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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1889-08-17
CITY BRIEFS.

The telephone call of THE IRISH
STANDARD is 1854.
The Ancient Order of Foresters held
their annual convention in this city this
week.
William II, Lash, a prominent grain
broker, died of Apoplexy at the West
hotel Wednesday.
G. A. Nimocks has purchased the Star
plant, and will begin the publication of
his new paper, the Times, Oct. l. r. 8.
Gelatt will be the editor.
The Ancient Order Of Foresters has
decided to go it alone independent Of
the Order in England. The result was
hailed with cheers by the delegates.
The Robert Emmett Literary Associ :
ton will hold it's next regular me ting
Sunday evening at 7.3O O'Clock, instead
of O'Clock, az it's usual place of meet
ing.
The season at the Grand Opera opens
Monday night with grand perform
ance by the Overwhelmingly Minis.
trels.
The dressed beef men of, Chicago have
decided to ship their beef to Minnea-
polls IN view of the Duluth judges
decision, which holds that the law is
unconstitutional.
Earl DamafFifass, the 1o-year-old son of
d. D. Damarias, of 5000 First avenue
south, was accidentally shot yesterday
by playmate. Martin Plumley, Of 1898
Nicoliet avenue, The little boy is in a
prscarious condition.
Mayor Babb, Police Commissioner
Guile and Supt. Bracket went east last
week 70 look into the police systems in
those cities. They will return IN a few
days. Police Commissioner Giertsen,
not being invited, remained at home.
The Manitoba and st. Louis roads are
pulling each others hair again. The st.
Louis tore up switch belonging to the
Manitoba a few days ago, and the an
Gent enemies have again donned their
war paint. The courts will settle the
dispute.
There were M7 deaths in Minneapolis
during July, a decrease of 1892 per thou
sand of the population over the same
month last year. There was one suicide,
six accidental drownlngs and TWO per-
sons burned to death. The other deaths
occurred from natural causes.
The Single Tax: advocates are dis
/ cussing the question Of nominating ex-
Alderman Titus Mareck OF the First
u ward for mayor at the next election.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1889-08-17
st Olara's Academy, sinsinawa Mound,
Grant Co., Wisconsin.

This old and we'll known institution
affords young ladies every facility for a
thorough and accomplished education.
The elevated situation of the Academy.
together with an excellent system Of
water works and sewerage insure per-
feet healthfulness. The school year
begins Sept. 5. Telephone connections
with Dubuque, Iowa, and Galen;.,
Illinois.
For terms and other particulars ad-
dress: MOTHER SUPERIOR.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1889-08-17
To Hibernian Rifles.

Ali members are requested to meet at
Window hall tomorrow Sunday at p.
m. sharp in full dress uniform, to take
part in the ceremony Of laying the cor
ner stone of St. Stephens Church.
r. J. FITZGERALD,
Captain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
THRASHED THE PRISONER.

Alderman Donohus Goes in for Prompt
 Punishmsnt ana for Saving Costs.
 W1LKEsBAnRE, Pa, Dec. 14:-Gsorse Sinner, . boiler maker, was before AL Herman Donohue, charged with beating and dessrting his invalid wife. Dono- hue doesn't like wife beaters. When 'Shiner was arraigned and tho facts brougbt out, the magistrate resolved to inflict punishment that would make an impression. Getting down from his ofa- cial seat he locked tho doors, pulled of his coat, ordered Shinor to do the same, and then and there, on the official floor and in tho presence of 200 spectators, gave the wife beater as thorough lick ing as any man ever got. Though Shlner was game and fought hard. tho Alderman thrashed him until every bono in his body ached. Panting with bis exertions, Donohue resumed his seat.
 'Thcre, you miserable rufflan," he said, "go back homo now and look after your wife and children"
 Sinner promised to reform, and shuf- fled off
 That's the way propose to treat all wife-beaters and deserters in the fu- ture," said tho Alderman. Ut Is tho best way to punish thon, saves costs to the county, and is better than putting them i'll jail and letting their families starve while they are there."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
DOWN WITH THE WIRES.
Now York City Authorities Movo On tho
 Mirra,

