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The Irish standard., 1917-08-18
THE STUDY OF IRISH HISTORY.

The present is good time to take measures for the
promotion of the study of Irish history In last weeks
issue pleased to give account of informal
meeting held in this city consider ways and to
introduction of this important sub
ect into public and parochal schools This movement
it's initiative to the Ancient Order of Hbernans and
has already met with surprising degree of success
Indeed has been found that in instances the public
school teachers have been almost receptive to
gestions with reference to it the authorities of the
religious institutions AS optional study has already
been placed in the curriculum of schools, and has
proved popular with the students.
This is in line with the conservation propa
ganda instituted in Ireland few decades and which
the subject of of lecture in America by Dr.
Douglas Hyde One of its principle detectives being the
of the Gaelic But the of the
includes the reclamation and study of all Irish
literature, history art music folklore traditions and
monumentsin short the scientific and mehodical Gull
ture of all that merorious in the experience of the
1t would be difficult to overestimate the actual and
potential value of this splendid project which has already
eliminated great deal of the prejudice and ignorance
that had prevailed concerning the Irish people, and has
contributed vastly to their dignity and position the
intellectual peoples of the world 1t has aimed to establish
due credit to the for its manifold achievements of
greatness and genius, in the history of humanity.
1t is perhaps in degree the fruitage of this Gull
tura drive" that the foremost writer's of the
English language of the present day nearly all Irish
men, including George Bernard Shaw and Prof Wells. It
has been said that all of the conspicuous writer's in Eng
land with the exception of Chesterton their origin to
the SISTER island In the special field of dramatic ltera
they have completely outdone their English rivals.
is to be hoped that of this brilliant galaxy of
authors therefore, shall turn his attention to the work of
giving the world adequate and comprehensive history
Ireanda manual that will be adapted to the of the
modern student who cannot spare the time to make an
exhaustive study in this lne but which will enable him to
acquire working knowledge of this interesting subject
If such compendium could be provided there is doubt
but that Irish history would of the most attract
i've features OF the school and college curricula
Meanwhile much good be accomplished with the
materials at hand noted by Mr. Shelly in his recital
of the experience of the parochal schools of Winnipeg.
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18
LIBERTY AND LICENSE.

The suppression of certain publications by the Govern
ment is causing of protest from some quarters
feared that the liberty of the press which is funda
mental of our country, is in danger
We have several occasions pointed out that the liberty
the does disregard for all semblance of
honesty 1t is precisely this ground that have
against the being allowed the privileges Of
the mail The less than the individual is respon
sibe for violation of privileges guaranteed by law The
very that freedom in publishing what it
peases is strong for seeing to it that does not
privilege The newspaper has right to
SANDER set of men, to poison and pol
lutte the minds of men than has the individual
is dangerous thing to fool with the freedom of the
press but in critical must take long chance.
Grave conditions demand serious treatment The
must cut deep sometimes to the patient
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18
BISHOP MATT IS DEAD
PreIate III for Past Year-Second
Bishop of Denver in Poor Health
Since Fall on Shipboard-See Has
Become Important One Since He
Took Charges in 1887.

