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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Edward Cassidy, of New York
City, makes pertinent and timely
suggestion in the following letter
to the New York Sun: "In look
ing over the names selected for our
new torpedo boats and torpedo
boat destroyers recently published,
the writer, who is a warm and
enthusiastic admirer of the navy,
was rather surprised to find that
none of them is to bear the name of
Barry, who is noted in our histories
and school books as the Father of
the American navy Since it is the
custom in our navy to name boats
of the classes spoken of above after
our most distinguished commanders,
does it not, seem strange that the
man wholwas the very founder of
the navy has thus far been ignoredl
l trust that If the Hon. John D.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20
FAMINE IN IRELAND
Twelve Thousand Children
Depending on Charity
for Existence.

Mr.. Patrick Donahoe, of the Boston
Pilot, who has been forwarding funds to
relieve the distress in the famine-stricken
districts of Ireland, received the follow
ing letter of acknowledgment from Miss
Maud Come, which conveys forcible
illustration of the lamentable state of
affairs that have been existing in various
parts of the country:
Over $4,000 children are receiving a
pennyworth of bread daily in the schools
in the famine districts. The average
attendance of the children in these
schools had fallen during the commence
ment of the famine from so to rs Der
cent. Since we started this school children
bread fund the average attendance has
risen to normal. The poor little things
were actually too weak from starvation
to walk long distances over hill aud bog
without breakfast. Now the mothers
carry the weakly ones of their families
to school in order to secure for them their
pennyworth of bread. 1t seems to me in
famine times this is one of the most
practical ways of helping the people
without demoralizing them. 1t secures
the attendance of the children at school
(Which is of first importance for their
future) }, and it takes some of the awful
pressure and anxiety off the parents to
know that the little ones at least have
something to eat. can not describe to
you the terrible look of hunger on the
little skeleton children l saw in the
schools i'll the West.
Your kind donation will be duly &C
knowledged in l. Irlande Libre and in all
the Irish papers. Please thank your
readers for their generosity, and tell them
that it will supply breakfast to thousands
of starving little ones.
| am thankful to say the new crops
will be i'll in August, even the mountain
districts and the West where they are
always very late, and this will for the
time put stop to the actual famine.
The condition of the West of Ireland
is disgrace to any civilized nation. The
people are Systematically being starved
by England, in order to force them
either to join her army or navy or to leave
Ireland. Everywhere the recruiting
agents are going about, but, thank Cod
our peasants realize now that fighting for
England means fighting for unjust and
wicked causes, and they prefer starving.
The recruiting from Ireland is growing
fewer and fewer every year-the degen-
crate inhabitants of England's great
factory towns are not the stuff TO make
soldiers or sailors; they lack both the
physical courage and strength, and Eng
lands big navy, which we hear so much
about, is crippled by want of men.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20
LAWN FETE POSTPONED.

The lawn fete announced in these col
umns to take place for the benefit of St.
Georges church has been postponed to
Thursday evening, August %. This will
enable Rev. Father Weiss and the ladies
and gentlemen in charge to provide
more elaborate entertainment for their
guests. Carriages and wagons will be
provided at Eighteenth and Dumesnil to
convey free of charge those who attend.
We have been informed that the young
folks may enjoy the pleasure of a hay
ride. AS this will be one of the last as
we'll as most enjoyable fetes of the season,
those who wish to spend pleasant even
ing should attend. The young ladies
are prepared to serve refreshments in
abundance, and only moderate prizes will
be charged.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20
WORDS THAT COUNT.

We are indebted to the Irish
World of last week for a very kind
and flattering commentator of the
Kentucky Irish American. 1t said:
One of the good fruits of the organiza-
ton of the Irish-American Society of the
city of Louisville, KY, last year, is the
Kentucky Irish American, the first issue
of which reached this Office some weeks
ago. Such mediums of expressing Irish
Thought and sentiment are timely Just
now, when the arrogant pretention is be-
ing spread broadcast through every avail
able means that money will procure that
this is an "Anglo-Saxon" nation. The
Kentucky Irish American states its mis-
sion well when it says; "This paper is
not issued to put forward the claims of
those of Irish birth to the exclusion of
other American citizens. All that it will
seek to do is to bring the attention of its
fellow-citizens to the Just claims the
Irish-Americans have in sharing all that
goes to make this country great and
glorious" The paper is an eight-page
weekly and presents neat appearance.
Its columns contain numerous items of
local news which should interest not only
the citizens, but Kentuckians of Irish
blood wherever they may be. Its opin-
ions on matters of current interest are ex-
pressed in that clear, forcible style which
forces the interest of the reader and car
ries conviction. The paper is under the
management of MIR. William NJ. Higgins,
a newspaper man of experience and
ability.
Encouragement from such a
source counts for a great deal, and
we will try to scatter broadcast the
same idea of union and sympathy
that has made powerful organ of
the Irish World.
Our friends and patrons must
rally round our banner and by
their support assist us in making
what we claim can be made of this
paper, viz, a bright, vigorous and
newsy sheet that will be welcomed
into every home.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20
NEW Works. OLDEST PRIEST.

