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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
HIBERNIAN HISTORY.

Our readers will be interested to learn
that a history of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians has just been written and
published by Thomas Francis McGrath.
of 2O6 Gordon avenue, Cleveland. Ohio.
Mr. McGrath gives an interesting sketch
OF the famous society since it was found
ed. some hundreds of years ago, to pro-
tect the priests and schoolmasters in
Ireland from the vengeance of the Eng
fish; tells of its introduction into the
United States in 1886, and of its history
here up to and including the Joint
national convention of the two wings of
the order in Trenton last June; treats at
length of the trouble which began in
1888 and ended in disruption and the
proceedings which resulted last wear in
the uniting of the divisions, and gives in
full the decision of Bishop McFaul, the
arbitrator between the contsnders, and
also the constitution of the order. The
book contains brief sketches of Bishop
McFaul aud P. M. McGarry, an ex-
national delegate of the Board of Erin.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
SPORTY ITErS.

Frank Erne, the Buffalo lightweight,
is in San Franbisco, where he is matched
to meet Dial Hawkins on March l.
Dummy Hoy has signed with the local
club for the year, and informs Treasurer
Dreyfuss that he is anxious for the season
to open.
There is now no doubt that 7. J..
keenan,, of Pennsylvania, will be elected
to the Presidency of the League of
American Wheelmen.
Kid Mccoy expects to recuperate at
West Baden Springs. After getting in
condition he will endeavor to get on a
match with Sharkey or Fitzsimmons.
He has backing to the amount of $40 900
for contest with either of them.
Tom O'Rourke, who is now in charge
of Sharkey's interests, and at the same
time managing the Lenox Club, will at
once make a match between Sharkey and
Fitzsimmons if the latter will consent to
have it pulled off in New York City.
Subscriptions for stock in the Louis
vile Ball Club aggregating between
$1,000 and $4,000 were received this
week. Support the management and
this city will have first-class team in the
feld-one that will hold its own in the
first division.
Mike Powers, who is studying at Notre
Dame University, has signed contract
with the Louisville Club for the coming
season. He is naturally one of the best
catchers in the League, both in fielding
and batting, and the club is fortunate in
securing his services,
George Dixon, the colored feather
weight champion, had no trouble in dis
posing of young Pluto" the Austria
liam. The contest was pulled off in New
York Tuesday evening. Dixon put his
man to sleep in the tenth round, and
many of those present declared Dixon to
be as strong and in as good condition as
in his most palmy days.
Jim Watts, Louisville's colored pug,
lost his battle Tuesday night to Charlie
Golf, of New York. They fought in
Sandusky, O., and the fight was warm
one. Up to the tenth round Watts APP
peared to have the best of it, but during
the eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth Golf
went at the Louisville man like tiger.
In the fourteenth round the police inter
fered and stopped the fight while Watts
was slowly choking his opponent. The
referee awarded the decision to Golf on
points. This ought to dispose of Watts,
who will not fight fairly.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

The surprise of the week in po-
litical circles was the letter of Hon.
John Young Brown to the Demo
Gratis in the State of Kentucky
declining to become a candidate for
the nomination for Governor. Thus
the race has been narrowed down
to three, the friends of Hardin and
Goebel each claiming that their
candidate will be benefited by the
action of the Ex-Governor. How
ever, there may be more entries, as
TIE date 81 Inc 5onzs6t.s sim
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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
MISREPRESENTATION.

The reflections of the daily press
on the meeting of the Irish Ameri-
can Society Thursday night show
to what depths some will stoop to
accomplish political ends. The
Irish-American Society has not
been, is not now, and will not be
a political organization. 1t is COM
posed of men of all parties and
creeds, and numbers among its
members friends of all papers pub
lished in this city, as we'll as the
city administration and its oppo-
nents, if it has any.
Nothing has transpired that JUS
titles the papers referred to in their
misrepresentation. Their reports
make more apparent the necessity
for such an organization in our
midst, and their efforts to create
dissension will undoubtedly have
the opposite effect. They are the
ones who are trying to inject poll
tics into its ranks.
The local articles contained in
both the Courier journal and Dis
patch contradict themselves, and
are ridiculous in the extreme. The
members of the Irish American So
ciety will pass them by as unworthy
of further notice, and we hope the
bitter newspaper fight now going
on will be kept out of all our socie-
ties.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

