells as cheap as your
merchants at the hub do.
Mr.. l thomas House is contracting for the
lumber TO rebuild where his house was
burned down last winter.
Ellis Horton, the Singer Sewing Machine
Agent, can out talk lawyer when he wants
to sell machine, but he says the women's
minds land hearts, tool change too often to
suit him.
The Uni ed Baptist hrve their new church
nearly completed and expect TO have ii ded-
icated the Sd Sunday in May. Rev. John
Martin, of ST. Francois county, is 10 preach
the dedicatory sermon. More anon.
April 20, 1888. SMART ALEX.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-04-26

BeIleyiew Valley. Hoping the county courl
and present roadmasters may give said road
more special attention, leave the subject
| for their consider alton.
The farmers are on rush with their crops
sicinities are on the boom. None i'm the
vicinity of Goodland.
Some old people say every thirty years
brings about change in public affairs. II
so, the coming campaign may have five can
didates in the field, as in 1850.
]. r. Adams purchased a new moving
machine from st. Louis.
Mr.. Mathew Adams has completed his
dwelling house.
c. .. Smith and family are all recovering
from long continued siege of sickness.
Mr.. John Mayfield is keeping his dear lit
tie children together, and by the aid of
niece is keeping house.
The United Baptlsts at. Sunlight will ded-
icate their church the 10Th of Nav.
r. VI. Adams, Belgrade, is incoslng a stock
farm of $40 acres near Belgrade, which be
will Plant in blue and orchard grass.
Wishing the REGISTER all possible sue
cess, abandon the field and wish to saw TO
your correspondents in the county that /
esteem them very much for their many ill.,
tere>ting communications and the courtesies
which they have from time to time shown
toward me and my dry communications.
Go on, kind friends. in the work aud NAV
your paths through life be strewn with sweet
flowers and your dreams many and pleasant
TOBIAS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-04-26
COlored Society Notes.

surprise party visited the parsonage re.
Gently, under the leadership of the Glet
Club. Rev. McAllister expresses himself as
being highly pleased with the evenings en-
tertainment. He was greatly surprised al
the excellent singing did by the club and
returns many thanks to all parties concerned
for the nice presents and tokens of regard
left at the parsonage.
AT the house of Nelson Creath, on the 10th
inst, large company of friends gathered TO
celebrate the 18th birthday of Miss Sallie,
who had prepared a sumptuous feast for
their entertainment, consisting of ice cream
and the various delicacies of the season.
Miss Sallie was the worthy recipient of many
compliments and several valuable presents.
Mr.. solomon Eulingburg, of jackson, is
visiting in Ironton.
Uncle Edmund Collier, after a long and
painful illness, died on the 10Th inst, at his
residence in Ironton. MIR. Collier was born
in the state of Kentucky in the year 1909.
He came to Ironton during the war and has
resided here ever since. His upright con-
duet won for him many friends, both colored
and white. After journeying together for
nearly nifty years he leaves companion,
disconsolate widow, to finish out the journey
of life. The funeral took place Monday from
the residence at 2:30 O'Clock. Rev. McAllis-
ter officiating.
The closing examination of the school will
take place Friday at 1 80 P. NJ. All are cor
daily invited.
Miss Mamie Merrill has moved back to her
IrOntOn home from Minnesota
Henry and Samuel Collier have returned
to their homes in the city.
Rev. Chas. Casey filled his regular appoint
ment at Lost Greek on the 18th inst While
there be was called upon to officiate at the
funeral Of Andrew Walton, who for many
years served as a miller for one of the Wal
tons. Mr.. Walton died testifying of his as
surance of happiness when life was DER. He
left wife and FIVE children to tramp the
"Wine- press" alone.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-04-26
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue and authority of a special
execution issued from the office of the
clerk of the circuit court of Iron county,
Missouri, and to me the undersigned
sheriff, directed, in favor of the State
of Missouri. at the relation and to the
use of S Z Buford, collector of the rev.
enue for Iron county, Missouri, plain
tiff, and against Henry w Smith, Ger
tie Stone and all unknown interested
parties, defendants, bearing date March
3, 1888, and returnable to the April
term, 1883, thereof. [ have levied upon
and seized the follwing described real
estate and property, lyIns and being
in Iror county, Missouri, as the prop
erty of said defendants, described as
follows, to wit:
The northwest quarter of northwest
quarter, section S, township 80, range
three east.
And will. on
Thursday, 26h day of april, 1885,
at the east front door of the courthouse
In the city of Ironton, Iron County,
Missouri, between the hours of 9 O'Clock
in the forenoon and 5 O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day, and during the
session of the circuit court, sell, at pub
lie vendue, all the right, title, claim,
estate and property of said defendants,
of, in and to the above described real
estate and property. for cash in hand,
to the highest bidder, TO satisfy said
execution and costs.
P. w. WENTWORTH, Sheriff.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-04-26
sHERIFFaS SALE.

