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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-09-28
ST. PAUL PRELATE AFTER LONG
HEROIC STRUGGLE PEACEFUL
LY YIELDS SOUL TO eoD-ILL
FOR MORE THAN A YEAR.

The Most Reverend John Ireland,
Archbishop of st. Paul, died in his
Episcopal city last Wednesday morn
ing. The end came peacefully at 1855
A. NJ, at his residence, 226 Summit
avenue. At the bedside when death
came, besides his physicians and
nurses, were Very Rev. James c..
Byrne, Vicar General of the Diocese,
Rev. Thomas A. Welch, Chancellor
and Secretary to the Archbishop,
Mother Seraphine, Provincial Superior
of the Sisters of ST. Joseph, and sis
ter of the departed prelate. The fol-
lowing Bishops, besides some of the
clergy, also attended the dying prel-
ate: Right Reverend Bishops O'Gor-
man of Sioux Falls, S. D.; O'Reilly,
of Fargo, n, D.; Heffron, of Winona,
Mimi; Busch, of st. Cloud, Mimi;
Trobec, retired Bishop of ST. Cloud
The body of the late prelate will be
taken to the Cathedral next Tuesday
morning when the children will assist
at 10 o'clock Mass. The body will be
in state all Tuesday. The Divine Of
flee will be said that evening at 8
o'clock. Wednesday morning at 10
O'Clock there will be Pontifical High
Mass.
Archbishop Ireland was taken
slightly i'll in August, 1917. The
following month the Archbishop re-
covered to some extent, but within a
few weeks he contracted a severe
cold. Although suffering from several
causes the Archbishop refused to be
confined to bed. This, however, he
was obliged to do the first of October.
Physicians were summoned and a
male nurse was placed in charge Of
the distinguished patient. In Novem-
ber his condition was so grave that
his life was almost despaired Of DR..
Ifofarfo B SWeetser of .Slliiueapoiis,
was summoned, and shortly after
wards the Archbishop took a decided
turn for the better. DR.. Sweetser and
DR.. Charles L. Greene have been the
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-09-28
ON SEPTEMBER II THE ARCH.
BISHOP COMPLETED FOUR
SCORE YEARS.

On Wednesday, September II, 1918,
Archbishop Ireland completed his
eightieth birthday.
A birthday surprise which brought
much pleasure to the Archbishop that
morning was the unexpected arrival of
Archbishop S. G. Messmer, Milwau-
kee.
Archbishop Messmer went directly
to the home of Archbishop Ireland and
spent the morning in "reminiscences
of political, industrial and religious
matters in pioneer days.
Archbishop Ireland told with pleas
ure of a trip in prairie schooner
made by his father Richard Ireland
and the members of his family from
Chicago to st. Paul when he was IA
years old. He dimly recollects the
landing at the place which is now the
foot of Jackson street
Rev. T. A. Welch, secretary to the
Archbishop, received many visitors
and messages for the prelate, who
was unable to see all the persons who
called.
"The Archbishop is better today
than he has been for some time, and
we hope his birthday is the beginning
Of better health for him. Father
Welch said.
Messages on that day brought re-
minders of many addresses of the
Archbishop in the early days.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-09-28

occupy so exalted a place in the his
tory of the Catholic Church in Amer
ica. Under the care of Father Ra-
voux, a noted Indian missionary, the
two boys were soon after sent to
France to take up their studies for
the priesthood.
Goes to France.
AS The Marist Fathers at Meximieux,
who conducted the Petite Seminaire
in that place, soon recognized the
brilliant talents Of the youthful Ire.
land He distinguished himself chief
sly i'll mathematics, but captured prize
after prize in all his other branches.
SD intense was his application, SO
keen his mind, that in four years
time he had completed the eight
years. course at. MexiIaieux During
that, year he took the prizes in French
/ literature and in language from the
french students themselves.
Having completed his ecclesiastical
course at Meximieux, John ireland
went to the higher school at Hyeres
where he devoted himself to studies
| in philosoph hy and theology. For two
years he specialized in the early his
| tory of the Catholic Church.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-09-28
EIGHTY YEARS OLD

