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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

Capt. Marcus L.. Fay. of Virginia. is
the Democratic candidate for Congress
against j. Adam Bede in the Duluth
district. \ sketch of him appears else
where to which the attention of the
Irish Standard readers in the eleven
counties of the district is directed.
Capt. Fay is Il lifelong Democrat and
IL man who stands high in public cSti-
nation. If elected he will worthily
represent his constituents. His oppo-
nent is Il renegade from Democracy for
whom no Democrat of principle should
vote.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

Robert Ellis Thompson says that the
Republican party has gone back on
every principle 1t stood for in the past,
and then he adds: GAS n lifelong Re
publican find 1t hard to say for what
reason the country should renew the
party's lease of power" There are
many honest Republicans who believe
as Mr.. Thompson does and who will
vote for Democratic candidates for
Congress next month.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

reelection. In consequence of the lack
OF harmony among the Republicans,
the Democratic mayor of Milwaukee
may defeat La Toilette, and if he does
not, he may defeat Spooner for the
United States Senate if the Democrats
carry both houses.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

I'm Omaha paper gives Il biography
of Il colorcd crntcnlrian named Jimmie
Flanagan aud says he got his namc
from Il Scotch-Irisllmnn of that coyno-
men whose slave he was in the ante
bcllum days. The Chicago Citizen
says that Il Scotch-lriSh Flanagan is
us much of Il l1lrH avis us an Italian
lSlEluGllncSSy or Il Greek Murphy.
The biographcr of the old nal must
be an Anglo Saxon or an Olrlngrlnan.
lie certainly is neither II Scotchmnn
nor an freshman, for both dcSpisc the
Scotcl-lriSh hybrid, who is a man
without Il country.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

In a letter to Reynolds Weekly,
William Stanley Shaw, of Berkeley
road. London. says: Il was born here,
anu have lived the greater part of my
life i'll London, but ! always feel as Il
stranger III Il strange land, and it is to
ireland that l look for home. The
proudest thing l can say is that | am
the son OF Il Connaught man." There
are many other ngloIrsllmcn like
Mr.. Shaw, and may their tribe in
crease.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

The Chicago American is giving
rhymes for infant Industries in the
alphabetical order of the trusts This
one may interest Congressman Fletcher.
who gets the benefit of the tariff on
lumber:
81 is the lumber trust. Take Il
straight tip
He'll grab your last cent If you get
in his grip"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

The National Hibcrnian, of Washing
ton, ID. g., is giving a sketch of John
Mitchell and his times which should he
read by all members of the A. O. II.
We notice that our contemporary puts
two is I'm the Irish patriots name
instead of one. The irreprcssiblc and
irreconcilablc Irish rebel spelled his
name as we give it in this paragraph.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

The Republicans of Wisconsin are
badly divided among themselves, and
it looks as If the Democrats could con-
troll the next legislature. Gov. La Fo-
lettc is attacking the Republican cam
didatcs for the legislature who were
corrupted by the railroads, and the
are naturally opposed to his
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18
Wanted.

WidOwer with two sons wants n
Catholic lady between the age of 30
and 40 for housekeepcr on farm, six
miles from town. Good home and
good wages. For further particulars
address James A. Daley, Box 2O5, On
tOnagOn, Mich.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

are working hard for the reelection of
Alderman Peter Mccoy. When Mr..
Mccoy was nominated by the Democ-
racy four years ago, The Irish Stand
ard had occasion to look up his record
as to his honesty, his business ability.
and his qualifications to fill the place,
and our readers were assured at that
time that Peter Mccoy would fulfill
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

King Edward sent to the Pope n
large gold medal in memory of his
coronation. And yet Edward, "by the
grace Of God" took II solemn oath
that the doctrine of the Catholic
Church, of which the Pope is the head,
is 'damnable and idolatrOrs" Con-
sistcncy, thou art Il jewel!
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18
A Dramatic Entertainment,

The popular drama, "a Noble Out
cast under the direction of Mr.. s. T..
Shannon, will be given under the aus
pieces of the st. Anthony L. A. society
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18
Alderman Peter Mccoy.

