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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-09-25

organized national banks In seven
states. !,
When men of Irish blood were hold.
ing high elective offices throughout the
great commonwealth of New York, the
placing OF one Irish American on tho
police force of Boston nearly raised q
riot. The Catholic teachers in all the
public schools OF Boston at the time Of
the Civil War aggregated not more than
those in single school in one small
city in western New York.
The determination to control the
catholics even in so Intimate and per.
sonal q matter as the education Of
their children was kept up in Boston
until 1895, after they had long been in
the majority Of the population. r
Once it was clear In Boston that the
newer element. united, could elect the
mayor and the majority of the city
officials, and Irish American mayors
actually ruled in the persons of HuKh
O'Brien and Patrick A. Collins, the old |.
er stock took advantage of their re-
manning small state majority and their
strategic position az the owners OF
great properties and the controllers Of
business to limit civic home rulez
through legislative action, and to keep
Catholics out OF the high places In
commerce. in the city and state utili-
ties. In the schools, etc.
Great men are they, who, like Thorn I
as Ii. Fitzpatrick, the head of the
Brown Durrell COMPANY; James l..
Prendorgast, of the Elevated and the
Boston and Maine; p. r.. Sullivan, Of
the Massachusetts Electric road, have
forced their way to the top.
The lrish-Amcrican population Of
Boston had to go into politics In its
struggle for any recognition. In this
field. it need not fear to match its
record with that OF the older stock.
Boston, in the religious profession Of
its population. is one of the most Cath-
Ole cities in the world: and it has
more Irish blood than Dublin has. Most
OF the great manufacturing cities 81
New England are predominantly Cath.
olic. The hill towns Of the section are
numerously "old folks towns We re-
call one in which there was but
single child.
Let us wake up in Boston, and ac-
complish all together what Irish blood
has accomplished by itself in our
oeighbor state. 1t was an Irish born
American, John Boyle O'Reilly, who
gave the founders OF New England
their due in an immortal poem, now
familiar to. every school boy in the
land. What profits the dog the
manager policy? The eventual saving
of New England is committed to the
new element, anyhow. They will res
joice to see those who built the sub
structure helping to put on the super
structure Of her greatness.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-09-25

Watchful Mother-Beryl, are young
Mr.. Ketchley's Intentions serious?
Charming Daughter--They are, but
he doesn't know it yet.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-09-25

Uncle .Joe-""Yes, Teddy. it is quite
possible that there are people n ti.e
moon.'
Little Teddy-"Well, what becomes
Of them when there isn't any moon >"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
URIU Is SURPRISED
japanese Admiral Did Not
Know of Navy Squabble.
LINER CAPTAIN HELD At PORT
Customs Officials Angry Because
Distinguished Visitor Was Re
moved by Commander OF Naval
station Before the Authorities
Came on Board Vessel.

San Francisco, May 22-Vice Adnliraf
Uriu was surprised this afternoon when
be heard that a squabble between the
naval and customs authorities and off,
cisl charges Of violating the laws Of
the port had arisen from his reception
10 this city yesterday. He explained
that he had been so busy to-day that
he had not taken time to read the papers.
i really did not know anything about
il. he said tonight, at the conclusion
of banquet rendered him by the Japs-
nese consul general. Il did not have
time TO read the papers and until a few
moments ago never suspected that any
trouble had arisen. I feel sure it is all a
mistake
Il called upon Mr.. Stephens this morn
ing and thanked him on behalf Of the jap
anese government for the reception that
had been given me. and assure YOU
that ] had not the slightest intention
IN the world OF being diseourteeus 10 the
customs officials
Capt. FilmeT. commanding the Japa-
nese liner Nippon MaTu. was charged
with violating the laws Of the port to-
day by Charles A stephens. chief board
cause be allowed Capt. Earle, comman-
dant Of the VaTda Buena naval training
station. TO remove Admiral Uriu and his
wife from the vessel yesterday before the
customs officers came aboard.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
FOR NEW BRIDGE OVER JAMES.
Definite Proposition for Concrete
span Joining Two Cities.

