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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
TRIBUTE TO o'DoNovAN RossA
$4,000 Take Part in Funeral Process.
sion in Dublin.

Fifty thousand persons participated
August 1, in funeral parade at Glas-
nevin cemetery for Jeremiah O'Dono-
van Rosa, the Irish patriot, who died
on June 80 in New York. The funeral
procession included contingents of the
Irish volunteers, National Volunteers,
Jim Larkin's Citizens army and other
organizations.
jeremiah O'Donovan Rosa died a
month ago at st. Vincent's hospital,
West New Brighton, Staten Island, as
a result of a complication of diseases.
He was the last of the famous group
of Fenian leaders, with the single ex.
ception of Colonel w. F. Roantree of
Dublin.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
GOLD PouRs INTO U. s.

August 7th was marked by the
United States having the greatest
supply Of gold in it's history, greater
than any other nation on earth, and
probably, greater than any two other
nations.
The gold held in the United States
in the form of cash or bullion is 81,
006, ,399,539. The large increase in the
stock of gold in the United States
represents the losses of the precious
metal to this country by the principal
nations in Europe, on account of the
vast balance of trade in our favor
The supply of gold in the world is
said by experts to be the greatest to
day in the worlds history. The Unit
ed States is accumulating gold now
at the rate of about $12,OOO,00O eacl
month, based on the returns for July
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
SISTERS COLLEGE CLOSES.

The most successful session in the
history of the Sisters College at the
Catholic University, closed last week,
and the $50 Sisters representing al.
most all the religious orders in the
United States remained for the spirit.
ual retreat, which opened last Sun.
day morning in the chapel in Gibbons
Memorial Hall. It is conducted by
Rev. Paschal Robinson, O.F.M., of the
Franciscan Monastery, and will close
"The Feast of the Assumption" Aug.
ust 18th.
The Sisters College League, found
ed recently. is meeting with great
success. More than 5000 members
are already enrolled, and the pros.
poets are that the membership within
the next year will exceed 100000
The league has begun the publication
Of the Sisters College Messenger, a
quarterly magazine, that is the official
organ of the league.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
HOLY FATHER SENDS BLESSING
TO X. c. CONVENTION.

The following cablegram indicates
the interest of the Holy Father in
Catholic activities in this country.
His best wishes and blessing were
conveyed to the Knights of Columbus
in Seattle through the Apostolic dele
gate. The cablegram follows:
Rome, Italy, Aug. 4, 1915.
Monsignor Bonzano, Apostolic Dele
gate. Bishops House, Seattle, U. s.
A.:
The Holy Father sends best wishes
for the happy success of the National
Convention of the knights of Colum-
bus, and as special mark of effection
he gladly imparts to the bishops and
priests attending, and particularly to
the officers and worthy Knights, the
Apostolic Benediction, as requested.
CARDINAL GASPARRL.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
lRELAND's HEARTsroNEs.

lRELAND'S HEARTSTONES.
Next to a record of conversions to
the true faith, comes the statement
showing the absence of divorce in Ire
land. According to an account pub.
lished recently there have been but
nineteen divorces granted there in
twenty years. Even these, we are in
clined to think, must have been OBJ
tanned outside of the Little Green
Isle, as according to the Law Of
Union, England agreed to permit no
bill of divorce on her statutes govern
ing Ireland. And those unfortunate
nineteen fractures of the law of God
were secured, naturally, by non-Cath.
olic men and women. The statement
contrasts the United States, where one
marriage in six ends in divorce, with
Ireland where less than one divorce a
year for 4,500,000 persons.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
SHRINERS ASSIST AT ENTER
TAINMENT.

The Shriners of Seattle desirous of
assisting the Seattle Knights, offered
the use Of as many automobiles as
they could command, and their desire
to be of service to the Knights of
Columbus was expressed in the follow
ing note received from the Shriners
by the X. c. committee:
1.-THE offer of the use of your club
house to our members and visitors
during Shrine week and turning over
to US of large number Of automo
biles is much appreciated, and 1t fl
our earnest desire to now assist yo,
in every way possible in helping t.
make your convention a success"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
GREAT DECREASE SHOWN IN IM-
MIGRATION FIGURES.

