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The Irish standard., 1902-07-26
JOHN PHILPOT CURRAN,
One Of the Noted Irish Patriots
and Orators.

Among the many brilliant minds
that adorned the Irish lrll. at the close
CT the eighteenth century. The name
nf John philpot Curran occupies Il
high position. perhaps the highest.
He WIS born ut Newmarket. Cork.
July "A. 100. The village >cll,n r.
crireu him as an early plp.!. where
he soon cvincGl capacity superior t.
his companions.
Whilst yet not more than Il child,
Il ludicr.us incident occurred. which.
as he said himself. first s!l wed his
| aptitude for ul;lt,ry. \ travelling
Punch and Judy show came to town
and the proprietor accepted C,lTrHn's
offer to talk behind the scenes. The
thing took Admiralty. iii" barn WAS
crowded nightly. The future orator
enjoyed the ccstacy of disclosing every
private amour. cnrit;durin:s every TO-
nnrk;lble character. ana mimickinw
all the old maids and ScO.,iilly wives
in the parish.
In 1913. having taken II Masters
Degree, he LEFT Trinity and went to
London. Here he had. like mE,ny of
his couItrymcn before him. TO support
himself by his contributions to the
literature. or the fun, of the prriol-
calls of London. which then. as now,
We're enriched. and chiefly sustained,
by Irish talent.
His first attempt at orat&ry is thus
recorded: turran aMl several friends
formed debating society meeting in
small room, where they discussed
the topics of the day. This evening
came. 81 stoad up The question was
Catholic Claims l actually proceed
el as far as Mr. Chairman when, to
my astonisllment and terror be-
came dismaycd and dumb My friends
cried Hear, hear" but there was Moth
ing to hear. My lips went through the
pantOmime of articulation"
Dismayed and brokcn-hclrted
though he was, ol:ptory still fascinated
him, and soon he broke the ice ard
joined a debating society known as
the robin Hood" Therein he became
known as the advocate of the claims
of the Catholics. No doubt ii was Il
subject in which he was able to pour
out his whole heart
Protestant though lie was lie had
lived at Newmarket among his CATH
Ollie fellDW-Sllb icctS. 1t wtiS from his
early intercourse with the people of
his country. and from the consequent
conviction Of their unmprilcd drglrld;-
ton, that Sprang that unaffected SYM
pathy for their condition, so ccllspicll-
GUS in C,lrrsln's whole career. On this
subject his heart was deeply involved.
From il his affections never wavtrrh.
From III" frs, GAVIN o" political Ohi-
gatinn upn his mi,El to his latest hour
he remained true to the cause. and
even at this early stag" If his career,
from the zeal Of his adrO ;rry hr WAS
Supposed by strangers to be n Young
priest of the Jesuit order and he be-
cam" known by til" nickname Of
Little Jesuit Of ST. Omrr..''
In 1175 lie WAS called TO tie bar,
and his success was inlm date. There
was no important case in Dublin Gr
the provinces upon which he WAS not
engaged. 1t was the object Of every
one to prc-cngHge so successful an ad-
At crGsS-cXamination he was inimitA-
bic. nor was thrr" any pecul:nrity of
person at which he wOlld not grasp
The Irish standard., 1902-07-26
IMpORTA Nr TO LAND SEEKERS

The opening to settlement of tho
Chippewa Indian Reservation in North
crn Minnesota. a large. finely litho,
graplrd sectional map. showing Towns
ana Railroads. together with a Inrg,
descriptive pamphlet. containing the
text of the Morris Bill rs passed by
Congress. Also many valuable "puint-
"rS' on securing homrstcHds with cX-
tracts Of recent laws. and lands for
invcstmrnt.-Iricc 30 cents. Send Dos
tai note to RrtShlls -Rrmcr Land Co,
Grand Rapids. Minn
The Irish standard., 1902-07-26
Imposing Ceremonies Tomorrow,

