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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05
sr PAUL REPRESENTATIVE WANTED.

ST. PAUL REPRESENTATIVE WANTED.
The Irish Standard is about to make arrangements to
cover additional territory in satisfactory way than
We anxious to representative for
st. who will take complete charge for there, at
tending news circulaons advertisements and all other
matters there We propose devote whole page
st. news and to make interesting that there
will be material increase in circulation in Ramsey
county, Terms and arrangements in detail will be made
have found the party for the place.
Thomas p Bonfeld at No. 1874 w. Randolph street. Room
72 Chicago representative covering Michigan IL
linois and Indiana. Mr.. Boned is leader in Irish and
Catholic affairs and societies in the metropolis Of the
West he has the capacity we'll the opportunity
provide articles interesting may be found in the
country.
We also want representative in Duluth the Zenith
City of the unsaed We will devote much space
to it may be to adequately all the
important happenings in that locality that will be of in
readers Duluth and the towns have
been long noted for their and genuine love for
Church and Motherland, and have doubt that we
will be able to chronicle each creditable and in.
teresting record of their activities.
We propose to make the Irish Standard full Of
illuminating comment the topics of the hour that
the Northwest who expects keep abreast Of
the times can afford to be without service.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05
BY Edward F. Dunno, Chicago Exam
liner, May 2, 1917.

liner, May 2, 1917.
Today the British Empire is engaged
in a worldwide war in which her life
is at stake. 1t is time for English
statesmen to recognize the princi.
pies enunciated by President Wilson
in his memorable message to the war
ring powers Of Europe in which he
declared: "No peace can last or ought
to last which does not recognize and
accept the principle that governments
derive all their just powers from the
consent of the governed.* No ma
ton should seek to extend its policy
over any other nation or people, but
every people should be left free to
determine its own policy, its own way
of development, unhindered, unthreat-
ened, unafraid, the little along with
the great and powerful. ** am
proposing government by the consent
of the governed"
The Irish question should be set
tied and settled now. The only just
way it can be settled is by giving the
Irish people the right to govern them
selves Independent Of English control,
the right which this republic asserts
for itself and for all other struggling
peoples. The right which Belgium de-
mands, the right which Servia de-
mands and the right which Poland de-
mands.
Further vacillation and subterfuge
on the part of the British people would
only exasperate the Irish people still
further. At the conference Of the ma
lions at the close Of this war the right
to independence will be asserted not
only by the Irish people, but the peo-
pie of America, on the principles al
ready laid down by President Will
son.
In the history of the world there
has been no more striking instance Of
stupidity in craftsmanship than that
exhibited by England in it's treatment
of Ireland.
After more than seven hundred
years of British misrule, the Irish peo-
pie are rebellious and disaffected.
Why?
Because of barbarous laws and ty-
rannical administration. The British
government enacted for Ireland pen
al code under which nine.tenths of
Irish people were denied the rights &C.
corded to England, Scotland and
Wales.
Under these laws they could not sit
in the Irish or English parliaments
until about the middle Of the nine.
teenth century. They were excluded
from the army and navy, the magis-
tracy and the bar, from the judicial
bench, from the grand juries and the
vestries.
They could not be appointed sher-
IFS, soldiers, game keepers or con-
stables. They were forbidden to own
any arms.
Education was by law prescribed.
They were denied admission to the
universities.
If the eldest son of a Catholic Irish
man abandoned his faith, he became
by law the owner of his fathers es.
tate, the father being reduced to the
position of life tenant. If a wife
abandoned her Catholic faith, she was
by law Immediately free from her hus-
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05
CONSUMPTION BILLS PASSED BY CONGRESS-

