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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
Spoiled the Lecture.

An amusing incident happened re-
Gently in a school in the north of Eng
land. The master was lecturing his
class of boys on smoking and the
evils attending it.
Suddenly he saw a grin oVerspread-
ing the faces of his scholars, and on
inQuiring the cause an limo 1entlook-
ing cherub yelled out:
Please sir, yer pipes sticking out
of yer pocket"
The smoking lecture was abruptly
brought to a close
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
Fear of Poverty.

We have grown literally afraid to
be poor. We despise anyone who
elects TO be poor in order to simplify
and save his inner life. We have
lost the power of even imagining
what the ancient idealization of pow
erty could have meant: the liberation
from material attachments, the IN
bribed soul, the manlier indifference,
the paying our way by what we are OF
do, and not by what we have, the
right TO fling away our life at any mo
ment irresponsibly-the more athletic
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
An Adequate Reason.

The moon was casting Pickering
shadows over a pair Of lovers as they
sat side by side in Battery park. He
glanced out across the water and saw
the Statue of Liberty in the shadowy
gloom
Il wonder why they have its light
so small?" he broke in on the bIissful
silence.
Perhaps" answered she in a soul
full tone, as she coquettishIy tried to
slip from his arm, the smaller the
light the greater the liberty" -Har-
per's Magazine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
Sorry for the Chickens.

Dorothy was visiting her grandpar-
ents in the country for the first time
Seeing a quantity of feathers scat
tered about the henyard, she shook
her head in disapprovaL Grandpa, .
she told HIM, gravely, you really
ought TO do something to keep your
chickens from wearing out so.''-San
Francisco Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29

years. When l be-
gan to take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta,
bic Compound L
could not sit up. 1
had female troubles
and was very ner-
vous. l used the
remedies q year and
/ can do my work
and for the last eight
m on tn S | b av e
work ed for other
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29

DON'T VISIT THE CALIFORNIA EX-
POSITIONS Without supply Of Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
Shoes or dissolved in the foot-bath. The Standard
Remedy for the feet for Is years It gives instant
hot feet. One lady writes: 81 enjoyed every minute
Of my stay at the Expositions. thanks to Allen S
Foot-Ease in my shoes Get Il TODAY Adv
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
Just What Did He Mean

Judge-''What was the cause of the
rumpus?" Policeman-1Well, you see,
judge, this man here and that woman
there are married" Judge-''Yes.
yes, know; but what was the ether
cause ?"-Boston Transcript
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
When Endemic Fades,

There has been a lot Of grip this
spring"
YES" replied the sympathetic man,
Il wish the baseball season would
open. Nobody seems afraid of draft
when there is good outdoor sport to
be had"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
VAN Redrets.

81 wish I hadn't spent my penny
for candy" said little Bobbie.
'FWhy?" inquired his mother. Did
the candy make you ill?"
NO, but it's all gone now, and
want some more"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
Off Affection.

What's the matter with that So
ciety girl you're attending, doctor?'
She complains very much of that
sinking feeling"
why, isn't she right in the
swim 2"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29

trim, in short, the moral fighting shape
1t is certain that the prevalent
fear Of poverty among the educated
classes is the worst moral disease
from which our civilization suffers
Prof. William James.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
No Use,

Dent you want to grow up and he
a man, Jimmie?"
will be growed up, too, and it'll be
just as hard to lick 'em as ever"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
Sure.

He-Would you be satisfied with
love in a cottage?
She-In a $4,000 one-yes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
A Definition.

A smile: The lighting system OF
heart.-Woman's Home Companion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
The Proper Thino.

Great Scott! but this play is rawl"
Then let's roast baltimore
American.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
PHLOX DRUMMONDI

The queen of bedding plants is the
Phlox Drummondi. Sow where they
are to grow, .in fine rich soil, and thin
the tall ones so that they stand about
ten inches apart, and the dwarfs six
inches apart. Give them rich soil,
plenty of water, and watch results.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29

Carpenters and poker players are
known by their chips.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29

A woman doesn't mind the fact that
her husband is away from home if
she knows he's broke
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29

It's no credit to man to keep his
word because no one will take il.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29

Some folks couldn't keep up appear
ances if they went in the aeroplane
business
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
WOMAN COULD
NOT SIT Up
Tow Does Her Own Work.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound Helped Her.

