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The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
HOW TO BE CHARMING.

Don't think-good sister-that to be
charming you must be beautiful. Some
OF the most charming women Of the
world have been far from beautiful.
What. then, were their charms?
Those renowned women were first
svInnathetic The iceberg can never
charm. Not only TO the rich and young,
but to the poor and old, their sym.
pathY extended.
They were good listeners, and this
undoubtedly was a strong point, as
many women are only too ready to
talk. but few care to listen. The charm
ing woman is a good conversationalist
always-but she knows when to be 81
lent. She changes her words and con-
1ersation to suit the people in whose
company she happens to be, and her
heart ever goes out to those in trouble.
She is merry with the gay, and ready
TO do a fellow creature a GOOD turn
without thought of reward But, above
all-she is natural She eschews gush-
ing-which is ever the sign of insincer-
ity.
The modern woman-if she is sensible
and size wouldn't be modern if she
cares not, for good sense is the feature
of these davs-does not scorn the OBJ
vious advantage Of pretty clothes, but
always dresses az well as her income
allows. She endeavors to appear her
best, whether in public or in the pri-
vacy Of her own home.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
HOME POISONING.

1t is very desirable that the condo
tons under which food may become
poisonous should receive more practi-
cal consideration than they do. A well
known physician has called attention
10 some glarinE defects in the location
of food store rooms, which are worthy
Of attention. In house construction
the position Of pantry is too often
treated ais Of minor Importance. IN
some houses the space under Ehe stairs
or some equally unsuitable and made
quately lighted and ventilated place.is
thought good enough for the purpose.
In a great number the pantry is a
small offshoot from the house, the
ceiling, floor and walls often being
damp, owing to faulty construction;
in some Of these matters are rendered
worse by the water taps being placed
therein without any provision being
made for carrying away the droDDings
from the tap or overflow, from vessels
into which the water is run. One OF
the most frequent entries in his in
spectdon book Is defective yard pave
merit" permitting of sOakage of filth
into the soil underneath. Not only is
the soil thus rendered a good breeding
ground for pafhogenic microbes; it also
supplies those conditions requisite Tor
increased Virulenee.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
Che South .HKjcan UarCbe Canadian Gnvasi
Movement is Active in New England Hundreds Of Irish
Men Are Said to be EnliSting

Boston, Dec. ga movement looking
to the invasion of Canada by the Fen
ians and the advanced Irish National
lists had been agitated for some time by
leaders of these organizations in and
around Boston. Colonel Roger f. Scan
mel, who has been identified with irish
agltations for many years, said today
that there was to be a meeting Of
prominent Irish Nationalist in Phila-
delphla next Sunday or Monday, to
discuss the Question of invading Can
ada.
This meeting" Colonel Scanned says,
will be followed by another in Boston,
when reports from the Philadelphia
meeting viii be made by Boston dele
gates"
Colonel Scanned says the present
would be good time for the invasion,
as the troops of Canada are being sent
away to take part in the African war.
1T has been agitated for years. con-
tinued the colonel. that Canada should
either be annexed to the United states
or should have an indel endsnt govern
ment Of it's own. The present African
war WILL in my opinion, see the first
break in the British empire. With an
army of 100000 Irish Nationalist en-
gagged in the invasion of Canada, it
would make things interesting for the
English government"
Referring to the Fenian invasion of
Canada of many years ago, Colonel
Scanned said that it was a failure be-
cause there were too manv generals
and colonies and no discipline. This
would not happen now, he said, since
the mem are well organized all over the
country, and have confidence in their
leaders
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
IGNORED AT WASHINGTON.
No Credence Whatever Given to Pro-
posed Fenian Raid Story.


