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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24

tober 21, 1863, and as boy attend
ed st. Boniface church, where he
made his first communion. Anxious
to give his life to the services of
God, he began his studies at the
franciscan College in Cincinnati,
later passing successfully through
st. Joseph's at Bardstown, Preston
Park Seminary, near this city, and
st. Meinrad's, where he was or
dained Nav 81. 1888, for the Omaha
diocese by the Right Rev. Silas
Chatard, d d. Father Schmitt cele-
brated his first mass with great
so'emnity on June following at
St. Roniface church, the Rev. Ubald
Webersinke being then the pastor.
The Jealous young priest then be-
gan his work in his new field with
almost phenomenal results. Sta
toned eight months as assistant at
Chadran, Neb., and attending eigh-
teen missions he was made pastor at
Blair, where he built a fine frame
church. While this was being built
another was erected at Tekanah,
Neb. Through his efforts churches
were also built at Ponca, Montrose,
whitney anu GOFuOn. AL lenBIn
yearning for old kentucky showed
forth and Father Schmitt came back.
While here he attended several mis-
'sions ana for nine years was sta
toned at Payneville, Meade county
His health failing, he was trans
ferred to the Convent of the Good
Shepherd, Eighth and Madison
streets, where he has been chaplain
since October, 1902. During all
these years, with the exception of
the eight months at Chadran, Father
Schmitt has had his good mother
with him, and tomorrow they will
have the great pleasure of celebrat-
ing this silver jubilee together.
Father Schmitt is an active worker
and widely known, and is ever ready
to go to the aid of his brother
priests when assistance is needed in
the confessional or on the altar.
Many who heard him say his first
mass and Others who have profited
by his priestly ministration will pray
that God may bless him and his
work.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
HEAR SAD NEWS.

With grief and sorrow in Bowling
Green and Louisville was received
the news of the death in Ireland of
John p Murphy, an aged and re-
spected resident of Mayo, who sue
cumbed to the infirmities of old age.
Besides his wife he leaves six chill
dren, three daughters and three
sons, who are Mrs. James Connolly,
of Bowling Green; Mrs. John Nc
Manus and Miss Ella Murphy, of st,
Louis; Joseph, William and John
Murphy. The deceased was a
brother of the late Margaret and
William Murphy, of Louisville, and
a brother of Mrs, Margaret Cum
mings, who also survives him. He
was a devout Catholic, well known
in County Mayo, and made friends
wherever he went. The many friends
who mourn his death extend sym
pathy TO the bereaved wife and
children
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
HENNEssY ALL SMILES.

President John H. Hennessy, of
Division 4, A. o. H., is all smiles on
account of the awarding of the prize
to the Limerick division by the
County Board for having the largest
percentage of members present at
the st. Patrick's day entertainment,
the committee announcing the fig
ures this past week. Division 4 was
first with 81 per cent attendance,
Division 3 next with 80 per cent,
Division ! third with 25 per cent,
and Division 2 fourth with 10 per
cent. Good natured rivalry was ex-
bibited by all the divisions in the
race for the prize, and another con-
test is on for the division selling the
most tickets for the annual County
Board picnic in July.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
KENTUCKY HANDICAP.

Manager John Hachmeister has
everything in the best condition for
the big opening of the Douglas Park
spring race meeting next Monday,
when the $4,000 handicap, the
richest prize of the American turf,
will be run. Among the celebrated
horses which are eligible for this
event are Froglegs, Buckhorn,
Rudolfo Ten Point, Hawthorn,
Flora Fina, Adams Express, Fred
erick t.. Foundation, Mis- Majesty,
Col. Holloway, Hamilton. High
Private. Gowell, Christmas Star,
Donerail, the Kentucky Derby win
ner, and the unbeaten Judge
Wright. This rich handicap will
mark the beginning OF what bids fair
to be wonderfully prosperous
twelve-day racing meeting at this
beautiful plant. and which will close
the local spring racing season. Aside
from the Kentucky handicap the
Memorial handicap, TO be run on
Friday, May 80, the Speculation
stakes set for Wednesday, June 4
and the Spring trial stakes, carded
for the closing day OF the meeting,
Saturday. June Z, are all big feature
events. The latter, with the excep-
tion of the Breeders Futurity -
Lexin gton and the Cincinnati
Trophy at Latonia, will be the rich
est two-year-old event run in Ken
tuckv this spring. il having a gross
value at close to $4,000.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
ENJOYED LECTURE.

