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The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-04-13

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March 8, 1879.
The Jewish herald. (Houston, Tex.) 1908-1914, 1911-04-13

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must reach this office not later than
900 a. m. Wednesday.
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11
OUR NEW CARDINALS.

The Catholic people Of the United
States have reason to rejoice in the
honor that has been bestowed on the
Church in this country by the selec-
tions made by the Holy Father for
elevation to membership in the Sacred
College, After the consistory which
will be held at the end of this month
the United States will have three resi-
dent cardinals That is number of
which the country may be deservedly
proud. While the strength of the
Church in this country warrants the
representation, still the number was
surprise to most people.
Regarding the choices which the
Holy Father made it can be said that
they are all men of great power and
talent. They have all done some dis
tinctive service for the Church in the
capacity of special representatives of
the Holy See. And yet while there is
no disappointment in the choice which
Plus X. has made, it can be said that
had he chosen differently there would
have been no surprise or dissatisfac-
ton. In word. there are among the
Catholic hierarchy of the United States
many men who would honor the pur-
pie. There is a probability that the
not distant future will see other hon
ors extended to America.
The general approval which the ap-
polntments made by the head Of the
Church invariably receive indicate
that the members Of the Church real
lie that the one who makes the APP
potntments IS In the best position to
judge. The harmony of the system is
one of it's wonders.
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11

theless, q matter in whiGs. all who are
in sympathy with the movement for
the revival of the old language will be
interested in some degree. AS the
traditions of the country are largely
bound up with the language any move
ment that will awaken deeper and
more general interest in the study Of
Gaelic must be of interest, at least in
an indirect way, to the whole body Of
Irish people.
At a recent meeting Of the commit
tee of the Society for the Simplifca-
ton of the Spelling of Irish in Dublin
it was stated that the movement had
met with phenomenal success during
the past year. The report read at the
meeting which was presided over by
Prof. Osborn Bergin, Phi. D., was to
the effect that great deal Of the OPP
position which the launching of the
plan first occasioned had melted away.
Many Of the old enemies of simplif1ed
ASH spelling naQ Deen won over TO q
friendly attitude on the question and
were willing to see it used as a means
Of awakening interest in and preserv-
ing the language.
1t was further stated that the ex-
tent to which simplified spelling is
used had increased in remarkable
degree. Canon O'Leary, who is a
Gaelic scholar of great influence, has
endeavored to popularize the simpli-
fled spelling by having as many books
as possible published in which the
new spelling is used. The result has
been a vast increase In the amount
OF literature which is to be had in
simplified spelling.
Whether the movement will be for
the lasting good of the language is q
question for Irish scholars to settle
The opposition to it is natural enough
No one cares to see the old forms
changed. And yet if the result is a
, revival of interest in the language
there seems to be ample justification
Tor the new movement.
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11
Our Catholic Editors.

A figure stands upon a mound,
Ir robes of silver, gold and white;
His thoughtful brow is triple crowned,
His hand a blessing holds Of might.
His mellow voice transmits it down
The terraced mound. to kneeling
crowd
These are our Editors of fair renown,
Great orators-in silence-loud.
Yes, these the men that herald wide
The Faith Our Fathers" honored-
loved
And these the men-that stop the tide
OF Wickedness-this can be proved.
These are the harpchords, soft and
sweet,
That sooth the hearts meath sorrows
weight
These are the organ tones to greet
The jubilees of Church and State.
All! These the clarions for the brave,
Who toll for God, for Church, for
Home,
And these the search-lights sent to
save
The hopeless souls wher'er they roam.
May God a benedicton tend
Editor of the Catholic Press,
To staff, to reader and to friend,
To all who thrust in God" profess.
Sister E. in Western Catholic
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11
THE IRISH STANDARD, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER ii, 1911

seven years of age. At most, he could
not be expected to remain in politics
long. His case is. therefore, not to be
compared with the case Of a younger
man who still has name to make
and years ahead in which to vindicate
his views.
DR.. Northrop is honored not only by
the people of Minnesota but by all who
know him. He is in the scar and
yellow leaf" the age when peace and
friendship are all in all to him. He is,
i: is true, virile still, but he has passed
from the fighting period Of his life
into the ripper period of calm philos-
ophizing. He has earned the rest which
he sought by resigning his position as
head Of a university which he made
! great. And while there are few, if
any, men in Minnesota who could fill
| better than DR.. Cyrus Northrop, our
| Indebtedness to him for services al
ready rendered and consideration for
| his advanced years should strongly
deter us from urging him to accept a
position which for him means no hon.
or and lot Of care. The state would
profit by his service, but there are
other ways in which he can serve the
state as well without having to sacri-
| flee his own comfort to the Same OK
tent.
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11
Irish in MAMMOTH.

