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The Record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1902-1904, 1903-02-27

II may surprise some folks to learn
that plenty of British laws have been
drawn up so carelessly and written In
such muddled language that they are
quite useless for their intended pur-
pose.
One of the acts passed in George
Ills reign, for instance, states that
the proceeds of penalties were to be
given half to the informer and half to
the poor of the parish. The absurdity
lies In the fact that the only penalty
which could be inflicted was one OF
transportation for fourteen years.
In 1865 a well known Q. G. created
n lot of amusement by proposing an
amendment worded as follows: Every
dog found trespassing on inclosed land
unaccompanied by the registered own
er of such dog or other person. who
shall on being asked for his true name
and address may be then and there
destroyed by such occupier or by his
orders" This gem of meaninglessness
was, however. not passed. London Tit
Bits
The Record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1902-1904, 1903-02-27
Ebony, the Wood of Kings.

While many of the hardwoods in use
at the present day are of comparatively
recent Introduction. ebony was known
and highly esteemed by "A number of
ancient races and used by them for
kingly and other purposes. While the
name ebony is given to the wood OF
several varieties of trees. all kinds are
of great density and dark color. the
heaviest varieties being as rule, also
the darkest There are three varieties
of ebony well known in the trade. The
ebony from the Gaboon coast of Africa
is the darkest The Madagascar ebony
is the densest The Maeassar ebony
furnishes the largest pieces. London is
still the chief mart for this wood, and
from there it is shipped TO the various
countries in which it is used for manu-.
featuring purposes - Popular Me
ehanics.
The Record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1902-1904, 1903-02-27
The netertoratIng Turkish Lady.

Eating sweetmeats. smoking cigs-
rettes. scoldlng the slaves and talking
scandal are the chief diversions Of the
Turkish lady. with now and then Wis.
II TO a low class theater, and her ply
sique. and with it that of the race. is
rapidly deteriorating for want of fresh
air and exercise. The much disputed
question as 10 whether woman is the
possessor of an immortal soul has left
its mark on the female population.
They have ceased TO base any great
hopes on such an uncertainty and live,
feed and behave SO like the beasts that
perish" that to the fiippant modern
Turk 1t seems that. If endowed with
souls at all, they must be so small as
TO be scarcely worth the trouble of
saving. g.-Chambers' Magazine.
The Record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1902-1904, 1903-02-27
o'CONNEIL'S GOODNESS.
story of the Irish Liberator and a
Falling Floor.

Daniel O'Connell was once address
ing an enormous meeting in Kings
town. and the crowd was so large that
fear was felt for the safety of the
building. AS he was about to speak a
gentleman ascended the platform and
said. trembling with fear: "Liberator,
the door is giving way! The beams are
cracking. and we shall all fall through
In a few minutes Ii Is not given to
many men to live through such mo
ments as OConnell lived through as he
rose TO address the meeting nor to pre-
serve such magnificent courage in the
face # great peril. Warning the man
to keep quiet. the liberator said, II find
this room too small to contain the num-
ber who desire to come in. 80 we must
therefore leave 1t and hold the meeting
outside" A few rose to leave, but the
hall was still packed, and then O'Con-
nell said: Then | will tell you the
truth. You are Irishmen and therefore
brave men. The floor is giving way,
and we must leave this room at once.
If there is a panic and a rush to the
door. we shall all be precipitated into
the room below. but If you obey my
orders we shall be safe. Let the dozen
men nearest the door go quietly out.
then the next dozen. and so on until all
have gone. | shall be the last to leave
The Irishmen followed the advice, the
hall was quickly cleared. and as O'Con-
nell walked across the floor the broken
beams gave way.-Oxford Chronicle.
The Record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1902-1904, 1903-02-27
poootAs COUNTY OFFICERS.

State Senator, II. +. Dangberg Jr. Dem.
Assemhlymen. ..... NJ. Jacobsen, kep'
Sheriff d Assessor, VIM. MeCormick
Clerk Il Treasurer, Hans Jepsen, Kep
County Recorder ,..... i. klotz, Dem
District Attorney II. ". Virgin, Rep
County Comm. (S.r. +. sehaeht, rep
County Comm. 1T. #. tieliwinkel, r..
County Comm. IA. overlN. Johnson, r.
County Surveyor 49,. ". 1. Ezell, Rep.
Public Administrator T. Maegher rep
EAST FORK TOWNSHIP OFFICERS:
Justice of Peace. ...... l.. :. Eel, Yep
Constable le............E l.. &. Carr, Dem.
The Record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1902-1904, 1903-02-27
Official Directory
OFFICERS orTHE STATE OF NEVADA.

