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The Irish standard., 1894-09-08
An Automatic Press Feeder.

An ingenious arrangement has been
devised and put in operation by Lon
don concern by which the automatic
feeding of single sheets of paper to print
ing machines Of the ordinary cylinder
pattern, or two feeder, perfecting, itho-
graphic or ruling machine, is carried out
in an entirely satisfactory manner-the
apparatus, in q word, while of SIMPLE
construction and management, is capable
OF automatically separating single sheet
of paper from the bulk and laying the
sheet to exact register In the grippers OF
the machine. In the accomplishing of
this effect two boards are affixed Ia the
usual position on the sides Of the ma
chine, which sides also carry two vertical
sliding frames surmounted by cross
head, which supports radial beam for
the purpose Of regulating the weight or
pressure upon the paper, the apparatus
being allowed sufficient play on the slides
by means Of antifriction pulleys. The
motive power for carrying the sheet for
ward is taken by means Of chain drive
from the shaft Of the cylinder, thus in
snring that no sheet Is fed except In ac-
cord with the motion Of the cylinder.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08
Tur Minnesota Democracy hald ono

The Minnesota Democracy held one of
the largest and most interesting conven
tions during the week in the history Of
the party. The delegates convened in
st. Paul, and from the time the first del
egate entered the convention hall the re-
suit of the meeting was looked forward
to v ith much interest. We had hoped
since S. NJ. Ovens nomination for gov
enor that the Democracy would at least
name no candidate for the head Of their
ticket, # they did not endorse Owen
This, however, they did not do. They
put complete ticket in the field from
governor to associate justice Of the su
preme court. George L. Becker Of st.
Paul was nominated for governor and
John Ludwig OF Winona for second place
on the ticket. Judge Seagrave Smith
was named for chief justice OF the su-
preme court, while John w. Willis Of ST.
Paul. who was nominated for associate
justice by the Populists. was endorsed
The ticket throughout is excep tionally
strong and the Minnesota Democrats
have much to congratulate themselves
for on ita selection. Now let every good
and true Democrat turn In and work fol
the ticket.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08
This IS one relic Of Rspubicanism that
the country can we'll afford to get along
without.

The local Republicans met il conven-
tion Wednesday and nominated ticket.
It was one OF the most interesting con-
ventions ever held in this city, and in
some respects it was 50 interesting that
the chairman, Robert Stratton, q very
level-headed gentleman, had all he could
do to keep the obstreperous ones in line.
Mayor Eustis was not re- nominated,
which was a surprise to great many.
Robert Pratt Of the Third ward was se-
lected TO head the ticket over A. J. Board
man who led all his competitors 55 votes
on the first ballot The second ballot
increased BoardmaD's strength 80 votes,
but on the third ballot Robert Pratt was
chosen. The nominee is quite an old
resident Of the city. He represented his
ward in the council several years ago, and
is at present member of the board OF
education. Those who know him speak
highly OF him, but as this year according
to precedent is the one to return Dem
ocratic mayor, Mr.. Pratt will be excused
on those grounds il he is defeated.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8. 1894.
LABOR DAY,

It is grand sight to see in the midst
of toll and scramble for wealth the Ia
boter going out with his little family to
enjoy his only holiday. This day which
congress has wisely seen fit to set apart
for the poor man was observed Monday
in Minneapolis as we'll as could be ex-
pected, It is to be regretted that so
many business houses disregarded the
fact. that the day was legal holiday,
and thus denied their employees the privi-
leges OF enjoying it with their fellow citi-
zens at the different suburban resorts.
For the large number Of business men
who closed their stores, thus giving their
employees a rest for the day much thanks
are due. They will lose nothing by such
kindness. No one appreciates favor
better than the laboring classes, and
while some merchants may have lost q
little transient trade by closing their
places OF business, they will be repaid an
hundred fold before the snow flies, The
dey was everything that one could wish.
Pleasant little family groups we're to be
seen hurrying bright and early to catch
the cars for the lakes and Minnebahs
Falls, and all day long stream of joyful
humanity could be seen vending its way
to the pleasure spots on the outskirts Of
the city. The little ones who had looked
forward for many weeks to the day when
they could enjoy holiday with their
fathers seemed filed to overhowing with
happiness as they contemplated the treat
in store for them The parade was not
large, but decidedly representative.
Without an accident to mar the proceed.
ings the first genuine Labor Day in Min
neapolis was decided success. May
those who participated IN. it here live
to enjoy many Of them.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08
THE PROMISES MADE.