Now York City Auth critics Move On tho
 Wires,
 NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Judge Andrews decision in the matter of the electric light injunction has been reversed by. the general term of the Supreme Court. This decision dissolves the injunction obtained preventing tho city from taking down the wires. Tho work can now go on of removing tho overhead wires.
 After receiving the decision of tho Court authorizing him to remove i'm perfect electric light wires from tho streets, Commissioner of Public Works Gilroy notified all the electric light companies that he would begin the work early this morning. He also made a acquisition on the Board of Electrical Control for an electrical expert to ac- company his men and point out which of the wires are imperfectly insulated.
 He instructed the various companies to shut off all current at a. m., on all wires. The men employed by tho Public Works Department are now en- gagged in pulling down the deadly wires.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
FAVOR ANNEXATION
Canadians Want a Union With
 the Stars and Stripes.
PREFERABLE TO INDEPENDENCE
Tho Liberal Club of Montreal Put Them
 selves on Record.

Effects of . Visit to Leading Cities of the
 United states-A Speaker Makes Toll
 ing Speech for Annexation The Club
 Rise En Masss and Declare for Union
 With the States.
 MONTREAL, Doc. 14.-Since tho visit sf the Montreal Aldermen to Duluth, and St. Paul most of thsm have become red-hot annexationists and freely express themselves as such, md last night the ubNatisnal. thelead- nT Liberal organization in the Prov inee, put themselves on record. Tho question was whether Canada would benefit by annexation.
 Tho principal speaker was Premier Mercier's son-in-1Aw, MT. Gouin. . prominent lawyer. who made . speech in which he showed conclusively that annexation was preferable evsn to inde- Dendenee.
 MT. Trsmblsy, the othsr speaker, made ono of the most telling speeches sver hoard on behalf of xation, at tho end of which the club rose on n asse snd declared unmistakably for union with tho States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Cremation 8 Failure.

as a means of disposing of the dead is 0 failure as far as the crematory in this city is concerned. During the last fis cal year only two bodies were incinsr- ated, and thus far this year the furnace has not been heated. At first the idea was quite popular, and a number of bodies wore cremated, coming from diff ferent parts of the country, as far west as St. Louis and north as Buffalo. Their business was one that was killed by advertising. the members say, as publicity had tho effect of starting fur naces in almost every largo city of tho country, compelling the home company to depend wholly on local patronage. which latteriy has amounted to nothing at all
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
A YOUNG WOMAN MISSING.

Tho Police Suspect Foul Play and ara
 Making an Investigation. TAUNTON, Mass, Dec. 1r.-On Tues day last Cora Elliott, aged 20, loft her boarding place to. go to her work in Sweets Box Factory in Norton, and sinco then has not been seen by her friends. e.,
 Yesterday her hat, shawl and pocket book were found on the bank of tho reservoir, and with them 8 newspaper on which a few limos were written stating that Cora's sister might have her things. As the articles showed no signs of having boon out in tho previous nights rain, tho authori- ties suspected foul play. They visited the house of the girls mother, who is partly insane, but found no trace of the girl. Tho pond below the reservoir is being drawn off to enable a search for the body to be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Attacked hY EaxlaS.

CARLISLE, Pa, Dec. 12-Gust Besere, . young man who lives with his mother near Scotland, Franklin county, was cut cunning and he saw three large birds sitting on . tree in . field near the farm buildings. He shot at them, and tho birds immediately swooped down upon him, and it was only by per sistont batting at them with hls gun that he prevented thsm from doing some bodily harm. He callea for help and some of the neighbors came to his assistance, whom the birds sailed away. From tho description given of the birds and their fierce attack upon full-grown man, they wore doubtless eagles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
TRYING TO ARBITRATE.

The Leather Workers at Woburn Working
 for . Settlement.
 WoBURN, Mass, Dec. 14.-There is no change in the condition oi tho big loather workors' lockout
 Two members of the State Board of Arbitration, Richard Barry, the labor representative, and Ezra Davol, tho manufactursrs' representative, came to Woburn and called upon the Executive Committee of the K. of l.. They found the K. of l.. willing to havs the quss- tions arbitratsA either by the State board or . special board arranged be- twssA tho managers and themselves.
 Messrs. Barry and Dayol will also sec the Executive Committee of tho MAnu- lecturers Association and ascertain if a conference can be had between the opposing factions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Says He Was Offered . Bribe.

