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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1919-01-11
Saturday, January II, 1919


that constituted the basis of his vast accumuatons
of wealth.
1t may be said that if he had not foreseen the ire
mendous possibilities of his investments the country
might be indefinitely deprived of great transpor-
tation SYSTEM leaving the coal beds to the slow
process of development prevailing at the time he
bent his genius to the problem; and that if he had
not keenly sensed the prospect of rich reward
he would not have enlisted his excellent business
acumen in this direction. The achievements which
he successfully accomplished would possibly have
to wait for their realization until the necessitie. of
the situation would enforce action by the National
Government or by some subsidized agency under
their direction.
1t isa delicate and difficult problem to devise and
maintain an economic system which the one hand
is sufficiently adequate to encourage individual init
ative and on the other to prevent the exploitation
of our great natural resources by men or corpora
tons which, when they have the opportunity, do
not hesitate to "get all that the traffic will bear.
What has been said regarding the coal resources of
the country Is equally true of other lines such the
oil, iron and copper industries which have been the
Perhaps the has indicated some of the remedial
measures that must ultimately be adopted in respect
to this lopsided situation in the constantly ncreas-
ing ratio CT taxation for public uses that is being
applied to them. Indeed it is not too much to ex-
pect that in the future the man of ordinary
means may be wholly freed from the burdens of
federal state, municipal and school taxation, and
that the requisite revenues for all public business
will be derived wholly from the incomes and bust
nesses of those who in way or another have
amassed enormous wealth, out of all proportion to
the needs of their families and heirs ,
Fortunate it is for mankind that st1rouds have no
pockets, but tolerate a system of distribution
and inheritance that tends to nufy this stern fact
The case OF Vincent Astor, who at the age of TWEEN
ty-one. came into fortune of sixty millions not
cent OF which he had himself earned, may be also
cited illustrative of the inequalities and de6cien-
cies of our economic system of distribution.
Let us study these questions more intensively
now that peace again has relieved us in measure
OF the war problems, and let us apply to their solu-
fees during the period of beigerency.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1919-01-11
THE. NIGHT OF THE BIG WIND IN
IRELAND-8O YEARS AGO

an. 6, 1889, was the night Of the Big Wind" in
md OF su our and grandot
OF our pre-progentors that was "some" storm Are
there not some of the beloved old folks still with us
who give portrayal of the effects of that his
toric blow, which became sort of standard of COM
parlson for all subsequent wind storms. and also
established time with reference to which births
deaths, marriages. departures and other events were
set, as she was fine lump of girl at the time of
the big wind = our son Michael was two years old
the night Of the big wind etc.
The stories of the remarkable doings of that
memorable Borean night may have been trihe
exaggerated by the arghted old folks but that fact
serves but to enhance their interest and vivdness.
We are quite that readers would be pleased
to few of them in print
What statesman, diplomat Or soldier has earned
better place at the Peace Conference than the
great Primate of Belgium Cardinal MERCER? And
yet his name has not been included in the personnel
Of that august body. The world would have been
gratifed at his selection of the official dele
CATION of Belgium, but since he was not so desig-
mated, an effort is to be made to have him attend
the conference in some capacity.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1919-01-11
WHY BOLSHEVISM WILL NOT TAKE
HOLD IN GERMANY

