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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10

Every now and then we see good
catholic play on the stage-good in the
sense that it is true to the principles
OF Catholic doctrine. But too often
the effect Of these plays is weakened
by the presentation of these doctrines
befng over done. The playwrights who
take a Catholic theme for the subject
6f "a drama are. too fond of represent
Ing priests and nuns performing mir
aeIes or bringing about changes which
ATe equivalent to miracles. We all
sbelieve in the great, efficacy Of the
Catholic faith, but we do not believe
Tint God al going to perform miracles
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10
THE TWENTY GREATEST WOMEN.

The we'll known actress, Mary An
derson de Navarro, has published a
list of the twelve greatest women of
history. Nine de Navarro's list has
the distinction of being headed by the
name Of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the
first list OF the kind published by any
prominent person to give the place of
pre-eminence to the Mother of God.
Nine. de Navarro's list is as follows:
Blessed Virgin Mary; st. Monica,
mother of ST. Augustine; st. Teresa,
the reformer OF the Carmelites, canon
lied by Gregory XIV, in 1921; Sappho,
a Greek lyric poet, who flourished
about 600 B. c.; Florence Nightingale,
founder of the Red Cross society;
Matilda, queen of William the Con-
queror; Blanche de CASTLE, wife Of
Louis VIII. of France. She acted as
regent of France before her son was
Of age; Jeanne d'Arc, the great French
patriot; Jenny Lind, the famous Swed-
ish singer; Sarah Siddons, celebrated
English tragic actress; Countess Of
Craven, a famous English writer;
George Sand, a noted French novelist
and playwright; George Eliot, cele-
brated English novelist; Maria Their
esa of Austria: Mary Arden, mother
of Shakspere; Mme Curie, the French
scientist; Nine. d'Arblay, noted Eng
fish novelist; Charlotte Corday, a
French heroine: Martha Washington,
wife of George Washington; Nine.
Ristori, noted Italian tragic actress.
Not all will agree with every choice
Nine. de Navarro has made. That is
to be expected since there are so many
ways in which a woman might be
reckoned great But one thing must
be granted-the famous actress recog-
nizes the usefulness of religion in q
wolnans life.
Nine. de Navarro had herself thor
oughly Catholic training. She was
educated at the Ursuline Convent and
Academy of Presentation at Louisville
Her training in elocution was received
under Father Anthony Miller, Fran
ciscan priest. At the age of eighteen
Miss Anderson made her debut in the
Fifth Avenue tbeater, New York. AZ
ter that she had brilliant career on
the stage winning extraordinary rec
ognition socially and professionally.
In 1889 sickness compelled her to can
Gel her theatrical enga gements. She
could not be induced to go back on the
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10

In the University of California there
is Il chair of Celtic which is now un-
der the direction of Prof. J. J. Ole
garty. A large number of the stu
dents are manifesting an interest
in the study Of the Irish language.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10
he carried off the prize,

uo CdIllCu Oll lAS pIlAe.
Friends in the League determined
that his voice should be trained in the
best schools. so they organized con-
certs at which he sung, and other
singers Of the League contributed their
part. The proceeds of the concerts
enabled him to go to Italy. He stud
led in Milan, and after finishing there.
he appeared in several Italian cities
where the most critical audiences were
found. He had then learned to sing
in Italian and as a principal in grand
opera, so when he returned home with
a reputation he was engaged in 1907
for Covent Garden, where he made his
debut in October of that year as
Turiddu. Within a month he sang in
Rigoletto with Tetrazzini, who was
charmed with his exquisite voice, and
after the successes won with her, he
was engaged as member Of the Cow
ent Garden Company as leading tenor.
Since leaving London he appeared in
the Metropolitan Opera House. New
York, with other grand opera stars.
and also in Boston and Philadelphia
with the Metropolitan Opera Company.
He has been on tour Of Australia
with Madame Melba and is now re-
turning homeward through America.
He will make his first appearance in
San Francisco about the first week in
March, singing in concert, and besides
grand opera selections liberal
sprinkling Of Irish melodies and bal
lads may be anticipated.
In lyrics MacCormack is unsurpass-
ed. He takes advantage at times of
the mezza voice, or half voice, embel-
lishment of some of his songs, and in
this he is sometimes misunderstood:
the uninitiated thinking that the notes
are falsetto. But this, however, is adj
MISSILE under the canons of his art,
and withal it is satisfying and sooth-
ing to the ear. But all who are in
terested in him will soon hear his sing
ing and appreciate it.
He will be Joined in this city with
another Irish songster, Marie Marelle,
who is coming out from the old coun-
try to meet him and tour America in
his company. Accompanying MacCor-
mack is his young wife, who was
Miss Foley of Dublin.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10