One in particular, which he deliy-;
cred to the Loyal Legion, New York,
in April, 1894, seemed to presage the
world war of today, and emphasized,
as the Archbishop has always done,
loyalty to country.
Storms are passing over the land,
arising from hatred and prejudice, he
said "a years ago in New York.
But day by day the spirit of Amer.
ieanism wakes strong; narrowness of
thought and unreasoning strife can
not resist its influences.
"This country is America; only
those who are loyal to her can be al
lowed to live under her flag; and they
who are loyal to her may enjoy her
liberties and rights.
''The oath of allegiance to the coun-
try makes the man citizen; If that
allegiance is not plenary and supreme
he is false to his profession; if it is,
he is an American. Determinations
and segregations in civil or political
matters on lines of birthplace, race,
language, or color is un-American and
wrong.
Il say, compel all to be Americans,
in soul as well as name, and then let
the standard of their value be their
American citizenship"
Mother Seraphine, provincial SUI
perior Of the Sisters of st. Joseph
sister Of the Archbishop, spent
the afternoon with him and conveyed
greetings from st. Josephs academy,
st. Agatha's conservatory, st. Gather
inc college and st. Joseph's hospital
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-09-28
-IGIoN WIDELY PROMOTED.

The late lamented prelate, one of the
most distinguished churchmen of this
or any other country during the past
one hundred years, first saw the light
of day in Ireland. He was born in
the village of Burnchurch, County Kill
kenny, Ireland, September II, 1885,
His first appearance in the world was
during the period that preceded the.
years of famine which have left an
indelible mark on the history of ire
land. His father was a carpenter, an
honest and Industrious artiSan. He
belonged to that class of Irishmen
distinguished for their quick impul-
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-09-28

44 t "
DISTINGUISHED PRELATE FIRST
SAW THE LIGHT OF DAY IN
iRELAND-EARLY CAME TO ST.
PAUL WA S EDUCATED IN
FRANCE - CHAPLAIN IN THE
CIVIL WAR-GREAT TEMPER
ANcE cRusADER-KNoWN AS
ONE OF GREATEST ORATORS
AND cHURcHMEN OF HIS
TIME WORK OF coLoNi-
zATIoN-E1UcATIoN AND RE-
LleIoN WIDELY PROMOTED.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
ALLIES BRING GERMAN FORCES ALONG FRONT TO HALT

podent at the German front today wires that ot German infantry with supporting artillery being concentrated upon the Verdun front where is believed other great drive will be started by the Germans
 FIGHTING IS NECESSARY
 PARIS, Mar 30.-The French troops, supported by strong reserves offering desperate resistance power full enemy assaults The office that the bat e which resumed last night with unequaled violence now progressing front of twenty-five miles from Mo- re to point beyond Lassigny At point have the forces been able to gain foothod in the French lines
 PRESS BRITISH BACK
 LONDON, Mar. 3O.-In report to the office this morilng General Haig states We pressed back Denuen and Mezeres south of the Somme river, today but at the latter village attacked and took considerable number of prisoners Later reports show that fighting still in progress both these points with out decision.
 DIGGING IN
 BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, Mar 3OI In the vicinity of Albert after failing make any presson upon the British nes the enemy francay dig ging in along the line from Thepval Iaboisele This means that the Germans bringing up their artillery supports with which make another desperate tempt to break through here
 In preparation for this effort the British have great, strengthened their lines everywhere along the front here and are in readiness for any assault which may be launched
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
DEATH PENALTY
 WILL BE FIXED
 FOR ESPIONAGE
f.s 1aoriated prnsh.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 3O.- The senate is apparently now wide awake to the grave menace con. tained in the activities of German spies and agencies in America and is proceeding to devise legislation which will curb this menace. Sena. tor Overman, head of the senate judiciary committee, will shortly in- troduce a measure which will pro. vide for the death penalty for many acts of espionage. There is no doubt that such legislation will pass both houses without opposition.
 Senator Overman has heard a vast quantity of evidence given by gov. ernment agents who are in charge of the anti.spy work and the extent of the enemy's operations in this country has convinced him that dras. tic legislation is necessary immedi. ately befose a serious disaster is caused by the uncurbed operations of German agents. The bill will be drawn along the lines suggested by the government agents.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
SIBERIANS ARE
 ORGANIZING TO
 DEFEAT SOVIET
Ssociateh prrssh