Members of Trinity Council filled
their hall Monday night to hear the
able and eloquent lecture by the
Rev. Charles P. Raffo on the Bible
Father Raffo explained how this
great book was preserved, how it
was assembled at the Council of
Carthage, and how il was changed
bv Protestants To- suit. their fancy
Trinity's ball team was authorized to
join the CITY Park League and an
nounceemnt was made that there
would be Smoker" for the evening
of June Q. The council has decided
to abandon the river and Fern Grove
this year. and will therefore give it's
annual outing at Phoenix Hill Park
about the middle of July.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
CONFIRMED AS POSTMASTER.

Former Mayor James e. Burke re-
ceived word Tuesday from Washing
ton that his nomination as Post
master of Jeffersonville had been
confirmed. The new Postmaster was
elected Mayor of Jeffersonville in
1909 and served until about a month
ago, when he resigned to accept the
appointment rendered him by Con-
gresham Cox. James Burke was
horn in Jeffersonville and has been
successful in the coal business. His
father, the late James Burke, was
Postmaster under President Cleve-
land. The only opposition to his
confirmation came from Rev.
Charles I. TRULY, a minister who is
alleged to have been paying more
attention to petty politics than re-
ligion. Postmaster Burke will take
charge about June /.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
SPLENDID MEETING.

Division 1, A. o. H., held a well
attended meeting Tuesday night,
with President Thomas Tarpy oc-
cupying the chair. When the routine
business had been completed Thomas
keenan,, Sr., caused much en-
thusiasm in reporting the proceed
ings of the County Board and the
decision to hold the annual Hiber-
nian reunion and outing about the
middle of JULY. A number of MEM
bers were heard and it is assured
Division 1 will materially assist in
making this the biggest event of the
year. Grant Kilkelly, who has been
suffering from eye trouble, was re-
ported still under the care of ply
sicians, but there is every indication
that he will be soon fully recovered.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
RECEIVES AMERICAN CARDINAL

Cardinal William II. O'Connell,
Archbishop of Boston. after a long
audience with the Pope on
Wednesday summed up the impress
sion he had received in a compre-
hensive sentence. "The Pope" he
said, seemed like a man who, after
a sleep, had awakened fresher,
stronger. revitalzed" Cardinal
O'Connell was accompanied to the
Vatican by Mgr. Michael ]. Splaine
and DR.. Slattery, both of Boston,
who remained in an antechamber.
Mgr. SAM de Samper, Papal Cham
berlain, conducted the Cardinal to
the library, where Pope Plus was
seated at the writing table. The
Cardinal, taking off his skull cap,
was about to kneel when the Pope,
stretching out his arm, prevented
him, saying: "O'Connell! Come!
Comet"
Cardinal O'Connell found the
Pope reiuvenated, looking in better
health. brighter and more energetic
than when he last saw him at the
end of 1911. Giving voice to this
impression to the Pope, the Pontiff
replied that he had been i'll rather
seriously, but now was quite recov-
cred and was feeling perfectly we'll,
although he would continue to take
great care. in accordance with the
advice of his doctors. During the
conversation the Pope demonstrated
his intimate knowledge of conditions
in the United States and displayed
great interest in the welfare of the
American Government. He referred
to the recent change in the admins
tration and also to President Wood
row Wilson and indicated how much
he had at heart the prosperity of
the United States.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
LoURDEs, DUBLIN, CARTHAGE.

The place of meeting for the next
Eucharistic Congress is not decided
vet, but three cities are on the list.
They are Lourdes, Dublin and
Carthage In Africa. Concerning the
first, a congress has already been
held there, though it is some years
ago. or the second the claims are
great indeed, and no one doubts but
Catholic Ireland would rise to the
occasion with a Will But as 10 the
third, the idea of gathering once
again the Christian nations in this
old center of civilization on the
African continent appeals forcibly to
the imagination of many.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
MAcKIN COUNCIL.

