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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
OLLIE'S LATEST
Says Wraiths ForetoId His
Marriage to Two
Parties.

Former acquaintances and res
idents of this city who have reason
, to remember Ollie Speckert will be
somewhat amused when they read
the following from the Seattle Post
Intelligencer:
With hosts of friends from the
spirit world, as declared by the
groom, and eleven earthly associates
as witnesses to the ceremony, Miss
/ Ida M'chaels and A. ]. Speckert
were united in marriage at 202
Windsor apartments at o'clock
last night by Rev. P. G. Mills, a
Spiritualist for fifty years. They will
go to Victoria and Vancouver today
for their wedding journey. When
asked the customary questions by
the pastor, the groom replied: "In-
sofar as the spirits who guide and
control me direct" The bride was
of more earthly turn of mind and
spoke up without hesitation, 81 dc" T"
Topics of spirit phenomena were
freely discussed Immediately after
the arrival of the guests, each con-
tributing some incident of so-called
interference or direction of the spirit
world in human affairs.
Thirteen persons were at table
when the wedding supper was
served, a number, as stated by sew
eral present, carrying great good
fortune. 81 have no doubt" said the
groom, chat my spirit guides, and
all the good spirits are here with us
tonight. They told me two years ago
that 1 would walk and talk with Miss
Michaels and that this happy day
would surely come" Mrs. Lou E.
Cole, a bride of a month, declared
that when she and Mr.. Cole were
married hosts of flower-lovers in
the spirit world came to their home
and decorated the walls and furni-
ture with blooming roses. "The good
spirits of all of us here" she de-
clared, "are present, and / have no
doubt that they have already decor
occasion, or that they will before the
party breaks up for the night. You
who possess clairvoyant power look
around you and see If my words are
not true" None of the members
of the party, however, had suffi-
ciently developed the gift Of clair
voyance to see spirit flowers on the
walls and all said so.
"The spirits have just told me-"
said the groom, "that We shall all
be here two years from now, sitting
down to a banquet in honor Of the
new Temple of Light, which We shall
build within that time" AS head of
the spiritualist movement in Wash
ington, Mr.. Speckert declares that
the wraiths of departed friends last
year told him to wed widow, prom
inent in the church, who was willing
to expend the principal portion of
an ample fortune left her by her first
husband to aid the movement, but
that later the same friends "over the
divide" counseled him that Miss
Michaels and he should marry, and
that both needed the behest.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
ELKS OWE APOLOGY.
Local order In Danger of
Losing Good Repu-
tatlon.

The local lodge of Elks certainly
should make restitution and offer an
apology to their patrons who were
victimized at their aviation meet last
Monday, and of which the local daily
papers have not had the courage to
crihcise in behalf of the public or
call to the attention of the Elks who
had no part in this outrage. A run-
ming race with five entries was one
of the afternoons features, and an
official programme stated that the
race would be conducted under the
rules of the State Racing Commits
sion, regular race horses, licensed
Jockeys, official starters, ETC., and
bets were accepted in pari-mutuel
style, single tickets fifty cents each.
Bets were received in any amounts
from that figure up and some were
made as high as $40. The men who
accepted the bets pledged their word
that the race was to be conducted
fairly, which shows that they were
used as dupes, and after the race
when the winners on the three diff
ferent horses crowded about the
stand clamorlng Tor tneir money they
were powerless to explain. Every
cent of money bet by both winners
and losers was confiscated and
turned over to their charity fund,
which was regarded by some of the
Elks as being very humorous, but
the men who wagered amounts like
so, IS, $40 and $40 are dense
enough not to see the humor. One
man stated that he knew charity
covered a multitude of sins" but not
that of obtaining money under false
pretenses. Col. r. w. Brown has
personally made good some Of the
money wagered, but the Elks should
make restitution and apologize to
every vietimized speeulator or run
the risk of losing their good name
and reputation.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09

