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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-07-02
CELTIC BRAVERY
Displayed in Disaster Which
Overlook the Steamer
Gen. Slocum, Recently Burned
In Long Island Sound.

In the supreme crises of life hero
ism baZes forth, says the Boston Re-
public. SO true is this that philosoph-
crs and students of history are of the
opinion that out of the hideous con-
tiicts of nations and the no less appall-
ing disasters that mark the years the
soul of Il nation shines respondent. In
the crucible of suffering a purified
character issues to bless the world.
This is the grain Of consolation to
be found in the appalling disaster
which overlook the steamer General
Slocum. which on Wednesday of last
week burned to the waters edge, car
rying to destruction one thousand Of
her passengers.
One of the noteworthy features in
connection with it is that Catholic
priests were among the first to offer
their assistance, and their spiritual
ministrations brought peace to many a
troubled soul. When direct spiritual
aid was declined-the excursion. re-
member was that of st. Marks Lu-
themn Church-their tender, love-
consecrated services We're often Of
great value in the hour of misfortune,
such as visited New York.
That Celtic bravery-a racial in
heritance. it would seem. so frequently
and wildly is it displayed in every
disaster that sears itself into the pub
lie consciousness-is still winning
fresh laurels is evident from the fact
that Miss Kate O'Donnell saved six
lives. and Mr.. Joseph Gaffney. sixteen!
Students of psychology. personal and
social. are of the opinion that Mr.. Car
negieS fund for the reward of the
Heroes of Peace will be in the nature
of a fitting recognition. The age is a
commercial age, and the rewards out
lined by Carnegie indicates that it
cherishes its heroes and rewards them
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-07-02
DULUTH NEW S.

The dedication of SITS. Peter and
Paul's Polish church, located at the
corner of Twenty-fourth avenue west
and Fifth street, will take place on
tomorrow afternoon, Bishop James
McGolrick officiating.
The dedication ceremonies will be
among the most elaborate ever held n
Duluth, and will be participated in by
ALL or nearly all the numerous Cath
Ollie societies in Duluth and Superior.
The present rector of the parish, Rev.
Leo N. Laskowski, together with a
number of visiting clergy, will assist
the bishop in the dedication. The
exercises will last through the greater
part of the day, and will include the
several hundred Catholic society men,
bers. There will also be special music
and other features usually attendant
upon such dedicatory services. The
corner stone Of SITS. Peter and Paul's
church was laid late in June, 1901, and
the structure was completed in Octo-
Der Of the same year, at total cost
Of about $4,000, including the fine
interior fittings. The building is a
handsome one, constructed of brick
and brown stone, and measuring 100
feet in length by 4S feet wide, with a
10-foot steeple. Up to three years ago
all the Polish people in Duluth attend
ed one church, located in the East
End. They began settling in the West
End in ever increasing numbers, how
ever, and the need of more convent
ent place of worship was soon felt. 1t
was not long before there were enough
of the Polish people in the West End
to warrant the support of church,
and the permission Of Bishop McGol-
rick for the construction of one at the
corner of Twentyfourth avenue west
and Fifth street was obtained. The
first holy sacrifice of the mass was Of
fered up by Rev. Father Edward in
the new building the first Sunday of
AIdlCll, live. Liz uISl ICClOI VI Tie
new parish. which now numbers about
1876 families, was Rev. L. Rakowski
He had charge of the parish for one
year. and then left for st. Joseph,
Mich. For a few months after that
the church was in charge of Rev. NJ.
Senglir. Following this there was
period when the parish had no rector.
Last December. Rev. Leo N. Las
kowski, then first assistant at the
cathedral. was appointed by Bishop
McGolrick as rector. SITS. Peter and
Paul's parish is in his charge at pres
ent. The people are pleased with the
young rector and he has become firmly
fixed in their affections. 1t is said that
the work he has accomplished is little
short of marvellous. He has brought
about many changes and improve
ments in the church itself, and in the
manner Of conducting the work, also
finding time to greatly improve the
appearance Of the rectory, both inside
and out. The rectory is a handsome
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-07-02

