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tEJSZTXJ&XT IRISH AJSOn&EKLGAJSL, i i K KE.NTUGKY IRISH AMERICAN. PUBLISHED EVBRY SATURDAY, .)lrtod to tfc Serial Md Moral Advancement of klh America- and Catholic. Officially Indorsed by Ancient Order at Hibernians, Y6bk M-n'i Institute and CatboUc KnlffaU of America. C1HTUCKY IHISH AMEWICAN PRINTING CO., lHCorpor.td, Publl.h.r. JIBBSCKIPTION PRICE, ONB DOLLAR PER YEAR Bnttrtd at ttat LoItH) PttMc mt Stwnd-CUn fUtUf. AMreM H ComBlcaHoai to tbs MNTUCKY MKSH AMERICAN, 112I Wnt Ortea 31.' 0R APES (fflfl) COUNCIL .. . ...,. -rAXTTTAntr io mti ' Oi'tSVILLE, KY. SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1917 WITHOUT KESULTS. Tho American-Mexican Joint Com- mission has failed, Carranza having failed to ratify tho protocol signed at Atlantic City. There may bo an other meeting of tho commission to day or Monday, but tho opinion pre vails at Washington that further negotiations would provo useless. Many rumors -wore current Thurs day of an agreement on a dato for tho withdrawal of American troops from Mexico, but it was denied by Secretary Lane and at tho State De partment It was said tho Adminis tration had arrived at no decision regarding the withdrawal of troops or tho sending to Mexico of Am bassador Fletcher. PLACING THE LEAKAGE. Tom Lawson may be as great a fakir as Senator Stone says he is, but nevertheless he has succeeded in drawing from the- Senator an ad mission of a leak In one department of tho Administration at least. Tho Senator blames tho civil service, which enables .members of an oppo sition party to continue in offices of trust under their political op ponents, "who are responsible for the conduct of national affairs, for the leakage, and Intimates that an ad ministration should have tho right to fill all offices of trust with its own party henchmen, on whoso loy alty It could rely. In .this we think the Senator is right. Tho responsi ble party should be freo to choose its own officers for positions of trust; that is tho one and only -way In which its worth can be properly tested. DANGEROUS. Everywhere and upon all sides there is opposition to the Randall advertising bill pending In Congress. This measure, if enacted Into law, Is to withhold from tho malls any publication or printed matter adver tising intoxicating liquors for Bale. Enactment of this bill into law will establish a precedent which quickly and easily may lead to government al censorship of all printed matter. If it becomes unlawful to publish advertising relating to tho salo of Intoxicating liquors, It will bo but a stop to prohibit tho advertising of tobacco, of underwear, of stockings or of any other commodity In which a largo portion of the public Is In terested. It would almost appear that a law so drastic in its opera tion would bo in contravention of tho constitutional guarantees to tho press. Not becauso tho bill in ques tion relates to advertising of alco hol, but for tho broader reason that It Impinges upon personal rights, members ofCongress should study tho measure seriously before com mitting themselves to Its support. OUTLOOK IN IRELAND. While conditions In Ireland are not reassuring, still the outlook Is not as bad as it might be. There is the menace of conscription, which has by no means disappeared. The threat of conscription, however, Is accomplishing more , than Its sponsors bargained for; it has be come a great unifying force, so much so that factional lines are disappearing; even It Is known that various Orange lodges have passed resolutions to make common cause with the Nationalists in fighting conscription. Now this is news that augurs well for the future; It al most makes one wish tha. tho Gov- ltnent would porslst In its design tlvaV-onscrlption law apply .thoro SINGLE COPY jc tho purpose of husbanding tho'coun- try's food supplies and providing for their holng reserved for tho needs of her own people. YOUK FULL DUTY. Bishop LllIIs, of Kansas City, Is not partial to tho well-named "gypsy" Catholic. Ho Is reported to have said lately: "I notice great crowds at tho Cathedral. You are all welcome there, but you are not supporting your parish church if you attend tho Cathedral regularly, though residing in a different par ish. You must go to your parish church if you do your full duty as a member of the Catholic church." And then, what about the sick call? THE WAR. The European war has now lasted about two years and a half. What chance have the Allies of dis lodging Germany and her allies from tho advantageohs positions which they have won by the prowess of their armies? Absolutely none. They have been as strong as they ever will be. The Sommo drive has been a disaster. The situation on the Western front at present is a deadlock. It is not likely to change. On tho Eastern front the cause of the Allies has been hope lessly lost. Their situation only becomes worse from day to day. To continue tho struggle therefore means only a useless sacrifice of human life, and an expenditure which will hang around tho necks of people for a generation or more. Why not end the struggle now? Germany recognizes this point of view and has magnanimously sub mitted her proposal to closo the conflict. The only obstacle in the way is national pride, -which still persists in hoping for the impos sible. ONLY A STEP. Though somewhat late In the sea son, England has at last begun to show better judgment and more accurate appreciation of Irish na tional feeling. Orders were recently issued for the release of nearly GOO of the men avho were thrown Into prison at the time of the Sinn Fein uprising. They were permitted to go their homes and enjoy Christ mas with their families, Tho hand ling of that revolt, or rather of matters that were a sequel to it, by the British authorities was n monumental and tragic blunder. The summary and extreme penalty visited on tho