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The San Francisco call., 1908-03-18
RFvFL IN sunny
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
lreIand's Sons Hold Festival
UnequaIed in San Fran
cisco in Recent Years
BaIniy Weather Draws ThrOngs
TO City for Celebration of
Feast Here

Treland's national holiday was cele-
brated yesterday with an enthusiasm
and festivity UneGualed in recent
years. The proverbiaI inclemency Of
The day made way for sunny skies and
balnly breezes, on which account not
only were the programmed exercises
more largely attended, but the influx
from the neighboring country unusual
The celebration was Of a religious
and secular character-religious in that
il was the natal day of one of the
greatest missionaries in the history of
Christianity and secular because in the
absence OF a great national holiday
1relands sons have chosen St Patricks s
day as the most appropriate occasion
for recounting the achievements of
their glorious, romantic and sorrow
laden country. AND of expressing anew
fhe eternal cry OF her children for
liberty.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-18
HONOR PATRON SAINT
Thousands of Irish at st. Pat
rick's Day Masses

The celebration of St Patrick : day
properly began with religious services
in honor of the revered bishop of
Armagh. In ell the Catholic churches
special commemorative masses were
said. At ST Mary's cathedral a solemn
high mass was celebrated at . o'clock
by Rev. Jerome B. Hannigan. assisted
by Father Charles A Ramm and
Father William P. Sullivan
OF chief interest however, in ma
1ional ard religious devotion was the
morning celebration at St Roses
church at Fourth and Brannan streets.
A parade had been programmed by the
united irish societies from knights
of the Red Branch hall, 1855 Mission
street. 10 the church. but the. idea
was abandoned later Frank Flaherty
of Company E. Hibernia rifiemen, at
tended the religious services in full
uniform of green
The sanctuary was decorated in Gala
lilies and ferns Father G. +. Nc
Nahon said the mass He was assisted
by four acolytes robed in red cassocks
and white surplices. Father D. +.
Nugent. pastor of St Roses church
and chairman of the st. Patricks day
celebration committee, acted as master
OF ceremonies.
From vestibnle to chancel Ireland's s
sons and daughters kneeled in close
ranks, the new temporary church be-
ing much too small TO seat ali who
would have gathered at the festival.
A special musical program consisting
Of Paolo Giorzis first mass was rem
dered under the direction of Miss
Mamie Moynihan. the organist. Dur
ing the ofIertory Miss Josie Moynihan
played cello solo.
At the conclusion of the gospel
Father Michael Clifford OF st. Francis
de Sales church in Oakland delivered
2 sermon in the Gaelic tongue. To
many OF the congregation the mother
tongue Of Ireland was Ineligible and
the speakers words. flowing smoothly
and harmoniously, were listened to
with unf1agging attention Father
Clifford recited the history of st. Pat
rick's conquest Of Ireland from pagan
ism to Christianity. He told Of the
great schools that thereafter sprung
up in the land, of the world wide repu-
tatiOn Of Irish scholars and how the
island became known as the island of
saints and scholars" In conclusion he
e1horted his hearers ~ remain stanch
in their loyalty TO the faith of their
fathers. After the sermon the cele-
brstien of the mass was continued and
at its conclusion Father Nugent made
an address in English
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-18
SING FREEDOMS SONG
Five Thousand Irish Heartily
Renew Patriotic Pledges

