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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-04-21
Editor Irish Standard,
Minneapolis, Mimi.

ANASOA 414oA oIduudIu,
Minneapolis, Mimi.
Dear Sir: Your suggestion to call
an Irish meeting at some point in
the Northwest in the near future is
to my mind an excellent idea. Now
that the United States is to take part
in the world war, which is now raging,
we may rest assured of her holding a
prominent place at the peace table
when settlement is being made. Our
great and lofty president has stated
most emphatically that all those small
nations should govern themselves and
be protected in the same measure as
the large nations. Surely a people
who have done so much for the free
dom and the progress of this coun-
try, and whom you may rest assured
will be foremost in the coming strug-
gle will occupy place in the mind
of our noble president when the proper
time comes. We cannot expect the
Allies or the Central Powers to take
up the cause of Ireland when the set
tlement is being made, as both sides
OF the combatants are fighting for
their existence, but we are going in
to this mighty and bloody war, not
for conquest or indemnity, but for the
freedom of the whole world.
Now is the time for all true Irish
men the world over to present the
cause of Ireland that she may be Civ
en- due consideration at the peace con-
ference and that she may again take
her place amongst the nations of the
earth. That is what our forefathers
fought and bled for in the centuries
gone by. Let not this opportunity go
unheeded, as this appears to be the
acceptable time.
1 expect the Twin Cities will be the
proper place to meet, but if it is sat-
isfactory to the people most interest
ed, would suggest holding this meet
ing at Fargo. We have recently or
ganized an Irish Fellowship Club of
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-04-21
A CATHOLIC FAMILY GIVES UNIT
HOSPITAL TO THE GOVERN
MEN1.

The first important contribution to
the United States government from a
private source to be devoted to the
furtherance of war time efficiency
one Of the finest gifts of the kind, in
fact, ever received by the government
was learned last week, when it was
announced at Roosevelt hospital that
Clarence H. Mackay and his mother,
Mrs. John w. Mackay, both Catholics,
have just made joint gift of a COM
pletely equipped hospital base unit of
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-04-21
FIRST WOUNDED
NAMED MCNAMARA
First One to Shed Blood in Present
War is Pennsylvania Guardsman
Doing Patrol Duty at Bridge.

Washington, d. G., April 1l.-News
from Philadelphia that the first Amer
ican soldier to shed blood for his coun-
try in this war, is John Mcnamara,
private of Co. G, First Regiment, Penn
sylvania National Guard. who was
shot in the right arm on the night
of Apral 7th, from ambush as he was
guarding the Labanon Valley bridge
at Reading, Pa. Judging by his name,
he is. not Guardian Of Bigotry.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-04-21

500 beds for service either in this
country or abroad
The hospital, which will be known
as the Mackay Unit, has already been
accepted through the National Red
Cross. Through the patriotic gener-
osity Of Mr.. Mackay and his mother,
provision has been made for a staff
of twenty-five surgeons, seventy-five
nurses, $50 orderlies and others nee
essary to operate such a unit
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-04-21
"vISloN" TELLS HOW
WAR CAN BE WON

Rumors have reached Rome that
young peasant girl in southern France
has been accorded vision of the Bles
sed Virgin, who told her that the ar
mics of France and her allies would
be successful only when the picture
of the Sacred Heart was placed on
the banners. If the rumors seem to
be true, they will be formally investi-
gated. Such rumors should not be
sneered at. Remember the case of
Joan of Arc. In Paris, there is anoth-
er girl who is said to have been told
in a vision to assume charge of the
army, like Joan of Arc. No report has
come yet of an official investigation
in her case.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-04-21
ILLINOIS CATHOLICS PLEDGED
TO SUPPORT U. s.

Chicago, April 11.-Archbishop Nun
delein, in a speech last night to lay
men of the archdiocese of Chicago,
held to consider plans for unifying
Catholic charities, pledged the 10y
atty of 100000 members of the Ro'
man Catholic church to the govern
ment, not only in the present crisis,
but for the future.
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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-04-21
ASK america TO Demand
INDEPENDENCE FOR IRELAND

Irish Citizens of New York, in Com
munication to President and Both
Houses Of Congress, Pledge Loyalty
to the Government, Now That State
OF War Has Been Declared, and
Say the Proud Record Of the Race
In Every Crisis of the Nations His
tory Will be Maintained-IreIand
Entitled to Special Consideration
from United Satisfaction Re-
quested Now, Not at End of War
ireland Has Right to Freedom as
Much as Belgium, Servia, Roumania
or Montenegro-Has Fought for It
for Seven Hundred Years and Has
All the Attributes Of Nationhood.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-04-21
of The Irish
Standard Is Approved by
Prominent IriShmen

about 200 members which will be in
creased to 500 in the near future. We
cordially invite you to our city, but
it the majority think Minneapolis or
st. Paul better located for this meet
ing, we are perfectly satisfied to send
a delegation.
Sincerely yours,
A. J. WILLIAMS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
MusHAWAKA PERSONALS.

