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The Washington times., 1902-01-05

Miss Phoebe Throstle. in Quality
Street, says: There is a htis tiction
In being dressed in the latest fashion that
even religion cannot give" Thousands
of women will testify to the truth of this
saying. And yet there is another view of
the question which Miss Phoebe Throstle
did not mention. but which is, neverthe-
less, as eminently true.
There is satisfaction in being dressed
according to ones own individuality which
no amount Of fashion can give. This is
truth which some women are in danger of
forgetting.
once knew a woman who, to my mind,
was always perfectly well dressed. She
was not rich. Indeed. she often made her
own clothes, and they were never expen-
sive. But she was always exquisite.
Her gowns were always more or less
alike. Gray. white, and lavender were her
colors for summer, black for winter.
There was never look of aggressive styl-
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
DESCRIPTION OF DRESSES.

In the stylish skating costume shown
above the short skirt is of elephant gray
coiored velvet. lined with white and
trimmed with muslin tiounces. Strips of
cream colored satin mark the outline of
the apron and encircle the skirt near the
bottom. The short bolero is trimmed in
similar style. The chemisette is of lace,
with a frilI down the center, and The
undersleeves are pufted.
Here also are represented some stylish
afternoon dresses. One is q peau de suede
cloth. ornamented with strips Of black
satin fixed by buttons of dead gold, which
add to the apparent length OF the figure.
The collar yoke is of English point lace
over ground of black muslin. The skirt
is edged with guipurc, also over black
muslin.
The other costume has a skirt OF plum
colored velvet. edged with bands of skunk.
The bolero is of seal long in the front
and back and loose over the hips. The
collar, lapels, and trimmings are of
skunk.
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
A CRoSS-EYED DOG.

Out walking the other day l met
friend-one of my best friends. had
never met him before, but there was no
doubt of the frcndlness of his smile as
he greeted me-a dog, smooth coated,
white, with liver-colored spots. Being
dog fancier and not critic, am uncer-
tain OF his breed. but he had a most
distinguishing characteristic, for he was
markedly cross-eyed.
! never happened TO meet a cross eyed
dog before. and my superstitious mind
was strongly impressed by this one and
his frank recognition of friend in me.
And strange to say, my arrangements
with a drayman on that corner at that
time TO transport my Lares and Penates
to new quarters have led me into the most
prosperous period OF my life. | am now
searching for my friend and mascot. and
want to advise any luckless individual TO
secure a croSs-eyed dog.
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
A SWORD CENTURIES OLD.

Black with age, and bearing the marks
of hard-fought battles, two-edged sword
nearly 400 years old reposes peacefully
under lock and key in the private Office Of
DR.. Robert Vaughan, OF St Louis. who be-
lieves that his ancient weapon is the only
one OF its kind in America.
This blade, inscribed with the name Of
Andrea Ferrara, famous Italian sword
maker OF the sixteenth century, was found
on the battlefield of Preston-Pans, in
Scotland, in 1745, when the forces of the
house OF Hanover and devoted band OF
Scotch Highlanders, under the leadership
of Charles Edward Stuart, the pretender,
met in bloody conflict.
The finder OF the sword made many ef-
forts to learn the identity OF the former
owner, but in the troublous times that fol-
lowed the pretender's ultimate defeat no
trace of him was found, it, indeed, he did
not perish at Preston-Pens. The sword
was handed down from father to son and
was brought to America by Alexander
Oliphant, who settled in Ray County. Mo.
In 1853 Oliphant presented the sword to
Gen. r. C. Vaughan, who, on his death.
bequeathed it to his son. DR.. Vaughan
says that he has been unable to find an
other sword like it or to hear Of another
sword of the same make in America.
The sword is about the length Of those
used in the Regular Army, but has two
edges. and was originally sharp pointed.
TIE leather grip is bound with brass wire.
and the guard is not only strongly made.
but shows a fair amount of artistic skill
on the part of its designer. The blade is
finely tempered. On each side appears the
name Andrea Ferrara," and crude
drawing. intended, Dr. Vaughan says. TO
represent a hound running. The sword is
almost perfectly balanced, and would
seem 70 be easy to handle. though the
blade is by no means light.-Baltimore
Sun.
The Washington times., 1902-01-05