The taxpayers of the Ninth ward
members Of organized labor and all
residents of that part of the city who
appreciate honest effort in their behalf,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

Says Father Phelan in the Watch
man: Nearly one half of the Irish
members of parliament are in Jail and
the remainder will be locked up before
the end of the week. In some cases
the sentence includes hard labor. All
because they will not allow the Irish
people to seek remedy outside the
law.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

10 you remember said Mrs
Grumps, "when you asked me to mar
ry you?"
Yes" said Mn. Grumps..
And | said 'Yrs?'"
Il remember it. We both always
did talk too much"
n good story is told of late Dublin
doctor famous for his skill and also
his gl'@,t love of money. lie had
constant and enrichng patient i'm an
old shupkecpcr This old lady was ter
ribly rheumatic and unable to leave
hm sofa. During the ductcr's visits
she kept Il one pound rote in her hand,
which duly went into DR. C's pocket.
One morning ihe found hur lying dead
on the sofa. Signing deeply. the doc
tor approached and. taking her hand
III his. he saw the fingers closed on
his fee.
Poor dining" he said as lie pock-
ctch It,! Sensible to the last"
Your lluShanu,' said the talkatiye
man, "lElS such a gentle ,liSpusition.
lie inherited il from dis mother, I
sllpposc?"
NO" replied Mrs. Ilcmpeck siynin-
rantly, Il think | may safely say that
wl~ part of my dowry."
I'D" YOU believe THAT monkeys can
talk like human brings?"
'N"." answered Miss Cayenne, but
] have known human beings who could
chatter like monkeys"
Smith-Poor fellow, he has hard
time getting along, hasn't he?
Hrowll-lIc did fnr Il while, hut since
In STARTED down hill lle finds it COM
raraivcIy easy
I'll" tramp in The green goggles
stood before the door.
YES" said THE housewife kindly:
N'u CitIl IIttNc IL StGkl Illtul IL YOU SDllf
that wood
"AladHn." said the tramp in a pre-
else grammatical manner. II was born
and raised in BOSTON But stop, Shall
tell you the sad. sad story Of my
ifeY'
Eyes, yes
when n youth in Boston, was dis
Inherited for splitting an infinitive,
and since then Chis voice brule) have
vowed never to split anything, not
even tlra woOd!'
"Sick i'm, Tigc!
"Childlpn, why does THAT flag hang
tlrre"' or,torirally asked Il schColrcpm
patriot, pointing to flag dlsnped be-
hind him.
PLEASE, sir" piped up a voice from
the rear. lit is TO hide u dirty spot
on the wall"
"IIc said hc would shoot himself If
l 'l'Ii ! iSLtt W ilFiIly IllII
"And you agrerd?"
Eyes, | was afraid IL | didn't he
might try to kill hiansc.l, and if he
did try to kill himself he'd be sure
to hit some innocent bystander-hes
so awfully cross-eyed, you know"
81 am afraid that your boy lacks dc.
termination" said THE neighbor.
'"lllmt's where you wrong him." an
swcred Farmer COrntOsscl. Il never
saw anybody as determined not to
work as Josh is
Never" said the person o. good adj
vice to tire dclicately nurtured Boston
yollth-"never say 4 can't" s
"Indeed, SIR" responded the intel
lcctual lad, II trust that my diction il
not so open 0 criticism. If you will
but be attentive to my conversation
you will observe that say tcawn't.''
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18
WIT AND WISDOM

DO you remember" said Mrs.
Glumps, when you asked me to mar
ry youY'
Yes" said Mr.. Grumps..
And | said 'Yrs?'"
II remember it. We both always
did talk too much"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

children, why does THAT flag hang
tlrcre?' or7ltoriraIly asked :, schColrcpm
patriot, pointing to flag draped be-
hind him.
"PlcnSc, sir" piped up a voice from
tile rear. lit is TO hide u dirty spot
on the WALL"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

81 am afraid that your boy lacks dc.
termination" said THE neighbor
"nlmts where you wrong him." an
swcled Farmer Corntosscl. Il never
saw anybody as determined not to
work as Josh is.''
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

