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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
State Convention Of Hiberni.
ans Meeting Here, Passes
Resolutions Against
English Policy.
ELECT STATE OFFICERS
Organization Deplores War
Raging In Europe and Hopes
for Speedy End To
days Business.

The Ancient Order OF Hibernians,
In session this morning in Hibernian
hall reelected state officers for
term of two years and rassed reso-
1utions, in which the Irish executions
IN Dublin and the hanging Of Sir
Roger Easement were condemned.
The European war is deplored in
strong terms and speedy close of
hostilities is prayed for,
The officers elected are as follows:
Professionalism j. Gordon, Dav-
EXPORT
City.
gene.
Moines.
Massena; w. J. Glenn, Dubuque; J..
]. Mccormick, Vail: J. p. T. Judge,
Ottumwa;, John ]. Crimmins, ST.,
keokuk.
Emmetsburg, Ia, was selected as
the meeting place OF the next bien.
ial convention OF the order.
At this mornings session commit
tee reports were given. The commit
tee on resolutions presented the fol-
lowing TcpoAI WAANA Wac ubohAAAouSAy
adopted:
Resolutions are Adopted.
"The representatives Of the Ancient
Order OF Hibernians of Iowa, in state
convention assembled, pledge anew
our fidelity and allegiance to the flu
ture progress and welfare of our be-
loved order.
"Mindful OF the fact that we are
FIRST Of all, Catholic, we send loyal
greetings to the archbishop and bish-
ops of Iowa and pledge to them our
loyalty and allegiance.
I'VE place upon record our thanks
and appreciation of the kind consid-
Grafton shown us by the Very Rev. ].
W. Gillespie, in the arrangement and
completeness OF the solemn and inn
pressive ceremonies at st. Peters
church for the living and deceased
members of our organization To the
Rev. C. J. Donohoe. our worthy chap
lain for his eloquent, instructive SER
mon and to all the clergy assisting in
the ceremonies our thanks are also
due and are hereby extended.
eve tender to His Honor, Mayor
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
LADIES' AUXILIARY

The Ladies' auxiliary opened its
session in st. Peters school audi
torium, Tuesday afternoon at 200
o'clock. The address of welcome to
the delegates was given by Mary
Graley, county president, following
which Mary e. Burke of Des Moines.
state president, took charge of the
session.
The appointment of committees,
was then made.
The Auxiliary Committees.
Following were the committees APP
ointed:
Grievance committee Catherine
Crowley, Patio Alto county; Nellie
Moiiat. Lee; Margaret McNaly, Mon
roe; Margaret Sullivan, Anna Null
lariiy. Polk; Mae Douglas. Scott.
By-laws-Mary Doyle, Wapello;
Monies; Mary Mcfarland, Dubuque;
Anna O'Connor, fremont; Catherine
Stapleton, Johnson; Mabel o. Han
lon, Lind; Mary McDermott, Monroe;
Elizabeth Walden, Patio Alto; Mary
Foley, Scott Sarah Mcbride, Polk;
Mary Calvin, Polk.
Resolutions-Sarah Jeneen, Linn;
Clara Dineen, Woodbury.; Nellie Nc
Andrew, Lee; Martha McShane, Polk:
Evangeline Skelly, Scott; Mary Wyl-
ley, Wapello; MARI Maho,sen, Wood
bury; Anna Walters, Cass; Margaret
Joyce, Polk; Elizabeth Briggs, Du-
buque; Catherine Coomer, Monroe.
Rules of order-Mrs. Crotty. Lee;
Sister O. Burke. Mary Mahan. Mabel
O'Hanlon, Hannah Judge, Martha Nc
Shane, Mary Higgins. Mrs. Kiglin-
ger, Polk.
Church extension Mabel Nc
Donald, Des Moines; Winnie Conroy.
Lee; Mary Quinlan, Johnson; Edna
Donahue, Cedar Rapids; Margaret
Craig, Monroe; Margaret Murray.
Palo Alto; Kate Halton, Grace Treil.
Anna Minitt, Scott; Clara Dineen,
Woodbury..
Constitution - Mary Nicholson.
Woodbury.; Elizabeth Welsh, Lee;
Mrs Fitzgerald, Des Moines; Mary
McGargill, Fremont; Mary Mahan.
Iowa City; Julia Hines, Monroe:
Catherine Concannon. Palo Alto:.
Mary Scanlon, Ella O'Hern. Polk;
Mrs. Elizabeth Mealy, Scott.
Finance committee-Nora Walker.
Des Moines; Nell Quinlan. Johnson;
Jennie Stack, Lee; Florence Fitz-
gerald, Linn; Mary Craig, Monroe;
Margaret Murray, Palo Alto; Jane
Hammill, Florence Kenney, Polk.
Mary Maloney, Scott; Ann Reddy,
Woodbury.. -
! Irish history-Isabel Mcdonald.
Des Moines; Mary Mcfarland, Du-
buque; Elizabeth Carville, Johnson;
Mary Graley, Lee; Jennie Gallagher.
Linn; Mary Murray. Monroe; Marga-
ret Moran, Ella Hern, Polk; Mary
Mcfarland, Scott; Mary Ioyle, Wap-
| clio; Ann Reddy, Woodbury..
Press-Miss Mary Mahan, Johnson;
Anna Mcbride, Lee; Sarah Davis.
Linn; Florence Kinny, Margaret Sui
Ivan, Polk; Evangeline Skelly, Scott:
The state president then delivered
her report telling Of the work accom-
pilshed in the past two years.
Mrs Mary F. McWhorter, nattonai
president, who is attending the ses-
sions, read the report on Irish history
prepared by Ada X. Cannon OF Day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
Proceedings Tuesday After
noon at "A. o. II. and Aux
iLiary Meetings

