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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18
Death of an Old Citizen.

Thomas Ryan, an o.u and highly-re-
spected citizen OF Cannon Falls, died on
Saturday evening, Feb. IS, and would be
Sc years old if he had lived until March
IS. He had been failing for several
months and passed into the sleep OF death
without pain. Thomas Ryan was born
in the County Tipperary, Ireland, March
rs, 1873. He enigrated to America in
1847, landing in St. Johns, N. B. From
there he went to Maryland in 1851, and
thence to Springfield, Mass, where he
was married to Mary Dordan, June a2,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18
WHEN TRAVELLING

Look out for your comfort and convent
ence. 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,
Gen'l Pass. Agt., Milwaukee, Wis. V. C.
Russell, c. P. & T. A., 23o Nicollet ave-
nue., Minneapolis.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18
Clever Idea of a Photographer.

A New York photographer discovered
"Nondike" and is working it for all
It's worth. In his studio he has a
stuffed horse, posed in the gallop atti-
tude. The animal is affixed to a plat
form. the surface of which is well con-
GREETED. a park scene is in the back
ground. Young and old women, but
particularly the former, who are anx-
ious to give their distant friends the
impression that they are well up in
equestrianism, come to the studio in
battalions and have themselves photo
graphed in the act of taking their
morning or afternoon canter through
the park. The artist has all sizes OF
habits on hand to accommodate his pa
irons,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18

children themselves, require the great
est care and attention, for in its active
outdoor life the healthy, growing
child needs many changes, and
for this reason it is necessary that the
smallest detail of his or her wardrobe
be given constant consideration and
care.
1t Is q somewhat easy matter these
days to fashionably attire the small
mana mornings visit to the up-to-
date outfitter's shop and the whole
thing is quickly and we'll done, but in
the case of the little girl the mother
finds it quite a different matter. To be
sure, in all large cities there are many
shops, both large and small, that cater
to every want of the small woman, but
as often as not the painlyfa shoned.
low-priced garments offered for sale
are of such inferior material and so
very poorly made that they would prove
dear AT any price; while on the other
hand many of the prettiest and most
desirable models are so elaborate in de-
sign and, alas, so high in price as to
1A"SS sh'ai 'l't'N " oliAl tiiC lSuN II VI
the average purse. For this, and other
reasons rs well, many mothers prefer
to make their childrcn's clothes them
selves. OF at least have the work done at
home under their own supervision; and
to these many women few opportune
"hints" as regards children's fashions
may not prove uninteresting reading
at this particular time.
After MI careful inspection of all
the models now on exhibition. both i'm
ported and domestic. one cannot help
but be convinced of the fact that never
were children's fashions prettier or
more appropriate for their purpose
than at the present moment. and those
who are supposed TO know all about
this important matter claim that the
coming season will see few if any mod
ifications from the styles that now pre-
vail and so during these quiet Lenten
days the prudent, far-secing mother
will fashion her little girls summer
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18
TWO MIR. SPRINGS.
Two Soldiers at Camp
WikO6.

There were two men of the same name
in the Twentieth infantry at Camp
Wikoff, says the New York Press. One,
hailing from Massachusetts, is ser
geant of company I, while the other,
Pennsylvania, is private in conn
pany M.
Soon after the regiment arrived at
Montauk Point, Sergt. Spring began to
get very fattering letters from a young
lady living in a small Pennsylvania
town; also express packages, which
were none the less welcome for being
unexpected. At the same time Private
Spring was deciding that he must be
able to charm at distance, because q
Massachusetts girl was writing to him
ina particularly affectionate strain, and
wanting to know if there wasn't some
thing she could send him.
Private Spring thought of a lot Of
things that he could use if he had them,
but as the fair correspondent had
omitted to sign her last name, it didn't
seem feasible to write for them. Pres
emily both Springs began to get letters
complaining that no answer had been
received to questions asked in the
writer's previous letters.
At the height of the tangle sergt.
Spring was walking along the road one
day, when comrade called his name.
He and another man ahead of him both
walked back asking what was wanted.
us your name Spring, too?" asked the
sergeant.
'That's what" replied the other man.
."Francis Joseph Spring."
swell, that's me, too," said the ser
,geant.
"say," he added, as thought struck
him. ':.do you get letters from girl
named Molly?"
mo, DON'T" replied the other. "Not
as many as ought to-"
II do; more than ought Il" said the
sergeant. 81 guess they're yours"
''I've got some from Sarah that I'll
trade for EN-" said the private, grin
ming.
That's a Co." answered the Massa-
chusetts man, and all was satisfactorily
arranged, except for the contents of
sundry packages, which had been de-
voured.
After that the two Springs met every
other day and held mail exchange.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18
English Poet. Of Foreign birth.

