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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02

INDEPENDENCE IN FASHION.
Anglomania Fast Becoming Thing OF

Anglomania Fast Becoming q Thing Of
the Past in America.
1t may not be exactly an Illustration
of that familiarity which breeds con-
tempt, but certainly the more intimate
association recently Of the four hundred
with English royalty has to marked
extent diminished that idol worship
which made the American man
of fashion ridiculous as an OBJ
sequious follower of whatever edict
of masculine apparel the nobility chose
to issue. The Anglomaniaic S already a
memory, says the Clothier and Fur
nisher. 1t has come to pass that we
have thrown off the yoke Of abject imi-
tation. England's fashion potentates
are not now regarded as infallible. Their
ideas may be contemplated with as
much interest as heretofore, but they
are no longer eagerly adopted Us a mat
ter of course. That which is becoming
and feasible, and in harmony with the
fashionable men reserve to themselves
the right of discrimination and exercise
it fearlessly. From a patriotic stand
point it is rather refreshing-after sew
eral decades Of unmitigated thralldom
to be able to say to the British lion:
"Much obliged to you! But, really,
we don't care for it!''
The recent refusal to sanction with
the customary prompt enthusiasm sew
eral of the most radical changes in the
regime that have been made of late
years has had a decidedly discomfting
effect upon our English cousins. Their
confidence of leadership has received
naturally a severe shock in conse-
quence. From all accounts the London
swell mob is passing through period
Of experimentation. AS a result mems
fashions abroad have not been so I'M
settled in fifty years. The heavy swells
continue cropping ainlessly after the
elusive innovation. For their indie
pendence at this time therefore Ameri
cans have cause for self-congratulation
the more particularly SO on account of
the very divergent character Of some of
the foreign Interpretations. Adj
vanced copies of the recent London fads
in coats and topcoats, had they been
tried suddenly on the New York public,
would have created almost a riot in the
streets. The English swell, be it known,
can dress himself up as his fancy die
tates, and the yeomanry makes no out
cry. Now that we have thrown off the
shackles of slavish emulation, and
blithely accept OF reject what we want
or what does not appeal TO the sense of
the fitness of things, the English fash
ion Trainer will come down from his
oracr1lar eminence, and in the future
pose with ameliorated despotism in the
light of guide, philosopher and friend.
am aware that the sentiments above
set forth would have been regarded a
few years ago as rank heresy, for they
verify the aphorism of Brer Rabbit that
''the world do move"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
REFUNDED TIE. CASH.
Amusing Incident of the Recent Drought
in China.

Amusing Incident of the Recent Drought
in China.
This story of the drought in China is
curious. Every ten days during the
drought "bannerman" issued procla
nations forbidding the Strengthening Of
animals for only two days at O. time.
At first these proclauations were very
mild, but later one read thus:
"Obeying my superiors this procla-
nation is issued, and again we beseech
the favor Of Heaven. Sheep, hogs and
all such animals must not be slaughter
ed, nor must there be any barter in
them. Chickens, ducks, fish and shrimps
must not be sold for food. Onions and
garlic must not be eaten. Let no one
lightly or negligently regard this. If
anyone purposely disregard this procla-
nation he will be brought before the
magistrate, beaten aud made TO wear
the cangue."
Before the paste Of this proclamation
was dry the hsien's (or magistrates
cook entered the yamen, but he was
challenged, examined and some fish
found on him.
Although the runners were told that
the fish was for the hsien, they turned
deaf ear, and, reminding the cook Of
the cast-iron proclamation, relieved MIN
OF the fish.
The cook duly reported the matter to
the hsien, and the two runners. who
dared to carry out his own proclama-
ton, were beaten and made to refund
the two hundred dollars cash paid out
for the fish.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
UNi. Ply MAR RACES:
Ventures of Diplomats That Have Met
with Failure.