IrontOn, Ohio" / am enjoying bet
er health now than I have for twelve
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29

Some men are so reckless with
their coin that they even use it for
paying debts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29

A home without books means dis
contented boys and girls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29
Human.

DO the freaks ever fall in love
With each other?" inquired the visitor
t the Dime Museum.
"Oh, yes" replied the manager.
Why, the living skeleton is madly in
owe with the fat lady right now"
Il suppose they act awfully queer"
Sure, they do; just like other peo-
Ie."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29

A pessimist is a person who is sea.
ick during the entire voyage of life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-04-29

Time and tide wait for no man, but
ndertakers are more obliging.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-07

Ing 1t see that the Jews are the people to be sain
and that people appears tc be doomed.
Mordeca learns OF this edict aud implores Esther
to save her people, Esther pleads the danger Of her
coming into the presence OF the King unsummoned
Mordecai replies that Esther must take the risk,
for although the King does not know that she is
jswess she cannot hope to escape the general ruin.
Then Esther sends message to Mordecai to gather
all the Jews in the capital to fast and pray and that
then she will tempt fate by approaching the King in
his audience chamber. and III perish. I perish"
Then Esther waiting for the three days Of fasting
and prayer to elapse arrayed herself in her COR
Eeous gsrb, and entered the inner court where
the. golden sceptre that In his hand SO Esther
drew near and touched the top Of his sceptre Then
Esther? and what is thy request? 1t shall be even
s!yen thee to the hall Of the kingdom"
Esther replied by inviting the King to come with
Homan to @ banquet which she had prepared IN her
part OF the palace
When the King and Haman to the banquet
the King again asked Esther what she wanted but
on the next day, for another feast
When Haman went home he made very angry
refused to bow before him. But he FASTENED to his
own house, summoned Zeresh, his wife and his
friends and told them how powerful and rich he had be-
come, and how above all he had been the only man
besides the King invited to the special banquet given
by the Queen and that he invited to another ban.
quet the Still, he expressed his bitter.
ness OF soul at the lack of respect shown ny Mordeca
the Jew
It then that Zeresh his Wife and his friend.
advised him TO erect gaows. fifty cubits high aud
to ask tie King to permit him be executed thereon
And Hannah ordered the gallows built
II this very night that the King could not sleep
so he ordered the chronicles OF his reign brought and
read to him 1t so happened that the scribe read that
very portion OF the chronicles which related how
Mordecai had discovered the plot of the eunuchs
against the Kings life. When the King heard the
story he stopped the scribe and asked What honor
and when he heard that nothing had been done h,
sen. for Haman and asked him: What shall be done
unto the man whom the King deghteth honor?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-07

interest The simple personal element about 1t akes
Its observer back twenty-five centuries almost to see
Esther and her king admiring Its proportions and
selecting 1t as fitting gift to the divinity; perhaps
indeed very probably to celebrate the saving OF tho
life OF the Queen herself
1t Is CT the few links with the past which eI-
abes to draw an actual picture In our minds OF
that past We the artifcers bringing their
vases before the King and Esther; almost hear him
voice his admiration when his eyes fell this one
see MIN show 1t to the Queen, and the two of them
decide what should be inscribed upon It. 1t is uite
In keeping with Esher's character revealed In the
Biblical story that she should have suggested that
there could BIO nothing magnificent than simply
his name. And then they decided what to do with H.
We know that this given by xerxes. De-
cause 1t bears his name written in four different
the regular Babylonian aud the Egyptian hsrogyphc
1t Is OF speciai value to archaeoogsts because the
Identity with the Hebrew name given in the Bible
AhashVerosh, being read Hishi-ar.sha or as we say
Ahasuerus and settling for ali time the historical char
all the Bible
The little vase will be studied with interest By
hundreds OF thousands familiar with the story. who
would rather something that was once actually
fondled by the hands of Queen Esther than hundred
OF the paintings by the Old Masters. 1t is. as has
been said. new link with the past, and with one or
the most interesting characters in all history.
That the Book OF Esther is the supreme drama OF
the Old Testament has been proved by the fact that it
has been taken bodily from the Bible and acted
Bible itself being used in its presentation.
As the Biblical drama opens King Ahasuerus is hold
mis- queen Vashtf, wishing her to be admired By
mobiles OF his court This violation of all Oreu
tai custom, and the Queen refuses TO raise her
King Ashasuerus heated with wine, insists that he
Will be obeyed and Vashtis continued refusal he
VOWS that she shall longer be his queen sends her
from his court and decides that he have an
other queen upon his throne.
Announcement Is sent throughout the realm that
upon a certain day all OF the most beautiful maidens
are to be brought to the palace that the King may
select royal spouse.
Among these maiden5 q beautiful orphan
who had been brought up by her cousin Mordecai 4
Jewess by name Esther, and ber beauty Ia so great
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-07

