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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16
STATE LOSES.

Kentucky mourns the death OF
Col. John C. c. Mayo, which occurred
in New York City after a hard
struggle. Col. Mayo was a quiet
benefactor who did much good with
out publicity. His death leaves a
vacancy that will not be soon filled.
Living a clean and exemplary life,
many will pray that for him there
will be eternal rest and happiness.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16
SENT UP OUR FLAG.

Ensign Edward Orrick Mcdonnell,
brother of the Rev. Eugene De l..
Mcdonnell, S. j., pastor Of st.
Aloysius' church and President of
Gonzaga College, Washington, ID. c.,
pulled the string that sent Old Glory
aloft to replace the last Mexican
flag flying over Vera Cruz port.
Ensign Mcdonnell, of the United
States navy, was born on November
10, 1891, and was appointed mid
shipman from Maryland on Septem-
Der IL, 1908. He graduated from
the Naval Academy on June 8, 1912,
and was commissioned an Ensign
and is now on the battleship Florida
the flagship of the Atlantic fleet.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16
MISS MITCHELL's EXHIBITION

The annual exhibition of Miss
Blanche Mitchell's dancing class will
take place next Wednesday evening
at Macauley's Theater, and many
new and novel features will be in
troduced by the youngsters taking
part. Reserved seats for entertain
ment are now on sale at the Monte
Music Company, and
will be on sale at the theater on the
day of the performance.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Charles w. Post, the. wealthy
Battle Creek cereal food manufac-
turer. who for years has attracted
wide attention because of his bitter
hostility and attacks against labor
unions. shot himself to death with a
rifle last Saturday at Santa Barbara,
Cal. Rising from poverty to afflu-
ence. his career was such that riches
brought neither health nor happiness.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16
FRANK BURKE HURT.

While attempting to board an owl
car at Sixth and Market street last
morning Frank P. (Jimmy)
Burke, of the Herald typographical
force, was thrown heavily to the plat
form, breaking several bones in his
right hand, and his physician states
that he will be unable to work for
some time.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16
HOPE FOR PEACE.

The dove of peace still hovers
over the Mexican situation, which
gives hope for peace. The Catholic
Sun opines that this will give the
Guardians of Liberty opportunity to
proceed with their propaganda. In
peace these tin patriots are most
brave-in their minds. In war
they are not to be seen or heard.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16
RETURNS FROM FLORIDA.

Ex-County Judge Charles A. Will
son, who left Louisville little over
a year ago for st. Petersburg, Fla.
where he engaged in the newspaper
business. has returned and will make
this city his future home His legion
of friends are glad to meet him
again. While HIS future course has
not yet been decided, II is most likely
that he will again engage In the
practice of law.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16
EUCHRE AND LOTTO.

For the benefit OF the Sacred
Heart Retreat there will be euchre
and lotto party at Trinity Council
Hall. Baxter and Morton avenue, on
Monday afternoon and evening,
given by Mrs. J. Berry. Many val
liable and handsome prizes will be
awarded. and everything will be
done to make the affair pleasant
and enjoyable.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

The needless insult given the
American hotel proprietors recently,
when they journeyed to London as
delegates to an international conven-
tion. has stirred the ire OF our
neighbor. the Times, who now ad-
vises American tourists to shun
certain London hotels. Better advice
would be to give London and Eng
land a wide berth and go only where
they will not be victims OF snobbery.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16
IN NAME ONLY.

Speaking of Billy Sunday, the
evangelist, whom the local ministers
are engaging to conduct a revival,
the nearest thing to salvation in his
makeup is his name.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

The outlook throughout the entire
country is for a record-breaking crop
year. Reports are that Kentucky
will have an abundance of every
thing. which means good times for
producers and consumers.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16
APPRECIATED.

