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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
The St. Charles Church THANKSGIVING
Festival,

The Thanksgiving festival held at the
Church of St. Charles has resulted in a
most gratifying success. Fathers Cleary
and Arctander, with the members OF
their congregation, feel deeply grateful
to all who aided so generously in this
result. The net proceeds are about three
thousand dollars. The lively contest be-
tween Mr.. Peter Mclaughlin, OF the
police department, and Captain George
Kehoe, of the fire department, resulted
in victory for the police officer, with
the fire captain very close second.
Both OF these gentlemen are very pop
ular and have numbers of generous
friends. Mr.. McLaughlin's purse con-
tanned $372.4o, while Captain Kehoe
dropped $327 into his box for the fur
coat.
Miss Maggie McDermott and Miss
Lillian Dubay made lively contest for
the diamond ring, and their friends sup
ported them loyalty. Both of these pop
ular young ladies, like the two gentle
men in their contest, were more inter-
ested in realizing handsome sum for
the church than in winning the prize.
Miss McDermott presented a purse of
1924. 20, which secured the sparkling
gem for her. Miss Dubay collected
SI72.4o. Both contests brought in a
lew dollars less than twelve hundred.
The people of St. Charles made very
little fuss over their work during the
short time at their disposal after the fair
began, but then they labored like beav-
ers until the end.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
FRoM:THE CAPITAL.

The members Of Div. No 4. A. O. H.,
entertained their friends Monday even-
ing at card party in Crctin hail.
Mrs. j. H. Gibbons entertained about
twenty guests Thanksgiving at her
home on ST. Anthony avenue.
Mrs. P. +. Egan has returned from
Chicago, where she spent Thanksgiving
with her daughters, Sylvia and Lucille.
Miss Minnie McCurry is visiting i'll
Hastings
Miss Kathcrin Duggan OF St. Louis
is the guest of Miss katherin Duggan
OF De Soto street.
Miss Elizabeth Egan, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. p. Egan, was married Tues
day, Nov. 2S, to William McTcague.
The marriage took place at St. James
church, Father McTcague, Preston,
Mimi, officiating. Mr. and Mrs Nc
league are in the East and after Dec.
IS will be at home at 6l5 Burr street.
Miss Margaret Ticrncy OF East St.
Paul is in Milwaukee.
Mrs. William Kennedy entertained the
Twin City Birthday club Monday after
noon at the Buckingham.
Mrs. P. II. Nolan, OF Carroll street,
entertained company OF twelve at dill
ner Thanksgiving. Guests OF honor
were Mrs. D. C. Conway, Sioux Falls,
and Father Conway, Chicago
St. Agatha's Conservatory on Ex-
change street is holding its annual sale
OF paintings, decorated china, and holi-
day novelties. The exhibit is an cx-
tensive one, and as usual is attracting
numerous admirers and purchasers.
The sisters of St. Agatha's have more
than local fame for their talent and
skill in the fine arts and the present ex-
hibit shows many splendid examples OF
color and ceramic art. A number OF
useful household articles proves the skill
Of the sisters in needlework. The sale
continues until Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul ]. Berresford, OF
Marshall avenue, entertained at dinner
Thanksgiving Day for Miss Hamilton,
Of Ottawa, Can.
The Church of St. Louis is holding a
bazaar at Sherman hall this week for
the benefit OF that church which is
among the Oldest of St. Paul, the French
Catholics being among the earliest set
tiers in Minnesota.
William Cook, a popular young soci-
city man OF this city, was buried from
the Cathedral on last Tuesday under the
auspices of the knights OF Columbus, a
young and prosperous Catholic society
recently started here
James r. Hickey, the patriotic and
eloquent young attorney OF St. Paul,
will address the Hibernans OF Duluth
in the near future on several important
matters pertaining to the good and well
fare of the A. O. II. in Minnesota,
which organization is now assuming
great proportions numerically and fnan-
cially in this great Northwest.
Thomas F. Martin, deputy state in
surancc commissioner OF the state of
Minnesota, recently married, has re-
turned from his wedding tour and is
settled down to business at his desk in
the Capital city, and at home with his
beautiful bride at 145 Pleasant avenue.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
The Social Calendar.

