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The Irish standard., 1908-04-18
PROBATE NOTICE.
BY tnf COllr(:
GEORGE n. SMITH.
Judge of Probate.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
PROBATE COURT.
In the Matter Of The Estate Of William
McGAnn. Deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate
of William McGnnn. deceased. late OF the
County Of Hennepin and State OF Minne-
sota being granted to Ellen McGann of
IIenncpin county. Elinncsota--
1t Is Ordered, That six months be and
the same is hereby allowed from and
after the date of this order. in which all
persons having CLAIMS or demands against
the said deceased ere required to file the
same In the Probate Court of said County
of Hennepin for examination and allow
ance. or he forever barred
1t Is Further Ordered. That the first
Monday in November. 1908. at 10 o'clock
q. M. at a general term Of said Probate
the City of Minneapolis in said county,
the time and place when and where the
said Probate Court will examine and ad-
just said claims and demands.
And 1t Is Furtter Ordered. That notice
of such hearing be- eiven tc all creditors
and persons interested in said estate by
forthwith publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks in
the Irish Standard a Newspaper printed
and published in said county r,
Dated at Minneapolis this 10th day of
April. 1908.
BY the Court:
GEORGE r. SMITH
Judge Of Probate.
Attorney for Administrator,
5l5-52O Temple Court.
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18
Obituary..

Litchficld. Minn.-Thc funeral of
Thomas Cunningham. who died on
April the 8th. at the home Of his
brother, William, was held last Fri
day at st. Johns church., Darwin.
Mass was celebrated by Fr. Dobbn.
Mr.. Cunningham was one of Darwin's
oldest and most respected citizens and
had host of friends here who will
always remember him as a true and
faithful friend. He leaves to mourn
his departure his brother William. wife
and family: two brothers, Patrick and
John, Of Pittsburg, Pa. Those who at
tended the funeral from abroad were:
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Flanagan, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Meagher, Mrs. F.. Couflhlin and
son John, Minneapolis; Mrs. VIM. Nc
Cauley. Michael McGrath OF St. Paul,
and Richard Cunningham, of Blanch-
ard, N. D.
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18
FOR CLEAN POLITICS.
New Organization Started With Above
LaudabIe Ambition.

The Hennepin County -Partiss II
Club was launched into existence last
Sunday at Alexander's hall and it is
reported that two hundred or more
voters have already enlisted as menu
bers. The promoters say that the pur-
pose of the club is to work for the
best interests of the people to the end
that only those who are capable, hon.
est, and worthy are elected to office
regardless of party affiliation. The
officers chosen are Daniel Harrington,
president; c. H. Pepper, 1st vice pres;
James Lyons, End vice pres; Daniel
Nolan, financial secretary and treas
urer; John j. Furey, recording secre-
tary; William Haley, sergeant at
arms. The club will hold regular meet
ings in Alexanders hall.
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18
PROBATE NOTICE.

state Of Minnesota, County OF 1lennepin.
Probate Court.
In he Matter of the Estate OF Agnes
Whclan Deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate
of Agnes Whelan, deceased. late Of the
county Of li"nncpn. and state Of Minne-
sofa. being granted to Dennis c. Noon
an Of llcnncpin county. Minnesota.
IL is ordered That six months he and
the same is hereby allowed from and af-
ter the date of this order i'm which all
persons having claims or demands against
the said deceased are required to file
the same In the probate court of said
county of lienncpin. for examination and
allowance Or he fn""vcr barred.
IL is further ordered. That the first
Monday In November. 1908. at 10 o'clock
n. NJ, AT a general term Of said probate
court. TO be held at the court house in
the city Of Minneapolis. III said county,
he and the same il; hereby appointed al
the time and place when and where tl1Ni
said probate court will examine and adky
just said claims and demand
And IL is further ordered. That notice
of such herring he given to all crcditors
and persons interested in said estate by
publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks in
the Irish Standard. II newspaper printed
and published in said county.
Dated at Minnea polls this 14th dav of
April, 1908.
BY the Court:
GEORGE II. SMITH
Judge Of Probate.
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18
In Memoriam.

