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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
WAY OF CROSS.
tts Practice Originated In
a Most Interesting
Manner.

During the Lenten season Catholic
churches throughout the world will
devote at least one evening a week
to the beautiful devotion called "The
Way of the Cross" This practice
originated in a most interesting man
ner. Tradition tells us that after
Christ's ascension the Blessed Virgin
was wont daily to travel from
Pilates house to Mount Calvary,
along the way over which Jesus bore
the cross; and that she paused at
those spots made memorable by some
insult, injustice or cruelty inflicted
on Christ. Who can form an idea of
the Queen of Martyrs as she thus,
amid those silent witnesses OF the
Passion, meditated on the sufferings
of her Divine Son? Must not every
sight Of the pillar at which He was
scourged, Of the tribune whereon He
was mocked, of the spots whereon He
fell, of the way marked by his blood,
of the nails that transfixed Him, of
the cross whereon He died, and of
the grave wherein He was buried,
have been a sword which pierced
her loving heart?
These pilgrimages were noted; the
sorrowful mother was not committed
to make them alone; the holy women
and disciples of our Lord accom-
panied her, praying in the spirit of
her hymn:
''Fount of love and holy sorrow,
Mother, may our spirit borrow
Somewhat of thy woe profound;
Unto Christ with pure emotion
Raise our contrite hearts devotion,
Love to read in every wound!"
Thus the practice inaugurated by
Mary grew into devotion which has
led Christians to hold in veneration
every place in Palestine identified
with the Saviour. The devotion
spread until everyone who had a
favor to expect or a transgression to
expiate vowed to visit the Holy Land.
Pilgrimages to Jerusalem became
more frequent and numerous. The
piously inclined resolved to spend
their lives in the practice of mortifi-
cation and prayer, where the very
surroundings would constantly speak
to bhem of the events in their Divine
Mastay's life and death. With the
growth OF Christianity remotepess of
certain peoples rendered journey to
Jerusalem impossible, so 1t was de-
creed that those who could visit
Jerusalem only in spirit should re-
ceive the same graces as those who
were privileged to do so in person;
andsby the erection of the Stations of
the Cross (or pictures representing
the journey to Calvary every Cath
olic church became Jerusalem to
all souls who there sought the
graces and indulgences of the Holy
City.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
SPLENDID
But Brief Session Division
-Four on Monday
Evening.

Division held splendidly at
tended meeting last Monday evening,
but was only in session short
while. as President John Hennessy
hurriedly dispatched the business of
the evening on account of the Forty
Hours devotion at st. Louis Ber-
trand's church, giving the members
of the division ample time to visit
the church. The visiting committee
reported Michael Costello, Thomas
Hines and Treasurer Harry J. Brady
on the sick list, and that Corporal
Pat Kenealey was again on duty, hav-
ing recovered from his recent acci-
dent. Resolutions of regret we're
adopted on the death of Mrs. Joseph
Purtell, wife of onelof the members,
and John J. Barry, Thomas J. Lam
gan and Thomas Lynch were ap-
pointed on the committee. M. J.
Walsh and William Ansbro were
present after long absence, and
were called on for remarks by Presi-
dent Hennessy, both promising more
regular attendance in the future.
Announcement OF the st. Patrick's
day celebration at Masonic Theater
was made and the members were
urged to apply early for their seats.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
JEFFERSON VILE.
Death OF Patrick Tracy
Cast Gloom over
City.

Sorrow and gloom hovered over
Jeffersonyille Monday morning when
tolling of the fire bells made known
the death OF Patrick Tracy. one OF
the best known and most progressive
men OF that city, who died late Sun
day night at his home. as Illinois
avenue, following an illness OF nine
days.
Patrick Tracy was born In
County Tipperary, ireland, March 10,
lS48. and was a son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Tracy. At the age OF six
teen he came with his parents to
America, ana three years later To-
Gated In Jeffersonville. There he
was married TO Miss Anna McCarty
July 6, 1868. For several years fol-
lowing his marriage he was a
patrolman, when the chief peace Of
ficer was the Town Marshal. Later
he engaged In the grocery business,
and was successful. He retired some
time ago. During al Ibis life Mr..
Tracy was an ardent Democrat. He
served two terms OF two years each
as Councilman from the First ward,
and during the administration OF
Mayor Henry A. Burtt he was select
cd as a member OF the Board Of
Public Works. At the last session OF
the Indiana Legislature he was an
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
WERE TIED.
Judges Unable TO Decide
Debate at Macsin
Council.

