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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08
A CREDIT TO IRELAND,

Statistics collected at Ellis Island to
show the effect literacy test would
nave III eliminating immigrants is a
dlsproof OF the charge that the Irish
people are illiterate. Compared with
the other nations of Europe, illiteracy
among the Irish is very slight. For the
hscal Year ending June so, 1911, only
1.o7 per cent OF the Irish immigrants
arriving in this country would be kept
our by the litcracy test. In the mean
time 81 per cent OF the English, 5.g
per cent of the French, 4.o5 per cent
of the Germans, 5.5S per cent us the
Italians from northern, and AIS per
cent of the Italians from southern
italy and 20.2 per cent of the Polish
immigrants would be debarreG by the
literacy test.
Iaat SO few of the Irish immigrants
were found unable to read or write
shows how well they take advantage
Of the educational opportunities Offered
them. Ireland is comparatively poor
country. There is little opportunity
for leisure for even the children OF
school age. But Ireland was once the
land of scholars and the instinct of
the race has since been to take advant-
age OF whatever opportunities arc Of
fered to gain an education. 1t is not
forced upon them as in this country
where, with our excellent free schools
and school laws. it is almost impos-
sble for a child to escape without
learning at least to read and write, To
see the Irish ranking so far above the
people of other and better governed
countries is hopeful sign. If the
opportunities were at hand the country
would rank second to no nation in Gull
ture and learning
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08
THE NEW PRESIDENT,

Tho United States has a new presi-
dent. Woodrow Wilson is the twenty
seventh mai to be the recipient OF that
exalted honor. He has begun his great
task in a way that is winning the re-
spect of every one regardless Of party
utilization.
Mr.. Wilson is thoroughly demo-
cratic statesman. Being q professor
ana college president has not drawn
him apart from the plain people. The
abandonment CT The inaugural ball at
his suggestion is an indication of his
desire to live the simple life.
The inaugural address Of the presi-
dent is q brief document teeming with
thought. Written in a style charac-
teristic of the man, with brief, concise
sentences lacking the embellishments
that are customarily expected from q
man of his former profession, it will
form model for future statesmen to
follow. The conclusion OF that docu.
ment is brief and reaches to the sub-
lime.
WHO shall live up to this great
trust?' he asks. "Who dares fail to
try? I summon all honest men, all
patriotic. all forward looking men, to
my side. God helping me, will not
TAIL them, if they will but counsel and
sustain me-"
1t Is an honest promise of an earnest
man, In return for it every patriotic
citizen should try to help him TO full
fill the great trust the people have
placed in him. Ex-President Taft,s
congratulations and his promise that
I'VE will all be behind YOU" is a. fit
ting example for other citizens in other
walks Of life to emulate.
President Wilson should have the
Well wishes of the nation and it's sup
port, not for the advancement of the
Democratic party, but that the conn
try may be the better for it.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

Anent the disappointments DIR. Fred
erick Franz Friedman is meeting in
the United States in getting an oppor-
tunity to have the efficacy of the anti
tuberculosis serum which he claims
to have discovered tried out, it may
not be anliss to suggest the similarity
between the present case and the ar
guments frequently used to prove that
the Catholic Church in earlier ages
was unprogressive and opposed to
learning. Even the lovers of science
and the admirers of it's wonders among
the medical profession believe in going
slow. In other words, they are doing
what the Church did. They are not
inclined to take q vital step without
Knowing as much as can be know. in
advance of its consequences They.
like the Church Of all ages, 10 not
believe in leaping in the dark.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08
FRED B. LYNCH
May Dispense Minnesota Federal
a.,+ . PATRONAGE, ..-

Washington, March 1.-The, oues.
ton or who will distribute federal
patronage in Minnesota after March
4 has come up in this city, and it is
generally agreed that Fred B Lynch
national committeeman, tie one man
IN the state who is closest to Wood.
row Wilson and Chairman McCombs
will either have charge If that work
or suggest somebody else for it. Rep
resentative Hammond will probably
be permitted to take care Of his own
congressional district, and beyond that
he has no ambition.
MIR. Lynch is expected in Washing.
ton for the Inauguration, and it is
probable that the matter viii; then I've
settled. There are many persons who
continue to believe that Mr.. Lynch is
likely to get cabinet job, and they
will adhere to that belief until they
see the official cabinet list Certain
state leaders, it is reported here, arc
opposed to Mr.. Lynch being, permit.
ted to distribute the patronage, but
1t is understood that Mr.. Wilson does
not know these men very we'll, if at
all, and that he does. know Lynch
and that intimately.
1t will require much evidence to
turn Mr.. Wilson against Lynch. This
is said with authority.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08
THE EMMETT CELEBRATION.