Col. John Whallen was hon
ored by the Irish-American Society
when he was elected its First Treas
urer, and the act was commended
by the Courier-J Journal and Times.
He has proven an efficient and capa-
BILE officer, and the members have
deemed it wise to continue him in
Office. AT the time the Colonel and
the Courier Journal management
were very friendly, but lately they
have not been so warm" Will
the Courier Journal explain what
bearing this change in its relations
has to do with the Irish-American
Society?
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
THE WEST INDIES.

The West Indian waters have been the
scene of many fierce international con-
hict, and gallant warships of the old
style here met in mighty conflicts;
broadsides were fired at close range. and
on the decks the dead were piled in
bloody pyramids, till in one day in 1882
$4,000 had been slaughtered and the
crews were too few to throw the dead
into the sea. The West Indies have
cost many a European nation dearly
for title deeds. They have cost Spain
her island empire and nearly ruined the
peninsula. They have now cost the
American States, which Britain lost
when she fought for her West Indian
islands, vast amount of money in a
contest for humanity. not conquest
for greed; and the end is not yet in
sight.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
TURNED HIS HONOR'S WRATH.

A poet named T. o. D. O'Connor was
before Magistrate Pool, of New York
City, charged with intoxication.
~ beg your clemency, SIR" said
O'Connor. ~ write poetry, but do not
depend upon that profession for liv-
ing"
"a poet" repeated Magistrate Pool.
"You are certainly in most unpoetic sur
rounding, SIR
"Indeed / am, my kind dear sir,
Upon my name want no slur;
Back to my house want to go,
For where am my friends don't know, 4"
said O'Connor.
swell, WE'LL" said the court, 81 am
surprised at a man of your intelligence
being found in such position"
81 looked upon the wine when it was red,
Net wisely, but too we'll. OH my head;
To err is human, to forgive is divine;
I'll drink no more, repentance is mine. -
"You need bracer, O'Connor," said
the Magistrate.
"You brace me up, your Honor" said
O'Connor.
1T l let you go, will you promise to
go to the nearest church and take the
pledge?" asked the court.
81 will" he replied.
"Your are discharged on that condi-
tion," said Magistrate Pool.
O'Connor bowed and said
"Thank you, kind Judge, for your great
favor;
In my good intentions I will never
waver.
will now say good-by to your Honor;
will never again disgrace T. o. d.
O'Connor."
On leaving the court room O'connor
went to saloon and got drink. After
that he said he would 60 to St. Mary's
shurch aud swear off for year.
The Kentucky Irish American is all
right, but she wants more cooperation.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
FRANKFORT.
The Business, Political and Social
News from the Capital City
Correspondent.

FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. 20.-The next
four weeks promises to be filled with
several important social events in the
Capital City The Gas You Like II
Club" composed of the swell 400" OF
this city and vicinity, will give two swell
balls. Two germans also will be given
at the Capital Hotel. The Y. NJ. 1. will
give three euchers and a mask ball, the
A. o. II. book reception. A smoker, a
euchre and mask ball and several other
small entertainments will also be given,
and, taken all together, old Frankfot,
from social point of view, will be quite
busting and up to date.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Heeney enter
tanned at euchre last week. Quite num-
Der of their friends were present and
spent most enjoyable evening. A de-
lightful lunch was served at 1920, after
which prizes were distributed, and all
repaired homeward, happy in the
knowledge of a very pleasant evening
spent.
Miss Mayme Roache, of Paris, is the
delightful guest of Mrs. M. A. Collins, on
Ann street.
Next week the initial steps will be
taken to organize the merry Young
Bachelors Club" in this city Col. d. P.
Davis, Capt. w. c. Newman and Lieut..
w. A. Lutkemeier, late of the Golden
Hour Club, are pushing the matter and
expect 70 have chaster membership Of
twenty Of more.
pany in the Ancient Order of Hibernians
of this city is gaining favor every day.
and St. Patricks day will undoubtedly
see an A. o. H. military company in
Frankfort. Brother ]. Corbett, who
served eight years in the English army,
will probably be Captain.
Frankfort is considered Coebel strong
hold, and the friends of the Kenton
county statesman can not see how he
can be defeated either for the nomination
or at the November election. Gen. p. w.
Hardin also has a pretty strong follow
ing in Franklin county, while Col. w. J.
Stone is not SO popular and can not hope
to even secure a portion of Franklin's
delegation. Conservative politicians with
whom l have conversed seem to think
that the race for Governor is now practi-
cally made up-Gobel, Hardin and Stone.
Maj. Johnson is now considered out Of
race, while Judge Pryor has never con-
scented to run. After a careful view of
the field, can not see why Gobel should
not be considered prime favorite in the
vernacular of the race course. He has
behind him the shrewdest politicians in
Kentucky, friends who have been tried
and not found wanting. From the most
view at this writing, perhaps,
five months before the election, would
say that Goebel would enter the conven-
ton with enough instructed votes to Sc
cure his nomination. Many changes
may take place in five months, but at
present Gobel has decidedly the best
of it.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
SATURDAY, JAN. 81, 1899.

indeed has been the blending that
it has become typical to say a red
headed Irishman.' That appella-
ton is, however, more appropriate
to the so-called 'Scotch-Irish, who
would have us believe that his an
cestors were Anglo-Saxons. The
Irishman, Englishman, Scotchman
and Welshman are all so intimately
connected in that blending of races
that it is folly to attempt to draw a
race distinction between them.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
A GOVERNMENT MONOPOLY.

The trusts have thrown many men out
of work and will continue to do so. In
a public speech made in 1896 Missouri
Congressman stated that 500, 900 persons
were now doing the work formerly done
by 16,000,0 900. That a government mo-
nopoly acts in the same way is shown
by the report ON the French match in
dustry by the American Vice Consul at
Marseilles. He says that in 1872, when
the French Government took the max
ing of matches under its control, the in
dustry gave employment to 10000 per-
p iSes only On M 90 GIs sr' ! =.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS.

Branch 25 at its meeting Monday night
had an unusually large attendance. The
Auditing Committees report was read,
showing the branch to be in fourishing
condition. Quite number of members
who had been suspended were reinstated.
The hope was expressed that the same
interest in the order will be maintained
throughout the year, as it is quite encour-
aging to the new officers
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
PREPARING FOR CONVENTION.

A meeting of representatives of the
local branches of the Catholic Knights
of America has been called for Monday
evening, to be held in the school hall on
Eighth street, between Walnut and Gray
son. The business to be transacted per-
tains to the State convention to be held
in this city, and all officers and commit
teemen are urged to be present.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

If you find your society is not
mentioned in our paper, just see to
it that your Secretary or your ap-
pointed correspondent is notified of
the neglect. Send the doings of
your order to us; we are only too
willing to publish them.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

The publication of the proceed
ings should be taken away from the
daily papers. That would elimin-
ate great deal of bad blood that
has been engendered.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
THE ANGLO-SAXON AND THE
SCOTCH-IRISH.

