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The Irish standard., 1916-04-22
THE IRISH PRIEST IN FICTION

THE IRISH PRIEST IN FICTION.
l have tried to recall the first in.
stance remember in which the priest
figures in story. Irish priests are men.
toned in Lever and Lover, but mostly
in an offensive way. Their pictures
are coarse, overdrawn caricatures
Dion Boucicault is shade better in
the "Shaughraun," but Father Dolan
is now generally recognized as q
stage priest" In this connection ]
have often wondered why that song,
Father O'F1ynn," is so popular. Ev.
eryone must admit that there is an
undercurrent of sarcasm running
through it. William O'Brien in "When
We Were Boys" is little better towards
the Irish priest than Lever or Lover,
II we turn to the other side, what do
you find? In the Contemporary Re.
view," some years ago a beautiful pic.
ture was given of "Soggarth Aroon"
by London journalist named McDon.
agh. 1t was shown that Father Pat
was not an individual cunning in his
ways, coarse in manner and low in
mental culture. He was a simple man,
cultured, fond of his book and his
home. Robert Buchanan, though an
Englishman and non-Catholic, wrote a
most sympathetic story, Father. An.
thony," in which priest is the hero.
Father Anthony has secret. of a muir.
der given him in the confessional; the
priests own brother is wrongfully &C.
cused of the murder. The priests lips
are sealed. even when his dear broth
er's life is in danger. The plot is beau.
The Irish standard., 1916-04-22

books Of the Bible.
Another essential difference lies in
the annotations. Catholics are not al.
lowed to read Bibles which contain
no notes, much less such as contain
notes of an heretical nature. To ex.
plain how reasonable and motherly the
Church is in this provision would lead
US too far afield. Suffice it to say that
the antagonism between Catholics and
Professionals on this head springs from
principles Numerically opposed. The
Catholic Church holds that the Bible
is not self-explanatory, that it needs a
living teacher for its exponent; to the
Professionals, on the other hand. the
Bible is as clear and as plain as a
child's PRAYER, a book to be had by all,
to be read by all, to be understood by
all.
The autographs of the inspired writ.
ings, it must be remembered, are no
longer in existence. The translator,
then, must rely on copies. But these
copies themselves were not made from
the original. Some were written hun.
dreds and thousands Of years after the
autograph. To give but one instance,
the earliest copy which we. possess of
the New Testament dates from the
original. Some were written hundreds
and thousands of years after the auto.
graph. To give but one instance, the
earliest copy which we possess Of the
New Testament dates from the fourth
century; that is, 1t was made some
two hundred and fifty years after the
evangelists wrote their gospels. 1t
would be unreasonable, to say the
least, to expect that God would pre-.
serve this long line Of copyists and
copies from all error. God never meant
The Irish standard., 1916-04-22

1RA9E 81 i .Seec COUNCIL :
SsssS ;5;s
AMERICAS GREATEST
STATE.

Americas greatest state" is
the term which William H. Sloar
applies to Mexico in an article
written for the "Missionary." A
perusal of the article written by
Mr.. Sloan, supplemented by in.
vestigations made by DR.. James
J. Walsh, convinces any impair
tial reader that the manner in
which language, literature and the
sciences flourished in Mexico be-
fore the advent of the marauders,
is proof that a high state of cul-
ture can be developed in the
Mexican people. These we'll
known writer's and investigators
in every field of literature have
this to say regarding the Catholic
Church:
Whatever Mexico has Of faith,
enlightenment and education she
owes to the Catholic Church.
Has any other ecclesiastical es-
tablishment or civil government
done any better with similar
aboriginal races?
What, then, we ask in conclu-
sion, has the Catholic Church
done for Mexico?
l. She banished cannibalism
and paganism.
2. She overthrow idolatry and
established the Christian religion
in its place.
3. She abolished polygamy
and taught the Indian races OF
Mexico and Western North
America the sanctity of the mar
riage relation.
4. She was the first in the
New World to establish for the
native races universities, colleges
schools, hospitals, orphan asyl-
ums, Conservatives of music and
industrial schools.
S. She improved the social
and domestic life of the natives
through the training she gave
: them in agricultural arts, indus,
trial pursuits and the learning Of
useful trades.
6. She made Mexico a center
of missionary efforts for Western
North America, sending her mis-
sionaries among all the races oc.
cupying the country extending
from Behring Strait to the 18th.
mus of Darien. Her efforts ex.
tended as far east as the Missouri
River and Florida.
The Irish standard., 1916-04-22
NEVER INTENDED FOR
SUBIUGATION

