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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25
PEOPLE SHOULD DECIDE.

To an ordinary citizen It would
seem that those United States
Senator'S who have been trying to
fight off vote ON the constitutional
amendment providing for the cleo
ton Of Senators by direct vote OF
the people seem TO have profound
distrust Of the States. They and
not Congress will have the say In
the last resort as 70 whether there
shall be a change in the. mode OF
elections. There can be no change
without the concurrence OF three
fourths Of the States Such a
requirement Is sufficient check on
hasty innovations and practical
guaranty that whatever amendment
may be ratified will have the ap-
6noval A the American people,
my states have made. pals
e!levs2 on
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25
AGED IRISH HERO.

James McKenna. flagman for
the Pennsylvania railroad. who lives
at Wooster. Ohio. may lose his life
as the result OF saving the lives OF
an unknown man and woman who
We're walking along the tracks IN
front OF fast passenger train. After
McKenna had showed them out Of
danger he was struck by the train
and hurled thirty feet. lie sustained
a broken shoulder and internal In
juries. Mr.. Mckenna was seventy
years old and a native OF Ireland.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25
NEW COLLEGE pRoBABLn.

Il is currently reported. though
not officially announced. that the
xayerian Brothers will establish a
college at Bardstown. The property,
II Is said, Is that OF the old st.
Joseph's College. famous seat OF
learning In former years. Whatever
the Hayerisns have undertaken they
have succeeded In doing we'll. II
they establish a college for boys In
Nelson county II will ere long have
the reputation OF one OF the leading
educational institutions IN the State
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25
BROTBERLY LOVE.

In Utica, N. y, is the Masonic
Home OF the New York Grand Lodge
OF Masons, and II is maintained In
almost a luxurious manner. In the
same city is st. Johns Roman Cath
Ollie Orphan Asylum. with 200 in
mates, and II is sadly In need of a
new building and is without funds
TO erect 1t. Result. Superintendent
Wiley. OF the Masonic Home, ar
ranged concert In which the chill
dren OF the Masonic Home were the
performers, and on January 20. at
the Majestic Theater, crowded
house at SO seat greeted them, and
several thousand dollars were thus
made by the Masonic Home children
Tor the st. Johns Roman Catholic
orphans.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25
LENT APPROACHES.

The holy season OF Lent VIII
begin next Wednesday, and 1t be-
hooves all Catholics to enter into
themselves at this time, to consider
what Lent is, what 1t signifies and
how the forty days succeeding next
Wednesday should be spent.
Lent literally means spring, a
season of the year when nature is
awakening from her winter sleep, a
sleep akin to death. But to the
Catholic Lent means a period of
forty days preceding Easter, the
browning work of mans redemp-
ton. Not long since We were called
upon to rejoice over the birth of
the newborn Saviour. In the last
several weeks the church has taught
of that Saviour's 'arly life, of his
first miracle and of his parallels.
Now we are approaching the story Of
his trials, his passion and ignom-
inious death upon the cross. Yet all
this will lead us TO celebrate his
glorious resurrection on Easter Sun
day. If Christ had not arisen on
that first Easter Sunday mankind
would have been waiting still for the
long promised Messiah
Lent has been observed as a
period of prayer and fasting from
the earliest Christian era. In
ancient times the Lenten period was
seventy days and the fast and
abstinence was much more rigorous
than 1t is now. In the old days no
meat was eaten on any day from
Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday.
Some pious Catholics even in these
days observe the same rule. although
the church does not require 1t.
Here, in the United States, where
men and women must engage in
active and arduous toll, the fast
and abstinence has been reduced to
a minimum. Each Bishop issues
his own Lenten pastoral regulating
the observances. following of course
the general rule prescribed by the
Pope.
Lent is the season in which he
faithful beg Gods mercy for
themselves and are therefore
expected to show mercy to others.
In olden days the money saved by
fasting and abstinence was given in
aims; imperial laws in Rome forbade
criminal processes. and while the
church reconciled penitents at the
altar, the emperors released prison.
ers, masters pardoned slaves, and
enemies became friends. Lent has
always been a season of mourning,
hence the church during this period
discourages festivities OF any kind.
During Lent the body is mortified
that the soul may be invigorated.
Scientists tell us that fasting and
abstinence from flesh meat at this
season of the year is beneficial TO
Vie hurr=a organism, and they have
Us at their command to prove the
futhfulness OF their theory. Hence
the Christian in fasting. in abstaining
from flesh meat. is in1gorating both
body and soul. The young, the
nursing mother. the aged and
decrepit and the infirm are exempt
from fasting, but there are few
Catholics who fail to deny them
selves some pleasures during Lent.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