plain black gown which no amount Of
expensive style could attain. And. more
over, it shows personality. 1t is an ex-
preston of myself.
THAT, in a word, is what I try for in
my clothes-the expression OF my own
personality
And she succeeded. This is what call
perfect dressing-dainty. appropriate,
thoughtful. Why won't more women try
| for It?
We Americans are so initiative and so
lacking in originality that the very idea
of such an innovation would make most
of my young lady friends pompadours
stand on end. And yet, dear young ladies'.
the French women, whose taste in dress
you break your necks and pocketbooks
to initiate. do that very thing
They are original. They do not con-
&Qrm to any castiron mode. but give their
brains some play il dressmaking. Hence
that 1e ne sails quot about a French
gown which defies copying.
Now, why not be French dressmakers
yourselves? Study the subject. Become
artists in it. II you do not want to do
the manual labor yourselves, hire the
hands to do it for you. But put your own
brains into every dress you wear Find
what is becoming and wear it.
1t may distress you at first to lose your
place among the job lot of dolls which
the dressmakers turn out to strut in Fifth
Avenue every season. 1t MAJ be some
comfort to you, however. not to meet your
1i,-in i,,,a 60.
Ing gum on corner in company with
other fashion plates. gotten up eheapIy
to initiate ''the swellest dressers."
And. what is more, you will be express
ing yourself in your clothes-if there is
anything in you to express. Your men
friends will admire you the more for it.
Men are creatures of habit and like what
they are used to. How often do we hear a
father or brother say:
Don't put on that new rig. I don't
like you in it. Wear that brown, or green.
or whatever it may be dress that YOU had
last year. That's the prettiest thing you
have"
But, heavens, il is not in the Style"
isn't it?" says the poor. perpIexed man.
We'll. then, have one that's in style, but
something like it. 1t was becoming"
Now, the truth is, the man was used to
you in that dress, hence he liked it. 1t
was you to him. Men hate anything that
breaks into their habits. Let the men you
know learn your style in clothes and they
will come back to you with a delicious
feeling of rest after the Kaleidoscope
changes which they see each season work
among their girl friends.
Above all, though avoid extremes.
Because you are resolved not to be
ashton plate, don't turn deaconess.
Don't adopt costume" or wear big
sleeves in small sleeve year, or any other
such strong minded nonsense.
Adopt the happy medium, and let that
Medium become you.
There is the whole secret.
Your looks will gain by it.
Your character will gain.
Your pocketbook will gain immensely.
And, best of all, you will be saved that
Inevitable nervous breakdown and trip
o Philadelphia which lies in store for
very American woman of today, and
which is brought on by the desperate ef-
ort to keep up and to live everybody
lse's life instead OF living your own and
eing yourself.
JOJTTSA NJ GREEN
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
THE MAN AND THE GUN.

Once upon a time man who led an
aimIess life used to wander in the woods
with his gun and dog. saying that he was
a great hunter, though he was never
known to kill anything except his dog.
After the dog WAS dead he asked a
friend to accompany him on one of his
hunting expeditions, and his friend went.
When tbev returned the friend carried
his right arm in sling, for it was very
heavy, being full of bird shot.
Moral-An aimless man with gun is
danoarouS
The Washington times., 1902-01-05
Kin. Edward. Three Thrones.

The English King may be said to have
three thrones. of which The finest and
most splendid is perhaps that at Windsor
Castle; Inc most frequently used one is
th.u 1T Buckingham Palace, and the true
English throne $50 DESIGNATED becausc.
seated OIL il. the sovereign receives the
ambassadors in state), is the one at st.
James PaIkCe, London.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
The Death Roll.