In the church of ST. Vincent De
Paul. Virginia avenue and Blair street.
st. Paul. Immediately before high
mass on Sunday, JulyS 9th, the
blessing and unvrilin@ % Il narhlr
crucitiX will take place. The cr;lrilix,
which was donated to the new church
sanctuary '% Il St. Paul nou-Cuthulic
benefactOr, is of beautiful design and
execution. The material is CHrrarl
StattEary marble and WAS Sculpturcd i'll
Rome by the renowned Italian artist
Quadrelli as Il faithful cnpy of one of
the old masters. 1t has been for some
time Oh exhibition in the co!unl,i;,
pnrocllial hail. and all WHO have Srrm
it have been enthusiastic in it's Hd-
mi:'aiitm. Critics pronounce il Il vcr-
liable work of art Of In" most on
uuiSitr d,liracy and finish.
Rev. Michael Gallagher will uiiriatr
at the ceremony of blessing and un-
yelling. and at til" high mass will
prcach the sermon on ''lllr Cross the
Symbol and Medium oi' >;llvatun'
The Irish standard., 1902-07-26
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY.
NOIKE DANE, INDIANA.

o the Tn O Dame
of
CAL etaughb
the of
-
THE CONSERVATORY the
in
in tho htion;
the Art
PREPARATORY lswhon
o Academic
of
honogny Tynewrtng
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16
IT IS NEVER NEVER TOO LATE.
The Posts Dot Contest Has Hardly
Commenced.
WHO WILL REACH THE PLUMs1
The Coupons Are Floating in, but They
Are Not All Correct Nor Nearly All
Coneot-Have You Sent in Yoursl

Wonder who VIII get that Houston
Heights loty Then again somebody is
going to get $50 Ia cash aud later on some
one IS going 10 get So, not TO mention the
Houston Post Sewing machine, twelve
months subscription TO the Daily and sun
day Post, and nlncty-hye other prizes, ali
of which are well worth coutestng for.
Don't jump to the conclusion that the
first guessers will get an the prizes. The
first prize may be won already, hut again
dhe last coupon received before the close
of the contest may win the FIRST prize.
There Is no trick about the puzzle, but
If you think everyone or even nearly every
one that counts or gucsses will arrive at
the correct number you are badly mistaken.
The dots can be counted, but Us mighty
easy 10 make a mistake kf one. ten, or
hundred and stlll think you ARE rlght.
You can rest assured that all the prqzes
viii not 80 to the first days guessers, and
II you don't try for one OF the prizes you
nre wasting an opportunity. II costs
nothing to guess, as while payment FOR one
months subscription must accompany each
guess, you only pay the regular subscrp
ton price. II you are already a subscriber
your time viii be extended aud II you are
not subscriber you ought 90 be ana yoU
can't make a better iuNce tmcut as yuu are
sure 90 get the value VI your money iu
The Post besides the opportunity OF Win.
nng ono of the prizes Oucrei.
Aou eout 80 any OF Use prizes In lite
~ you siJ -tlil aud take 10 Ior granted
that someone else is smarter Than you ana
That al, She opportunities Tor success Jre
gone. 80 Wtte cgu yuu visa Jue uI Inc
fost prizes IL you don't niI OIL our coupon
and send " ia.
Others ARE sending INA their aounon4 and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16
SPANISH WAR VETERANS.
a Reunion Is to Be Held at San Anto
on San Jacinto Nav