t he great trilingual
Il h r e G languaged in.
scription on the living
rocks found by Sir Henry
Rawlinson in Persia, in
the light of which the
Babylonian language was
explained and the still
more famous Rosetta
Stone, found in Egypt in
1893, and read by the
French scholars who &C.
companied Napoleon on
his expedition. by which
the Hieroglyphics OF
Egypt were finally read.
For it was also tri!ingual,
in three Languages, In
Greek, IIleroglyphic or
priestly script OF tho
Egyptians, and the De.
motto. or common tongue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-07
An Onyx Vase That Belonged to King Ahasuerus,
the Husband of Noble Queen Esther, Who Hanged
the Wicked Hannah, the Prosecutor of the Jews

~ NE OF the most charming stories in all the Bible
I J Is that contained In the Book OF Esther in
which the beautiful little Jewish maiden plays
the part OF the heroine becoming the adored queen
OF alLpowerful king. saving not only herself from
the Vaccinations OF the villainous Haman but res
cung all of her people throughout the great Persian
dominion, and nnally In true dramatic fashion,
Ing Haman to the very gallows which he had hnilt
for her cousin Mordecai.
II you go to Fifth avenue and Forty-second street,
into the New York Public Library, you will see little
onyx vase, only thirteen and one-half inches high
which is inscribed with the name Of King Xerxes the
husband Of Queen Esther. Is this little vase that
touches our hands with those Of the past and
proves that the courageous little queen really did live
For we have evidence that the was selected,
looked upon by this royal pair handled and admired
by them. and then sent votive Offering, probably
to the shrine Of the Persian gods at Susa the capital
It has not the Intrinsic value Of gold silver
vase OF the size might collector of vases
rank 1t In the same class with his peachbow vases.
but to the Jewish and Christian world 1t far out
ranks and all OF these because OF itp real human
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-07

that the King selects her
OF all the hundreds OF
maidens brought before
him.
Esther succeeds in
keeping her cousin Nor.
decai near her, and while
he Is in the palace one
night he hears two Of the
eunuchs plotting 10 stab
their royal master. Nor
decai tells Esther. Of the
plot. and she hastens to
inform the King. upon
whose order the cunuchs
are arrested ard exc
cuted, but without dis
closing who had inspired
them to their attempt.
The Prime Minister OF
Persia is a very naughty
noble. by name Hannah,
who hates the Jews. and
especially hates M0rdc.
cal, who had refused TO
bow down before him
when he passed. holding
that no Jew bows 60 any
one save God. In order
TO attain his ends Hannah,
without stating whom he
wishes TO punish, bcgs
King Ahasucrus to sign
an edict ordering the
death OF all of a people
who Hannah says are re-
bellious, hate the King
and his ministers. and
are a hateful element in
the population. The King
signs the edict, not read.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-03-07

ceived chronology OF the
has TO be modified.
And nov comes the d!scI
old stone, 10 which Nebuc
the ono originally set in pls
his ancestor OF many cer|
prove that he did not lie.
According 10 tradition, nj
various inscriptions. nnd
trait OF Enram Gin h.lns,|
b. 9. This date wss fixed
IN the ruiBG OK the BILL
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-03-06
QUEENS.