At the sessions of botu the A. O..
H. and auxiliary Tuesday afternoon,
committees were appointed and re-
ports of the state officers given.
The A. 0. II. met at 900 o'clock
in Hibernian hall and the session was
opened with prayer by Very Rev.
James Gillespie. President William
Gordon Of Davenport was in the chair.
The credential committee. appoint
ed In the morning reported on the Off
cial delegates, of which there was
sixty present at the session. The
following committees were then ap-
pointed:
Resolutions committee--F. B. Shar-
on, Davenport; Rev. j. W. Gillespie,
Keokuk; Rev. p. N. McDel mott, Mas
sena; M. J. Conway, Emmetsburg; P.
j. Donahue, Davenport.
Press committee-Rev. George Gig
linger, Keokuk; f. B. Sharon, Daven-
port; Rev. John Courtney. Keokuk;
D. Il. Maven, Davenport.
Committee on by-laws-R. F. Kelly,
Des Moines; ]. J. Mccormick; John
McDermott. Vail; Davenport; M. 7.
Scanlon, Des Moines; J. Crimmins.
Keokuk; w. J. Glenn, Dubuque;
John Mcguire.
Committee on Irish history Rev.
P. N. McDermott, Massena; Miles
McNally; C. II. Miller.
Auditing-Dennis Maher, Iowa
City: J. F. McNally; Il. ]. Conney.
Reports are Given.
President William Gordon then gave
a report of his two years work. He
stated that during that time he had
called on every division in the state
and had found them prosperous and
doing excellent work.
P. J. Donahue Of Davenport was
appointed to fill the position of vice
president and in a short talk he
thanked the convention for the honor
and stated that he was glad to be
able to offer his assistance to the
other officers during the meeting
here.
The report Of the state secretary
John J. Laughlin of Imogene, Iowa
showed that every division and the
state at large had realized suhstan
tial increase in membership during
the past year. He stated that the
counties and divisions wers enthus
iastic about the work and prompt il
their remittances AMI replies.
The state treasurer. ]. T. Buckley
of Des Moines, was unable to be
present because of illness and his re-
port was presented by NJ. T. Scan
lon of Des Moines. This report
showed gratifying increase In
the finances Of the order during Mr.
Buckeyes term of Office.
Rev. p. N. McDermott, Massena
chairman Of Irish history, read very
interesting report on the work of his
department in the state, which Is
given complete in another column
He was highly complimented on this
report and a vote of thanks extended
to him for his excellent work.
G. H. Miller of Burlington, who
won an A. o. H. Irish history scholar
ship in 1912, gave short talk or
"The Gaelic Language" Mr.. Miller
is the youngest Hibernian in the
state. Short talks were given b,
Dennis Maher. Iowa City; Fred Shar
on, publisher of the Catholic Messen
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
RECEPTION AND
BALL LAST NIGHT
Entertainment Features Close the
First Day Of Hibernian
Convention In
This City.
SOME IRISH JOGGING
Kerry Dance by Little irish Lassies
At HlbernIan Hall, Proves
TO bs Unique
Feature.
SOME IRISH JOGGING