Bolsheylsm will not gain permanent footing in
Germany. In the hey-day of its power the German
government took care that the masses of the people
were educated at least in the elementary branches
mere few llliterate Germans. Seldom one found
who cannot at least read and write in his native
language Whatever criticism may BE made against
the philosophical vagaries of the higher schools and
the universities, it must be admitted that in the
matter OF providing the masses with the ftulda-
mentals OF learning the German "kultrr' scheme
was successful. The government may have had
IN mind the fact that the best military material can-
not be developed without general education Of the
constituent units of the fighting forces and it NAV
be that for this rather than from any altris
TIC intention OF helping the individuals themselves
tMat school attendance was so rlgidly enforced in
lall parts of the Empire
BE this as it may, the training of the masses Of
the people in elementary education will now con-
st1tute an effective barrier against the tidal wave
OF boishevsm which has engulfed the unfortunate
people OF Russia. The followers of Trotzky and
>en1ne are III the majority illiterate They cannot
read tor themselves and must depend upon the.
soviet leaders for both news and opinions Only in
vague and cloudy way have they acquired k,1owl-
edge OF the great that have TRANSFERRED in the
world during the past year; and tile significance
and tenor of these happenings are interpreted to
them by the Bolsheviki mountebanks
1T is distinctly otherwise in Germany Liub-
knecht and hfs spartacides can fool only 4 very
limited part of the population and that too only for
snort time As malaria needs noisome swanlps
and mosquitoes for it's breeding grounds and de-
velopment, SO Bolshevism must be predicated upon
ignorance and ilfiteracy These conditions are not
to be found in Germany except in certain restricted
areas: The masses of the working people are at
least able to- read and write. They get the news
papers and periodicals, and are intelligent enough
to read them and form their own conclusions re-
gardihg the worlds happenings. In this soil Boil
shevsm cannot thrive permanently. 1t may con-
adently be predicted that reaction of overwhelm
ing power will soon set in against the Trotzky.
Preachments that will drive them headlong out Of
NAV he ;.,I2
er Socialistic tenets Of the Ebert government Will
survive the thoughtful consideration and Judgment
OF the German masses, who have been for many GEN
erat,ons schooled to orderness and regularity i'm
public affairs.
That system of popular education which was per-
haps primarily intended to make good soldiers may
have also sewn the seeds of good citizenship-the
test of which it will be interesting to observe
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1919-01-11
GLADSTONE ON JUSTICE TO IRELAND.

The annals of time record few greater national
crimes than that which consummated the union OF
Ireland and her oppressor. There is no blacker
fouer transaction in the history OF man. says Glad
stone, than the making OF the union between Great
Britain and lreland''
1t is time now for this niquity to cease. 1t is
surely time for Ireland to take her place among
the nations OF the world" 1t is in the interest OF
England herself that this should be so. While Ire
land is held in thralldom en1nitv and scorn will
be flung into the face OF Britain, and the world will
laugh at her pretensons and rel DICE her newt
able fate. Too long poor Erin has groaned in bond
age, and just God will not permit the relentless
despot to profit by his crime. We have no hesitation
in declaring that the life OF England depends upon
the just issue of this question The children of the
Gael in every land will never be satisfied, will never
cease to agitate; until the that was so wrongly
|eclipsed in Ireland, centuries ago. appears again
lin all its pristine splendor Let England for her
own salvation, ponder we'll the words of her i'm
mortal statesman Gladstone-words which must
now be interpreted in the light of the newer free
dom: eff prudent men, l hope we shall
endeavor, far as in us lies, to make some pro-
visions for contingent doubtful and probably a
dangerous future. If we be chivalrous men, trust
we shall be able to wipe away all those stains which
the civilized world has for ages the shield
LOT England in her treatment of Ireland. If we be
compassionate men, I hope we shall endeavor to
raze out the written troubles from her brain Pluck
from her memory the rooted sorrow. But above all
|if be just men, we shall go forward in the name
|of truth and right, bearing this in mind that when
the case is proved and the hour is come, Justice
delayed is Justice denied" -Catholic Union and
Times
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1919-01-11
ARTHUR GRIFFITHS SUMMARIZES
IRELAND'S CLAIMS FOR
INDEPENDENCE.

! From British prison the Sim Fem leader, Arthur
Griffths, sends out the following summary of Ire
lands claims for national independence and repre-
sentation at the Peace Conferences.
Ireland, sovereign state trammeed by foreign
power, appeals to the nations to support it's claim
for admission to the forthcoming Peace Conference
(a) Because Ireland is one of the five ancien,
and sovereign nations of the world,
b) Because Ireland has exercised sovereign
status for 1000 years, and has never surrendered
her sovereig n status
(c) Because no power possesses title by con-
quest, by compact, or by treaty to exercise Irish
sovereignty-which exists in suppression-the exer-
else being prevented by external force.
(d) Because the conscious will of the people OF
sovereignty has been asserted in every generation
| (lolo) during the present war.
(e) Because Ireland cuturally linguistically and
historically, is distinct nation.
Cd Because Ireland possesses within herself all
the moral and material constituents Of independent
statehood.
60 Because the geographical position of ireland
renders the restoration of her. independent sover-
eighty essential to the peaceful development of Eu
rope and the world in general Since.
h) An aggressive maritime power controlling
the southwestern, southern, western and northwest
ern ports Of Ireland will dominate the Atlantic and
make the freedom Of the upon which the future
peace of the world depends impossible.
CD The war has been fought (by the power
which suppresses Ireand's sovereignty on the pub
lie ground OF the assertion and defense of the free
dom of small nations.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1919-01-11
REPUD1ATED!

