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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24
IRISH IMMIGRATION DROPS OFF
Only Eighty-Three Irishmen Immigrat
ed to This County in the
Past Nine Months.

Irish immigration to the United
States almost has ceased since the war
began. Government statistics made
public last week showed that in the
first nine months of this year only 83
Irishmen came to this country from
their native land. During the same
period of 1916, 3,018 came here.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24

District of Columbia troops told them
not to boast that they were compa-
triots of Washington and Grant and
Sherman and Sheridan, but to go out
and make name for themselves and
win wreaths of laurels for their own
brOwS.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24

A novena for the Souls in Purga-
tory opened in the Chapel Of the
Helpers of the Holy Souls, St.
Louis, on All Souls with Mass by
Glennon.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24

Cardinal Gibbons dedicated the first
of three buildings to be occupied by
the knights of Columbus, at Camp
Meade, Nd, and in talk to the thou
sands of Pennsylvania, Maryland and
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24

Great satisfaction has been felt in
Ireland on the decoration of Mr.. Red
mond's gallant son, Capt. Redmond,
on the field of battle with the D. S.
o., and at the autograph letter sent
by the King to the Irish leader on
this occasion. A deputation from his
native country has also been invited
by the military authorities to visit
the grave Of the late Major Redmond
in France.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24

Under the sanction of the War De.
partment, there has been opened at
Georgetown University school Of
aviation to train students for war
service. The Rev. Walter G. Sum-
mers, S. j., professor of physics, has
charge of the school, which offers q
course corresponding to that adopted
by the government for the instruction
of aviation students in military camps.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24

There is danger that the inmates
of the Good Shepherd Home, Denver,
may go hungry. The finances of the
institution are in bad shape. This was
the report given at a meeting of the
Good Shepherd Aid Association.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24
Catholic News in Brief

New names are being received daily
to be added to our already excellent
list of subscribers. We want every
reputable Catholic family in the state
on our list, and we will have them, If
honest effort counts.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24

There are about 55,900,00O Catholics
in the central powers and about 100,-
100000 in the Allied countries. It
would seem that the Pope had right
to speak to these his children. The
Holy Father counseled peace and
peace it would be if Catholic senti-
ment were needed. It is the junkers
of all countries who desire the con-
tinuance of this calamitous war.
Reverend l.. G. Clermont, chaplain
of st. Joseph's Hospital, Lexington,
KY, died recently. His death resulted
from pneumonia. Father Clermont
was rs years of age and native of
Quebec. On July 81, 1888, he was
made pastor of st. AIMS Church, West
Covington. It was he who secured the
relic Of St. Ann, which now reposes
in the church, and established there
the shrine of st. Ann.
Plans have been formulated by
Archbishop Mundelein to promote
church and welfare work for the Ne.
gro Catholics of Chicago. AS the in
itial step he has secured the services
of the missionary order of priests
known as the Society of the Divine
Word to take charge Of st. Monica's
mission church at Thirty-sixth and
South Dearborn streets. The Rev.
John Morris, who has been pastor
for seven years, has been appointed
to st. Ailbe's church, and the mission
airy priests will take over the parish
Immediately.
The Knights of Columbus can we'll
be proud Of the active part taken by
such able Catholics and brother
knights as Charles A. Comiskey, Louis
Comiskey, Eddie Cicotte, Clarence
Rowland, Urban Faber and Eddie Col
Inns, says the Columbian Catholic
Among others these boys earned the
praise of the press for the sportsman
like manner is which they conducted
themselves during the recent cham
pionship series resulting in the
bringing of the greatest title of the
game to Chicago.
Rev. L. G. Clermont, chaplain of
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24

Rev. L. G. Clermont, chaplain of
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24

Defense of the nation, church, home
and graves of the dead were pledged
for all loyal Catholics at the celebra-
ton of the centennial of st. Patrick's
Cathedral, New York City, on Oct.
20. Cardinal Farley presided at the
services.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24

The 1918 seals for motor cars In
California will carry the design OF
an old mission bell. This seal has
been formally adopted by the motor
vehicle department because of the
fact that it is symbolic Of the early
days of California.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24

soc Bon FREE
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-11-24

st. Louis University and Father
DUNES Newsboys' Home are made
requests in the will of Isaac S. Tay-
lor, filed for probate during the past
week. In consideration of Kindness
shown him when student" St.
Louis University is bequeathed $4,000
and Father DUNES Newsboys' Home
receives $4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
QUARTER TO RIDE BLOCK
Jltney Driver Has No Pity for Man
Who Wants to Get Home.