gifted men, the liberty OF the indi-
vidual, purity and economy in gov
ernmental affairs must be themes
that will arouse our high enthusiasm
and make us better men and better
citizens. We must purify and ele-
vate private life, family life and
public life. While we want to COM
pete with the world modestly for
wealth and glory, we must not sacri-
flee for this purpose the essential
virtues so indispensable for the
preservation of our race, our pollti-
cal institutions and our civilization.
To maintain this high ideal let us
hope that the men of German and
Irish blood, like our best citizens
of every nationality, will do their
full duty to increase the well-de-
served blessings, power and fame Of
the republic which TO all lovers of
liberty shines resplendently lik
the evening star in the wese"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
SURPRISE
For Father Martin O'Con-
nor On Return
Home.

The Rev. Martin o'Connor. who
returned last week from Ireland, was
the recipient of most agreeable sur
prise when he arrived at the rectory
of st. Michaels church on Brook
street. Father O'Connor found
every room in the parochial res
idence artistically decorated and
furnished with handsome new chairs,
folding desk, etc. A fine bath room,
with hot and cold water, was also
arranged in a most convenient place.
Father F. O'Connor appreciates a
good thing and wishes to express his
sincere thanks to the members of the
congregation for the work done,
which will contribute immensely to
his comfort.
The knowledge that Father O'Con-
nor was home served to fill st.
Michael's church at both masses on
Sunday, when everybody wanted to
welcome him home. The good
soggarth enjoyed his trip and re-
turned prepared for a continuance Of
the earnest work that has marked his
pastorate since coming to St.
MichaePs.
To the Kentucky Irish American
Father O'Connor said he noted mar
velous changes in Ireland, and all
for the better. The people are now
better housed, clothed and fed than
when he left there forty years ago.
Those who visit Ireland now are
struck by the number of new and
cosy homes to be seen everywhere
and the evidences OF prosperity, So
briefly and morality. The people all
follow John Redmond and the Irish
party, being confident that they will
ere long have home rule and a gov
ernment of their own. Notwithstand-
ing all he saw and the good time he
enjoyed, Father 0'Connor says
Louisville and Kentucky is the
place for him.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
READY.
a Big Day Tomorrow FOR
All Members of the
Y. NJ. ..

Mackin Council, Y. NJ. l., has COM
pleted every arrangement for the
celebration tomorrow of its eigh-
teenth anniversary, which will be-
gin at the 1880 o'clock mass at St.
Anthony's, when the members will
approach holy communion in a body.
In the afternoon Mackin and the
visitors will attend solemn vespers
at st. Cecilia's church, and then
will follow a reception at the club
house. to which all members of the
Y. NJ. /. are cordially invited. A
pleasant evening is promised all who
attend the reception, when an
abundance of refreshments will be
served Large delegations from
Trinity and Unity Councils are
looked for. as special attention will
be given them. Monday night there
will be an anniversary reception and
dance for Mackin's members and
their lady friends. The responses in
dicate a large attendance and one OF
the most brilliant social gatherings
of the season.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
PRESENT FOR FLYNN.

John ]. Flynn, recently appointed
assistant master mechanic OF the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Company at South Louisville, was
the recipient Of handsome diamond
ring from the employees of the COM
pany at Nashville, where he was for
merly general foreman. Mr.. Flynn
left Louisville for New Orleans six
years ago, and was presented with a
handsome diamond stud by the men
at Louisville He stayed at New
Orleans during the last yellow-fever
plague to look after the interests OF
the company. He was afterware
moved TO Mobile, where he served
the company for two years. Upon
leaving Mobile he was given a hand
some watch and chain and beautiful
silver service.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09

on the northwestern side of Mayo
supported by another syndicate, the
Worthington scheme is the one most
likely to go through. Three great
railway companies, the Midland G.
Great Western, the Great Southern Of
Ireland and the London & North
western Of England have Joined
forces in this Worthington enter
prise, while Worthington is reported
to have received guarantees OF sub
sides from Sir Wilfrid Laurier, rep
.resenting the Canadian Government,
and Sir Edward Morris, on behalf Of
Newfoundland.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
WOULD SHORTEN ROUTE.

