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First Witness Called.

and apparent when the evidence now to
be offered is seen"
First Witness Called.
When Mr.. vertrees had concluded, he
called Adolph Behrens OF Seattle As the
first witness for the defense. CLAWS in
his testimony charged that Fred Den
nett, commissioner OF the land office, stated
one day In Seattle that he did not
know Behrens. but the next day
was invited out to lunch with Behr-
ems. The witness said he never
lunched with bennett and up TO the time
he talked with CLAWS in Seattle, June -
1908. he had never seen Mr.. bennett. He
also denied that he ever told CLAWS that
he wrote to Mr.. bennett or that he ever
did write to Mr.. bennett
On cross-eXamination, Attorney Bran
defS showed the witness card on the
back Of which he had written asking Mr..
bennett II he could not meet r. III.
Thompson at certain place. Mr.. Behr-
ems said he wrote the message on tie
card and left it for Mr.. bennett. He did
not consider that as writing to Mr.. Den
nett.
Mr.. Brandeis asked the witness II he
knew a G. +. Turner. He said he did
not remember ever having met him. Tie
attorney then read a statement by Mr..
Turner as to a conversation on a train
last fall with Behrens. Turner declared
Behrens told him he had acted as agent
for bennett in real estate deals, and that
also declared that Behrens had acted as
attorney for claimants in the ALASKA
Petroleum Company.
Good Deal Of Talker.
Mr.. Behrens said he usually talked 4
good deal on trains. but he denied that
he ever had made the statements recited
by Mr.. Turner.
You also say you never wrote to Mr..
bennett, yet you acknowledge writing
the card I have produced here" said
Brandeis.
II left the card when I found Mr.. Den
nett out. That is easily explained. l
think the committee understands"
Behrens said he was coal claimant IN
the Hunt group In Alaska
Against which adverse reports have
been made for fraud?" suggested Mr..
Brandeis.
Il don't know OF any such reports"
Nj. Brandeis read such report re-
Gently made by Special Agent Jones. Mr.:
Behrens said it was the first he had
heard OF it.
the witness regarding a block OF 15o.oo
shares OF stock in the Alaska Coal ana
Petroleum Company. of which BehrenS
was a stockholder. Brandeis kept ask
ing II this block had not been set aside
for some other purpose than develop.
ment OF the property or the purchase OF
claims
Behrens insisted that he knew OF no
such block of stock. Brandeis kept nam
mering away and finally the witness
blurted out:
do you mean for legislative purposes
That's exactly what I mean
"Well, I don't know of any such thins.
But thought that was what you "efs
hitting at
How did you guess it?"
1.-The way you kept asking it.
The witness said he had sold out OF the
company.
When Behrens had concluded the com
mittee adjourned until next Friday morn
ing.
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In executive session forty minutes. At
the end Of that time Chairman Nelson
announced that the committee had
adopted resolution to the effect that
no rule as TO order of proof would be
adopted at this time, and that the re-
guest Of Mr.. Brandeis that Mr.. Bal
!inger be the first witness called by
the defense was denied
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and apparent when the evidence now to
be offered is seem
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-11-05

For sheriff, AID. John Ryan is max
ing strenuous campaign. He is a
great vote-getter and in all proba-
bility there will be close finish be-
tween the popular First ward alder
man AMI Sheriff Langum. If elected
on Nov. S, there is no doubt that he
would make an excellent record as
sheriff of Hennepin county.
Legislative Candidates.
The Democrats of the 3Sth district
have nominated N. A. L'Herault for
the Senate to succeed John II. Nc.
GoWan. He is a native Of the First
ward, son of eX-Ald e. ]. L'Herault,
and practicing attorney. His quail
itlcations for the high Office of State
Senator are excellent and he will
prove to be a worthy successor IL
Senator MCGOWAN. who represented
the district so ably for the past eight
years.
Representative NJ. J. Sullivan.
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the enthusiasm that sprang up every
where. Cities Wed with one another
in the cause of assisting Irish ma
tionhood. Branches of the League
grew like magic. People of other
races and race affiliations joined In
the movement and contributed to the
good cause. Men who could trace
their ancestry back to the Mayflower
We're listed within its ranks. Eng
lishmen, Germans, Frenchmen and
others OF our mixed population were
to be found as either members or
sympathizers.
The Irish citizens of Minneapolis
felt the common impulse and lost no
time in organizing branch. 1t was
named after the founder of the move
ment and was called THE Michael
Davitt Branch OF Minneapolis" 1t
was organized in 1884 in small hall
on Washington avenue south and the
meetings were held weekly. The
AiieiioSi snip anu dttelludHCe grew So
rapidly that it was necessary to hire
new quarters. The old Window hall
was then secured and here the League
fourished at its height. Much money
was collected and sent on to swell
the golden stream that now constant
ly flowed to Ireland.
The interest in the meetings was
maintained by literary and musical
programs, the quality OF which was
often OF high order. The newspa-
pers took notice and capacity audi
ences We're soon the order Those
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-11-05