A
 SHANGHAI, China Mar. 30.-A Harbin dispatch just received says that it has been definitely decided to form a provisional Siberian gov ernment for the purpose of assuring the continuance of the original pro gram as outlined by the Russian revolutionary leaders when the em- pire was overthrown. The new gov ernment will also have for it's main object the overthrow of the soviet government and the suppression of the Bolsheviki element.
 Many prominent Socialist leaders of the more conservative branches are backing the movement and the Cossacks are solidly for the program. It Is expected that the new govern ment will seek the assistance of friendly powers in beginning opera tions immediately It is stated that messengers have already been sent to both Japan and China seeking assistance.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
LABOR PROBLEM SOLVED DURING
 LIFE OF WAR
Representatives of Labor and Capital Organized Into National War La- Dor Board Agree Upon a
 Plan of Operation
Associated Press ]

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 3O-Secretary Wilson tonight announced that definite plan has been agreed upon whereby there will be strikes ockouts during the period of the This marks the final achievement of the government in handling the labor situation
 For months with the country troubled with serious la Dor difficulties and strikes with number of strikes in tie immediate future, the government has been bending all ot its energies toward the elimination of all friction the relations between employers and employees
 The plan which has been adopted has the sanction of both labor and capital and has received the approval of the public, represented by two of national prominence. originated and worked a successful conclusion by fourteen who themselves will form board which will hereafter be known the National War Labor Board On this board six representatives of capital others representing labor and two, appointed by capital and one by labor representing the public
 These have Deen meeting a Washington fpr eral weeks going H the very Ieotos se ao. qiestions as they have been presented by both labor and capital Knot problems which have been vexing both sides years turing peace times have been solved and basis for co-op ration arrived Much credit for the successful conc sion of the boards labors is due the untiring efforts Secretary Wilson, who has placed its disposal all of tc lata in the hands of the department of labor He has bec conference with the board continuously.
 In the future all difficulties arising in any branch ol American industries will be referred this board and lction will be final both sides having agreed abide by its lecisions Under the boards jurisdiction there is bar the unonzaon of all labor and all of the employers have agreed place nothing in the way o employees desiring unonize.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
RAILROAD WORK STORY SEATTLE
 TIMES SPECIAL
(Associated PressN

(HSSOc'atcO PfeSSt
 SEATTLE. Wn., Mar. 3O.-Dele- gate Charles A. Sulzer. of Alaska. has denied absolutely the story re- gently published regarding the dis. continuance of construction work on the Alaskan railroad south of Fair banks and states that the commis- sion has no intention of abandoning its plans for closing the gap between Fairbanks and the Nenana coal fields.
 The story of the discontinuance of the work was taken by the Asso- ciated Press here from special dispatch to the Seattle Times from it's Washington correspondent, and occurred in an interview which this correspondent had obtained with Commissioner Edes.
 Upon the receipt of the Associated Press bulletin containing the above story, The Citizen at once wired for a confirmation and asked that Washington be queried regarding the matter. The above dispatch is in answer to that request, and should set at rest any doubts concerning the construction work to be done here next spring. There now ap- pears to be no likelihood of any change in the plans if the recon. mendations for appropriations as made by Secretary Lane go through.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
NOTORIOUS SPY
 DIES SUDDENLY
A ssociatefl p-easl


 NEW YORK, Mar. 30.-Madame Despina Davidovitch Storck. a young Turkish woman recently apprehend- ed by federal officials and charged with being one of the leaders of the German spies in the United States, died suddenly tonight in her quarters at the Ellis Island deten- tion station. The cause of her death is said to be pneumonia. Nothing has been given out re- garding her death. and great secrecy is maintained regarding the details She was being held at Ellis Island pending action by the American gov ernment and would probably have been deported to France, where she might have met the fate of a spy. She was only twenty.three years old. Her father was a German and her mother a Turkish woman.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
SURPRISE HELD
 ON JOE FISHER

