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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-11-18
NEWS FROM IRELAND
Paul Kruger at Majuba.

Paul Kruger at Majuba.
Now Christ thee save, Paul Kruger!
Now Christ thee save from harm!
And may the God Of Joshua
Bear up thy strong right arm.
May He who fought the battles
OF all thy hero sires,
4 When Orange William kindled
4 The blaze of Freedoms fires;
n May He whose stern war angel
The English pirate smote,
ID When Cromwell's bloody talons
4 Were crooked at Hollands throat;
May He who cast His aegis
Ger flooded dyke and dam,
When down mid roaring pillows
Went Frances oriflamme;
May He defend the children
Who kept the fathers cause,
Who raised the ocean ramparts, 9.
And babe the spoiler pause.
No guardian surges round them
Laugh now the foe to scorn,
But swelling thews and sinews
Or men to freedom sworn;
And breasts with Right thrice-plated,
And hands that love the sword,
And hearts that count most holy
The drops for Freedom poured;
And brains that guide in wisdom
The arms that strain to smite,
And Mind, DER all victorious,
That leads the van in fight;
And DER them, and about them,
The rapture of a world
That halls the swapping letters,
The tyrant downward hurled.
Yea, DER them and about them,
The prayers of every slave,
The hopes of every champion,
The blessings of the brave.
Lo, these shall be the bulwarks
No redcoat robber scales,
Till once again his banner
Before the Dutchman's trails!
Then bring the newborn infant,
The babe in glory sent,
From Wars red font baptismal
His shining brow besprent;
And hold him well, Paul Kruger!
And shield him with thy life,
And for his sake be hallowed
The bloody sweat and strife!
And JOY shall lash the pulses
OF freeman and of slave,
To see the young Republic
Throned on a despot's grave.
Then Christ thee keep, Paul Kruger!
Then Christ thee keep from harm;
And may the deathlcss story
Nerve many patriots arm.
And Christ thee keep, Paul Kruger,
And shrine thee in the skies;
No fairer spirit walketh
.s4'F The fields of Paradise;
No brighter star hath heaven,
Mid all the flaming band.
Than he who lives and labors,
And dies-for Fathcrland.
Fanny Parnell in Boston Pilot of Jal
S. 1881.
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Business Notices.
John J. McHale and Ace p. AbeE,
hvyess. 3o1-3oa Bank of Comnesos
Building.
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Grand total ............... SS,3SS
Col. Sumner also sends an estimate
OF the Boer force, said to be the official
figures OF Commandant General lou
bert. These total $1,000 men.
According to Brussels dispatch Dir.
Leyds, the diplomatic agent OF the
Transvaal in Europe, has issued a state
ment that the Beers have now nearly
100000 men in the field, made up as fol-
lows:
Boer regulars ................. $4,000
Artillery 1850
Police Observation-Disclosures. 1850
Orange Free State troops, includ-
ing outlanders .............. $4,000
Natal Bocrs .................. 5000
Bechuanaland and Ithodcsian
Beers ....................... 5000
Foreign legion ................ GOO
Americans .......... 1000
Germans NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5000
Dutch-Belgians ............... 1000
Irish .................... 1000
Scandinavians ............... 600
French, Swiss and Italians. 200
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Total force in South Africa on

Total force in South Africa on
Nov. / .................. $4,000
Reinforcements contemplated - One
complete army corps, divided thus:
Cavalry acknowledgements. 1874
Infantry 29,253
Corps troops, including artillery,
engineers, etc. ................ 1922
Troops on line of communication 0.297
Troops to be left at base. ....... 2,S32
Total. 52,O3S
Contingcnts from Queensland and
New Zealand ............... go
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WICKLOW.
Forces In South Africa.