With mighty shouts that their
country would be free 5000 Irishmen.
representing the United Irish societies,
gathered yesterday afternoon in the
Auditorium at Page and Fillmore
streets, voiced the eternal plea of their
countrymen. The song Of freedom sung
by that mighty throng came as a fit
ting climax to a program embracing
oratorY, dancing. drama and recita-
tion-all Irish in character and senti-
ment.
The oration of the day was delivered
by A. ]. McGarry of Los Angeles He
said in part:
traditions of his race, treasures within
him undying love and hope for his
country's future There is not another
people on the face of the earth with
enough of the milk OF human kindness
TO endure what this people has endured
patiently. yet proudly, through ages of
nnlsrDle. Another race would have been
exterminsted or absorbed long ago.
Oppressed as ireland is every muse has
cheered. every art adorned and every
conquest crowned her. Plundered. she
was not poor. for her character en-
Tiched- Literally outlawed into en9t-
nence and fettered into fame. the fields
Of her exile were immortalized by her
deeds and the links OF her chain be-
came decorated by her laurels."
The speaker wence on to enumerate
the great names that shine in Irish and
American history, and remarked that
there was mot another nationality in
the world which can produce such a
galaxy Of heroes and patriots"
A resolution adopted declared that
1T is the unalterable resolve of the
srish people of San Francisco to aid
tn every way possible the peonlo ~
Ireland n 1,o obs
dependence" .
The exercises were presided over nv
q j. Collins, to whom was presented
by the delegates to the convention q
beautiful gold emblem bearing the
American and the Irish banners on
twined- Collins was assisted by the fol-
lowing committeeman:
Sep mecePr'oa eommtttee-Rev. Father csrsbcr.
J: T. Lynch. T. C. Conroy. James A Fisnsras.'
Msn Iwomey; J. .. Condor. W. p Tyreil'
SILVER. ". Mcclure, Mrs Z p Doris Mis- a
Barrett. Mrs. McKeone. hichael Donohue. 7, r
n 0 oMsboney. r. csmpbeii csntsie zasDsei Mwasey'
Griffin, y. J. HeriIhy. NJ. K. casey. Jobn
SsiDsy =. creedoD; J. S. cussen. Mrs W. MOI MOI
wsndep. James Mclaughlin. James McGui1ness s.
) suvsn MTs 3alg %ss S.-s'. sHsrSsR S4
" Boyle. Mrs I. p O'Dowd Miss b Ersn-
MI - alorr3ssey, Mrs. O'Brlen-
Decoration committee-Mrs. r. p. O'powd
Miss bresnehsn. J. J. 0'Connor.
Committee on press. printing and publicity
Aaecsrthy. Eugene o'suliiran
Committee On resolutions-Michael Casey, T.
p o O'Dpwd, George Quill.
Finance committee-J- ]. Barry. T. J. Nellott
Charles Mcdonnell, ]. p. Hare. J. J. Sullivan.
Denis Lenihan.
Music committee ]. Griffin. T. Bunysn,
John Donobue.
Executive committee-M J. Pierce tcbsir-
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The San Francisco call., 1908-03-18
CLUB ENTERTAINs
Interesting Program Given at
Sacred Heart Parish

Rev. Joseph, McQuaide was the orator
at the celebration given under the
auspices OF the Sacred Heart club in
its new hall at Fell and Fillmore
streets. Literary and musical numbers
preceded the address. The program was
as follows:
Address, II. /. Mulcreyy; violin solo, Jere-
miah O'Connor; song and dance, Edward Dough-
erty; soprano solo, Miss Ef6e Barnes; charac-
ter inpersonat tions, Roy Folger; mandolin solo.
tation Edward Fitzgerald; songs, Bert Minner;
monologue, W.. DanDigar tenor solo. J. G.
Flood; Irish dances, 0'Connor and Lonergan and
the Allen sisters; songs. James Hughes spe-
cialties W. J. Hynes; songs, Walter Mcintyre;
Grafton. Rev. Joseph McQuaide.
Honorary presidents, jeremiah Mahoncy.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-18

sity Of California spoke on 'Ireland's
Contribution to Modern Science. relat-
ing the work in original empirical sci
ence of John Boyle and Edward Tyn-
dali.
Mayor Edward TAYLOR answered to
the toast, San Francisco George A
Connolly answered to Irish sOratory," "
and j. A. Mcdonald, chief of the Gale
donian club, on tOur Sister Societies.
During the evening George Wood sang
the "Cruiskeen Lawn" and was joined
in chorus by the knights. "The Star
Spangled Banner also was sung in
chorus
Letters of regret were received from
Archbishop Riordan. Douglas Hyde, J.
e. Redmond, the Irish commoner, and
Justin Mccarthy, the historian.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-18
STIRS LOVE FOR ERIN
Pastor of st. James Church
Paws Eloquent Tribute

The feast of Erins patron saint was
celebrated with all the solemn rites of
the Catholic faith at ST. James church.
Twenty-third and Guerrero streets, yes
terday morning. The solemn high mass
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-18

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The San Francisco call., 1908-03-18
Tourinx Car for s2.Jo0

a $3.50 car, used as demonstrators:
seven passenger. SO horsepower We
Motor Car Company, 503-505 Golden
Gate avenue.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-18

