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PRAYERS FOR PEACE

The President of the United States
has set apart day for general prayer
for peace throughout the United
States. The day set is Sunday, Oct.
4. Since the announcement by the
President many organizations
throughout the country, as we'll as
many organizations locally, have
taken up the matter and are holding
special services and ceremonies to
create and foster peace sentiment
throughout the country, asking Dr.
vine Providence to aid them in their
mission. Catholic societies and Cath
Ollie Churches have been asked to
join in the movement. While it is
pleasing to note that many Of these
organizations, practically all of them
non-Catholic, have asked the Cath
Ollie Church to join in their peace
services, it is lamentable to know
how ignorant they are of the inter-
est of the Catholic Church, in the in
terest of its children throughout the
world. For weeks and weeks the
Catholic Church has been offering
up prayers for peace at the Masses.
Practically every archdiocese in the
country, including the archdiocese
of St. Paul, have sent special instruc-
lions to the clergy requesting them
to offer prayers for peace in connec-
ton with the celebration Of the Mass.
Without consulting others, without
asking others to join in prayer, the
Catholic Church has quietly and pri-
vately implored the Prince Of Peace
to intervene in behalf of suffering
humanity in Europe's unholy war
On each side of the battle the Cath
Ollie Church finds its priests and Bish-
ops enlisted in the cause of the ma
lions represented in the European
armies, and the Catholic Church Is
suffering most because 1t has most at
stake. The Catholic Church is never
and has never been behind hand In
imploring the blessing of God and
seeking his aid in behalf of the chill
dren of Holy Mother Church.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-09-19
THE PAPACY AND PEACE

Europe will be continually face to
face with the problem of maintain
ing it's peace and even when the war
is over the problem will again arise
in all its meaning and consequences
How Europe is to preserve peace is
the momentous question that is ever
facing the countries of Europe. At
tempts to maintain the balance of
power, attempts to preserve peace by
preparing for war, by secret treaties,
by intermarriages. and every other
invention of diplomats, have failed
and failed disasterously and the con-
sequences are beyond enumeration.
So long as national pride and power
is sought to be mingled with racial
prejudice and hatred and COM
mercial interest brought forward to
make up any deficiency which might
otherwise be lacking in a cause for
war, Europe will be confronted with
war, as it always has been. An in
stitution like the Papacy is the only
that could make any per-
move toward placing Europe
upon a peace basis. The reason be-
ing that the Papacy is represented
in every nation through it's priests,
bishops, nuns, and laymen. The in
terest and influence of the Papacy in
every country in Europe would make
more for peace than has yet been
done by all of Europe's diplomacy.
The Pope enjoys an international po-
sition. The Papacy is, itself, world
power. 1t could have no special in
terest in one country that it would
not have in another. 1t would not be
to the interest of the Papacy to set
the armies of one Catholis priest
and bishop against the armies of
another priest and bishop. Neither
could the Papacy have an interest
in the inconsistent spectacle of the
Bishops and priests of different coun-
tries praying for the success of the
armies in which they are interested.
The Pope as the arbitrator of peace
in Europe would go a long way
toward establishing Christian broth
erhood and respect among the pres
ent warning nations and at the same
time be the best guarantee of peace
these otherwise war-dis-
posed countries.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-09-19
The measure passed at the Hous.

The measure passed at the House
of Commons for the suspension OF
the operation of home rule until af-
ter the war. Nothing has been said
to indicate the exact position of the
government upon the measure, ex-
cepting that everything it seems pos
sible to do has been done and Is at
tempted to delay the fruits of home
rule in the Emerald Isle. England is
engrossed in war and while so en-
crossed needs the help of Ireland.
The situation has been seized upon
to delay home rule progress. 1t is
to be deplored if a single Irish vol
unteer should use his energy other
than in promoting the interest of Ire
land, in preserving her integrity, and
promoting her welfare for the pres
ent and future generations.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-09-19