Denver, Colo, Aug. 9.-The Rt. Rev.
Nicholas G. Matz, D. D., Bishop of Den
yer, died today at st. Anthony's hos
pital after lingering between life and
death for week. Since the first of
the week the end had been expected
almost hourly. Miss Elizabeth Matz,
a sister, had been at the Bishops
bedside almost constantly, and was
there when the end came.
The death of Bishop Matz came after
an extended period of ill health, which
began five years ago with fall on
board ship when he was on his way
to Rome. The Bishop never fully re-
covered from the effects of the acct
dent, and had been in declining health
since that time.
Suffers Relapse.
Ever since his return from the east
more than a year ago the Bishop had
been a patient at st. Anthony's hos
pital, although he was occasionally
able to go to the cathedral to parti-
cipate in some solemn service Re-
Gently his condition improved some
what, and he was removed to the epis-
copal residence at 1886 Logan street.
Last week, however, he suffered a re.
lapse, and was returned to st. An
thongs hospital.
After the accident on shipboard
Bishop Matz underwent an operation
in Denver, and although it proved sue
cessful, he never quite recovered from
the shock to his system. In the fall
of 1915 he suffered a complete break
down which necessitated his removal
to lower altitude. He was under
treatment for several months in the
Franciscan hospital at Lafayette, Ind,
and later visited relatives in Indiana
and in Memphis, Tenn. He failed,
however, to completely recover his
health, but for some time after his
return was able to appear in the ca
thedral for special services. ...
Bishop Matz was consecrated CO.
adjutator to the Rt. Rev. Bishop Mach
beuf, 1877, and the silver anniversary
of that occasion was made a part of
the impressive ceremonies attending
the dedication of Denver's magnificent
cathedral in October, 1912. Upon the
death of the venerable Bishop Mach
beuf in the summer of 1889, Bishop
Matz succeeded him.
Bishop Matz was one of the pioneer
priests Of Colorado. He was pastor
at Georgetown about forty years ago,
and just prior to his conservation as
bishop was in charge of the Annuncia-
ton parish in Denver, which at that
time was known as St. AIMS parish.
A brief sketch of the life of Bishop
Matz follows:
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18
RETREAT FOR LAYMEN.

custom using the weekend for pleasure and
reaon growing in popularity in America For those who
afford the time and for prolonged out
ngs weekend" trip holds out many attractions If
fortunate to have friends in the country these
visits of relatives acquantances mutually
profitable enjoyable Like the quality of Mercy they
beneficial both him that gives and him that takes.
These periods are usually spent in and
mind and body and the fortunate
guest grind of the city fortified with
zest for his work.
spiritual realm something akin to this physical
relaxation provided in the retreats" for aymen which
appear growing in popularity from year to year.
They being advertised in the newspapers and
tors urging the folk to take advantage of the
powerful spiritual stimulus furnished to those who attend
them. They usually begin Friday afternoon and con-
tnue till Monday morning They conducted by priests
specially trained for the extensive missionary or
devotional work like the Jesus Dominicans CONVEX
saton restricted certain periods set apart for this
purpose The retreatants Of required to
attend variety of religious listen special
and readings from the best books in religious
literature But special emphasis is placed upon devotional
meditation and instructions and suggestions offered to
help each individual to acquire the habit of pious self
examination and ntrospection. Very early in the morn
ing the spiritual work begins with attendance at mass
which breakfast is served The day is devoted to
lectures discourses religious TOPICS with short
intervals of relaxation Benedction of the Blessed Sacra
ment with evening closes the of the
All retreaants must of to confession and
receive Holy Communion the climax of the exercises
Early retirement the rule preparation for the early
beginning of the rest days functions.
scarcely necessary that the spiritual stimulus
by this intensive period of devotion and is Of
permanent benefit to those who privileged to parci
pate in the retreats They have been steadily growing in
favor since their Introduction in America about ten
and those who have attended them eagerly look for
ward each to their 1t u.s. therefore, not
unlikely this special devotional function will in the
future it's merits recognized become and
more widely extended and the hundreds annually
ticipating therein be multiplied to thousands.
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18

Bishop Matz was born in Munster,
Germany, on April 6, 1850. When 16
years Of age he entered the ecclesias.
tical seminary of his native diocese
where he remained for two years. Two
years later he sailed to America and
entered st. Mary's seminary of Gin
cinnati, o. There he studied philos.
ophy and theology, and having volun.
teered for service in the west he was
ordained a priest by Bishop Machbeuf
in Denver on May 81, 1874.
Built Big School.
For a short while he served at St.
AIMS church in what later developed
into the Annunciation parish. He was
assistant to Father Raverdy at the
Cathedral in 1877, at which time he
was sent to Georgetown. On October
%, 1887, he was consecrated coadjuto1
bishop in St. Mary's Cathedral. On
July 10, 1889, Bishop Machbeuf died
and Bishop Matz assumed the cares
of the diocese.
The school building on Logan street
was built in 1890, at a cost of $4,000
This edifce has been improved great.
ly since it's construction. Mass was
celebrated in the basement of the
school house until the dedication OF
the magnificent cathedral on October
~, 1912.
In conjunction with the elaborate
dedication services of the Cathedral,
the silver jubilee of Bishop Matz was
celebrated with great pomp on Octo.
Der %, 1912. On this occasion the
priests of the diocese presented him
with the marble throne which is one
of the exquisite furnishings of the ca
thedral.
Cardinal Present.
The Rt. Rev. j. Henry Then, D. D.,
preached the jubilee sermon. His Emf
nence, Cardinal Farley, was present,
as were also many prelates and more
than 100 priests. Every available
space in the Cathedral was filed with
the laiety.
At the time of the dedication of
the cathedral there was said to be in
the diocese 100000 Catholics, 166
priests, ga churches, 81 missions and
5000 school children.
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18

