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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02
WHERE TO STAND.

During its entire history the
Kentucky Irish American has been
the incorporating foe and en-
deavored to guard against the
spread of any sinister propaganda in
this God-given land of refuge from
the anchronisms and tyrannies of
the other continents of the world.
This mighty republic was dedicated
to the proposition that was made
the basis of the Declaration Of In
dependence-"All men are created
equal" Upon the solid rock of our
splendid constitution we have
builded the structure Of a nation
that incomparably surpasses all
others known to history in its pro-
visions for human welfare and hap
piness. We have deemed 1t duty
Of patriotism and of humanity
therefore to defend and guard these
precious heritages handed down to
us by the Fathers of the Republic,
from the innovations and revolu-
tionary designs OF those seeking to
disturb them, and substituting for
them the Utopian dreams or
schemes OF theorists either of this
or Of foreign countries. We have
preferred to hold fast to that which
we know to be good rather than
to fritter away the substantial
things we have and enjoy in grasp
ing for the shadows projected be-
fore our vision by pseudo-statesmen
and would-be philosophers OF en-
piricism.
America today is the hope Of
mankind. It is to America the old
world is now turning to learn the
elements of democratic government.
And that our Government may con-
|inue successful and our boys return
from the great European
conflict We would urge. without /
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02
NEW NEWSPAPER LAW.

The Kentucky Irish American
would call the attention of its sub
scribers and readers to note the
regulations of the War Industries
Board, for the violation of which
there is a severe penalty:
''No publisher may continue sub
scriptions after three months after
date of expiration of subscriptions
unless subscriptions are renewed
and paid for. A sworn statement
will be requested from each pub
Usher on November 1, as to how
many subscribers have failed to
observe the law"
We have heretofore refrained
from dunning those who are behind
with their subscriptions, hoping
they would remit before this law
would apply to them. Prices have
greatly increased in all things that
pertain to the newspaper business,
while the subscription price has re-
manned unchanged. Now we are
forced to take this step, and there
fore appeal to our subscribers to be
prompt and enable us to comply
with the law without losing their
support.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02
SENSITIVE.

The young lady who writes COM
plainingly about wearing buttons
and flags is altogether too sensitive.
Neither her nor her good father
could under any circumstances be
included among those referred to
as loan slackers. Never will venge-
full eyes follow either father or
daughter. whose example stamps
them true blue" That outward
show" alone should suffice is in
deed a wobbly foundation for love
of country. Miss Nell may rest as
sured that only those who can and
don't buy will feel the sting they
bring upon themselves. Her patri.
otto and loyal words breathe the
true American spirit. which the
Kentucky Irish American would
make widespread and strong.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02
TREAT SOLDIERS ALIKE.

1t can not be too strongly in
sisted on that the appeal for wal
funds to be made this month is
distinctively American. 1t is for
our American soldiers on American
lines and with an American unity
of action. From the beginning
the knights of Columbus, repre-
senting the Catholics of America,
have insisted on this idea. They
objected to anything that would
even approximate a want of unity in
action. When it was suggested that
the different organizations engaged
in the work have separate drives
for funds the Knights Of Columbus
promptly and strenuously objected.
Such a division would spell discord.
1t would inject sectarianism into
work that knows no distinction of
race, color or creed. The Knights
were working for Americans and
wanted nothing that savored Uf
un-Americanism. In this they were
supported by the President, the
Secretary of War and the Commits
sion on Training Activities. The
President definitely decided in favor
of one drive, and one drive there
will be. All our soldiers must be
treated alike. They are all fight
ing under a common flag and for
common sacred course. To inject
distinction because of creed is dis
loyal and we win have none of it.
Our Catholic people must be i'm
pressed with this idea. A spirit of
bigotry or narrowness should have
no place in any American mind, but
above all is it foreign to the Cath
Ollie American. Our President has
shown the way. In this, as in all
things that make for devotion to
our beloved country. the Catholic
people will Loyalty follow his way.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