In the course of the address given
at Maynooth College Cardinal Logue
said, in reference to the Irish Lam
guage study in Maynooth:
There is another thing that oc-
Cured to me on looking over these
lists, and that is the number Of stu
dents in this college who have got
honors, and high honors, in Irish Gap
plause). That is subject which has
won the interest and the sympathy of
all the Irish people at the present day
both at home and abroad. and there
is a great effort being made to revive
our grand old tongue (applause)-a
great effort being made to revive it
not merely as literature, but to re-
vive it as a spoken language. And we
Irish, when we take off our coats and
start on a matter Of that kind ener-
getically, we are likely to snap at each
other little; and so it is that the
effort made on behalf of Irish creates
good deal Of criticism. Some people
say that one class of men neglect it,
and others say that another class of
men neglect it; and there is good
deal of blame being cast about for
! failure in the past and for the slow
progress which Is made at present.
Now, think can assert without fear
! of contradiction. and tell these GENTLE
| men who are making so much noise
outside your college here, that there
IL more done for the revival Of the
Irish language in Maynooth College
than is done in any other part of the
country (applause). In q great many
instances we have great cry and little
work in this matter, but that is not
the case in this college. There is very
little boasting here in the college about
what is being done for the revival OF
the Irish language but think that
any person who looks to the results
Of these examinations win find that
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11

Here are few extracts from Car
dinal-elect O'Connells political creed.
AS it will be seen he is not narrow in
his views:
there is no union of Church and State.
nevertheless the State finds that it is
to her own interests to respect the
Church and her legitimate rights.
Il believe the State has in the Church
the best and firmest defense of good
government, and the greatest safe
guard Of civil order.
II believe that the principle Of the
Church to recognize in the established
legitimate authority the authority of
God Himself is the greatest bulwark
against anarchy. I believe that that
principle is most adequately and uni
versally maintained by the Catholic
Church.
II believe that every true and con-
sistent Catholic obeys habitually all
the laws of the country, State and city
In which he resides, and shows re-
spectful Difference to the representa-
tives OF law, whatever be their creed
II believe that no mere profession OF
faith is sufficient grounds for the cleo.
ton of any man to public office. and
believe also that no man who simply
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11
THE BOOM FOR DR.. NoRrHRoP

movement has been launched to
nave the name Of DR.. Cyrus Northrop,
president emeritus Of the University
OF Minnesota, placed on the Republi-
can ticket for the office of congress-
man-at-large. During the twenty
seven years that DR.. Northrop served
the state as president Of the State
University, he took no active part in
politics. That, however, does not
make him the less desirable for the
position mentioned A congressman
at-large should have the interest of
the entire state at heart and the less
tenaciously he adheres to party lines
the better service he will render to
the whole people. DR.. Northrop would
be an excellent choice for the posi-
ton. While he says that he would
much prefer to remain out of politics,
he does not take unkindly to the prop
osition and there is possibility that
he may be induced to accept Should
would be certain.
The question arises, however will
DR.. Northrop, should he accept the
nomination and be elected. be of great
err service to the state In that capacity
than he can be as private citizen,
hcnored and respected by all without
regard to party lines? In politics the
zeal OF craftsmanship often gets the
better of calm reason. Men will di-
vide sharply on issues because they
take different points of view. The
question then is, should DR.. Northrop
whose word as a non-partisan would
exert a very great influence both in
and out Of the state, lose some of his
great prestige by his work in Con-
gress, would his services to his state
then be as great as his services car
be now? DR.. Northrop is seventy
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11
The BabbIins Brook.

Gently went the little river,
Babbling through it's stony pass,
Round the watercresses turning,
Silent flowing over the grass.
And there seemed to me no murmur
In it's measured little shout
AS it shouldered round the oak trees
When it could not root them out.
Flowing downward, flowing onward,
Ever steady in it's course,
Neither Fastening nor delaying,
Yet withal increasing force,
And it looked as if t'were happy
In the beauty of the day,
Not repining. never whining
Over roses blown away.
Summer came with scorching sun
shine,
Drying all except the spring;
There was wailing down the valley
AS the river ceased to sing
0IOWlIlS Weaker III 1tS nearing,
Growing stronger in disease,
Like the waving of a candle
At the mercy of the breeze.
Autumn ushered copious showers,
Posing nature everywhere,
Swelled the spring to overlooking,
Spreading wavelets here and there,
Now receding, then advancing,
In confusion all the day,
Like a heart in doubtful throbbing,
Somewhat fearful of it's way.
Nature will not brook confusion;
Order is it's great refrain;
All things perfect are in action,
So the river ran again,
Not along it's beaten pathway,
Nor it's former course to fill,
But a-laughing went the brooklet
Down the other side the hill.
Rev. P. ]. Higgins.
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11
THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.