Washington, Dec. 26.-The alleged at
tempts in different parts of the coun-
try to organize Fenians for raid into
Canada have not, as yet, been drawn
to the attention of the state depart
ment, and nothing is known upon the
subject beyond the matters set out in
the newspaper publications. The offic
ials do not give the smallest credence
to the stories. and are of the opinion
that the purpose in setting them afoat
is to brighten the Canadians into keep
ing their soldiers at home, and falling
to answer the appeal of England for
volunteers for the African campaign.
Lord Pauncefote, the British ambas-
sador, is too well experienced in Amer
lean matters to make this the basis Of
official representations at this stage,
and instead, it is said at the state de
partment that he has not even found it
necessary TO demonstrate against the
alleged violation of neutrality in the
reported recruiting of soldiers for the
Beers within the limits of the United
States. 1t is suggested that the expla-
nation for this attitude is a preference
on the part OF the British to deal with
such persons as may enlist here for the
Boer army after they leave the boun-
daries of the United States.
And it is not doubted that all of these
movements that really promise to
amount to anything, are being carefully
watched, with view to catching the
volunteers at some convenient point by
a fleet cruiser.
Should it turn out that a Fenian
movement of this kind alleged to exist
is actually discovered and brought to
the attention of the United States gov
eminent, sharp and prompt represslve
action will be taken, not only to pre-
vent the violation Of the neutrality
laws, but also to save the raiders
themselves from such consequences OF
their actions as befell the unfortunate
Fenian raiders of 1866.
The talk of a Fenian raid is we'll
calculated to cause alarm on the Cand-
ian side of the border, as the people or
that section were greatly agitated dur
ing the former Fenian excitement. AL
though an actual movement occurred
then. the chief trouble occurred over
alarming reports of invasions which
never took place Something of
panic took possession Of the Canadians
on the border. and many women buried
their yaluables on the islands of the
border river.
On the American side the excitement
was intensified by local Fenian organi-
cations. which drilled in apparent am
tieipation of a movement, although
these proved to be purely local bodies,
more or less sympathizing with the
movement. but wholly without syste-
matte connection with the head %or-
ganization. ~
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
THE BELLS on NoTRE DAME.

eugene Field in Chicago News.)
What though the radiant thoroughfare
Teens with noisy throng?
What though men handy everywhere
The ribald jest and song?
Over the din of oatbs and cries
Broodeth a wondrous calm,
And mid the solemn stiffness rise
The bells of Notre Dame.
Heed not dear Lord they seem to say,
Thy weak and erring child;
And thou, Oh gentle mother, pray
That God be reconciled:
And on mankind, Christ, our King,
Pour out thy precious balm
IT'S thus they plead and thus they sing,
Those bells Of Notre Dame.
And so, methinks. God. bending down
To ken the things Of earth,
Heeds not the mockery of the town
Or cries of ribald mirth:
For ever s0undeth in His ears
A penitential psalm
IT'S thy angelic voice He hears,
Oh bells of -Notre- Daniel -.-
Plead on Oh. bells. that thy sweet voice
May still forever be
An intercession to rejoice
Benign divinity:
And that thy tuneful grace may fall,
Like dew, a quickening balm
Upon the arid hearts of all
Oh, bells Of Notre Damei
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
UPON THE THRESHOLD.

Once more we stand with half reluctant
feet
Upon the threshold of another year;
That line where Past and Present seen
In stronger contrast than they do else
where
Look back moment Does the prospect
or does the weary heart but sigh re
Can RECOLLECTION smile or, i'll at ease
With what is past. wish only to forget?
Say, canst thou smile when Memory's lin
gering gaze
wouidst thou live Ger again those chang
or BID them them fade forever into night?
A solemn question, and the faltering
Scarce dare say. Yes" yet will not
For JOY and Sadness both hath played
In making up the tale of long ago"
Here Memory sees the golden sunlight
Across the path of life, and shine
And now wv the picture changes like a
And sorrow dims the eyes and kills the
smile.
Soft has gone-where all has gone be-
The moaning wind has sung the dead
years diTge;
Times waves roll on against the crumb-
ling shore,
And sinks the worn-out bark beneath
the surf.
Here ends the checkered page Of prose
and verse
or shapely words and lines writ all
There they must stand for better or for
worse;
So shut the book and bid the year
tgoOd-byei
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
TALL OR SHORT.

