The Irish standard., 1891-12-05
ST r a u j..

b. Pewters are seriously i'll at their
home on GrOtto street
The funeral Of Mrs. Minnie O'Reilly,
wife Of Thomas O'Reilly, took place
from st. Johns church last Tuesday,
and was largely attended. The de-
ceased was but q years Of age and was
highly respected. She had been i'll but
a short time from typhoid fever.
Much pleasure is expressed at the ap-
pointment by Hon. D, w. Lawler of
John Ahern as assistant city attorney,
vice Mr.. Price resigned. Mr.. Ahern is
we'll known here, and not the least Of
his qualifications is the fact of him be-
ing a member of Div. No. l, AO.H.
Frank Battley is IN great doubt as to
whether he is suffering from Plnmbago
Embargo or Chicago. He says he has
been painfully we'll satisfied that he has
a handful of rheumatism IN the small
of his back which gives him more
trouble than il the Democ1 attic National
Convention was located there.
J. A. Campbell is indignant that your
correspondent should cause it to be
said that he, (Campbell) injured bis
hand in a political argument, and dc.
| mands retraction. Here it IS: We
do retract: Jack is COO conservative to
argue on any political issue--he is grad
| ed about 49,, is admired by everybody
and in order to leave no room for
Jack to kick, we make this retract,on.
The new Central police station on
Third street is rapidly approaching
completion and like other hotels OF
it's class will undoubtedly secure Won
derful amount of patronage, and that
! without any advertising. We can in
fancy now see the smiling face OF
! Lieut., Phil SweitZer, as with his feet
| on the desk in front Of him he quietly
| "nurses" a Is cent Havana and soli'o
quizes, well this does beat the old
quarters, and if Jerry Sullivan were
only here I'd 60 home,"
M. J. O'Connor, deputy sheriff Of
Grand Forks, N. D.. was in this city
last week with requisition papers for
the return of Adolphe Briere, Of that
state for obtaining money under false
pretenses. Mr.. O'Connor is loud in bis
praise for the courtesy and considera-
ton shown him by his exce]lency Coy.
Merriam, and Attorney General Clapp
We might here add chat the blue eyes
and broad brimmed sombrero Of MIR.
O'Connor will always be welcomed by
his St. Paul friends.
The battle of Christopher Koran for
life and liberty is now On Trial before
Judge Otis. Defendant is under indict-
ment for murder in the first degree for
having shot Moritz Weisser last August
at defendants house on Sherburno ave.
Koran being convinced that Weisser
had DESTROYED his home. Since his ar
rest Koran has been a model prisoner,
quiet and we'll behaved, and his demea-
nor in court as he sits bv the side OF
his counsel "The Tall Pine" W. W..
Erwin, is making him many friends.
Hoyt's, "a Hole in the Ground'' will
prove the magnet at the Grand
next week. "a hole in the Ground" is
a sure cure for what is commonly
known as ''the blues" Dull care scan-
not obtain seat at any price at this
play. The scene is laid in quaint
New England town. The action of the
piece takes place in the humble depot
of what is known as a water tank sta.
tlon. The scenery is entirely new and
the caste one of the strongest ever pre-
sented in this piece. Hattie Harvey,
the bright and talented protege of
Madame Patti is playing the part Of the
lunch counter girl and doing excellent
work in that character. Frank Law
ton, the wonderful whistler is still
playing the original part of the station
agent. This play like its companions.
A Parlor Match~-A Bunch of Keys--A
Texas Steer, is sure to find crowded
houses all the week.
If hustling is going to secure the
National Democratic Convention for
st. Paul all persons who propose to at
tend that convention can figure on hav-
ing their mail addressed to the "5aintlv
City. The committee of 100 whose chief
object IN life is now to secure that con-
yention met last Tuesday evening and
commenced plan of campaign. His
Honor Mayor Smith presided, and the
result OF the meeting proved the SINGER
ETY. of the object of those who were
present. Mr.. A. B. Stickney planked
down $1,000 as a starter toward the
guarantee fund, and this was followed
by severak others. Among the speak
ers were P. j. Smalley. Col. a. Allen.
Judge Flandrau, II. z. Hall and Lane
K. Stone. It is more than probable
that the sight Of the present market
house will be used for the purpose OF
an Auditorium, with seating capacity