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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

Goodwin Smith, professor of history
in the Toronto University, censures an
American preacher for saying: Thrash
the Filipinos and send them Christ after
wards" He declares that the Filipinos
are no more rebels than their invaders,
and adds: Suppose, when the French
had helped the American revolutionists
to break the British yoke, they had pro-
ceeded to buy the British claim to the
colonies, and, if the Americans resisted
the transfer, to shoot them down as
rebels!" For an Englishman belonging
to the Tory party Professor Smith has
the right idea of the question at issue.
We have a better opinion of him than
ever before.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15
soUND:woRDs FROM COL. F1NERrY.

When President Mckinley in the
name of humanity issued call for VOL
unteers to free the Cubans from Spanish
oppression, none responded with more
alacrity than the young Irish-Amer-
leans of the country. Three states fur
nished one regiment each, composed
entirely OF Irish-American boys, and the
regiments of every state contained a
large number of them. For reasons
best known to Secretary Alger, few of
them ever went to the front, but those
who left the shores OF the United States
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

for civilization and trade. Let us for
get O'Connell, Grattan, Emmett, Par
nell, Mitchell, MCGEE, Duffy, Dillon,
Mccarthy, Davitt and all the other Irish
patriots who labored and suffered for
the cause OF Irish nationality. 1t is
bourbonism, according to the new dis
pensation, to recall their struggles, their
sacrifices and their heroic efforts. We
must not look back upon these scenes
now while England is preparing to de-
prive the Transvaal republic of its in
dependence and while the United States
is engaged in forcing its rule upon the
people of the Philippines.
We respectfully decline to accept the
new gospel of grab and plumber as
preached by the British and pro-Britisl,
press in both hemispheres. We know
something OF British rule in ireland. We
know something OF its terrors and OF
its blighting consequences upon the
Irish people. We do not wish to see it
inflicted upon the Beers, and we object
to an alliance between this country and
England for the purpose of strengthen
ing the hand Of John Bull. This may
be bourbonism. We care not what it
may be called. We are opposed to it,
and we view with suspicion the Ameri-
can of whatever lineage or antecedents
who advocates combination between
Uncle Sam and John Bull for piratical
purposes.
1t may be bourbonism to recall the
dark days OF our own civil war when
England supplied ships and men and
money to the states in rebellion. 1t
may be bourbonism to remember the
Mason and Slidell incident, the rescue
of Captain Semmes of the Alabama by
British yacht and the scores OF other
manifestations of hostility. But we re-
fuse to forget them. And we will con-
time to distrust England and to reject
her professions OF friendship now that
she needs American sympathy. If it be
good policy to go into partnership with
John Bull and to grab every bit of TIN
occupied land, or every bit that weak
er nation may hold, let us throw off the
mask at once and proclaim the mon
archy. AS republic based upon the
great declaration OF independence we are
out Of place in such a partnership.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

Whether priest shaves or not"
says the Rev. Dennis O'Donoghue,
vicar general of the diocese of Indian
apolis, lis largely matter of custom.
Two hundred years ago priests, as
rule, wore boards. Today in Indiana
the Capuchins, at Franklin, and the
members of the community of Notre
Dame wear boards. In the Orient the
clergy all wear boards, and are likely to
continue to do so for all the years to
come, as fashions do not change there.
Many popes have worn boards. Cardi-
nal Richelieu wore mustachios and A..
goatee, such as today we would call an
imperial The founder of the Sulpicians.
very correct religious order, wore
mustachios and a goatee. 1t is merely
a matter of custom. 1t may be that
some day all priests in this country may
elect to wear Boards"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

The Poles of Chicago met last Sum
day and denounced an English-Ameri-
can alliance. One of the speakers said:
Il am not aware that England has done
anything to justify an alliance with her.
History tells lis that she was once Our
bltterest enemy and that she did all she
could to deprive the early patriots of
this country of their just rights. Now
she in very polite fashion is trying to
make us believe that she is our dearest
friend. l, for one, am unable to swal-
low such stuff"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

