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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES.
Funeral Of Mrs. Martin l. j. Griffin
Wife Of Historian,

Attended by the solemn and beauti-
full ceremonial of High Mass Of RED
uiem the funeral Of Mrs. Martin I. ].
Griffin. wife Of the well-known his
torian, was held yesterday morning at
st. Rose Of Lima church, at Eddy
stone, says the Chester, Pa, Morning
Republican Of the 18th inst.
Many ciergymen and laymen from
Philadelphia and Delaware county, the
latter prominent in various walks Of
life, gathered to pay their last tribute
Of respect to a woman widely known
for her unostentatious charity and
good works.
The funeral cortege arrived at the
church shortly after 10 o'clock from
her late residence in Ridley Park, and
during the services the edifce was
completely flied. Rev. Martin I. J..
Griffin, Jr, acted as celebrant; Rev.
Edward O'Donnell as deacon; Rev.
James Francis Mccoy as sub deacon;
Very Rev. D. I. McDermott of st.
Mary's church, Philadelphia, preached
the sermon and pronounced absolution
and Mr.. Charles Houton officiated as
Master Of Ceremonies. Messrs. Will
liam Kenney and William Flynn were
the acolytes and Mr.. James Flynn
Censor Bearer.
The music incidental to the Mass
and other elections were beautifully
rendered by ar augmented choir from
the Church of Our Lady of Mercy,
Cathedral, Philadelphia, and st. Rose
Of Lima, Eddystone.
Among the visiting clergy present
were: From Philadelphia-Rev. 3.
Arnold Bennett. Rev. Joseph Murphy,
of Our Lady Of Mercy church: Rev.
Thos. Moore, Rev. Bernard Gallagher,
Rev. William Masterson, Rev. Patrick
Mellon, Rev. Gerald p. Cochlan, Of
Our Lady Of Mercy church; Rev.
Joseph Kerlin, of st. Patrick's church:
Rev. Alfred WEIGH OF st. France. de
Sales church; Rev. Patrick Gallagher
and Rev. Richard Branton.
Other clergymen were: Rev, P D.
Houston and Rev. Thomas Ryan. Of
st. Rose Of Lima, and Rev. James
O'Reilly, Of bennington.
A number OF the Sisters Of the Or.
der Of the Immaculate Heart, OF which
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

The Y. M. c. A. of Pittsburg re-
Gently black-balled an actor who
wished to join their lodge, says the
Salt Lake Intermountain Catholic.
Henry Dixey. an actor. took offense
at this reflection on the knights of the
stage, and offered $1,000 if it could be
proven that there were more actors
than preachers in any penitentiary. A
Cleveland reporter made the rounds
of all the prisons of that place. and
as result Of his investigation found
at the time that among the prisoners
he found forty-nine preachers and sew
enteen actors.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

There is one thing that can be said
in favor of the primary election law:
1t destroys political organizations. and
so. indirectly, creates Independent vot-
ing, but Independent voting, when car
ried on without any direction, Is apt
to lead to peculiar results. Govern
ment by the people necessitates or
ganization, and If party organization
IL destroyed the individual candidate
must create and maintain his own or
ganization. There is more objection
to the organization owned by some one
person than there is to party organi-
cation,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

The new Jesuit General. Father
Wernz. is German. It is worthy of
note that the great order has elected
a native Of the most Protestant part of
Germany-the home Of the reforma-
ton. It is only few years ago that
Germany was engaged in prosecuting
the Catholic church and particularly
the Jesuits. 1t still has laws excluding
them. The Jesuit Order originated in
Spain and has usually selected a Span
lard for its leader. There has been a
tremendous change in the attitude of
Germany toward the Holy See. The
present emperor has shown on sever
al occasions his high regard for the
Vatican.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22
Colonel Edward sanderson. Ireland's

Colonel Edward sanderson. Ireland's
rabid Orangeman and. unfortunately.
q member Of the House Of Commons,
is bordering on a stage Of insanity
over the prospect Of his native land
obtaining self-government. says the
Michigan Catholic. He is described
as a gallant soldier" by some Of our
exchanges. All the gallantry ever ex-
hibited by Sanderson was in a cow
ardly attack on a Catholic procession
in the County Cavan, when he mis-
represented in Parliament that pa
triotic district Of Ireland. But the
priests and laity Of Cavan won a VIC
tory shortly afterwards by the return
Of Home Rule members. The Boyne
Water boys met. at the hands of Isaac
Butt, defeat in Cavan.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

