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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
Midd g Colby S.

Playing between showers and on a
rain soaked field Middlebury yesterday
succeeded in winning from Colby
College in close game, score to 5.
With the score to against them in
the seventh the Midd batters got
started and put across runs, tieing the
score and in the ninth with one on
Duefel hit for three bases and the game
was won. The score:
r H E
Middebury 3Ol-6 8 4
Colby 1Ol1O11OO-51 II a
Batteries: Middlebury, Crippen,
Parker and Freeland.
Colby, Fahey and Driscoll.
The team leaves today on the noon
tram for Troy to play the Rensselaer,
Polytechnic Institute in that city.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
Dr.. Tho m as lndisposed

President Thomas was unable to be
about his usual duties at the College
from Tuesday to Friday of this week
owing to a slight illness. For two days
he was confined to his bed with indi-
gestion, following a trip to western
New York state to address the Teachers
Association at Niagara Falls on Mon
day. He was to have spoken at war
in Orwell but was obliged to
cancel the engagement. He hoped yes
terday to be up today.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
Teachers to Meet Parents.

The teachers of the public schools
wish to meet with the parents of the
pupils attending the same to form an
Education of Home and School De-
partment' to unite with the Woman's
Club of Middlebury. A meeting for this
purpose is called at 3 o'clock Friday
afternoon, June |. in the assembly
room of the High school building. AS
large attendance as possible is desired,
that an organization may be formed
and work for the coming year outlined
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
RED CROSS SUBSCRIP TONS
j, A. Fletcher Starts List With
GIFT Of Sto-Who is Nsxt7

Judge A, w. Dickens, as chairman of
the Finance Committee of the local
branch of the Red Cross opened a sub
scription list for donations yesterday.
The acknowledgment Of subscriptions
will be made each week in The Register.
The list starts as follows:
John A. Fletcher, $40 90
Those who are willing to give in sup
port Of the work are asked to hand their
donations to any member of the finance
committee-to to Judge Dickens, Miss
Archibald, Professor Cady, Mrs. A. T,
Mrs. w, II Brewster or Miss
Laura Mead.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
C. &. Pinney Gives FIaa.

President C. E. Pinney of the Middle
bury Nation Bank recently presented
the High school with an American flag,
size 8 to IL, to be floated from the new
flag staff that has just been erected in
front of the High school, gift by
Allan Calhoun, Sr.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
Annual Ice Cream Festival.

The annual ice cream festival under
the auspices of st. Mary's church, will
be held in the Federation building on
Main street Wednesday afternoon and
evening, May 30. The committee in
charge will leave nothing undone to
make the affair the usual success. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25

A delegation from Arrowanna lodge,
Daughters Of Rebekah consisting Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bingham, Mrs.
G. f. Abbey, Mrs. G, Grady, Mrs.
Bernice Yeaw, Lena Brown, Miss Faith
Walker and Ralph Merritt went to
Rutland to attend the annual state as
sembly Of the Daughters of Rebekah,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25
Graduation Shoes

To the Seniors:
You do not wish to be conspic-
uous on the graduation platform
by 111-dressed feet.
Shoes and Hosiery play an i'm
portant part In the great event.
We are prepared to show some
choice and dressy styles.
FOR THE YOUNG MAN: Black, high
and low shoes, So. 90 to $3.50.
FOR THE YOUNG LADY: Black and
white high shoes, oxfords and
pumps, Sc 90 to $3.50.
Hosiery, is cents to 90 cents.
Sincerely yours,
?. A. EVANS.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25

Continued on Page A.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25

AdE..1naI Local, Pages A, 5, 7, s
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-05-25

Continued on Page y
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04

themselves of the opportunities offered
by our colleges, should be urged to do
so in order that they may be able to
render the most effective service both
during the full period of the war and
the trying times which will follow it's
close.
Further, we believe that in view
of the supreme Importance of applied
science in the present war, students
pursuing technical courses, such as
medicine, agriculture and engineering,
are rendering, or are to render,
through the continuance of their train
ing, services more valuable and eff
cient than if they were to enroll in
military or naval service at once"
Following this and statement by
President Wilson to the effect that he
sees no necessity for suspending the
session of the colleges and universe
ties, and thinks that such suspen-
sion would be very much against pub
lie interest, the notice goes on to say:
Colleges and universities are organ
lied primarily to train men and wom-
en- for leadership in the various &C.
tivities of life and in the affairs Of
the nation. 1t is well known fact
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04
APPLY THE OUNCE OF PREVENTION.