That Ireland has conquered her
many conquerors who came to
subjugate her and remained to re-
sist the conquest of Ireland is one
of the strange facts in Irish his
tory. One of the three traditions
handed down by Saint Patrick,
the patron saint of the Emerald
Isle, to the Irish people, is con-
tanned in the prayer that Ireland
may never be subjugated. Upon
this subject Eoin Mcneil, the
Irish writer, makes the following
forceful comment:
The Mortimer thought to con-
quer Ireland. Their descendants
became Irish and resisted the con-
quest of Ireland. The Normans
thought to conquer Ireland, and
Giraldus wrote that Ireland was
conquered. Their descendants
became Irish and resisted the
conquest of Ireland. The Eliza
bethan invaders thought to con-
quer Ireland, and once more the
story of ireland conquered was
written. Their descendants be-
came Irish and fought against the
conquest of Ireland. The Planta-
ton of Ulster was to finish the
conquest, and the descendants of
the Ulster Planters became Unit
ed 1rishmen. The Cromwellians
thought that Ireland was finally
subdued. Their descendants be-
came Irish and fought for Ireland.
Ireland remains unconquered and
not to be conquered. She has
conquered more conquerors than
any nation in the world. Her
people may seem yielding and
easy-natured, but they are the
most tenacious of all nations, and
their history has been so shaped
as to make it impossible for them
to lie down under conquest. 1t
was St. Patrick's desire that Ire
land should never be conquered.
While we celebrate his memory,
let us resolve to be of his mind.
The Irish standard., 1916-04-22

In view of the recent note to
Germany regarding the German
submarine policy, it is pertinent
to comment upon our trade sit
uation as it is now exacted by
Great Britain. Great Britain has
handled practically every ton of
American made or American
grown goods that has gone to
Europe. These cargoes, in some
instances, have been confscated
and others have been seized and
paid for. Formal protests have
been made and representations
have been advanced against this
practice on the part of Great Bril-
tain. Our American methods
have been studied, until nearly
every buyer of American goods
in Europe is known to the British
trade. All this has furthered the
policy of England's ultimate con-
troll of the worlds shipping. On
the statement of the New York
World, one hundred and forty
five notes, memorandum, tele-
grams and representations have
passed between Washington and
London. All these concern the
disputes arising between the two
governments regarding American
commerce and the manner in
which it has suffered because of
the activity of England. These
protests are against the seizure
of goods by Great Britain, which
The Irish standard., 1916-04-22

There is more fight in the
Monroe Doctrine than in a barrel
of whiskey," is the declaration of
General Luke Wright. AS our
Mexican problem grows more in
volved and appears more serious
the matter of unfolding the Mon
roe Doctrine looms large on the
political horizon.
The Irish standard., 1916-04-22
ON A NUN DECORATED WITH THE
IRON CROSS.

J. corson Miller, in The Maanificat.
Rosfna of Kempton, a nurse at the
western front since the beginning of
the war. In a battle near st. Mihiel
she carried seven wounded soldiers
from the firing line. She also saved
an officer who was fast bleeding to
death, and was herself struck by a
bullet.
The day was hot and the sun beat
down
Like million tongues of fire;
The wounded lay in bloody heaps,
Like broken bags of grain.
But one moved round like an angel
bright,
Through the blood and the stencil
and the mire,
With water for the parched threats.
And prayers for the slain:
A woman, sworn to serve for Christ,
She braved the leaden rain.
The guns belched forth a stream of
flame,
Till 1t seemed the jaws of hell
Oped wide upon the very earth
To gulp Gods creatures down.
Men dropped like grass from the now
er's scythe,
Died screaming as they fell,
And through the smoke the sunset
turned
From red to CHASTITY brown,
A nun worked hard for Christ that
day
To win Loves golden crown.
The winds of hate blew far and near.
AS when mad lions roar;
The vengeful gases ebbed and flowed.
AS Death held kingly sway.
A bullet struck nor halted her,
She seemed to work the more.
Calling on Christ to lend his aid,
And helping men to pray:
For Charity was in the look
And garb she wore that day.
Jeanne dare of France, immortal.
sleeps,
Greek Helen thrills the mind;
See! Dante's Beatrice laughs at Time.
And 1sraePs Ruth knows fame.
Yet here's woman men might sing
Till Times last link be twined,
Who soothed our poor humanity
When Wars fierce onslaught came.
Meth1nks the gentle Christ Himself
Must love and bless her name.
The Irish standard., 1916-04-22

