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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-08-29
STATE FAIR AMUSEMENT PRO-
GRAM.

Never has the Minnesota state
fair staged cleaner and more ex-
pensive program than the one
planned for the week of Sept. to
~. Tens of thousands of dollars
lave been expended in obtaining the
best talent in the new and old world.
The feature of it all will be the
auto races Sept. ~. the last after
noon of the fair. The greatest gal
axy of auto racers ever gathered in
the Northwest will entertain the
100000 persons expected on that
day. Entries from all over America
have been made, as over $1,000 in
special prizes has been hung up by
the fair for worlds records that may
be broken.
Barney Oldfield, holder of the
worlds mile record on a circular dirt
track. will attempt to break it on
that day. He has agreed on forfeit
to drive a mile on second faster
than any other. Louis DisDrow'
holder of more worlds records than
any other driver. will compete
against Oldfield for supremacy on
the one-mile and five-mile tracks
Eddie Rickenbacher, winner of the
Sioux City Speedway race. July T.
and Bill Knipper, who is driving the
Delage car used by Rene Thomas
when he won the Indianapolis
speedway race on Decoration day
will be two other runners-up.
Other noted drivers are Joe
Cleary, Eddie Hearne. Fred Hore'
and Johnny Raimey. driver OF Case
Case special, Tornado and Bullet
cars. An excellent program ha'
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-08-29
ARCHBISHOP PAYS TRIBUTE
Arch Bishop Ireland of St. Paul
pays Tribute to Roman
Pontificate.

Archbishop Ireland in a statement
on the P0pe's death said:
1.-THE passing away of Plus X, Pom
tiff at Rome, is dramatic in it's set
tings. The occasion could not have
been better chosen to show
forth what is meant by the Roman
pontificate. what power there is in
a personality to command the atten-
ton of the vast family of men and of
nations. A tremendous war is be-
ing waged. filling the eyes of men,
whether BY the gradeur of it's clash
ings or the awful import of its con-
sequences. as never before was the
happening in the course of history.
'In the midst of all an aged man
died in Rome, and for the moment
the world. pauses in its wonderings
and expectations, to rivet attention
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-08-29
NUNS GIVE SITE FOR PUBLIC
SCHOOL.

Upon splendid site given by the
Sisters of St. Xavier's academy, La
trobe, Pa, new public school build
ing is being erected in Boyd's dis
trict, Unity township. The directors
inquired of the directress of St.
Xavier's as to whether or not an acre
ef the academy farm, located directly
across from the old site, could be
purchased and the gift of the acre to
the township for public school pur-
poses followed.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-08-29

tai of 100000 to buy and distribute
educational and amusement pictures
to Catholic schools, churches and So
|cieties.
The association later hopes to have
a studio of its own where pictures
based on Catholic themes will be
made. For the present it will con-
tent itself with buying the work pro-
duced by the regular film companies,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-08-29
VISITATION NUN SOLE HEIR
TO $4,000 ESTATE.

According to the will of the late
Bernard Lodick, whose death oc-
Cured at Sandusky, Ohio, few
weeks ago, his daughter, Sister M.
Antonius, member of the Visitation
order at Mt. de Chantal, Wheeling,
w. Va, is made sole heir to his es-
tate, which is valued at about $780,
600. ....
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-08-29
FUND FOR FAMILIES.
Irish Party Subscription.

The Lord Mayor OF Dublin has re-
ccivcd the following telegram from
Mr.. John Redmond:
Am posting you chcquc for 500
from members OF the Irish Party for
the fund started by you for families
of Sundays victims.
JOHN REDMOND"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-08-29
FORM CATHOLIC PICTURE
FILM ASSOCIATION
[caa... 1xI:4l, I1aH a M;llios, CAM.

tai Assured for the Purpose.
New York.-Under the leadership
of DR.. Condo Fallen, head of the
Catholic Encyclopedia company and
a prominent Catholic layman the
Catholic Film association has been
incorporated at Albany with CAPT.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-08-29
been arranged for the entire after