The time of Mackin Councils
meeting Monday night was largely
taken up with arrangements for the
complimentary all-day outing to be
given the members and their fam
lilies at Showers Grove on Thursday,
July %. For this event the Social
Club will prepare an interesting
programme Of athletic sports and
exercises with numerous comic feat
ures, and a number of prizes will
be contested for DR.. ]. M. Casper
was present and delivered an ad-
dress that was much appreciated.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24

said Admitting that he had signed
the petition that DR.. Jameson, when
sentenced for his famous raid, be
treated as political prisoner, he
aided: THAT was rebellion; mili-
fancy is disgraceful. don't con-
slider rebellion disgraceful." The
lawyer thanked Dillon for attending
the Police Court to give evidence
and Dillon smilingly replied: 'T have
been here before. The last time ]
was in the dock"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
DESERVE TO BE EXPOSED.

Manufacturing industries and in
terests that for many years have
frequented Congressional committee
rooms and maintained Hobbies in
Washington 10 secure the legislation
they wanted can have no honest OBJ
lection to showing how and when
they are hurt by tariff revision. II
they attempt TO deceive the country
by dishonest clamor against acts OF
Congress and 70 rob their w0rkmen
by reducing wages on false pretenses
they deserve TO be exposed.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
COUNTY BOARD PICNIC.

The annual pi;nic of the County
Board, A. O. H., will be held at
Phoenix Hill Park the latter part of
July, and County President W. j..
Connolly has appointed the following
committee TO arrange the prelimin-
airy details: Thomas keenan,, James
Welsh, John M. Maloney and John
J. Barry. The board will meet next
Friday evening at Bertrand Hall and
hear the committees report.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
LOUISVILLE HERE THURSDAY.

Our Colonels will be home from
their road trip to open up with
Toledo next Thursday. They made
good showing, their biggest detri-
ment being bad weather, Jupiter
Pluvius winning the series on them
twice. It was intended at first to
switch the Toledo series, which in
cludes a Decoration day double
header. away from here. but the
frost received at indianapolis when
the Derby day game was transferred
has mde Owner Wathen strong for
playing all home games here and
taking chances with the races for a
rival attraction. After tomorrow's
game with Kansas City the Colonels
will jump 10 indianapolis for three
games, returning home Wednesday
night.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
PATRoLNEN IMPROVING.

Friends of Patrolman Robert
Scanlon were glad to see him out
this week and recovering from an
Illness Of rheumatism hat confined
him for several weeks TO ST. Jo-
seph's Infirmary Patrolmen Mike
Sullivan and James O'Mara, who
sustained injuries while on duty last
week. have recovered and are again
OF duty. During the past few days
there was some Improvement n the
condition OF j, J. Murphy, who hes
been on the sick list for several
weeks.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
SACRED HEART CHURCH.

Tomorrow morning a large class
of children will receive their first
holy communion at the Sacred Heart
church, Seventeenth and Broadway,
at the 1880 o'clock mass. These
little people have been under in
struction for several months, and
the pastor, Rev. Patrick Walsh, may
we'll feel proud OF the results. In
the afternoon the May devctions will
close with beautiful ceremonial and
q procession of the sodalities. Mon
day morning the Right Rev. Bishop
ODonaghue will visit this church
and administer the sacrament of
confirmation.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
CONVICTION.

Hibernians throughout Kentucky
feel the deepest sympathy for their
State Secretary, James McBreen, of
Covington, and Daniel McBreen, Of
the United States army. whose ven
cradle mother died last Saturday at
her residence in Covington. Her
funeral was held Tuesday morning
from st Patrick's church, and the
presence OF the large number OF sor-
rowing friends gave testimony TO the
high esteem in which she waS held
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
REMOVED TO HOSPITAL.

James Cain, one OF the most pop
ular firemen on the Henderson
route, was on Tuesday removed from
his home, 1880 West Kentucky
street, TO SITS. Mary and Elizabeth
Hospital, suffering from an illness
Of typhoid fever, Thursday HIS con-
dition was reported somewhat inn
proved and It Is not thought he is in
serious danger
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
ASSISTANT AT owENsBoRo.

Rev. Father Guido Mensa, who
last Sunday celebrated his first mass
at ST. Charles Borromeo church, has
been appointed assistant priest to
the Rev, Father Edward Fitzgerald.
bastor OF 81. Paul's church at Ovens
boro. ST. Charles church was
thronged at the high mass. as addi-
tional interest was lent TO the soil
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
MLITANcy DIsGRAcED.