According to a dispatch from Dub
lin definite steps are being taken TO
bring the proposal for three and a
half days Atlantic passage to an is
sue. This announcement is made by
Robert Worthlngton, the Irish
financler and promoter of the
scheme for the construction OF new
harbor at Galway. on the west coast
OF Ireland, as part OF the larger plan.
Although there Is an alternative
scheme-centered on Blacksod Bay
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
TOOK THE LEAD.

For the first time in its history
the Trades and Labor Assembly OF
Syracuse allowed a drum corps to
lead the first division of the Labor
day parade. For several years past
they have marched in labor's ranks
on that day. The House of Prov
idence Drum Corps has led the mem
bers OF Typographical Union for the
past three years and again marched
ahead of that organization. II is
needless to say that the youngsters
looked their best as they swung into
line when the word to march was
given.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
INTO ETERNAL REST.

With feelings Of deepest regret the
many friends OF r. ]. and Mary
Mann. OF 7O6 East Chestnut street,
learned Of the death of their five
year-old son. Raymond ]. Mann, fol-
lowing a short illness. The little
fellow was unusually bright and
precocious for one Of his years, and
his presence brought only sunshine
into the happy home. The funeral
took place Sunday afternoon, when
friends and relatives tenderly laid
the remains to rest in St. Louis ceme-
terry For the bereaved parents
there Is consolation in the knowledge
that an angel awaits them in the
realms OF eternity.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
BARDsTowN.

Congressman and Mrs. Ben John
son, OF Bardstown. have announced
the engagement OF their attractive
and accomplished daughter. Miss
Hendy Russell Johnson, 10 Lee Ham
ilton. The wedding will take place
in the fall and will be one OF the
most notable OF the year. Miss John
son has frequently visited Louisville
and has been much admired here
and in Washington for her many
loyable traits OF character
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
SUMMER SCHOOL CLOSES.

With appropriate remarks fitting
the occasion the lecture course Of the
twentieth session of the Catholic
Summer School of America at Cliff
Haven viii be closed today by the
Rev. John Talbot Smith, IL. d., OF
Dobbs Ferry. N. Y. Several OF the
cottages and the ChampIain Club will
remain open until the latter part OF
the month. thus providing for those
wishing to enjoy the pleasant Sep
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
WEDDING BELLS.

A happy eourtshi9 and marriage
will be eonsummated next Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock at st. Louis
Bertrand's church, when Miss Mary
Rose Kerr. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Kerr. will become the bride
OF George p. Blandford. Following
the church ceremony there will be a
reception at the home Of. the brides
parents. The young couple are we'll
known and held in high esteem by
wide circle OF friends, who wish
them a life of unalloyed happiness
and prosperity.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
mELAND's TRAMwAYs,

Ireland IS not behind in municipal
ownership. The street car system OF
Belfast is owned and operated b. the
city. Every part OF the work con-
nected with the building OF a tram
car can be carried out at the works
except the trucks and electrical
equipment. which are imported from
the United States. The Dublin street
car or tramway system is said TO be
chiefly owned by Catholic named
Murphy, who also owns Dublin
dsily.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
CONVERT LEAGUE.

The regular quarterly meeting Of
the members of the Catholic Convert
League will be held Thursday even
ing, September IA. at the Knights Of
Columbus Hall, SIG South Fourth
street. All interested in learning
the objects and works of the league
are invited to attend the meeting
The printed copies OF the constitution
are now ready for distribution
among the members.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09

tember days at Cliff Haven. Rev.
d. ]. Hickey, LII. d., President of
the school, is spending a week in
Brooklyn, but will return to formally
close the session. Right Rev. Mon
signor M. ]. Lavelle, v. c., Of St.
Patrick's Cathedral, New York City,
spent few days at Cliff Haven this
week
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09
ARCHBIsHoP's