been arranged for the entire after
noon, and some sensational driving
is certain to ensue.
In place of the Pike of former
years, there will be a great educa-
tional show for parents and chill
dren called The World at Home. 1t
will be located at the lip of the la
COON, and will cover many acres. An
immense model of the Panama Can
al, designed by the architect who
made the original model for the
United States government, will be
exhibited, expert lecturers explain
ing how the canal works. There will
be a large menagerie of wild beasts
and birds taken from a leading 20
illogical park. The other shows will
be similar in nature.
There is no concert band in
America as good as the Liberati
Concert Band and Grand Opera
Company. which is to play during
the entire week. Organized for
over forty years, it has gained a
reputation all over the world. This
great band consists of forty-five
players and eight singers. Liberati
himself is one of the greatest cornet
soloists in America. Other hands
include the First and Second Regi-
mental Bands, Minnesota State Band.
Zumbrota Concert Band and Crook
ston Citizens Band. There are three
orchestras.
E. R. Hutchinson, the daring aero
naut who has devised means of
taking eight and ten parachute drops
from one balloon at one ascension,
will thrill the crowds with his flights.
In like way two men will make
fourteen drops from one balloon in
one ascension. This act is said to be
superior to any of it's kind ever pro-
duced.
Horse polo, in which America is
becoming to interested, will be
played each day by picked teams.
Auto polo, said to be one of the most
dangerous games played, will be put
on at the fair by the originator of
the sport. Persons participating are
often injured severely, and head-on
collisions are frequent.
A troupe of horses in a steeple
chase and thirty-six racing hounds
will amuse the grandstand occu-
pants each day. A $1,000 saddle
horse stake will be shown before the
grandstand Friday, Sept. II. The
harness races, in which $4,000 in
purses will be distributed, will at
tract some of the best horses in
America.
May Wirth. the greatest lady
bareback rider anywhere, now play
ing in England and France, will as
tonish all with her skill. The New
York Hippodrome elephants, en-
gagged at New York for seven success
sive seasons, have been obtained for
the entire week. Many other high
class vaudeville acts have been en-
gagged to fill the three great areanes
before the grandstand. afternoon and
evening.
Each evening before the grand
stand there will be a big fireworks
display, called the Opening of the
Panama Canal" A scenic picture
of the canal over 400 feet long will
serve as background. Over 300
persons will take part in a Spectacle
of Nations. Suddenly at a signal
the fireworks display opens, break
down the last obstacle between the
Atlantic and Pacific.
Many other amusement features
have been provided. Suffice to say
no one liking good clean entertain
ment can afford to miss the Mime
sofa State Fair.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-08-29

Among the most celebrated shrincs
of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Ire
land is that of Trim in the Abbey
OF the St. Augustine canons. Many
miracles are said to have been
wrought there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-29
THREE ARRESTED
AS BANK WRECKERS
ROscvillc Trust Directors Are
AcCused-17 More Wanted,
Including New York Men.

Following closely upon the finding of
indictments against twenty persons In
connection with the wrecking Of tho hose
willie Trust Company in Newark. the
County Prosecutors detectives Yesterday
arrested three Of those against whom true
bills had been returned.
Those arrested are John r. Scarlet ?
building contractor. who was director
OF the bank and engaged in other enter
priscs with Raymond Smith the cashier;
Harry Foster, also director, and Charles
X. Mindnich a clerk. All three furnished
bail They will make their pleas Satur-
day morning.
Five OF the mon said 10 bc indicted are
non-rcsidcnts Of the state. but counsel for
them promised TO produce them on Satur-
day. according to County Prosecutor
Louis Hood
II is said that nigh conspiracy is the
charge that will be lodged against most
Of those concerned. This charge will rest
upon officials Of the Home Ice and Prod
ucts Company OF Pennsylvania and a
New York realty company. with which
Smith. the accused cashier of the wrecked
bank. had been identified. Several will
have to answer TO charges Of abetting, as
IL is alleged that they were aware OF the
pecuiations but said nothing for fear Of
losing their jobs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-29
CITY JOB A FAMILY PLUM
Warden Hayes Kept Nine on
Blackwell's, Say Witnesses.

-Four employees on Blackwells Island
told the grand jury Yesterday that War
den Hayes OF the penitentiary had fam
ily OF nine. exclusive OF a baby a few
months old. i'm his quarters on the island.
The charter allows the warden 10 have
four Of his immediate family in his quar-
ters
Not ouly were most OF the members OF
the warden's family supporting. the
witnesses said. but three OF them were
themselves in the employ OF the city.
one son and one daughter are school
teachers and another son is court at
tendant. The warien's brother, an ex-
policeman. the witnesses said, was in
Guided in the family and was boarding at
the expense OF the city. Another son
who lived in the wardens quarters was
said TO he ~ clerk.
\ corps OF seven servants was required
they said. 10 take care Of those whom the
warden WAS boarding ia his quarters.
At the request OF the grand jury Joseph
pu NiNier. Assistant District ATTORNEY.
looked up the provisions Of the charter on
that subject. He found that the warden
OF the Ienitentiary is allowed four ser
wants
Nh. Du Vivier introduced additional
evidence to the manner ia which
Frank Willis a negro prisoner in the
penitentiary. met his death. His death is
alleged TO have resulted from neglect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-29
'SIEGEL OFFERS TO
PAY DEP0SIT0RS
Thirty Per Cent Cash and Re-
mainder in Secured Notes
Is the Basis.