The Rev. William Everitt, for nearly
half century rector of the Church OF
the Nativity, Second street, New York,
and who enjoys the distinction of being
the oldest priest in New York, was eighty
four years old Sunday. Father Everitt is
convert to Catholicity, having been at
one time Clergyman of the Presbyterian
church. He is still hale and hearty, and
conducts the affairs of his parish. He
has been pastor of the church since 1855.
He was born in Albany in, 1914. He and
the late Mgr. Preston were students
together in the Union Theological Semi
nary. Both were ordained Protestant
ministers, and later both embraced Cath
olicism.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Now that the war is over what
will the yellow journalists do for a
theme? There were more battles
fought on the pages of newspapers
than would do for a war of
six months duration. Avarice and
greed prompted these men to write
up matter that had no foundation
whatever. AS the excitement is
now dying out and no wonderful
achievements are occurring to be
flashed in flaming colors before the
public, the yellow journalist had
better betake himself to Cuba where
he can help start another revolu-
ton. Such disturbances are conf
mon there, consequently Cuba will
suit the character of this sensa-
tional, wild-eyed class of writer's.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

The Associated Press in this
country for months past has been
RECALLING us with exaggerated &C
counts of Spanish cruelty in deal
ing with the Cubans, but never a
word do they mention of the
hunger-stricken people of Ireland.
Her Majesty Queen Vic also takes
occasion to congratulate Parliament
on their generosity in voting money
for the army and navy-ever ready
to give bullits instead of bread to
her starving subjects.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20
RECENT DEATHS.

Mrs. Ann Maher, eighty years of age
and highly respected woman, died at
the home of her nephew, Dennis Ne
Grath, 209 East Front street, Jefferson
vile, Sunday night, of the infrmities of
old age She was the widow of William
Maher. The funeral took place from St.
Augustine's church Tuesday morning,
and was largely attended
A well-known and respected lady of
the West End Mrs. Mary Langan, died
Monday afternoon at 2 O'Clock at her
residence. 2Sl6 Garfield avenue, of
typhoid fever. She was thirty-one years
of age. The funeral took place Wednes-
day morning from St. Cecilia's church.
The interment was in St. Louis Gene
terry.
John Donnelly, aged seventy-fve, died
Monday night at his residence, 2007
street The funeral took
place at O'Clock Wednesday morning
from the residence and later from Sacred
Heart church, The remains were accom-
panied to the cemetery by large num-
Der of sorrowing friends.
Miss Margaret Wellington, aged sixty
four years, died at her home, 1925 East
Washington street, at II o'clock Sunday
night. The funeral took place from
St. Columbus church at.9 O'Clock Tues
day morning. The interment will be in
st. Louis cemetery.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Lorg, Secretary of the Navy, hap
pens to get his eye on it he will
write the name of Barry in indeli-
BILE ink Cor pencil) in place con-
spicuous enough to be seen by him
without glasses when he is about
to select names for our future tor
pedo boats"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

our older men and matrons, form
social clubs and meet together, not
for gossip or scandal nor for dis
play of fashion, but to encourage
one another in study and reading,
music and literature generally.
Such pursuits build up the mental
and moral being. Right here the
query presents itself: Where are
the hundreds of clever young peo-
pie that could be accommodated
every evening, for instance, in St.
Francis Hall? Here are to be seen
tables stacked with fresh, crisp
reading matter, with history, phi
losophy and poetry lying for the
most part undisturbed on the
shelves. There is also piano for
the delectation of those who wish
to call or spend the evening. But
where are they for whom these
things are provided Look around
the street corners and principal
thoroughfares of the city and you
will find thousands of empty
headed young men and simpering
young girls promenading like pea
fowls for the admiration of one
another.
Let our quota of these throngs
but learn the beauties of literature
or the joys of music, forming liter
airy societies and such like, and
street lettering, and craze for dress,
and backbiting, and the horde of
other petty evils that thrive among
unintelligent people will quickly
disappear. The lettering of its
condition forms new era for a
race.
The Kentucky Irish American
will aim to be in touch with the
people for whom it has been started
on its journey, and when it calls
on its friends to unite and be a light
and strength to one another will
they not heed its voice?
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Certain of the daily papers are
making herculean efforts to induce
new enterprises to locate in Louis
vile, while at the same time favor
ing the purchase of foreign material
for city purposes in preference to
the home made article. They are
inconsistent, to say the least.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20
PAST AND FUTURE.