While no defini
formed for the q
fiftieth anniyerss
Ireland's entry
the priests under
arrange for its
Golden jubilee
on December 2
being ordained
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1911-09-09

The Rev. n
! Govern, o. p,
OF st. Louis
Sixth and ST.
rived here on l
and has taken
charge. FatherI
the Limerick p5I
he ever had.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-14
Durham Farmland Shoots His Enemy
 In Cold Blood

Middletown, Aug. 14-Additional facts gathered, today. on the life of Arthur Jackson, the 62 year old farm hand who murdered Archie Walker, 28. on Durham farm, yesterday, disclosed that Jackson worked in Boston as barber until a few months ago. Having lost his wife and his job, Jackson's age went against him, also. and he was displaced by a young man. At New London and Norwich. in turn, he could not secure employment.
 Coming to New Haven, he turned bartender. A change in the ownership of the saloon, put him out of ajob. It was while working in New Haven that Jackson met the man whom he later killed as a result of a weeks angry brooding
 In Middlesex County jail, in this city, today, the old man was calm and quiet. Apparently he still felt that Young Walkers threat against his life justified the shooting, the de- fense Jackson advanced, yesterday. The coroner's inquest will be held, to- morrow.
 Jackson laid in wait for his victim with a shotgun. He shot from the window of his second story bedroom in the Bailey farmhouse, the charge entering Walkers chest, killing him almost instantly. Jackson was arrest ed in flight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-14
WOMEN WORKERS APPEAL
 TO AMERICA FOR HELP
 IN THEIR LIFE STRUGGLE

London, Aug 1AIn behalf of 12,- 900 women workers of South London who are on strike in fight for a liv- ing wage, May R. McArthur. secre- tary of the women's trade union lea gue made an appeal, today through the United Press to the workers of America to help the cause of the cause of the working women of Lon1 don in their struggle for bread.
 we are striking for a living wage, said Miss McArthur. "Our war chest is empty and during the best times in trades in which women are engag- ed the bread line is never far distant. We have crossed the line and we are hungry. We appeal to the workers in America to help us
 There is nothing for us in going back to work. If we are ever to gain a wage by which we can keep body and soul together, we must do it now. If we are to have hours that will permit us to earn our livelihood and still care for our homes, our opportun- ity is at hand.
 we have fought hunger while we worked and we are willing to fight hunger as we are idle but thousands of our people are on the verge of star vation. Our only chance of help is from, America. The men in England have a greater burden than even they can carry in their fight for improved conditions and better wages. Many of our women are out on strike in one union while their husbands have been called out in another.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-14
Mayor, Though in Ill Health, Will Be in Place in Council Chamber When McKenna Matter Comes Up.
Aldermen Und e cid e d What to Do With Report of Investigating Commit tee-Three Lines of Ac- tion Considered

The report of the committee, relat- ing to the McKenna investigation, which was laid upon the table at the last meeting of the Common Council, will be taken up tonight.
 Mayor Buckingham will be in town and will preside.
 The Mayor is in i'll health, and has been advised by his physicians to take a vacation and avoid all work, in or der to stave off a break down. The Mayor with his wife and children are the guests of relatives at Atlantic City. But the Mayor returns today for the purpose of presiding at the meeting of the council, feeling that in a matter of such importance it is his duty to be in his place, as the presid- ing officer of the council.
 Three lines of action are considered by the Aldermen, some of whom want a continuance Of the whole matter in order that they may personally give more consideration to the evidence up- on which the finding of the committed is based. Another group desires ad- vice from the city attorney as to the procedure that should be adopted if the council decides to take action be- yond that recommended by the com mittee, while a third group are in fa- vor of asking Mayor Buckingham to recommend a course of procedure.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-14
SAM DAVE SAVES
 HIS AUTO
It Caught Fire and Would Have Been Much Damag- ed Had Not Modern Fire Apparatus Quickly Ar rived.