Last Friday evening the home of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Fisher was the scene of a surprise party given in honor of the birthday of MT. Fisher. He was induced to absent himself for a short time, and on his return found his home in possession of a few of his friends.
 After exchanging congratulations, those assembled sat down to a de. lIghtful dinner. the center piece of the table being a large birthday cake in which were thirty-seven lighted candles. Joe claims to be younger than that; he says some body Judged the count and stuck a few more candles on for good meas. ure.
 Those present were Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Gibson, Mir. and Mrs. Willi. am Kramer, MT. and Mrs. Norman Koon. MT. and Mrs. Joseph Fisher Edward Ross and Robert E. Sheldon
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
AUTO TRACTOR
 LEAVES TODAY

This morning the auto tractor re- gently constructed by Robbie Shel- don will attempt to make the trip to Nenana. On the trial trip it was found that the traction belt was not wide enough, and a change was made. which is believed have been for the better.
 A few have engaged passage for the trip to the lower river town and are stalking their comfort on the genius of the pioneer auto man, who has made ample provision for emergencies should any arise.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
KNIGHTS WILL
 ATTEND SERVICE

Easter Day will be commemorated at St. Matthew's church with a par ticularly beautiful service Alaska
 Commandery No. 1. Knights Templar. will attend in body at II A. M.. and the music has been arranged to provide a service that will be helpful and appealing. The Commandery will meet at the Masonic Temple. at 10:30 A. M. marching from there to the church. where special seats will be reserved for them. Deco. rations appropriate to the occasion have been provided. and have been placed in the church by the ladies of the guild. In addition. the new white altar hangings and linen pre- pared by members of the guild will be used for the first time. In the evening at o'clock the children's
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
BLUE PRINT OF
 AIRPLANES IS
 TAKEN OFF SPY
ASsOclate,i Press,


 NEWARK. N. J.. Mar. 30.-Mrs. Lydia J. White was arrested here today by secret service operatives and several blue prints of airplanes were found in her possession. She admitted, upon examination, that she obtained the drawings from a Ger man employed in the Curtis Engin- eering corporation plant at Hamp- stead, Long Island, and also dis closed that there is a group of Ger man spies now employed in the same plant.
 She was to have forwarded the plans to Mexico and from there they were to have been transmitted di- rect to Germany. The descriptions and names of the spies alleged to be in the employ of the Curtis plant were extracted from the wo. man. who is being held upon a charge of espionage. She is evi' dently native-born American. but refuses to divulge any information concerning herself. ....
 Her statement that group of German spies are now employed in the Curtis works confirms the state ment made to this effect in the sen ate few days ago by Senator Over man. who stated at that time that the breakdown of the governments aerial program was due to the ac tivities of spies throughout the coun try in plants engaged in the air plane industry.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
EVERYBODY NOW
 ASSISTS HUTCH
 SAVE DAYLIGHT
(ASS0C lated press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 30.- At 2 o'clock tomorrow morning all time pieces throughout the United States will be set forward one hour. Tha President is issuing no procla.
 sion in this connection, but is re. k F upon the newspapers of the V IA to caution the public to move ,.. s.1sla ahead, This time will be used until the last Sunday in October. when the clocks will be turned back one hour.
 In the States it is very probable that the public depended upon the papers for their informations, but in Fairbanks it was slightly differ ent. All last evening George Hutch inson was kept busy answering phone calls and telling people just what time to turn their time pieces ahead.
 MT. Hutchinson is the authority on the subject in Fairbanks. In fact. he has been saving daylight as much as possible for more than a year, but George could not do 1t all. He would be just about to tuck an hour of good old daylight away where it would come in handy during a dark session when some fellow would want something. and away would go Georges saving. The fact that the other fellow was not saving daylight prevented his scheme from being complete success, so just to get even he has got the government to come to his rescue, and now all of us are helping George do it."
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
DRAFT EVADERS
 SAILING NORTH
(ASSOciated Press)

tASSOCldtcu HTtSSJ
 SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Mar. 3O.- Sixty.nine suspected draft evaders were this afternoon arrested aboard vessel which was preparing to leave this port for the north. The raid was made as the result of in formation received by the federal of ficials that a number of men who expected to be drafted soon were or board the vessel bound for the Al aska fisheries.
 All of the persons arrested are being held until they can give q satisfactory account of themselves A considerable number of men. il is reported, have prepared to seek employment in the Alaska fisheries thinking thus to evade military ser vice.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
WOOD RIVER MEN
 COME TO TOWN

