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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16
MACKIN COUNCIL.
Number or Members on Sick
List Shows No Fall
ina orr.


The bad weather and She street
car troubles were given as reason for
the falling off in attendance at the
meeting of AIackn Council last Mon
day night, when burt one application
for membership was received. Owing
to the epidemic of sickness now pr ,
vailing there are twenty committees
of Mackin Council looking after the
welfare of members who are IL.
While two were reported as having
recovered there was no falling off,
the number on the sick list going up
TO twenty.
President Sand called upon the
members not to forget that tomor-
row was the day set for the semi
annual communion, and urged that
no one fail in this important duty.
The committees arranging for the
opera made a very encouraging re-
port, the young people who are re-
hearsing taking lively interest in
their work and making satisfactory
progress. Owing to the absence of
Chairman Charles Raidy on account
of illness there was no report from
the bazaar committee. but Louis Kief'
fer urged the members of that body
to become interested and work to
give Maclin the lead in the work for
the new church. ~
Prof. Vincent Falisi has accepted
an invitation and win deliver the adj
dress next Monday night. He is a
fine speaker and is sure to interest
his audience. tsE
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16
BROTHER MARTIN.
Aaed and Beloved Educator
Called TO His Eternal
Reward.

Brother Martin, the Oldest member
of the Xaverian Brotherhood in
America and one of the pioneers in
the organization in the world, was
called to his eternal reward at an
early hour Wednesday morning at st.
Xavier's College, on Broadway, az
which institution he had been a be
loved teacher for the past forty-six
years. For some months past Brother
Martin had been failing and death
was not unexpected, but the sad news
was received with feelings of ineN'
pressible sorrow by the many who
knew him and hoped he would live
to celebrate his golden jugilee at the
college, which was closed for the rest
of the week as a mark of respect. The
funeral services were held yesterday
morning in the college chapel and
were attended by nearly all the local
clergy and throng of friends that
filled all the available space.
Brother Martin was born al
Cologne, Germany, October 30, 1924
He entered the Xavier Brotherho ID
at Bruges, Belgium, and was grad
uated from a normal course. He
then went to England, where he was
actively engaged in his work until
1869. when he came to America
Brother Martin came TO Louisville
soon after his arrival in this country
and until he retired on account of old
age in 1898, was a teacher at st
Xavier College. His worldly name was
lanes Hahnel.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16

principality of Eimbeck that honor
is accorded for the first production OF
book beer. 1t was in a beer drink
ing contest between the retainers of
Eimbeck and those of a neighboring
State that the famous beer of Elm
beck knocked out all Corners, and the
vanquished rivals of the brewer of
Eimbeck cried out as they toppled
over on the green, at is the book; It
is the book" And this is the book
that appears today and tomorrow an
celebration of the coming of spring.
Book beer is very carefully brewed
and contains more malt and caramel
than ordinary lager beer. Tt is very
highly regarded by all connoisseurs
of beer, and as the one book beer is
all that the people get during the
year they sometimes indulge too gen.
erously. and few whose heads arc
not strong enough to stand the
rough game of the book are laid low
by him. The brewmasters advise
their friends TO APPROACH the book
with a measure of caution and TO
handle him with some care during
the first few days of his spring out
ing. The book beer season lasts only
a few weeks. that is until the one
brew is exhausted. and then no more
until the next spring.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16
INNOCENCE.

Innocence is purity and simplicity
of heart. 1t is lively virtue and one
all should cherish. Look at little
children in their plays; how beautiful
they are; all innocence and loneliness.
Their innocence you can read in their
smiling eyes, their ready confidence
and tender affection. How lovely a
virtue that must be that so beauties
the whole nature. You must say that
children are almost angels; for what
are angels but pure and innocent
spirits? And children, are they not
pure and innocent? How beautiful TO
be like angels! Our Savior said to
his disciples when He was on earth:
"Amen, 1 say to you, unless you be
converted, and become as little chill
dren, you shall not enter the kingdom
of heaven" So we see that not only
every true-hearted person in the
world loves innocence, but God, great
err than all, delights in it. The bless
ed Virgin, too, loves innocence and
simplicity more than any thing else;
and for these virtues little children,
when they die, will go to heaven.
There is so much intrinsic beauty
in innocence that every one is con-
strained to love it; and any person
who possesses devotion to the Bles-
sed Virgin loves it also, for she was
innocent from the time of her birth
until her death. 1t was her innocence
and purity that made God favor her
in so high a degree, as to cause her
10 become the Mother of Jesus, his
Divine Son. This shows how much
God loves innocence and purity.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16

