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The Irish standard., 1902-01-11


demands tile absolute protection of
the domestic circle by removing the
only cause which can completely
break up the home.
All laws which have in view the
general welfare necessarily curtail the
liberties of the individuals. There is
no law however good but works detri-
ment to private interests.
The family is the cornerstone of
society. Weaken that stronghold of
morality and society goes down by its
own weight, by the vicious passions
that unrestrained social intercourse
engenders. A pure society is essential
to the wellbeing of society. Divorce
is destruction of morality both in the
family and in society.
do not wish to condemn the pur-
pose Of our present divorce leglsla-
ton. Its intention is most praise
worthy. The means which it takes
are not those of Christian society.
1t aims at discouraging immortality by
giving second union the sanction of
the law. 1t is thought that the law
Of divorce will raise up breakwater
against evils more pernicious than it.
self. am well aware that expedi-
ency must be consulted in enforcing
every principle. But when the princi-
pie itself is compelled to give place
to expediency, then does the system
become vicious.
In some countries immortality is reg
ulated by law, but certainly society
which calls itself Christian becomes
subversive of the laws of Christianity
If it introduces a legalized adulterer
into the very household.
On the banks of the Mississippi are
certain creatures which bore their
way through the levees. If their path
is not detected the water of the river
soon flows in on the lowlands and the
result is flood, devastation and ruin.
Such is the principle of divorce.
We need but turn to the official re-
ports Of the United States Govern
ment to see to what extent this plague
Of divorce will extend when once it
is given admittance. I will cite one
among many examples reported in the
official records to show to what an alb
surd length we may 60 when once the
principle Of divorce is admitted.
A rich girl, disliking her guardian,
went to the hospital with the intention
Of marrying dying man, thinking
that as a widow she would be free and
have more control over her estate.
She married man seemingly at the
point of death, but the man recovered
and the wife brought suit for cruelty
and fraud. The divorce was granted.
To what frightful depths this evil
has eaten into our moral life is shown
by the official documents giving the
proportions of divorces and mar
riages. In six states in which these
reports were complete the following
were the proportions:
| In Rhode Island, which had the
greatest number, there was divorce
to every II marriages in 20 years.
| During the same period in Massa-
chusetts, which had the least number,
there was 1 divorce to every 81 mar
riages.
In passing would remark that the
official reports give as an average two
The Irish standard., 1902-01-11
Pious VII. against Napoleon when in
the strength Of his power and in the
might of his glory.

Pious VII. against Napoleon when in
the strength Of his power and in the
might of his glory.
AS we take hasty view of history
we cannot help the reflection that on
no point has the practice of the Popes
been more in harmony with the teach
ing of the Popes. You may have
heard it said that the Church has
sometimes granted divorce. Let us
define our terms. Divorce is the an
nulment Of a marriage ratified and
consummated with the right to marry
again. Such divorce the Church has
never granted. The limits of her
power extend to asceltaining the fact
was there true sacrament of mar
riage from the beginning?
Allow me here to enter into slight
depression for the sake of clearness.
A judge may have the right to decide
on a question Of fact who has no juris-
diction to decide the question of right.
To illustrate this by an example: A
Judge has the right to decide whether
prisoner at the bar is in fact guilty
of murder, but the Judge has no right
to decide whether the prisoner who is
guilty Of premeditated murder should
be punished as the law ordains. He
may object to the punishment person
ALLY, but on that score is not called to
decide. A higher court, the people,
through their lawmakers decide what
punishment should be inflicted. So it
is with the Pope in regard to mar
riage. 1t is his duty to decide on the
question of fact. He declares when
there has been a marriage in fact,
but to give the right to a second mar
riage is beyond his Jurisdiction.
Christ has decided that. When there
is true marriage in the beginning,
neither Bishop nor Pope can invali-
date it. God has spoken, leaving no
discretionary power to priest, Bishop
or Pope.
This is not disciplinary law made
by the Church. All laws of discipline
made by the Church can be dispensed
with by the Church. Hence, dispensa-
tions are granted by the Church from
all laws made by herself. He who has
power to make laws has also the
power to dispense with the laws. But
the Church did not make this law Of
marriage, hence she cannot dispense
with it, for "what God hath Joined
together let not man put assunder."
Weighty reasons are given to
justify second so-called marriage.
Every reason which they adduce in
favor Of divorce can be applied with
redoubled cogency against divorce.
If the alienation of affection be given
as a reason for terminating an un-
happy union, we reply that the possi-
bility Of divorce encourages such
alienation. If it be argued that uncon-
geniality is sufficient reason for di-
vorce, we answer that the possibility
of divorce encourages these hasty
unions which prove so unhappy.
| If crime be called ample reason to
sanction second marriage, we need
but to turn to the records Of divorce
to see that crime has beeen committed
in order to procure divorce.
/ If the welfare Of the family and of
the children be thought sufficient
cause for divorce in some PARTICULAR
instances, we reply that the universal
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-27
MONROE DOCTRINE MAPPING.