used and practised the Empire analogous
to that of Canada Australia with full control of all her
domestic affairs.
Third. There be repression of or hindrance
Ireands Industrial commercial and educational develop
ment
Fourth Religious federation practiced
the American systems of should established
as fundamental principle plan government
If England fails to provide plan which in any sub
santal degree falls short of these requirements she will
suify herself in the of the civilized world
that failure will fatally impeach her assumed status
champion rights of the smaller nationaties
and America blush for the consistency and
good faith of her ally.
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18
-------4-@ CATHOLICS AND THE WAR ''11@-- 1919

There to be great deal of surprise that onehrd
Of the in the army and navy of the United States
larger per cent-are Catholics To there is moth
ing surprising in that fact Catholics not materalists
and therefore they do not look for their reward this side
of the grave for commendable action they do
They believe in hereafter and that God will reward for
ever those duty they loyalty
to country is only secondary to loyalty to God.
While Catholic young men more anxious to die
than their Protestant neighbours they do believe that
death ALL that death is the greatest misfortune that
beal man, and they therefore not afraid
die unwilling (perhaps that is the better
sion those who look death the end of existence
Again the Catholic though charged by the enemies of
the Church with being slave to his priests is really the
feest EARTH and all history shows that people
have loved freedom than the Catholics and
people have ever had less respect for than extreme Pro-
testants.
Catholic Ireland Catholic Poland Catholic Belgium
all evidences of the first proposition and Catholic
England which forced the Magma Charta from King john
when compared with Protestant England under the Tudors
who Green remarks, the most absolute rulers
England had.
Catholicity has always been democratic 1t has ever
exalted humble the Chair of Peter priests
rarely aristocrats and the of its people
often reproached with being pebians Within it's walls
the distinctions of the outer world disappear and Guzot
in his History of Civilization the mightest king
in the world in Catholic days was forced to knee in
humble confession at the feet of the peasants who
sat in the place of the priest
1t Catholics who gave this Republic it's most dis
tinguishng mark: Religious Freedom" 1t in Cath
oc Maryland that that doctrine first promulgated
and put effect In the Revolution and since
the Catholics have been among the most loyal
porers of the Republic, and the remarkable thing would
be if they did not respond enthusiastically to the call
today.
While people abused and while the slackers
today will unquestionably do their to dscredt them
while they struggling at the 'front.' the Catholics OF
America the most loyal and earnest and stead
fast supporters Republic
their absence those who preaching the doctrine
of resisting the countrys call-Catholic Herald.
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18
THE c. Y. M. A. SOON TO BE ESTABLISHED

This is the of conventions. Scores of organiza
lions of all kinds meet at this time of the confer
and counsel Many of the usual concomant features
these gatherings such parades banques balls
sons etc. will be lin the breach" this year owing that
ubiquitous cause, 'he war; The Knights of Columbus at
their Supreme Council last Chicago example
of speedy and effective work which will be found wise
for other assemblages to initiate The only preliminary
feature of the knights Convention the High Mass,
after which proceeded to break all records of past
formances in the transaction of it's business Realizing
that the time and services all good citizens should
far possible at the disposal of the directly
or indirectly in these pressing times prompt adjourn
ment made to enable delegates get back to
their work.
Among the most important matters to engage the gen.
attention of Catholics during the present month will
be the proceedings taken several of the fraterna
vocations for the formation of the proposed Catholic
Mems Association This subject will engage separate
attention of the Catholic Young Mems National Union
Young Mems Institute Pacific Atlantic Jursdctions)
the Young Mems Order and the Gonzaga Union of the
trail Verein Rev. F. Garesche of ST. Louis has under
taken the praiseworhy though exceedingly delicate task
of amagamang these organizations consolidated
body be known the Catholic Young Mems Association
These not however to lose their identity at least not
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18
ARE WE TO HAVE NEW HOLY
DAYS OF OBLIGATION?