Samuel Dave, painter and decora- tor, and former Police Commissioner. has been won over to the side oe those boosting motor drawn apparatus for the fire department. But it took a fire to change the former commits soner's thoughts. Yesterday morning Dave was cranlzing up his auto in the garage in the rear of his home. 436 Arctic treet, when the machine caught fire Dave says he had given the crank but two turns when there was a backfire and the machine was i'll flames. He rushed into the house and called for the auto chemical and then back to the barn to liberate his horse and to take out his paint wagon.
 Dave was leading the horse from the barn when the chemical crew dash ed into the yard, and had a stream of chemicals on the blaze. Dave is convinced that had there been horse drawn apparatus his car and garage would today be a heap of ashe. The car was slightly damaged. It was in- sured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-14
F. l.. Sullivan Association
 Holds Annual Outing

For many years the annual outing and sheeproast of the E. L. Sullivan association has borne the reputation of being one of the best of the year and the demand for tickets is so great that the number is always limited. citation held forth for the eighth con- secutive time and entertained about 200. It eclipsed all previous outings and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
 The festivities begun in the forenoon and111:30 clam chowder and broiled steaks were served. At 4 o'clock the sheeproast dinner, an unusually elabor- prepared the dinner and supervised it's service. During the day there were baseball games, quoits and many oth- CT pastimes. High Sheriff William Vollmer was one of the guests of the association.
 The outing is arranged each year, not as money making proposition, the members and the guests a pleas ant day in the country. It is not a political gathering in any sense for the membership is pretty nearly di- vided between Democrats and Repubu- cans. Tickets for the outing were in great demand on Friday, Saturday and yesterday morning but none were to be had for the association knows three or four days in advance how many to cater to and plans accord ingly.
 D. L. Sullivan is president of the association. The other officers are: Vice-president, James Hartley, secre- tary. Herbert Wilson; treasurer, Wal ter Fenton; chairman executive com- mittee, E. L. Sullivan, James Hart ley, Walter Fenton, James Hardie, Edward Wright, Fred Hart and Rob- ert McClenahan; musical director, Frederick Berger; athletic committee John Ashley and James Hartley.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-14
Small Showing By Socialists
 In Registration

Though they represented more than 10 per cent. of the total vote at the last election, and were therefore en- titled for the first time to a primary representation, the showing made by the Socialists in the primary enroll ment just closed does not argue very much for the strength of that party
 The registrars of voters held upon office for enrolment for primary pur- poses for nine days, closing office Saturday evening at 9 o'clock. The registrars today figure that over 1900 denoted their party preference, of which but 120 were Socialists. the re- mainder being equally divided be- tween Democrats and Republicans.
 The Socialists state that the pri- mary list has nothing to do with the strength of their party, as they make their nominations in another manner, and there is no interest in the pri- maries. They claim that they only attempted to register enough of their party members to be able to ratify the party nomination in the proper manner when the time comes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-14
LOCAL CORPORATIONS
 FILE RETURNS

Four local corporations returned their annual reports to the town clerh today. The Heppenstall Forge Co. occupies the factory formerly known as the Bridgeport Forge Go. Its of ficers are Sam Heppenstall of Pitts burg, president: H. F. Kuhn, of Pitts bur, vice-president; Charles $. Lind say, of this city, secretary and treas urer. The officers with c. w. Hep penstall of Pittsburg and Charles F. Bliss of Ansonia are the directors. There is no outstanding stock.
 The J. w. Beach Co. has $30, 0,000 in unpaid capital stock. It's officers are Helen M. Cate, president; Russell D. Cate, secretary and treasurer. The officers with Roy A. Young make up the board of directors.
 G. E. Southworth is president ana treasurer; l.. H. Southworth. secretary of the G. E. Southworth Go. M. K. Southworth of Lynn, Mass, is the third member of the board of direc- tors.
 Three Bridgeporters comprise the governing board of the Gottlieb & German O., A. German, president; A. Gottlieb. treasurer; and R. Gott- lieb, secretary.