The. lowest immigration figures
since 1889 are shown by reports of
the Department of Labor last week
for the twelve months ending July /,
the net increase in the foreign popu-
lation for the year having been less
than $4,000.
The statistics show 326,70O immi-
grant and 107,544 non-immigrant
aliens admitted during the year, with
204,074 emigrant and 1SO, 100 non-emi-
grant aliens departed. Admission was
refused to 24,111 aliens. Italian immi-
grafton showed the greatest falling off,
238,000 fewer Italians having arrived
than during the previous year.
American travel to Europe de.
creased 196,SS5 during the year com.
pared with the previous twelve
months, and there was decrease OF
47,007 in the number of Americans ar
riving from abroad.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
NEW K. OF c. COUNCILS.

New charters have been granted as
follows: No. 1900, Celina, Ohio;
1903, Staples, Minn.; 1907, Lackawan-
ma, N. Y; 1909, st. Mary's Mo-; 1910,
Deer Lodge, Mont; 1911, Mayaquoz,
Porto Rico. These councils have been
instituted; No. 1887, Marsonneuve,
Marsonneuve, Que; 1895, Gary, Gary.
w. Va; 1900, Celina, Ohio; 1901, Ze-
mia, Zenia, Ohio; 1904, Little Falls,
Little Falls, Minn.; 1903, Harrison
City, Corydon, Ind.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
Mexican Trouble
Approaches Crisis

the war department from officials
along the border and have been re-
ferred to General Funston, upon whom
Secretary Garrison depends to decide
whether he can handle the situation
with the force available. Funston al
ready has on the border and at Texas
! City about $1,000 troops, infantry, cav.
airy and artillery. Secretary Garrison
telegraphed Funston yesterday that
the 10000 mobile troops remaining at
other points in continental United
States would be sent to the border IL
he asked for them.
Practically every American citizen
in the three southernmost counties of
Texas, Cameron, Hidalgo and Starr,
were under arms Wednesday in fear
that the overwhelming Mexican popu-
lation of the section might break out
in racial fight.
The Mexican disturbance spread rap.
idly westward until rumors of trouble
developed at Laredo, 200 miles along
the border from Laredo. The disturb
ance is reported to have been part of
an attempt to turn part of Texas back
to Mexican control, scheme said to
be backed partly by ignorant classes
of Mexicans, helped by escaped con-
victs and fugitives from justice on
the American side, assisted by fair
ly large influx of irresponsible Mexi-
cans from the other side, including
some Mexican soldiers.
| Secretary Lansing, on behalf Of the
United States government, and the
diplomatic representatives of Brazil,
Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay and
Guatemala, Wednesday signed an ap-
peal addressed to the leaders of all
factions in Mexico, petitioning them
in the name of humanity and national
patriotism to cease their civil strife
and assemble peace conference.
After two days of uncertainty and
wire conferences between navy off,
cials and President Wilson regarding
the sending Of warships to Vera Cruz,
Secretary Daniels announced that
: three battleships of the fourth divi-
sion of the Atlantic fleet had been or
dered Ito southern waters for any
duty that may be required"
The three ships are the Louisiana
and New Hampshire, which sailed
from Newport, r. l., Tuesday night,
and the Connecticut, now in Haitien
waters.
Anxiety in official circles over the
situation at Vera Cruz was consider
erably relieved by reports that ex-
citement there had subsided and that
the Carranza government had issued a
public statement deprecating anti-for-
} eign demonstrations and incendiary
speeches. Such demonstrations Mon
day caused Commander McNamee to
send an urgent request that his force
of gunboats be reinforced by battle
ship SQUADRON
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
IRISH LEADERS ExILED.

IRISH LEADERS ExILED.
The British government has ordered
three members of the Sim Fem
Ernest Blythe of Ennistimon, William
Mallows Of Athenry and H. J. PIN of
Belfast-to leave Ireland. The imme-
diate cause of their expulsion is be-
lieved to be their campaign from pub
lie platforms against war and recruit
ing. All of the trio were active in
the Sim Fein section of volunteers
that broke away and opposed the fol-
lowers of John E. Redmond, the lead
er of the Irish Nationalists in the
house of commons. PIN had written
books under the name Of "A. New
man."
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14

