The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-09-28
ALONG the LINE
Growth Of the West is Some
thing Marvellous.
ATrip Over the Northern Pac.
ific Brings Out Much
Regarding Persons as Well
as of Events.

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west grows! The Irish Standard has
on many occasions during the past
ten years or more described at length
the marvellous growth and general ad-
vancement of that section of the union
50 often referred to as the far west
In particular manner has the indus
washington and oregon been con-
sidered, therefore, it is hardly neces-
sary to 20 into detail at this time. for
the section again called attention to
has become widely advertised and Its
future 10 SO full Of promise that nc
person, at least OF an appropriated
mind. doubts the truth Of this asser-
ton. The wide range of possibilities,
splendid climate and various occupa-
lions presented all combine to furnish
opportunities not to be had in the more
settled and populous sections of the
country.
The eastern and middle states are
furnishing the bulk of emigra-
ton this year. but they are not alone.
A wide range is covered in this re-
spsct and other countries as we'll as
our own are contributing Butte. Mont,
Spokane, Seattle and Tacoma, Wash,
and Portland. Oregon, are all growing
rapidly. Other cities and towns in
the states mentioned are fast forging
to the front, and it is claimed that
the tide is but in its infancy. AS in
other states and in other periods the
rush for the cities is being carried to
an extreme. Lands are being offered
ut fair figure, and it would he much
better if a large proportion of these
new settlers were but to turn their at
tention to the soil
An immense amount of railroad work
10 being done this season by the North
ern Pacific, the Great Northern, tll5
Union Pacific and other Of the great
trans continental lines. The Milwau-
AG0 l6 ICdCIlIS Jul eaiN 10 AsAoI pushing
its coast line to completion, and all
signs point to an increased volume of
business during the year 1908.
=, The Japs are becoming very much
disliked in the coast towns Their
actions cause distrust.
Butte, the biggest mining camp in
the world has from fifty to sixty
thousand people now. Without nues-
ton one of the busiest men there is
D. j. Hennessy, the merchant prince.
He is a prominent Hibernian and
belongs to various organizations, and
how he finds time to attend them and
take such an active part, together with
his greater duties, is problem But
he does.
II. M. Bresnahan is cashier at the
n. p freight depot, Spokane, now.
Mr. Bresnan formerly resided in st.
Paul. He has already become accli-
mated and thinks Washington is all
riKht He is a brother-in-law Of that
popular SANITY City Hibernian. Bob"
Clarke.
Your representative attended re-
cant meeting of Division No. 4. A. o.
II, in Seattle. j. J. Doran. at one
time q metropolitan. is president, and
the divisions number was taken in
remembrance Of "a" Of the Flour City.
AS 1t 30 happened the ladies' state
board Of the auxiliary was called to
hold a meeting on that particular date,
and 40 No. held a short session. adj
journed and turned the hall over to the
women. This done, an invitation was
extended to the brothers to remain.
with the result that an excellent pro-
gram followed and a most enjoyable
entertainment was the outcome. Among
those who took part were John Can
non, state president "A. ~. H., nov.
rather Barry. Mrs. Cleary. state Sec
rotary auxiliary, ]. L. Fitzpatrick.
county president A. o. H.. John Rea.
Mrs. Cummings. state president aux
i1iary. Capt e. F. Cleary. Miss Hunt,
Mrs. J. F. Croken. and Edw. O'Brien
Of Minneapolis. Mrs. j. ]. Doran. Mrs
M. Quinlan, Mrs. Kuepferie. Mime
apolitans of other days, Mrs. ]. Nc
Ginnis and others whom we cannot
now call to. mind, were present and
took active part in the exercises.
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How Harry Kenny smiles when he
tells of a check he on one occasion
turned over to his friend. James Fra
ney. And this reminds us that James
Franey is counted one of Portland's
most substantial citizens.
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# There are five hundred Sullivans in
n~<%~ o~l fo~v. L,,r5rod