Richmond. Va. May For the first
time the cities Of Richmond and Man
chester have a definite proposition TO
erect a new bridge between the two
cities. the cost OF the work complete be-
Ing sS5Se0a
When the tottering condition Of the
bridge became so evidently dangerous
that $3.50 worth Of wooden props. placed
along the wooden span could not steady
the vibrations the councils OF the two
cities appointed committee Jointly 10
consider what should be done After
months of delay the committees have Sc
cured definite plans at costs ranging
from $4,000 upward for bridge with
concrete base.
z D. T Myers. jr an engineer Of
Richmond. in conjunction with Stamper
Brothers. contractors. have -sumbitted a
proposition for q bridge OF REINFORCED
concrete on q high level. leaving the Rich
mOnd side from the level OF Ninth and
Byrd streets, going over instead Of under
the viaduct Of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway. and continuing IN Manchester
through the property Of the Southern
Hallway 10 the main arch. This pro
posed bridge would be 32eo feet in length.
NC engineers fees are included in the
cost. unless the city sees ri 70 have
an inspector.
This proposed bridge seems 10 meet
with considerable favor L viii be fftv
feet wide. which is nineteen feet wider
than the present bridge across the James
River. Il can be constructed in two
years
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
HoIIIns' Annual Meeting.

special TO The Washington Herald
Hollins, Va. May Announcements
OF the annual business meeting and ban
duet OF the Alumni OF HolIins' Institute
are out The business session viii be
held at HOllins' Institute on the after
noon Of June !, and the banquet viii fol-
low on the evening Of the same day. In
portant business will be considered at
the meeting, and delegates are expected
from the various local chapters. with
large attendance Of individual alumni.
The president extends the hospitality Of
Hollins' 10 all alumni at this time-the
close OF the sixty-sixth year of their
alma mater
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
MANY WANT TO TEACH.
Three Thousand Applicants for
Teachers Certificates

Charleston. ". Va, May Z3.-The strin-
gent times OF the past year and a half
has caused many persons formerly en-
gagged in educational work in West Vir-
ginia 10 turn from commercialisn 70 the
educational field again This was clearly
demonstrated this week. when the first
uniform examination for teachers WAS
held, there being something over 5000
applicants for teachers certificates. the
largest number ever taking an examina-
ton Of the kind in the State For the
decade Of 1897 to 1907 many teachers en-
tered other fields Of employment, and in
many instances it was hard to get teach
ers for the schools OF the State. Now
the reaction has come, and teachers this
year viii be plentiful
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
INJURED IN COLLISION.
Two Men in Car Crash Leave Hos
pitaI To-day

HlNaA
Three men who were injured yesterday
morning in a head-on collision near Ben
ming race track viii recover. according
20 physicians at Casualty Hospital, where
the Injured were taken after the acci-
dent Christopher Berkley. ffty-three
years old. Of Tuxedo Park. Nd, and
benjamin VI. Martin. sixty-two years old.
Of Mount Rainier. Nd. who were cut and
bruised about the head and body. VIII
probably leave the hospital to-day. vii
liam Watson, negro. of KenilwOrth. D.
c., whose right ankle was sprained. left
the hospital last night.
The accident occurred about rs o'clock
al the intersection OF the tracks Of the
Columbia line and the Washington. Bal
timore and Annapolis line The motor
men OF the two electric cars misunder-
stood signals and each tried to cross in
front Of the other car. The car of the
Columbia line struck -,le big Baltimore
car, which was filed with passengers.
The front part Of the Columbia car
was demolished. Motorman A F. Clark
saved his life by jumping a few seconds
before the crash. Berkeley, Martin, and
Watson were seated in the front of the
Columbia car. and were unable 10 retreat
60 the rear end before the collision. Pas
sengers on the Baltimore car were
shaken, but none received injuries.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23

