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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04
FAsTNET LIGHT.
The First Bit Of Erin Seen on the
Voyage Eastward.

| house that would tremble and sway to
the shock of a storm to such an ex-
tent that it would upset the coffee cups
on the dining table? You would prob
ably consider such an habitation as
decidedly unsafe and would not relish
life under such conditions.
Well, on the Irish coast there used to
be a house that did that way some
times, says The Pathfinder. It was a
cast iron tower used as lighthouse
Owing to its inability to withstand
the shocks Of the sea it has been re-
placed by new stone building. The
lantern in the tower was high above
the normal sea level, yet in storm
the waves often dashed over it.
The new stone lighthouse has
foundations 20 feet thick, and made
of solid granite. This is the new
Fastnet lighthouse, four and a half
miles from Cape Clear, off the south
east corner of the coast of Ireland.
Fastnet rock is familiar to persons
who have crossed from America to
Europe, as it is the first spot of Erin
that they see on the eastward voyage.
OF course, this is not the first time
q lighthouse has been put up on a
wave-washed rock, but it is the only
time in the history Of the world that
$4,000 has been expended in erecting
a beacon to warn and to guide the
mariners.
This modern pharos has been built
by the Irish Lights Board. and is one
of the most important on Ireland's
coast, standing. as it does, in the direct
route of Atlantic shipping which
passes to the south of Ireland.
Over into Cornwall went the build
ers, when it was finally decided some
thing over four years ago to erect the
Fastnet light. There they dug out
great blocks of granite, 2074 stones in
all. the total of whose weight is 1900
tons. Nor did they put in this ma
sorry as the foundation of a stone
house is laid: they knew that such
work could never withstand the in
furiated pounding of old Neptune when
he arose in his wrath and hurled him.
self upon the masonry.
No, solid front must meet the
great king of the ocean, and the whole
lot Of stones were dovetalied together,
SO that the entire structure is prac-
tically one great stone. No single
stone can be taken out until all those
above it have been displaced, and even
then a portion of the stone must be
broken off, for there is joggle dove
tailed into the course Of stone below.
Each stone weighs from one and
three quarters to three tons.
The lantern on top Of the big tower
is II feet in diameter and is q feet
high. On the roof above the lantern
are two fog signals which are fired by
electricity.
The tower is entered through a door
nearly fifty-eight feet above the high
water mark. When storms arise the
keepers close the heavy teak door and
let down over it heavy gun metal
casing. All the windows. too, have
storm shutters.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04

AN orator marsnaled III grand array,
The heroes of Greece and Rome
OF Gaul and Albion-great were they,
But I thought of the heroes of home.
Heroes are flowers of a race" says he.
In fine oratorical style.
"They live and they die that the world
may be
The better for KNOWN 'em awhile"
Faith, we grew 'em as thick as thra-
neens," seq
I'VE grew 'em as thick as thraneens
Wherever was glory. the Celt was
nigh,
The bouchal to dare, the bouchai to
die;
He wanted no wherefore and asked
no why
Since this ould world turned its
teens"
We reckons our heroes by hosts, avic!
Volunteers an Jaspers Greens.
OF glorious names you can take your
AS you'd gather a bunch of tf.-a-
mems.
From Nal an Dathi to Owen Roc,
From Cormac to Hugh Tyrone,
From Sarsfeld facin' a forrin' foe
To Emmett an gallant Tone.
1--WE grew 'em as thick as thraneens, >
seq I,
1--WE grew 'em as thick as thra-
wherever was glory the celt was
nigh.
The bouchals to dare, the bouchals to
die;
Who wanted no wherefore and asked
TO why
Since this ould world turned it's
teens"
There wor heroes OF peace an heroes
OF war,
The boys thried pixies an Repeat:
There was Grattan! ah my! that a
Grattan could die!
O'Conrell and Curran and Shie.
An countin' the men givin' life to the
work
AS aisX to count our thraneens!-
For our Father Mathew and Father
Tom Burke
All 1rishmen lift their caubeens,
1--WE grew 'em as thick as thruncens,
Whenever was glory the Celt was
nigh,
The bouchal to dare, the bouchal to
die,
Who wanted no wherefore and asked
fo' no why
Since this ould world turned its
teens.
MARGARET M. HALvEY.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04

progression. 1t would be no very
great flight Of the imagination to rea-
lize the time when America would be
domtnantly Catholic.
In the last analysis, it all depends
on the methods pursued by the parish
priest.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04
a Bunch Of Thraneens.

