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Dear hunt Madge:

Dear AUNT Madge:
/ wonder If all the friends of the column
know that by gathering twigs from apple, wild
pear and cherry trees, now, and placing them
in jar OF water In a sunny window, they will
blossom many weeks before we can see such
blossoms out of doors? don't know but that
originally found the information In this col
umn; if so, hope l may be pardoned for re
peating 1t. | have best success with the
branches of the low-growing shrub, sometimes
incorrectly called dogwood, which has large
round leaves and clusters of white flowers,
blossoming very early In the spring. do not
know its name, but il is familiar TO every one,
l think, .who lives In the country. Gathered
three or four weeks before Easter, it makes
beautiful decorations for churches on that day.
In reading the book comments in the Feb. 20
issue of TnE AMERICAN by the writers for the
column, am reminded of John Ruskin's def
milton of books. and will quote what he says of
them:
say which he perceiyes TO be true, useful. or
helpfully beautiful. In the sum of his life he
hrds this to be the thing, or group of things.
manifest to him, this Is the piece OF true knowl-
edge which his share of sunshine and earth has
permitted him to seize. This is a book.
Now books of this Kind have been written in
y
great statesmen ard great thinkers. These are
all at your choice; and life is short. DO you
know II sou read this that you cannot read that
that what you lose to-day you cannot gain
tomorrow? VIII you go aud gossip with } our
housemaid or your stable boy, when you may
talk with kings and queens? Or natter your.
self that 1t is with any worthy consciousness of
your own claims to respect, that you iostle with
the common crowd for entree here and audience
there, when all the while this eternal court is
open to you, with its society wide as the world,
multitudinous as its days, the chosen and the
mighty of every place and time. Into that you
may enter always; In that you may take fellow
ship and rank according as you wish; from that,
once entered into it. you can never be an out
east but by your own fault.
By your arietocracy of companionship there
your own Inherent aristocracy will be assuredly
tested, and the motives with which you strive to
take high place with the living, measured as
TO all the truth and sincerity that are In them,
by the place you desire to take in this company
of the dead"
/ send a copy of a poem suggested TO me by
the one selected for the head of the column this
week. Feb. 20. 1 am making my letter very
long. and Aunt Madge may omit it or divide or
make any use of it she thinks best.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-13
Dear AUNT MndQe:
ESTHER.


Not long ago, on offering a lady friend an ice
cream, she remarked that she wanted to pre-
pare some but could not obtain the ice where
with to make 1t. on account of the great depth
of snow. Now snow and salt was the very
preparation we had used in freezing our cream.
l never use ice when there is a snow bank near.
Place the bulb of thermometer In a mix.
ture of snow and salt, 1t will bring the mercury
down to zero; mixture of ice and salt will not
do it by several degrees. "Fahrenheit." living
in a miider climate than ours, found his zero
by placing his thermometer IN tire above. named
mixture-snow and salt.
Should you think the above would benz fit
any Of your readers and should see it placed
in your column you will hear from me again.
West Brooksville. saba.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-13

God hath many ships upon the seal
His arc the merchantsmen that carry treasure,
The men. of.war, all hammered calamity,
The little fisher boats and barques Of pleasure;
On all this sea of time there is not one
That sailed without the glorious name thereon.
And God hath many wrecks upon the sea,
Oh. it is deep 1 look IN fear and wonder.
The wisdom throned above is dark to me,
Yet it is sweet to know Gods care is under.
That yet the sunken treasure may be drawn
Into His s.orehouse when the sea is gone.
So that sail in peril on the sea
With loved ones, whom yet the waves may
cover,
Say God hath more than angels care of me,
And larger share than IN friend or lover.
Why weep ye so, ye jewellers ON the land?
This dee p is but the hollow of his hand.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-13

In 1881 the largest arc light machine
made supplied current for IL lights.
and when Mr.. Brush made a 80 light
machine it vas a giant In the cleo
trical exhibits of the Pan-American Ex-
position the largest type of Brush arc
light machine will be shown. and this
viii afford interesting comparison with
the machines Of 20 years ago.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-13

