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The Irish standard., 1899-04-08
Deaths of the Week.

With scarce a moments warning Will
liam Foley was stricken dead in the city
hospital last Sunday. Heart disease is
assigned as the cause. Deceased was IS
years OF age, single, and went to the
hospital Friday for treatment. He had
trouble with his heart and found great
difficulty in breathing. and was unable
to lie down in bed He lived with his
sister at 3l7 Fourth street N. L. The
funeral services were held from ST. An
tllony OF Padua church Tuesday morn
ing
Again has death visited Mr.. and Mrs
I. NJ. Sullivans family. at Anoka. Sun
day evening about 7 o'clock, Willie Sui
livan, aged about IS, died OF consump-
ton after a long sick spell The young
man was a bright, energetic lad and had
many friends. When the dread disease
first made its presence known, the par
cnts sent him away to see il a change Of
climate would not be beneficial. 1t did
not seem to help him and a few months
ago he was brought home. The funeral
services took place Wednesday morning
from St. Stephens church, many people
attending. The family have the sympa-
thy OF all in their terrible bereavement
John Brosnan, aged "a years, died a,
his home in this city last Saturday. The
deceased was the father OF the late T.
w. Brosnan OF Great Falls, Mont.
The funeral OF John J. McGrath, who
murdered Mrs. Stacey Miller Monday
afternoon at her home. 627 Seventh ave
nue. S., Minneapolis, and who then killed
himself, was held Wednesday morning
from the Gleason undertaking parlors
The funeral OF Mrs. Anastasia Miller,
victim OF last Mondays tragedy, took
place on Wednesday from ST. Charles
church. Requiem mass was celebrated
by Rev. Father Cleary. The deceased
lady, whose maiden name was Anastasia
Furlong, was good Christian, dcvout
Catholic, and the daughter of highly
SstSSlliSu dlSIltS, IcSluClltS Vi LIZ OucuT
county. The intcrmcnt was at St. Mary
cemetery
Daniel Clifford, a railroad brakeman,
was killed at Hector, Mimi. Wcdncs-
day. He was a single man and had
relatives living at 23o4 Eighteenth ave
nue. S., where the funeral was held yes
tcrday. Requiem mass was celebrated
at Holy Rosary church.
Mrs. Catherine Lynch, wife OF Thorn
as Lynch, passed away at the family
residence, 1884 Twentyscventh avenue
S., on Thursday OF last week The de-
ceased lady was II years OF age and
leaves a husband and four children. The
funeral services were held from Holy
Rosary church last Saturday After the
celebration OF requiem mass the remains
were inferred at St. Mary's cemetery
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remains were taken from the hospital
to the home OF her relatives, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Fronell. 100 Edmund street.
from which place the funeral was held
on March 28. The church services were
held at St. Vincent's, where solemn re-
QUEEN mass was celebrated by Father
Cosgrove, who preached a touching
ard truthful eulogy on the many good
qualities OF the deceased. After the mass
the remains were conveyed to St. Mary's
cemetery, Minneapolis, under direction
OF Undertaken Gleason. and laid to rest
beside those OF her parents. brothers
and sisters in the family lot Six young
ladies, friends Of the deceased, officiated
as honorary pail bearers, and six young
men carried the casket. The only sur
viving member OF the family is sister
of the deceased, Maggie Cummings,
who resides with her uncle at 1909
Fourth street S.
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lis headquarters in Helena.