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OUR COMMON CUSTOMS.


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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-27
GONZAGA COLLEGE.
SOMETHING OF THE HISTORY OF THE FAMOUS
JESUIT SCHOOL.

Among the many educational insti-
tutions which have aided in spread
ing the fame of the great state of
Washington one of the most notable
is Gonzaga college. which is conduct
ed in this city by the learned fathers
of the Society of Jesus.
Although but a few years have
elapsed since this celebrated semi
nary came into existence, it already
has accomplished a marvellous work
and occupies a foremost rank among
the leading classical colleges of the
United States.
The college as II now stands is
nothing more than a growth of the
little st. Ignatius school, which was
situated Immediately near the church
of Our Lady of Lourdes, and which
is now used as a private dwelling.
This historic frame residence was
not only the first Catholic school in
Spokane, but it was also the first
Catholic church erected here by the
Jesuits for white people.
Rev. Leopold Van Corp and Rev.
Father Cataldo, believing that the
beautiful surroundings of the Falls
City were exactly suited to the erec-
ton of Jesuit university and feeling
confident that the future of the city
more than any other on the coast was
teeming with material prosperity, de-
cided to make Spokane the central
educational point of the Jesuit order
in the west, and as a result of their
resolution Gonzaga college was open
ed on September Is, 1887. 1t was en-
powered by state charter issued on
April 2, 1894, to confer academical de-
grees, and ever since that year it has
sent forth hundreds of young men
well equipped for the race in life,
many of whom have already made a
brilliant record in the professions
they have chosen.
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The college embraces two distinct
courses-the classical and CONNER
cial. The classical consists Of two
departments-the college proper and
the academic department. In the for
mer there are three classes-poetry,
rhetoric and philosophy. The latter
consists of four claSses-third. sec
ond and first academies. and human
tiles. The classical course embraces
mental and moral philosophy, mathe-
mates, physics and chemistry, as
tronomy. Latin, Greek. rhetoric mod
ern languages, English history and
geography and arithmetic.
The commercial course consists of
three years, and offers to those who
do not wish to avail themselves Of
regular classical training the means
Of acquiring a good English educa-
ton. 1t embraces bookkeeping, type
writing, stenography, arithmetic al
zebra, assaying and commercial law
and, to complete grammar course,
it adds the study of style, the princi-
pie and practices of the minor species
of composition.
dlo dlSo lWo
classes. in which pupils are fitted to
enter either the classical or the COM
mercial course.
The rapid progress of the mining
industry in the great northwest, and
notably in the vicinity of Spokane,
has induced the college faculty to
give special attention to a course of
assaying. This course is obligatory
on the students of philosophy and
those of the first commercial. An
assayer's furnace and chemical lab
oratory have been erected, together
with all the conVeniences for both
the fire assay" and the wet meth
3D." or assay by chemical analysis.
AS military exercise promotes both
the physical and moral development
of the student and adds variety to
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just sent the waiter for the fifth cup
of Java when the boss of the estab-
lishment was struck by a happy
thought.
Say" he shouted excitedly to the
lanky automatom, 'leave something
for the other fellows. won't your"
The Englishman continued his dep
rotations, while the now thoroughly
aroused proprietor called his atten-
ton to dog fights, shooting scrapes
and hollered fire. But the English
man kept on eating.
Hi. for Gods sake. jar loose" yell
ed the boss in despair.
The Englishman kept on eating.
"Whoop-ee, stop it and I'll give you
dollar into the bargain"
1t was now that the Briton glanced
up. yet continued to eat. After some
seconds he managed to gasp: Beg,
pahdon."
The proprietor repeated his propo-
sition. Glancing regretfully at the
remaining food. the hungry stranger
reached for the dollar and remarked
that he didn't care to make a hog
of himself.
AS the proprietor wiped the sweat
from his brow the Briton passed out
with a loose-jointed gait. seemingly
none the worse for the experience.
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ing the interval the way the bread
and butter was put out of commission
caused the proprietor to prick up his
ears and bethink him OF his bar
gain.
The waiter now placed the first in
stalment before him. A Goldfish ball
Immediately vanished, followed by a
boiled potato, then a biscuit cup
of coffee was gulped down.
III m-m-m! Gimme another" and
he hands the waiter the cup, while
with the free hand he carried a couple
of doughnuts to his face and as they
slipped down his throat caused a Wis
ible swelling to appear. While the
thoroughly astonished waiter was fill
ing the cup the lean individual got
away with two more Goldfish balls, an
egg or two. dug into a corn cake and
was filling his face with hot cakes
when the waiter returned.
Drinking the coffee and again send
ing for more. he continued his opera
lions against the food. He kept his
arms going like clockwork. 1t was
a business proposition with him APP
parently and he tended strictly to it.
Still there was no signs OF his let
ting up and the proprietor began to
look grave. Truly he had not bar
gained for this. The Britisher had
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the CHAIN GANG.

