The Irish standard., 1891-05-09

ner, 1t Is supposed he fell from the rear
end of the train as 1t was crossing a
trestle. where, within 25 feet of tbs
same, his lifeless body was afterwards
found. His remains were brought to
Minneapolis for burial and the funeral
took place on Friday morning, from
Ascension Church, North Mlnneap-
oils.
Dan O'Brien. foreman of the MIL
waukee shops. was made the subject Of
genuine as well as a very pleasant
surprise recently. at his home, 2429
bloomington avenue. His fiftieth
birthday had come to pass and q large
number of his friends gathered at his
residence on the evening of that event
ful day, where Dan dressed in his
everyday garb, minus coat and hat,
was endeayoring to Outdo Ole Bull in
his efforts 10 extract music. strings and
other things from that well-lKnown In
strument, the violin. In the midst of
one of his greatest successes he was
stopped. inveigled away to Proctor's
hall. near bv. where a pleasant even
ing was spent by all concerned. and
where Mr.. O'Bnen was made the recip
lent of splendid silk hat and white
tie.
Capt. Stack. Of the Hibernian Rifle
company, never made letter move
for the success of his company, than
the one just made in securing the ser
vices of Capt. Michael Whelan as
drill master. Capt. Whelan. though
always having plenty OF work to per
form in his official capacity at the
work house. will, hereafter. devote
every Wednesday evening. and more if
necessary. to the interests Of the Hi.
bernian Rife company, in whose vel
fare he is taking as much interest as
the most enthusiastic OF the members.
The drill last Wednesday NIGHT was a.
most successful one and was really en-
joyable-the good natured captain
throwing such life and energy into the
movements as has never before been
the pleasure of the boys TO enjoy. At
the conclusion of the drill, business
meeting was held at which four RS
cruits were elected to mem bership and
a committee appointed to secure large
number Of new ones for the next meet.
ing.
Ex-CountY Commissioner. John
Swift departed last Tuesday evening on
his journey to ireland, where he will
spend the next four months visiting his
parents whom he has not seen for 25
years. and also deyotlng considerable
time to study of the labor problem
and Irish politics. Mr.. Swift bears let
ters of introduction to Michael Davitt |
and many other prominent leaders, |
from L. v. PoWderly, Mayor Winston.
Chas. A. PillsburY and others. Before |
his departure, Mr.. Swift was not for
gOtGen by mis- brother members of Di-
vision No. 2, a. O.. H. OF this city. |
After their meeting last Monday even
ing, members Of the Division marched |
in BODY to his residence, 624 Twen-
tieth avenue South, where they were
warmly welcomed by MI. and Mrs.
Swift, Short addresses expressing re.
gret at parting, and best wishes for a
safe voyage and much happiness were
made by Daniel O'Br1en. Thomas
Dunn. T..P DWyer, j. J.. Bohan and
Thomas ]. Kelly, President of the Di
vision to which Mr.. Swift belongs.
Though nearly overcome by the many
expressions of kindness, he responded,
thanking his brother members most |
kindly for their kind remembrance.
After an hour spent with songs and |
muse, each of the party |.
present gave a parting shake of the
hand to their friend aad brother, wish
ing him much pleasure and hoping co
see him soon again In Minneapolis.
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