An appreciative audience filled the
Knights OF Columbus hall last night,
when Attorney Thomas Walsh read
carefully prepared. and interesting
paper on king Lear" for the
knights OF Columbus Literary Club.
James ]. Elder also read an original
poem. Members OF the Louisville Lit
erary Club were present as invited
guests.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Hon. Ben Johnson has announced
his candidacy for the Democratic
nomination for Congress from the
Fourth Kentucky district. His SPLEEN
did record in the House Of Repre-
sentatives should insure his election
without opposition.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Warning to JOY riding automo-
bilists-'Don't stop to bet on games
Of chance or you will be sent to
Jail"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

The American Cardinals have ar
rived in Europe safely, Cardinal
Farley being the first to reach Rome.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16
RECENT DEATHS.

The funeral of Fred w. Loeser.
aged twenty-seven, was held Monday
morning from st. Martins church.
Deceased was we'll known painter,
who died at the home of his mother,
Mrs. Augusta Loeser, SAT Garden
street. Several brothers and sisters
survive him.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

The sympathy of many friends is
rendered Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Pfeffer, 1904 Bardstown road, who
last Sunday laid to rest in st. Louis
cemetery their year-old daughter
Mary Louise. While at the breakfast
table at her home the child fell from
her chair to the floor, and on Friday
night she died of conclusion of the
brain.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

followers to pay subscriptions five
years in advance.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16
NEW ALBANY.

District Deputy John A. Cody.
Joseph Bruins and John Lamman
were in Terre Haute this week. rep
resenting New Albany Council at the
Indiana state convention Of the
knights Of Columbus.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Mrs. Mary Bergamini, aged sew
enty and for many years resident
of this city. died Monday night at
the residence of her son-in-law, John
Topp, 113 North Fourth street,
senility causing her death. Her
funeral was held Thursday morning
from st. Michaels church. Rev.
Martin o'Connor being celebrant OF
the requiem mass.
Miss Winnie Garvey. thirty-two
years old, daughter of the late James
and Mary Garyey, was called to her
heavenly reward Monday afternoon
at her residence, 2116 st. Xavier
street. For some time her health
had been falling, but she bore her
sufferings with patience and forth
tude. Her funeral took place
Wednesday morning from st.
Cecilia's church, the remains being
laid to rest with those Of her par
ents in st. Johns cemetery.
Though i'll for a long time an
nouncement of the death of Edward
w. Spelman on Tuesday came as a
painful shock to his many friends
and relatives. Mr.. Spelman suffered
from tuberculosis, and several weeks
ago was removed to the Waverly
Hills Sanatorium, where he passed
from his earthly suffering. He was
for many years a shipping clerk and
was a well known figure In the Main
street tobacco district. Surviving
him are a brother. James spelman.
book-keeper for 10. J. O'Brien 4 Co.,
and one sister. Miss Winnie spelman.
Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon at st. Patrick's church,
where for years the deceased had
been q devout communicsnt.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

The Menace is preparing for a
srsnd getaway By asking their dupe
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Mrs. Helen Mattingly has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Martin Green
we'll, in New Haven.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Mrs. Mary Purcell announces the
engagement of her daughter, Mar
guerite Adele, to Arthur William
Prior, Of Denver, Col. The wedding
will be solemnized next month.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Mrs. G. G. Triplett, OF Oakdale
left last week to visit her sister, Mrs
b. Dalton, at Bardstown.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Mrs. James Wathen and daughter.
Miss Otille Ws,hen, left this week to
visit Mrs. Wathen's daughter, Mrs.
Corcoran, in Ontario, Can
ada.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Miss Katherine Malone, who has
been visiting in Memphis, returned
home Saturday. Mrs. John Malone
returned at the same time from Hot
Springs.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