That the situation in Mexico is fast
approaching a crisis is evident from
the information coming from the Mexi-
can border and from Washington dis
patches-whether or not Intervention
will take place no one knows at pres
ent. In the meantime troops are be-
ing concentrated along the border be-
tween Texas and Mexico to prevent
Mexican soldiers crossing into the
state Of Texas and endangering the
lives of American citizens.
The "Watchful Waiting" policy in
Mexico Is without results. Comment
ing on the situation in a recent in
terview His Eminence Cardinal Glib.
bons said to press reporter sent to
interview him:
"One year ago we talked of the then
conditions in Mexico, and my views
have not changed. The interview l
gave you that day was published. all
over the world, and came under the
direct notice of President Wilson and
Secretary Bryan. The former sent
United States Senator Lee to confer
with me OH the subject, and sent by
him copies of kilograms which he had
transmitted to Carranza and Villa, who
were then acting in concert, telling
them that if they did not get together
for the best interests of distressed
Mexico, it would be necessary for the
United States to employ even forcible
means for paciflcation.
II expressed to Senator Lee my
gratitude for the courtesy of the Presi.
dent and my opinion that neither Car.
rama nor Villa were capable of feel.
ing the influence of lofty motives of
patriotism, and that they would not
heed his message. The end has justi
fed my opinion.
II am convinced that neither expos
tulation, entreaty nor advice will ever
have any effect on those who are now
assuming the leadership in Mexico
oA4A ACdA IlC SWOIu lS LllO OILY arEu
ment that can have any weight. be
lieve, sooner or later, some form o
Intervention must be pursued by ou
country. The greatest difficulty will
be for our President to find a Mexican
who can be placed at the head of of
fairs, unseltish and patriotic, and for
time, at least it will be necessary fo
an American with plenary powers t,
deal with the situation"
The situation as it has been durin,
the past week justif1es the statement
of His Eminence.
Governor Ferguson of Texas OF
Wednesday night telegraphed Presi
dent Wilson from Rockport, asking
him to double the number of fedora
troops now on duty in the Rio Grand
valley. He says he purposely delayed
making this request hoping the situa
tion might clear up, but that cond
tions are now perilous and grave"
Reuupsts for mora froopo oo,,o =
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
"cARDINAL GIBBONS DAY."

officials of the Panama-Pacific Ex-
position have written Cardinal Glib
bons, asking him to set aside a day
to be known there as Cardinal Glib.
bons Day." They have also agreed to
furnish him special car, il he will
make the trip to the coast to attend
the fair on that date.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
FIRED THE FIRST SHOT At
MANILA.

The death of Patrick Murray, the
chief gunner's mate on the Cruiser
Olympia, who fired the first shot in the
battle of Manila Bay, took place on
July 13, from the home of his uncle,
Patrick ]. Murray, Baltimore, Md. De-
ceased had given thirty years service
in the navy and was most popular
amongst the officers and men of the
fleet.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
TRANSFER OF CHAPLAIN KEN
NEoY.

Chaplain Joseph c. Kennedy, 7th
Cavalry, has been transferred to the
18th Cavalry. The eth" is famous
organization, and has been stationed
in the Philippine Islands.
Father Kennedy was born in Mis-
souri, on April 4, 1870, and appointed
to the Army on November is, 1909,
from Oregon.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
SOCIETY OF MARY BUYS SITE
FOR DoRMlToRY.

The Society of Mary, a mems teach.
ing organization, having its headquar.
ters in Cincinnati, Ohio, has pur.
chased va piece of property on the
Bates road, north Of the grounds of
the Catholic University of America.
There are ten acres of ground in the
tract, which is improved by modern
eight-room residence.
|, The Society plans to erect at once
a dormitory building on the property
for use by.its members while studying
at the Catholic University of America
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
POPE SENDS MONEY TO AID
CATHOLICS IN EAST PRUSSIA.

Pope Benedict has sent large sum
of money for the relief of Catholics
in East Prussia, whose homes were
devastated by the last Russian in
vasion, it was announced here yester-
day. The Pope accompanied his con.
tribution with a letter of sympathy.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
CATHOLIC PRIESTS RESTORED.

