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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08
MATTHEW CUMMINGS.

The members Of the A. q. H. of the
Twin Cities had the honor and plea sure
during the past week of meeting and
hearing the National President Of the
Order. Matthew Cummings, Of Boston.
1t was his first visit to the West. Mr..
Cummings is an admirable specimen
of the Irish American Catholic of New
England. He has grown up in COM
munity where couple of general ions
ago to be Catholic. especially an
Irish Catholic. meant serious handica y
to ones material success in life. Dur
ing his lifetime there has been a great
change and the population Of the city
in which he lives is now more than
one-half Catholic. and that mostly
irish Catholic. community in which
fifty years ago racial and religious
feeling ran high is now one NJ the
most tolerant communities in the
country. The Protestant Puritan has
learned to know his Irish Catholic
neighbor and the Irish Catholics re-
spect those whom they formerly Ware
lead to look upon as enemies.
One could not be a witness of this
great change himself without having
broad views and valuable thoughts as
to how best to promote the true in
terests of the great Irish Catholic or
der. the Ancient Order Of Hiberniars.
Mr. Cummings. while pleading for the
organization to maintain the straight
and well beaten path which it has
heretofore occupied. one in whicn
Church and race keep pace. walking
side by side, nevertheless realizes that
the order may be made even a more
potent force than it now is To cas-:
aside the jealousies and chickering's so
often found In the Irish nature and
I'd build up. not to destroy, were
amongst his words of advice He
urged upon all within pale Of the or
der to take an active part in the public
affairs and general advancement Of the
communities in which they live and
to court the friendship and good Will
of every other nationality. He recon-
mends the organization of Juvenile di-
visions of the Ancient Order of Hiber.
mans. recognising that the ties Of
those American born TO the mother
land needs the fostering care of the
Order from an early, age. He called
attention to the fact that tine irish
German influence in this country today
predominates over the Anglo Saxon
and that it is the Irish German ill
huence which has prevented an alli-
ance between the United States and
Great Britain. In conclusion the Ma
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08

Americans in London read with de-
lsht the reply made by Miss Jeanette
Glider to the attack made on the trav-
cling Americans, says the Boston Pi-
lot. Every now and then some insis-
nlncant Britisher manages to make a
pound or two by selling an article in
which he writes down Americans as
coarse, uncouth, addressed, harsh
voiced. and otherwise vulgar and OBJ
jectionable. Americans usually ig-
more these attacks and think of the
writer's not spitefully, but as half
starved hacks who need the money
their vituperation brings them. In
answer to the assertion that Americans
are running the hotels of Europe, Miss
Glider says that in her opinion English
hostelries have much improved by
American patronage. 1t is possible now
to get something better to eat in them
than joints. potatoes, and squares of
boiled cabbage. because Americans
have insisted on baths, too-real baths
and to satisfy the Americans de-
mand real baths have been put into
hotels where formerly people had to do
their bathing in little tin pans. I'VE
had an idea in America at one time"
said Miss Glider. that the English
were great bathers. We have changed
this idea. since we have known Eng
land BETTER"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08

on frequent occasions the general pub
lie will be privileged to attend the
performances. and professional singers
and actors will be engaged.
This departure of the Catholic COL
lege has doubtless surprised many
Chlcagoans. but the address of Bishop
Muldoon at the dedicatory exercises
answers all the questions that are
likely to be asked. The theater. the
bishop pointed out really belongs to
the church. Everywhere the drama is
traced to the mystery plays of the
church. and if the modern theater mas
forgotten it's origin and it's early asso.
Citations with religion and the church,
and many of the tendencies of the sec
1llar drama and opera are decadent
and deplorable, there is all the more
reason why the church should make an
effort to redeem and rescue the theater.
After the pulpit" Bishop Muldoon
continued. there is no such influence
i,
when it seeks to do good" This opin-
ion all thoughtful men share, and il,
underlay Matthew Arnolds famous
cry, "Organize the theater" Some
forms Of indirect teaching are more
effective than direct exhortation. Art
has ever been powerful agency of
moral and intellectual culture.
OF course. the College Theater will
produce no plays that the st. Vincent
trustees and faculty will not approve
of. The aim will be to provide enter
tainment that is wholesome, artistic
and refined. to avoid not merely that
which is morally offensive but also
that which is merely inane and trivial.
Art lovers of Chicago will watch the
College Theater with sympathy and
interest. The opening bill is a grand
opera in English by an American conf
poser, Glea son.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08
A CATHOLIC THlEATER.

