The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-05-22

citizenship. He has l"d and does Iced
mon now because OF his hish aims and
ideals. W" arc here kindred souls with
bu; one purpose. to do honor To ''ic
% tn. most distinguished churrhT"li
ut thu land ID.
AZ tn" conclusion Of m" mayors cd
dress Cardinal Gibbons retired from III"
auditorium and went - III" "niSc"r.'i
residence and r.tirrd. TIL" day hn!
been 4 strenuous one for him and h"
did not violate his rule of retiring
promptly rs near o'clock rs T"sS'hI"
The aud.rmc.> arose rs hn left and sang
Maryland. My Maryland in the sing
ing OF which the aged prcl;ttr parti,l-
pated joyously.
Noted Scholar Speaks.
bishop Shanan. of Washington. D. c..
head OF the Catholic University. one
Of the most eminent Catholic scholars
Of tho nation. was the next speaker.
, E:shop Shanan ,'lr-nrcd into 4 dig
course Of world conditions and stl'
that tho world faces many great prob
lcyns and that the Vatican at Rome will
help materially in solving these world
problems
In part Bishop Shanan said: Surely
the Bishop Of Bishops is rejoicing with
itual wireless or sacred telcp<lthy. The
Holy Father IS no stranger 10 til" hearts
and thoughts Of those OF US, here to-
night. It Is natural therefore that our
hearts on this occasion Sp out TO him
who still represents tho original Gospel
Of Christ.
J Tho Holy Father has done much in
tho world war that has just been con-
cludcd. but the many things that he has
accomplished can not b. made known
until peace has actually and finally been
signed.
The power OF the Holy Father Is rec
nErdzed by the fallen powers and as well
by tho allies. The Knights OF Column
bus is to be congratulated upon its won
derfuI program Of achievement in the
war
Most hateful war conditions are yet
to come. The Balkan regions is vc1it-
able den OF war or peace
Russia tn" mighty bear. sore All
over from head To toe. Somebody has
TO nuzzlS It and lead It to peace The
allies handle it girrEorly. And so feel
that the Holy Father with hts wonderful
Influence will lead Russia to peace No
moral force exists today except II be
the papacy. No moral force Is unsus-
pected except it Is the plpacy.
Dr. John L. Dickry was called upon
BY the POSTMASTER to respond to the
toast The President OF The United
States
Dr.. ucRey paid beautiful tfSute 70
Bishop Donahue and TO President Wilson
as we'll. He said:
NV good friend and reverend sir:
II is a pleasure for m" tonight TO bring
10 YOU my personal greetings. You are
q Catholic in the fullest serrse and
meaning Of the word. You are Catholic
in your tastes. In your reading. In your
culture and in your broad human sym
pathv and in the deep and active interest
YOU display in the affairs OF city. stale
and nation
'.I consratuiate the faithful followers
Of this diocese in having such a worthy
leader. Surely Bishop Dorahue you
have lead them through green pastures
and beside still waters feiicftate
you May you have long years OF heal'h
and happiness and years Of continuous
service"
Taking up the toast to the president.
DR.. Dickey said he pledged at the Out
break OF the war that he would utter no
word against the President Of the UNI
ted States. He said Wilson Will rank
with Washington and Lincoln and that
Providence had called him to lead the
United states through the world war and
to represent the nation at the peace
council in France.
Former Encnl Boy.
Much interest was added to the speak
ing when Rev. Father henry B. Artmey-
er. Of huntington. was called upon.
Father Altmeyer Is q South wheeling
boy who has moro than made good IN
the Catholic ministry. He Is an aSse
orator and student. He reviewed the
work Of Bishop Donahue and told how
the diocese had grown from year 10
year and said that Bishop. Donahue
always sets a pace in church work. that
Is difficult for even the young mon TO
keep up with. He referred to Bishop
Donahue as 'one OF the most finished
English scholars in the country and
said that no ono could quote from tho
English classics without being cauGni
up By the bishop A few minutes later
Father Alt1neyer started to quote poem
and Bishop Dona1nc smirngly corrected
q word he misquoted- Father AItrhcy'r
said that sometimes people wonder that
q man with the ability. bigpess Of mind
and culture of Bishop Dunahue Is sent
10 Wheeling. but said that there Is much
work to be done In West Virginia and
that where the work Ia hardest IN"
strongest and best bishops at" nood"d.
As 4 tribute 10 Bishop Donahue'B pa
had exercised a moro powerful tanuenc..
10 win the var.
Hon Geo. A Laughlfn-
Iauphrp aaf6- had
grown up from childhood RS a PTesoy-
terrain learning To know and to nesSect
men high In the Catholic church BE
Witty said thai he respected R7zf,z1p
Donahue as a chn1np1on chess prayer
also. He told Of tho cir3culres. oru
Ell through the state and Of bow g1ady
Bishop Donahnc puts UP with them m
visiting his many charges. He pra1sed
Bishop ponahue's work rs q builder or
worthy institutions and said Chat ~rre
bishop is one of our CHIEF ScNrns- WITH
an eloquence Of speech, q clever WIZ, a
depth Of reasoning power. Eoocrcss~t TO
the poor to the needy and afflicted, a
fairness TO capttal and labor and that
he has won big place in the hearts
and affections OF those not only IN ms
church. but those outside his faith be-
cause Of his one hundred percent pa
triottSm.
Father Eugene,
Rev. Father Eugene. o. NJ. Cap. Of ST.
Alphpnsus church. said he was ttastcfM
to Cod that Wheeling has such a good
bishop. Just as the silvery moon
shines. VT must; have this wonderful
bishop and honor his silver jubilee to
guide the smaller stars. Everywherc
there Is smile Of happiness in West