a Reunion Is to Be Held at San Antonio
on San Jaeinto Day.
All Spanish war veterans who can will
probably go to san Antonio on April n and
- to attend the reunion given there una r
the management OF tho ex.soldier hoys
me members Of the I.uther r. Hare rom.
Wahu, Everyone Is invited and asked 10
attend who served as either regular or
volunteer soldier or sailor during thn Vor
WIN spain and the Philippines Pbis W-
Guides all VINO enlisted In the different r,X-
as regiments. The committee on nrronoc
WentS has applied 10 Washington FOR tcnt 4.
ana intends for the visitors 10 20 In =
camp which will he erected az San peir0
city. PAINS III the
On the same dates as the reunion ther,
VIII ne tue Flower Battle, the Horse Sh,vr
Ahd other attractions The railroads v.,il
Pul on such low rates that every vetrr.'n
should Ne able TO AFFORD to 10 and have -
soeu time among his old comrades
, Inc program will consist OF sprceh,,S n,
Heheral L. r. Hare and others. am exbp,,
tloh drill by the United states artiller,t
grand barbecue at San Pedro Strings trni
ltF rides through tho city and other forms
~ amusement and entertainments. apd Nj,
Mlhu up with grand smoker ana eho.t
uonce at san Pedro Springs
General Fitzhugh Lee will no ops
me many prominent veterans present on
the occasion OF the reunion. y"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16
DEATH OF c. F. LANCE.
Was Asphyxiated at Hotel 10
Austin.
REMAINS TO BE SHIPPED TO HIS HOME.
The Dead Man Was the State Agent for
the Magnolia Brewery and Was
Widely Known.

Austin Texas, Aprn i5.-C. r, Lange
Of Houston, state agent FOR the Magnolia
Brewing company, was found dead In his
room nc the salge hotel at 3:45 O'Clock this
afternoon. He arrived IN town yesterday
and after looking after business affairs he
retired to his room about o o'clock last
night Before retiring he addressed letter
TO his wife at Houston, instructing the
clerk to be sure and get It on, as It was
important. lie was tcicphoncd to several
times today at the hotel aud when thc
telephone rang for him this afternoon the
clerk went to the room to awake him The
door was locked and as the summons for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16
A New Enterprise.

no charter OF new Houston enter.
prise, to be known as the ia II Herre,,
Lumber company was filed with tho secre.
taFy OF state at Austin YESTERDAY. Messrs
Ed II. Harrcll, h Frank Bouner. John Fin
nigan, Percy Allen aud Il q Rssn 49,,
me corporation, which has purrhnscI tI a
retail business OF Mencfee & "a rorncs
Of Main street and Mckinney avenuc. and
Der business. The coinnnnv nrnnosc. n, I'm IN
saw mill plants. ''S own
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
The Mayor Names the New Board
of Health.
HERMAN DISSEN ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF.
Ordinance Introduced Looking to the
Abolishino Of Position OF Parkkeeper.
Standing Committees Named.


Tho CITY coun,.il mot rcs,prinv oftcrnoon
nr,,,,,,t,a, -. LII,
P""Pt'' AT cloch' Mayor -" P''Siu'"
aud there was Fun attendance. The
most importuut ,,,,tt,rs pseeoA upon were
th,, ,,nndt,,,,. .it, ...i
of committee under the resolution Of Al
dermHn WATKINS ia Ioot info thc matter
- 80.
W ihe purchase OF the WHtrr works pant
/ The police, fire and hcalth board was also
announced. thc ,ncnihcrs amounted beiug
t,osa ,.,a -, I,,,.1., ,,,,,..,..,.
muse VINO received tine "lSh'N' nNih3'
OF votes In the city election. Another in-
an ordinance aboHshlng the position Of
keeper of parks and the reading If petit
tion from merchants along Congress avenue
protesting against the alleged unnecessary
delay ia the paving Of that thoroughrue.
Inc meeting attracted a large audience
ga -, 49,. -
an" in"cn interest was TAKEN III Tue pr"
ceedings.
~
Mayor Uolt nan,ed tho following com.
80. 49,,
iuitlee 10 serve IN inc WHi'er "I l""NluE
into the purchase Of the water works:
Aldermen Watkins Tbomnsop Archer
ctroo4 "a
"'le'' anu Jones
The police, fire and health board was
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16

my little boy took the Group one night.
says +. d. Reynolds OF Mansfield, o. rand
grew so bad sou could hear him breathe ali
over the house, ] thought he womb ale
but few doses OF One Minute Courh 49,
relieved and sent him TO sleep. Thit's NE
last we heard OF the Group One NfI,,nte
Tough Cure Is absolutely safe ana acts M
once For coughs, colds, crOup. grn
asthma and bronchitis. s"P'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16
DEATH ROLL.