The three essentials for a happy
home are devoted husband. q
faithful wife and reverential chill
dren. The man is type Of strong
and certain faith; the woman sym
bolic Of tender, confiding hope, and
the children of abiding love.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25
MASONIC

The shubert offering for the fret
half OF next week will be the
Chocolate Soldier" which has been
uniformly successful on both sides
OF the Atlantic and was played for
year In New York. II will be pre-
sented by the Whitney Opera Com
pany and an orchestra OF forty play
ers.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Convocation OF Canterbury. an
Episcopal body, has determined to
shorten or modify the ten command
ments. Is II possible that the Lord
did not understand his business
when He gave the tablets TO Moses.
or do the EpiscopalIan ministers
desire to do away with the command
ments altogether
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25
FATHER RAFFo's BIRTHDAY

Rev. Father Charles p. RATIO cele-
brated his birthday anniversary on
Wednesday. She celebration was a
very quiet one, but many friends OF
Father RATIO called TO offer con-
CALCULATIONS and best wishes for
many years OF health and prosperity.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25
MUCH MIsuNpERsroop.

Anti-catholics all over the world
are attempting TO inflame their
brethren against their Catholic
neighbors as result OF the stand
taken by Pope Plus X. against
modernism. His Holiness is not
fighting constitutional governments,
nor playing the game OF empire He
merely asks his subjects to yield TO
the Vatican In matters OF faith
alone. The man who takes the oath
OF allegiance TO the Pope must
likewise take an oath Of allegIancq
70 the constitution under which "
lives
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25
SPLENDID NEW ORGAN.

The new organ purchased for 81
Augustine's church In JeffersonyilIe
has arrived and Is now In process Of
Installation. II Is one Of the fines
instruments IN Southern Indiana.
The purchase price WAS $3.S0o. II
will cost }2oo additional to put Il
In place.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Miss Virginia Murphy has returned
from a delightful visit to Miss Mar
garet Sauer in New Albany.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Mrs. Gus Peak, Of Elizabethtown,
is spending several weeks here with
friends.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Mrs. ]. T. Kelly and children have
been spending the week with rela-
tives at Mt Washington.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Miss Edith McDermott has re
turned from a ten days visit Ia
West Baden Springs.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

The Misses McAuliffe, of Jeffer-
sonville. have returned home after
weeks visit to the Misses Coakley.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Miss Annie McGill left last Sunday
to spend a fortnight at Atlantic City
and New York.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Miss Make Oldham, of Bloom
field, is visiting Miss Corinne Lyons.
and will be extensively entertained
while here.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Casper Hammer, E. McDermott
and George L. Everbach have been
spending ten days at West Baden.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

NJ. ]. Bannon and wife were
among the number from this city
spending the past week at West
Baden Springs.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Mrs. Walter P. Lincoln entertained
her eight-hand euchre club at her
home in Garvin Place on Thursday.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Schuetz have
returned from most pleasant So
iourn at West Baden Springs.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Miss Anna b. Donahue has gone
to New Orleans to attend the car
nival festivities.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Mrs. Joe Carney and Miss Edna
Carney have returned from a short
visit to Cloverport.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Miss Maeme Keaney has returned
from Memphis after months visit
to her sister, Mrs. George Wilson.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Miss Mary E. Nolan has returned
from a visit to Washington, d. c.,
where she was the guest of her
cousin, Mrs. Upton.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25
SOCIETY,".

