The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1894-02-24

Rev. William White, OF La Crosse, has
been invited to deliver one Of q course OF
six lectures to be given in Ashland this
winter .
Anthony EARLY. of New Richmond, an
old and respected resident of ST. Oroix
county, died on the 10th inst at his home
in the above city after rather brief ILL
ness. His death will be sincerely regret
ted by large circle of acquaintances.
The Catholic population of Wisconsin
is placed at 4O0, 600 by Hofman's Dlreo-
tory, but it is certainly 100000. The
estimate for the Milwaukee diocese ia
100000; Green Bay, 1885, 900; La Crosse, ::
$4,000. The first named has 268 churches,
SO chapels and stations, 253 priests, 145
paroch;al schools and orphan asylumns.
At the state convention OF the A. p. A.
which was held in Milwaukee last week,
officers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, d. McCheney of West Superior;
secretary Of state, Hugh Rogers OF Tom
ahawk; chaplain. the Rev. J. FL. MO
Manus of Washburn; secretary, George
d. Frey Jr. of Milwaukee; treasurer,
William M. Cowles OF Whitewater; ser
geant- at.arms, l.. L. Thayer Of Ontario;
guard, r. J.. Rudolph Of Milwaukee,:
sentinel, E. H. Whittier of Kaukauna.
SOUTH DAKOTA.
About II miles south of Alexandra ie
Russian colony, engaged in farming.
All the residences are clustered together,
tho farm houses and Offices being sit.
uated about quarter of mile from the
houses. They ship nearly all the farm
produce marketablerto Chicago. They
eat five meals day, and mostly all eat
together in a large dining hall. The
men, women and children learn the
American language from teacher, who
is also their preacher and real estate
agent and business manager.
The Dominican Fathers, Of Minneapo~
lis, closed a very successful mission or4
Sunday, February II, at st. Joseph's
church, Emmet. Notwithstanding that
stormy weather prevailed, especially
towards the close OF the mission, the
church was quite thronged at all the 81
ercises and many who had not attended
| reconciled. Father Dean, the pastor. Aas
accomplished wonderful results since as
suming charge Of the Emmett congrega-
tion, and when he undertakes the build
ing of the nav church he will find lsis
people ready and willing t. help him.
Attorney. General Crawford has de-
cided that county superintendent has
no right .to cancel teachers certificate
without q hearing. The superintendent
who revoked the Cross certificate did 90
without making specific and formal
charges. and without giving Gross a
chance to answer. The attorney general
holds that when teacher has entered
| into q contract he has vested rights which
cannot be arbitrarily taken away. gu
perintendent Hunt later gave Cross q
mock hearing, but said that no matter
what the evidence was he would cancel
the certificate. Cross is still teaching
and now seems to be holding the cold
end OF the poker.
! ~ NORTH DAKOTA.
The arrangements are completed ior
the celebration Of st. Patrick's day at
Fargo. Hon. .. W. Lawler, Of st. Paul,
is among those invited to speak at the
opera house on March II.
Says tho Fargo Forum: Bishop Shan
ley is officiating at the Catholic church
now. Dean Collins, while much better,
| is yet FAR from we'll. The good father
has many friends outside the church who
hope for him speedy recovery and that
his lines shall be cast il pleasant places
for many years yet to come.
The Nelson County Independent, OF
which 9. B. q. Doherty is the capable
editor, contains the following notice Of
the death q the late Father Cassidy:
The Boy. J. P. CASSIDY was pastor Of the
Catholic church in Michigan City for
shout two years, and was noted by all a.
exceedingly kind hearted and generous
to fault giving in charity frequently
when he could III afford TO do 30. He
Was . man of hne educatiion, gifted with
] - essY flow q Ian md was very
..aloquent and. cciible speak The de-
oeas.S Rss born il GaIway, Ireland, but
canls tto tiniisi when yo,na.
III Wsss Wssls ahou 7 pears s. at q tl,s
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