in the quaint old house, a type for
which that part of the city is famous,
were a source of constant pleasure
to her and the friends who enjoyed
the hospitality of the attractive
household.
Miss Norton was a graduate of the
Buena Vista Kindergarten School at
Nashville, Tenn. Graduating with
highest honors she was selected as
essayist of her class. She after
wards went to Boston, further per-
fecting herself in the art of teach
ing, and while there attended the
lectures of Miss Susie Blow and Mrs.
Fisher. famous kindergarteners of
that city. Returning South she visit
ed Louisville. She was a devout
member of the Catholic Church, and
while in Louisville, at the earnest
request of Bishop w. G.. McCloskey.
she entered upon a most important
work among the poor people of the
railroad and factory section of the
city, establishing the st. Williams
school.
The school was situated in the
vicinity of the Cabbage Patch" aft
erwards made famous by Alice Hea-
gan Rice. Among Miss Norton's first
pupils was the original of "Lovey
Mary"
Miss Norton knew Mrs. Bass. the
famed Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage
Patch" and she often testified to the
accuracy of the character drawing
made of Mrs. Wigs and the other
interesting personages of that we'll
known work. Miss Norton had a
never-failing fund of anecdotes
about them, in which the humorous
and pathetic were delightfully."- blend
ed, and her recitals of their life and
sayings were of abosrbng interest.
Starting st. Williams school in
1899, with only a few pupils, she
persevered in her task for four years,
and at the end of that time had
the satisfaction of seeing the enroll
ment increase to ESQ. 1t was diff
cult to gain the control of the chill
dren and the confidence of their par
ents, but Miss Norton had the ability,
tact and devotion to duty required
for such work, and her efforts were
crowned with so great a measure of
herself to the people, but earned the
strongest encomipms from Bishop
Miss Norton resigned from the
school in 1904, for a much-needed
rest, and went to Boston to be with
her sister, Mother Magdalene, now
prioress of the oldest Dominican
convent establishment in the United
States. st. William school, a mon
ument to her efforts, is still flourish
ing, and is under the supervision of
Sisters of Mercy.
To Mr.. Tom Norton the sympathy
of very large circle of friends has
been extended at the recent death
of his devoted sister. Miss Norton
had resided here with her brother
for the past few years, eDdearing her
self to his many friends by her gen.
tie spirit and lovely manner, and her
passing is a widely and genuinely
regretted one.---New Orleans Plea
yune.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16
SAVING THE FINGER.

"The most sensible invention that
know off, said the woman who
makes her own clothes, lis the little
leather thimble for the first finger
of the left hand. Every woman who
sews knows how soon that finger be-
comes disreputable and untidy be-
cause of the frequent needle prints
which it gets. The work is always
held over that finger, and the needle
is constantly taking off little slices
or jabbing into it. At first it is sore,
but soon reaches the callous and un-
slightly stage where the fiercest jab
does not affect it. But it looks dread
full, and 1 know more than one
woman who will not sew much be-
cause of it. They are proud of their
hands and they simply can't stand
having a chawed up left forefinger.
The leather thimble solves the diff
guilty."
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16
FRENCH BISHOPS
Determined TO Hold Churches
Till They Are Put
Out.

According to a Paris dispatch there
was another meeting of French
Bishops last week at the Catholic In
stitute of Paris, and nearly all the
French prelates took part in it. 1t
is nearly impossible TO know what
the Bishops have decided to do in
the face of the existing deadlock be-
tween the French officials and the
Church authorities, but one thing is
certain that neither Cardinal Richard
nor any other French prelate, nor
even the Vatican authorities them
selves, will make any further attempt
to reopen the negotiations for the
lease of the churches. The Church
authorities are utterly disguste1 at
the impossible conditions imposed by
NJ. BRAND, which practically ignore
the Pope and cut off the French Bish-
ops from any direct interference in
church matters, while pretending to
seek a solution in law for the future
regime of the Church in France. On
high authority it was learned thot
the French prelates discussed the adj
visibility of resorting to private
worship; that is, of abandoning the
churches to the Government or the
municipalities, which have taken pos
session of them. and hiring halls and
rooms in which to hold religious cere-
monies.
The French prelates feel convinced
that no matter what the action of
the French Government will be in
prescribing conditions by easily con-
cocted laws a great majority of the
French Mayors will side with the
Church authorities, if for no other
reason than because of their fear of
popular Indignation. Because of this
and the often-repeated assertion Of
the Government officials that the
churches i'm France would be kept
open. it has been agreed to continue
public worship and use the churches
until the priests are elected by force.
The resolutions of the French pre-
lates were sent to Rome by special
messenger.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16
RESIGNATION.