]. r. Grace died yc,ter5av r,or,,,.
2 90 o CLOCK ~ ST. Juscph's nHrmary He vas
% years OF age. The remains wcrc takcn
u, va e9arse 10y Undertaken Wcstheimcr, and
Ky aunSral WI occur from the parlors of
ing aud the hnrial win take place IN HoliH.
Moou cemetery, The decreased leaves tbrsc
brothers aud sister 10 mourn his death
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. ga

Nine best lecture Of the series given by
MIS- aH1 hnGna Alosher National lecturer.
.rbnra GS RE lr,i FIXTURE of the Republic"
house, Christ Episcopal church. Fanpi p't ana
'Ees avenue; benefit state and local "
= L. u work Admission - cents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16

Hahitual constipation is the door throu.,
which many OF the serious Ills OF me bo5r
are admitted. The occasional uSa ~
prlekly Ash Bltters Sili remove ana cYsa
lhls distressing condition. CapitoI pbsr
macy oil Main street; Abbott cockrslI 4
50, co. Main street; A. Y. KIesiin, y
AzIn streeti sReeial agents W.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16

me remains Of John W. Snydor wero
buried yesterday evening cronD t W'te
dence Of his hrotherln law. W A Homii.
ION, ~ O'Clock rae ntermcnt tonk nIsro
IN Glenwood cemetery, Rev. II. ID aves
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16

Made from an active principle ohtairaa
from blaek Root, They act on the nver
equal 70 calomel and leave no had aftea
effects; No gripping, no sick stomach WIN
cure chronic constipation Price rs cont
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16

:, N41,at9rium now open for the season. 7
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16

Saengeifest Concerts az Auditorium Tues.
day ana wednesday, Msv q md I Re
served seats for sale as Capitol Pharmacy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16

saenselfest Concerts st Auditorium Tpes.
dny and WEDNESDAYS. Nav 4 mn tISs'
served seats for sale at Capitol Pharmacy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16
NEW CHIEF AT STATION
Something of His Assistant, Mr.. Hern-
Disscp

Something OF His Assistant, Mr.. Herman
Dssen.
the appointment Of Mr.. Herman Dissen
"s assistant chief OF the fire department
WIZ give much satisfaction to the many
friends Of that well known young fire Hgnt
or MIR Disscn has been In the service for
number Of years and although ouite
young man. hc has shown by duty weu
uohe that he Is emiueutly qualified 10 All
tue hlgh position In the department 10
"nlSn ne mas been called. He entered the
SrInlee ABOUT eight years ago and rose
from the ranks to the position OF captnin
IN TINS capacity he served at the houses az
N"S, % 40 ana y coming from the nttor
chief. - 'So'9tdHt
When Chief Arto went II the Central
hre station yesterday TO take command
ne was accompanied by Assistant chic,
hiSsen The two new officials were Inn.
m'diately surrounded by the sixteen arp.
men IN the station and Handwriting mud
congratulations were in order. When n
was ali over and Chief Arto had tino ~,
turn around, he Was asked what his no,ic,,
' M1utu De IN operating the department. me
thlct replied that IL would he RIM No,
business basis, Politics viii no ont va a
phly men capable OF doing hre dufy VII
ne retained aud hrst class service viii hs
ttiH oPp o. every man, 10 hold his most !
ION fireman must possess good habits
ns sehtlenianly IN his department. neat ana
cieah IN MS dress and cfflcient in III gu
lormance OF his duty The new chIef ipSia |
ne was not gong lp expect too much az bis |
men put he would set a standard Tor them |
lhat theN must emulate. lie viii nrsr. S~S'u |
SCI OF rules and furnish each man n cony
SeItaln punishment will follow A yioloti1, |
ana when the rules are nsgrantly trenS
s t,htSs dismissal win follow, In his mn
nv Aiio let u he understood that Hons
lon could lay claim 30 the leading Ara Ss
bartment OF Texas by throwing around M |
department the proper Safeguards ana |
this he proposed to DO "'Ns' anu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16

Natatorium now open Tor the season. I
c. Baldwin. proprietor. %
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16
ANNOUNCEMEr
corner Prairie aud Milan.