The first day Of the Hibernian con-
vention closed last night with a re-
ception In the Tiffany room of the
Hotel Iowa and the convention ball in
Hebernian hall.
The reception was from 700 until
$500 o'clock. This was in the nature
of q get acquainted meeting and was
attended by almost all OF the dele
gates.
The visitors were treated to taste
Of old Irish jigs last night, danced by
some of the older visitors, and these
fancy steps were interesting to say
the least When Agnes orchestra,
which was on the job in the Tiffany
room. struck up the quaint Irish airs,
feet just would not keep Still.
The convention ban was held in
Hibernian hall starting at 900 o'clock.
The dance program was played by
Agnes orchestra and was as follows:
One Step-Come Across.
Waltz-Moonlight.
The Kerry Dance-By Twelve Little
Irish Lassies.
Fox Trot-Pretty Baby.
One Step-Ladder Of Roses.
Lanciers.
Waltz-Geraldfne.
Two Step-Walkin' the Dog.
Fox Trot-Alabama Band Medley.
Waltz--Alaho.
One Step-Kinky.
Virginia Reel.
Two Step-Yaaka-Hula -Dola.
Waltz-When We Gathered Wild
Flowers.
One Step--My Mothers Rosary.
There was about three hundred
present at the ball which proved to be
an exceptionally enjoyable event. One
OF the features Of the evening was the
Kerry dance by twelve little Irish
lassies, dressed in Irish costumes, In
which there was plenty of green. The
little performers received many fine
compliments for their work.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
Thanks to Ladies'.

Cnpdc1ty AZ the opening session OF
this convention.
Thanks to Ladies'.
We extend to the members Of the
Ladies' auxiliary and our brother
members Of the Keokuk divisions. our
most heartfelt thanks and apprecia.
ton OF their many successful efforts
to make our stay in the city SO very
pleasant and enjoyable and to all
those assisting in our entertainment
we are deeply grateful.
ITO the press of Keokuk we wish
to express our obligation for their
very generous report of the proceed
ings Of our convention and we assure
The Gate City that we appreciate the
courtesy and kindness extended to
us.
1--WE earnestly endorse the admin
istration OF our worthy state prest-
dent, William ]. Gordon and all our
state officers and commend the loyal,
jealous manner in which they have
discharged the duties OF their respec-
tive offices.
1--WE urge and recommend the teach
ing Of Irish history In all our English
speaking parochial schools, academies,
colleges and seminaries in Iowa, and
urge upon our divisions energetic
action in bringing about this much
desired end. We would most earn
estly recommend the continuance OF
the present system of awarding schol-
arships.
eve extend our congratulations to
Mrs. Mary F. McWhorter and Miss
Ada X. Cannon on their selection for
high and honorable positions in the
Ladies' auxiliary of this order and we
congratulate the auxiliary that it will
have in its work their valuable aid
and efficiency and devotion to the
cause OF Hibernianism.
Dublin Uprising. .
1--WE deplore the sad and untimely
death of all those who lost their lives
in connection with the recent uprising
in Dublin and strongly and emphatic
ally condemn the laundering policy OF
the English government displayed in
the hasty, indecent and brutal execu-
ton of Pearse and his associates,
and the hanging of Sir Roger Case
ment. This but adds to the long
score OF wrongs and outrages COM
mitted against the Irish people by
the English government and adds
another page of martyrdom to the
many in Ireland's sad history.
eve deplore the awful war which
II destroying the manhood OF Europe
on the altar Of overruling commercial
and political ambitions and hope and
trust that when the dark days are
over that there may result perma-
nent peace and larger rights OF the
people OF all the nations involved.
"As Hibernians we deplore the war
as making new obstacles to place In
the way Of home government for the
Irish people and that it gave to the
enemies Of home rule opportunities to
delay putting it in operation after
the long years Of labor by long line
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
Progress 10 Made.

In many local centers, notably EN-
metsburg. Keokuk and Georgetown,
prizes were given, available to those
who were debarred from competition
for the state scholarships. 1t was my
privilege to examine the papers for
St Ellen's school, Emmetsburg. and
was highly gratified at the proficiency
shown. Much credit is, due to P. H.
Donlon and Myles McNally for the
superb interest manifested within
their jurisdiction and here publicly
personally congratulate Brothers Don
lon and McNally on the magnificent
progress made in Palo Alto county.
other counties deserving Of mention
are Lee, Johnston and Monroe. This
year at our state scholarship exami-
nation we had the unique experience
of a county represented that Is not
affiliated with our organization, prov
ing that others than members CT the
A. o. H. are interested in Irish his
tory. I refer to our Lady of Good
Counsel school at Fonda. Maybe
soon a good division will arise at
Fonda from the seed sown through.
the study OF Irish history and Poca-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09