Mackin Council had large at
tendance Monday night. many at
tending especially to hear the debate
on capital punishment. The argu-
ments of the four contestants were
well delivered and each presented SO
many strong points that the judges,
Messrs. Joseph Steinbock, Val Kast
and Charles Raidy, were unable to
reach a decision. AS the debate re-
suited In tie there win be another
and the subject will be tried out at a
later date.
President Adams occupied the
chair and announced that Thomas
Hayden had recovered from his III
ness and Joseph Gathof and William
Gallagher continue TO improve. Rev.
Fathers Martin Weitekamp and
Francis Felten were called upon and
responded with talks that contained
timely suggestions and good advice
for Catholic young men. The Enter
tainment Committee reported that
all arrangements had been perfected
for the boxing exhibition 70 be given
next Monday night. This win bo a
rather spirited affair ana should
bring out those members who have
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
IMPROVING.

The many friends Of Patrolman
Robert Scanlon, who was stricken
suddenly three weeks ago, were re-
joiced to learn within the past TWEEN
ty-four hours that his condition
continues to improve and that he is
now out OF danger. officer Scanlon
has been Ill OF pneumonia at SITS.
Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. and
last week fears were entertained for
his recovery. For years he has been
member OF the police force. and
his fine record and attention to duty
have made him popular with his
superiors and the people wherever
duty called him.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
LOUISVILLE, SATURDAY. MARCH 2, 1912.

assistant doorkeeper in the Senate.
tTe was a member of st. Augustine's
church and a faithful attendant. He
also was identified with the Catholic
knights of America, the Ancient Or
der OF Hibernians and other societies.
Besides his wife, Mr.. Tracy is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. Stowell
Beach, of Wood River, ILL.,, and four
sons. John Tracy, OF Louisville; Ed
ward Tracy, Charles Tracy and
Ernest Tracy, of Jeffersonville. A
sister. Mrs. Jacob Muth, lives in
Louisville, and brother, Martin
Tracy, in Jeffersonyille. The funeral,
one Of the largest ever seen in
Jeffersonville. took place Wednesday
morning from st. Augustine's
church, Rev. Father John OiConnell
being the celebrant of the solemn
high mass Of requiem.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
INSPIRING SIGHT.

The closing Of the Forty Hours
devotion at st. Louis Bertrand's
church Tuesday evening was marked
by one OF the most inspiring sights In
the history OF that edifice. A pro-
cessiOn OF the school girls and altar
boys was supplemented by over 400
men of the Holy Name Society and
the Gfegorian choir. the entire body
singing 'Pange Lingua" and ''Te
Deum" during their rounds OF the
church. The large and spacious edi-
flee wascrowded to the doors, every
available space being occupied. the
procession having a difficult time In
making the aisle turns.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
SHOCK CAUSED DEATH.

Sorrow over the tragic death OF
her father. #. ]. Kearns, we'll
known contractor OF Lexington. who
was killed In a railroad accident at
Wrigley one month ago, Is given as
the cause OF the death OF Sadie
Kearns. twenty years old. who died
at her home In the Bluegrass capital
early Monday morning. Miss Kearns
was greatly devoted to her -ather,
aud she never recovered from the
shock his death gave her.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
CONDITION IMPROVED.

The Rev. p. NJ. ]. Rock. rector OF
the Cathedral. who was taken Ill two
weeks ago and has since been under
treatment at st. Joseph's Infirmary,
was reported so much improved on
Thursday as to give hope for his re-
turn to the Cathedral rectory today.
Father Rock has been tireless
worker for some years past. and II
was not until his strength was over
taxed could he be forced TO give up.
His friends and the public will be
rejolced TO learn OF his improved
condition.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
GOOD WOMAN DIES.