The celebration of Robert Emmet's
birthday at the Shubert theater Tues
DAY evening surpassed all expectations.
When the theater was secured no one
thought that SO many who wanted
to attend would be turned AWAY Irish
patriotism does not wane with Years.
1T Is as strong today as it was in tho
days of Emmet. Nothing less than
the auditorium should be secured for
a real Irish celebration.
Governor A. o. Eberhart.s comn,en-
cation OF the integrity of Irish patriot
ism and citizenship and the earnest
ness with which he spoke fell on ap-
preciatlve ears. His reference tn the
part 1rishmen took in the wars of thie
country was, it is true, only 6. reca-
pitulation Of history. but the candid
acknowledgment by a son of another
race occupying the position which he
mas the honor to hold, gave double
significance to the statements.
Mayor Wallace &. Nye was can6ia
IN MS recognition Of the genuireness
OF the attachment of the Irish in this
country TO their adopted land. Prob.
ably the most original of the stata-
ments lle made was that lrishmen .1o
not come to the United States to amass
wealth to bring back to Ireland, No
one appreciated the truth of that ne
seftlon better than his auditors. Irish
patriotism is genuine. The Irish peo-
pie have proved as true to their adopt-
ed country as to the land of their
birth.
Ihere was one little incident during
the course of Mayor Nye's address that
We consider the pleasantest Of the
Whole meeting. No interested observ-
er of the proceedings could have missed
It, The mayor spoke of his ambition
to make Minneapolis a better CITY
commercially and industrially, city
which would present greater oppor-
tunities for all its citizens and a city
with more beautiful residence districts
for people to live in. And PASSING on
in this vein he remarked, "And we
want to make Minneapolis better city.
morally Quick as a gun flash came
a burst Of applause simultaneously
from every part of the audience.
Right there was demonstrated an al
tribute Of the genuine Irish character
that outshines every other virtue in
the category. Better morals is what
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

we want and the mayor may count on
every true Irishman in Minneapolis to
back him in his efforts in that direc-
ton.
Richard l. Gavin was no dsappoint-
ment to mis- audience. His speech was
Il powerful presentation of the Irist
struggle for emancipation. His mas
terry of his subject and language III
Which to *oicc his feeling, and his
adeptness in the arts Of oratory made
his a telling address.
In {; word, the Robert En.met Liter
AIRY society is to be congratulated on
the es' cilH cy OF the entire "osraln.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08
FRLEDMANN,s DISCOVERY.

II Dr. Frederick Franz Friedman
has discovered d. serum which will
combat the ravases OF tuberculosis as
he claims, the World will owe him !.
debt Of gratitude, that it can never
hope to pay. He will rank as the
greatest scientist, not only of the
twentieth century, but of twenty cen-
turtles.
But while DR.. Friedman should be
given every possible opportunity to
demonstrate the efficacy OF the rene
dy he claims to have discovered it is
not wise to, put too much faith in his
discovery until unquestionable results
can be had to speak for themselves,
The thought Of having discovered a
remedy that will bring about such a
tremendous blessing to mankind is
enough to stagger the most stolid
mind. DIR. Friedman is IL young man,
only "a years of age. His faith in his
remedy is doubtless sincere. But it
is not impossible that Il fair degree
q success in his work, coupled with
the hope to become the Moses of tho
twentieth century, has overwhelmed
MIN with unwarranted hope.
Up to the present there has been no
cure for tuberculosis. Relief and pre-
vention We're the only aids that the
best medical men had TO offer. The
problem of discovering a cure has oc-
cupled the attention Of myriads of
men. Claims when pu: to the actual
test have so far proved futile. Will
Df. triedmann's. follow the usual
course: 1t may not be, and millions
OF sufferers from the menacing plague
Will hope that the promised land is in
sight.
Great discoveries are not usually
made suddenly. They come through n
gradual accumulation of Experiences
and Investigations. They are the result
OF the labors of many workers in many
neids. The climax is the outgrowth Of
series of steps. Marconi could NOT
nave invented the wireless telegraph if
lie did not have at his disposal the ac-
cumulated knowledge of thousands of
men who had Experimental with cleo.
tricity and analysed the constituents
OF the air, 1t may be that DR.. Fried
mann has only done in the field of
medical science what Marconi did in
his field. II is possible that he has
bridged the chasm, and reached the
vantage ground that millions yainlv
sought. A fair test will prove or dis
prove the worth of his remedy. Unit,
the test has been made and the re-
suits announced we will have to wait
In the meantime remembering that
mediocre confidence now will lessen
the sting of disappointment if it proves
failure, and at the same time aid
to the satisfaction. Of victory If II
proves a success. liz
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08
IN ST. PAUL.
An Audience Of 800 Persons Honor
Emmet's Memory Monday
Niqht.