IT $ Senator. VIM NJ. Stewart, Dem.
r. . senator f. G. Newlands, Dem.
conoress. G. ID. Van Dnzer, Dem.
c,nernor John Sparks, Dem.
pI;o,,tanant-G Governor Lem Allen, Dem.
sa,retary state W. q. Douglas, Rep.
S.ata Treasurer ID. NJ. Ryan, Dem.
So Controller ). Z. Davis, Dem.
Aftorney-General, J. G. Sweeney, Dem
snryeyor-General +. d. Kelley, Dem.
SUM of instruction Orvis Ring, Rep.
State printer. Andrew Mautc, Dem.
University Regent LIT. ". Booher, d.
University Regent ST. r. kirman,d.
fnstiee supreme Court, q. L. falbot, d.
Dist. Judge lst Dist, NJ. \. Murphy, r.
The Record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1902-1904, 1903-02-27

"Do you think II is polite" said the
foolish stranger In Crimson Gulch, "for
man TO sit in his shirt sleeves and
play cards all day?"
"Yes. sir" answered Three Finger
Sam. "and maybe it'll be for your own
good to remind you that the fewer
sleeves man has on when he plays
cards around here the less liable he Is
to fall under suspicion. Washington
Star
The Record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1902-1904, 1903-02-27

Casey--Kelly called me loyer, but
ri got satisfaction out av him
Rooney-Ye did?
Casey-Oi did, lie knocked out two
~ me teeth thot hoy bin throubling me
Ter uonths.-Puck.
The Record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1902-1904, 1903-02-27

While the boys from the POGO Ii
empo are resting in this city awaiting
the disappearance of the snow, they
have been putting in their time melt
ing up little of the ore that they
brought In with them. As a result,
Glib Briggs is toting around a silver
button that looks mighty good ana
A. &. Pratt and Honsinger are of thu
opinion that when the Good Old
Summer Time comes that they will
bring in the bullion by the bucket
full instead of buttons, and from the
general condition of the mine, the
belief is well founded.-Appeal
The Record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1902-1904, 1903-02-27

Here are some OF the terrible things
which, according TO a country e.
change, are likely to befall a delin-
quent: LAST week delinquent sub
scriber said that he would pay up on
Saturday, # he lived. He's dead.
Another: "I'l see you tomorrow
He's blind Still another one said
81 hope to pay this week, or go TO the
devil.n He's gone. There are hun
dreds who ought to take warning by
these proctrastinators and pay up their
subscriptions now.
The Record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1902-1904, 1903-02-27
An Old Hand.

Tailor Ito applicant for a job,-We
want a good cutter Have you had
much experience In the tailoring line?
Applicant with confident smile)-
| never had suit of clothes ready
when said would since I've been in
the business,
Tailor You'll do You're an old hand,
! see.
The Record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1902-1904, 1903-02-27

The weather in Nevada during the
first and second decades of January
was compare lively mild and very much
dryer than usual The last decade
however, was quite stormy, with
heavy precipitation in the valleys and
mountain ranges. The snowstorms on
the 26th, 9th and 2sth were the best
and heaviest in the past twelve years.
Reports indicate that the stock Of
snow now in the mountains over the
watersheds of the State Is amply safli-
cient TO maintain IL normal flow Of
water next summer without further
precipitation during the remainder OF
the winter. Stoekmen aud ranehers
are correspondingiy happy over the
fine prospects for n good crop season.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18
CONVENTION OF FEDERATION
OF CATHOLIC SOCIETIES

American Federation of Catholic
Societies will meet in convention at
Atlantic City, N. J., Aug. 1-5.
Since the Chicago convention, fed,
Grafton has made progress far beyond
expectations of its most enthusiastic
friends. On its membership roster
now appear the names of nearly all
the prominent societies in the United
States and Porto Rico. The move
ment has received the endorsement of
his eXcellency, the papal delegate,
eight archbishops, forty-five bishops
and hundreds of prominent priests. 1t
is carTyig out the mission laid down
in the encycfcals of our Holy Father,
Pope Leo XIII. To answer Fedora
TONS call is but to respond will
ingly and courageously to the invita-
ton sent out to the Catholics of the
whole world by our great pontiff and
to take an active interest in those pub
lie duties devolving upon Catholic citi-
Zens of our day.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18
Diocese of Denver.
OUR DENVER LETTER.
,..rest of Diocesan cIergy-obse-
quies of Mrs. Davoren.
lSnacial COrrespOndence.)