The Ladies' auxiliary to the Ancient
Order Of Hibernians is holding its
sessions in the auditorium of st. Pet
er's high school. At the meeting yes
terday afternoon the credential COM
mittee reported on the delegates, COM
mittees we're appointed and the re-
C H. -.L> 49, -,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09

Very Rev. James w. Gillespie, pas
tor Of st. Peters Catholic church OF
this city, Is taking prominent part IN
the Iiibernian convention which IL
meeting here. Father Gillespie IL .
member Of the local order.
He was celebrant at solemn high
mass Tuesday morning ut st. Peters
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
l7ibernians Elect State Enjoy Boat Ride
Committees Appointed and
Officers Reports Presented

ger, Davenport, and others, following
which the meeting adjourend for the
afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09

at the opening meeting OF the con-
vention in Hibernian hall on Tuesday
morning.
He has been appointed member
Of several important committees ana
ID giving his earnest support toward
making the meeting success HIS
assistance IL much appreciated BY the
convention ofhcera.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
Harp String.

A number Of those who are attend
ing the convention here, were at the
national convention in Boston last
month. Among them are Mrs. Mary
F. McWhorter, national president OF
Chicago: Mary K. Burke, state presi-
dent of Des Moines; Anna Keefe, state
secretary, Sioux City, and Rev. P. N.
McDermott, Massena. Mrs. Burke
came direct from Boston here.
Most OF the Hibernians were guests
on the excursion this afternoon. The
steamer Sidney took the crowd
through the lock and on Lake Keofuk.
This trip was especially delightful for
visitors from the inland cities.
This evening at 600 o'clock, din
ner will be served to the Hibernians
at Lake View club. Hamilton. Ill.
A mass for peace will be said at st.
Peters Catholic church tomorrow
morning at $500 o'clock. Rev. John
Courtney, OF St. Peters, will be the
celebrant.
The Hibernian convention will close
Thursday afternoon with trip
through the power house. A business
session is scheduled for Thursday
morning but 1t will be for the purpose
OF clearing up odds and ends as II is
hoped to complete the greater part OF
the convention work today.
The Community band gave a two
hour concert on Main street last night.
A concert program was played in front
of the Hotel Iowa. The band gave
several selections in the lobby Of the
hotel. The members were in their
new purple and white uniforms and
cut quite a figure.
Rev. P. N. McDermott Of Massena.
was celebrant at requiem high
mass at st. Peters Catholic church
this morning.
John J. Mclaughlin, state secretary
from Imogene, Iowa, has been espec-
tally courteous in furnishing The
Gate City with information concern
ing the convention. Mary X. Burke,
state president, has also given valu-
able assistance.
A number of the Hibernians are
planning on returning home this
evening, following the boat ride. The
A. o. H. practically completed its
business this morning but the aux
fliary has still to elect officers.
Mrs. Mary G.. McWhorter. national
president, OF Chicago. will return
home this evening.
Many Of the delegates are visiting
st. vincent's academy here. one OF
the Oldest Catholic educational insti-
tutions in the state of Iowa. The
sisters Of charity have headquarters
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
Prepare Tor the Worst.

Odebolt News: Whew! If there is
q hotter place than this sinners had
better hahn Their r~-~--.7-~o ---~
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09

This evening at 600 o'clock, din
ner will be served to the Hibernians
at Lake View club, Hamilton, Ill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09

CONTINUED on page 6.)
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09
A. 0. 4. CONDEMNS IRISH
EXECUTIONS N DUBLIN

Lotion OF Keokuk. our deep gratitude
for the cordial greetings so sincerely
and fittingly extended in his official
capacity at the opening session Of
this convention.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09

Most of the Hibernians were guests
on the excursion this afternoon. The
steamer Sidney took the crowd
through the lock and on Lake Keol<uk.
This trip was especially delightful for
visitors from the inland cities.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-09

