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The Washington times., 1908-01-14
MRS. EOHLER BURIED
IN PROSPECT HILL

Funeral services FOR Mrs. Elizabeth
Kohler, widow Of Frederick KOhleI.
were held at o'clock this afternoon
from her late home, 4O6 V street north
west. Burial was in Prospect Hill Gene
terry.
Mrs. Kohler's death, which occurred
at 5.4j o'clock last Saturday afternoon,
was the result OF a stroke OF paralysis
she suffered last Wednesday while down
town Mrs. Kohler was transacting
some business in an office IN @ street.
when she suffered an attack OF para
lysis. She was removed To her home,
but did not regain consciousness. Mrs.
KOhler Is survived by FIVE sons and two
daughters. She was born in Germany
dfty-eight years ago, and has been In
this country for the greater part Of her
life
The Washington times., 1908-01-14
PLEA FOR BR00KLAND
is CONSIGNED TO FILES

Replying to the letter Of Lee K. VIII
son. 1915 Evart- street northeast, re-
duestIng the Improvement OF Monroe
street. BrOOkland. east OF Thirteenth
street northeast, the writer VIII DC IN
ARMED that his request viii be placed
In IRE suburban file for consideration
in connection with the preparation OF
the Commissioners future estimates.
The Washington times., 1908-01-14
ACCUSED OF HORSE STEALING.

John Freeman, colored, was held IN
DER $500 bend this morning to await ac-
ton by the grand jury after a pre-
lininary hearing before Judge KimbaN
On a charge OF horse stealing, The
specific charge against Freeman, alias
Green, IS the theft OF one horse valued
81 500 from Richard Seek of TakOma,
Md. In Freeman the police think they
have the mar who is alleged 10 be re-
Rponsible for a half dozen or more
tbefts OF lOrseg
The Washington times., 1908-01-14
"DESUETUDE" STRANGLES
NEW YORK STATESMAN

Representative DriscoH OF New York
bit off too much language for one
swallow yesterday, and was thereby
greatly embarrassed.
In debating the codifcation OF the
laws he meant TO refer 70 one section
as having rested in 'inOcuous desue-
tude" He got the ''inOcuous" out all
right, but the "desuetude'' Of Cieye-
lands famous phrase stuck. AS he
tried Il again the House broke out in
applause and laughter.
The third round resulted IN a victory
for DriscoH
The Washington times., 1908-01-14
DESTROYER is COMMISSIONED.

The torpedo-boat destroyer Blakely
was placed in commission at the Nor
folk navy yard yesterday. The Blakely
replaces the Stockton. which has been
ordered into reserve. The Stockton Will
be overhauied while temporarily out of
commission. The Blakely will Join the
third torpedo fiotilla, the only one now
in the North Atlantic.
The Washington times., 1908-01-14
AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
JOIN SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS

A fourth Pan-AmeFican scientific con-
gress will he held at Santiago, Chile,
December z, 1865. The committee IN the
United States includes Prof Leo s.
Rowe, of the University Of Pennsyl-
vania, and Prof. William r. Shepherd,
&C Columbia. University. besides repre-
seutatiyes from the universities Of Chi
cago. California, Cornell, George Wash
fngton. Harvard, Illinois. Johns Hop
kins. Michigan, Minnesota Princeton,
Texas, Wisconsin, and Yale.
The Washington times., 1908-01-14
NOR A THIEF.

and that they neither cook nor wash
dishes because they dine out every even
ing, being In such social demand. In
the stealing of money there is much
washing there is only mental and ser
vile disgrace.
Peter Ktenas, the Greek minister
says. has done none OF the things
charged against him He II an honor
kitchen.
The Washington times., 1908-01-14
NEITHER A DISHwASHER.

make the cut glass shine, he has en-
countered with wondrous courage the
roaring, snarling, creeping dangers OF
scylla and Charybdis.
He has been hero Of the ocean.
he has run his fingers through the
dripping beard Of an enTaged Neptune,
and. even in that perilous moment he
was the perfect gentleman, one whose
courteous bearing had never been hurt
The Washington times., 1908-01-14
Become a Deposition in the Banking

dept. OF Union Trust Co, 18th and II SITS.
where YOU will have every banking a.
vantage Interest paid on all accounts.
Deposits subject to check.
The Washington times., 1908-01-14
If you want
Nice bed sets
at S2.98

