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WHY PREJUbI,ES EXIST.

Tho attitude of the Russian govern
mcnt toward it's own subjects is
largely responsible for the preiudices
which exist against that country. Had
it not been for the religious intoler-
ance shown by the Greek church
towards Roman Catholics. Jews and
peoples Of other religious beliefs Rus
STA would have many more friends in
Europe today. 1t is not long since the
whole world was excited over attacks
made upon the Russian Jews. 1t is
not so we'll known that Russia for
more than century prosecuted Ro-
man Catholic subjects. Catholics con-
stitute much larger proportion Of the
Russian population than is generally
supposed. According to the last GEN.
sus there We're no fewer than eleven
and half millions of Roman Catho-
lies in European Russia. They are
found mainly in the provinces that
constituted what used to be Independ-
ant Poland, and this is far smaller
number than would have existed had
it not been for the prosecutions in
augurated by the Russian monarchs
after the partition Of Poland during
the latter part of the eighteenth cen
fury when the Polish monarchy was
annexed by Russia. When Catherine
the Second was on the Russian throne
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WILL CALL ON OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

Mr.. S. e. Shannon, travelling agent
for The Irish Standard, left this Sat
turday) morning on the Omaha road
for points along the Northwestern sys-
TEN in Minnesota and South Dakota.
During the trip he will call on our
subscribers at Belle Planie, LIE Sueur,
st. Thomas, St Peter, Mankato, Blue
Earth, Madelia, Avoca, Slayton, Currie,
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Elkton, Flandreau, Sioux Falls, Fulda
and other points in the section out
lined. This notice is given that our
patrons in the territory mentioned may
be better prepared to meet their obi
cations when Mr.. Shannon calls upon
them. The Irish Standard takes this
occasion Of thanking them for their
promptness in the past and trusts the
same spirit will be accorded our repre-
sentative at this time. An effort will
also be made to add many new sub
scribers to our list Any assistance rem
dered by our friends to Mr.. Shannon in
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by the publishers.
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We are talking and writing more
about education nowadays than it has
ever been spoken or written Of at any
other time, says the Intermountain
Catholic, and yet, would not the COM
ment of our forefathers on modern
educational systems be this-that they
are good for turning out smatterers?
We give our young folk smattering
Of almost everything, and teach them
scarcely anything solid. They get a
Smattering Of French, which is rarely
Of any use to them; smattering Of
Latin and Greek, which is COM
pletely lost in year or two after they
have left school; smattering of math-
ematics, which they hardly ever turn
10 advantage; and SO on with various
other subjects. Would it not be far
better that subjects more or less orna-
mental and useless should be omitted
from the curriculum, and that children
should learn well and thoroughly sub
3ects which closely concern their fu-
ture happiness and welfare?
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usual health until short time hefore
the end came. The members of the
FAMILY here were notified as soon as
the seriousness of his sickness was
realized, and the father went to HIS
bedside at once. The young man was
twenty-three years of age, and had
been raised in this county. The re-
mains were brought to Morris. the fu~
neral occurring from the ASSUMPTION
church.
Livingston, Mont.-Mrs. P. ]. Nolan
died in Spokane Wednesday, November
1t, after an illness extending over sew
eral months. Mr.. and Mrs. Nolan.
went to Spokane about month ago in.
the hope that the change would be
beneficial to the latter's health, but
these hopes are not realized. The re-
mains were brought here Thursday
night and We're met at the depot by q.
large concourse of sorrowing friends
and relatives. On Saturday they were
shipped to Emmetsburg, Iowa, to-
gether with the remains of a child Of
the family inferred in the Catholic
cemetery east Of this city. Mrs. Nolan.
was about SO years of age and was
married to Mr.. Nolan in Emmetsburg.
Iowa, about twenty years ago, and
they moved to Livingston in 1890. Mrs.
Nolan leaves her husband and q FAM
lily of five children to mourn her de-
mise.
Prescott, Wis.-Miss Kate Casey.
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Patrick Casey of this city, was mar.
ried to Michael Manion at the Catholic
church, Tuesday morning last by Rev.
Father Bauer, who also celebrated the,
nuptial mass The groom is the SON
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Manion, early
settlers in the town of Oak Grove,
The church was filled with friends Of
the popular young couple, who came
to witness the interesting ceremony
and extend congratulations. A recep--
ton followed the ceremony at the home
of the BRIDES parents.
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The Canadians are to be credited
with the best bon-mot Of the last cam
paign, says the Western Waterman.
Referring to the habit of the Grits to
forget all the promises of their plat
form after they were elected a Tory
said a Grit platform was simply Il
te-catcher and illustrated his mean
