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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-02-04
DECIDED SUCCESS.
Ladies' Auxiliary Entertains a
a Large Crowd at Its
Euchre.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians gave their second
euchre last Tuesday evening, and it
proved most successful and enjoyable
one. Notwithstanding the cold weather
and snow there was large attendance,
and when the bell rang all the tables were
occupied, while number of the young
folks enjoyed themselves with vocal and
instrumental music and dancing in the
smaller hall. After awarding the prizes,
which were won by Mrs. John McGinty
and Andrew Keiffer, refreshments were
served by the lady members of the Aux
Hilary. The President, Miss Rose Sweeny,
was assisted in receiving by Mrs. M. ].
Hickey, Mrs. Thomas keenan,, Misses
Bee Mullarkey, Mamie Connors, Mary
Cavanaugh, Balm and others. Miss Bee
Mullarkey sang several pleasing songs
and dancing was INDUCED in till ~
O'Clock.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-02-04
MICHAEL COLLINS.
His Friends Booming Him for
Councilman from the
.--------E.IexeRtss- Ware.

Although the next election is nine
months off there are already many an.
nounced candidates for political prefer
ment, and the indications are that the
contest will be most lively one. The
announcement was made this week that
Mr.. Michael Collins would make the
race for Councilman from the Eleventh
ward, and his friends feel confident of
his winning.
Mr.. Collins has resided continuously
in this city since he was mustered out OF
the Union army in 1865, and for the past
twenty years has been the agent of the
Northern Lake Ice Company. For the
past six years he has officiated as Demo
cratic Committeeman in his precinct in
the Eleventh ward and has been tower
of strength to his party.
Mr.. Collins also stands high in fra
ternal society circles, being member Of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, I'm.
proved Order of Heptosophs and Mackir
Council. He is we'll known and popular
and will make strong race.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-02-04
EASTER MONDAY
Will Usher in the Grand Bazaar
Given For the Domini-
can Church.

St. Louis Bertrand's church will give
a bazaar, beginning Easter Monday,
April 3, and continuing for one week at
their school-house, Sixth street, between
Oak and ST. Catherine, which from pres
ent appearances will be one of the grand
est ever given in this line in the city.
Fathers Logan, Symmes, DAILY and Has
senfuss, ably assisted by every one OF the
church societies in the parish, have been
working like beavers for the last several
weeks perfecting arrangements that will
tend toward making it a great success
in every way, and also temporary mon
ument of the charitableness Of the peo-
pie of the Dominican parish. Their en-
thusiasm has even been imbibed by the
little school children, who may be
seen each evening after.school canvass
ing subscriptions and donations for their
beloved church and school. There have
been several prizes offered for the person
cashing the most tickets, one prize in
particular being a $500 piano. which is
causing an exciting race between several
contestants, two of the most notable
being Miss Maggie Finnegan, the pop
ular daughter of Mr.. Michael Finnigan,
and John G. IMcGrath, the well-known
turnkey of the Jail. Each church soci-
ETY. will be represented by booth, whose
interests will be looked after by members
of the respective societies. In regard TO
this feature there is sure to be some now
elites in the manner of booth decora-
tons, as there is quite rivalry among
the different societies, each trying to
surpass the other in the appearance of
their booths. In addition TO the bazaar
features the Very Rev. Father Logan
has arranged delightful programme to
be rendered each night. Both vocal
and instrumental solos will be given by
members Of the congregation, there
being quite an array of talented must
clans and singers in that district. The
tickets are sold in books, and are known
as combination tickets, for besides an adj
mission to the fair they eDtitle the holder
to a chance on ten valuable articles, two
of which are gold watch and an order
for a suit of clothes.
From the present hustling appearance
of the parish members it seems as If they
are determined TO make the ST. Louis
Bertrand church bazaar stand forth for
some time to come as bazaar of bazaars
and shining light to their charitable
ness. 1t is by such honest endeavors
and efforts as these that the Catholic
brethren of other churches are given an
incentive to put their shoulder to the
wheel and do the same for their less for
tunate churches.
We will publish the details later.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-02-04
PASSED AWAY.
Death of w. Neh Webb, the Well
Known Attorney, Caused by
q Carbuncle.

