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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-06-30

there are today many more Protestant
than Catholic clergy devoting their
time to shepardizing this class of
handicapped citizens.
! AS we glance over the Catholic lit
erature that comes to hand we find
names of a considerable number of
priests who in various places conduct
religious services for the deaf. On
consulting with the leaders in this
great work, we learn, however, that
only a very small number of priests
throughout America are able to de-
vote their time to the spiritual well
fare of the deaf. The discouraging
fact confronts us that many Jealous
priests who have by hard labor quail
fled to be spiritual instructors and
guides of the deaf can devote but a
mere fraction of their time to increase
world. In the great majority of cases
those good priests who have interested
themselves in the spiritual Well-being
of the deaf are burdened with other
duties which they must first fulfill, and
are bearing other burdens that they
cannot cast aside.
There is urgent need of more priests
who can devote sufficient time to in
structing the deaf and administering
to them. There is need of more en-
lightenment on the part of hearing
people regarding the status Of the
deaf, their number and their spiritual
needs. The Catholic Deaf-Mute con-
ference year after year emphasizes
those needs, but the active members
OF the conferences are not yet satisfied
with the results achieved. Turning to
the report of the Baltimore conference
we. find on page 400 the object these
Jealous workers seek to obtain.
Ito second the jealous endeavors
of bishops and priests throughout the
country in providing for the education
and salvation of the numerous Catholic
deaf in the United States. 1t is not
within the province of the conference
to legislate, but it is the duty of the
members, as experienced in the silent
world, to bring to the attention of
those who can be of service in ameli-
Grating the sad condition of the
overlooked Catholic deaf, the absolute
need of schools and missionary centers
for the Catholic deaf, to protect
them against the numerous wolves in
sleeps clothing who have wrought
havoc among the silent flock of Christ;
IN call attention IN tho Sta rt1inp fact
that out of about 10000 and more deaf
in the United States only about 5000
are under Catholic influence while
the rest are exposed to dangers,
threatening faith and morals in so
called non-sectarian schools and non
Catholic centers for the deaf"
That the number of Catholic schools
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-06-30
for deaf is sadly deficient every we'll
informed Catholic knows. BY far the

for deaf is sadly deficient every we'll
informed Catholic knows. By far the
greatest number of our Catholic chill
schools. While in those public insti-
buttons they receive good secular edu-
cation, and sometimes a thorough
manual training, there is lacking the
proper religious training for Catholic
pupils. The writer does not discount
the zeal and earnestness of the Cath
olic priests in whose parishes those
state schools are located. He knows
that pastors undertake to teach Cath
olic doctrine to the Catholic pupils in
the State schools and sometimes do
good work No one will object to the
statement that much is yet to be de-
sired in regard to the religious educa-
ton Of Catholic pupils in public
schools. There are but few expert
sign-makers among the Catholic clergy.
There are few who have had any spe-
cial training to fit themselves to be
capable instructors of the deaf.
Among the most Jealous spiritual di-
rectors Of the deaf of this country
there are some who have acquired
mastery of the sign language, some
who have ministered for years to the
deaf, who have made good in deliver
ing public addresses to city, state and
national organizations of the deaf. The
most competent among the small group
or qualified instructors OF the deaf
c hn
lotal duties and assigned to the very
important work of giving instructions
to Catholic children n various public
schools. The first and most impor-
ant work OF priest SO a signed would
re to visit annually :;,:,Le institutions
n! during Il stay there of two or three
rs give Il series : most necessary
j structons to the atholic boys and
girls. He would consequently travel
from state to state and fill engage
aonts arranged Tor by the bishops of
localities in which the public schools
are located. He should be of genial
disposition, capable of winning chill
dren. He should possess we'll bal
anced judgment so there would be no
friction with the heads of institutions
where priests have not heretofore
been found on the lists of instructors.
He should be an expert sign-make be-
cause we know that deaf people attend
much more closely when the instruc-
lions are given in exact and graceful
signs. TO qualify for such work, the
priest selected should be given sufIi-
cient time to learn and practice the
various conventional signs that are
used in different parts of this country
The writer hopes that before another
Deaf-Mute Conference convenes this
matter will have been taken up and
acted on, at least by some of those
most concerned about the spiritual
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-06-30
well-being of the many deaf children
and adults throughout this broad
United States.
GIVE EXAMPLE OF PATRIOTISM.
Over Four Hundred Young St. Louis
Germans Enlist in Military
Service