The Rome correspondent of the
Catholic Press Association says that
a cursory glance over the new code of
Canon Law, which goes into effect
next year, discloses the enumeration
of the holy days of obligation, two of
which are restored-that of Corpus
Christi and that of st. Joseph. 1t is
doubtful, however, whether this pro-
vision will apply to the United States.
By general Church law, the Feast Of
the Epiphany and IS. Peter and Paul
are holy days, but these are not to be
observed as of obligation in this coun-
try.
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18
CONVENTION CHRONICLES.

"Of Again. On Again. Gone Again Fnnegan" is about all
that be said of the proceedings Of the Irish Convention
which reassembled August Immediately adjourned
to August 20. 1t is said that in the interim following the
adjournment Of July &C. Sir Horace Punkett had inter
view with King George the of which has not been
published but in view of the fact that conclusions will be
drawn hastily by the opponents of the convention the
interview might we'll have been omitted 1t is encouraging
to note that Mr. Thomas Sinclair leading Ulster Unionist
has written letter the which he strong
position in favor Of Home Rule settlement which shall
include all Ireland This declaration is regarded
ncant political straw, and looked upon good nd
cation of the position of the advanced Ulster union
ists With the ghost of partition definitely laid low the
proceedings of the conference will attract lively
attention everywhere. Until that bridge safely crossed
there will be misgving, dstrust and apprehension.
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18
A WISE RECOGNITION.

The appointment by the provisional of
sia Of to the Vatican is politically significant
Russia has heretofore had ambassador to the
Holy See
The auocratic government of Russia has been swept
aside and with it most of the principles which it
rested Democratic Russia is nation and instinct
lively feels that enter the family of nations only
obtaining recognition from the oldest and stable
all governments the Catholic Church. Recognition by
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18
HIS OWN MEDICINE.

No principle of civil law morals justify the lynch
ing of the leader of the Industrial Workers of the World
of gives specous for the exist
of this organization of destruction. Viewing the
that led up to it do not have go far to ind
extenuating circumstances.
The leaders of the l. w. w. disappearing outlaws
They the term awabiding citizens" They tell
their followers that the laws made for property and
the of property and point out if not in explicit
language least by inference that is honor defy
the law The only for the existence of such
is that they discovered their agitation
way Of securing living.
The wretched and ignorant followers of these
and emacated while they fat and prosperous
Most of their industrial workers do whence will
their next NEAL while they live the best that the
land affords The and women and children who
misguided by them accustomed long and killing
hours of labor while they toll not neither do they spin
Men teaching class hatred violence and revolution
awful responsibility. They the enemies of intel
lgent labor of peace and order They have outlawed
themselves neither expect much consid
GRAFTON the hands the law which they
outraged
The lynching of this unfortunate contrary
civil law and Christian morals When thinks of his
vile basphemies and the torrent of abuse which poured
forth from his lips against everything that is sacred to the
Christian community, 1t is not hard to understand the
temper of the people who took law and justice into their
own hands.
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18
SOCIAL STUDY COURSE TO BE A
FEATURE AT THE CONVENT
TON OF THE CENTRAL
VEREIN,
Champions of New Christian Social
Order.