On last Saturday night both Senate after
week of the most intense and interesting debate
by great maries the administrations proposals for
ing huge army by selective SYSTEM service
during the war with Germany.
Inc friends OF the volunteer system died hard forcing
vote after VOTE but after the bill had
eral particulars the final vote for passage overwhel-
ing S97 to a. Speaker Clark Democratic Kitchn
and Chairman Dent of the military committee who had
Favored the volunteer system all voted for the draft
on the final roll CALL Republican Leader also
recorded in the affirmative, Rankin who pre-.
viousy had voted with the volunteer advocates The
vote on the completed bill in the Senate 81 to
Among the more important amendments adopted in the
House was one empowering the president exempt
the draft in his discretion engaged in agricultural
work. Another would require each state to furnish quota
OF men apportioned according population an.
other provisions that mo bounty paid to induce
any person to enlist that persons liable to mill
ary service shall hereafter be permitted allowed
nish substitute for such service"
A Joan of Arc society has been formed in Chicago to
radate Its war time influence throughout nation Fifty.
two prominent Catholic of Chicago volunteered
their services to the nation the meeting Eyery
day new members added to the ranks Mrs. Aphonse
Campon was elected president the meeting; Miss
Mary Alice Rtman for private secretary
to the late Dr. John Murphy secretary. Mrs. William
c. H. Keough who with Miss Rittman, originated the
idea is chairman of the lodge committee of the armv
navy
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05
AN OLD LETTER EXHIBITED.

AN OLD LETTER EXHIBITED.
On Sunday evening, April is, the
lecture and musicale of the American
Irish Society, Inc, was held at Sonia
Hall, Brooklyn. M. J. O'Brien, histori-
ographer of the American Irish His
torical Society, spoke on Irish Firsts
In American History" Among the in
teresting Revolutionary relics of which
he exhibited Photographic copies is q
letter written in 1873 by BENJAMIN
Franklin to the Irish people, pledging
the support of the American colonies.
1t victorious, to help free Ireland.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05
LIBERTY LOAN OF 1917.

The great loan which the United States about raise
by bond issue to be announced will go in
history Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo announced
officially designated "The Liberty Loan of 1917"
It pointed that this name was selected by Mr. Nc.
Adoo because the money derived from the will be
spent to the last dollar in the fight which democracy is
waging against autocracy.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05

What will doubt be agreeable surprise to the
Hibernians throughout the state
tion will be the great increase membership in st. Louis
county, St. Louis county should be of the leading
Hibernian counties in the it has in it's midst
some of the biggest and best known Irsh-American c
zens in the northwest
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05
4E PROPOSED NORTHWEST CONFERENCE IN BE.
HALE OF THE IRISH CAUSE.

It is gratifying to know is proved by the quality and
lantty of 1.-THE responses elected by proposal for
inference in the Northwest of those interested in the
use Of Ireland that we but voicing sentiment that
I'd already crystaized in the minds those whose un
erng love for the motherland them alert for
opportunity that will help to advance her status among
atoms of the world. We urge upon our readers and
lends at this time to continue in their along this
Do not think your effort will be If you do
OF it in print at the present time. These communi.
atoms will be used in good among the senators
nd representatives in Congress- the evidence that Lord
Jorhcfe has asked for to show the of American
pnion this subject
1t is regretted that as yet make definite
regarding the proposed convention of
Northwest. In Difference to the advice of the prom
nen and most sincere supporters of the project has
been held temporarily in allegiance But has by
been abandoned. Powerful influences just work
bring about substantial change in the Irish problem
and should not be at with each other
Should these efforts unfuitful SHALL under
counsel of the friends who have hitherto shaped
policies forward with renewed zeal in effort
to get symposium in the Northwest Irish affairs.
Insofar it may not conflict with the interests of the
United States President Wilson is irrevocaby bound
virtue Of his utterance regarding the rights of the smaller
nations to selfgovernment take stand eman
cipation of Ireland.
1t is proposed to give France billion dollars for her
aid in the Revolutionary War, what the
obligation due the Irish which supplied fifty
cent Of the armies for that glorious struggle America
and will not forget this the other manifold
proofs of Irish loyalty. And the time has when
simply by giving practical expression to what know to
be the true American feeling toward Ireland, is simply
inconceiveabe that expression should forth
coming, and with emphasis. To withhold it would be a
qualification of whole of institutions
our history.
Keep the movement active. Let organizations ex.
themselves along these lines These sentiments
cannot be repeated ofen and let them until
they have been crystazed into definite positive and fruit
full action.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05
DIVISIONS ALL BUSY.