The ChurA of Our Lady parish
mourns dgout and faithful mem
Der In the death OF Mrs. Mary L.
Foley, OF 322l Rudd avenue. Reared
within its confines. she was all her
life associated with Its interests.
Mrs. Foley wes ever generous
friend OF the church and of the
school in which she was educated,
and which her own children In turn
attended. She was the widow OF
Thomas Foley, ard before her mar
fiage was Miss Mry Oaffney. Her
funeral was held Monday morning.
the high mass OF requiem being cele-
brated by the pasto, Rev. Father ].
j. Commit. who paid touching tribute
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
LARGE CONFIRMATION GLASS.

For the parents and children OF
st. Patrick's parish this years cele-
bration of their patron saint VIII be
a memorable and happy one. On st.
Patrick's day 240 children will be
confirmed by the Right Rev. Bishop
O'Donaghue. and 100 will have the
Joy OF receiving their first holy COM
munion from the hands of their pas
tor. Rev. J. p. Cronin. v. @. This
is perhaps the largest class in the
history OF the congregation. and has
been under instruction since last
September.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
WILL PRESENT FUND.

The National Board Of the Ancient
Order OF Hibernians has notified
Rev. DIR. Kelly. OF the Catholic
Church Extension Society. that the
fund collected for that society.
amounting to $4,000. win be pre-
septed during the week Of the na-
tIonal convention n Chicago.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02

absented themselves from the enter
talnments heretofore given. Mem
bers OF the Opera Committee report
ed satisfactory progress and an in
ltiation was announced for soon after
Easter, when It is expected to put
In class OF 100.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02

to the deceased and pointed to her
Catholic and exemplary life as
worthy OF emulation. Mrs. Foley Is
survived by a son, James Foley, in
the secret service of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad, and four daughters,
Mrs. Thomas Welsh, Mrs. Mary
Lapaille, Mrs. Joseph Freville and
Miss Margaret Foley and several
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
CoNvALEscENT.

Mrs. James p. Harmon. formerly
Miss Virginia Barrett. Is recovering
from q minor surgical operation at
81. Joseph's Infirmary Her many
friends expect to see her out within
the next ten days.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1912-03-02
RECENT DEATHS.

Margaret Moriarty, devout mem
Der of the Cathedral parish, died
Tuesday morning at her home, 1874
North Bullitt street. She was forty
six years old, and before her mar
riage was Margaret Reddington. The
funeral took place Thursday morn
ing.
Early Sunday morning the grim
reaper claimed John p. the infant
son of John and Mary Horan, e734
Zane street. and for the bereaved
parents their neighbors and friends
feel the most sincere sympathy. The
funeral took place Monday, when the
remains were tenderly laid to rest
in st. Louis cemetery.
The funeral of Minnie Wieting,
beloved wife of James Weiting, took
place yesterday morning from the
Sacred Heart church, Rev. Father
Walsh officiating at the mass of re-
QUEEN. Mrs. Weiting was only
twenty years old and was the daugh-
ter of Louis Crane, 1908 Reed
street.
Many friends and relatives mourn
the death OF Edward J. Godfrey,
which occurred Tuesday at his home,
S19 South Eighth street. He was
torty-nine years old and had lived
here nearly all his life. The funeral
took place Thursday morning from
st. Louis Bertrand's church with a
solemn mass of requiem for the re-
pose OF his soul.
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth
Otte, of 1885 Christy avenue, took
place Tuesday morning from St.
Aloysius church, Rev. Father
0'Grady celebrating the mass of re-
quiem. Mrs. Otte was faithful
wife and mother and was highly re-
spected by wide circle of friends
and neighbors. Before her marriage
she was Miss Elizabeth McAndrew.
She is survived by six sons, Henry p.
0tte, Of the Police department; Will
lam ]. Otte, Theodore Otte, Robert
l.. Otte. Ernest Otte and Thornton
otte: two daughters. Misses ELIZA
beth and Annie Otte. and two sisters.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-23
HsToPY-MAK1Nd AT AsBURY PARK.