Who built those houses the other
side OF Rock Creek Church Road?
l. G. Liebschutz, 614 Quincy street,
wants to know. And this is only
one of the questions he wants an
swered. He also asks:
Is that street the last stop In
Washington? Did the authority who
made it so stop to think of strikes
rain, mud and mercenary jitney driv-
ers?
Emerging from his labors about 10
p. m. Mr.. Liebschutz noticed a vast
emptiness along the tracks of the
carline that takes in the Quincy
street district. The prolonged abb
cence of cars suggested they had
severed diplomatic relatibns with the
public.
twenty-five cents to Rock Creek
Church road" yelled a man who sat
at the wheel OF a comfortabIe-look-
ing Ford. The Quincy street resi-
dent added his presence to the half
loaded machine and 1t chugged away
The jitney and a heavy rain arrived
at the road simultaneously. Its only
one more block to Quincy street; roll
me over there?" Mr.. Liebschutz coax
ed.
It'll cost you another quarter"
the driver insisted. Rock Creek
Church roads my limit"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
SECRET SERVICE Is
IN QUEST OF BOY-ED
Watches House of Miss Mackey'
Smith for Appearance of
German Attache.

A thorough investigation is being
made by Government agents into the
persistent reports that Capt. Carl Boy
Ed. the recalled naval attache of the
German embassy here, is now or has
been in hiding in this country since
he was asked by President Wilson TO
leave the country on account of per-
nicious activity.
Nothing has yet come before me 10
indicate the return of Captain Boyd
to the United States" said Attorney
General Gregory today, "but an in
vestigation is being made"
A. Bruce Bielaski. chief of the
Bureau of Investigation. stated that
he had been directed not to discuss
the matter in any particular. 1t is
known, nevertheless, that his agents
are searching Philadelphia for the
banished German officer despite de
mails from Berlin and statements by
members of Ambassador Gerard $
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15

party and the ambassador himself
that Boy Ed had been seen in Ger
many recently"
Rumor has it that Captain Boyd
was drawn back to the United states
by a love romance in which the name
of Miss Virginia Mackey-Smith. daugh-
ter OF the late Bishop Mackey-Smith
of Washington and Philadelphia. The
home of Miss Mackey-Smith in Phiia-
delphia is under surveillance by gov
eminent agents. although Mrs.
Mack y-Smith authorized denial OF
the report that Captain Boyd had
visited her daughter since he left the
United States fifteen months ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15

Donaldson. who called a special meet
ing of the club, land we think this
enterprise worthy. There are many in
our organization who have ample
back yard space for the purpose"
The undertaking is not limited to
male members of the organization.
The young women of the club have
entered into the movement with zest.
women are just as competent to
do gardening as men," said Miss Rose
Royce, land l haven't the slightest
doubt but that we can produce as good
crops-as. any of the so-called stronger
sex"
1t is the plan of the club not only
to take up raising vegetables, but
also marketing. They will ask the
Department of Fairgrounds to install
a playground stand at the West End
market, where their produce may be
sold.
1t is the plan of the playground
department TO cooperate with the or
CARNATIONS taking up the project. a
course in vegetable canning will prob
ably be given by department direc-
tors.
1t is believed that the club will
contend for one of the prizes offered
by The Times, and that the girls of
the club will can the vegetables
raised in the club garden.
An individual prize will be offered
out of the funds of the club treasury
to the club member who produces the
greatest crop per square yard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
GRANDMA USED SAGE
TEA TO DARKEN HAIR
She mixed Sulphur with it to
Restore Color, Gloss,
YouthfulneSS.