Special Correspondence
There was practically nothing going
in religious circles last week owing
~ The retreat of the bishop and priests
he College of the Sacred Heart.
9-.,r. all parts of the state the priests
-a-bered for the five days and the re-
sra9+ was accounted one Of the most
..ocsesIul from a spiritual standpoint,
a+ has ever been held. Father Mar
Lar I. Boarman, S. J., who is well
,.nown i'm Denver because of the many
-r-ssi0ns which he has conducted here,
--os spiritual director, and his ser
-,ors and meditations were consld-
u the finest which have ever been
.ivar Among the clergy who made
Sba retreat last week were Right Rev.
\ c. Matz, D. D.; Rev. Percy A.
ptiIins. chancellor Of the diocese;
nov William Organ Of st. Leo's;
por Michael F. Callahan Of the cath
a5raI. Rev. Joseph P Carigan of St
po-ric}5s. Rev. William P O'Malley,
pev John B. White. Rev. Cornelius
n.FarreIl. an assistants at the cathe-
5ra1. Rev. Joseph Tettemer, assistant
al s. Patrick's: Rev. Francis y. Whe-
Ian. assistant at st. Leo's; Rev. Rich-
ord Brady. chaplain OF Loretto
Heights academy; Rev. Timothy
OBrien. pastor of st. John the Evan
geIists Monsignor Henry Robinson,
5astor of Annunciation; Rev. Father
nemDsev. assistant at Annunciation;
Rev. Father J. J. Donnelly, pastor OF
81 Francis de Sales; Rev. Andrew
: Casey of Manitou; Rev. John Duff
fy of Durango; Rev. D. c. Robertson
Of breckenridge; Rev. Joseph NJ. De
saulniers Of Central City: Rev. VIII
liam Hewlett of Colorado City; Rev.
7osaDh NJ. Desaulniers of Central
civ. Rev William Hewlett Of Colo
RADIO City: Rev. Hugh L. McMenna-
min of Colorado Springs; Rev. G.
Raber of Cripple Creek; Rev. D. S.
OBegley: Rev. Charles j. Carr OF
Godfeld: Rev. T. NJ. Conway of
Grand Junction: Rev. H. R. McCabe of
Idaho Springs; Rev. J. J. Gibbons OF
IeadvilIe: Rev. Edward Downey of
victor. and Rev. R. Servant of West
Gift. Two prominent priests were
missed from the ranks this year, one
having been called by the grim reap
or and a second elevated above his
former rank and called to another do
cese. Father William Morrin, former
pastor of the church of St Francis de
Sales. died in March Of this year and
last summer the Rev. John B.. Pitaval
OF Durango was made auxiliary bish-
CD of the archdiocese Of Santa Fe.
Both Of these men always took a prom
inent part in diocesan affairs and
we're much missed from this years
retreat
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18
THE INTERMoUNTAIN AND COLORADO CATHOLIC 49, 1903.

The constitution provides that rep
resentation at this convention shall be
from state declarations, where such ex-
list; from state leagues and from coun.
ty declarations, where no state fedora
tions exist; and that such representa-
ton shall be on the basis of one dele
gate for each 1000 members, or major
fraction thereof. Each county or state
federation, even though it's member
ship should fall below 1000, shall be
entitled to at least one delegate. Ma
tional organizations shall be entitled
to one delegate at large for each TO-
600 of its membership.
All organizations and declarations
wishing representations, should Sc
cure their credential blanks from the
national secretary, Mr. Anthony
Matre, No. 612 E. Pearl street, Cincin-
natl, o., not later than July 25.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18
Tnterfncuntain IleWS
BUTTE, MONT.

