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The Irish standard., 1902-05-17

church are Baltimore, Chicago, Gin
cinnati, Dubuque, Milwaukee, New Or
| leans, New York, st. Louis, st. Paul,
San Francisco, Santa Fc, Albany, AL
/ tone, Boise, Brooklyn, Burlington, ,Cleve-
land. CovingtOn, Dallas, Davenport,
| Detroit. Duluth, Erie, Fargo. Green
Bay, Harrisburg. Hartford. Helena,
Kansas City. Leavenwortl, Little
Rock, Louisville, Manchester, Mar
luctte. Monterey. Los Angeles. Nash
villc Natchitoches. Nesqually. New
ark. Omaha. Providence, Richmond,
st. Augustine, ST. Joseph. Scranton
Salt Lake, San Antonio. Savannah,
Sioux Falls, Springfield, Syracuse,
Tucson, Wheeling and Brownsville.
The increases noted are: Boston,
| 4O,0O1; New Orleans. 25OO0: Oregon,
1,4O0: Philadelphia. 5000: Bcllcvillc.
5000: Buffalo. 2.5OO; Charleston, 5000:
Cheyenne. 1000; Denver. 10000: Gal
weston. 25,OOO: indianapolis. 9S: LII
Crosse. 1000: Lincoln. $500; Mobile,
9O1; Natchcz. $50; Ogdensburg, 1.G0O;
pcoria. 5000: Portland. 5000; I.ocllcs-
ter. 5000; Trenton, $500; Wichita,
2.31O: WinOna. 5000: Indian Territory,
| LILO: North Carolina. 800, and Alaska,
800.
The hioccscs that show losses are:
Columbus, 1000: Concordia. l.1SO;
Fort Wayne. 1000; ST. Cloud, 800;
Grand Rapids. 60; pittsburg, 10000:
This last large figure is explained by
the fact that the new diocese of Al
tOOna was formed in the territory
since the figures of 1901 were tabu-
lated.
| New York, with an estimated Cntllo-
lie population of 1.2OO,OGO, is the ban
ncr diocese. There are 100 churches
in the city, 15G in the country. 1856
chapcls and 81 stations without
churches. which are regularly visited.
The priests number 7-G and the
| Theological students 151.
There are 99,33S Catholic Indians
within the United States: For these
81 priests are at work, with 154
churches and 81 schools, taught by sis
tcrs of various orders.
The other large Catholic commune
ties are: Boston. G5O,OOO; Chicago,
100000; Cincinnati, 100000; Milwan-
kcc. 245.OOO; New Orleans, 1000;
Philadelphia. 4G5,OOO; St Louis, 22O,-
| 900; st. Paul, 2OO,nOO: San Francisco,
225.N0O: Cleveland. 271,O0O: Hartford,
| 27oOOO: Newark. 100000; Providence.
275OOO; Springfield 100000: Dubuque,
| 100000: Santa Fc. 133.OOO; Albany.
$4,000: Buffalo. 171.OO0; Detroit. lS1,-
80: Grand Rapids. 111,9GO: Green
Bay, 125,O0O; indianapolis, 1O2,O41: La
Crosse. 100000: Louisville, 10000:
Manchester. n. IT,. 100000; Pittsburg.
100000: Portland 100000; Rochester,
100000: Scranton. 10000.
| Official vatican figures of the CathO-
lie hierarchy of the world at the begin
ming Of the present year are: Cardin-
ais, G6; patriarchs of both rites. II:
archbishOps and bishops of Latin rite
in resident sees, S27; archbishops of
the Oriental rite, "a; titular archbisll,
ops and bishops, 1856; archbishops and
bishops having no title, 8; prelates of
no dioceses, 10; total, 1862. The pres.
ent pope has buried 139 cardinals and
created 142. The Oldest cardinal now
is Archbishop Celesia, of Palermo who
The Irish standard., 1902-05-17
Catholic Census.