The Lenten season will soon begin.
For many it will be a disagreeable sea-
son when pleasure is at ebb tide. For
others it will be a season of whole
some contemplation which will add
new zest to life. In which of these
classes are you going to cast your lot
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10

except on extraordinary occasions If
our Catholic plays would represent
sational they would be more potent in
doing good.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10

A divorce record was established in
Kansas the other day when a decree
OF separation was granted by the
court just twenty-five minutes after
the suit was filed. Wrongs are done
in moments which centuries are too
short to rectify.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10

! Cardinal O'Connell was greeted in
Boston last week on his return from
Rome by an excellent demonstration
of love and loyalty on the part Of the
people of his diocese.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10

The crusade against evil literature
still goes on in Ireland. The trouble
is not With Irish publications but with
publications which are sent in from
England and the Continent.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10

Now that the Orangemen of Belfast
have conclusively demonstrated their
lack of intelligence that senescent Ul-
Ster bogie ought soon to set.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10

In theory we do not believe that
any man is perfect. We regard our
selves as sinners, one and all. Yet
il we detect our fellow man in the act
OF doing wrong our faith in him Is so
confidently again. Our theory does
not work out in practice.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10

The fight for Home Rule is going
forward merrily. In the course of
years il has gained such momentum
that il cannot be stopped now.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10

King George and Queen Mary ar
rived in London on the 9Th inst. after
having been crowned Emperor and
Empress Of India. Let their next trip
be shorter and more humanitarian
one-a little jaunt across the channel
to open up an Irish Parliament in
Dublin. ...
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10

/, March 5 has been set for the date on
which the fate of the arbitration trea-
ties pending with Great Britain and
France will In decided in the Senate
OF the United States.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10
Church Attendance in Dublin.

The observance Of Sunday in Dub
lin IL so general as far as hearing
Mass is concerned that strangers
must needs marvel The London
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-02-10

The New World accuses Jane Ad-
dams of being illogical. She must be
just an ordinary feminine then.
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The Washington herald., 1912-06-04
DWELLs ON EDUCATION.

Speaking on the subject. Some Prob
lens Of Universal Education" United
States Commissioner Of Education Phil
ander P. Claxton, in a lecture given un-
der the auspices OF the graduating class
Of the Teachers College" OF George
Washington University last night before
a large audi0nce in Central High School
hall told Of the many problems that are
daily confronting the educators of the en-
tire country.
Commissioner Claxton FIRST mentioned
the problem of getting the children into
school, stating that he meant all the chill
dren Of all the people. and for a sufficient
period OF time to do them some good, not
merely for twelve or thirteen years. The
problem of teaching was next named. and
the speaker said there is an urgent de-
mand for a suficient number OF well-bOTn.
well-taught, well-trained, and experienced
teachers to teach all the children in all
the schools.
Edward West, president OF the class
under auspices Of which the lecture was
given, presided. Miss HiIda Clrichson
sang Tosu's "Beauty's Eyes" with cello
obIigato by Miss Elizabeth WILDER, and
piano accompaniment by Miss Mabel
Berry. Admiral Stockton. president OF
George Washington University, intro
duced The speaker.
The officers and members OF the class
are: Edward WIest, president; Helen Ma
rie Evans, vice president; Estelle An
nette Goodman, Louise Berry. Ellen
Barksdale Bouldin, Mary Ann Connolly,
Helen GiIliss, Alice Haslup, and Helen
Gertrude Rollins
The Washington herald., 1912-06-04
MCKINLEY ALUMNI
OUTING A SUCCESS
KarShan Hall L Mecca for Old
Grads and Students on
Annual Excursion.