Well. this is your chance.
We bought a large lot from
maker during his clearing s1le.
There are the usual English style
Bobinet SITS. consisting OF bolster
roll and spread trimmed in large
Renaissance motif. finished with
deep futed ruffle ard edge with
uretty braid
The regular selling price OF the
STYLES offered Is $3.50 set. Only
few sets left. Choice, $2-9S.
50 floor.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04
Kindness.

Few men or women ever stop to
think Of the power of a kind word,
says the Visitor.
A kind word is like the song of a
bird in the wilderness, spreading
sweetness and joy. The little thank
YOU" or Il wish you success" or
you have done WELL" or the sun
will soon shine again." may be just
what is needed to bring out a strong
character; to turn it to good. and
prevent it from becoming disgustcd
with the world in general.
But kind words of themselves alone
arc seldom strong enough to do any
real good. They must be accom-
panied by kind actions. Many a kind
man or woman fails to win others be-
cause Of 4 harsh voice, or curt enun-
citation of kind words. Indeed, kind
actions without any words are much
stronger than kind words alone. A
look of the eyes. something done for
NlS SOIiIlOlI VI dilOtueI, lllcI6ly dt1
act of politeness. or sacrificing time
to listen to some unfortunate sufferer,
often does the work that Il dozen SER
mons could not do. What a factor in
the upbuilding of our race is the real
gentleman! He says little. and
never speaks for himself. Yet his in
f1uence spreads like the fragrance of
a lily. He enjoys the love of all who
know him. His society is coveted by
persons of all stations of life He is
held out by mothers to their children
as a model for imitation. And the
little ones love to think that they are
trying to be like him.
Kind words and kind actions avail
us little unless they are given and
done with Christian motives. Other
wise they are simply acts of natural
kindness and merit merely natural
reward. Kindness done for a Chris
tan motive, lays UP for us a treas
ure in heaven.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04
pen PICTURE OF A
WISCONSIN PARISH
Sketch Of the Early Days Of
CathoI|city at Prescott.
Much Has Been Accomplished Since
the Coming Of the New
Resident Pastor.

Last weeks issue of the Irish
Standard contained something in the
nature of an all-around history of the
city of Prescott, Wis. An outline Of
what is being done from a Catholic
standpoint in that community is now
furnished our readers. In a review of
the past many obstacles appear to
have stood in the way of the Church's
progress. One cause that contributed
to this was the limited number of
Catholics who made their way to that
particular region in the early days.
Steadfast loyalty of the members to
their faith, under whatever difficulties,
has rewarded them, however. in many
ways, and today there is much to be
proud OF in the success they have
achieved.
The first mass to be celebrated IN
Prescott was in 1861, by the Rev.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04

these attacks upon Leopold H.. these
accusations of atrocities against the
Belgians. She seeks Gin accordance
with the method employed against the
TransvaaD to discredit the admins
tration Of the Congo to such an extent
that the Powers signatory to the Ber-
lin Act will feel themselves in honor
bound to declare the political bank
ruptcy of Belgium and to undo all her
work. 1t is only the simple minded
who imagine that England will leave
us in peace after We shall have an
nexed the Congo. Even if we do every
thing she demands, she will invent
new grievances. she will seize upon
anything and everything in order to
show that the Belgians are unworthy
of their mission. What she needs is
the most central and the largest part
of the Congo. In return for that, she
will be willing to allow Germany to
round out her possessions in eastern
Africa and to permit France to extend
her dominions on the West. England
flatters herself that these two Pow
ers will, for their own selfish interests,
agree to share in the spoliation Of the
Congo State. The scheme is machia-
vellian, and England is influential and
persistent. If we annex the Congo we
shall have to put up a strong fight to
maintain our colony. But that is no
reason why we should hesitate. On
the contrary, We should do our duty
before the world which is looking on
and before history which will judge
US.
Even if the Congo should one day
be snatched away from US by an abom-
never have the shame of having yield
ed to the intimidation Of England. Our
country is too much accustomed to
Liberty to accept any yoke"
Our Liberal contemporary para
phrases the epigram of the great Plus
TX. who, illuminated, abused, be-
sieged, left without defence by the
cowardice or by the completely Of Eu-
rope, and invited by certain diplomats
to abdicate his power, said: "They
wish me to commit suicide; 1 prefer
to be assassinated.,
But the English knife is not quite
yet at our Threats. Indeed the Bel
gians hope to play no part in any of
the conflicts which may break out
among the great nations.
1t is, however, to England's interest
for our help in time Of trouble.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04
"only the humble may shine:


Rare and costly the gems that hide
In the deepest depths of the mine.
The raving blast may extinguish
The brightest, steadiest light,
And woe is the bitter darkness
OF the terrible desolate night"
Then her eye sought the gentle fea-
OF the novice Antoinette.
What is the thought OF your sister?
She has not spoken yet"
The blue-gray eyes We're lifted,
Deep musings haunted there.
And the face was the face of an angel
Disturbed from adoring prayer
"A1y sister Constance has chosen
So grandly noble a part,
'Tis truly a fitting mission
For her lofty, generous neart!
F'-and the eyes dropped quickly
To the grass and tender leaves
Il, like a sweet wood violet,
Would be but an odor that breathes!
"Close to His feet, / should murmur
All day long my prayer,
And the sweetness He showered upon.
Would spread far off from these;
I should not dare to leave Him,
I'd surely falter and die,
But the fragrance would gather others
10 love Him better than I.''
Silence fell on the cluster
OF white-veiled maidens there;
The Vesper bell was Ginning,
And they softly glided to prayer
But each was pondering deeply,
Down in her inner heart,
"A Light that shines!" can odor that
breathes!"
Which is the higher parto
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04

ton with the erection of the ediflce,
but two are now living, Messrs. MUIR
ray and Clemens. Father Verwyst, OF
the Franciscan Order, now located at
Ashland, Wis, few years after the
erection of church at Prescott, be
came missionary among the Chippe-
wa Indians in the Court d'Oreilles and
Lac du Flambeau reservations. Late
last year he finished the work of edit
ing a book in the Chippewa Indian
language called the Goffine, the Chip
pewa title being Gagikwe-Masinai-
gan Mi So Katolik Enamiad, Gegiki-
mind" The work consists of over 500
pages and Father Verwyst spent about
a year in compiling it. Similar works
have been issued in almost all mod
ern languages, but this is the first
publication in any Indian language.
Rev. Joseph NJ. Baur, Prescott's first
resident pastor. was born in Pittsburg,
Penn, Nov. 2e, 1854. At five years of
age he moved to Marathon, Wis. with
his parents. attending the public school
Lawrence College, Mount Calvary. st.
Francis Seminary. near Milwaukee,
taking his final course at st. Johns
University, Minnesota. graduating in
June, 1877, and was ordained priest
by Rt. Rev. Bishop Meiss, Oct. Z, 1877,
from which time he was placed in
charge Of the congregations at Sparta,
Hammond, Arcadia, till 1880, when he
was appointed to the pastorate of st.
Mary's, Durand. Remaining till Jan.
list, 1897, leaving on account of sick
ness. He was appointed to take
charge of ST. Bridget's church, River
Falls, Wis. October /, 1898, and of ST.
1905. OF good address, a man known
equally for his piety, earnestness and
courage, untiring in the work before
him. Father Baur has already endear-
ed himself to his parishioners and is
esteemed by all classes of people.
Without going further into details,
the Catholic people of Prescott can
we'll congratulate themselves on what
has been accomplished. With mass
each Sunday, as now afforded them,
the opportunities for attending SER
vices are all that could be wished.
Heartily cooperating with their pas
tor, and nothing tends toward success
like this, the future growth of tho
Church there will fully be in keeping
with the general growth of the city
which has become of so promising a
nature. OF that there can be no doubt.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04