Many of England's leading poets had
very mingled strains in their blood.
Tennyson's extraction was Danish,
French, and English. Robert Brown
ing had 'brown" blood in his veins, for
his grandmother was a creole lady.
Rossetti was Italian, with an admixture
of English blood; Algernon Charles
Swinburne has both Scandinavian and
French blood in his veins. Austin Dob
son is French as well as English, and
the late Coventry Patmore was "frac-
tionallv German"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18

gowns against the day of their need,
with the calm assurance that they will
be chic and up-to-date in every respect.
OF course you know that nowadays
1t is not considered good FORM" to
put 1t mildly, to lavish large sums of
money on growing girls wardrobe.
or to have it err on the side of too much
trimming; and it is perhaps for this
very reason that many of the most
charming models have seen. while be-
Ing made of the most exquisite materi-
al, are fashioned in the simplest man
ner possible, their sole beauty being
found In the exquisite needlework that
shows itself in every seam and tuck.
And right here want to impress upon
you the Importance Of fine needlework
in the making of children's clothes.
Without 1t the loveliest material ever
woven looks inferior. but with its aid
the simplest lawn gown may become
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18
Pocket Picking IN London,

Pocket picking is an occupation that
admits of vast display of ingenuity.
While disclaiming any particular merit
for that country, says a London paper,
it is an indisputable fact that again
England is in the van of all nations in
that her pickpockets hold their own
against all foreign competition. In
London alone over 100000 men, women
and children gain their daily bread en-
tirely by this inscriptions mode of
liyinr
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18

seeded by the democracy, and for the first
time under the British government the
Irish people will manage their own local
affairs. We hesitate not to say that they
will govern themselves wisely and we'll
without any assistance from the upper
classes, so-called.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18
10 Float stranded Vessels.

Vessels can be easily removed from
sandbars by new apparatus consist
ing of an endless chain of buckets to be
attached to the sides of the vessel and
driven by engines to excavate the sand
from around the hull until the ship
floats free.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18
FANCIES OF FASHION.
Kate Gardner INDUCES in a Pleasant
Talk with Mothers.
Incidentally She Describes Some
Dainty Gowns for Little Ladie.
Adapted for House and
Party Wear.
Especial Chicago letter.

T HAS been many, many months
since have wandered into the realm
q of children's clothes, and as tits one
Of the most delightful topics to write
and talk about, l shall endeavor to
make proper amends for my seeming
neglect in this matter, and tell you all
I have been able to CLEAN concerning
the present and coming fashions for
small men and women. All mothers
know that children's clothes, like the
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18
The Rest Donkex..

The best donkeys come from Arabia.
They have clean, smooth coats, hold
their heads high and are used only for
riding purposes. Many are sent to
Persia where they sell for high sums.
They are we'll looked after and their
harnessings are of the richest.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18

Kind and loving husand, and his chill
dren an upright and honest father. The
funeral took place from the Catholic
church i'll Cannon Falls on Tuesday
morning. Feb. IS, FIR. Pendergast of1ici-
ating. May his soul rest in peace and
may he meet his old friends gone before.
K. F. C.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18
Old Age Pensions in England.