1HHIS is a historymaking year in American politics and a
Ii chapter of that history is in process of making at Asbury
Park today A new party is coming into existence TO
oppose the two old organizations and dispute for power IN nation
and State. The full significance of this phenomenal movement
has not vet dawned on many minds. When multitudes of men
by "a common impulse quit a political party for good and set
up party affairs of their own there are deepseated reasons. Prln-
ciple is the moving impulse. There are men earnestly In TINS
movement who we're present at the birth of the Republican party
and never tagged in their allegiance to 1t until now, when they
abandon it as no longer the conservator of their principles. The
exodus from the Republican organization really began in 1910,
when hundreds of thousands of voters either stayed away from
the polls or voted the Democratic ticket. There was then no
other alternative, In that year there was an evident desire Tor
n new party and it was suddenly and fully developed by the
events at Chicago last month. To what extent the new party
movement will cut into the old party organization this year time
will tell, but of it's permanently there can be no doubt. And
we shall have three great parties in this country until there are
realionments to make truer divisions of political sentiment than
have existed for some years.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-23
BROKE

don't consider ] am broke,
At least not what's considered sucn,
Until the wife refuses when
/ go to her to make a touch.
Detroit Free Press.
And even then there is a chance,
Although, of course, the crime Is rank,
That there may be in time of need
Some coppers in the baby's bank.
Boston Globe.
And If the baby's bank is not
In funds, and leaves o in distress,
You might climb out at night and hunt
The pocket in'your helpmeet's dress.
Houston Post.
But failing there, as most men will,
To find the pocket or the roll,
The brave man won't give up until
He's searched the ~well-known sugar
bowl. Springfield Union.
Or falling thai resort for funds,
You still may cautiously invade
The kitchen cabinet and find
A dime belonging to the maid.
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Failing in these you are really broke
Unless you grab the final straw
LOT putting ali the family gems in soak,
but
BY touching dear old mother in law.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-23
A STRANGER

Mandy was. a good-looking colored
girl and had many admirers. Her
mistress often lectured her on be-
having with propriety. One evening
the mistress, going into the kitchen,
was surprised to find a strange
darkey with his sarml around Man
dy's waist.
Why. Mandy" said the mistress
Indignantly, "tell that man to take
his arm from around your waist"
Tell him yo'self." said Mandy
haughtily. He's a puffect stranger
to ~me."-Judge.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-23
THE FORESTED DOMAIN IN PERIL.

IN PROPOSED change of two little words in the agricultural
N appropriation bill, now in conference, imperils the forest
service of the nation. This joker, in the interests of
land grabhers, consists in a Senate amendment allowing the see
retary of agriculture to sell to "homesteaders' such lands belong
ing to the national forests a S are suitable and fit for agricul
stural purposes. In the present law the definition is ."chiefy
valuable Conservationists point out that if the amendment
prevails lands now secure in the national forests may be sold to
dummies for the lumber, water power and grazing trusts. Even
under the present law these sleepless predatory interests have
secured millions of acres of valuable government lands.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-23

DINNER STORIES

In Savannah, Ga. some visitors
chartered an old sea-going hack
driven by a negro, The driver was a
knowing old fellow and pointed out
2h the places of interest along the
route. As they were nearing Mrs.
PsEnon's place, which is four miles
from Savannah, a squirrel appeared
in the road. George" said one, after
al had noticed the squirrel. do you
have any big game around here?"
"Yas indeed, sah," replied the negro.
ave has baseball"
Mother was dandling baby On her
knee and muttering the usual fonc
foolish remarks.
Tommy, aged 9, and a baseball en-
thusiast, sat on the other side of the
Eearth studying the evening papers
reports and trying not to listen.
"O-oh, little wee petsy-wetsy!'
ohanted mother. "Mumsey's little dar-
ling and dadsy's darlingi Um's pre-
oious, UNI is. Mumsy wouldn't sell
you for a million dollars.'
IoihiiiN lCit II Noc II hS oppht.
"Oh, mother" he said, r~eprovingiy.
"A million dollars! Why, Barney
Dreyfuss only paid $4,000 Tor
O'Toole.
Two tourists were travelling in
Spain, but they could not speak the
native language and found consid-
cradle difficulty in making known
their wants.
Eventually they came to a wayside
:ur and decided they would partake
of roast beef with the usual trim
n1ings. ~
How shall we manage it?" asked
enc
'Oh, we'll draw a picture of a BULL"
replied the other.
The waiter was handed the draw
ing, and left them, apparently to exc
cute their order.
Then he came back, but he had no
steaming plate of roast beef and
Yorkshire. Instead he calmly handed
them two tickets for a bullfight.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-23
A PROPOSED BRITISH OLYMPIC TEAM.

