The Irish standard., 1891-11-14

pUs6lDlo Will be done by members or tne
club to make things pleasant. The Des,
Of music has been engaged for the occa
sion. And everyone who enjoys dane.
ing will be assured of q good time il
they attend.
Margaret Fewer, wife of William
Fewer, died last Thursday morning at
the family residence, SOB Marshall street
northeast, aged So wears. The deceased
lady had been aiIing for some time.
She was born in County Tipperary,
Ireland, aud came to this city over 80
years ago, the family ever siuce resid-
ing at the above mentioned place. The
funeral will be held this morning from
the Church of St, Anthony of Padua.
Among the leading social events of
the week was the first annual reception
and ball given Thursday evening by
the independent Order Of Foresters at
their Lodge Parlors, IS Fourth street
South. Very TASTY invitations we're is
sued and an excellent programme ar
ranged which was thoroughly eDjoyed by
about fifty couples. Flowers were p1en-
tiful and some very dainty costumes
were noticeable among the ladies.
Word has been received from Eliza
beth, Colorado. that James Graham a
we'll known Minneapolis boy, was
killed in a railroad accident at that
place. James w. D0ran, brother-ln-
law of deceased, has gone to Colorado
to take charge of the remains which are
expected to arrive to-day. Jim Graham
was about IS years of age and spent the
best part of his life in this city, where
his father now lives. He leaves three
surviving brothers, Martin. Patrick and
Peter Graham.
On Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs
A.. j. McInernv, of 2S17 Bloomington
avenue, we're decoyed from home.
Upon their return thev found jolly
party of nearly seventy people in pos
session of their house. Night dawned
upon the surprised couple when the
Very Rev. r. Bloomer o. T., in a few
happy remarks presented them with a
handsome silver tea service as token
of esteem and memento Of the 25th,
anniversary of their marriage. This
delightful ceremony over all went
merry as marriage bell" Fun, frollc
and feasting mingled merrily with pro-
gressive euchre, cigars and splendid
collation.. Shortly after midnight the
merry makers dispersed amid the re-
newed CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes
for the honored host and hostess.
The detective force of this city did
clever piece of work Tuesday morning
in capturing two of the slickest pro-
fesslonal crooks that ever struck Mimi
eapolis They give their names as John
Johnson and William Eaton are sup
posed to have come from Kansas City
about week ago. Last week Tuesday
A.. j. Landburg, of st. Paul, came in on
a Great Northern train and while in
the Union depot was accosted by a man
who asked him if he could, give him
$40 for some small bills. Mr.. Land
berg said he thought he could, and pull
ing out his wallet displayed roll of
bills mostly in 500 bills. The fellow
said he could just as we'll take several
of the bills as one and Mr.. Landberg
handed him seven bills, each Of the 500
In return the fellow
put nine ST. bills and a silver dollar in
Mr.. Landberg's hand and skipped out
the door which a confederate held open.
The men disappeared, but Mr.. Land
berg visited police headquarters and
gave an accurate description of the men
and two detectives were detailed on the
case. They could not locate them al
though they we're heard of as working
what is known as the 'big hand" game,
and were finding plenty of suckers. It
was finally discovered that their hang
out was at the Bodega saloon, corner of
Washington and Fifth avenues south,
and watch was kept on the place.
This morning they roped in fellow by
the name of Peter Peterson. got HIM to
playing pedro and finally put up q poker
hand with the sucker, as usual, at the
little end. 1t took them just Is minutes
to fleece Peterson out of SIS and they
had fresh victim on tap when the de.
tectlves nailed them and locked them
up on a charge Of grand larceny. Their
work With Mr.. Landberg being the bas lis
for the charge. When searched john
son had $21O on his person and Eaton
sos. They evidently know their game
we'll and work it to perfeclon, as SIEVE
raj complaints Of the '.big handn game
victims are on file at police headquar.
ters and none is less than $50 IN size.
They were arraigned Wednesday morn
ing and waived examination. The grand
Jury will consider their case.
Season for Cards.