Old-age pensions or other relief will
become necessary if the limitation of
the age of workingmen is carried
much further in England. One of the
largest chemical manufactures an
nounces that 1t will engage no new
men above 30 years of age. Curates
complain that they find it difficult to
obtain employment if above 80 and al
most impossible if above 40 years of
AGE.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18

ern route, with no snow slides, and no
Sunday travelling.
Leaving every Thursday via Omaha,
Denver and Salt Lake, the Scenic Line"
crossing the Rocky and Cascade noun
tain ranges. Berths only $6o through.
Reduced rate tickets. Address A. B.
Cults, G. P. and T. A., Minneapolis,
MINI, for full information.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18

This month will occur the county cleo
tons in Ireland under the new local gov
eminent act. The nominated grand ju.
ries will be supplanted by elective county
councils. The aristocracy will be super
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18

Though the first tank steamer was
built only 10 years ago, there are now
$50 tank vessels in existence. nearly
all steamers. with register of 4Ol ,024
tons.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18

Speaking OF the fiity-ffth congress,
which adjourned on the 4th of March,
Congressman R. P. Bland, of Missouri,
says that it has been good one for
trusts, combinations and syndicates, but a
very poor one for the great mass OF the
plain people OF the country.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18
GOING TO CALIFORNIA?

Then you will be interested in learning
that the Minneapolis and St. Louis rail-
road has through tourist cars, with up
holstercd seats and personally conducted,
leaving every Tuesday via the South
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18

]. F. Mccarthy. we'll contractor. Es-
Inmates furnished on application. 200
Central avenue.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18

LiEhtest Tubing IL Aluminium.
The lightest tubing ever made is of
nickel aluminium. Three thousand feet
OF this tubing weighs only one pound.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18
Healthiest spo, in the World.

The healthiest spot in the world
seems to be little hamlet in France
named Aumone. There are only 40
inhabitants, rs of whom are 80 years Of
age, and one is over 100.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-18
Call Up Meagher & Co.

If you want good dry pine wood. Every
load warranted Tel 1861.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-20
A NOVEL RECEPTION.
How DIR. blanchard WIN Receive ths
Persons He Has Married.

At the reception to be given BY Rev.
DIR. Blanchard to thoss persons whom bs
has united In marriage In Portland and
Maine, two of the couples earliest mar
ried and two Of the latest will receive
with DIR. and Mrs. Blanchard. There
will also be present couple whom DIR.
blanchard married in Lowell. Mass.
twenty seven years ago. After the intro
duction of the guests to the receiving
party. there will be programme Of music
under the charge OF Mir. and Mra II. b.
Barnard and Mr.. and Mrs Fred II. Pal
mer. Miss Kate Kicker win probably be
present and sing. Dr. Blanchard win de-
liv,r a brief address. These services will
be followed BY light Refreshments. The
evening selsoted IL Thursday, December
7th.
The idea of this novel reception
occurred to DIR. Blanchard some
time ago. 1t seemed to him, as he thought
the matter ovsr, that the occasion would
be SO pleasant that he began making ar
rangemsnts to carry his idea into effect.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-20