By virtue and authority of special
execution issued from the Office of the
clerk OF the circuit court of Iron county,
Missouri, and TO me, the undersigned
sheriff, directed. in favor of the State
of Missouri, at the relation and to the
use of 5. E. Buford, collector of the re "
enue for Iron county, Missouri, PLAIN
tiff. and against the unknown heirs of
Malinda Brannum, Mary M Barclay,
ID Robert Barclay, her husband, Rosa
| nina Shepherd, w L Johnson, C G.
Shepherd, receiver of the National
Bank of Missouri, and all unknown in
terested parties. defendants, bearing
date March 3, 1883, and returna BILE to
the April term, 1888, thereof. have
levied upon and seized the following
described real esta te and property, ly-
ing and being in Iron county, Missouri,
as the property OF said defendants, de-
scribed as follows. to wit:
West half of northeast quarter Sec
ton 50, township 30. range two east.
And l will. on
Thursday, 18th day of April, 1885,.
at the east front door of the courthouse
in the city Of Ironton, Iron county,
Missouri, between the hours of O'Clock
in the forenoon and ) O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day, and during the
session of the circuit court, sell. at pub.
lie vendue, all the right, title, claim,
estate and property of said defendants.
OF, in and to the above described real
estate aud property. for cash in hand,
to the highest bidder, to satisfy said
execution and costs.
P. w. WENTWORTH, Sheriff.
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Arcadia Items.

| Will Hinchey, Of DeSoto, was in town last
week.
James F. Hatten spent Sunday here with
his family.
Mr.. yoh0 A. Hogue was in ST. Louis last
week.
Chas. Allison is spending a few days in
Arcadia.
| Several of our young people attended the
ball at Bismarck last Thursday night.
| Ed. Baird was in town the other day.
| A. d. Blomeyer, night agent at the depot,
was temporarily transferred TO Bismarck
last week.
Miss Nettie Collins, of Des Arc, is visiting
friends and relatives in Arcadia.
Miss Ella Pease, of st. Francois county, is
spending several weeks here visiting her
aunt, Mrs. L. F. Medley.
Geo. Tual, after spending two or three
months visiting his parents, has returned to
Denver.
Mr.. Thomas Quick has returned to Missis-
sippi county.
Our postmaster, Mr.. Hogue, has made
arrangements for Us to have a night mail.
Now the Arcadians can get mail from St.
Louis at night as well as you people over in
Irontop.
The Fort Hill Sunday school is improving
but there is yet room for more. We reed
more grown people there every Sunday.
The Ursuline Sisters are having their lake
enlarged. They are extending it into the
yard of their cottage Just west of the college
building.
Mr.. Editor, it is long time till the 4th of
July, but there is nothing like beginning
thing in time. How are the people of Area
dia Valley yes, Iron county-going to cele-
brate this great day: Last year we Area
dians gave big barbecue and invited every
body to come. Now, we have the grounds
ready for another barbecue. Our park is in
splendid condition, and we shall let you
Irontonians have it this year. We are not
going to celebrate the day all to ourselves,
but we think it is fair for you to give a big
barbecue and extend an invitation to us as
we did TO you last year. Time about is fair
play. The Ironton people should be at work
stirring things up. Whoop 'em up, Mr.. Ed
itor. l know you would like another big
barbecue.
We can't get anybody to say anything
about the gubernatorial contest. Any how,
Arcadia Though only very few will stand
to d. Il. Francis whether he get. there or
not UNCLE JOHN.