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1ELIC LEAGUE 1
FOUNDER COMING
DOUGLAS HYDE WILL LEO
TUBE TO LOCAL IRISHMEN.
Carrying On Campaign In This Coun
try to Extend the Work of the Gaelic
League for Revival of Gaelic Lan
guage and IndustriesMovement Has
Grown Wonderfully.
Dr. Douglas Hyde, founder and presi
dent of the Gaelic league and head of
the movement for revival of the Gaelic
language and literature, will be in Min
neapolis about Feb. 1, and will lecture
'to local Irishmen on the subject. He
is in this country on a four months'
tour, which is not undertaken for per
'Sonal or pecuniary benefit, but to arouse
5Irish Americans to support of the Gaelic
league. He has spoken in a number of
^eastern cities and is received with en
Jthusiasm.
The Gaelic league is non-political and
non-sectarian, and Dr. Hyde himself is
a Protestant. His lecture here, how
ever, will be under the auspices of the
local lodges of A. O. H.
The objects of the league as stated
by Dr. Hyde are "the revival of the
Gaelic language 'as a spoken tongue,
with a recreation, as its natural cpnse-
3ustries,of
uence, Gaelic arts, crafts and in
and "the encouragement of
Gaelic music, dances and games." The
league was founded in Dublin twelve
vears ago, and now has a membership
of 100,000. I does not aim to sup I"ant
the English language in Ireland, but to
give all Irishmen command of their
racial tongue as well as of English. Dr.
Hyde said in one of his lectures:
A dozen years ago the language was
taught in less than a dozen schools. Six
vears ago it was taught in 105 schools.
JPoday it is taught more or less in 3,000.
^Between public and parochial schools,
Jeolleges and convents, there can not be
less than a quarter of a million now
'studying the language and history of
their fathers. Six years ago a stranger
would never hear a word of Irish or.
anything to show that Ireland was not
a big, vulgarized English county.
"Now in many towns the street
"names are put up in Irish, and the na
tional daih- papers and very many of
the weeklies print more or less Irish
in every issue. Six years ago an Irish
book was a rarity. Now scarcely a
week passes but a new one comes from
'the press, and the distribution of books
land pamphlets from our own offices
lalone amounts to a quarter of a million
copies yearly. Six years ago if you
spoke Irish' as well as Owen Roe
O'Neill or wrote it as well as Geoffrey
Keating it was not worth a thraneen
to you. Today you can not obtain a
place under the corporation in the capi
tal of Ireland or under the county
council of Cork or Mayo or under the
corporation of Limerick or in a dozen
'other places unless you know the na
tional language of your country.
Six years ago for any product of
Irish brains or of Irish hands to find
a sale in Ireland it was actually neces
sary for it to bear the hallmark of
London or Parisa terrible comment
Monday Evening,
upon the situation that had to be faced'
by the Gaelic league. But now we are
training up a race for whom an Irish
trademark on an article will be the
strongest inducement to buy it, and the
results of our teaching have* been amaz
ing. I am told in every direction that
the trade of our woolen mills is'dou
bled, of our paper mills trebled, and
of every little industry that we have
enormously increased, and I believe
it."
Dr. Hyde claims that the Gaelic is
the oldest vernacular in Europe, except
Greek, that the Irish people were the
first to break from the original-Aryan
stock, and that the language is second
only to Sanscrit in philological value.
The bards of Ireland sang and her
poets wrote before the rise of the Nibo
lungen lied, and the folk tales carry
back centuries before the art of writ
ing was invented. He therefore urges
the Gaelic revival, not only as' a matter
of racial pride, but as one of scientino
and literary importance.
OI SICK DOLLS.
ARE MADE RIGHT
THEY HAVE A HOSPITAL
REAL PEOPLE.
LIKE
Miss Etta C. Schmitt Is Head Physi
cian of Thriving Doll Hospital and
Since 1893 Has Mended Many Frac
tures and Cured All Sorts of Ail
ments, Including Eye Trouble.
Everyone knows that dolls, like peo
ple, have their ailments and accidents
but it is doubtful if many know there
is in Minneapolis a hospital to wlucl
they may be taken to receive treat
ment for the thousand "natural- ills
which bisque and paper mache are heir
to. It matters little whether the pa
tient is suffering with shattered limbs
or whether its India rubber nervous
system is unstrung or its sawdust con
stitution is "all run down." In every
case the doll doctor has a remedythe
shattered members are replaced, the
nervous svstem is retuned or the weak
ened constitution is built up.
A visit to this doll hospital gives an
insight into doll anatomy which is a
revelation.
Dolls are fare from simple their
construction and are divided into nu
merous distinct types, which are fur
ther varied by the special features of
each manufacturer. Dolls are, in the
main, of two classesthe doll with
the full jointed wood and papier mache
body, and the doll with the kid body
stuffed with coarse sawdust.