herd. soprano in the following pro-
gramme. Piano solos. In Autumn and
To "A Wild Rose" tMacDoEeIn. Miss
Sanderson; reading. "A Tale Brown
ing} and "Rosalind. from AS You Like
It. shakespeare. Miss Woodcock. vocal
solos. sing Me 20 sleep" Greene and
When the Roses Bloom louise Reich
ardt'. Miss Shepherd. reading. -Thora
(Bjornsonl and Extract from the Dodge
Club. Miss WoodcOck. piano solo. ia
FiieUse fRaffl. Miss Robinson
Mrs. S0merveH. principal Of BelcoU-t
Seminary. entertained last evening al
reception and dance in honor of the grad
uating class OF the seminary.
AIr and Mrs Menefee- CT Washington
College. IN celebration q the thirteenth
anniversary Of the college are entertain
ing City OF their former students at
house party. and the ~oId Eiris" are TAX
ing an active part in the various enter
tainments which mark The anniversary.
as weIl IS the closing week q the school
A delightful at home was given by
Mrs Nenefee Thursday evening. which
was attended BY about 30 guests
The entire first floor was profuseIv deco
rated with palms. ferns and cut flowers.
Mrs Menefee vas assisted in receiving
by three former pCpils-Mrs- Eelma Ems
len Kidd. OF Birmingham. Ala, Mrs. Nav
F'raney Fogle. Of Toronto. Ohio. and Miss
Grace Richard Tirrell. OF Boston. Mass
and two OF this years seniors. Bessie Ap-
plegarth. Of Baltimore. and Phadene Dor
Sey. OF Wichita Kans-
The introduction committee Uss com
posed OF Hester T0vyne. Tampa Fla
Helen Schwartz Hazleton. Pa. Narie6
Eakins. MadeH. Okla. Sybu CLAYTON.
PenGIeton. Greg Lotta Ehrler. St Louis.
No. and Dorothy Lewis. Denver. Colo.
The circulating committee was composed
Of Misses Euphrasie DuberRet- Ruther-
ford. y J: Clara Shelby. EIIisville. Miss.
Hazel Bane. Fairbe-ry. III; Margaret
McMIiIen. Reno. New. Hal Crouch. Tex
arkana. Ark, and Virginia Wright of
New York City.
Wednesday morning was given 10 Held
athletics. basketball. and tennis In the
tennis gam the juniors played against
a picked team from the rest Of the school
called the specials" closing with a score
Of to IN favor OF the juniors They
were then challenged By a team of the
''old girls" but we're again victorious.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
After Better Railroad Facilities.

Frederick. Nd, Nay 23-The Frederick
Business Mems Association has de-
ci;led 10 begin a vigorous campaign at
once for extensive local railroad improve
ments from the Baltimore and Ohio and
Northern Central roads. What the bus
lpess men want IS a new station from
each road and better train connections.
The Baltimore and Ohio viii be asked
among other things 10 doubIe-track its
line between Frederick and Frederick
Junction, and both roads viii be asked
70 facilitate shipment and receipt Of
sreieht
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
MARJORIE WEST WINS PONY.
Nine-year-OId Orphan Given Prize
az Gentry. Circus.

When little Marjorie West. nine years
old. and an orphan. living az 1875 Somer-
vile place. went 70 the Gentry Brothers
Circus yesterday. she was one Of a thou
sand children who hoped they would win
the little Shetland pony 10 be given away
to the holder Of the lucky number. The
ticket upon which she placed all her
hopes was No. 1896. and when she heard
Il read out in the crowded tent as the
one drawn from the barrel she was so
overcome with emotion that she could
hardly can out that she held the win
ming number
Four numbers were read before there
was any one present 20 respond As the
fourth came little Miss West cried out,
That's mine, That's mine" and was
literally pushed by those around her into
the center OF the ring. where Mr. Gentry
examined her ticket and announced amid
applause that she was the winner Of the
pony. a little slste-colored Shetland. De-
lighted. but confused. she walked around
the ring leading her prize, and few
minutes later she was parading with it
ID Sixteenth street toward home, fol-
lowed by about so boys and girls.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
STUDENTS CHOOSE OFFICERS.
hoy Elected President Of
w. & l.. Body.