The members of st. Joseph's parish
in South Butte are rejoicing over the
purchase Of a very fine site for the
erection Of a beautiful church build
ing. The lot is at the northeast cor
ner of Wyoming and Second street
and besides being situated for the
convenience of the greatest number
of the parishioners, is spacious and
will afford a good church site and
space for a priests house in connec-
ton.
The building fund is growing rapid
ly under the earnest and energetic
work of the pastor, Rev. Father H. B.
AEays He expressed great gratitude
for the liberality with which friends
as well as members of the parish have
responded to the call in aid of the
movement to secure a house of wor-
ship that shall be more convenient
and Of more permanent nature than
the present structure
Plans progressed very encouraging
" for a fine church fair in aid of the
building fund that was to be held in
June, but the managers gave way at
that time on account of the many SINH
lar calls that were then being made
upon the public The fair organiza-
ton as far as committees were con-
cerned, has remained intact, however
and a splendid fair with many new
and popular features will be held in
October or November, the exact date
for the opening not having, as yet,
been determined upon. 1t is believed
that all Catholic friends in all the par
ishes in Butte and vicinity will unite
in making a grand success of this
great entertainment for the benefit of
the building fund of st. Joseph's par
ish.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18
Funeral of Mrs. Davoren.

After an illness Of only two weeks,
Mrs. Mary Davoren, wife of William
z. Dayoren. commissioner Of high
ways and chairman of the Democratic
city central committee, died at the
family residence, 1885 South Four
tenth street.
The funeral took place from st.
Leo's church on Friday morning, July
3d. 1t was one of the largest private
funerals ever held in this city. The
requiem Mass began at 10 o'clock,
but long before that hour the loving
friends Of the deceased had filled the
church to overlooking. Away out onto
the sidewalk the crowd extended, Gag
er to hear a word from the lips of the
minister or to raise one prayer to
heaven in behalf Of their friend. For
Mrs. Davoren was true friend to
many Of these. and in death they as
sembled to do her honor a specially
Augmented choir sang the GregOrian
Mass. while Rev William Organ was
celebrant Father Casey of Manitou
was deacon of the Mass and Father
Whelan was sub-deacon. All of the
officiating priests were old friends Of
Mrs. Davoren, and left the retreat
to attend her funeral.
Father Organs sermon was con-
sidered one Of the most beautiful
eulogies ever delivered from Den
yer pulpit. He dwelt on the virtues
Of a good woman and told now, ever
in girIhood. Mrs. Davoren had mani
tested a deep religious spirit. He
said that her one prayer was for her
husband and children that they might
always remain loyal to the Catholic
church.
AS the funeral cortege slowly left
the church, the ladies of the various
societies of which Mrs. Davoren was a
member. lined the sidewalk, forming
an aisle down which the procession
moved In the body were representa-
uves from the Altar and Rosary so
ciety. the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent
association and the Catholic Order of
Foresters, in all three of which organ
zatioDs Mrs. Davoren was a moving
spirit. She was prominently identi-
led with the st. Vincent's Aid So
ciety and was in the midst of prepar-
alton for a picnic in aid of the orphan
age when death called her. The little
orphans have lost kind and gener-
GUS friend in the demise of Mrs. Da-
roran. The body was inferred in Mt.
OlFot cemetery.
Besides her husband. Mrs. Davoren
leaves her mother, Mrs. Dumphy,
aged 70; a sister, Mother Pauline,
m0-hr. e,,,,o,,-;or 81 CT An+bonv's hos
pjtal in Bemidji, Mimi; daughter,
Aate who graduated at st. Mary's
academy in June, and two sons, Wal
ter Is, and John, -, both students
at Sacred Heart college.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18

formerly a student at the College of
the Sacred Heart and is an old friend
of the young priest.
o.
The Misses Mamie and Margie Ryan
have returned from an outing near
Boulder.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18
PocATELLo, IDAHO.

James H. Brady returned from a
business trip to Blackfoot this week.
He says the telephone wires are be
ing strung along the line between
Blackfoot and Pocateilo, and the
transmission wire is expected shortly.
He still has no definite information
when the transformers will be ship
ped, but hopes to have them here to
turn the lights on at Blackfoot the
latter part of August or first of Sep
TENDER.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18
PUEBLO, COLO.

Benedictine college in the eastern
portion Of the city is fast nearing com
pletion and will be opened the first
week in September The building is
one of the most imposing in the city,
and when completed the total cost
will be in the neighboThood of $780,
GOO. The structure is of brick with
stone facings three stories with a
basement and attic. A large plot of
ground surround the building, and this
viii be sown with grass and planted
with trees as soon as work on the
building is completed.
Mrs. Luke MacLean entertained at
dinner Wednesday evening of last
week, in honor of Miss Bertha Duvall
of Denver. Sweet peas formed the
table decorations. Besides Miss Du-
vail the guests were Miss May Rourke,
Guy Marshall and Will Rourke.
Mr. and Mrs. George Sweeney Wis
tied with friends at Beulah last week.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18
FORT COLLINS, COLO.