any partisan feeling, united support
for Gov. Stanley, Congressman Sher-
ley, Judge Gordon, Sam Robertson,
and the Democratic ticket in the
election to be held next Tuesday,
and thus demonstrate our American
ism and confidence in President
Wilson and the Government. The
men we advocate are all of excellent
character and their fitness for the
places for which they aspire is UNI
questionable. Clean, honorable and
progressive. they have been identi-
fled closely with all the public
movements that have from time to
time been undertaken for the public
welfare-municipa State and ma
tional. But above all they are loyal,
true blue, Uncle Sam Americans,
such as all loyal American citizens
will be glad to greet, and such as
our returning fighting forces will
be glad to shake hands with. Let
the splendid loyal work of the city
be now crowned with the election.
Remember that a vote for the
Democratic ticket will be vote for
our soldier and sailor boys now on
the battle lines. The only way to
assure the prosecution of the war
to victory is to cast your ballot for
the supporters of Woodrow Wilson
and the American Government.
Therefore we hold it the duty of
every man to vote for Stanley. Sher-
ley, Gordon. Robertson and the
ticket upon which the President de-
Ponds.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02
FRENCH BISHOP SPEAKS.

France will accept only uncon-
ditional surrender from Germany
for this war must not be reopened
in decade or century for our
children or our children's children
to face"
| The Right Rev. Monsignor Eugene
Louis Julien, Bishop Of Arras, half
rose in his chair as he spoke and
his soft gray eyes lighted with de-
termination. Around him, in the
Vanderbilt Hotel, New York, other
priests of France-the Right Rev.
Monsignor Baudrillart, rector of the
Catholic University at Paris; the
Very Rev. Vicar General Guile
mont, of Arras; the Rev. Able Felix
Klein, chaplain of the American
Ambulance at Neuilly, and the
Able Patrice Flynn-nodded ap-
proyal. It was suggested to Bishop
Julien that possibly the French
Government would consent to a
peace on less drastic terms, but he
answered:
mo. 1t is not possible. Even if
the political leaders would agree to
1t, the soldiers would keep on fight
ing. Once and for all this must
end Our children must be flee."
He spoke with smiles then of the
gaiety of the American soldiers who
had helped reclaim for France nv
diocese. But he did not call then
"the" American soldiers; it was
our" American soldiers. and he
added:
They are one with us. We
know not merely the bravery of
American troops; we know their
sympathy, their appreciation of
what was before they came to us.
And the children love them, too!
Frenchmen are proud to fight be-.
side Americans, and Americans, we
think, feel something of the same
spirit toward US. / recall when
a tour to administer the
sacrament Of confirmation in our
diocese that an American Colonel
heard of it. He was not Catholic,
but he asked would I not like the
regimental band to accompany me. |
It touched me greatly. As with the
soldiers, so with the civilians that
met. / know what the Knights |
Of Columbus are doing for our |
they care for the
write letters home and |
a thousand comforts. I |
nave seen, too, the high religious
'pirit of American soldiers. They |
rave told me that they feel at home |
n France and assuredly we want |
france to feel like home to them.
Dur American troops are exemplars
or us ALL"
When asked about Alsace-Lor-
aine. Bishop Julien said. cor |
Course those provinces must come
Jack to France. Why question III
hey must be redeemed, and Ger
many must pay for the devastation
he has wrought in France" ,
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

that it opposes the interference of
any church in politics and will fight
to its utmost for the separation of
Church and State. Our old A. P. A.
brothers seem to be asleep at the
switch during the present campaign,
as Baptist ministers are occupying
the front pages daily telling of their
political preferences and a conven-
ton of Baptist ministers went on
record in indorsing a Senatorial
candidate. What howl would
have gone up if a gathering of
Catholic priests or laymen would
have even whispered politics.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02
National Headquarters Outlines the
Need For Oversubscrib-
ing Quota.
New Workers Who VIII Solicit the
Millions Allotted That
City.
WILL INCLUDE ALL CLASSES

