The Irish standard., 1894-12-22

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PITY FILLED.
One more OF the evidences OF Manages
rascality has come to light in the work
of firm of Minneapolis attorneys for q
Chicago lady. They are trying to deter
mine whether some of the mortgages
now held by her are worth foreclosing
and whether the paying Of the taxes on
the property they cover, that same pro-
perty being represented to her as being
gilt edged, is worth while. The entire
fortune of the lady, who is now in MINI
eapolis trying to save something from
the wreck, amounted to $4,000, all OF
which has been engulfed in the maelstrom
which involved the entire Guaranty
Loan Company.
Following J. X. Emmett at the Bijou
will witness the advent to this play house
of the banner comedy attraction of the
season, "a Summer Blizzard" This skit
of unique title is from the pen OF Chas.
E. Blaney an author who has met with
| considerable success in the construction
of farce comedies being the author OF "a
Railroad Ticket" IA Baggage Check, !"
"a Run on the Bank" all comedies which
have met with fair measure of Success.
The skit is written in three acts and is
designed as trsvesty on several OF the
prevailing fads. The music and specially
portion of the program is promised to be
attractive and the same will include q
host OF novelties.
Yon Yonson will be seen at the Bijou
New Years week. It is story of typi-
cal Swedish emigrant and how he rapidly
acquired the customs and coin of this
prosperous land through the medium Of
his inventive genius. The title role is in
the hands of the author, Mr.. Gus Heege,
and to this young man is given the credit
of having introduced to the stage this
branch of dramatic art. Heege is pos
sessed of magnetic personality and a
dialect which, while Altogether new to
the stage, is Ineligible and interesting.
The play is backed with very strong
scenic equipment and several thrilling
effects are introduced, notably the break
ing of log jam. 1t is described as a
stirring aud thoroughly creditable play
and has commanded the respect Of the
critics for it's developments of new stage
character.
Manager Scott has prepared a perfect
feast of hilarity for his patrons during
the holiday season. It is doubtful if a
stronger attraction could be secured for
the occasion that will be offered in the
first Minneap lis production of Prandon
Thomas far.famed farce comedy, "Char-
ley's Aunt" which will be given it's ini-
tial presentation next Monday evening
at the Grand Opera House. The run of
this extremely clever play is limited to
one week, and in view of the phenomenal
success which has attended it's engage
ments in other cities the management
have decided to give special matinee
Wednesday at popular prices. in addi-
ton to the holiday matinee on Tuesday
(Christmas) and the usual Saturday sf-
ternoon performance.
tbs understood that j. D. Farrell,
general superintendent Of the Western
division of the Great Northern road,
stationed at Spokane, has sent in his
resignation, to take effect Jan. /, but no
one seems to be able to make even an
approximate guess as to whom his
successor will be. Mr.. Farrell's health
has been very poor lately and that is
probably the reason for his resignation.
IT promotion is in order, to fill his place,
another one of those ''tesr-ups" all along
the line, for which President ]. j. Hill
has made himself famous, may result.
It is practically settled fact, however,
that the general superintendent of the
Western division has resigned in good
earnest, however, and it may possibly be
that Patrick Ryan, the superintendent
of the Cascade division, may be promoted
to the vacancy.
The work Of the poor department. on
account of the distress which prevailed
last winter was quite heavy during the
past year. Up to Dec. last the expens-
ca had reached $23288O1 and the total
cost of the department for the year will
be in the neighborhood Of $4,000. The
greatest expense was entailed during the
month Of January when it to $3,511.96
and from that figure it graded down to
81 400. 35 for the month Of June. The
hospital expense exclusive Of the city
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