The Irish standard., 1917-10-13

ana, 331 to Maine, As to Maryland, 1,614
to Massachusetts, 1928 to Michigan,
907 to Minnesota, to Mississippi, 70
to Missouri, SAG to Montana, 81 to Ne
braska, IL to Nevada, 10 to New
Hampshire, 544 to New Jersey, 6 to
New Mexico, 4,727 to New York, 8 to
North Carolina, 1924 to North Dakota,
376 to Ohio, % to Oklahoma, 149 to
Oregon, $50 to Pennsylvania, 145 to
Rhode Island, 2 to South Carolina, 20
to South Dakota, Is to Tennessee, 43
to Texas, 26 to Utah, 105 to Vermont,
81 to Virginia, 1909 to Washington. 1S
to West Virginia, n to Wisconsin, 10
to Wyoming.
Steerage immigrants and certain
other passengers, whether steerage or
cabin who arrive at New York, are
examined at Ellis Island. Those ex-
amined are admitted, detained tempo
rarily, or held for Special Inquiry. I'm
til late years Irish girls temporarily
detained were discharged to the Mis-
sion on the evening Of arrival. They
were under no expense by this ar
rangement and could comfortably re-
main at the Home until conditions
were compiled with. Now they must
stay at Ellis Island until claimants ap-
pear or until the necessary money to
continue the journey has been re-
ceived. If neither happens within q
few days they are discharged to the
Mission. Irish girls arriving for the
first time and not going to relatives or
others are discharged to the Mission
Immediately, provided they are over
sixteen, in good health, and ready to
accept employment.
To provide against detention, disap-
pointment, or humiliation, intending
immigrant girls are urgently requested
to heed the following advice: DO not
come to the United States, If you have
any physical or mental ailment likely
to impair your ability to make a living.
II you come SO afflicted, you will prob
ably be deported. A sufferer from a
contagious disease, such as tubercu-
losis has absolutely no chance of being
admitted. Do not come because en-
couraged by some casual acquaintance,
perhaps some tourist you have met,
and do not rely on being claimed by
somebody whose address you have re-
ceived from "a neighbor at home" II
you have made up your mind to come,
write week before. leaving to the rel
alive or friend to whom you intend
going and from whom you have re-
Gently had letter on the subject, CIV
ing your name, the name of the ship
and the date Of departure. Do not
count upon being discharged to male
relative. except he is your father,
brother, or uncle, in which case he
must give satisfactory evidence Of his
identity and fitness. II the claimant
is your flance, say 80. Any arrange
ment that he is to claim you as cousin
or brother is sure to fail. Tell the
truth. If going to 9 destination other
than New York City or vicinity, have
twenty-five dollars in addition to your
railroad fare. Do not encourage the
attention of fellow-travelers, either on
train or on shipboard, and be prompt
to resent and report any attempted
familiarity. Be mindful of the Oft
repeated advice Of your parents and
priest, remembering that God is ever
near and sees you always, and that the
fair name Of Ireland's daughters Is in
your keeping. Have the correct name
and address Of the person to whom
you are going, and be able to furnish
both without referring to letter or
notebook. DO not entrust your money,
handbag. or baggage check to any
obliging friend. Answer truthfully,
and promptly the questions put by the
Immigration inspectors.
Claimants ahOuld reach Ellis Island
as soon az possible after the immi-
grants are examined. Particulars as
to hour. may be had by telephoning to
the steamship office or pier. This in.
formation obtained, the next step is to
go to the steamship office for pass
or permit to Ellis Island. The boat
leaves the Battery every hour on the
hour, and usually immigrants are dis
charged between 8 q. m. and 1880
p. m. In the Special Inquiry division
interviews may be had from 9 to II
a. M: in the hospital from 2 to 8 p. m.
With the issue Of this announce
ment, the Mission or Home. which in
cludes the little chapels and the rec
tory Of the parish Of Our Lady Of the
Rosary. enters upon the thirty-fifth
year OF its existence. It has splen-
did record. Over 100000 Immigrant
girls. 10000 OF whom were placed In
employment, have been received free
OF charge. A an instance Of the de.