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Kentucky Irish American: July 23, 1898

Kentucky Irish American: July 23, 1898 Kentucky Irish American 300dpi TIFF G4 page images William M. Higgins Louisville, KY 1898 kec1898072301_sn86069180 These pages may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Kentucky Irish American: July 23, 1898 Kentucky Irish American William M. Higgins Louisville, KY 1898 $IMLS This electronic text file was created by Optical Character Recognitio n (OCR). No corrections have been made to the OCR-ed text and no editing has be en done to the content of the original document. Encoding has been done through an automated process using the recommendations for Level 1 of the TEI in Librar ies Guidelines. Digital page images are linked to the text file. Kentucky Irish American. VOL,. 1 NO. 3. KESSELER. LOUISVILLE, KY., SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1898. darkness and death of the day of disaster, Julv 4, but I see with yet clearer vision since a week has passed and Lreview the awful event. Father Kesseler stands the beautiful central figure in a picture of brutality and ghoulishness beyond the ken of man, as the Christ in a dance of demons. While creatures called men killed women and children to make room uppn boat or raft for themselves, he stood upon the deck and prayed for all. After the collision I ran upon the deck with my husband. The passen gers were crowding together and fight ing like madmen for a place in the boats. The officers were shouting orders, but no one heeded. The strode swntly toward us where1 we were crowded, starboard amidship; He looked majestic in his black robes. His benign face was sad but calm. It wore the look of, entire resignation. l have seen such a rapt expression only on the faces of Raphael's saints. As he approached us we fell to our knees. My husband knelt close to me and held my hand in a grasp that hurt. About us were twenty men.and children. women and The roar of the machinary and the hissing of escaping steam almost drowned the priest's voice, but we strained our eyes to see his face. It was bent above us longest as my husband and I knelt there shivering. I think he saw that we were husband and wife, and that we wanted to die half-grown FIVE CENTS. FATHER The moment after he passed there this noble priest's soul at the little an ominous r.r.ish. f)np of thp boats had fallen from the mast where The vessel dinned, the tSswunc. ater swirled about us and we were sinltinrr thin hv tVip Mrrierl off thp o "j ivas V i- k f jr The Beautiful Death of One of New York's Beloved Clergymen. My terrihed eyes, strained toward e ship, caught the last mortal view f Father Kesseler. He stood by the ail of the deck. His hands were still tretched out as though invoking a )less!ntr nnon snmc knppliner onp o -- 1 o n "When the Ship Went Down He Was Granting 11'-- The one who had knelt a moment before had been snatched away by the " i'"-"- "Bpward, still with that sad, calm, re- ngnea expression, ana even as 1 looked it seemed that the expression changed to one of joy. '"" church on Columbus avenue and One street on Hundred and Twenty-4-fift- h Tuesday morning. It was the saddest and the most solemn service I ever heard. The sobs of men, women and children to whom he had ministered all their lives drowned the chanting of the priests and mingled with the organ miserere. "He was like a father to us all," wept a woman with deep, sad lines in her face. " His visits to our homes were more welcome than the breath of the spring flowers. We called him the 'Saint of Harlem.'" I was glad to tell the parishioners and priests who loved him, I am glad to tell all the world, that it may revere him, the story of how Father Kesseler, SHERIDAN. Charles A. Dana Tells the Kind of Man the General Was. He Did Not Stay in the Rear and Give Orders to the Soldiers. Cave Up His Life While Trying to Save the Souls of Others. Went to the Front and Took the Same Chances as His Men. Tribute Paid to His Memory by the Only Woman Survivor. BLESSED THE DOOMED PASSENGEKS u mm Mm if, tiiini- - m:irrt 1 nmvm. . ,ir sttk. . . His Promotion to the Rank of Major General in the Regular Army. if s j ., v - 7 J . l HIS OKEAT POPULARITY WITH ALL A grand and beautiful figure against the background of horror and death on board the sinking Bourgogne was a New York priest, the Rev. Anthony Kesseler, the "Saint of Harlem." When the ship went down he was granting absolution. Indifferent to his own life, he died saving souls; his face turned toward heaven, his hands outstretched in blessine. A nobler i.nnnpffnr nn. nsc npver nppn Avitnessed. years of continuAfter thirty-threous labor, without one vacation, in St. Joseph's parish, he was returning to In October, 1864, just after the arrest of the Baltimore merchants, I visited Sheridan at his headquarters in the Shenandoah Valley. He had finished the work of clearing out the valley by the battle of Cedar Creek on October 19, and the Government wanted to recognize the victory by promoting him to the rank of Major i . 'hprnir p ' e the home of his boyhood in Germany. had'been the dream of his life to revisit that home, yet so remarkable was his devotion to duty that he would not have left his flock even for a day had not a committee of priests and parishioners waited upon him and begged him to go. He was the best loved priest in He was known the New York. length and breadth of Harlem as a saint. The Catholic church mourns his loss. No priest was ever honored with higher ceremonies than was he at the requiem mass at St. Joseph's on Tuesday, and the extraordinary honor of a Pontifical high mass at the Catholic Cathedral was driven him, Archbishop Corrigan presiding. Mrs. A. de Lacasse, the only woman survivor of the wreck of the Bourgogne, and an of his heroism, has written to the New York Sunday Journal this inspiring story of his heroic last moments and of his death : , Father Kesseler was the hero of the, Bourgogne. He died that others might live. He forgot to don his life preserver, and gave n,o thought to the battle, unto death for a place in the when the ship was sinking. He spent all the precious moments when he might have been saving his life in trying to save the souls of others. He died at his post on the deck of his vessel, his face turned the darkling sky, his hands outstretched in blessing. He deserves canonization, this late Saint Anthony of active virtues. He died while granting absolution. He would have saved while others destroyed. I am a Protestant, but I revere this Catholic priest as I do no other hero of the world. The sublimity of his sacrifice appeals to my religious fervor. The picturesqueness of his act challenges my artistic appreciation. I recognized his heroism as a tremendous truth, amid the horror and eye-witne- ss It A LITTLE BIT OF SUGAR FOR THE BIRD. Dublin Independent. England still presses home argument after argument in favor of the ridiculous American alliance. ! . life-boa- ts -- to-wa- rd crew seemed paralyzed with fright or insane in their .desire to crowd into the boats and escape from the doomed ship. The waves lashing the sides of the vessel sounded like the growl of a great hungry beast. To add to all this terror we were in The steamship gave evidence of settling and listing. It was as though the foundation was passing from beneath our feet, as though there were a new heaven and a new earth, from which we were being banished to hell. It was a time of horror to make men mad. I heard the scream of a woman. It was the shriek of one who had just received a mortal blow. Some one shouted that an Italian had stabbed a woman who had tried to get in a boat before him. The babel of voices was like a chorus of lost souls. I felt that my reason was going. A hush fell upon the shrieking,'' fighting mob. Father Kesseler was coming. He semi-darknes- s. or live together. His fingers touched our heads for an instant. "Courage and peace for the end has come," I heard him say. He passed on to the next and the next. He could stop for but an instant', for there were so many in need of a blessing 770 souls and there were groups collecting and awaiting him in kneeling attitude further on, but each bent head in our group received his touch and his blessing. The faces about me had been white with terror before. Their owners had crouched in an attitude that was abject to animalism. But when Father Kesseler had touched and blessed and passed on the faces lost their tense" ness. The brightness of a purpose filled them. The figures rose. The priest had given them the courage to battle for life and courage to yield if the battle was against them. He helped some to live and the rest to die. I believe that even then the gates of Paradise had opened upon the sight of Father Kesseler. The wind blew his white hair about his forehead and cheeks. It looked like the silver halo of a transfigured saint. And still his hands were stretched out in blessing. The water rose above his waist. It reached his breast. It covered his outstretched hinds, and then I dared not look longer. A gurgle as from a monster throat sounded in our ears. We were drawn to the outer edge of a black, hungry maelstrom and we, kneV the ship had gone down. Of bur rescue by the good Captain Henderson, of the Cromartyshire, every one knows. It but remains, for us to pay tribute to the hero of the. Bourgogne,, than whom.no man, living or dead, is f worthier of praise. 4 The Rev. Anth'ony, TCeseeler was the pastor in charge of St. Joseph's parish. We attended the requiem for, like our Saviour, died that others might be saved. We noticed Father Kesseler on the day of our sailing. Whether he was a first or second cabin or steerage passenger no one seemed to know. He was seen in all thrje parts of the ship, but he stayed longest in the steerage, least in the first cabin.' In the unspeakable hours of that morning he crucified and buried self. and were not for him while one soul on the Bourgogne was yet unshriven. He granted absolution to half a hundred, and there was no one to grant it to him at the last moment, when he died at duty, none but Him whose blessings are the most efficacious, the Most High. The memory of his face as it looked while he was sinking my husband and I will carry through our lives as a benediction. So died and ascended into heaven the bravest man I ever knew, so was translated the loftiest soul, the soul of Father Kesseler, the hero of the Bourgogne. Life-boats were 'numerous volunteer officers in the regular army, and it was regarded as a considerable distinction. The appointment was made, and then, as an additional compliment to General Sheridan, instead of sending him the commission by an ordinary officer from the department, Mr. Stanton decided that I would better deliver it. I started on October 22, going by special train to Harper's Ferry, whither I had telegraped for an escort to be ready for me. I was delayed, so that I did not get away from Harper's Ferry until about 3 o'clock on the morning of October 23. It was a distance of about fifty miles to Sheridan, and by riding all day I got there about 11 o'clock at night. Sheridan had gone to bed; but in time of war one never delays in carrying out orders, whatever their The, General was awakened nature. and soon was out of his tent, and there, by the flare of an army torch, and in the presence of a few sleepy and of my own tired escort, I presented Sheridan his commission as a Major General in the regular army. He did not say much, nor could he have been expected to un der the circumstances, though he showed lively satisfaction in the Government's appreciation of his services, and spoke most heartily, I recall, of the manner in which the administra tion had always supported him. The next morning after the little ceremony the General asked me if I would not like to ride through the army with him. It was exactly what I did 'want to do, and we were soon on horseback and off. We rode through the entire army that morning, dismounting now and then to give me an opportunity to pay my respects to officers whom I knew. I was struck, in riding the lines, by the universal demonstration of affection for Sheridan. Everybody seemed to be personally attached to him. He was like the most popular man after an election the' whole force everywhere honord him. Finally I said to the General:' "I wish you would explain one thing to me. Here I find all these, people, of every rank generals, ser- aides-de-cam- p CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGR. 1 KENTUCKY LB VULERS 0DDBESS the wearing of the green. You will see we are at home. And so was Jerry O'Brien, as he was one of the most notable speakers on these occasions. ipiSH- AMERICAN. Leonidas and his band of 300 Spartans at the pass of Thermopholae and the retreat of the 10,000 Greeks. We are also accustomed to hear of Irish bravery. We have heard of Clontarf, Fontenoy, Albuera, Cremona and Waterloo, and we always admire noble and patrotic men where found. But, my friends, history has never recorded the deeds of a braver or more patriotic band than Meagher and his Brigade at FredericksThe Confederates were burg. behind a stone wall four feet high and on heights crowned with artillery. What a thrill of admiration and patriotism must we feel as we see in our mind's eye that brave and noble band of Irish patriots attacking Once they attack that fortification. and numberless guns tear gaps in their ranks; twice, three times, and artillery volleys smote them. Yet again, again and again they returned to the charge until they left of their number on the field of their heroic action. Never, says a London Times correspondent, was more undoubted courage displayed by the sons of Erin than during those six frantic charges which they directed against the almost inpregnable position of their foe. That any mortal man could have carried the position, defended as it was, seems idle for a moment to believe. But the bodies which lie in dense masses within a few yards of Col. Walton's guns are the best evidence what manner of men they were who pressed on to death, with the dauntlessness of a race which has gained glory on 1,000 battlefields, and never more richly deserved it than at the foot of Mary's Heights on De cember 13, 1862. While our navy has never been very Irish-Americtwo-third- What the Sons of Old Ireland Have Done for Our rious Union. Glo- Always Among the Leaders in Advancing This Coun- try's Cause. The Prominent and Brave Part They Took in the Revolution. Represented in Continental Congress, the Army and the Navy. HEROIC AJiM PATRIOTIC ACTIONS The following is the address which Mr. William M. Lawler had prepared for delivery on the occasion of the recent A. O. H. celebration of the Fourth of July. Because of family affliction he was unable to fulfill his The paper, part of the programme. contains so much that is inhowever, teresting and instructive that we feel justified in presenting it to the readers this of the Kentucky Irish-Americ- And Jerry could fight as well as he spoke. He and his five brothers engaged the English armed schooner Margaretta with a lumber vessel and captured her. This was the first naval battle of the war, and the victory was due to the ability, courage and patriotism of a son of the Emerald Isle. All through the Continental Congress some of the most prominent members were furnished by Ireland. And in the convention called to frame a constitution which would give to the country a stable and well ordered government we find in the list such names as Livingston and Patterson, of New Jersey, the latter of whom advo cated the States' rights plan; Fitzsim ons, of Pennsylvania, the great finan cier; McHenry and Daniel Carroll, of Maryiand; Read, of Delaware; Williamson and Spaight, of North Caro lina, and Rutledge and Butler, of South Carolina, all of whom took a very prominent part in the proceedings and debates of the convention. But it sometimes happens that behind closed doors or when we are in suitable company we are very courageous and patriotic. The test comes when we must have our names appear in print or sign some important document. Let us look over the list and ascertain where our forefathers stood when Congress declared that "the colonies are and ought to be free and independent States." Among the list of signers we find the names of Thornton, Livingston, Smith, Taylor, Read, McKean, Rutledge, Lynch and Car roll of Carrollton. It is related that of the cannon. The guns charged with grapeshot opened in their Very faces, and when the smoke lifted there lay the lifeless form of Montgomery, almost under the very wheels of the artillery, where his headlong courage had carried him. Another of the conspicuous Generals of revolutionary times was that grand and grim old warrior, Sullivan. He it was with Langdon who struck the first blow in freedom's cause by the capture of Fort William and Mary with all its stores. There was not a General engaged in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Staten Island or Brandywine who exhibited greater courage or