The memory of Robert Emmett, Ire
lands hero, was honored by the Irish
Americans of st. Paul Monday night
in Hibernian hall, the occasion being
the one hundred and thirty fifth an
niversary of his BIRTH. Over 500 per-
sons attended the celebration. Alfred
Mcdonald, county president, presided
The following program was creditably
rendered:
J.. Medley of Irish Airs. Miss Nc
Carthy.
2. Star Spangled Banner" Choral
Club, l.. A. to A. o. Fl.
s. Song, Wearing of the Green"
Miss Mary Hogan.
4. Recitation, "Our Father Miss
Susie Clarke. IT,. ~.
.. Song, "Mavoureen." Miss Hynes.
6. "Emmet's Speech from the Dock"
Mr.. George Clarke. ~
Z. Duet, Miss Helen KENNY and All.
bic Miner.
S. Address, Irish in America" Rev.
T. Gleason.
.. Violin solo, ]. =. Warren and
Mary Downey at the piano.
TO- Song, when Irish Eyes Are
Smiling" Eugene Kelliher.
IL. Remarks by State President, A.
O. H.. r. ]. Doyle.
H. Song. selected, Miss Whelan.
il. Remarks by County President, l.,
A. to A. Q. H.. Mrs. Ellen Conroy.
IA. Song, ooh, Breathe Not His
Name" James White.
10. Address. Robert Emmett" w. D.
DwSer.
lG. Remarks by National President,
A. o. H.. J. ]. Regain.
! II. God Save Ireland" Choral club.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08
What Would You Do?

If you should meet Friend upon tho
way
OF Life, and lie should pause by you
to say,
My child, l love you always and tc
You
l bring Il wondrous gift,
What would You doc
II He should place within your easy
reach
a treasure far too great for human
A treasure far too great for human
speech,
And so pass on, and out of sight
and yet
Leave You the treasure,
Would you then forget?
And if You often by the roadside see
His quiet house with welcome full anc
free.
And know He longs to have YOU stor
and say,
"Friend, I remember"
Would YOU turn away?
If all He asks is love, would you say
no?
Could you have such Friend an6
treat Him so?
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

A South Norwalk inventor claims
to have perfected q machine by which
the sensations Of eating ID drinking
may be produced without the actual
presence of food. It is called the
"sastograph." A photographic banquet
would have some advantages over the
ordinary banquet since one would he
able to get taste Of everything at
least.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08
FROM THE CAPITAL