Jack O'Brien, a Fort Collins boy,
while the soldiers were here in 1864,
has taken the foremanship Of the En-
pire mine. He is now stopping at the
Tedmon.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18

The Ladies Altar society at Idaho
Falls have some 80 to their credit.
Later on they can purchase a bell to
call them to church.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18

Forty children received their first
holy communion Sunday at St. Jo-
seph's church For four weeks the
children have been carefully preparing
for the ceremony. with the assistance
of Miss J. Kelly and Miss Lizzie Price.
Two gold medals were donated by
Father Allays; one for the most pro-
ficient boy and one for the most pro-
ficient girl. Of the boys Dan Malloy,
Charles Manley, Charles Holden
Walter Usage and Donat Grafton
were found to be equally proficient
and the medal was drawn by Donat
Grafton
The following girls were found to be
each equally worthy of receiving the
medal: Katie Byrne, Lille Rogers,
Lucy Nutterville, Frances Gurcich and
Regina Trottier. Katie Byrne drew
the medal
The special music for the first holy
communion was very fine. The choir
was under the direction of Miss Nellie
Cosgrove and Miss Ella Wright.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18

Mass will be held at the court house
at Blackfoot next Sunday at the usual
hour, as the first communion class has
been postponed.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18

Fred J. Kiesel, the Ogden whole
sale grocer, was in the city the other
day and it is violating no confidence
to say that he is ready to put in a
wholesale house in PocateIlo. He
recognizes the fact that Pocatello is
the most important point in this sec,
ton, and proposes to be in on the
ground floor. Mr. Kiesel is well
known here, and he will be welcomed
to Pocatello again
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18
RExBuRe, IDAHO.
fspecial Correspondence.l


Mass was celebrated last Sunday by
Rev. James Mooney from Idaho Falls
After mass a committee was formed
SO as to arrange about the mission in
August. AS it will be the first in that
stronghold of the Saints, it is TO be
hoped it will be productive of good.
Mrs. E. S. Grey of st. Anthony is
the guest of Mrs. VIM. Lavery Of Sa-
lem for a few days.
The Sunday school has been organ
lied and viii be continued regularly.
1t is hoped the parents will interest
themselves in the matter.
Mr. Gilbert, who came from Canada
some two months ago, and who was
confined to his room by a heavy at
tack of pneumonia, is now on the high
road to recovery.
Our Catholic farmers are in great
glee over their fine crops; it is no
wonder they resolved to put hand
some fence around the church. Prob
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18
AGENTS WANTED

en- every parish 7. to sell the great Illuminated
5 Gpefy Catholic household wants one p nDN-
Soc, tinted soc, colored. Large Disco,,,,. =.
agents. send amount and secure at once TO 10
- ''4uil T1o agents make s. to $40 per day.
I-23 Ann Street. Na1I VI
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18

Father Bernard Frogel celebrated
his first Mass at st. Elizabeth's church
last Sunday morning. He was assist
ed by a number of the city priests
ana the sermon was preached by Rev.
Hugh L. McMennamin of Colorado
Springs. Father McMannamin was
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18

Mrs. O'Melveney and daughter re-
turned recently from months visit
at Denver and other Colorado points.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18
Briefs and Personal.

Mrs. James ]. Brown is spending
The summer at her home at Avoca
lodge
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18

ably they want the pastor TO raise
beets.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18

The Largey home in West Broad
way presented a gay picture of youth
and beauty on Thursday evening of
last week, when Creighton, the young
est son of Mrs Lulu Largey, enter
tanned about sixty of his friends in a
handsome manner. AS the young host
is a student in the De La Sale college
in New York City, the college colors,
navy blue and cardinal red, were ar
ranged artistically about the refresh
ment table, a large graceful bow oc-
cupying the center of the same, while
the mantels and chandeliers were
adorned with the colors. Gordon's
orchestra was stationed in an a1cove
and played the latest music for the
young dancers.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18

A great number of Denver families
are rusticating during the warm
Weather at the mountain resorts so
mat socially there is practically moth
ing going on.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-07-18

Mr. and Mrs. George Sweeney Wis
tied with friends at Beulah last week.