GAINESVILLE. Minn-The Waseca Coun
ty Democrat OF last week says: AS we
go to press the new affairs for St. AIMS
Catholic church are being rapidly put
in place. F. Hacker & Co.. OF La
Crosse. Wis. are the builders and de-
signers. The main altar is 2l feet in
height and about l6 feet wide. On
either side is receptacle for the statues
OF St. Ann. the patron saint OF the
church, and our Savior. Directly in the
center OF the main part is carved piece
OF art representing the Last Supper. The
side affairs are " fee, high and eight feet
wide, with the statues OF St. Joseph and
the Blessed Virgin. The whole being OF
white maple and oak inlaid with gold
scroll work. N. p Finley is directing
the work and informs us that the statues
for the main altar will be in place by
Sunday. The work is neat and artistic
and much praise is due the contributors
Grand Forks. N. D.-Word OF the
drowning OF Michael O'Bricn in the
Salmon river. near Lewiston. Idaho. was
received i'll the city last week by his
brother. Thomas O'Bren. an cmployc
OF ]. p Kennedy. The drowned man
was returning from the Nlillick mining
district in boat with several other per-
SONS. and ii was due to the caps;zing OF
the boat that the fatal accident occurred
lie Sueur. Minn.-Frday. March "a.
Mrs. Ellen Spence finished her earthly
career. For some weeks her death was
expected and when i, came il found her
surrounded by those she loved. Mrs
Spence. whose maiden name was Ellen
Donohue was born in ireland. March
10, 1897 In November. lS45, she arrived
i'll America. settling at Philadelphia.
where July /. lS4o. she was united in
marriage with David Spence. whose
death occurred Sept. 80. 1893 In May
1856. they settled on farm in Tyrone,
where for several years they resided lat
CT moving to this city and making their
home with Mrs. l.. Hayiord. a daugl1
ter. The funeral services were held at
ST. Thomas Catholic church. Il vast ga Il.
ering OF neighbors assembling to pay
tribute to the memory OF one they re-
spectcd and loved as a neighbor and
fria,,i
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DULUTH NEWS.

The Cathedral on Easter Sunday pre-
scented beautiful appearance. AT 1890
solemn high mass was celebrated and
the music rendered by the choir, with
the beautiful new organ. assisted by an
orchestra was magnificent. The church
was packed and the Rev. Father Cor
bctt preached most eloquent sermon
on The Resurrection"
The parochial schools have opened up
again after short Easter vacation, and
the attendance is good.
The collection taken up in the church.
es on Easter Sunday morning was for
the benefit OF the orphans OF the diocese
and neat sum was realized
Rev. Father Greene, of East Grand
Forks. was in the city last week to as
sist in the office of tcnebrac at the ca
thcdral. He preached an eloquent SER
mon on Holy Thursday night on The
Real Presence"
The announcement comes from ST.
Paul that James Rooney, of Duluth, has
been appointed assistant warehouse
registrar for Duluth. Mr.. Rooney has
alwcys been prominent in Democratic
politics in Duluth.
DR.. and Mrs F. N. Phclan left last
Sunday for Burlington, Iowa, to be pres
cnt at the marriage or Tuesday last OF
Matthew Phelan, formerly Of Duluth
Mr.. Geo. Higgins, who has been out
of the city for the past few months, has
returned home.
P. Boand was in the Zenith city last
week. He has been engaged, in con-
tract work in the woods for some
months.
Mrs. J. H. Sullivan OF West Duluth,
left Monday night for Braincrd to visit
with relatives.
Mrs NJ. ]. Durham and Mrs. w. A.
Eden were called last Sunday night to
Columbus, Wis, by the dangerous i'll
ness of Mrs. w. A. Thompson, Mrs.
Durkan's mother and Mrs. Eden's
grandmother. Mrs. Thompson spent
some weeks in Duluth during the win
ter.
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OVER THE NORTHWEST.

Grand Rapids, Minn.-John McGrath's
residence in this village was burned to
the ground on Tuesday evening of last
week. The fire was discovered by the
neighbors who at once went to the house
and aided Mr.. McGrath in saving what
they could from the lower floor. Moth
ing upstairs could be saved as the fire
was all in the upstairs when the flames
were discovered The origin OF the fire
is unknown, but it is supposed to have
caught from the chimney. The insurance
amounts to $500. The loss will probably
reach 5000.
Slayton Gazette, Minn-Arthur
O'Leary, who will be remembered by
our Avoca readers as the little son OF
Colonel O'Leary, at one time county
attorney OF this county, has become a
lieutenant in Montana regiment and
is stationed at Manila. He writes to the
Anaconda (Mont.) Standard graphic
account of the fighting around Manila,
in which his regiment took an important
part. The young man appears to be not
only good fighter but an entertaining
writer. Should the war continue he may
come out with higher rank than his
father, the genial colonel.
Luverne, Mim.-Jamcs Kelley met
with frightful accident at his elevator
Wednesday afternoon OF last week. He
and his partner. Mart Ryan, were re-
pairing the gas tank which, supplies the
engine, and Mr. Kelley lit match and
placed it where the can was leaking.
Just as he got his face over the top OF
the can the explosion occurred and Mr..
Kelleys face and hands were horribly
burned. The tank was blown to pieces.
Mr.. Kelley was taken home in the bus
ard DR.. Wright attended to his wounds.
Fortunately no injury occurred to Mr..
Kelley's face or eyesight, notwithstand-
ing his mustachc, eyebrows and hair
were burned off. 1t is to be hoped that
his hands will heal without scars.
Livingston, Mont.-Coloncl r. NJ.
Malone, the wcll-known and popular
commercial agent OF the Milwaukee road
in this state, has been promoted to the
position of live stock agent for the
northwest with headquarters in Miles
City. He is succeeded as commercial
agent by F. S. Kinney, who will make
The Irish standard., 1899-04-08
FROM The CAPITAL.