Mrs. Annie Connolly died on Satur-
day last at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. James Cotton, :}344 Fourth ave
nue. s., at the age of 20 years. The
deceased was for many years Il resi-
dent of st. Paul. She leaves several
children, among whom are Mrs. Cotton
Of this city and Mrs. j. ID. Brady of
Duluth. Funeral services were held
on Monday morning from st. Ste
phen's church. After the requiem
mass the intermeIt took place ut Call
vary cemetery. ST. Paul.
Mrs. Mary O'Brien, for many years
a resident of the East Side, passed
away at her home, 1913 Tenth avenue
n. e., last Sunday She was the
widow of the late Edward OBrien
and leaves several children, among the
number being William j. O'Rrien.
president of the BARRIERS Union. Tie
funeral WAS held OH Tuesday morning
from the church of st. Anthony of
Padua. Requiem mass WAS celebrat-
eel, after which the interment was at
st. Anthony cemetery.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
A. o. Fl. Election.

The election Of officers of Div. No. 9,
a. o. H., of Minneapolis. resulted as
follows: President, John z. Wall; vice
president, J. ID. O'Bricn: recording sec
rotary, Felix McNamee; financial sec
rotary, Dennis Brennan; insurance
secretary, james Kelly; treasurer, NJ.
J. Gill; physician, DR.. james Hyncs;
serGeant-at-armS, james Grier; marsh
al, James Hogan.
At Anok;l the result of the election
was as follows: County president,
Thomas Coleman; president, II. j.
Donnclly; vice-president, VIM. Ward;
recording secretary, Thomas Clark;
financial and insurance secretary, d.
L. Shannon; treasurer, Il. NJ. Sullivan.
Div. No. 1, of st. Cloud, elected Il.
NJ. Keavey, president; p. G.. Stafford,
vice-president; G. LATERAL, recording
secretary; james Killoran financial
and insurance secretary; Z. Il. Clarity,
treasurer; Patrick O'Maley, marshal;
B. Callaghan, sergeant-at-arms; DR..
]. B. Dunn, physician.
At Winona the result of the election
was as follows: County president,
John Sherman; president, Nat. Ralph;
vice-president, D. f. O'Brien; record
ing secretary, John Rowan, ST.; finan-
cial and insurance secretary, Geo. A.
Fitzgerald; treasurer, NJ. Ryan; physi-
clan, Dr. J. Lynch.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
Death of a Venerable Irishman.

At midnight, Sunday, Dec. y. Pat
forest of true lrishmen. died at his
home. 3lI humboldt avenue n. Old
age was the primary cause of death.
as the deceased had passed his SOtl.
year.
Patrick Griffin WAS born OH March
Thence his nlme-in Iralee. county
of Kerry. lie came to the United
States in 1916 RS the black cloud of
famine was catering i'll the Irish sky.
and he settled i'll Rutland, VT, where
he married Miss Mary Sullivan, who
has been his devoted hclpmate through
life. About forty years ago Mr.. Crit
iiu moved west. settling ut GAINESVILLE,
Wis.,, ard twenty years ago he crossed
the line to Minnesota and made XII
kenny his home.
The inirmit!eS of increasing years
forced the CID man to leave the farm
and conlc to minneapolis. whittier his
children had preceded him. For the
past eight years ne had lived i'll this
city, and no citizen of the community
wu: more respected by lis neighbors
tian this simple. honest "child Of
the Gael .''
FOR months Patrick Griffin had been
forwarncd that the end WAS near and
death came as PEACEFUL. as the set
ting OF Il summers sun. This vener-
able man leaves three SONS and five
daughters: John f., Patrick, William,
Catherine, Ellen and Lucy, of this
| city; Mrs. Fred Butncr, of Boston;
Mrs. Chas. Dart, of New York City.
The funeral took place Tuesday morn
ing from the Church of the Imlnacu-
late Conception and internent was ut
st. N[ary's cemetery. The bearers
We're John J. Moriarty, Michael Nc
Namara, John G. Ross:,l. j. c. Cub
bins.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
Splendid meeting Of Hibernians.