"four husbands said the talkatiye
man, 'lE,s such a gentle disposition.
He inherited it from dis mother,
SUPPOSED"
NO" replied Mrs. Ilclnptck siynfi-
rantly. II think | may safely say that
W:l$ part of my dowry."
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

"Ile said he would shoot himself IL
l didn't agree to marry him."
"And you agrerd?"
Eyes, | was afraid IL l didn't he
might try to kill hinsc.l, and if he
did try to kill himself he'd be sure
to hit some innocent bystantler-he's
so awfully cross-eyetl, you know"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

I'D" YOU believe THAT monkeys can
talk like human bcingS?"
NO., answered Miss Cayenne, but
! have known human beings who could
chatter like monkeys"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

Smitl-Poor fellow, he has n hard
time getting along, hasn't he?
l'rowll-lIc did for Il while, hut since
IN, STARTED down hill Ille finds it COM
IMlntively easy
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1902-10-18

Never" said the person o. good adj
vice to tire dcllcately nurtured Boston
youth-"nevcr say 4 can't"
Indeed, SIR" responded the intel
lcctllal lad, II trust that my diction IL
not so open 0 criticism. If you will
but be attentive to my conversation
you will observe that say 'cawn't.''
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-07-08
An Ancient Chinese Gun.

There have been placed on exhibition
ii, Memorial Hall in the park at Phila-
delphia an interesting old Chinese can
non and a remarkable piece of carving
in the form of an antique Japanese
sword and sheath of heavy ivory.
measuring over three feet in length.
made from sections of elephant tusks
and elaborately carved over the entire
surface with battle scenes and Japan
ese warriors in curious armor.
The cannon was taken from the great
wall Of China at Shanhai-kwan in 1899
by E. e. Diffenderfer and presented to
the Pennsylvania museum. This wall
is supposed to have been erected about
$50 B. G. The cannon, which is ap-
parently made Of iron and is yard in
length, was found built in the top Of
the masonry, with only the muzzle and
touch-hole exposed, where 1t had been
imbedded for probably 2,25O years.
A remarkable feature of this venera-
BILE relic, says the Philadelphia Record,
is that, while it is thick and clumsy
and much corroded, it rings when
struck with the clear, rich, sustained
tones of a silver bell.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-07-08
Three Ages of the West.

twenty-five years ago potatoes were
so high In price in certain towns Of the
Rocky Mountains that the merchants
handling them often reserved the right
to retain the peelings, which, in turn,
were sold for planting purposes, the
eyes Of the potatoes thus having a con-
siderable commercial value, obviously
in proportion to the distance from the
nearest railroad or steamship line, says
the Century. This situation could not
forever endure. There must come day
when we could afford to throw away
our peelings, and threw them away cut
quick and carelessly. Equally true is
it that the time is coming in America
when we shall gather up our potato
peelings and cherish them. There you
have the three ages Of the West.
Another instance of changed stand
ards in the West may be seen in the
revolution as to petty prices. Up to
twenty years ago, in most Rocky Noun
tain communities, the quarter dollar
was the smallest coin in circulation.
With the railroads came the dime, the
nickel, and at last the penny; but they
came to the West that was no more.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-07-08
Fraudulent Giants.

The teeth and bones of the fossil ele-
plants found in Europe were formerly
assigned to giants, and many remark
able stories were circulated regarding
what was supposed to have been an ex-
t1nct race Of men with teeth weighing
from four to ten pounds" The last of
these finds, which was believed to be
the remains of a giant of the genus
homo, was discovered during the reign
of Louis XIV. and was referred to as
the giant of Dauphine.
These gigantic remains We're discov-
cred by a surgeon, who stated they
We're inclosed in an enormous sepulchre
covered with a stone slab which bore
the inscription, ''Teutobochts Rex" and
that in the vicinity there were also
found coins and medals, all of which
showed the remains to be those of a
giant king Of Cimbri, who fought
against Marius and was slain. 1t was
afterward proved that the surgeon dis
coverer of these gigantic remains was
as great a fraud as the man who manu-
factured the plaster cast known as the
Cardiff Giant"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-07-08