Mahoney; James R. Corrigan, who be-
came judge of the probate court:
William H. Donahue, Judge of the
district court; John H. Steele, pro-
bate judge and member of the Board
OF Education, and Judge John B.
Quinn, Judge John P. Rea and Col.
M. w. Glenn. Roger Vail, a we'll
known newspaper man, for a time
acted as the Leagues secretary and
was very efficient in promoting the
organizations growth. Edward
O'Brien, editor of the Irish Standard,
was also secretary. Harry Burke was
an active member. Chris A. Gallag-
her was member whose speeches
attracted much attention. He was.
par excellence, the orator of the
League. p. H. McPartlin, E. A. Cram
sic, John McGurk, John J. Kinnane,
P. H. Gibbons. Edw. McDermott,
Matthew Walsh. who was treasurer
of Hennepin county, Chief of Police
Michael Hoy and Police Captain
Peter Mckiernan, Harry M. Burke,
John Fewer, John Fallon and John
lally were prominent members. Some
OF the Irish Standard readers will OBJ
serve with regret that among above
mentioned ones some are no longer
with us.
To sum up this imperfect sketch,
it will be enough to say that the Land
League and the work it accomplished
in Minneapolis here twenty-five years
ago may be regarded with feelings of
pride, since it had for its object the
betterment of the Irish people in the
Old Land
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-11-05

In the 40th district the veteran
Democratic campa'gncI and always
popular Alonzo Phillips is making Il
good fight for the Office of State Sen
ator. Mr. Phillips was elected to
this office in 1890 and served the
state honorably and ably. The dis
trict comprises the Fifth and Sixth
wards and is at present represented
in the State Senate by Geo P. Will
son.
In the 43rd district, Carl Wallace,
Rep, and A. T. Ankeny, Dem, are
the senatorial candidates. Both are
we'll known and popular The dis,
trict is heavily Republican.
The 44th district is debatable
ground. Senator John w. Pauly is
up for reelection and is opposed by
Thomas H. Girling. Senator Pauly
made an excellent record during his
first term and with his personal pop
ularity in the district, there should
be no doubt of the result on Nov. s
Peter Weingart.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-11-05
A WORD TO VOTERS
BY Senator j. w. PauIy of the 44th
District,