During the next five or six months
we will hear much Of the merits and
dement's of the presidential possibili-
ties in the two leading parties. AL
ready good deal has been said and
even now it is possible to name the
next president of the United States in
a group of four or five men. In such
a group the name Of Champ Clark
would have to be included.
Mr.. Clark Is deservedly popular. He
is a man Of excellent ability, a fine
orator and a party leader who has the
support Of Il united party. AS speaker
of the House of Representatives he
holds position which is as influential
as any at the gift of the people. There
is no mistaking the fact that he is
presidential timber.
Alfred Henry Lewis, writing in the
November issue OF The Cosmopolitan
gives us a pen picture of Mr.. Clark in
which nothing that could add to the
attractiveness of q hero is wanting. OF
Mr.. Clark he writes:
THE native current Of his thought
was deep and strong; his mind, emil
nently quick and powerful, owned
widest grasp. Strong in his English
rich in figure and smile, his audience
bent before him like wind-swept field
Of wheat. In Congress there has been
none more eloquent than he. since the
days when Hayne fell back before
Webster, and the bitter Randolph OF
Roanoke laid the rhetorical cowhide
across the shoulders of Henry Clay.
The Honorable Champ, too, is q
born herd-leader-a natural captain OF
men. Folk go with him confidently
follow him without putting a question
To this quality of magnetism he adds
optimism and perfect poise. There
are no airs, no assumptions, no pedes-
tails to go with the Honorable Champ
He manoeuvers politically and person
ally without throwing out skirmlshers
He is the neighbor of every man, and
every mans friend"
man who possesses all these quail
tiles and is at the same time leade,
In Congress will not be reckoned with
lightly when it comes to choosing q
candidate for the presidency. Mr.
Clark stands high in the councils Of
his party. The future may see him
standing higher.
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11
Funeral of Capt. John Foley,

Duluth, Nov. 5.-The funeral of Capt
John Foley was held on the Sd inst.
at a. M. from the Sacred Heart cath.
edral. The escort to Calvary GENE
terry comprised the following: H. w
Dietrich, John Hussey, Vincent Nc
Kinnon, DR.. J. L. Malone, w. H. Hiland
and George Kane. Honorary pallbear-
ers were w. J. Stack H. S. Levecoos
E. Rossiter, ]. z. McCabe, DR.. P. G.
McGill and Captain Albert Jones.
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11

Prime Minister Asquith announced
In the House of Commons Tuesday
that manhood suffrage bill would be
introduced at the next session OF Par
lament. Under the present law men
holding several residences are al
lowed to vote in each of the constitu-
encies in which they hold such resi-
dences. The bill proposed by Mr.. AS
quith, If passed, would do away with
plural voting entirely.
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11
FROM THE CAPITAL

The Hibernian festival was opened
at Hibernian hall on Monday evening
by Gov. Eberhart and Mayor Keller.
The three halls were used for the &C.
casion and kept the throngs of people
In continuous Whirl of entertain
ment. The fancy work booth, in
charge of the L. A. to A. o. H., at
tracted large crowds of purchasers
who We're eager to take advantage of
the goods offered at such low prices.
The Irish tea rooms proved a great
attraction and all who visited the
booth voted the ladies in charge first
prize for making and serving Irish
tea. On Tuesday evening the Germans
o. this city were guests. Senator
Schaller was the speaker of the eve
ming. Hennepin county Hibernians
were entertained on Wednesday night.
Thursday evening the program was
composed of Scottish numbers. The
Shamrock club had the honors on Fri
day evening and tonight, the closing
night, will be known as municipality
night. Large crowds were in attend
ance every evening, and the affair was
a big success considered from every
standpoint.
DR.. and Mrs. Owen McKeon, Laurel
avenue, who have been in Vienna,
Austria, for the past six months, are
now visiting Berlin and Paris. They
will visit Rome and several of the
cities of ireland, England and Scot
Lind before returning home.
James J. Regain of st. Paul, national
president of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians, who is on tour of the
United States and Canada, delivered
| an address to the sons and daughters
| of Erin in Cincinnati, O., on the after.
noon of Oct. Is, in the course of
which he made a plea for Irish ma
tionalism, which, he maintained
would operate to the betterment of
conditions for the Irish race and ele.
vate it's ideals and intelligence. He
| protested against vulgar caricatures
OF the Irish at theaters, in publica-
| tons and on postal cards, and called
on the members of the order to exert
their influence in suppressing the
practice. He said: II wish to saw
| a few words in praise of the sacrifice
of the Irish race. Nothing has been
too much for them to sacrifice-their
property, their liberty and their lives
for what they thought was just. No
natter how hard father has to labor.
an Irish mother must skimp and
scrape, she sees that her children get
the best training and the best edu.
cation, so that they may grow up to
be good men and women"
Mr.. Michael Cunningham, aged So
years, 254 w. 5th st., silk salesman
at Field. schlick & Co., died late
Thursday from heart trouble. His
illness dated from last June, although
he has been confined to his room only
the last week. Mr.. Cunninghom had
been employed in the silk department
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11
BOOK REVIEWS