plain, ordinary stale eggs they eat and
profess to like. These had got beyond
that stage and were only fit to be
thrown away. Chew Foo got about
bushel basket of them. After that the
men in the audience began to throw
lighted frecrackers on the stage. To
those outside the theater 1t sounded
like half a hundred men engaged in
pistol practice and word was sent to
police headquarters that half of China
town was engaged in battle, murder
and sudden death, and that the war Of
the Tongs had finally broken out in
real earnest
Half dozen policemen were rushed
to the theater. only to find the place
resting In perfect peace. There was
no noise, no disturbance, and the play
was going smoothly along.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-07-08
DOGS LIKE THEIR MASTERS.
Causes the Brute to Imi-
tate the Human Being.

Association Canses the Brute to Imi-
tate the Human Being.
One of the most curious traits to be
found In the animal nature, said an OBJ
servant citizen, is that which grows out
creatures Of the lower order. I have
observed many instances of where the
creatures Of lower order have taken
on the characteristics In some notice
able degree of members of the human
family. One might know, for instance.
the beggar's dog, just from the look of
the dog, from the droop Of the eye, the
general air Of dependency and hope
lessness which seem to speak in the
very nature of the animal l mention
the beggar's dog because it is a IA
miliar example. The beggar's dog never
looks cheerful, never smiles, never frol-
les, but simply sits by his master and
broods and begs for whatever charity
may give.
81 have seen the dog character mold
ed under happier influences and the dog
become more cheerful He was light
hearted, free-and-easy sort Of creature
and seemed to get something of the sun
ner side Of things. l am almost tempt
ed to say that if you will show me
mans dog 1 will tell you what manner
of man the owner is,> with particular
reference to temperament and his
moods. The melancholy man, the man
who grovels mentally along the gloom
Ter grooves; the pissimistic man, who is
always looking at the dark side Of the
picture; all the men who come within
these unhappy classificaions rarely
own a cheerful dog. The dog uncon-
sciously takes to the ways of his mas
ter, and in his moods initiates the mas
ter's way of thinking. But turn to the
dog Of the jolly, cheerful fellow. Watch
him show his teeth in laughter when
the master approaches. He is darting
across the yard and dancing and frisk-
ing around the masters feet in the hap
piest way Imaginable, and he is up to
all kinds Of pranks and does all kinds
of little things to indicate the good ma
ture that is in him. He does as his mas
ter and seems to take the same general
view of life. These are small things,
guess, but they show just how import
ant ones actions are in life. Even ones
way Of thinking may influence ones
dog and change his whole view Of life
New Orleans Tmes-Democrat.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-07-08
BLOWING UP OF THE MAINE.

Gen. Fitzhugh Lees Theory of the
Destruction of the Vessel.
In his interesting address in this city
Monday evening General Fitzhugh Lee
gave his theory regarding the destruc-
ton Of the battleship Maine, says the
Indianapolis Journal. After relating
the circumstances of the explosion and
describing the scene of fire and car
mage he witnessed on visiting the local
ity a few minutes after the event, he
said:
"My theory Is that it was done by
young officers who had been attached
to Weyler. After the catastrophe they
disappeared. Young officers of the
Spanish army did not take the trouble
to hide their pleasure over the horrible
affair. Many of them dropped their u.s.
ual potations of red wine and opened
bottles Of champagne in the cafes.
The government of Cuba Immediately
tried to forestall European opinion by
sending a dispatch which stated that
the explosion had been caused by the
carelessness of the Americans them
selves. AS to that l want to say that
the keys to the magazine Of every
American man-of-war are brought to
the captain and are hung on hooks at
the head of his bed so that he can
know where they are all the time
When the divers went to work ON the
Maine Captain Sigsbee said to them:
go into my cabin and see If the keys
to the magazine are hanging where
they ought to be- The divers came up
with the keys. They had found them
hanging by the side Of the captains
bed. Furthermore, the Investigation
brought out that the plates Of the fore
part of the ship were bent upward,
showing clearly that the force of the
explosion had been directed from the
bottom. The court of inquiry heard
plenty of testimony which showed that
there had been two explosions; one
when the torpedo went off and tore its
way to the ships magazine, and the
other when the magazine itself ex-
ploded with roar"
The real cause of the destruction of
the Maine is still a mystery, though
there is strong reason for accepting
General Lees view. The report Of the
United States court Of inquiry sus-
tanned the theory of an outside ex-
plosion, but said "the court has been
unable to obtain any evidence fixing
the responsibility for the destruction
of the Maine upon any person or per
sons" The solution of such mysteries
come in time, when those who are in
possession of the secret think the right
time has come
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-07-08
ADVANCE IN PRICES.
Binder Twine Market Rises Half q Cent and
Is Still on the Up Grade.