Confirmation Of reports that depositors
in the bank Of Henry Siegel & Co. would
receive relief in concrete form was OBJ
tanned Yesterday at n meeting At No. 60
West 18Th street. News contained IN a letter
from the firm Of Coudcrt Brothers. coun-
sci for the depositors. to J. I. Munich.
chairman OF the committee Of ten. brought
Joy 10 the hundreds Of men and women
present.
M. Munchs reading Of the letter was
interrupted by outbursts Of enthusiasm.
II said that each depositor would receive
90 per cent Of his claim. with interest 10
January ], and = per cent notes for the re-
mairder. guaranteed 10y Henry Siegel and
Frank T.. Siogel and secured 10y q deposit
Of $4,000. 600 OF the common stock Of the
Siegel stores Corporation. The pa, ment
Of 80 per cent will he net. there being no
lawyers or receivers fees.
The letter stated that Coudert Brothers
were making careful study Of the securi-
ties offered by the bank
Attention Was called to the Importance
OF knowing tho nature and probable value
Of the proposed 100000 security for the
notes. but AZ opinion on such collateral
could not he asccrtaincd. the letter read,
until details of reorganization had been
worked out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-29
BANKING FIRM TO RETIRE
Bischoff Houses Voluntary Dis
solution Permitted.

Justice Seabury granted the application
yesterday for the voluntary dissolution Of
the Bischoff Banking House, ~ No -
Broadway which has a capital Of $4,000
and mas done a general banking business.
Some Of the officers Of the organization
are The same as those OF Henry Bischof
& Co. at the same address which went
into the hands Of a receiver 2 few weeks
ago. Although the two institutions have
occupied the same building. they were
separate.
The application to The court was made
by carl Whitman. president OF the bank
ing house. who said that at a meeting OF
the stockholders on January - it was
agreed 10 wind up the affairs Of the OLD
firm Notice to that effect was given 10
the State Banking Department.
Since the stockholders meeting no fur
Their deposits have been accepted. the
present deposits amounting 10 I'll. The
balance sheets showed assets and liabili-
ties Of 1858 40. An creditors and depos-
itors will be notified of the move. and the
period Of dissolution viii extend TO March
10. If there are any moneys then TN
claimed they will be turned over 10 the
State Superintendent of Banks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-29

Hammed Ben Mohammed who Tor
three years has brsved the sandstone on
the desert first. when fresh from Mo
rocco in a production at tho Hippo
dromc. and ever since in The Garden oi
Allah" on the road shall not forfeit etcf-
nal Joy I'm tho Mshomctan heaven through
l!inS in lnconsccrated ground
Although his body lies on a marble slab
in the morgue at 81. Nincents Hospital
among unbclievers. the farreachins hand
~ tho Prophet has been extended. and
Hammcd Ben Mobammed will rest among
those who have died i'm tho faith. breth-
ron from distant Arabia. from far Egypt
and the burning sands OF Morocco viii
cat rcd apples from his grave and repeat
the ancient "fattiha Allah aktar,'
Hammed Ren Mohammed slnncd and
his sin cost him his life. But he has been
forgiven, and Sic Hassan Ben All the
only qualified tab" o. priest. Of Ma
hometanism in this part Of the world, VIII
not only provide the funeral service. but
the burial plot as well And thereby
hangs a ta'e as weird As any kiplng
ever wrote:
damned Ben Mohammcd was a Berber
from little village In Morocco where
dwcUs his ased mother. who appronticed
him TO her rich and powerful countryman,
SIC Hassan Ben Ali purvoyor Of Orien
tai acts"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-29
HAMMED,S SOUL, CURSE LIFTED
,SNATCHED FROM UNBELIEVERS
Oriental Performer Who Violated Contract and Died. Is or
given His Sin and Body Will Lie in Nloslem
Plot in Evergreen Cemetery