"The Fiesta of North America" is
what the Spanish papers OF Manila
called the Fourth of July. The Filipinos
listened with wonder to the reading of
the Declaration of Independence by
Chaplain Knudsden, an Anglo-Saxon
from the state of Washington, and came
to the conclusion that Jefferson's char
ter of liberty as interpreted by Amer
leans was curious document.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

Cushman K. Davis has done we'll out
OF the Spanish-American war. For
coercing the Spanish government as
peace" commissioner to cede the Phil
ippines with their inhabitants for $780,
100000 Or renew the war, he obtained
enough money to erect a magnificent
residence in Washington. Who knows
what the British government paid him
for his advocacy OF an Anglo-American
alliance and his outspoken insults to the
continental powers? Patriotism pays
the lingo senator from Minnesota.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

The under-secretary OF state for the
war Office, George Wyndham, replying
to question OF Michael Davitt, in the
house OF commons last Monday, &C
knowledgcd that bullets similar to the
dunl-dum bullets, which were con-
demned at the Hague peace conference,
were being supplied to the British
troops in South Africa. The statement
was greeted with loud Irish cries OF
shame"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

J. D. O'Brien, the manager OF The
Irish Standard, left last Thursday via
the Northern Pacific for two months
trip in North Dakota, Montana, Idaho,
Washington and Oregon. He will call
upon the patrons of his paper, and we
bespeak for him generous reception.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

At a meeting held in Cincinnati, Ohio,
last Saturday night, Professor Lau-
renee Laughlin, of the Chicago univer-
sity, made the chief address against the
Philippine war. Resolutions were adopt
ed denouncing the war as unholy and
demanding its discontinuance. The Nc
Kinley organs of Porkopolis applied no
offensive epithets to the prominent citi-
zens who denounced the administration.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

In a recent speech at Cincinnati on
the death of Col. Egbert, who fell at
the, head of his regiment in the Philip
pines, Senator Foraker spoke of "the.
miserably incongruous fatality by which
this champion of Cuban liberty and in
dependence was hurried around the
globe to receive mortal stroke from
the poor Filipinos, who at least imagine
that they are fighting for liberty and in
dependence" There are many Amer
leans who imagine the same thing and
Foraker knows it, for he stated on an
other occasion that the war is unpop-
ular.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

In speech made by Aguinaldo on
the anniversary of the proclamation of
Filipino independence he said: eve
shall see at last that the great American
nation will acknowledge the right which
is on our side. That doctrine of the
great Monroe, that America is for
Americans, is not forgotten, just as we
affirm that the Philippines are for the
Filipinos."
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

A member of Tammany Hall, named
James Oliver, was interviewed in Seattle
the other day as to what the New York
organization would do in the event of
Bryan's nomination on silver plat
form. He promptly answered: "Tam-
many will indorse and follow Bryan
anywhere, even if the party were to put
sheet iron into the PLATFORM"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

Says John Brennan in the Northwest
ern Catholic: Shades of Washington and
OF Jefferson! has it come to this? Has
the flag OF the United States become the
symbol of dissertation and robbery?
Has the American republic descended
to the level of Turkey, OF Russia, and
of England?
Shrine OF the mighty, can it be
That this is all remains of thee?"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

Robert Bonner, who died the other
day in New York, was one of the found
ers of the Scotcf-1rish society. He was
a native of the North of ireland, and
though man of wealth and influence
he never took the slightest interest in
the welfare of his native land.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

The leading Republican organs of the
Pacific coast are opposed to the oriental
policy of Jim Hill and Mark Hanna.
Among them is the Oregonian, of Port
land, and the Chronicle, Of San Fran
cisco. They do not believe in expend-
ing millions of money and sacrificing
thousands of lives to promote the COM
mercial interests of the American ba-
rons.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