Archbishop John Ireland conferred
the sacrament of confirmation upon a
class of thirty children at St. Peter
Claver's church, Aurora and Harrington
avenues, Sunday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock. The class was composed
mostly of negro children. High mass
was celebrated at 1920 o'clock and a
sermon was preached by Archbishop
Ireland
Josephine AIullan, beloved daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Mullan, died
Saturday after long illness. The fu-
neral took place from the family resi-
dence, 600 Dayton, Monday at 8 a. m.
Interment at Calvary cemetery.
. Mrs. Mary Allise, a pioneer resident
of st. Paul, but since last October liv-
ing with her daughter in Grimes, Cal,
is dead, according to message re-
ceived in St. Paul from her son Fri
day. The funeral services were held
in Grimes. Mrs. Allise first came to St.
Paul in 1852 She was 80 years old.
She was the widow of Alongo Allise,
also pioneer of st. Paul. She is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. Franklyn
Decon of Grimes, Cal, and two sons,
Edmond Allise of Grimes and Freder-
lex Allise of New York
Thomas Cummings, 9S years ld,who
moved to the United States and set
tied in Connecticut in 1858, died Sun
day at his residence, 1913 Fuller avenue.
Mr.. Cummings came to St. Paul in 1857
and was member Of the Minnesota
Territorial Pioneers. His wife, Mar
garet Cummings, who was 80 years old,
died in st. Paul the past summer.
Mr.. Cummings was a native of Coun-
ty Limerick, Ireland. The funeral took
place from the above residence We'd
nesday and services were held at the
Cathedral at a. m. Interment was
at Calvary cemetery. -Four sons and
two daughters survive him. They are:
Patrick, RosemOunt, Mimi; James, St.
Paul; Jermiah, Cedar Lake Mimi; NJ.
j., Texas; Mrs. Mary Cody, st. Paul,
and Mrs. Margaret Connolly, st. Paul.
Mrs. June Wood, widow of the late
w. II. Wood, celebrated her 95th birth
day anniversary Monday evening at
her home, SO Iglehart avenue, where
group of old friends congratulated
her. Mrs. Wood came to st. Paul with
her husband in the early fifties. She
was born in LitchAeld, Conn, in 1918,
and after her marriage lived for a
short time in Canada. Mrs. Wood has
four children living, w. H. Wood,
Charles Wood and Miss Annie Wood
of this city, and James W. Wood of
Chicago.
John P. Whelan, aged 40 years, died
Sunday at the family residence, 739 st.
Anthony avenue, after short illness.
The funeral took place from the above
residence, Wednesday at $3.50 a. nj.
Services were held at st. Luke's
church at 10 a. M. Interment was at
Calvary cemetery.
Following the death of his daughter
by just Is days. William p. Warner,
father of the late Anne Warner French,
former St. Paul novelist, and r. p.
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st. Patrick's day novelties have al
ready begun to appear in store win
dows. Let patriotic 1rishmen inform
store keepers that miniature greer
pig with a shamrock in it's mouth is
not fitting emblem to recall the mem
Dry of the heroic Saint who Christian
lied Ireland SO we'll that the country
has never lost the Faith.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

Minneapolis mail boxes are to be
painted red. Lots Of red letter at
fairs, yes?
The latest craze among Paris wom-
en-. according to a leading Parish
fashion journalist, is to color the face
with a powder of blue brick or yell
low hue. But this particular color is
for evening wear only. please ex-
cuse me- says the Paris woman to
her guests. while 1 put on my even
ing complexion"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

One Of the next questions for the
Liberal party in England to graphic
with. T. P. O'Connor says, is the en-
tire abolition of the useless and impo-
tent House of Lords. The doom of
the Lords was decreed in the Veto
.bill. Extinction will only be a matter
of time. The spirit OF the times is to-
ward democracy and democracy de-
inands q representative government
An elective chamber will without a
doubt 1 l'ou one day substitute the old aris-
tocratic house.
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was prominently linked with the exer-

was prominently linked with the exer-
of. Today Wilson is the man OF the
hour and Roosevelt's name was scarce
ly mentioned in the lengthy accounts
of the inauguration. Truly, the world
moves on apace. The man who is SO
proud as to think he is necessity in
submit to the terrible irony of the
years.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08
THE MENACE IN MINNEAPOLIS.