A walk through the woods in September
Is bliss can never define;
The red leaves that glow like an ernber
Make gorgeous the tree and the vine.
with earth and the sky for my teacher
worship with sun and with elod,
Forgetting the priest and the preacher.
For now am walking with God.
The hills are as hymns Of high pleasure,
The valleys as rosaried rhyme,
And SET to the loftiest measure
The forest an anthem sublime.
No more on mans teaching dependent
From cant and from creed am free,
And Beauty and Truth are transcendent,
For God IS now walking with me.
Nixon Waterman In Eiliotts Magazine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-13

1 would like to send Aunt Madge'a readers
my recipe for
MOCK MISCE PIE-Three crackers rolled
fine. cup of molasses. u cap of vinegar, /
teaspoonful butter, let come TO boil. Beat .
eggs 10 a froth, stir in while hot, add little
salt, cup of raisins, seeded and chopped, all
kinds of spice. This makes one pie.
a READER.
For all the assistance rendered this
week l am very grateful. The prospect
for buds and blossoms at Easter time is
not favorable when we look out upon
snow drifts from two to twenty feet in
depth, SO Esther's suggestion may well
be acted upon this year.
"a Reader" furnishes US with a new
recipe for mock minee pies, and a never
before heard-from friend of our NJ. B..
circle comes to the front with directions
for freezing iee-cream without using
ice and with the promise of coming
again, which we hope to see redeemed.
AUNT MADGE.
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Getting Even

miss Bunk avenged herself on me for
negleeting her invitation
"How?''
"She told everybody that 1 was old
enough to be triHe forgetful. Chicago
Record.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-13
The Ohio building.

The Ohio State building has promi-
nent place at the Pan-American Expo
sition to be held in Buffalo next sum-
mer. The design is plain Grecian
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-13
A Widows Love Affair

Receives setback, IL she has offensive
breath through Constipation, Bilious
ness or Stomach Trouble, but DIR. Kings
New Life Pills always cure those
troubles; clean the system, sweeten the
breath, Danish headache; best in the
world for liver, kidneys and bowels.
Only 25c. at WIGGN q MooRE's drug
store.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-13

Ifaman can't be a Christian at home,
he il not apt to be one abroad.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-13
ONO STATE BUILDING.

Doric, the beauty of which lies mainly
In its classic proportions and COM
handing position. 1t is designed ex-
clusively for social purposes and VIII
be the rendezvous of Ohio visitors 10
the Ernosifion.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-13

Perfect confidence reigns between Cap
tain and Mrs. Cunningham except at one
point. He has never sought to learn how
she became acquainted with the plot to
assassinate the Russian minister. and
when Olga receives her American letters
he does not ask to see them. And each
mail makes her happier. for it brings
word of honest work and true repentance
and real gratitude to the brave little
sister who saved Leonard Thurston from
bearing the brand of Cain.-Keystone.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-13

Have specially arranged pro-
gramme, with prepared papers or adj
dress on the characteristics of Christ
as high priest.
BIBLE READINGS.
Elk. xviii. 1-43; Rom. viii, 32-39; Heb
ii. II. IS; iii, l. =; iv, 14-16; V, liza;
Pet. ii. 10: John ii, l. .; Rev. V, 9, TO-
The Irish standard., 1901-12-07
Musical al Villa Maria.