Are You Interested in Developing
San Francisco? Come to the mass
meeting Wednesday at S p. m. Dream
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Band of music in attendance
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-18

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The San Francisco call., 1908-03-18

Harry 7. Mulcrevv: president IT. z. Treaey
vice president, Alfred Growney; secopd vice
president, James EmeliDg; recording secretary.
Thomas Brady assistant secretary. j. J.
Walsh: treasurer, J. C.. Queen; marshal VIII
liam Christmas; chaplain, Rev. Father Viii
liam Fleming.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-18

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The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-09
WORK IN RHODE ISLAND
Prohibitionsts to Hear DR.. Misunderstanding
Joint Discussion

PROVIDENCE, R. l., April 4-(Special CORE
spondence)-T executive committee of the
Prohibition state committee at a meeting held
this afternoon in this city voted to hold ban
quet here Monday evening, May 25, with the
Rev. Dr. Charles H. Mead of New York as the
guest of honor. Louis E. Remington, Wilbur F.
Smith, Charles H. Tilley, Frederic T. Jencks
and Cassius L. Kneeland were appointed a com
mittee of arrangements and will cooperate with
similar committees from the Edmands Prohib-
ton Alliance and the Prohibition city commit
tee of Providence. DR.. Mead will also speak
three times on the preceding Sunday in this city
or suburbs.
Chairman Read will call meeting of the state
committee some time next month when dele
gates will be appointed to attend the national
convention at Columbus. At the same time all
who have signed the National Issue Club pledge
will be invited to meet with the committee for
the organization of state club and to plan for
the organization of as many local clubs as pos
sible.
An interesting joint discussion of the princi-
piles of the Republican, Democratic and Prohi-
bition parties was held at Olneyville last Sun
day afternoon under the auspices of the Textile
Union. Speaker Roswell B. Burchard of the
house of representatives spoke for the Repub-
licans, Col. P. H. Quinn for the Democrats and
Cassus L. Kneeland for the Prohibitionists
large audience of men was present and the op-
portunity to present the claims of the Prohibition
party made good use of by its representa-
tves at the meeting.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-09

their great interest by contributing to the state
fund $37932.
Sunday evening Mr. Stewart returned to
Wellsburg for a union meeting in the Presby
terrain church. The house was crowded to the
limit; not another person could be seated. Mr..
Stewart repeated the address he gave at Wheel
ing in the afternoon, and the people, to what
they had given Saturday evening and Sunday
morning, added $16354 making total for
Wellsburg Of $311.59.
Mr. Mills has promise from Mr.. Stewart to
give him as much time as is possible during the
coming campaign for meetings in West Virginia
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-09
THE FINISH IN WEST VIRGINIA
Whirlwind Campaign Has Great Ending
Twenty-Five Days of Work and Their
Big Results

WHEELING, W. Va, March 3O-(Special cor
respondence) 1.-The campaign which has been
going on in this state under the direction of
State Chairman E. W. Mills with Oliver w.
Stewart of Chicago as the speaker closed yes
terday. Mr. Stewart was in the state for twenty
nine days, during which time he visited forty
three different places, spoke ffty-two times and
raised for the state Prohibition committee
$2,9s2.O7
Chairman Mills is greatly pleased with the
results. He put Mr.. Stewart into many places
which he includes in his missionary territory"
places where no great financial support could
be expected. The great local Prohibition vic
tories at Warrington and Fairmont are credited
largely to the work of Mr. Stewart and Mr.
Mills
Last Saturday evening Mr.. Stewart spoke in
Wesburg in the opera house, which was filled.
Wellsburg is to have local election and
strong effort is to be made to carry it against
license. At the close of the address the people
contributed $11434. Sunday morning Mr.. Stew
art spoke in the Peoples Baptist church in the
same city, where additional collection was
taken amounting to $33.71.
Sunday afternoon there was held one of the
greatest meetings of the whole course in the
campaign 1t took place in the Grand opera
house in Wheeling The audience was estimated
at over 1000 people. Samuel Parker presided
and good singing added to the interest Chair
man Mills gave brief address and Mr.. Stew
art followed speaking on "The Saloon versus
Prosperity" He was given the closest attention
throughout and at the close the people showed
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-09
THE NATIONAL PROHIBITIONIST
OHIO CAMPAIGN
State Chairman Hawk Plans Big Tour for
Oliver w. Stewart in Buckeye State