Miss Lucille Cochran, daughter OF
Mrs. J. p. Matchette, rs E. Third
St. who has been i'll for the pas;
two weeks. is much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur l. Laden OF
Gary are spending a few days visit
ing with relatives here.
Mrs. Frances +. Brewer Of Adria n.
Mich. IS in the city 20 spend a week
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Irene
Roughter. Lincoln way r.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen r. smith have
returned 10 their home in Grand
Rapids, Mich. after spending a
weeks vacation here
Mrs. Ruth Marker has returned
10 Valparaiso. after spending several
days with her mother. Mrs. Robert
L. Wall. f Third ST
Mgr. George Senger of the Lin
coin and Century theaters spent
Wednesday transacting business in
Chicago.
Mrs. r. l.. Hitler is on the sick
list
Miss Olive r. Morgan has resign
ed her position in the offiGa OF nz--
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
GERMANY BUYS SWISS
MUNlTl0N MAKERS OFF
Orders 100000 Cheap Watches TO
Keep Plants From Turn
ing Out Ammunition.

BERNE. April 24.-Like Eng
land and France, Germany has pro-
hibited the importation of Swiss
watches as luxuries. This step
forced several large Swiss manufac-
turers whose products are almost
exclusively bought by German deal
ers TO close their ablishments and
threw several thousand men and
women out of work.
The manufacturers appealed 70
the Swiss government and the Ger
man minister with the result that
the federal council in Berlin has is
sued a new order which takes
watches of the cheaper grades from
the list Of luXuries and classes them
as military necessities.
To partly reimburse the manufac-
turers for the loss already sustain
ed by them, the German army ad-
ministration has ordered 100000
watches costing $2.65 each for the
soldiers. The main reason for this
move of the German government is
it's desire to prevent the remaining
Swiss watch factories from making
aeroplane. machine gun and rifle
parts for the allies, as most of them
are already doing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
LODGE HEARS
GARDENING TALKS

The local lodge Of the Loyal Or
der Of Moose, the first fraternal or
ganization in the city TO take up the
work OF assisting in the garden
campaign which has been urged in
every city in the state BY Gov. Good
rich and which appointed a COM
mittee at last weeks meeting 20
give the movement every possible
support. devoted most Of the time
of their regular meeting last night
10 the question and for the purpose
invited Mayor Gaylor and John s.
Bordner. county agricultural agent,
% make addresses on the question.
Mr.. Bordner's talk consisted of
hints 70 the vacant lot farmer. en-
bracing what and when 10 do; a
guide for consumers who desire also
70 become producers Of food BPS,
and the most essential move in ma
tiOnal preparedness and real pa
triotism. He gave general rules
for planting and cuItivating, the
amount of seed and yield 10 so much
space Of ground. distance between
rows, time Of planting and fertiliz-
ers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
INVESTIGATES ACCIDENT.

An investigation Of the auto col
lisiOn near the Orphans home late
Tuesday night, in which both cars
were wrecked, and Golden Mann,
proprietor Of a cigar store on S.
Michigan ST., South Bend, and a man
living on Tut St, South Bend, whose
name has not been made public,
were badly injured, was made by
the Mishawaka police department
Wednesday morning, resulting in
Robert Fitzgerald, a Chicago con-
tractor, owner of one of the cars;
+. l.. Napier of st. Joseph, Mich,
who was in the Fitzgerald car at
the time Of the accident, and a rep
resentative of Mr.. Mann being sum
mOned TO appear at police headquar-
ters Wednesday afternoon to give
their versions Of the affair Arrests
may follow.
Mr.. Fitzgerald is one Of the bid
ders for the contract to build the
Sample st. school, South Bend.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
TEMPLE THEATER TO-DAY.