Ventures of diplomats That Have Met
with Failure.
A good deal of discussion has been
going on Of late in regard to the unhap-
py marriages Of men of genius. It I'M
happiness in married life is an indica~
ton of genius, then certainly foreign
diplo1natists are about the brainiest
men on earth. Take a few instances
out Of many. The German minister to
the court of the Netherlands, Baron Won
Eourtna, is divorced from his wife.
Baron Won Kendel was last year embas-
sador of Germany to Rome. He mar
ried a third-rate opera singer who was
not received socially, and was the cause
of his being removed from his post.
She has since left him. Count Ano, the
German minister to Washington, is
separated from his wife, the celebrated
opera singer Count Muenster, now in
charge OF the German mbassy to Paris,
married the Princess Golitzin, and not
long afterward obtained a divorce.
Count Doenhof, who was at the head Of
the German embassy at Vienna, had
the NORTH cation of having his wife and
his first secretary Of legation elope to-
gether. John A. Kasson, who repre-
sented the United States at Vienna,
was divorced man. Baron Won Bulow,
German minister to St. Petersburg,
married the divorced wife of brother
diplomatist. This list could be greatly
enlarged, but is long enough to show
the dangers attending diplomatic mar
RACES
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
!. TWO GYMNASTs.
And How the Delinquent Cat Was Enecp-5
ually Punished by Them.

And How the Delinquent Cat Was Enece-
ually Punished by Them.
Big newspaper space is daily take
up with accurate throwing and catching
and hitting of balls, the aim Of the hui
man eye, the speed of the human foo&
the accuracy and dexterity OF the htF
man hand, and the young people who
play baseball and tennis enjoy this
reading matter,
But short time ago saw two crear
lures only year old Guido in aim and
accuracy any human being lever knew.
says writer in the St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
They were pair Of barn swallows.
A very gentle little house-cat was in tho
habit of taking her daily nap in tho
hay loft directly under the nest among
the rafters. All went well until the
mother bird began to sit on her eggs
Them presumably, the cat lifted her
eyes to contemplate the pretty sight.
for about four o'clock of the first day
the bird staid on the nest the cat came
rushing out Of the barn, the two swal-
lows after her, Giving her in turn VI
SlS'lAo t'SSA, O1iCy ASoS AL s"AA' Nv
down and peclzed her squarely on the
back, one after the other, though she
was running in all directions.
Twenty-three times watched them
rise in air SO high as to be out of sight.
then come sailing down, one behind the
other, and each time giving the poor
cat peck ap iece on the back, although
she was speeding hither and thither be-
wildered, seeking to hide under carts,
under trees here and there; they never
missed her once, though they never
slowed their swift flight to do it, never
paused for the peck, but swiftly gave it
as they skinned down over her, rising
on the same point of curve, to descend
again presently
For about two weeks they We're seen
to fly out and repeat this punishment
whenever, the cat appeared on the green
near the barn,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
a PREHISTORIC CEMETERY.

The Place Found Where the Cliff Dwell
ers Bury Their Dead.
Two explorers recently returned from
Mancos canyon in Colorado and reported
the finding in that vicinity of what is
evidently a prehistoric cemetery. The
Mancos canyon is noted for the number
of cliff dwellings in the rocks along that
river, and these dwellings have been ex-
plored numerous times and have been
reproduced in miniature for the Smith
sonian. institute at Washington, but
there has never been found a place
where the former inha bitants Of these
dwellings have buried their dead. While
the explorers were climbing a bout the
mountains in the vicinity of the dwell
inxs they were struck with what ap-
peared to be an old trail leading up the
side of an abrupt cliff. This trail had
become almost obliterated by the wear
of centuries Of storms, but was plain to
the practiced eye, and they set about
tracing it to it's termination.
The work was exceedingly laborious,
but they succeeded in tracing the path
in and out among the rocky clefts until
it took them to a small plateau which
was hidden in the mountains in such
manner that access was impossible ex-
cept through the trail travelled over the
cliffs and rocks. The tombs of the cliff
dwellers were cut out of the solid rock
walls surrounding the plateau and were
walled up and cemented in such man.
ner that at first there was nothing to
show that the graves were there. By
accident piece of stone became de.
tached from one of the walls and showed
that it had been cemented. An investi-
cation showed that the whole cliff was
honey-com with the tombs and each
one contained two or more bodies. An
opening was made into several of them
and the bodies found to be in the shape
of well preserved mummies- It was
impossible to carry one of these down
the trail so the men contented them
selves with carrying off pieces Of the
cloth which was around the bodies as
an evidence Of the truth Of their state
mentS.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
JUDGED BY HER CLOTHES.
Waiter Refused q Tip from Lady
Whom He Took for Poof Person.