i'll command, once at least in each
week. to call all hands to quarters and
exercise them i'll the discipline, and in
the unlashing and swinging out of the
lifeboats, weather permitting, and in
the use Of the fire pumps and all other
apparatus for the safety of life OH
board of such vessel, and to see that
all the equipments required by law
are in complete working order for i'm
mediate use; and the fact of the exer-
else of the crew, as herein contemplate
ed, shall be entered upon the steam
er's log book, stating the day of the
month and hour when so exercised,
and any neglect or omission on the
part Of the officer in command of such
steamer to strictly enforce said rule
shall be deemed cause for the revoca-
ton of the license of such officer. Up
on navigable rivers the captains of all
passenger steamers of so net tons and
over shall be required to maintain a
strict discipline and organize the Of
ficers and permanent crew so as to
act with promptness in case of fire or
other disaster; and the captain shall
cause to be prepared at least two sta
ton bills, assigning the officers and
permanent crew to definite places. Said
station bills shall be conspicuously
placed, under glass, near the inspec-
ton certificate
Such is the provision prescribed by
the board of supervising inspectors of
the department of commerce and
labor. Its exact application to the
features of the Slocum disaster of last
week is interesting. 1t is obvious that
had this law been accorded even
passing bow Of respect, the frightful
results of that disaster would never
have taken place.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-07-02

bride. After the nuptial rites We're
completed the bridal party repaired to
the home of the yroom's mother, Mrs.
Michael Downs, i'll the town Of Green
Lake, where Il reception Was rendered
the newly married pair, and sump-
tuous rcpast given to the guests.
Ellsworth, Minn.-Bernard AIcCarlun
died about 3 O'Clock Monday morning,
June Goth, at the home of his nephew,
James Furey, in Grand Prairie town.
ship. Deceased had been Il sufferer
for years with Bright's disease of the
kidneys, gradually growing weaker I'M
til death came to his relief. Mr. Nc
CarrOn never married, but made his
home with his sister, Mrs. John Furey,
and later with her son, James Furey.
He was born in Campsie, Scotland, and
was Gil years old at the time of his
death. He was a resident Of this
country fifteen years. Deceased was
a devoted Catholic and during his last
illness WIS attended by Rev. Father
Mcconnell. The funeral occurred the
following Tuesday morning at 10
O'Clock. Solemn requiem mass was
celebrated at the church, after which
the remains were buried in the ceme-
terry west of town.
Brainerd, Minn.-The marriage of
Mr.. III. r. Dunn and Miss Sadie Reilly
took place at st. Francis church on
last Wednesday.
st. Peter, NIinn.-The marriage of
Miss Mamie Smith. of this city, and
Mr.. Frank Stanton, of Knox, N. D.,
was celebrated at ST. Peter and Paul's
church Wednesday morning, June
ODD. Rev. T. Carey conducting solemn
high mass. Miss Anna Smith, sister
of the bride, was maid of honor, and
Mr.. NJ. w. Offerman, of st. Peter, was
best man. The ushers We're William
Fay and William Amundson, both of
st. Peter. After the church service
the bridal party repaired to the BRIDES
home, where a sumptuous wedding
dinner was served, the guests at the
home being limited to the relatives.
Murdoch, AIinn.-NIarried at the
Catholic church on Tuesday, Patrick
AIonen and Bridget. Wolf. Mr.. and
Mrs. Monen intend to make their flu
ture home at Benson.
Rochester, Minn.-The church of st.
John was the scene of a happy matri-
monial event at o'clock Tuesday
morning, June 21st. At that place and
hour, Miss Ella Mcdonald and Mr..
Frank L. Campion assumed the vows
which bound them for life in the
golden ties of marriage. Rev. VIM.
Riordan officiated. The bride was at
tended by her sister, Miss Sarah Nc
Cornell, and the best man was Ed
ward Campion. Immediately follow
ing the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Cam
pion and their friends went to the
home of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mcconnell, "a North Hun
ter street, and congratulations were
extended. There were fifty guests
present, all relatives of the couple.
Saltwater, Minn.-James Dolly, a
we'll known young man, died Of con-
sumption Saturday morning at the
home of his father in Oak Park, aged
81 years.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-07-02
That Compositor AGAIN.

