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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (March 18, 1904)
PAGE EIGHT. -! THE LIFE OF ST. PATRICK Frank Davey Speaks of Achieve ments of Ireland's Patron 1 Saint CHOICE HISTORY REVIEWED Good Crowd Attends Catholic Hall to Hear Orator ami Musical Program Pre- pared by Ladies. St Patrick's day was fittingly cele brated at St Mary's hall last evening, when a large number of persons as sembled to hear an excellent musical program and the address of Hon. Frank Davey, of Portland. Among the audience were many non-Catholic who found Mr. Davey's address of un usual historical interest and who learned much of a man whose name had been to them only the basis of a laugh. The first number on the musical pro gram was an instrumental duet by lit tle Miss Seltenreich and Miss Gertrude Kearney, with violin and piano. Miss Seltenreich is but 8 years of age and her performance was remarkable. Miss Kathryn Shively rendered Til Take You Back Again, Kathleen," in her usual pleasing manner and responded to a hearty encore. Mr. J. C. McCue rende.-ed ."Killarney," which was one of the musical gems of the evening. Mr. P. Deveney sang "Rose McNally," and later took part in a duet with his brother. ' Miss Madge Sovey sang "Spring Song," and responded to an encore with "Down by the Brook." All Of the musical numbers were very much appreciated. Mr. Davey's address was in part as follows: "Fourteen hundred and twelve years have elapsed since the death of him . whosa memory Is honored upon this occasion, and I doubt if there is an other person in the history of the hu man family whose individual merits have been recognized, remembered and "reverenced through succeeding ages for so long a time. For hundreds of years the public celebration of this day was, to a great extent, confined to the coun try which was blessed by his divinely Inspired presence and dlvtnely approv ed labors, but In more recent years the spread of the Celtic race has so extended the practical knowledge of f5t Patrick, and the wonderful f results of his mission in Ireland, that In almost every clvllissed land this holy day Is now observed with most earnest devo tion. : ; -The observances this particular day is a unusual in one respect as the life of its patron was remarkable In achievement The prevailing custom la to celebrate the birthdays of our heroes, Tut In the case of St. Patrick ,he anniversary of his death is made the occasion of our services In hi honor. The reason of this Is three fold. In the first place, there is great uncertainty about the exact date of hi. birth, while the date of hla death Is quite accurately authetlcated. In the second place, the death of such a man is recognised by his followers as simply a transfer from earth to the eternal reward, of heaven, as the nf a life blessed and approved of God; and as such the event may be taken as a cause for glorification and rejoHn. And again, at each annua! recurrence of this day. which finds the missionary field of St. Patrick still true to his faith and teachings, there is good reaoon for a holy joy amon i .,nd their dscendants, and ror oAmmunlstlc congratulation that the spirit of Ood has not abandoned them or allowed them to become recreant u. the precepts, and example of the great apostle of Ireland." v. Davey then gave a brief bio graphical sketch of St Patrick, who, according to the oest authorities, born near Boulonge-sur-Mer, in Pl cardy. France, about the year 3ST A. D., and died on Wednesday, March 17. U2. at the age of !05 years. He was descended from noble blood, doubtless some of the early Roman Christians who went out into the world to spread the faith. "His name. Patrlclus, would indicate his Roman origin, as well as the name of his father. Calpurnlus," said Mr. Davey. "At the age of about 16 Patrick was made a captive by Nlall. one of the nir, hostasres. a warlike chieftain or Ireland who had gone over to Scotland to assist 'his kinsmen against the Ro mans, and who followed the latter as far as France In their retreat toward Italy. Patrick was taken to Ireland and sold Into slavery In the county of Antrim, where he herded sheep for six years, during which time he prayed fervently. One night a vision came to him that a ship would be found at a certain place In which he could obtain THE MORNING ASTOitUft FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1904. GEN. THOMAS SUDDENLY . DIES OF HEART DISEASE - v Pathetic End of Man Recently Removed From Office Under 'Striking .Con- ditions by Pres. Roosevelt, Chicago, March IT. General J. It Thomas, who was recently ousted as federal appraiser kt th port of Chi cago, dropped dead today. Heart dis ease is supposed