What the publishers claim to be the
''official directory containing complete
reports of all diocescs in the United
States" of the Catholic church. has
Just been issued for the year 1902
The tabulated statement it presents
gives the number of Catholics in the
United States as 1O97G.757, says the
Brooklyn Eagle.
The directory is compiled from re-
ports made each year by the diocesan
officials of the Catholic church in an
swer to circular table of statistical
questions sent out by the publishers.
1t ought. therefore. to have the value
of an official character, yet an analysis
of the figures offered for each of the
eighty-seven dioceses of the country
gives somewhat unsatisfactory results.
The total Of the Catholic population,
1O,97G,757, is an increase of POI ,7GS
over the total given in the directory of
1901. The details of the table of the
eighty-seven dioceses from which this
| total for 1902 was reached show that
| fifty of the diOceses stood absolutely
| still, neither gaining nor losing single
Catholic during the year; thirty-four
show gains and six losses. There is
believed to be something wrong about
the figures when fifty of the dioceses
show no changes during the year.
This is all the more apparent when
their location is indicated and consid-
cred. for. according to this "official'
table, these stagnant parts of the
The Irish standard., 1902-05-17

CDR. Babbitt's logic is just about as
bad as his history. He tells us that
the Papacy stands for continuity and
authority, and i'll the next breath de-
clarcs that the Protestant systems are
the support of modern governments,
Of course, in contradiction to that very
Church which stands for authority.
He is alarmed over the prospect of the
American authorities settling the Phil
ippine friar property question in
Rome. He sees therein the Papal
hand, which is to eventually tear
down the Stars and Stripes and crush
to atoms our national capital. But
the situation is not so despcrate-thesc
lands and buildings belong to commu-
mites whose heads reside in Rome,
and if the American government
wishes to purchase them. it naturally
sends it's agents to the place where
the owners live--'only this and nothing
more
81 will not trespass longer upon the
patience of The Citizens readers. To
refute all errors and misrcprcsenta-
tions of this learned and friendly min
lister would require. not column. but
Il page. I will conclude by tcnounc-
ing as false and demanding clcar-cut
historical evidence for the gcntleman's
statement that Wherever the shadow
Of the Papacy has fallen. there hu-
man liberty has witlered' am anx-
ious to know if he refers to the liberty
that swithered' in the free Italian re-
publics Of the Middle Ages: in the
days when Magma Charta was wrcstcd
from an English king by Catholic
nobles headed by a Catholic arch
bishop: or to the liberty that with
ered under the genial smile of Lord
Baltimore"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07

! Pl!E'1R|S Fl :4nE REO ,! z.

lowance, to their wives. But many more
dole out what they think will be needed,
and apparently imagine that their wives
can get what change they need In some
mysterious, unexplained fashion, with
out having resort to the ordinary money
making means.
IL women were not long suffering crea-
lures there would have been an organized
revolt long ago. No man has right to
submit his wife to the humiliation she
must often undergo when she is obliged
TO decline to make small contributions
in church or club. because she has not
the ready money. She may have an ac-
count in half dozen shops. Her CLOTH
ing may be the envy of her friends, her
house may be finely appointed, but when
1t comes to n call for a chance quarter
or half dollar she has not the cash in
hand.
Let the husband, at any rate, give the
wife chance to prove whether or not
she is to be trusted with money. There
are few women who are unworthy Of
having the charge OF their own spending
money. AS rule, they are quite as
careful MS their husbands in the matter
of small expenses. and have horror Of
bills that is often unknown to the lords
of creation.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07

facture. 1t was very clumsy. bullying
at the top. During the past six years
Mason was accompanied ON his rounds
by dog that was equipped with a
wooden leg made by Mason to take the
place OF one 1t had lost. The dog and
the man We're inseparablc. Mason was
found stretched on his bed, dead. the
other day. The county physician found
a cavity in Mason's wooden leg, in
which We're concealed a will, $4,000
In bills. and the pledge he had taken
and kept for twenty-five years. rho
will was photographic: 1t set aside a
certain amount to pay the expense of
a burial, and provided for the care of
the dog as long rs he should live, gave
$4,000 to friend. and the residue to be
spent in buying artificial limbs for
worthy cripples in Mercer County. Two
days after the death of Mason the dog
was found dead on the grave Of its
master. In accordance with Mason's
wish. expressed in his will. the dog was
buried at his feet.-Newark News,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07
How She Raised the Fee.