St. Joseph's Sodality gave social and
literary entertainment in Association hall
on the evenings OF last Thursday and
Friday. The principal participants were
Misses Clara Murphy. Mary McEnea-
ney. Mary Duncan. Rose Rittle, Anna
Slattery, Belle Henry. Nellie McDon-
nell, Sadie Maloney. Pearl Lavelle,
Sadie Boomer, Louisa Taush. Nellie
Mcdonnell. Maria Collins, Irene Nc
Eneaney, Mamie McQuillan, P. X.
Feeley and Joseph McQuillan. All
played we'll their respective parts and
tic entertainment was a decided success
in every way.
Thomas Hill. OF Minneapolis. the
popular leader OF the ST. Paul a. o. II.
band for several years. is now also
leader OF Minneapolis \. O. H. cadet
band, as well as an instructor OF both
organizations. They are jointly to be
congratulated on having such a pains.
taking musician as Mr. Hill
Div. No. \. O. H. held its regular
meeting a, Crctin hall last Wednesday
evening, and initiated several new men,
bcrs as usual a large amount of bust
ness was transacted. including paying
almost Sloo in sick benefits to members.
Its annual entertainment committee was
appointed as follows: T. F. kellcher.
Owen McEncncy. ]. b. Pewters. Thos
+. Devinc and Maurice j. Dorc. in
whose hands the entertainment, will be
Il hummer
NJ. J. Donovan, after settling up his
affairs here alter the death OF his wife.
went back to Detroit where he is doing
construction work Tor the Michigan
Telephone company on a large scale.
p. L. Dawson has left South ST. Paul
and is back in the city again
7. +. kellcher is now stationed a, St
Paul, his old home. ior an indefinite
period. and is engaged in the elevator
insurance business
J. ]. Kennedy has moved his shop to
the corner of Park avenue and Lyton
place.
DIR. Buckley is now president of Div.
No. s \. O. H.. OF St. Paul, and the
ever genial and original Jerry Hagcr-
ty whom everybody knows. is vice
president.
Jerry O'Bricn. the ST, Peter street
livcryman. reports good business this
winter. Jerry lost $4,000 i'll Dawsons
bank. bu, is still doing business at the
old stand.
Luke Mckcrnan has established him
self at 30 Phoenix building. over
Icrxas store. and is doing we'll in the
insurance and collection agency bust
ness. at which he is an expert.
Following Through the Breakers" at
the Grand next week is announced I re-
turn visit OF one of last seasons greatest
comedy successes, "McFaddcn's Row OF
Flats" On the occasion OF its visit
here last season, local thcater-gocrs
found much to enjoy in its humor and
novelty and the receipts were among the
best OF the season. "McFaddcn's Row
Of Flats" is a picture play full Of scenes
OF everyday life among the tenements
Of New York. One of the most inter
csting studies OF the lower strata OF
humanity is the street gamin of large
cities
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Death of Mary Cummings.

On Palm Sunday the death OF Miss
Mary A. Cummings occurred at St.
'Joseph's hospital in St. Paul, after six
months illness. The deceased was "a
years OF age. and daughter Of the late
Edward and Fannie Cummings, former
residents of Minneapolis, now deceased.
For number of years past she had re-
sided with relatives at St. Paul, where
she enjoyed happy home until the
dreaded disease consumption made it
necessary to remove her to the hospital,
where she was tenderly cared for by the
good sisters OF the institution. During
the final days of her illness she bore her
sufferings with Christian fortitude and
passed into eternal rest peacefully. The
The Irish standard., 1899-04-08
THE GROSS EARNINGS TAX.
Fixing the Responsibility of Defeat Of
the Bill.
Reform Press Bureau,