Divisions No. I, and are busy getting in candi.
and from reports large classes will be initiated
President Frank Feeney of the Hennepn County Board is
we'll satisfied with the good work and states that he is
confident that the 1000 mark will be exceeded, for
loyal Hbernian in the county is doing his bit towards
reaching the goal.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05

ADvENTIsTs NOT TO FIGHT.
Seventh.day Adventiss have notified the War Depart
ment that their religion allow them to participate
in the war between the United States and Germany
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05
BOSTON PRIESTS INTERESTED.

ooston priests nave from the begin
ming been especially interested in the
American Seminary for Foreign Mis-
sions at Maryknoll, Ossining, New
YORK. Two pastors, recently deceased,
Rev. Patrick H. Billings of Arlington,
and Rev. James J. Keegan, of Wo.
burn, remembered this new and worthy
work in their wills.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05

Rare indeed is it to find entire family of and
daughters consecrated to the service of Cod such
is the with the Hickey family Of Cincinnati Ohio,
which five priests and two sisters religious to the
Church. The Father, Patrick Hickey, born in Tip.
perary Ireland. The mother Mrs. Johanna Hickey (nee
Stanton also born in Ireland in the county Of Cork
The couples greatest endeavor to promote the glory
Of God and His Church. and their greatest pleasure the
reading of the religious books which constituted their H.
brary.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05
FILMS FOR 1916.

Fifty thousand miles of motion picture films enough to
grde the globe twice, passed through United States
customs houses in 1916 In 1912 figures were s0o0oO00
feet In 1915 s0o00O0 worth of pictures were exported
and $1,o00,ooo worth imported, approximately
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05
"AMERlcA FIRST" SLOGAN OF ANTS.


Ansuhragsts of Minneapolis took the initiative in at
tempting bridge the gulf which has wdened between
the suragiss and ansuragists in the past two
The sufragsts have put aside all else and worked for
Suffrage First" the antsufragists have ccnsecrated
themselves america First and Red Cross work since
the breaking out of in August 1914. Antisuhragsts
felt that the invitation join forces should from
them the association whose national organization had
stood for Preparedness and national service since its
conception and through the period when the suragsts
saying peace at price, and II didn't raise
boy to be soldier"
Even when Mrs. Pankhurst, the English militant sent
the message American suragss to do patriotic work
through the and thus win the ballot the antisuf
agss chose attribute real patriotism to the Minneap
oils suagists so following the appeal of the president
of the United States for the united efforts of all patriotic
persons, special committee from the anttsurage
ecuve letter to both the Hennepin County
Equal Suffrage Association inviting the advocates
suffrage join them and bespeakng the priv
iege joining suffragss in loyal faithful reless
vice to the country.
The suagsts in their reply practically declined to join
forces with ansuragsts and indicated that the only
cooperation they approved would have to be through
third organization naming the General Federation of
Women's Clubs.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05

that no one who Intentionally ignores her hope for
much love from her Divine Son. During May show your
love for your Mother She given to you mother
as the last legacy of dying God. Go to Mass the
May mornings Assist at the evening devotion in honor
or your Blessed Mother Try to please her in the best
way by receiving her Divine Son frequently Holy Com
munon She will be kind and loving Mother in fe
Will watch over minute in the day. will assist
at your death bed and be the first to give you smiling
welcome in your eternal home.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05

Before the war Archdiocese of Cologne, Germany,
had $50 students of theology there co. Pader
born had $50 as compared with "a Treves co.
tenbur from 80 40, For the Bavarian diocese
much the same proportion obtains OF the theological
students from Bavaran doceses 1928 have been killed
'front.' Most of the German dioceses were short Of
priests before the war.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05