There is no life so narrow that it
does not hold more than we at first
think conceivable. If instead of look
ing with covetous eye on the superior
benefits which others enjoy we set
at work to live our own life in our
own way we shall be surprised to find
that flowers blossom in soil which
we thought only productive of weeds.
The great secret is to force ourselves
into harmony with our surroundings
1T is not always easy to do this
and compel them to yield their best
product. This resignation is one of
the loftiest of virtues and one of the
most heroic.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16
PATRICK LEHMAN
Suffers Fatal Stroke at His
Home Early Thursday
Morning.

Patrick Lehman, one of the oldest
and most faithful engineers in the
employ of the Louisville & Nashville
Railroad Company and a pioneer
member of st. Louis Bertrand's
parish, expired suddenly Wednesday
morning at his home. 2016h First
street. Mr.. Lehman. who was in the
best of health. had just finished eat
ing his breakfast and was just about
to leave the house to go to his work,
when without any warning he was
stricken and death ensued almost in
stantly. The terrible news spread
rapidly and caused widespread feeling
of gloom, but especially among his
fellow-employes in the l.. & \. shops,
by whom he was held in the highest
esteem and looked to as a true friend
whenever any one was in trouble or
met with misfortune.
Mr.. Lehman was born in County
Cork, Ireland, siXty-five years ago,
but came to this country when a
young man. Soon after his arrival he
went with the railroad and II was
not long until he was recognized for
his skill and care as an engineer. He
had an extensive acquaintance in
Irish-American circles and for years
was interested and active in their
undertakings. Always a devout and
practical Catholic, he reared a large
and respected family, seven sons and
three daughters surviving him. They
are Messrs. John J.. William, Edward.
Thomas, Joseph H., Raymond and
Frank. and Misses Ella. Anastasia
and Mary Rose Lehman. The funeral
will take place this morning from
the Dominican church. and win be
one OF the largest seen there for a
long time. Thus ends another well
spent and exemplary life. May his
soul rest in peace.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16
Strange Indeed.

Three funeral services were held at
st. Patriclx's church a. Maysville on
Thursday morning of last week. As
strang coincidence the deceased
were all over eighty years Of age
and in their early manhood were as
ISOLATED in the closest ties of friend
ship, and all resided near Mayslick.
The deceased were Capt. John Small,
of Aberdeen, Ohio. whose services
were conducted by Rev. Patrick NJ.
Jones. the pastor: Thomas Fury, of
Washington. services conducted BIZ
Rev. Eugene de Bruyn; the third
Terrence MacI1ey. of Cincinnati. The
three were buried in the same ceme-
try at Washington, Mason county.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16
BOOK BEER.
German Legend attributes Its
Discovery 70 John fine
First.

Awak back in the middle of The
Christian era there flourished in one
of the petty German municipalities a
famous ruler known as Ian Primds,
or John the First, whose name has
been corrupted into "Gambrinus,"
who often appears in German
art pictured as a jolly old king, sit
ting astride a beer cask and lifting
a foaming stein of beer. 1t is to
Gambrinus that the German legends
attribute the discovery of the art of
brewing beer. And it is to the name
less but revered castle brewer of the
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16
Dedicated.

The dedication of st. Francis
Xavier's church at Tenth and Hill
streets took place last Sunday morn
ing with impressive ceremonies by
Very Rev. Vicar General Cronin aud
the celebration of high mass by the
Rev Denis Murphy, pastor of St.
Williams. Father Cronin preached
an eloquent sermon that made a
Ia sting impression on the new con-
gregation. This new church Is the
third here for colored Catholics. and
represents over years earnest labor
on the part of Father Murphy. who
will for the present minister to the
wants of the congregation.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16
USEFUL LIFE ENDED.
Death OF Miss Norton, Who
Did Great Work
Here.

In the recent passing away of Miss
Kate A. Norton, life OF great use
fulness and attractiveness was end
ed. She had been living in New Or
leans quietly and happily for the
last three years with her brother. Mr..
Tom d. Norton, at 612 Royal street.
Devoted to him and her home she
cared nothing for conventional So
ciety, but those who had the rare
privilege of her friendship were
irresistably drawn to her by her
charming personality, sparkling wit
and her brilliant powers of CONVEX
sation, Their spacious apartments
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16
Condition Improved.

