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The Irish standard., 1909-05-15

and Minneapolis councils Of this city,
attended reception at the West hotel
in the evening and then went in a
body to the Orpheum theater.
About 100 delegates were present ut
the call to order at the knights of
Columbus hall, 1922 Nicollet avenue.
The convention enthusiastically in
dorsed the action of the national
council to raise 100000 for the Cath
Ole university Of America, in Wash
ington, D. c. The convention sent a
telegram of Endorsement to the nation
al council.
j. H. Nightingale, of Minneapolis,
was reelected state deputy and State
Secretary E. F. Kelly, of Faribault,
was reelected. Other officers elect
ed were ]. F. Fitzgerald, Owatonna,
state treasurer; John Barry, st. Paul.
advocate; L. +. Kennedy, Minneapolis,
state warden: James Z. Hickey, Man
kato. delegate to the national con-
vention.
Tuesday morning the delegates were
entertained by the local councils with
trolley rides around the Twin Cities,
and with their women folk attended
the theater in the evening. The out
of-town members Left for home entire
ly satisfied with the reception ac-
corded them by their brothers of the
metropolis of the state, who left Moth
ing undone to make their visit one
to be long remembered.
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of the leading knights of Columbus in
the state. will address his brothers.
The musical program on Monday eve
ming will be under the direction of
Mr.. Harris Gagnon.
Tuesday evening Father Cleary will
speak. and the musical numbers will
be, for the most part. given by the
choir of st. Charles Church, under the
management of Miss Agnes Dempsey
and Miss Mollie Gleason With Father
Cleary's popularity. and the promise
of musical treat that will not he
surpassed during the week, Tuesday
night ought to be the banner night.
James j. Regain of ST. Paul, the ma
tional vice president of the Hiberni-
ans. will be the orator on Wednesday
evening. and when we say that Rob-
ert E. (Rob) Gehans beautiful voice
will be waited on the breezes over
Linden Hills. we are announcing some
thing that will gladden. the heart of
every Hibernian.
Thursday night, as we have stated
above, Mayor Lawler of st. Paul, will
be heard on subject that may we'll
interest every citizen of Minneapolis.
and with him will be such we'll known
artists as Miss Louise Hickey. Philip
Mortimer, Miss Marie Langton, etc.
Thomas D. O'Brien of st. Paul, will
be the attraction for Friday evening,
and a treat is in store for those who
will have the pleasure of listening to
the brilliant lawyer. Sharing honors
Leo O'Donnell, Miss Mollie Gleason,
Miss Mary Mailman and several 9TH
ers.
Saturday evening will close the Fair
and very special program will be ar
ranged for the occasion. Remember
. that admission is absolutely free to all
these attractions, and that every one
is welcome, and that there is ample
room for all who may wish to attend.
Interest in the Automobile race
wakes warmer as the contest draws
towards it's close. Although Mrs.
Coyle has been unable to do any work
for almost two weeks. vet her friends
will not forget her and she is certain
ly to be counted on. The other con =
testants. Mrs. Saul, Miss Shanks and
Miss Cameron, are leaving no stone
unturned to win the. pretty Maxwell
runabout. The contest will close at
1o30 to the moment, Saturday even
ing May 90.
| Supper will be served each evening
from to 8 o'clock. Price 25 cents.
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THE CATHOLIC FAIR.
Opens Monday and Closes Saturday
at Lake Harriet Pavilion.

at Lake Harriet Pavilion.
Through the kindness Of the Park
Board, the members of the newly es-
tablished Parish of st. Thomas, at
Lake Harriet, have been given the use
of the Pavilion for next Weekday
1922.
Each evening prominent speaker
will give an address, and the best tai
ent of the Twin Cities will entertain
those who attend with the choicest
musical selections. And vet admission
will be free to every part of the Pavil-
ion.
Several of the Catholic societies
have expressed their intention to be
present, and so the knights Of Column
bus will be out in force on Monday
night. Wednesday night has been set
aside for the Hibernians, and 1t is
expected that every Hibernian will
rally to the assistance of Father
O'Brien, who has been for a. long time
one of the most prominent members
of the order in this state.
Thursday night will be for the Cath
Ollie Order of Foresters and the diff
ferent courts will have the pleasure of
listening to a member Of their own
order in the person of the eloquent
Mayor Of st. Paul, Daniel W. Lawler.
Saturday night will be Marathon
night. not only because at 1890 that
night will be told who has won in the
hard fought Automobile Contest. but
also because real Marathon race,
under the direction Of Mr.. Ed Muir
name, will be started at o'clock in
front of the Pavilion and will be run
around Lake Harriet. This race is
confined to boys under Is. and three
beautiful medals will be awarded to
first. second and third. These medals
can now be seen with Mr.. Murnane at
the Postoffice. and all entries for the
race should be made with him.
Mayor Haynes has consented to for
mally open the Fair Monday evening.
and Mr.. w. D. Dryer of st. Paul, one
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GOLDEN JUBILEE
of Rev. Louis A. Lambert Celebrated
at Scottsville. N. Y.