II lis an undenfable fact that the ma
jority Of men prefer short women TO tai
ones. Perhaps this is because they ike
to be looked up te-sat all events, by the
fair sex-and it is only natural for them
to prefer the girl who in her little
carassings and fascinating lover-like
ways. has, on account Of her shortness,
To look UP at him <or the purpose OF
peering into his love-lit eyes. Tall wom-
en- are usually dignified, and appear 70
scorn zittenish ways, and although
they manage to draw admiration, 1t IS
rather of the awe-inspiring kind. NO
doubt. owing to the smallness Of stat
ure and pretty, playful ways, men give
TO little women more petting than the
tall. dignffied woman demands. Inc
lovers oft-repeated expression: on
little darling" could hardly be applied
to the very tall girl without tickling
the risibilities of those who overheard
it, This is certainly very hard, ana
looks like a punishment for being tan
but who can help her stature?
But the tall women has her charms:
she is generally more stylish in her ap-
pearance. than her short sister, ana can
wear to advantage almost everything
except striped dress goods. She is alg-
nihed and of elegant carriage.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
WOULD BE HOPELESS TASK.
Prominent Irishmen Discourage the
Proposed Invasion.

Proposed Invasion.
Chicago, Dec. 26.-John T. Heating,
national president of the Ancient Order
of Hibernians, declared tonight that he
knew nothing of the rumored armed in
vasion of Canada by four columns OF
Irishmen.
There are many enthusiastic Irish
men who would be willing to attack
Canada, now that England's attention
is concentrated in South Africa" said
Mr. Heating, but to my mind think
the present moment requires active and
substantial aid to the Beers.
l have not heard Of anything in con-
nection with an invasion of Canada.
There are plenty of able-bodied men
who are willing to fight the English
anywhere. as hundreds of letters sent
me within the last month will testify
think, however, the Ancient Order Of
Hibernians will gladly welcome an as
sessment in favor of ambulance corps
or hard cash for the Beers. I shall call
a meeting of the national directors of
the Ancient Order of HibernianS tomor-
row. The directors will probably meet
in Washington or Pittsburg, and the
question of an assessment Will be set
tied.
''Irish-Americans who long to see
IllClI A4lOllACl country lIGS LIOul EuSliStl
shaclIleS WILL 1 think, recognize that
the best way to hurt or cripple England
will be to do it in South Africa by aid
ing the Beers, rather than by an inva-
sion of Canada. If Canada were in a
state of revolt or on the verge of it,
as in India, matters would be different.
Or if ITishmen could reach India dur
ing this crisis as easily as they could
reach Canada, then L should not be at
i Il
on India. I do not think
there is anything in the report, how
ever, of an organization to invade Cam
ada"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
Boer commandant Recaptured.
BoMBARDMENT KEPT UP.
Beers Continue to Throw Shells Into
Ladysmith Without Effect.

London, Dec. 26.-The Beers heavily
bombarded LadysImith for a couple of
hours Dec. 16. the day after the battle
of Tugela river, but little damage was
done. They killed one man and wound
ed two men of the garrison.
Adviees from Cape Town say the New
Zealanders with General French at
Naauwpoort were in tight corner Dec.
49, They were nearly surrounded by
Beers and retired under a hail of bull
let's fired at short range, but sustained
only little loss.
Among the Beers killed at Stormberg
were many of that locality who had
joined the Orange Free State forces.
Several newspaper correspondents have
returned to Cape Town from the Mod
der river, apparently confirming the
belief that an immediate advance of
the British is projected. The war office
has received the following dispatch
from Cape Town, dated Dec. %:
There is no change in the situation
at Modder river. General Methuen is
well entrenched, and the Beers have
not disturbed him. General Gataere
reports that force of 15O police have
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
HOME REMEDIES.

For sore throat try compress of
cold water.
For bilious collie try soda and ginger
in hot water.
For sick headache rub peppermint oil
on the temples.
For nervous headache battle the back
of the neck with hot water.
For cold in the head try snuffing
powdered borax up the nostrils.
A hot bag wrung from hot vinegar
is a. quick relief for earache.
Shutting tannic acid is one of the
best remedies for a serious case OF
bleeding at the nose. Dissolve the acid
in water.
If an artery is cut tie small cord or
a handkerchief tightly between 1T and
the heart.
For legache and the growing pains
of which the children complain wrap
the leg in salt water and then in fan
mel.
For neuralgia try wet clothes of ala
cohol and water, or paregoric. or laud-
anum and water, laid on hot water
bottle and the affected part steamed
over it.
Tincture of arnica is the best appli-
cation for sprains and bruises, and
equal parts of tincture of arnica and
sririts Of camphor make an excellent
lininent for rheumatism.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
Butler Will Try to Retrieve His Loss
Before Roberts Arrives.