to be the cause. The removal of General Thomas from office a few weeks ago by presi dent Roosevelt was one of the most picturesque Incidents known In poll tics. Seated under the folds of a Unit ed States flag. General Thomas re mained at his desk, refusing fo give way until dispossessed by the actual arrival of his successor. Lyman T, Hoy, who was manager of the campaign that resulted In the election of iTnlted States Senator Albert J. Hopkins. The reason assigned for the removal was the desirability of securing a more vigorous administration of the olTlce, but General Thomas maintained that the motive for the change was purely political, and that the alTalrs of the appraiser's office were being handled with an efficiency above the agerage. BARTE NDER AND GAMBLER SEND HIGHWAYMAN FLYING Baker City, Ore.. March 17. The lone robber who has been holding up sa loons in this city was on deck again early this morning. He appeared at the Club saloon, a new place just open ed, about Um. Del Charters, the night bartender, and Head Dealer Smith were In the gambling room at the rear of the bar. No one else was present The robber entered througn the front door and Smith, who was walking the floor, saw him through the crack between the swinging doors. Smith stepped to one side out of range and drew his gur ready to shoot the robber when he came through the door. Charters was sitting at the roulette table. The robber pushed one door open cautiously and pointed his gun at Charters, with the request to put up his hands. All Smith could see was the point of the gun sticking between the doors. He was standing by the side of the door patiently waiting fr the rober to step through Into the One in a - - J r fin that won't leak. Wnen iou wani a um Kuui7twHib.nr.pr.f. 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Instead of putting up his hands, made a dive a distance of It feet to the eelctrte emergency switch back of the bar and put out the elec trio lights. The move of Charters was so Buddcn and unexpected that the robber did not fire. Wn the lights went out they were all In the dark and the robber made a dash for the front door before Smith could get to the swinging doors to take a shot at him. Charters threw the lights on again and rushed to the front door with a revolver, where, he saw two men run nlng down the street He pursued them, firing five shots as he ran, but so far as known he did not hit either of them. The second man Is supposed to have been on guard outside. The robber who entered the saloon was dressed In black and wore a black mask. His description corenponded to the likeness of a man who has been operating here for the past three of four months. 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He officiated for sev eral years In various parts of southern Europe until the year 431, when he was recommended to Pope Celestlne as a suitable missionary to send to Ire land. The pope made the appointment and Patrick was consecrated bishop before proceeding on the Journey, which brought him to Ireland in 432." The speaker, then went on to tell of the wonderfully successful work of Patrick in converting the pagans of the Emerald Isle, who readily east aside their sun-worshiping and took up.with the religion expounded by Pat- was not necessarily fatal, although It was the belief of the physicians that Commander Sewell could not recover. The patient however, seemed to hold( his own. Ticking nourlnhment nt rg-; ular intervals and remaining perfectly conscious. Two or three operation were performed to give temporary re lief and two days ago thu physicians stated that if Commander Howell's con. dltlon continued as favorable as nt that time he would have a fighting chance for life. Yesterday afternoon, however, he be came unconscious and sank rapidly un til the end. He leaves to mourn his loss three young duuKhters, at persent In Vallejo; a father In Unadlla, N. Y.; a sister, Mrs. George A. Kent, of Ulng hampton. N. Y., and a brother. Justice A. H. Sewell, who arrived h(f e from New York ten days ago and has been In constant attendance on his brother ever since. All arangements for the funeral ser vices have not yet been made, but they will be held at the navy yard some time on Saturday, and the remains will be accorded the full honors due a military governor. The body will be taken to New York for Interment. Commander Sewell was born In No- Fisher Bros., Company DF.ALF.U8 IN ; Paints, Oils niul Gins, Hardware, Iron and SteJ, CiroceiicH, I'rovihiotis and Crock cry, Ship ('liutul lory und Boat Supplien, McCormiek Mowers and Nukes, Corrugated Iron and Building Material, ( I lard wood Lumber. " I. 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