A poor couple living in the Emerald
Isle went to the priest for marriage
and were met with demand for the
marriage fee. 1t was not Forthcoming
Both the consenting parties were rlcl
III love and In their prospects, but DIES
titute of financial resources. The faith
err was obdurate. mo money; no mar
rlage."
give me lave, your reverence" said
the blushing bride, Ito go and get the
money"
1t was given. and she stepped forth
on the delicate mission Of raising O
marriage fee out Of pure nothing. After
short interval she returned with the
sum of money and the ceremony was
completed to the satisfaction of all
When the parting was taking place the
newly made wife seemed little un
easy.
Anything on your mind, CatherineY
said the father.
well, your reverence. | would like
to know IL this marriage could not BIZ
spoiled now?"
Certainly not, Catherine. No man
can put you asunder."
Gould you not do 1t yerself, fatheri
Could you not spoil the marrlageY
mo, no, Catherine. You are past me
now. have nothing more to do with
your marriage"
"rhat alses me mind" said Gather.
ine, "and God bless your reverence.
There's the ticket for your hat picked
1t up in the lobby and pawned it,
London Tit-Bifs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07
Naming the Child.

Now. necessarily. when the new girl
baby arrived there was much discus
sion among the members OF the FAM
lily as to what her name should be.
ave will call her Geraldine" said
the first grandmother. 81 saw tina.
name in story once, and always
wanted to try 1t on n baby"
oh" murmured the second grand
mother, that would never do. Let
us call her 'Fanchon.'
But don't you think 'Eltessa' is a
pretty name, ana so odd. too?" put in
one Of the aunts.
Excuse me, ladies'" ventured the
poor father. who sat nearby, but you
seem to forget that we are trying to
find name for a human being, and
not for iive-cent cigar" Baltimore
American
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07
LElSuRELY THEFT.
Tennessee Blacksmith's Gradual Ac.
quiremcnt of mn Enyinc.

Tennessee Blacksmith's Gradual Ac.
quiremcnt of IN Engine.
"Ours is n peaceful section" said
Col. Dan Turner, of Memphis, Tenn,
to group of Western men who had
been discussing robberies, hold-ups and
crime In general. But when we do a
thing down in Tennessee, we do 1t
right, and robblng people or corpora.
lions Is done to the queens taste, when
one of our citizens sets out to do it,
mot long ago 1t became necessary
for one of the railroads to build q small
branch line, and traction engine was
sent down there with the first load of
bodybuilding material to haul ties on
heavy trucks from a little mountain
hamlet near where the road was being
built. When the workmen had finished
hauling the ties the engine was placed
alongside the road until 1t should be
convenient to haul 1t away. 1t remain
ed beside the road about six months,
and when the contractor came along to
clear up he was rather amazed to find
that nothing but the boiler of the trac-
ton engine remained where lie had
placed 1t. To make matters worse,
every bolt and rivet that could be re-
moved from the boiler was missing,
too. A search was instituted, but the
missing parts Of the machine could not
be found.
"Some time after the theft of his en-
CINE the contractor had occasion to
drive through the country again. and
stopped at q negroes blacksmith shop
to have shoe fastened on his horse
While the smithy was at work the con-
tractor walked around the shop, and to
his Amusement found in one corner Of
the place the missing parts Of his en-
CINE. He Immediately charged the me-
gro with stealing it, and the man nd
mitted his guilt. When the contractor
had recovered from his surprise at the
find he asked the smithy why he had
ont taken the boiler, too, and the latter
replied that he was making tackle to
take to the roadside and lift the boiler
into his wagon when the contractor
took the thing away.-Washington
Post,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07
COST OF ROYAL VISITS.
King of Italy and Emperor William
Least Expensive of Guests.

King of Italy and Emperor William
Least Expensive of Guests.
The big reception given to Prince
Henry of Prussia by the United States
makes 1t interesting to learn that the
most economical royal visit country
can have is the King of Italy. The
German Emperor is also an economical
guest, as he does not care much for
mere show. Give him some soldiers
to look ut and review and 1t Is all lie
wants. 1t has been estimated that a
private host can entertain the Emperor
for week in the very best style for
the trlfllng sum of $1,000. Leopold of
Belgium is an expensive visitor. 70
entertain him and his suite for week
costs 10 less than $4,000. The last time
the Shah came to England 1t cost
100000 to entertain him for week
and there was not ''much doing" ut
that.
The little visit of the Car of France
cost the republic pretty penny. Spe.
cial messengers were sent to invite
him at a cost of f1,000, and 100000 was
expended in cleaning up Dunkirk,
where he was to land. and putting II
in presentable shape. The govern.
ment erected triumphal arches at n
cost Of 10000. and spent f1,OOO fol
flags. Then there were 5000 picked
troops to be got ready, besides the reg
ular review troops. These picked
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07
The bishop and His cigar.