Frontcnac, Minn.-A long program Of
piano and mandolin numbers was excel
kntly given ut the November mlslc.A
for mt the close more than half the per
formers had the pleasure of getting 100
for their efforts. Mrs. Frank Coons and
her daughter Laura sat with the facul.
ty. In response to the insistcnt calls
OF the pupils Il member OF the faculty
sang an aria by Rossini, which was q
treat to all. The following took part:
Misses Lula Hiddlcston, Marie HUM.
Beatrice Bown, Minneapolis; Misses
Margaret Mulligan, Marie O'Ncil. Ljly
AMI Rose Micgcl, Florence Garrett, st.
Paul; Miss May Tyrrell, Chicago; Miss
Mabel and Gertrude Collins, of Grand
Forks, N. d.; Misses Maymc Hitchcock,
leila Maude, and Catherine McKinny,
Cass Lake; Miss Lillian Macllmillcr.
Iron River, Wis; Miss May Becker.
Forestvillc; Miss Nellie Higgins, Medina,
N. d.; Miss Gertrude Gilbert, Grand
Rapids; Miss Regina Busch, Red Wing.
Thanksgiving day was closed with
well gotten up vaudeville by the Athc.
ncum, at which Mrs. Leila Hayden, Du.
luth, was present.
The Irish standard., 1901-12-07

ney read an explanation of the Altar,
its decorations and Specification, and
this subject was enlarged upon by the
bishop. Miss McFadden read paper,
giving the history of Venice, it's location
and description. the Dogcs. Venice un,
der Turkish rule. Austrian rule. and We
nice as Il republic. There was IL general
discussion of these subjects by the
members, and Miss PORTER followed
with description of the historic places
of Venice, the palace of the Doges, the
Bridge of Signs, the Rialto, the Cam
panillc of ST. Marks and the Academy
of Fine Arts. The bishop then talked
very entertainingly on Venice, giving
the club much information based on his
own experience while in Venice. Some
time was then given to an examination
of the views and pictures of the IA
nous places and scenes mentioned dur
ing the evening.
The card party and social given by
the ladies of the cathedral parish was II
most enjoyable affair.
The choir of the cathedral is rehcars-
ing its Christmas music and will pre-
pare a beautiful program for the occa-
sion.
The Irish standard., 1901-12-07
DULUTH NEWS.