Edward Fitzpatrick, the well known
reporter for the Evening Times, who
was last week compelled TO undergo
a painful surgical operation at his
home in New Albany, is reported in a
slightly improved condition. While
there are no fears for his recovery
his friends will regret to know that
he will be unable TO resume his news
paper work for several weeks.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16

cities that were glad to be rid of
them. under the lead of notorious
characters and who are known to the
police as a dangerous element in any
community. Thursday morning the
climax came when Capt. Thomas
Riley. for many years one of the
most cautious and faithful men on
the force. refused TO send his men out
with strike breakers who were looked
upon as thieves and known to be
armed. Capt. Riley notified Chief
Gunther that the crowd at the High
land barns was armed with deadly
weapons. but that official was able
to see better from the City Hall than
those on the ground. The Captain
refused to have anything to do with
the tough element and was ordered to
report 10 the City Hall. where he was
suspended. as were also Patrolmen
w. p. Murray. Joseph SPAIN, Tom
Cochran, NJ. A. McDonough. p. j..
Maloney. Lee Kaercher. Dan Tivenan.
Robert Mohler. Frank Rush. ID. u.
Sullivan. J. ]. Barrett. Frank Rush
and Robert Koehler. The action of
these officers is generally com
mended. the sentiment being that the
Board of Safety and Chief should
have ordered the arrest of the thugs.
who may be found robbing the homes
of our citizens when they have sue
ceeded in the accomplishment of the
for which they were brought
here. The moving horde brought
here is a menace to any community.
and 1T is to be earnestly hoped the
Traction Company will see the mis-
take made and effect speedy and
settlement.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1907-03-16
Good Example.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians win at
tend the $3.50 O'Clock mass tomorrow
at st. Patricl's church and receive
holy communion. President Miss
Mary Sheridan requests that every
of the auxiliary attend. as
the good example shown will be an
to prospective members.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
HORSES THAT WOULDN'T DROWN
Remarkable Deeds Recorded by Two
veracious Chroniclers.

An Albanian VINO has Just returned
from the east, where freshets have
been the rule, tells the following about
horse which had been attached to
foot bridge crossing brook. to
keep the structure from going adrift.
The food finally swept horse and
bridge down stream. Later, the
bridge was discovered lodged against
the bank, with the horse sitting quiet
ly on the former.
A bystander who had listened in
tently to this tale. remarked quietly:
II see suthin', similyar oncet."
Indeed? What was it?" asked the
story teller.
"Ye see." was the reply, "arter the
hoss l see was took down stream, no.
buddy ever 'spected to see him alive
agin. But he was a pow'ful sort o
brute, an bout hour arterward we
see him a comm up stream a-pulin'
the blame ole bridge arter him! !'-Al-
bany Evening Journal.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Young Women and Old.

Perhaps 1t is the fault of us older
women that the young people are SO
careful of our feelings, says a writer
in Harper's Bazaar. 1t must be that we
have ourselves put SO much distance
between us and them. There are some
OF us who are too eager to tell how
well behaved we were when we were
young, who have too much to saw
about the slovenly ways young people
have of standing and sitting, and of
their slangy ways of speaking, for us
to meet them often on a comfortable
footing. We older women have less
criticism for the younger ones than
older women had formerly, | think.
fancy that to-day our attitude is one
easier to get on with. l don't believe
l hear SO much about girls being
"giddy' as l used to when l was a
young girl. So perhaps by the time
Gertrude Is an old woman the Young
people of her day won't be as afraid
of saying something she will disap-
prove of as she is. Still, If she is one
Of those of us who do not take every
thing for granted, she will find the
way back to her girlhood long one.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
BLACK, ITCHING SPOTS ON FACE.
Physician Called 1t Eczema In Worst
Form-Patient Despaired of Cure
Cuticura Remedies Cured Her.

About four years ago l was afflicted
with black splotches all over my face
and a few covering my body, which
produced a severe itching irritation,
and which caused me great deal of
suffering, to such an extent that l was
forced to call in two of the leading
physicians of - After thorough
examination of the dreaded complaint
they announced it to be skin eczema
in the worst form. Their treatment
did me no good. Finally l became de-
spondent and decided to discontinue
their services. My husband purchased
a single set of the Cutcura Remedies,
which entirely stopped the breaking
out. l continued the use of the Cuti-
cura Remedies for six months, and
after that ever splotch was entirely
gone. l have not felt symptom of
the eczema since, which was three
years ago. Mrs. Lizzie e. Sledge, $40
Jones Ave-, Selma, Ala, Oct. 2S, 1906"
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-12-19
Hard to Explain.

Uncle George was an old colored
man who tried awfully hard to be
good, but it was very difficult for him
to keep from stealing. AS he ex-
planned it, 81 just nachally want to
take what I lay my hands on"
Uncle Georges latest theft was a
pig The more he thought about what
he had done the worse he felt. About
the middle of the night his wife awoke
and saw uncle still kneeling by the
bedside in earnest prayer.
why don't you get in bed?" she
asked.
"Oh, let me alone" replied Uncle
George; Use tryin' to 'splain to
heaven jus how happen to have that
pig, and the more l 'splain the wusser
mixed l get"