14th was given to the world the ma
tional anthem, the Star-Spangled
Banner. Copies were hurriedly
printed and circulated throughout
the City. Altho there has been no
order or regulation designating the
Star-Spangled Banner as the national
air of this country, since 1899
the war department has implicitly
recognized the Star-Spangled Ban
ner as such in general orders and
regulations. 1t is to be deplored that
our national anthem is very poorly
sung at public gatherings, mainly be-
cause the people are not acquainted
with the words. In another section
of this issue. the words of the ia
nous song are printed. 1t is we'll
worth while for patriotic Irish-Amer-
leans to commit the words to men,
Dry, that they may be properly sung
when the occasion for singing pre-
sents itself. With the celebration of
the centennial of the Star-Spangled
Banner, at this time, together with
the hundredth anniversary of the
burning of Washington, August,
1914. it ought to be impressed upon
the minds of Americans that we
have reasons for not celebrating one
hundred years of peace. We have no
reason to believe that England is
gleeful because of these celebrations.
Little recognition was given and no
public announcement to the public
press of the one-hundredth anniver-
sary of the burning of Washington,
which occurred in August, 1914. 1t
was a disgrace to civilization and a
violation of the rule governing war
fare by supposedly civilized coun-
tries. The spirit of America is the
same and as a people we are slow to
wrath. Our national anthem is gen.
erous inspiring, and hopeful. No
true American is against the spirit
of religion. Altho there were fewer
stars in our banner at the time it was
written than there are today, yet the
added number are still as symbolic of
the flag which inspired the verses as
were those eighteen stars which
studded it's folds when the anthem
was written. With the population
less than that of New York in 1914,
one hundred years of prosperity have
witnessed the growth of our popula
ton to one hundred million people.
Our territory has increased and de-
veloped, our national spirit has kept
pace with our national development.
There is no country in the world
where the Catholic Church enjoys
such measure of freedom and pros
perity as it does among us. Truly
we have reason to rejoice on the
centennial anniversary of the writing
of our national anthem.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-09-19
RED CROSS NURSES AND CATH
OLIC SISTERS


All credit to the heroic women
who volunteered as nurses to go to
the seat of war and minister to the
needs of the wounded and ease the
agonies of the dying. Their work
is noble and their sacrifice magnifi-
cent. In the interest of humanity
they have volunteered their services
and have gone to foreign lands to
care for those with whom they are
unabel to hold conversation, whose
nationality and religion they know
know not and in which they are not
interested beyond ministering to their
needs. Their going has been herald
ed far and wide and their sacrifices
have been told and have been credit
ed to them. We can not help but con-
trast the circumstances of their de-
parture with those surrounding the
self-sacrificing Sisters of the Cath
Ollie faith. Those nuns who quietly
depart without noise or ostentation,
whose work is unheralded, and whose
names are unknown, who for CEN
turtles have ministered to the needs
of the sick and wounded on every
field of battle in the world. No dis
paragement is made of the work of
the Red Cross nurses. but how long
will the villifiers of the Catholic Sis
tiers fail to see in their quiet work of
mercy the part they take in minis
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-09-19
THE sTAR-sPANGLED BANNER

On Monday last the centennial of
the writing of the Star-Spangled Ban
ner was celebrated throughout the
country. On that date, one hundred
years ago, Sept. 10, Francis Scott
Key left Baltimore to secure the re-
lease of friend, prisoner on
vessel of the British fleet. Instead
of securing the release of his friends
he, himself, was detained, pending
an attack upon Baltimore. Here the
author of the Star-Spangled Banner
was compelled to be an unwilling wit
mes sto the bombardment of Fort Nc
Henry, which the British admiral
boosted would fall in few hours. To
the great delight Of Key, he beheld,
in the early light Of the next morn
ing, "old glory" still waving on the
ramparts Of the Fort. This was the
inspiration to him to write the ma
tional anthem. Thus on September
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-09-19

The royal throne of Albania was
not very inviting place for Prince
William of Wied to remain. He was
unable to maintain himself without
the support of Italy and since Ger
many has reverted her attentions to
other directions, Price William was
left without anyone to maintain him
against his very Indifferent subjects.
Thus he found it necessary to abdi-
cate. His abdication was the first
severe jolt that throne has thus far
received in the European war. What
may happen to other thrones before
the final outcome is a matter of grave
anticipation in many quarters.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-09-19
NEW BOOK BY FATHER DONA'
HOE, +.

Reverend James Donahoe, City
Missioner of st. Paul. has just issued
second edition of the Scope of
Charity. The new volume contains
$50 pages and is divided under the
sub-heads of Travellers Aid. Social
Service, Social Hygiene. Social Sta
tus of the Deaf, Mothers Pensions.
and the Liquor Question. The vol
ume is replete with information COW
ering all the various sub-heads men
toned above. and comprehensive
writeup of the different fields into
which Father Donahoe has directed
his missionary labors. The first edi-
ton of the Scope of Charity, issued
by Father Donahoe, was very we'll
received by the public, both Catholics
and non-C Catholics alike, and has a
particular interest for all Of those
who are dealing with and interested
in the social service work in which
Father Donahoe is engaged. The
subjects treated by Father Donahoe
are live subjects dealing with mod
ern everyday conditions in social life
and particularly those which are the
object of Father Donahoe's mission
airy zeal.
One particular division Of Father
Donahoe's new book, "The Travellers
Aid" should alone commend it to
the serious consideration of parents
and young women. The attention
given to the protection necessary for
young girls going to strange city
should make the volume eagerly
sought for by all who are interested
in and responsible for the future of
those who take up their abode away
from home and friends.
The wide range Of experience. the
careful study given to the matter in
hand, the actual personal contact OF
Father Donahoe with those problems
which prompted the publication OF
his second edition of the "scope Of
Charity" make this volume a valu-
able treatise for both the clergy and
laymen, as we'll as those who are
| N. d.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-09-19