The Germans of St. Louis who, I'M
der Franz Seigel, saved Missouri to
the union in the civil war, are giving
an example in sacrificial patriotism
not only to Americans of their own
blood, but to those native to this soil,
says the Rev. FIR. Michael l. Stritch, S.
j.. who holds the chair of philosophy
in the Jesuit university in st. Louis.
Rev. Err. Stritch, who until three years
ago was one of the most popular Ca
tholic preachers and teachers in De-
troit, has returned to his old home for
few days. He addressed patriotic
gathering of the knights of Columbus
the evening of Memorial Day.
'"The Germans of the United States
had sympathy for the motherland
while there was room for sympathy,
but now a great majority of them are
all the outstanding leaders of German
thought in st. Louis hold that the pres
ent German government stands con-
victed before the bar of Justice and
humanity" said Rev. lIr. Stritch.
More than 400 fine young men of
German antecedents. members OF the
knights of Columbus in ST. Louis,
have enlisted in some branch OF the
military service in the last few days.
In the support it is giving to all war
activities of the nation, this German
American city of st. Louis is serving
as an example to the nation
"The lesson that Americans must
learn from this war is that patriotism
is something more than devotion to
soil or sky; something more than
mere loyalty to the government. True
patriotism is devotion to the common
good OF all the people, 1t is devotion
to the government only as the instru-
ment for advancement of the common
good.
Patriotism then is not trucking to
governmental authority. 1t is enlight-
ened and critical interest in making
that power of government what it
should be.
"Our country, right or wrong? Yes,
If right to be kept right, If wrong to
be set right.
'1f we are consistent in warning
with Germany in the interest of de-
mOcracy, we must go farther and
make our own government genu-
inc democracy. Our government must
not truckle to any class; our moral
and industrial problems after this war
must be solved on the principles of
genuine justice and brotherhood"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-06-30
FRED w. RASTER ENTERS ON
NEW DUTIES.

The many friends of Fred w. Kas-
ter will be pleased to learn that he is
meeting with excellent success in his
new position with the Robbinsdale ice
& Coal Co., at the corner of Newton
and Twentieth avenue. Mr.. Raster
was faithful employee of the Mime
apolis Gas Light Co. for a number of
years and has made many friends, and
his departure has caused consider.
able regret among his associates.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-22
Relations Broken.

The following countries, although
they have not declared war, have
broken off relations with Germany
this year on the dates given. the table
also showing their population:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-22
GIANT TRACTOR SHOW FOR
STATE FAIR.

The tractor show and demonstration
at the state fair this year will be out
of the ordinary In many particulars,
notably as to numbers and variety or
machines shown. Not less than thirty
different styles and makes are already
pledged to be on exhibition and several
more are likely to drop in before time
for the fair to open.
The great tractor demonstrations
that have been put on of late years,
with one or two exceptions, do not
appear to be in evidence this season,
the tractor men preferring, apparently,
to cooperate with the various big state
fairs.
Tractor builders have been going in
to the collar with full force, the last
two years, and have endeavored 10
bring their machines to the point
where they will be paying propositions
for the smaller farms. That they are
succeeding in their endeavors will be
demonstrated at the state fair.
Dependable farm labor Is getting
scarcer every day. War is claiming a
considerable portion of the young men
from the rural districts; cities are
absorbing them In countless numbers
Canada Is reaching into the Middle
West for homesteaders and taking a
toll that can Ill be spared at this time
munitions plants and war enterprises
OF one kind and another are hustling
for labor, and with practically every
influence pulling away from the farm
the tiller Of the soil Is facing q truly
vexatious situation.
The tractor Is helping many a
harassed land owner to solve the
problem. Farmers are turning to 1t
for more reasons than one. Every
farmer In Iowa ought to see and study
this coming tractor show, to learn at
first hand Of the progress being made
and so work out the problem for him
self. This much Is certain and easy Of
belief on account Of the war, which Is
rapidly depicting the available supply
Of material necessary In tractor build
Ing. 1t will take more money to buy
an outfit In August, 1918, than 1t will
this year. Think 1t over.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-22
STATE COUNCIL CUTS
LAND TAX VALUES
Assessment Figures on Farms Re-
main the Same as for the
1917 Collections.
GENERAL INCREASE IN
VALUATION OF CATTLE
Hogs and Sheep Were Also Raised.
Moneys and Credits We're Left
as Reported by County and
City Boards.