SI'cclzl - The Washington Herald
Lexington. Va, May 2--The annual
election Of officers for the various depart
aents Of the student body at Washington
and Lee University was held yesterday
at the university and the result was an
nounced late last night There were hot
contests for the various positions
The presidency OF the final ball was
possibly the honor hardest striven for
Following are the successful contestants
President, student body. John Law
renee Daniel. FarmviIle. Va: vice presi-
dent. Roland Acree Waddili. Danville
Va. secretary. Robert James Denny.
Fredericksburg; president final ball
John lizard. Roanoke. Va. president, ath-
ietic association, Henry Knox SmaTtt,
Chattanooga. Tenn: vice president,
Joseph Ramsey Blackburn. GroJOes, Va;
treasurer. Frank Moore. Lexington. Va;
editor the Calyx. Walter Nelson Bootay.
New York City; manager. Jasper James
Barrett, Maury. Va: editor the Ring Tum
Phi. Leon Vernon Larsen. Nashville.
Tenn. business manager, JObe Randolph
Sanders. Suffolk. Va: cheer leader.
John William Claudy, Baltimore. Nd.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
USED HOMEMADE PISTOL,
Maryland Wan Tries Suicide with
Odd Weapon.

U0u " cHpon-
Oakland. Nd. May @-Henry r
Friend. about twenty-six years Old. re-
siding in the northern part or Garrett
County. tried TO XIII himself in novel
way
Not having at band a suitable weapon
with which 10 end his career. he went
out into an alder thicket near his home.
cut a piece OF alder. bored the pith OUT
made hole Tor a fuse. and then pro-
eeeded 20 load this improvised revolver
with powder and ball
This done. with match for a fuse or
lanyard. and with the rude gun pointing
directly al his forehead. he discharged the
weapon. receiving the bah on the frontal
bone. II took a downward course. and
Vas probably discharged through the
right nostril
The young man was brought 10 the
county jail here and placed under the
care OF Dr. Henry ". McComas. who
says Friend viii probably recover. When
one Of the attendants at the Jail jesting
ly offered Friend revolver Of approved
make. ne said that as his attempt with
the homemade gun had been unsuccess-
fu he would put off shooting himself
for while. and added. Il guess il was
foolish OF ne"
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
NEGRO STRIKE ISSUE
Fight in Georgia to Elimi-
nate COlOred Firemen.
SITUATION IS THREATENING
Georgia Railroad Firemen Tie-up
Nay Involve All Southern Lines.
Governor Appealed 10 for Pr0tec-
fiOn-NeErO Ffreaen Are Dragged
from Cabs Of Engines.

Atlanta, Ga. May 22-Violence and dis
order marked the nth day OF the
strike of white fremen on the Georgia
Railroad. and the situation threatens 10
involve every Southern railroad in an in
dustTial war, with the elimination OF the
negro as the objective
Alarmed because Of the numerous
methods Of intimidation and assault
that have been adopted during the past
twenty-four hours. Assistant Grand Chief
Burgess, OF the Brotherhood Of Locomo-
tive Engineers, to-day appealed TO Gen
ersI Manager Scott for additional pro-
lection for the engineers. Unless pre-
cautions are taken 10 prevent injuries
at the hands OF the strikers a strike OF
the engineers viii be inevitable
Asks Military Protection.
General Manager Scott. in turn. ap-
pealed 10 Gov. Smith. requesting the de-
taA Of militia. but up 20 the present time
there is no indication that the executive
VIII comply.
Higher officials Of the Georgia Rail
road. il IS said, have appealed to Fed
SAal dAlADIAtatS ana l4lt Interstate 0oi4L-
merce Commission, asserting that the
strikers were interfering with the prog
ress OF the mails Neither branch Of the
Federal government believes the 1tua-
zion is beyond the control of local au-
thorities. despite the telegraphic appeals
OF the sheriff at Thomson. that he can
no longer cope with the strikers.
Negroes Dragged from Cabs.
At little towns along the Georgia Rail
road the feeling IS most intense. and ne
gro firemen have been dragged from
their engines and seriously beaten The
belief has become general throughout
railroad circles that the question Of white
supremacy at last confronts the officials.
and a dark period is seen ahead unless
some means Of Cancellation can be de-
cided upon within the next few hours.
The white fremen declare the strike will
assume an aspect Of industrial warfare
unless the places Of the negro hremen
are filed with white men
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
SHOT AT WOMAN.
Boy Held for Firing Rifle Through
window at Mrs. Butler.
SPECIAL tc Tae Washington Hezh