An orator marshaled in grand array,
The heroes of Greece and Rome
or Gaul and Albion-great were they
But thought of the heroes of home.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
MAINE SAILS UPON
MYSTERIOUS VOYAGE
BattIeship Thought to Be Head
ed for Venezuela.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The most
complete mystery, so far as any Off
cial admission can be obtained, sur
rounds the destination of the battle
ship Maine, which left Norfolk under
sealed orders.
Neither the state nor the navy de.
partment officials will make any
statement on the subject any more
than to say that the vessel has gone
ION cruise" and they will not deny
or affirm rumors that were current
that the ship is bound for any duty
at or In the vicinity of Venezuelan
waters. The American government
is without any naval representation
in that immediate section, and should
an outbreak against the existing gov
eminent occur, such American inter-
ests as may exist in the ports Of
La Guaira, Porto Cabello and Mara
caibo would have to appeal to the
navies of foreign nations for help.
1t has been the belief of the state
department that the feeling manifest
ed In such q forceful manner in Ca
racas last week would develop into
something more serious, resulting in
the formation Of a government with
a new president at its head. In such
case 1t would be desirable to have at
hand a war vessel for any duty that
she might be called upon to perform.
Because of the distance of Curacao
from Venezuela, the state department
is without communication even with
its consuls in Venezuela, 1t having no
diplomatic representation, except after
considerable delay. AS the battle
ship Maine is equipped with wireless
telegraphy, this affords a ready
means of communication with the
United States If necessary.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
GOMEZ MAKES
A new CABINET
Eliminates Friends Of Pres
ident Castro.
MEANS NEW GOVERNMENT

Revolutionary Forces Have Been Ae-
tive Since Departure of Executive
and Change In Government Is Due
TO Recent Rioting on Part of Anti
Castro Factions-New Order Of
Things May Result In Resumption
Of Relations With United States.
Port Of Spain, Trinidad, Dec o.
Vice President ]. Vincente Gomez, to
whom General Cipriano Castro hand
ed over the reins of government on
his departure for Europe, has estab-
lished a new government in vene-
Euela. He has replaced the old min
istry, the leader of which was DIR.
Jose De Jesus Paul, the minister Of
foreign affairs, who has been the one
figure outside of Castro himself in
the negotiations that eliminated in
the ousting of Minister De Reus and
the severance of diplomatic relations
with Holland, with a new body of
men who represent various factions
In the state and who have figured
prominently in various ways in the
political history of the country.
Not only has DR.. Paul disappeared
from the counsels of the nation, but
Dr. Baldo, who is now travelling in
Castro's suite abroad, also has been
removed from his official position as
minister of education. General Diego
Ferren, the minister of war, who also
was war minister in the cabinet of
Acting President Gomez in 1906, has
been superseded by General Regulo
Olivares, who took a prominent part
IN crushing the revolutionists six
years ago.
Caracas, where the strictest censor
ship is being observed, indicate that
the whole of Venezuela has been in
q ferment ever since President Cas-
tro sailed, and the crisis was reached
q few days ago when it became nee
essary for Acting President Gomez to
take decisive steps, which he did by
eliminating from his cabinet those
who were closely affiliated with the
Castro rule and under the Castro
domination.
The revolutionary factions, which
gained strength with every hour of
Castro's absence, played prominent
part in the demonstrations against
the absent president, which took the
form of rioting and incendiarism.
The establishment Of a new gov
eminent in Venezuela has been ex-
pected daily, and it is probable that
Il was the outcome of the anti-C Castro,
anti-Gomez demonstrations.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
:.'coNrfRs WITH HAMMOND
PresIdent-eIect Taft Also Summons
Knox to AUGUSTA.