The blow has fallen! Irelands cup OF woes has
received its last drop and now it foams up and
overhows with afflction The Carsonites have re-
pudlated her, and lin uncertain tone" Colonel
Sir John Craig is "Ulsters" spokesman and he has
declared as follows:
ireland would forthwith be struck out of their
personal nomenclature. Ulster, not Ireland, was
their country, and Ulster intended to remain an in
dissoluble associate with England, Scotland and
Wales"
Now who the regulators and the repudiated
IN this remarkable transaction? The regulators
are the descendants of pack of greedy and I'M
|scrupulous paupers and adventures who crossed
the in the wake of the brave men of the
British army, and settled like swarm of carrion
birds on the homes and lands from which the native
Irish had been driven! They are nothing but rob-
bers and spoilators and cannot repudate land
which was never lawfully theirs The repudiated is
the ancient and illustrious Land of Erin, whose
kings and warriors and people were highly civilized
and rich i'll ornaments of gold and silver when the
naked inhabitants of Britain were still painting their
bodies with woad.
All Ireland will laugh with derision at this re
pudiation OF the Carsonites. If they would only
follow up their bold words by quitting the island
altogether and Kidding it of their hateful presence,
what blessing they would confer on the land! In
their room would be united Ireland, blessed with
freedom and uncursed by factioil-a home OF love
and liberty, liberty, where the kindly Irish of the
lrlsf neither Saxon nor Italian" would have d
chance to develop and prosper, bringing forth as of
yore, fruits of learning, and holiness and truth
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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1919-01-11
THE EXAMPLE OF MARSHAL FOCH CITED
IN THE ATLANTA SCHOOL
ELECTION

At the local elections held in the city of Atlanta,
Ga, two weeks ago, bitter fight was carried on
to effect the exclusion of Catholic teachers from the
public schools Rev. John Ham, of the Baptist
Tabernacle, was the leader of the bigoted crowd
who sought to en1body the principle of religious in
tolerance into the school system of the city The
result OF the contest an overwhelming victory
tor those w no rallied to the support of the American
principle of religious freedom against the narrow
ness and intolerance of the supporters of the Baptist
leader.
In connection with the issue, which stirred the
city to the very depths of its patriotism and Amer
icanism, the Atlanta Constitution made these per-
observations:
No person should be elected to teach in the public
schools because she he is Catholic but it is TIL
American, unjust, undenocratic and wholly wrong
to say that because person is Catholic he she
shall be denied the right of public service.
when two million American boys went to France
in defense of as noble cause as ever called man
kind to war, the ardor of not one of them was
dampened in following the lead of great general
who chosen not because he was a Catholic but
because he was the Man for the Place.
The fact that Foch Catholic did not deter
the two great Protestant countries of the world
from accepting him the leader of their phaanxes
and Jew and Gentle followed with the chivalry of
the crusaders the indomtable spirit of the great
Captain that led them to the world S most notable
triumph Of Right over Wrong
"Foch asked no question to the creed of the
millions fighting under him. He did his duty alike
by all, and all in turn did their duty by him.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1919-01-11
A NEW ERA OF MUNICIPAL ADVANCE
MENT

Mayor j. E. Meyers entered upon the performance
of his official duties on Monday under suspicious
conditions. He is entirely free-to shape the course
ideals which have won for him the genuine and gem
eral respect of his fellow townsmen He stands as
their spokesman and representative in the external
relations between them and the outside world as
we'll as in those intramural relations arising among
all concerned in the commercial and social develop
ment of this great metropolis. 1t is a mans job
that he has into and we have not the slightest
doubt but that he will adequately measure up to it's
exactions and requirements 1t will strengthen his
hands for his great task if he is conscious of the
support and good will of his fellow citizens He
does not of course represent in his official capacity
only those who cast their ballots in his favor, but
the entire population of the city. He assumes his
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1919-01-11
COLOSSAL FORTUNES SHOULD; MEASUR.
ABLY INURE TO THE PUBLIC VEAL.