Last Tuesday evening was the ban
ner meeting night of Division No. i,
A. O.. H., for it's degree team was
arrayed i'll all it's glory and Il class OF
thirty was initiated. The work of the
team was par excellence, and again
No. as star is in the ascendency, and
long may it glisten in the sky of Hi
bernianism.
The division opened the door of it's
heart to the young Irishmen who
crossed it's portals and became men,
bers of the grandest organization on
American soil. st. Paul was repre-
scented by State President ]. J. Regain,
Robert ]. Clarke, president of the In
surance Fund, and Prof. Kenny, and
these gentlemen spoke in their hap
piest vein. Prof. Kenny referred to
the work of The Irish Standard and
Mr.. Martin McHale in placing 500
Irish books in the Minneapolis Public
Library. Others who contributed to
make the meeting interesting were
Thomas Connolly, state secretary;
john Mahoney, insurance secretary;
r. J. Martin, Jr., p. J. Lehman, John
Neagher, Joseph McDermott and w.
j. Coskran.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
SOUTH DAKOTA

Died-Ar. Michael Donohue, an in
dustrious and respected resident of
Lincoln county, Mimi, died at his
home, two and one-half miles south
west OF Lake Benton, on the goth inst,
after having been fortified by the
rites of the church Of which he has
long been an edifying member. De
ceased was born in st. GATHERINGS,
Canada, nearly fifty years ago, and
when only IL mere child came to Iowa.
where he remained until he moved to
Dakota, In August, 1883, he married
Miss Mary Donovan at Marion June
ton and from this union seven chill
dren We're born: Bessie, Nellie, Paul,
John, Margaret, Eva and Benson, all
of whom are still living. Mr.. Donohue
had been Il sufferer for some time
from diabetes. \ little over four years
ago lie moved to his late home from
Parker where for MANY Years he con-
Quoted Il meat market and where he
was we'll known and highly respected.
The funeral took place from the
Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel
ut Elkton on Monday forenoon. and
despite the heavy snow Il large con-
course Of friends and acquaintance
were present. Requiem high mass
was celebrated by the Rev. George
Shechan. assisted by the Rev. T.. v.
Coyne. lnterment took place in the
local cemetery.
Rev. Mother Joseph. OF Presentation
| Convent, Aberdeen, intends to visit
Ireland in /. few weeks. where her
aged parents still live. She will be
absent about three months.
Father NJ. Mccarthy has just organ.
lied Il beautiful choir in ST. Patrick $
church, Montrose, and the lady mem
hcls are row liustling to collect funds
towards the purchase of Il new bell.
They have nearly 5000 already on
hand for that purpose
bishop O'Gorman leciurpd in the
new opera hn,lsc ut Sioux Falls Oh the
Catholic Order OF F'oseSters. His
subject was Father Alaruuet,".'
Needless to say there was :, very
large and ;pprecAtivc audience.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
Baby Desertton.

The New York IIcrald's London cor
respondent writes:
'At the present time there appears
to be an epidemic of baby desertion
raging in London. Since the beginning
Of September more than fifty babies
have been found by the police in varl.
Gus parts of the metropolis. some dead,
others merely deserted by their pa.
rents.
"In seven cases cnrOncrs juries re.
turned vcrtlicts of murder. Those that
remained alive were taken to local
warehouses;. where they are being kept
while the authorities are elldeavorne
to track down the persons discardine
them.
zone reason advanced by the police
for the many assertions is the in
creased poverty and hopeless misery of
so many of London's roor."
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
A Death at Morton.