The Washington Star says that Col.
S. S. Sumner, military attache of the
United States at London, who has been
ordered to South Africa to witness the
military operations there, sends this
statement OF the present and prospective
strength OF the British army in Soutl,
Africa:
Regulars OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10000
Volunteers Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
Nov, / 10000
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.sTILLwATTR, WASHINGTON co.
r rpes PrTs.1 v. W Wel Meenrry'
Roc. scc.-PhilIp Ryan
Fin. scc:--Thos. Curley.
Trcns.-J. W. Clcnry.
ms. Sec-Daniel Brennan
Meet every Monday evening Mt A. o. H.
hall, in Grand Opera House building.
Daughters of Erin.--Co. President, Mrs.
Jamcs Fnrccin.
Vice pres--Ntrs r. Connors.
Rec. Sec.-Mrs. NJ. Donalds.
Fin. Scc.-Mss A. e. Reilly.
Ins Sec.-Miss NJ. Grady.
Trcas.-Mrs. Geo. Gownn.
of month at Opera hall.
MORRIS. STEVENS COUNTY.
Co. Pres.-Wm. Riordan.
Pres.-D. Hennessy.
Vice Pres.-J. S. Walsh
Rec. Sect. r. McCanney.
Fin. Sect. A. Callaghan.
Treas Treas nnd ms sec..Ttmothy Murphy.
Ladies' Auxiliary.-Co. President, Miss n.
President of D,v.--Miss Nellie Moran.
Vice Pres.-Mrs. Alice See.
Rec. sec.-M!ss Margaret Callahan.
Treas.-Nrs. Elizabeth Mahoney.
Meet at Norris, MINI.
DAKOTA COUNTY.
Co. Pres.-T. p. Moran.
Div. No. 1, Hastings. Patrick
Carolnn.
Vice Pres.-D. Mcnamara.
Rec. Sec.-J. r. Stevens.
Fin. Sec.-Thos. McShans.
Treas.-W. E. Fahy.
ms. Sec. r. Cavanau8h.
Meet second an fourth Tuesdays Of
month.
Ladies' Auxiliary.-co. President, Miss
Gertrude Fahey.
Pres.-Miss Theresa Conley.
Vice Prcs-Miss Julia Thorne.
Rec. Sec-lfiss Anna AcShane.
Fin. Sec.-Miss NJ. Molamphy.
Trens.-Mrs. J. J. Currier.
ms. Sec-Mrs J. Pettingill.
Meet on the first and third Thursdays Of
the month at A. 0. n. hall.
Div. No. 2. Observation-Disclosures, II. p.
Moran.
vice Pres.-J. o. Ryan.
Rec Sewn. Carroll
Fin. Sea-. Cain.
ms Sec.-B. O'Hara.
Treas.-T. ID. Dewitt.
Meet on second and fourth Tuesdays Of
month.
Daughter of Erin. Rosemount.-PreSi-
dent, Miss Mary Garry.
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ROCK COUNTY.
Co. Co.. Prrs;-P r. Kelly. Luverne.
Vice Pres.-Mnrtin Ryan,
Rec. Sec.-Jas Fitzgerald.
Trchs.-P II. Kelly.
KoCHEsTER. oLMsTED CoUNYy.
Div. 10. 1"rresident. J. &c. Mcaovera.
Vice pres.-lGdw. Fitzgerald.
Fin. Sec.-Inmcs Degnon.
Rec. Sewn. Kelly.
Trcas--D. ]. Cudmore.
Meet first and third Tuesday evenings Of
month Mt Il. r. hall.
IT. LADIES' n,s,o AuxilIary.-co. Pres. Miss Ange-
P'res.aMiss Margaret e. Sullivan.
Rec. Sec.-Mlss n. Hartney.
Treas-Mrs; J. n. Norton.
Meets SECOND and fourth Tuesdays Of
month at X. P. hall.
ANoKA COUNTY,
Co. Pres.-:T. NJ. Sullivan.
PresoH. J. Dcnnellk;
Vice Pres.7M!ehsel Tigue.
Fin. Seq. f. +. stacf.
Treas-Joiin Mcdonald.
Meetings second Sunday Of each noath
at g. A. H. hall, Second avenue.
SWIFT COUNTY.
co. Pres.-D. +. AcDermott, Contarf.
Div. No. 1, Clontsrf.-President, w.
Kenna.
Vice Pres.-John Gossen.
Rec. Sec.-Jas. O'Donnell
Fin. sec.-M. 70. Conlogue.
Treas. and Ins. Sec.-Fstrfck Tolsy,
Meetings first Sunday Of month n town
Div. No. 2.-Presldent, Henry NurpAy,
Benson.
Vice Pres.-James O'Connor.
Rec. Sect. n. Donnelly.
Fin. and Inns. Sec.-John Whalen. N
Graf.
Treas.-J. C. Collins
Address. Benson, MINI. Meet arst Sun
day of month.
WINONA COUNTY.
Div. No. 1-President-Hon. p. TitspAt
Vice Pres.-Jas. b. Burk.
Rec. Sec.-Jno. Rowan, 81.
Fin. Sec.-J. +. Rowan.
1ns. Eec.-Geo. ForkenA
Treas.-H. J. Ryan.
Regular meetings are held on the nrst
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In Thur1es, on Oct. IS, a meeting OF
the local 90 Memorial Committee was
held in Ryan's Hotel, Mr.. C. Culllane,
chairman, presiding. Among others
present were Messrs. Andrew Callinan.
U. c.; Thomas Ryan, J. P; Edward
Dunno, James Kenugh, Patrick Finn,
treasurer; and D. H. Ryan, honorary
secretary, and others. Mr.. Andrew Cal
lanan handed in f6 IS Sd. as first INSTALL
ment from the parish of Moyne. Mr..
D. H. Ryan stated that the amount from
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-11
KING FAMILY REUNION.