\ pretty wedding occurred at eight
o'clock Thursday evening of last week
at the parsonage Of the st. James
church, Rev. Father Fcchely officiating
The bride and groom were Miss Anna
Thomas, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Murray, of Fifty-seventh avenue west,
and John Lawson. Miss Maggie a1ur-
ray was the bridesmaid and Edward
Gonyea acted as best man. Thc core
mony at the church was followed by IL
reception and dinner at Tie home of
Mr.. and. Mrs. James Murray. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawson will begin housekeeping in
Duluth.
William Farrell, an employee at the
Duluth Match company's factory, is in
st. NIaly's hospital with wound in
the foot, caused by a rusty nail. Lock
jaw is feared.
Mrs. Isabel Coughlin was last week
awarded verdict of $500 damages
against the West Duluth Water and
Light company for personal injuries.
The knights of Columbus held very
interesting meeting last Tuesday night,
and Rev. Father Danehy was visitor.
Several new members were initiated.
A very pretty wedding was solemnized
at st. Clements church ON Wednes-
day morning Of last week. The contract
ing parties We're Miss Mary Drummey
and James Harmon. The church was
prettily decorated for the occasion by
the Young Ladies' sodality, of which
the bride has been the president. The
wedding march was played by Miss
Shesgren. The bride was handsomely
gowncd in tan broadcloth, appliuucd
with lace. with hat to match. She car
ricd bridal roses. Miss A. Callahan, the
bridesmaid, was bccomingly gowned
in rich green cloth, with cream ap
plique and pink velvet trimmings. She
also wore a hat to match and carried
pink roses. The groom was attended by
Thomas Drummey, a brother of the
bride. The bride is very popular with
the young people Of the West End. The
groom is an engineer on the Missabe
road. After the ceremony wedding
dinner was gwen at the home Of the
bride, attended by the relatives and
few Of the intimate friends. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harmon left on the evening train
for wedding trip in the East.
The Young Ladies' sodality Of st. Gle
ment's parish gave linen shower last
week in honor of their retiring presi-
dent, Miss Mary Drummcy, who was
welded on Wednesday of last
week. A musical program was rem
dered
The McGolrick club held it's regular
meeting last week In it's club rooms,
under the leadership of Miss McFadden,
and most profitable evening was spent
the subject being "Venice." Miss Kin.
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office man and civil service examiner,
is the proud father of bouncing boy.
p. NJ. is in II quandary whether to
christen the young patriot Thcobald,
Owen. or Hugh.
The great initiation class of all the
divisions of the \. o. ii. of Ramsey
county, under the auspices of the
| county board and its able corps of
officers, which composes the initiation
team under the new ritual, will be
held at Central hall on the evening
of Dec. 81. The vast hall will be
filled with visiting brothers on the
occasion to witness the hncst initia-
ton ceremonies they ever saw.
MI. and Mrs. S. ]. McDonough. of
East Third street, celebrated their
tenth wedding anniversary last Mon
day evening by entertaining number
of friends. About thirty guests were
present Cards and music We're the
features Of the evening. after which
joyable time was had.
Mrs. ii. O'Conncr, of Hoffman ave
I nue.. gave Il dinner Thursday of last
week for Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholi, whose
wedding took place in November.
Covers were laid for ten. Mrs.
O'Comor was assisted by Mrs. Eckcrt
and Miss O'Connor.
y surprise party was given at the
home Ct John Fitzgerald. GOA Ravine
street. Saturday evening. Nov. %.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. IL.
l.. Fitzgerald. Mrs. Paddcn. Mrs.
O1lara. Mr.. and Mrs. Dody. MIR. and
Mrs Baker. Misses Margaret and Bar
bara Connolly. Josephine and Ida
Kelly. llilda Johnson. Anna Rowan,
Evelyn Cavcnall. Amanda and Siblcy
tatty. Birdie Rurdctte. Mury Dem
ing. Mabel Padden. Mamie Stevens,
Ada Nogcl. Lily Groh and Miss Con-
nell: AeSsrs Thomas padden. Martin
Connolly. Eugene Gates. Edward Raw
Joseph Frckcr. William Katty. Will.
liam Barry, Valley Summers. Getto
GuiSenlleimcr. Art Pf"ster. John
Shame, Edward Fitzgerald. Wick
Mccurty. George Mingo, Hugh ana
Edward O'IIarl. Thomas Leach. John
Bowers. Abculllic. \. Johnson. Jake
Kaufman, AL. Dormnn. Music was
rendered by Wier and Groh orchestra.
The features of the evening were
ghost recitations by John Bowers ana
Thomas Leach
The Irish standard., 1901-12-07
Backs far Holiday Gifts.

On page two of the Irish Standard
appears each week our book ADVERTISE
mrnt. There will he found n fine list
of books TO select from with the prices
given, which include charges for dcliv-
cry to the home of any person outside
of the city. a choice book or n scr ~.
books by some favOritc author make n
line Christmas present ana the prices
given are very reasonable. We want to
remind our readers, however, that all
orders for books for Christmas should
he sent to the Irish Standard by Dee.
18th II possible and in any event not
later than the 18th.
The Irish standard., 1901-12-07
Civil Service Examinations.

The following civil service eXamina-
lions have been announced for st. Paul,
Mimi, on the dates given:
For position of assistant astronomer,
U. S. Naval Observatory; salary, $1,000
per annum on Dec. II, IL and 13, 1901.
For heating and vcntilntil= drafts
man, Dec. 30 and 81. 1901.
For mechanical craftsman. Jan. ., :,
and +. 1902.
For interpreter (Slovak language Jan.
Z. 1902.
For full craftsman CSC per day., Jan.
Z, s, 8 and 10, 1902.
Persons who desire to compete should
apply at once either to the U. S. Civil
Service Commission. Washington, d. c..
or to the secretary of the local board of
examiners, st. Paul postoffice.
The Irish standard., 1901-12-07