Two items that have appeared in the current news
OF the the daily papers we'll calculated to set
people thinking to the fairness and justice of the
present economic and industrial systems. They
were:
Louisville, KY, Dec 31.-Inheritance taxes on
the estate of the late Mrs. Mary Lilly Bingham,
formerly Mrs. Henry NJ Flagler, of New York if
paid on the basis of final valuation will produce
$$4537, 418o8, and not only wipe out the indebted
of the state of Kentucky but leave balance in
the state treasury of $,37251279 according to the
report of the state inheritance appraiser filed in
county court here today.
Worcester, Mass, Dec. 31.-Hugo Cunliffe- Owen,
vice president OF the American Tobacco Company,
and Miss Helen Elizabeth Oliver daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James H. Oliver, of New York, were mar
ried here today A check for 100000 was Gun
life Owens gift to his BRIDE who is y years DID,
Her husband is said to be 48. This is the second
marriage for both. Cunliffe- Owen is leading to-
bacco manufacturer of England.
When one thinks of the deprivations and sacrifices
that have been suffered by the masses of the peo-
pie throughout the world during the past five years
can 1T be wondered at that discomfort should be en-
gendered by such instances as these of the accumu-
laton of such colossal fortunes? These plethoric
amassments OF wealth were, of course, not made in
that period OF time, but had their beginnings more
than generation ago. The Flagler fortune was
primarily based on Standard Oil investments, which
MT: Fagler cleverly and p1uckiy augmented greatly
by building railroad from the soft coal regions of
Virginia to tde-water. AS such fortunes are COM
monty regarded in America it cannot be said that
the Flagler millions were tainted" if we do not
look too closely at his accumulations in Standard
Oil.
He gave to the country much needed transpor-
tatlon system which renders excellent public SER
vice, and has vastly promoted the development of
the sections through which it passes. Nevertheless,
it was the natural coal deposits intended by Divine
providence tor the use and enjoyment OF mankind
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1919-01-11
AN INCIDENT IN BOLSFIEvIST
PETROGRAD

Here is sample Of the practices that are going ON
IN Petrograd under the benign auspices of the Bot
eminent" Of the firm of Lenine and Trotzky visited
the Catholic Church of St. Stanislaus in an outlying
street OF Petrograd. They demanded and received
all OF the moneys and other va1ables of the Church.
and were about to leave, when the officer i'm charge
suddenly ordered the pastor to hand them the chai-
ice and ceborium, which were of silver and but Of
little intrinsic value The priest refused and reach
ing the altar fought back the men, who were reach
ing 1g Tor the holy tabernacle shot rang through
the church and the aged priest fell dead on the altar
steps. Over his dead body the brave Bolshevists
earned away the precious vessel which he gave up
his life to defend =
OF such stuff is Bolsheviksm made. Neither
despicable or diabolical
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1919-01-11

official functions with the earnest determination to
give the best that is in him for the public welfare
and there is every to believe that he will per-
sst and succeed in this steadfast purpose Mime
apolis enters, we believe, upon new era of
municipal advancement that is destined to break
al previous records, remarkable as these have been
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-07-03
Leroy.

Vaughn silvers, of Charlton, Wis
tied Sunday with home folks.
Howard Ross visited Saturday
night and Sunday with his father,
Henry Ross and family at Garden
Grove.
Mr.. Frost, of Plano visited few
days the past week with his son
George, who is station agent here.
Ira Krouch is improving his
house with coat of paint.
Isaac Bumgarner returned from
Indianola Saturday and is visiting
with friends here.
Hugh MCGEE came from Charlton
Saturday to visit with relatives.
Mrs. Grant Tuttle and daughter,
Merna visited the past week with
their daughter and sister Mrs. Hlla
Sullivan and family.
Mrs. P. r. Brewer returned Fri
day from a visit with relatives near
OttumWa.
Iona Chasey, of Corning, is visit
ing at the Jack Sullivan home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pogue, OF Garden
Grove, were Des MOines passengers
Tuesday.
George Westfall. of Derby, was a
business visitor here Tuesday.
George Livengood, of Omaha, was
a business visitor here the past week
with his son George who is station
agent here.
W. S. Miller was an Osceola Wis
itOr Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-07-03
Orphan Ridge.