Confirming predictions in our former
comments on Binding Twine, prices
have advanced one-half cent per pound
on all grades. This advance is made
on the strong position of the fiber
market, and indications are that pres
ent prices will be maintained, although
even higher prices may prevail in the
very near future.
Consumption will be larger than an
ticipated as, from farm papers of the
Mississippi valley, larger amount of
twine than usual will be required for
the oat harvest, an increase of at least
25 per cent by most conservative esti-
mate. Wheat straw is large and grain
lodged, thus demanding more twine
where only an average was looked for
a few weeks since. This means q
shortage of twine in the East.
A careful canvass of the Northwest
indicates that home manufacturers are
we'll prepared to take care of the market
of this section, and native pride would
dictate that, other things being equal,
home products should be given prefer
ence. Brands with no superior in
quality, and an excellence such as pos
sessed by the Cover Leaf Brand with
lower cost per 1000 feet, also market
near at hand, dealers should not hesi-
tate in making up their orders. At
present, however, heavy shipments are
being made, and orders should be placed
at once as better attention can be given
to early orders than where punched so
near harvest time.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-07-08
SAVED BY AN INDIAN.
How a Bloody Revolt of Negro Slaves
In New Jersey Was Averted.

How Bloody Revolt of Negro Slaves
In New Jersey Was Averted.
A bloody and desperate revolt was
once threatened by the negro slaves of
the Acquackanonck district Of New
Jersey, and were 1t not for q drunken
Indian there would have been an awful
slaughter Of the whites.
Shortly after the Revolution the
slaves demanded their emancipation.
Some Of the New York farmers had
freed their slaves, most Of whom went
to the Ramapo mountains, where they
found unoccupied land. Stragglers ap-
peared among the New Jersey slaves
and had little trouble spreading dissen-
sion. The Dutch farmers were not yet
ready to abolish slavery and refused
the demands made upon them. The
slaves became insolent and hard to
manage. They even went so far as to
threaten dire vengeance, but little at
tention was paid to their mutterings.
The negroes formed . secret society,
and held meetings in the woods and in
deserted houses. At last their plans
were about complete for a general re
volt. A meeting was called in an old
distillery which used to stand near Pas
sale. Negroes came from every direc-
ton, and by midnight nearly hundred
were gathered there. The leaders made
excited speeches advocating the slaugh-
ter Of all the men in the community.
They were eager for a revolt and were
to be Informed just when to strike.
The slaves Of each family were to take
care Of their own masters. What was
to become Of them afterward was not
considered, nor were there any plans Of
escaping the punishment which would
surely be inflicted on them. They were
for blood, regardless of consequences.
An old Indian had spent the day at
the distillery, and the man in charge Of
the vats had amused himself by getting
the redskin drunk. He fell just outside
the door, and lay there in a drunken
stupor. He was awakened about mid
night by the loud voices of the excited
slaves, and after a time realized the
purpose Of the meeting. He knew that
the farmers would reward him with
whisky and tobacco If he carried them
the news, and lost no time in doing so.
He went to several farm houses before
he could find any one who would be-
lieve the story, for no one thought that
the slaves really intended to make trou-
BILE. Investigation showed that he was
telling the truth, and the farmers sur
rounded the distillery. The leaders were
arrested and carried to Newark in
chains. Many of the slaves were lash
ed by their owners until all thought of
rwolt was beaten out Of them.