P. ]. Meehan, w. Delany, NJ. Molloy,
and d. Kilbridge, M. Ps, addressed q
meeting of Queens County National
lists at Ballylinan, Athy, with a view
to urging that the estate of Sir Anth-
ony Weldon be sold to the tenants.
Mr.. Meehan spoke of the tenants pune.
tual payment, and said that Sir Anth-
ony was getting from EOS upward for
tillage land many of his tenants hold
ing under agreements which prevented
their going into the Land Courts.
They had asked Sir Anthony to sell
at reasonable price, or, If he could
not do SO now to give voluntary
statement. 1t was their hope, added
Mr.. Meehan, that the landlord would
not enforce DEGREES that had been
granted at Carlow Craigue Sessions.
Sir Anthony had pointed out in let
tiers that he had offered to sell years
ago, but the tenants had refused to
buy, and that there was no chance of
sale during the war.
On Feb. 8. at her residence. % Graf.
tan street, Marlborough, the death
took place of Mrs. Maria Barrett, relict
of the late Francis Barrett.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-03-06
CAvAN.

D. O'Doherty, postmaster at Cavan.
has been transferred on promotion to
Tipperary.
The gross receipts of the Cavan and
Leitrim Railway for the year ended
November last were s14,091, as COM
pared with s14,332 in the previous
year. The gross expenditure was
G13,44S, as compared with G13,326.
The profit in respect of railway work
ing was $3.50, and the net profit on
the whole undertaking s648. This
sum has been placed to the credit
of the guaranteeing baronies, as com.
pared with s1,0O6 for the year 1918.
The Finea "Myles the Slasher' Me-
mortal Committee passed resolution
of sympathy with their president, DR..
j. Ryan, ]. P, on the death of his
brother in Limerick.
Patrick Kelly, Clonloghan, has been
sworn in as Justice of the Peace for
County Cavan.
A farm In Drumalure, containing
about eight acres, has been purchased
for the sum of s310. by William Reil-
ly, Ballyhaise Station.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-03-06
LIN ERIck.

At Cork Barracks, David Quincy, of
Clogher, Bruree, was sentenced to 112
days Imprisonment with hard labor,
for contravention of the Defense of
the Realm Act by making statements
prejudicial to recruiting. He was
further charged with interfering with
Colonel Williamson and Sergeant Pow
er while they were engaged in recruit
ing. Michael Deadly was at Bruree
Petty Sessions fine S., and bound to
the peace for twelve months, for as
saulting and obstructing British re-.
cruiting sergeant. He had been in
military custory for about three weeks
before being handed over to the civil
authorities.
Rev. j. Stack, c. s. 8. R., a native
of Drumcollogher, is serving as chap
lain with the r. /. Regiment at the
front.
The following deaths have taken
place.-Feb. 1, at her residence, Toom.
deely. Askeaton. Mary, relict of the
late Edmond Sheehy-At Kilmallock,
Feb. s, DR.. P. ]. MacNamara, ]. p
Jan. 30. at his residence. Kilmallock,
Thomas Conba, aged 80.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-03-06
WEXFORD.

The New Ross Guardians recently
discussed the formation of a new Irish
Parliamentary party directly responsi.
BILE to the agriculturists. Mr.. Hand
said resolution to that effect, II
adopted, would be a slur on the party
Mr.. Lennon, who advocated the new
party, said that tillage in Ireland had
declined. w. Thorpe, a Protestant
member, said if the resolution was
brought forward four years hence he
would support it. Mr.. Lennon criti
cized the Department, which, he said,
cost the country e13,O00,OOO since its
inception, without any practical ad'
vantage.
The following deaths are announced:
Jan. 81, at Carriglawn, Wexford, Cath
crime, relict of the late John Walsh,
and Mother of Rev. r. Walsh, M. S.
S., Enniscorthy.-Henry Ringwood, ].
p, Medical Hall Camolin, formerly
vice chairman of the Corey Board of
Guardians. R. Ringwood, ]. p, Johns.
town, County Kilkenny, was brother,
and T. w. Ringwood, v. S., Ennis
corthy, a nephew Of the deceased.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-03-06
News from Ireland
ANTRIM,

