The Irish standard., 1906-05-26


Fitzgerald's action was generally COM
mented on in political circles and the
prevailing opinion was that his nomi-
nation would materially strengthen the
prospects of republican success in this
county in the coming fall elections. 1t
is not known whether the present reg
lister of deeds will have any opposition
for the nominations; but it is thought
improbable under all the circumstances
that any other candidate will file. His
recognized strength at the polls is
looked on as making nomination in
opposition to him very doubtful quest
on the part of any candidate thus far
mentioned
George f. O'Reilly, first assistant
corporation attorney, Monday filed for
the democratic nomination for clerk
Of the district court. This is the Sec
ond time Mr.. O'Reilly has sought the
nomination. -Four years ago he was
beaten out for the nomination by
John Wagner by 1875 votes.
Peter Tracy, SO, 152 Forbes avenue,
was instantly killed Sunday afternoon
on the farm of O. Z. Chubb, near In
Yer grove, While engaged in repairing
an artesian we'll. Chubb was also ser
iously injured. The men We're renac-
ing pipes in an artesian well and had
improvised Il lever with the limb Of a.
tree and chains. While one of the
pipes was being lowered the chain
slipped and the pole struck Tracy OH
the head, fracturing mis- Skull Death
resulted instantly. Chubb was hurled
several feet and fell unconscious. His
most serious injury was a fracture of
the jaw. Tracy was employed by
Chubb five weeks ago and at that time
moved with his wife and four children
| to the Chubb farm. 1t is stated that,
Tracy objected to working on Sunday
but was persuaded to assist his en-
ployer in the work Of repairing the
Well
The cathedral school alumnae held
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Saturday afternoon at knights of Co
lumbus hall. The banquet was given
for the 1906 graduates, of whom there
are six. About fifty guests were pres
ent, Rev. j. j. Lawler responding to
the address of welcome. A musical and
literary program was presented by the
members of the alumnae. Vocal solos
were rendered by Misses NJ. Dowdle,
NJ. Dillon, J. O'Brien, NJ. Jenny and NJ.
Keegan. Miss Frances Waters gave
| the address OF welcome. The annual
class prophecy was read by Miss NJ.
Dillon and Miss Julia O'Brien respond
ed to the toast. Our Guests, Class Of
1906" Misses a. Kelly and NJ. Dow
die recited.
Four hundred years ago last Sunday
christopher Columbus, the discoverer
of America and the greatest mariner
the world has ever produced, closed his
eyes in death. Sunday afternoon serv-
ices were held by the st. Paul knights
Of Columbus at their hall commence
rating the four huntlredth anniversary
of the great discoverer. About two
hundred members of the lodge gath
cred at the hall to pay tribute to the
memory of the man, the services be-
ing Of a musical and oratorical nature.
The meeting was presided over by
James Manahan. Judge John w. Will
lis was the speaker of the afternoon
and gave a detailed history of the life
Of Columbus
A lease has recently been signed be-
tween a corporation representing the
interests of the St. Paul lodges of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians, the la
dies auxiliary and Albert Fisher. own
in process of erection at Franklin,
Seventh and Sixth streets. The Hi
bernians have agreed to rent the sec
ond story OF this structure, which will
accordingly be partitioned off into
lodge rooms, with all the usual Access
series that such, meeting places have
If they are up to date. The ground
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which this building is to cover has a
frontage of $751;. feet on Franklin, 1A5
| feet OH Seventh and feet on Sixth.
and the other two sides, meeting at
a right angle, are, respectively, 11S
and 121 feet long. This gives a splen-
did floor space for the second and up-
per story, where the Hibernians are
going to hold their meetings, social
functions and gatherings of all kinds.
The floor is divided off into two large
lodge rooms, 80 by IS and So by "a
| feet; a banquet room, 35 by 81 feet: a
| committee room, about the same size,
but triangular; a kitchen, numerous
| check rooms, a large hall and other
| compartments, providing accommodate
tons for the comfort and convenience
of both the gentlemen's and ladies'
| lodges. The rooms will be ventilated
by means of the electric fan system.
At the rear of the building, adjacent
to the main lodge room will be an iron
staircase, which will serve as an ex-
cellent fire escape. The building will
also be equipped with electric lights
and other modern contrivances. The.
interior will contain hardwood finish
| throughout, with maple floors. which