A death that cast gloom over the entire
community this week was that of w. Neb
Webb, the we'll known lawyer, which oc-
CURED at his home at S04 West Broadway.
His death resulted from blood poisoning,
caused by carbuncle from which he had
been suffering since Christmas Eve. He
had been in a critical condition for sew
eral days previous, and the end was not
unexpected. He passed away surrounded
by his family.
Mr.. Webb was fifty-fve years old. All
of his life, with the exception of one
year in Lebanon, was spent in this city.
For twenty years he was practitioner at
the Louisville bar, and was held in the
highest esteem by all the lawyers practic-
ing in our courts.
His funeral took place from the Domin-
lean church, and the remains were fol-
lowed to the grave by large number of
sorrowing friends.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-02-04
Committee Appointed to Return
It's Thanks to the Mayor
of Louisville.
Ringing Addresses Made and n
Number of New Members
Enrolled.
CORRECT REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS

The meeting of the Irish-American
Society Thursday night was one of which
every member has reason to be proud.
When President keenan, took the chair
there was good attendance of members,
which was augmented to considerable
degree by a number of late arrivals.
The minutes of the preceding meeting,
which had been so misrepresented in
some OF the daily papers, were approved
by unanimous vote, after which five
applications for membership were re-
ceived and the candidates elected, and
several who had been previously admit
ted to membership were initiated.
The committee appointed to draw up
new form Of initiation asked for and were
granted further time in which to bring in
its report. The members of the committe
promised to have their report ready for
the next meeting, which will be held
February 16.
committee WIS also instructed to
convey to Mayor Weaver the informa-
ton that ne had been rendered a rising
vote i'll return for courteous treatment of
the Irish-American Society and compli-
ance with an appeal made to him re-
Gently.
During the evening number of inter-
esting talks were made by members, in
which many suggestions were thrown
out as how the membership may be still
further increased and the city benefited
by the operations of the Irish-American
Society, among the speakers being James
Koran, John Ryan, Michael Lawler,
John Keane, Col. John Whallen, Mark
Ryan, John Kelly aud President keenan,.
Mr.. Kelly and others were frequently
applauded.
The officers will make their reports at
the next meeting. showing TTstandin9
of each member and the condition of the
society.
Expressions of sympathy and good
will were heard on all sides for Col
Whallen over the loss of his theater by
the disastrous fire of Thursday morning.
Before adjourning the members paid a
handsome compliment to the Kentucky
Irish American, and resolved to add 500
new subscribers to our list. The action
was wholly unexpected, which makes it
the more appreciated. This is a sub
stantial recognition, which we hope will
be followed by similar Louisville So
cieties.
Upon the whole the session was one of
the pleasantest held for long time. and
while some parties expected some action
to be taken in regard to the misrepre-
sensations made of the last meeting
nothing was done, the membership wise
ly concluding to treat them as unworthy
of notice.
Col. John Whallen, Jeff Bannon and
Mike Lawler were appointed committee
to arrange for the procuring of the en-
blem of the society, which will be issued
only to those in good standing. The de-
sign is a handsome one.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-02-04