ing by n story told Of Pullman
porter. A passenger insisting on
standing on the platform when the
train was in motion, the porter remon-
strated with him several times. point
ing out the danger. us not platform
to stand on?" said the passenger. mo,
SIR" said the colored man; "this here
platform, sir, is to get in on" AS both
our great parties in this country stood
on practically the same platform at
the late election, we presume it will do
to get in on, to get out ON and to stand
on.
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have returned from the Far East ut
terly disguised with their experience
of the japanese. The latest to give ex-
preston to his antipathy is Mr.. Fred
erick w. Unger, who represented some
of the leading American papers, but
seems to have been unable, like all the
rest, to pursue his avocation as a
journalist by reason of til super-cau-
ton which the Japanese enforced in
order to shroud their naval and mill
tary movements. Mr. Unger declares
they are the most deceptive and dis
honest people he has ever met He is
by no means the first to arrive at this
conclusion. The fact does not shake
the admiration felt for them here, be-
cause they are doing England's work
in the Orient. We are not particular
who does this work as long as it is
done; devil-worshipers would be as
welcome as any others.
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j. Pierpont Morgan, the father Of
trusts, the tinancier who always gets
ahead of every financial combination,
it is reported from Rome, will be dec
GRATED a "Knight Of the Crown of It.
ally in recognition of his returning the
Ascoli Cope" says the Michigan Catho-
lie. When Mr.. Morgan returned the
Ascoli Cope to its rightful place-the
Catholic church-he repented of being
a party to theft and sacrilige. Italy's
government or Italy's king, have no
claim upon the Ascoli Cope. The
power of the Supreme Head of the
church would give recognition and
thanks to Mr.. Morgan, if he were a
Catholic, for his generosity" in giving
up the theft of sacrilege to which he
was party. What the robber govern
ment of Italy will give to Mr. Morgan,
of the bubble trusts, does not concern
the Catholic church. The Associated
Press is not always on the side Of the
Vatican, as alleged by Detroit Metho-
distic weekly; it sometimes leans
toward the Protestanism of Mr.. Nor
gan and the group of antagonists to
Catholicity, of which our neighbor ap-
pears to be the advocate. 1t is from
the Associated Falsifier, we presume,
the scurrilous bigots, as represented
by the Protestant press, take their
malignity and vitriolic inspiration.
Professionalism is represented at the
Quirinal by the "Associated'' as well
'as at the Vatican" But the hired
liars receive scant news" from the
Chair of Catholicity.
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Another note Of warning to the peo-
pie Of the United States has been
sounded; and this time it comes from
one who, in the past has shown him
self to be actuated by sincere senti-
ments Of friendship towards this coun-
try, says the Irish-American. Profess
sor Goodwin Smith, in addressing the
students of the University of Ottawa,
Canada, on November 10, referred to
the United Sthtes, and expressed his
fear that, in the apparent prevalence
of the policy Of expansion towards the
south, we might be betrayed into the
error Of attempting colonial ton, the
first step towards Imperialism, which
necessarily implied an empire and an
emperor, who would rule only through
the agency Of force and "the big
stick" in the presence Of which Amer
lean liberties could no longer exist. 1t
is a popularity of people on the Cana
dian side of the line to regard objects
in the United States through the small
end Of the telescope; and we imagine
the worthy Professor must have been
contemplating us through some such
medium, when he made use Of those
words. If he had given even cursory
reading to the history Of the United
States, during the past three-quarters
of century, he might have deduced
from the study the conclusion that, as
a people, we are not apt to be mlsled
by the temptation of expansion. At
the close of our war with Mexico, we
were practically in possession Of the
whole country, including its Capital;
yet we evacuated it, without even ask
ing an indemnity; and the territory we
acquired in the Rocky Mountain re-
gions, we paid for Mt fairly estimated
price, though, afterwards, it proved to
be Of almost incredible value So,
when we wrested Cuba from the Span
iards, we gave the island into the Gus
tody of its own people again. and, if
they do not manage it wisely in the
future. the fault will he theirs. not
ours. Professor Goodwin Smith is an
Englishman, and lie views us through
English spectacles; but the United
! States contains too large a Celtic ele-
ment to be ever Anglo and
it is fortunate that such is the case
though the Professor may not view
the matter in that light
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OVER THE NORTHWEST.

Rochester, Nlinn.-John Fallon, an
old resident of the county, died at
noon. November 10, at his home in
Eyota. He was about fifty-five years
of age. Death was caused by dropsy,
from which disease he has suffered
for about year. He was native of
Ireland, but large part Of his life
has been spent in this country. Among
the bereaved relatives are four chill
dren: James Fallon, Stewartville;
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CROOKED work.