John Dillon, M. p, had the win
dows in his house in Dublin smashed
by suffraeettes last week while
reading In his study. He turned off
the light and went to bed, but the
women were arrested and fined. In
the Police Court one of them elected
from Dillon that he had been life
long opponent OF votes for women.
"But I never voted against II in my
life TIL milItancy commenced" he
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
SILVER JUBILEE.

The Rev. Engelbert Schmitt, one
Of the most pious and Jealous
priests in the diocese, will tomorrow
celebrate privately at the Convent Of
the Sisters of the Good Shepherd
the twenty-fifth anniversary of his
ordination to the priesthood. Father
Schmitt was born in this city Oc-
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24

the best lighted and coolest room in
summer in the building, being situ-
ated on the second floor in the left
wing of the library. The present
newspaper room ia down in the
basement in an apartment that is not
only badly lighted and ventilated,
but is the most uuinviting room in
the building.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
TRIPLE BENEDIoTIoN.

There will be benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament tomorrow morn
ing on each OF the three altars at ST..
Louis Bertrand's church, when the
Corpus Christi celebration will be
held. and in which the Holy Name
Society and other church societies
will take part in the procession. The
services will begin at 1880 o'clock.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24

emn services by the fact that It was
also the anniversary of the dedlca-
tion OF the handsome new church
and the ordination OF Father Charles
p. Ratio. who founded the parish.
Father Raffo preached tho sermon,
which is pronounced one of tho most
fcrceful and eloquent ever delivered
hy him.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-05-24
DEDICATION POSTPONED.

The Gibbons Memorial Hall, on
the campus OF the Catholic Uni
versity at Washington, will not be
dedicated until the coming fall. II
is the Cardinals wish that this cere-
mony not take place until the build
ing is free OF debt, and from pres
ent indications II looks as II this will
be accomplished I'm the early part OF
the summer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-02
FRAGILITY OUT OF FASHION
Girls of Today Seek Health and Take
the Right Way to Secure
the Blessing.

II is no longer fashionable with the
fair sex to feign delicacy, nor are the
girls of the coming generation actual
ed by an insane desire to appear fra
gile and genteel at the expense of
health The scores of buXom, bright
eyed young ladies one will meet in
any of our public thoroughfares any
afternoon is ample evidence OF the
truth of the assertion, says Woman's
Life. No longer do the fair ones seem
wan and pale to look upon, nor is their
style of locomotion suggestive of eff
tort; but, on the contrary, nearly all
seem strong and 1.-THE of limb. and
with cheeks suffused with the ruddy
glow of health. Doctors generally
agree that there is far less sickness
among the sex than had formerly been
the case, and this could be attributed
solely to the glorious practice young
ladies have of late acquired Of testing
their capabilities as pedestrians, and
In engaging in other forms of light
physical exercise. 1t is to be hoped
that the good work will go on.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-02
UMBRELLA CASE OF VALUE
Idea is to Match the Costume, and
the Vogue Is Rapidly Becoming
Fashionable.

Because of the tremendous vogue
of velvets and the number of cos
tunes in that material that are being
made up, the velvet-encased umbrella
has come into being. Made on q
slender but substantial frame, which
folds closely, and covered with SIR
taffeta spread, the umbrella when
closed and encased appears like a
walking stick of velvet from tersule
to top. A solid silver monogram
plate caps tbs handle, which, ten
inches down its length, is orHamented
with a double ring of silver
Decided colors are now the smart
thing in silk umbrellas. All the fash.
ionable shades of purple, blue, mauve
and the new reds are in demand for
spreads, which are mounted upon
frames that press tightly about a
slender stick and give the convenience
the appearance of silken cane This
fashionable fad is to procure unique
handle for the umbrella that is car.
ried with the tailored walking suit,
and while some Of the effects are ar.
tistic, others ars actually bizarre.
Among the latter are the cat, parrot
and monkey heads in natural colors
with jewels for eyes. In the former
class are all manner of beautifully
carved handles of rare woods and
ivory, and when money Is not an OBJ.
ject of jade, amber, rock crystal or
solid silver and gold.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-02
Character of the Kaiser Revealed ~
Expert by Close Analysis o!
His Signature.