An unusually large crowd went to
Marshall Hall yesterday on the steamer
Charles Manchester, which carried the
Mckinley Manual Training School Alum
nj Association on its second annual ex-
cursion-
The principal events Of the day were
q baseball game and q track meet. The
student team captured the baseball
honors from the faculty and alumni team
by q score OF to l. In the track events,
Weeks won the 75-yard midget Felt sec
ond; Fristoe, third. The 75-yard Junior
was also won by Weeks. Prov got sec
ond and Felt third.
In the ss0-yard dash Hardesty got hrst
Fitzpatrick second. and Rohr third; 10
yard dash, Onutt first, Davis second; (;
standing broad jump. onutt frst, Ran
kin second. and Davis third lOo-yard
dash, Davis first. Offutt second, and
Prov third; 44o-yard dash, Davis first
and Kohr second; one-mile run, dead
heat between Gibson and Guide; high
jump, won by Rankin; running broad
jump Offutt first. Thompson second, and
Rankin third. The shot-put was won
by Gibson.
Excellent music was furnished by the
school band.
The Alumni Association also plans to
hold a reunion in the assembly hall OF
the school on the evening Of wednes-
day, June Il. An attractive musical pro-
gramme has been arranged. and there
will be talks by prominent alumni
The Washington herald., 1912-06-04
IN
'QUAKBR CITY"
Washington Party Is Greeted on
City's Outskirts by Hosts
of Motorists.
spcci,I 70 nc w..htnEton Hsr.lt.

Speclal 70 The Washington Herald.
Philadelphia, June 3-Leaving Harris
burg at $50 o'clock this morning, the
members Of the pathfinding party for
the Washington endurance run arrived
at the City Hall, Philadelphia, at 4:O5
o'clock this afternoon. thereby complet-
ing the second lap OF the journey, lE2
miles, in nine hours and forty-five min
utes, less two hours at the noon control
Motor enthusiasts OF Harrisburg were
on hand to bid the party a welcome re-
turn, and the pathfnders were met on
the outskirts OF Philadelphia by the
auto editors OF the local papers, accom-
panied by a large number Of Quaker
City aUtolsts
The roads traversed to-day are in
splendid condition for motoring. and a
royal reception awaits the contestants
at every joint in the course
The pathfinding car is running smooth
ly under the careful guidance OF Cleve-
land Campbell The course is not a
severe test, but an ideal one for the
purposes of the run. The greatest nul-
sance TO be cOntended on the trip is toll
gates, they being more numerous over
this course than flies at the village sugar
barrel.
The pathhnders will arrange to obviate
this time-losing and temper-trying nui-
sance by paying toll in advance for the
party for the entire journey. One OF the
rare treats Of motoring awaits the Wash
ingtonians from the viewpoint OF good
roads and pleasant scenes along the
suburbs OF Philadelphia.
King Cole and party will depart from
Philadelphia early Tuesday morning and
expect to arrive in Washington about
D. m.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-04
EDUCATIONAL
GIANT MURDERER
AWAITS REMOVAL
William BrosduS, Six Foot Seven
Inches, to Be Taken to South
Carolina by Sheriff.

Six feet, seven inches tall. with =
weight Of about 900 pounds, William X.
Surrat. alias William Broadus, colored.
forty years old, murderer and ex-convict,
and believed to be the talleSt prisoner
ever taken in custody by the Washing
ton Police Department. will leave this
city to-day in care Of Sheriff John Coyle
for Gaffney. S. c.
Beside the giant prisoner, Coyle. who
Is but fve feet fvs inches tall and
weighs not more than $50 pounds, looks
like a midget but the diminutive SheriR
is armed with handouts and q six
shooter, automatic revolver, and he de-
clsres that II he does not deliver the
prisoner safely at Carney he Is willing
to admit incapability Of holding his once.
Detective Sergt. James Springman. one
OF the smallest men in stature in the
Central once, arrested SuTratt Saturday
afternoon in Seventh Street between p
and Q Streets, when the giant was arm
ed with a razor. When SpringmAn,
alone and without any help in sight,
calmly walked up TO the towering man
and placed him under arrest he gave
a decisive reply to the queries as to
whether policemen earn their money,
demonstrate bravery, &c.
GRA AAAblAAaA AhAANu a paHnlhk aAND anu
in the machine the prisoner was con-
veyed TO police headquarters. There the
razor was found in his pocket. He was
disarmed and charged with carrying con-
cealed weapons in order that he might
be held until word could be sent to the
South Carolina authorities. Sheriff Coyle
arrived yesterday and will leave with
the prisoner as soon as the proper pa
pers arrive.
Nine years ago Surratt, In a dispute
over 10 cents after a game OF craps, drew
a knife and stabbed Ridge Hale. also
ColOred. 10 death. Hale was cut in thirty
places. Surratt was sentenced to fVe
years. but after being in jail a year he
sawed his shackles with a file and es-
capped. He has been living in Washing
ton eight years, working as a hod carrier.
Since he arrived here he married and has
two children.
Surratt lived at q Logan Court North
west, and so far as the police have been
able to learn has been conducting himself
according TO the provisions OF the law
since breaking jail. He admitted his
Identity yesterday when confronted by
Coyle and addressed the Sheriff by name.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHILE

WHITE.
Frederick L vogt 3. and Eleanor Schulz j
Fredsrick c Poll. q. and Esther P. HioAs -
both q Richmond. Va. Rev. William J. BROOKS.
Georgs W. McGll. p. and Elsie v. MGnEGm, q
Rev. James S MOGtEumeJ.
John A. Maroeron, y, and EfSe 7. TydinEs, Il
Rev. James A. Smythe.
William F TIpple. d and Marie A Parker, =,
Of Baltimore Nd Rev. George W AtEinson T.
William X. Taylor. =. and Mamie NJ WiIlstt 3
both of Prince GeoTEs County. Nd Rev. @. W,
Van Fossen.
Gordon W. stOrts. a and EulI A. Holmes. y
Rev John z BriggN
Henry B. MnrstOn - of Team. Va. and Anna
B. Simpsrn. 81 q Richmond. Va. Rev. William
T. McKsnnsy.
Harry F. Crumm!tt. n. and Myrtle A. BeIns.
5 Of Bethesda Nd Rev. Paul B. Wilmington.
Walter Sacks D. and Frames AlpsTn. q. both
oF Petersburg. Va. Rev. Louis Stern.
Henry NJ Schser. a. and Julia C. Dimond. -
both Of Newport News Va. Rev. J. s. MoAtEunsry.
Archie W. MorEAL n, and Ethel V. HHrbR. u
Rev. James L McIAin.
Louis \. Oehinler. y, and MIude D. KidWsI,
2. Rev. George W. Swift.
Albert Kushner. a. and Eta A. RodisE a.
both Of Baltimore. Nd. Judge c. 5. Bundy.
Theodore c. Low, >, Of Roanoke, Va. and Helen
ohterdinEer. %, q LynchburE. Va Rev. Samuel
II. Greene.
J. F. Henson. D. and Mildred E. Peunsll. =.
Rev. A. J. Tyler.
F. GreEgs. s, and Minnie CObbs. n Rev. z Z
]. W. Mcdowell. %. and Fannie Duncan. =
Rev. W. Wesily.
W. Montgomery. p. and Henrietta Jones, y.
Rev. D. W. HAYS.
A. J. Dixon, q, and Lucy Gray, .. Rev. NJ
W D. Norman.
L W. SHEPPARD. n. and AIeas A Morris =
Rev. G. H. Harris
R, Bunbrry. 2. and Ethel West. 4. Rev. NJ
Strickland.
W. Tones. q. and DOIis Carter. z Rev. W.
H. Dean.
Z. Bracket. y, and Amy JackAOu. n Rev. W.
WeStray.
W. H Scott 2. and Julia Swami Is. Rev. C.
]. L Giisooe. n. and Annie Tunsr. n Rev
r. A. Hart.
B. BrisCoe, n. and Helen LouII. n Rev. W
A. l. Morton.
C s Whitehead. :. and saIlie BereIl. y. Rev
c. c. Alleyne.
Easmus A. Pond, q. and Man A. Bean, =,
Of Baltimore. Nd. Rev. c. s Abbott.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-04
FIGHT FOR ARMY
VACANCIES WARM
Friends Of Officers Seeking PlumS
Swamp War Department
with Petitions.
PRESIDENT PoSTPOEEs ACTION