Valuations as basis for taxes in
Iowa next year were fixed by the
state executive council Thursday.
In the assessment of farm lands,
the valuation was fixed at the 1916
figures. Valuation o town lots,
which constitute city property, the
1915 figures have been augmented
by the many new structures built
during 1917. This increase amount
ed to $17,00O,000, making a total of
S115, 100000. The council cut this
amount by s10,OOO,0OO, a reduction
of 9 per cent.
Valuation of farm lands was fixed
at $100.03 per acre by county and
city authorities. The council reduc-
ed this to the 1916 figure of $S9.76
per acre. Express companies, tele-
graph and telephone property and
transmission lines will remain at the
1916 figures. Moneys and credits
were left as reported by the county
and city boards.
In regard to livestock, horse valu
alton will be $50 for a 1-year-old,
SIS for a 2-year-old, 500 for a j.
year ODD or over, and $500 for stall
lions. There was general increase
in the valuation Of cattle. Two-year-
olds were raised from $2S to 1872,
mich cows from $35 to $40, 3-year-
cd steers from s4S to $50 and bulls
were fixed at $50. Hogs were raised
from $40 to $12, sheep from $3.50
to Sc, while goats remain at the same
valuation Of $3.50.
Railroad valuations were teIta-
lively fixed, pending further hearing
at 10 O'Clock a. M, Saturday. They
generally remain the same as fixed
in 1915, with the exception of the
Illinois Central, which was raised
$3.50 per mile. Reductions of $3.50
per mile in the case Of the Atlantic
Southern, and $500 per mile in the
Atlantic Northern were also made,
while an increase in the Fort Dodge,
Des Moines & Southern of 5000 per
mile is recorded.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-22
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.
Proceedings of the City Council Of
DEBORAH, Iowa. Aug. IA, 1917.

The special meeting of the City
Council ordered by the Mayor was
called to order by Mayor E. J. Hook.
Members present: McAndrews, Buck
nell, Willis. Hislop, Bergeson and
Engbretson. Six members present.
Alderman Mckay was absent.
The minutes from meeting held
August lst were read and approved.
The chairman of the Finance
Committee offered the follow
ing resolutions: Whereas: The
following claims have been examined
and approved by the Finance Com
mittee therefore be it resolved that
they be allowed and the money neces-
sary to pay the same be and hereby
is appropriated and the Mayor and
the Clerk are directed to issue orders
on the City Treasurer as follows:
National Bank of DEBORAH, Pd.
Sewer Bond No. So and
interest .................,,. $iOl.2s
Z. R. Abbey. Insurance premi-
UNI r. |. Band Stand. ..... 200
Governor, State of Iowa, Nota-
ry commission for City Clerk 500
A. Miller, Sweeping Streets. ESQ
III. Johnson, Sweeping streets. 1000
London Guarantee & Accident
Co., Estimated Advance Pre-
MUM on Workmens Com
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-22
Might As Well Go.

AS the young man was taking leave
for the night. his voice. as he stood
at the door, rose passionately on the
still night air
Just one? he pleaded; just one!
Then the young girls mother in
terrupted, calling from her bedroom
window:
Just one? she cried No, it amt
quite that yet; but it's close on to IL
and so | think you'd better be goin'
Just the same.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-22
SIXTEEN NATIONS AT
WAR WITH GERMANY
993, IS. 900 Persons Against 1885,
$4,000. Many Countries Bro
ken OFF Relations.
WAR STRATED JULY %, 1914
AUSTRIA DECLARED ON SERBIA
The War Has Now Entered Into Its
Fourth Year, With the Sixteen
Nations Involved.