NNlOiA 1893 Dul eau,
St. Paul, April 3, 1899.
The fate Of the railroad gross earnings
bill brings the people face to face with
the question as to how they will free
themselves from the death grip of the
corporations upon the law making pow
er of this state. The possession of a
majority of the senate for the railroad
interest, under circumstances and with
results foreshadowed week ago, pre-
sents the question more clearly to the
people than any event of years. In brief
summary the case is this:
While this issue was not by name in
cluded in the reforms pledged by the re-
form forces in the campaign as against
the ignoring of all state matters except
good roads" by the Republicans, still it
was the essence of the reform pledges
and might claim specific mention to
The Irish standard., 1899-04-08
Going to Californian

Then you will be interested in learn
ing that the Minneapolis and St. Louis
railroad has through tourist cars, with
upholstered seats and personally con-
Quoted, leaving every Tuesday via the
Southern 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 Cas-
cade mountain ranges. Berths only
5000 through. Reduced rate tickets.
Address A. B. Cuts, G. P. and T. A.,
Minneapolis, MIMI, for full information.
The Irish standard., 1899-04-08

Chris. A. Gallagher, counsellor at
law, 527-52o Guaranty Loan Building.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-04
IRELAND IN ROME
The Famous American Preiate VIII
Not Represent America mt the
Disarmament Conference.

Rome, Jan. 3o.-Archbishop Ireland
went TO the vatican Sunday, where he
had n conference with Cardinal Ram
polla, pnpal secretary of state. Many
cardinal and other high ecclesiastics vis-
tied the archbishop az the Hotel Bristol.
where lie is staying. In the course of
an interview he declared that there was
absolutely no foundation for the state
ment that he had been urged to repre-
sent the United States at the forthcom,
Ing conference regarding the limitation
Of ornaments. The United States, he
said, had not yet nominated delegate.
The archbishop was very reserved in his
replies to questions respecting religious
problems in America. on the ground
that 1t was necessary for him 10 wait
for the holy see to pass upon such mat
tiers
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-04
DEMAND OF GOMEZ.
Asks Uncle Sam for s00,0o0,0oe ana
Refuses TO Disbnnd Cuban Army
Until sum Is Paid.

New York. Jan. 3i.-A dispatch to the
Tribune from Washington says: Max
limo Gomez. the Cuban commanding
general, has demanded nearly S60.000,-
900 from the United States. and refuses
TO disband his ''army" until the money
is paid. He has repudiated the arrange
ment made by Calixto Garcia, who
came to Washington with authority
from Gomez To provide for the return
of the Cubans TO their peaceful pur-
puits, and whose work was barely ac-
complished before his sudden death on
December IL.
II was then agreed the United States.
In order to secure the prompt resump-
ton Of labor on the plantations of the
island. with a view 10 promoting the
speedy revival Of prosperity and settled
conditions, should distribute about So
OO00 900 among the 10000 said to be still
under arms In the ratio Of 500 per man,
the officers in proportion to their rank
10 receive greater amount, the or
binary enlisted men 20 be discharged
with sums less than 800, depending on
the length Of service and other con-
siderations. For over a month the pay
corps Of the army has been making
ready to carry out this arrangement,
the national defense fund being availa-
bic for the purpose. Gomez has come
out against this scheme, which was
operating satisfactory to most Cubans,
and has struck for greater stakes.
Havana, Jan. 3l.-President McKin-
ley is understood TO have empowered
Robert +. Porter TO arrange for the dis
bursement OF S3,000,O0O among the Gu
ban soldiers. Mr.. Porter will probably
go with Senior Gonzales de Quesada 10
Remidlos 10 meet Gen. Maxine Gomez
TO persuade the Cuban commander in
chief 10 disband his forces and to lend
his influence TO the United States MILF
tary administration. Mr.. Porter and
Senior Quesada are comforting with the
governor general.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-04
TO SAVE THE TEMPLE.
Temperance Union Making an
Earnest Effort 90 Raise $500, 900.