A Waiter Refused Tip from Lady
Whom He Took for Pool Person.
II don't know that l ever quite es-
timated the value of my clothes until
one day lately" said the wife of we'll
known citizen of New York, according
to the Times of that city. eve had
been moving and my husband had been
taking his meals at a neighboring res
taurant-a frst-class one, by the way.
had not been with him; but on the
day of our worst confusion went
there for luncheon. suppose I am
what may be termed an elderly little
body, and on this day, with an old long
cloak thrown over my moving attire, /
can fancy was not impressive. was,
however, civily received and well
served to the slight luncheon craved,
and when I arose to go left, as is my
habit, coin on the tray of the rather
stately waiter who brought me my
change. Excuse me, men, he re-
marked, returning it; we don't take
anything from any poor person. More
amused than indignant, faced him.
"'Why do you think I am too poor to
give you some money! asked.
1.-THE fellow was nonplused at this di-
rectness. WE'LL he said, stammering
and hesitating, 4 may be mistaken,
but, mem, you have Shat appearance,
men,
II said no more, but left the place,
and did not take up the coin.
''That night ! dressed myself with
care and went with my husband and
friend who had come up with him to
the restaurant for dinner. The same
waiter met us, looked at me, then at
my husband, whom he knew by sight
and name, puckered his lips in q quick
ly depressed whistle and-sent another
man to serve us
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
TRAVELS OF. A STAR.

A French Astronomer Makes Remark"
able Observations by the Naked Eye.
A communication from M. Camille
F]ammarion, the French astronomer, in
the New York Herald mentions his dis
covery at Juvisy observatory of the
movement Of d star by the naked eye.
This is the first time in the history of
astronomy, he says, that the displace-
ment of star has been settled without
instrumental aid.
The star to which he refers shines be-
meath the brilliant star 'sCluster' in the
constellation Of the Virgo. It is num-
bered sixty-one and is of the fifth mag
nitude. Hipparchus described it two
thousand years ago as double star. It
was then OFFICIALLY double, only not
physically connected with another
star. But it is no longer double even
in appearance. 1t was in the attempt
to ascertain the stellar parallax by the
study of double stars that the elder
Herschel found evidence of the great
law that the dominion of gravitation
extends beyond the limits of the solar
system to the most remote regions of
space.
Star aliases constructed by M. Flam-
marion and others show that not infre-
quently many stars in the same region
of the heavens travel in company, or
exhibit, as one says, a 'gregarious ten
dency." It is not often, therefore, that
any change in the relative positions OF
stars can be detected. But when the
star is in line of sight observations with
the spectroscope make it possible to de-
termine it's rate of approach or recess
sion. More than twenty years ago Hug
gins found by this means that Arcturus
was approaching us at speed of sixty
miles a second, while Sirius was increas-
ing his distance by nearly a third as
much per second.
Star sixty-one in the constellation of
the Virgo was once near star sixty
three, forming with it, apparently, a
double star. Now it is separated, says
M. Flammarion, ''by a distance exceed
ing by far that of the full moon, and it
is flying with rapid course to the
southwest and preparing itself to aban-
don the Virgo, it's arm and it's Cluster,
to go and lose itself in the folds of
Hydra, which unveil themselves in the
south -
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
HE KNEW HOW TO 90 1T.
The Man Who Relieved Tired Woman
of Her Baby.