Nnox 10 AUGUSTA.
Augusta, Ca, Dec. 22.-President-
elect Taft conferred with John Hays
Hammond, president of the National
League of Republican Clubs, and re-
ceived suggestions which will be
given serious consideration respect
ing new fields of future usefulness
for that organization. The two have
been friends since their college days,
when they were classmates Mr..
Hammond was emphatic in saying
that he was not a candidate for
either the cabinet, the diplomatic
corps or any other position under the
new administration.
Mr.. Taft said he had written Sen
ator Knox inviting him to come to
Augusta within the next two or three
weeks if he could, at which time a
cabinet conference would be held. In
this connection Mr.. Taft said he be-
lieved he was beginning to see where
so may cabinet rumors came from
The publishing of a name with the in
formation that its possessor was be-
ing seriously considered" for the
cabinet, he found, has followed the
suggestion of that name to him by
some one interested in the person.
He added that he still believed it
would take more than the suggestion
of name and it's publication to build
the cabinet.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
THE FOLLOWING CONNECTIONS
ARE MADE DAILY Ex-
cEPT SUNDAY.

L. & E. Junction-Trains Nos. /,
and 3, will make connection with the
c. & O. Ry. for Mt. Sterling.
Campton Junction-Trains Nos. L,
2, 3 and 4, will connect with the
Mountain Central Ry. for passengers
to and from Campton, KY.
Beattyville Junction-Trains Nos
2 and will connection with the l.. &
A. Railway for Beattyville, Ky.
o. & K. Junction-Trains Nos. 3
and 4 will connect with the 6. & X.
Railway for Camel City, Kv., and
way stations.
w. A. MCDOWELL, Gent Mgr.
CHAS. SCOTT, G. P. A. lift.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
Making Caricatures.

The way In which some artists can
dfstort features without making them
unacceptable is certainly very re-
markable. Thomas Mast possessed
this faculty to an extraordinary de-
gree, and he had very peculiar way
Of adding new faces to his mental
photograph gallery. When a fresh
subject would arise in politics, for in
stance, he would invent some pretext
to call upon him at his Office or house
and hold him in conversation as long
as possible. studying his features.
When he took his departure he would
purposely leave his cane. Once out
side, Mast would make hasty pencil
sketch on a card and would usually
find that his memory was deficient as
to some detail. He would then return,
ostensibly for the cane, and another
look at the victim would enable him
to perfect his sketch. After that he
had the man forever. When Joe KEEP
pier was alive he used to make fire.
Quent trips to Washington for the pur-
pose Of seeing statesmen whom he
wanted to draw. He was very clever
at catching likenesses and scarcely
ever referred to a photograph.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
p WASHINGTON PLEASED
State Department Thinks Change
Will Be Beneficial.

Washington, Dec 22.-That a new
cabinet in Venezuela may have an
important bearing on the relations of
that country with the United States
II the opinion of the state depart
ment officials who read the dis
patches from Port of Spain telling of
the appointments of Vice President
Gomez.
This depends, however, on the con-
stitution of the new body and wheth-
or the vice president and the element
composing it are willing and anxious
to resume diplomatic negotiations
with the United States. The elimi-
nation from the new cabinet of those
who were closely affiliated with the
Castro rule is gratifying to the Off
cials here, who hope that under the
new order Of things some progress
may be made towards the adjudica-
ton of the claims Of the United
States against Venezuela, which have
been pending for so long a time.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
GARFIELD MAKES DENIAL
Says He Is Not Ozark Horse" In Ohio
Senatorial Contest.

Washington, Dec. %. - Secretary
Garfield of the interior department
denied that he is to be run as dark
horse" in the Ohio senatorial contest
my name may have been men
toned" he said, Gin the same way
that many other names have been
mentioned, without any foundation
for the rumor that the name has
been considered seriously. l have
heard of no effort being made to put
my name in nomination. The situa-
ton in Ohio is peculiar, and believe
that there is real doubt as to who
will win out. In the northern part
of the state the friends or Mr.. Burton
declare with assurance that he will
win, while Mr.. Taft's friends in the
southern part of the state are equally
sure that he will be the winner"
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
The Broken Bottle axmbol.

The breaking Of bottle over the
bow Of vessel at launching seems to
be taken by many people as having a
convivial, sort Of here's-looking-at-
you significance, but nothing of the
kind Is meant; neither has it any asso-
citation with Christian baptism, for
the name of a man-of-war is given
months before the launching. The real
thing typified is sacrifice. Building a
town or setting ship afoat. was a SOL
enn matter away back In the dim past,
and such an act was not to be under
taken without devoting a life to pro-
pttiate the gods. Our refined and hui
name civilization no longer dares to
offer up prisoner or slave on such
occasions, and therefore a bottle is
broken to symbolize the taking Of q
mans life.-United Service Gazette.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
Jsrome's Mistake.