Miss Alice b. Hickey has gone to
New York for visit OF two weeks.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Mrs. William A. Lutkemeier and
little niece, Aline Hazelrigg, have re-
turned to Frankfort after brief
visit to Mrs. c. c. Hazelrigg, of this
city.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

little niece, Allne HaZelrlgg, nave re-
turned to Frankfort after a brief
visit to Mrs. C. C. Hazelrigg, of this
city.
Charles Fitzgerald, of New Al
bany, had as his guests this week
his brother, T. r. Fitzgerald, and
his niece, Miss Sadie Reese, both of
Raub, Ind
and Mrs. John j. Sullivan has been
christened Paul Thomas. The little
fellow arrived from babyland on
February 10. Mother and child are
doing nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Otte, who were
united in marriage at st. Joseph's
church last week, have returned
from bridal trip through Eastern
Kentucky, and have begun house
keeping at 21O Adams street.
There was happy gathering at
the home of Joseph c. Leezer last
Sunday afternoon. following the
christening of fine boy left there
by the stork. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Father
Charles p. Ratio, and Alderman Fred
Leezer was the godfather.
Harry Malone, or Montgomery.
Ala. former resident of New Al
bany, paid a visit to old friends and
relatives last week. He returned to
the South this week ACCOMPANIED by
his sister. Miss Annie Malone, who
will visit friends in New Orleans and
Montgomery before she returns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kiefer, of
indianapolis, who came to Louisville
to attend the wedding of Miss Anna
Mae Mayer and Carl ]. Kiefer on
Tuesday, remained over several days
as the guests Of Mrs. John r. Walter,
of South Clay street. The visitors
are the parents of the happy bride
groom.
Eugene ]. Grouse. a former res
ident OF Frankfort, who has been
holding responsible position in the
office of Col. A. II. Egan, Superin-
tendent of the Illinois Railroad Com
pany at Louisville, for the past
eighteen months. is enjoying an ex-
tended trip through the West and
South.
Miss Anna Mae Mayer. of Louis
Vile, and Carl j. Kiefer, of Indian
apolis, were united In marriage at
st. Martins church on Tuesday.
After the ceremony the bridal party
held a reception at the home OF the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam G. Mayer, 2024 Sherwood ave-
nue.. After brief trip through the
Northwest Mr.. and Mrs. Kiefer will
begin housekeeping In Indianapolis.
Mrs. M. Leddy, sister Of the late
Rev. Father j. ]. Neafsey. left this
week for New York City, where she
will remain with relatives until fall,
when she will return to her old
home at Feighloughglynn. County
Roscommon, Ireland. Mrs Leddy
came to Kentucky two years ago TO
be with her brother. and while here
she made wide circle OF friends,
whose best wishes follow her to
where she spent her childhood days. |
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Charles Fitzgerald, of New Al
bany, had as his guests this week
his brother. T. r. Fitzgerald. and
his niece, Miss Sadie Reese, both of
Raub, Ind.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

The new baby boy born to DR.
and Mrs. John ]. Sullivan has been
christened Paul Thomas. The little
fellow arrived from babyland on
February 10. Mother and child are
doing nicely
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Otte, who were
united in marriage at st. Joseph's
church last week, have returned
from a bridal trip through Eastern
Kentucky, and have begun house
keeping at 210 Adams street.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

There was a happy gathering at
the home of Joseph c. Leezer last
Sunday afternoon, following the
christening of a fine boy left there
by the stork The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Father
Charles p. Ratio, and Alderman Fred
Leezer was the godfather.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-02-25

Harry Malone, or Montgomery,
Ala. former resident of New Al
bany, paid visit to old friends and
relatives last week. He returned to
the South this week ACCOMPANIED by
his sister. Miss Annie Malone, who
will visit friends in New Orleans and
Montgomery before she returns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
.HASK|N'S BOOK USED
FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Star Has Made Arrangements
to Take Care of BeIated
Shoppers.

In spite of the inclement weather yes
terday the rush for The Stars premium
book. THE American Government" was
so great that an augmented clerical force
was kept busy all day and until late in
the evening. With favorable weather
conditions the number of callers undoubt-
eddy would have been too great for ac-
commodation. Knowing that hundreds
Of people who want this book for use
as a Christmas present were unable to
call yesterday on account Of the rain.
The Star will make every effort to meet
the demand today, and will keep the
business office open until midnight for
belated shoppers.
Large numbers of the books are being
used by teachers, charity workers and
philanthrOpic people who want to make
helpful gifts to deserving persons Of all
ages. One lady took eleven books for
the pupils of her Sunday school class;
a gentleman took five to distribute among
some young proteges, and another gentle
man ordered fourteen books. saying: Il
every male relative l have, believing they
will be better Americans when they know
the truth about the size and importance
of their government.
A leading law firm in Washington sent
Twenty-Five books to q list of law firms
in different parts of the United States
All it takes to get this book is one
coupon and 80 centsf1 with 10 cents extra
if it is sent by mail The Star will
save you all trouble of wrapping and
mailing:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
DRUG PLANTS DESCRIBED
IN Department VOL UME
Third of Four Bulletins to Be Issued
by Government Deals With
Leaves and Herbs.

