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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18
Gladstone's New Bill.

Minneapolis Tribune: If the extrem-
lists in Gladstone's narrow and somewhat
heterogeneous majority bring about the
defeat of his measure because it is not
sufficiently far-reaching to suit them,
they will be unwise indeed. 1t does not
grant all that should be granted, to be
sure, but 1t must be borne in mind that
an entering wedge is the essential thing
in this matter and wedge is thin at the
point where it's effect begins. Once the
principle is admitted, further and more
satisfactory results will follow as time
passes.
St. Paul Globe: Outside the Orange
element the Pfotestants, nearly all, stand
with the Catholicism the effort for Home
Rule. This seems like the last ditch for
the Irish cause. Mr.. Gladstone is eighty
two years old, and cannot lead the cause
many years longer. There is 30 one who
can fill his shoes. 1t is the golden op-
portunity of the Irish people. Will they
fritter it away by home discussions and
desire to crafty religious rancor? The
answer is awaited by the world.
Chicago Tribune: There is little doubt
the bill will be entirely acceptable to the
moderate Irish members OF Parliament
and to the Irish nation. Mr.. Redmond
and his handful of followers may pose
concerning it, but they will not be taken
seriously. The new bill meets all the
expectations of the truest and best
friends of Ireland everywhere.
Pioneer Press: It is not probable that
the representatives of Ireland will do
anything so ill-advised as to reject the
first charter of their liberties, even
though it fall short of their desire. In
deed, one Of the most marked and evil
dent changes of the times is the modera-
ton of the Irish members, and their
apparent disposition to follow Mr..
Gladstone's lead with reason and loyalty.
They will not, we may hope, give heedt to
dieturbers of the peace from any quarter,
but devote now their superabounding
energy to building up their new institu-
tions and justifying the partnership Of
the world on their behalf.
John Redmond, the Parnellite leader
has been interviewed on the Home Rule,
bill, and this is what he says of it: The
main principles of the bill are sound. It
confers parliament on Ireland with full
control of Irish affairs, subjected only to
veto by the crown on the advice of the
Irish ministers. One or two subjects
are reserved from that control, but only
for three and six years respectively.
There are many defects in the machin-
cry provided, and there are certain re
strictions which we regard as vexatious.
In the present form of the bill nobody
can regard it as afording final settle
ment Of the Irish question, but we con-
ceive our duty to be to improve it as
much as possible and reserve our decision
as to whether it will be accepted or not
until the third reading, when we will
know definitely the precise shape it
will assume after discussion and amend
ment. 5s@ II 3155t
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

The Hon. P. 81. Kelly, of St. Paul, in
troduced bill in the House OF Repre-
sentatives last Saturday which was inn
mediately and unanimously passed under
a suspension of the rules. 1t is the anti
cigarette bill which makes the smoking
and use of cigarettes q misdemeanor
punishable by fine of from 500 to $50,
or by thirty days. imprisonment.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

learn that such word Is not -re!ished by
the Catholic readers Of his journal?
When the Times was q Knownothing
sheet such words were commonly used,
but the editor has been long enough 9
Democrat to change his phraseology.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

TIE Minneapolis Times had an edi-
torial on Ash Wednesday in which it ap
nlied the offensive term Romish" to the
Catholic Church. When will the editor
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

THERE was large attendance at the
meeting of Division No. A. O. 81. Of this
city last Sunday and most interesting
session it proved to be. The Irish
Americans have done more towards gain
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-02-18