patriotism than Sullivan. And when placed in command of the northern division of the army his expedition against the Indians, who, incited by the English and Tories to rob, plunder and murder the colon ists living on the border, was one of the grandest of the war. The famous march of Sherman to the sea can not be compared to it. Jt was simply a war of annihilation. But Sullivan's heart relented when he came to the Genesee valley, one of nature's gardens of Eden. The valley was about twenty miles long by four broad and had scarce a forest tree in it. There were many comfortable frame houses built by the Indians. The tall ripe grass bent before the wind. Com fielfl upon corn field as far as the eye could reach waved in the sunlight; orchards that had been growing for generations were weighed down with a profusion of fruit; cattle grazed on the banks of the river and all was luxuriance and beauty. But his commands were peremptory. An enemy who felt no obligations and kept no faith must be placed beyond Americans or Irismen have more reason to feel the pride of patriotism swelling within their bosoms at the rehearsal of that midnight scene at Philadelphia when the result of the war was made known. It was a grand spectacle for both. Lieut. Col. Tighl-marode from Yorktown to Philadelphia to notify Congress of Cornwallis' surrender. He reached the house of Thomas McKean, the Irish President of Congress, at midnight, whom he aroused from sleep to receive the glad watchtidings. The man called out the hour, half-patwelve o'clock, and Cornwallis is city taken. That started from its slumbers and lights flitted through the streets like a cresThe old State cent illumination. House bell rang out its treble notes on the crisp morning air and the hoarse cannon thundered forth its double bass in reply. The Congress came early together and Charles Thompson, that venerable Irish Secretary, read with clear and inspired voice Washington's annonce-men- t that Cornwallis had surrendthat a nation had been born, ered, that these grand and glorious United States are a free and independent nation- - No wonder Lord Mountjoy exclaimed in Parliament, "You lost America by the Irish." But, my friends, it is not necessary to confine ourselves to our earlier history to find deeds of heroism and patriotism recorded to the credit Both in the of Mexican and civil wars some of the most important battles were commanded and fought by Irishmen. Gen. Kearney was the first man to unfurl the American flag in the province of New n Irish-Americst Irish-America- n this list we find the names of Blaine, Egan, Collins, Wilhere, Grant, Hop-ki- ns and Harrity. Among theologians we have Archbishops Carroll, Hughes, Ireland, Bishops England, Foley and Ryan. Thus we see that there is not a nation on the earth whose sons have done more for the upbuilding of" American institutions than Ireland, When the Irishman comes to as a greenhorn he comes perfectly equipped for American citizenship He is a natural-boreemocrat,. and possesses that love of liberty which makes him feel at home immediately. He has two peculiar characteristics. One, his undying love for the Stars and Stripes, and the other,, a happy faculty for achieving success. In the words of Moore: this-countr- n Irish-Americ- s There is a stone there That whoever kisss, Oh ! he never misses To grow eloquent. Don't hope to hinder h!ir Or to bewilder him, Sure he's a pilgrim From the Blarney Stone. BRAVE IRISH MARINE. Interesting Letter Recounting' Deeds: of Vnlor and Experiences of Our Men nt Giiuntannino. James Egan, who was for some years a resident of this city, immigrated at the age of sixteen years from Galway, Ireland, coming direct to Louisville. Mr. Egan has always been ambitious to serve Uncle Sam. Two years ago he left this city, going to Boston, where he entered the Mariner Corps. He was among the first and engage the Spaniards, and the following letter to his brother,. Michael Egan, of 2027 Tyler avenue, will be of interest to his many friends. Mr. Egan is in Company D, First Battalion, United States Marine Corps-- It was written at Guantanamo, Cuba,, and is noteworthy in that it contains a correct account of their movements. The fact that a body of our men numbering but 200 killed 200 and wounded 100 others is remarkable, and fully justifies his prediction that the war will be over in a few months. The-lettto-la- nd er Irish-American- s. Spanish-America- n week: Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends and Fellow Citizens: The subject, Irish Americans, which has been assigned to me on this occasion is one which is very appropriate for the Fourth of July. It comes natural for us to join in the refrain: GoringTile bells aiul fife thTfguns And fling the starry banner out; Shout freedom tilt your lisping ones Give back their cradle shout. For if there is one race of people more than another which may take special glory unto itself on independence day it is the Irish. Before we " is as follows: enter upon the subject, however, let me warn you that I do not intend to talk to you about the soldiers or statesmen of Ireland, for I shall confine myself to the noble part which Ireland's sons played in gaining and maintaining the principles of liberty in our glorious American Union. And if we take the trouble and time to look up the matter we shall find that the Irish were among the first to contend for that chief principle of liberty which is so dear to the heart of every man, the right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience. In 1664 Dougan, an Irishman, called together the representatives of the colony of New York to frame new laws, and among these was one guaranteeing this right. From that day until the close of the civil war at Appomatox Court House there is not a page in our country's history which is not made more inspiring by some noble, brilliant or patriotic act of our forefathers. The first thing naturally which engages our attention is the process by which we became a nation. It is not necessary for me to dwell upon the causes which brought about our separation from England. But in all great movements of this kind there are always a great many preliminary measures intended to bring about the right kind of enthusiasm, so that finally the paramount object may be attained. This movement required agitation, resolutions and speech-maing, and the cause of independence recruited some of its most eloquent and influential leaders from the Irish. Among these we find such names as Rodgers, McWhorter, Allison, Carroll and O'Brien. In regard to the latter history tells us that during revolutionary times the great rallying places were around the liberty poles, which consisted of tall trees stripped of their branches except a tuft of Irish pcea at the top. This was called k The United States ArmorecLCruiser New York. when Carroll signed some one re- the reach of inflicting injury. Before Mexico, and he fought in many of large until recently, it has done some marked: "There go millions; but he left that valley everything was in the battles during that campaign. At very effective service, and among our My friends, it would take Lexington, Mo., Col. James A. Mul- naval heroes we find many who are there are so many Carrolls King ashes. George will not know which one it volumes to tell of the brave and dar- ligan, with only 2,000 of the Chicago Irish or Irish descent. In this list we is," whereupon Carroll added the ing deeds of the Irish Americans. Irish Brigade, held out against Price, find the names of Beale, Manly, Cas-siwords "of Carrollton," with the re- Wayne at Stony Point and on many with 20,000 men, for three days in a McDonough and Barry, our first mark that there could be no mistake other battle fields won many laurels; most heroic manner, and only sur- Commodore, a title then superior to Graham at Charlotte, N. C, covered rendered after their supply of water any in our navy at this time. Should about that. hours. we investigate who compose our presThis, my friends, indicates the sen- himself with glory and his body with had been shut offfor timents which animated those men. scars, and on another occasion this At the battle of Murfreesboro the ent navy it is safe to predict that sixty It was the love of that liberty repre- same Graham defeated 600 English Confederates made a most vicious at- per cent, of that navy, which has sented by the stars and stripes. It with 100 Americans. Many others tack on the Union's right, which was amazed the whole world by its unwas the same patriotic impulse which also distinguished themselves. very much demoralized then. But heard of victories, is either Irish or Hand, the right-hanman of Wash history tells us Sherdian was there, Irish descent. caused the Irish American citizens to But, my friends, we must not suptake up arms and battle for the right. ington; Hezlett, at the head of the and by his consummate valor held the In fact, without the part played by the Delaware trpops; Irvine, the trusted ground till Rosecrans could replant pose for a moment that war is the only Irish there would not have been a friend of Washington, and Knox, his batteries and establish a new line. forte of Irishmen. We find that they whose father founded the first Irish At Chantilly fell the noble Stevens are able to compete with other narevolution. tionalities in every line. If we take At the battle of Bunker Hill, when society in the United States at Bos- and Kearney. The latter was the American eagle was taking his ton. Gen. Knox was perhaps the his men. was into consideration the accumulation beloved by It first flight heavenward, we find one most illustrious soldier of the war his custom on the battlefield to take of money we find the names of Fair, Major General Stark marching with next to Washington. He was the the reins of his horse between his Flood, Field, Mackey and Kelly. If his regiment through cannon balls creator and commander of the Wash teeth, and brandishing his sword in we refer to lawyers we find such Dougherty, that swept Charleston neck to the ington artillery and fought in every the air with his only hand, he would names as O'Connor, Among great American lines. Side by side with the battle with Washington. We must lead his troops in the most desperate White and Cochran. troops of Knowlton they stood, and not forget Morgan, the hero of Cow- - and irresistable charge. At Gettys- statesmen, Calhoun and Jackson. nowhere were the volleys steadier or pens, of whom history says with1 his burg we find Gen. Mead conducting Among those who have occupied more deadlythan where Stark and his trusty riflemen around him he was a one of the most hotly contested battles seats in the Senate we find the names followers lay. Some one had asked dangerous foe to meet. This Ballin- - of the civil war against Gen. Lee. of Caffery, Walsh, White of California, Gen. Gage whether the rebels would ascreen Irishman, wjth fifty Irish The battle lasted three days, butLee Gorman and others. Among authors stand fire. "Yes," he said, "if one American soldiers, defeating the vet was finally driven back, with loss of we find Shay, Gibbons, Ryan, Carey, Major General Stark is there, for he eran Tarleton with his English 40,000 men. This was the turning Logan, Robert Walsh, Ramsay and is a brave fellow." troops, each one bringing with him a point of the war, and the South never Rev. Lambert of New York the only we find a braver or more prisoner, is one of the grandest inci- recovered from the Gettysburg cam man that literally flayed alive that Where can Bob Ingersoil. noble patriot than Montgomery at the dents of the revolution. paign. At Cold Harbor we find Col. notorious infidel, De.Among journalists we find Cassidy, seige of Quebec? Imagine a cold We can not pass over Joseph Read, McMahon, at the head of his New cember day with a blinding snow- Washington's private secretary, who York regiment, planting Old Glory Boyle O'Reilly, Ford, MacMaster, storm, large banks of snow filling the was offered $50,000 and the best within the Confederate works, when Donahue and .Grady that brilliant paths, the British gunners standing, office of his majesty jf he would de he was killed and his army driven and eloquent journalist and statesman, who did more to unite the North and with lighted matches ready to do Ihe sert the patriotic cause. He answer- back, with a loss of 10,000 men. bidding of their commander. Observ- ed, "I am not worth purchasing, but Again, at Winchester and Jishers South by his New York speech than ing that this scene rather intimidated such as I am, the King of Great Hill we find Sheridan engaged in a any other American statesman living his men, he turned.to them and said! Britain is not rich enough to buy week's battle with Early, destroying or dead. Among the noted diplomats "Men of New York, you will not fe(r me." 1 his man was not an Anglo- - half his army and sending the rest and political leaders we find some of whirling up, the Shanaadoah Yalley. the most brilliant to be either born in to follow where your General leads" Saxon. My friends, I know not whether Myvfrietfds, we have all heard, of Ireland or the sons of Irishmen. In On they dashed to the very mouths forty-eigd n, espec-ciall- y I am writing you this under very favorable circumstances, considering the time we had during the week. We embarked here-las- t Friday evening and had to fight every day until yesterday. On Saturday last we had our first fight and two men of my .company were killed. On Sunday we fought about all day. We had 200 men and we killed about 200 of the enemy, wounded nearly, 100 and took eighteen prisoners. "We fought night and day incessantly without sleep for four days. The enemy came through the woods at night and attacked our camp, which is pretty well fortified now. At the time we landed here we did not have a thing to protect us. It is surprising that the Spaniards did not attack us-ilarge numbers at first. They never fight square nor in the daylight or open. 1 he day they did they got a bad beating, and we had pnly two companies of marines. 'This country is full of mountains and woods, and at night we easily get lost. So far we only lost two privates, one Sergeant, one Sergeant Major and a doctor, and eight or ten wounded. We all had narrow escapes, and I can tell you it is pretty dangerous business dodging bullets. You may be walk ing along at night on patrol and a man inside a tree can shoot one without trouble. We all hope to get back all right, but we have to obey orders and risk anything. "The weather is very warm here, and we have been lucky in not having rain at all, as it rains very heavy here. We expect the town of Guantanamo to surrender in a few days, for they are starving and our ships have the harbor blockaded. Many of the Spanish have come into camp and given themselves up. They reported the people starving, so we expect the war to be over in a few months. The army has not arrived here yet and 600 of us have to do the fighting. "It is pretty hard to get paper and stamps here, and when you send me a letter again send me just one sheet of paper, one stamp and an .envelope on the inside. I must conclude by wishing you all well as I am at present, as I have not received a scratch yet, but I don't know what minute something may happen. Tell all the folks send them my best respects. Your affectionate brother, "Dear Brother: "James Egan." 1 KENTUCKY WOLFE TONE. IRISH AMERICAN. 