After a season IN New York Sic Has
san Ben All sent Hammcd 'on tho road
with a show. ON or about October ,
Uammed wcaficd 81 STAGE lifc and ran
away from tho show at Rochester Nhcn
next heard from he had applied To the
Rev. w u. Barnes. ir.. congregational
clergyman. at no ol2 West 18th street.
for assistance and FOR protection from
the consequences Of violating his con
tract.
There was an angry exchange OF views
as To- tho status OF the runaway Berber.
Then Hammed Ben Mohammed was
found diving i'm tho squalid rooming house
where he had sought refuge. dscon-
nected ga, stove was the agency.
Hammed Bcn Mohammcd was hurried
10 81. Ninccnts. and an that Occidental
science could do TO countcract the Orlen-
tai curse was tried in vain to save his
life
When il Was All over ard Hammed Ben
Mohammcd lay stark and still on mar
bic morguc slab two or his countrNmen
sought out Talh Sic llassan Ben NJ, VINO
alone could guide the departed soul.
So Mohammcd Ben Mohammcd will rest
in the Moslcm plot belonging to Sic Has
sam Ben All i'm Evergreen Cemetery. and
his mother in far Morocco may rest happy
in the thought that his soul is safe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-29
NEW THOUGHT IN COURT
Church Readers Testimony Full
of Original Ideas.

Frank W. Sears. reader and a trustee
Of the New Thought Church. was eX-
amined Yesterday in supplementary pro-
ceedires on a judgment for $l,lis. held by
William Ross. Some Of the answers OF
Mr.. Sears were quite original and also
suggested much new thought I'm the mat
ter of revealing ones financial status
Mr.. Sears said ne had neither personal
nor real property. lie said his name was
F.. W. Sears and that he had no first
name. His address. ne said. was between
mt and 18th streets and Broadway and
Amsterdam avenues. he did not know the
number.
He said that he never was resident
Of New York In Boston, he said he was
interested in an air and gas concern. and
in street railway business in Kansas city,
and in Colorado he was interested in In
vestments He used 10 own some shares
Of stock, but he destroyed them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-29
Declares 1923 Prisoners "Es-
caped" if SuIzer Decree
Was Invalid.
SEEKS VINDICATION
IN NEW APPEAL
Original Document Which Gave
Him Freedom Stolen al
Albany, He Asserts.

In support Of notice Of motion 10 re-
omen the proceedings regarding his par
don by Governor Sulzcr Joseph .. Roo'n'
convicted banker. filed with the District
Attornev and with the Cooperation Couh-
sci YESTERDAY afiidav!ts asserting thdt ]"
his own pardon was invalid l23 prisoners
whose sentences were commuted ny
Warden HAYES. at tho request o! Gov
crnor Sulzer are, under the law, escaped
prisoners.
Warden Hayes refused 10 recognize
Robins pardon. on the ground that II was
issued by Suzcr August 20, after his I'M
rcachmcnt. Justice Hasbrouck sustained
Warden Hayes The appeal from Justice
Uasbrouck'3 decision viii be argued IN
March. and. while Robin docs not expect
his prcsen, motion 20 be granted ne
wants n add an appeal from an adverse
decision 10 the one already pending. ne
motion to reopen the matter is 10 ne ar
ruod February I m the Supreme Court
Of lister County
In his o,yr AFFIDAVIT Robin says JUS
ticc IIasbrouck'S decision established
one kind of law for Joseph g. Robin, a
citizen OF the United States and OF the
state 81 Vow York. while there is an
othcr and an entirely different kind of
law under the same circumstances for all
the other people Of tho state Of Nc"
York"
I'm brief Robin asserts that while the
actua paper which was presented 10
Warden Hayes was signed by Suizer
August 20. seventeen days after MS I'M
parchment. that paper was only copy OF
the original pardon, which was granted oS
Sulzcr August -. the daJ preceding MS
impeachment. The duplicate was neceS-
sary. Robin says because the original
mysteriously vanished from the Gov
crnor's desk.
Robin presents Photographic copies OF
Warden Hayes's commutation sheets 10
show that the warden accepted as au-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-29
SEE EVIL IN FABRIC BILLS
Merchants Oppose Measures
Aimed at "Adulteration."

strong oppoS tion to the fabric adul-
teratlon bills now pending in Congress,
was presented yesterday At a meeting Of
the committee on commercial law of the
Merchants Association by members who
erCued that the bills would do more harm
han good The bills call FOR a statement
ON an fabrics sold at retail. showing
whether they are "adulterated' by the
use o. other fabric OF chemical in manu-
iacture.
1T should he pointed out" ssid John 7.
Wood president OF the National Associa-
ton OF Wool Manufacturers, that this
proposed legislation is not at all in line
with the pure food laws. II YOU have 10
describe perfectly good article in op-
probrious terms you create prejudice
against il I'm the public mind. The GUS
toner should have sufficient value for his
money. but that is as far as it should
go
j. : Coward said that pair OF women $
shoes selling for 81. Tire best that could
Dc made. would have 10 be branded "adui-
tciated" If the bills were passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-29
Pushed in Bonfire, Girl Dies.