DR.. Daniel J. Healy and Mrs
Healy, of Lexington, arrived last
week to visit Mrs. Healy's mother
Mrs. A. d. Bergman, of Auburn
Heights.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Miss Dolly Sullivan, OF Clifton,
left Saturday to visit In Atlanta.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Mrs. Tom Sweeney, of West Louis.
Vile, was last week the guest OF
Mrs. John J. Mooney, 3006 South
Fourth street.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Mrs. Annie Cain announces the en-
gagement of her daughter, Miss
Clarissa Cain, to George d. Clifford.
The wedding will take place in June.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Mrs. Thomas Ryan, of West
Broadway, left Thursday to spend a
week with her daughter, Mrs.
Lillian Bierbaum, at Middlesboro.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bosler announce
the engagement of their sister, Miss
Mabel Colvin, to Michael G. Fink, of
Rochester, Pa. The wedding will
take place in June.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Mrs. Belle Farrell has returned to
her home in New Albany, after
visit of several months with her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Zachari,
Edgeland avenue.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schweitzer an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Mary Catherine
Schweitzer, to Alvin II. Nuss. The
wedding will take place June 2.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

John F. Oetken left Monday morn.
ing for a two months business triI
to Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and
Florida.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Miss Jessie Brady, of Irvington,
who has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
T. N. Mccoy, will spend some time
in Memphis before returning to her
home at Irvington.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

John F. Greedy, Of West st. Cath
crime street, is recovering rapidly
from his recent operation.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Mrs. Patrick J. Welsh, who has
been suffering from nervous trouble
is improving slowly at her home
1745 Boiling avenue.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Mrs. Joe hammers has been enter
tanning her mother, Mrs. Frank
Hartz, of Tell City.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Among the Frankfort visitors here
last Saturday were Bernard Brislan
Richard Tobin and Misses Blanche
Mamie and Lucille Tobin.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

A. J. Raleigh, of Cincinnati, was
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy 0ster.
man, of West Broadway, this past
week.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Miss Bertha Mahoney spent last
week as a member of house party
at the home Of Miss
Mary Corn in Beechmont.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1914-05-16

Miss Angela Sweeney gave a de-
hghtful recital at her home in JEFF
fersonville for the benefit of the
school fund of st. Augustine's
church. She was assisted by Mar
garet Daugherty, of this city.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-27
WRECKED LINER MONROE
NO LONGER A MENACE
Revenue Cutter OnOndaga Blows
OF Superstructure Of
the Steamer.

NORFOLK, Va, March 2s.--The United
States revenue cutter Onondaga to-day
eliminated the Old Dominion liner Monroe
as a menace to navigation on the Winter
Quarter shoals iightship through the use
Of nearly 1000 pounds Of gun cotton.
The hull OF the steamer which was
rammed by the Nantucket in fog on the
night Of January 30. going down with the
loss Of forty-one lives. remains on the
bottom OF the ocean. safely below the keel
of the biggest ship anoat. The hull was
left intact as far as possible In order
not to interfere with the cargo OF cotton
which Is being salvaEed by wreckers en-
gagged by the ships underwriters.
The statements Of divers that no bodies
remained In the wreck have been con-
armed by the operations OF the Onondaga
so far as the upper deck and the state
rooms OF the wrecked liner are concerned
No bodies were discovered. although u
tliligeht search was made for them.
The OnondaGa began operations early
In the morning and completed the last
BY mid Afternoon. In all four charees
were set of. They consisted OF sixteen
mines. containing sixty pounds OF gun
cotton each.
The hull was left with water over H..
running from eight fathoms at the stern
to nine fathoms or iifty-four feet NJ the
bow. The wrecking company AT once re-
newed salvage operations. SO far 100
bales OF cotton have been recovered.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-27
TEACHERS SIlREL SPELERS.
They seaa Adsess 20 Receive Pay
Eveulspes From PaynasteP.