One Of the early vicissitudes Of Je-
rome f. Jerome as an actor was to be
offered his choice Of playing the part
Of either a soldier or a donkey in a
pantomime, real donkey with four
legs. After careful consideration he
thought the red coat the more becom-
ing disguise and chose the part Of the
soldier. Apparently he made mistake.
from the point Of view Of success,
at all events, for few days afterward
the manager came to him and said:
you made great mistake, Jerome.
IN not taking the part OF the donkey.
1t would just suit you, and there's 5
shillings week more In it."
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
CRUSHED IN ELEVATOR
Christmas Shoppers Push Boy to
Horrible Death.

Chicago, Dec. %. = Pushed by
crowds of Christmas shoppers, Elmer
A Birdseye, the 17-year-old son of
George Birdseye, a wholesale grocer
Of Seattle, Wash, was crushed to
death in an elevator of the Boston
store here. The boy was being taken
by his grandmother, Mrs. Emma
Birdseye, to see the toys. When they
attempted to get into the elevator
the boy was caught between the floor
of the car and the top of the door
frame, and was killed instantly.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
Bomb Wrecks Restaurant.

New York, Dec. PA bomb, be-
lieved to have been thrown from an
elevated train, wrecked the front of
a restaurant on upper Second avenue,
stunning but not seriously injuring a
woman and causing panic among
the six families occupying the build
ing
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
WORLDS eIce-erowIns country.

Japan grows about 40 times as much
rice as is produced in the United
States. Over seven per cent. of the
land In the Japanese islands is used
for the rice crop. In this country the
proportion is one acre out of 2,000
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
Hjoh School students Strike.

Chillicothe, o., Dec. 22.-Because
the board of education decided to
have school three days of tbis week,
so students of the Chillicothe high
school struck and demanded a two
weeks vacation.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23

OHIO.
LOUISVILLE E. NASHVILLE.
Southbound.

No. 37-Cincinnati- Knoxville To-
cal, 1912 a. m.
No. 33-Cincinnati- Jacksonville
limited, IL :03 a. m.
No. 9-Maysville- Stanford local,
with Cincinnati Connection at Paris,
arrives at 6: 32; departs at 30 p. m.
No. Observation-Disclosures limited
IL % d. M.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-23
NOrthh0und.

No. 34-Atlanta Cincinnati limited
) :06 a. m.
No. Stanford Maysville local,
connecting at Paris for Cincinnati
7:13 a. m.
No. Observation-Disclosures To-
cal, arrives 2 so; departs 2:53 p. m.
No. Jacksonville Cincinnati
limited, 5 40 p. m.
All of these trains will stop at Win
chester; also are all daily, except
Nos. 9 and 10, which are daily, ex-
cept Sunday. Trains Nos. 20 and 80
on the present time table, will be dis
continued between Paris and Row
land on the new time table.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-14
OLiVET.

Olivet.-The coal company changed
names this week, from Rogers coal
company to the Olivet coal company.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Williams spent Sun
day In Bolten the guests of Mrs. A.
Lang and Mrs. J. H. Fredrickson.
William Weese the mine foreman is
busy this week improving the venti-
alton Of the mine and put it in com
pliance with the law
B. F. Burnett of Oskaloosa was a
business caller in town Saturday
The miners were made happy Sat
urday by receiving their pay for the
last half Of October
John Dolan the section foreman on
the Rock Island here, informs us he
has been on this section for thirty
years and this is the only time he
ever saw he could get all the men
he wanted to work, At present he has
only one man at work.
Mrs. Denny Robinson who resides
west of-town was a pleasant caller at
the home of Mrs. r. Williams on Sat.
urday
James Dolan spent Monday in Har.
vey ON business.
Dutch Steward of Oskaloosa was
calling lon old time friends in OIiyet
on Monday.
The farmers informs US as they
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-14
CHARLTON.