There is trouble between the pro-
prletor of the Daily Trumpet, pub
llshed in slowbury, and one of the
prominent citizens of the town.
The citizen is Orlando Vance Jones.
VINO writes occasional verses for the
Poets Corner"
The trouble arose soon after the
Dlrth OF Mr.. Jones' grandson. Being
much gratified by the resemblance IN
nm which many of the diplomatic
mothers in Slowbury detected in the
FEATURES of Orlando Vance third, Mr..
Jones composed a tender poem, which
he entitled "a Pigmy Counterpart
when he opened the paper, of which
lie had ordered one dozen copies, he
saw at the head of the column his
poem under the title, "a Pig NV Coun-
terpart.'
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-07-02

dwelling adjacent to the church, finely
furnished and modern in every parti-
cular. 1t was built the year following
the completion of the church. The
church has high basement in which
are three school rooms each of which
will accommodate from sixty to sew
enty-tive children. A school, with ITO
pupils and three Benedictjne sisters
rs teachers, is now being conducted
there. The principal is Sister .Aloysa.
Miss Katherine Stack, of San Fran
cisco, was the guest of her brother,
Michael Stack, of this city, for a few
days during the week. Miss Stack is
on her way for European trip.
Wednesday evening of last week the
Bishops club held an informal meet
ing at the library to discuss the plans
for rummage sale to be held in con-
nection with st. Anthony's Guild of
the church.
During the week NJ S. Burrows an
nounced the engagement of his niece,
Miss Stella Livingston O'Reilly, to
Francis Paul Mitchell, of New York.
Miss O'Reilly has made her home in
this city for the past several months.
The date for the dedication of the
new st. James Catholic church, locat-
ed on Fifty-seventh avenue west, has
been set for July oath. Bishop Nc
Golrick will officiate at the elaborate
dedication ceremony, and will be as
sisted by Rev. James Feehely, of the
parish, and number of visiting
clergy. Different Catholic societies of
the city will probably take part in the
event. The church was only recently
completed, and the first services were
held in it few weeks ago. 1t is a
handsome brick and stone structure,
with rich interior finishings. The Her.
aid described it in detail short time
ago. New pews for the building are
now being made by the Hurd Manu-
featuring company, of New Duluth.
They are to be the best obtainable, and
will add greatly to the attractiveness
of the church's interior.
The sixth anniversary of Rev. Fee
hely's ordination as a priest was cele-
brated last week with the assistance
of number of parishioners. The af-
fair was something in the nature of
surprise party on the popular rector
at the home of Edward Dormedy, 400
Fifty-fifth avenue west. AS a token
of the respect and esteem in which he
is held by the people of his parish,
the rector was presented with hand
some suit case, together with var
iety of toilet articles. P. H. Martin,
in making the presentation speech,
took advantage of the opportunity to
speak briefly of the work Of Rev. Fee
hely and of the good he has accom-
pl1shed since coming to Duluth.
Among the presents was a real
Irish pipe imported for the occasion
direct from the old country. There
was also a huge bouquet of beautiful
cut flowers, donated by the young
ladies of the parish.
Division No. 2, L. A., A. o. H., gave
card party at their hall Friday even
ing Of last week. It was most en-
joyable affair and was we'll attended.
Division No. 1, a. o. H., will meet
next Wednesday evening at Odd Eel
lows hall. A full attendance is de-
sired.
Joe Pierce will leave early this
month for trip to Ireland. He ex-
poets to stay for about two months.
Twins, a boy and girl, arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Meth
cd last week,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-07-02

butcher-"I tell you, ma'am, that
oacon's as right as you are"
Customer-"I can tell you it's bad.
Butcher-"How can that be? Whv
It was only cured last week."
Customer-"Then it must have had q
relapse, that's ALL"
"here?-Native-Yes, it's little
warm here today, but the air ia mag.
nifcent.
Visitor-Yes, it's fine. Do have n
pay anything extra for It?
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-07-02

"And it shall be the duty of such
master, or of the mate or officer next
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
TIL. Plea and the Ev,d,noe.

Almost any clerk Will take his hat in
hand when approaching his employer,
but the native clerk In India is defer
entail by nature. Tit Bits gives char
acteristic bit of baboo English written
by one who wanted holiday:
Most Exalted Sir-It is with most
habitually devout expression of my
most sensitive respect that approach
the clemency of your masterful posi-
ton with the self-dispraising utterance
Of my esteem, and the also forgotten.
bymyself assurance that In my own
mind shall be freed from the assump.
ton that am asking objectionable do
nations If assert that l desire short
respite from my exertions-indeed, a
fortnights holiday. as am suffering
from three boils. as per margin.
II have the honorable delight of sub.
scribing myself your exalted rever-
ence's servitor. x"
Apparently the young man feared
that his humble and touching epistle
would not suffice. In the margin he
had drawn rough but graphic pic.
ture, showing the location Of the three
boils upon his own person.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
When Milking.