Tho first type is the most common
and come oftenest to the doll hospital
Its limbs are strung together by a
complicated system of rubber cord and
hooks. This cord wears out and then
the services of the doll doctor are de
manded. The task of replacing the
heavy rubber cord calls for strength
dexterity and a thoro knowledge of
doll-anatomy.
Dolls are also prone to eye trouble,
and the hospital has special facilities
for repairing weak eyes or replacing
them with entirely new ones. Frac
tured limbs are usually replaced entire,
but occasionally the doll doctor has to
rebuild a shattered trunk or strengthen
an arm socket with a- sort of concrete
made of cork sawdust and glue. This
is a slow and tedious process, as only
a little can bo done at a time.
Taken altogether, the doll hospital,
with it's array of sick dolls "^just re
ceived and showing plainly the. ravages
of disease and accident, its bandaged
convalescents and the cured dolls, well
and smiling, ready to go back to their
little mothers, is an interesting'place.
I have been doctoring dolls since
1893," says Miss Etta O. Schmitt, the
surgeon iii charge.
'I was thrown out of my place in a
wholesale toyhouse 'during hard times,
and could not find another. As.my old
home was in Miltenberg, Germany,
which is only a few miles trom Nurem
berg, tlie doll and toy center of the
world, I naturally thought of dolls, and
finally hit upon tho scneme of opening
a doll hospital. It kept me going thru
the hard times and is a good source $
revenue yet. I handle over a hundred
dolls every year. Just now my 'hospi
tal' looks rather empty. The old dolls
which come here to be fixed up for
Christmas are all cured and sent home,
and not many of the new dolls are
broken yet.
I love this work. In the first palace
I like dolls and grow very fond o my
little 'patients.' That, of course,
makes the work easy, but tho greatest
pleasure it affords is the joy of the little
girls when they see their beloved dolls
all well again.
'Their dolls are very real to them,
and they frequently say, Miss Schmitt,
you won't hurt my dolly, will you?'
and I have to promise to be very gen
tle. I can't do much work while the
little mothers are here, for some of the
things I have to do look very cruel,
tho they are necessary and don't hurt
the doll in the least."
ADDITIONAL PERSONAL ITEMS
Miss Ida McCormlclt and daughter, Adelaide,
of Ashland, Wis., are visiting Mrs. McCormick's
sister, Mrs. It F. Wlsaer. at her borne, 2529
Mlllott avenue S.
Misses Gretchen Rush and Miss Florence Mc
Dermott of Mankato are guests of Mis. George
F. Johnston, 819 W Thirty-seventh street, for a
-week.
Minneapolis people at New York hotels are as
follows: St. Dennis, T. Peebles Navarre, J.
E. Ferris Hotel Astoria, H. L. McSchooler
Manhattan, Miss Moulton, Mrs. E. H. Moulton
Duluth: Victoria. L. C. Krueger.
The Merry Cinch club met Friday evening with
Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Lavell. Prizes Vere won by
Mr. and Mrs. Wright and Mrs Carlston. The
next meeting will be with Mr. and Mis. S. T.
Wright, 880 East Eighteenth street.
The Arbutus Euchre club was entertained
Wednesday evening by Mrs. T. M. Roberts. Mrs.
Herman of 721 Eighth avenue S will be hostess
Wednesday.
The Notable Oinch club met Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. Lent, 2217 Bloomington avenue. Mmes.
Curtain, Corbett and Collins were the prize win
ners. The club will hold its next meeting with
Mrs. Davis, 2920 Aldrlcb avenue N.
The degree staff of North Star lodge. No.
6, I. O. O. F., will give the fourth of its series
of dances in the hall, S20 Nicollet, avenue, to
morrow evening.
Miss Firkins will be the "hostess at the tea
for the members of the College Women's club
In the directors' room at the public library to
morrow. The hours will be from 3 to 6 o'clock.
LOOKING FOE JOKES.
Louisville Courier Journal.
"What could that spruce, man-about
town looking gentleman possibly want
with an almanac?" asked the drug
store lounger
Oh, he finds 'em useful in his busi-
WD
-'^V* V'. j*$w
WJ," responded th3 druggist. "He
writes comic operas.''
GOING AND COMING.
Houston Post.
"Did you think I was going to kiss
you?"
"Nope."
You acted like you thought I was.''
I thought you were comiirg to kiss
me."
HIE MINHMWiyS JflUWUUi
TRAGEDY IN HOTEL
ROOMI OELWEIN
Man Killed and Wife Seriously
Jl^puadea Mysterious
:J--VA-. shooting.
Special to The Journal.
Oelwein, Iowa, Jan. 1.A coroner's
jury is today investigating a tragedy
that occurred yesterday in the Hotel
Mealey. Lou Carr was found dead in
bed and his wife in a.semiconscious con
dition. Both had two bullet wounds.
Night Clerk Edoih heard five shots
fired in rapid succession, and, with Mar
shal Sager, made an 3 investigation,
which resulted in the discovery. Carr
was found dead in bed with one bullet
hole in his temple and another in the
cheek, just above the. mouth.