Mcclellan, Cpl Jewett Place, last Sat
urilay morning. Requiem mass was
celebrated ut the immaculate Con-
ception church, after which the body
was Inferred in the family lot in
st. Mary's cemetery. The deceased
was an exemplary young man and
Il son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hen
messy, highly esteemed residents of
Grand Rapids. to which place they re-
moved from Minneapolis several
years ago.
The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Brown
ut her home, 6G9 Fourth avenue N. f.,
on Friday of last week, ended Il pc
Rod of suffering of four years, dura-
ton which the deceased bore with
Christian fortitude and resignation.
Her ailment was cancer of the stom-
ach. Deceased was the wife of James
Brown and mother of Mrs. Thos. Bo-
land wife of Fireman Boland of the
Minneapolis department.. She was Il
native of Ireland, where she was born
II years ago. With her husband
she came to this city from Maine over
40 years ago. Her funeral was held
on Monday morning last from st.
Anthony of Padua church. Requiem
mass was celebrated by Father Bo-
land of Litchfield, assisted by Fathers
Gleason and O'Reilly, the latter deliv-
ering the funeral sermon on the oc-
casion. The interment was at st.
Anthony cemetery.
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The Death Roll.

James Shea, veteran of the civil
war, died at the Soldiers Home on
Nov. 20. The deceased was born at
Kenmare, county Kerry, Ireland, in
1919, and was eighty-two years of age.
He came to the United States in 1S47
and at the outbreak of hostilities in
1861 he enlisted with the Goth Con-
necticut volunteer regiment. He
came to Minnesota in 1875, and for
twelve years preceding his demise re-
sided at the soldiers home. He was
a man of excellent habits and de-
vout Catholic. Requiem mass was
celebrated at the chapel after which
the remains were inferred at st. Ma
rvs cemetery.
The remains of J. T. Hennessy who
was accidently killed by the cars at
Grand Rapids, Mimi, on Nov. p,
were brought to Minneapolis for in
terment. The funeral was held from
the home Of his sister, Mrs. James
The Irish standard., 1901-12-07
SALTWATER SPECIALS.

saltwater. Mimi. Dec. G.-Miss
Edith Gowan. who is attending school
at Winoni. has been visiting relatives
in the city for several days.
Mrs. Nancy Il. Dixon, who died
Sunday evening, was buried Tuesday
afternoon. \ great many friends of
the departed woman turned out to bitl
Il tarwcll to one who wHS held in high
esteem.
X. \. NIabey. of Minneapolis. is in
attendance upon the District court as
court Strnoglapler for Il few days.
George Il. McLaughlin. left Tuesday
evening for Larimorc n. ID. on bus
mess connected with Auditing depart
mcnt of the Great Northern railway.
John. w. Quinlan left Thursday for
Gordon. Wis. where he will spend the
winter scaling logs for the Musscr
Salntry Lumber Co.
The Irish standard., 1901-12-07
Death Of Mrs. Cecilia 1.ll1.

Mrs. Cecilia Lally died Saturday
Nov. 50. at her home. 1915 Columbus
avenue, after Il long illness. She was
born i'll this city thirty-siN years ago.
She is survived by her husband James
Il. Lally and an only son. Raymond.
She was the daughter of Mrs. Cecilia
McHale, still Il resident of the city,
and of the late Patrick McHale. Other
surviving members of the family are
three sisters ana two brothers. Mrs
Thomas +. Kelly, Waverly. Mimi,
Mrs. Edward Il. Fallon, Miss Catherine
T., John J. and Martin L. McHale of
this city. The funeral. which was
Il large one. occurred Monday morn
ing from the residence, proceeding
first to st. Stephens church, where
requiem mass was celebrated by the
pastor, Father Danehy. who also
spoke a few words BETTING the sad
occasion. The funeral then proceed
ed to st. Mary's cemetery, where the
burial took place. Mrs. Lally always
lived here and had large number
of friends and acquaintanccs, early
schOOlmatcs and others. She was
Of very amiable disposition. self
sacrificing. helpful where she coultl
he so. Il good and kind daughter and
wife and Il Christian woman. Her
early death is to be sincerely regret
ted. Her pail bearers were friends
and companions in her girlhood. They
were Walter Walsh. Frank Butler.
Peter Mccormick Jr., Daniel A. Fal-
Ion, John Kelly and William Kenney.
May she rest in peace.
The Irish standard., 1901-12-07
FROM THE CAPITAL.