Sixteen nations are now at war
with Prussia and her allies, Austria,
Bulgaria and Turkey. Austria began
the conflict by declaring war On Ser
bia on July 2S, 1914. Prussia, which
had instigated the war, formally de-
clared hostilities on August /. Tur-
key entered on November 3, 1914,
and Bulgaria dallied with both sides
until October 4, 1915, finally joining
the Germanic com bination. The AL
lies entered the war in the following
order, the table showing the lame Of
the state, date of entry in the war and
population, including colonial posses
sions:
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-22

How often it is difficult to be wisely
charitable-to do good without null
tiplying the sources of evil. To give
aims is nothing unless you give
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-22

thought also. 1t is written not
BLESSED is he that considereth the
poor" A little thought and a little
kindness are often worth more than
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-22
a great deal Of money.-Ruskin.

The Japanese raise roosters with
tails IL feet long?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-22
PLAN TO CAMP oUr At FAIR.

To 10 DE state faiR In comfort
Of body ead peace II mind tn
v1pttot should plan n camp ~
tie Grounds . few day. AAd ~
Il rtSAt. The best Of fscillh&o
for campera. Be&utffui groveSD
teAts with equipment can be rea}.
ed Of noOlnal prices, o. bring
$OQP cyu tent and use The grQpnd
freeD meats, vegetables, frdltS,
milk and ready-cooked stun can
be bought on the gro ands and de-
livered at your tent door. Think
Il over.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-22

Worlds population 1,691,751,0O0
Since above was put in type China
has declared war on Germany.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-09
A Real Defender.

Big" brother is reasonably good about defending little sister, but the real serious trouble comes when "blg" sister sees some one imposing on little brother.--FOrt Worth Star-Telegram.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-09
Tho Making of Clipped eIass.

Sheets of glass that are covered with shell-like raised pattern are In use for screens, partitions, elHtric light fixtures and other purposes. This clipped glass, for the pattern is often really clipped out of the surface, in- wolves a process that is interesting. The sheet of glass to be treated is placed under a sand blast in order to give 1t a grain. This ground surface Is next treated with solution of good glue, and the glass Is placed in dry ing room on a rack, where 1t remains for some hours. Next the sheets of glass are removed to thel chipping room, where they are placed on edge back to back, with the coated surfaces outward. This room is heated by steam coils, and when the heat Is turn ed on the glue reaches Its utmost de gree of deslccatlon and curls of the glass in pieces from the size of dime to that of a silver dollar, but 1t ad- heres so closely to the glass that In It's effort to get free 1t tears a piece of the surface, the result being a besptiful pattern.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-09
I,sula Elrs IS War,

Liquid fire as a war weapon Is thus described in an English journal:
 In the earliest models the combus- tible liquid was propelled by a gas condenser out of portable or fixed reservoir and was lighted by some au- tomatic device as it escaped from the nozzle of the projecting instrument
 Later a double barreled liquid gun was devised, having the upper barrel much smaller than the lower and piv- oted so as to turn independently. The fluid Is shot from the two barrels si- multaneOusly, but only that from the upper one ignites automatically.
 This small. burning stream is so dt- rected that 1t unites with the larger, nonburning one at any desired point and then. of course, ignites the larger jet. The small stream is then shut or, the large one continuing to flow.
 The flames do not spread backward along the jet toward the nozzle, but are carried forward to the target and, striking the ground, form veritable sheet of fire, which continues to ignite the fluid as fast and as long as 1t falls.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-09
Investments In
 Russia and East

Washington, April 9-Russian and Far Eastern fields for American 'nevstments ara to bs investigated at once by the Bureau of Foreign an' Domestic Commerce, of the De- nartment of Comerce.. A. w. Fer rin, president of the Moody Maga- zine and Book Company and editor of Moody's Magazine, has been ap- pointed trade commissioner to make the investigation and will sail from San Francisco on April 30. In the meantime he will visit some of Ire principal business centers in this country and consult with persons es peci"ny interested in the inYestiga- tion.
 MT. Perrin will include in his trip Japan, Russia. China, the Phil 'Dpines, the Dutch, British, and French East Indies, the Straits Set dement,, Australia, New Zea- land Ceylon, India, and East and South Africa. He wlli study in Yestment opportunities in these countries and will report on finan- cial coalitions, banking, railroad and public utility and other forms of finance, with Darticular reference 10 the extension of American for eien trade.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-09
OpIv s "SIip of a Boy."