ment, Vol. XIII, page 1903, we find the
report of an investigation of the causes
of defeat in the war with the colonies
the investigation was held in 1779-Major
General Roberts, who has served twenty
four years in America, was asked: "How
are the provincial corps composed, mostly
from native Americans or from emigrants
from various nations of Europe?" He
answered: "Some of the corps mostly of
natives; others, / believe the greatest
number, are enlisted from such people as
can be got in the country and many of
them may be emigrants. remember
Gen. Lee telling me that he believed half
the rebel army were from Ireland. I'm Vol.
XIII, British Commons Report, page
43l, Joseph Galloway, native of Penn
sylvania, Speaker of the Assembly of the
colony for twelve years and delegate to
the First Continental Congress, who be-
came a violent Tory in 1873, was exam
ined for several days by members of the
House of Commons. Among the ques-
tons asked was: THAT part of the rebel
army that enlisted in the service of Con-
gress, were they chiefly composed of
natives of America or were the greater
part of them English, Scotch or Irish?"
Galloway answered: 1.-THE names and
places of their nativity being taken
down, can answer the question with
precision. There were scarcely one-fourth
natives of America, one-half Irish, the
other fourth English and Scotch"
The Irish contributed their full share
in the war of 1872, in the war with
Mexico and in the war that kept the
Union whole. All facts relating to the
part borne by them should be carefully
collected. In the late war with Spain
we have large field for investigation.
From the State of Massachusetts one
fifth of her quota of soldiers were unmis-
takably of Irish ancestry; the Ninth
Regiment Massachusetts, Volunteers went
into the field as an Irish-American regi-
ment; of the other four regiments and
the large number of sailors ali impartial
investigation would show a surprisingly
large number of men of Irish ancestry,
and what is true of Massachusetts is true
of every State in the Union.
Gentlemen, while we are proud OF our
origin and our ancestry, we do not forget
that above all we are Americans, that we
earnestly desire that all the different
elements that go to make up this nation
shall be blended together.
This American republic is a mighty
crucible, into which are thrown many
elements. We have been and shall be
tested by severe fires; we must separate
the dress and the alloy, and the refined
product will come forth purified by the
severest test. In our process of amalga-
nation we shall eliminate from the diff
ferent nationalities and races what is
gross and bad, avoiding the vices and
emulating the good traits and virtues.
evolving as the product of our American
civilization the highest type of manhood
or woi:anhood to be found on the habit
able globe.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-02-04
SERIOUS MISHAP.
officer Dave Seaman Slips
and Dislocates His
Ankle.

David Seaman, one of the men recent
ly appointed to the police force, met with
a serious accident at Fifth and Market
streets Tuesday evening. While he was
walking he slipped ON the ice-covered
pavement and broke his ankle. and will
be unable to go on duty for some time to
come. Mr.. Seaman is we'll known in the
western part OF the city. and his numer-
GUS friends and acquaintance viii regret
to learn Of his misfortune.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-02-04
STUDY OF GAELIC.
Lively Interest Being Taken
In the Movement in
This City.

The announcement was made in these
columns some weeks ago that meeting
of those Interested in the formation OF
branch of the Gaelic class for the study
of the Irish language would take place
at Hibernian Hall. Since then much in
terest has been shown by those who have
the preservation of the Gaelic tongue al
heart. They have communicated with
the officers of the Gaelic League, and
they have advice and instructions how
to form league Literature for such
clubs is very cheap, as it was made pos
sible by the Ancient Order Hibernians
of this country, when they donated
$50, 900 for the establishment of the pro.
fessorship in the Catholic University in
Washington for the sole purpose of pre-
serving the native language and to en-
able such clubs as these to study the
same. 1t is hoped by the promoters Of
the movement that the next meeting
will be we'll attended. All Irishmen
should have an interest in it. Young
men should come to learn and old ones
should give it their support in order to
make the club success. Clubs and
classes are being started all over the
country in connection with the league
1t is we'll TO say that the Rev. Father
Heuebry, the present professor in Wash
ington, is untiring in his efforts to helT
clubs of this kind along Through hin
books of study are arranged for thos'
beginning to study the language. Thes'
can be purchased at very small cost
something II was almost impossible L
obtain few years ago.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-02-04
0XER mn lEEE.

Quite delegation of Louisville Hiber-
mans attended the meeting of Division |
in Jacksonville Thursday evening, where
they were given a pleasant reception.
The County Board was represented by
President John Murphy, and other diyis-
ions were represented by President Tay-
lor. 9ecrestary Cavanaugh and Thomas
Noone. Short talks were made by Presi-
dents Murphy and Taylor, and the Louis
Vile delegation intimate that visits to
Jeffersonvillc will become popular.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-02-04

candidates. They are relied on in the
future as the surest check to the exces-
sive growth of the Laborite party.
The local government act in fact opens
a new era in Irish politics, but the full
extent of the revolution will not be mani
fest until the election for the new County
Councils in March.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-02-04