Common garden sage brewed into q
heavy tea with sulphur added, will
turn gray, streaked and faded hair
beautifully dark and luxuriant. Just
a few applications will prove a revela-
ton If your hair Is fading, streaked or
gray. Mixing the Sage Tea and Sui
phur recipe at home. though, is trou-
blesome. An easier way is to get a
5O-cent bottle OF Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound at any drug store
all ready for use. This Is the old time
recipe improved by the addition of
other ingredients.
While wispy. gray, faded hair is not
sinful, We all desire TO retain our
youthful appearance and attractive
ness. BY darkening your hair with
wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound
no one can tell. because IL does IL so
naturally, 80 evenly. You just damp
en- a sponge or soft brush with IL and
draw this through your hair. taking
one small strand at a time; by morn
ing all gray hairs have disappeared,
and. after another application or two,
your hair becomes beautifully dark,
glossy, soft, and luxuriant
This preparation is a delightful
toilet requisite and is not intended for
the cure, mitigation or prevention OF
disease.-Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
MAKE NINTH ADDITION
Lansbursh & Brothers Open Ne"
Store Space With Reception.

For the ninth time since 1850, the
firm of Lansburgh & Brothers opened
a new addition to their store to the
Washington public. last evening.
Blazing with lights and covered
with flowers. presented by friends of
the establishment. the building was
kept open to the general public until
10 o'clock. Throngs of persons in
spected the building, commenting on
the many improvements which have
been made for the employees.
The members of the firm, James,
Sol. Henry, Lester and Stanley Lans-
burgh received the guests. An orches-
ira furnished music, and just as the
guests were leaving, the national an
them was played.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
JOINS IN GARDEN PROJECT
Universal Club of Georgetown Play
ground to Grow Vegetables.

Impetus was given the home gar
den project last night in Georgetown
when the Universal Club of the
Georgetown Playground voted at the
playground at Thirty-third street and
Volta place northwest to use all the
means in its power to forward the
movement and pledged the members
individually to assist in the work
The organization is composed of
sixty-five young men and women be-
tween siXt zen and twenty-five years
old. Many OF them are clerks in Gov
eminent departments or in business
offices. They have agreed to preach
the gospel of home and community
gardening to all with whom they
come into contact.
I'VE believe in fostering worthy
community enterprises" said c. W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
$4,000 In Gold
For the Best
Gardens

The Times for the purpose
of encouraging the growing
of vegetables in back yards
and vacant lots offers $500
in gold for the best gardens
in the District, as follows:
For the best garden. $50
For the second best. .$25
For the third best. SIS
For the fourth best. $40
Those who wish to contest
for these prizes should write
to the Garden Editor, Wash
ington Times, giving name of
contestant and location of
prospective garden. The
board of judges will be chos-
en- from well-known agricul-
tural authorities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15

the association rooms next Monday
night Miss EstelIe Paddock OF New
York: Mrs. Frank @. wilkins and Sec
rotary William Knowles Cooper of the
Y. NJ. c. A. will be the speakers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
GARDEN RANKS
SWELLING FAST
Civic Bodies and Volunteers
Give Impetus to Movement.
English Woman to Aid.