COLUMBUS, OHIO, April 3-(Special CORE
ranging campaign for the Hon. Oliver w.
Stewart, commencing April and continuing
to April 26, during which it is expected that
thirty-nine Prohibition rallies will be held as
follows:
April 9-Manchester and Ashland
April 1O-Wooster and Akron.
April 11-Canton and Alliance
April 12-East Liverpool and Wellsville
April 13-Beloit and Salem.
April 14-Warren and Youngstown.
April 15-Mingo Junction and Steubenville.
April 16-Empire and Brilliant.
April list Cairsville and Flushing.
April 1s-Urchsville and Granville.
April 19-Lancaster, probably.
April 2O-New Concord and Cambridge
April 21-Caldwe and Marietta.
April 22-Stockport and McConnellsvie.
April 23-Roseville and another point.
April 24-Not yet decided
April 25-Springfeld and New Carlisle.
April 26-Dayton.
There may be some changes made in this pro-
gram, but the campaign is expected to follow
at these dates and places.
1t is very gratifying to note the manner in
which the Prohibtionists are rallying to the
work and arranging these meetings. The CAM
paign is expected to be similar to the in
West Virginia. The state chairman requests
the friends of the cause throughout the state
to take notice that in each the first men
toned meeting is held in the afternoon, Mr.
Stewart speaking at two o'clock, and the other
place is for an evening mass meeting and Pro-
hibition rally
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-09
Howard at Auburn

AUBURN, N. Y, April 1.-(Special correspond
ence)-Eight hundred men of the Civic Fedora
ton of Auburn churches filled the First Presby-
terrain church last night and cheered Clinton N
Towards hot shot against the saloon. Mr..
Howard held the mems attention until II o'clock
winning repeated rounds of approval The Fed
Grafton members highly gratihed over the
result Mr.. Howard has been asked for a Sun
day on his return from the Pacific coast in June,
to finish the address.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-09
April 9, 1908.

he spoke in the Bethlehem Presbyterian church
CDR. Stanley Roberts church). Here a large
congregation which completely filled the church
listened to a presentation of the Prohibition
question. At 80 Mr. Ferguson spoke in the
First Methodist church at St. Paul. The politi-
cal situation in St. Paul is somewhat intense, as
there is good man" campaign on and pres
sure is being brought upon the Prohbitonists to
withdraw their candidate for mayor, Mr.. Geo.
Wells the editor of Public Veal the state Pro
hlbton paper The hour was unfavorable but
the church was we'll filled with an attentive
audience that listened carefully and appreci-
atively to statement of the facts which show
that the Prohibition party plan is the only effect
i've plan of coping with the evil of the drink
traffic.
At o'clock Mr.. Ferguson left ST. Paul, going
Immediately from the church to the station, to
address union meeting of the churches of Red
Wing.
RED WING, April 6-(Special correspondence
Last night in the Presbyterian church in this
city Mr.. VIM P. F. Ferguson of Chicago ad-
dressed large audience which completely filled
the auditorium and the connecting lecture room,
in the interests of the Prohibition reform and
the Prohibition party. This is perhaps the first
time in the history of this city that the Prohibit
tionists have had hearing before any consid
cradle number of the Christian people of this
city. The Rev. DR.. Darling, pastor of the Pres
byterian church, presided. The choir of the
church rendered fine musical program and
other pastors of the city took part in the serv-
ices. The audience gave highly appreciatve
hearing and presented liberal contribution to
the work of the Prohibition party
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-09
AN IOWA CONFERENCE
Party Workers Called to Meet in Des MONIES

An informal conference will be held at the
ing at 10 o'clock a. M, Friday April 10, 1908,
for the purpose of suggesting nominees to be
voted for at the primary election. Every Pro-
hibitionist who can do so should arrange to be
present. Come prepared to suggest names for
Our ticket
Remember that your county ticket must be
made up and the proper papers filed with the
primary election, and that nomination papers
for the legislature must be filed with the secre-
tary of state at least forty days before the pri-
mary.
The primary election will be held June 2, and
the Prohibition party must conform to the pri-
mary law in naming its candidates. See to it
that your county does not fail to nominate
ticket
Copies of the primary law can be secured of
the secretary of state for the asking
The secretarys office is now at 923 West Sew
enth street. Des Moines, Iowa. Please note the
change.
Those who have not yet paid pledges pre-
viously made should aid by promptly remit
ting. Those who have not yet made pledges for
so at once.
All these matters are important. Kindly give
them your attention.
MALCOLM SMITH Chairman
J. H. CAMPBELL Secretary
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-09