Another Irish saint, Brendan (of
the sixth century,, was also made ia
nous by the publication, 500 years
after his death, of a narrative de-
scribing his voyage in search of Par
adise and his discovery of America.
This literary performance also lacks
historic proof (the Bollandists dis
credit it). although scores of German
professors have made it the subject
of antiquarian study and discussion.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-09-19
THE sANCTITY OF POPE Plus X.

THE SANCTITY OF POPE Plus Y
From all sections of the country
in Catholic papers, comes sentiments
expressed by churchmen in reference
to the holiness of the late Pope Plus
the Tenth. From Rome and France
comes statements of the special sane
tity of the late Pontiff and desire
for his canonization, thus placing the
Tenth Plus on the calendar of saints.
One of the most remarkable tributes
paid to the late Pontiff was the trib-
ute paid to his sanctity and worth by
the London Times. The statement is
remarkable in that the London Times
has never been the special friend of
the Papacy. On the other hand its
marked antagonism for the faith of
Ireland has made the name of the
London Times synonymous with
religious persecution in Ireland. Thus
when the London Times expresses
itself, eidtorially, in favor of one
who occupied the see of Peter, it is
in itself remarkable. The editorial
is in part as follows:
"All men who hold sincere religion
and personal holiness in honor will
Join with the Roman Catholic Church
in her mourning for the Pontiff she
has lost. X 81 Sprung from the
people. he loved and understood them
as only a good parish priest can do.
That was the secret of the love which
he won amongst them from the first
and which at Venice made him a
great popular power. Not that he
ever courted popularity; he taught
them as one having authority and
the Roman Church mourns in him
something more than sanity priest
and a great Bishop; in him she also
deplores a great Pope. 1t is no
exaggeration to say that Giuseppe
Sarto, the child of the laborer and
the dressmaker, has made greater
changes of his own motion in the
domestic discipline of the Roman
Church than almost any of his prede-
cessors since the period of the Coun-
Gil of Trent, or perhaps since the
day of medieval legislators who de-
clared the canon law. + His re-
forms were usually based on rever-
sion to ancient usage. + His
reform of the Church music was In
the main a return to the pure and
noble manner of the best masters of
the sixteenth century. That manner
best expressed the reverence and the
love of ordered simplicity which in
all things were his. 1t was
long since peasants son had worn
the Triple Crown. In this, as In SO
much besides, the reign of Pope Plus
X was a return to the past"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-09-19

actually engaged in social service
work in it's various forms. The re-
ception accorded Father Donahoe's
first edition of the Scope of Charity
is sufficient guarantee that the Sec
ond edition will even surpass his first
publication, not only in the interest
ing matter in its pages, but will give
further proof of Father Donahoe's
expert knowledge in dealing with So
cial conditions.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-09-19
EIRA5I S H ss3S (covae!L
. siiEizlss

Carson had wished God speed to
700 Obstetrics who have gone to
join the armies of England on the
field of battle. He assured them that
he would stay on the job at home and
see that Ulster would not become a
part of National Ireland. He made
no mention, however, of intention to
leave the armies in the field. He who
brings fight and runs away will
have to fight another day.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-09-19
RELIGIOUS REVIVAL IN PARIS

X The great European conflict and
the present war situation in France
seems to have brought Paris to its
senses. The following dispatch is
Significant:
THE war has brought about a
great religious revival in Paris. Hun
Sdreds Of women are to- be seen at
tending early morning Masses Of
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1914-09-19

It is said that German Switzerland
has the honor of having given more
Jesuits to the Society of Jesus during
the hundred years since it's restora-
ton than any other nation-about
900; at present there are 214 Swiss
members in all parts of the world.
Today the Jesuit Order is one of the
greatest glories of the Church.
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with some attempt at a military
swing. singing or whistling. Its .
long, long way to Tipperary." heads
pop out of windows and crowds gath
er on the curbs. but there Is seldom
more than faint cheering. II any at all.
There 10 none of the running up to
hand the men tobacco. fruit or now
ers. common to more emotional peo-
pies.
Once In the forces. the recruits. who
are mostly youths. may be seen march
ing to the parks for drill. but even
then they are watched only by voice
less fdlers. The last seen Of them
in London is on the platform OF one
Of the great railway stations, to De
sent no one knows where. Generally
they depart In the night.
There is something grim and imper-
sonal about the English way Of TAX
ing the war. But the American can
not turn on London street without
meeting an extended hand for some
fund to benefit the soldier. Tommy
Atkins" is not made much Of individ-
ually, but collectively his comforts are
well looked after. even to the ques-
tion Of tobacco on the firing line.
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4 wITZERLAND is unique among