Developments came thick and fast
in The Times gardening campaign
yesterday and today.
Stirred by the offered award of 800
Sn gold, children hardly large enough
to lift a spaced, business men who
can but family remember the time
they used to wear overalls, play
ground clubs, and citizens associa-
tions today began notifying The
Times of their plans to capture the
first prize of $50 in gold.
The Connecticut Avenue Citizens
Association. with its scores of mem
beTs and hundreds OF vacant acres in
the northwest part of the city, voted
to award prizes to the children in the
vicinity of the club who obtain the
best results from a home garden dur
ing the summer.
Woman Offers Assistance.
The Universal Club of Georgetown
Playground today notified The Times
of its plans to win first prize on its
Fairgrounds. situated at Thirty-third
and Volta place. Lady Mary Thorn
son Colin. OF London, England. who
is in Washington for the summer,
and who has had long experience in
home gardening in London and Ber-
muda. has offered her assistance to
The Times.
Lady Colin volunteered to form a
gardening club, composed of wealthy
women of Washington, to be known
as the Washington Branch of the
Ladies' Acres Club well known in
London and Bermuda
Association, at its monthly meeting
at the Army and Navy Preparatory
School last night, Endorsed the cam
paign of The Times and appointed a
gardening committee with L. II.
David as chairman. The territory
included in the Connecticut Avenue
Citizens Association is very large.
Glasses In Vibration.
Lady Colin is in Washington con-
Quoting class work in vibration. a
study of color and life in its esthetic
sense She has in her classes many
women of wealth. whom she will at
tempt to interest in gardening this
summer.
spiritual culture and agriculture
go hand in hand" said Lady Colin.
While in Bermuda several years ago
Lady Colin formed what is known as
the Ladies' Acres Club, a club COM
posed of wealthy women who had
become interested in gardening
Lady Colin intends to follow the
same plan in Washington this sum
mer. 4 suburban place will be rent
ed and divided into small plots.
Each woman member of the club
will receive a plot which will be
named. after her. 1t will be hers to
cultivate as she wishes. Already
several women have expressed their
desire to enter into a plan of this
sort.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-15
Y. w. C. A. WORKERS TO DINE.

A dinner of the Religious Work De
partment OF the Young women's
Christian Association will be held ut
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-30
URGENT CALL COMES FROM FRANCE TODAY
 FOR IMMEDIATE HELP

TREADWELL, Oct. 30.-Officers of the Red Cross here received d cablegram this morning which was sent by Major Murphy of the Ameri- can army in France to the Red Cross in America and forwarded by Lucy c. Hilton in the chapter here as follows:
 Millions of Red Cross standard surgical dressings are needed at once or the greatest calamity will be in evitable. American women are urg- ed Co use all possible speed in mak- ing and forwarding supplies.
 Please give this the widest pub iiciiy, calling in all the workers that can be obtained"
 In view of the above an all-day meeting has been called by the b. cal chapter for tomorrow, Wednes- day. at Labor Union Hall, the local Rcd Cross headquarters when ar judgements for speeding the work which is now so urgent may be gotten under way. Mrs. Finger has large consignment of wOolen yarn on hand and it will be distributed at the meetings tomorrow and Fri day. A full meeting is urged for tomorrow as it is desired to answer the message from France Ill the most substantial manner poss'b'e.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-30
-1ls \. !. Il. sses.a

employed on the camp bakery. and Paul Walter Glass, cook in one of the officers barracks
 Frankenburg, who says his real name and title is Herr Baron von Frankenburg, answers the descrip- tion of a noted German agent, who has been operating extensively in the United States, say federal au- thorities. According to his state ments. he was sailor He denies emphatically that he is spy.
 Why would I be helping the Kai- ser" he said in jail tonight, when. fl he is killed, l can go home and live like a king My father owns great farm or estate called Rotwas- ser. near the village Goerltz. But if l were to go back to my estate now l would be lined up against the wall and shot, for l was a deserter."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-30
ROENE BUILDING IS MENACE TO SAFETY
 SAYS CITY COUNCIL

DOUGLAS, Oct 30.-Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness will not be endangered by falling walls and chimneys or live electric wires in proximity to the ruins of the Roene building according to sum- mary action taken by the city council last night when 24 hours was the limit given the owner and insurance companies. If work is not started along that line before tomorrow morning, the city will take the mat ter in hand and charge the expense to the property
 The Eagles, whose fine big build ing stands alongside the Roene ruins, are particularly anxious that the latter be razed, a committee from the order, Gus Grundler and Joe Patterson, appearing before the council last night to request that summary action be taken. Clerk Bennett was instruction to notfy MT Roene and the insurance agents in conformity with the action ta hCiis ollC Itoooll iOi tho piOhiP' action of the council in the matter is that it is believed a Taku wind would blow down the walls and chimneys of the burned building and endanger surrounding property and work great danger to electric wires in that vicinity.
 The sum of S1,200 was awarded the school board by the council, of which amount $500 is loan against money due from the Territory next month
 The fire chief reported the fresh dition and the committee on fire and water was instructed to have the necessary repairs made.
 l.. c. Stringer was appointed fire inspector and instructed to exam inc the flues and chimneys through out the town. He was also made a special police officer in order that his authority as fire inspector may be more readily enforced
 The duties of w. J. Grant, fire pump tender, were extended and henceforth he will have charge of the boiler in the city hall and his sal ary will be $50 per month.
 The wharf committee reported that pile driver had been secured to make needed repairs at the city dock. The business of the dock for the preceding week was reported as having been $59995. Coal on hand was reported at 482 tons
 The minister of finance reported money on hands to the amount of $5,59502, from which bills aggregat- ing $1,47095 were ordered paid
 There being no other business, the council emerged into the mois- ture.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-30
FOUR GERMANS HELD AS SPY, CAMP LEWIS,
 ONE OF THEM A COUNT