The quarterly meeting of the Old
Colony Historical Society will be held
in the city of Taunton, Mass, on Thurs
day the 10th day of July, it being the two
hundred and nineteenth anniversary Of
the settlement OF Philip King in that
town. Especial effort will be made to
secure the attendance of his descendants
either in person or by letter
Interesting exercises win be held at
Historical Hall in this morning followed
by a visit to the burying ground and site
of the old homestead yet occupied by his
descendants Many of his descendants
in the male line live In Maine and very
many more through marriage with Will
liams, Washburns, C.,rrs. Halls, Durells,
Bretts, Morses, Keiths, Shaws. Martins,
Leonards, Porters, Aldens, Verrills and
others
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A BRAIN MAKER.

If one cares for go9d, sturdy health
with which to build uTa business or
peacefully and happily conduct a house
hold, attention must be paid to the food.
Bad food, or good food roorlyg cooked,
causes dyspepsia, poorly nourished bod
les and general irritation.
People who use Grape Nuts for break
fast can depend on haf5pg the highest
quality of nourishment.a and that perfectly
cooked, for the food IL finished at 1.-The
factory and goesIinto the packages crisp,
fully cooked and ready for instant use
with either hot milk or cream or with
cold thick cream OF syrup.
Either form gives q delicious dish that
one Graves morning after morning, and
brain workers notiGs distinct gain in
mental power for the delicate PARTICLES Of
natural phosphate of potash taken from
the grains unitss with the albumen and
goes directly to rebuild brain and nerve
centres.
10 find the proof IN ones own body is
the best argument. Try Grape-Nuts ten
days. A good sturdy set of brains may
seast you into great career.
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Deaf HIS.

In this city May 10th, Frank A. Reardon,
aged 80 years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
In this city, May 16, Miss Annie Hay Everett,
aged as years months.
Funeral on Friday afternoon az 2.30 o'clk,
from her late residence, No. 21 Chestnut street.
In this city. May 10. Lillian NJ, daughter of
Alfred +. and Nellie Nicholson, aged years
8 months
In this city. May 10, Thomas Walsh.
Funeral Friday morning at $50 o'clock,
from his late residence No. 10 Middle street.
Requiem high mass at the Cathedral OF the
Immaculate Conception at 8 o'clock.
In knightyille, May 10, Tryphena, wife OF
Edwin Rich. aged 63 years 3 days.
Funeral Saturday afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock,
from her Hate residence, No. street.
In Durham. May 8. Lucy Parker. wife of Ru-
fus Parker, aged 76 years.
In Wales. May 6, Rufus b. Wirhereil, aged
10 years.
In North Vienna, April 80. Mrs. Nancy Whit
tier, widow OF Jesse Soper of Chestecville. aged
IT years.
In New Sharon. April 90, Mrs. Naomi s..
Harding, aged 10 years.
In Bangor, May 8, Charles E. Getchell, aged
% years months.
The funeral of the late Miss Margaret NJ
Morrey will take place OH Friday morning at
$50 O'Clock, from her late residence, No. u
Gray street. Services AT ST. Dominic's church
at o'clock.
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THE ALMSHoUsE LAND.

1t is very possible that the land at the
almshouse property on Portland street,
will be put into the market soon by the
city and the lots sold as fast as possible.
1t is the purpose of those who have this
matter in charge to bring about the
transfer of the inmates of the oil mshouse
to Deering as quickly as possible. 1t will
be necessary to build a new set of build
ngs on the Deerin2 farm, but 1t is claim-
I'D that If this is done the sale of the
land on Portland street will pay for 1t
and the Deering farm Will give the in
mates of the almshouse considerable en-
ploy ment and save the CITY some money.
In this connection 1t is suggested that
1t might be we'll for The city to acquire
In year or so a tract OF land about 10
acres in all which adjoins the Deering
farm and which would add that much
tillabls land to the farm as 1t stands to-
day.
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p. HIS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.