The organization that is to raise
$40, 100000 for the boys here and
abroad November IL to 1S in the
United War Work Campaign is now
virtually complete in every army de
partment, State and county. This
announcement was made at the
headquarters of the United Wal
Work Council in New York City
on Tuesday. A total of almost
100000 posters drawn by many
Of the country's leading artists arc
now in shipment to every staff
These reminders of duty of giving
to help keep up the morale of the
| lighting men will soon go up in
practically every city and hamlet
in the country. Besides a general
campaign in every community there
will be special drives in various in
dustries, among the boys and girls,
in the colleges and universities, In
the rural districts, in the army and
navy camps, in various churches,
among Americans abroad and in the
insular possessions and among the
negroes.
John r. Mott, of the Y. M. G. A.,
is Director General of the campaign
and Chairman of the Executive
Committee. Other members of the
committee with the organizations
they represent are George w.
Perkins, Y. M. G. A.; Miss Mabel
Crafty, Y w. G. A.; John G. Agar,
National Catholic War Council and
knights of Columbus; Mortimer l..
Schiff, Jewish Welfare Board; H. s.
Brancher, War Camp Community
Service: Frank P. Hill, American
Library Association, and Col. Will
lam Peart, Salvation Army.
The campaign in New York City,
with quota of 100000, is
headed by John ID. Rockefeller, Jr.
Among thirty team captains, who
are under Mr.. Rockefeller's imme-
diate direction and will actually
solicit the millions allotted to New
York, are Nicholas r. Brady,
Charles A. Coffin, William Fox,
George M. Conan. Edward Shark
ness, Mrs. Henry Morgenthau, J.. p.
Morgan, Morgan ]. O'Brien. Percy
A. Rockefeller, Samuel Sacks, Jacob
Fl. Schiff, Mrs. Felix M. Warburg,
General George w.
Wickersham and Mrs. Charles s.
wife of the Governor.
If the enemy should accept an
armistice on Allied terms, II is
pointed out here. the need for work
and service OF the seven organiza-
lions in the drive will be even more
necessary than II hostilities are
continued. Indeed the necessity in
any event, in view OF the greatly
American army and navy
now in effect, is for a
large oversubscription to the fund.
rhe President has just approved DR..
Motifs personal appeal Of the united
agencies for an oversubscription. |
rhe total sum actually required is
$3.50. 000, 900.
All indications are that. without |
'egard to race, creed or color, the |
country Is preparing to back the
lrive. Even Porto Rico. though |
uffering from a series of earth
Iuakes. cables II is ready for the |
Thirteen thousand Porto |
sican victory boys. the cable adds, |
re organized to back up an equal |
lumber of fighting men through the
Inited campaign.
Louisville and Kentucky have
cen thoroughly organized for this
rive, and when the totals are !
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

announced it is expected that we
will again have gone over the top.
Our message will give courage and
strength to the boys who are with
the flag in France and fighting
their country's battle.
The quota for Louisville and JEFF
ferson county is $577,9S5. This is
the largest amount ever sought in
subscriptions from the city and
county. In order to get this huge
sum, every available force has been
organized. There are twenty-three
divisions in the organization, each
with a Chairman. These divisions
are as follows:
Ten divisions of men, including
41O workers, who will solicit by ter
ritorial assignment the business dis
trict.
Ten divisions of women, including
41O workers, who will solicit by
territorial assignment the resi-
Dental section of the city.
One division of colored men and
women, including 100 workers, who
will solicit by territorial assign
ment the colored people of the city.
One main county division with
four subdivisions, including about
200 workers, who will solicit all
prospects in the county except those
who by reason of business interests
are more closely related to the city.
One factories division with
team from each manufacturing
plant in the city, including about
400 workers, who will solicit only
men and women in the factories.
The boys and girls of the city are
also organized to solicit only boys
and girls.
This scheme of organization will
give approximately 1000 workers,
representing every interest in the
city and counD
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02
AN AWFUL CRIME (?)

One of our narrow-minded minis
ters located in the southeastern sec
ton of the city went posthaste to
the authorities last week. reporting
that an awful crime was being per-
petrated in his OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
dreds and hundreds of Catholics
were going in a nearby church to
pray and mediate and seemed not
to fear influenza. And the poor old
bigot is still wondering why he has
a hard time getting worshipers when
conditions are normal.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02
MONEY VALUE.