Pathe. king Of serial builders.
have Just released a new mystery
story called The Mystery of the
Double Cross. featuring Molly King
and Leon Barry. This big serial
starts tonight a, the Temple and
will be run along with The Secret
kingdom and a good Victor com
edy. Miss King is a talented and
beautiful actress of unusual charm,
while her leading man, Leon Barry.
is already we'll known TO Temple
patrons as he played an important
part in The Shielding Shadow" a
Pathe serial recently finished. The
producers claim that the Doutle
Cross" is the very best serial they
have ever turned out. 1t will be
shown at the Temple eve-y Wednes-
day.
Tomorrow The Breaker" with
Bryant Washburn in the lead, viii
be the attraction. along with Mrs.
Vernon Castle in "Patria."
Mary Pickford will ho seen at the
Temple Friday in "A Poor Little
Rich Girl"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
FOR CECILIA B0LIN

Miss Cecilia Bolin. sos z. Fourth
St, was surprised by a number Of
her friends Tuesday evening, the
occasion being her 18th birthday
anniversary. The evening was spent
in music. dancing and contests.
In the donkey contest, the Misses
Rose Weinkauf and Teresa HUNS
were awarded the favors; in the
peanut contest Miss Katherine Vein
kauf was successful: in the bean
contest, John Ganser and Miss Dor
othy Dean won the favors: string
contest, Francis Schnellbach and
Steve Ganser, jr. At cards Miss
Bertha Ganser and Steve Ganser.
jT.. took the honOrs.
The guests presented Miss Bolin
with pretty ring.
Refreshments were served. Among
the guests was Herman BOlin of
of Laporte.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
METH0DiSTS WILL
DEDICATE NEW FLAG

Sunday nights services at the
Methodist Memorial church Will be
strictly patriotic in nature to con-
form with the dedication ard rails
ing Of the new silk flag presented
to the church last week by the La
dies Aid society of the church. The
pastor, the Rev. b. Earle Parker,
will preach a patriotic sermon on
phases of the war, and instead of
the pronouncing of the benediction
the congregation will stand and
sing THE Star-Spangled Banner"
accompanied by the organ. Imme-
diately following the regular serv-
ices the congregation will assemble
in front of the church while the
flag is raised TO a staff that will be
placed on the belfry, and during the
ceremony the church chimes viii
play the national air.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
LETTER TO THE EDITOR.

The News Times has been asked
to publish the following letter
signed by W. II. Jones. president of
the school board; +. A. Partridge,
treasurer; d. W. Horton. superin-
tendent. D. II. Eikenberry, princi-
pal of the high school. George
SchObe, member Of the board, is
out Of the city, otherwise he also
would have attached his signature:
"Mishawaka Editor News Times:
a news item in The News-Times
OF Tuesday morning, April "a, stat
ed that a petition to close the high
school term on May 1 was turned
down No petition has been filed
and therefore the proposition has
not been considered by school otfic-
ials or the school board. The big
ger boys, spoken of in the article,
who informed The News-Times Mon
day that they would quit if school
was not dismissed May 1. have said
nothing to the school authorities
about packing their books.
The statement that these boys
would have the backing of the bus
mess men and their parents seems
TO imply that the school authorities
were opposed to the patriotic senti-
ments of these boys. which is GER
tainly not the case. The board has
made no decision on the matter The
three boys who circulated the pc
tition asked the principal of the
high school and the superintendent,
was, and it was stated that they
liked the spirit of the boys, but that
they thought that the occasion did
not demand that the entire high
school be closed May 1, and as TO a
plan Cor high school boys who were
able to do farm work to volunteer
to work on farms, ii was stated that
il was best TO await further devei-
opments along that line, ana see
what was best to be done. Tie boys
acknowledged that they had gone
about the matter in the wrong way
by circulating a petition, instead Of
coming directly 10 the school author
tiles. The schools are certainly not
unpatriotic. The following is the
closing paragraph of a statement
issued last week 20 the principals
of buildings: Whatever turn this
tremendous preparedness and patri-
otto demonstration program in city,
state and nation may take, the pub
lie schools stand ready TO do their
part consistent with their purpose,
realizing first of all that the great
est preparedness any nation can
have in it's people is education
And so at the earliest possible
time that a plan can be formulated
by the government, or school au-
thorities, for the participation of
high school boys in the great pre-
paredness movement on farms, in
factories, or at the front, the nigh
school stands ready TO do its Bit.
The matter. however, will be thor
oughly considered from every view
point. as too hasty action may be
wasteful and not 10 the right pur-
pose"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
VICTIMS OF MURDERERS
HAVE RELATIVES HERE