3 Few men have done anything to be life of Wolfe Tone, and no man who city some time ago. He has gone proud of and reading for the third or has done what he has done for his into business for himself at Seven fourth time that wonderful book whic country, can be said to have failed. If teehth and Lytle streets. John Dillons Eloquent Trlbuto to the contains the journals and memoirs of we arc here and if the mighty is Memory of One of Ireland's John J. Tully, the old Wolfe Tone, I came across this pas demonstrations which have been (INCORPORATED.) Protestant Heroes. sage, written by Wolfe Tone in the carried on from one end of Ireland to this season enjoying a most prosper business, there being a constant town of Rouen, in France, where he the other, in assertion of the national ous MAIN-STREE- T BREWERY demand for his hammocks. As they An immense meeting was held re was endeavoring to organize the last rights of Ireland, have been witnessed e are all they are doubly cently in honor of Wolfe Tone, one of expedition, that fatal expedition on during this year, it is the spirit and the strong, and the possession of one is an the cherished heroes of '98, with the which he fell into the hands of his work of Tone and the men who lived assurance of ease and comfort. view to the erection of a memorial, enemies, un j une 20 ne wrote: 1 0 in those days, which has made Irish thirty-fiv- e commemorative of his brave deeds day is my birthday; I am nationality the force it is Two young men who are at present It was held in the years ot age. More man nan tne patriotism. xmd "The hand which wrote the famous accumulating a competency are Will career of my life is finished, and how declaration and resolutions of the tarn Rotunda, Dublin, Ireland. and Charles U Keele, ot 1719 made the speech of the little have I yet been able to do first Society of United Irishmen in Portland avenue. They have replaced Mr. Dillon evening. After alluding to Tone's What a reproach is contained to Belfast, one of the noblest political the house in which they were born unique place in the tragic history of many of us who live in these days documents that adorn the political his and have always lived with a substan Ireland, and the stirring times in in that entry in the journal of Wolfe tory of any race deserves to be held tial and brick which his lot was cast, he continued: Tone. Great heavens! if a man now in immemorial honor in Ireland, and already look forward to its enlarge "In those days great men, states-the- adays, an Irishman, or a man belong it is fitting and right that here in this ment. and soldiers, sprang from the ing to any other race, could claim that city, at least after too many years have thirty-fiftDuring these warm days it is not birthday he had rolled over, it is fitting and right that Tanks of the people and became before his succeeded in achievinc the work here in this city where Wolfe Tone usual to see crowds in the dry goods illustrious and powerful far beyond which Wolfe Tone had achieved, spent his boyhood, and a youth which stores early in the morning. Such those who had been the rulers of think he would have some fair reason is inextricably connected with all his scene was witnessed the other mornAnd in those great times this young Protestant Irishman, banished to be proud of his achievement work for Ireland, there should be ing at the store of Mrs. K. C. CostiWhat had he done? Wolfe Tone was erected a monument in a place I am ga'n, Preston and Breckinridge streets DEALERS IN CHOICE like so many great Irishmen before and since, denied the right to serve a young Irish Protestant brought up happy the corporation have given one Evidently the warm weather bargains the land that gave him birth and the in Trinity College, and among a set of the finest sites yet remaining in the are not all confined to the central por land of his love, denied a career in which were to a large extent filled city, which will proclaim to every tion of the city. Ireland,' was sent to America, and he with the same narrow prejudices, stranger who visits the capital of Ire- One of the happiest men in the went thence to France; and those of which, I regret to say, exists among and that the memory of Wolfe Tone West End is Mr. Patrick Grogan. He us who have studied, as every young a large number of the people of this is held in veneration in the city where recently purchased one of the most We have always on hand a large and varied stock of all grades of goods usually handled by a Irishmen is studying today, the his- city today. He might have trod the he lived, and that although his ene modern and beautiful residences on grocery house, all selected by experienced buyers including of those great years, will remem-ibe- r path which was open to every man, mies seized on him and foully mur West Walnut street, near Twenty tory with pride how Wolfe Tone in not only of genius, but of ordinary dered him in this city, that his spirit sixth, one of the most pleasant resi Paris met the mighty men of the Con- intelligence in those days; he might ives still among us, and has triumphed dence localities in that portion of the tention, Carnot and Hoche, and even have been wealthy, and he might over their work, and while no man city. Mr. Grogan is now doing a have had a life of prosperity, but by will propose to erect a monument to the great Napoleon himself. successful business, having constantly Irish exile, young in the force of his own genius and the itt or Clare or Castlereagh, the monu employed a number of teams. "This young years but great in genius and expert mighty sympathies of his wide and ment and the statue, I trust it will be nature in his earliest faithful likeness and I believe it John Fahey has recently made ence, met these mighty men, whose youth, I might almost say in his boy will of Wolfe Tone, will stand for some marked improvements in his names have come down the stream of "history with such high resounding hood, he shook off the shackles and ever in one ot the unest sites in the house at Ninth and Broadway. Mr. fame, he met them as an equal; and brushed aside the prejudices of those capital of Ireland, and vouch that the Fahey is by many termed the "Yan we are told in the journals and books among whom he was brought up, and capital is faithful to his principles, and kee Irishman," he having been born of those times that he made on the he saw that the hope of Ireland lay that they will never rest until those in Portland, Me. He came to this city when a boy, and for years was mind of Hoche who in genius, had in bringing into a national movement principles are vindicated." he not been cutoff in his early youth, the masses of his Catholic fellow-couwas the equal perhaps of Napoleon trymen, wno, up to tnat hour, were himself that Tone made upon the( outcasts and pariahs in the land that mind of Hoche a deep and lasting gave them birth. And early in 1791 We also handle special brands of Flour that can not be surpassed. impression, so that they became as ii Wolfe Tone published that famous We guarantee every brand to give satisfaction and prove as reprewere brothers, so greatly did they pamphlet entitled "An Argument on sented. Our prices are the lowest for the best goods. trust and respect and love each other. Behalf of the Irish Catholics," signed Telephone orders receive prompt attention, and goods delivered S . . l i .1 r ? Carnot, 'the organizer of victory,' one by "An Ulster Whig," which, to an pans 01 tne cuy. n. large iiumuer 01 wagons in our service. .of the greatest administrators of the taken together with his other pamph Revolution, wh"oTn his own depart- lets", puts" him as a political wrifer and ment was perhaps about as much statesman on the same level as Jon responsible for the victories of France athan Swift. That pamphlet was the as the great Napoleon, had the most beginning from which dated really the profound opinon of the genius and liberties of the Irish Catholics. It was seen by the leaders of the Cath the wisdom of Tone. irrevocable author olic Committee of that day, who just "We have it on ity that had Hoche lived and had at that period had been deserted by Carnot had his way, not being at the all the Catholic swells. The aristocracy critical moment driven from power, had walked out and the Catholic Com that the whole strength of France mittee were deserted by all the Cathwould have been placed at the dis- olic men of property and were in low posal of this young and friendless water. They took up Wolfe Tone's pamphIrish exile, who by the dint of genius alone had obtained an ascendancy let, and to their everlasting honor, over the minds of those mighty men. having got rid of the aristocracy, they I remember reading, as I am sure said: "This is our man to carry on you have all read, the account of the our work," and they found he was a interviews between Tone and Napo- young Protestant out of Trinity Col leon, two great men. They met; lege. They made him the secretary Admiral George Dewey, Hero of Manila Bay. Napoleon listened to the councils of of the Catholic Committee, and after Wolfe Tone, and was deeply impressed he had worked fcr them for three or SOME SNAP SHOTS. employed as assistant roadmaster on ljy them, but in an evil hour, as he four years they placed on record in the Knoxville division of the L. & N. This is one of the finest bakeries in this city, and himself in later years in his exile in the vote of thanks they passed to him, Bob Heffernan was subjected to a Previous to. engaging in business for employs only the most experienced and competent 5t. Helena came to see, he was drawn that for the services he had rendered decided sensation recently. Ask him himself he had charge of the construcworkmen. Our varied assortment of away by dreams of Eastern conquests, to the Catholics of Ireland, no gratito tell the dictionary experience he tion work on the C, O. & S. W. and turned his eyes from Ireland to tude could overrate them and no re- underwent. Egypt and the East, and years after- muneration could ever repay them. Pres. Stevens, of Seventeenth and wards, on ieflecting in the bitterness He was a soldier, he was a statesman, Mr. Martin Sheehan, of High ave Duncan, is being solicited by a host of exile and defeat in St. Helena, he he was the equal I claim it without nue, declares that he is good for 500 of personal admirers to become a canadmitted that had he listened to the fear of contradiction, had a happier subscribers for this paper. Hurrah didate for public office. For many can not be surpassed, as personal attention is given to wise counself of the young Irish exile future smiled upon him, had he the for Mr. Sheehan. each and every department. years he was employed at Avery's, In connection with the abooe there is a fine Annex, his fate and the destines of Europe same advantages which were given to Our kodak is set for Col. Ratigan, and heretofore has had no political where an elegant lunch is served and only the finest might have been changed. And this the soldiers and statesmen of France goods handled. First street, and we will ere long aspirations. He is very popular, and he was the equal of any of their of man, whose memory we are assemproduce some snap shots of his trip should he accede to the wishes of his bled to celebrate tonight, this young great men. And shall it be said no, friends his opponent, should there be around the world. Irishman who has illustrated the God forbid that we, one, will have a fast race to run. renown of his race, and whose memof Wolfe Tone, because owing The Kentucky Irish American is Genial Edward Dalton will soon be is a treasure that every Irishman to circumstances which he was unable, he only paper devoted to the moral ory Sts. feel proud of this man wasi with all his genius, to overcome, he and social advancement of Irish inter missed by his many friends in the should cut off in the early flower of his was denied that success and that fame ests published in this part of the coun vicinity of Floyd and Main streets. The house at present occupied by Mr. which rewarded the revotionaries and try. He was but thirty-fiv- e manhood. Dalton is the oldest building in .the this day 100 years statesmen of France, shall it be said years of age on for seven years the city of Louisville, having been erected GRLLBGHER & his countrymen, are less proud Fred Plamp, .ago on June 20, 1898 and in the that we, following November he perished mis- of him because he failed, and died for genial and accommodating chief clerk over 100 years ago. This venerable PUonL 534 erably in a jail in this city." 1426 W. St., Ireland, than the French are of their at Trebing's Hotel, is now located at landmark is to be replaced by a mod: mm m tmm Mr. Michael Cusack Oh, no, not heroes? No, thank God, whatever the Belleview, Second and Jefferson ern brick business house, which will 11 mm mmwr xri r be ready for occupancy about Sepmiserably. (Loud cries of "Order.") may be said of the Irish race, it will streets. C0MMERCI4L PRINTERS tember 1. Mr. Dillon There is no need to never lie in the mouth of any man to J. Keane, Democratic Com John dispute about a term. He perished say that they are afraid or ashamed to Mike O'Donnell is one of the best mitteeman from the Tenth ward, is STBIOTLY UNION OPFIOE. honorabiy, but when I used the word celebrate the memory of those who ight in it with the newspaper frater known and most enthusiastic Hiber"miserably" I meant to characterize failed and gave up their lives in their Card, Dodgers, Letter Heads, Circan always be depended nians in this city. He is a warm culars, Badges, Hangers, Bill Heads, the treatment to which he was sub- service. I hear men beside me on the nity. John upon when they are in need of either friend of John Dajy, who recently Programmes, Invitations, Fans, etc, jected. ' But he was assassinated by a platform say he did not fail. That olitical or society and even war made a tour of this country. He in. executed lartlstloally and promptly. cowardly and base enemy, who has was exactly what I was coming to. forms us that Mr.' Daly will soon be news. Dan Creedon and Tommy Ryan work of any umpires there this seanever known in all its history the He failed to hunt the English out of installed as Mayor of Limerick. Mr. will box before the Coney Island Box- son. nobility of being generous to a foe Ireland, which was the object of his James Quinn, who some years ago O'Donnell is at Twentieth and Bank they feared, and, they did fear Wolfe life. I wish to God it had succeeded. eft this city to go to Illinois with a streets, and is interested in all Irish ing Club. Spider Kelly, of San Francisco, is Tone. But, as I said, he was cut off But no doubt in a wider and more en arge shoe house, and subsequently affairs, being one of the advance The Philadelphia papers say Gaff-ne- anxious to get on a match at New in the early flower of his manhood. during sense no. man who has led the removed to St. Louis, returned to the guard. and Brown haye done the best York. -- Senn & Ackorman Brewing Co. life-save- r, hand-mad- a -- to-da- Lager Beer and Porter LOUISVILLE, KY. two-stor- y store-hous- n h rMEHL It's Pure. & BURNS man-lan- d. Eighteenth and Chestnut, GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS first-class Fine Groceries, -- n Teas and 6oiiee$, Creamery Butter, Fresn vegetables, All Kinds 01 Meats. 1 . MEHL & BURNS Eighteenth and Chestnut. -- LOUIS SEEDER Sixteenth and Madison, -- FAMILY BAKERY Breads, Bolls and Cakes thefellow-coun-tryme- n LOUIS SEEGER Sixteenth and Madison Market mmmm . y KENTUCKY IRISH AMERICAN. Po- keep this murderess of human rights classes far from us. The DEVOTED TO THE MORAL AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF ALL hear only the rumblings, but newsIRISH AMERICANS. paper people know that the volcano M. is right under their feet, ready to burst at any moment if we are not wide SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR. awake. Can we afford to be supine Address all Communications to the KENTUCKY IRISH AMERICAN, Cor. 3d and Green SI., Louisville, Ky. with such a danger menacing us ? work-a-day KentiiGKy Irish flmerloan. WILLIAM Let us consult only facts, and we will ment and overcharges. Had the work the valley to the vicinity of the been placed with a union office the State would have been saved great inconvenience and considerable expense. When a church society or individual wants a few cards printed, for instance, they go to the nearest office, not considering how the work will be done. As a rule the union s offices charge less for work than the, ones, and we can't life of us why the nonsee for the union offices are patronized. Louisville Typographical Union No. 10, whose label is at the head of our columns, is made up of married men with families, who have devoted the best part of their lives to learn the art preservative, and we hope all of our readers will patronize firms which give employment to union men. first-clasnon-union HIGGINS, Publisher. AMERICAN IRISH PATRIOTS. some- SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1898. THE AMERICAN IRISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY. In our first number we said scent can call attention to the palpable injustice done their race on many occasions. BROTHER HARVEY. This society is doing much to straighten out the history of this country. It was organized about three years ago, and now has a membership of about 1,000, including some of the leading statesmen of the country-Un- ited States Senators, Congressmen and Governors of States. Its President is Mr. Richard A. Mosely, Secretary of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the Secretary is Mr. Thomas Hamilton Murray, editor of the Pawtucket (R. T.) Tribune. Many of the leading members are Protestants, but are very anxious to see the truth of history preserved and to have credit given to the Irish race where it is due. The work of the society is soon to be published in book or pamphlet form. Annual and stated meetings arc held at which papers of great value are read. Kentucky has two members of this society Edward Fitzpatrick, the newspaper man, and Hon. Matt Mr. FitzO'Doherty, the lawyer. patrick some time ago wrote an .article for the Times which was published in the East. It related to the early Irish in Kentucky and received much praise. The need of such a society is ap- - The leading Baptist paper in Kentucky and the South is published by an Irishman, who is proud of his country Dr. William P. Harvey. He is the mainstay of the Western Recorder, and does not claim to be a or an Orangeman, either. Dr. Harvey believes that baptism is immersion, but he does not belong to that class called in Ireland ranters, who want to