G. M. Axes has rebuilt. all MS
fences around his fine farms al
Cappy Bennett and Topsy Stan
ford delivered sixty head OF rat cat
tie to c.. M. Axes Monday.
Sylvester Manchester, wife and
family spent Sunday at Dan Bar
leans.
Lee Davis and wife spent satur-
day evening in Leon at his mothers
A. j. Piper.
Bill Barlean called on Fred Jones
Mrs. C. E. Poush called on Mrs
J. w. Fitch Friday.
ed M t. Mere ssr 1 5cm son at MAP ssef
Thursday after visiting a few days
NJ Miss SIS L uai'e' Pous i'' ACCOMPANIED
them home for a short visit
Lee Davis and wife spent Tues
day at her brothers, Harley Fitch
Walter Barlean had legal bust
ness at Davis City Saturday,
Friday night at the Ellis home.
C. e. Poush, Milan Moore and the
Barlean boys spent a very pleasant
day on the DoWney lake Wednesday
Wheat cutting is in full blast or
the Ridge.
Pearl Barlean, who Just returned
from overseas, came in Tuesday or
a thirty day furlough to visit his
wife and other friends.
Doss Fitch spent Friday evening
at his sisters, Mrs. Lee Davis.
w. NJ. Hoover spent over Sunday
with home folks.
Harry Statzell, of Leon, was look
ing after his interests here Monday
George Leahy was dragging the
roads Thursday.
Several land buyers from Casey
are here this week looking at some
of our fine farms.
Mrs. Frank Hall and family went
to Lineville last week to visit heI
brother c. e. Leahy and other
friends.
Mrs. Ann Ellis spent Sunday with
Mrs. Fred Jones.
George Leahy and son Bonnie
and Buddie Baker were calling on
the Barlean boys Sunday.
C. E. Poush and family spent Sun
day with friends at Davis City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1919-07-03
Pleasant Ridge.

struck the neighborhotd vest Of
Grand River last Friday afternoon,
blowing down the wheat. and oats
Mrs se w. NJ. Briner went to Leon
Lest Satarf bey t to Se 81 L Sys
very poorly for some time.
Edward Gale, of Grand River, is
very sick with stomach trouble.
Mrs. Marion Brammer, of near
Westerville; Mrs. Arthur Wycoff
and Mrs. Sarah Wycoff, Of Grand
River, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. II. L. Brammer.
Allen Ramsey, of neal. Van Vert,
River last Saturday.
Mrs. Isaac Poland spent Sunday
with Mrs. Lavina Immersion.
Mrs. George Poland spent Sunday
with Mrs. J. L. Brown
Reese Boles, another one of our
soldiers, returned home last Satur-
Mrs. Forest Poland and her two
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bohall.
Mr.. and Mrs Ang Weldon, who
live south of Davis. City, came Mon
day to attend her brothers funeral,
William Poland.
Mrs; Nina Leek and three sons on
to visit with her brother-in-law,
William Leek and other friends.
Mrs. H. L. Brammer is one among
the sick at this writing.
Mrs. George Ball spent Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Fl. L. Brammer.
Mrs. Fred Boyd, of Kansas, came
last Tuesday to attend her fathers
funeral, William Poland.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Grimm and
daughter of Dakota, came the past
week to visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Anderson Burchett, ana
her sisters Mrs. George Grimm, Mrs:
II. E. Greeley, of Grand River, and
other friends
Mrs. Lucinda Poland spent the
past week with her daughter Mrs.
Leo Mcconnell, of Grand River.
Mrs. Rachel Poland has been Wis
iting the past week with her sister,
in-law Mrs. John Poland Of Grand
River.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Munyon spent
Saturday night at Charles Foland's.