FARGO, R. D., Dec. 14.-M. N. John Son. tho defeated candidate for United States Senator, in a long oommunica- tion in tho Argus" from Bismarck, claims that E. A. Dodge. Attorney for the Manitoba Railway, came to his room at o'clock in tho morning after his nomination in the caucus, whom it was conceded he would be elected, and i'm plored that tho railroads be allowed to name tho district Judge. Johnsen says he refused <35, eso cash and . conbuIshl p worth e7,ooo from corrupt politicians and that names can bs given.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Coming Tariff Lexislstfon.

WASHINGTON, Doc. 14.-Chairman Mo Kinlsy says tho Comm on Ways and Means will take as It's basis for tho com pilation of . tariff bill tho measure pro- pared by tho Senate Com mittee on N nance in last Congress. He docs not know to what extent tho Senate bill will figure as tho basis, but says that. so far as he is concerned. 1t ought to figure very largely. He thinks, however, that there will have to be somo moro henf- ings of manufacturers and producers of raw materials, and that it will take probably couple of months to produce . measure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
BUYING COAL LAND.
\ Welsh Colony Win Mine Coal With NsD
 Who Abstain from Liquor.

Welsh Colony win Mins Coal With HsD
 Who Abstain from Liquor.
 WILKEsBAUnE, Dec. 14.-The Patter- son Anthracite Coal Company, ,conpossd of Wilkosbarre and Scranton capital ists, have purcsased several tracts of ceal land north of Mt Csrmsl, ana nsxt spring will begin opsrations upon . large scale. Their purchases amount to seven square miles. running cast ward from Hickory Ridge, and oeatain- ing an almost insxhaustible supply of coal. The Pennsylvania and Lshigh Railroads will share in the tonnage.
 A Welsh colony, hsadsd by Q. c. Jer- omy, . wealthy norchant of this city, have purchased 50. 900 acres of land in Charlotte and adjoining oounties,' Vir- gia. They will settle in the spring. D. c. Jeremy is tho leader of tho Prohibi. tionists of this county, and 1t is . part of the contract that every ono of tho party must abstain from liquor. If he breaks this rule he surrenders his land to the colony.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Failure of Baxter Street Merchant.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Harris Cohen, known .ss the "original Cohen" of Bax ter street, who has sold clothing there is said to have lost sso, 900 to sloo, GOO on the races. At one time he had string of fourteen racing horses. His stock has been seized by tho sheriff. A few weeks ago his daughter Essie, aged Is, married her uncle, Jacob Cohen. tho King of Baxter street, and it is believed the marriage was agreed to in order to help Harris Cohen out of his difficulties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
A Schooner Arrested for Fraud.

BUFFALO, N. Y.. Bec 14.-United States Marshall Watts arrested Paul J. Gregory, of Marilla, this county, for using the United States m ails for fraudu. lent purposes. Gregory advertised a system by which any ones love could be won, and received large mum Der ofletters through the mails. The system was to be taught tor s1o by seven letters of instruction, the money to be sent by postal notes. Another of Gregory s schemes was the sending of letters to patentees offering to recommend their patents for $1. Gregory was bailed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
WARREN LELAND ASSIGNS.
He Says He Will Pay One Hundred Centa
 on the Dollar.

on tho Oo1I0rs
 LONG BRANCH, N. J., Dec. 14.-War- ren Leland, Jr., tho well-known hotel proprietor, has made an assignment of all his property. including tho Ocean Hotel, Ocean Theater, Ocean Club House and his private residence on Chelsea avenue to Joseph McDermott. 8 lawyer, of Freehold, N. J., for tho benefit of creditors. Tho liabilaties, including mortgages, are s162. 900.
 Four years ago MT. Lsland's real ss- tate holdings wore appraised by . money lender st ss25, 900 The first mortgage is held by Csudert Brothers, of Now York, for &S5, 900.
 MT. Leland states that the assign mont was forced upon him by tho Fres- hold Banking Company, which de- manded tho payment of claim for sa,7oo. He says he will pay ono hun dred cents on the dollar. All credit ors, except the Freehold Banking Com pany, wore satisfied with tho affairs of tho estate.
 MT. Lsland's indebtedness, outside of real estate encunbrancss, is not moro than @. 500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Bitterly Opposed to Anarohism.