Mrs. George Nickel. who was
unconscious as the result of injuries
received at the hands of assassins
at their home in River Park some
time Tuesday night. have several
relatives living in Mishawaka, many
Of whom went to South Bend imme-
diately after being notified of the
tragedy Wednesday morning. John
Nickel, a brother of George, resides
at 527 +. Third ST; a sister. Mrs.
Frank Beisinger resides at 713 :.
Main ST Another brother of Mr.
Nickel, Jacob. resides on "A farm
southeast of Mishawaka
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
PATRIOTIC DAY IS
BEING DISCUSSED
VI. w. Mix Will Preside at
First Meeting to Con-
slider Plans.

The meeting which was % be
held Thursday evening TO consider
the matter OF holding a patriotic
demonstration similar TO that Of
south Bend last Saturday. has been
postponed until some later date
which will be announced through
the press Since the idea was first
mentioned many suggestions have
been made as 10 the most apprO-
pirate date for the celebration. That
most favored is Memorial day. May
30 The local factories will all be
closed that day and this will give
the hundreds Of employees an Oppor-
tunity OF participating In the pa
rade. The stores. banks and other
places of business VIII also be closed.
While some are of the opinion that
the demonstration would interfere
90 some extent with the usual Me-
mortal exercises. II is pointed out
that the two parades could be COM
bined and that the customary ser
vices az the cemeteries would not be
interfcred with. II an after meet
ing is held e would take place at
the conclusion OF these services.
However. no date Will be decided
upon until after the meeting which
il is proposed TO make a represen-
tatlve one. NJ W. Mix, president OF
the Dodge Manufacturing Co, has
promised 20 preside provided he is
in the city at the time. while the
factories have also promised their
hearty cooperation toward making
Mishawaka's demonstration a sue
cess.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
WOMAN KILLED, MAN
WOUNDED By ROBBERS

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
corn for her chickens. They were
assaulted evidently, just as they
had passed through the entrance
way through a sort of Office into the
barn proper.
Mrs. Ray maintained that her
sister told her on Sunday that there
was enough money in the home at
that time 10 build another house.
She also said that il was hidden in
a cigar box in a certain closet where
il could not De found by the search
ers on Wednesday morning. Whether
its hiding place was later changed
by the murdered woman or whether
it was taken by the murderers is not
known. The stories Of the two sis
ters cannot be reconciled.
Robbery the Motive.
Coroner Swantz. who conducted a
preliminary examination at 9 O'Clock.
gave as his conditional decision
murder with a motive robbery. a
more complete examination and
hearing Of witnesses viii be held in
the near future.
Mrs. Nickel, nee. Sarah Smith.
who was born in Penn township on
Feb. IA. 1859. is survived besides
her husband. by three brothers and
three sisters, all living in this vicin-
ity. The brothers are David, Henry
and William. all living at Portage
Prairie and the sisters are Mrs. Mar
lam Hankin and Mrs. Harriet House
of Portage Prairie and Mrs. Louisa
Ray of South Bend. Her body was
taken 10 the Russell morgue where
it will be held until funeral ar
rangements are made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
ONE ARMY APPLICANT ACCEPT.
ED

The first applicant 10 the army to
be accepted since the opening of the
Mishawaka office yesterday morning
bv Corporal Boushire. sent here
from the TT Wayne recruiting Of
nee for an indefinite period. is Her
bert Young. a cavalry recruit. Rev.
a Van Tilbury and Kilburn +.
Berich also made application yes
terday. but were rejected because
they failed TO pass the examination.
The office in the civil service room
in the basement of the postoftice
building will be kept open each
evening until about 9 o'clock. as
will that OF Postmaster Herzog. who
Is qualified 20 furnish information
and accept navy applicants
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
SHIMR0N BIBLE
CLASS BANQUETS

The 10th annual banquet of the
Shimron Bible class will be held in
the entertainment parlors Of the
Methodist church this evening. An
excellent menu will be purveyed
after which a varied program of
song and sentiment and instrument
tai music will be discussed. A. G..
Long will act as POSTMASTER and
among those taking part in the pro-
gram will be Rev. 3. F. Parker, Ar
thur Shank, I. K. Parks, DR.. B. j.
wyland, G.. A Studley, Mrs. ]. w.
Russell. Mrs. H. w. Jones, Ms. I.
X. Parks. Mrs. d. c. Turnbull, Miss
Marie Boles and the following male
quartet: Messrs- Maurer, Weir,
Shank and Partridge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
|. O. O. F. CELEBRATES
ANNIVERSARY OF LODGE