The Catholics of Chicago have
started a movement which recalls tine
origin of the theater and the fact that
1t was in it's early stages a powerful
adjunct to the Church. Most people
are apt to forget, because of the char
acter Of the modern theater. that it
had it's origin in the mystery of the
Church. Some appreciation OF The
origin Of the theater can he had even
today in remote Catholic communities.
such as the Ober-ammergau of the
Bavarian peasants. The Catholic au-
thorities of the diocese Of Chicago
have recently dedicated in Chicago d
theater and opera house under the aus
pieces and control Of st. Vincent's COL
lege. The Chicago Record Herald has
the following to say in reference to
the event:
An event of real significance from
more than one point of view is the
dedication and opening in Chicago Of
a theater and opera house under the
auspices and control of st. vincent.s
College and the Catholic authorities Of
the diocese. The new institution is
to be called the College Theater, and
the performances in it. for the most
part. will be by and for the students,
and their families and friends. But
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08

The warm admira ton of pope Plus
for the Catholic press was we'll ex-
pressed when once he wrote in "Croce"
of Naples: In face Of the unrestrained
license of the anti-Catholic press,
which impugns or denies the eternal
laws of truth and justice. which stirs
up hatred against the church. which
insinuates into the hearts of the peo-
pie the most pernicious doctrines, COR
rupting the mind, fostering evil appe-
titles. f1attering the sense and pervert-
ing the heart. all ought to recognize
the great Importance of the union of
all good people in turning to the adj
vantage of the church and of society
a weapon which the enemy is using for
the injury of both. We have then only
the highest praise for Catholic writ
ers who strive to oppose the antidote
of the good press to the poison of the
had press, and that they may not lose
courage amid the labors, trials and
difficulties inseparable from all good
works. We bestow upon all of them
our blessing, that the Lord may sup
port them in the good fight and pour
on them an abundance of heavenly as
sistance."
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08
In Memoriam.

The following resolutions were re-
Gently adopted by Division No. 2, Aux
Hilary of the A. o. H., ST. Paul, to the
memory of Mrs. Nora Healy, express
ing in a particular manner to the
children of deceased words Of sympathy
and coincidence in the loss they have
sustained:
Whereas, God in His wisdom has
called unto Himself our Sister, Mrs.
Nora Healy, thereby depriving us Of
an esteemed member and you of a
kind and loving mother; and
Whereas. We all must bow to the
will of He who doeth all things wisely
and we'll; therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the members Of
Division No. 2. Ladies Auxiliary to A.
o. H., extend to you our deepest SYM
pathy, and be it further
Resolved. That a copy Of these reso-
lutions be sent the bereaved children,
one also sent the Irish Standard for
publication and the same to he spread
on the minutes Of our meeting.
MISS JOHANNA SEXTON.
MISS MARGARET CONNOLLY,
MRS. NELLIE LAHIFF,
Committee.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08

Senator Daniel of Virginia is being
doomed as a candidate for the Demo-
cratic presidential nomination. In an
interview printed this week he is
quoted as saying in relation to the
probable platform of the party: 81
think the National Democratic plat
form should enunciate broad, general
Democratic principles and he con-
fined to those things upon which the
Democrats are generally agreed Such
a platform would. Of course, incllde
fair and just regulation Of the cor
porations engaged in Interstate COM
merce. 1t would not entertain any
proposition for the United States to
own the roads or the vehicles engaged
in transportation. What the far dis
tant future may bring. no man can
say. but such A proposition is the re-
versal Of democracy and the despair
Of the Republic. Moreover, 1t diverts
the mind from the progressive regula-
ton Of those things which are within
the constitutional powers of Congress,
and which meet with appreciation Of
wise and prudent men. With respect
to the tariff. iudicious revision. not
a wreckng nor doctrinaire revision,
would best meet the fair public senti-
ment on the subject and the condi-
tons which are to be dealt with"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08

The Catholic Women's League of
Toledo. Spain. has just set an example
to their Catholic sisters in this cnun-
try. At a recent meeting they resolved
not to allow into their homes four
poisonous Liberal newspapers. and not
to attend any theater if aware that it
is to present a doubtful play, pledging
themselves to leave instantly any rep
resentation which proved to be OPP
posed to Christian faith or morals. If
the same he attended without knowl-
edge of it's character.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08

An exchange Catholic exchange
speaks of Drummonds Natural Law
in the Spiritual World" in laudatory
terms The work is declared to he up
lifting, helpful, thought provoking. We
incline to believe that If this he true
the fact has escaped Catholic theologi-
ans. It has been years since we
skinned it at the request of a friend
but our present impression is that it is
not without error. Never before have
we seen it recommended as book At
for Catholics to read. In any case,
why waste time puzzling over the
meaning of such author? If Catholics
wish to read mystical theology are
there not more books approved by the
church than the average layman has
time to read? ASK the Syracuse IN.
~ Catholic Sun.
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sidered a traitor. He was the excsp-
enough to hold the body Of voters in
line Today. the man who is controlled
solely by the party name is the excrp-
ton and is considered bad in that he
is more easily ruled by politicians.
The people want personality in can
didates. Vice President Fairbanks
stands for no particular policy. His
speeches are Of the milk and wafer
variety. framed with the purpose o.
uttering no sentiment that would
ALLEVIATE any particular faction.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08