A notable feature of the conven-
ton of the Central Verein to be held
in St. Louis from August 10 to "a,
will be social study course at which
eminent Catholic sociologists' will de-
liver lectures on social questions of
importance today.
Since the year 1909 the Central We
rein has included in it's program of
social work annual study courses con-
Quoted by the most competent and
authoritative Catholic sociologists of
our country, among them Rev. DR..
JOHN Ryan, Rev. DR.. Kerby, Rev. FIR.
Siedenburg, S. j., Rev. DR.. G. Bruehl,
Rev. VIM. Engelen, S. j., Rev. DR.. Jos.
Och.
These courses have in the past been
held at Oberlin, o., Spring Bank, Wis,
Fordham University and Manresa
House Of Retreats, New York, and
last year in connection with the Cen
trail Verein Convention in New York
City. So successful was this last ar
rangement that the many men of every
profession and walk of life who at
tended desired that this years course
be held in connection with the coming
convention.
A fact not sufficiently known or ap-
preciated is that the Central Verein
has consistently championed a new So
cial and economic system, based on
solid Christian morality and known
as Solidarism. Its principal exponent
is the distinguished Jesuit economist
FIR. Henry Pech, S. J. This truly
Christian system champions neither
capitalism nor socialism but solidar-
ism.
This need of solidarism and of or
ganized cooperative work has been
most strikingly shown by the exig-
encies and experiences of the war.
Hence, the program adopted for this
year is of most timely interest.
The speakers and subjects are as
follows:
Rev. VIM. Engelen, s. J., Professor
of Philosophy, St. Johns College, To
ledo, o., Solidarity and Society; Sol
idarity and the State.
Rev. DR.. Chas. H. Bruehl, Phi. D.,
st. Charles Seminary, Overlook, Pa,
Solidarity and Cooperative Endeavour.
Mr.. Herman w. Danforth, Pres. Fed
eral Farm Loan Bank, st. Louis, Mo-,
Cooperation and Credit.
The course will consist of inten.
sive lectures, discussions and study
held on Thursday and Friday, August
% and "a.
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18

Rome gives stability and dignity establishes the
revolution accomplished and renders vain any
hope of restoration of the old order in Russia The
government wisdom in recognizing the vital
necessity having accredited representative at the
Vatican.
The Irish standard., 1917-08-18

present, membership the Association
these societies. New units may organized
anywhere part of the c. Y NJ. A., which will,
however, acquire nucleus the existing membership of
the organizations named Thus will begin its work with
trained membership of many thousands. constitution
already been framed awaits only formal adoption
this months convention. The society," therefore,
bids fair to proportions of young giant
the outset of it's That it's development will be
rapid and vigorous certainty
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-20
GERMAN SEAMEN
 TRY ID ESCAPE
 FROM NAVY YARD
Seven Sailors From In- termed Ships Recaptured
 After Chase.

Philadelphia, Pa., March 19.-Under cover of darkness, seven sailors of the interned German commerce raid CTS, the Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Friedrich, made an attempt 70 escape tonight. All were captured by marines and police, after several shots were fired.
 The sentry on post heard a noise in the back channel, and fired warning shot. The police guard saw four men swimming out about 50 yards, and fired over their heads. The Germans swam to the seawall and surrendered without resistance.
 Meantime, as the marines were aid- ing in the capture of those four, three other German sailors slipped into the meadows to avoid the barb wire, and attempted to escape in that direction. A sentry there fired shot and ran toward the group. Police galloped up also, and two of the men were caught The third was caught soon afterward
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-20
GERMANS ATTACK
 RELIEF VESSEL, KILLING 8 MEN
Three Mates and Five Sea- men of Dutch Steamer in
 Lifeboat When Killed.

London, March 19.-A boat contain ing the first, second and third mates and five seamen of the Dutch steamer Zelien (Selene), chartered by the Bel gian Relief commission, has been shelled by submarine, and all the occupants killed, according to Reuters dispatch from Stavangar.
 The Dutch steamer Zelien, says the dispatch, has reached here from Scav- angar, Norway, bound for New York in ballast. She left Rotterdam Fri day, bearing the usual insignia of the Belgian Relief commission. She was attacked at p. m. Saturday by Ger man submarine The Zelien did not stop, but after some shots were fired lowered life boats in which the three mates and five seamen embarked. The boat was struck. by shell and all eight men were killed The Zelien then put on full speed ahead, and the sub marine disappeared. x