The Irish standard., 1908-12-26
CITY IN BRIEF.

CITY IN BRIEF.
The boys Of the Catholic orphan
asylum will not be forgotten during
the holidays by Santa Claus.
It is reported that Judge John H.
Steele has been selected as the new
PRESIDENT of the board of education.
No better man for the position can be
found among the members.
Div. No. 3, A. o. H., and No. 2, OF
the Auxiliary, will give social dance
and card party next Thursday night at
a. o. U. W. hall, 80 Central ave. Mu-
sic by McNamara's orchestra.
w. H. Williams. state labor commits
sioner, who resides in this city, will
not give up his Office to his successor
until the appointment is confirmed by
the state senate. Mr.. Williams had
letter gracefully retire instead of rais-
ing rumpus, after serving two terms.
M. E. Harrison, has returned from
Washington, where he presented TO
President Roosevelt one of the shoes
worn by Dan Patch, when he estab-
lished his record Of 1855. The presi-
cent was much pleased with the gift.
"1 doubt II there is another person
who would appreciate one Of Dams
shoes more than I" he said.
In an exciting game Of basket ball
witnessed by 900 persons last Monday
evening, the Ascensions sustained
their first defeat of the year by the
st. Joseph parish team by a score Of
IS to 20. The st. Joseph team is now
IN first place in the city league. The
enthusiasm at the game was tremen-
dous. Every basket made was the
signal for deafening applause for !as-
cension rooters we're our In full force
and the crowd was pretty evenly d.
vided in it's support of the teams.
The validity of the election which
made Mrs. Rose D. Rittman high chief
ranger Of the women's Catholic Order
Of Foresters was upheld by Judge Mo
Even in the superior court at Chicago
last Saturday. The court declined to
set aside the election upon the appli-
cation Of Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers. who
alleged that she was defeated for re-
election to the high chief rangership
by undue influence exerted by persons
not properly having voice in the
convention at Detroit. Judge McEwen
said that he could not ascertain that
any votes. were Influenced in favor Of
Mrs. Rittman against Mrs. Rodgers.
with a view Of intoxicating and
stimulating patriotism among the
school children Of the North Star state
the Minnesota department, Grand
Army Of the Republic, in a circular
gives notice Of the offering Of three
prizes for the three best essays Of not
over 1,5o0 words that shall be written
by bona fide students Of the public
schools upon the subject Abraham
Lincoln" The plan has the 5ndorse-
ment Of John. W. Olsen, state super
fritendent of public instruction, and
Of the officers of the G. A. r. The
prizes are gold, silver ana bronze med
ais. which will bear the name of the
fortunate winners.
1t may be Of interest to the men,
bers Of Irish patriotic societies to
know that a man going by the name
cf Robert En1met Is a clairvoyant in
this city and advertises for patrons
IN the daily papers. He claims to be
able, when in mesmeric state, to
discern objects not present to the
senses. and gives readings" at ridic-
sulously low rates to all who require
his occult services. This is not by
way of advertisement, but simply for
the information of those who love the
memory of the irish patriot and mar
tyr, and who may be curious to know
more Of this individual who bears such
an honorable name.
M. Eugene Rutherford, 2114 Girard
avenue north, for many years a prom
inent Minneapolis real estate dealer.
with Offices at 70S Andrus building.
dropped dead of heart disease about
$3.50 o'clock last Saturday evening,
while returning with Mrs. Rutherford
from reception at the home Of q
friend. Mr.. and Mrs. Rutherford were
within two doors Of their home when
Mr.. Rutherford dropped to the side
walk. He died before he could be TAX
en- into his home. c. Cosgraye and
G. H. Carpenter two neishbors, carried
him into the house, but he had expired
before they got him in. He spoke no