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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-02-25
SMOKELESs POWDER TEST.
to BE Superior to Anything in
the Same Line Abroad. !.

There has been on Important smoker
less powder test at the Indian Head
proving grounds. The material was
furnished by California firm. and the
results surpass anything hitherto OBJ
tanned from this class Of powder. The
gun with which the firing was made
was of 13-inch calibe,r, somewhat Short
er than the new rifle of that oaliber.
The powder charge was 325 pounds,
and the velocity attained was 1850 foot
seconds. The ordinary charge, using
brown prismatic powder, is 525 pounds,
with which it has been. possible to- Sc
cure velocity of not more than 2,1OO
foot-seconds. The naval ordnance off,
GERS are elated over the result, which
compares more than favorably with
anything in the same line abroad. The
service has abundant sources of supply,
and naturally the, indications are that
work with American guns on shipboard
hereafter will be quite as effective as
that Of the best equipped enemy.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-02-25
ANOTHER GREAT Bazaar.
Every Duchess and Every Woman in
London Society VIII Aid in
Making 1t Succeas.

London IS TO have another great ba-
Ear. which is expected to eclipse the
successful press bazaar of last year. 1t
will be held Mt the Niagara skating rink
in June. in aid of the Chnring Cross
hospital. The arrangements are on
grandiose scale. Practically every
duchess and every woman Of note in
London society will aid in some way
or other. Mrs. John w. Mackay will
take the American stall. assisted by her
daughter, Prince IS Colonna, and Mes
danes CIareDee Mackay, Bradley Mar
tin and Ronulds. "A rich American has
presented II wholesAmerican bar outfit,
which will be in, the hands of Mrs.
Brown Potter The latter was present
at the Devonshire reception on Tues
day. and it is whispered that the in
vitation wns sent at the instance of the
prince of Wales,
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NEWSPAPER WRITERS UNITE.
ton in New York City-Its
Objects.

1t may be before long that young men
or old men who desire to write for New
York papers will have to have card
from the union. This condition Of
things may be brought about by the
Newspaper Writer'S union, which is
now in process of formation. 1t will
be organized under the charter Of the
Typographical union. A preliminary
meeting has already been held, and it
is said over 100 working newspaper men
signified willingness to join. Another
meeting will be held at which perma-
nent organization is to be effected.
The promoters Of the union are not
Journalists" They are the ones who
get news, read copy and write head
lines. The organization Of newspaper
writers has been previously tried in
only few places, Boston being one Of
them.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-02-25
Good Lands In Minnesota.

The best farm lands to De found in
the state are along the line Of the Min
neapolis and St. Louis railro I'd. Pur-
chase ticket to Madison or Dawson. In
Lac Quia Parle county, Mimi, and con-
vince yourself that less than 80 bushels
of wheat per acre Is small crop. Other
cereals. including corn, in proportion
Crop failures unknown.
For rates and particulars call OH the
nearest agent of the NJ. and st. L. r.
r., OF address, A. B. Cults, G. P. and
T.. A. IN. G ST. l.. r. t., Minneapo-
lis. MINI.
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use gives so much pleasure and works so
little harm as does good candy should have
been abused until it has become an evil.
Some parents feel that to keep their chill
dren in health they must forbid them to
eat candy at any time while other parents
permit 1t to be devoured In such quantities
that their ignorance can be their only ex-
cuse for the sin of allowing such Indulgence.
Dentists and physicians unite In the opinion
that pure candy. eaten In proper quantities
and at proper times. can do a well child no
harm. Good candy may be now procured
from many dealers. the purity Of whose
bonbons has justly Won for them reputa-
lions. Let the mother buy these candies
and portion them out to her little ones, a
few at time. and always right after u
substantial meal. One mother calls her
boys and girls to her room every day after
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-02-25
NEW TORPEDO GUN.
Possibilities Of the Eighteen-Inch
Destroyer Recently Invented.
VIII Fire High Power Explosive
Shells Which Will Be Able to
Sink the Most Powerful
81, Dattleahips.