More recently, protests have
been made against the Canadian
authorities opening certain gov
The Irish standard., 1916-04-22

The above rates include cost Of post
age to any part of the United States. &c
ireland and other foreign countries the
postage will be soc per year additional
EXP1RATIONs.
The date which is printed with your
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scription is paid up to September. 1913;
Oct. IA to October. 1914. and SO on.
Al resolutions. card Of thanks, etc,
II paid matter. and will be charged for
at the rate of 10 cents per line.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS.
When a change of address is desired
the subscriber should give both the old
address and the new.
DISCONTINUANCE.
THE IRISH STANDARD will be sent
to every subscriber until all arrearages
are paid. The only legal method of dis
continuing paper is by paying up all
back dues.
REMITTANCES.
Remittances may be made at our risk
postof1ce money order or registered let
ter, addressed to THE IRISH STAND
ARD. Minneapolis. Mimi. Money sent
In any other way Is at the risk of the
person sending it.
RENEWALS.
Three weeks are required after send
Ing money t,l before the date which shows
paid, and serves as q receipt, can be
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Address all business letters and COM
munications to THE IRISH STANDARD,
Minneapolis, MINI.
The Irish standard., 1916-04-22
Jeanne dare of France, immortal.
sleeps,
A NEW IRISH PLAY.

An Irish play which is a real re-
lection of Irish life and character
and not a thing of the theater, patch.
ed together to serve as a medium for
exploitation of Singing comedian, y
Is Just now being presented at the
Fulton theater, New York. It ts
called THE Melody of YOUTH" and it
was written by the young Irish roman
tic actor, Brandon lyman, who is play
Ing one of the principal roles.
The so-called Irish plays" with
which the American stage has been
deluged in seasons gone by, have all
been cut from the same pattern and
have generally been written by au-
thors having no real, first hand
knowledge of Irish life. They have
been tailored to ORDER" written to
fit the personalities and histrionic
limitations of the aforementioned
singing comedians" stock set of
characters. mere puppets of the the
ater having carried forward the con-
ventional plots. OF the poetry, the
charm, the underlying sentiment and
the whimsical humor of the Irish peo-
pie. there has not been trace.
The Irish standard., 1916-04-22

Mr.. Tynan's play, 1.-THE Melody Of
YOUTH" was not written to At the
personality Of any player. It was
written with the idea in mind of blaz-
ing new trail, Of revealing the real
characteristics of the Irish people, and
Of creating demand on the part Of
lrish,Americans for Irish plays which
will properly present Irish life.
AS an 1rishman, born and bred as
the son of q distinguished Irish pa
triot Up. ]. p. lyman, the mysterious
mo. ~. Mr.. lyman may be said to
be particularly we'll qualified to write
intelligently and sympathetically about
Ireland. IN - :.1a- -
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-12
WORTHY OF PATRONAGE