hang everybody because they do not believe as they The Baptists are very strong in do. Louisville and Kentucky stronger than any other denomination, and it is only because men like Dr. Harvey are to the fore. Two or three other alleged doctors of this denomination have been doing the cause Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, in the much harm in Louisville, meddling city of Philadelphia: with politics. "Sir I accept with pleasure the ensign of so worthy a fraternity as that of the Sons of St. Patrick in this city a society distinguished for the We are so engrossed with cares and firm adherence of its members to the that "having eyes we glorious cause in which we are emsee not, having ears we hear not," barked. Give me leave to assure and having minds we do not think of you, sir, that I shall never cast my with which I am this terrible conspiracy that is forming eyes upon the badge honored but with a grateful rememas an immense sea wave to swallow brance of the polite and affectionate In. I'.nrictj&q-a&fh&- i, parent. manner in whicn it was prelrented. I United States," Barnes' Historical until all cease to live and we become am, with respect and esteem, sir, your Series of 1871, the following is pub only the fossil remains of an extinct most obedient servant, "George Washington." lished on pages 243-- 4 referring to the race of giants. How we can be so On June 17, 1780, a paper was battle of Fredericksburg: "In the apathetic with so great an evil as this individuals assault Meagher's Irish troops espe more than monster, signed by ninety-thre- e cially distinguished themselves, leav slowly but surely crawling toward us, pledging their property and credit for of their number on the fascinating us by the very devil of its the several sums opposite their names. ing field of their heroic action. The Lon glitter, can only be explained by the The sums subscribed amounted to 315,000, Pennsylvania currency, don Times correspondent, who watch supposition that people do not reflect, ed the battle from the heights, speak It will be too late to rise from our payable in gold or silver. mem Of this amount twenty-fiving of their desperate valor, says lethargy when the wave tumbles on 'Never at Fontenoy, Albuera nor at us and the storm of an Enlish alliance bers of the Friendly Sons of St. Pat 105,000. Waterloo, was more undoubted cour tears us to pieces. Then we shall cry rick subcribed Scotch-Irishma- n ANGLO-ALLIANCE. thing about Irishmen in the. American Revolution. It may not be out of place to again refer to this subject. The "Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick" was organized March 17,1771. Nearly all the early members were prosperous merchants at the time, many of them engaged in the shipping and importing business, and dealing in European and East India goods, teas, wines, silks, Irish linens, etc. Being all Irishmen, or the sons of Irishmen, they, with martial spirit, espoused the American cause. But one member, Thomas Batt, took active part against American liberty, and on March 18, 1776, he was unanimously expelled from the society. Perhaps the most author itative testimony to the correctness of the claim that the Irish predominated in the Revolution is the letter of acceptance in the organization by George Washington himself, written to George Campbell, President of the tomac, and when the stores of forage which were yet to be found were all destroyed or removed, the difficulty of any new offensive operations on either side would be greatly increased. The key to the Shenandoah Valley was, in Sheridan's judgment, the line of the Opequan Creek, which was rather a deep canon than an ordinary water course. Sheridan's idea I understood to be to fall back to the proper defensive point upon that creek, and there to construct fortifications which would effectually cover the approach to the Potomac. CHURCH NEWS. The Sunday-schoo- l at the Dominican church has been disbanded for the summer. It will reopen again ir September. The Rev. Louis G. Deppen gave the retreat to the Sisters of Loretto. He returned this week for the celebration of the feast of St. (the patron of his church), which occurred on yesterday. Mary-Magdale- NOBODY CAME. fellows A crowd of about two weeks ago rented Col. Lum Simons' beautiful Riverview Park for July 12, and announced that they would give a picnic there. July 12, you know, is Orangemen's day. It is celebrated by men who glory in the fact that their country was subjugated by a foreigner William of Orange. No other class of men on God's green footstool, except Orangemen, delight in the fact that their native land was placed under a foreign invader. Well, the 12th of July came and no crowd showed up at Riverview, and the picnic was declared off. It is creditable to Louisville that it has so few of these fellows. hungry-looking The reception of the white vail will take place at St. Catherine of Sienne's Convent near Springfield on August Bishop McCloskey will attend. 4. MRS. KATHERINE SLATTERY These exercises always draw a and the Dominican chapel on. Succumbs to tho Infirmities of Old Age. that occasion will be filled. Hnl Lived In This Vicinity Many Archbishop Corrigan was recently Years and Was BcIotciI. petitioned to send a chaplain for the A death which has caused great hospital ship Relief. The demand sorrow was that of Mrs. Katherine was urgent, but there was no In this emergency Father Slattery, one of the best known and James N. Connolly, the Archbishop's-Secretarymost highly esteemed ladies in volunteered, and His Grace who died at her home on allowed him to go to the front. Chestnut street Tuesday. Although in her eighty-firs- t year, Mrs. Slattery Father Connolly has gone as a volunwas active and in very good health up teer, paying his own expenses, instead to a few days before. Suddenly she of as a commissioned chaplain. large-crowd, e. , Jeffer-sonvill- e, money-makin- g The Kentucky Irish American is the name of a new weekly which has begun publication in this city. Typographically the new journal is splend-did- , and its contents are breezy,, vigorous and excellent. Midland Re- ... view,. 1 . SHERIDAN. CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE. hydra-heade- d two-third- s e age displayed by the sons of Erin than during those six frantic dashes which were directed against the al most impregnable position of their foe. That any mortal man could have carried the position, defended as it was, it seems idle for a moment to believe. But the bodies which lie in t yards dense masses within of Col. Walton's guns are the best evidence what manner of men they were who pressed on to death with the dauntlessness of a race which has gained glory on a thousand battle fields, and never more richly deserved it than at the foot of Marye's Heights, on the 13th day of December, I862.' " In a recent edition on the same pages, the history says: "In the assault the six brigades of French and Hancock's divisions especially dis tinguished themselves, leaving two thirds of their number on the field of their heroic action. The London Times' correspondent, who watched the battle from the heights, speaking of their desperate valor, says. 'Never at Fontenoy,' etc." ' The later edition was made to falsify history. All reference to the Irish was stricken out, probably to please in this counsome of the try who want an alliance. It is well that the American-IrisHistorical Society was organized that Catholic and Protestant of Irish de- forty-eighpro-Englis- h Anglo-America- with no one to hear us, because of n h our own accord we drifted into the vortex. When our people are warned that not a day passes but this alliance is being strengthened by the railroad corporations of our country, they ought to take heed. These roads are owned by English capitalists, and they minions are and their leaving no means untried to foist this odious and ruinous policy on our country. The editors of leading papers are being approached daily all over the United States by these men to talk and write up this idea to their people. Rapacious, cruel, grinding England should have Treachery is her no part with us. synonym, and a greater insult could not be flung into the faces of our Irish people than that such a thing should be even thought of. That we are not taken into consid eration makes the insult more unbearable. Our ancient and modern enemy to be taken to our bosom as friend Think of the patriots ofJulyi7, 1776, at the steps of Faneuil Hall, declaring the overthrow of English misrule, rising now from their graves to hear the maudlin gibberish of a hypnotized nation, calling in their delirium for this same England to come and lock hands and hearts with these unpatriotic sons of theirs English history England's own condemnation. speaks new-fangle- PATRONIZE SKILLED LABOR. d ! I There is no trade probably where more fraud is committed on the pub lic than in printing. Unfair or non union offices impose on their patrons inferior paper, ink and composition, and the imposition is not discovered until the test of time has brought out the defects. There are now in Louis ville a number of printing offices employing boys at small wages and unskilled- men at still lower pay who get out inferior work, and yet merchants patronize them. Merchants who want first class goods go to reliable houses, particularly in the grocery and dry goods line, but many of these same merchants never think of this when they want printingi A peculiarity about the printing trade is that none but skilled men are allowed in the union. In order to be a member thereof a man must have served a regular ap prenticeship and shown his ability to do work well. A union office when rushed may occasionally turn out a poor job, but it is the exception and not the rule. We call attention to this because the general public has been paying no attention to the matter, notably the State printing, the contract for which with one of these offices had to be revoked and readvertised of agree- because of non-unio- n geants, corporals, and private soldiers, in fact, everybody manifesting a per sonal affection for you that I have never seen in any other army, not even the Army of the Tennessee for Grant; I have never seen anything like it. Tell me what is the reason?" "Mr. Dana," he said, "I long ago made up my mind that it was not good plan to fight battles with paper orders ; that is, for the commander to stand on a hill in the rear and send his with written orders to the different commanders. My practice has always been to fight in the front ranks." "But, General," I said, "that is dangerous; in the front ranks a man is much more liable to be killed than he is in the rear." "Well," he said, "I know that' there is a certain risk in it;. but, in AQUINAS UNION WHEEL CLUIJ. my judgment, the advantage is much The Aquinas Union Wheel Club greater than the risk, and I have come to the conclusion that this is a risky has added two more lady riders to its thing to do. That is the reason the ranks lately, Misses Kate Purcell and men like me. They know that when Maggie Reardon, Miss Purcell winthe hard pinch comes I am exposed ning her wheel by selling the highest number of tickets for the Dominican just as much as any of them." are you never afraid?" I church picnic, and Miss Reardon hers "But for selling the largest number for the asked. was I should not be ashamed Aquinas Union moonlight excursion, "If I of it," he said, "If I should follow Misses Kate Lannon and Mamie my natural impulse, should run away Keefe, of this club, are conceded to always at the beginning of danger; be two of the most graceful lady rid the men wno say they are never ers in the. city. afraid in a battle do not tell the truth." Y. M. I. I talked a great deal with Sheridan and his officers while at Cedar Creek Logan Council, which met in the on the condition of the valley and school building on Sixth street, has what should be done to hold it. The consolidated with three other councils, active campaign seemed to be over in Alpha, St. Mary's and Sacred Heart, that region for the year. The enemy which are now known as Unity Counwas so decidedly beaten and scattered, cil. and driven so far to the south, that he Unity gave a picnic at Fern Grove could hardly be expected to collect Tuesday, which was a grand success his forces for another immediate at- in every way. tempt. Besides, the devastation of Hereafter the meetings will be held the valley, extending, as it did, for a at 1329 West Chestnut street every distance of about 100 miles, rendered Tuesday evening. it almost impossible that either the Confederates or our own forces should County President Murphy's report make a new campaign in that territory. of the proceedings of the national It looked to me as if, when Sheridan convention was received with much had completed the same process down enthusiasm. aides-de-cam- p gave way, and her physician pronounced her illness to be due to a general breaking down of the system, incident to old age. Mrs. Slattery was born in Ireland, but over fifty years ago came to Louisville with her two children, the surviving one being Mr. John J. Slatn tery, President of the Iron Company. About thirty years ago Mrs. sister, Mrs. John Burke, wife of one of the prominent citizens of died, and, with that devotion which characterized her entire life, she removed to her sister's home and cared for the five orphan children. Of these Misses Kate, Mary and Anna Burke survive to mourn the loss of their beloved aunt, who was their devoted guardian. For many years Mrs. Slattery took a prominent part in social and charitable work in Jefiersonville. Her home .was, the., favorite, mefijjjojj-ijla- r. most refined and cultured people in that city. She did not forget her early acquaintances in Louisville, and was almost a weekly visitor here to the home of her son. Mrs. Slattery was a woman of strong individuality, and impressed all who knew her with her rare good sense. She was a devout Catholic all her life and was always prominent in the affairs of St. Augustine's church, in Jefiersonville, and every member of that congregation will regret her death as a personal loss. In fact, the entire community, without regard to religious belief, esteemed Mrs. Slattery and looked upon her as a model woman. The funeral, which was one of the largest in Jefiersonville for a long time, took place from St. Augustine's church Thursday morning with a sol emn requiem mass. ihe remains were interred in St. Louis cemetery in this city. Todd-DonigaSlat-tery- 's The corner-ston- e of the church of St. Philip Neri was laid last Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large crowd. This new church is to be erected on Floyd, near Woodbine, on a. beautiful lot, and the plans drawn ire for a neat little church costing: about $20,000. This church is in a very pretty part of town, and Father Ackermann, the pastor, has worked hard in its behalf. The contract for frescoing the Cathedral will be let immediately. There is quite a neat sum on hand for and with the proceeds of the outing and the house collection to be instituted it is 'hoped enough will be raised to finish the work in good style. The exceedingly beautiful architecture of this building will be enhanced by this work, and with the addition of new windows, which are badly needed, the building would rank with anyr this-purpos- The Cathedral is to have an outing at Fern Grove on the 28th of this month. There will be two boats in the morning at 8:30 and 10:30, and. one in the afternoon at 1:30. If it can possibly be arranged the orphan girls will be brought in from Preston Park and taken on a boat to the grove. Father Bouchet is heartily in favor of this scheme, and it will be a great treat to the orphans, many of whom' have never even seen the river. The proceeds of the excursion are to be added to the fund for frescoing the Cathedral, which will be done shortly. The ladies who are in charge of this affair are working hard to make it a success. The Paulist Fathers, of New York,. are introducing something new in the l settlement house idea. This is abstinence in connection with' settlements. The building has and alterations are being, made, costing altogether about There will be classes in the mechanical arts as well as a gymnasium and billiard room. This is all paid for by the young men themselves, for th.e director and counsellor, Father A. P. Doyle, is wise in his generation. The building will accommodate 400 or 500 young men, all of whom will shortly be enrolled on the guild. But total abstinence is. one condition for membership. the-totabeen-purchase- $25,-00- 0. to-b- e One of the earnest church workers in St. Louis Bertrand congregation is Mrs. McCann, wife of 'Squire John McCann. Though a convert to the faith, Mrs. McCann is a devout and earnest Christian woman, and is never so happy as when engaged in some charitable mission. A woman who is attached to her family, she rarely goes anywhere unless it is on some charity. Nothing is undertaken in this congregation, in either a social or financial way, in which Mrs. McCann, if not a promoter, is at least a hard worker. She is President of the Sew ing Society, which meets every week during the winter, and makes up clothes for the poor people, of whom there are very many in this parish. She is also a prominent member of the Altar Society, and is at all to give her aid to any char itable enterprise. times-willin- KENTUCKY is in Jeffersonville. Mr. Burke last week gained a legal victory for admirers of base ball in Indianapolis. He represented the club of that city Miss Bessie Gallagher has gone to in a suit to test the constitutionality of Middlesboro on a visit. the law regarding Sunday games. Mrs. Mat Hickey, of New Albany, Capt. Joe Tanksley and Deputy is visiting friends in Lexington, Ky. Jailer John McGrath left Thursday Mrs. E. G. Weber has returned for Hot Springs. Capt. Tanksley has home after a short visit to her parents. never fully recovered from injuries received in the service of the fire deMiss Margaret Mulhurn has gone partment. The many friends of these to West Baden to spend the summer two popular gentlemen hope they will return fully restored in health. months. IRISH AMERICAN. ft 5 h M. A. CORCORAN, Society gossip. W. J. CORCORAN I ft M A (T)RmRANftRRf WHOLESALE AND RETAIL AND DEAI.KRS IN I ft I (Jommission Merchants f Ray, Corn, Klbeat, Rye, Oats and Straw, k It. pBSBSSSSSSSB Mr. George Block entertained a -? z ?