ming SUCCESSFULLY witheut1shs pupil 30
ing into the water. Praotios IL an essen
tiaI part Of education In bsth arts, and
without 10 success cannot BE- attained.
The new swimmer win founder snd
splash about, no master how thoroughly
be has been instructed IN the Theory of
keeping himself aaost and propsiiing his
body by his hands and feet. So Q na-
tion's first experiment In ssIf-goveru-
msLt, no matter how we'll 10 has learned
the theory, win be attended with Q good
deal Of turmoil and perhaps some riot
and bloodshed. IL was . great many years
sfter We turned the French out Of Mexico
before that country was able 30 say with
truth that 1t had learned the art Of self
government and could practice IL with
anything like success. Furthermore 10
should be understood that self govern.
msnt doss not necessarily imply equal
political rights and participation BY
every inhabitant According to the strict
definition CT the term no government
is, perhaps. self government unless all the
people participate. or have the right to
participate equally. But what passes for
self government over q considerable part
Of the United States IL not according to
this definition, salt government at all. The
term home government or home rule would
perhaps better describe what We often
mean when we talk Of self govern meut,
and we osn frequsntly get home govern
ment Of q satisfactory kind when demo-
cratic self government would be impos-
sible. Home government can be carried
on In Cuba long b. fore self government
In the fullest senss Of that term would
be possible Indeed that kind OF govern
ment never may be possible thsre IL Is
ZONE government that We propose to give
to Hawaii and not democratic self gov
eminent The sohsms which We have
formulated, rules out large part Of the
population. In our own Southern States
IL Is home government rather than self
government that exists, for the colorsd
part of the population 10 rigidly excluded
from artioipation In 1t. There probably
never will come time when IL will not be
possible to show that Cuba Is not lifted
for self governmental we set up the high
sst standard of fitness and adhere to the
strictest definition of self government.
But II the progress OF the Cuban people
continues to be as rapid as 1t appears TO
have been, and rs some Of our generals
declare 10 has been. since the with
drawal of the Spantar6s, the
time will come ut no distant day
whom. II our anti -bellum pledge 10 OBJ
served sccording TO It's spirit. we shall
have to allow the island to make, the sx-
pertinent OF governipg itself.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-20
LET US BE THANKFUL.
Governor Powers Enamerates Many
Reasons Why We should.

Gov. Powers has Issued the following
Thanksgiving proclamation;
As we approach the termination of the
year, we should be dsvoutly conscious Of
the manifold blessings which it has no
abundantly brought to our State and all
that dwell therein, with no grudging
hand. Abundant harvests, successful
business activity and enterprise. unpreoe-
dentsd prosperity, happiness and progress
benefits and enjoymsnts which have
crowned the rolling seasons OF the year.
FOR these and many other temporal blss.
sings-for health and exemption from all
oslamities and contagious diseases-for
high religious and educational privileges
and advancement, and especially for the
spirit Of patriotism, self-sacritice and de-
yotion to the BEST interests OF humanity,
progress and good COVE rnmsnt that has
guided ant determined our onward march
as Q people among the nations Of the
earth, we have, indeed, abundant reasons
for Thanksgiving and for humbly and
rsserently recognizing the goodness OF
and excellent In working" Therefore.
l. Llewsllyn Powers, Governor of the
State OF Maine, conforming to and adopt
ing the time named In the Than ksgtving
Proclamation of the President Of the
United States. do, with the advice and
DON ent of tho Executive Council. hereby
designate Thursday. the 30th day Of No
vem Der, A. ID. 1899. as day OF general
Thanksgiving. to be observed by all the
Inhabitants OF our State In their homes
and churches. Aud earnestly request
them on that day to refrain from all I'M
necessary labor. and also to remsm Der by
appropriate gifts and substantial aid.
the poor. the unfortunate and the suffer
ing. as charity and benevolsnce are
among the most devout and Christian
thanks that can be proffsred to Him
whose "hand has been upon us for good.
and whose goodness and guidance, We.
one and all, desire to thankfully recog-
nize and acknowledge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-20
WESTBKOOK SEMINARY NOTES

The Aaora society Of Westbrook Semi
nary me: Friday evening and had an en-
joyablo programme under consideration
Beside the usual musical and literary ex
ercises there WAS lively debate on the
qIes ton, "Rssolved, That the country II
more preferable than city life." This
was decided In favor of the affirmativa
side. 1hs speakers ware NJ. II. wsscott.
n. +. Lsighton. affirmative; q. Y. Will
liams, Miss Munro-, negativs.
The new society held 1t, first nesting
Friday evening with . similar programme
as the above Beside the music and en-
tertainment, the question, Resolved,
That fashion does more injury than
strong drink" was debated at length and
decided in the negative. The debatsrt
were Mas u. p. Foster. James Vaughan
for the affirmative; Miss Oci l.. Little
field, Harry s. Roberts for the negative.
The officers Of this society ars as follows
President, W. II. White; vice president
Miss Mary Hall; score tary, Willis Natscn
secretary, Miss Ooi L. Littisfisld.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-20