We are in receipt this week of the
second issue of Cioverland, the new
magazine which Roger NJ Andrews IL
publishing at Menominee. We are
very agreeably surprised at the excel
lence OF this magazine. II is filled with
interesting articles OF historical,
geographical and social interest 10 the
people OF the peninsula. We had an
idea when the magazine was announc-
ed that Il would be devoted mainly to
boosting" and that its articles would
be weighted down with statistics and
similar information that is splendid
reading when one is in study period
but dull when one desires rest and
recreation We find Cloverland to be
filled with entertaining articles that
one can enjoy any time OF the day. The
magazine will undoubtedly prove 10
be great means OF acquainting the
people of this peninsula with the
history Of the territory and much Of
its Interesting legends and early day
stories
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-12
POLITICAL BREEZE
BEGINS TO BLOW
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out OF his ONCE. lie is generally look
ed upon as the right man In the right
place and no one seems to care to get
him out OF Il.
commissioner and will undoubtedly be
chosen again. Mr.. Lott is the daddy"
OF the Iron county bar. He IL we'll
along in years and all seem 10 be glad
that he has the Office and can get a
little out of H.
That brings US down to coroners
and surveyors. How could Iron county
do business without BILLY" Dawson
and George Hamilton as coroners
and John Williams on the surveying
Job. BILLY" Dawson has been coroner
so long that people now reckon their
children's ages by comparing their
birth with the time BILLY" was elect
ed the steenth or some other "teenth"
time. John Williams has been sur
veyor for SO long a period that the
COTUeI uldIhb VI lllt ulhtitht otNtiOho
throughout the county would fade
away il strange face should come
around looking them up.
No Contest I'm City
II the filing for the primary in this
city is any criterion as to the Twill
ness OF the coming county campaign,
it's cinch that we're in for a quiet
time The only contest appearing is
for supervisor in the second ward.
There was but one surprise. Lou
Miesler filed on the republican ticket
for alderman in the third ward and
our friends of the opposition have one
less among their followers.
The names filed are Mayor Robert
Munns; Clerk. William Gribble;
Treasurer, Adolph Miller; Justice,
VIM. Morrison.
First Ward Alderman Michael
Shells, Supervisor. J. S. Jacka; con-
stable, Chas. Dove.
Second Ward, Alderman Axel Axel-
son; Supervisor. j. f. Udd, Ben Nicely;
constable, Alfred Haley.
Third Ward. Alderman Louis Mics
Ter: Supervisor. viano osterberg,
constable, Eli Massie.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-12

this for candidate outside OF Michi-
gan, why, they ask, should he not be
more than willing 10 do IL for a Mich
igan man who has been. and I'M
doubleday still is. warm personal
friend?
Anyway, there are a lot OF pro-
gressives and republican leaders out
side OF Michigan who would like 10
see things settled either by com
promise or finish fight between Chase
s. Osborn and William Alden Smith.
They are eager for the chance TO help
Michigan put over a successful one.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-12
MAY IMPROVE MILITARY ROAD

The Ontonagon County Road Com
mission met at the court house Thurs
day and ordered the survey between
Rockland and Bruce's Crossing start
ed at once. County Road Engineer J
X. Morton and two assistants went
out Monday to commence the work
Ontonagon Herald. IL is to be hoped
that the Improvement OF the Military
Road between Bruce's Crossing and
Rockland will receive early attention
by Ontonagon county. With the ex-
ception OF a few miles just north OF
the Ontongaon- Gogebic line. this old
highway is now in very good condi-
tion between Bruce's Crossing and
Watersmeet Most of the ten-mile
section between Bruce's and the top
of the Penegor hill. four miles from
Rockland, is impossible good share
Of the summer and badly in need OF
permanent repairing. This highway
would attract much travel from the
Cloverland Trail, which il crosses at
Watersmeet. II IL were improved, az
IL Is not only the most direct route
between the Gogebic range and On
tonagon, but also between the Goge-
bic range and Houghton county.
There's fine hard-surface road be-
tween Rockland and Ontonagon
The Military Road (now part OF the
Ontonagon county road system) Is
not enough better TO brag about to-
day between Bruce's Crossing and the
Ontonagon river than IL was thirty
years ago when w. l.. Pierce Travelled
over it from Watersmeet to Ontona-
gon to attend meetings OF the board
OF supervisors. Gogebic formed
portion of ontonagon county in those
days. Get busy on that road between
Druce's and Rockland; we want to
come and see you, and we want you
TO come here and look us over.
C'mon; the goings fine everywhere
else Ironwood News Record.
The completion OF this road will
give Iron county people access TO
Ontonagon county. We want TO get
up TO ontonagon so get busy up there
you fellows.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-12
CLOyER-LAND GIRL MOVIE QUEEN
Cloyer-Land Magazine for February
Full of Il. Il. Features