Monitor lodge No. 2S6. I. o. o. F.,
held an anniversary meeting OF the
lodge last night which was largely
attended by members from differ
ent parts Of the county. DR.. Gold
man of East Chicago gave an illus
trated lecture on the history Of the
lodge from the time of its inception
up to the present time, showing its
wonderful growth and its splendid
achievements
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
MACCABEE INTERURBAN
ASSOCIATION MEETING

The Maccabee Interurban associa-
ton will meet at the local Macca-
bee hall tonight and it is expected
that more than 200 will attend.
Tents will be present from Elkhart,
Goshen and South Bend. The chief
speakers Of the meeting will be
Great Commander Milo r. Meredith
Of Wabash, Ind; Great Record
Keeper J. w. Replogle Of Goshen,
and Lieut.. Commander w. p. Turgi
Of Alexandria, Ind. A class of three
candidates will be initiated.
A musical program will be one of
the features, and will be followed by
a banquet and smoker.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
FOREIGN MISSION MEETING.

The Foreign Mission society OF
the Methodist Memorial church
met yesterday afternoon. The de-
votionals were in charge of Mrs.
Esther Zigler; Mrs. William Whit
mer read from the chapter book on
The Two Americas and Miss
Ruth Lechlitner gave a piano solo.
A letter was read from Miss Alice
Lenan of Yen Ting, China, enclos-
ing a letter from a worker in that
field who is supported by the local
church. Mrs. Studley read the an
tott. a missionary whom the Goshen
district helps TO support in foreign
fields. Echoes from the jubilee
meeting in South Bend were read.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
MISE1AWAKA GE,NERALN NEWS
NeUs1mG Office HomePh one11
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER
COMMUNICATING BRIDE

Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.. Diroll, 1888
Lincoln way T.. entertained at a
miscellaneous shower. Tuesday even
ing in honor of the latter's sister.
Miss Betty Ries. who will soon be
married 10 o. Z. Tronnes of Cleve-
land, o.
In waist contest Miss Ries
scored the favor, and in the penny
contest Miss Helen Eager was
awarded the prize. Miss Sylvia
Folker contributed vocal selections.
Instrumental mum bers were also en-
joy ed.
The bride-eiect was the recipient
Of a number of pretty gifts
A delicious luncheon was served.
The decorations were Easter flowers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
Letter TO
DIR. kilmer X Co.
Binghamton. y. Y.

Prove What Swamp-ROO Will Do
For You.
Send ten cents 10 Dr. Kilmer &
Co, Binghamton. y. Y, for a sample
size bottle. Ii viii convince anyone.
You will also receive a booklet OF
valuable information. telling about
the kidneys and bladder. When
writing. be sure and mention the
South Bend Daily News-Times. Reg
ular fifty-cent and one-dollar size
bottles for sale at all drug stores.
Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
AMPUTATE BOYS LEG
AS RESULT OF BREAK

The right leg Of Earl. the seven
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Aldrich of 53S w. Grove St, was
ampmated Wednesday morning at
st. Joseph hospital The limb was
taken off above the knee. The oper-
ton became necessary as the result
of a serious fracture of the mem Der
sustained in a fall about FIVE weeks
ago
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
MRS. BURKEIT ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. Allan Burkett, Gig y. Main
st, entertained the members of Mrs.
NJ. Aydelott's wheel Of the WOmans
Missionary society Of the Methodist
Memorial church Tuesday afternoon.
The ladies planned their program
for the June meeting Rev. Earle
b. Parker came 10 visit the wheel.
4 delicious luncheon was served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
Curative Value of
A Kidney Medicine

Thirty years ago / acquainted my
trade with DR.. Kilmer's swamp
Root and as far as 7 know they are
all satisfied and sales are frequently
repeated. Judging from the demand
for the preparation and the mum
Der Of renewals. its curative value
must be very good.
Very truly yours.
T NJ. REAHARD. Druggist
1900 +. Wyoming Street.
Nov. (. 1916. Dayton. Ohio
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
ADDRESSES STUDENTS.

The position of the high school
was defined by Supt. d. w. Horton
to the students Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Horton said that if any student
felt il his duty to join the army or
navy that the school authorities
would endeavOr TO give the credit IL
the past work of the pupil showed
that he was a hustler.