WHY PRUSS1ANS WANT UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE
Inc people OF this country greatly interested in the
OUTLOOK Tor political reforms in Germany although manv
OF US do not fully understand what is involved and ho
farce 1t Is to speak of political freedom as existing in
Prussia. "
Inc voters are divided into three classes according tn
"en IN Berlin for example, the first wealthy class
included 931 votes in 1910 The second class i,das
S3l and the third class 357345 voters The result was
na the affairs of that city of than 100000 were
IN the hands of $4,000 voters although the people were
gwen permission to through the motions of baoting az
tney mad some influence The voters in the two lower
classes able get few Social Democrats into office
but not enough to do more than voice protests.
1t sometimes happens that single wealthy taxpayer will
pay third of the state taxes and will designate an eector
from MS district Furthermore the ballot is not sur.
rounded oy the secrecy that obtains in this country so
that those in the third Glass; particularly the rural dis
trcts DO not always feel free to do they would like
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-05
HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD MEETING.

HENNEP1N COUNTY BOARD MEETING.
Members of the Hennepin County Board will meet next
Tuesday evening with Division No. 4, Ancient Order of
Hibernians Degree be reviewed and matters
national Importance will be discussed urged that
the members of the board will all be present
Douglas Island news., 1917-01-12
NEWSPAPERS
 GLAD HAND
Ketohikan Editor Welcomes New Publication for That City in
 Odd Manner

A new paper appeared ot Ketchi- kan recently and Editor Rivard. of the Progrcssivc-Miner. who has thc faculty of saying just what hc means in no uncertain manner, welcomed Che new arrival as follows:
 Tuesday evening boys were busy distributing about town a new pub- ucatlou. a Cx9 sheet called "Tho First City" which was eagerly scru- tinizcd. For its sizo, we must say that it contains enough venom to poison Che mind of community ten times the size Of our fair city. For tuuately for us. tho amount Of malice contained therein Is such that it shows spite behind. and as dirty work done in spite never hurts any body. we have no fear of the enemy.
 In the first place, tho author whoever he or she may be-. shows cowardicc. iu that Che writer failed to give his or her name; but under cover Of darkness as it were, at- tacks others who have had the mis- fortune Co differ with the writer. In thc second place, Che writer shows that he or she is inflated with words which he or she mistakes for ideas, a most pronounced symptom of a de- ceased mind which never fails Co lead Co am asylum.
 Evidently. Che author is a resident of our fair city, but undcscrvcdly 80 since he wandered off the path Of righteousness. in that he or she had the printing of the sheet done out side of Che city. overlooking the fact that we an are striving to patronize home industry, an attribute which We thought had become fixed with every resident However in the au- thor of the "First City" we find an exception. Am exception that even lacks Che common deccucy or slgn- ing his or her own accusations and attacks. But what can we expect from Che feeble minded?
Douglas Island news., 1917-01-12
ASYLUM FOR
 INEBRTATES
City Dads Think It Might Be Good Financiering to Construct and
 Operate One

