The Irish standard., 1893-05-06
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Duke of Marlborough, was not robust,
and the family seems to have degener-
ated physically since the days OF the
lively hero of Blenheim and Malplaquet.
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Mr.. Gladstone is getting all manner OF
abuse since the introduction Of his Home
Rule bill. At recent Uniopist meeting,
the Rev. David Anderson, Presbyterian
minister, in moving a resolution against
Home Rule, said there was no way OF ex-
planning Mr.. Gladstones conduct except
upon the supposition that he was pos
sessed of the spirit of an unclesn devil.
One of the most heroic of New York's
workers is Marvin Clarke, the blind news
paper man. Five years ago he lost his
sight, after journalistic career of'thirty
years. As soon as it was decided that
he was hopelessly blind, he taught him.
self the use of typewriter, and, BY hav-
ing the papers read to him daily, man
ages to keep his place as worker in his
profession. He is cheerful and uncom-
planning.
At the recent session OF the New
Hampshire Legislature an appropriation
OF 81 200 was made for the purpose OF
erecting monument at Dover in memory
of Major General John Sullivan Of revo-
lutionary fame. The work of preparing
the memorial will be commenced at
once, and it is expected that it will be
completed and ready for dedication by
July4. The Catholic societies of Dover
are to dedicate it with appropriate cere-
monies.
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After series of disheartening defeats
Ireland has at length achieved interna-
tional football honors. The victory was
achieved over the Welsh team at Belfast,
April 8, under association rules. At the
end of the first half the advantage was
with the Welshmen, who we're leading by
goal. In the second "forty-five" posi-
tions we're effectually reversed. The ma
tives played up toward the finish with
dashing brilliancy, and had the requisite
majority of one goal to their credit when
time was called.
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The Orange lodges of Detroit recently
petitioned the Michigan legislature for
incorporation, and when the measure
came up in the Senate one of them
bers sought to amend it by tacking on
provision that would effectual]y have
nullified the original measure, since it
demanded that before any lodge be in
corporated it's members should disavow
all allegiance to England, take the oath
of allegiance to this country, and forbid
the teaching or. inoiting of religious
bigotry. The bill itself, however, failed
to pass.
Cardinal Vaughan has recently returned
to England and was tendered public re-:
ception by the Catholics, who have made
his home at Westminster beautiful by
their gifts. His eminence has made an
excellent beginning for his London work
by devoting the large sum of money Of
fered him to works of charity. He looks
marvelously we'll (he is one Of the hand
soonest mon in England) since his visit
to the Vatican, where Pope Leo, who still
hopes to convert England to Catholicism,
made much of him. Bishop Vaughan ia
the proprietor of the Tablet newspaper
and the Dublin Review. He is an earn.
est and always fascinating preacher.
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A number of relics of the late Gen.
Thomas Francis Meagher have been
placed in handsome case and put in the
council chamber of Waterford, his native
city. They were sent by Mrs. Meaghtr
and comprise the American flag carried
at the battle of Fredericksburg; the flag
Of the Irish brigade; field sword, the
property Of Meagher; tunic worn by
the late general, and several medals. The
sword contains the inscription: Pre-
sented by the Napier Tandy Light Ar
tillery to Brigadeer General Thomas
Francis Meagher as small token Of his
sterling devotion to liberty" A fine por-
trait of the general was also presented by
Thomas Gallagher, of New York, native
of Waterford It now haldes place of
honor in the council chamber.
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A correspondent Of the st. Louis Globe.
Democrat relates what he declares was
Henry Ward Beecher's favorite story.
which he never tired Of telling. II NAV
have been told before. It was the story
Of 9 travelling man who went to church
one Sunday and fell asleep during the
After the preacher finished his
discourse he requested all those Who
wished to 60 to heaven to please stand
UP, and al arose but the travelling man.
An old lady in sitting d :wn acc,identlv
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