The largest and most successful meet
ing in its history was held Tuesday even
ing by Div. No. q, A. o. H. Fully $50
members of the order were present, and
listened with appreciation to informal
talks by several prominent Hibernians
of the Twin Cities. The benefits to be
derived from membership in the A. O..
H. was the subject of discussion. Those
speaking were: DR.. Buckley, state med
ical examiner, St. Paul; DR.. Murphy,
J. c. Gubbins, James {. McConville,
James McDermott and M. J. Allen.
The United Pleasure Club and the Glee
Club of Div. No. q entertained with a
delightful musical program.
The young ladies of St. Stephens
parish will give social Monday even
ing in the church parlors for the benefit
of St. Stephens church. There will be
musical program and refreshments will
be served. The committee is: Misses
1sa B. Kane, Mary Sunwall, Mary Cas-
ter, Lizzie Campbell, May Chestnut.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Holy
Rosary parish met Thursday afternoon,
Mrs. William Leary presiding. The So
ciety extends an invitation to the women
OF Holy Rosary parish to attend the
meetings which are held the second and
fourth Thursdays of the month.
The young ladies OF St. Anthony par
ish will give social Thursday after
noon and evening at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Charles B. Tisdale, 3o2 Uni
versity avenue N. E. Refreshments will
be served and there will be musical
program.
Gertrude and Blanche McAvoy, 24oo
Fifteenth avenue S, spent Thanksgiving
in Hastings. Miss Agnes Ryan, who
has been the guest OF Mrs. John Nc
Avoy, has returned to Hastings.
There will be reception to members
of the Young Ladies' Sodality and the
Children OF Mary societies tomorrow
evening at the Immaculate Conception
church.
J. F. McGinnis, state treasurer of the
Ancient Order OF Hibernians, returned
Wednesday to Brainerd after few days
visit in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
A Pleasant Event.

Members and friends of Div. No. =,
A. O. H., were hosts Monday evening
at successful social given in Kistler's
hall. The musical program was as ex-
cellent as it was varied, including both
vocal and instrumental numbers. After
listening to melody so pleasant, the aud
fence was in an appreciative mood for
the address on Emusic" by ]. c. Cub
bins. without music" said Mr.. Cub
bins, "our lives would be unhappy and
incomplete. Music plays an important
part in the ceremonial of the church;
music inspires the soldier in battle, it
lulls the babe to slumber; its influence
is as wide as the universe. Without
music dancing would be impossible,
without it our theaters would be less at
tractive, without it home loses much OF
its brightness. Among the pleasant
memories of Ireland are the fiddle and
the harp"
The welfare OF the order was the sub
ject Of w. Fl. Donahue's address. The
tendency of the young Instantaneous
of the large cities to let pass without
improvement many splendid opportuni-
ties for advancement was commented on
by the speaker. Opportunities to ac-
quire good education are too frequent
y neglected, although this is often the
fault of the parents, who compel their
children to work at too early an age,
thus throwing them amid influences
which tend to lessen their ambition. The
frequency with which Irish names are
found on the police records was attrib-
uted to two causes: First, lack OF dis
cipline in the home, the failure OF par
ents to make home attractive; second,
the neglect of early religious training.
If the young man cannot look with
pride and honor on the parents life,
the parents cannot expect to look with
pride and honor on the career of their
son. To combat the pernicious Unfit
enccs which surround young men in
large cities, they should be fortified with
religious principles inculcated in early
life. Should these for time be for
gotten, they will eventually reassert
themselves and the young man will re-
turn to the moorings OF his youth. Mr.
Donallue also laid stress upon the ne
cessity OF requiring that members OF the
Ancient Order OF Hibernians be men
OF responsibility and standing By way
OF discipline it would be we'll to cx-
pei those who fail to live up to the re-
quirements Of the order. If it were
plainly evident to the outside world that
members Of the order we're superior
class OF men, it would not take long for
a discerning world to find the cause Of
this. On the other hand the disgraceful
conduct of some, which unfortunately
human nature is quick to see, has a dis
astrous effect Oh the very ones out
side, whose presence is desired within.
In conclusion the speaker pointed out
the prestige which the Irish people
could and would WELD in keeping alive
the traditions OF their country, when
the principles which were so dearly
bought were sneered at by those of pro-
British tendencies.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
]. A. O'Shaughnessy Resigns.

The state board OF directors of the A.
0. Fl. life insurance fund in Minnesota
met at 2 o'clock last Saturday afternoon
in Central Hall. St. Paul, pursuant to
the call of the president. There were
present R. ]. Clarke, state president, St.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-12-09
At the Rim.