Lest we forget the Irish Convention is now in session
Now is the time for the American remind England
of it's simple duty to Ireland Lord Northce here
rest assured that important expression
subject coming from American newspaper standing
will be dsregarded. Gentlemen of the American press
let voices he heard and do spare lungs
think the principle of democracy applies Ireland
as we'll as to Russia or Poland? The Civil War demon
strated that America does not favor partton can
Invisible Union, and forever and inseparable
the slogan then it is now and shall be. the
of Ireland the "paron' is sought the plea of
supposed Catholic domination, and is made by less than
twenty cent of the entire population Show the Brit
ishers how genuine, not sham democracy, handles
such questions, and them that will never be
convinced of their good faith toward the smaller nations
until justice has been done Ireland This question may
trivial but it is dangerous of Infection that
if left without adequate treatment poison the whole
world just the assassination of Austrian Archduke
the immediate of the worlds greatest cataclysm
America is concerned deeply sentmentaly materially and
vitality in the solution of the Irish problem We max
ing tremendous sacrifices to help England and save the
Allied Is it too much ask in return that Ireland,
too shall enjoy democracy?
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04
OFFICIAL FAIRY TALES.

The American people do not object to reasonable
sorship of They understand the
y it, The publishers realize that they do not always
what should be suppressed and opposed to
the holding back certain items of But
both the public and the object to official fairy tales
being foisted them
When George Creel assumed the position of head of
the Board of Censorship he protested against the
declared it be rather Board of Information Mr.
Creel is apparently making it Board Of INSTRUMENTATION
feat in taking the little incident of transport fleet
meeting two summaries and celebrating the report into
story of great conflict worthy of his welknown
skill feature writer. The American people do not
want any movie thrillers from Washington few
incidents of that kind and the public will dscred what
is genuine general Mr.. Cree occupies official
position should have decent respect for it if
he has for the reading public.
There has been entirely too much official lying through
the Stories have been circulated from both sides
that insult to the good of the American
people. We don't want the United States to begin the
dishonest campaign for public approval.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04

An organized Catholic charity that in it's worldwide
tension, its scope and the numbers of its members
exceed the Red Cross society that great lay organza
tion the Society Vincent de Paul. The this
society is not spasmodic is it confined to sudden
extraordinary phases of human suffering. 1t is con-
tinuous persistent work. done quietly though the
less effectively. Like Catholic charity the work of
the ST. Vincent de Paul society purely grauitous both
highly scientific and systematic Long years experience
with organization widespread the Catholic Church
has given the society and knowledge akin to that
of the Church itself. Its work not merely amsgivng
and the relief of the immediate necessities poor It
attacks the roots of poverty both social and individual
relieves the evils that the effect of poverty
Wars alternate with peace and the sufferngs war;
not forgotten when comes, remembered with
pride and those who suffered honored among
poor always with and the relief of the poor is
ending work. In the sight of the world there is
nothing picturesque heroic in the work of the
cent de Paul society," There honors decorations
for its members. Inspired by supernatural motive they
expect supernatural rewards and little with
the appreciation of the world.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04
ANARCHY is NOT AMERICAN.