At the annual meeting of the
American Irish Historical Society,
held in New York Cry on thus.
day evening, an address was read
from the President, Gen. Edward
A. Moseley, of Washington City,
which is full of points of interest
to rish-Americans. Among other
things, Mr.. Moseley said:
Whenever an Irishman attains
to fame or distinction in war, liter
allure, art, law or craftsmanship in
the British Empire, he is immedi-
ately claimed to be an Englishman,
and consequently as displaying
'Anglo-Saxon' pluck and Anglo
Saxon intellect. The truth is, that
among all those who have achieved
great prominence in the English
speaking world, the Anglo-Saxon
type s-conspicuous by its absence.
Nine times in ten when a man
boasts of 'Anglo-Saxon' pluck, en-
terprise, ability and progress he
himself is not of that type of man,
and nine-tenths of the incidents he
cites were brought about through
the pluck, enterprise, ability and
progress which came from mixed
blood. l can only liken this mis-
representation of the truth of his
tory to the rafting of peas in
bladder, shaken by one of Shake
speare's clowns. Puncture the
bladder, my friends, whenever and
wherever it is shaken. Tell the
clown who calls himself an Anglo
Saxon that he is an asst and prove
to him by the color of his hair, the
color of his eyes and the shape of
his skull that he is a Kelt, a |
Milesian or a Latin, or anything |
but an 'Anglo-Saxon, and that if
it was ever true that the English |
people were Anglo-Saxon, and that
the Anglo-Saxon were ever. in any
time, the greatest people on earth
superior to all other races-that
time has so long since passed away
that no one now remembers it and
no true history chronicles when
and where they fiourished. Their
traits, whatever they are, were
blended with those of another
race, and whether those traits were
good or bad, we have all an equal
right to say that we have inherited
them. Especially is this true of
those having Irish ancestry, for in
no part of the earth has there been
such thorough blending of 'Kelt
and Saxon as in Ireland--so great
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
70 H|BERN|ANS.
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me members of Division /, A. O. H..
are requested to be present at the next
meeting, on the evening of January "a.
The Entertainment Committee will enter
tain those present with social, and will
serve refreshments of all kinds.
EDWARD CLANCY, President.
l.. ID. PERRANDA, Secretary.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

If you want the news as it is you
should read this paper. 1t favors
none and treats all alike, printing
only facts.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

were the recipients of congratulations
from many friends residing at distance.
The little girl received many golden pres
ents, that from Godfather Quinn being
an exceedingly handsome one.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
IRISH SOCIETY DIRECTORY
"A. O. H.

DIVISION
Meets on the Second and Fourth Tues
day Evenings of Each Month.
President-Edward Clancy.
Vice President-Thoma Dolan.
Recording Secretary-L. d. Perranda.
Financial Secretary-Peter Cusick, 1872
Twentieth street.
Treasurer-John Mulloy.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

DIVISION 6
Meets on the First and Third Tuesday
Evenings of Each Month.
President-William ]. Mccarthy.
Vice President-John J. Lannan.
Recording Secretary-J. +. Yenner.
Financial Secretary-D. ]. Tierney.
1928 Grayson street.
Treasurer-George A. Daniel.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

DIVISION 8
Meets on the First and Third Wednesday
Evenings af Each Month.
President-Joseph P. Taylor.
Vice President--Phil Cavanaugh.
Recording Secretary-JohnCav
Financial Secretary-N. I. Sheridan.
20lS Lyle street.
Treasurer-D. J. Coleman.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

J. w. Dougherty, one of the best
known men in Bardstown, was in the
city during the early part of the week.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

Tom Lansing, the pugilist, is dying at
the SITS. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital.
Death Is counting him out and the finish
can not be far off. Since Thursday he
has been unconscious.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

Ex-District Attorney Frank B. Burke,
of indianapolis, was visitor in Jeffer-
sonville the past week.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

President keenan, must have
smiled when he read the comments
on his action Thursday night.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

DIVISION 4
Meets on the Second and Fouth Wednes-
day Evenings of Each Month.
President-John H. Hennessy.
Vice President-Thomas lynch
Recording Secretary-Thomas 7. Kelly.
Financial Secretary-George Flahiff.
APO East Gray street.
Treasurer-Harry Brady.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

Mr.. Ed B. Conway has been spending
the past few days in New York City on
business trip.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

Misses Ethel and Blanche Dorland are
home after a pleasant visit with friends
at Columbus, o.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

Mrs. Catherine Lyons, formerly of
this city, but for some time past resi-
dent of Nashville, died at the residence
OF her son-in-law in that city last Wednes-
day. Her remains were brought to the
residence OF Mr. Eugene Braitling, 1881
Portland avenue, and her funeral took
place FRIDAY morning.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians are preparing to
give another of their pleasant receptions.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
THEATRICALS.