"Just saw three members of the
chain gauge getting into the corner
cigar store" breathlessly shouted a
citizen into the ear of one of the
city's argus-eyed bluecOats last night
The information was startling
enough to jar messenger boy into
activity and the big policeman with
'Phwere the divil," ambled off to-
ward the scene of the supposed burg
larry.
Sure enough he found a trio emerg-
ing from the store as he arrived.
Did yez see tree chain gang min
a minut ago." asked the officer.
Certainly. we are the three" was
the puzzling reply and, throwing back
their coats, each exhibited the little
three-link chain pins of the Odd Eel
lows"
AS the big guardian of the peace
came back to his corner he soliioquiz-
ed: Sure, the best of us is liable to
catch it now and then" but he is try
ing to remember the face Of the man
who put him next to the burglary by
the chain gang.
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About II o'clock Christmas morn
ing an odd looking genius glided into
a local restaurant and with an air of
mysterA beckoned the proprietor to
the table.
The stranger was long, lank, lean
and evidently hungry. He was Eng
lish. His clothes were also English
and didn't fit little bit.
Say" he whispered, I'm raven
ously ungry. doncher know. Whatll
you cha ge me for a good lunch now?"
Two bits is Co. regular price"
said the proprietor, as he glanced
suspiciously at the chap.
We'll now, of course you under
stand I am dreadfully 'ungry-call it
six bits and let me have all l want"
Measuring the Englishmans ca
pacity and mentally calculating a
profit of about 60 cents. he replied:
"All right, I'm agreed. but recollect
you must confine yourself to the reg
ular bill and not wade into side
dishes of eastern oysters and porter
house steaks, seer
The thin Briton accordingly wound
his lower eXtremities round the chair,
surveyed the bill of fare for a mo-
ment and sent in his order. and dur
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HARDENED TO HARDSHIP.

The remarkable
fesgaon is that
miners accepted by a mi of
The hardshp which
but casual
horry the American
the fact
that these
borne without
of
dispassonaely
wooden both hands
old reluctantly
with the question at
old
These things
reasonable hours
To the terrible bodily
other
patience.
only
and
sion
oppression?
The American
partps crimns
If the investigation brings
a mo-
shocking
The a
that polutes infection
federation dobases
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his other athletic pastimes, the col
lege possesses a well organized cadet
corps under the instruction of the re-
spected Captain Gerhard Luhn, u.
S. A.
The war department has furnished
the college with the necessary arms
and equipment.
The officers of the corps are Sc
lected from the students most dis
tinguished for soldierly bearing. good
conduct and proficiency in drill and
tactics. A new armory, more spacious
and convenient than the one for
merly used, has been constructed.
The rules and regulations of the
college are calculated to secure con-
slant application to study, to develop
and strengthen character and to pro-
mote gentlemanly department and
good manners. They are enforced
with paternal gentleness. combined
with energy and firmness. Bad con-
duct characterization or continued in
application to studies are causes for
dismissal.
During the year the members of
the dramatic society appear in stand
ard plays, which have been adapted
for male characters only.
The college hall was recently en-
larged, the ground floor raised on an
incline and fitted out with opera
chairs. The proscenium, a new drop
curtain. representing the famous
chariot race described in Ben Hur.'
and an entirely new set of scenery
have beeen painted by the college
artist.
The first term of the present schol-
astic year has just been completed
and 1t was considered the most sue
cessful term in the history of the col
lege. There were in attendance 1875
bOarders and day scholars. Examina-
tons for the studies of the term will
be held in February.
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27.-A and
is being erected rapidly possible No climb
t.
lightly
the intrudes
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Railway Taxes.

County Assessor-elect d. II. Stew
art expects to attend a meeting of
the county assessors of the state to
be held at Olympia. January 10, when
it is expected the matter of railway
taxation will come up for a long dis
cussion.
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BURIED IN SNOW.

NELSON. B. c.. Dec. 27.-Nine
men were buried in a snowslide at
the Mollie Gibson mine. One man
was killed outright and one had a
shoulder and leg broken. The buried
men have not yet been rescued.
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to President John Mitchell when he
arrives here to receive and canvass
the votes cast by the local unions for
officers of the United Mine Workers.
The day of Mitchelrs arrival is still
uncertain but the canvass of votes
begins next Monday.
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Bank cIearings.

The Spokane bank clearings for the
week ending December 25 amounted
to $2,076,0S0. an increase as compared
with the corresponding week last year
of S1.3 per cent.
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STOLE SPOONS.