James Stehle. From that time on
was built, the Holy Sacrifice OF the
Mass was offered UP and the Sacra-
ments administered occasionally in
some of the Catholic homes. Rev.
Joseph M. Baur, now in charge of the
parish, was the first resident pastor,
taking up his home there in October,
1905. The names of the priests, az
near as can be ascertained, who at
tended the Prescott mission between
1861 and 1905, were: Rev. Fathers
James Stehle, Self, c. Verwyst, Stein
berg, A. Gunkel, e. Hanses, Gurowski.
II. G. Boyer, M. Schwelch, w. Weckes
A. Miller, L. Kaluza and Joseph M.
cts Church at River Falls from 1898
until 1905, during which time the Pres
colt mission was under his care.
Shortly after Father Baur became
a resident there the parish was in
corporated, in 1906, under the laws Of
Wisconsin as "St. Joseph's Catholic
Congregation of Prescott, Pierce Co,
Wisconsin," Rt. Rev. James Schwe-
bach, of La Crosse, is Bishop of the
diocese and Monsignor A. Phi. Kremer
OF the same city. is vicar general.
Tho board of consultors Of st
Josephs church comprise p. II. Har-
ris, Patrick Casey. Charles Clemens,
w. i. Herda, James McNassar and
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04

John Lowe. James Il. Burns is secre-
tary and Jacob Ireas is treasurer. The
grounds and parish house adjoining
the church were bought in 1905 and
the work Of rebuilding and furnishing
the latter was well along before the
next year had closed. The building
is now practically finished and the
neat home. together with the other
work accomplished in so short a per.
siod, is a splendid tribute to the zeal
of ST.. Joseph's pastor and credit to
the people who have SO loyalty assis:-
ed him. Both the church and residence
Aof the pastor, be it said, are located on
.'the brow of the HILL" one of the
beauty spots Of the Northwest, over
Cooking the Mississippi river and Lake
ssSt. Croix. In connection with the
{ church there are two we'll organized
societies, the Sacred Heart of Jesus
and the Altar Society.
Among the first to promote an active
interest, having in view the building
of a Catholic Church there and which
finally saw its fruition in 1868, may bs
gmenttcned Joseph, Firner, John
5O'Brien. Peter Clemens, Peter NJ.
Simon, Joseph Reichert and John Muir
ray. These men comprised the COM
smittee in that year under whose guild
@ance St. Joseph's church was erected.
Rev. Chrysostom Verwyst then of
/ Hudson, celebrated the first mass
and, IS a mission priest, came to Pres
Scott thereafter once in every six weeks.
sQf those mentioned above in connec-
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moved a few trihing articles. Now.
gentlemen. my clients arm is not him.
self, and fail to see how you can pun
ish the whole individual for an Of
Tense committed only by one of his
limbs"
THAT argument" said the judge, lis
very we'll put. Following it logically,
IL sentence the defendants arm to one
years Imprisonment. He can accom-
pany it or not, as he chooses"
The defendant smiled and with his
lawyers assistance, unscrewed his
cork arm, and, leaving it in the dock
walked out.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04

And why are you incarcerated
here, my poor man?" queried the
gushing visitor at the prison.
I'm here, mum cause I tried to
secure bank deposits"
Il did not know that it was prison
offense to do that ..., .
well. you see. mum, I used a jim
my and giant powder instead of the
legislature"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04
THE TWO NovlcEs.
A Convent IdyI.
BY Mercedes.


