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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
RESTRICTING IMMIGRATION.

The question of imposing heavy
restrictions upon immigration to this
country is not new. 1t goes back
beyond the middle of the last CEN
fury when the Know Nothings" of
that day clamored for America for
the Americans 1t has come up at
various times since then, and certain
restrictions have already been adopt
ed. There is still some of the old
know Nothing spirit lending its
support to the bills introduced into
Congress for the limitation of immt-
grafton. But that is not the only
spirit behind these measures. Labor
organizations are lending their sup
port TO restrictive measures as a
means for protecting the labor mar
ket in this country. Indeed the
main support for immigration re-
striction bills now comes from this
source. One of the acts for which
President Taft was most severely
criticised was his veto of the Bur-
Dillingham; bill which set up a
literacy test for immigrants. The
same measure has been introduced
In Congress again, and there is lit
tie doubt that It will pass both
houses, as IL did before. President
Wilson, II we may Judge from his
writings before he became Presi-
dent, favors exclusion Of certain
classes Of immigrants. Whether he
fayors a literacy test is another ques-
ton. He will, very likely, have an
opportunity OF passing upon It soon.
With the True Voice. We believe
that certain restrictions upon immi-
grafton are unobjectionable, nay
even necessary. Only those are de-
sirable as immigrants who intend to
make a permanent home here and
to become a part of the nation.
Criminals. idlers and incurably dis
eased should be rigidly excluded.
The literacy test would bar many
who are undesirable. but It would
also exclude thousands who would
prove excellent citizens under Amer
lean conditions. The worst seoun-
drel Is the individual with an educa-
ton and no conscience. It Is not re-
striction that we object to. 1t is the
setting up OF an arbitrary test for
the admission OF immigrants that
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
DOING FAIRLY WELL.

The Guardians of Liberty" and
the remnant of the A. P. A
redivivus are on the trail of Presi
dent Wilson, vowing his politica
extinction. Knowing that President
Wilson is a good Presbyterian, like
the True Voice we had thought
he would be immune from attach
in that quarter. Some narrow
minded Catholics were even inclined
to question his fair-mindedness IL
the selection of his Cabinet. Be
tween the two extremes he seems Il
be doing fairly we'll.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
JANUARY. WEDDING.

Edwin Ballard will be married on
January 6 to Miss Heloise, the
daughter of Frank M. Head, of New
Hope. The groom-to-be is son of
Nick Ballard, of Chicago, and is as
ISOLATED with his father in the mer-
camille business. He is a most
promising young man who is uni
versally respected by all who know
him, while his bride-elect is one of
the most lovable ladies in our land.
She is lively, accomplished and is
greatly admired by large circle OF
friends. The ceremony will take
place in st. Vincent's church, at
New Hope. and the ceremony will
be performed by Rev. Father
0'Shea.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
AGREED ON DEBATE.

The Triangular Debating League,
composed of the Universities of
Notre Dame, Indiana and Wabash
College, have agreed on the follow
ing question for this coming years
debates: Resolved, That Indiana
should adopt the initiative and
referendum" Notre Dame will hold
the first tryouts in the latter part
OF January. The final selection for
the two teams 20 represent Notre
Dame on both sides OF the question
will be made six weeks after the
first preliminary tryouts. Notre
Dame has won all its debates In the
past two years In this league, hav-
ing debated both sides OF the ques-
ton each year.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT.

st. williams Dramatic Club will
give a play and tableaux at o'Con-
nell Hall, Twelfth and Oak streets,
next Monday and Tuesday evenings,
December 20 and 80, the play being
entitled christmas Day at Mrs.
Cratchett's" and the tableaux "0f
the Old and New Year." In addition
there will be several vocal and in
strumental specialties, among them
being a duet by Miss Ruby Self and
the well known local tenor singer,
Ben (Hot Rocky Martin. Tickets Of
admission are twenty-five cents.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
CHRISTIANS SURPRISED.