The sentencing of the two notorious anarchists, Alex
Berkman and Emma Goldman should have whole
effect those who have exaggerated notions of the
rights of individuals thwat the settled policy
the nation Those in doubt should give the government
the benefit of the doubt It is prudent we'll as
more patriotic than of defiance
These prisoners did not recognize the boundess
opportunity the United States offers for political reforms
through legitimate agitation legislation. They pro-
tested against all and all law and fostered dis
obedience rebellion They
when they convinced majority of the people that their
political views right they could change the whole
face of government.
These revolutionists might have pursued their shame
less without interruption in time of peace They
presumed too much their ability trfe with
in time of without crossing the danger line Their
punishment under law is the logical result of their
brided propaganda of awlessness and should
tary effect their misguided followers
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04
THE FLATTERY OF IMITATION.

The better the counterfeit is in it's appearance
and execution the dangerous is the community
1t may few times in commercial exchanges, but
some one is bound to be "stung with it at last
temporary notes the of the High Church
Catholicism in it's several stages, article at time
follows:
The name Catholic, Ladys feasts, confession
asteres and nunneres the esuts all these articles
have been purchased. Purgatory is the acquisition
"a war article. Soon there will be nothing but two
things left the Little Sisters the Pope
There is little doubt that these will be last in stock
To these be added the general and recog
milton of the the symbol of Christianity
cade ago cross in Protestant procession thing
almost unheard Of but the BILLY" Sunday parade
features that divine emblem very conspicuously WE'LL
conversion by installments is better than ALL
Catholics will not be slow recognize this sncerest
of INSTRUMENTATION But it is to be hoped that
dealer will be victmzed by the imitation currency
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04
ELIMINATE THE HATRED.

1t is to be regretted that Catholics quasi
Catholic publications delight in serving such
pous draughts of hatred vtuperaon and scurry each
week. The famous Teutonic Hymn of Hate" served only
to shock the sensbties of humanity and strengthen the
determination crush the "Kutur whence it emanated
Certain of Catholic" contemporaries nduging in
the pernicOus dangerous manifestations of this
poisoning vice. contrary to good judgment good
taste, good policy, and good will Appropriately indeed
has the Church code placed the deadly sins,
for it is destructive to all worthy elements of humanity
such brotherhood sympathy justice and charity Re-
hearsed and endery nursed in the heart matches out
fearsome and diabolc brood of monsters that quite
likely the destruction of their author What
is repulsve than the who has contracted this
vicious dsease-both in relation to temperament and
physique. He is stunned by all who inclined to deal
fairly and lenienty with the faults msforunes and sins
of mankind and reegated to the companonshp of those
in his of segregation. He is menace to his
wellbeng and that of his neghbors and fellow men,
The publication whose utterances inspired
purely from malice and hatred is wrechedy inopportune
at this soultrying period.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04
The STUDENTS DUTY
IN The PRESENT
WAR. j.
University Of Minnesota Urges Young
Men Pursuing Technical Courses
to Continue Their Studies.

The University Of Minnesota, in
sending to former students and those
who expect to register for work this
fall notice that the university will not
open until October 10, is calling upon
young men and young women to con-
slider seriously where their highest
duty lies in the present war emer-
gency.
To aid students in solving this prob
lem the notice quotes the following
from the national governments bu-
reau of education:
eve believe that all young men be-
low the age of liability to the selec-
tive draft and those not recommend
ed for special service, who can avail
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04

To fill the shoes intended for of the type of Gen.
era Cocktails of Panama Canal fame is the distinction
conferred by President Wilson that live wire Chicago
hustler Edward Nash Hurley Mr. Hurley has served as
Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission until few
months and his record in the position such as to
attract nationwide approval His friends of the opn
his demonstrated capacity and efficiency
would not be allowed escape public service at period
when the nation is in dire need of the degree of
business and industrial genius. Making good is habit
with Hurley since he began fireman for the
Co., B. O. r. r. and continuing up the present in many
different lines of activity.
In his new appointment head of the Federal Ship
ping Board he will have charge construction of the
flock Of ships that Messrs Goehas and Denham spent
much time in wranglng about-one of the most mpor
tant undertakings for in the great 1t
goes without saying, that actual building of ships will be
prograss without delay, with Hurley the job Thus
another distinguished Catholic citizen is added to the
brilliant galaxy of leaders in the national service.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04
FATHER MccLoREYs FoRcEFuL APPEAL TO
MOTHERS.