St.Valentine was an italian priest who
suffered martyrdom at Rome IN 40, or
at Terni in 306, writes Florence Wilson
in the February Ladies Home Journal.
Historians differ as to the date. Legend
amplifies, by dwelling on the virtues of
his life and the manner Of his death, and
tell how he was brought before the EN-
peror Claudius H., who asked why he
did not cultivate his friendship by hon
oring his gods. AS Valentine pleaded
the cause of the one true God earnestly,
Calphurnius, the priest, cried out that
he was seducing the emperor, where
upon he was sent to Asterius to be
judged. To him Valentine spoke Of
Christ, the light at the world, and As
terius said: III He be the light Of the
world, He will restore the light to
my daughter, who has been blind for
two years The maiden was brought
and after Valentine prayed and laid
hands on her she received her sight.
Then Asterius asked that he and his
household be baptized, whereat the EN-
peror beng enraged, caused all to be i'm
prisoned, and Valentine to be beaten
with clubs. He was beheaded year
later at Rome on Feb. IA, $50. History.
having little to tsll concerning the man,
makes amends by dwelling at length on
The ceremonies observed on this day.
they trace the origin Of these to the Ro-
man Lupercalia. celeb rated in February,
ct which one practice was to put the
names Of women ia a box to be- drawn by
the men, each being bound to serve and
honor the woman whose name be had
drawn.
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Special to the REcoRD-UN1ox.

Special to the RECORD-UNIoN.
LAKE GEORGE On. ", Aug. 4.-The
steam yacht Rachel sunk last night with
twenty-nine passengers on board. Such
was the startling news that went ringing
through Lake George this morning, and
to it was added the information that nine
people had been drowned. The steamer
sschartered.by party from the Four
teen-M Mile Island House to go to the Two
Hundred-Mile House, whore dance was
in progress. The regular pilot was i'll,
and the substitute was not an experienced
pilot, although familiar with that part of
the lake, where he had been employed
two seasons. The night was very dark
and the plotting was unsafe, except when
aided by the trained eye of an expert
enced boatman. The steamer got too far
off the channel when going past the old
piers and stove large hole in the bottom
of the boat, which sank quickly. The la
dies on board were laughing and singing.
InstantaneOusly the scene changed. The
boat sank so rapidly that no time was
given the ill-fated pleasure-seekers to ut
ter a prayer. Some of the passengers
were caught under the deck and died
quickly. 1t seemed hours before help ar
rived, though a dozen men were on the
water in rowbOats almost before the
smoke stack of the Rachel sank from
sight.
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SAVED FROM A wArERY GRAVE.

Two Fishermen Found ClInging to an
Upturned Boat in the Bay.
SAN RAFAEL Call, Aug. As the
steamer San Rafael was on her return
theater trip from san Francisco at II: Is
o'clock last night the people on board, as
the steamer was passing to the south side
of Alcatraz Island, were attracted by the
cries of two men clinging to the bottom
OF boat for help. The steamer was
brought 10 4 stop, and boat with several
men went to their rescue.
The men were taken aboard the
steamer, where they received ready at
tention in the way of warm drinks, which
somewhat revived them, and they were
landed at Sausalito, where they sought
shelter among their countrymen. They
stated that they left the San Francisco
water front at an early hour yesterday,
and went in the direction of San Pablo
Bay, where they spent the day fishing,
ana that they were on their way home at
$50 o'clock, but when passing through
the strait. opposite TiDuron, their boat
was swamped, and they clung to it for
several hours, floating around in the bay,
until the steamer San Rafael came to
their aid. The tide was running out, and
was carrying them in the direction of the
Golden Gate.
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MIDwINTER EXPOSITION.
California Making Strong Bids for
Popularity.