The question of abolishing the house
of lords is the uppermost. subject of dis.
cussion in political circles in England
now. Before Mr.. Gladstone resigned the
premiership, following on the defeat Of
the Home Rule bill, he sounded note
of warning to the lords, and it was on
that understanding that Lord Rosebery,
though peer, met with such a cordial
reception at the hands of the Irish par
liamentary party. The new premier, in
deed, was not slow to second Mr.. Glad
stones attack On the upper house, and
this, backed up by Gladstone's promises
of whatssthe new premier would do, forced
the Irish party and the Radicals to look
lightly on the fact that the late premier's
successor was lord. Resting in the as
surance that all would be we'll if the
Irish party stood manfuIly by the gov
ernment, and when the session was draw
ing to close, and the bill for the relief
Of evicted tenants in Ireland had met the
same fatesas the Home Rule bill, and no
attempt had been made to squelch the
lords, then Ireland's representatives be-
gan to think that promises made and not
kept were worse than no promises at all.
John Dillon in a speech delivered in
Dublin few days ago intimsted to the
government that the Irish party would
be forced to reconsider it's position unless
the ministry openly and distinctly de-
clared it's policy in regard to the upper
house. Mr.. Gladstone to show that he
was sincere in his remark contributed
.el0O to the Irish national parliamentary
fund, but Premier Rosebery contented
himself with going on a hunting trip to
Scotland. 1t is feared that the premier's
indifference to Irish affairs, and to the
abolition OF the veto power of the lords
will lose the government much needed
support at the coming session OF parlia-
ment. The labor representatives, ably
assisted by Mr.. Labouchere, propose to
make the government fulfil its pledges 90
far as curtailing the power Of the upper
house, or get out,
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

SINCE the new tariff went into effect
the German export trade to the United
States has increased over 100 per cent.
Our Republican neighbors will tell us
that the only people the tariff will help
are the Europeans; that what works to
their benefit will hurt us, and the like
They forget that the Mckinley tariff
caused Germany and France to abso-
lutely prohibit the Importation of Amer
ican pork into those countries, and no
sooner is the -prohibitive tariff abolished
than these, as well as other countries,
open up commercial negotiations with
us. When Germany sends her products
to this country she does not simply un-
load at the seaboard and return home
empty handed. Oh! no. She wants a
little Of our products in exchange, and
in that way our commercial relations are
broadened, and our goods find q well
come market, where before they we're
practically boycotted.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

ANENT the sugar bounties the follow
ing dispatch from Washington Is signii-
cant: "The secretary Of the treas ury
has decided that under the terms OF the
new tariff bill payments Of sugar boun:
ties on claims already fled cannot be
legally made. The new act provides
among other things that hereafter it
shall be unlawful to issue any license to
produce sugar or to pay any bounty for
the production Of sugar Of any kind un-
der the act approved Oct. !, .1890.' It is
not denied that persons who have fled
claims for sugar produced during last
year may not have just claim against
the government, the only contention be-
ing that under the terms OF the new law
il is made illegal for the secretary to pay
them." The sugar growers must now
do as the farmers of the North do, viz:
Depend on their own exertions and not
on the national government for aid.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