Can it not be truthfully said that
we are nation of ingratesf The
friends of our youth as a nation are
forgotten by us in our mad rush
for power and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Our friends and the public gen.
orally are extended a cordial invi-
tation to visit the Office of the Ken
lucky Irish American. Strangers
may make this Office their head
quarters while in the city.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

John 7. Brush, President of the Cincin-
natl Club, is with the Reds on their pres
ent trip. He is the recipient of many
letters from different parts of the coun-
try. wishing success for his team because
Of his fight to purify the national game.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

We want every reader Of this
paper to send us the name of a new
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20
"PULL FOR OUR PAPER"
Editor Kentucky Irish American:


DEAR SIR-The Kentucky Irish Amer
lean is paper that is badly needed for
the Irish people. 1t is the first of its
kind printed in the State, and it should
not be necessary to urge the Irish-Amer-
lean people to give it their hearty sup
port. Through its columns we shall be
enabled to become better known to one
another, and union formed and cement
ed by the ties of blood and country that
will be mutual help that nothing can
destroy.
Other nationalities, notably the Ger
mans, are away ahead of us in this
respect. Notice how they cooperate
with and assist one another, making life
both pleasant and profitable. We must
one and all make strong pull for our
paper and for one another, and success
will crown our efforts.
With the twenty sample copies you
sent me l had no trouble in securing
forty subscribers, and will get that many
more. All whom / have met have ex-
pressed themselves as we'll pleased with
the Kentucky Irish American, and do
not hesitate to make known their appre-
citation of its efforts and policy. Yours
respectfully, JAMES CODY.
Io,,icyi11a Nv
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

The Kentucky Irish American is
! 6rst-class advertising medium.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

lawn fete Monday evening, is one of
the most charming and popular young
ladies of the West End. She was repre-
scented by 723 tickets. Miss Mackey,
who is only seventeen years old, is
graduate of The Normal School.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Her Gracious CD Majesty Queen
Victora takes occasion to congratu-
late Parliament on the bountiful
crops in India and the cessation of
the famine there, but failed to men,
ton word in her speech regard
ing the restitution now prevailing
in Ireland. Is it any wonder that
Irishmen and lovers of liberty the
world over abominate English mis-
rule in Ireland when that Govern
ment will stand by and see thou
sands of people in the West of Ire
land dying by slow degrees of star
walton? The gracious and motherly
Victoria, the visible head of a
church that aspires to be called
catholic and Christian, and the
English press catering to this un-
charitable, cruel stupidity, take
absolutely no notice Of this suffer-
ing and distress, or if they men,
ton it at all it is only to sheer at
the so-called want of thrift of
the Irish people.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Mr.. Patrick Fallon, with Richard
Quinn, Seventh and Oak, is at present
the biggest little Irishman in Limerick,
or in the city for that matter. Mr.. Fal-
Ion was last Monday presented with two
bright eight-pound boys, who, with the
mother, are doing splendidly. Congratu-
latious are being received by him.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

This is the idea-to uphold one
another. We have long enough
been scattered and disunited. Let
us close up our ranks and form a
solid body, strong and willing
enough to help one another, and
not forgetful of our brother in bus
mess, be ready to throw our money
in his way, especially if just begin
ming his profession or if newly
started on the way of building a
fortune.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

The Young Mems Society, an organ
ization composed of well-known young
society men, will give dance at Fount-
ain Ferry Park Friday evening, Septem-
Der 2. The society is composed of the
following young men: James w. Big
ley, Robert l.. Higgins, Harry T. Es-
telle, John ]. Welsh, John f. Holland,
Edward Mcdonald, George +. Schuman,
Edward c. Kelly and William ]. Rueff.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