The aldermanic contest recently in
augurated by Mr. Rosing in the Third
ward indicates deplorable condition
of affairs, if the allegations made by
him are true. The charges, which are
said to be substantiated by the word
of several reputable people, show that
our municipal politics are, in part ut
least, controlled by set Of men who
ought to be in the penitentiary. The
grabbing Of the ballots away from
the election judges by political huck-
ster savors Of the methods in vogue
before the adoption of the Australian
Ballot. Most people believe that
money is used in all elections to in
fluence voters, but we had not sup
posed that there were men in Mime
apolis with such utter contempt for
the law as to openly pay the workers
for an opposing candidate for ceasing
to work. Mr.. Rosing has done we'll in
starting the contest. 1t is not the Of
flee Of alderman of the Third ward
which is at stake as much as the pur-
ity of the ballot. For some years past
the Third ward has been the abode Of
gang of political manipulators whose
methods will not bear investigation.
1t seems now that some of these men
are in fair way to get what they de-
serve. 1t. is to be hoped that the
matter will not end with the contest
MS to who is entitled to the Office, but
that information may be furnished to
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1904-11-26
WILL THERE BE A sPLlr2

L
over, are hoping these days that the
Irish Parliamentary party will moi
allow the differences that have grown
up to split the party in twain. II
would be most unfortunate, indeed
should the compact body which has
followed the lead of Mr.. Redmond dur.
ing the last few years be shattered
at this time Of all others. The Parlia.
mentary election is near at hand, and
it seems almost certain that the Irish
!: Nationalist will have the balance of
power. 1t means much for Irish Ma
/ tionalism If the Irish members are big
enough and patriotic enough to sink
their differences and act together. The
present trouble in the ranks of the
Irish Nationalist arose over the Land
Purchase Act. 1t will be remembered
that about a year ago Mr.. VIM. o.
Brien resigned from Parliament be-
cause of the harsh criticisms that had
been directed toward him from some
of the Parliamentary leaders. sNfr.
OBrien at that time advocated a con-
clliatory program. He had great faith
In the Land Purchase Act and what
it would accomplish for the Irish farm
ers, and he entered into a campaign
the object Of which was to bring about
transfer of all the land in Ireland to
the Irish farmers. His enthusiasm
for the Purchase Act led some Of the
leaders such as Dillon, Davitt and Sex
ton, to oppose the terms upon which
certain sales had been made. Ever
since that time the last three named
leaders have been finding fault with
the Land Act, and as a result, with
the leadership of Mr.. Redmond, who
showed an inclination to follow the
policy advocated by Mr.. O'Brien.
Mr.. Sexton, who is the own
er of The Dublin Freeman's
Journal, exercises through that
powerful organ a great influence
throughout Ireland. Recently Mr..
VIM. O'Brien has changed his mind
about retiring from Parliament for the
sake Of harmony and has procured his
own return from the city of Cork. He
is immensely popular, especially in the
southern counties of Ireland, and at
the present time Mr.. Redmond shows
an inclination to side with O'Brien as
against Sexton, Davitt and Dillon. 1t
is probable that these two sets of
leaders represent an almost equal por-
ton Of the total Irish representation
in Parliament. 1t is to be hoped, how
ever, that the differences of opinion
as to the terms and workings of the
Land Act will not be sufficient to
| break the party int factions. Mr..
Redmond has shown himself to be a
capable and popular leader, and has
overcome difficulties in the past which
would tax the genius Of the great Par
| nell. Those who wish we'll for Ireland
eagerly hope that Mr.. Redmond may
be equal to the task of holding his
party together. The great prize of
Home Rule which seems nearer than
ever before should be an incentive to
the Irish leaders to sink their differ
ences, which are small in comparison
to the injury that may result to the
Irish cause by factionalism.
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the grand jury which will bring to
Justice the men who so ruthlessly at
tempt to thwart the choice of the peo-
pie. If the charges made by Mr.. Ros-
ing are true, the methods used in cleo
tons in the Third ward are on par
with those used by the corrupt politi-
cal machine of Philadelphia.
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Whatever good qualities the Japan
csc may have in the field-and these
are very great-the people do not i'm
press the newspaper correspondents
very favorably, says the Catholic
STANDARD and Times. Several Of them
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In the election of John "A. johnson
as governor of Minnesota the indepen-
dent voter did we'll his part in con-
tributing towards that end. For this
act he well deserves the praise Of all
who believe in a good and clean gov
eminent such as Mr.. johnson will give
to Minnesota.
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AnOE1, Mlnn.-Ine new CatlOllC
church at Dayton, which has cost over
$4,000 to erect, is nearing completion
and was expected to be ready for con-
secration on Thanksgiving day. 1t is
| reported that $4,000 have already
been secured towards the cost of the
building. The fair recently held at
Dayton in aid of the church fund
netted about $1,000 towards the same.
Randolph, Minn.-John O'Brien was
found dead on the premises of James
Dordon, Of Randolph, on Sunday, the
18th inst, death being evidently the
result Of epilepsy, to which he was
4, subject. He left the home Of John
Dordon at about 6 a. NJ, and his body
was discovered late in the afternoon
by some boys who had been hunting.
Coroner F. w. Kramer was summoned,
but deemed an inquest unnecessary.
He was a son Of Mrs. Catherine o.
Brien, of Douglas, who together with
his sister. Miss Mary O'Brien and two
brothers, Patrick and Timothy. are
left to mourn their loss. The funeral
was held from st. Joseph's church.
Miesville, the following Tuesday morn
ing.
Morris, Minn.-John Finnegan, a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Finnegan,
Of this city, who has been confined
in the hospital at Fergus Falls for
some time, died at that place on Mon
day of last week, the death being I'M
expected, as deceased had been in his
The Republican journal., 1904-03-17
A WOMAN 5 BACK.
The Aches and Pains will Disappear i
the Advice of this Belfast Citizen
is followed.