"Weylerism in Washington is the
alliterative and suggestive heading of
an editorial in the Minneapolis Tribune,
and yet it is an organ OF Mckinley,
benevolence and humanity
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

The official organ of Aguinaldo says
that it will take 100000 American troops
to garrison the towns and villages in the
Philippines. That may be too high an
estimate, but we think he is nearer the
mark than the bombastic Otis. The
latter is now trying to bring the war
to close by bribing the rebel chief.
That is the Anglo-Saxon way of doing
things.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

1t is said that ''the National Trust"
an English society under the presidency
of the Duke of Westminster, will buy
the Lakes OF Killarney if the owners
will fix reasonable price.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

The British Tories have lost twelve
seats since the general election. The
latest defeat was at Oldham where a
Tory majority OF Cos was transformed
into Liberal majority OF 1,41o.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

The Catholic summer school which
opened last Wednesday at Madison,
Wis, will continue in session till Aug
3. Among the lecturers will be Rev. J. M.
Cleary and Rev. T. E. Shields, of Min
neapois. The former will deliver one
address on Temperance" and the latter
four lectures on Mental Development"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

John r. Mclean, of the Cincinnati
Enquirer, may be the Democratic cam
didate for governor OF Ohio in the next
campaign. He has said that he will ac-
cept the nomination if rendered to him.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

In Norway the membership OF the
Roman Catholic Church has doubled
within the last two or three years. In
Sweden the growth has not been quite
SO rapid.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

The late Richard P. Bland, of Mis-
souri,, died poor man after serving his
state for many years in congress. He
still has $1,000 to his credit in the ma
tlonal treasury as his share of the salary
grab OF 1872, which he refused to ac-
cept.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

Says the Philadelphia Standard and
Times: A good many people are dis
posed to laugh at the rumor OF an Irish
movement in aid OF the Beers should
war break out in South Africa. 1t is
not by any means such laughing mat
ter as these would have it, Some who
have memories long enough may re-
member that one OF those who helped
the Beers in their successful campaign
against England was one Henry Ayl-
ward, talented and adventurous Irish
man who suffered exile for his political
views. Awkward had wide political
affiliations, and if he be still alive may
again be found, and not alone, on the
side opposed to his hereditary enemy
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

Why does not Mckinley send Gen
eral Miles to the Philippines? Because
he is afraid he would become his rival
for the presidency. He has recalled Ad-
miral Dewey for the same reason. And
yet he has been styled magnificent Nc
Kinley." He is magnificent only in his
smallness.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

The Christian Endeavorers in national
convention did not forget. to sing God
Save the Queen" They are precious
lot OF Anglo-Saxon patriots.
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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

We say "Amen" to the following par
agraph from the pen Of Father Cronin
in the Catholic Union and Times: Save
in name and christening the challenging
yacht Shamrock is purely British. She
is owned by an Englishman; she was
launched in English waters-the Thames
amid the salvos OF the Prince Of
Wales and other Englisfmen; and the
crew that will man and sail her are
mainly English. Notwithstanding,
therefore, her beautiful Irish name and
the fervid christening prayer OF Lady
Russell OF Killowen, we hope the Sham
rock will not bring back the cup"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

lean soldiers in the Philippines are des-
tined to become bald. When the boys
come home you will think that they had
been recruited from the front rows of
the theater."
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

Last Sundays Pioneer Press pub
lished in its editorial columns, under the
caption of "Slandering Our Soldiers"
communication from "a highly indig-
nant citizen of St. Paul." whose name is
withheld, in which he berates the Wan
derer, German Catholic paper, for
comparing the American soldiers in the
Philippines to the Huns and Vandals.
The "highly indignant citizen" cannot
believe that our soldiers have been
guilty of looting and Decorating the
churches, and demands proof of the
charges. The Pioneer Press says it is
incumbent on the Wanderer to verify
its slanderous statements" or retract
them. 1t is easy for the Wanderer to
verify them, but the verifcation would
not satisfy the P. P. or its "highly in
dlgnant" correspondent.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-07-15