The simple minded spelling system has
still it's devo,ees among public school
teachers OF the city. despite the efforts
OF school officials and the press some time
ago to implant In the minds OF certain
teachers whose letters showed an imagi
native electivity that, geographically
speaking. there amt no such animal as
n surline stake or a hot minsemeet pie
in all Manhatin.
OF 900 letters received by City Pay
master joan Zimmerman from teachers
in the past school year Dr. Louis b. Blan.
some time educational expert for the com
mittee on school inquiry of the Board OF
Estimate. has taken twenty -four letters
at random. Some OF the writer's were M
carefree In the selection Of their sta
tionery as in their photography. the backs
OF advertising circulars. bits OF wrapping
paper or corners torn from school pads
being used in some cases by the teachers
to send in their lead pencil requests for
salary checks.
Fourteen letters were written by regu.
lar teachers. seven oy substitutes, or
substitutes" A. one teacher wrote one
by teacher In an evening high school
and the others by teachers not listed
among the regulars and therefore prob
ably substitutes.
One Brooklyn teachar instead Of sign
ing her name let her letter trail or with
"a final sentence that ran: by so doing
you will confer Il great favor on me
Blackwelrs Island" Others are almost
illegible, Here are few samples of
spelling In the teachers' letters ADDRESS"
"fourty." receive" 'evenlope," "asser-
tain" and the good old favorite until"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-27
CECIL CUNNINGHAM TO
SEEK SUCCESS ABROAD

Cecil Cunningham. who a. the Prtm-
cess Photirt In one Of the admired beau
ties Of Maids OF Athens" will leave the
cast Of the new opsresta At the New Am.
sterdam Theatre on Friday and on satur-
day morning will sail for London on the
Olympic
Miss Cunningham Is leaving her native
land with a distinct grievance. She hopes
however. to meet with much success In
London that she will forget all about the
mood In which she departed from New
York. 1t will be remembered that Miss
Cunningham. after making = great suc.-
cess In Somewhere Else at the Broad
way Theatre. was the feature Of the re-
vivL Of "loianths" at the Casino.
Yea" Miss Cunningham said TO THn
SUN reporter yesterday more In sorrow
than anger. II am leaving New York and
incidentally my native land to see II I
cannot find some sort OF appreciation In
England. have as yet made no definite
engagement over there. I have an offer,
and II md that II seems all right when
arrive there ] will accept t. Otherwise
will wait until ind the sort Of sing
ing ] want to do.
II made a great success in Tolanthe.
AZ everybody said. and ] suppose I did.
What happened then? Did I have any
more chance In comic opera to do what
could best? Not ut all. I had TO walt
around until I was finally engaged to
sing In an altogether unworthy musical
farce at the Casino. OF course 1 was
less suited to that than to comic opera.
but ! could not choose. had to take
what offered.
Then Mr.. Savage produced Maids Of
Athens, and I was only engaged at the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-27

last minute to take q part that had At
first been sung By somebody else That
10 the way I am always engaged. I sup
posed, when the critics and the public
agreed that I was good In 1oianthe ana
could sing comic opera and act u. that
would be sought out BY the manager and
have parts which would be . credit to
myself. but nothing Of the kind hap
psned Managers engaged me to take
parts In which others had been found un.
satisfactory. wanted me to sing In sun.
day night concerts and otherwise acted
as II had never given proof that
could do anything Mt all.
80 I made up my mind that the time
had come for me TO make some sort or
reputation and do Il In London. 80
am of on Saturday to try my
luck over there. II ls hard Tor the
American girl who has not made
that sort OF q reputation in London
TO get any recognition hero. They always
look upon her a. beginner until she has
once established her position by gaining
q place on the London stage.
That 10 what I propose TO try to 40
I may be making = mistake In leaving
my own country. and above all In giving
up an engagement at this time. But there
10 no time 70 waste and I am OH for Lon
don to sec n the New York managers
won't value my services more after have
had a success over there"
Miss cunningham was q singer In .
church choir In IT. Louis before che came
to New York and vas engaged for one OF
the companies playing The Pink Lady"
Western company. Che attracted attsn-
ton at the broadway Theatre In Some
where Else" and afterward sang the title
role in "1oianthe." Later she was In
"Oh. I Say" and then In Maids OF
Athens"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-27
SUIT ENDED AFTER IS YEARS.