CallIornla Making Strong Bids for
Popularity.
CHICAGO, Aug. 4-The Inter Ocean,
says: California is certainly making
strong bids to win popularity for it's Mid
winter Exposition. It has now offered
Uncle john Thorpe, Chief of the De-
partment of Horticulture of the Worlds
Columbian Exposition, ten-year con-
tract to take charge of the park connected
with the Leland Stanford University if
he will accept a position for six months,
beginning November lst, as Superiutend-
ent of Horticulture at the San Francisco
show. A further proposition has been
made to purchase the entire exhibit of
plants aud flowers now at Jackson Park.
Commissioner NJ. H. De Young will
have charge OF the negotiations for the
California people, and he hopes to make
them all successful.
Thorpe has given no answer to the pro-
position as yet. The scheme to buy the
entire exhibit of plants belonging to the
fair will receive prompt attention from
the exposition officials. To be sure many
of the single exhibits do not belong to the
fair, but the most valuable specimens
have been donated outright, and may be
sold if it is so desired. There is strong
sentiment against allowing them to leave
Chicago, and it is certain the Californians
will have to bid high to secure them.
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and others. was himself i'll the same boat
with the pensioners now hauled up for
his scrutiny. Up to the 3lst of May last
he drew disability pension of Sl2 per
month for 'loss of teeth, indigestion and
heart disease" the alleged result of mill
tary service. The decision of Assistant
Secretary Reynolds, which placed able
bodied veterans beyond the pale of the
pensionable, was rendered on the 9th of
May. Four days later, the 3lst, Bell ad-
dressed letter to the Commissioner, in
which he resigned his pension, declaring
he had considered himself entitled to it
under the former decision, but thought,
under Reynolds yuling, he was no longer
entitled to draw the amount.
Deputy Commissioner Bell, being asked
If the statement about his having drawn
a disability pension for himself was true,
replied: Il supposed that thing would
come out sooner or later. Yes; it is true"
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snecial % the REcoRp-UNIoN.

PORT TOWNSEND (Wash.), Aug. A.
The Chilean bark Eritrea, en- route from
Valparaiso to Moodyyille, in ballast,
went ashore this morning on Dungeness
spit during thick fog at low water. A
fresh westerly wind prevailed, and the
vessel was driven hard ashore and will
probably be a total loss. The vessel came
up the straits this morning in thick fog,
and the Captain being a stranger to these
waters, lost his bearings. She went
ashore near where the Savona was
wrecked two years ago. The crew
reached shore safely. Two tugs are at
lie scene of the wreck endeavoring to
render assistance. The vessel was form
erly the Italian bark Entella, afterwards
the Chilean bark Balmaceda, and finally
became the Eritrea.
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Horn in 1850 in search of California gold.
The observance of Pioneers Day. in
the California State building at the
Worlds Fair promises to be one of the
notable events of the fair. Many veteran
'49ers from this and surrounding States
are to be present. The ceremonies are in
charge of the Western Association of
California Pioneers. with the co-opera-
ton of the California Worlds Fair Com
mission. The ceremonies in the Califor-
MIA building will consist of an informal
reception, speech-making and music.
Executive Commissioner Ferguson of the
California Board will act as master of
ceremonies.
The Council of Administration of the
Worlds Fair has directed the Director
General to investigate the dances Of the
Orientals in Midway Plaisance, and if
found immoral to stop them at once.
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HIS PIT-FUL TALE OF WOE.
Rather Fishy story Related by Ger
man to New York Police.

Rather Fishy story Related by Ger
man to New York Police.
New YORK, Aug. 4.-Lambert Slosser
and his twelve-year-Old boy, William,
walked into the Hoboken police station
last night and asked for lodgings. Slosser
said he lived at u Main street, San Fran
cisco, and mad walked across the conti-
nent on his way to Germany.
'Slosser said: 81 came from Wiesbaden
about one year ago and located in San
Francisco. 1 worked two months, and
was accidentally injured and went to the
hospital. brought from Germany 81 30.
which l intended to invest in home.
While in the hospital my brother-in-law,
John Lumbert, searched the house for
money. He was ordered out and after
ward burned the house. My wife and
twins perished in the fire. Lumbert got
the money and fled. He was caught in
Milwaukee, Wis, taken back to Califor-
MIA and sent to prison for life. Then my
boy and |, both penniless, started on our
walk East. l was advised to ask the
German Consul at New York to send us
home. 1t took four months and fourteen
days to walk from San Francisco, and we
were often without food"
The police gave Slosser lodgings in the
City Hall and some clothing.
Captain Hayes will see the German
Consul. The Captain thinks Slosser's
story true.
THE STORY DECLARED TO BE UNTRUE.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4.-When Chief
Sullivan was asked about Slosser's story
he declared it was untrue, and the police
also deny knowledge Of a fire on Main
street where woman was burned or any
money was lost.
Inquiries were made at the police head
quarters in this city with reference to the
statements made by Slosser. No such
name as John Lumber could be found on
the records as having been sent to the
State Prison for the charge stated by
SloSser.
Slosser's story is not believed, as the
Oldest officials of the department could
not recall any such fatality as told by
Slosser to the New York police.
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MARSHAL BREIrENBACH.
Santa Rosa's DefaultIng Peace Officer
Seen at Sonoma City.

