The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-03-27
CITY IN BRIEF.

row located at corner Nicollet an
9Th street. Mr.. Daily is also proprietor
IT Days Orchestra and member of
the A. o. H., K. of c., and c. o. f..
Rev J. M. Cleary will address the
teachers of Hennepin county at the
Court House building this Saturday
morning on Elements Of Genius An
interesting program is prepared for
this meeting.
John O'Neill, who runs a confection-
cry store at 1915 Hennepin avenue. has
brought suit against his next door
neighbor to recover $1,000 for damages
done his feelings, likewise his person,
Ivy fall into coal hole last fall.
The boys of st. Thomas College de-
served holiday for their victory in
debate over the boys of the State
University last Tuesday evening. A
report Of the discussion is given else
where by one who heard it.
Owing to the absence from the city
Ct F. w. Cappelen, one of the commits
sioners appointed to examine candi-
dates for the position Of water super
visor, the announcement of the results
Of the examination will be deferred
Two weeks.
A benefit concert will be given to
Miss Frances Vincent, the great so
n1ano, before her departure for Eu-
rope. Her many admirers are work.
ing like beavers to make the af-
fair q grand financial success and
send her on her way rejoicing.
F. A. Stokes, a well known sports
man Of this city, has offered bet OF
$4,000 on Corbet against johnson the
rlinute they agree to fight. He VOL,
$4,000 on Corbett in his fight with
John L. Sullivan. He is also willing
to bet the same amount against jeff
ties.
Superintendent of Parks, Theodore
Wirth, is exterminating the red squir-
rels because they destroy birds eggs
in great quantities. The gray and
red squirrels cannot get along well
together. probably on account of COL
or, but as the gray does not interfere
with the birds they will be retained.
The letter of H. F. L.. in last weeks
issue of this paper did not leave Prof.
Beach of the University a leg to stand
on. His gentle satire and keen logic
disposed Of Beach's vaporings most
effectually. Our correspondent wields
a trenchant pen, and what he says
deserves to be read from start tt
finish.
One Of the early conventions Of the
summer in Minneapolis will be tina,
OF the American Federation of Musi-
clans, which will open Monday, May
10, and continue for one week. About
500 delegates will attend this four
teenth annual convention Of the orga-
nization nearly all of whom will be
accompanied by their wives.
James E. Lee, optician, and we'll
known member of the knights OF
Columbus, is localed at 52S Nicollet
experience with Best, Hoffman, and
Donaldson's Glass Block. Eyes ex-
amined free of charge. Glasses for
young and old, and perfect satisfaction
assured.
Next Tuesday evening at the Uni
varsity Armory, the Ascensions and
Company B Basket ball teams will
battle for the state championship. At
The same place and on the same even
ing the Ascension Clubs and Pillsbutys
will settle the question Of supremacy
as Junior champions. These games
ura attracting much attention and a
big crowd is assured.
The window smashing burglar who
las been operating since December in
spite of the efforts of the police, threw
Il brick through the La Vogue mil
linery store, 20 9Th st. s., early Sunday
morning and escaped with two Easter
hats worth $50. He has not yet been
arrested by the vigilant guardians OF
law and order. They were probably
asleep at the time.
On Tuesday evening, March 80, Rev.
Father Cleary will speak at the Y.
Nj. c. A. auditorium, corner 10th street
aud Mary Place, under the auspices of
the Minneapolis Deaf Association. His
subject will be "a Trip Through Eu-
rope" with stereopticon views. AL
mission so cents. Supt Tate Of the
Deaf Institution Of Faribault will In
terpret for Father Cleary. Everybody
welcomed.
A rif1ed mail pouch found on the ice
under the steel arch bridge furnishes
tl,o only c1,,e in the hands Of most =