For District Judge.
I hereby announce as candida
office Of judge of the Flfty-hft
court OF Harris county, subject Y
e''O,- 0.Ie plllll1l ~ j. e.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-04-16

Tho Post Is authorized to Z
T.. Hamblen MS candidate for
Flfty-tfth judicial district Of ~
ty, subject to action OF demoI
ries.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1902-05-22

Young Mems Elegant Suits ages IA I9 years light and
ei 4af5nst ossd our H' Pss pure WOOL 200
Ask to show you black hbets and fancy dress SUITS
every suits is just good as tailor made, 4 - 90
i for sale AoOO
Mems all WOOL black clay worsted and blue serge n OO
suits made and trimmed uptodate special price Wv
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
PURELY PERSONAL

Miss Mollie Kelly of Bishop street returned from months visit to New York last evening.
 Napoleon Bernier left for Montreal this afternoon where he will spend q vacation of several weeks.
 Mrs William Dineen of Pearl street and her daughter Julia left yesterday for two weeks visit to friends in Thomaston.
 Edward c. Donnelly left to-day for his home i'll Brockton, Mass He will return after two months to start in business for himself
 Miss Hattie Barham of City Mills and Miss Nellie Thomas of Oakwood left this morning to spend weeks va- cation at Madison.
 Miss Mary Bowling of Grove street, who has been visiting in New York, has been called home by the illness of her aunt, Mrs Lacey of Baldwin street.
 A party consisting of twelve or four teen girls employed at the New Eng land Watch factory left this afternoon to spend two weeks vacation at the shore,
 Mrs Katherine F. ScannelI of South Main street. left to-day for an extended trip to the old country. She carries with her the good wishes of large number of relatives and acquainfances.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
NEXT SEASONS THEATRIcALs.
4 Fine List Already Booked Season
 Win Open August 8.

 4 Fine List Already Booked Season
 Win Open August B.,
 Within ten days the theatrical sea- son of 1902-1903 will be opened in Wa terbury and from present indications it will be one of the most successful in the history of the local house, both in the character and quality of the attractions offered and in the number and ability of the stars who will ap- pear. From a financial standpoint, also, indications point to q successful season. Miss Rose Connerton has been busily engaged for several weeks in booking attractions for the local theater and for Jean Jacques' theater in Meriden, and how well she has sue ceeded in booking well known plays and star actors and actresses for the local stage may be gleaned from pe- rusal of the following list of plays which have been booked up to the present time: Vests dinstrels, Primrose & Dockstader's minstrels, Daniel Sully, Annie Russell, S"F1oro- dora," Rose Coghlan, Gus Hilrs ''The Royal Lilliputians' (neyer played in this city), "The Cowboy and the Lady" ]" Andrew Mack, Mildred Holland, "The Climbers John Drew, Foxy Grand pa,o "Under Southern Skies" Civilian A. Brady's p1ay), "Arizona," Charles Hawtrey, "Sherlock Holmes" by the Elsie Shannon company, Sousa's band, Grace George Civilian A. Bradys wife), "A Modern Magdalen,' Virginia Harmed, Maude Adams, Ethel Barry more. 'sLiberty Belles," Nat Goodwin. Robert Edeson's Soldiers of Fortune Chauncey Olcott, "The Toreador" and s.King Dodo.'''
 AS will be seen by the above list many star actors and actresses will appear in this city during the coming season. The season will be opened in Poli's theater a week from next Mon- day night, when Vests minstrels will be presented Somewhat later Prim- rose & Dockstader will present some thing new in minstrelsy. On August ' Hebrew opera will be presented at Polls for one night only. Recently | it was produced at Parsons theater, Hartford, three nights to large audi ences each night. The performance was very satisfactory.
 Although it has not yet been dein- itely decided, the season at the Jacques will probably be opened the first week in September. MT Poli himself has charge of the booking of attractions for the Jacques and he may be depend ed upon to secure the stars in the vaudeville line. There will be no changes in the management of either theater. A number of little improve ments have been made about each theater and at the Jacques new stage | is being built. .
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26