Whereas, the Almighty God has seen
Michael j. Coughlin, from amongst us,
to his just reward with the elect in
heaven. A brother Knight who carried
the society's motto: Sobriety. Zeal in
Gods Church, and Purity, as sacred
gems through his pilgrimage on this
earth. A brother whose kind actions
and CHEEKY manners were imbibed and
welcomed by every Knight of The
Cross May perpetual light shine upon
him, and may his soul and the souls of
the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace.
we, The knights Of The Cross, extend
to you our beloved companion and fell
low member, as well as to your father,
mother, sisters and brothers, the deep
est and most profound sympathy in
this your hour of affliction and sorrow.
Be it also resolved, that a copy of
these resolutions be spread upon the
minutes of the knights Of The Cross, a.
copy sent to the Northwestern Chroni-
Gle and The Irish Standard land a CODY
sent to our Brother Knight, John T..
Coughlin.
J.. ALBERT CANNON,
w H. COLEMAN,
]. E. A. KEErT, Chm,
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18
A Mark Of Good Breeding.

Goodness is a quality that many
women either lack entirely or possess
so spasmodically that it usually can
be counted on to fail them at the most
critical moment.
Don't let yourself get flushed.
When you find your brain at ten
sion and your wits anywhere but on
the case in point: when that horrid
feeling is paramount. I'm check
mated!" or the distracting query
keeps running through your mind,
What snail I ever do?" do nothing
for the instant
Take time to get grip on yourself.
Steady your excited nerves by sheer
force OF will, and in most cases the
way out of the difficulty will present
itself
Goodness is. after all, more or less
q case of nerves, though breeding has
likewise much to do with il.
very nervous woman was con-
graduated OH her absolute calmness
and possession in the face Of a
bad motor car runaway. When the
unmanageable brake was once more
under control the man driving the car
said: "I was afraid you would scream.
If you had l should have been so un-
nerved we would have been lost"
"Screum! ! never thought of it. NV
early training would not let me- From
my infancy / have had impressed
upon me the vulgarity Of making a
loud outcry at any of the happenings
of life. Mother always told us that
self control was as much the mark of
a well-bred woman as good table man
ners or good English"
1t will not be specially easy to cult
vate coolness. but 1t can be done II
one is really anxious for It,
First. get the nerves under control.
Fight against the scatter Drained feel
ing OF panic that comes with sudden
shock Force yourself to keep as cool
as possible under all circumstances.
even in little things. Self poisc in
emergencies once gained, tho power
to act quickly will soon follow.
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18
PROBATE NOTICE.

state of Minnesota. Count Of Hennepin.
In Probate Court.
In the Matter Of the Estate of William e.
Millett. Decedcnt.
On receiving and filing the petition Of
Katherine Millett praying for letters Of
administration on said estate.
1t is ordered. That said petition be
heard and that al persons interested in
said matter appear before this court on
Monday the 11th dav Of May. 1908. at 10
a. M. at the probate cour in the court
house at Minneapolis in said county and
then. or as soon thereafter as said petit
lion can he heard show cause. If any
there be. why said petition should not be,
granted.
And it is further ordered That notice.
Of such hearing be given. by publishing
this order once in each week for, three
hearing. in the Irish Standard. news
paper printed and published In said coun-e
ty. and by mailing a copy Of this order
to all the heirs-at-law OF said decedent
when their address is known or can be
ascertained bv due diligence. at least
fourteen lO days before TIE date Of said
hearing. unless notice is waived.
Dated at Minneapolis. this 10th day Of
April. 1ans. .
BY the Court: @yt
GEORGE R. SMITH f
Judge Of Probate. 81
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18
FATHER MoFADDEN DEAD
Noted Priest Of Gweedore Passed
From Earth Recently.


The death of Rev. Mgr. Bernard
McFadden, parish priest of Donegal.
recalls one of the tragedies of tn"
"plan of campaign" days about twenty
five years ago, says Il Dublin corrc-
spondent in the Minneapolis Journal
Father McFadden, then a young
priest, was in charge of the parish Of
Gweedorc. in Il district which was one
Of the worst sufferers from rack rents
and absentee landlordism. lie was
particularly active in the plan OF
campaign" and the castle authorities
determined to arrest him. With char-
acteristic stupidity they sent a large
force of police and soldiers to Gwcc-
dorc one Sunday morning, and while
the priest was saying mass, they sur
rounded the chapel. When he came
out the officer of constabulary in
charge stepped forward and on the
steps Of tho chapel laid his hand ON
Father McEadden's shoulder and de-
clAreu hln unQcr arrest.
There was IL movement among tho
crowd and the officer lost his head
crowd called out: "He is going to kill
our priest" and a Volley of stones
was thrown. One Of them struck the
officer on the head, killing him in
stantly, and several other soldiers and
policemen were severely injured. The
entire party was routed and forced to
leave Gwcedorc without having e.
fected the arrest of the priest. A ecw
days later Father McEadden walked
surrendered. He was tried and SEN
fenced to a term Of Imprisonment,
which he served
An incident of his trial has become
historic. The prosecuting counsel
asked him il there were any law in
Gweedore. Yes, | am the law in
Gweedore," was the priests reply.
During his later years Father Nc
Fadden had been an enthusiastic
worker for the revival of the ancient
Irish tongue. A couple of years ago
he was appointed an honorary canon
of Westminster cathedral in London,
and he preached the Irish sermon.
there on st. Patricks day last yelr
He was also n dean of the diocese Of
Raphoc.
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18
CONTEST is EXCITING.
Katherine MuIIiean Of Glencoe Is Well
Up With tho Leaders.