The Democratic judicial convention
met during the week and nominated
Messrs. Brooks, Davenport, Munro and
Wendell, the latter being Wright
county man. Judge Mahoney, who has
served SO ably on the municipal bench
was candidate for promotion, but the
tactics adopted by some Of the delegates
resulted in his defeat. This is to be re-
gretted when we consider that he, if
nominated, would have drawn largely
from his Republican opponent. But the
Popullsts we're against him, and as the
country wanted candidate the former
joined hands with the latter and defeated
Mahoney. This turning down of one of
the best judges that ever sat on the
municipal bench will have its effect. The
friends of Judge Mahoney we're very
much disappointed at the result, and it
would not surprise us if they did not
soon forget the shameful treatment they
received last Wednesday.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

The Republicans of the First district
met in convention in Winona last week,
and as was to be, expected, they renomin-
ated James A. Tawney for congress. The
meeting was not devoted exclusively to
the congressional interests of Mr. Taw-
ney. It was the aim of the congress
mans friends in the convention to put
on the best possible appearance, go that
when the legislature came to ballot on
United States Senator to succeed Senator
Washburn, Mr.. Tawney might be consid-
cred formidable possibility. This view
is certainly borne out by the resolutions
submitted by the committee in which
Gov. Nelson, Senator Davis, and Mr.
Tawney himself were heartily endorsed
for their wise and upright course; while
not word was uttered about Senator
Washburn. 70 man up a tree it looked
as if Mr.. Tawney wrote the resolutions
himself.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08
THAT TERRIBLE VISITATION

Since our last issue Minnesota has
been visited with one Of the worst forest
fires in the history Of the Northwest.
Towns along the line of the st. Paul &
Duluth road, notably Hinckley, Pine
City and others, together with large
number of their inhabitants fell victims
to the terrible flames. The forest fires,
that had been cleaning out small settle
ments northwest of these towns last
week, swooped down on the latter with
remorseless fury, and SO great was the
destruction done in their path that not
a vestige OF vegetation remains where
before rich farms, pleasant homes and
prosperous industries were to be seen.
This would be little were it not for the
number of human lives that the fiery
demon claimed. Fathers, mothers,
sisters and brothers; mothers with help
less children at their breasts, all were
forced to fee from the homes they loved
so we'll, only to be separated for ever by
the ocean of fire bound on mission of
terrible destruction. We cannot restore
the lost ones to their surviving relatives
and friends, but we can at least comfort
them little. The widowed mothers, the
orphan boys and the parentless babies
await our charity. We can, and we
must assist them. They cannot be left
to shift for themselves, and they will
not. The good people of this state will
not see one deserving one go hungry
while there is anything to eat here
While q great deal of work has been
done TO alleviate the suffering and want
of the afflicted, still much more remains
to BE- done. Clothing of all kinds, bed.
ding, linen, tseots and shoes, etc, are
wanted in large quantities; also lumber to
erect buildings with, and. donations Of
hardware would be most acceptable. 1t
has been estimated that at least $500,
600 will be required to-tide the surviving
ones over winter. To this end we would
suggest to all our readers in the state te
constitute him or herself committee o1
one and do all that can be done FOL
these unfortunate people. Those who
cannot contribute money can give some
article of wearing apparel, These poo1
homeless people will be glad to get any
thing. For the Information Of those
who have clothing. cook and heating
stoves, etc, to donate, but cannot deliyel
them at relief headquarters, we are
authorized to say that if they will fur
nish the police department with tdeil
names and address wagon will call fo
their donations. We should all act
promptly in this matter; every littl,
donation will help, and when the audit
ing committee makes it's report we hop,
to hear that all who are now destitut,
will have been provided for: ..:.-
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

SOME Of the aldermen who were seek
ing a re nomination were much disap.
pointed, the principal ones being Wood
ward in the Seventh. Flanders in the
Eighth and Gray in the Thirteenth. The
last named gentleman made an excellent
alderman, and his defeat is to be re-
gretted. Woodward claims to have had
majority of the votes cast at the prlm-
aries and on that basis will run again.
The turning down of John West in the
Tenth wsrd was one of the best features
OF the aldermanic conventions. He feels
his position keeniy, and unlike some OF
the defeated ones, has few sympathizers.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