Col. Meffert and the Temple Stock
Company will for the coming week pre-
sent an entirely new production, a new
romantic comedy drama, entitled "Win-
chester" This play has been placed in
the hands of Mr.. Oscar Eagle, and its
first presentation OH any stage will be
made to the patrons of the Temple Thea
ter. Two weeks later it will be put on
the stage in New York City. The enter
prise of Col. Meffert should be appreci-
ated by the theater-goers of this city,
who will this week have the opportunity
of witnessing the work of the new men,
bers of the Temple Company. The title
suggests the location, Winchester, Vir-
ginia. The date of action is 1868. The
war element is there without the carnage
of battle or the spilling of blood. 1t is
not fight between the North and South,
but between good and bad officers of the
Northern army, with justice triumphant
at the hands of daughter of the Con-
federacy. A fine production is promised
of what is predicted to be a very fine
play with some features out of the ordi-
nary
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

Mr.. Michael Murphy, of 32l Jackson
street, an old and highly-respected cit
izen, died Wednesday morning from an
attack of pneumonia. He is survived bv
three children-John, Tim and Ellen.
His funeral occurred yesterday morning
from St. Michael's church.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21
RECENT DEATHS.

Mrs. Bridget DAILY, wife of Peter DAILY,
Of 1922 Hull street, died very suddenly
Tuesday. Her funeral occurred Thursday
morning.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

Mrs. p. ]. Breen will leave Monday
for Floyd Knobs, Ind, where she will
spend a week with her mother, Mrs.
Schoephin. who has been very i'll. She
will also visit the family of Mr.. John
Breen at Mooresville before returning.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

Mike Hartnett of Hiternian Division
No. l, seems to be making a winning
race for the Kentucky Irish American
prize for the most popular member. Ed.
Toomey, one of his able lieutenants, can
be depended on to tell why Mike should
get the prize.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

Tim ]. Sullivan and Michael Collins
paid flying visit to the Jacksonville
division Thursday night for the purpose
of extending and invitation for the stag
to be given by Division ] next Tuesday
night. They were treated with genuine
Irish hospitality.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

The Kentucky Irish American is all
right. but she wants more cooperation.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

There are few organizations in the vau-
deville world that can favorably compare
with Irwin Brothers Burlesquers and big
speciality company which will be the at
traction at the Buckingham next week.
Manager Fred Irwin has won the the dis
tinction of always giving the public the
very best to be obtained and his reputa-
ton is fully sustained this season in his
present organization. In the makeup
of his company every branch of vaude-
vile is represented. There are no con-
ficting parts and each act in itself is a
decided novelty. The entertainment be-
gins with an olio which is exceptionally
strong, the concluding number on the
programme being an operate burlesque
presented under the title of "a Night
at the Armory." 1t is appropriately
staged with magnificent scenery and
costly costumes. Among the features in
troduced here are the Five Barrison Sis
tiers, the Jew regiment, the Partisan
models and Isaac's Burlesquers.
The Louisville Pauline Dramatic
Club, which is composed of the best anna
teur talent in the city, will present the
beautiful tragedy "Cartouche, the French
Robber," on the evening of Washing
toms birthday, for the benefit of St.
Augustine's colored church, Fourteenth
and Broadway.
The scene is laid in France, and all
who have read the book of "Cartouche"
will know what fine piece it is. There
is hardly another play written that is as
exciting. There is not slow part in it,
and when in the hands of the Pauline
Dramatic Club the Louisville public
will be given a good chance to see some
clever work ia the was of play acting.
be toslun.ks VII 'se ssTt -fsesA PlAila-
delphia. aud are on the order of those
used in "Cyrano de Bergerac." Special
scenery has been painted for the occasion,
and neither pains nor money will be
spared to make it success. The people
of Louisville should show their charity
and attend the performance, because by
doing so they will greatly help the poor
colored people.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

Mr.. Carl Peter, of Omaha, has been
the guest of his brother-in-law, Peter ].
Madden, in Jacksonville, during the
past week.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-21

The Young Ladies' Auxiliary of Mackin
Council has issued invitations to dance
to be given at Liederkranz Hall on
Wednesday evening, February l. Every
thing indicates that it will be one of the
most pleasing dances ever given by this
popular society.