Moreton Frewen, the English bimetal-
list, was recently in Washington where
he submitted to an interview on the
Irish question. He said in part: Gre
land is absurdly overtaxed; her railway
system is the worst and the most expen-
sive l have any knowledge of; there are
hundred and one things she needs for
which the house at Westminster has no
time. Suppose the state of Iowa had to
come to Washington whenever she
wanted fish protection or river pol
luton act! And yet this is a fair anal
ogy of the situation in Ireland. Moth
ing will heal this wound of the empire
except full and generous concession,
and if the various Irish sections COM
blne before new general election, as
no doubt they will. because they must.
some means will be found to settle a
question finally which has troubled the
entire universe these fifty years past"
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-12-15

every home in the place many attended
the "Neighborhood sociable" held in the
hall Thanksgiving evening. The young
ladies had prepared quite an entertain
ment to amuse with, dialogues, CO.
nundrums, shadow pictures and music.
A fine collation. was served.
Phoenix library will hold it's annua
meeting, Tuesday, January 2. A fell at
tendance is requested.
Instead of the usual Christmas tree q
soclable will be held in the hall Christ
mas night. 4 committee is in charge
and q varied program will be furnished.
Mrs Salmon Couch was. able to be. at
church on Sunday for the frat time In
many weeks.
Rev Mr. Ramsey gave an illustrated
sermon, Sunday evening.
Miss Mildred Payne was surprised by
visit from her young friends, last Fri.
day evening.
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CORNWALL BRIDGE.
VILLAGE AND PERSONAL MATTERS.

VILLAGE AND PERSONAL MATTERS.
Rsy nj. r. Hill gave a fine sermon Sun
day morning, December 8, in the Metho-
dist church.
Mrs Hill has gone to Brooklyn for a
vacation OF two weeks.
Rev Mr. Hill and wife passed Thanks.
giving with Mr and Mrs Frfnk.
Mrs Bouteiller was taken to Middle
town, last Wednesday. Her husband
has the sympathy OF the community.
Your correspondent Is glad to report
that Miss Moore and Miss Clark are Inn
proving since last writing.
Fl. s.. Comstock spent Thanksgiving
with friends In Norfolk.
Mrs Frances Carter dramatic artiat)
from New Yerk was at J. s. Comstock's,
Thanksgiving.
Mrs Wadhams and daughter were in
Kent with friends. last week Thursday.
Walter Wells house took fre last
Friday and was consumed In short time.
r. IL . hard time 20 be without home In
the coming winter.
The football game between Lime Rock
aud GcEnwsla wss largely Attended,
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Fairfield County.
NICHOLS.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
The Methodist church celebrated their
51st annIve rsary, last Tuesday evening,
December II, with appropriate services.
The Methodist Sunday school ht Il
their annual election of officers, Nor day,
December 4, and the fol owing officers
were elected Superintendent, N. b. Cur
tis assistant superintendent, 4 FL. Mar
cy; lady assistant superintendent, Mrs
james Durward secretary, Miss LottIe
Potter treasurer, Miss America Pierson !;
secretary OF Sunday School Board, Miss
Bessie Reed. Officers of the Sunday
School Missionary society: President,
Miss Florence Nichols; secretary, Miss
Inez French treasurer, Miss Bessie Reed.
All the old teachers were reelected with
the addition of Lewis Curtts.
The music committee OF the Methodist
church ara preparing special music for
the Sunday evening services.
G. B. Nichols lost valuable horse,
last Monday.
e. s. Fairchild finished making cider
at his mill, this week. He has turned
out an unusual quantity, this year. MIR
Fairchild sells large quantity TO out Of
town parties.
in Boston with her sister, Miss May
Nichols.
Miss Jessie e. Cook has recently visit
ed Mrs Albert L. House of Torrington
Miss Florence M. Nichols has been
taking three private. lessons a week in
the ~, Of Harry b. Jepson, B. A, Of
Yale University.
Mrs NJ. T. BeIe and daughters spent
Thanksgiving in New Jersey.
Quite number OF people in this place
hive sold Isl d up at Saw Mil pond to
the Bridgeport Hydraulic Co.
s'Columbia,n won the yacht race as
the American yacht always does. So
does Aermotor Co.'s Windmills win pat
ronage for them. Osher people try to
make mills, but none come up to the
stAermotor" for business. They also
manufacture galvanized steel tanks and
towers, first class stalk cutter with pat
emit crushing device, steel frame and 26
inch buzz saws that are all right. Also
anti.freezing oil that never gums. Oh
must run or your machinery won't.
Grinders and pumps, pipe ard filings
and numerous ether things. For prices
call or address w. B. Curtiss at Nichols,
Conn.
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WOODBURY..