eQeclaI q I 1e " Nasblngfon HeraId-
Durham. y c. May 2-Charles 8
Dorsey. son Of one Of the landlords Of
the Murray Hotel. is IN fail. charged
Ter. wife Of another Of the partners
The sensation was sprung about noon
to-day. when the boy fired a rife through
a window twice Mrs Butler claims that
he had written insulting letters TO her
but that otherwise there had been no
explanation Of his conduct. His father
IS in Washington. and owing 10 the youth
OF the assailant. he viii not be tried
until the elder Dorsey returns The trial
IS set for Monday.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
virsInian Charged with Arson.

With the offer Of q good position as
bait, Samuel Campbell. twenty-three
years old. who for the last week has
lived at the temporary soldiers home in
pennsylvania avenue. was iured TO the
home Of Morgan Bradford, private de-
tective. at 1901 Eleventh street northwest
yesterday. where he was arrested By
Central Office Detective BauT. He is
charged with being a fugitive from the
Virginia authorities. and is locked I'D at
the Tenth precinct.
II is alleged Campbell set fire TO a
barn belonging 10 E P Carlin, near
Fairfax Court House. Va. about month
age.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
BY LACK OF FUNDS.
West VirEiRia's New Board Has Hard
Work OrEanizInE.

Parkersburg, W Va. May 23.JThe state
institutions go under the management OF
the new Board Of control. May ] next.
Until then, it is announced, that the
twenty-three directing boards VIII con
tinue 70 administer the AFFAIRS. The new
board. which is composed Of Messrs.
Hodges, Lakin, and Sheppard, has not
done very muchin the way OF getting
their department organized. encountering
some obstacles in the beginning that they
have not been able to surmOunt They
have not secured a secretary. and the
secretary OF this new department viii be
practically the whole works. The whole
trouble is the lack Of funds.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
CUT OFF BOYS HEAD
Negro COnfeSSeS Murder of
Missing Lad at Bristol.
GUARDING AGAINST LYNCHING
Mob Was Being Organized When
Sheriff Hurries Prisoner TO Jail.
Murdered Lad Was SON of Promi-
nent Abingdon CItizen-KiIIed and
Robbed of sixty Dollars.

Bristol. Va. MAY AFTER confessing
to the murder Of sixteen-year-oid James
Hines. Robert Moore, aged twenty-five
a negro. narrowly escaped being lynched
here to-day. A mob was being organ
ized 10 hang the negro when the sheriff
hurried him away to Jail and placed a
double guard about the building
The body OF Hines. who was the son OF
prominent citizen OF Abingdon. was
missing FOR three weeks His body was
found decapitated near Freeing. Va The
negro to-day confessed that he cut the
boys head or and took SO from his
pockets.
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
BEAT HIM TO IT"
Charges Against Capt. Eberie for
Premature Greeting to Uriu.