The people of Shelbyville and
Shelby county we're amazed when
they learned that none Of the Prot
estant churches would hold religious
services on Christmas day. The only
explanation of this surprising decis-
ion was that they would later have
celebrations, but not of a religious
character. The Church of the An
nunciation, the only Catholic church
in the city, on the other hand, had
three masses, the first a solemn high
mass at O'Clock in the morning, at
which there was an elaborate musi-
cal programme and the Rev. Father
Riley, the pastor, preached an elo-
quent sermon on "0ur Saviour's
Birth"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
OLD COUNTRY MAP.

For the nominal sum of a dollar
a fine map OF Ireland. S0x40 inches.
fully indexed and giving the popu-
lation of every town In the little
"Green ISLE" can be had from
Charles A. 0'Connor. ~ Spruce
street. New York City. This map
would be ideal for any club room
OF place where Irishmen congregate,
and also for the Irish home.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
OLDEST CARDINAL LIVING.

Cardinal Gibbons. when asked II
he would become Dean of the Sacred
College because of the death of Car
dinal Oreglia, made this reply: "The
oldest member of the Sacred College
is known as the Dean. In one sense
Of the word will become Dean OF
the Sacred College. because In point
of years / am the oldest living Car
dinal. l was born six years before
Neto. the Oldest Cardinal in point
OF service. Cardinal Neto was ere
ated Cardinal in 1854 and / in 1885.
SO II you look at the situation from
one point. l am now the Dean Of the
Sacred College, and from the other
point OF view Cardinal Neto is"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
X. OF G. RECEPTION.

The local council knights of
Columbus will entertain with a
reception and dance next Wednesday
evening, New Years eve, for men,
bers and their families only, and on
New Years day will keep open
house for members, their ladies and
friends. Chairman Thomas w.
Tarpy, of the Entertainment Com
mittee, requests members to take
advantage of the open house on New
Years day and show their friends
the club house.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
FATHER EILERs is HOME.

The Rev. Gabriel Eilers arrived
Monday to be the guest of the
Franciscan Fathers at st. Anthony's
rectory, Twenty-third and Market
streets. through the Christmas holt
days. Father Eilers is the son of
Henry Il. Eilers, of 1905 Greenwood
avenue. and received his early edu-
cation at st. Anthony's school. He is
now stationed at st. Anthony's-on-
the Hudson, a Franciscan theological
seminary. in Rensselaer, county, New
York
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
TRINITY COUNCIL.

Trinity Council has perfected all
arrangements for its annual New
Years day children's entertain
ment, which is eagerly looked for
by the juveniles of the East End.
1t will take place in the afternoon
and the programme will include a
great many interesting features.
Monday night complete reports were
submitted by the committee making
preparations for the installation of
officers on the first Monday of the
new year.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
MACKIN COUNCIL.

Treasurer Sch Hubbuch and his
committee promise the members of
Mackin Council a big time Monday
night, when the present admins
tration will end it's term of office
and the annual New Years celebra-
ton will take place. 1t will be in
the nature of a watch meeting"
with some very novel features. Mac
kin is now in very flourishing con-
dition, and II is expected there will
be record breaking attendance.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
TRINITY DANCE.

Trinity Y. NJ. I. Social CLUB will
usher out the old year with a dance
next Wednesday evening at the club
house, Baxter and Morton avenues,
the hours from TO ~ o'clock. The
Social Club, under the administra-
ton Of President John NJ. Hennessy,
has had a most successful year and
their series OF dances have been
well patronized.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
SILVER JUBILEE.