The ST. Paul Daily News popular
voting contest for ladies is attracting
much attention. the leading prize be-
ing n piano, with several other prizes
Of lesser value. Miss Katherine Null
ligan Of Glencoe is running strong.
her vote on Thursday being about So
600. She is member Of tho Ladies'
Auxiliary, A. q. H.. and is counting
on the support OF her friends in tho
a. o. ii. and auxiliary throughout the
state for assistance. as she desires to
win first place. Every old or new
to Tho ST. Paul Daily News
can aid greatly by sending hcr n sub
scription. Tho time is short. The
contest closes April 90.
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18
Wrong TerminoIoay.

A minister of the gospel one Sab
would have to leave them, as he was
called TO another field.
How much more salary do you cx-
pect to get there than here?" asked
one of the deacons.
Three hundred dollars" remarked
the minister, with some hesitation.
II do not blame you for going" re-
marked the deacon, who had been a
worldly man in his time, but you
should be more exact in your language.
That isn't a call It's Il raise"
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18
ST. PAUL..

The A. o. H. of Ramsey county will
give their annual county ball on Mon
day evening, April 27, at Hibernian
hall. The committee in charge are
working hard to make this success
full affair. From all appearances their
efforts will mot go unrewarded. In
vitations for the ball are in great de-
mand.
The annual collection in aid Of the
orphan asylums and infirm clergy of
the diocese will be taken up at all the
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18
AN IRISH FEls.
A Real old-Tims Event Of This Kind
In MINNEAPOLIS.

Next Monday evening, at Lanes
Dancing Academy, 614 Hennepin Ave,
the long anticipated Irish Feis" under
the auspices Of the Slim F'ein society
will be Eeld. There will be Irish jigs
and reels of the finest variety and
valuable prizes will be given to the
nimblest as well as to the most artistic
dancers. Daly's orchestra will furnish
music for the occasion and an evening
of pleasure such as has never before
been enjoyed in this city is promised.
Visitors and contestants are expect
ed from many outside points. A "caed
mile faithe" is extended by the Sim
Fein society to all their friends to par
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18
A brawny farmer presented himself

A brawny farmer presented himself
at IL country grammar school dragging
an overgrown boy reluctantly through
the door whats yer figure here?
This boys arter an idication." he de-
manded. The master replied that tho
curriculum embraced reading, arsth-
metic, algebra. trigonomctry--
"That will do." interrupted the farm
er. Load him up heavy with trigger
nomatry-hes the only poor shot In
tho family"
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18

and able daily paper exists in Belgium.
He took to the last the deepest in
interest in its management, and was a
frequent contributor 70 it's columns.
All his writings were remarkable for
extensive historical archaeological,
and legal knowledge, We're full Of
sound common sense and were above
all staunchly Catholic.
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18

and " is expected that he will be able
TO take part in the play next week.
Tho letter carriers will give a. ball
at Hibernian hall on Tuesday evening
The Junior Pioneers Association held
their regular monthly meeting Tuesday
evening at HNernian hall.
The Irish standard., 1908-04-18

Goodness is quality that many
women either lack entirely or possess
80 systematically that it usually can
be counted on to fail them at the most
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
CLOSE RACE IN THE
REAL ESTATE LEAGUE
Assessors Team by Captur-
ing Three Straight Games
Can Take Lead Away
From PotomacS.