at Scottsville, N. Y.
dispatch from Scottsvile. N. Y.
to the Rochester Evening Times ri
April %. says:
Rev. Louis A. Lambert, pastor of thu
Church of the Assumption here, and
one Of the best known Roman Catholic
theo1ogians in tho United States is
today celebrating the 5Oth anniversary
of his ordination to the priesthood
Father Lambert is the recipient of
congra tulations from near and far. AMI
in his home town high honors tonight
will be paid the brilliant religious stu
dent Of the Rochester Diocese. The
Of service In the Catholic priesthood
fell on February II last. but the cele :
bration Of the jubilee was postponed ut
that time owing to the death OF Bishop
McQuaid. The public meeting will take
place at Window Hall tonight.
The Church Of the Assumption was
tnrOnRe0 tnlS morning TOR the CeIeDr6-
ton Of Father Lambert's anniversary
solemn high mass. Father Lambert
was celebrsnt and Rev. James n. Day
of Rochester, deacon: Rev. A. S. Quin-
lan sub deacon; Rev. A. 3. Meehan,
master Of ceremonies. The regular
choir of the church was augmented BY
several Rochester singers. The offer
tory was sung by Miss Katherine Erie ;.
dell.
Surrogate Sclden S Brown will pre-
side this evening at the public meet
ing. Addresses will be made by the
following: Former Judge John D. Lynn,
Rev. Augustine NJ. O'Neill. rector of
Imma culate Conception Church OF
Rochester: Rev. George ]. Eisler. Rear
Admiral Franklin Hanford of SCOTS
vile: President Eugene J. Dryer OF
the Rochester common council; forme.
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An Answered PRAYER,

| was riding along ON horseback.
rather painfully. writes a missionary
from Senegal. in Il district which had
never traversod before. when came to
a wretrhod dwelling. | ,lismounted to
see il it was inhabited No sooner had
set my foot on the threshold than a
frightened voice called OUT
Whose there"
"A missionary priest. Do not he
alarmed. May the peace of God de
scrnd upon this house. and upon all
who dwell herein"
"A PRIEST" exclaimed the occupant
in excellent French. "Welcome. most
welcome. mon Pore! But let il be done
quick
"A I'r"n',l Soldier"
"A French soldier! How came YOU
I" be here" What is tho matter"
questions rapidly put
81 am in my third attack of fever
which seldom releases n victim. Hasten
I" hear my confession. and then if God
spares me, we will converse at leisure.
AM ready"
Having restored peace to his con-
science. | said TO the dying man: You
must have prayed fervently to AL
mighty God for this grace II is evil
dent that your good angel brought mo
hither. | never came this way BEFORE"
20 Father. was certain that /
should have a nriest with me in r1.-.
last hours. inplored ST. Joseph to
send one to me. and you see how he has
rewarded my confidence in his protec-
ton"
Two hours later st. Joseph received
the soul nf his trusting client
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The Pro.CathedraI.

The contract for the erection of the
superstructure of the new Pro-Cathe-
dral, Sixteenth street and Hennepin
avenue, was awarded last Thursday to
H. N. Leighton Co. of this city, the bid
being $4,000. The variety of stone
is not yet selected.
The building operations will begin
Immediately, and it is stipulated that
the work will be completed within
three years. The total cost of the
grand edifice is estimated at 100000.
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One book written by Father Lambert

One book written by Father Lambert
distinguishes him above all else, in the
minds of the thinking and reading pub
lie. 1t is his Notes on Ingersoll," a
reply to the doctrines of infidelism
which is held to be The best RECITATION
ever made to the eloquent agnostic.
His Tactics of Irtidels" and Com
ments on Ingersolls Christmas Ser
mon are worthy counterparts of the
greater book. These three constitute
an able defense OF Christianity, the
ablest, it is said, made in this CEN
fury.
Other of his works along more strict
~ theological lines are "rhesaurus
RibliouS. or Handle ok of Scriptural
Reference: The Christian Fathers;
lnstructions of Gospels of the Sun
days of the Year: "Catholc Belief"
TWO years ago n" published a book
attracting the theories of Christian
Science that attracted wide attention,
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A Soma of Trust.