-. j.w z 0 number of friends Wednesday evencinnati. ing in honor of the golden wedding z fcw of the father and mother of Mr. Alderman Doerhocfer is spending 8 MARK RYAN. JOHN J. KEANE. Joseph Sanford, who went some time a couple of weeks at Sweet Sulphur ago to Germany with his family to be Springs. With this issue of the Kentucky John J. Keane, whom we present to present on the occasion. Congratu-- i this week, was born in Irish American we present to our readonr readers Joseph Mahoney, of Jeffersonville, lations were exchanged by cable. Dunmore, County Galway, Ireland, ers Mr. Mark Ryan, the well known was married at Osgood recently to in 1866. Leaving the old country in and popular Deputy Circuit Court Chief of Police Haager left ThursMiss Ratigan. 1 88 1, he landed in New York city, Clerk. He is the son of Mr. Peter day for an extended trip through the Mr. and Mrs. James E. Callahan and from there came direct to Louis Ryan, of West Kentucky street. Mr. East. The object of the trip will be Capacity 1,600 gallons per day, and the only and family left this week for Atlantic ville, where he has since resided. Ryan was born in this city twenty-sireal Ice Cream Factory in this city. Goods to inspect the metropolitan police City and the East. Mr. Keane acquired a fair education years ago. He received a good edushipped to all parts of the country. Our forces for the purpose of introducing goods are strictly pure and of finest quality. ;n Ireland, but, being industrious and cation in the parochial and public Misses Florence McShane and Ruth improvements in the local force. Col. ambitious, and wishing to thoroughly schools. After passing through the Davis, of this city, are visiting reta Haager says he will spend most of equip himself for business life, he schools he learned the bricklaying the time in New York, and will go street, tives in Indianapolis. ft entered one of the local business col- trade, and has for some years past through every department of the force. leges, where he studied at night, after been an active member of the strong Mr. Ed Tierney, of the Board of St. Augustine's Church, Jefferson performing his daily labor, until he trades union of that craft. Mr. Ryan Public Safety, has returned from a ville, was crowded Wednesday mom graduated, seven years ago, when he has always taken a great interest in week's trip to Northern Indiana. ing to witness the marriage of Miss went into business for himself at 1304 local politics, and contributed in no DANIEL DOUGHERTY. THOMAS KEENAN. Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Mullin have Frances L. Murphy to Mr. Charles West Main street. He has always small measure to the success of his returned home after a pleasant visit of D. Kerrigan. The bride is the lovely taken a leading part in Irish so- present superior, Mr. John Page. He two weeks with friends at Hobbs Sta and accomplished daughter of Coun- ciety affairs and is ever ready to is at present at the head of the suit tion. cilman John B. Murphy, Chief Yard- - lend a helping hand to any of his less department, and fills this important for the Pennsylvania Com fortunate countrymen or neighbors. position to the satisfaction of all who Miss Mamie Gavin, of the High master pany, and the groom is a clerk for Mr. Keane is an active member of the have business in the Court House. lands, is visiting in Chicago, the He formerly resided in the Tenth this company. He is a most excel- Ancient Order of Hibernians, guest of Miss Katie Bree, formerly of ward, but is now living on West KenSociety and Knights of 1229 W. Market Streeet, Bet. 12th and 13th, lent young gentleman and has a host this city. of friends, as was attested by the Honor. He has for some time taken tucky street, in Parkland. He is one Telephone 1240-- 2. The many friends of Mr. Roger large number who gathered at the an active interest in city- politics, and of the coming young McDermott, of 1 114 West Oak street, church. The bride is one of the his popularity and activity is attested always obliging and ready to lend a All Calls Promptly Attended to Day or Night. Carriages will regret that he is very ill of asthma most popular young ladies in Jef- by the fact that he is at present the helping hand to any deserving cause. Furnished for All Occasions. of the heart. fersonville, having made a host of Democratic committeeman of the He has friends without number all friends by her courteous and ladylike Tenth ward. Men of his spirit and over the city, and they are proud of Mr. Christy Burns, of Fifteenth manners while connected with the ability are a benefit to any community. his ability and success. and Magazine streets, who has been After the marriage there quite ill for the past six weeks, is now MONDAY'S GREAT OUTING. was a reception at Mr; Murphy's resipond," which always proves an atconvalescing. East Market street. Many traction for the little ones. dence, 527 Miss Elizabeth Davis, one of Bui- - handsome presents wereeceived, All the Arrangements Completed The Games Committee, in charge for n DC8IQNER3 AND BUILDERS OF litt county's most charming young and numerous good wishes go'S of Messrs. Gathof and Vetter, prom lUcasatttr- - May- at uW whole'ft at ises to have some new and interesting ladies, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Nu the popular young couple, ITALIAN MARBLE, AMERICAN AND SCOTCH GRANITE Prizes, JIusIc, Dnncliif,'. games for the occation. gent, Portland avenue. 2 o'clock for the East to remain ten will re Another interesting feature will be days. On their return they Miss Anna Walsh, of New Albany, side at The members of St. Patrick's a drill by St. Patrick's Cadets in the 1426 West Market street, this has been called to Creighton, Pa., by city. church held their weekly meeting at afternoon. the death of her Mrs. the school Monday evening and perThe Rt. Rev. Msgr. Gambon, the WATHEN'S ICE CREAM FACTORY fected Ray, formerly of New Albany. Artistic Work Only Solicited. Workshops &. Studios, Carrara, Italy. arrangements for the outing for zealous pastor of St. Patrick's church, the benefit of the church, to be given always honors these meetings with Misses Mary and Nettie Schene and The Lnrgcst nml Best Equipped Estnb' WAREROOMS, at Fern Grove on Monday. That the his presence, and his words of wisdom Lillie Hutti are spending the summer success of the undertaking is a matter and encouragement are an inspiration lislimcnt of the Kind in Tills months with the family or Mr. D. S. of deep concern to the ladies and to all his hearers. Slate Its Capacity. Richardson at Brandenburg, Ky. gentlemen of the parish was evidenced The members of St. Patrick's conby the large attendance and the lively gregation have always been noted for John J. Lannon, of 1749 Portland There is no one doing business in interest displayed in receiving any the success of their outings. Their avenue, is being congratulated by his this city who delights his customers suggestions for the good of the cause. chief aim is to see that all their friends friends upon the recent arrival of a (INCORPORATED.) more at the present time than Mr. T. Mr. William Foley has proven him- and patrons have a thoroughly pleashandsome little lady at his home. J. Wathen, the ice cream man. A self a capable Chairman, and has ant time, and thus far the prospects representative of this paper inspected been untiring in his efforts to make indicate that the coming outing will Mr. William Martin and family, of Mr. Wathen's factory, and learned the outing a financial and social suc- be one of the most enjoyable affairs Twenty-seconstreet, left Thursday is the largest in the State, pos- cess. The various committees acting of the season. The tickets for the for Cincinnati, where they will spend that it sessing four times the capacity of any in with him also deserve boats are only twenty-fivcents, a week visiting friends and relatives. similar institution. Mr. Wathen has an equal share of praise. which includes admission to grounds. Capt. Thomas Small and Mr. Children under ten years of age are Mr. Frank A. Gathof, of the dry been conducting the business at 629 goods firm of Gathof & Bros., has re- Eighth street for the past five years, Thomas Keenan have chartered the admitted free. turned from Nashville, where he and giving his personal supervision to the steamers Columbia and sunshine the CRUSHED TO DEATH. his family had been visiting for the production of his creams and ices, and former to make two trips, one at 8 a.' his trade has increased until now he m., the other at 1 p. m., and the past ten days. Thomas Griffin, twenty years of operates four double freezing ma- latter one trip to the grove at 1:30 p. age, came to his death Wednesday The many friends of John Chawk chines, with a capacity of 1,500 galm. The steamer W. C. Hite will morning while engaged in digging an will be glad to hear that he is conva- lons per day. It is the popular thing also assist if necessary, so that there embankment on Underhill street, belescing rapidly and will be out in a to procure his creams and ices, and will be a sufficient number of boats tween Baxter, avenue and Broadway. few days. He has had a severe attack there is a growing demand for them to accommodate all who come, no The embankment caved in upon him, malarial fever. of even outside of the city, as he is now matter how large the crowd may be. almost removing him from sight. He to ship goods with the great- All the boats will leave from the Mr. Frank McGrath returned home prepared remained in this position, with only and promptness. In addiwharf. last night, after a two weeks' visit at est safety his head protruding, for sevaral hours, tion to the ice cream factory, Mr. The Music and Dancing Committee when at last a companion appeared Sweet Sulphur Springs. His friends bakery have engaged Scally's band, which Wathen conducts a LOW PRICES. aooo WORK. will be delighted to learn that he was and is therefore pre- will furnish four pieces of music in and succeeded in rescuing the unforand creamery, greatly benefited by the trip. 11 pared to fill completely all orders for the morning and four in the afternoon. tunate man. Young Griffin was immediately reor home use. His No charge will be made for dancing. One of the handsomest loving cups outings, receptions moved to the City Hospital, where in the city was presented to the Rev. factory is always open to the inspecA prize (a diamond ring or bicycle, --NOB PRINTERS medical aid was rendered him. It Cafe and A. J. Brady by Mackin Council a few tion of the public. at the option of the winner,) has been was seen that he could live but a few days ago. It can be seen in the show offered to the lady who collects the No. 1522 Portland Avenue. GLASS FACTORY. hours. His skull was fractured, both ANOTHER window of Rodgers & Pottinger. most money by popular votes, each legs broken SWEENEY, PROP. PROMPTNESS. NCATNCSS. and his breast crushed in. PI. Mr. R. F. Albertson, representing vote to be ten cents. Three ladies Death relieved him of his suffering at yincent Decoursey, who was seri221 THIRD AVENUE. the Union Glass Works Company have entered this race, namely : Mrs. 6 o'clock. His home was at ously injured in the Illinois Central 1715 Private Dining Koomi. Pen "aV an' Night has called on the Walker, Miss Mary McNamara and of Anderson, Ind., licit of Winea and Cigari. Jackson street, and he had been in wreck about two weeks ago, is imof this city for data Miss Agnes McGinn. Commercial Club Of course, the employ of his uncle, Wm. O'Con-nelNineteenth and Bank, TELEPHONE 002. proving rapidly and will soon be able about the city and its advantages, only one can win the prize, but each for some time. Deceased was a M. D. I.AWLER. M.J. LAWLER, to be out. His many friends will be with a view of finding a location here. will have her chief reward in the very popular young man. glad to hear of his speedy recovery. It is probable that the plant will be consciousness that she has lent a helpThe funeral took place from St. Ptmlly Wine and aA full line ol Liquors alwaya on band. Ordera prompt) j filled. Miss Bettie Fenley, a very popular established, as Mr. Albertson seemed ing hand in behalf of aiding the Paul's Church Friday morning at 8 F. CD KB AM. young lady, left Thursday with a jolly well satisfied with the inducements. church. J.J. CUBUAN. o'clock. The ladies in charge of the dining composed of Misses Josie and Employment will be given to 300 to party, will hall and supplies made a very favoraFIRST CLASS Father Sheridan and his congregaMaggie O'Neill, Eliza Greenough, 350 persons, and the pay-roble report. For the small sum of tion passed a pleasant day at River-viefor a average about $20,000 monthly. WHOLESALE DEALERS Julia Page and several others, twenty-fiv- e cents they will serve a Park last Tuesday, the occasion trip to, Mammoth Cave. They .will Quite a business meetincr was the Wines, Liquors, Brandies, Gins being their summer outing. There be gone a week or ten days. last County Board meeting, and some sumptuous dinner on the grounds. - have NORTHWEST CORNER The Young Ladies' Sodalitywas a large crowd at the beautiful very important committees were KENTUCKY WHISKIES. ' Frank B. Burke, of Indianapolis, donated the articles for the "fish park and all enjoyed themselves. MMETEUtTI AND DUNCAN STS. 212 FIRST STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY. Liz- Misses Ida and Eva Raidy and zie Morgan are visiting friends in Cin- tLK: g 139 and 141 Fourth Ave., LOUISVILLE, KY. 1 22 .ssssa i j . rz: zz Sv; Telephone 3 22 11 1 u 22. 3 ?- if- v-) xi i 3. ftlatfw 1 WCbe Tee cr ci fv ?i ?- s?r. Cream man. I f x I vy vvivyuviiv y Doiifluwtii Keenan, UNDERTAKERS, & Irish-Americ- - s, - . post-offic- rnuianon moppi Company. ern-flrovfr sister-in-la- Monuments. 