ACCORDING to Senator Washburn Gov.
Nelson is not candidate for the United
States senate, and all talk by newspa-
pers and politicians to that effect is oil
nonsense, If what Senator Washburn
says IS true. Here is synopsis of what
the Junior senator from this state had to
say on this question recently: In tax
ing the ground that Gov Nelson is not q.
candidate for the senate, ! have acted
adyiaedly. Although my public duties
have kept me in Washington for almost
q year, am not uniformed as to the re-
ports that have coupled Gov. Nelson's
name with the office which I hold. From
the first, however, / have been satisfied
that these reports were without fouada-
ton and that they did Gov. Nelson 9
great injustice. When I was in Mime
sofa for a flying visit last May called
upon the governor. The reports to
which have referred were being circu-
lated With great freedom at that time,
and during the interview they were al
luded to. Gov. Nelson then assured me
in very frank and positive way that he
was not candidate for the senate, that
he would not be such candidate next
January and that he would place no OBJ
stacle In the way Of my re election; that
he was candidate for governor, and as
such could not consistently enter the
lists for the senate. was satisfied at the
time that the governor meant exactly
what he said, and that the people Of the
state Who were mentioning him in con-
nection with the senate were misin-
formed. A few weeks after my return
to Washington Gov. Nelson wrote me a
letter in which the friendly assurances
OF the personal interview were repeated
with considerable emphasis. met Gov
Nelson again while on my way to Winons
last Wednesday, and again the subject
of my candidacy was discussed. For the
third time, and with increased earnest
ness be said that he was not candidate
and would place no obstacle in my path.
From this it is evident that Gov. Nelson
will do all he can to further Mr.. Wash.
burns interests.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08
From sill parts of the Northwest com

From sll parts of the Northwest come
reports daily of portable steam boilers
bursting and killing several people.
There is no necessity for this wholesale
slaughter of human life. We would like
to enquire what the state boiler inspec-
tor is doing when he permits such shaky
old affairs to be used. Someone is GRIM
inally negligent in the line OF his duty.
We would like to hear from the state
boiler inspector on this
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

Boss PLATT and Levi Morton held q
in New York few days ago. When
both emerged from their secluded. sane
tum they were questioned by reporter,
who saw them enter, if their conference
had any political significance, and both
10 one breath replied mo-" Platt when
questioned later as to Morton's incllna-
tion to head his state ticket at the COM
ing election, replied that he thought the
ex-vice president was favorably inclined,
and would not be surprised il he were
the party Q choice. IL Platt has anything
to do with the ticket it will go down to
defeat. Platt's power in politics is wan
inc
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

a LONDON cablegram says: "A dis
patch received here from Rome says the
report that Mgr. Satolli will return to
Rome at the end Of the year is confirmed.
According to this dispatch, after the re-
turn OF the papal delegate from the
United States, the Vatican will publish
the result Of his mission, which will
show, as already frequently stated, that
the Pope is entirely satisfied with the
work Of Mgr. Satolli, and that his holl-
ness considers that the Church questions
in the United States are almost settled
How much there is to this remains to be
seen.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08
Home Seekers Excursion Over the Albert
Lea Route.

Will be run on Sept. IL, 25, and Oct. 9.
from all points to Oklahoma, Northern
Texas and other territory for one for the
round trip, tickets good for twenty days.
These excursions will stop at all points
in this territory, where as good farming
lands as there are IN the world can be
had upon reasonable prices and terms.
These lands are suitable for growing
Grain, Fruit, Cotton and Stock; and the
climate is mild and healthful. Taken al
together no country on the American
continent offers to day, as good induce
ments for those in want of comfortable
and prosperous homes, as Oklahoma and
Northern Texas. For full particulars,
descriptive pamphlets, etc, call on any
agent Of M. & st. 7. Ry., or address, the
Rock Island Colony & Land Co., 402
Manhatten Building, st. Paul, Mimi, or
A. B. Quits, Gent Pass. and Ticket
Agent, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