Louis Gathmann, Of Chicago, has re-
turned from Washington with q war
department contract for his new 49,
Inch torpedo gun, with which he has
been experimenting at the government
proving grounds at Sandy Hook. The
gun and the shells were patented two
years ago. During the experiments
great precautions have been taken to
keep the working Of the new gun pro-
found secret, none but the chiefs of the
ordnance department being present at
ington made strenuous efforts to be al
lowed to witness the experiments, but
they were barred out by order Of the
secretary of war.
Mr.. Gathmann said the destructive
force Of the projectile is equal to that
of all the 12-ineh guns in the United
States at q range shorter than 5000
yards, and if the range is beyond 5000
yards the destructive force of one of
those guns would be equivalent to that
of the entire number of 12-inch, 13-inch
aud 1o-inch guns in the country.
Vhe Gathmann gun is the first 49,
inch gun on record. The nearest to it
is the Zaljnski dynamite gun Of 16-inch
bore. The Gathmann gun is fired with
powder and the other with compressed
air. The new destroyer has range Of
about ten miles and is the first gun In
the world to fire high explosives with
powder. One shot does the work. Even
armored battleships are not expected
to be proof against a single projectils.
The gun is 45 feet in length and weighs
about 100000 pounds. The shells, or
torpedoes, weigh 1000 pounds. First
class battleships such as the Iowa, Tex
as, Massachusetts, and Indiana could
carry four of these guns. The gun is
practically for coast defense as well as
for use on board ship.
THE guns will be manufactured in
the navy yard at Washington and the
contract will be given either to the
Bethlehem iron works or the Midwife
works of Philadelphia"
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1T SOUNDS LIKE FICTION.
Lieut.. Howard. OF the Cruiser Boston,
Brings a Blazing Collier
Across the Pacific.

The adventures of Lieut.. Howard. of
the Boston, who arrived at New Haven,
Conn, the other day, read like fiction
The story of the famous cruise of
the ship has, never before been told.
Soon after starting on the cruise the
Boston anchored in the Yang-tsc-Ki-
ang river, Off Woo Sung, and was with
in 500 yards of The Chinese coasting
steamer Ammo when the latter went
down. with the loss Of $50 lives. The
Boston picked up 81 of the survivors.
Shortly after that the Boston
steamed further up the river and the
crew saved the City of Chi Kiang from
destruction by fire.
The cruiser next went to Corea, and
Lieut.. Howard, with other officers, was
present ut the ceremonies when the
king of Corea declared himself en-
peror, and later at the burial of the
remains of the empress of Corea.
The next great event was the part
which the Boston took in making his
tory Mt the battle before Manila. The
Boston in that fight was struck six
times and several times was set on
fire, but not man aboard was in
jured.
After leaving the Boston Lieut. How
ard was sent to Tienrsin to protect
American interests in charge Of the
collier Nero. the Boston and Concord
accompanying. The Nero's cargo of
coal caught fire from spontaneous COM
bustion, and at Takon GOO tons of coal
were jettisoned. The fire could not be
eXtinguished and the Nero was ordered
to San Francisco.
Lieut.. Howard was detailed to COM
mand on the voyage to San Francisco
and was given crew of 40 men.
The Nero was caught ina typhoon off
the coast Of Japan and in cyclone off
the Hawaiian islands, but arrived safe
~ in San Francisco.
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a NEW Gt0W LAMP.
Invention of , 4 Nernst Does
Away With, Vacuum.
light Is Emitted by Rod Composed
of Oxides 81 Certain Rare Met
als-Givss ONT Mild Yel-
low hight.