Butler Will Try to Retrieve His Loss
Before Roberts Arrives.
New York, Dec. ga dispatch to the
Tribune from London says:
Ten days after Longs artillery was
lost, it is clear that General Butler
will renew the attempt to relieve Lady
smith while Lord Roberts is on the sea.
He is receiving endorsements and
fresh batteries and ought to be in
position to reopen hostilities in a week
or ten days, unless he waits for the
siege train.
The movements of the battalions ar
irving at Cape Town are now conceal
ed by the authorities, but General Bull
Ter is evidently taking the fresh troops
and replacing his lost artillery, while
General Methuen is forced to stand by
and watch the Beers while they extend
their rifle trenches and strengthen
their position in front of Modder river.
General Butler is justified in this
course if Ladysmith, as is generally
believed, is in more critical condition
than Kimberley About 11,500 troops
will arrive during the next eighteen
days at Cape Town before Lord Rob
ertS assumes command. With this body
of reinforcements General Butler will
HUI nave lIlG Liabilities lOl SGIllItS every
column again on the offensive, but he
will at least have sufficient strength
for maneuvering against Colenso and
attempting to turn the enemyS posi-
ton there This is what military men
in London are now expecting him to do.
within a fortnight.
One reassuring sign is the publica-
ton of mail letters from Ladysmith,
Estcourt and other points in Natal
which evidently have not been submit
ted to the military censor. This budget
of correspondence deals in a critical
spirit with the blunders made by the
staff and the irritating fussiness of the
martinets in repeatedly changing camp
and eXhausting the patience of the SOL
diers. The letters also contain evidence
that the British field artillery is dis
tinctly inferior not only to the Boer
guns in range, but to the guns of al
most every important European pow
er. This campaign is bringing out many
unpleasant revelations of which full
political use will be made when the
liberal opposition learns the true points
of attack
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
St. Sylvester.

On Sunday, Dec 81. Holy Mother
celebrates the feast of Saint Sylvester,
Pope.
The Saint was born in Rome toward
the close of the third century. He was
a Young priest when the persecution
of the Christians broke out under the
tvrant Diocletian. Idols were erected
AT the corners of the streets, in the
market places, and over the public
fountains, so that il was scarcely pos
ssible for a Christian to go abroad with
out being put to the -- Of offering
sacrifice. with the alternative of apos-
tasv or death During this fiery trial,
Sylvester strengthened the confessors
and martyrs, God preserving his life
from many dangers. In 312 a new era
SET in. Constantine, having triumphed
under the STANDARD Of the Cross de-
clared himself the protector of the
Christians, and built them splendid
churches. At this juncture Sylvester
was elected to the chair of Peter, and
was thus the first of the Roman Pom
tiffs TO rule the flock of Christ in Sc
curitv and peace. He profited by these
blessings to renew the discipline of the
Church. and in two great councils con-
firmed her sacred truths. In the coun-
ell of Aries he condemned the schism
of the Donatists; and in that of Nicera,
the first general council of the Church.
he dealt Arianism its death blow by
declaring that Jesus Christ is the true
and very God. The Saint died A. D. 3335
Reflection-Never forget to thank God
daily for having made you a member
of His undying Church, and grow daily
in your attachment, devotion and 10y
atty to the Vicar of Christ.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
Weather and human Conduct.