The German-Austrian forces have
installed the Catholic priests in their
churches in Lemberg, where the Rus
sian invaders had seized the church
property and set up Russian ortho-
dox archbishop. The Catholic arch.
bishop whom the Russians took pris-
oner is reported to have been exiled
to Siberia.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14

The Pope is the cornerstone of the
Church Of Jesus Christ; to separate
ourselves from the Pope is to separ-
ate ourselves from the Church, and to
renounce the Church is to renounce
Jesus Christ Himself, whose voice she
is.-St. Nicholas of Gorcum.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
MAY GET TREASURY POST.

Former Representative Maurice
Connolly of Iowa, is mentioned promi-
nently for appointment to the office of
Controller of the Treasury. That po-
sition may be vacant soon by the ap.
pointment of the incumbent, George
E. Downey, to the place on the Court
of Claims bench which was refused by
A. Mitchell Palmer.
Mr.. Connolly was the Democratic
candidate for the United States Senate
from Iowa against Senator Cummins
and was defeated.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
DULUTH GETS NATIONAL c. o. E.
CONVENTION.

Duluth has been chosen as the place
for holding the next convention of the
Catholic Order of Foresters. The
convention will be held in 1918-as
the national conventions of the order
are held once every three years.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14

A beautiful service took place last
week on the Feast of Saint Dominic,
in the Chapel Of the Dominican House
of Studies. According to an ancient
tradition the Franciscans celebrated
the solemn high mass at 9 o'clock, and
the music was furnished by q choir
composed of the $50 Sisters attending
the Summer School.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
CARDINAL ISSUES INSTRUCTIONS

CARDINAL ISSUES INSTRUCTIONS.
His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons,
before leaving for his annual summer
vacation, issued instructions to the
clergy of the Archdiocese of Balti
more. relative to their treatment of
foreign visiting priests-as follows:
1.-The reverend clergy and superiors
Of religious communities" says the
Cardinal, SHOULD not permit foreign
and especially Oriental priests to Of
ficiate in their churches unless they
have permission Of recent date in
writing from the chancery office. This
permission will not be granted unless
the said priests have the authorization
which the Holy See requires for theil
presence in the United States"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
cOMMANDANT OF THE POPE'S
NOBLE GUARDS.

Prince Gieuseppe Aldobrandini, the
newly appointed commandant of the
Pope's noble guards, is son Of Prince
Camille Aldobrandini, who was min.
lister of war under Pope Plus TX.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
GERMANS CAPTURE IN~THE ONE
YEAR OF WAR 100000 PRls.
ONERS,

Il Berlin, Aug. 3.-That one year of
% has netted the central powers
{. Fan 100000 prisoners, 5000
fiel> >uns and 5000 machine guns is
shown by statistics given out by the
German War Ministry today.
The area captured by Germany and
Austria totals 1880 square miles.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
FIVE SONS ARE PRIESTS.

The five sons Of John Muckle. Of
Stanley, ~ y, are priests or are to
be ordained. Three are already, and
two are preparing for the priesthood.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-14
TO PRESENT CREDENTIALS.

The Servian minister to the Holy
See will soon present his credential
letters to Pope Benedict.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-02-04
LOCAL HAPPENINGS

+. Y. Patton was in Durand, Sunday
Richard Seitz Of Riverdale visited
here last week.
William WILCOX spent the week end
En- Riverdale
Miss Rhea Talon of Riverdale, visit
ed friends in the city Monday.
Mis- Julia Reynolds Of Riverdale,
visited friends in the city, Monday.
Miss Ruby Foster of Riverdale,
visited friends in Alma, recently.
Miss Nettie Gates Of St. Louis visit
ed friends here, last week.
Mrs NJ. A. Holmes was the guest OF
friends in Bay City, recently.
George Sharrar was in Mt. Pleasant
on business, Friday.
Mrs Sylvia Gaffney was in Saginaw
on business recently.
Neia Hall Of Saginaw is the guest Of
Miss Nedena McCarty.
Mr. and Mrs. p. Adams visited
friends in st. Louis, Sunday
Miss Sadie WATSON of Ithaca, visit
ed friends in Alma, Monday.
J. n. Ownes spent Sunday with
friends in the city
William Blohm Of Elwell was an
Alma visitor, Monday.
Mr.. Rapson and Earl Nesper were
in Shepherd, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Medler spent
Sunday in Forest Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Wilcox entertained
at bridge, Friday evening.
Mrs. f. Knapp of Ithaca was in
Alma, Wednesday.
Peter McAdam of Ithaca was in
Alma on business a day last week.
John Fink was in Ithaca for a day
last week. on business.
Principal Sutton of the Montrose
high school visited in Alma, Sunday
Dir. and Mrs. r. T. Erwin were Mt
Pleasant visitors recently.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-02-04
ALNARADO PLAYERS
PLEASE ALMA AUDIENCES