Among the recent arrivals in Fair. banks are James Burnett. the Gold King creek mining man; o. Carlson and Jack Adams. all of whom are from the Wood river country.
 The newcomers report 8 very hard trip. being compelled to snowshoe the entire distance. Carlson and Adams, who have been camped in the hills some distance away. were 24 days in making the trip coming in. Their dogs were Jagged out completely. owing to the deep fall of snow obliterating the trails.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
OTHER VICTIMS
 ARE UNCOVERED
fAcc,cfatpd Prtso,


 PARIS, Mar. 30.--In removing the wreckage of the church which was struck by a shell from the German long range gun yesterday. the bodies of four more victims were recov- cred. This brings the total number of people killed up to seventyniae. Ninety others were wounded.
 The bombardment ceased last night without having accomplished any oth. CT damage or inf1icting any more casualties. Over half of the per sons killed by the shell were women.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
CLERK IN BANK
 SECURES BONDS
(ASsocIatefa rreeal

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Mar. 30.- Charles Cole. a clerk in the twelfth federal reserve bank of this place, tonight confessed to the theft of $12.000 worth of Liberty Bonds. His wife was implicated in the theft but was later freed. Cole said that she aided him in obtaining posses. sion of the bonds. He Is held under a $10.000 bond upon a charge of ap propriating government property.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
COAL ROYALTIES
 ARE POSTPONED
(Associated PresSl

OTTAWA. Mar 30.-An order in council passed this morning sus. pends for five years all collections of royalty upon the Yukon coal mines. This action was taken at the request of fuel administrators, who believe that this will go far to ward encouraging xe coal md ,ss industry of the Yukon Territory.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01

Easter service will be held. The public Is cordially invited to attend thls and all other services of the church.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
BRITISH AlRPLANES DROP
 BOMBS ON LUxEMRURG
fAssociatod press)

AMSTERDAM, Mar. 30.-Berln ad. vices say that a squadron of allied airmen last night raided Luxemburg, dropping a large number of bombs and killing ten people. The material damage wrought by the raiders Is said to be great.
The Era-leader., 1918-01-03
Government Control of
American Railroads

At noon on Friday last, with
out ceremony or buster of any
kind. the United States govern
ment took charge of the railroads
of the nation. and the direction
of affairs was placed in the hands
of Secretary McAdoo
The government control OF
railroads is a question which has
been under consideration for SC
long that the final transfer, while
not expected at all at this time
was no surprise whatever and
elected very little comment.
The suggestion now is fol
government control of the tele
phone and telegraph systems.
The Era-leader., 1918-01-03
Canada Breeds Buffalo.

An advisory board on wild life pro.
lection has recently been appointed by
the Canadian government, and special
efforts will be made to preserve the
fur-bearing animals and big game that
constitute the chief natural resource
Of the Northwest territories. In this
connection 1t is interesting to learn
that more than 5000 head Of bison are
now under government protection in
Canada. These include about 400 in
the herd, originally Of 750 head, pur-
chased in the United States in 1907,
and kept in the buffalo park at Vain
wright, Alberta; and a wild herd of
about 500 in the Peace River region
southwest Of Great Slave lake. The
Canadian government Is carrying on
experiments in crossing bison with
domestic cattle.-ScIentif1c American
Magazine.
The Era-leader., 1918-01-03

sectarian. spirit an honest effort
to essential Christianity, and that
only.
V. l want my Church to be
incaadescent with social sympaty
and spiritual authority. | want
to employ the idle, utilize the un-
realized resources Of the busy (;
challenge those who relish hard
ships and adventure and draw
all into holy, communion of a
cause. | want to make my pas
torate glow with yearning earnest
ness, utter reality and contagious
good cheer. | want to lead my
people into that fulness of the fill
ial life with God, which shall send
them hurrying out on the warm
trails of human brotherhood even
to the rim of the world. We are
constantly asking our people to
make resolutions, now let us
make q few ourselves.
Lastie N. Hoffpauir Pastor
Franklinton Methodist Church.