The Fairbanks boom seems to Ne en-
the wane. People now demand strong
personalities as candidates Tor politi-
cal Office. The man who was avail
able twenty years ago because he had
no strong enemies and who could con-
troll the political machines, is no longer
an available candidate. The reason
for this is the changed attitude of the
voters. Twenty years ago the man
who exercised his own judgment and
voted against his party ticket was
looked down upon in a way and con-
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08
Saltwater Notes.

Michael M. Nolan. for twenty-five
years janitor at the Central and other
public school buildings. died early
Monday morning following an attack
of apoplexy two hours before. He il
survived by widow and eight chill
dren. one of them being First Lieuten-
ant John NJ. Nolan, Company K, First
regiment. He was SIS years old.
Administration of the estate of tina
late Granville w. Smith, former sher-
lit and deputy oil inspector, has been
granted to the widow. Emma Smith.
He left $4,000 insurance in fraternal
societies.
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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08

Rev. Geo. Sheehan of Elkton, S. D., is
now a Rt. Rev. Monsignor, by action
recently taken at Rome. Father Shee-
han has been appointed a Domestic
with the right to wear the purple. This
signal honor was conveyed Elkton's
popular and worthy pastor through
honors to him. 1t is matter of graft
fication to the Irish Standard to make
this announcement and Father Shee-
hans friends everywhere will be
pleased to hear of his appointment.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08

Premier Camphell- Bannerman has
formally announced that the l3irrell
bill has been abandoned. This is a
rather humilating position for the
liberal ministry to assume They
could have forced the measure through
with their great majority. even
against the Irish Nationals. They evil
IDENTIFY felt, however, that the Ma.
tional Convention at dublin mad
formed a correct judgment as to the
practical working of the Birrell bill
and felt that if the measure was
adopted that 1t would result in a worse
condition in Ireland than at present
exists.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08

This is the time when baccalaureate
sermons bloom It is safe to say that
in the thousands upon thousands that
will be delivered within the next few
days in colleges and high schools
throughout the land. no new thought
will be expressed The same old platt-
tudes and generalities. which serve no
purpose except perhaps to swell the
head of the new-fledged graduate a
little more. These sermons ought "a
be abolished as a public nuisance.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08
SURPASSED ALL EXPECTATIONS

The laying of the corner stone at st.
Paul on last Sunday was one of the
most notable events in the history OF
the state. The number Of nationalities
represented must have been surprising
even to Catholics themselves. 1t was
convincing testimonial to the Catho-
lcity Of the Church. 1t is said that
never before had so large a number
in a single day. The outpouring Of
Catholics exceeded expectations. 1t is
no wonder that under such circum-
stances the venerable Archbishop of
st. Paul was at his best. He has seen
the growth of the Church in this dio.
cese from its first beginnings.
1t is hard to realize. in view of tine
great number of adherents which the
Church now has in this diocese. that
there was in the parade a man VINO
helped to build the first log hut which
was called the Cathedral of st. Paul
from which the city itself took its
name. This shows, in a forcible way,
how young the State bf Minnesota is
The village. which is now the city OF
st. Paul. at the time of the building
of the first church contained about
score of families, thirteen of which
were Catholic. AS before said, one Of
those who took part in the building
of that Church took part in the laying
OF the corner stone of the cathedral
that is to be, while Judge Bazille VINO
presided at the ceremonies, is grand
son Of another.who took part in that
event.
The sermon of the Archbishop and
the speeches made by others on last
Sunday recalls the fact that it was the
French who explored, civilized and
first settled the great Northwest. The
honored names of missionaries who
in the state are all French but if the
French first carried the cross along
the Great Lakes. across the Missis-
sippi up the Missouri and across the
Rockies, it has been the work of other
nationalities to build up and extend the
work of that great exploring and mis-
sionary race.
Undoubtedly in the parade on Sum
day last Irish and Irish Americans
predominated in number followed by
Germans. Polanders and Italians. It
was a. splendid exhibition, also of the
democracy of the Church. for there,
mingled in that vast throng, were rep
resentatives of every class and condi-
tion in life. Perhaps the most strik-
ing sight in the whole line of march
was a section Of negroes.
1t was a proud day for the Arch
bishop under whose rule most Of the
development Of the Church in this
state has taken place. 1t was in a
special way proud day for the Epis-
copal city Of ST. Paul. which. whi!e
not the location Of the first chapel In
of early Catholic history.
OF course both ST. Paul and Mime
apolis contributed large numbers. but
the most surprising thing about the
attendance was the number of parishes
outside of the Twin Cities represented
and some of them, such as Winona and
New Tlm. made really more creditable
showings than either of the Twin
Cities. II is matter Of special graft
fication to those having the matter in
charge that no mishap occurred. Thia
in view of the large number who
marched and the large number who
looked on is very creditable to the
management.
A CATHOLIC THlEATER.
IL. 81 -
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08
DEDICATED.