In the shade Of the Convent gardens,
At the foot of our Lady's shrine,
Sat cluster of white-veiled maidens
Waiting the vesper chime.
The wealth of the golden summer
Lay on the painting earth
Sunshine, and bursting flowers,
And birds with songs of mirth.
Like doves, with folded pinions,
They sat in the peaceful shade;
Music was murmuring near them
Where the ripping fountain played.
Their young souls brimmed with glad
ness
That boon to the pure heart given
And their far-off looks were telling
Their thoughts were resting in
Heaven!
Close to the fountains margin
Two faces wondrously fair
Lay on the silver waters,
Mirrored perfectly there:
Alike in the wistful glances
That upward were ever set,
But still most strikingly different
Constance and Antoinette!
Slender and tall and stately
The novice Constance moved,
A queen, unconscious Of beauty,
In that peaceful solitude;
The deep, bright eyes were shining
With the great heart speaking there,
And the light on the perfect features
Lifted ones soul to prayer!
Pale and fragile and childiike
Was her sister, Antoinette,
One rarely saw the gray eyes
Meath the long brown lashes set:
But the crimson waves passing over
The delicate features told
The love that had brought her hither
Was more than her heart could hold!
Today they sat at the fountain
And the Mother mistress saw
High thoughts We're filling their bos-
With feelings akin to awe.
Said she: my children, tell US
OF the Holy Spirits touch,
What would We do for the Master
Who loveth us all so much?"
Then the glorious eyes of Constance
Flashed back her, full hearts fire,
ooh! Mother. if truly could we
Be what our hearts desire
would wish to be more than Serap!,
In love!--in love divine!
i would dare to wish, for His honor.
AS a glorious light to shine!
To shine through the earth's sad patti, {.
ways.
To burn in the human breast.
To fill the world with His Love!-His
love!
Fen little-He'd do the rest!'
Child" said the tender Mother.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04
1t is Only Their Surprise.

Mr.. w. w. Jacobs has said that it is
only :heiE surprise that make the
stories take, says Answers"
To illustrate what he means, he told
a story Of a lawyer defending a man
accused of HOUSEKEEPING, who spoke
like this:
Your Honor. I submit that my client
did not break into the house at all. He
found the parlor window open. and
merely inserted his right arm and re.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1908-04-04
CONVERTS TO THE CHURCH,
Much Depends on the Work Of tn,
Parish Priest.


Parish Priest.
A study Of parishes reveals the fact
that some are a garden Of CONVEX
sions while some others are totally
barren of such fruits, says The Mis-.
sionary.
There is one parish that know, with
beautiful church buildings, but there
has not been a convert baptized in the
church for the last ten years. There IS
another parish within mile that is
made up largely Of converts and of the
most edifying kind. 1t is just the diff
ference between the pastors. The pas
tor of the latter parish believes in
speaking the kindly word to his fell
low citizens. He appears on public
occasions when there are meetings
for the good of the town. The non
Catholic people look on him as a pub
lic-spirited citizen, who stands for law
and order. In his church he never al
lows any rancorous controversies on
dead religious issues, but he furnishes
plenty of lectures expository of Catho-
lie doctrine. The services are attract
i've and the sermons are worth listen
ing to. AS Il result there are crowds of
non Catholics in attendance. He is al
ways glad to receive and instruct con-
verts. He has definite evenings on
which he meets his converts and he
never misses them. Last year he re-
ceived OH profession of faith seventy
two converts
The pastor OF the other parish is a
good man, but he lives lin the sac
risty." and comes forth once week to
hurl anathemas at Luther and Calvin.
The old style Protestant preacher,
when his sermonic font ran dry,
brought out the TRADE against the Pope
and the Scarlet Woman. There was a
difference, however between him and
the ''sacrsty" priest. The sermonic
font OF the "sacristy" priest was al
ways dry, for he never had any other
text but the iniquities of Luther. The
result was for ten years no convert
has applied for admission into the
church.
1t is quite possible to make every
parish nerve center for convert
making If the right methods are pur-
sued. and, indeed, in the last analysis
If the church is going to make true
progress in this country it must be
by making each parish church a
shrine for conversions. Missionaries
may remove prejudice, they may
draw by extraordinary methods the
stranger within the gates, but con-
| verts are generally received by the
parish clergy and they are held by
becoming affiliated to the parochial
organizations. Suppose every parish
in the United States received on an
average ten converts a year-and
this may be done without the slight
est difficulty, if the right methods
were followed-there would be the
remarkable number of 10000 con-
verts to our credit each year. Nor
would these figures be stationary.
Every convert becomes a center of
aggressive effort. so that the in
lcreases would 60 on by geometrical