TACOMA, Oct. %. Four Ger mans arrested by a military detail under directions of Maj. M,fgY. Cro% all, are held in the Tacoma county jail tonight, awaiting further inves- tigation by military authorities.
 The men arrested are E. Frank enburg, who alleges he is titled German, and who was employed in Q cafe near Pacific Highway across from the entrance to Camp Lewis; K. Fischner a carpenter in the em- ploy of Hurley Mason, cantonment construction engineer; II. C.. Filler,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-30
MUSICAL APPRECIATION

DOUGLAS, Oct BOA new feat ure, musical appreciation, is to be introduced in the public school here ly Prof. Greene through the use of what is termed the Victor Book of Opera, comprising reproductions from the best opera singers now before the public. Mayor Smith, music dealer, has kindly consented to supply the records for the class
 When the records are played they will be explained and about once each month members Of the class will be required to write a resume of
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-30
LOCAL LABOR CONDITIONS

TREADWELL, oct 30.-Labor con ditions here are steadily improv- ing in that men are constantly ar irving both from the westward and from the States and are being giv- en positions with the Treadwell com pany Within the past few days many former valued employees of the company have returned after several months absence and all of them have been put to work. It is believed that from now on labor conditions on the Island will stead fly improve.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-30
REBEkAH CARD PARTY NEXT

DOUGLAS, Oct. .30.-The auxiliary Rebekah card party for the bene- fit of the Red Cross will take place tomorrow night at Odd Fellows Hall, beginning at 8 o'clock The usual charge of 9 cents will be made, that amount including refreshments, which will be served in the banquet room at the conclusion of the card playing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-30
TERRIBLE WEATHER

DOUGLAS, Oct. 30.-On of two things is certain Either this is
 from a weather standpoint, the worst fall experienced since the Glory Hole at Treadwell was protuber- ance on the earth's surface. or all the old-timers on the Island are monumental liars. The latter are unanimous that, in all the days of the years of their pilgrimage, they have never seen q fall so utterly devoid of sunshine or so entirely given over to rain as the present
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-30

Old papers Tor sais st The Empire slaes. Second and Aain sssssts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-30
LEAVE NEXT WEEK

TREADWELL, Oct. 30.Mr. and Mrs. l.. B. Wright, the latter book keeper in the Treadwell foundry will leave on the next southbound trip of the steamer Jefferson for Snohomish Wash, where they were both raised and where their people reside. They do not contemplate returning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-30
NEW THEATRE CURTAIN

DOUGLAS, Oct. Manager Fer ris of the Lyric Theatre, has in stalled a new curtain with a heavy black border which gives better effect to the pictures. The lights which formerly trimmed the arch have been removed
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-30
THREE FISH BOATS

DOUGLAS, Oct. 30-Three fish boats, the Pilgrim, Olga and Ram bier this morning unloaded their catches at the wharf of the Alaska Coast Fish Company. the three car goes aggregating 13,000 pounds. All three had halibut.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-30
Two Chances and Two Errors.

An editor should frisk his dictionary before he uses big words. For in stance take this item from the Burns (Tenn.) Idea:
 DISPENSER OF GLOOM HERE
 Mir Fred Clark and wife, of Nash vile, are here visiting friends Years ago they lived near this place and every one knows Mr. Clark as q dis penser of gloom and the promoter of good fellowship among men.