Yesterday was the twenty-fifth
anniversary Of the opening of St.
Francis Hospital at Cincinnati,
whose records show that ISL, 251
patients have been cared for during
these twenty-five years. At 9 o'clock
in the morning a solemn high mass
of thanksgiving was celebrated in
the Hospital Chapel for the friends
and benefactors, and today at the
same hour a solemn requiem for the
departed friends and benefactors.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
IousvII.LE, KY...... SATURDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1918

will let through the undesirable
while excluding the honest toiler
who seeks opportunity and a home
in this land of freedom. The Bur-
nett-Dillingham bill is still open to
all the objections urged against 1t
by President Taft in his veto of the
bill when it passed Congress before.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
SINCERELY EXTENDED.

The Kentucky Irish American
wishes its readers and patrons a
happy and prosperous New Year
While this may sound commonplace,
our good wishes for the coming year
are sincerely extended our many and
good friends throughout Kentucky
and the United States and far away
Ireland.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
FORTY HOURS PRAYER.

The Forty Hours Alteration is an
nounced to take place next in this
city at St. Michael's church, begin
ming with the high mass tomorrow
and concluding Tuesday. Father
Martin O'Connor. the pastor, and the
Altar Society always make special
preparation for these beautiful serv-
Ices, at which a number of the local
clergy will assist.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
SCHOOL is READY.

The children of the Sacred Heart
Retreat parish, Newburg road, will
occupy their new temporary school
quarters after the Christmas holiday
season. This school house was for
merly the county school, and has re-
Gently been moved to the Passion
lists premises. and will serve until
the new building can be erected by
the congregation.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27

here two weeks ago. He was a
native of Ireland Besides his wife,
Mrs. Margaret McDermott, he is sur
vived by five children. They are
Mrs. ]. p. Hanley and Miss Theresa
McDermott, of Louisville; Miss Nora
and John McDermott, of Paris, and
S. ID. McDermott, of Dallas. The
remains we're taken to Paris Tues
day, where the funeral was held
Wednesday morning.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
EUCHRE AND LOTTO.

Members of the congregation will
give a grand euchre and lotto for
the benefit of the new st. Eliza
beth's church, to take place at
Trinity Council Hall on the after
noon and evening of Tuesday, Janu-
airy 6. Committees have been do
ing earnest work and have secured
long list of fine prizes. Those
who attend are promised a really
pleasant entertainment.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
VISITING THEIR PARENTS,

Miss Lucille Hackett. a student in
the Immaculate Academy in Wash
ington, ID. c.. and Edward Hackett
a student in the Jesuit College al
st. Marys. Kan, are at home to
spend the holiday vacation with their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ID. ].
Hackett, East Eleventh and Market
streets, New Albany.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27

There is in Ireland only one
priest to every 1900 Catholics.
There is a clergyman of the Protest
ant Episcopal church to every $40
members of his creed, one to every
500 Presbyterians and one to every
200 Methodists. And this is the
country the orangemen say is priest
ridden.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
PATRICK MDERMorT.

Patrick McDermott, aged sixty
four and for many years a successful
and respected merchant OF Paris,
KY, died early Monday morning at
st. Anthony's Hospital following a
surgical operation. He had been I'll
several months. and was brought
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
NEW YEARS SERVICE.

In all the Catholic churches OF the
city there will be masses next Thurs
day, New Years day. The masses
will be at the hours set for week
day services.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27

There is not in existence any
where a Catholic society which de-
mands of it's members formal oath
of secrecy.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27
MAKE PLANTS GROW.

Plants win grow more quickly n a
few drops OF ammonia are added once
a week. The water should DO luke
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27

ONE DOLLAR a month keeps
you on the payroll in event
of disability caused by sick
ness or accident. Can you
afford to be without this pro-
tection7
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27

Miss Dorothy Norton will be host
ess to a 500 party this afternoon al
her home on Fifth street,
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27

Miss Florence Weitzel has been
spending the past week with her
sister, Mrs. William Weitzel, in
Frankfort.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27

Mrs. Joseph p. Noonan and sor
John, of Frankfort, were here fol
several days last week.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Corners, of
South Louisville. are spending the
Christmas season with their parents
at New Hope.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. John f. Oetken, OF
the Weissinger-Gaulbert apartments
are visiting in Chicago.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27