The race in the Real Estate Bowling
League is growing intensely interesting
the teams turn into the homestretch-
There are only about eight more weeks
in which the two leading teams can make
their final squirt to the tape Since the
latest publication of the averages the Po-
tomac team has done some excellent bowl
ing. capturing five out of the last six
games bowIed. With the acquisition of
number of new bowlers by the league
there Is going to be a grand finish for
first honors.
- With the acquisition of krauss. the
twenty-four-hour record breaker. by the
Assessors team. these boys are going to
make a grand bid to Gust the flying lead
erS from first place. Only two games
separate them, and if the Assessors are
able to take three from the PotOmacs
In their next games they will find
themselves in first place: but if they
capture only two they will be tied for
first honors. The Assessors are in fine
form now, having won seven out of the
last nine games The other teams re-
main in about the same position. with the
exception of the Washington quint. which
has gained fourth place. and the City
Hall team. which has dropped into fifth.
The teams are irregular in the number
of games played. some having played
forty-two. while others have played fewer.
In team averages the Potomacs maintain
the lead, with the excellent average of
SIS, having toppled 1898 pins. with Law
Iers second. with an average of ST.. Bontz
and Robinette are still the mainStayS OF
the league. with averages of 1S9 and 1874,
respectively, although Collins, the new
recruit. is leading. with an average of
100 for three games. Schrader, who has
been holding high-game score from the
frs. of the season. had to give up this
tIle TO Bontz who made 81. Following
y the official averages:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
ARE GOING TO CINCINNATI
DEPARTURE OF THE CRACK
BoWLERS OF FAT MEMS CLUB.

The Fat Men. who hold the premier
position in the District Bowling League
and who are considered one of the strong
est teams in the city. will leave on the
9:10 train this morning for Cinnati to
participate in the National Bowling
tournament The men are scheduled to
play off the five men sets Tuesday night
and Wednesday evening they go on the
alleys for the doubles and singles.
The team is composed of good combi-
nation of bowling artists and should,
barring misfortunes, make a good show
ing for this city. Those who will take
part in the tournament are: Waters
Field, Allison, Rodrick. Brosnan anN
Krauss. In the doubles they will line up
as follows: Allison and Krauss, Field and
Rodrick and Waters and Brosnan All
of these men are down on the card to roll
in the singles. In their league these men
hold high class individual averages and
as team they are the best in the league
1t is expected that Il large number of
followers will be carried along with the
team. If so, 1t should better the showing
of the men, as they need a backing in
d big event of this sort. Among those
who will make the trip are DR.. Wright
manager of the Fat Mems Club and Pete
Becker. a director OF the club The
club from this city will be joined on the
way by the One Grade Only team, the
only team from Baltimore to be repre-
scented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
GEORGETOWN'S ATHLETIC meet
EXPECTED TO BE THE BEST
HELD BY BLUE AND GRAY.

The indications at this early date point
to the fact that the coming athletic carnl-
val of Georgetown University at Conven-
ton Hall March will be the greatest
ever held under the colors of-the Blue and
Gray. and history tells us they have some
great ones to their credit. Manager j.
Linus Moran is a busy man these days
and his mail is as large almost as the
rest of the student body added together.
Up at the big building at the university
yesterday, he was hard at work arrans-
ing the details of the many events. and I'd
a representative of this paper he detailed
the sure things that will come on under
his management OF course, the big
card for the local following will be the
meeting between Virginia and George
town, who will do battle for the cham
pionship of the south.
The enthusiasts for the Blue and Gray
and the various high schools of the city
are crowding around the college indoor
track at the daily afternoon practice OF
the local athletes. and the development
Of those who are expected TO bring the
honors to Georgetown and the Washing-
ton high schools is exciting the most
hearty interest on the part of the lockers
on. A great many entries have already
been received, and considering the fact
that they do not close for two weeks yet
indications point to the active particlpa-
ton In the meet of some of the most re-
nowned athletes in the intercollegiate
world.
AS has been the custom in the past. the
regular medal of the university Will be
used. This medal is the most coveted
prize in this part of the country. as it Is
a double die medal and in workmanship
is not surpassed by anything gwen for
meets throughout the country Again
this year Georgetown will put out three
cup trophies. In past years Georgetown
has offered only two cups, but TINS year
besides the regular point trophies In the
intercollegiate and the interscnolasuc
events. a third cup will be given. 1t has
not been definitely decided in what event
this cup will be given. but 1t Is thought
IT will be offered in the interdepartmenta
race of the government offices. Besides
medals. in the relay races. plaques OF Il
gold design will be awarded. This de-
sign. which is an entirely new one, haV-
ing been especially prepared Tor THESE
games. will be accepted as the George
town design for the future
For the first time in very many years
GEORGETOWN boasts of two varsity relay
teams This year ii has two teams winch
are about equal. and from now on II VIII
be a great fight between the men to see
who will be the fortunate ones to run
against their old rival, Virginia. At Its
own meet, Georgetown will put forth nc
less than ten relay teams, four from the
law department, four from the college
and perhaps two from the medical school
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
PENNSY'S SCHEDULE.
Nine Will Probably Play Two Games
Here