The Menace, the sheet that gushes
venom ut the nostrils, is waging it's
campaign for the establishment of
Menace clubs' in Minneapolis to carry
out it's cause. This cause may be in
1erfed from line on the letterhead of
the Menace Publishing company which
reads: "Thc Roman Catholic Political
Machine: The Deadliest Menace to
American Liberties and Civilization"
From this we are to understand that
the Roman Catholic political ma
chine in Minneapolis is to be con-
1ronted by the terrifying power of
the Menace which is about to save
for us our liberties. Fire and brim-
stone and saltcd peanuts. the day has
Come at last! TO show how menacing
this Roman Catholic political ma
chine is the leading geniuses of the
Menace got together and devised an
oath for tho Knights Of Columbus
which the Devil himself would not
take in Il lucid moment. and now this
oath is being circulated as basis for
getting members to join the Menace
clubs. All the Menace men have to do
is to convince their victims that the
knights OF Columbus take the oath.
If /; man whom they convince OF this
lie does not then enter into the spirit
or the Menace propaganda he is hope
less.
1es. dear menacers. tell us of man
whom You have convinced that your
prodigious lie is the truth and who
still refuses to Join your cause-tell
us OF such.a one, we pray you, and
Well look him up. He ought to be
looked up. 1t would serve him right.
We're with the Menace when it
comes to fighting the men who take
that Menace-made knights Of Co.
lumbus oath. For were convinced
that such men should be mcnaced.
menicifcd, menicifuscated. Minneap-
oils is no place for them They ought
to be Geported to the Arora, Mo.
Menace factory for repairs and remod-
cling.
II there is such q man in Minne-
apolls VIC would like to get one Ions;
lingering squint at him. II we thought
our labors would be awaiting We would
join the Menace outfit, lariat in hand,
and do our best to help capture him.
We believe the police force could be
induced to join in the search. 1t
might be we'll to get the fire depart
ment In OH the hunt, too, because he
might be hidden in some cave and it
would be necessary to drown him out.
Vino knows? But we simply must
get him. and that is all there Is to it.
And as for that Roman Catholic
political machine" we will have to get
1t out ana look it over. II we could
only locate it! Where can the ter
rible thing be? II we could only get
hold Of it and the man that took that
Menace oath we would take day off
and toss the culprit into the cylinder,
hind legs tirst g.
o, menacing menacers, if you find
anything of that man that took your
oath, il it's only his coat-tail,, please,
please. don't so back to Arora without
letting us know. And if you find that
"Roman Catholic political machine,'
lead us,to it, Or at least in Your men,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

Il From college professor to college
president. to governor and to tho pres
From the presidency to college pro-
lessor is the way Of Mr.. Taft.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

William Jennings Bryan Is Secretary
OF State in President Wilson's cabi-
net. Mr. Bryan is an able man. The
Democratic party owes much to him.
After three defeats he still remains
IL leader. Bryan's course is not vet
run.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

= Minnesota became a territory sixty
four years ago March 5. A mighty
Transformation has taken place in the
northwest since.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08
The Rich Pawpaw.

Memories of childhood days on TIL"
banks Of the Mississippi, where paw
paws and persimmons We're good and
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

How times do change! Only four
Years ago Mr.. Taft became president
while Theodore Roosevelt. the retir-
ing president, stood by his side, his
y foremost rem champion. On Tuesday Mr..
Taft stepped down from that exalted
position TO give way to Mr.. Wilson.
sIeAlE Years ago Mr.. Roosevelt's name
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

The Mexicans should have been in
vited EN- lnasse to take look at the
dency changes hands in the United
States. 49,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

"Say, those Russians haze the funni.
est names, haven't them? Simkovitch,
Markovitch-"
Eyes, you can't tell vich is vich."
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08
Irish Judges and Protestants.

The enormously disproportonatc
representation of Protestants on the
Commission of the Peace in Ireland is
shown by a Parliamen. ary White Pa
per just issued. This shows that out
Of 6,O74 justices of the peace, 1886
are Catholics and 3,656 are Protest
ants, including 2,s17 Episcopalians, 63S
Presbyterians and 100 Methodists,
There are eight Jews, and in ten cases
the religious belief is unknown. The
religious census of Ireland gives the
following figures.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

This means that while Catholics rep-
resent nearly seventy-four per cent. of
the population, Protestants hold slight
~ over sixty per cent. Of the magistra-
cy.
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March came in like lion with ;
bunch of firecrackers tied to Its tail.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

Man wanted for stealing" says ;
headline. No salary is mentioned.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1913-03-08

aceful charity, give us a tip as to it's
whereabouts. Come, now. mcnacers,
promise lis that tiny mite
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