Though it has been generally known
that the Hon. Weston +. Milliken had
long been efliicted with q dangerous
disease, his sudden death last evening
when he appeared to be in fair health
will be a great shook to the public. Mr..
Milliksn was one Of the best known and
most mighty respected Of Portland's citi-
zeus. He has been closely identified with
the mercantile interests of the city for
many years. and q great many of its
most prosperous and helpful enterprises
have received his pecu mary assistance
and have owed much Of their success to
his foresight and business sagaoity. But
trough prominently q merchant, his
activities have not been confined to that
depar tment Though not politician In
t,e generally acce pied meaning Of that
term. lie has always taken a lively inter
est in public affairs and his influence
In their management and direction
though the public. Offices he has held
have been few. He was public spirited
and generous, and HIS cool judgment and
wise foresight SO guided his activities
and benevolenoss that they resulted in
permanent benefits The death Of such
o man is serious loss to the community
in which he lived and labored and with
almost all Of whose interests he WAS
closely identified.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-20
THE PLURALITY GROWS.
A Decision of the Court Gives Taylor
Eleven Hundred Votes.

Louisville. KY, November IS -Gsner-
al Taylor gained l,lsS votes today
through 4 decision Of ] dge Jones at
Glasgow. KY, In this Nelson county case.
The Courier journal reports from ths
OH ciai count In liS of the 1I9 counties In
tho state gave Talyor plurality of 81 9.
] his, with the Nelson county votes. makes
1aylor's plurality ], $50, according to the
Democratic newspapers figures.
In addition the official count In Louis
vile has shown gains Of several hundred
votes for Taylor over the unofficial re-
turns, which are not yet included In the
Courisr-J Journal estimatfs, the counts In
this city and county being still untn-
ished. Republican estimates Of Taylor s
plurality are now about 1900.
Judge Joues's decision in Glasgow to-
day involved ,l96 votes which though
cast for W. s.. Taylor, were certified for
w. p. Taylor by the prscinct Officers be-
cause OF an error In printing the forms.
Judge Jones. on application of Taylor,
granted writ directing the precinot
election efficsrs OF Nelson county to cor
reut the error IN thsir certificates and GER
tjfy the vote for w. Z Taylor. Over
twenty Indictments wers returned today
by the federal grand jury against alleged
violstors Of election laws. Names will
To withheld until arrests are made
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-20
Cnsarrh Caanes BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh Is a blood
or constitutional disease. aud In order eui IL
YOU mu u take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Care Is taken internally, and acts Directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is not quack medicine. II was prescribed
by one of the best ply sicians In this country for
years, and Is a regular prescription. IL Is com
d sed OF the best tonles known, combined with
The best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination Of
the two ingredients Is What produces such won
derful results la curing Catarrh- Send for tes-
r. j. CHENEY & CO.. Props. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 15c.
HATS Family Pills arc the best.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-20

The destruction OF the fridge at Colen-
so seems to indicate that the Beers will
make no attempt to advance further into
Natal, but will devote their energies to
obstruc,ing the march of Gen. Buller's
column. Within short time
the Boer campaign must change
from an aggressive to defer sive one.
Whether or not before that time arrives
the Beers will be able to take Lady smith
Is questionable, with the .chsnces
against IL, for 1t is vastly improbable that
,.ey could take the place by assault II
they should try, and the time that will
elapse before Gen. Butler will be able TO
send relief will be too short TO reduce the
garrison by stai vAtion.