The last Minnesota crop bulletin shows
a fair yield Of wheat. Threshing is well
along in the northern portion, and the
yield is much better than expected. The
Red River Valley wheat is much better
than it has been for some years. thegrade
being, for the most prrt No. / hard.
There is good crop Of corn, but pota-
toes are not what they might be. The
crop.is rather uneven, and close esti-
mate cannot be made until it is all
gathered.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

J. Ell. PARIS was nominated for the sem
ate in the Thirty-first district. Mr.. Paris
is gentleman of much ability, but slow
to meddle in politics. He will make one
of the best senators the Thirty first dis
trict ever had.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

Mr.. THOMAS Lowry has offered to
donate six lots near Lake Harriet to the
school board if tho latter will erect a
school building to cost $4,000. It. is q
generous offer, and Mr.. Lowry deserves
the thanks of the community for it.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

: STATE TREASURER BoBLETER, at the
close of the past month, reported state
funds to the amount of So 2515, ,92925 in
the different banks of the state. This is
very satisfactory showing, indeed.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

The dog catcher seems to be the only
man in Minneapolis who is attending to
his business, and letting politics go by
the board. An unlicensed canine is
worth more to him than half a dozen
yotes '.'.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

IT looks as if Joel Heatwole, the North
field editor, would be nominated for con-
gress in the Third district. Joel is
good fellow, but Republican. That
spoils him. :.-.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

The receipts for the Minneapolis post
Office for August were 81 per cent greater
than for the same month last year. Here
is fair indication of how business is
picking up. ~
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08
Lend Me Your Ears.

/ do not wish to blow into them, but
merely whisper that the Red River Val
ley offers fine Inducements for home
seekers, as also the entire region along
the G.. N. BY. through Minnesota to
Washington. For maps, guide books, &C.,
apply to F. T. Whitney, G. p. 8 T. A., ST.
Paul, MINI.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

The National G. A. r. encampment
convenes next SMonday in Pittsburg
Some of the foremost men of the organ
izstion in the country will be there.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

NOMINATIONS do not always m an sue.
cess at the polls. There will be lots of
disappointed Republicans two months
hence.
The Irish standard., 1894-09-08
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The Irish standard., 1894-09-08

AZ pound shot % feet one-half inch at
Limerick, Ire, on June Is. A follow
was allowed, in accordance with Gaelic
rules, and Reals put still remains the
best record under the conditions. AT
the same grounds, on Aug. 6. 1888, Real
put So pound weight, foot run, with
follow, % feet IL inches. This per
formance also continues as best on re-
cord. While in New York, on Oct. 90
1888, Real put 56pound shot, z foot
run, with follow. % feet liz inches
This remains the American record. On
Oct. 25, 1883, at Philadelphia, he put q
2511 shot, with follow, the unprecedent.
led distance Of IS feet 81s inches, feat
which has not since been surpassed
After his return to Ireland Real main.
tanned his record breaking form, and Cd
Aug. 27, 1889, put 28-pound shot. with
follow, 35 feet inch. The only perform.
ance on record which approaches this
was George Gray's put, without follow,
OF 81 feet, at Dunshaughlin, Ire, July 8,
1883. Real did not compete during the
past two years, and had been suffering
from bad health since last winter. ne
never rallied, and his death occurred on
Aug. 8. Real stood 8 feet 5 inches tall
and was beautifully proportioned. ne
was noticeable figure, even among 4
crowd OF rival weight throwers, as be
stood erect as young oak, while hie
shoulder and chest measurements were
OF the giant order. He was only 81 wears
OF age at the time Of his death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-07

GOLD CObfFORT-After have treated
- your feet you will wish you had called on
me sooner. I cure corns, bunions and In
growing toe-rail. L. Davis, Resident Chirop-
odist, g Broughton street.