Walter NerRst. : professor in tho
Goettingen university, has invented an
electric lamp Which does not require
Enclosure in vacuum, rs Is the case with
the present glow lamp.
The Nernst light is emitted by rod
composed Of oxides of certain rare met
ais, similar to those used in the Wells
bach and similar gaslight mantles.
These rods do not conduct electricity
when cold, but only when heated. They
give out IL mild, yellowish light, and
work equally we'll at any pressure, with
consequent economy In copper line
wires.
Prof Nernst's lampisintendedt otake
the place of the ordinary iucandescent
electric lamp, and promises great econ
omy. In the present incandescent or
glow lamps the current Is conducted
10 a filament of carbon which, because
of its electrical resistance, or choking
effect upon the current. is raised to a
white heat, and thus emits light. To
prevent the destruction of the carbon
it is inciosed in glass bulb from which
the air has been exhausted.
Prof Nernst does away with tho
glass bulb entirely. In place of the
combustible carbon fllament he uses
magnesium oxide or other materials
which are incombustible. These ma
terals are notable for the large pro-
portion of visible light rays which they
rudiate. The lime and the Welsbach
gaslight mantles are examples of their
value in,this regard. These materials,
however, under ordinary circum-
stances, are nonconductors of electrici-
ty. Prof. Nernst's discovery is that
when they are heated they becomecon-
ductors.
Using this discovery in experiments
with Hollow magnesium tube, he OBJ
tanned results which showed the ex-
renditure of only .o6 volts of electrical
energy per candle power, against 8
volts per candle power for the ordinary
glow lamp. This economy in electric
energy could be utilized either by put
ting three times as many lamps on
wire or by reducing the size of the wire,
and consequently the cost of the copper
conductors, which is now very great.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-02-25
FUNNY PARAGRAPHS.
To Make One Laugh and Drive the
Blues Away.

Attorney-You can sue him for breach
of promise, madam, but it seems to me
preposterous to claim S25OO0O damages,
Fair Client want to get so heavy a
have to marry me-the scoundrel!
First Tramp hear they are building
new Jail, with all modern improve
ments.
Second Tramp-That won't do us no
good. You'll need a pull to get in there.
so you wish to marry my daughter?"
Yes. sir" We'll, can you support her
in that condition of idleness to which
she has always been accustomed?"
Minnie-I wonder if she takes some
thing for that smooth complexion? Ma
mie-No; l think she gave something
for it.
The Tmpressario-Of course, you can't
piSos'o S'Sl ) Douy. Illelu-ANO. Cup
pose you give Wagner opera with coon
songs between the acts
Caraway-The elopement of Cheney's
wife was in the nature of boomerang,
wasn't it?
Hooks-Huw so?
Curaway-She returned the next day.
Your husband must enjoy his home"
He does. Especially at the times
when want him to take me to the thea
ter"
"Some men," said Uncle Eben, "wouldn'
hab no trouble tall bout gettin' rich eff
dey held on as tight to de money dey
earns as dey does to de money dey bor-
rows"
Il say asked Jenks,as he walked into
Blinks' shop, sample case in hand, can
coWhide in a boot shop?"
Blinks wasn't at all slow. NO." he
said, "but calfskin''
Snodgrass world has Il place for
everybody.
Micawber-Ycs; the only trouble is
there's generally somebody else in it,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-02-25
F. G. HARVEY,
Judge of Probate
PROBATE NOTICE.

State of Mnnesota-County of Hennepia-
prohate Court-In the matter of the es-
tate of WILDER L. Lawrence, deceased,
On reading and filing the petition of Alice
NJ. Lawrence. of Minneapolis, Hennepin
county, Minnesota, representing that WILDER
L. Lawrence has lately died intestate, a res
ident and inhabitant of the county of Hen
nepin and state of Minnesota, leaving goods.
ohattels and estate within this county, aud
praying that administration of his estate
be to said petitioner granted:
1t Is Ordered, That said petition be heard
at a special term of this Court, to be held
at the Court House in the city of Mime
apoyis. in said county. on Tuesday, the 4th
day of April, 1889, at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon; and that notice of such hearing be
given to all persons Interested, by publish
ing this order at least once in each week for
three successive weeks prior to said day of
hearing, in the Irish Standard, newspaper
printd and published in said county.
Dated at Minneapolis. this 23rd day Of
February, 1899. By the Court,
F. c. HARVEY,
Judge of PrDbata
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gives each g few simple candies, such as
cream peppermints, chocolate creams, and
maple creams. Nut bonbons are never al
lowed. The children are satisfied with this
method of taking their goodies. and teeth
and digestion are not impaired by the prac-
tice. OF course. If u child is not we'll the
candy Is not allowed. for this mother be-
lieves more In diet than In drugs.
One morning. in the heat Of last summer
l was riding in a street car. when a father
entered. carrying in his arms pale wasted
girl or years OF age. The mother fol-
lowed. Had the chilt's eyes been closed
she would have looked as II she were al
ready dead instead Of dying Of marasmus.
In one oirdlike claw Of Il hand she ciutched
q bright pink cocoanut cake. When the
father sat down she droDned her heavy head
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-02-25
PROBATE NoTICE