The third of what is intended to be a.
quartet Of bulletins on American drug
plants has just been issued by the Depart
ment of Agriculture. 1t is the work of
Miss Alice Henkel, assistant to Dr. Rod
ney True. chief of the division of drug
plant investigations. The first of the
bulletins was on American medicinal
roots. the second on American medicinal
barks, and the present one is on Ameri-
can medicinal leaves and herbs The
series will be completed by one on Ameri-
can medicinal fruits and flowers.
1t is not generally understood what a
large business is done in collecting wild
American drug plants. It is estimated
there are 100000 worth collected in
the course Of year. Some Of these
plants are hunted SO diligently that they
are in danger of extinction in their wild
ingiy high. These are being selected and
cultivated by the department as being
adapted to make paying crops.
There are included In the present
bulletin thirty-six plants. fifteen Of which
are recognized in the American Phar-
macopeia- Each Of the plants is pic
tured. the most Of the illustrations being
photographs taken from nature. The
common names are given, there usually
being several names used in different To-
calities In addition there is given the
scientific name. the range of the plant.
the season for gathering and the ap-
proximate price paid by the buyers But
as this always is fiuctuating this is not
supposed to be very accurate. Directions
for gathering and curing are given In each
case. The fourth volume Of the series
Will not be ready Tor some months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported
to the health office in the past twenty
four hours:
Walter F. Donaldson. 30 years. George
town University Hospital.
Sidney A. Hilliard, 81 years 900 18th
street northwest
Phoebe A. Brown. 50 years, 1225 street
northwest.
Theodore Mosher, IS years. the Port
land. 14th street and Vermont avenue
northwest.
William P. cambridge. 20 years. 1901 S
street northwest.
Harry T. Murphy. 30 years. 1915 Union
street southwest.
Margaret A. Beckley, 73 years. Ma
tional Homeopathic Hospital.
Aimee L. Lewis. Go years. 76 o street
northeast.
Anna v. Griggs. q years, Washington
Asylum Hospital.
Marion c. LyIes, Is years, 1872 4th
street northwest.
Lewis Edwards, IS years. 1914 18th
street northwest.
Johnson Hutchins. 35 years. Freedmen
Hospital.
Ella Butler. 80 years. p street between
list and Canal streets southwest
Leigh A. Wormley, IS years, 1901 Wal
ter street southeast.
William D. Bembrey, A years, 1917 4th
street northwest.
James H. Webb. Is months. 9OS LIST
street southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
COMPLAIN OF CAR SERVICE.
Brightwood Park Citizens Say Fa
cilities Are Reduced.

Dissatisfaction with the present railway
schedule on the Brightwood division OF
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company was expressed last night at a
meeting Of the Brightwood Park Citizens
Association in Van Horns Hail. corner
Of Georgia avenue and Longfellow street.
1t was reported that when the 9th street
line was extended to the Soldiers Home
gate some OF the suburban cars had
been removed from the schedule. thus
| reducing the carrying capacity Of the
road. The necessity for increased car ia
cilities was urged. and to this extent the
delegates to the joint committee were d.
rected to take the matter up at an early
| meeting.
The inferior quality Of the gas In
Brightwood Park was complained Of, and
Secretary Falconer was requested to take
| the matter up with the gas company.
The Commissioners will also be asked to
erect gas lamps at the corner OF 9Th and
| Madison streets, on 9th street between
Rittenhouse and Sheridan streets and at
| Illinois avenue and Kennedy street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
EX-SOLDIER A SUICIDE.
Johannes Petersen Said to Be Melan
choly. Due to Heart Trouble.