SOCIALISM,: the Nation Of Fatherless
Children" is volume of essays on the
various aspects of Socialism by David
Goldstein and Martha Moore Avery.
Some of the titles are The Materialist
Doctrine of Socialism, Origin of So
cialism Opposed to Christianity, Nor
ally Irresponsible, Free Love, etc. The
authors present and comment on the
views of the leading opponents Of mod
ern Socialism, pointing out the fall
lacies and impracticability Of the doc
trine. The book is a timely criticism
Of question in which there is uni
versal interest. The fact that it bears
the imprimatur of the Archbishop of
Boston should commend it to the at
tention of Catholics who are inter-
ested in this question. (Thomas J.
Flynn & Co., 81 Essex ST., Boston
Price $1.25.)
Mary Gertrude Williams makes her
debut in the society of authors with a
charming little novel bearing the
title "Alias Kitty Casey" 1t has the
charm of an involved plot to divulge
which would deprive the prospective
reader of much of the pleasurable in
| terest the story will awaken. The plot
is cleverly handled with a view to
keeping the readers interest from the
| beginning. (P. ]. Kennedy & Sons
New York, Publishers. Price IS cents.)
A little drama particularly appro-
pirate for presentation during the
Christmas season was not long age
written by member of the Institute
of Mercy, st. Mary's convent, York
England. 1t is entitled "Nunc Dimittis
or the Presentation in the Temple" II
| is mystery play based on the scrip
lures. 1t was written for school chill
dren and will be found to fill need
often experienced by those who want
short drama which presents a great
! lesson in a brief, concise and simple
manner. (P. J. Kennedy & Sons, New
York, Publishers.)
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11

The Noble prize for chemistry which
is awarded annually. and amounts to
$4,000, has been given to Madam
Curie of the University of Paris. Mad
am Curie is among the worlds lead
Ing scientists today and her Catholic
faith has not suffered any setback as
q result of her advancement in that
field, good indication that science
and religion do not conflict.
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11

The results Of the recent elections
afford new grounds for speculations
In New York the Democrats lost con-
troll OF the lower house. In New Jer-
sey the result Of the election is said
not to be favorable to Governor Will
son while the outcome in Ohio has
been to the entire satisfaction of Gov
ernor Harmon. Democratic leaders
see in the results Of the election
throughout the country the foreshad-
owing Of an easy national victory a
year from this month.
The Irish standard., 1911-11-11
GOVERNMENT OF FOREIGNERS.

According to Mr.. Birrell, Chief Sec
rotary for Ireland. the cost Of civil
government per man in Ireland is
about three times as grea: as in Eng
land and twice as great as for Scot
land. This is the result of hundred
years of union. Assuming that condi-
tons will continue as in the past, and
a hundred years is fair period to
use as a basis for the assumption,
what will be the result of a hundred
and fifty or two hundred years of
union? If English misrule has wrought
such havoc already what is to prevent
it from making conditions worse?
The fact is the present form of gov
eminent could not remedy the evil
conditions existing in Ireland even
though well disposed, the reason be-
ing of course because the vast ma
jority Of the men who legislate for Ire
land do not know the countrys needs
well enough to take an intelligent part
in shaping such Legislation. it may
not be the fault Of the men entirely.
They cannot all be expected to know
infinitely the conditions that are to be
met in every quarter of the empire.
Familiarity with the needs of Ger
tain section Is as much as can be ex-
pected. The fault is not with the men
who make the laws. but with the sys-
tenn by which the laws are made.
The manner in which Ireland is
governed is as illogical as it is unjust.
The Irish people are distinct race,
occupying distinct territory, having
ideals of their own and possessing the
Intelligence that tells them they have
God-given right to govern them
selves. They are one with England
il no respect. How then can the
country be expected to prosper under
government of foreigners by for
elgners for foreigners?
The great economic questions which
are disturbing Ireland can be settled
only by removing the causes that gave
rise to them. Misgovernment is the
bacteria which gave rise to the coun-
try's ills. Remove it and the Ills will
disappear. A government by the peo-
pie who know their own needs is the
only solution and the sooner those
who oppose the establishment Of such
government allow reason to sup
plant prejudice, the sooner will Ire
land solve her economic problems.