322 to 328 West Green St. FRANK FEHR BREWING CO. d e BREWERS AND BOTTLERS. LOUISVILLE, KY. First-stre- et -- first-clas- s Hoi el J. MM itaurant, R. E. Heffernan, GRIMES & GARRY, l, Grocerg)SalooiK FirU-Clas- s LawlBi & Son Brocery ana saloon ll F. Curran&Co. w 6 ENGLAND'S PRISON BRUTALITY. under which the prisoner was to be tried admitted that he was a political Irish Political Prisoners Subjected to prisoner. What was asked in this amendment was extremely small. So the Most Savage Cruelties A far as he knew England was the only Scathing Arraignment. country that treated political prisoners in the same way as ordinary criminals, The prisons bill, as amended by the and all that was asked by this amendstanding 'committee, was up for de- ment was that men admitted by the bate in the House of Commons re- Crown to be political prisoners should be placed in a different category to cently. He quoted the case Mr. Davitt moved the following other prisoners. amendment: "Where a person is un- of the United States to show that after dergoing a sentence for treason, felony the terrible rebellion no prisoner was or high treason, he shall be allowed to executed, so far as his memory carassociate while at work and at exercise ried him, and that after- a period of with prisoners convicted of similar of- three years not a single individal was Let them compare the fenses. Such prisoner shall likewise left in jail. have the option of wearing his own action of the great Republic of the dress, and shall also while observing West with the action of England. To prison rules be allowed to write and this very hour the British Government receive letters and to receive a visit refused to relax their grip on the un from relatives or friends at least once fortunate individuals whom for fifteen each month while his imprisonment years they had treated with abomin continues." He said the amendment able cruelty and barbarity. What, he was practically the same as that before asked, was the object of the treason the Grand Committee on Law, and felony act? although the amendment on that ocThe Speaker Order, order. The casion was rejected by a large majority, only question now before the House yet he hoped that that judgment might is the treatment of those convicted be reversed by the House of Com- under the treason felony act. mons. He hoped that the moderation Mr. Dillon said he did not think he of his amendment would be one of its was out of order in reference to the strongest recommendations to the treason felony act, for, of course, house. At the present time in Eng- the avowed object of the act was to lish prisons burglars, forgers, degrade Irish political prisoners to the thieves, etc., were allowed to level of the vilest English convicts, associate together if they were con- That fact alone constituted one of the victed for the first time. Therefore, strongest grounds which the Irish he was only asking for men convicted members had for demanding a change of political crime the same treatment ' in the present prison system. In this as was meted out to the class of of- matter of political prisoners England fenders he had referred to. was far behind Russia and France There could be only one answer to and other nations, where the prisoners the question he was raising, and that were treated with consideration bewas that political prisoners who hap- cause of the fact that political motives pened to be Irishmen were treated animated them. In connection with with a spirit ofvindictivenessunpar.il this matter the history of England had leled in any other country with which been one of retrogression, for in the be was acquainted. When it came to days of the Georges political prisoners This the Irish political prisoners they were were more humanely treated. to be dealt with diflerently from any system, against which a protest was other class of prisoners while under- now being made, was a new one. He going penal servitude yes, the did not believe anything of the kind brutal prison system demanded that it was heard or dreamt of until the should have its pound of flesh. He British Government found they had also asked in his amendment that Irish political prisoners to deal with. gar-a-oter- KENTUCKY CAPTAIN IRISH AMERICAN. Nearly three hundred cowboys, miners, citizens and policians of Arizona enlisted under him, and the whole company rode down to San Antonio and was received with open arms. The women of Prescott presented him with a silk flag (the first raised near Sevilla, Cuba) and the men presented him with a revolver. "Mayor O'Neill, we want to give you a mount. It is not full grown, but merely a Colt. We tell you that it bucks. Every time it bucks head it toward a Spaniard, and you can rest assured that one more Spaniard will bid his godfather, the devil, good morning." "Buckey" then went to the front, ready to give his Colt all the bucking in sight. He wrote his friend Thur-loWeed Barnes a letter from San Antonia, which closed with these characteristic lines. "Iam ready to take all the chances. Who would not gamble for a new star in the flag?" "Buckey's" sobriquet was acquired through his willingness to "buck" any game ever heard of. He "bucked" every obstacle in his path, too, and "bucked" his way to prosperity and into the respect of his fellow man. His father was Capt. John O'Neill of the famous Irish Brigade of the Second Army Corps during the war of the rebellion. His brother, Eugene Brady O'Neill, is now on his way to w "BUCKET" O'NEILL. GERMANY'S REAL ATTITUDE. The IJaso Attempt to Work Up an objects within the vision. whole range of Far-ragut's Miner, Scout, Judge, Sheriff, Mayor, Soldier, Hero and All Round Good Antl-Gorma- "Go knock it to pieces," was terse and comprehensive com- Sentiment In This Coun- Fellow. try Condemned. Chicago Inter-Ocea- s, Capt. "Buckey" O'Neill, the most picturesque man ot the west, was among the first to go down in that thrilling charge of the rough riders up the hillside at San Juan, in the cam paign before Santiago, says the New York Journal. A brave spirit and a unique char acter, "Buckey" O'Neill was known from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and his epitaph can not be better epitomized than in his own graphic phrase, written just before the de parture from Tampa, "Who would not gamble for a new star in the flag?" "Buckey" gambled and lost, and the rough riders are mourning a gallant fighter, a man who never knew fear, who had shot five men in his day, and who went to the front at the head of 300 intrepid Arizona citizens, all as anxious and as proud to die as Buckey died with his boots on and his face to the enemy. William O'Neill was born of Irish parentage in St. Louis in i860. Com ing East with his mother and brothers, he graduated from the National Law School of the District of Colum. bia. Later, out of seventy-twap plicants for Assistant Paymaster of o aTio-tiie- Wil-lough- option of wearing their own dress while working out their sentences, He believed on both sides of the house it would be admitted his de mand was not a very extravagant one. He merely asked that political offenders might be saved wearing the badge of infamy and shame. He also proposed in his amendment that letters should be permissible to prisoners once a month, and he did not believe any member of the house would find fault with giving this discretion to governors He believed that if of the prisons. this course wrs adopted it would have a most beneficial effect on those prisoners when they came out of prison. He mentioned that he himself for seven years and seven months, while undergoing penal servitude and observing the prison rules, was not allowed a visit from a single friend. Such treatment under the prison rules could not have taken place in the case of burglars, murderers, thieves or or prisoners convicted of the vilest offenses. It was well known and had been frequently stated in the House that England stood alone among the other nations in the vindictive treatment of her political prisoners. In Russia, he asserted, the treatment of political prisoners was far more humane than in England. He concluded by expressing the hope that the Home Secretary would accept this very moderate amendment. Mr. Burns supported the amendment. Captain Norton said the Irish political prisoners were treated worse than political prisoners in any other He did not country in the world. think the amendment went far enough. Mr. Tully contended that these brutalizing provisions were meant solely for Irishmen. Mr. Dillon said he did not think he ever listened to a lamer excuse than that which the Home Secretary had given in reference to this amendment! Surely the Home Secretary must know when he asked for a definition of a political offender that any person convicted under the treason felony act was a political prisoner, and he (Mr. Dillon) would point out that the Crown by their action in deliberately selecting the Treason Felony Act as the act gar-roter- prison treatment of Jameson, and their friends with that dealt out to Irish prisoners, and he went on to say that for the last thirty years upward of five thousand Irishmen had passed through the jails of England and Ireland for political crimes often times less magnitude than those committed by Jameson, and others. A division was taken on the amendment, and the vote was as follows: For the amendment, 62; against, 128. y WILLIAM SULLIVAN, Louisville's Efficient Chief of Detectives, WILLIAM II. PRICE, The popular Secretary of the Chief of Police. There was some delay in making the teers. appointment, and O'Neill, chafing for action, went to Arizona, where at different periods he edited the Arizona Miner, the Phoenix Herald and the Hoof and Horn, a cattleman's organ. and somewhat prophetic, he decided that Arizona was the place to get a foothold. He got a half interest in several good mining properties, and his wonderful energy and leadership began to assert itself. The miners came to him to settle their brawls; the rangers accepted him as the court of final appeal, so equitable and just were his rulinge. Finally he was elected Judge of Yavapai county, and sat on the bench for some time. Subsequently he was elected Sheriff for three successive terms, and while in that office demonstrated his courage and fearlessness. None of the desperadoes of Arizona ran amuck more than once in Sheriff O'NeiU's biliwick. O'Neill was the best armed man in the territory, and also the best shot. Finally, after many ups and downs, with desperate chances and five fights in which he got the with drop on law breakers, he retired as Sheriff of Yavapai county and moved to Prescott, Ariz., where he ran three times for Congress, being defeated in each instance by a small majority. His next political venture was to run for Mayor of Prescott. He was elected unanimously, and the only vote against him was cast by himself. Every man, woman and child in Arizona knew and called him "Buckey," and every one loved him. When the war broke out Buckey had been living a somewhat quiet and uneventful life. When Roosevelt's regiment was being formed he quickly decided to raise a company, and he got a quota of troops together with such rapidity that President sent him a telegram of thanks. was not a man in Arizona who There would not have been glad to die by "Buckey" O'Neill's side. Clear-headed Mc-Kinl- the navy, he passed at the head. Manila, a first lieutenant of volun His wife still lives to mourn the who, no matter where he happened to be when away from home, wrote her a letter every day. Even in his pnrsuit of criminals over the deserts of Arizona and Colorado "Buckey" penned a few lines to Pauline on a scrap of paper arid sent it back by any stranger whom he met on the highway. "Buckey" was ever brave. At Baiquiri Corporal Cobb and Private English, of Troop D, Tenth Cavalry, fell from the lighter and dropped in the sea. "Buckey" instantly sprang overboard and was swimming with strong stroke to their aid when the lighter swung around in the tide and crushed both before the courageous Buckey" could reach them." man SENSATIONAL PROSECUTION. A prosecution of a sensational character will take place at Westport, Mayo, soon. Three summonses have been served upon Sergt. James Sullivan of Royal Irish Constabulary, in charge of Mullranny police station, at the suit of Mr. John McHale, President of the United League, the charge being that the defendant forged the prosecutor's name to a letter inciting persons in the district The to "commit a serious crime. charges, technically subdivided by the three summonses, are: First That he maliciously published of and concerning the prosecutor a defamatory libel, knowing same to be false. Second That he willfully, knowingly and unlawfully solicited, asked and required of James Kelly and other persons unknown to join in the commission of an offense, by force, threats or menace, to attempt to compel one Martin Kelly to quit his service or lawful employment. Third That he unlawfully and falsely forged and counterfeited the name of John McHale to a certain writing purporting to have been written to one James The Kelly by the said McHale. MacDermott, Q. C, Attorney-Genera- l of the late Liberal administration, is going down to conduct the prosecution, which in its present form is at the suit of a private complaint, and it is understood that some of the most experienced experts in handwriting in the United Kingdom will be examined during the course of the proceedings. to-wi- s, t, Tom O'Rourke has practically de cided to match Tom Sharkey and Joe Goddard. The latter, notwithstand ing his defeat by Maher, made more friends during the contest than Peter did. He is anxious to fight, as there is bad feeling between Goddard and the sailor over the result of their last contest in San Francisco, which was won by Sharkey after a slam bang rough and tumble scramble. Jeffries is quite willing to fight, but being tied up .with one club there appears to be little chance of his be ing pitted against a man capable of bringing out all his resources. The double encounter with Steve O'Don- nell and Bob Armstrong will be little better than a farce, for if Jeffries has the caliber he is reported to possess he should dispose of those two opponents in short order. If Jeffries could get a $10,000 side stake his way to a match with Fitzsimmans would be clear, as Julian has announced that Fitz will meet Jeffries for the heavyweight championship provided the stake is forthcoming. It is quite like ly the astute Delaney will send his man after easier game than Champion " Bob. The Hibernan Knights will give one of their fine drills at the fete to be, given By No. 3. In no nation of Europe are American travelers treated with more genuine respect and courtesy than in Germany. From the time that Frederick .II. of Prussia refused to assist England in suppressing the colonial revolt to the present day the Princes of the house of Brandenburg have been our friends. One of the greatest of Washington's Generals a soldier who ranked with Greene, Putnam, Sullivan and Lafayette was a German dispatched to our assistance from Berlin in the hour of darkest need. In the war of 181 2 Prussia stood be tween English aggression on the one hand and Napoleonic insolence on the other. In the war of the rebellion a word of encouragement from Berlin and England would have recognized the Southern Confederacy, but the SPORTY ITEMS. word was never uttered. In the Cen tennial Exposition of 1876 and in the A Chicago paper says: "Don't be World's Fair of 1893 tne German surprised if Fred Clarke is an Orphan Government gave striking evidence of next year." its intelligent appreciation of Ameri After closing the series at Brooklyn can progress and of its sincere friendthe Colonels return home to do busiship for our people. During the entire period of our na- ness with the Browns. The games between the Colonels tional existence the relations existing between the kingdom of Prussia and and Browns will have a great effect the empire of Germany with this on their final standing. country have been always of the If the Colonels make an even break Whatever dis- with the Brooklyns they will have a kindliest character. putes we have had were purely com- good hold on eleventh place. mercial and were settled in a businessMcBride is doing better for Cincin like and amicable fashion. nati than he did at the beginning. He The fact that millions of Germans is hitting the ball and fielding fairly have assisted materially in the upwell. building of the United States is left Boston now has a clear title to the out of consideration here. It is not whitewash record. The champions necessary to refer to the fact that the German immigrant and his descend- have been shut out eight times this ants have enriched the nation in every season. It is said that Billy Nash, the old useful and graceful,department of our third baseman of the Phillies, is encommercial andocial life. A concerted, systematic and vindic- tertaining an offer to turn pitcher for tive fefijafrt is now being made to the Orioles. poison the American mind witlyre- Brooklyn may give Stafford ajriace gard to Germany, .her Government on the regular team. He is and her people. False rumors, faked man and would add strength to the news and slanderous and scandalous Bridegrooms. misinformation are being disseminated The release of Stafford is certain to broadcast throughout the country be questioned by the local rooters. through the agency of the Associated He was the best hitter on the club Press with the object in view of creat except Dexter. mg bitterness and animosity among There is talk of the Western League our people toward a nation and a gov- breaking up for the season and Inernment that have never offended us, dianapolis taking Cleveland's place in and that have no intention of offend- the big League. ing us now. The German Emperor Kid Hennessy, who has been comis insulted personally, and through pelled to forego sparring for some him affronts are heaped upon "a peo time past, is now getting into 'form, pie who permit themselves to be ruled and the youngsters will soon hear by a mad Kaiser." We are told that from him. the German Government is collecting Tommy White and Solly Smith a fleet at Manila for the purpose of inhave been matched to box twenty-fivtervening in behalf of Spain, or with rounds at 122 pounds before the the intention of plucking from Dewey Greater New York A. C, Coney the conquest he has so nobly achieved. Island, on August 2. This is a lie and it has been exOld Tom Kinslow is catching for posed promptly and loyally by the the Senators. Wagner was so sucGerman Foreign Office as well as by cessful in resurrecting Augie Weyhing, the German Embassy in Washington. once with the Colonels, that he It is, moreover, a malicious, though thought he would try Kinslow. Germany will protect stupid, lie. Steve Brodie has gone to his home her own people wherever they maybe, and this is her right and privilege. at