PHILADELPHIA, February 15-Man-
ager Clay OF the University of Pennsyl-
vania base ball nine has announced the
schedule for the coming season, which
is to be ratified by the faculty athletic
committee. The schedule consists of
thfrty-three dates. two of which are open.
The date, Monday April 30. is yet to be
filed. but it is quite likely that some
Washington, D. c.. college will be played
on this day, as the Red and Blue meets
Georgetown University at Washington for
the first OF series of two games April 81.
Monday, June s, has not been definitely
closed. but Dartmouth will probably take
this date. The Quakers will play seven
games. the first of which is to be con-
tested March IS with the New York Uni
versity on Franklin field before playing
the Indians as usual at Atlantic City
April II and IS. The southern trip will be
taken April 30. and while away the Red
and Blue will meet George town and Vir-
ginia in two games each, besides piayins
Annapolis and probably George Washing
ton University before returning home
Out of the thirty-three games to be played
seventeen are home dates. while the re-
naming sixteen are scheduled as out-of-
town contests: The dates are: March %,
New York University at Philadelphia
April 1, Albright at Philadelphia; April 4.
College City of New York at Philadelphia
April 8. Amherst at Philadelphia: April S,
University of Vermont at Philadelphia
April IL, Lafayette at Philadelphia; April
10. Holy Cross at Philadelphia; April II,
Indians at Atlantic City; April IS. Indians
at Atlantic City: April 20. (probably
George Washihgtonltat Washington: April
u, Georgetown at Washington; April %.
Georgetown at Washington April %. Vir-
ginia at Charlottesville; April %, Annapo-
Ann3nnliS mil
adelphia; April 30, Virginia at Philadel-
phia; May ., Yale at New Haven; May 4.
North Carolina at Philadelphia; May 6.
West Point at West Point: May o, Prince
ton at Philadelphia; May b. Columbia at
Philadelphia; May IS. Yale at Philadel-
phia; May 20, Princeton at Princeton
May %. Cornell at Philadelphia; May u.
Columbia at New York; May 30, Cornell
at Ithaca; June 6. Brown at Providence;
June probably Dartmouth; June 10,
holy Cross at Worcester: June 13. Indians
at Philadelphia; June 16, Louisiana State
a Philadelphia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16
THE ORIGINAL CASEY.
Tim Murnane Says That Kelly
Was the Inspiration.

Tim Murnane asserts that Mike Kelly
was the original Of Casey of Casey at
the Bat Writing of the ld-timers re-
Gently he said: King Kelly, standing at
the plate with heels close together, bat
resting gracefully on his shoulder. fac
ing the pitcher with a smile on his face.
He was the hero of Casey at the Bat
1t was young Cambridge boy named
George D'Vys who wrote the famous base
ball poem one evening. sitting under the
shade trees in Franklin Park, after wit
Messing Kelly strike out In a game at
the South End grounds. and not young
Thayer of Worcester. who has claimed
the honor.
There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped
There was pride in Casey's bearing. a smile on
md while responding to the cheers he lightly
No stranger in the crowd could doubt twas
Casey at the bat.
That was king Kel'' as sure as YOU
live. Full of confidence. wearing his be-
wildering smile. The only fault about
this clever poem is the manner in which
the great player was called out on
strikes. 1t might be case of poets Ii
cense.
Kelly could place ball and drive it
with savage smash for a homer over
the left-field fence, and always in perfect
form. He never played to the gallery
and yet the spectators could never take
their eyes off this man while in action,
so interesting was his work.
king Kci' sleeps the long sleep in the
Elks' lot in a nearby cemetery. prac-
tically passed up in memory by the
profession that he did so much for. Per-
haps some day a substantial headstone
will be placed over the original of casey
at the Bat by the rank and file of the
profession.