In the far Northwest in the early
days it was no uncommon thing to de-
eide the fate of a prisoner by means of
cards. This historical circumstance is
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-03-30
KILLED WHILE SHE SLEPT
DIR. Charles Corey, Of Tacoma, Shot Hi,
Wife Twice.


Tacoma, Wash, March 2S.-Dr.
Charles Corey shot and killed his wife
this morning while the two were lying
asleep. Corey was i'll, and his story
Of the affair is that he was laboring I'M
der a nightmare. believing his wife
was being pursued by stranger who
was intent on killing her. In his
dream Corey says he followed the two
from Tacoma to Washington, and just
as he fancied the man was about to stab
his wife, he fred twice with his re-
volver. He awoke with a start to find
himself sitting in bed with smoking
revolver in his hand. His wife lay be-
side him, shot twice through the head.
Corey had drawn his revolver from its
place under his pillow and killed his
wife. The relations between Corey and
his wife have been very affectonate.
and the authorities believe his story.
He is nearly crazed with grief, and
friends are watching him to prevent
his suicide.
Mrs. Corey was leader in the social
club circles. She was afraid of q re-
volver, and frequently suggested a fear
that she would some day be killed by
one. Corey was not arrested.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-03-30
LAND DECISIONS.
Declaratory Statements of Edward Ma.
loney and Others Cancelled.

Iohty anu otheTs SdnceltUs
Washington. March 29.-The com
missioner of the general land Office has
Cancelled the declaratory statements of
Edward Maloney. J. j. Chadwick and
George TIask for lands in the Roseburg
land district, Oregon. it having APP
peared that these parties were notified
that they would be allowed 60 days
within which to show cause why their
filings should not be Cancelled, and they
all failed to avail themselves of this
opportunity. This action of the land
Office closes the case.
Similar action was taken in the case
of Lucius Sabin, which involved lands
in the Spokane land district, Washing
ton. Sabin failed to make proper APP
peal within time allowed him, his
original application to make homestead
entry having been rejected. The &C.
tion Of the local land Office in his case
was sustained by the general land Office,
and the case closed.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-03-30
THE BOYS PRAISED.
Noble Work Done by the Second Ore.
gOn Volunteers.

Noble Work Done by the Second Ore.
gOn Volunteers.
Washington, March 29.-There was
nothing but sounding praise heard
about the war department for the Ore
gOn troops, which have stood the brunS
of the fighting in the Philippines dur
ing the past few days. The fact that
the regiments losses were much great
er than any other organization, and that
every company in the regiment suffered,
shows that the whole regiment had
been exposed to the fire of the enemy.
The entire volunteer army in the
Philippines is highly praised, the Star.
this evening. giving it a half column of
editorial commentator. 1t speaks of
the lack of complaint among the vol
unteers in the Philippines and the SOL
dierly qualities. 1t is well to remem.
Der that the army in the Philippines
has been handled by soldiers, and not
by politicians. There is no desire now
on the part Of the volunteers to come
home.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-03-30
France Wants Gambia and sokoto.

London, March 29.-The Paris corre-
spondent of the Times says: The
Liberte suggests that Great Britain
should cede Gambia (at the mouth OF
the river Gambia, Western Africa)
and Sokoto (the most important of the
Houssa kingdoms, on an affiuent of the
Niger) in exchange for the fishing rights
OF the French on the Newfoundland
treaty shore. l believe. he viewer. that
the compensation for the ri:'hts will be-
pecuniary.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-03-30
GOOD WORK OF VOLUNTEERS.
Army Men Of Washington Are Well
Pleased.


Pleased.
Washington, March 2S.-The good
work done by the volunteers in Manila
is commented upon by army men here,
who say that the discipline which they
have had in the several months since
they were organized is apparent.
These men have been long enough in
service to become practically seasoned
volunteers. 1t is also known that the
volunteers that went to the Philip
pines have been ready to fight at any
time. in fact. glad Of the chance. An
other comment made is that these vol
unteers have been so far away from
home that politics have not been able
to disturb the discipline they have un-
dergone. They have been part Of the
army, under army officers, and too far
away to receive favors or exercise
pull with their senators and representa-
tives. 1t takes too long to write and
cabling has been too expensive. This
is why army men are everywhere COM
mending the bravery and splendid ex-
hibition of soldierly qualities the VOL
unteers in the Philippines are giving
the country. Western men proudly
say that the section where the men
come from has consider able to do with
it, and that troops raised in the West
and sent to the Philippines are the
very choicest in the volunteer army.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-03-30
NEWS OF THE ORIENT.
Japan Considering tho Standardization
of Railways.