\ HoTcHKIssYILLE AND VICINITY.
William Ell. Munson has sold his meat
route to K. w. Eyre. Al wish Ernest
success in his new business.
AS DIR Smith and Egbert Carpenter
were driving through Main street, Wood
bury, one evening last week, they &C lid
ed, oVerturning both wagons. They
were badly damaged. .Egbert's vehicle
was rendered almost useless.
AS Mrs J. Ell. Hilton was getting into q
wagon, the horse started, throwing her
ON TO the dash board. Fhe horse then
started to run but was stopped before
much damage was done.
Mrs WI. Mallory of Bethel has been
visiting friends here. =
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in Torrington after spending nearly two
months at her fathers here.
Mr. and Mrs John Graham entertained
guests from out of town Thanksgiving
week. Other guests from away were at
Philip Camps and George Duvall's.
Miss Gertrude Chase has been quite
sick at the home of her sister, Mrs FL. II.
PomeroY, at Long Mountain.
Miss Maud butcher, who has been at
L. T. Peet's year aid half, has left to
take position in the family of DR. Bost-
wick in New Milford.
Hard &C Ids and sore throats seem to be
quite the fashion at present.
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STAIRS PLAIN.
LOCAL NEWS MATTERS.

Mr. and Mrs G. 81. Blake moved to
Ridgeburv, last week, into the house Of
John D. Burr.
Mas Eva Belts went to South Nor
ws1k, last week, where she has position.
Hanford Bates and family have moved
TO Fail field, where he has position on q
milk farm.
Mrs Charles Pierce and Mrs Charles
Coz lev Of Danbury were guests Of Mrs
G. H. Bike, last week Tuesday.
Charles Mabie and son OF Danbury
were guests Of his brother, William L.
Mabie, on Sunday last.
william Duncan of Beresford, South
Dakota, arrived at bis uncle's, Lewis
Bredley's. last week Wednesday.
The prayer meeting, last Tueeday
evening, Was be Ii at the home OF Hows I'd
Manley, Jr. There was large attend
arce and an excellent meeting. Mrs Her
bert Mills OF Mt Kiseo was leader.
a large congregation assembled 81 the
little chnsch, laat Sunday morning, a.
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WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.


Instead OF the usual Christmas tree a
sociable will be held In the hall, Christ
mas night. A pleasing program is In pre-
paration.
Phoenix library will hold It's annual
meeting the first Tuesday in January. A
full attendance is desired.
Win and Miss May Platt started for
their Florida home, ON Friday, stopping
of for visit to relatives in North Caro-
lima. During the winter Mr. Platt con-
templates visit to Cuba for prospecting.
Smith Lyon Is sorting tobacco in New
Milford.
Howard Payne 10 In the employ of
Ackly, Hatch 6 Marsh.
MIR and Mira Ford returned, last week,
from visit to their daughter In Bridge
port. 49,.
Walter Soule's cow made visit up
stairs for stalks. An exciting time was
the consequence.
In response to an invitation sent to