The following words of wisdom
were recently written to the New
York Herald by Bishop Spalding:
"Our history, our true and perma-
nent interests, as well as Our pro-
vidential mission as people, should
prevent us from entering into an
alliance with any European State
in developing the field. (which we
have on this side the Atlantic and
in finding a proper solution for the
grave political and social problems
by which we are confronted. We
have work vaster than has ever
before been given one people to do,
and which, if rightly done, will in
ure to the benefit not of our
selves alone, but of mankind.
If we enter into an alliance with
Great Britain we shall be drawn
away from our proper business into
the wars and revolutions which
threaten Europe. We shall become
a great military power, and in be-
coming such we shall not only lose
the spirit which animated our
fathers in founding the republic,
but we shall lose the ability to
maintain the union of the States. 1"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Louis to attend the Y. M. /. convention.
Mr.. l.. d. Murray is Grand President of
the organization.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Mr.. James McDonough, of this city,
will leave for Washington about Septem-
Der l.. He will enter Georgetown College
and study law.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Judge Sterling B. Toney, who has been
visiting in Chicago, was the guest of
honor at dinner given by Mayor Carter
Harrison,
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20
NOTES.

A new parsonage containing eleven
rooms will be erected by Father Fitzger-
aid at Greensboro. An assistant will also
be appointed to assist him in his arduous
labors.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Misses Mamie and Callie Miller were
rendered delightful serenade Tuesday
night by the Orpheus Glee Club.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Mr.. Jos. Cavanaugh, the well-known
local ball player, has returned from
Russellville, where he made a great
record for himself.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Mr.. Patrick Bannon and Mrs. Charles
White have returned from delightful
visit to West Baden Springs.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Mr.. Mike Sheehan, of Nineteenth and
Portland avenue, is spending pleasant
vacation at West Baden Springs.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Circuit Clerk John H. Page and wife
are at home again after a months stay at
Red Sulphur Springs, Va.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Miss Maggie Joyce, 1926 Eighth street,
left for Chicago Tuesday, and will not be
home until September l..
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

John McGrath, the popular Deputy
Jailer, who has been spending some time
at Hot Springs, is home again.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Mr.. Joe Nolan, a very popular young
man of the East End, has just'returned
from visit to friends in Utica.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Miss Nellie B. Egan, sister of Mr. John
F. Egan, is seriously i'll at her residence,
1920 Portland avenue.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs Daniel Finnegan, of JEFF
fersonville, who have been visiting friends
in Madison, are at home.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Misses Maggie and Sallie Mackey, two
very charming young ladies of Portland,
are visiting White Sulphur Springs.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Geo. A. Buckle, ex-Deputy Assessor,
has accepted a position as book. keeper for
Ware, Reeder & Co., on Main street.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

A number of friends of Miss Alice
Owens, popular West End young lady,
gave pleasant hayride party in honor
of her nineteenth birthday Tuesday
evening.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Right Rev. Bishop Macs, of Covington,
will be in Frankfort on Sunday, Septem-
Der 4, when he will confirm large num-
Der of persons in the Church of the Good
Shepherd.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Mr.. Edward p. Brown, of Seventh and
Zane streets, has retired from pleasant
visit at Vine Grove, where he was the
guest of Mrs. Hayes.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Miss Kate Boden's great popularity was
attested-at the lawn fete Monday even
ing, where she had the support of 655
admirers. Miss Boden is prominent in
amateur dramatic circles, and has host
of friends.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Miss Maggie Hourigan is the guest of
her friend, Miss Mamie Kaelin, Thir-
teenth and Market.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Mr.. Thomas Martin and Miss Annie
McDermott, two of the most popular
young people of Limerick, have been
united in marriage. Rev. Father Logan
reformed the ceremony.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Col. and Mrs. M. Muldoon and Miss
Anita Muldoon have gone to Saratoga.
Misses Hannah and Aleen Muldoon have
gone to Chuesburg, near Lexington,
where they will spend several weeks.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Mrs. Patrick White and daughter, Miss
Emma, of Twenty fifth and Walnut
streets, left last week for Atlantic City
and New York. They will be absent
about three weeks.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Miss Mayme Settler is spending the
summer with her friends in the northern
part of Indiana.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Miss Blanche Carr left last Wednesday
for Chicago, where she joined house
party given by Miss Linnie Dietz, at the
residence of her uncle, DIR. Petit, in
Englewood.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Miss Phenia Schoenberger, although a
most popular German girl, is we'll liked
by her Irish friends, and can be seen at
almost every entertainment given by
them.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

The novena, which had been made in
honor of our Blessed Lady at st. Johns,
closed last Monday evening. At the end
of the exercises the Papal benediction
was given by Father Bax.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Thomas ]. Keyer, of 1925 West Chest
nut street, who has been making tour
of Ireland, France and Germany, for the
past two months, is due in New York to-
day, and will be home during the coming
week.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20

Mr.. Joseph T. O'Neal and family have
returned from a delightful outing at
White Sulphur.