The annual meeting of the Alumni As
ISOLATION of the Portland High school
took place last evening in Assembly hall.
The meeting, consisting of a goodly rep.
resentation of many OF the graduated
elias ses. was called to order by President
Hall. who mads brief remarks, summing
up the work of the year and charging
upon the future work of the association.
The report of the treasurer, Mr.. Andrew
NJ. Heseltine, was then listened to and
accepted. Next, the nominating COM
mittee reported list of officers to be
elected for the ensuing year, for which
a unanimous vote was cast In behalf of
the association by MIR. Fred Kaler. The
list Of. officers is as follows:
President-George G. II. Smith.
Vice Presidential. 5. WoOdlnan.
Recording Secretary-H. A. Pingree.
Corresponding Secretary-Miss Mabel
Skillings
Treasurer-A. NJ. Heseltine.
Directors for Two Years Mrs. j. b.
Deane, +. L. Littleiteld
President Smith then took the chair
and in few pleasing words outlined his
plans for the association during the Gem
Ing year. AS the reputation of Mr..
Smith for energy is well-known, success is
assured. 1t was voted by the association
to give a reception to the graduating
class of the P. H. S. The meeting then
adjourned.
The above named reception will take
place in Assembly hall at the High School
building OH Friday evening, June 10th.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
past graduates. A social time, int :
spersed with music will be- enjoyed Al Z
refreshments will be served throughoeS
the evening.
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SALE Of BARGE
NEW YORK"

Court of Maine, l shall sell at public auction, al
the yard of William Rogers. AT Bath. Maine, on
the sixteenth day of May. 1889, at two O'Clock In
the afternoon (said sale having been adjourned
from May end by order of said Court. the new
" built schooner barge New York. OF about
three thousand gross tons, now on the stocks In
said yard awaiting launching. with all her
tackle. machinery, apparel, furniture and APP
purteDances. TO the highest bidder for cash,
iree from all liens. claims and encumberances.
said Barge may be inspected on application TO
the Undersigned, be tore said sale. Terms of
sale, deposit OF i've thousand dollars at time OF
sale, balance TO he paid on confirmation OF said
sale by said Court.
JOHN II. KELLEY. Receiver.
Bath. Maine, May 3D. 1899. may1idlt
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In this city, May 10, by Rev. A. II. Wright,
Everitt c. Dyer of Portland and Miss Jessie
Florence Massie Of Frederlckton. n. B.:
In Jonesport, Riley w. Norton and Miss Cora
L. Alley. both Of Jonesport
In Lubec. May /, Irving W. Case and Miss
Mary Il. Davis
In Bethel. May 2, Henry NJ. Farwel and
Maud S. Pratt.
In Lowell, April 26. Charles Z. Fox Of Lovelt
and Blanche May PIince of Fryebug.
In Berlin, David Hazard and Ora May Swan,
both OF Bethel.
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HEARING POSTPONED.
Action on Portland Light and Pewc
Company's Petition Deferred.