Chicago, Jan. 2s. - The Chicago
Young Peoples Christian Temperance
union, which has just formulated and
sent out plan for lifting the entire
debt from the Womans Temple, and
making II a memorial to Miss Frances
Il. Willard, Is bending all its energies
10 making great demonstration at
the temple on February II, the first an
niversary Of Miss Wizards Heavenly
birthday" Its plan, which Is 10 divide
the Ss00000 necessary to free the build
ing from debt into $4,000 shares OF ten
dollars each, is meeting with hearty in
dorsement and cooperation. IL is ex-
pectcd that thousands OF dollars
will be pledged before the 18th, al
though so short time intervenes be-
tween now and then, but in any case
the work will be pushed with yigor,
and the young people are assured the
entire sum will be pledged before tina
close OF 1899. An earnest appeal was
issued Friday that all lovers of Frances
Willard and the temperance cause send
their pledges TO Miss Eva ~ Shontz,
president, 111o the Temple, on or before
Fe bruary IL.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-04

City OF Mexico, Jan. 2S.--President
Diaz has appointed Manuel Aspiraz, as
sistant secretary OF foreign relations,
10 be ambassador 20 Washington. The
appointment is we'll meritcd. Senior
Aspiraz has been in constant touch with
the late Ambassador Romero and knows
all the details of MeXico's relations with
the United States. He is a very able
and courteous diplomat. lie speaks
English and has charming family who
will adorn Washington society. He Is
native OF Pucbia is IS years Of age
and was prominent in the liberal party
during Junrez' administration.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-04
Two Men KiIIed.

Altoona. Pa, Jan. 30.--A gang OF &c
track repair men were working on the
railroad at the western opening OF the
Gallitzin tunnel at three o'clock Sun.
day afternoon when they heard the APP
proach Of locomotive which was run
ming west through the tunnel. The
workmen all stepped from the north
track, on which west-bound trains
move, TO the south track. The smoke
in the tunnel prevented them from see
ing the approaching locomotive, which.
In order to avoid distractions on the
north track, was running on the south
track. One man was instantly killed,
one died in the Altoona hospital and 10
were more or less seriously injured.
None escaped without injury.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-04
Derby Hat Trust.

Danbury, Conn. Jan. 30.-The manu-
facturers OF the lower-priced derby
hats have effected combination, to go
into effect February /. The firms rep
resent practically all the large manu-
facturers Of this class Of goods. The
combination was formed for the pur-
pose Of regulating the output and all
the goods will be disposed OF through
a New York firm, who will have the con-
troll, IL is estimated. OF So 900, 900 worth
OF hats annually. There will be no COM
bination Of capital by the different
firms.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-04

Gus 10 succeed John l.. Mitchell, whose
term expires on the 4th of March.
Joseph Very Quarles who received the
republican nomination for United States
senator 10 succeed John l.. Mitchell. Is one
OF the foremost lawyers and orators OF
Wisconsin. lie Is a native OF Wisconsin.
having been born In Kenosha IS years ago.
He graduated from the high school OF
Kenosha at the age OF II. In 1862 he en-
tered the University OF Michigan as n
freshman. but left his studies during the re-
bellion and enlisted I'm the Thirty-ninth
Wisconsin infantry being made first lieu
tenant OF company G. At the expiration OF
his service he returned TO the university
and was graduated with the class OF 1860
with a degree OF A. b. Later he studied law
and was admitted TO the bar In 1865 Mr.
Quarles was elected district attorney OF
Kenosha county and mayor OF Kenosha and
also represented his district in the leglsla-
ture as assemblyman and senator. He
practiced law In Racine a number OF years
and removed TO Milwaukee In 1885, since
which time he has carried on a successful
law practice at the head OF the firm OF
Quarles. Spence Quarles. Mr.. Quarles
was married In 1868 10 Miss Carrie a. Saun-
ders. or Chicago. and they have three
sonal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-04

Washington, Jan. 3l.--The president
Monday sent 10 the senate correspond
ence on file in the state department
bearing upon the peace treaty, and IL
was read in the executive session. The
correspondence was sent in response 10
the resolution introduced by Senator
Hoar, and includes most of the letters
and cablegrams from the commission
ers 10 the president and from the pres
ident TO the commissioners in the way
OF instructions in return. The docu-
ments are numerous, as there were tel
egrams. letters and reports for almost
every day the commissioners were in
Paris
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-04
Heavy Loss by Cyclones.

Victoria, b. c., Jan. 81 The steamer
Aorangi, from Australasia, brings the
details Of the horrible cyclones which
swept the South seas about the middle
OF December, devastating villages,
wrecking shipping and causing many
deaths. In the Solomons the hurricane
did most damage, whole villages being
destroyed. Hundreds Of cocoa planta
tons were uprooted and yam patches
leyeled. Over 500 natives are reported
10 have been killed