With every day that President Taft
postpones the appointments TO MI the
four vacancies in the list OF general ON
GERS Of the army. the scramble for the
plums grows more interesting. There
are now more than 100 candidates. prae-
tically every colonel and many lieutenant
colonels and even officers Of lower grade
being either avowed applicants or in the
receptive mood.
Politics has been brought to play an
important part, and It now promises TO
eliminate more than one oficer from the
race. Friends OF other leading candi-
dates have produced letters alleged to
have been written to Senators and Rep
resentatives by Col John L. Clem. the
drummer boy Of Shiloh" Col. Clem,
who halls from Ohio. has been the
senior quartermaster for some time, and
has been a candidate for a general ap-
pointment for several years. Army regu-
lattons are strict against ofiSssrs appeal
Ing to Congress for appointments. The
alleged Clem letter, which Is now being
Investigated, transmitted q copy OF a
letter written by Brig. Gen. Jesse II.
Lee retired, a few years ago, recon-
mending his appointment and suggest
ing that the letter might be used in some
way without doing harm. Glen is the
to-day, he having enlisted as musician
in the Twenty-second Michigan Infantry
when only eleven years old. The @. A.
R Is flooding the War Department with
petitions in his favor.
Edwards Il FavorIte.
At the top OF the slate" which has
been laid before the President by War
Department authorities is another
Ohio man-Brig. Gen. Clarence r. Ed
wards, Chief of the Insular Bureau,
and close personal friend of the PresI-
dent. Edwards, who is touring Eu-
rope with the San Francisco Panama
Exposition Commission, was made
brigadieT general from captain a few
years ago. He has been a candidate
for major general. to fll the vacancy
created by the death OF Gen. Fred
Grant last March. This, 1t Is thought,
would arouse opposition, so he will
probably get one of the three appoint
ments as brigadier general in the line.
Three Of the officers on the War De-
partment slate are Illinois men-all
nearing retirement. The first choice
is Col. C. +. Chase, fifth on the cavalry
list who will retire in July; next is
Col. z J. McClernard, commanding the
First Cavalry, who will retire In De-
cember. Third Is william T Wood.
Army authorities have taken a strong
stand against political appointments
and are advancing officers with the
best records in time OF war. regardless
OF rank. In this list comes a number
OF officers who distinguished them
selves in the Philippines. along with
Gems. Bell and Pershing both OF whom
were promoted from junior ranks. The !
major generals appointment Is ex-
peCted to go 10 either Brig. Gen. W. W. |
Wotherspoon. commanding the Depart |
ment Of the Gulf. or Brig. Gen. Tasker |
II. Bliss. commanding the Department |
of the East. Friends of Brig Gen |
Freddie" Funston are SIN pushing |
him for promotion. President Taft is |
expected to announce the appointments |
within the next few days.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-04
OBJECTION MADE
TO USE OF BOOKS
Counsel for erifin HsIstesd Protest
Against Admission of Personal
Accounts as Evidence.
CALLS TRANSACTION IRREGULAR

objecting against the admisIbility Of
account books used by Grimm Halstead,
the former broker OF this city. who is
on trial before Justice Barnard in Grim
inal Court No. on an Indictment charg-
ing the embezElement OF certificates Of
stock valued at 5000 as evidence in the
trial on the ground that this would vio-
late the constitutional rights Of his cli-
ent. Attorney Galley, for the defendant,
cited a number Of cases 10 the court yes
terdsy afternoon in support of his con-
terition. The matter was taken under
adjustment by the court until this morn
ing. when Justice Barnard will render
an opinion on the points involved.
Halstead is charged with embezIling
stock valued 5000 from Hubert Klein
peter, one time chauffeur for Mrs. Mark
Hanna. The indictment against the de-
fendant contains nine counts, but six are
held in allegiance. The three on which
he is being tried refer to the Kleinpeter
transactions and set forth that 100 shares
Of New York, Ontario and Western Rail-
road stock intrusted to him by the chauf-
feur, August l6. 1903. were hypothecated
the same ray for $500 and subsequently
sold.
Calls Transaction Irregular.
The prosecuting attorney, in his open
ing address, told the jury he expected
to prove that Halstead persuaded Klein
peter to turn the certificate Of stock
over to him on the preteXt that security
might be needed some day on stock
which the chauffeur was playing on a
margin, and that the certificate In ques-
ton would be ample protection for the
brokerage firm.
The defense argued that the transac-
ton involving the transfer Of the stock
TO HRlstad and its hypothecation were
regular in every particular. The only
hitch in the transaction, according TO
counsel for the defense, was the failure
OF Halstead in January, 1910, five months
after the stock had been turned over TO
him. He diselsimed any criminal intent
on the part Of his client.