Mrs. Carr was able to open the door
for thenight marshal, but swooned soon
after. Medical attendance was called
and she was removed to her home,
where she now lies in a critical condi
tion. One bullet pierced the left lung
and the other barely missed the heart
and passed out under the right shoul
derblade.
Who Fired the Shots?
Domestic trouble is ascribed as the
cause of the tragedy. Carr left his
home two weeks ago and has since been
at the hotel. Mrs. Carr went there late
Saturday and went to his room and
there waited for his coming.
Whf fired the shots is not known,
but in the event of her recovery, more
light will be thrown on the mystery.
Carr was a barber, having cohie here
from Des Moines two years ago. He
was prepossessing in appearance and
steady in his habits. He made many
friends.
Mrs. Carr is a striking brunette and
has been married twice, having one
child by her first husband, a son about
15 years of age. This son has been re
ported to be the cause.of a great deal
of the domestic friction.
An autopsy showed that one bullet
entered the left temple, penetrated the
brain and passed out behind the right
ear. The other one entered the right
cheek, coursed upward and lodged in
the center of the brain.
STRICTLY FEMININE.
Chicago News.
I just met that charming
Flasher."
"You don't say, Belief How
she look
"As pretty as ever. I kissed
twice and inquired about her baby,
"My! And how was she dressed!
"Well, errather plain. Come to
think of it, her set of furs had a very
antique appearance."
"Indeedf" "Yes, and her hat must have been
done over for two or three winters
And her shoes! Gracious, you never
saw such ridiculous heels in your life
I declare, it is a wonder her husband
is not ashamed to walk along the street
"with her."
Mrs.
Prices^. 4
Reduced
One-Third
W/Wmr^) F
did
her
HOW DID HE FIND OUT.
Judge.
First Chicago.Man (on the-streets of
his home town at midnight)My! but
it's hard for a fellow to be good in this
town.
Second Chicago ManIs it? Who's
been trying it
Defective Pag rf
iaHua,ry *i, 190?
White Goods
Just one word to call your particular attention
to this department. 25c quality India Linon,
one-third off.
Clean-up Sale, yard, 18c.
Remnants
Ribbons and Veilings
Laces and Embroideries
Dress Trimmings and Buttons....
Notions and Jewelry..,
Handkerchiefs, Off
The $1.00 kind, The 50c kind,
1-3 off, each, 67c. 1-3 off, each, 33c.
The 25c kind,
1-3 off, each, 17c.
Neckwear, Vz Off
25c Turnovers, 50o Pt. Gaze Stocks,
1-3 off, each, 17c. 1-3 off, each, 33c.
$2.00 Crepe Scarfs,
1-3 off, each, $1.33.
This Little
Store for
the
Big Bargains
W& Seven Fourteen Nicollet
WP
We commence THE NEW YEAR with a CLEAN-UP SALE of odd and discontinued lines, and rem-
nants, also any article that has a soiled mark or blemish of any kind.
Real, Genuine, Bonafide Bargains of Merit D*wrrm*2*
Vy Iiy and True Value this is the Sale of all Sales, DeCaliSe.
Pickering buys no job lots, no doubtful grades, no shoddy. The best is good enough for Pickering
customers. Now when Pickering is willing to give you 1-3 off, and to keep on giving you 1-3 off,
all thru the week, why not lay in a supply of
Ribbons, Laces, Embroideries, Veiling, Dress Trimmings,
Buttons, Notions, Jewelry, Hair Ornaments, Fans, Handkerchiefs,
Neckwear, Gloves, Hosiery, Underwear, Art Needle Work, Dolls,
Leather Goods, White Goods, Muslin Underwear, Umbrellas,
Millinery.
off
SAVE YOUR CHECKS
Every $10.00 worth of Cash Purchase Checks en
titles you to 50c worth of Pickering merchandise
of your own selection.
Adam Pickering & Go.
Prices
Reduced One-Third
Millinery
Every Trimmed Hat must go. To make sure
of their going right now, we offer
400 to 500 Hats,
Clean-up Sale, each, $2.50.
700 to 1,000 Hats,
Clean-up Sale, each $5.00.
lA
Gloves and Mittens,
25c Wool Mittens, $1.50 Cape Gloves,
1-3 off, pair, 17c. $3.50
1-3 off,
1-3 off, pair, $1.00.
Gauntlets,
pair, $2.33.
Corsets, 3 Off
Children:* Ferris Good Nmo Coneti,
Seine Waist*. Th
$ 1 QQ modeL
$1.00 kind, The $2.00 model,
1-3 off, 67c. 1-3 off, $L33.
Hosiery and Underwear, Off
Ladies' bancy Lisls
75o kind,
1-3 off, 50c.
$1.50 kind,
1-3 off, $1.00.
Wool Vest* and Pant*.
$1.00 kind,
1-3 off, 67c.
And there are others.
This Little
Store for
the
Big Bargains
it
Off