The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1889-01-26
ST. PAUL.

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The League Of the Cross held large
rally on Sunday evening, Good ad-
dresses and pleasing music caused a
great deal of enthusiasm.
The State Poultry association are now
in session at 1877 East Seventh street.
There are many very choice birds to be
seen, among them are good specimens
Of all the different birds known in the
egg world.
The old soldiers are holding state
encampment at Market hall. Large
delegations are present from different
parts OF the state aud right royal time
ia being had. The OLD soldiers are be-
ginning to show the effects Of their
march through life.
The Celtic American club held Its
FIRST meeting in their now hall III
Manner block. Wabasha street, on
Thursday evening. The energy and
pluck shown bY President Sullivan and
many other members Of the organization
has had its effect in tho matter Of Sustn.
bershlp. A bright and prosperous fu-
ture is Already assured for the G. a. C.
Il bill has been introduced By Senator
Scheffer providing for the increase Of the
Ramsey county district Judges to six:
an increase Of two. The older mem
bers of the bar form tho bill, while the
younger clement form additional pow
ers of the municipal court. This laJte1
court is now too easy for s. certain class
to get off with a very light sentence.
The St. Paul Press Club met at the
Ryan On Sunday evening, elected of;
GERS and enjoyed a banquet. The Off.
GERS elected are: President, Geo.
Thompson. Dispatch; vice~president;
r. Il. Coreles, Pioneer Press; recording
secretary, Geo. Clifford; financial secre
tary, Z. LIE Vassenr, LIE Canadian
treasurer, &. III. Sargent, Tribune.
In the Cathedral last Sunday Arch
bishop ireland took occasion to answer
and refute the lying statements made
on several occasions by The Rev. II. G.
Mables Of Minneapolis. The Arch
bishop took up each of hEle statements
made by that great expounder OF Fap-
fist doctrine, whe, 10y the way,<1l,as not
made his preserce felt outsii1ue of q vary
small circle, and punc,tturea them as
completely as tbough. ssinade Of wind, and
foul wind they Tere. In conclusion,
said the Archbishop, Mr., Mabie is to set
about converting us. Well wish our
friend AL JOY in converting us. Telling
ta'seh!cyss),ds abouj he Is scarcely the way
tlo7win us. Well, we admire the amDi-
tion--xlle Baptist church swallowing up
the Catholics! WIS doubt Mr. Mahle
realizes chat he needs some Christianity,
and he realizes, too, where it is TO be
found.
Last Friday evening at Market hall q
reception was rendered to S. II. Hardy
aad Nicholas GLAND the colored dele,
gates to the Washington Cclored Cath
nlig; Convention. An address of wei
COME was made by Mr.. john Talbert
antl was responded TO by tho two dele
gates. A. musical programme Of graat
excellence was carried out with good
effect. On the stage waB seated Most
Reverend Archbishop Ireland, Fathers
Shanley, Byrne. Gibbons, Fitzpatrick,
Cosgrove and Law1or, Father Stanley.
the pastor ct the colored church deliv-
cred short, but pleasing address and
His Grace. the Archbishop, said it was
a p]easure'to hizu to see gathered to-"
gather liberated and regenerated race.
He spoke of the terrible slavery from
which they had been liberated and how
the Catholic Church is doing her utmost
10 iibsrate and enlighten tileir souls. 1t
was q very enjoyable and protitably
gpent evening.
Fire, fire, was the CIV last Friday al
tsrnoon lis smoke and fire was seen to
rise from the general Offices OF the
Omaha railroad situated On the corner
of Fourth and Rosabelle. The building
was badly quilted and only the walls
left standing. Again On Monday morn
inc, abont 7 o'clock the firemen were
called TO the Grand Opera house which
was discovered to be on fire. Chief
Black sent in q general alarm quickly
calling ont the entire department. The
tirernen worked bravely till 10 O'Clock
when the fire was brought under con-
troll. The opera house was completely
burned out, only the walls being left,
and they in D. tottel1ng condition. Miss
Helen Marry, the actress is now playing
in the High School hall. A stock COM
pany has already been organized and
new theatre worthy the name will be
erected the coming summer. The Old
one was an isolated fire trap, and few
regrets are offered. While the hremen
were resting after their hard days work
fire broke out in the large brick build