The New Building at st. Johns Aead-
envy, Jamestown, N. D.
st. Johns academy has had its new
building formally dedicated and opened
to use. the ceremonies taking place
Thursday. says the Jamestown. N. D.,
Alert Of May 81.
Pontifical high mass was said in the
morning, being celebrated by Bishop
Stanley and assisted by priests from
many different parts of the state
Father Egan of Fargo. Father McPhee
of Bismarck, Father Mcdonald Of Graf.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08
CONTEMPORARIES AT WASHINGTON

One OF the most remarkable sights
ever witnessed in this country took
place in Washington on last Monday,
when three companies of Confederate
veterans. wearing their tattered. gray
uniforms and carrying the muskels
and sabers which once upon time
they used so effectively against the
government of the United States.
marched up PENNSYLVANIA avenue in
Washington, stacked their old guns in
front of the White House, laid aside
the furled banners Of the Confederacy
and planted in front the stars and
stripes, and marched into the Presi-
dents room where they received
hearty welcome.
1t is the first time that Confederate
veterans ever marched in the streets
Of Washington. Some of these same
men made desperate efforts in Isl,
50 and '63 to march up Pennsylvania
avenue and came perilously near do
ing So If they had succeeded tine
march would have been considerably
If they had succeeded then, the Con-
federate banners would not have been
furled and President Lincoln would not
have received them, but hey would
have taken the President into their
care had he remained in Washington.
In no otheni country in the world
could such a Transformation take place
in less than two generations. All of
the men who marched in Washington
the first of the week were from Ten
nessee. Most of them had been fol-
lowers of the gallant and able Con-
federate cavalrys leader. Forrest. The
fact that they We're permitted by the
commissioners of the District of CO.
lumbia to march through the streets
of Washington shows, better than any
thing else could show, that the bitter
feeling of war times has almost if not
quite. passed away.
the great majority Of those employed
In the government service are from
the North. while almost the entire
permanent population, which is never
theless a small portion of the entire
population. is Southern. The parade
brought out this peculiar situation.
Women along the line of march waved
small Confederate flags. but the old
soldiers had better taste. They kept
their tattered war flags tied tightly
to their stats. The veterans even
hesitated to 60 to Washington from
Richmond because they felt that A
wrong construction might be placed
upon the action. The immediate pur-
pose of their visit was to invite the
President to visit Nashville. The OPP
by the fact that they were just leaving
Richmond where a monument had
been dedicated in memory of Jefferson
Davis.
Nothing could better testify that the
country is once again really united
than the action Of these old men that
bore so much of the brunt Of the four
years war, for it must be remembered
that Forrest and his horsemen were
ever in the van Of Lees army. The
fact that they carried their old battle
flags furled and behind the stars and
stripes was in itself feeling tribute
to lost cause and a reunited, country.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-08

President Roosevelt does not express
his opinion about Senator Platt, hut
1t is probable the President thinks well
of Platts work in selecting the vice.
presidential nominee in 1900.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-11-18
By CHARLES KLEIN.

Hardly with her fathers disgrace
hanging over her head" replied the
Judge YEARLY. who" he added,
would have the courage to marry a
girl whose father was publicly dis
gracedT
Both relapsed into another long ST
lence. each mentally reviewing the
past and specializing on the future.
Suddenly Mrs. Rossmore started. SURE
~ she could not be mistaken. No, the
changing Of a locomotive bell was
plainly audible. The train was in.
From the direction Of the station came
people with parcels and hand bags
and presently there was heard the well
come sound of carriage wheels crunch
ing over the stones. A moment later
they saw coming round the bend in
the road n cab piled up with small
baggage.
"Here they are! Here they arew
cricG Mrs. Rossmore. Come, Eu-
doxia" she called to the servant, while
she herself hurried down to the gate.
The judge. fully as agitated as her
self. only showing his emotion in
different way. remained on the porch,
pale and anxious.
The cab stopped at the curb, and
Stott alighted. first helping out Mrs.