Terry McGoyern fight in New London on August %. The petition suggests that the chief justice of the supreme court assign judge and a special ses- sion of the superior court to sit in New London on that day, that-the prin- cipals may be arrested should they persist in having the fight.
 Wildes Jerwch, a Pole, living in Branford, is in New Haven looking for his wife, two children, his house hold furniture, and $15O belonging to him, all of which disappeared incl dental to an elopement on Wednesday,. MT Jerwch is Iextremely anxious to bring about the return of the $150 and the household furniture, but as yet has expressed little sense of loss as the disappearance of the human be- ings involved, confning his expression of regret chiefly to the money.
 Miss Justine IngersolI of Harrison street, New Haven, was quite badly bitten by one of her pet monkeys yes- terday afternoon. Miss Ingersoll, as is we'll known has four of the small crea- lures and thinks a great deal of them. Yesterday she was playing with one of the smallest ones when of sudden he turned and bit her quite badly on the arm. The teeth sunk we'll into the flesh and it was some time before the monkey would let go. Miss IngersoIl went directly to the office of Dr Arr thur w Marsh, where the wound was cauterized and dressed.
 A travelling man made himself con- spicuous on Main street, Willimantic, Wednesday night by initiating q drum corps, marching up and down, pound ing a tin pan with stick. When or dered to desist he became very fiip- pant and pounded all the harder. At this time the police put him under ar rest and locked him up. under the name of "John Wyman Jones'" He was afterwards released under bonds but he appeared ill police court yes terday morning and paid fine of $5 and the costs for intoxication.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-26
THE NEW EMPHASIZES.
Plans for the Connecticut and Louisi
 ana hn11f Ready .aaa NM.

Plans for the COnnectlcuC and LOUISE
 ana About Ready.
 e Washington, July 26.-The circulars for the two new battleships, the Con necticut and Louisiana, were issued by the navy department yesterday. Plans will be ready August when the ad- vertisement for bids for the Louisiana will be published. The Connecticut will be built in the New York navy yard The bids will be opened about October 1. The maximum time for construction of the Louisiana is forty two months For any delay beyond the contract time the builders are to forfeit $500 day for the first month and $500 day thereafter. Tn consid- ering bids preference will be given to the bidder who offers to construct the ship in the shortest time. The speed of the ship is to be eighteen knots. If it falls below that limit $50,000 is to be deducted from the contract price for each quarter knot down to 1T knots and $1OO,OO0 for each quarter knot be- low the latter figure down to 161a knots. If the ship fails to make 161a knots the secretary of the navy can reject her in his discretion.
 Tn q general way 1t can be said that
 
 be of the same type as the battleships Georgia and New Jersey. They will measure 450 feet on the load line and will have an extreme width of 76 feet 10 inches. The mean draught will be A feet inches, and coaling capacity 2,200 tons. The main batteries will consist of four twelve-inch eight eight inch and twelve seven-inch guns with a secondard battery of twenty three inch rapid-fire guns and some smaller semi-automatic guns. The hull will be protected by complete belt of nine inch armor. The maximum eleven inch armor will extend 200 feet amid ships forward and aft of which will be nine-inch armor to protect the mag azines and decreasing in thickness gradually to four inches at the stem and stern The casemate armor and the bJlkhead armor will be six inches thick The armor is to be supplied by the government. The constructors are to furnish the steel for the protective deck which is to extend from stem to stern, flat amidships and sloping at the sides.