Better song than n sigh. dear.
Better kiss than frown:
BETTER look toward the sky. dear.
Than to always he looking down.
Better, in time Of trouble.
A heart full of hope and cheer.
Than one who broods over sorrow.
And makes that sorrow dear.
The pleasures today has brought us,
Perhaps may seem poor and small;
But little sunshine is better.
BY far. than no sun at all,
And its little joys. say
For what is here. we have, dear,
But tomorrow Is far away
So put your hand in mine. dear,
And sing me a cheerful song.
And give me the kiss Of love. dear.
That makes the weak heart strong.
We have love and we love each other
And Cod who is kind and true, y
And we'll hope for the best and trust
the rest
To Him life's journey through.
Eben E. Rexford. in Detroit Free
Press
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Mexicans and Irish.

Many years ago we were in the City
of Mexico. says the editor of the Chi
cago Citizen. With a very pleasant Irish
gentleman. Mr.. Duffy we visited a
collection of historical relics owned by
Juan Corona, A retired bullfghter, who
kept vineteria or tavern in 9, suburb
of the CITY, We went up to the bar.
and we noticed an elderly woman with
a younger female sewing or knitting
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Knights of Columbus.

knights of Columbus of Minnesota
met in their state convention in Min.
neapolis last Tuesday afternoon. trans
acted considerable business. elected Of
ficers. were entertained by Hennepin
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ONLY IN JEST.

He-"W7hy is it the average woman
dislikes to send a telegram"
She-"I guess it's because a. post
script can not be added without ex-
ira charge"
Mrs. Green-"I see your daughter
has A. new piano teacher. Wasn't the
other all right?" y
Mrs. Brown-"No: I discovered that
she was married"
Mrs. Green--"Well. what of that?"
Mrs. Brown-"She attempted to
teach my daughter technique and har-
mony--and what does married wo-
man know about harmony?
Lady" whined the lean tramp n,
the vestibule. its raining and blowing
a. tornado outside. Can't you give q
poor man bite night like this 2"
"Bite?" snapped the stern housewife.
as she slammed the door. Not bit
of it. Why don't you go up against
the teeth of the gale?"
Biggs-T wonder why a dentist calls
his office dental parlor?" +
Diggs-"I don't know. Drawing room.
would be more appropriate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15
FREIGHT WRECK AT ROXBURY
Engineer, Fireman and Conductor In
jured when Northbound Train
Struck n Washout-Tramc
Tied I'm.

Roxbury. April 1+,-Extra freight NORTH,
engine AIS. of the Central Vermont ran
into washout 20 feet long and 10 feet
deep at a point about two miles south Of
this place at $50 o'clock this morning
The engine and two cars plunged into
the hole, Engineer A. Smith and Fire
mar r. Murray, both OF st, Adams. who
were hurt. were attended by Dr. W. j..
Howard Of this village and afterwards
taken to the home Of Mrs D. Rice In
Montpelier. Mr.. Smith was scalded with
steam about the head and arms, and
Mr. Murray about the legs. Conductor
]. H. Hance Of White River Junction
received cuts on his right wrist
The trains from St. Adams and White
River Junction. with re-railing eouip-
rnent were hurried to the scene and traf-
fc was resumed at 2:30 o'clock this after
noon The New England States Limited
was held until the track was repaired.
The washOut was caused by high
water on the Dog river.
Another washout occurred to-day near
no Roxbury and Northfeld line, about
four miles from the first one. and more
than I50 yards of track have been car
ried away.
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RESCUED ONLY TO DIE.
Young Workman Buried Alive in SIat G
Quarry ~ Hours.

West Pawlet. April A-After being
buried p hours in the cave-in at owen
Eros quarry. half way between here
and Granville. n, T.. Thaddeus Bra CO.
vics. aged 20 years, was taken out alive
Mt eight o'clock this morning and hur-
RED to the hospital at Albany, n. Y,
to die unexpectedly on the way. When
ts ken from his rocky tomb. he was in a
STATE Of nervous collapse but appeared
only slightly injured about the head tN,d
ankles
During the latter part Of the morning
another cry was heard. Indicating that
one more OF the imprisoned workmen
still lived and tired men who had worked
all night We're called hack to make am
other desperate fight for a human life.
A big crowd had gathered by noon and
many volunteers went down into the pit
to assist the quawymen
Steven Salts. who was instantly killed
but not deeply buried, was recovered late
yesterday. The men stili missing are:
Simon Topeka, Italian. single; Michael
Formensky and George Kormas. both
having families in Hungary.
Rraeobics was standing beside "A large
pillar which fell in such way that
while he was not crushed there was a
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-04-15
.PASSUMPSIC HIGHEST EVER
-B. & VI. Track Undc rmined-A
Log Boom in Peril.