Not long ago a bishop of stately mien
and sanctimonious expression went
down to small countrys town to lec-
ture, arriving early in the afternoon,
and, Of course, being at once spotted
by the inhabitants as something par.
ticularly great and sanity. He went
into chemists shop, and In tone
that froze the young blood of the as.
sistant, said, Young man, do you
smoker" yves, sir" replied the trem-
bling youth. I'm sorry; but learned
the habit young, and haven't been
able to get rid of 1t yet" "rhen," said
the great divine, without the movement
of a muscle or the abatement of one
shade of the awful solemnity of his
voice, "can you tell me where can
get good cigar3"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07

w. =. ~ t-Noh'eh' when he was only
II years old In 1880 he was gradu-
ated in medicine at the University Of
Pennsylvania. but after short prac-
tice he turned his attention to law, and
was admitted to the bar in 1912. In
the following year he wrote the fa-
nous song, Ben Bolt. which enjoyed
animmensepopularl and which came
again into vogue few years ago. when
De Maurier revived 1t In his Trilby,
wrongfully using is as an old English
poem. Singular to say, DR.. English re-
garded 1t as scrappy piece Of work.
and we believe at one time regretted
having written it.
For time DR.. English was connect
ed with New York paper, and then
launched the Arlstedean In Philadel-
phia. 1t was short-lived. and DR.. Eng
fish went to Virginia, where he lived
five years, and where he wrote novel
depicting southern life. In 1859 he
settled in New Jersey and began the
practice Of medicine. He also entered
into politics, and sat in the New Jer-
sey Legislature In 1S63-G4. Those
among whom he dwelt thought so
much of him that they sent him to
Congress two terms.
Meanwhile DR.. English kept his pen
busy. and turned out several volumes.
besides writing pamphlets and essays.
1t Is safe to say that of all he wrote
Ben Bolt will be the longest remem-
bered.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07
WORLD HIS PARISH.
THE LATE REV. DIR. rALMAoe
SPOKE TO MILLIONS.
Early Life of the Famous Divine and
His Work as u Preacher and Author
He Was Always Interesting, Al
though Sometimes Dramatic.

To the ranks of our great men death
has paid another visit and on her SOM
bre pinioiis the soul of Rev. DR.. Thorn
as Dewitt Taimage has passed into
eternity. The news of the death OF
this master preacher carried deep and
sincere sorrow to the entire Christian
world.
The heart of this eminent clergyman
first throbbed with life OH January Z,
1892, In Bound Brook. n. j. He re-
ceived his education In the University
OF the City OF New York and the New
Brunswick Theological Seminary. In
1856 he was ordained pastor of the Re
formed Dutch Church of Bellevue. N.
j.. and since that time had had charge
of congregations In Syracuse. n. y.
Philadelphia, Pa. Brooklyn. N. Y. and
Washington. ID. G. In 1869 he was
made pastor of the Central Presbyter-
ian Church of Brooklyn and 1t was
during his occupancy of that pulpit
that he delivered the wonderfully We
hement and pointed sermons which
have found admirers In every part of
the world and have made his famous
as a preacher. He addressed his audi
ences In the large edifice known as
the Brooklyn Tabernacle, building
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07
Worship by Macbiner.

A story Is told of one of the old-time
pillars of n New England church who
held out firmly for long time against
the innovation of an organ, but when
he finally yielded did SO without re
serve. From violent opposition he be-
came the most strenuous of all the
congregation us to the fineness Of the
instrument to be purchased
Seems to me you aren't consistent"
said one economical brother, re-
proachfully. Here month ago YOU
couldn't speak hard enough about or.
gans, and now you go to advocating
extra expense in getting the best that's
to be had"
See here" said the deacon, grimly,
III We're going to wordship the Lord
by machinery. don't want to putter
around with any second-rate running
gear."--YOuth's Companion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07
Put to Base Uses.