No loud talking should be permitted
during milking. Go about this work
promptly and quietly, with as much
regularity In the time Of milking as
is possible. Some successful dairy
men milk their cows "by the watch"
and are very particular about the
exact time each COW Is MIXED. They
are also careful to have the same
COW MIXED by the same man in the
same order. Experience has taught
them that regularity in milking aids
In developing tendency to prolong
the period of lactation. Always milk
with dry hands; moistening the hands
with milk or water during milking Is
one of the most filthy practices mag
Unable. Wooden pals should not be
used rs milking pals, as they easily
get sour and cannot be kept thor
oughly clean when new. The pals
ought to have all seams and cracks
flushed smooth with solder in order
to make them easy to clean. This
soldering should be done when the
milk pals are bought and before they
are taken home.-Prof. L. II. Earring
ton
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
Use the HarroW ON Corn.

Many farmers read with surprise
the statement that harrow can be
run across young corn without dam
age to the crop. Try 1t and see. 1t is
better to use the iron-toothed harrow
with teeth slanting backward at an
angle Of 40 degrees. 1t Is remarkable
how much work a three section harrow
will do In cornfield in one day dur
ing the early. spring season. Harrow
corn just as 1t comes through the
ground. Harrow crosswise again with
in a week. In some cases 1t is .neces.
sary to weight the harrow. A seventy
five or ninety-tooth harrow will cover
fifteen acres Of corn with slow team
and twenty acres II the team is a quick
stopper. If doubtful about the use of
the harrow on your particular corn
crop, take 1t out and run 1t for twenty
five feet and test the work done by
pulling at every stalk passed over to
find whether or not the roots still hold.
Narrowing will lay the crop down for
day or two, but it soon Strengthens
Narrowing kills weeds and destroys
young grass. lets the air into the
ground and is the best possible method
Of cultiyating young corn until the
crop reaches eight or ten inches In
height Use the harrow OH corn.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
ODD CANDLE AUCTIONS

Method Still Employed in Few Eng
lish Parishes.
A curious method of sale by auction,
which is still observed in one or two
places as a matter of ancient custom,
but which was once very common, is
sale by candle, says the Ashton (En-
gland Reporter. A fragment Of can
die, an inch or less in length, was
lighted as the thing to be sold was put
up, and the auctioneers received bids
80 long as the candle burned. The sue
cessful bid was the last made before
the flame went out. When the compe-
ttion was all keen 1t must have re-
quired considerable acuteness and a
nice power of discrimination on the
part Of the salesman to know who
spoke last. Mr.. Pepys gives graphic
description of the sale of some old
hulks in the Thames "by the candle"
and remarks that it was pleasant to
see how backward men were at first
to bid, but when the candle was 60
ing out they bawled!
At another admiralty sale, conduct
ed by like method, the same chron-
icler says that the competition was so
sharp that they had much difficulty in
telling who cried last. Some curious
things besides WORKOUT old ships were
sold by candle. In 1854 it was adyer-
tised that two elephants, the one male
and the other female, would be EEK
posed to sale by candle" and that 1.-THE
price and places where to be seen and
sold" were to be notified later by
means of printed bills. The price,
which was to be so published, was,
presumably. the upset price fixed by
the vender. One can hardly imagine
that the bidding was very lively for
the two ponderous creatures or that
any prospective buyers, save perhaps
an itinerant Snowman or two, would
be likely to attend the sale.
Another unusual sale was adver-
tised in the following year In the Lon
don Gazette. where it was announced
that there would be Exposed to sale
by the candle at the Marine and Caro-
lima coffee house. in Birchin lane =
all sorts of playing cards. in small lots,
surveyed by Robert Whitfield, master
cardmaker appointed by appreciation
of the company of cardmakers for that
purpose)." 1t is curious that the GUS
tom Of selling by the candle was -four
ishing recently and perhaps still -four
ishes in the far east. In the consular
report on the trade of Saigon and Co
chin China. issued in 1873, 1t was
stated that certain descriptions of
lands were only to be obtained at pub
lie sale which were conducted by the
candle, the dying out of three lights.
before higher bid was made conclud.
ing the bargain. The method was prob
ably introduced by the French and
brought hence to this country. In a
few English parishes the candle meth
cd is still employed in the periodical
letting Of public land to the highest
bidder.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
~ GORGE HAYDEN was really no
W7 such great villain after ALL