Miss Nellie Brazil, beloved daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Terrence Brazil, de-
parted this life on the morning Of Dec.
II, at the home Of her parents in Birch
Coolie. The funeral took place from
st. Johns church, on the goth, and the
remains were laid in the family lot at
Birch Coolie cemetery. Deceased was
in the prime of life, and death was the
elimination of a lingering illness which
she bore with Il patience and fortitude
that won for her the admiration Of all
who knew her. She was a member Of
the Apostleship Of Prayer, and that
society turned out in a body at her
funeral, and at their meeting adopted
resolutions of coincidence.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
Mgr. Nugent at Winona.

Mgr Nugelt, of Liverpool, England.
domestic plelutc of the Holy Father,
is the guest of Bishop Cottcr in this
city, says the Winona News of Dec.
-, He is one of the most noted Dig
nitalics of the Catholic church, and
has reputation that is world wide.
He is one of the foremost pulpit orl-
tors of the day. He is accompanied
by Hon w. j. Onahan, of Chicago,
who is Il count of the Capa Spaba. II
title conferred upon laymen in return
for noted services for the church. He
is one of the very few in this country
upon when the title has been confer
red.
The object of the visit of Mgr. MI
gent to this country is to visit WITH
friends, of whom he has many i'll
every part of the country. lie has
been in st. Louis and came to this
city to spend several days with Bishop
Cotter, for whom he entertains warm
friendship and high regard. lie will
remain in Winona until after Christ
mas, and will then probably 80 10
st. Paul before the holiday season is
over.
AT st. Thomas pro-cathedral Tues
day evening Mgr. Nugent gave force
full address appropriate to the season
of Advent. lie took for his text the
words OF John, prepare yc the way
of the Lord" He said that all over
the country at this time the teeming.
restless multitudes are rushing and
hurrying i'll their preparations for the
Christmas season. The streets of the
great cities are packed and in the
smaller towns and cities there is that
same restless activity. 1t needs but
little investigation to show that the
vast majority OF these people are
thinking of their own temporal vel
fare and comfort, and are giving the
proper preparation for Christmas nc
thought.
The speaker then dwelt with force
and fervor on the necessity for turn
ing the mind to eternal life ut this
time. Now of all times should due
reDaration be made for sins. This Is
a time for penance. The speaker urg
ed that in the few days that yet re
NAMED before Christmas the people
observe the season as they should, by
being humbly penitent, and in this
way properly prepare for the coming
of the Lord ut Christmas time.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

Hammond, Wis.-The death of Miss
Sunday evening, Dec. ID, after a brief
illness, has cast a gloom over this
community, where she was SO well
known and respected. OF sunny
temperament and a most lovable ma
ture, bright, intelligent, and kind, she
had the respect of every one who bore
her acquaintance. Miss Dean was the
sister of Edward B. Dean, for many
years resident of st. Croix county.
On Wednesday morning, the 18th. fu-
neral services were held at the Church
of the immaculate Conception for the
repose of her soul before large as
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
FROM THE CAPITAL.

Alice ]. LOBBY, the 11-year-old lovely
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John LOBBY,
died at the family residence, 954 Gaul-
tier street, on last Saturday, and was
borne from st. Vincent's church, to
Calvary cemetery, followed by large
concourse of sympathizing friends, on
last Monday morning.
Division No. /, A. o. H., will give a
grand smoke social and entertainment
on Monday evening, Dec. 20, at Cen
trail Annex hall, thereby winding up
the year 1902 in another successful
milestone for the benefit Of that solil
organization, which is composed Of
some Of the very best men in the land.
Mrs. Denis O'Halloran was buried
from the Cathedral OH last Monday
morning, and the sad part of it was
Mr.. O'Halloran, who is laid up with a
shattered frame from the effects of a
recent fall on the street here, was
unable TO be present at the funeral Of
his beloved wife.
The Shamrock Club will give grand
New Years ball, at Metropolitan hall,
on the evening of Dec. 81.
Tim Kelleher is spending the holi-
days at his old home, st. Paul. Tim"
is on the road a great deal lately.
J. B. Pewters is now state agent for
the publishing house Of J. S. Hyland
& Co.. of Chicago, and his first love is
ireland in Pictures which he will
introduce in the twin cities, commenc-
ing Jan. /, 1903. This work is by far
the finest of it's kind ever introduced
in this country.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
The Message.