State of Minnesota, County of Hennepin-
Probate Court. In the matter of the Es-
tate of Nicholaus Henl1es, deceased
On reading and filing the petition of Bar
bara Schlosser, of Minneapolis, Hennepin
county, Minnesota, representing that Mich
CLAUS Henkes has lately died intestatc, a
resident and inhabtant Of the county of
Hennepin and state of Minnesota, leaving
goods, chattcls and estate within this coun-
ty, and praying that administration of his
estate be to said petitioner granted:
1t Is Ordered, That said petition be heard
at special term of this court, to be held
at the court house in the City of Mime
apois, in said county, on Tuesday, the 18th
day of April, 1899, at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon; and that notice of such hearing be
given to all persons interested, by publish
ing this order at least once in each week for
three successive weeks prior to said day
of hearing. in the Irish Standard, a news
paper printed and published in said county
Dated at Minneapolis, this 23d day Of
February, 1892
BY the Court,
+. c. HARVEY,
of obota
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THOMAS J. Upton
Continued From Page ~

engagements now being made for IA per-
fectly clear course-Lord Dunraven's
principal objection to his treatment in
America was the crowding of the course
by excursion boats. Mr.. Morgan also
stated that every effort possible for the
security of the challenging yacht would
be made.
Neither of the yachtsmen referred to
the construction or design of their re-
spective boats. but Sir Thomas Upton
said that he had just purchased from
Count Florio the latters new steam
yacht Aegusa. The Aegusa was built
on the Clyde last year. She is of 200
tons measurement logs rs miles, and is
most luXuriously appointed. Sir Thomas
will come to America on his new pur-
chase with large party, including Maj.
Jameson. Carrying out the same idea
which induced him to name the chal-
longing yacht Shamrock, he will re-
name his new steam yacht Erin.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-02-25
THE EATING OF CANDY.
How the Qualification of n Child's
Sweet Tooth Should lie Regulated.

To the average child there are two de-
lights so great that the sophisticated man or
woman of the world can hardly comprehend
tho bliss they cause. One is to eat ice
cream: the other to eat candy. One woman
confesscS that when she was a little girl
and was told that heaven was place Of
absolute bliss. she instantly decided in her
own mind that In that place there would be
gallon freczers Of ice cream always stand
ing open and that the trees would bear on
their branches and drop upon the ground
below thousands of candies.
1t Is u pity that and article whose wise
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-02-25
When Travelling

Look out for your comfort and conven-
fence. Two fast trains. equipped with
Pullman sleeping, dining and cafe cars,
leave Minneapolis and St. Paul daily via
Wisconsin Central Lines for Milwaukee.
Chicago, and Eastern and Southern
points. Ask your nearest ticket agent
for further information. Jas. C. Pond,
GenI Pass. Agt., Milwaukee Wis. VIC.
Russell. c, P. & T. A.. 230 Nicollet ave.
nuc. Minneapolis
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Il. G. HARVEY,
Judge of Probate.
PROBATE NOTICE.


State of Minnesota, County Of Hennepin-
Probate Court. In the matter Of the Is
tate of Jesse +. Buttertield, deceased.
On reading and filing the final account
of the administrator Of the estate of said
deceased and his petition praying for the
allowance of said account and for a decree
assigning the residue Of said estate to tho
persons by law entitled to the same:
1t Is Ordered, That said petition be heard
at general term of said court to be held
at the court house in the City of Minneap-
oils, In said county, on Monday the Bird day
of April, 1889, at ~ o'clock in the forenoon;
and that notice of such hearing be given
to all persons interested, by publishing this
ORDER once In each week for three success
sive weeks prior to said day of hearing
In the Irish Standard, newspaper printed
and published in said county.
Dated at Minneapolis this 18th day Of
February, 1899.
By the Court,
l.. c. HARVEY,
Judge of Probate.
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Under Government Control.