There is always certain amount VI
interest attached to the deductlohs
drawn by psychologists from the sig
natures of eminent men. Here, LOT
,example, is an Illuminating description
of the kaiser's autograph, supplied Dy
an eminent Berlin graphologist:
"To begin with, there is crocnet' a
sign of pertinacity, followed by vertl-
cal dash, showing audacity, energy, re-
CARELESS of any obstacle. Thec there
is an acute angle, a sign of firmness
and aggressiveness. The first stroke
of the wv indicates feeling of supe-
riority over the rest of the uni
verse. The termination of the impe-
rial w suggests that the sovereign
sometimes finds himself struggling
with the multitude of his thoughts, or
the power of his instincts.
"The other letters forming the sigma
ture show similar characteristics" the
graphologist proceeds. THE final m
is indicative of great diplomacy, which
to the analyst suggests subtlety. The
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-02

ing away with It would be some one
| who feared that it might be useo
against him"
There was q silence while we both
pOndered the situation.
You remember" said Louise sud
denly, "the agitation my father showed
at sight of that paper. If he were not
lying paralyzed upstairs | think he
would have tried to gain possession
of it,"
"How is your father, and your sis
ter?'' | asked, suddenly recalling that
| had asked after neither of them.
Katharine is much better" said Lou
Use. "She is entirely conscious, though
very weak, but the doctor says that
she will in all probability recover
quickly. My fathers condition remains
the same, though he seems to have
regained the use of his right hand
He wrote some brief directions to-day
about his business"
Are you sure of all the servaiss p
| asked
"All of them have been with us for
years; all but one, ever since before
my mothers death. | would not think
OF distrusting any of them
Are you certain the house has not
been entered in the night?"
| was asking these questions with q
view of, convincing her that it was
impossible for any one but Crandall
to have taken the yellow scrap-for
any one else to have even a motive
for taking it.
THAT would be impossible" she
said. can the doors and windows are
protected by burglar alarms and
know they are in working order or !
would have heard about it."
There is or there must have been, .
/ said slowly, some traitor in the
house, some thief, some one who had
an object in getting hold of that pa
per-"
There has been no one here" said
Louise with painful effort. mo one
answering that description
'How did you come to look for the
paper in your desk?"
81 wanted" she stopped short
mfr. Kent" she said. her entire
manner toward me stiffening as she
withdrew her hands from mine, Il
asked you last night if you would not
cease your inquiries at once"
"But-but--" | protestingly began
81 asked you to do what | requested
without any questions. You have told
me that you loved me- If that is the
case ] know you will do what | ask
without trying to force my confidence
Isn't it enough for you to know that
! wish you to do it?'
Louise, dear" ] said firmly, "a mys-
ferrous trail Of hidden evil in some
way has crossed your home. 1t has
stricken your sister and your father.
You yourself asked me to try TO find
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-02
zes2l oo41d'7 MzUzz1AlM5MX RazugS
SYNOPSIS.

Harding Kent calls on Louise Parrish to
propose marriage and finds the house In
great excitement over the attempted sui
eide of her sister Katharine. Kent starts
an investigation and finds that Hugh
Crandall, sutton for Katherine, who had
been forbidden the house by General Far
IRISH. had talked with Katharine over the
telephone just before she shot herself
A torn piece of yellow paper is found
at sight of which General Farrish is
stricken with paralysis. Kent discovers
that Crandall has left town hurrlediy
Andrew Elser. an aged banker, commits
suicide about the same time rs katharlne
attempted her life. A yellow envelope Is
found in Elser's room. Post OtHce III
spector Davis, Kent's friend, takes up
the case Kent is convinced that Gran
dali is at the bottom of the mystery
katharineS strange cutlery puzzles the
detectives. Kent and Davis search cram
1dalPs room and find an address, Lock
Box H. Ardway. n. J. Kent goes TO ara
way to investigate and becomes suspl-
clous OF Henry Cook A Woha.
commits suicide at the Ardway Hotel.
yellow letter also figures in this case.
Kent calls Louise on the long distance
telephone and finds that she had just oeen
called by Crandall from the same pooIn'
Cook" disappears. The Ardway post
master is missing. Inspector Davis ar
rives at Ardway and takes up the 1nves,
LEGATION. He discovers that the dead
woman is Sarah Sacket of BrldgepoIt.
Louise telephones Kent implor1ng MN 70
drop the investigation. Kent returns 70
New York to get an explanation from "a,
Louise. He finds the body of woman III
Central Park and more yellow leIterS