The February issue OF Clover Land
Magazine contains remarkable story
OF a Clover-Land girl, written by her
self, who Is now one OF the leading
actresses OF the Great Universal Film
Company in California. She is Miss
Kathleen Kirkham, formerly OF Men
ominee
The beautiful "A page February
Clover-Land also contains profusely
illustrated articles on Lake Michigan
me- by George A. Newett. Clover-Land
Woman's Clubs by Mrs A. T. Rob-
erts; Marquette Prison by James Rus
sell; the first white settlement in
Michigan by ex-Mayor Frank Sullivan
of the 500; an article written about
Clover-Land in 1853 by David Kelly.
father OF Hon. William Kelly of yul-
can; story Of wild life by William
II. Oates; an Illustrated article by
Prof John A. Doelle on the only town
ship agricultural school in Michigan;
a review OF mining conditions at the
beginning of 1916 and a special story
on the copper country by Homer A.
Guck. The magazine also contains a
months good news OF the Upper Pen
insula. and an interesting editorial
page
CloyerLand Magazine for February
is now on sale at newsdealers and BY
a well organized corps Of Upper Pen
insula news boys.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-12
STEEL MFRGtR ON ITS WAY
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Midvale Steel.
1t Is claimed that the price at which
the control OF tho Cambria passed
was in the neighborhood of $4,000
100000 and 1t would be interesting TO
taxpayers on the Menominee Range to
learn what portion OF that value is
represented in the mines of the con-
Germ
Exports Of Iron Heavy
There is no let-up in the demand
for finished or crude steel. The pig
iron market has braced up and prom
Uses to take another squirt. Furnaces
are operating to better advantage in
spite of the shortage OF coke at some
stacks. Bessemer Is in demand for ex-
port, but very little can be had II is
being held at $21.50 TO s22. valleys.
Basic is quoted at $3.50 10 $40, and
foundry No. at SIS to $3.50.
Steel bars for munitions are selling
at 3.5c. while ordinary steel bars are
quoted at l.90c. and bringing as high
as 225c. Steel plate mills are estab-
fishing new output records. Demand
Is far greater than production. Ship
plates are bringing makers large pre-
miums. Orders placed for the last half
are taken az one TO two dollars per
ton above the market price. Loo.
.,.sfIr - rnn,ftftVer ornrf
fications in greater numbers Building
has not fallen of during the winter
TO any appreciable extent. Extensions
TO mills figure largely in new con-
tracts There is probably more build
ing OF this character today than there
has been at any time In the history OF
the country
Railroads are buying more cars
Larger roads are holding of on ac-
count Of high prices. Steel cars cost
$3.50 10 $500 more per car today than
they did eight months ago. Rail buy
ing is light Some rails are going
abroad and number OF inquiries
from France, Russia, ltaly and south
America are on the market Japan has
bought several thousand tons and
Iidiana railroads have turned from
British rail makers to American mills
for their supply.
Wire mills are almost on the verge
OF closing their books for the last half
They are swamped with offers OF bus
mess. The recent advance on tin plate
has not caused any falling of in buy
ing. Jobbers are taking all the plate
they can secure. Exports are exceed
ingly heavy. sheet mills are operating
10 capacity on some lines while on
others they are slack. Ferro Mangan-
csc viii probably 90 to si75 per ton
AZ seabosrd. owing 70 small shipments
from Great Britain.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-12

preaching this nonsense: I'VE will
give the Philippines Independence
with a protectorate. Well. everybody
wondered what sort OF independence
that was; but II had sonorous
sound. and coming from Bryan mill
lions OF the thoughtless accepted II as
same as gospel. or little samer than
gospel" 80 -I
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-12

Why can't the South Shore two
cent fare case be hastened along =?
The Perc Marquette case was only
started last fall. yet IL has been de-
cided already. The delay is a legal
outrage and standing disgrace.
Republican News
That's what we would like TO know
also.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-12

On Wed. Feb. % a Character Party"
will be held at the home of Mrs. Sen
siba. No member admitted unless cos
tuned to represent some character.
historical or otherwise.
Each member bring some article OF
food
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-12

The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany.
1000 A. NJ. Sunday School.
1880 Eyensong and an address on
Lincoln The Super-Man.-
Little Stone Church.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-12

AS for statecraft there is but one
triumph Mr. Bryan can lay claim to
the acquisition of the Philippine
islands as a dominion OF the United
States. That is all, absolutely all. he
can be credited with. Mr. Bryan
jammed the treaty giving us those
far-off possessions through the Unit
ed States senate. thus pulling the
chestnuts out Of the fire for the Nc
kinley administration.
Then he ran for president on
platform condemning his own work
and went UP and down the country