Port Townsend, WASH, March as
Late japanese advices state that the
Japanese government is seriously con-
templating the naturalization of rail
ways. A commission recently appoint.
ed to investigate the subject met at
Yokohama March 6.
A bill has been introduced in the
Japanese house of representatives grant
ing special navigation subsidies for a
period of 10 years to steamship lines
plying between Japan. Europe. Seattle
and San Francisco. The European line
is to receive annually 2,873,S94 yen,
Seattle line 654, 030 yen. San Fran
cisco line 1,0l3, $50 yen. The condi-
tions of the subsidies are that l2 steam
ers of more than G, 600 tons, having a
maximum speed of over IA knots for
the European line; three steamers of
more than 5000 tons gross, maximum
speed of II knots, for the San Fran
cisco line; three steamers OF more than
5000 tons gross for Seattle line and
speed of 5 knots. The steamers for
Europe must sail 20 times each year,
for San Francisco IA times and Seattle
IL times
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-03-30

London, March 29.-The Johannes
burg correspondent of the Times says:
A petition to Queen Victoria, signed by
$1,000 British subjects in the Trans
vaal, has been handed to the British
agent at Pretoria. praying her majesty
to secure reform of the abuses from
which the uitlanders are suffering, and
complaining that their position is in
tolerable.
The Times. in an editorial based
upon the dispatch. says: Twill Presi-
dent Kruger continue to disregard
these warnings until 1t is too late."
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-03-30

Washington, March 28.-The war
department has received the following
cablegrsm:
Manila, March 2S.-Adjutant- Gen
eral. Washington. -MacArthur has
driven the enemy, strongly intrenched
in large force, north OF Polo. He Will
continue to press them. The insurg-
ents have strong intrenchments from
Calocan to Maloios. which have taken
them months to construct. OTIS.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-03-30

London, March 27.-A dispatch to
the Times from Buenos Ayres says that
the Punta de Atacama award recognizes
part of the Argentine and part OF the
Chilean boundary lines
The daily sentinel., 1899-03-03

Soaps, notions, toilet articles, cutlery,
kitchen hardware, new and second hand
furniture-pay the highest price for
second hand goods and sell tho cheap sst
-Anderson's Bargain house. tf2
The daily sentinel., 1899-03-03

-ro-1sac for Fifty Cens.-
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, mAke- w,.s
-ea stEoas, blood pur~ GO. a. An sruxaistf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-07
THE VALLEY CITY.
Y. II. c. A.. Meeting-A stoTm-Per-
SnnnI NOIcs.

STAUNTON, VA, March 6.-(Special)-
At the public meeting Of the Young Mems
Christian Association yesterday after
noon a large crowd Of men and women
wereCpresent TO hear an address by the
Rev. NJ. J.. Wood on the subject, How
We Get our English Bible
Early Sunday morning a terrific thun-
der-storm prevailed h~ere-brief but Drill
liant. Lightning struck in several places
doing little damage. however.
Mrs. Mary McGavock Russell, or BAL
timora. and her mother, Mrs. McGaVock'
are here to spend a fortnight with ME-
Do Mrs. Victor j.. Denny.
Mr.. r. PeytOn Brown has gone 10 BAL
timore TO accept a position in a business
house.
Is. West Clinedinst. of New York. the
noted illustrator of Harper's, Seribner ;,
and the Cosmopolitan. will soon VISIT
stanton. his old home and birthplace
Mr.. Clinedinst is remembered here as d
bright boy, assisting his father, Il. NJ
Clinedinst. who operated a photograph
gallery i'm stanton in the seventies.
Constable John Burton. Of Albemarle'
took 10 Crozet to-day Samuel Adams cor
ored). captured here. and charged with
theft I'm the Albemarle town.
Ex-Congressman and Mrs. Jacob Nost
have returned from Washington.
News comes OF the death of Mr.. Hamp-
ton White. in Florida. Young White was
. SON of the late Hon. Meade T.. White,
and contracted yellow-fever in the army
before El Caney last summer His
h,other George White. was nursing him
an his last Illness in Florida.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-07
y,v,L MAGAZINE nLows III.
sixty bodies Taken from the "ree"
ot In GoubrGD,