@7ONAN DOYLE has evolved an idea. England is mortified
" over the comparative showing made in the Olympic games
by American and British athletes and the English news
papers IN salving the national wounds with slurs on American
prowess. Conan Doyle suggests that for the next Olympic
games an all British team be chosen from the three hundred
millions of our fellow subjects in India, China, Australia, New
Zealand, Jamaica, Canada, etc, as well as the British Isles.
The imaginative doctor points out that there was a negro, an
Indian and a Hawaiian in the American team at Stockholm.
That team was drawn from a homogeneous population of ninety
millions. the Indian and negro were natives of the United States,
and the Hawaiian was a swimmer and did not participate in
the stadium games. To match them with non-Enghsh-speaklnS
Asiatics Africans, Polynesians and Jamaica negroes and other
human species that figure as British subjects would excite
Homeric laughter. But leave out Canada. That is American
and our first cousin. The British team can take all the rest for
the next Olympic, with the attending laughter.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-23
DEATH IN THE FARMHOUSE WELL.

II A y HILE the "old oaken bucket" long ago lost its good char
WV acter among santafians it is a good thing at this sea
son, when many city people go into the country for
their vacations. to repeat the caution against rural well water.
A report of investigation by medical experts show that two
thirds of the cases of typhoid fever in cities originate in the rural
districts, and there is much more of the disease in these districts
than in urban territory. The well on a farm is almost in
variably on low ground, where it receives the seepage from out
buildings and cesspools. Its pure, sparkling water may be
filled with deadly germs. There is a wide field of usefulness here
for county and township boards of health.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-23
Filthy WATER ON CARS OR NONE?

c. UPERINTENDENT PARSONS, of the Erie railroad, ad
~ mits that when water was supplied to passengers on
local trains it was sometimes allowed to remain in the
tanks for a week. And the railroad representative actually sets
up this as an argument why there should be none. In other
words. the railroad thinks its only choice is between poisoning
people and letting them suffer from thirst. The complaisant
Public Utilities Commission seems inclined to adopt the sug.
gestion Of the railroads that water be provided on a zone"
system, that is, for runs beyond thirty or forty miles. But
n a local train is stalled for two ortthree hours between
stations, with no drinking water on board? And is there no
thirst for people who travel less than thirty or forty miles in
hot weather?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-23
Why SHE DIDN'T APPLY

Marks-So you saw the woman who
dropped the purse, but lost her in the
crowd. Did you advertise for her.
Parishes. l put this in. sIfsthe
very homely woma of 40, wearing
dress of last years style and a most
~unbecoming hat, who lost her purse,
containing $3.50, on Boylston street
aturday will apply to -. her prop
erty will lie returned." I've had no
answer. though.
Neutrality-suspicious. Do you think a
woman wouldfown up to- that descrip-
ton for s3.50?l-Boston Transcript.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-23
THE HOMELESS CITY CAT.

NKT ANY families in closing their houses to go away for the
fW1l summer leave the domestic cat to shift for herself. AS
a result homeless and halfstarved cats prowI the by
ways and back yards. In Washington hundreds of these vagrom
cats are being picked up and sent to the city poundmaster to be
DESTROYED, and the work is aided by the members of a cat club,
which humanely looks after the welfare of the species. 1t is
held by the club that no cat should be turned out into the street
wheH not desired, but should be humanely put to death. Wash
ington sets a good example.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-23
NOT WHAT SHE A

Old Lady recovering from inf1u-
enza)-Thanky, miss, Pm better now;
but | ears as 'ow you've 'ad it, too?"
District Visitor-Yes, but I'm nearly
all right now. 1t has only left me
with a little neuralgia in my cad"
Old Party Observation-Disclosures.
dear miss. that's bad; out they do
say as it do allus attack the weakest
part.'-Exchange.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-23
NO RIGHT TO THE PARTY NAME.

n y view of the mixed state of things in the Republican national
situation the opinion of Acknowledgement Webb, of Cali
fornia, has interest. 1t is that the Taft electors may not
no on the State ballot for the November election unless Taft
shall carry the State in the primaries in September. If he does
not the Roosevelt electors must go on the ballot as Republican
and the Taft men must resort to petition. AS California gave
77,0O0 plurality to Roosevelt in the spring primaries the outlook
for the Taft electors is, at the best, dubious.