An accounting proceeding in the estate
Of Thomas T., Davis, grandfather Of Mrs
Reginald Vanderbilt. came to an end yes
terday. after 1t had been pending in the
courts for thirty-nve years. Surrogate
Fowler approved n report of Peter b.
Olney. the referee. who took the account
ing OF Supreme Court Justice Francis X
Pendleton and william c. Bowers, the
trustees.
Mr.. Davis, who died In 1878. left more
than $2.500,o0O to his children and grand
children. Objections were made by his
son. Thomas T. Davis. concerning the
manner in which the estate was adm. n
istered. on the ground that the trustees
should have divided the property into
trust funds. instead Of admin STEERING IL az
Q whole. Davis also Contended that the
trustees failed to charge certain loans
made by the decedent against the accounts
Of the heirs who got them.
The Surrogate approved the report of
the trustees in all respects.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-27
MAINE DEMOCRATS CONVENE.
~ sisOns Aaminissrasioa Endorsed
~ State Convention,

PORTLAND, Me. March o6-The Demo-
cratic State convention held here to-day
was one OF the most largely attended for
some years. The platform adopted in
dorsed the Wilson Administration.
Among the matters recommended were
resubmission OF the prohibitory amend
ment to the voters, "A fifty-four hour law
for women and children workers. estab.
lishment OF a women's reformatory "A
workmen's compensation act, regulation
OF public utilities, development OF mo
water powers for the benefit oi the pco-
pie Of the State, s.mpiiffcation OF judicial
procedure and the calling of n convention
for the revision OF the State Constitution.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-27
ARKANSAS VOTE VERY CLOSE.
Last Count Gave Clarke Only 8Os
lead Over Kirby.

LITTLE Bock. Ark. March 26.--Returns
to-day have placed first one candidate
ahead and then the other. At . o'clock
tonight tabulation Of sS,6iS votes showed
that Senator James l.. Clarke was 66t
votes ahead Of Judge w. II. Kirby A
few later returns slightly increased Sena-
tor Clarke's lead. but the result is by no
means certain.
Each candidate carried thirty-five coun-
ties. Outlying precincts and townships
may at any time change the result. The
election In one OF the closest In this State
In years.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-27
DRUG TERROR" IN THE ToMBs.
700 Prisoners TO See Movie ia Hone
81 Curing Habit.

About 700 prisoners In the Tombs will
zee the movies" Sunday afternoon. The
Aims will be "The Drug Terror" pre-
scented In conjunction with the national
crusade against the drug habit inst itut.d
by AIRS William X Vanderbilt. ST.. and the
sociological Fund OF the Medical Rcvie,p
81 Rersc'cs. The purpose Is to warn the
prisoners against the habit. aiding DR.
katharine Is. Davis. Commissioner OF Cor
feetion' In her fight against the sale of
drugs In the city prison.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-27

Comptroller Prendergast, who returned
to the Republican fold from the progres.
sives last fall, has been asked by the
Republican National Committee to speak
AT the Indiana State convention on April
22. The Comptroller has accepted,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-27

Committees II the Independent Chill.
dren's Dress Manufacturers Association
and the Children's Dressmakers Union
reached an agreement yesterday by which
400 OF the striking children's dress
makers will be back at work before Mon
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-12
800 Artistic Houses Built
in Danbury Last Year

some establishment engaged in the wood
working art. In the plant are two boil
ers. one with n capacity generating -
horsepower. II is for sale at a very low
price
A well located factory site. looX2co feet,
for about $500.
brick constructed factory. abou;
three-quarters Of a mile from the centre
of the town. ii mas partial water powr
and is connected with the Ne" Haven
line by a big siding
An up-to-date mansion. on large
grounds. for $1,000. The house has hl,een
rooms. il would make an ideal summer
boarding place Near it there is another
similar property for sale. but with a
little less ground. 1t is to be had for
$1,000.
Retail stores in the cross streets rent
for about 50 a month, and on Man
street from SO to Soo a month. There
are a few stores on Main ST. which brins
considerably more than 500 a month rent
At Brewster is 4 sixteen-room house o.
the Colonial type. 10 rent for the sum-
mer season. from May TO November J,
for 500 IL has a frontage OF 100 feet
on the main road and Will be leased FOR
boarding house purposes. it has all the