- WITZERI.AND is unique among
nations. 1t has no proper physi-
cal unity, and it's political unity
Is the unforeseen outcome or
events which occurred more
han six hundred years ago. 1t is
prosperous beyond other Continental
countries, and its principal cities are
lndefended. Yet today Switzerland
les a cool oasis Of peace in the midst
II a burning, glaring desert Of war.
BECAUSE of its small size and Its
ack of seacoast, the Swiss Repubnc
las never held an important place IN
he ranks of the powers. However,
he little country Is one OF the Oldest
in existence, and has come safeiy
through more than six centuries OF
European conflicts with no lasting In
ury. but considerable increase OF ter
.itory. Since the time when the map
If Europe was adjusted as 1t was be-
ore the present war the four nations
surrounding Switzerland have all cher
shed hopes OF some day adding 1t to
heir territory. but none of them has
Jared to try 1t. Many Swiss fear that
his war will put some nation IN
position to threaten their sacred hber-
y.
The independence and neutrality OF
Switzerland are guaranteed by the
powers of Europe. Just as In the case
If Belgium. 1t Is her position alone
which has thus far prevented an In
vasion by the kaiser. 1t Is too far
rom Paris to Switzerland for the use
II the pesent German campaign.
Strictly Neutral.
A German army could march up the
valley of the Rhine into Switzerland.
.hen follow the River Aar to the south
west and reach the tableland north
EAST Of Lake Geneva. From that re-
yion 1t could move past the south end
of Lake Neuchatel and enter France.
No inaccessible passes or dimcult
country would be met with on this
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COMMANDER SEES SON DIE
French General, De casteinau, Tells
Young Man He Has Met
Finest Doath.

Paris.-Lieut. Gerald de Castelnau.
son of the general Of that name. was
carried to his fathers camp after he
had been terribly wounded. He died
three hours later. The father kissed
the dying man and said:
go, son. You have had the finest
death you could possibly wish for. I
swear that our armies will avenge
you in avenging all French families" I"
This IL the second son OF General
de Castelnau who has been killed in
the present war. The general had
four sons at the front.
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INJURY BY THE PEAR MIDGE
Small Two-Winoed Fly Lays It's Eggs
in Cluster at BIossomlng Time
No Cure Known.

tBy w. BRITTOS)
The adult pear midge, which Is 80
destructive to young pears in many
sections. is a small two-winged fly
which lays it's eggs in the cluster at
blossoming time. Larvae are some
times found at the base of the calyx
at tho time the petals fall, and they
soon work their way into the young
fruit. The infested pears can nearly
always be detected on account of
their more slobular. and later lop-
sided shape. while the normalshaped
fruits are free from maggots. The
infested pears usually crack open
after rain before the pears drop.
When fully grown the maggots are
about one-eighth Of an inch in length.
They grow into the ground and form
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SECURE GOOD ALFALFA CROP
msRtai Way Until Local condi-
tloks Are Determined.

There are doubtless many oondi-
tions under which commercial fer
tilizers judiciously applied. may prof
itably be used to stimulate a more
vigorous growth Of alfalfa both In new
and old seedlings but the idea that is
more or less prevalent that CONNER
cial fertilizers may be used to immedi-
ately make any soil productive is
fallacy. Commercial fertilizers should
be applied In an experimental way
until the farmer has learned what may
best be used under local conditions.
On many soils lime does not seem to
be needed for alfalfa, but on others
1t is absolutely essential to the sue.
cessful growing of this crop. 1t is well
to apply lime on a portion Of the field
when seeding alfalfa for the first time.
especially II difficulty has been exper-
fenced in growing clover. or IL there
Is any other indication Of an acid
soil.
Much care should be exercised in
the purchase of seed to avoid the In
PRODUCTION of noxious weed seeds on
the farm. II dodder Is introduced 1t
should be thoroughly eradicated be-
fore 1t goes to seed. even at the ex-
pense of destroying the stand Of al
falfa.
Do not seed a large acreage OF al
falfa at the first attempt. A small
acreage should be seeded under as
favorable conditions as possible and
this increased after some experience
has been gained IN growing this crop.