Mr.. J. W. Pauly, present state sen.
ator from the Forty-fourth legislative
district and a candidate for re-elec.
ton, announces that his campaign
will be conducted entirely upon his
past record.
While a candidate on the Demo.
cratic ticket, Mr.. Pauly recognizes
that his duty to his district and to
the state at large is greater and
more binding than party Affiliations,
and that while he will live up to his
convictions he will strive to serve
all of the people all of the time, re.
gardless of political relations
Mr.. Pauly's record in the senate is
before the people and he wishes to
abide by their decision whether or
not they will place their stamp of
approval upon it. He has striven
consistently to represent his constit-
uents in the past, to the best of his
ability, and asks the suffrage of the
voters Of the Forty-fourth district, on
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on any previous occasion. His stand
for the rights of the people ever
since assuming Office is, we believe,
one of the strongest reasons for his
reelection and there should be no
doubt of the result. The election of
thirteen members OF the city coun-
Gil is an important duty the voters
will have to perform and The Irish
Standard is pleased to be able to say
a good word for number of the
Democratic aldermanic candidates as
all in all they are deserving of sup
port at the polls.
In the first ward Geo. v. Ziemer
will be a worthy successor to AID
Gerber. He will be chosen without
any serious opposition.
In the second ward Aid Ed J.
Conroy is up for reelection. The
ward is strongly Republican but Aid.
Conroy is likely to win again. He
is really one Of the strong factors in
the aldermanic body and his re-elec-
ton would be creditable to his con-
stituents. The voters of the second
ward know him to be a man of good
character and much ability and there
is no doubt that he will give good
account Of himself next Tuesday.
The third ward Democrats have
nominated Robert J. Martin for al
derman. Bob Martin" as he is popu-
larly known is a native of Minneap-
Oils and therefore one of it's first
citizens. He is particularly strong in
labor circles where he exerts a wide
influence. His election to the coun-
Gil would add creditable representa-
ture to that body.
Patrick H. Hoy.
In the sixth ward AID Lars Rand
is making an earnest effort in behalf
of Patrick Fl. Hoy, the Democratic
nominee. Mr.. Hoy is a well known
and capable business man and has
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-11-05

The Democratic nominees for the
House from the 44th district are
Peter Weingart and Matt Corcoran.
Both are well known to the voters
of the district. Mr. weingart served
for four years as county commits
sioner and in 1906 came within 500
votes OF being elected sheriff of Hen
nepin county.
For County Commissioner.
There are two members Of the
Board of County Commissioners to
select at the coming election. The
Second district, which comprises the
Sixth, Seventh, Eleventh and
Twelfth wards, has John Hanley as
the Democratic candidate. Mr.. Han
ley has resided in the district 26
years, is a well known tinsmth and
is indorsed by organized labor. He
is personally popular, a man Of good
habits and good reputation and if
elected ought to make valuable
member Of this important Board He
is resident and taxpayer of the
Seventh ward and the family home
Is at 1913 Bloomington avenue.
In the 4th district H. A. FinlaysOn
is the Democratic choice. He is
also an old resident and a man Of
excellent qualifications. He is ina
dorsed by the Voters League for the
position for which his party has
nominated him.
Two excellent nominations for the
Board of Education on the Demo-
cratic ballot are s. A. Stockwell and
z. H. Austin. AS this Board is SOL
idly Republican, there ought to be
room for two men like these herein
mentioned
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-11-05
IN CITY AND COUNTY
The Local Political Campaign Quiet
But Earnest.
But Earnest.

The election in Minneapolis and
Hennepin county promises to be the
quietest in years. The registration
foots up to $4,000, being several thou
sand below the figures of the last
election. The easiest and perhaps
the best Way to explain the apparent
apathy is to say that the people of
Minneapolis are satisfied with the
present administration and when
such is the case there is no room for
excitement.
Mayor James c. Haynes.
In all probability Mayor Haynes
will again be elected to the office of
chief executive of the city by an in
creased plurality, and he will COM
mence his fourth term on January list
under more favorable conditions than
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occasions are by many still remem-
bered with pleasure.
The League meetings offered op.
portunity for the display of home
talent and ability. The social side
was not neglected and was also high
ly beneficial and made for success.
The fair sex, accompanied by their
escorts, brothers or husbands, added
much TO the tone and refinement of
the weekly assemblages.
Men who had never before been
called upon to address meeting
found words ready at command to
say something for the cause of the
old land. irish patriotism had found
a vent for pcnt-up feeling; even
those not of that race became Irish
patriots for the noncc. 1t is doubt,
full il the spirit engcndercd amongst
the Irish people and their co-workers
in the days of the Land League will
ever again be cqualled. Certain it is
many who took leading parts had
youth upon them and became ardent
as a matter of course, although it was
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-11-05