Money is of value only for what
it can buy. 1t is useless to work
to save it if it is to be seized by
a foreign enemy as a war indem-
nifty. The savings of the Belgians
were no protection against the ruth
less invader. Today the best and
the only place for our savings is
the treasury of our country. Liberty
bonds are not only the best invest
ment; they are the bulwark to pro-
teet our very civilization.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02
VOTE FOR Killing.

Ben w. king Is the peoples can
didate for the Board Of Education
next Tuesday, his candidacy being
move to bring the board back to
the common people. and In these
days OF fighting TO make the world
safe for democracy the election OF
Mr.. King would be the proper
step. No OFFICE in the gift OF the
people should be delegated to the
voice OF few who autocraticaiIv
say who can become candidate FOR
our Board Of Education.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02
FRUITLEss DISCUSSIONS.

1t is becoming more evident every
day that no tangible result will
come from Germany's peace feelers
We agree with the True Voice that
1t seemed that President Wilson I
reply to Soils note had put an end
to peace talk. But Germany has
come back with still another note
which may be taken to mean almost
anything--or nothing. 1t seems to
be the purpose of her statesmen to
continue the discussion as long as
possible in the hope that some COM
mon ground may be found for in
augurating real peace negotiations.
On the other hand the sentiment in
allied countries is becoming more
pronounced against any bargaining
with Germany at this time. 1t is
felt that the peace approaches are
insincere and only a screen for ul-
terror purposes of war.
Frankly we do not see that any
good can come from exchanges of
views at this stage of the war. The
allies are convinced that Germany is
defeated and their terms will neces-
sarily be those imposed by a VIC
torious power. Germany. however,
seems to want to be treated on
terms of equality-not as a con-
quered power While these views
prevail there can be no hope Of
peace. The views are irreconcilable
and no amount of discussion will
be likely to change them. 1t will re-
quire more than the defeats which
German arms have suffered in the
past few months to bring home to
German statesmen that uncondition-
al surrender is the only alternative
to complete destruction for them.
They know full well that they have
lost the war; but they know also
that they can still fight a bitter war
Of defense. We expect them to
choose war of defense rather than
submit to the only terms the allies
IAN grant at this time.
No doubt President Wilson will
confer fully and freely with the
of the allied nations be-
ore sending any reply to the latest
tote of Germany. We must stand |
With these nations in any peace that
We make. We are not alone to be
in making terms. France
md Great Britain and Italy, which |
AVE made such heavy sacrifices In
he war, must have a large share IN
king peace terms. Were we TO
ttempt to continue the present dis
ussion without their full sanction.
would have achieved more
han victory in the field by sep
rating the powers ranged against
Ter. No matter what the President
as said about general peace prin-
iples nine months ago. these must
o accommodated to conditions
'hich have arisen since that time.
he four great powers now united
gainst Germany must make peace
Dgether on terms that are satisfac-
Dry to all when the time for peace
ONES. Meanwhile we must not
resume to formulate peace terms
or ourselves. If America attempted
, make separate peace. we would
eserye the scorn of the whole
orld. We must now stand by the
atlons that made victory possible
" us. United we stand; divided
Q fall, in peace discussions and In /
10 field. e
RATION THE GAS. II
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02
RICHARD HILL PROMOTED.

Richard A. Hill. formerly with the
Consolidated City Ticket Office here,
has been appointed service passenger
agent of the Illinois Central, with
headquarters in Louisville. He will
cover Kentucky and Tennessee
points, and succeeds r. H. Fowler,
who now represents the American
Railway Companies at Stithton. His
many Louisville friends would like
to sec him head of the big railway
system.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

Gas Company should be allowed to
ration the gas this coming winter,
and IL necessary make up the
deficit by the use of artificial gas.
The grandstand plays and high
sounding phrases of the reform
ers" in the City Hall will not be of
much comfort when the pinch
comes.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

Profanity is a confession of weak
ness of character and unworthy he
who claims to be Christian. IN
derstand that nothing is gained in
the estimation of others by cursing
or vile words.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