of Her Baby.
There are two ways Of doing every
thing. Two gentlemen standing on the
corner Of Fourth and Washington ave-
nue. noticed young, delicate, almost
fragile-looking woman come from the
direction of the big bridge, says the St.
Louis Republic. She was carrying
baby and leading q little child about
four years old. 1t was evident that she
was fatigued and that her slender arms
could scarcely bear the burden they
held. while the little fellow clinging to
her skirts was fretful and SO tired that
his legs could hardly toddle. Both gen"
tlemen noted the weary woman as she
passed them, and heard her remark that
they had tsonly six more blocks to
walk.
Il would help that woman if dared, :"
said one Of the gentlemen, ''but if ]
should speak to her she would resent it
and would only have my trouble for
my pains. tried that kind Of thing
once and the woman called an officer
and / narrowly esca ped arrest"
SWELL, Tn going to help hex and
don't think I'll be arrested" said his
friend.
Walking up to the tired little woman
the gentleman said in low tone: |'You
are about to drop that baby; it is toe
heavy for you; let me carry it"
Without waiting Tor a reply he lifted
the child out of her arms, and she was
so glad to be- relieved of the load that
she forgot to be frightened. AS the lit
tie woman and her benefactor disap-
peared down the street the other gem
tleman said: ''If I had done that she
would have screamed and there would
have been a sensational street scene"
He was probably correct.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
Suggestion for Opera Glasses.

correspondent whose enthusiasm
about optical possibilities is often only
equaled by the delightful flights of his
imagination sends the Optician sug-
gestion. He says: ''With the perfec-
ton to which the making of aluminium
is now brought, and the popularity of
small opera glasses, why not construct
opera glasses mounted on a spectacle
frame? Provided the size is small (say,
object glasses half an inch in diameter
with six lenses only, the glasses might
be worn without any discomfort upon
the nose during the whole of a theatre
cal performance. The sight of an audi.
ence equipped with spectacle opera
glasses might at first seem ludicrous.
But use is everything"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
CAUSES OF BADNESS.
Conditions That May Lead to Loss OF
the Hirsute Growth.

Conditions That May Lead to Loss OF
the Hirsute Growth.
The probable causes of badness are
summed up by DR.. Joseph Tyson as, in
their order, insufficient exposure Of the
hair, influence of heredity, excessive
mental work and great anxiety, and
constant washing and want of po1nade,
says the Popular Science Monthly. Pre-
ventive treatment is advised. Children
should, as much as possible, do without
caps, and their hats, when worn, should
be of the lightest description. A stouter
hat may be necessary during the hot
season, for the prevention of sunstrolxe.
Head-coverings should not be worn in
doors, in trains or in closed carriages
Straw hats are preferable in summer
and in still weather; in winter, hats
made of light felt, well ventilated and
unlined. The ordinary tall hat, or
stove-pipe, and the thick, heavy, unven-
tilated top hat. cannot be too strongly
condemned. The second cause does not
admit of practical treatment, while the
course to be pursued with the third
cause is obviously one of avoidance.
Too constant washing of the hair is un-
necessary as well as harmful. Once
week is enough for cleanliness and for
maintaining the strength Of the hair
Excessive brushing, especially with
hard brushes, should be avoided. The
author advises the application of some
form Of simple grease or oil, after the
hair has been washed; and, when the
hair is becoming rapidly Trimmed, some
stimulating material, such as canthar-
ides, applied to the oil, will increase it's
good effects.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
A Good Kind of Duel.

Bassett is 0 gambler and Weaver a
yonchman dcs,n in the Cimarron coun-
nv of Intsin:o territory. Bassett and
Weaver ds:s;s I'd that a poker dispute
must ems: IL duel. They had friends
place ts:~ Dis under blanket on
table. basse5t and Weaver were to en-
ter, each draw one of these pistols, aim
and fire at the same time. One Of the
weapons was to be unloaded. Bassett
entered, drew and fred, or snapped his
revolver, which was the empty one.
Bassett put down the pistol, folded his
arms, looked Weaver in the face, and
waited his death. Weaver took his
time and aimed at Bassett's forehead,
then slowly raised his weapon and fired
through the ceiling. The man that
ticks Weaver now must first lick Bas-
sett.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
The Wages Of Bellboys.