his past record without reserve or
apology.
Mr.. Pauly is native Of Minneap.
oils and has been engaged in bust
ness on the North Side for the past
twenty-four years. He has proved
to be one of the foremost business
men of that locality, and has been
behind every movement for the bet
terment Of the community in which
he lives.
Senator Pauly asks and solicits the
consideration of the voters of the. dis
trict, only ii in their judgment they
consider that he is properly entitled
to their support by virtue of his past
record, and he assures the voters of
the Forty-fourth district that if their
trust is again reposed in him, he will
to the best of his ability and power
strive to do everything to make good.
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district needs such a man as Mr..
Mehan in the city council. The city
will be fortunate if he is chosen next
Tuesday.
Judicial and County Candidates.
The Democrats have made but few
nominations for place on the county
ticket, but most Of them are men Of
high character and fitness. Two ex-
ceptionally strong nominations are
those of Hon. Wilbur F.. Booth and
Benjamin Davenport for the District
bench. Judge Booth since assuming
the duties OF the high office to which
he was appointed by the late Gov.
Johnson has made splendid record
from every point Of view. Mr.. Dav,
export is an old and honorable mem.
Der of the Hennepin county bar and
possesses every requirement for ju.
dicial honors. These two together
with Judges John Day Smith, Andrew
Holt and c. L. Smith, Republicans
should fill every requirement of the
we'll meaning voter, there being five
judges to elect this fall
rh,e
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PARNELLS VISIT TO THE TWIN CITIES
With "reminiscences of Land


1t was in the old Academy of Mu-
sic, the site of which the Temple
Court building now occupies, that the
great Irish statesman and leader,
Charles Stewart Parnell, addressed
the citizens of Minneapolis in 1878.
The spacious theater was crowded.
The mayor OF the city presided. The
leading men of Minneapolis occupied
seats on the stage which was also
crowded. Catholic priests, ministers
OF various denominations, educators,
professors, state and city officials were
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-11-05

For the House members the Dem
ocrats III the 3Sth district have
named M. ]. Sullivan and P. c. THE
len, and the Republicans, Michael J.
Brahney and Joseph A. O'Brien. Rep
resentative Sullivan has already
served two terms with credit to HIM
self and his constituents. Mr.. THE
len is making his entry in the politi-
cal field and is said to be well quail.
flied.
Jos. A. O'Brien is we'll known
East Slider, member of the firm of
O'Brien & Daley, undertakers, and
Is also president of the Tri-State
Auto Co. He needs no further in
PRODUCTION to Irish Standard readers.
Michael J. Brahney.
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their behalf The Irish Standard be.
lieves in Peter McCoy's honesty and
sincerity: for that reason we hope he
may again be elected alderman.
The Tenth ward is counted on to
re-elect Aid, James Dwyer, whose
years of experience in the city coun-
ell have shown him to be one of the
staunchest champions of the people
and tax payers in that body. Little
need be said in a newspaper way
in regard to Aid. Dryer. His constit.
uents know his value and sre going
to re-elect him.
The aldermanic situation in the
Twelfth ward is far from satisfactory
judging from reports which have
reached this Office The Irish Stand
ard does not look with favor on Ell
Their the Republican nominee, DR.
Haynes or the Democratic candidate
MI. Crosby, and we believe thu best
interests of the people OF that part
Of the city would be best subserved
by the election Of Warren F. Barr,
who has filed as an independent can.
didate for alderman.
James e. Mehan.
The election of James E. Mehan
in the thirteenth ward seems prob.
able. The big and fast growing Lake
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remarkable how those of maturer
years evinced their interest and en-
thusiasm All this is only explain
able by the underlying spirit OF Irish
nationality and the strivings of a
brave people determined to free
themselves from the wrongs of their
Oppressors.
There were men prominent in the
business and political life of the city
who dropped in at the meetings. Many
others who connected themselves
with the League here twenty-five
years ago arose to eminence in vari-
GUS walks of life. Space forbids more
than brief mention. There was
Thomas CAVITY, judge on the district
bench, and subsequently, judge of our
state supreme court: Judge Stephen
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-11-05

county auditor Chas. E. Fox was
their choice at the primaries. He is
one of the native sons of Minneap-
oils, having resided here since his
birth nearly so years ago. He is Il
we'll known East Side business man,
a member of the firm of Fox & Long,
and has excellent qualifications for
the office for which he has been
nominated.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-11-05

POlygamous marriages are now
prohibited by the Mormon church
The practice OF polygamy is contrary
to the doctrines Of the federal con
stitution as interpreted by the su
preme court of the United States
Yet by divorce, polygamy is virtual
~ legalized. In both cases a man
may take as many wives as he
wishes, only in the first case he may
have several at once, while in the
second he is allowed but one at a
time.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-11-05
A Merited Promotion.