The eloquent Jesuit Father John A. McClorey s. j. of
St. Louis University, in address to mothers pas
sionaey urged them prove devotion to their coun
try by sending their sons to the So and
forceful the exhortation that been printed in
full in the Congressional Record are few of the
salient passages
"W you be worthy of the the Revolution and
Civil War who gave their husbands brothers and
lovers weeping yet smiling through tears broken
hearted yet grand hearted grieving to lose man. yet
proud of gaining soldier?
"In religion martyrdom is slaughter but triumph
In the State patriotism the shedding of blood is not
calamity but an apotheosis. The mother of the seven
Maccabee martyrs urged them death for their
glory?
Besides dead hacker of his country is greater COM
fort to his mother than live Stacker The one is gor-
ious memory for her. the other ingorious reality
"And what is there in the average life of man with its
tomorrow and tomorrow and Tomorrow creeping at it's
petty pace from day to day. often full sound and fury
signifyng nothing-what is there that should make
mother prefer for her to the spendor of youthful
military death for country? On she sees only
career of labor amusement trouble, grief perhaps
wrongdoing ending in decrep old age on the other hand
incense
Therefore, give your Nineteen hundred years ago
One died for When He marched battlefield of
Calvary His mother though broken hearted did not say
Stay with mel Your goes to-day, probably die
for country Can you summon enough courage to say
COT"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04

that college men everywhere in large
numbers have been among the first to
offer themselves for service in army,
navy and reserve officers training
corps
'These leaders may very likely be
lost in the cause.
"The ranks of the universities must
be kept filled in order that the nations
need be met now and at the close of
the war when the need will be great
est. The period of reconstruction will
make severe demands upon all educat-
ed and thoroughly trained men and
women"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04
HIS SPIRIT STILL LIVES.

feast of St. Vincent de Paul. which celebrated
Thursday of last week. suggests phase of Catholic
activity which is rarely appreciated at it's value
Even Catholics do not to realize the wonderful
tent of the charities of the Church.
Just the word every lip the Red Cross society
To superficial observer it might that the Catholic
Church and individual Catholics Indifferent to the hui
manitaran work of this great organization 1t is quite
true that the clergy Catholic aity not making the
concerted behalf the Red that being
made by non-Cathoc organizations 1t is not true
that Catholics remss in their material and moral
port of this work of Organized works of
and charity novelty in the Catholic Church Today
as In the past Catholic charitable do much
greater work than does the Red Cross society
In passing two things be mentioned In connection
with the Red society that to be unknown to
the public The insignia of the society is
Catholic. The Red Cross badge Of ministry to the
sick was first used by st. Caillus to whom Pope
" granted permission to red the distinguish
mark of the society which he founded to for the
sick hospitals and the battlefield Another fact that
is seldom noted is that Florence Nightingale the founder
the present Red Cross movement modelled her organ
zation the Catholic nursing ssterhoods whose eff
cheney caring for the wounded French during the Grim
war was striking the methods of those
who nursed the wounded of the English army.
all ages of the Church there have organizations
for the of the sick and the wounded in in times
great The oldest nursing organization in the
world is the Aexan Brotherhood, which founded In
the fourteenth century The Hotel Dieu of Paris is the
model for thousands Of hospitals, where Sisters of hun
dreds of religious orders from ward to ward and bed
to bed quiet minstraon The go like mendi
cants begging for their charities. We daily them
on the streets like ghosts of medieval saints
The unity of the is system and efficiency
Catholic organized charity is patterned after the unity of
the Church is united in Christ and in His Name feeds
the hungry and binds up wounds is not suffering hu-
mainly but the Suffering Christ that Catholic charity
eves the love is greater must the deeds of love
be greater.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04
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A LETTER OF APPRECIATION.
Philadelphia, Pa, July 26, 1!

