The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-10-20

main slaves or to buy their freedom
ut the same price that the slave-dealer
would pay for them in open market.
And Mckinley is the successor of
Abraham Lincoln. He is the PreSi-
dent of nation the constitution of
which he is sworn to uphold, includ
ing the thirteenth amendment, forbid
ding slavery anywhere in the juris
diction of the United States He is
the hero of a great party which in
1856 declared slavery and polygamy
to be twin relics of barbarism," and
pledged itself to their extirpation from
the land. AS stated by Mr.. O'Bricn,
the stars and stripes float over the
Sulu islands and extend full protec-
ton to the Sultan and his subjects in
the enjoyment of these twin relics"
Don't pull down the flag.
Hastings, Minn.-Mrs. John O'Hara
of Marshan, died at the family resi-
dence in the above place, on Sunday
afternoon, Oct. Z, from lung trouble,
after an illness of long duration. Her
maiden name was Miss Kate Ruhr,
and she was a daughter of Bernard
Ruhr, Of the above place. She was
born in Illinois in April, 1860, but re-
moved to this state with her parents
at an early age. She was married in
Miesville, in 1888, to John O'Hara,
and he, with four daughters and two
sons, survive her. Mrs. O'Hara was
woman Of answering faith, loyal
to her convictions of duty, a faithful
and loving wife and mother, a kind
friend and neighbor, and an ardent
Christian. Her funeral occurred from
the Church of the Guardian Angels
on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and
was largely attended. Rev. ]. A.
Fitzgerald officiated.
Graceville, Minn.-Bernard, the IL
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
Higgins, died here on Oct. 8, after a
brief illness. He was the eldest son
and was a quiet, industrious lad who
will be sadly missed from the family
circle. The funeral occurred from
Holy Rosary church where solemn re-
QUEEN mass was celebrated. The pail
bearers We're selected from his friends
in Topua.
Shakopee, NIinn.-There was
feeling of sincere sorrow throughout
the entire eastern portion of this
county when the sudden death of Mr..
Patrick Kane was announced. Dur
ing the past few years Credit River
has been called upon to mourn the
death of many of the early settlers,
but none whose absence will be
missed more than that of Mr.. Kane.
Deceased was born in County Glare,
Ireland, IS years ago, and after spend
ing his boyhood days in his native
land he emigrated to America about
so years since, and during all these
years he has been one of the most pros
porous and energetic farmers. Heleaves
to mourn his loss, six sons, Rev. FIR.
Kane, of Rush City; James, of Cali
fornia; Edward. of Montana; Michael,
of st. Paul, and Patrick and Thomas,
of this place; also four daughters,
Mrs. Sylvester Spratt, Of Clinton;.
Miss Maggie, of Rush City,, and Mrs.
T. Mcmahon and Miss Nora, who re-
side in Credit River. A requiem high
mass was celebrated by his son, Rev.
FIR. Kane, of Rush City, assisted by
Rev. FIR. O'Connor, of Shakopce, Rev.
FIR Carey, of st. Paurs seminary,
Rev. FIR. Keane, of Minneapolis, and
Rev. FIR. Quinn, og Lakeville. The
funeral address was delivered by Rev.
Quinn, and in short half hour he
told of the deceased's activity, as a
business man, of his loyalty as a
christian, and of his generosity as
patron Of all that was charitable.