A womans back has many aches and pains.
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Many Belfast women know this.
Read what one has to say about it:
Mrs Minnie y. Carpenter, Waldo road one and
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to know how to be freed from the ANNOYANCE
How to stop it is often mystery particularly
after the sufferer has exhausted all his knowl-
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vice to anyone pestered with backache or any of
the symptoms which follow IN the wake of that
far too prevalent trouble, kidney complaint. GO
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take a course of the treatment and they need
have no fear of the results. | was so bad with
backacne during the past year that could not
attend to the ordinary and simple household
duties sometimes, and after any extra exertior
or the contraction of a cold aggravated pain was
sure to set in despite the use of plasters anG
other makeshtts l employed. A friend advised
me to use Doan's Kidney Pills and ! acted on the
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The Republican journal., 1904-03-17

Spruce gum is scarce, high of course,
and dealers say the time is coming
when it cannot be obtained at all. Then
we shall have to write as it's obituary,
Gone to meet the lobster and the
ella M When Macauley's New Zea-
lander, tired of his job on the London
b ridge, comes to Bangor and stands on
the bridge over the Kenduskeag he will
beh old land bereft of much that once
made it attractive; for with the pass
ing of the lobster, the clam and spruce
gum, there are also apprehensions that
t he principal ingredient of fish balls
may one day be wanting, and that of all
N ew England's distinctive dishes only
baked beans and brown bread will be
left. But let us not look on the dark
side alone. When that time comes
Belfast may have fine hotel, a mod
'ern school building and we'll KEEP
streets.
The Republican journal., 1904-03-17

Since the completion of it's new hal
the town of Brooks has been more
than ever before the scene of social
activity. Always hospitable and hearty
in its hospitality it has long been a
favorite meeting place for such local
organizations as the Grange, the Good
Templars, the Grand Army, the secret
societies, etc. There has hardly been a
week this winter when there was not
something doing in this line OF in the
wav of dances or other entertainments,
and the Belfast people who have par
ticipated in these affairs are loud in
their praise of the Brooks way of doing
things. Brooks is not only hospitable
but enterprising as well. 1t has many
thriving local Industries, water works,
and an excellent hotel. 1t had an old
church which was moved a few years
ago to convenient site, renovated and
rebuilt and it now compares favorably
with any house of worship in the
county. It is union church, open to
all denominations, and has resident
pastor More recently Brooks has
completed a building for its secret
societies, with a hall for public enter
tainments. How is it that the town of
Brooks with a population of less than
1000 has accomplished SO much?
Simply by the people pulling to-
gether Evidently there are no chronic
kickers in Brooks, or if so they are SO
few that they are but cyphers. What
Brooks has done and is doing other
towns may do, and her example is
worthy of imitation by larger places.
The Republican journal., 1904-03-17

SEARSMONT.
Mr.. Matthew Lassell passed his SD mile
stone Saturday, March 9Th, and large COM
pany of friends assembled on that day to
celebrate the event. Mr.. Lassell is hale
and active, retaining all his faculties and
looking many years younger than his age.
He has not missed a town meeting since he
became voter, and often walks to the vii
lage, a distance of three miles, to attend the
meetings of Victor Grange, Of which he is
an honorary member: Mrs. Georgia
Hobbs and Mr.. s. b. Haskell Of Camden
were guests or Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Dyer
last Sunday :. Mr.. and Mrs. H. N. Wood
cock and daughter Mildred Of Camden were
in town Sunday. Misses Mabel Bryant
and Ora Robbins have gone to Waterville,
where they have situations in a millinery
store. >. Miss Edith Wilson is at home from
| the Castine Normal for three weeks vaca-
ton. :. :. Miss Alice Simmons returned to
Kent's Hill Tuesday. AT the 4th quarter
" conference of the NJ. E. church the f.
nances were reported well in hand and the
return Of Rev. w. H. Reebee was unani.
mousiy requested.