A mass for peace will be said at st.
Peters Catholic church tomorrow
morning at $500 o'clock. Rev. John
Courtney, Of st. Peters, will be the
celebrant.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-09-07

fullest capacity. Invocation was
offered by Rev. E ). Lewis, of
Oxford, after which talks were
made BY Lieut.. Gov. Russell. DR..
Calvin ;. Brown, of the Uniyer-
sity, and members of the faculty.
At l O'Clock a sumptuous din
ner was spread on the school cam
pus and psrtook of by the large
crowd present. College Hill hos
pitality was especially demon
strated on this occasion. and the
large crowds from all sections of
the county, each year present at
the opening exercises, testifies to
this fact.
The agricultural school begins
this year under suspicous condi-
tons. Prof. NJ. p. Bush and his
strong faculty are making efforts
from the outset to make THIS the
banner year in the schools his
tory.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-09-07

lent, issued from
=. ace, made scoop on
the ua...es last Saturday. 1t went
to press at 3 O'Clock in the after
noon and at 3:l5 it was on the
streets with the full account of
the strike being called off.
1t was Just little piece of en-
terprise on the part of the manage
ment, who wired the international
News Service of New York for a
news letter on the strike situation.
The service was started at | O'Clock
and was kept up till 3, when the
paper went to press. IL was the
first paper by IL hours 10 give the
news of the strike being called of
to the people of Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-09-07

$50, 900. The tract of land that
lay on the eastern side of Gulf
port was chosen and consists Of
about eighty acres. There has
been two tracts considered by the
commission and it was thought at
one time that there would be
some little trouble in making the
selection, as many of the citizens
Of Gulfport fovored one site and
many the other. The commission
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-09-07

Ii has been generally assumed
that the stock of the railroads Of
the country is owned BY com
parstively few wealthy people,
when as a matter of fact it is Just
the reverse. Reports filed with
the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, as required by law, show
that the majority of stockholders
are people of comparatively small
means, and that this stock is held
in comparatively every walk of
life. The Illinois Central, one of
the smaller roads, has 1900
stockholders; 1900 people own
the stock of the Atchison, Topeka
& Santa Fe; the Pennsylvania is
owned by $4,000 people, and other
roads are in proportion. The in
terests of these people, and of the
great consuming public, should
also be considered in any settle
ment that is finally effected in the
dispute between the roads and
their employees.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-09-07

Thomas Yates left Sunday for
Clarksdale to instruct and direct
the opening up of a Maxwell
Agency at that point. His as
ISOLATION with the Maxwell Motor
Co. for the past three years has
famiiiarized him with the Maxwell
methods and the Company selected
him to install this new agency. He
will be occupied in Clarksdale for
several weeks, after which he will
return To his business here.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-09-07

The Eagle is installing model
b lntertype machine this week.
This is one of the very latest
models of the line casting machines
and the first one of the kind to be
sold in Mississippi. 1t carries two
magazines and is capable of doing
as much composition work as six
men. 1t is a great machine and
our friends are cordially invited
to call at the Eagle office and see
it in operation.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-09-07

s;Ell Fey

chickens, trli +
mile and ma, al NJ
Our best cows will rAs -.
selves, regardless of =
within ten months. -
The hog in lafayette county
a paying proposition when handled
intelligently.
A few goats on the farm where
they can be cared for will pay
good returns and in a short time.
Chickens and eggs are now a pay
proposition.
Don't sail Ia SOW for winter
pasture. The habit once formed,
you will never change.
The Secretary or president of
the Oxford Business Mems Club
will make an effort t. send the
farmers Of Lafayette county free
Of charge, booklets on. ,Iairying.
hog raising, clover. poultry and
good roads. Send in your names
aud addresses aud an effort will be
made to get what is wanted.
Remember to prepare winter
pasture, SOW turnips. market all
the cream you can spare. and
take care of the pigs. chickens
and eggs.
\ market will be sought for al
standard crops raised in the
country.
p. S.-lf you are an Intelligent
booster we need you. Come over
to Macedonia and help usl. If
you are a knocker (please excuse
further Comment; the dead should
never be spoken OF irreyeptly).
Oxford Business Mems Club.
BY Publicity Committee.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-09-07

finally decided that the site on the
eastern side would be the best
workmen will commence clear
ing of the site at once and the
erection of buildings and other
things for the exposition will be
pushed a. rapidly as possible. The
gates will swing open for the
Centennial ON December 10. 1917
and it will coutinns for four
months.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1916-09-07

Willie Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. w. Phillips. who have been
touring the delta, returned Sat
urday, after a most delightful
trip. The party stopped over
Friday night with Mr.. p. E..
(Uncle Dickl Mathis, and DIR.
Phillips says that crops on Cap.
Mathis part of the farm are far
better than other camps can
show. This is good news for
his many friends here, and Mr..
Mathis is to be congratulated
upon the success he is NEE ting
with on the State farm. We are
all interested in Uncle Dicks
success.