PIrTsBURa, Pa., Doc. 14.-Tho Cor man s1-solaiers and marines Of Ale Ehsny County who fought for tho Fath- or1and in tho Franco-Prussian and ether wars have applied for . charter incor- poratinE m association to be known as Dor Deutsch affenverein, of Pitts burg and Allegheny" The association will have 2 msm bership of about 5oo Tho National Wafenverein has it's headquarters in Cleveland, o. The organization is bitterly opposed to anarchism, aBd one of it's purposes is concerted action antagonistic to that class of un-American citizons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Lost Her Beauty in an Accident.

Berket is suing tho Western New York and Penn. Railroad Company in tho Superior Court for slo, 900 damages for the lsAs of her beauty. Tho plainti fl wAs iajuroA on tho defsndAnt's tracks s last March by being struck by train. Her face was badly cut and scarred and ineradicable blue spots in tho hesh gave her tattooed appearance.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Indians En Route to Washington.

CHAMBERLAIN, s. D.. Dec. 14.-White Ghost, Wszee, Big Man, Eagle Star and Dog Back. chiefs from tho Lower Brule and Crew Crook Agencies, have left hero in company with Agent Ander- son for Washington. whore they will moot the Sioux Commission in regard to the opening to settlement of tho Sioux Reservation. Alex. Renoountre accompanied the party as interpreter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
.ro sp..k for Ballot Reform.

NEW YORK. Dec. 14.--The Executive Committee of the Ballot Reform League decided to hold 2 mass meeting in Cooper Union at an early date. Henry George, Carl Schurz and Chauncey NJ. Depaw are among those who are ex- pected to speak in favor of the Austra- Ian ballot systom.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
A MortEaEe for 8 Million.

PIrTsBUKa Doc. 14.-1n tho Unit cd States Court hsrs the Central Trust Company, of Now York. has begun pro- cssdinKs against tho Cameron Iron & Coal Company, of Emporium, Pa, for the foreclosure of a mortgage of $l, oso, 600. on which interest has boon de- faultsd, and for tho appointment of a receiver. The Court appointed E. L.. Parrett, of Now York, as receiver.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Selling Price of Nails Raised.

WHEELING, w. Va., Dec. IA fully attended meeting of the Western Cut Nail Manufacturers was held at which the selling cost was raised from $2 25 to s2.35 for 12 pennies, per cent. off on car load lots. There will probably be another meeting next week when the price may again be raised.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
A FIGHT ARRANGED.
Sullivan and Jackson Co Battle In San.
 Franeisco fer 015,ooO.

Eraneisoo fer 015, ,0oO.
 BOSTON. Dec. 13.-Sullivan and Jack son will meet at tho California Athletic Club within five months for purse of $15, 900.
 Captain A. w. Cock, of Boston, has re- ceived telegram from President Fulda, of that club, stating that Jackson had cabled his willingness to meet Sullivan at the California Club if given five months to prepare in. Fulda requested Captain Cooke to ascertain if Sullivan would meet Jackson at that time for Q purse of $15, o00.
 Sullivan was seen and at once ac- cspted the proposition, being perfectly satisfied with the terms offered and tho tino fixed. He will soon go to California and prepare there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Horribly Infur0d.

LocKronr, N. Y., Doc. 14.--Almon Burch of East Wilson, while on his way home aJ night in his buggy was run over by Col. George Mootes runaway team, and trampled under tho horses feet. His head was scalped, the hair and scalp being skinned close to tho skull, and his right ear falling down on his neck. He is in critical condi- tion. Col. Moote was seriously injnred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Tho Yale College F~ver.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. 14.-The Yale faculty have caused all the Col lego buildings to be examined by the prominent sanitary engineer, George k. Wariag. who reported that tho build inSs were in excellent sanitary condi- tioa in all their belongings, and tha tho recent numerous cases of illness am ong tho students could not have originated in any defect in the buildings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Ho Lost Both Hands.

of Minnesota, who lost both hands by the explosion of cannon while firing a salute in. honor of Harrison's election as President, was to-day appointed one of the doorkeepers of the House of Representatives at salary $l,2Oo per aunum. sc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Story Writer conv.rs. Dead.

WALDEN, Mass, Dec. 14.-Frank H. Converse, well-known writer for young people, has just died at his resi- dence in this oity from complication of diseases He was 46 years of age. He had written for large number ot papers and magazines.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Killed on tho old Colony Road.