St. Johnsbury, April 1.-THE heavy
rain of last night and to-day has brought
the Passumps!c river up to the highest
point ever known Streets along the river
are flooded, some OF them several feet
All roads between this place and I.yn-
donville are impossible. The Boston &
Maine track near the electric company's
dam at st. Johnsbury Center was un-
derminded and the southbound air line
delayed two hours. Thirty men are put
ting in timhers and sand bags and trains
are running over the place slowly. Sew
eral other points along the track are
being watched as trouble is expected
unless the water rccedes.
II Is still raining and the water stead
lily rising.
At East Haven. boom holding mil
lion feet Of lumber at the williams
Manufacturing company's plant parted
this morning and though the logs have
been held thus far, it is feared they
will go out,
Lyndonvile is practically cut off by
highway as roads out OF the village in
all directions are submerged
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NIGHT RIDERS OUT AGAIN
Trying to Enforce Reduced Rental for
Land in \irgiuia.

Washington, Ind, April 1i.-Nisht rid
ors are terrorzing land owners and ten
ants in the vicinity OF tIarriman's ferry.
south of this city.
William Schrolucko. owner Of 7nn acres
in that neighborhood, reported that 20
men on horseback visited his tenants and
informed than If the paid greater rent
than one-third of the crop raised. their
crops would be moved down before they
became ripe. Their riding pillow was de-
stroyed and farming machinery belong
i,g to three tenants on another farm
was destroyed.
Thomas Taylor wealthy landowner,
received by mail package containing
i'owder and matches, with note OF
warning of what he might expect II he
insisted on a half crop rental,
few days ago stranger entered a
store at Ivy and asked the merchants
for reduced price on all carriage
Whips in stock 1t is thought the riders
irtend to administer noggings.
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G. A. R. ENCAEPMENT.
Department Of Vermont to Ncot IN
Huntington May - nnd ~.

orders We're issued yesterday from
the headquarters Of the department Of
Vermont. G. \. Il, for the ied encamp-
mcnt Of the department. which will
be held in this city Wednesday and
Thursday, May 18th and 18th. Com
mander- in-chicf, Henry NJ Novius has
announced his intention of attending
the encampmeut and a iorge number
of comrades are expected.
The formal oponipg viii be in tho
Armory Wednesday moruinE at 10
o'clock. \ husiuoss meeting VIII thcn
he held. WHOM rcports Of committees
win he read. officers for the folloWiu
year will be elected and other business
transacted. This will be followed by
the installation Of officers Headquart-
ers will hc established at the Van Ness
house on Tuesday evening. The enroll
ment will take place there, 4 reception
will he held and later Il banquet will
he rendered the National officers and
the first five officers OF the Women'i
Relief Corps. Sons Of Veterans ani
th.lr auNnlaries by the Vermont Com.
mandery Military order Of the I.oya
Legion.
camp fire win he held Wednesda,
evening in the hall. under the auspiccs
OF Standard Post. No. o. no this tn,
public is invited.
AS Memorial day comcs this year ON
sunday Monday will be observed by
the posts. IT, however any post has
made arrangements for holding the
exercises on Saturday, they ma, do so.
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VOTE A LOCAL LICENSE.
bennington village Mny Collect $4,000
from saloon Keepers.

Remington. April 1.-THE special village
meeting this afternoon adopted an
ordinance empowering the trustees to
collect license fees from the liquor deal
ers The ordinance makes the limit not
more than $500 or less than $50. Violations
are punishable by fine of not less than
500 The local license commissioners have
reduced the State license fees to the
minimum figure $500 and under the
ordinance adopted this afternoon the vii
lage will he ~ position to collect 5000
each from the six first class licenses and
500 each from the two second class MAX
ing an income of $1,000. The town has had
an income of sil0o annually from the
license money ever since the local option
went into effect.
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BRISTOL.