DR.. Edwin G. Dexter. according to
Tit-Bits, has made a study Of the eff
fects of the weather on human con-
duct the results of which are rather
surprising. He shows by a system Of
tabuEation that n1isdemeanOrs involv-
ing violence, such as assaults, are more
common in bright weather, and that
the same is true OF suicides. On the
other hand. mental errors. such as mis-
takes in bank figures, are more COM
mon in Camp, rainy weather. His in
ference is that the excess of energy
produced by q bTacing condition Of the
air is responsible for more violence
than is the ugly temper" caused by
bad weather, because the latter, while
lowering the spirits, diminishes the ac-
tivity Of men.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30

pearance. A sofa stood across a corner
or table so placed, especially with a
screen behind it, helps to break up the
length of an apartment
Another way to break up length is to
form a group Of objects, such as a table
with books ON it and iardiniere with
a couple of chairs close to it, as if in
viting guests to sit there; this group
should stand three-Quarters of the
length Of the room from its front or
rear, and little to one side to break
the length of the wall line. Another way
to make a room look less long and mar
row is to place a large rug over the
carpet floor, and a lesser rug of an
either color effect just beyond it, plac-
ing a table ON the smaller one.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30

has been called upon to raise 900 men
to form part Of New York's quota
for the 125,OOO men that are to be en-
rolled throughout the country.
At the present time 500 men are
known to be mustered with the Fenians
here, the remaining 100 Will be obtained
with little difficulty. 1t is currently re-
ported and extensively credited that
the Fenians have two carloads of arms
and munitions of war in eonceaIment
in or near this city.
This material is said to have been in
the possession of the Dunkirk Fenians
for some years.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
Gen. Jouber Has Recovered and Again There at Head of
His TrOOpS-BritiSh Prisoners at Pretoria.

occupied Dodrecht, the Beers retreating
with no less
The war office has received dispatch
from Pietermaritzburg, Natal, dated
Sunday, Dec. "a. announcing that in an
engagement at Ladysmith, Dec. %, Ma
jor A. C. King, Captains Wathens and
Oaks and Lieutenant HUH and Lieu
tenant Colonel Fawcett were wounded,
and that nine non-commissioned Of
ficers and men were killed and ten
wounded. This battle had not been
recorded before this.
Three members of the Cape parma
ment are alleged to be implicated, ana
one of them is said to have presented
a Free State flag to a Boer commander,
at the same time expressing the nope
that he would carry it to glory ana
victory. Another member of parliament
is said to be recruiting for the Boers.
In addition, the wealthy farmers are
now aiding the invaders.
HIS LAST GREAT EFFORT.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
THOSE LONG ROOMS.

Long, narrow rooms are more DIM
cult to furnish artistically than are
rooms Of better proportions. II Iur-
nishing such, rooms the endeavor must
constantly be made not TO lnterleIe
with the little width they alreaus
have, but to cut off the length IN e.
feet. Where two long rooms open into
each other. screens and portieres may
be effectively employed to give them
shorter, and, therefore, broader ap-
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
OF Interest TO Lady Readers

working moment the best that is in
them, without thinking of results. They
are the people who rise at the same
time each morning, not forgetting to
raise their first thoughts to God and
invoking His blessings for the day
They take up their daily tasks at the
same hour every day. They are the
creatures of habit, but their habits are
nearly all good ones that lead them
in the direct line of that which they
are striving to do
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
Langhed at Tn ottawa-

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 26.-The stories
regarding a Fenian invasion of Canada
telegraphed here from the United States
are laughed at by the militia depart
ment, the government and the people
here generally.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
FENIANs ARE RECRUITING.
Efforts to Raise 1875, 90 Men for Can
adian Expedition.

Buffalo, N Y, Dec. ga special
from Dunkirk says: The Fenians are
said to be organizing here for an in
vasion Of Canada A man known to
have knowledge of the condition OF
Ferfan affairs in Dunkirk says this city
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
sMoKE. sMoKE. sMoKE

Smoke Blue Point Cigars, Co-opera-
tive Cigar Company, makers, Oh west
Second South Street, Salt Lake CITY
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30
O'rEARA & CO.,

REAL ESTATE. LOANS AND MINING
STOCKS.
Re-discount and sell commercial paper,
Rooms A-46 O'A1eara block,
Salt Lake City. Utah.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1899-12-30

Oyster Sauce.-Into .one-half cupful
of butter rub well two tablespoonful of
flour Add one pint of boiling water,
and. placing saucepan on stove, stir
constantly until thickened. Then add
one-half dozen oysters, chopped fine,
and a few drops of lemon. Let it just
boil and serve