The United War Work campaign
win demonstrate who are the real
patriots, the self-sacrificing pa
triots. 1t is the acid test of true
loyalty.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

Miss Ruby Despair spent last
week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Despair, at New Haven.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

The Sarto Literary Club, that was
TO have held a meeting at the home
of Mrs. Edward ]. Hackett, New
Albany, announces an indefinite
postponement on account of the
health regulations.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

A dittle girl arrived this week at
the home of Lieut.. Harold Elarth
on the Bardstown road. Mrs. Elarth
Is daughter of DR.. George Nc
Cram, former Louisville resident,
now of Omaha
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

Hancock, and his sister, Miss Evelyn
king, of Louisville, were weekend
guests of their brothers, Messrs.
Harry and John j. King, in Frank
fort.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

M. A. Hill, r. Minton, X. Mackey
and w. Neville were Louisville peo-
pie in New York City the past week.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

You can pray for the poor souls
at home If there are no services in
the churches or the cemeteries.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

Stand by Wilson and our boys
over there by voting for Stanley and
sherley next Tuesday.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

Miss Hortense Twyman, of Gov
Ington, is here on a visit as the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Oster-
man.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02
JUNIORS, OPPORTUNITY.

The Junior Order in its constitu-
ton and preamble loudly proclaima
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Greenwell
had as their guest the past week
Miss Cellie Greenwich, Of New
Haven.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

Miss Grace Cars guest, Miss
Irene Heck, has returned to her
home at Cannelton.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02
SOCIETY,".

Misses Elizabeth and Nancy Hus.
ton visited relatives at Springfield
last week.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Campbell,
Jr., have received word of the
safe arrival overseas of Corp. Harry
g. and Thomas M. Keyer, members
of the 13Sth Field Artillery, for
merly the old First Kentucky.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

Dudley McCloy. who was here for
a visit to his mother, Mrs. L. Nc
Cloy, in Clifton, has returned to
Lexington.
Y Mrs. ]. T. Sweeney, of Chicago,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jack
Laffan, and Mr.. Laffan in Bel
gravia Court.
Cary McDevitt, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William McDevitt, who was
accidentally shot two weeks ago, is
rapidly recovering.
4 According to news just received
Fby relatives Austin Higgins and
Sergeant w. f. Hemming have ar
rived safely overseas.
Clarence Besten, who has been in
naval training at Pensacola; Fla,
Is visiting his father, Henry Besten,
on Cherokee parkway.
Private w. @. (Bud) O'Brien,
who was Ill at Fort Oglesthorpe, is
now out again, recovering quickly
from his attack of influenza.
The many friends of Miss Tillie
Cuniff will be sorry to learn that
there Is no improvement in her con-
dition and she is still seriously Ill.
Louis Scherry, who underwent a
successful operation at SITS. Mary |
and Elizabeth Hospital, is now con-
at his home, 1906 South
Seventh street.
Miss Florence Cassin has returned |
from visit to Miss Katherine |
Bullet at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bullet. Silver
Hills. New Albany.
Lieut.. H. Clay King. Of Camp
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

Miss Mary Pearl Durbin and
John ]. Kline. a popular young
couple Of New Albany, were united
in marriage Tuesday morning at
Holy Trinity church, the Rev.
Father Curran performing the cere-
mony.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

Dudley McCloy, who was here for
a visit to his mother, Mrs. L. Nc
Cloy. in Clifton, has returned to
Lexington.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

p. ]. Higgins, SIS Oldham street,
has received word from his son,
William j. Higgins, telling of his
safe arrival overseas. He was for
merly stationed at Camp Shelby,
Miss, with the 13Sth Field
Artillery. He was among the first
Louisville boys to enlist during the
trouble with Mexico.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-11-02

Misses Mary VIM and Elizabeth
VIM, two charming daughters of
Col. Matt VIM. of Louisville. who
have been in and about New York
City for the past two months. left
last week for Baltimore, where they
Joined their father, who Is the gem
eral manager of Laurel race track.
They will be the guests of Senator
and Mrs. Johnson while there.