The Belfast Public Health Commit.
tee has reelected Councillors DR.. Rob-
ert Thomson, ]. p, and T. English, as
respectively chairman and vice-chair.
man. The improvement Committee ex
tended welcome to Councillor Stir
ling on his taking his seat, and elected
Alderman Shaw, ]. p, and Councillor
Moore as respectively chairman and
vice chairman. Alderman Mercier has
been reelected chairman, and Coun.
cillor Gilliland vice chairman of the
Belfast Libraries and Technical Com
mittee. Alderman Mcclure and Coun
cillor H. Johnston have been reelected
chairman and vice chairman respec'
lively Of the Belfast Cemeteries and
Parks Committee, and the Works Com
mittee has reelected Alderman Tough.
er chairman and Councillor Workman
vice chairman.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-03-06
CLAIR e.

At the Newmarket-on-Fergu Petty
Sessions Charles w. Healy, Manus
was sworn In as magistrate for the
County Glare. William ]. Corbett
Willbrook House, was sworn in at the
Corofin Petty Sessions.
George Gallery, Ennis has been
unanimously elected Click to the Glare
Sanatorium Committee.
At the court house, Ennis, the
grazing lands of Drumbiggle and
Cathercalla, containing about forty
seven statute acres, in the possession
Of w. F. Grove, ]. p, were disposed
Of. There was sharp competition, and
after John Enright had bid s95O, the
place was knocked down to p. Consi
dine, Mill street, at s96O and fees
A dwelling house in Market street was
sold by Miss Mary Fitzgerald to James
Griffey, for 1900.
The deaths have taken place of
George Comyn, Midtown Malbay;
James Kinnevane, builder and archi.
tect, Moyhille, Bunratty.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-03-06
GALWAY.

Divergent war opinions led to an
alteration between two men named
Ryan and Holland, at Turloughmore,
and both received gunshot wounds.
In the presence of large and repre-.
sentative attendance. which included
Sir Andrew Horne and M. Reddy and
]. Cosgrave, M. P.'s, the remains were
inferred at Creagh Cemetery, Ballinas-
loe. Of the late T. ]. Manning, wool
and egg merchant. Deceased was
President of the East Galway Execu.
tive, u. I. L., and the coffin was fol-
lowed to the grave by the local men,
bers Of the A. o. H., the Holy Family
Confraternity and other public bodies.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-03-06
Of Minnesota, being granted to Philip
j. RiQrdan of said Cnunfx and Sfafa

Of Minnesota. being granted to Philip
j. Ri9rdan Of said County and State.
IT Is ordered, That six months be
and the same Is hereby allowed from
and after the date of this order, in
which all persons having claims or de-
mands against the said deceased are
required to file the same in the Pro-
bate Court Of said County Of Hennepin
Tor examination and allowance, or be
forever barred.
It Is further ordered. That the first
d.asadly in September, 1915. at 10
House in the City Of Minneapolis. in
said County. be and the same Is hereby
appointed as the time and place when
and where the said Probate Court will
examine and adjust said claims and
And it is further ordered, That no.
tice Of such hearing be given to all
creditors and persons interested in said
estate by forthwith publishing this or.
der once In each week, for three sue
cessive weeks. in the Irish Standard, a
newspaper printed and published in
Dated at Minneapolis, this 25th day
OF February, 1915.
By the Court:
JOHN A, DAHL.
Judge of the Probate Court.
p. j. RIORDAN. Attorney
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-03-06
DOWN..

A marriage was celebrated January
%, at the Catholic Church, Rostrevor,
by the Rev. Father McCrory, c. c., be-
tween John Smyth, Mayobridge, and
Annie, third daughter of Mrs. Patrick
Sloane, Killowen, and sister of the
Rev. Father Sloane, Nebraska.
The following deaths have taken
place: At Rathfriland, T. M. VIII
liams, aged 90 Prior to his retire.
ment twenty-five years ago he was
principal Of Newry Street National
Schools for forty years.-February 8,
at Castle street, Newtownards, Robert
Christie.