The boy with long flaxen curls looks
great deal prettier TO his mother than to
the short-haired little boy who plays with
him.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-03
MISS RUTH LAWRENCE,


peake in the fight with the Shannon
and that 1t was he who. while dying
on the deck. cheered his men with the
now historic sentence, Don't give up
the ship" -"
Miss Lawrence comes Of an old Amer
lean family dating back to colonial
days. Several Of her ancestors dist.n-
guished themselves in the colonial wars
and the war of the Revolution.
She is a daughter Of Abraham r..
Lawrence of New York. for over Is
years Justice Of the supreme court:
Miss Lawrence takes an active part
in woman's affairs in New York. being
q, prominent member of the Colonial
Danes OF the State Of New York and
an incorporation Of the Little Sisters Of
the Quill. She Is author of book Of
Colonial Verses and writes short sto-
ries and poems for various periodicals..
- At the outbreak of the war with
Spain Miss Lawrence volunteered AZ q
nurse, but lacked the necessary expert
ence. She has travelled extensively. and
her social standing as member. Of the
old Lawrence family Is acknowledged.
As a souvenir Of her illustrious kins-
man Miss Lawrence cherishes some
pieces OF the hull Of the old Chesapeake,
still dotted with the shot Of the Shan
non. with which that vessel fought in
the memorable conflict of Boston har-
hor -.-... y.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-03

TREES MARKING SOLDIERS GRAVES IN CUBA.
diately ordered that care should be TAX
en- of the graves until suitable arrange
ments could be made for Identification.
The reason for the urgency Of the meas
ure Is one that would not occur to q
northerner. DIR. McCook says that on
account of the tropical climate every
grave. in Ave weeks otter its making.
would be 80 overgrown with vegetation
that 1t could be recognized as grave
only with extreme difficulty. Especially
was this true on the plain between the
sunken road and San Juan hill. The
graves were scattered. the soldiers in
many cases having been buried where
they fell. and the liability that the
graves would be completely effaced was
great. It was for this reason that Pres.
ident Mckinley sent the chief landscape
gardener Of the government. with as.
sistants. to Cuba, where every grave
was sketched. identified and its location
marked on charts.
DR.. McCook returned to Cuba at the
request Of the president to do prelimi-
nary work In designating the graves
and to aid in caring for the sick and he
brought back to this country maps and
charts Of the graves at FL Caney. San
Juan, Guantanamo ar1 most Of the hos
pital cemeteries in and around Santa
so. Eventually the bodies will be re-
moved to the National cemetery at
Washington.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-03
MINOR ITEMS or INTEREST

Sir Thomas Taylor, chief Justice Of
Manitoba, has resigned. II.
The Union Savings bank Of San Jose,
OIL, has suspended payment. -
Merchants excursions will be run to
the Twin Cities III February, March and
April, - -. a " ',
The Chicago Great Western will fund
shout $7,OOO,000 indebtedness into de.
!. benture stock.
q Sir Francis Glare Ford, recently Brit.
kb ambassador at Rome, is dead. He
entered the diplomatic service in 1852.
General Eagan. it is asserted, will not
% dismissed from the army, but may be
suspended until his retirement in 1908.
James J. Corbett and Thomas Shar-
key have been matched to box six
rounds in Chicago on the night Of
March Z. d., IT,. ,-
; The comptroller of the currency has
received o telegram announcing the fail.
ute of the First National bank of Rus
eel, Kan.
The comptroller of the currency has
declared dividend of 20 per cent in
6vor of creditors Of the First National
bank of Pembina, n. D.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-03
TREES AS MONUMENTS.
They Mark the Graves. Of American
Soldiers In Cuba.

They Mark the Graves. Of American
Soldiers In Cuba.
Living monuments mark the graves
Of some Of our soldier boys who fell in
Cuba: Rev, Or. Henry G. McCook Of
Philadelphia. who visited the battle
fields around Santiago last July as
representative Of the national relief
commission. made sketches and photo
Esaphs Of many Of the graves where
our fallen heroes sleep. Some Of these
are curious.
Often the bark Of trees was stripped
away. and the living tree was made Z
monument. An example Of this is found
on the field of E! Caney over the graves
Of eight soldiers Of the Twenty-fifth in
fantry. whose bodies were buried beside
that Of their noble young officer. Lieu
tenant H., L. McCorkle. This custom Of
tree decoration was not uncommon.
On his return DR.. McCook informed
President Mckinley Of the condition Of
the graves. and the president imme-
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-03
FAVORED BY COMMITTEE

Jacobson's Bill to increase Gross Earn.
ings Tax Recommended.
H. F. Is, by Mr.. Jacobson (Rep.) Of
Lac qui Parle, increasing the gross
earnings tax on railroads from s to 4
per cent. has been recommended to pass
by the committee on taxes and tax laws.
Judge Thomas Wilson, chief counsel
Of the Omaha, and NJ. D. Grover, gem
eral solicitor of the Great Northern
railroads, addressed the committee
briefly in opposition to the measure.
A. v. Merrill, q Minneapolis attorney,
appeared for the author of the bill and
presented the legal arguments for the
measure. Mr.. jacobson also gave .
short talk, mixed with figures, in sup
port of the passage Of the measure. The
committee recommended the bill to pass
without any objection.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-03
GET HURRY ORDERS.