Miss Mary Bell Boone is spending
the holidays with her aunt, Mrs.
Fannie Rapier, and other relatives
at New Haven.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27

Miss Margaret Finnegan has been
entertaining Miss Sue Cox, Of Mid
dleton.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27

Miss Ethel Wathen, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Andrew j.
Corcoran, at her home in Corby lille,
Ont, since last June, arrived home
last Friday, accompanied by Mrs.
Corcoran and son, Master A. ]. Cor
coran, Jr., who are spending the holi-
days as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. A. Wathen at their home on
Cherokee road.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-27

Mrs. Amanda Kaye has for her
holiday guests her daughter, Mrs. j.
B. Blanton, and Miss Amy Blanton,
Of New Haven.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-13
SELECTIONS OF
WILSON WILL
REMAIN SECRET
President Elect Will Not
Make Names Known Until
He Sends Them to Senate
For Confirmation March
Fourth.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Princeton, Feb. 12.-President-e elect
Wilson announced definitely tonight
that he would not make public the
names Of his cabinet until he sent
them to the senate for confirmation on
March 4th.
He indicated that he will ask the
men to whom portfolios are rendered
IL regard the information as conhden-
tial. Asked if his policy of reserving
the announcement meant he was still
undecided he said 'I certainly intend
to keep my mind open till the last
moment in number of cases.
Asked whether he had received any
communication from President Taft
with regard to the Mexican situation,
President elect Wilson replied that he
had not heard from Mr.. Taft or any
one else.
1t had been reported that President
Taft might consult Mr.. Wilson as to
the course to pursue, inasnuch as the
fulfllment OF any attitude assumed by
the United States now might rest with
the Wilson administration. Thus far
the president elect has not discussed
the Mexican troubles.
1t is believed that he favors a policy
of interference so far as possible,
though he admits being generally un-
informed as to the situation in al. of
the Latin American countries.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-13
WOULD IMPROVE
18TH AVENUE
Action on Resolution is
Deferred-General Ordi-
nance Committee Does
Not Approve Additional
Paving Plan of Bond Trus-
tees = Mayor Approves
Election Resolution.

IN q. resolution presented to the city
council at its regular meeting last
night at O'Clock, Alderman Semmes
asked that the $4,000 given to the city
by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Company in connection with additional
track privileges granted for that part
Of the city lying east of Ninth avenue,
be placed to the credit of the board of
public works and that the board be re-
quested to call for bids for the con-
struction of an improved street on
Gregory from Tenth to Seventeenth
avenue and on Seventeenth avenue
from Gregory street to Gadsden street,
including permanent curbing through
out. This is known as the Bayou
Texar boulevard.
On motion of Alderman Meyer, ac-
tion on the resolution was deferred,
but a copy of the resolution will be
furnished each alderman and the
members OF the bond trustees and if
it is found necessary to take action
before the next regular session. the
mayor will! call a special meeting of
the council.
The resolution introduced by Alder
man Semmes was as follows:
Whereas, that at the time that the
franchise for additional track privi-
leges for the L. & N. r. r. Co. was
granted, for that part Of the city lying
east of Ninth avenue, there was a
great deal of objection raised by the
citizens Of that part of the city, and,
Whereas, in order to, in a measure
offset the disadvantages arising from
the closing Of the streets east of
Fourteenth avenue the city council
required the railroad company at great
expense to construct an under-pass at
Seventeenth avenue in order to pro-
vide a proper means of ingTess and
egress for the citizens in that part of
the city, be it resolved:
81. That the five thousand dollars
paid to the city by the railroad COM
pany be placed to the credit of the
board of public works.
"2. That the board IF pubic works
be requested to call for bids for the
construction Of an improved street on
that part of Gregory street from Tenth
avenue to Seventeenth avenue and on
Seventeenth avenue from Gregory to
Gadsden street, including a permanent
curbing throughout.
"3. That the five thousand dollars,
or so much thereof as may be neces-
Continued on Page ThreeO
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-13