Santa Rosa's DefaultIng Peace officer
Seen at Sonoma City.
SANTA Rosa, Aug. A private tele-
phone was received here this morning to
the effect that the absconding Marshal
Breitenb bach was seen on the streets of
Sonoma Thursday night between the
hours of 10 and II o'clock. This report
was confirmed by a responsible person in
Sonoma, who furnished the further in
formation that Breitenbach was in saloon
treating a crowd of old friends.
There has been much comment on ac-
count of the supposed inactivity of the
Sheriff and his force in apprehending the
defaulter, but Sheriff Allen stated last
night that he had men out through the
county and that Breitenbach could not
escape. 1t looks as if the Sheritf's sleuth-
hounds were working a cold scent when
a fugitive from justice can walk into
town OF the size Of Sonoma and treat peo-
pie in a saloon there without being ar
rested.
Parties who saw and conversed with
Breitenbach state that he appeared to be
in a partially demented condition. Be-
fore he left Santa Rosa he had in his
possession something over 81, 900 belong
ing to the city. OF this amount $50 was
in one of the local banks, a check for
which amount he forwarded to his father.
Judge Bretenbach, who resides in this
place, the night he disappeared. The
balance OF the funds he subsequently
handed Judge Breitenbach, who left yes
terday for Santa Rosa to turn the whole
sum over to Marshal Breitenbach's sue
cessor, the latter having sent in his resig-
nation to the City Council at Santa Rosa.
who will take action in the matter next
Thursday.
The peculiar actions of Marshal Brett
enuach cannot be accounted for by his
friends, except upon the hypothesis that
he must be demented. 1t is said uni
formed hat and coat belonging to the
missing Marshal, which were found on
the banks Of Santa Rosa's big reservoir,
were taken from his Office and placed
there by some wag.
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TOOK HER OWN LIFE.
Actress May Thorne Takes Morphin
With Suicidal Intent.

Actress May Thorne Takes Morphine
With suicidal Intent.
New York, Aug. 4.-May Thorne, act
ress, aged "A, died this morning in the
hospital from morphine, taken with sui
cidal intent. Her sister Edith, with
whom she lived in furnished room in
house on Twelfth street. says: "Our father
is a well-to-do merchant in San Francisco.
[ will not tell his name. We were both
actresses, but l left the stage year or so
ago, and since have been typewriter. 1
have lived here one year, but Mamie has
been here only three weeks. She had just
returned from the road. don't know
what company she was out with, but one
year ago she played Isabel in "A Trip to
Chinatown
Have you any suspicion as to the cause
of her taking morphine?"
None whatever. She was light-hearted
and in her usual spirits yesterday, TO all
outward appearances. She was not en-
gagged. to my knowledge, though she had
several young gentlemen callers, who
came to see her frequently"
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BENSON LAND SURVEYS.
A Special Agent of the Interior to In
vestigate the Matter.

A Special Agent of the Interior to In
VeStigate the Matter.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-The Secretary
Of the Interior has decided to send a spe-
cial agent to investigate the alleged frauds
in connection with the Benson surveys
in California, and accordingly he called
Henry b. Martin into conference at the
Interior Department this morning and
instructed. him to proceed to California
and make quiet investigation.
Martin was in the employ of the Land
Department under President Cleveland's
first administration. Martin will leave
for the West tonight, stopping for few
days at his home in Indiana. His head
quarters will probably be in San Fran
cisco, but he will have to spend consider
able time near the Nevada line, where
most Of the surveyed lands in question
are situated.
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KILLING OF TovEY.
Frank Rocks and Wife Arrested a
Accessories.