TAUNTON. Mass, Dec. 14.-Henry L. Baker, aged 45, resident of Raynham and once freight conductor on tho Old Colony Railroad, was killed by a freight train near Whittendon. Tho engineer saw him lying on the track. but could not stop his train in time to avoid running over him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Believe. Her Children Wore Pel.oned.

Believes Her Children Wore Poisoned.
 NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Dec. 14.-Three of the children of MT. and Mrs. James F. Clark, have been very strangely at- footed of late, and one has died under suspicious circumstances. Tho mother believes her children wers poisoned on account of her religious opinions. A post-mortem will be held this afternoon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
A Bridal Dinner to the Blaiucs.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 14.-The first enter teinment to Mir. and Mrs. Emmons Blaine in Baltimore was bridal din- ner given them by General and Mrs. Felix Agnus last evening. Twenty six persons were present, including Score. tary of State and Mrs. James G.e Blaine and Mr. Walker Blaine. ,se.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Struck bv . Passenger Train.

SCHENECTADY, N. Y., Dec. 14.-A Central Hudson passenger train struck a horse and carriage at the State Street crossing, drivsn by John Shaver, with . Miss Cookingham as an occupant of tho carriage. Shaver had leg crushed. Miss Cooktngham was internally, and probably fatally hurt. Tho horse was killed and tho carriage wrecked. Both psrs1ns injured are residents of this
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Tho Russian @MissiN Ia.

WAsH1NeToN, Dec. 1.-The state msnts recently circulated to the effect that tho Russian Mission had been tendsred ts Mir. Harrison, of Philadel- phia, were intended to test public sen tinent, and the comment on the suggestion was of such character that the appointment will not be made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Postmaster of Koch eater.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., Dec. 14.-Special dispatches from Washington say that Henry s. Hebard has been recom mended by Congressman Baker for the Postmas stership of Rochester and that he will be appointed soon. MT. Hebard is a prominent business man and Presi- dent of the East Side Savings Bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
4 .I.thod,s. H,i.ist.r on Trial.

LAFAYnrTE, Ind, Dec. 1A.-Tho bail bond of tho Rev. William F. Pettit, charged by aAadavit with administerin1 poison to his wife, was fixed at tlo, 600. Mrs. Petsit died last July at town In northern Now York, her desth indica- ting strychnine poisoning. An andy. sis of tho stomach revealed over half grain of strychnine and her husband was arrested last week at umbus, Ohio. The accused is prominent Metho- dist minister.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Elizabeth Instead of Isabella.

BOSTON, Dec. A.-The latest footing of the returns for members of the School Board elects Elizabeth c. Keller instead. of Isabella c. Barrows, she hay. ing received 27,ss7 votes to 2e, ,53S for Mrs. BarrowS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Death of pr. E. E. Hisbee.

LANCASTER, Pa, Dec. 14.-Rev. E. E. Higbss, D. D. IL. D. State Superin- tsndsnt of Public Instruction, died at his homo here yesterday, aged 5e years. Dr. Higbes was stricken with paralysis at Mimintown, on Tuesday, and re- uained unconscious during removal to his homo and up to the time of his death sfs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
He brew Laf.~.tt.,s Carriage.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Thomas Par. sons Is dead in this city, aged s3. He was one of those who drew Lafayette's carriage into Washington from Balti' more in 1894. He was father-in-law of ex. Gov. Chas. F. Johnson of Missonri.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
nuhAlo,s International Fair.

BUFFALO, N. Y., Doc. 14.-The Inter- national Fair Association, will mako . now issue of bonds su uAioient to cover all the floating expenses and tho con- tinuance of the annual fair is now as sured. The increase of bonds amounts to e1oO, oOO.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Puxilist Kilrain's Case.

PURvrs, Miss, Dec. 13.-Ten jurors wore obtained in the Kilrain case. The other two will probably be secured this aftSrnoon. Capt. Fitzpatrick and other witnesses for the State are present
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
murd.rer. or.nt.d . Respite.

HARErsBuRc, Pa, Dec. 14.-Governor Beaver has granted a respite until Jan uary s6 for James w. Jacobs, of Lancas- ter County, and George Clark, of Green County, both of whom were to have been hanged on Thursday next
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-14
Lii. Fris.ner D..a.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Dec. 14.-Maria Dorsey, under life sentence for the murder of her father Benjamin J. Bur- ton. of Newport, died at the State prison last nightsu