Arthur NJ Partch, son OF NJ l.. Partch
of this town. Is now near Pasco, Wash,
having purchased a ranch Of l6o acres
W. +. Hanks has bought a farm In
'starksboro, ro,-Prlncipal Hicks. Misses
Drury and Gate and the senior class of
the high school went to Lincoln Friday
afternoon and were treated to maple sugar
at the home Of Mrs, Mary Turner-AIss
Susie Monroe Is teaching on Elder hill
In Lincoln.--Fred Chase Of Springfield,
Mass. was In town Saturday. The funeral
of Harry Mccormick was held at the
residence Of Anthony McKinnon Saturday
afternoon.--J B. Rider is improving slow
ly.-E. B. Palmer continues In very poor
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. S. Bristol OF Gresham,
Neb., are visiting E. J. Bristol and family.
Mr.. Bristol left here q years ago and this
Is their first visit here In II years-Ray
clifford has returned from California and
Mount Clemens Mich, improved IN
health.--S. NJ. Stowe returned from the
Mary Fletcher hospital Saturday in very
poor health.-Three persons united with
the Baptist Church Sunday evening by
baptism.--J B. Abcrnethy spent Sunday
In Rutland.--Wayne Bosworth and Ralph
Palmer have returned to Middlebury
Colege.-The village check list for the
annual meeting April 27 Is posted with 24O
names.
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". BURLINGTON. II. Ii,

Pttsford has paid it's dcbt of s1lO
Poultney has made extensive improve
ments but has reduced its dcht by $50.
Rutland has paid Si,Gd0 ON its debt. thus
meeting the conditions which will shake off
this vampire that has sucked up over
5000 interest money. Winoosk 10y the
sale Of it's old pcrsouage property, has
reduced its debt $3.50.
In this connection it is fitting that re-
ference should he made to tho Ladies'
Aid societies which Irvc rendered valu-
able service In reducing church dobts in
repairs. providing furnishings, for
churches and parsonaccs ana where
necessary helping on pastors salary.
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK
Increased attention is being given
to Sunday school work. ono Of our
ministers, the Rev. H. \. Durfee was
honored by election to the supcrin-
tendency Of the Vermont Sunday
School association. an organization
that has done and is doing much to
awaken and develop Sunday school
interest in the state While we are
sorry to lose Dr. purfcc from our min
istorial ranks. we arc in some meas
urc rcconciled in that he is engage /
in a work that Will help the cummon
cause and will benefit our own schools
among the rest.
The Epworth League and Young
Peoples societies with few exceptions,
give encouraging reports showing an
increas" in membership and growth in
spiritual life. The league at Eutlund
has bought and paid for cottag" at
Spring Grove. The MiddlehurY league
has purchased IN Epworth piano. The
South Shaftshury league has helped ON
parsonage fund. The Youna Peoples
society at East Pittsford support AN
orphan in India. as noes also the Ep-
worth League at White Greek. There
are seve raj missionary study classes.
TROY CONFERENCE ACADEMY.
During conference one year ago the
startling news was received that Troy
Conference Academy was on fire.
which proved to be true ard that I'M
stitution hallowed by precious mo m
orics. was burned to the ground 1t
was sad hour. but faith triumphed.
on the ground where the old building
stood has arisen structure of ma
jestic appearance. that bears the name
Of the Ames Memorial providing Of
fees, class rooms dining room and
dormitory for youn. ladies, one Of the
( finest of its kind to be found. Ana IL
! is expected that another building OF
corresponding beauty and convenience
Will be erected for boys dormitorH
/ The number of students has bocn
largo during the year and while tle
I l..
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ISHAN- CLARK.
burlington Man Finds Bride in New
jersey city.

Orange. y. J.. April 1.-THE marriage
of Edward :. Isham of Burlington Vt,
and Miss Lois katherine Clark daughter
of Col. and Mrs. II. O. Clark. took place
at Grace church in this city at eight
o'clock this evening in the presence of a
large company Of relatives and friends.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Charles Walkely. rector of the church.
The maid Of honor was MISS Clara Clark,
a sister Of the bride. and the bridesmaids
were Miss Elsie Clark Miss Isabelle King
and Miss Mary Johnson Of East Orange
and Mrs. John Fuller of Honesdale. Pa.
The best man was a. u. Buell. OF Bur
lington Vt. and the ushers We're John l..
King Of Eas ""ange. Walter G. Ishan,
Arthur : Isham and Henry G. Fuller
Of Burlington. Vt, Charles l.. Barstow
Of New York and Lee H. Hulett Of Rut-
land VI.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Isham will sail from New
York SATURDAY. for two months trip
abroad and on their return will have
rooms at ioi College street in Burlington