Washington, Feb. 12-Alarmed by
reports from Ambassador Wilson that
the combatants in Mexico City are
training their guns in such a direction
as to increase the danger of Americans
and other foreigners, the state depart
ment tonight rushed Wilson instruc-
tions to warn non -combatants to keep
out Of the danger zone.
A day OF conferences of the presi-
dent and the cabinet resulted in an
understanding that if the situation
grows worse Taft will send a special
message 30 congress and ask co-opera-
tion.
The first brigade of the first army
division OF three thousand men and
the nucleus OF an expeditionary force
Of fifteen thousand was put under
marching orders today and ready to
ertrain for Newport News, Va, where
transports wait under steam.
Z About three thousand marines OF the
ktlartic fleet at the Guantanamo naval
station are prepared for an immediate
movement to Vera Cruz Six c.ead-
nougllts, ten other crack fighting ships
and Ave smaller craft are either on
the way or ready and awaiting orders.
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-13

The Southern Loan and Rea. Estate
Co, with paid UP capital stock OF
Sl,000,000, has been organized with
foreign and local men interested, and
will open offices in Pensacola in the
near future, with the intention of doing
a general loan and real estate busi-
ness. The articles of incorporation
are now almost completed and a sood
portion Of the stock has been sub
scribed.
T. S. Douney is one Of the outside
men interested in the company. He is
TOW in the city and yesterday gave out
the following statement regarding the
company:
THE name of the company will be
the Southern Loan and Real Estate
Company, and the business of the
company will be a genera! real estate
business and will loan money for the
purpose Of buying and building homes
and improving property. We feel that
Under our plan we can furnish money
with very cheap rate of interest for
the purpose of buying and building
homes and improving property in Pen
sacola and all over the entire state.
The company expects to do an extern
sive business in Florida and may per-
haps later on operate in other southern
states, as the best interest of the COM
pany advances.
I'VE are very optimistic over the
future development of Pensacola, and
while the proposition to which we are
indulging has. been discussed pro and
con for the past six months, it waa
not definitely decided unit. after the
municipal election, adopting a com
mission form of government and mu-
nicipal ownership of public docks and
belt line railway. After this intel
iigent move upon the part Of the COM
monwealth and good business men OF
Pensacola, we decided that no better
location could be found in the South
to make headquarters for our COM
pany. We feel that we can be a great
help towards the upbuilding of Pensa-
cola and we have the utmost conf
dence in her future destiny, which is
an assured fact. We are willing to
launch all that is near and dear to US
to help make this city a success. We
are here to stay and if given a show
will prove our ability to carry out cur
proposition to a letter. Those who are
interested with me join heartily in my
sentiments and their names will ap-
pear later for public print.
There is quite an applause due our
daily papers. The editors Cf each feel
are doing more towards the upbuild-
ing of Pensacola than all other enter
prises put together. You are certainly
boosters and yet not a word has been
said in either paper that could not
be heartily endorsed by every citizen
in the city and county who are ia
nniliar with the facts"
The Pensacola journal., 1913-02-13
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

New York, Feb. 12-W. S. Carter,
president of the Brotherhood of Lo-
connective Firemen and Enginemen,
amplified today his statement of yes
terday that the railroads were deter
mined to put fear into the heart Of
Woodrow Wilson" by a strike as a
means of securing higher freight rates
and added that in his opinion, Wall
street was responsible. The firemen's
leader gave this as his analysis Of the
deadlock now existing between fifty
four eastern railroads and their 34,-
600 f1remen Immediately he had con-
cluded a conference with Judge Mar
tin 4. Knapp, of the United States
commerce court, and G. W. w. Hang
er, acting commissioner OF labor. be-
fore whom both sides are TO explain
their contentious.