Chariton--Thos- Jeffries and Miss
Maud Marsh, both of Russell, were
united in marriage at the NJ. E. par
sonage at that place Wednesday eve
ming, Rev. D. ]. Shenton performing
the ceremony. Both are well known
and are highly esteemed, and have
many friends who will join in extend
ing congratulations and best wishes.
They will reside on the farm Of the
grooms father near Russell.
Several Of the members of the
Birthday club, of Avery, came to
this city Wednesday and spent the day
with one of their former members,
were Mesdames Chas. Grant, c. w.
Montgomery, A. c. Bridges, w. A.
Smith and Frank Allen. A sumptuous
dinner was served by Mrs. Ellsworth
and the day was spent in a most en-
joyable manner.
The Misses Dorthy and Violet Crist,
of WOODBURY.: came Wednesday eve
ming for visit with their grandmoth-
err, Mrs. E. M. Newsome.
Mrs. Orlie B. Harris and baby. Of
Deadwood, South Dakota. arrived
Wednesday evening for visit with
Mrs. Harris parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jas. Taylor. Of Warren township, and
with her husbands parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Harris.
L Idllh NldlOllep VI
formerly of this city. who had been
visiting in Charlton with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Boylan,. and old
friends, returned home last evening.
Mrs. VIM. Ansley, Of Whitebreast
township, returned Wednesday from a
visit with relatives in Hiteman.
Miss Lizzie Delmar, of Abba, Is a
guest at the home Of Mrs. J. r. West.
j. r. Julian, Of Minneapolis, former
resident Of Cedar township, is spend
Ing week here, visiting old friends
and transacting business.
Miss Ruth Leonard. who was called
here by the death Of her grandmother,
Mrs. c. D. .Rissler. returned to Des
Moines Wednesday to resume her
studies at Drake University.
Mrs. Stella Alexander and children,
of Savannah. Mo-, arrived Wednesday
for visit with her father. G. W,rPick-
ereI@, and sister, Mrs. Lester Smith.
Mrs. VIM. Clayton went to Melrose
| Wednesday to spend a few days with
her daughter, Mrs. Chester McCul-
| Tough.
Mrs. Bell: of Lucas, returned
Wednesday from two months visit
with relatives in Pennsylvania.
| Mrs. Anna Smith and daughter,
Grace. of Garrison, returned home
( Wednesday after a few days visit in
Benton township with Mrs. Smiths
sister, Mrs D. H. Clark.
| Mrs. Edna Tuttle and sister, Ethel
Lott, let Wednesday for Omaha, where
! they expect to reside in the future.
| Mrs. Jack Parsons of Fairfield, re-
| turned home Wednesday after a two
weeks visit in Lincoln township al
the home of her uncle c. 0. Lindstrom.
| Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Burberry of Ind
! ianola, visited in the city Wednesday
with Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Israel.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-11-14
HESsEY- DoHLMAN WEDDING
AT WEST POINT

West Point-Tuesday morning at
eieht o'clock. at ST. Marie's church in
this city occurred very pretty church
wedding, the contracting parties being
Stephen Hessy and Miss Maine Dohl-
man. both parties being prominent
young people of this place. Rev. Father
Jacob officiated at the ceremony.
The happy couple were attended by
John Wallpaper, a nephew of
the groom as groomsman. and Miss
Elizabeth Dohlnan, sister of the
bride, as maid of honor. The bride
was handsomely attired in brown
silk gown trimmed with cream lace
insertion. and carrying a prayer book
and rosary. The maid Of honor wore
brown silk dress trimmed in lace.
With Theo. Brink presiding at the
organ beautiful wedding march was
played as the happy couple with their
attendants went to the altar, where
the ceremony was performed. After
the ceremony the wedding party re-
paired to the home of the BRIDES par
ents, where a wedding breakfast and
ready to enter cab with his bride the
knights of Columbus, of which order
he is a member. had the cab decorated
with K. C. emblems and the horses
were covered with sleigh and COW
bells. In the evening the X. c. were
also on hand and they kidnapped the
couple and took them around the town
in an old cart. AT twelve o'clock the
happy couple departed for TT. Madison
from where they took the train to the
northern part of the state on a we'd
ding tour The groom is one of West
Points enterprising young men and g
painter by trade. The bride is one oil
West Points most charming young
ladies. They will be at home to their
many friends after December first or
Jefferson street in this city.
Other NeWs Of Interest.
Mrs. John Walljasper and Mrs. Hen
nv Umtum left Tuesday evening foi
F'estina, Iowa, where they will spend
a few weeks visiting relatives ant
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lingering ar
rived in this city Tuesday morning te
attend the Hesse-Dohlman wedding.
Announcements were made at st
Marie's church Sunday for the we'd
ding of Joseph Hameyer to Miss EN-
ma Weisharr.