One night while Mime. Sarah Bern hardt and her company were playing "LAiglon" in Montreal a very angry man left the auditorium and clamored at the box office for the return of his money. The manager naturally want ed to know why.
 "I paid to see Mime. Bernhardt act" the man stormed, "and she's not act ing"
 Mime. Bernhardt is acting" replied the astonished manager.
 "No, she is not" retorted the man. "She does not take the part oG the en- press, and the only other characters are a man and the slip of boy who plays the young duke"
 It took ever so long to convince him that the slip of boy" was Bernhardt herself.-Au Around Magazine.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-09
THE DIES Is CAST

Editors are writing columns, limo types are sDittiug forth the words thus written, and printers and s,erotypers are placing the hot metal on the big presses, and the public is being given the thoughts Ct he various aforesaid editors, as to how and why and when these old glorious United States of ours have been forced into the war, but when the public has read the countless columns thus produced there IS but ore deduction to draw from 1t all, and thai is We are now in the war, and John Troy of the Juneau Empire has stated it all in 8 few words, words which ring true pa triotism and loyalty to our Prest- dent and our Country and our Flag. Here ir is. Short, sweet and with Ou- comment:-
 "Tae die is cast. We have of r:cialIy accepted the guage of bat t!e thrown down by the Kaiser. "' Our old United States is at war witl a pow erfuI foreign foe, and there is no turning back with patriotism or horror. We must look only for ward aud move only forward until we "briug the government of the German Empire to terms and end the war.
 This means that the time for aualvsis and discussion has passed. l. terminated when the name of President Wilson was affixed to the war resolution at 1:13 o'clock this afternoon. Washington time. It is uCw the plain duty of every Ameri- can to keep his own counsel, as best Fe may, and be ready to render such service as lies within his pow e- for his country. It is no longer his to reason why. It is his part only 10 accept and obey the orders and wishes of the captain in the fight. The occasion is solemn and the ordeal may be trying. But come what may, the part of each one Of us is 10 be a patriotic American. Let not a white feather be shown anywhere. Let it go forth that one hundred million Americans stand as one man-and that the President is his leader"
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-09
His Maanifieent Memory.

Children" sQueaked the ancient man, q can remember just as well as If 1t was yesterday when I was a hoy and beefsteak and potatoes were so cheap that we had 'em at our house most every day and were always per mltted to eat all we wanted of 'em. Oh. tell ye I've got wOnderful-hee, hee-memOryI
 Later the children said among them selves: Truly, Uncle Gulliver has an amazing memory. He can recOllect things that could not possibly have happened. ."-KanSas City Star.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-09
Stingy!

Omar-SEiss Aimee certainly has a lovely complexion, hasn't she? Hazel Yes; and the stingy thing won't tell me what brand she uSeS.-EXChange.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-09
Wickersharn To
 File Contest

Washington, April 9-Ths contest papers cf James Wickersham for 8 seat in Congress as the delegate from Alaska will probably be filed today. The papers from Juneau which included certified copies Of the proceedings and count of the cenYassing board, oral and writtI oplnionc of Attorney General Grigs- hy and copies or the court proceed ings befor5a Judge Jennings are in- cluded in the papers,
 The contest as soon as filed will be turned over to the proper com mittee. Judge WickerRham under the rules has thirty days in which to file. Chas. A, Sulzer is then al Icwed thirty days in which to ans wer. The proceeding Is then car ried Ou before tba committee on the complaint and answer filed.
 The Alaska contest will probably be the last heard, and 1t may be three months before the committee reaches i+- In the meantime Chas A. Sulzer will serve in his official capacity, but owing to this being a special session of congress there will be little work to occupy his at- tention.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-04-09

The man who pays an ounce of prin- ciple for a pound of popularity gets badly cheated.