FRANK Rocks and Wife Arrested as
Accessories.
JACKSON (Cal.), Aug. 4.-Frank Rocks
and wife were arrested on Thursday by
sheriff Gregory at their home near CO.
manche, Calaveras County, and landed
n jail here on Wednesday, charged with
being accessories TO the murder of Tovey.
w. Evans, the confessed murderer. is
still in San Andreas. Evans pipe, which
he lost in his flight after the murder. was
picked up about mile from the scene of
the shooting. The officers are reticent in
regard to the confession, so that few par
.iculars can be obtained. 1t is reported
that Evans refuses to divulge the where
abouts of the rifle with which he did his
fatal work. He is said to be a weak
minded individual, and it is matter of
.reneral surprise here that one of his
caliber should play the role of bold
1ighwayman.
So. THE RIFLE Uncovered
SAN ANDREAs, Aug. IL nder Sheriff
Graves. after an all days trip, returned
tonight with the rifle that killed Wells.
Fargo Il Co.'s messenger, Toyey. He
resurrected it at Joe Johns place in Sar
joaquin County.
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TURF TOPICS.
Walter f. Wins the Free-for-AlI Trot
at Buffalo.

Walter f. Wins the Free-for-All Trot
at Buffalo.
BUFFALO N. ", Aug. 4.-1n the 2:2O
pace Ontonian won. Steele Prince sec
ond, Boone Wilson third. Best time, 2:lI4.
Freeforall trot, purse of $40, 900, Walter
E. first, Ryland I. second, Martha Wilkes
third. Nightingale, Greenleaf, NiChtin-
gale III. and Alix finished in the order
named. Time, 2:lO!, 2:l24, 2:I22, 2:I2I,
2:l4. 2:ISl, 2:l74.
In the 30 trot, Margrave won, Orc
Wilkes second, Zenobia third. Best time,
2:I5l.
AT OAKLAND.
OAKLAND, Aug. 4.-Ameer won in two
straight heats from Allen Mayhem in the
special trot. Fastest time, 2:27.
Futurity trot, Bonnie Bell won, Mar
garet Worth second, Mialma third. Best
time. 2:26!.
In the 2:27 trot Dubec won, Prince Dex-
ter second, c. w. S. third. Best time,
2:I9.
Running, enc mile, Morton won, Pa
trician second. Vanity third. rTime, 1:439.
Running, five-eighths of a mile, Gladi-
ola won, Lord Dunbar second, Our Dick
third. Time, l:04
AT MONMOUTH PARK.
MONMOUTH PARK, Aug. 4.-The track
was good. Five furlongs, Derfargilla
won, Tormentor second, Sirocco third.
Time, 1:04.
Six furlongs, Balance won, Grace
Brown second, Minnehaha third. Time.
1:l6l.
Five furlongs, VIII Fonso won, Rama
second, Equation third. Time. los.
Mile and a furlong, Dolly Warden won,
Innocent second, Mamie 3. third. Time.
1:I2A.
Seven furlongs, Sir Mathew won,
Kingston second, Madrid third. Time,
1901.
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Attemnted Train Nreolinn.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 4.-News has been re-
ceived here of an almost successful at
tempt to wreck and rob the Wabash train
this morning near Atlanta, Mo. A rail
had been taken from the track by the rob-
bers, but the fact was discovered by a son
Of the section agent, who tagged the
train, preventing wreck and the in
tended robbery.
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BEHR1NG SEA CONTROVERSY.
The Arbitration Court Not Yet Ready
to Report.

The Arbitration Court Not Yet Ready
to Report.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-Private advices
later and apparently more authentic than
those received by the State Department
as to the movements of the Behring Sea
arbitrators have reached this city. SEN
ator Morgan cables his son that it will be
impossible for him to leave Paris before
August 10Th.
This postponement is two weeks be-
yond the time originally set for his de-
parture. Several days ago the Senator
was booked for passage on the steamer
sailing August 5th. This was taken as a
sign that the verdict of the arbitrators
would be rendered this week. From the
language of his cablegram it seems SEN
ator Morgan is doubtful whether the ar
bitrators will have finished their duties
even up to the 18th.