Not a ripple has disturbed the calm
surface of oficiaIdom here by the agits-
ton caused at san Francisco because the
commandant at the Yerba Buena training
station saw Admiral Uriu first and got
him, the baroness and their baggage
ashore at that por; from the japanese
steamer. before the legally constituted
government boarding officer could get
aboard the vessel.
Aside from the strict Treasury Tegula-
tons. which provide a heavy penalty
for any one boarding an incoming vessel
before the customs Official. except a quar-
rantine officer. there IS said 10 be a feel
ing Of chagrin by the inspector that the
navy beat him 10 IT, The resentment
has not yet materialized here in the re-
ceipt OF formal charges which II is de-
clared are 10 be filed at once by the
heart broken boarding officer. Charles
Stephens. against the commandant, Capt
T. " Eberle.
r. IS not az all likely that the incident
will get much further as Official cogns-
zance might embarrass Admiral Triu and
rothing would be gained Il VIII be one
case OF legal smuggling by the Navy De
partmelr
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
Funeral OF sIr.. G. s. ROGERS.

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine S
Rogers. who died Friday morning at the
home OF her son-inSlaw. Prof. Thomas
z VIII. I32o @ street northeast, will be
held this afternoon at $50 O'Clock. Rev
Mr.. Barnes. pastor Of the Douglas II. Z.
Church, officiating. The body VIII be
taken for interment TO Worcester. Mass,
tomorrow
Mrs. Rogers died suddenly from a COM
plieation Of diseases. She was eighty
three years old. and Is survived by
daughter. Mrs. Marie r Viii
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
BRAGG SENT TO DEATH CHAIR.
DrawBond's slayer Is Sentenced to
Die at Lexington

cllrlaL % Ile WasElIstoll Herall-
Lexington, Va. May 22-HOward H
Bragg was to-day sentenced by Judge S.
Houston Letcher 10 die by electrOcution
on Friday, July 2. fo- killing Thomas z.
Drawbond. near Vesuvius. ROckbTidge
County. on Easter Sunday last
Drawbond was convicted last Wednes-
day in the Circuit Court, Of ROckbridge.
Of murder IN the first degree His coun-
sci. G. D. Letcher. and E 6. Shields.
arc making efforts to have Gov. Swan
sen commute the sentence 70 lie Inpris-
onment
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
INVENTOR DEAD.
Michael Kirsahner Helped Cotton.
seed OH Business.

srccial 70 The Washington Herald.
Lynchburg. Va. May Michael
Eirshner aged fifty years. a native Of
Russia and an inventor. died al his home
here late to-day, after two weeks illness
OF pneumonia He leaves a widow and
six children
Mr.. Kirshner came 20 America twenty
years ago. and had been with the Bon
sack Machine Company. OF bynchburg.
fifteen years. representing that concern
ar different times in South America, Ger
many. and other foreign countries He
was the inventor Of rotary c0tton-seed
oil extract machine and has been for
months engaged en- perfecting an auto
matte loom attachment which viii reyo-
lutionize cottOn-ma6ing when completed
The remains viii be taken 90 Philadel-
phia tomorrow for burial AS a citizen,
Mr.. Rirshner enjoyed the esteem Of the
people or LynchbuTg in a remarkable
manner
The Washington herald., 1909-05-23
PRINCIPAL GIVES A DANCE.
BelcOurt Seminary Glass Entertain
ed by Mrs. SOmeFveH-

The senior class OF Belcogrt Seminary
was given a dance last night by the prin-
cipal. Mrs N. B. SomeryelL
Before the dancing began a reception
was held An orchestra furnished music,
much Of which was college airs Mrs.
SOmervell was assisted IN receiving By
Miss Gussie Riggan. Of Mississippi; Miss
Florence FOnde. OF Tennessee: Miss
Marjorie Fowler. OF New York; Miss
Elizabeth J. Robinson. Of louisiana:
Miss Marguerite HOdSson- OF Tennessee:
Miss Lucille Sanderson. OF Texas, and
Miss Frances c. Meredith, Of Ohio