Autograph letters of Wagner have
been discovered in use as jam pot COW
ers. A German journalist found them
ut the house Of two maiden ladies, sis
tiers of musician long since deceased,
who had formerly been in intimate cor
respondnce with the author of "Parsi-
fall" The ladies We're exhibiting to
Him with much pride their cupboards
full Of jam, when the journalist saw
some writing on the covers, which lie
recognized as that of Wagner. The SUI.
perior thickness of the paper. which
almost resembles parchment, had sup
piled the reason for Its application to
domestic use.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07


Directly following the death of the
lamented Mckinley 1t looked very mucn
us though President Roosevelt would
have n walkover for the nomination.
He was the beloved of the nation at
large, and only his tactless doings of
the last three or four months have hurt
his chances materially. But since Mr..
Roosevelt began to descend the scale
OF national popularity. Mr.. Hanna has
been doing things" He has suddenly
blossomed out as the violent friend of
labor, whereas three or four years ago
he was the intolerable employer who
ground under the iron heel of oppres-
sion" his own people and those whom
he could In any way influence. He has
suddenly become warm admirer and
the bosom friend, the earnest advocate
the fearful defendant of the concrete
workingman Of the United States
Denver Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07
VALUE OF A VACATION.


keeping busy. If man is in good health
the keynote of vacation should center
around the mind. The ideal vacation is
the one that rests and improves the mind
at the same time.
Now the best thing for mental rest Is
change of scene. speak, of course, Of
myself now, but every man must choose
for himself his own plan of recreation.
What would be very agreeable Occupa-
ton for one might prove very stupid and
fatiguing to another of opposite tempera-
ment and tastes.
The successful or hopeful man who is
Interested in his business gets real slim
illus from that business. He gets real
enjoyment from it. Obviously, unless he
runs his system down, all he needs is a
change Of scene. The man who takes
good care of himself, has the proper
amount of sleep and is not run down,
has no special need for physical recupera-
ton. A change of scene and mir will
freshen him and have the effect of maxi
ing him see life from new viewpoint,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07

paper undertakes to do more than collect
the news, 1t becomes intrusive. When 1t
misrepresents the news, it is disloyal.
When it falls short of collecting the
news, 1t is inefficient. The great court
of public opinion, with all the facts he
fore 1t, is abundantly able to reach its
own conclusions, and its judgments are
irreyocable and irresistible.
The newspaper that attempts to fore
stall them or control them fails, and
brings discredit upon itself. The news
paper that records them becomes an
effective instrument in enforcing them.
The moral of all this is that the news
paper that collects the news assiduously
and publishes it faithfully is performing
function of the highest Importance to
civilization.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07

troops We're specially trained. drilled
and quartered forever six weeks at Il
cost of 100000. and twenty-five mill.
tary bands Were put down in the esti.
mate at cost for food and extra ex-
penses at 1880. The naval review
held for the delectation of the Car
cost 100000. the item for coal alone
being 100000. In saluting, powder to
the value of $4,000 was burned, and
the cost Of guarding the Car was es-
timated at 10000. On housing and
feeding him and his suite the sum OF
$4,000 was spent. and there was an
extra appropriation of 10000 for "snn.
dries."-M. A. p.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07
MILK-CAN LOADING DEVICE.

A valuable improvement in the milk.
shlSping Industry has just been erected
at Lonelyhurst, according to the artist,
but the farmer is evidently not entire
ly pleased with the prospect, rs 1t Is
intended to reduce the time necessary
to load the cans into the car, which, OF
course. will lessen the time for cycling
the train and its passengers. 1t has
hitherto been common to accumulate
the cans of milk on the platform to
await the arrival of the milk train. and
then the cans are lifted and dragged
into the car by four or five men, the
train meanwhile blocinkg the main line
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07

:Hust, OIL course, DE ueclueu ny clrcum-
stances.
Though the husband may pay the
butcher and grocer, the milliner and the
dressmaker, he should not run into the
blunder of fancying that his wife has
no call for any money beyond the occa-
sional dime or quarter lie grants her.
There is convincing testimony that the
majority Of women have to ask their
husbands for spending money, or hypoth-
ecate their household accounts in order
to get it.
know one ideal husband who has
never in a married life of thirty years
obliged his wife to so to him for money.
There is a certain drawer in her desk
where he places what he can afford to
let her have every week. The drawer
is never allowed TO get empty. Moro
over. he never asks her to account for n
cent of it. That man should have a
halo for his daily wear.
Plenty of other husbands make n
household allowance. or even dress al
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-05-07
wostinp tic Prcsident,. Irime.

Nearly three-fourths of the Presi-
dents working time is worse than
wasted In receiving people who have
no business with him, merely Idle in
truders, sightseers, Congressman, intro.
ducing constituents and applicants for
petty places. Public affairs demand
ing the personal attention Of the Presi-
dent have SO increased In number and
Importance as to require all the energy
Of robust man, and 1t Is impossible
for any man to carry that burden and
devote many hours day to the crowd
without breaking down.-Phlladelphia
North American.