n GORGE HAYDEN was really no
vs. such great villain after ALL
Put badly, he had merely
f1irted with girl of lower position
In life than his own. and left her. Yet
circumstances and the girl had be-
fore long made the affair seem heart
less tragedy. and for two miserable
years George Hayden had been haunt
ed by 1t.
There was no doubt that he had
made love, generally with gay nom
chalance, occasionally with .fervor, to
Kate Moon, of AIossdyke farm.
1t was during that summer when he
was of fishing in Devon, and the
weather was beyond reproacll-except
for fishing. The trout would not bite,
and Kate Moon was beautiful, tall and
black haired, with complexion of the
proverbial Devon milk and roses; n
magnificent, passionate, impulsive girl.
1t was an artistic pleasure to him to
see her coming toward him In her lilac
cotton gown-she always wore lilac
cotton gowns unlike any one else's, full
gathered and dainty, with bordering
Of palest pink around hem and waist;
the effect was one of lavender and
roses.
1t was when the rector came back
after his holiday, bringing with him his
sister, his niece and-quite by coinci-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
Minister as an Advertisemeut.


The minister is put to good many
uses aside from his regular clerical
duties. Sometimes he Is taken adyan-
tage Of in the most unexpected ways.
A newly appointed English minister
was requested by his wife to stop at a
store and order some groceries. The
minister, while on his way to make a
pastoral visit, called at the shop in
question.
Some INMATES passed; and MS no one
appeared to attend him, he knocked on
the counter. This having no effect, he
gave smart double rap, when curly
headed youngster put his head round
the doorpost and lisped: Fathers
COMM"
BY and by the father arrived, and
the minister had almost lost his tenn
per what ever do you mean by keep
ing me waiting all this time?" he said
sharply.
II am very sorry. SIR" replied the
man. "but you see, it's like this: you're
the first minister as I've had in my
shop. and as good many people
seemed to be passing by, thought
what good advertisement you was
a-standing there!"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01

lNOIeos
Good farming is impossible without
good teams.
The secret of success in stock raising
Is superiority In quality.
Superior roadsters are gifted with
both speed and bottom.
Feed the pigs refuse fruit and veg.
etables from the garden.
The best sheep is the most profit
able one under all circumstances.
Breed the horse first for strength
and endurance and then style.
Nedium-sized sheep usually have the
best and heaviest feeces.
1t pays to have horses perform work
that are naturally good walkers.
A horse with an unruly disposition
in very many cases is of little or no
account.
Glover is one Of the best of green
manurial crops. great restorer of
WORKOUT lands.
The pigs will do we'll in the apple
orchards, especially If there are many
sweet apples.
Colts require plenty of exercise in
order to develop their lungs when they
are growing rapidly.
One acre of clover and one acre of
corn are worth three acres of corn
for making healthy porkers.
A fast walk and prompt-telling road
gait are, to great extent, matters of
education.
In shipping stock 1t is poor econo.
my to crowd too many in a car espe-
cially if they are to 60 considerable
distance.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-06-01
Earn Labor in Dem a nd.

1t is estimated that in seven States
out west $4,000 men will be needed
this summer to harvest the wheat
crop. Crops are Increasing faster than
labor to secure them can be had, and
this, too, in the face of the fact that
nearly 100000 immigrants a year are
coming to America. Last year col
lege students were attracted to the
west by the offer of $3.50 day and
board and lodging. but SO many fell
by the wayslde in the hot sun that
scarcely enough remained to marry
all the daughters of the rich farmers.
Harvesters can find employment from
May to nearly October, moving up
from Texas to Canada; wages are high
and there is plenty to eat. With a
foreign war now in progress and the
regular demand for foodstuffs in the
countries in Europe which always buy
from Americans, on the increase, the
outlook for great business in export
ing agricultural products is excellent.
Baltimore Herald.