The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-09-03

tablish a connection in the castaway
trade. he whispered himself out, being
replaced almost Immediately by two
local representatives Of the metropoli-
tan press. to whom Theodore reSolute-
" refused to say a word beyond the
statement that the Roc was wrecked
and that the passengers We're saved.
This. however. did not prevent them
from sending in highly colored ac-
counts Of the wreck and Of the sensa-
tona assistance accorded her by the
Virginia aerouef--which We're expand
ed III the city Offices into the sensation
of the day. Shayne of Aerostatic
Power had violated the Craighcad in
junction in the Roc! Craighead. Car
son and the Shaynes were together in
a New Jersey villaSe! Rumors and
canards on change and the curb! En-
tras and red type OH yellow first pages!
But the real sensation was not known
until afterward.
Craighead was long time gone, re-
turning with Il nerspiring man carry
ing Il notary's seal in one hand, huge
volume under one arm and Il fiat book
like an exaggerated check book under
the other. Following them were a
TALL angular serious looking gentle
man in wadlns boots, his eyes covered
with immense blue goggles--a French
chauffeur il one might judge by GER
tain strong proofs in garments and
feature; life saving crew from up
the coast who had just arrived after
long distance view OF the wreck and
several water side characters belong
ing in a New Jersey way TO the Cap
tain Harrod class. The man with the
books seemed tired with his burden
and was using occasional strong words.
Set down. set down your honorable
load" said Craighead. IF honor may
be BARRED with curse. Fellow citi-
zens. we are delighted with what we
have seen of yonr little city. The eli
mate is lovely, the air fresh and the
water warm. We like It, What do
you call it?
Carson drew Craighead aside and
suggested dry clothes.
BE silent, sirrah." cried Craighead,
land do as you are bid. Friends. the
performance in the big tent is about
to open This. Mr.. Van Brunt. is one
Of the principals"
"Of age. l see" said Mr.. Van Rrunt,
looking at Carson. II guess it's all
right. An where's the other party?"
A maid who had devoted herself to
Virginia replied that Miss Suarcz was
quite able to see people.
Come. Mr.. Van Brunt." said Craig
head. land view the precious remnns."
Craighead entered at Virginia's" Come
in," but Mr.. Van Brunt went no far
Their than to insert half his body and
all his head in the room and look
senrchingly at Miss Suarez.
"Of course" said he. you're over
eighteen?'
Considerably" said Virginia. "but"-
Mr.. Van Brunt had vanished Craig
head gazed solemnly at Virginia and
spoke sepuchrally.
These" said he. ARE some Of the
local forms Of the initiation. BE ODE
dent and thou shalt prosper. Don't
do nothln' that you amt told to-scey'
What does this foolery mean" ask.
ed Carson as Craighcad emerged into
the parlor, where Mr.. Van Krunt wns
engaged In filling up blanks and tear
ing them out of the big check book
"Foolery?" said Craighead PRO.
fame not the sacred mysteries Of Eleu-
sis. Don't get cynical or funny You
are not very important person here.
Friends fellow citizens. Jerscymen
lend me your ears We have met for
certain reasons connected With the vi
tai statistics Of our common country
to originate an epithet. Two problems
look the American people in the face
and gnash their problcmaticaI teeth
, and snort. What are they? My friend
the doctor, who has returned with
healing in his fins. and our reverend
!. friend in the wnders can bear wit
. ness from their reduced perquisitcs
; that I speak sooth when I say that
these portcntous national dangers lie
In celibacy. I have made a speciality
of it,"
"T1ooray" shouted the captain Of
the life saving crew
"My honorable and gallant friend"
said Craichrad indicating the captain.
"hath a Smith college pin on his serv-
ice shirt. It's not to thee . potential
benedict. that l speak, We are here
to call not the inoculnted. but the hith-
erto immune. to repentance. Fellow
reformers at the request Of my friend
Mr.. Cnrson-General Theodo' Cahson.
NJ Al sent Il n!otorcar for Mr.. Van
Brunt. and the county seat Of this
county, SO far as the marriage records
are concerned. is here. The Rev Mr..
Coryel has kindly agreed to perform
the ceremony will assume the chair
IL there are no objections. will ell
terrain motion ordering the nuptials
to proceed. assume n motion for the
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