James c. Crowley, who has been
chief clerk in the mailing division OF
the Minneapolis postoffice for the past
ten years, was promoted by Postmas-
ter w. d. Hale to be assistant super
intendent of Mails, effective October
rs, 1910. The promotion is recog-
milton of the faithful and efficient
service performed by Mr.. Crowley
since his appointment to the postal
service, and will prove very pleasing
and gratifying to his many friends
throughout the city. Mr.. Crowley Is
a member of Division No. 4, A. o. H.,
and also Hennepfn council. knights
of Columbus.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-11-05

Michael J. Brahney resides on the
west side of the river. If he was
as we'll known to First ward voters
as he is in his own locality he would
be a sure winner. He is station.
airy engineer employed for many
years past by the Backus-B Brooks
Lumber Co. Mr.. Brahney is an ear.
nest and active member of Div. No.
4, A. o. H., Ascension Court c. o. F.,
and treasurer of the local Stationary
Engineers Union.
Frank Plachy. Jr.
Frank Plachy, Jr., is the Demo
cratic candidate for State Senator In
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heretofore kept out of politics. He
ought to make a good councilman and
The Irish Standard hopes to see him
elected to succeed Aid. Rand, who
voluntarily retires after twenty years
continuous service.
T. O. Dahl will be reelected to the
council from the Seventh ward. Aid
Dahl, who is now rounding out his
first term has made most creditable
showing and the city has been the
gamer by his four years of service
as member of the aldermanic body
He deserves and will get an emphat,
ic endorsement on the record he has
made.
Aid. Peter Mccoy.
Aid. Peter Mccoy is up for re-elec'
ton in the ninth ward. During the
present campaign Mr.. Mccoy has
been the storm center around whom
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has swung the opposition of those
who naturally oppose any one hold
ing Office for a length of years, but
the people of the ninth ward know
Aid. Mccoy and respect him for the
hard and conscientious work done in
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Wild and improved lands in Mime
sofa, Nebraska and the Dakotas. Far
mer Simon, 1927 E. Franklin
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the 39th district, Second and Ninth
wards. He is young man of eX-
cellent qualities and will make a
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MCGOWAN & Mahoney. fire insurance
real estate-loans. 22o Temple Court
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-02-08
NeWberrians in the Picture.

In>the Pennsylvania Grit. Of Jam
uary 16, there is an illustrated ae-
count Of the first industrial fair Of
the Navajo Indians, for $4,000 Ma
vajos, most Of their 10000 mile res
ervation of which is in Arizona, with
corner Of New Mexico. In connee-
ton with this there is in the paper
a picture Of couple known to soma
Of the Newberrians that Of W. T.
Shelton and wife. Mrs. Shelton was
formerly Miss Hattie Pitts Of this
county. In the interesting account
Of the fair We read:
''For what may prove the indus
trial awakening Of The Navajos, one
individual is responsible. That indi-
vidual is W.. T. Shelton, superintend-
Mt Of the San Juan Indian school,
at Shiproek, New Mexico
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-02-08
TO VACCINATE IN ATLANTA.
Every Man, Woman and Child in the
Gate City Must be Inocculated
Against Smallpox,

Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 5.-Every man,
woman and child in Atlanta, wheth-
er they believe in it or not, will have
to bare their arms to the city physi-
icians within the next ten days. At
an extraordinary session Of the
board of health this evening it was
decided to start the compulsory vac
cination on Monday: Thirty physi-
clans Will be sent out on house to
house canvass and every one Of high
or Low degree, will be inoeeulated.
Health Officer Kennedy says:
Exaggerated reports. have gone
out about the prevalence of smallpox
in the city. There are only IS
known cases, however. The order is
a precautionary one, for smallpox is
a question: of exposure. !;