The Alvarado players completed
their engagement al the Wright opera
house, Saturday evening Unusually
fine dramas were presented by the
company throughout their engagement
b week, and which have successfully
been presented in all of the larger
cities
The cast was without exception
very good and they displayed dra-
matte talent that was exceptionally
good. The schedule of plays present
ed here is as follows, Monday, "A Man
and His Mate; Tuesday, "The West
erner"; Wednesday, "Sapho"; Thurs
day, TOO Much Mustard; Friday.
'The Gamblers; Saturday, afternoon
and evening, "The Call Of the Woods"
Manager Adams showed unusually
fine judgement in securing this com
pany and it is hoped that another
company similar to the Alvarado play
ers may be booked for the Wright
opera house.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-02-04
CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB

On February 18th, the Alma State
Savings bank viii inaugurate a very
attractive savings system. known as
the Lands Christmas Savings club.
about two weeks before Christmas at
which time each member of the club
gill receive a draft covering the
money deposited, with interest at four
per cent per amman, for the average
time.
Members may start in paying one
cent the first week, increasing one
cent for forty-two weeks, or with two
cents the first week, increasing two
cents each succeeding week, or five
cents the first week, and increasing
five cents each week following; again
any of these may be reversed COM
mencing at the maximum payment
and diminishing to the minimum as
the weeks go by. Other groups pay
either 25 cents, 80 cents or S1.00 each
and every week for the forty-two
weeks BY becoming a member, one
can easily save money. and the scale
of savings is so low that every mem
Der of family may join. This sys-
tenn has been very popular wherever
it has been started; it cultivates the
savings habit and keeps up the Christ
mas spirit the year around.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-02-04
Celebrate LincoIn's Birthday by Aid
ing Red Cross Assn

For the purpose of raising neces-
sary funds for the local branch of the
Red Cross Relief association, Benefit
Card party will be given on Friday,
February 18th. at the Masonic home.
The hours will be from 2:30 p. m. to
$50 p. m, with an admission of
twenty-five cents. Refreshments will
be served at o'clock and. those not
wishing to play cards will be very
welcome to come in and have re-
freshments for ten cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-02-04

Jefferson City Mo Miss Frances
Hopkins. daughter of Probate Judge
Louis II. Hopkins Of Clay county. who
died recently. succeeded her parent
and has the distinction OF being the
first woman TO hold such a position in
Missouri Miss Hopkins was appoint
ed by Governor Major
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-02-04

sprained and she was Immediately tax
en- to the Brainerd hospital
Mrs. Brainerd entertained at bridge
Wednesday afternoon. Twenty were
present and five tables were in play.
Mrs. Barstow Of st. Louis won the
prize which was a handsome hand
painted china plate.
The following article was clipped
from the Marquette Daily Mining
Journal "Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Fail
ing were surprised last evening by
about thirty Of their friends at their
home on Pine street. The occasion
was their third wedding anniversary.
Games and music were enjoyed and
refreshments were served"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-02-04
Harmony In Interiors.

Interior fittings OF any kind which
are built into home must be regard
ed IA part of the standing woodwork
and treated accordingly If white
paint is used upon such woodwork the
built in furniture must be painted white
also. If a mission" or craftsman"
style prevails the same finish must be
used with perhaps hinges and locks of
copper or wrought iron
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-02-04
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT
LEAGUE MEETING

The regular meeting of the Civic I'm
provement League will be held at the
home of Mrs. Francis King at three
O'Clock on Friday February 5th Mr..
Hugh Winkworth Of the Michigan Nur-
sery Company at Monroe will address
the League on the subject of Trees and
Shrubs 1t is hoped that a large aud
fence may be present, and all women in
teresied, whether members of the Lea
que or not, are urged 20 come Members
whose dues for last year happen TO re-
main unpaid will 1t is hoped bring
them TO this meeting 20 the Treasurer
Mrs George w. Moore They are here
BY reminded that amount Of dues are
TWENTY-FIVE cents.