Bellboys at the frst-class hotels make
more money than mechanics, while the
earnings Of many Of them will far ex-
coed those of many professional men.
The pay is small, seldom amounting to
over twenty dollars or Twenty-Five dol
lars month and board, but the tips
are what count. There is one bell
boy, or rather bellman, for he is over
thirty years Of age, at the Fifth Avenue
hotel, New York, who makes two hum
lred dollars a month, in addition to
which he gets his meals at the hotel
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
A Novel Duel.

Two young men of Lebanon, Conn.,,
who had falling out, decided to fight
a novel duel. Aiming themselves with
long whalebone whips and providing
seconds to see fair play they began to
belabor each other. Never since the
whipping post was abolished in the
state,'' says a dispatch, ibid two men
ever receive such a Jogging" At length
the seconds interfered and stopped the
duel, although both men vehemently
protested that they had not had enough.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
The Number Seven.

The Hindoos believe in seven man
sions of ali created spirits, the earth
being the lowest of these, while the
seventh and highest is the seat OF Rrah-
ma The Moslem pilgrimage is at last
consummated when seven circuits have
been made round the sacred stone OF
Mecca. The astronomers tells us OF
seven greater planets. the alcllemists
dealt with seven metals, and we all OF
us recognize seven days u each week.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
Japanese Likes and Dis11ke.,

A traveller in Japan says that the Jap.
anese dislike the Russians and the Chi.
nese, but Like the Americans and the
English. They are fearful Of. the ag.
gressions of the Russians in Corea and
of the Chinese in the islands that lie
south OF Japan, but they do not look for
any act Of aggression by the United
States or by England.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
The Old Army F1eld Hat.

There is q movement in regular army
circles for the restoration Of the old
army .'feld hat" which was superseded
by the helmet, Of which many officials
have complained. The old-style hat
was picturesque, comfortt:ass IL and serv.4
iceable, while the helmet il top heavy
and does not give proper yentil ion
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-01-02
IL would Require More Room.

s.ss,s ii, It Would Require Moro Room.
Gazzam The style Of hanging the
framed marriage certificate in the par
4 lpa Is not followed in Chicago. !.
No; the parlors are usually
llaly 5o4 The average size. Judge.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1892-10-29
Here's Luck, Jud !

Bro. Boyakin, of the Idaho Demo
crat, who has for weary years been
grinding his Faber for the benefit oi
Idaho Democracy, and told big, wicked
stories for the good of the cause when
| his conscience smote him and his heart
was heavy at the lack of appreciation on
the part of those for whom he toiled,
has been doing some prospecting on
Rush creek, and it now looks as if the
6ckle goddess was about to make an ex-
ception to her rule and bestow some OF
her hidden treasure upon a worthy
newspaper man. When you become a
millionaire and retire, Jud, which we
hope will be soon, our modesty will not
allow us to refuse to accept your power
press as a slight token of brotherly es-
TEEN. The Statesman has the following
to say of the strike:
ga. ). Boyakin and Mr.. SuraAet have
made rich strike in their Silver Reef
claim on Rush creek.
This claim is located about eighteen
miles from Boise. one-fourth of a mile
from the Idaho City road and one-half
mile from the Halfway house.
An incline has been sunk some six or
seven feet and some rich ore was fonnd.
Then the hanging wall matter was
stripped away from the ledge, exposing
surface of about ten by twelve feet.
This all proved to be rich ore, the pay
streak being ten inches thick.
Monday morning Mr.. Boyakin went
over to the property with Captain Bax-
ter, who had gone to the Halfway house
to make an estimate on a hosting plant
for the Sunlight mine. At that time the
Capt. estimated that there were $1,000
exposed. Since then still richer deyel-
opments have been made.
Mr.. Boyakin came to town yesterday.
His partner telephonsd him after he
got here that they had opened up lot
of mineral of even higher grade. The
ore carries silver in the form of sui
phurets, with some gold. That which is
now being sacked is worth FROM S40O to
$1,000 per ton. The mineral taken out
after Mr.. Boyakin left IS declared by
Surfleet to be the finest that he ever
saw. 1t is filled with wire silver"