The strcamlct's silvery voice has
ceased,
That babbled through the glade,
The meads that erstwhilr drank the
Are in slumber laid.
The rosebud and the violet,
The buzz of busy bee,
The cleckered shade of orchards,
Now nowhere can we see.
But Winters wand hath painted
The cheeks of Nature pale,
That once did bloom with varying
timtS,
In the Summers gentle gale.
The Sun that then did glow rs gold,
AS lie sank to his pansied bad,
Now shivcring seeks the western wave,
Fore the shades Of Night are shed.
And thus while Nature hides her smile
From mortal man below
A heavenly music glides from high
And rings across the STOW.
Full many a weary age has flown,
Since in accents sweet and clear,
1t fell from lips of angels,
And flOated down the years.
From Jordan's placid stream it came,
To the seething Southern seas,
1t kissed the zephyrs in their play,
And the polar gusts so free.
1t burned on the dismal soul
Like rainbow fore the sun
The gifts of Heavens ardent love
Its ransom bought and won.
1t lighted up pagan world,
That groped in darkest night,
1T set the star of hope alOft
That diffused it's radiance bright.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27

-NIlu tIl. tIlt lt'tltIlcll llti(Il. IlpN thNl,
How jOylcSs were it's rays!
The soul. how slr,nlkcn in the mold.
or Doubts unchccrful ways!
Aud now behold the words divine
AS they slnctc on pagan ears,
And banishcd from lone life away.
The Doubt, the Sigh, The Tear.
No longer did the hcatllcn fame
In sonlbcr stiffness stand,
Nor bent the trembling knee to gods
That dwrlt on sea and llnd;
But the Christian temple now uloft
It's cross-crownch finger raised
70 the home beyond the azure sky,
Where the need of love is gained
Those heaven! orn tones or comfort
AS they melt ON the dying soul.
Surround lifr's solemn setting ..
witt, Il lrlo, not it's own.
They stir in human hearts the chord
or Peace. of Love. of Cheer,
And opc tn" souls wide portals,
TO the music OF the spheres.
Ills Christmas time. the lacll,; do chime
Away with Cares and Fear,
And let us all, both great and small,
Bid adicu to the waning year,
And thank ii for the boons ii gave,
It's skies so fresh and blue,
And may its last sad Silvcry tear
Still deeper make the hue
or those that yet remain to us
In our mortal course below,
NIL we above may hear the tones,
That now ring DER the SHOW.
Patrick j. Lydol.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
RHEU NJ ATISM?
RHEUMO:
WHY SUFFER- LONGER?

WHY SUFFER- LONGER?
'l'hr latest scientific medical discovery
of the age. is II guaranteed cure for
lulnlngo. SprninS. stiff
joints, cite. RIlIl'Mu is Il powerful
Imminent that prmrtratrs Immediately.
affecting the Tissues that surround the
large joints, also attacks the liga-
mrmts. trndonS and muscles
Emmett COT. Municipal Court officer,
Minneapolis. SAYS:
AS all my Hcuuli,i,.llcr& know. |
was crippled for over two years With
rhcunlntsm tried various remedies.
The Irish standard., 1902-12-27
70L0AN

you cam" wheezcd Rivers.
Il can see they arc all for the cure
of cold" remarked the druggist, look
ing them over.
'Its this way" explained Rivers;
"whcn had the other cold tried all
these. One of 'cm cured me, but
can't remember now which one it
vast
\ wcll-knOwn authoress was once
talking with a dilapidated bachelor,
who retained little but his conceit.
1T is time now," he said, pompously,
''for me to settle down as a married
man, but 1 want so much. want
youth, health, wealth, of course, beau
ty, grace"
YES" said his fair listener smypa-
thetically, "you poor man, you do want
them all.'