With bills coming up for the care of no less than three down and cutters" the city council at it's regu- lar meeting Monday night opined that, if this condition Of affairs is to continue, it would be wise for the city to start a flag house" for the care of lndigents who so SO far as to sec circuses on the walls and cell ings of their humble abodes. Dis cussion of the question drifted to the subject of J. B. Corn and the mayor and several members of the council agreed that the sooner tho new bill introduced by "the Dele gate" becomes a law, the better it will be for this portion of the sphere mundane.
 All the members, except Jensen. who is out of town. were in their seats, the meeting being the first held for three weeks.
 The clerk was instructed to re- quest the fire department to nomi- nate a new chief, J. L. Mcclure hay ing resigned the position, not being longer located in town.
 Councilman Leiyers, watch dog of the treasury. reported cash on hands to the amount Of $12,259.67. Coun- cilman Gurr reported 15l tons of coal on hands and 25O tons en route and due next week. Councilman stubbins, of the police committee, reported fines collected by the city magistrate during December to tho amount Of Sl1O.
 Mayor O'Connor reported having provided for an indigent family Of woman and five children by having them moved from a cellar into a com fortable house, provided with a stove and otherwise seeing that they are comfortable. The mayor also stated that several ladies, headed by Mrs. | p. R. Bradley, were taking substan- tial interest in the family and pro- viding clothes for the children and otherwise making rough places smooth
 Bills were paid as follows: Stand ard oil Co.,, $S.92; W. A. shafer, S15O; News, sIs9.6O; Jack Phipps, SEQ; Hugh Tracy, S4; L. W. Kill burn, $213; w. Steel, S3O; Alaska Steamship Co.,. coal. S2,OOO; Tread we'll Co.,. S3O.S5; Owl Restaurant. |$41.O5; Wm. Robertson, $2.25; L. IA. slane. SS; waterworks, E7; J. Casey, S1OO; Four Hose Companys, 80 each; J. L. Mcclure, S25; H. Erie, $1OO; A. E. Gurr. $2O; Tele- phone Co.,, $14.
Douglas Island news., 1917-01-12
SHOW COMING UP

Tho executive committee of the Ladies League of thc Congregational church. at a recently held meeting. appointed Che committees for the years work. They are: Membership, Mcsdamcs Esman. Gallwas and stoody; Social. Mcsdamcs Martin, Irvine and RI. Smith; Calling, Mes danes Carpenter, Wright and Mar tin; Work. Mcsdomos Richards. Benson. Carpenter, Macldc, Price and BoIinger; Flower Mcsdomos veozie and Wyucoop and Mir. Bruuer The committee also set the dates for two Of the great events for the year. "The New Minister" a melo-drama requir- ing from 80 to 90 characters is Co be given March 16, and the bazaar will be held October l7. Rchoarsals for "The New Minister" will be duly announced.
Douglas Island news., 1917-01-12

the system outlined by her would prove of lifelong benefit to the chil- dron of Douglas. we will, to demon stratc that confidence, and in ap- preclation Of the liberal support ex- tended to us by the people of Doug las since our coming here less than a year ago, cheerfully and gladly do- nate tho S25 necessary for the first general examination Of the pupils of our school, believing that when the benefits Of such examinations become apparent. there will be no difficulty in securing money for their continuation.-Ed NewsJ
Douglas Island news., 1917-01-12
LARGEST ON RECORD

The 1916 pack Of Alaska salmon was tho largest on record, according Co a circular letter just issued by Jhc Grifuth-Durney company of san Francisco. The firm. the letter says, has just completed it5 statistics which show the years pack e. Doc close Co 4.SOO.OOO eases. rah is an increase Of more than 800 oOO cases over 1915. the previous high record year.
 The warm weather in June July and August Of this year was respon- sible for a heavy demand for pink salmon. the only variety of the 1915 pack that was offering in large quantities at that time. This demand not only cleaned out stocks in hands of packers. but it reduced iobbers' stocks Co a very small compass. As a result there was an unprecedented demand when 1916 opening prices were named, which made heavy in- roads on the pack and Che market was quick to respond with an ad- vance.
 The English market has kept pace with the domestic situation, Alaska Reds having advanced over shil- Ilings a ease since opening prices were named. This is equal Co about 37 ia cents a dozen Pink salmon ad- vanced Co about the same extent.- IKotchikan Progressivc-Miner.
Douglas Island news., 1917-01-12
BIG SMOKER COMING UP

Thursday night, tho 18th, has been decided on as the date for holding the second smoker given by the Douglas Island Athletic Association and no pains will be spared to make it eclipse the former one which was the most enjoyable function of the kind ever given on the Island, The smoker win be held in the Nat" In addition to a varied program there will be some sort of a game, proba- hly basket ball. There will be re- treatments and a general good time to which all members arc invited as we'll as those who contemplate be- coming members. Keep that date, January IS. open for the smoker.