Roanoke, Va., and if his shoulder Beyond this, during the present war, does not mend rapidly Baltimore will she will not go. Her declarations to want another fielder. Hanlon is inthis effect are emphatic, and her quiring about Holliday and may make declarations may be depended upon him an offer. It looks like Cincinnati, Boston, implicity. Baltimore, Cleveland, Chicago and It is time that the voice of the American people should be heard in New York in the first division, and emphatic condemnation and repudia- Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Washington, tion of the news trust conspiracy to Brooklyn, Louisville and St. Louis in embroil this country in a war with the second six. Germany. Sharkey will be the next pugilist to go on the stage. He signed a conSCHLEY AND FARRAGUT. tract with Louis Lesser, the vaudeville manager, under the terms of which he is to give a series of sparHow the Old Admiral Maintained Dis ring exhibitions with a variety comclplinc. pany. Sharkey will not disclose the financial agreement, but claims it gives him more than he can make Schley was commander of a gunboat under Farragut during the civil through an occasional fight. Tom Sharkey is much disgruntled war, and there is a story being told which speaks better for the Commo- over the way the big fellows are treatdore's admirable fighting qualities than ing him, and is seriously thinking of for his acquiescence in discipline. He returning to San Francisco. Sharkey was summoned one morning by the may still have a chance to meet some great naval hero of the day, who pre- one, for Ed Dunkhorst, the Syracuse faced his order by asking Schley if he heavyweight, has issued a defi to box saw that Confederate fort. Of course the ex sailor ten or twenty rounds. Schley saw it, for the fort was one of Dunkhorst has fought such men as the most conspicuous and most studied Jim Hall and Bob Armstrong. e mand. Schley was making the dirt and stones fly, as per order, when his quartermaster rushed to him excitedly, stating that the Admiral had signalled to stop firing and return to the fleet. "To hell with the signal 1" answered Schley, who was in a position to see that he had victory within reach. "I won't see it." And he hammered away till nothing but ruins marked the site of the fort. Farragut sent for Schley at once, and, before all the officers of the flagship, gave him a fierce raking down for not obeying the recall signal. Then the stern old Admiral took the disobedient commander into the secret quietude of the cabin, threw an arm about his shoulders and gave him a long drink of the best liquor aboard. Discipline had been vindicated. Detroit Free Press. 0 KENTUCKY IRELAND. Echoes of llio Most Important of the IRISH AMERICAN. 7 llcccnt Brents Compiled from Our Exchanges. A new creamery at Boyle is in full swing and promises success. Dr. Nelson has been elected Chairman of the Strabane Town Commissioners. Peter Igoe has been elected Ghair-maof the Longford Town Commissioners. Dr. Lane has been elected Coroner of the Barony of Keenaught, Limavady. At a special meeting of the Cashel Town Commissioners Dr. Laffan was elected chairman. The death is announced of Alexander McKillop, the Town Commissioner of Limavady. County Inspector G. J. Talbot, of Leitrim, has been appointed to the charge of the County Wexford force. James Murphy, of Tavanamore, has been returned as a Guardian for the Creggan Upper electorial division. It was an Irishman, Mr. Martin, M. P., for Gal way, that first brought dumb animals under the protection of the law. The claims lodged with the Town Clerk of Belfast for damages done during the recent riots amount to n 1,400. At the annual meeting of the Dun-dal- k Town Board, Dr. Joseph M. Johnson, the out going chairman, was Patrick Fennelly, Patrick Shelly, Patrick Donovan and Marks Graniger are members of the Callan Board of Guardians. A seal was captured alive in the quay in Galway City a few days ago. It was six feet in length and weighed one hundred pounds. as Hennessey, "The Bard" and as a practitioner at the Irish Bar, has died in the Hospital, Drumcondra. A rtpw hiirinl omiind for Catholirs has been sanctioned in Ballygoland town land, Belfast Rural Sanitary District. This has been needed for years. In Ballaghaderreen division there is so mnch distress among the people that the Sisters of Charity are going from one house to another every day relieving them. There is to be a contest between James Bergin and P. Condon for the position of Poor Law Guardian for the Graigue division of the Mount- mellick Union. At the annual meeting of the Town Commissioners of Rathkeale, John F. Cosgrove, the solicitor, was, for the fourteenth time, unanimously elected chairman. The Middletown Town Commistheir Chairsioners have man, Richard Fitzgerald. At a meeting of the Queenstown Town Com missioners Mr. Long was Chairman. Henry Grattan, Connolly, son of Mr. Redmqnd Joyce Connolly, Clif den, County Galway, obtained first prize at the recent examination held for solicitors' apprentices. Mr. Grat has barely attained his sixteenth tan year. George Mannix, of Sallycross, Cork, died recently in his 115th year. He was the eldest of a large family, the youngest of whom died last year, from the result of an accident, at the The deceased preage of ninety-six- . served his intellect unimpaired up to the last. The senior practicing solicitor in County Galway is J. N. Blake, the crown solicitor, son of the late James Blake, the solicitor of Ballinasloe. Mr. Blake was admitted to the profession in 1864. Next after him as senior in Galway comes H. J. of Tuam, admitted in 1880. The Tubbercurry '98 Club did not forget celebrating the birthday of its patron, Wolfe Tone. The demonstration took the form of a torchlight procession, headed by a banner bearing the inscription, "In Memory of Wolfe Tone," and also a picture of him as he lay stretched dead on his bloody pallet- in his dungeon. The procession was accompanied by a fife and drum band playing national airs, and Win. well-known . Con-cannon, - Whit-wort- h o A VENERABLE IRISHMAN. during its progress through the streets day, July 24, was the date appointed frequent cheers were given for him for the centenary meeting. Resoluof Ncrnnton, l'n., whose birthday the people were cele- tions were adopted directing the Secre- Patrick IIiikkI" Llvetl 110 YcnrH. tary to issue invitations to the followbrating. Patrick Haggins, of Providence, Pleasing reports of the crops hav"e ing members of Parliament: John Scranton, who was probably the oldbeen received from Donegal and Hammond, John Dillon, Timothy M. est man in Pennsylvania, died recentDerry. The hay and potato crops Healy, John Redmond, Michael ly at the advanced age of 116 years. and cereals are in a forward and Davitt and Dr. McDonnell. The authenticity of the date of his The '98 Memorial Hall will be promising condition, and an excellent birth is attested by a certificate of harvest is anticipated. In Limerick opened August 15 in Clones. Mr. baptism, which shows that he was the crops are doing remarkably well. John O Leary will perform the cereborn in County Londonderry, Ireland, The hay crop will be uuprecedently mony. The leaders of different Naon November 1, 1781. He lived to heavy, and the potato crop is in a tional Parliamentary parties will be the rise and fall of the Irish invited to speak, as also the county see forward condition. nation, the assembly of the ParliaSome time ago some Nationalists members, and it is suspected that the ment, the disbanding of the Volundecided to raise a memorial in Clon-me- l clubs in the county and district will teers, the uprising for independence, in memory of Allen, Larkin and turn out. Mr. Tracey proposed a the landing of the French allies and O'Brien, and collectors were appoint- vote of thanks to all who contributed the death blow to Irish independence ed to raise ka subscription. A meet- to make the contingent from Clones by the act of union and the abolition ing of the committee was held recent- to Roslea on Decoration Day so large, of the Irish Parliament. ly to deal with the matter, and it was in particular to the Clones Band and He was in his seventeenth year in decided to proceed at once with the the Clinmaulin Band and contingent. 1798 when the French allies landed erection of a memorial in commemo- Mr. McMahon mentioned that the on Irish soil. He saw all the chiefs members of the club should individuration of the '98 Centenary. these historic times, Theobald give all the assistance in their of Branches of the United Irish League ally Wolfe Tone, the Brothers Shears, to the Glinmaulin men in their have been formed at Mullough and power Robert Emmet, Henry Grattan, Lord effort to establish a flute Lpnd. Songs Doonbeg. Matthew Kelly, a Archibald Ham-- j recitations having been rendered, Edward Fitzgerald, Nationalist has been elected and ilton Rowan, William Orr and others meeting adjourned. President. The great necessity for the of those days, as well as Father The Government has refused to this powerful weapon of the people's Mathew and Daniel O'Connell, of right is evidenced by the fact that have an enquiry into the circumstances later times. It was his delight to tell have made of the Belfast riots. Now such an the deeds of the brave men of '08. cases of inquiry seems necessary, says New their appearance in the district. Mr. Haggins grew blind as decades of P. Meenan, J. P., Ireland, because it is obvious that the rolled their snows upon his aged head, The death of Corbally House, Dromore, has cast Castle authorities are to blame. If, but his sight came back in latter days, as seems more than likely, the magisa gloom over the locality. His genand up till last Christmas he could did not requisition sufficient again erous aid towards many deserving ob- trates read ordinary print. His hand the Dublin authorities must jects in connection with the church, force, kept its steady nerve till then, and of which he was a devoted member, have been aware of the deficiency he could write almost without a tremor. His death and ought to have met it on their own will be long remembered. He was an earnest Bible student, removes from the neighberhood the responsibility. Having, very wisely, and could readily quote large portions last active member of the local Cath- refused to "proclaim" the '98 pro- of any book therein from Genesis to olic body holding the commission of the Apocalypse. He had many times the peace. read the Scriptures through. He had Water-forbeen a smoker since a boy, and until Dr. Thomas J. Tobin, of two days before he died. He lived brother of the Messrs. Tobin, a temperate, abstemious life, retiring of The Quay, Waterford, and of Surearly and rising early. He was never geon Tobin, of Dublin, died unexsick until last Christmas, and never pectedly on June 24. Among the needed a doctor's care until then. public appointments held by the deMr. Haggins comes from a family ceased were the following : Consultnoted for their longevity. His father ing Sanitary Officer to the Waterford years, and his died at the age of Corporation, medical attendant, St. His sister, the youngmother at 107. John's College, De la Salle College est of his father's family, died at the and the Holy Ghost Hospital. age of 85. Considerable improvements have Ml Haggins was wedded twice. been made in the Cathedral, Killar" His hrst wite he married while in ney. An additional spirelet has been middle life. She died a year later. built at the southeastern angle of the In respect to her memory he was church. Two other spirelets remain twenty-thre- e years unmarried. Half tobeerected,flankingthe western front a century ago he was united to his ace, and these, vith a grand central second wife, who survives him. tower, will complete the building ac Seven children were born to them cording to the original design. These They are: Thomas Haggins, of Scran works will be taken in hand when ton: John and James Haecins, of sufficient funds are forthcoming. Scotland: Patrick Haggins, of Salt Major Wilson Lynch, of Galway, Lake City, Utah; Mrs. James Grimes, has been evicting his unfortunate ten Mrs. Michael McHale and Mrs. Jas ants at Aughinish, on the south side Glynn, of Scranton. of Galway Bay. He has dispossessed Michael Costello, his wife and many ABOUT THE GURFEW BELL. little delicate children. The wife had CAPTAIN FARRELL, a doctor's certificate testifying to the Ancient Ciisiom Adopted lly Jinny Battery A, First Kentucky Regiment. Amerlcnn Towiih. danger of removing her, but out she There arc, it is said, 300 towns in had to go. Costello has paid over cession, they were bound to protect this country in which the curfew bell and over again the fee simple purthe processionists. They knew ex- is now rung at night. his miserable holding. The upholders chase money of actly what to expect and never for of the new regulations quote statistics A terrific thunderstorm broke over twenty years past has it been more Dunmore and neighborhood recently. easy to spare an ample force from to prove that crime has decreased in Two horses were killed by the light- other districts. The country is now, consequence, and that every day ning. A huge ash tree near the con- thanks to its pacific condition, enorm- fewer arrests have been made. The object of the movement is to keep stabulary barrack was split in two and ously over policed. Five hundred children off the streets at night and completely stripped of bark, while extra men could have been easily, and large pieces of the timber were driven ought to have been drafted into the to get them, under a penalty of a fine in money, safely tucked away in bed fifty yards away, one piece being city. before danger of temptation can assail fn the garden of the found half buried The one hundred and thirty-fiftthem. barracks. The tree presents such a anniversary of the birth of Theobald When statistics about crime and curious sight that crowds have been Wolfe Tone was celebrated in For- its decrease are quoted the voice of visiting the place. resters' Hall, Cookstown, recently, dissension for the time being is siA large public meeting of farmers under the auspices of the "Henry and it requires a certain washeldinBailieboro, County Cavan. Munroe" '98. Centenary Association, lenced, amount of hardihood afterward to so Though there was a very important Cookstown. The Chairman (Mr. much as attempt the first argument to sale of house and landed property at Mayne) introduced the lecturer, Mr. prove a possible other side. But there the same time, the farmers came toJohn Rickard, who being received are those of us who remember among gether in large numbers, and, after with great applause, said: "To the sins of our youth the joys hearing an address on the subject by lovers of Ireland, to those who sym- the sweetest of running away on summer nights Mr. McKillop, they agreed to form a pathize with her sufferings and resent well out of branch of the association. They will her wrongs, there can be few things when bedtime came reach of the parental voice. There hold a special meeting in a short time more interesting than the history of was the beauty of the early moonlight to protest against the Land Commis- the struggles which sprang from devoto tempt us, the fragrance of sweet sioners, sub and chief, legalizing such tion to her cause, and which were fields; there were the romps on newly small reductions in the face of facts consecrated by the blood of her paproving that they should be much triots. The efforts of the Irish race mown grass heaps, the behind the currant bushes and the larger. to burst the fetters that foreign foe, daring plunge off some boat drawn A meeting of the Committee of the through fraud, had imposed upon up on the shore. No delights were Carlow Graigue '98 Memorial was them and to elevate their island from ever like them. We would barter held in the Town Hall recently. bondage and degradation to a place much that we possess today to have James Carey presided. W. P. Hade amongst free nations fills a page in the them ours again, And there was no certified that the letters in Gaelic and world's history which no lover of freepenalty of a $2 fine hanging over our English on the front and side panels dom can read without emotion. heads, only the frown on a mother's of the pedestal had been executed face and that we could kiss or laugh No. 6 has a special committee at and the memorial cross erected on the away in a moment. Harper's Bazar. appointed site. Walks had been made work, which promises to spring an This is the only within the enclosure, and the wrought agreeable surprise on the public this paper published in the State. railings had been painted. Sun fall. iron well-know- Tfie O Kentucky Irisfi j American weekly journal, Will be a first-clas- s which will be printed and mailed on Fridays, so that its city readers may take advantage of the announcements it contains and be directed where to make their Saturday purchases. This will result in great benefit to our advertisers. n land-grabbin- g - The Subscription Price Will be only $1.00 per year invariably in advance, and for this small sum we promise to issue one of the d, m BnoDies BlBanBS I, Newsiest Irish American newspapers printed' in the United States. We will enless, liberal and honest publication-o- ne deavor to furnish our readers a fear- every word. that may be relied on for its Boys and Girls Are requested to canvass for subscriptions. A list will be kept of all subscriptions secured by each from the first issue, so that svhen we announce our list of pr miums each will receive due credit for what he or she has done. Now is the time to begin. Do this during the vacation and secure a handsome prize. h flflvertlsers Will serve their interests by sending in their copy as early in the week as possible. They will find that advertisements placed in this paper will be productive of the best results, as it will have a very large circulation among the best class of our citizens. hide-and-see- k Address all correspondence and business communications to the Kentucky Irish American, Third and Green Sts., Louisville, Ky. Irish-America- n 4 8 Keniucku irisH flmerican ISSUED EVERY SATURDAY. 