Melancholy due to heart trouble is
said to have caused Johannes Petersen.
an inmate of the United States Soldiers
Home. to commit suicide last night by
shooting himself in the head. Petersen.
who WAS forty years old and native
of Denmark, was discharged from the
United States Army last September. He
entered the Soldiers Home on November
10, going Immediately to the hospital for
treatment.
He was in a ward with another inmate
last night Suddenly the report Of a re-
volver was heard. Physicians and others
ran to the place. When they arrived
Petersen was unconscious. wound in
his temple. from which blood was pour
ing, and a revolver by his side told the
story. He was carried to the operating
room, where every effort was made to
save his life. but he died within twenty
minutes.
Petersen is survived by a brother who
resides in San Francisco and a sister
who is a resident of Superior, Wis. A
telegram has been sent to the sister,
informing her of her brothers death
The funeral arrangements will not be
made until word Ii received from her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Roster r. Revell and Mary r. Hill. both
Of Oxon Hill, Md.
George Summey, jr., of West Raleigh,
N. c., and Helen NJ. Dinwiddie of New
York city.
Harry E. williams and Gioseppa Di
Beneditto.
Emmett w. Barrow and Opal F. Price.
both of Richmond, Va.
Joseph Harden and Leola Haner' both
Raymond Morris and Mabel Poindexter.
Clifton L. Whitfield and Mary +. VII
son.
Willie Greenwich and Bertha Garner.
Fred T. wilbur and Josie M. Wilson.
both Of Fauquier county, Va
Walter T. Sanders Of DixOndale. Va,
and Katy T. Buford of Richmond. Va.
both of Luray. Va.
Harry L. Higgins of New York city and
Lillian Johnson Of this city.
Walter foyer and Lizzie Thomas.
John J. Pippart and Violet Day.
Victor H. Barnett and Christine H.
Harold p. Norton and Mary v. Mozart
William H. Woodward of Hyattsville,
Va, and Minnie w. Kenney Of this city.
Nathaniel Crosby and Josephine Jack
son.
Clyde w. Kay and GoIdie s. Bailey,
both of Richmond. Va
Ernest R. Welcker and Catherine Ger
trude Esser.
James NJ. Ashton and Blaine Lewis.
James Hoover OF Winston-Salem, n.
c.. and Mary Clark Of this city.
Louis Bacon of Boston. Mass, and Mary
| Southerland- OF this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23

The following births have been reported
to the health Office in the last twenty-four
hours:
Harry and Rosie Chaser. boy.
Lewis l.. and Edith E. Beasley, boy
Samuel and Annie Streeks, girl.
George b. and Helena r. Whitlock, girl.
Bruce G. and Edna T. Prick, boy.
Arthur j. and F1oretta Sackett, boy.
Francis s. and Ida V. Strawsee. boy.
William ID. and Maude NJ. Magee. girl
Morris F. and Jane NJ. Fitzgerald. boy.
Thomas H. and Emily V. Rollins. girl.
Elmer O. and Annie j. Barnes, boy.
Harold III. and Emma +. Hoyt, boy.
John and Mary McManus. boy.
Joseph w. and Carrie NJ. Gregory, girl.
Julius H. and Catherine c. Harper. girl
Joseph and Henrietta Street, boy.
Allen and Elizabeth Simms. girl.
John and Berta Green. girl.
Daniel and Ruth Johnson. girl.
William and BERTHE Mitchell, girl.
Phillie I. and Effie L. McBee girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
RESPECT FOR THE UNIFORM.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Asks
States to Enact LEGISLATION,

In attempting to have states which
have not yet placed such laws on their
statute books and which have naval
establishments within their borders
enact legislation to prevent discrimi-
nation against the uniforms Of the
men Of Uncle Sans service. Assistant
Secretary of the Navy Beekman Win
throp has addressed letters to the gov
ernors of Massachusetts,, Maine. Cali
fornia, Illinois, Virginia. Washington.
South Carolina and Maryland.
The states of New Hampshire. New
Jersey. New York, Pennsylvania and
Minnesota already have such laws, and
Mr.. Winthrop has forwarded with his
letters copies OF the laws now in force
in those states. He urges the govern
ors to prevail upon their legislatures
to enact legislation which would re-
suit in compelling respect for the uni
form Of the United States.