Philadelphia, Pa. July 26, 1917.
1.-THE Irish Standard"
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Gentlemen:
Please find enclosed check for Four Dollars ($40o),
which is the subscription to 1.-THE Standard" from
June 16, 1916 to June 16, 1918.
1.-THE Irish Standard" brings such wealth Of in
formation weekly that it would be injustice N.Y.
self any nadvertence prevent it's entertaining
editions from reaching At the present time, with
events Of such meaning to people occurring, with
the military and political conflicts in many coun
tries intimately associated with those principles of
Irish nationality which your weekly SO inteIgenty
presents it would be unfortunate have any circum
stance deprive Of 1.-THE Irish Standard"
With every good wish, remain,
Sincerely yours,
JOHN o'DEA.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-08-04
PAPAL FLAG TO WARN U.BoATs.

Washington, July IS. - Archbishop
Cerl ETH, former Apostolic Delegate to
Australia, is travelling through the
United States on his way to Rome,
where he will be assistant to the Pa
pal Secretary of State. The ship on
which His Grace sails will fly the Pa
pal flag. Germany has promised i'm
munity from submarine attack. The
Spanish Ambassador obtained the
promise.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-05-16
NICOLLET COMMISSIONER
TO MEET HERE VERY SOON

The Board of Con- missioners of Nicol-
let county has pre- missed to look over the
Kuehnel road, and also view the site of
the Cummings bridge at Golden Gate!
and then hold joint meeting with the
Brown county mmissioners, with a
view to making necessary hig hway i'm
provements connecting the two counties
across the Minnesota river.
A large delegation visited St. Peter
last Tuesday, when the Nicollet beard
was in session, and urged the necessity
of prompt action, in conjunction with
the Brown county cen missioners, on
these two projects. The delegates con-
sisted of several members of the Brown
county board, members of the com
mercial club, New Ulm aldermen, town
ship boards of Nicollet and Brown coun-
ty.
fused to commit themselves, they prom
ised to look over the ground and hold a
Joint meeting with the local board. The
date Of the meeting was left with the
visiting commissioners to designate.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-05-16
GEORGE BLACK PLEASED
u- WITH LIFE IN THE ARMY

George Black, former New Ulm res
ident, but who has lately lived in Man
kato, has enlisted in the United States
army for service in the coast defense.
He is now in St. Louis to be mustered
into the service. From that city he has
written the Mankato Free Press an
interesting latter, part of which follows:
~ am now well settled in the Eigh-
4teenth company, and it is some life.
wouldn't come back if I could. We
had four drills this morning of fifteen
minutes each and ten minute intermis-
sions, and now we are off for the remain
der of the day. We have band concert
every afternoon from $3.50 to $50 and
it is some band. All the boys get out
and dance on the campus. like Mime
sofa better than Missouri. There are
too many niggers and mules down here
But oh, boys, oh, boys you should see the
handsome women. They come out to
the barracks every afternoon for band
concert. There are about l 500 to e..
600 men examined every day so YOU
can imagine the number Of fellows
around here. I expect to leave about
Saturday. We 60 to either Washington
D. c., San Diego or Panama. I don't
care where I 60 to-. Tell the truth about
it, this life sure appeals to me-
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-05-16
Officers of Organization
RED WING ENTERTAINS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

County Treasurer Henry Berg and
Carl P. Eichten returned from Red Wing
Wednesday morning, having gone there
as represent atives of St. Patrick Council,
kmg hts OF Columbus, at the state con-
vention which was held in that city on
last. Tuesday. J. j. Moriarity was the
other delegate from the local council.
There was an attendance at the con-
vention of about three hundred dele
gates at which considerable business was
transacted, including the reelection of
all the old officers of the state organiza-
ton: Next years meeting will be held
at St. Cloud. A resolution expressing
the loyalty Of the knights of Columbus
members Of the state of Minnesota to
the United States, was unanimously
adopted. The delegates were royalty
entertained by the citizens Of Red Wing,
the entertainment including steamboat
excursion on Lake Pepin during the,
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