uable 10 New York SUM
~orroN. March 5-Great loss of life
.-,,.rtv was occasioned by an eX-
,r Naval Maeazine No. /. at Ia
-, between Ill Soyne and Toulon.
.. f..f-past . o'clock this morning. by
.hirtv-two bodio- had been recovered
t.u the debris OF the wrecked pululnSs
,uiace. and ts o'clock this mum
tnereased 90 sixty. some of the
,,s are supposed t0 nave been blown
..,ws while others are believed 10
teo1 carried into the sea and drown
nh. wound.d number llo, D lhe
to ~ mart of these are serious.
n,m1t.. contained $1,000 kilos OF
1ovr3rr ~n. disaster occurred soon
~. char-. of the guard, which
stGd of corporal and six men.
~ fines. were killed outright ana
tr. others were t.rrihly injured. some
mates pla.. tie number OF Killed AT
rr. 'r+f.. .ty is in mourning. Flags
-f uitr pe have been placed at
boif m..t So. LOckrOy. Minister OF Ma
r... rs soon as be was informed of the
..r.rt r.leeraDhed 30 the Maritime
p-.t.r- here 10 set aside a considerable
SUM ~ money for the relief of the sur
r The Municipal COuncil held a
s...|.l session this afternoon 20 consider
means. OK relief for the families OF the
Victims.
Tn. explosion is supposed TO have been
caused lv chemical decomposition u! a
l.z " smokeless powder.
SO. . Magazine. close by, escaped win
g..4t damage. The direction OF the eN-
f...1n was northerly, and its force was
terrific. The report was heard as TAR
ev.r as Nice. The magazine was re-
....l to a shapeless mass, neighborlng
houses were RACED TO the ground. trees
were torn up by their roots, INC their
ranches blown Off, and the fields were
covered with stones and fine dust.
s-ns of the explosion are visible Tor
. about. In ST. Jean de Var hve
r Instant. windows were shattered ana
o..Is knocked IN.
D. IS said that several carriages Whlch
..-a nassing the magazine at the time
.f The explosion We're, with their occu-
Pants. blown into the sea.
a. remarkable atmospheric change was
v.0l-ht by the explosion. Before it oc-
cured the sky was clear, but shortly
a.t.rward rain began 10 fan.
President LOubet and Prime Minister
D.l.y have each sent n contribution OF
90 francs for the relief Of the sufferers.
81. Lockroy has forwarded 1000 francs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-07
OFFLEY NEIGHBORHOOD.
Farm Work Baci<wnrd-Bad Roads
the Birds.

OFFLEY. HANOVER COUNTY, VA,
March 6.-(Special)-The preponderance
Of testimony establishes the fact hat
the great snowfall of 1857 was fully as
great. and much more fast and furious
thar that of 1899, but l think no one will
deny that the weather conditions which
preceded and followed our recent storm
mark this rs a winter long TO be remem-
bered for inclemency.
one can hardly believe that the weather
i'm Virginia, or its effects. could be such
as 10 confine a country population 10 their
homes for many weeks. but such has been
practically the case in this Part Of the
state.
For several months it has been impOssi-
Bile TO get on the fields so as to bring i'm
provender. or haul out manure or fencing
material. The ground has been too wet
TO admit Of the burning of tobacco-plant
beds. and the cloud of low-lying smoke
which betOkens that operation has not
been seen. In every way farm work IS
much behind
The very general use Of road-machines
on our public roads has resulted in piling
up the clay upon the road-beds. whilst the
''pine-pole corduroy of our dsddies' for
the soft places has been discarded. and
no road covering, such as stone. gravel,
or sand substituted i'm its place. The re-
suit is impossible roads.
The practical uselessness Of most Of
our highways in a winter like this must
force itself upon the mind of every man
owning property I'm the country, and if il
results I'm bringing about a more satisfac-
tory solution of the road question, then
will this terrible winter prove a mighty
blessing in disguise.
The small birds have ~reappeared and
sing as merrily as if there had been no
snow. Very few partridges rave been
seen lately. though a good many are
known to have survived the snow. The
wild turkeys must have suffered terribly,
but l have heard Of none being found
dead. and they are now quite active in
| making up for their long fast.