The Republican party, in full power in the
New York state legislature, has again killed,
for the fourth successive year, the Anti-Saoon
Leagues state local option bill
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-09

Dr. Tanner, who astonished the world, years
ago, by fasting "forty days and forty nights"
has issued novel challenge to Adolphus Busch,
the St. Louis brewer. DR.. Tanner challenges
Mr. Busch to select five beer drinkers to fast in
competition with him. The beer men are to be
allowed to have all the beer ("liquid bread'') they
wish to drink and DR.. Tanner is to be allowed
only water. 1t goes without saying that Mr.. Busch
is not falling all over himself in his hurry to
accept the challenge.
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-04-09

Mrs CARRY A. NATION has conducted quite
remarkable campaign through Florida during the
winter months. In the main she has been well
received and given a courteous hearing. Her
addresses have made profound impression and
much praised by correspondents of The Ma
tionaI Pyolribitionist
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-03-14
CONTEST NOTICE

Department OF the Interior, United
States Land Office, Clayton, n. NJ.
February 10 1905
n sufficient contest affidavit hav-
ing been filed i'm this Office by j. T..
Box, contestant, against bone
stead entry NO. 1896, made Nov %,
1906, for Sw4. sec 81, twp IN range
BE by PanSy johnson cOntestee, In
which, 1t Is alleged under date OF
Dec ~ 1907 that the said PanSy johnson
has wholly abandoned said tract,
that she has changed her residence
therefrOn for "A period OF more than
six months since making said entry,
that said tract Is not settled upon
and cultivated by said party
as required by law, and that
the said alleged absence from the
said land was not due TO her
employment in the Army, Navy or
Marine corps of the United States as
a private soldier, officer, seaman, or
marine during the war with Spain or
during any other war in which the
United States may be engaged" said
parties are hereOy notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence concerning
said allegation at 10 o'clock a IN. on
April 4, 1908, before Il. l.. Patterson
Probate Judge at his office In
Tucumcari, n NJ land that final hear
ins will be held at 10 o'clock "A III on
April IL 1908 before)" the Register
and Receiver at the United States
land office In Clayton, New Mexico.
The said contestant having, In a
proper affidavit, filed February ID 1908
set forth facts which show that, after
due diligence personal service Of this
notice cannot be made. it Is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice
be given due and proper publication.
2-29-S Edward w. Fox, Register
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-03-14
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department Of the Interior, United
States Land ONCE, Clayton, New
Mexico, February $, 1908.
A sufficient contest afidavit having
bee9 filed I'm this Office by J.. W.
Noble, contestant, against homestead
entry NO. 1884, made October |, 1906,
for lots |, > and 3 and SEA ne4 section
4, township III n, range "a ., by Henry
4. Hamilton, conteStee, In which II
Is alleged under date of October ~,
1907, that the said Henry G. lIamil.
ton has wholly abandoned the said
tract, that he has changed his resi-
dence therefrom for more than six
months since making said entry, that
said tract Is not settled upon and
cultivated by said party as required
by law, and that said alleged absence
from the said land was not due to his
employment in the army, navy or
marine corps of the United States as
"a private soldier, officer, seaman or
marine during the war with Spain or
during any other var IN which the
United States may be engaged. Said
parties are hereby notified TO appear,
respond, and offer evidence touching
said allegation at ID o'clock a. m. on
March IL, 1908, before n. Y. Gallegos,
u. s. Court Commissioners at his
office in Tucumcari, New Mexico; land
that final hearing will be held at 10
O'Clock, a.. IN. on March "a, 1908, be-
fore)* the Register and Receiver at
the United States Land Office In
Clayton, New Mexico.
The said contestant having. in a
proper AFFIDAVIT, filed February s.
1908, set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service
OF this notice can not be made, 1t Is
hereby ordered and directed that such
notice be given 10y due and proper
publications.
1873 Edward w. Fox, Register.