A special meeting of the mayor and
board OF aldermen was called for yester
day afternoon to give q hearing on the
petition Of the Portland Light and Power
company which petitions for permission
to build conduits in this city on Congress
street between Washington and Grove
streets. Exchange street between Fedora
Pearl and Market square and to erect
poles on a great many streets In this city.
Mr.. Stephen @. Perry appeared for the
Consolidated Electric Light company. He
said that he had only been retained In
this case about an hour previous to the
time stated for the meeting and be wished
a postponement to be made In the hear
ing. He showed the aldermen that an err
ror had been made. in calling the hearing,
stating the time of the hearing as Tues
day, May tenth, instead Of Wednesday,
May tenth.
Mr.. W. NJ, Bradley, who appeared as
attorney for the Portland Light and
Power company said that he mad no oh
lection to the hearing being postponed.
He said that the company desired tine
hearing oil this matter to be full and
complete one and wished that everyone
would have an opportunity to app ear be-
fore the board and make their objections
If they had any to make.
After some discussion the hearing was
postponed until Wednesday, May IL, at
p. m.
OTHER PETITIONS.
Alderman johnson presented the
petition of the New England Telegraph
and Telephone company for permission to
erect certain poles in connection with
their conduit system. The hea ring on
this petition was ordered for May goth, at
4 p. m.
s. d. Warren & Co. petitioned for per-
mission to erect certain poles on West
brook street. A hearing was ordered on
this matter for May goth at p. IN.
THE VOTE WAS LEGAL.
The city solicitor gave it as his opinion
that the vote to pass an appropriation bill
should not necessarily he two.thirds Of
the branch in which the vote was taken
az majority was sufficient. The appro-
priation bill stands by this opinion and it
only awaits the mayors signature to lie.
come operative.
CIRCUS TAXES 500.
Forepaugh's circus through William K.
Peck petitioned for permission to give an
exhibition here on June 9th. On motion
of Alderman Mannix the rate for this
license was fixed at 500.
OTHER MATTERS.
Arthur W. Pierce petitionsd for permis-
sion to store from 800 to 1000 pounds of
dynamite in an old building near Brigh
ton avenue. This petition was referred to
the chief engineer OF the fire department
with power.
Angelic .Loretto petitioned to blast
rocks in Deering. The petition was re-
ferred to the committee ON public works
with power. Thomas A. Webb, was
licensed as victualler at Portland
Tavern subject to the usual restrictions.
Isaac Hayes petitioned for permission to
erect a dwelling house on Glenwood ave-
nue. in Heering and Mrs. X. Hoffman
petitiored for permission to erect a stable
at S1S Forest avenue. These were referred
to the committee on new buildings.
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An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIas, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Ere SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in TIE form most refreshing to the
taste and = cceptable to the system. II
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and levers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE ky. NEW YORK. N. z.
For sale by all Druggists. Soc. per bottle,
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The Gem theatre at Peaks island will
open for the summer season June IL and
the McCullum theatre at Cape Cottage,
saturday afternoon June 10th.
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MRS. FARLEY
WANTED.

Young salesman 10 solicit
orders from general trade I'm
Maine and New Hampshire.
One who has had some expert.
ence and can furnish refer.
ences. Address 80
Bon l6J, Portland. We.
m8yl1d1w
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MARRIAGE S.

In this city, May 10, by Rev. Edwin 7. Wil:on.
both OF Portland,
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Our Flag.
1t waved DER our fathers
In years long gone by,
When for home and for country
They went forth to die
Our beautiful flag,
With its stripes and it's stars,
Its gleamings of blue
And it's brave crimson bars.
New York Tribune
Curions Habits Of the Black Bear

Curions Habits of the Black Bear.
1.-The time of the year when the bear
holes up depends on the weather and the
food supply. AS soon as the snow gets
deep the bear is helpless SO far as find
ing food is concerned. He is also obliged
to den, whether the SNOW is deep or not,
as soon as nuts and other vegetable food
gets scarce. He will sometimes den as
early as the middle of October, but the
latter part of November is the usual
date. Old settlers stay out as long as
they can find anything to eat A cap
tive bear seldom wants to den, so it is
plain the wild one only does SO from ne
cessity. He will sometimes search for
weeks to find suitable place for his
winter home. Then he will choose hol-
low log or tree, a leaning stub or root,
the weather side Of a cedar swamp, or
even the shelter Of a bush. While there
is little snow ON the ground ne may wan
der about a good deal in the daytime, re-
turning to his den at night Even in
midwinter he is apt to come out when the
weather is soft and ramble around, and
pershaps shift his quarters"
Oats because he was drownded out, -
said Joe. 'Sartin. bear no likim dat wet
bed"
MAYBE so. Anyhow. I have known
him to gather up new moss and bark for
the purpose Of repairing his bed. As a
rule, he appears to pick out dry place
for his den.'
lis it true asked Fred, that after a
bear has picked out his den he will back
track to it in the snow for the purpose
Of fooling anyone who wants to find it!''
Il never noticed that replied Henry,
but have trailed them on the snow,
late in the fall. and had them come ack
on their tracks and jump out sideways,
the same as deer will do"
Yes, and | have noticed that a She
bear takes far more pains than the male
in picking out secluded spot for her
den. That, of course is for the protect
ton Of her young from the black cat
any lynx, as we'll as other BEARS
when does the bear leave his den?'
"1n early springs | have known them
to come out as soon as the 10th of April,
but the latter part of the month is the
usual time They travel very little at
first, sometimes freQuenting warm. open
spots, where they take Il sun bath
during the day, returning to their dens
at night When the bear comes out Of
his den in the spring, he is fully as fat as
when he went in, but he loses weight
rapidly for the first two or three weeks.
The first move he makes is for some
spring hole or water course, where he
can gorge himself with mud and grass.
I think it is fully a fortnight before he