Notwithstanding the attack made
by the Voters League. on Alderman
Mccoy, his Democratic friends of the
Ninth ward gave him an emphatic en-
dorsement last Tuesday. Over one
thousand Democratic ballots were cast
in this ward alone, three-fourths of
which went to Mccoy. The Ninth
looms up strong as the banner Demo-
cratic ward OF the city.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

The Republicans have had their cleo
ton. 1t Is now time for the Democrats
to take an active part. BY the way,
that would be a good way of dispos-
ing Of the primary election law and
also the Republican party. Let the
Republicans have the fun during the
primary fight, and the Democrats have
their inning and the offices on election
day.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

The reasons put forth for getting
married are as numerous as the sands
and some of them are quite Interest,"
ing. Perhaps the most original is that
recently given by gentleman named
Smith, who declared he married for
the sole purpose of keeping the name
from dying out.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22
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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

Affairs political move In strange
lines. The Republicans of this district
have nominated as their candidate for
Congress a man who a few years ago
was a Democrat for few hours, while
they have repudiated as candidate
sistently fought the Republican battles
Of the city and state for the greater
part Of lifetime.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

easy to do this when there's no fault
to find save a tendency to excessive
chatter: one can't we'll tell woman
she'd be a more valuable employee if she
could learn to hold her tongue. And
yet sometimes thing it would be kind
er to the GIRL
The state Of affairs suggested by this
talk is by no means uncommon. Many
a business man feels inclined or even
compelled to discharge valued and
trusted employee because of her appar-
ent inability t. acquire reserve or re-
ticence. 1t Is not always a girls fault
that her Office associates lean toward
frequent talks with her, but she should
remember that few employers regard
with favor the feminine employee who
always has one or more uncanonical
masculine decorations hanging over her
desk.
Heads and instructors of business
colleges and training schools. should
pay particular attention to this point
of business etiquette. The sensible
self-respecting business woman would
never dream Of wearing house gowns,
overdressy blouses, jewelry or high
heeled slippers to the Office Of serving
afternoon teas, or insisting that her
masculine associates should rise every
time she comes near them.
Why, then, should she indulge in the
gay social chatter equally out Of place
and unsuitable in the downtown re-
gion? Merely because, being woman,
the chatty social impulse is strong
within her, anil it does not occur to her,
especially If she is young and merry,
to curb it during Office hours and &C.
equations.
Other things being equal, the quiet,
reserved business woman who, though
friendly with all, says comparatively
little while engaged in business, is the
one most likely to reach the top of the
ladder. Nor need opportunities for
sympathy and kindly assistance to fell
low toilers be laid aside.
There are men who must have some
one to talk to. who exact sympathy and
advice from all who come near them,
who. failing Il patient wife or a tender
mother. will insist that the stenograph-
er, bookkeeper or other feminine em-
ploye reap the worry harvest Of all
their troubles. There are other men
though these are not so numerous
who must share their Joys with all
about them. A girl habituated to
working with man of either descrip-
ton will, especially If young when I'M
dergoing the experience, respond rap
idly and even bear the unfortunate
business ways thus acquired to offices
marked by more desirable modes ana
conditions.
Talk only when you must and then
to the point" is good and safe rule
for all business women to follow. A
woman's wit and ineradical social in
stinct often lead her into mistakes that
her common sense should correct
sharply. Retain the merry heart, the
Joyous outlook, the friendly impulse
always If you would keep young and
Of value to yourself and your fellows,
but sternly repress all tendency to 80
cial chatter downtown.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

AS the Irish Standard goes to press
this week the state conventions of the
A. O. H. and women's auxiliary are
in session at Winona. The attend
ance is the largest in the history Of
these two notable organizations. Next
weeks issue of the Standard will con-
tain resume of the proceedings of
both bodies.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

two daughters Of the deceased are
members, were present. Father Grif-
fin, the celebrant, is a son of the de-
ceased and is Archbishop Irelands
secretary. The interment followed the
services and was in Holy Cross ceme-
terry, Philadelphia.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

The municipal ownership propa-
sanda does not seem to have been such
drawing card as It's chief sponsors
hoped 1t would be. The voters evil
IDENTIFY distinguished between noise and
substance.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22
JOHNSON BEGINS CAMPAIGN.