Regulars Selected for the Philippines
Must Proceed without Delay.
WASHINGTON, Feb. L. Orders have
heen issued by the war department; tc
expedite the movement Of reinforce:
ntents for the Philippines. The trans.
port Sherman win start from New York
Thursday, with the Third regi.
Dent Of infantry and four companies Of
the Seventeenth infantry. The follow.
ing Thursday, FEN =, the transpor,
Sheridan will sail from the same port
with Twelfth infantry and the head.
quarters and remaining companies of
the Seventeenth infantry. The officers
in command Of these troops have been
instructed by telegraph to execute. the
orders for this movement, without un.
necessary delay. Both transports
will follow the same route tc
Manila taken by the transport Grant,
that is, across the Atlantic and through
the Mediterranean sea and the Sue2
canal. Tho Grant started several days
ago. and is now supposed to be in the
vicinity of Gibraltar. General Lawton,
who is to assume active command Of all
tho military forces in the Philippines
when General Otis becomes military
governor Of the territory, is passenger
q the Grant. Two regiments of in
ENTRY are also erporders to proceed
70 Manila by way Of the Pacific ocean.
One of them has already started and it
b expected the other will take it's de.
parture from San Francisco within a
few days. -, =. 5..
i The arrival of these four regiments
viii increase General Otis fighting
strength by nearly 1000 men.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-03
Go il South. r. :.
This Winter n

For the present winter season the
Louisville 4 Nash Vile Railroad com.
paDy has improved its already near.
" perfect through service OF Pull
man Vestibuled sle+ping cars and
elegant day coaches from Cincinnati,
Louisville, st. Louis and Chicago, to
Mobile, New Orleans and the Gull
coast, ThOmasviile, Ga, Pensacola,
Jacksonville, Tampa, Palm Beach
and other points III Florida. Perfect
connection will be made with
steamer lines for Cuba, Porto Rico,
Nassau aud West Indian ports.
Tourist and HOme-Seekers excursion
tickets on sale at low rates. Write
G.. p. AtmOre. General Passenger
Agent, Louisville. KY, for par
t:culars.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-03
THE HOUSE DID LlT.TLE.

rwo Bills Rasssd ma a;;ssoss q ~.
Onss Iatrsaascd. "a
+ The passage Of MO bills On tho calSis.
dlar and the conside ation Of 8 third III
general orders. together with tho intro
duction Of some 10 Or 20 new bills, sums
up the work Of the morning y Der
formed on the floor Of the house. No
particular Importance attaches to either
Of the bills forwarded to the senate.
Their titles were as follows: "
Fl. F. "a. Lomnen-To provide FOR
the destruction Of weeds on public high
ways. ss M,
II. F. los, by the Committee on Gen-
eral Liquidation Relating to the care
Of property Of persons committed 70
hospitals for the insane.
sons OF the New Measures. 4
The new bills included one from Nj.
Mcneil, affecting q slight reduction in
the present fees for executing foreclos-
ures Of mortgages The Schurman bin,
H. F. 1877, extends the operation Of the
railroad and warehouse commission to
telephone and telegraph lines. declaring
meaning of the law. H. F. 18S. from
Mr.. jackson Of Ramsey, provides for an
attorneys lien upon any claim to re-
cover damages, whether the same
should be under contract or tort. Mr..
Wallace Of Hennepin introduced q bill
for the institution of special schools for
the deaf by any district desiring to as
sumo such responsibility. ...ssa,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-02-03
Ravinr Maniac Runs Amuck.

NEW YORK, Feb. Thomas Reyn-
olds of Hellevllle, N. j., "a small town near
Newark, became raving maniac and
ran through the streets with, q knife in
his hand, striking at every one he met.
Most Of the people escaped, but two
were probably fatally injured.