Last night burglars entered the
residence of NJ. M. Baker on 1902
Dean ave. and secured nine souvenir
spoons. pair of opera glasses and
small amount of money.
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HONOR MITCHELL.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 27.-The
plans that have been made and the
contributions received indicate that
q remarkable reception will be given
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CHICAGO TAILORING COMPANY,
Oscar Stewards, Prop.

Suits made to order. Lady tailor.
ing a specially. Steam cleaning.
dyeing and repairing. Will press
one suit a week for $3.50 a month.
PIT Temple Court, Spokane. Wash.
Phone Front 96S.
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Exchange National Bank
or SPOKANE. WASH.
D Designated Depository United States.

CaDttaI .tSoo,VVV'Vo
Surplus and undivided
profits STD
New-York tribune., 1902-10-07
TIE POLICE CHANGES.

In forming expectations Of results 10 follow
the changes in the Police Department il is well
10 be conservative. but IL can at least be ssid
that the appointment Of Captain Piper 10 do as
second deputy the work which belonged 10
Colonel ThurSton, as first deputy. is a hopeful
step. Captain Piper has gained credit IN the
Street Cleaning Department. where he las dis
played some qualities which are notably essen
tal 10 a man holding large authority oyer the
police force. He was educated al West PCint.
and has a record Of excellent service in the reg
ulsr army and as an officer OF volunteers, so
that his training has been OF the right sort.
But in addition, he seems TO possess that per
sonsl influence which Is the chief element OF
the facclty Of command. II is commonly repre-
scented that under the operation OF the law the
Commissioner OF Police Is subjected % great
em1aTasslnents in exercising bis functions.
Perhaps that IS a fact. but some men have tile
capacity 10 annul disadvantages and compel
untoWard conditions 10 serve their purpose
Colonel Warinc was such a man. Neither the
lack Of material facilities which confronted hin
az trSt nor the jealous opposition which be long
encountered was enough 70 hafle him. He
knew how 10 evoke from his subOrdnates the
best there was in them. Perhaps Captain
Piper has gift Of the same kind. We under
stand that Commissioner Woodbury.. who has
shown his own possession Of IL, and who ought
10 be a good fudge OF il in Others, thinks that II
il shared by his late subordinate.
Al an events, the public would like 10 see the
new deputy for this part Of the city put 10 q
thorough test The charter permits the Com
missioner Of Police 10 delegate his powers as ne
plcascs. appointments and dismissals excepted
10 either of his deputies. II Is TO be hoped that
Colonel Partridge win give Captain Piper large
authority, SO that he can show what he is made
Of. There g. no denying that the Police Depart
ment has failed 10 meet expectations 10 greater
extent than any other branch Of the reform ad-
miniStratiOn Captain Piper Is entitled 10 a fair
chance 10 show whether o. not he is capable or
removing the cause ~ the prevalent diecon-
tent
New-York tribune., 1902-10-07
Tuo YEAR COLLEGE COURSES.

n begins 10 look as IL the great universities
having set up the bachelors degree as a re-
quirement for admission 10 their professional
schools. had entered upon a Wild competition
TO hll the professional schools 10y making that
degree meaningless. President Butler az Colum-
bia sees President Eliot OF Harvard and goes
him one better. I'm his annual report Dr. Butler
proposes a college course Of two years. for
which he would Ike to confer the degree CT
A. h. He would have the college students di-
vided into four different classes-hrst those
taking the two years course to enter a profes-
sional school: second those taking il without
thought Of further study; third those able 10
take an unrequired four years course before en-
tering the professional school, and, fourth.
those taking the long course merely for liberal
education
1t is easy 10 see reason for these recOmmen-
dations. The universities want their profess
sional schools TO rank a strictly post graduate
institutions For years they have been working
IN thar direction. and Harvard has succeeded
in making the bachelors degree an absolute
preliminary TO professional study. In general
however. il is difficult 10 enforce this require
ment while the bachelors degree stands for the
present amount Of work. Hence the tendency
10 scale down. But II the work is scaled down
II Is difficult 10 see where the substantial gain
for sound learning is found. Large numbers OF
students have IN past times spent two years in
college aud then taken up their medical and law
studies. A change which gives such men a de-
gree after half finishing their proper college
work does not secure In reality any better prep
araton for the professional schools or entitle
those schools 10 any higher character for scholar
snip IL merely gives them a factitious reputa-
u"n. II enables them 20 make pretenee OF
n'gh standard OF requirements without the
'ealitE thereof SO far as the bachelors de-
gree 10 general retains its present meaning. thea
1ne "esree as borne by two year sprinter for
postgraduate matriculation will be n sham. So
Tar as IL is debased in general estimation the
American college viii become a mere high
sehooL and the college graduate win cease 10