\ small bonfire in the sreaway Of a
house AT No. 3s East l5sth street at
tracted nine-yesr-old Elizabeth Martin.
Of that address. 10 group ~ children
who were dancing around the flames.
one of the Youngsters accidentally pushed
her into the fire.
Fred Damsmuth. a young man living in
the house. ran out and dragged the child
from the flames She was badly burned
all over her body. and most Of her hair
was lost. An ambulance took her TO
Lebanon Hospital, where she died within
an hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-29
SWAB CIGARETTES AWAY
Hoboken "Fiends Submit ia
Cure in Court.

The crusade which Recorder John J.
NcGovern. Of Hoboken. has been con
Quoting against cigarette smoking re-
suited last night IN three hundred men
and bo,s submitting 10 the cure" IN the
Recorders court. in the presence Of their
wives. mothers and sweethesrts TWO
physicians applied the treatment
The cure consists OF the swabbing out
~ ,bc throat with nitrate OF silver which
20 Judge 10y the expressions on the faces
of those taking the treatment VAS any
thng bat pleasant but many Of them had
promised To take IL. and they stuck 10
their word The treatment is supposed
10 AFFECT the mouth OF the smoker IN sJch
manner that II viii be misery Tor nim
10 smoke again The physicians also gave
each cured person prescription. which
win further aid him In his resolve 10 give
up cigarettes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-29
Old Store of MERCHANT
Prince" To Be Sacrificed
by Hilton Estate.
NOW ASSESSED
AT s4,75O,OOO
Property in Chambers Street
Must Bring $4,O00,0OO to Cover
Interest and Mortgage.

Tho estate Of former Judge Henry hll-
ton uho was adviser TO \. T. stewart tne
"merchant nrince." and received larEe
mart of Mr.. Stewart's estate. does not
wan, IN rctake the stewart Buildins' ~
Rroadway and Chambers street. WIZ"
Was sold by the Hilton estate 10 fe'N
Ismau. and then was foroclosed 'eca"ao
tsnan failed 20 nav the interest on the
i,.sc p,ore, mortgage which hc gave
hack ia fine estate. To resell the property
SAWS Edward -. Harris. executor ana ''"H
too nf the Hilton estate. in papers hl'n III
the Surroeates' Court. VIII mean a s@c'
fec ia tho estate. but nc believes su'h
courso would be better than rataking inc
nrone,ty which &c assessed ~ Si,'o'.ooo'
and which tho estate will have to sen ~
about $1,000. 900 to realize me amount W
tho mortgage and interest hclo oy '"c
estate.
Tho statements regarding the stewart
Ruiiding are contained in the accoun'nE
filed i'm the Surrogatcs' Court ny MI
Harris lie tells in his report ~ ms az
ministration Of tho affairs OF the estate
that he hogan an action IN the supreme
C.ourt II, 1912 10 foreclose tho 1snan mort
o,ro on whlch there VAS due the princ'-
nal Of s5.5sG.6GG Judgment WIS taken
lint the property has not been put up TOT
sale The reason for delay IN sell'he inc
nroportv. Mr Harris says y that inc u'9'
advice obtainable indicated that the estate
would have to buy in the property TO pre-
vent "a very great sacrifice"
When the action 80 forcclosc was ne
Gun 4 receiver Of the rents was appoint
ed. and the rents have been used 10 ope'
ate the property and pay tho overdue
taxes NEGOTIATIONS arc now under Wa!
for tho sale Of tho property at private
sale AT price which will necessarily
cause a loss to the estate" Mr.. Harris
saws: "To suffer a considerable loss no"
ever. seems TO hi more desirable than to
retake tho property
Referring TO Mr.. lsman. tho executor
saws: The maker Of the bond has sew
eraI large Judgments against HIM unsa'-
isfeG Of record. so that a deficiency JudS-
nont against him would be Of no value, as
netit,oner Is informed and believes
Mr. Harris saws f. his accounting about
the windsor Hotel property, at Saratoga
which was carried in the last accounting
at valuation = $4,000 that although
The property was extensively advertise"
for sale at $4,000 there was not a single
offer TO buy. Tire furniture was sold al
auction. and the hotel was torn down ana
sold as old material. The land Is now be
ing sold i'm lots. Mr.. Harris says thnt' II
possible. he will sell All the remaining
really holdings OF the Hilton estate in the
next year