governor johnson opened MS CAIN
paign at Red Wing on last Wednesday.
His opening address was a clean cut,
straightforward presentation Of the
grounds upon which he asks the people
to re-elect him. Two years ago John
A. Johnson had nothing to offer the
people Of the state except promises Of
what he would do If elected. This
year he stands upon the vantage
ground of having record Of PERFORM
ance behind him. Two years ago he
told the voters Of this state that II
they elected him he would take steps
to prevent the state being further
robbed Of its timber. Now he can
truthfully tell them that timber tres
passing has been stopped and further
that actions have been instituted in
behalf Of the state against those who
had been stealing, and that over $780,
900 Is now in process Of collection.
His record upon the question Of Sc
curing equitable railroad rates and his
work In connection with the national
insurance investigation were explained
and commented upon. Two years ago
Republican speakers throughout the
state boosted much about what the
board Of grain appeals had done for
the farmers of the state. 1t was then
claimed that $4,000 had been saved by
them. Governor Johnson, although he
had not the appointment Of the board
Of railroad and warehouse commits
sioners, was able to show that through
the board Of grain appeals at Minne-
apolis and Duluth 4.772 cars Of grain
had been raised in grade. representing
a saving to the farmers Of $137,400 or
more than $4,000 in excess OF the
amount boasted Of by his predecessor.
He called attention to the work Of
the board of equalization and said that
more than two million dollars was
added to the assessed valuation Of the
Twin City Rapid Transit Company
alone, being an increase Of more than
twenty-five per cent Of the maximum
amount of the assessment in the past.
Gas companies. electric light companies
and other corporations were treated in
the same manner. He referred to the
departments Of the state government
over which he has control, and par
ticularly called the attention Of tho
voters to the administration Of the in
surance commissioners office and that
Of the public examiner. There has
not been during the Governors term
a single bank failure in the state Of a
bank that is subject to state inspec-
ton.
The administration Of Governor
Johnson has been 90 universally sat
isfactory that were 1t not for the very
large Republican majority in the state
there would be absolutely no doubt Of
his overwhelming reelection. His rec
ord should elect him even in the face
Of the adverse majority. We believe
that there are enough Independent Re.
publicans in the state this year as there
were two years ago to make his cleo
ton possible. He has claim to the
Independent vote Of the state this year
that he did not have two years ago.
II should be his as a matter Of right.
we do not believe that there Is anyone
who voted for him two years ago who
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

Between 1881 and 1881 the popula-
tion 81 ireland decreased by 80 per
Gent, says the Denver Catholic Regis
Yer. The decrease was visible in every
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

A marriage in lions cage took
place in Chicago few days ago. Rev.
Frank Benner performed the ceremony.
The only regret to offer here is that
the lion was not present. The prn-
cipals were in every way entitled to
q warm reception.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-22

The Sullivans seem to be in COM
mand in New York as we'll as in 1lli-
nois. It is a dangerous clan to engage
in conflict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-03
SLOT MACHINE LAW
 VIOLATORS WERE FINED
One of the Number Is a Blind Man. Visited in Jall by His
 Wife.

Acting Police Judge H. c. Bullock as- of slot machines.
 William Disheroon was fined s10 for having a. slot machine in his saloon, while $25 fines were assessed against T. L. Weathers and George F1nleson and Vester Evans and Letta Ellis for playing the machine The last two individuals named are negroes.
 Weathers is a blind man and last night was stationed in the hospital ward of the city jail by Warden Waldrop The wife of the man, with another woman, called at the city prison to see her hus- band. She had endeavored to secure his release last night but without success.
 The rules of the police department for bid persons seeing prisoners at night. Mrs. Weathers, an elderly woman, with tears in her eyes, asked Warden Waldrop to have pity on her and permit her to see her husband The prison official at first declined. but sweet faced little girl with Mrs. Weathers interceded and implored him to let the wife of the blind man see neT nusDdnu. ms was evidently LOO much for the warden, for he finally said: Ut is against the rules to let the prison CTS be seen at night, but in this instance will make an exception. Mrs. Weathers, you may go and see MT. Weathers"
 The woman thanked the warden and in company with the little woman accom- panied the officer to the hospital ward of the jail. Scenes occurred within the walls of the caged inclosure which would bring tears to the eyes of the most hard hearted.
 The blind prisoner was lying on a bed when his wife entered. As soon as the door of the cell was unlocked she has, tened to his side. He could not SC her, but there was tender embrace.
 'I have a check to pay the fine," said Mrs. Weathers. ''The warden has been kind to us. but will not accept the check in payment of the fine. I cannot blame him as he does not know us, but I hope to have my blind husband out of this place early in the morning.
 The rain was falling in torrents and the blind man heard the downpour "I do not desire you to go out in the rain" he said to the two women in the cell T am as comfortable as I can possibly be in this place and hope to be out in the morning"
 He did not seem to mind his position but was only thinking of the comfort of the two women, his wife and her friend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-03
HARDIE PROPERTY IS
 BOUGHT FOR S21O,0OO

