The Irish standard., 1900-05-19

Wedding cards and invitations hand
somely printed at the Irish Standard OF
fee. We have choice line of sam
pies and can furnish this class of worl;
just as we'll and at half the price usually
charged by fancy stationcrs and engrav-
ers. 81 Fourth street S.
The Gillette-Herzog company of this
city has been absorbed by trust The
American Bridge company has bought
the plant for 100000. The Minneap-
oils concern has 500 men in its employ
in this city and large force on outside
work. 1t is said the works will be con-
tinued here as usual
The Diocesan Temperance society will
hold its annual convention, in this city,
June 26. Bishop McGolrick of Duluth
will preach on that day at the Immacu-
late Conception church, where the con-
vention will be opened with mass. Other
noted speakers will be heard during the
session.
The Republicans are in a quandary
about candidate for mayor. They may
finally decide to accept DR.. Ames as
their standard bearer in the municipal
election. If they do he will lead them
not to victory but to an inglorious de-
feat. His old-time popularity has de-
parted forever.
There is movement on foot to bring
out Frank D. Larrabee for congress in
this district. His friends claim that he
will more nearly unite all parties than
anyone yet mentioned, and that he is
strong with the workingmen, a good
campaigner, and fully qualified to put
up a strong fight.
The Postal Clerks Association of this
city elected ]. C. Crowley OF the main
Office as delegate to the national con-
vention to be held in September at At
lantic City, N. J. There was large
field of candidates and the contest was
a spirited one, the prize. being won by
Mr.. Crowley on the tenth ballot.
John A. Hagman, superintendent OF
the city workhouse, was vindicated by
the board of charities and corrections
from the allegations of Fred NJ. Can
ney, who was discharged from his posi-
ton as engineer of the institution Mr.
Hagman is a faithful and competent
official and is giving eminent satisfaction
in the discharge of his duties.
Norwegian day was celebrated with
great eclat and gaiety by the sons and
daughters Of the vikings last Thursday
-Four celebrations were held in the city
in the evening and excellent programs
were presented and thoroughly enjoyed.
Governor Lind, Mayor Gray, Lars NJ
Rand, General S. E. Olson. Henry J.
Gjertsen and P. M. Ringdahl delivered
addresses.
In recognition of long and faithful
service, James McConville, chief en-
gineer at the city hospital, has been
granted all extended leave of absence on
full pay. Mr.. McConville has the un-
usual record of not having missed day
from his post of duty in seven years.
From May ri to Aug. IS he will enjoy
much needed vacation. During his
absence Assistant Engineer Michael w.
Mogan will have charge of the engine
at the hospital
The Republicans of Minnesota as
sembled at the Exposition last Wednes-
day afternoon and elected delegates to
the Philadelphia convention. The dele
gates at large are Cushman K. Davis,
Knute Nelson, Thomas Lowry and
Samuel Lord. The delegates from this
district are Thomas H. Shevlin and
General S. E. Olson, with ex-Judge
Hicks and DR.. Zier as alternates. An
empty compliment was paid to w. D..
Washburn by eulogizing him as a fit
candidate for McKinley's side partner.
Judge John H. Steele, attorney for
the peddlers, has secured a favorable
decision for his clients from Judge Kerr,
of the municipal court. The new ordi-
nance raised the peddlers' annual IL
cense from SIS to $125 in the interest OF
the grocers. The city will appeal the
case to the supreme court to test the
constitutionality of the ordinance. The
peddlers have good advocate in Judge
Steele. 1t was he who gained the vic
tory for the hackmen about year ago
and knocked out the ordinance passed
by the council to regulate their business
The birthday anniversary of Thomas
Moore, the national poet of Ireland, will
be celebrated by the literary club which
bears his name at Odd Fellows hall,
800 Nicollet avenue, on Monday even
ing, May 20. Hon. Thomas R. Kane,
of St. Paul, will be the orator on the
occasion. A most attractive program
is in course of preparation. John F.
Gehan, OF St. Paul, and Mrs. w. E.
Nelson, OF Minneapolis, will be among
the vocalists. The entertainment will
be the best ever given in the city in hon
or of Erin's bard.
Beginning Monday evening, the wo-
men OF the Immaculate Conception