The Hot Springs of Arkansas, owned
and controlled by the United States gov
eminent, are admitted to he the best
medicinal springs in the world. The
Minneapolis and st. Louis Railroad is
the shortest and best route. Write for
excursion rates and particulars. A. 3.
Cults, G. p. and L. A., Minneapolis,
MINI.
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to his shoulder and lifted the pink atrocity
to her boodcss lips, where it slowly but
steadily disappeared. The tired mother
sighed anxiously.
''She amt ate bit of breakfast this
day." she complained to her husband
''Oh, WE'LL" was the husbands reply,
she'll be all right when 1t gets cooler
weather"
"By which time she will be in another
world" said to my indignant self, land
she is hurried there by those who would
sacrifice ali to save her life."-Harper's
HaZar.
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Frank j. Cheney makes; oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of +. j..
Cheney Il Co. lou. business in the city Of
Toledo. county ana state aforesaid and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and cverN ease
of c.ltarrh that cannot be culeu by the use
of Hairs Cuturrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before nc ana subscribed i'll m"
presence. this 9Th day of December. \. L..
1856. A. w. GLEASON.
(Scan Notary Publ"
Halls Catarrl Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on The blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for !eS,i-
moniaIs. free. T.. j. CHENEY x co,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by DRUGGISTS To
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TO Cut Asphalt Pavement.

Asphalt pavements can be cut for
excavating purposes by new device,
having steel knife attached to the
frame Of a steam roller, the blade drag
ging on the pavement and cutting
narrow path as the roller is driven
along. thus doing away with the use
OF axes to chop the pavement open.
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PROBATE NOTICE.
1eO21xh2i1 4NO1IOII.
State of Minnesota County of Hennepin-
Probate Court-ln the matter Of the estate

State of Minnesota, County Of Hennepin-
Probate Court-ln the matter Of the estate
of Charles Haggerty. deceased
On reading and filing the petition Of
Charles j. Haggerty and Francis j. Hag-
gerty. representing that Charles Haggerty
has lately died intestate resi-
dent and inhabitant Of the County
of Hennepin and State of Mime
sofa, leaving goods, chattes and estate
within this county, and praying that admin
istration of his estate be to petitioners
granted:
1t Is Ordered That said petition be heard
at a general term Of this court, to be held
at the court house in the City of Mime
apois. in said county, on Monlay, the third
day Of April, 1899 at 10 O. clock in the fore
noon; and that notice of such hearing be
given to all persons interested, by publish
ing this order at least once in each week
for three successive weeks prior to said day
of hearing, in the Irish Standard a news
paper printed and published in said county.
Dated at Minneapolis, this 10Th day of
February, 1899
by the Court,
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New Zealand Crops Heavy.
The exportable surplus wheat of New
Zealand, it is announced. will amount
to G,5oo,ooo bushels. The surplus Of
other grain is also larger than usual.
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Freak NOVEL, h, !. snnn,.ra.

a Spanish author has written five
novels of unique description. The
first is without the letter a, the second
without e, the third without l. the
fourth without Q, and the fifth with
out u.
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Mr.. pinkie 90 p. m.)-My dear, the
doctor says brisk walk before going to
bed will insure sleep to insomnia suffer-
ers like myself.
Mrs. Pinkie--Well my dear. will
clear the room so you can walk. Please
carry the baby with you.
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Mrs, Il. Troth (apostrorhlsng her engagement
rins,-o. you dear. sweet GEM My, but don't
you scintate
The pamond-Yes. do: hut you ought to see
the fellow that gave me YOU when he's out
with the Loys.-rhe Jewellers Weekly.
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Temperate Of Limitless SPACE,
Space has temperature of 200 de.
grees below zero.
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Rrcnd CONSUMPTION in New York.
Over s,ooo,G00 loaves of bread are con-
sumed daily in Greater New York.
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Sold by Druggists. zoe.