phis; G. T. Fitzhugh, general counsel Gulf Compress company. Memphis A. W. Walton, manager Gulf Compress com pany, Memphis R. M. Bain, Jr., assistant manager Gulf Compress company, Mem- phis: R. E. Martin, auditor Gulf Com press company, Memphis; c. S. Kinney local manager Selma plant; w. G. Tur- ner, local manager of Meridian plant, and W. ". Robinson. manager Atlantic Com press company. Atlanta, of which c. c. Hanson is president MT. Hanson de- clined to make a statement in connection with the purchase of the property.
 The heirs of the Hardie estate are Will liam Hardie of Birmingham, Mrs. Ann E. Hardie of New Orleans and the following children of hers, all residents of New Orleans except Joseph Hardie, who lives in New York city; M. F. Hardie. William Hardie. Thomas G. Hardie, Joseph Har- die, Helen Hardie Moore, wife of Robert Moore; Henry M. Hardie, Lewis H. Har- die and Isabel Barklay, wife of Hender- son Barklay.
 The property lies along First avenue for about 800 feet and is between First avenue and the railroad tracks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-03
December, 1905, Was Somewhat Cooler and Wetter Than Past Decembers.


 December was little colder and lit- tie wetter than the average of past De- cembers, according to the official infor- nation dispensed by Weather Observer Lehman.
 The mean temperature for Decembers since 1893 was 47 degrees, but the mean temperature for last month was 43 de- grees, four degrees colder than the mean. The coldest day of the month was on the fourth, when the mercury fell to 22 degrees, and the highest was on the twen- ty-second when the indicator registered 66 degrees.
 Most of the rain for the month fell between the 18th and the 23d, and the heaviest was on the 2d. when exactly one inch fell. For the entire month the precipitation was 52f inches, which is IA inch less than the average rainfall for December for a number of years
 On December 2S the wind reached the maximum velocity of forty-elght miles an hour and it maintained that speed for more than five minutes. The wind was from the southeast on that day.
 There were only six clear days during the month, ten days were partially cloudy and fifteen were cloudy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-03

Among the questions that will be con- sidered by the Mayor and Aldermen at the regular meeting tonight will be the petitions of the fire department and differ ent city officials for an increase in sal ary.
 City License Collector Gambill has pe- titoned for an increase in the fees al- lowed him inasmuch as the street tax has been annulled City Clerk Murray asks for an increase from $1OO to S11O per month.
 The application Of J. NJ Duberry and as- sociates for a franchise for an electric railway will be presented. F Ordinances for the improvement of cer- tain streets and avenues will be brought up
 Among the other important matters to be considered is the resolution offered at the last meeting of the council provid- ing for the investigation of accidents at railway crossings. This resolution was referred to the railway committee and it is expected that this committee will re- port tonight
 Alderman J. R. Copeland will offer a resolution providing for the installation, at once. of a brick fire station in the Fourth ward. This station, If established in accordance with the resolution will be erected in the neighborhood of Twelfth avenue and Twenty y-seventh street.
 A petition will be submitted for the re- moval of alleged Instructions in front of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-03
TO CONSIDER QUESTION
 OF LARGER SALARIES

the Birmingham Realty companys office on First avenue. The petition is signed by A A. Adams and others.
 The resolution of Alderman Walter Moore, which provides that all saloons shall be confined to the fire limits of the city is another matter that promises to demand the attention of the city fathers
 Alderman Forney will introduce a res olution looking to an improvement of the Bell Telephone service.
 Most of the standing committees of the city council will meet today A meeting of the street committee is called to take place at noon The finance committee will convene at 2.S0 o'clock and the fire and water committee will met at o'clock. The following other committees will meet: Sanitation at S:s0 o'clock; judiciary, at S:45 o'clock; miscellaneous committee at I o'clock; railway committee at 4;SO o'clock; market committee at o'clock.
 Mayor Ward announced yesterday that W. P Walton has been named to succeed ed himself as chief of the fire department. pending the election of a successor by the council
 John Lind, the new building inspector assumed charge of hls office yesterday. succeeding J. T. Mullin, who refused res election.
 The Jefferson County Medical society has sent in the nomination of w. c. Bur son to succeed J. P. Pa ks as assist ant health inspector who resigned.