James J. Hill has taken out Il per-
nit to improve his greenhouse on
Walnut street, at Il cost of $1,000. by
adding One-Story glass building
S4XS4 feet.
The state officers of the knights of
Columbus met last Wednesday ut
their hall Oh Robert street. The body
was in session the entire morning
considering the ACCESSIBILITY of es-
tablishing councils in st. Cloud,
Brainerd, Austin and other cities of
the state. The officers attending
were: Thomas d. O'Brien, Prof. Hart
igan and Judge VIM. l.. Kelly, of St.
Paul; Father Cleary and p. j. Kcnne-
dy, of Minneapolis; G. j. O'Donnell.
Messrs. Ryan and Tone, of Duluth
George 2. Bowln $50 jackson
street, had his left leg severely fract-
ured in Il runaway accident Thurs
day Of last week. He was stepping
into his buggy when the horses be-
came frightened by the reins falling
about his heels. Mr.. Bowlin was
thrown over the dashboard and suf-
fered a comminuted fracture. He
was rendered unconscious, but was
removed to st. Joseph's hospital and
revived
Among the marriages of the week
were John Boehne and Katie Lorrian;
VIM. ]. McAuley and Clara w. Web
cr; John Sullivan and Harriet Young
Mrs. Devinney, of Owatonna, came
to st. Paul Thursday of last week,
to attend the funeral of John Leonard,
of Merriam Park. After IL visit with
relatives she returned to her home.
Albert GrOch died at st. Josephs
hospital last Wednesday at the age
of 3G years. Mr.. Groch was the
proprietor of Groch's cafe on Wa
basha street. The funeral was held
from the residence of Frank Langc,
729 Virginia avenue, with service at
st. Adelbert's church. Interment was
at Calvary.
John Leonard, for many years a
resident at Midway district and Mer-
riam Park, died at his home, 1866 Car
roll street, Wednesday morning, Nov.
p. Mr.. Leonard had been ill for
some time previous to his death. He
leaves a wife and two children, John
and Maggie, and a brother, Dominick.
The cause Of death was Bright's Dis
ease. The funeral took place from
his late home on Friday with requiem
mass at st. Marks church, Merriam
Park. The remains We're laid to rest
in Calvary cemetery.
The seasons skating at Como
opened on Thanksgiving.
Div. No. 2 A. o. II. held it's Thanks
giving ball at Music hall on Wednes-
day evening of last week. 1t was a
success.
Mrs. Alice NJ. Cullen, aged 60 years
died at her residence, 313 Cherokee
avenue on last Tuesday week. The
funeral occurred on Friday with SER
vices at st. Michael's church.
P. NJ. Moroney, the popular post
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The Emerald of tie Sea.
written for the Irish Standart

Wrtten for the Irish Standard)
oh! they call me dreamer, dreamer,
But my dreams are all of thee,
Dear beautiful land. with thy noun
tains grand,
Fair emerald of the sea.
With thy beautiful round towers, ivy
grown,
That tell Of thy ancient glory,
And thy legends quaint of days gone by
That are told in song and story,
o! Ireland. emerald of the sea,
Once the seat of learning vast,
The birthplace of the future bright,
The store house of the past.
o. oft in dreams thy hills l see,
Though my foot has never trod
Thy valleys green of verdant hue,
The shamrock sod.
q! land Of my dreams, love thee well,
And thou art fair to view,
Thy birds sing sweet in the summer
there,
And thy skies are of azure blue.
OH. they call me dreamer, dreamer
Fair emerald of the sea,
But the songs l sing, impassioned ring
With notes of love for thee.
MARY Nj. MAuER,