129 West Broadway, and at 8:30 o'clock from the Cathedral of the As1 KENTUCKY FINALLY SETTLED. sumption. The remains were taken to Jeffersonville for interment. IRISH AMERICAN. The death of Mrs. James Dilworth occurred in Toronto a few days ago. Address all Business Communications to "William M. Higgins, Northwest Corner of She w.as the mother of Mr. Charles Third and Green streets, Louisville, Ky. F. Price, of this city. Mrs. Dilworth had a stroke of paralysis a few days LOCAL ago from which she never rallied. Mr. Price was at her bedside when The will of the late Michael Casey, the end came. leaving his estate to his children, was The funeral of Mr. Michael Casey probated Thursday. took plaqe at 9 o'clock Wednesday Mr. John Cudahy, the Chicago millionaire packer, was in the city for morning from the family residence, intera couple of days this week, looking 2336 West Chestnut, and the ment was in St. Louis Cemetery. Mr. after his Louisville packing house Casey was for years a valued member interests. of the police force, but retired on acWe learn that there is a movement count 6f old age. on foot to organize a new State League of the liquor dealers in Kentucky, William Camfield, aged seventeen similar to the one now existing in New years, a most promising young man, York State. died at the residence of his father, Daniel Hallihan, of New Albany, Thomas Camfield, 1103 Baxter ave who was injured some time ago by a nue, last Saturday morning, and his fall from street car in this city, has untimely death is regretted by a large sued the company in the courts for circle of acquaintances. The de $2,000 damages. ceased was ill only a few days. He Detective Sam Plamp, who was suffered frpm typhoid fever. The stabbed at Third and Jefferson streets funeral took place from St. Aloysius several weeks ago by Will Williams, a church at 9 o'clock on Monday mornnegro pickpocket, is much improved ing. and will be able to report for duty in Miss Anna Parsons died Wednesday a few days. afternoon at her home, 2104 West The Wagon Works Aid Society is Market street. Death was due to a enjoying its annual outing at Fern complication of lung and heart trouble. Grove today. This society numbers Her illness dates back over a period about 500 members, who are highly of two years. The deceased was a elated over the action of the company daughter of J. F. Parsons and a sister in granting all the employes a holiday of R. E. Parsons, of the C. & O. railwithout loss of pay. road, and Joseph Parsons, of the Big Branch No. no, New Albany Four. The funeral took place from Catholic Knights and Ladies of St. Patrick's church Thursday mornAmerica, gave an ice cream supper ing, and the large number present atand lawn fete at the residence of Mrs. tested to the great regret at her death. Peter Richards, Pearl street, New AlMrs. Jeremiah Featherston, a most bany, on the evening of the 20th. A estimable lady, died at her home on pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. Eleventh street Sunday morning. The Mr. Michael Coyne, known to every event caused great sorrow to a largo one in Limerick, who was seriously circle of friends. Mrs. Featherston injured last week by the falling of a was born in Ireland sixty years ago, derrick on the Louisville & Nashville but came to this country and for the railroad, a few miles outside the city, years has resided in past thirty-fivis now pronounced out of danger, and She was the mother of Louisville. his speedy recovery is hoped for by the city fire-d- e his friends. partment. The funeral took place Messrs. John Owen and Frank Tuesday from the Cathedral, and a who are with Col. Castleman's large concourse of sorrowing friends regiment at Camp Thomas, write to accompanied the remains to St. Louis their Louisville friends that they are cemetery. in perfect health. They say the boys Miss Ella Cassin died at the home of the First are greatly disappointed of her father, Henry Cassin, 21 12 in not being permitted to take part in Floyd street, Tuesday night, of conthe active fighting. sumption. She had been ill for some The Labor Day Committee of the winter in Ashe-villCentral Labor Union is making pre- time, and spent last N. C, with the hope of beneparations for a grand celebration of fiting her health. Since her return the labor holiday. The Commercial awaited death with paClub and Board of Trade have been home she had Miss Cassin was a invited to co operate, and they are tient resignation. lovely young woman, and is mourned expected to take an active part and by a large circle of friends. She was make the day one that will attract a sister of Mr. James Cassin and a crowds to this city. cousin of Mr. Henry Cassin, of the Fergus Kennedy, of the No. 2 Federal courts. The funeral took Hook and Ladder Company, was place from St. Mary Magdalene badly injured Wednesday evening church Thursday morning, and the while preparing to go to the fire at services were conducted by Father Preston and Kentucky streets. Mr. Raffo, who was for a long time the Kennedy was assisting to harness the spiritual adviser of the deceased. horses to the truck, when the heavy tongue fell and struck him a violent LOCAL THEATERS. blow in the face. His nose is swollen The theaters of the city are all being to twice its normal size, and his face renovated preparatory to the opening was severely bruised. of the coming season. The BuckingThe Retail Clerks' Union held the ham is undergoing extensive changes, first regular meeting Thursday night and when the Messrs. Whallen throw since the annual convention last week. open the doors of their popular playThe meeting was one of the largest house the public will be surprised at attended and most enthusiastic in the the many improvements they have history of the local organization. It made. Theirs will probably be the was determined at the meeting to push most elegantly furnished theater in the the movement for Sunday closing, and city. For the coming season they a number of piominent lawyers have vaudebooked all the volunteered their services to this end. have ville attractions that will visit this city. Another movement to have all the Macauley's Theater will this season stores closed at 6 p. m. will be started. continue under the management of Messrs. "Macauley and Colgan. They RECENT DEATHS. will endeavor to present the best line Mrs. Ann Donahue passed away of attractions ever brought to that last Saturday, and' her funeral took house. Already a number of imporplace Monday from the residence of tant bookings have been made, and Mr. William Crawley, 2521 Rowan the list is being constantly added to. street. The Avenue has passed under the sole control of Mr. Brady, and the The funeral of Edward Flaherty, many friends of Manager Arthur are who died suddenly, last Saturday, anxious to see him remain at this took place Monday morning from the house during the coming season. He church, of St. Louis Bertrand, and the has done much for the advancement remains were interred in St. Louis of that house. cemetery. The Temple's future is as yet undeDona- cided, though it is more than likely The funeral of Miss Minnie hue took place Wednesday morning that Manager Meffert will again have a stock company. , at 8 o'clock from the Subscription Price One Dollar Per Year BRIEFS. e iof Lev-eron- e, e, first-clas- s will renounce bachelorhood early in the fall, of course. Chas. Cavanaugh, a hustling memrorto Rico Will Bo Held by Our Govber of No. 1, is recruiting for new ernment To Go Toward Mnking members for his division right in No. to bb GivrjN nv Up War Expenses. 4's stronghold the heart of Limerick. County President Murphy made The authoritative declaration was a report of what was done at Trenton made in Washington Thursday that at the meeting of No. 4, and all were the Island of Porto Rico is to be held pleased with the work of the convenATas a permanent possession of this tion. country as the price of war. The subMembers of the various divisions joined practically official statement should attend the County Board meetwas made to a representative of the There will be an exhibition drill by the Uniformed Hibernian ings often. A better idea of the work Knights. Associated Press: assigned to their officers could be The garden will be brilliantly illuminated, and there will be "Porto Rico will be kept by the gained. music, dancing, and various other kinds of amusement. United States. That is settled and To all who attend are assured a pleasant time. President Hennessy, of No. 4, is has been the plan from the first. Once IO taken, it will never be returned. It an excellent presiding officer, and is happiest when entertaining the memThe cars will run until the fete closes, and transfers can be had will pass forever into the hands of the of the city. United States, and there never has bers of other divisions. He knows to all parts how to do it. been any other thought. Its posses(llrrtllHmiHIIIIIIMIIIIMUIIIIimiltrHliHIUITIIIIMIHlir miiimmmitmi Arrangements are being made for a sion will go toward making up the heavy expense of the war to the game of ball between nines selected United States. Our flag, once run up from the members of Young Men's there, will float over the island per- Division No. 6, A. 0. H., and the S Mackin Club. manently." The same authority says the future The me'mbers of No. 3 have gone of the Phillippines is a matter of devel- to work in the right manner to make opment, and that so far there is no the lawn fete an event of the season. certain policy adopted regarding these The price of admission has been islands. They are subject to devel- placed at ten cents. E Carriages Furnished for All opments in the war situation in the John H. Hennessy, the popular S Occasions on Snort Notice. Lady Assistntit and Bmbaluier. 5 Pacific. It was intimated, however, young President of No. 4, says his though not definitely asserted, that the division is receiving applications at S. E. COR. EIGHTH AND JEFEERSON STS. Ladrone Islands might follow tho fate every meeting, and will soon be the jj HIO. of Porto Rico and become our perma- banner division of the city. mMHrfHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIirilltlltlllllllllllllltlllllllJIIIIHIIIIIIIIIUIllllllllUIIIHMllllj nent possession, being valuable as a No. 4 has quite an array of athletic coaling and supply station for our talent, Kid Hennessy and Tom Lan- .ships when en route to Eastern Asia. gan being right handy with the mits. They sometimes furnish an interesting JAMES P. GLENN. sparring exhibition for the members. Div. No. 2 had no sick claims at A lotulni Young Irish American Wlin the last meeting, the first meeting in In Flint Rising In tlio Went I'.ikI eighteen months that no sick report of This City. from the committees was made. No. There is probably no young man 2 thinks that all Irishmen should bein the neighborhood of Eighteenth long to the A. O. H. Good Liquors a Specialty. Fifteen Ball Pool. 1 The members of Division No. 3 are and Broadway better known or liked than Jimmy Glenn. Mr. Glenn was working energetically to make their M. J. MICKEY, Proprietor. born and educated in this city. After approaching lawn fete a great success. 248 West JeUerson Street. completing his education he accepted It will take place at Lion Garden a position with the Louisville & Nash- on August 15, and a large attendance 3X35X2 ville railroad, with which company he is already assured. remained for seme time. Upon leavThe Bricklayers' Union having all iniinnnnjuuxxutnnnjuuTxuxnnnxumnxinxinnJinnnnnnnjuuinjinr, ing the service of the railroad he estab the Friday nights engaged for the lished himself in the grocery, business in that part of the city.known as Lim- Friday and returned to the fourth erick, where he remained until three Thursday, making their meeting years ago, when he removed to his nights second and fourth Thursday. present location at Eighteenth and Among the visitors at the meettng Broadway, where he has a pleasant of No. were Messrs. Coleman, Tay4 place and is doing a prosperous busi- lor and Sheehan, who delivered short .FOR. ness. Mr. Glenn takes a prominent but interesting addresses. Mr: SheeFAMILY & MEDICINAL USE. part in the German as well as Irish han done some good work among the 428 & 430 E. JEFFERSON ST. 407 EAST JEFFERSON ST. affairs of his neighborhood, and this members in the interest of the lawn TELEPHONE 1140. with his kindly disposition makes him TELEPHONE 140. fete to be given by No. 3. popular with all. Horses and Vehicles to Hire at Vice President T. M. Camfield, of Branch House, 905 W. Market. all hours, at Reasonable Rates. Div. No. 2, A. O. H., suffered a seDIVISION JOTTINGS. nJirinnnnjiixixrinnjxaniiUTninjin vere loss in the death of his son WillAll divisions are expected to have a iam, which occurred last Saturday. large attendance at the next two meet- He was a very promising youth, of a bright, genial disposition, a devout ings. Christian, an obedient and loving son, County President John A. Murphy a favorite of all who knew him. The was a visitor at the last meeting of members of No. 2 extend to Bro. No. 3. Camfield their deepest sympathy in EAST MAIN STREET. No. 5 is one of the leading divisions, his sad bereavement. and is making an effort to outstrip the The Kentucky Irish American has older bodies. ardent supporters in the various divisBro. J. Chas. Obst has a German ions, but none are doing more for the name, but, oh, my what a big Irish paper than President William T. Mee-haAll Calls Promptly Attended to. heart he has Secretaries The Presidents and Carriages furnished for Weddings and all other Occasions. Mr. Michael Walsh, of Division 3, of the different divisions can render who has been ill for some time past, valuable assistance to that journal TE;ri3;iKroiVBj is reported much improved. without inconveniencing themselves No. 4 has changed its meeting to any great extent, and thereby have nights to the second and fourth the gratification of being among those WHEN SCHOOLS OPEN & who aided in establishing a thoroughly Wednesday of each month. Division No. 4 had a large attend- representative paper for the Irish peoFor the coming year there ance at its last meeting, when six ap- ple and Irish interests. PIRST-CLAS- 8 will be a great many children plications for membership were filed. Harry Brady, tlje efficient Treaswho will be in need of new urer of No. 4, is making a reputation for himself. He never misses a meet- Lawn Fete! 3, A. 0. -- DIVISION No. H. LION (GARDEN, AUG. 15. Admission only Cents. rGran. W. smitU's Sons, I FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBftLMERS Telephone PARADISE Sample Room, .yar,,JJo.-2J)as.-gLven-u2fce-fou- HENRY C. LAtlER, Boarding Stable, Livery Wines U Liquors 1 John 838 Barrett, funeral Director and embalmcr. 123. 1 n. ! SlfflTH DUGHN, MIKE ing. RET The second meeting of No. 6 each month is of a social nature, when a reception or hop is given to their friends. Mr. Joseph P. Taylor, President of 616 WEST MARKET ST., No. 3, will leave in a few days for Lexington on business pertaining to Bet. Sixth and Seventh, South Side. the order. DEALER IN SCHOOL BOOKS! Parents will do well to bear this fact in mind, and are advised when making their, purchases to procure them of the BRADLEY Printers. Heads, Letter Heads, Bill Boots, Sloes, Biers Music Hall Building, W. Market family-residence- Mr. Pat Higgins has taken quite a lead for the badge offered by James Coleman to the one securing the most new members. DEALER IN Paducah and Owensboro will be the next in the State for the A. O. H. Choice Groceries, k to branch out, so State President Vegetables, informs us. Fresh Meats. Division No. 2 announces with pleasure that three of its members N. E. CO. TENTH AND WALNUT. in. MADDEN Business Cards, Invitations, Pamphlets, and workmanlike manner. Cu-sic- , all kinds of PrintI GILBERT CO. And executed in Job artistic an ing nntD and aim sis.

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