leaders was calcu lated to embitter their fellow coun trymen, shako tho loyalty of those who deprecated and deplored the hopelessly futllo undertaking and cause a general feeling of discon tent in the entire country. In de ciding to restore to these prisoners their liberty tho Government has taken a step that Is cortaln to mol lify somewhat tho spirit of bitter ness and resentment that tho peo ple have been nursing. It will tend to create more confidence in the sincerity of Lloyd George's declara tion that it is the intention of the new ministry to deal Justly and In 6trict good faith with the Irish question. Tho policy of pardon Is both wise and judicious. Nothing can be gained by irritating an al ready angry people- Every Sinn Fclner in jail 4s looked upon as a martyr by his fellow countrymen and history proves that causes whether religious or national are made rather than crushed by mar tyrdom. BIG EUCHRE AND LOTTO. , The St. Louis Bertrand Church St and Building Fund will give Lflrst of their series of spring wxt Friday afternoon and a? Bertrand Hall. Sixth LOak. In order to ac- e constantly increasing ko popular affairs tho rrangements will set .in tho building to -number expected. Ld at 2:30 and any handsome )P. y lire of Wichita, h of sev- no of tho listory of i who es-1 red from ailed up cctora of take care leoplo in a new cojnxa EVENTS. January 1G Euchro and lotto In St. Columba's Hall, afternoon and evening. January 18 Eucl.ro and lotto by Ladles' Social Club of St. Leo's church. In St. Leo's Hall, Highland Park, evening only. , Jan 19Euchro and lotto. afternoon and evening, by St. Louis juerxrana unurcu uuut uuu .uuuuing ; Fund In Bertrand Hall. January 24 Euchro and lotto for Visitation Homo at Tyler Hotel. , January 26 Euchre and lotto for I benefit of St. William's church In evening only. January 30-31 Ladles' Sewing aociety annual cuaruy eucnro anu lotto for St. Anthony's Hospital, rhoenlx Hill Hall, afternoon and evening. January 31 Opera, "Brides of Iona," by St. Columba's Dramatic Club. February 8 Euchro and lotto for benefit of St, Augustine's church, afternoon and evening. February 12 Lincoln day social for St. Ann's church, at St. Ann's Hall, afternoon and night. CpjOfc830wlffOttCKb33Co3K9KqjbCMyJ SOCIETY. tt3S33S3S2eC8&8&gKKKiKKi Miss Marie Malone spent a week as the guest of Mrs. Annie Talbott. August Bretz Is still seriously ill at his home on West St. Catherine street. Miss Margaret Duffy was hostess to her euchro club at her homo in Portland. Miss Mario Cox entertained Fri day evening in honor of Miss Jen nie McEvoy. Miss Jessie O'Brien, of the West End, left Saturday for Nashville to visit friends. Miss Florence E. Broderlck has returned from Chicago, where She has been visiting relatives. Miss Dorothy Hackett, rf New Al bany, left last week to resume her studies at Ferdinand, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ford have been visiting at Springfield, the guests of Miss Lulie Waters. The. Misses Hallinan will enter tain at cards Monday evening in honor of Miss Jennie McEvoy. Miss Agnes Kelly has returned from Hawesvllle, where she spent several days with her parents. Kentuckians in Now York City last week were D. J. Gloeson and W. H. Grady, both of Louisvtllle. Percy Sullivan, of Akron, Ohio, was here last week visiting his mother, Mrs. E. Sullivan, In Clif ton. Miss Nellie FInnegan, who has been the guest of Miss Flora"Waller In the West End, has returned to her home in Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Blanford, of Crescent Hill, visited in Lagrange last week, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blanford. Miss Wllma Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Green, 1C05 State street, New Albany, has gone to Nazareth, where she will enter the academy. Miss Frances Tyler McCabo has completed her studies .at Nazareth Academy and returned to hdr mother, Mrs. Kathleen McCabe, at the Belvolr. Miss Lucille Hackett, who was visiting her cousin, Mrs. John T. Shanley, and Mrs. Robert Collier, in Indianapolis, has arrived at her homo in New Albany. Miss Marcella Coll, who spent tho holidays In Jeffersonvlllo with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Coll, has returned to JHoomlnston to resume her 'studios in tho State University. Little Miss Birdie Fischer, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Fischer, was operated on for ap pendicitis this past week at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital and is now getting along nicely. Mrs. G. Bernard McGinn, 180G West Jefferson street, has had as her guest her sister, Mrs. Joseph T. Stephens, of Chicago, In whose honor there were a number of de lightful social entertainments. Mrs. Joo Terrell entertained Thursday evening in hpnor of Miss Jennie McEvoy and Mrs. James Van Arsdale. Mrs. Van Arsdale, who Is Mrs. Terrell's sister, will leavo In a Jew days for her home in Bir mingham, Ala. Tho marriage of Miss Lorena C. Gill and Albert C. Minis will take place at St. Charles church at 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, Janu ary 23. Both aro well known and held In high esteem in Catholic society circles. Miss Elizabeth Kremer and guest, Miss Anna Leo Touhy, of Butte, Mont;, have returned to Dana Hall, after spending tho holi days with Miss Kremer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kremer, at their homo on Chorokee road. Mrs. Clarence Mayes entertained Tuesday evening in honor of Miss I Jennie McEvoy, who 4s home from St. Louis for a short stay. Tno evening was spont in dancing, after which a Dutch lunch was served. Mis3 McEvoy will leavo shortly for Chicago. " Monday morning tho marrlago of eigbhors. Miss Constance Cassllly,. tno ai ming to tractive and accomplished daughter d of the of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Cassilly, and Mr. John Burford, was Quietly solemnized at St, Louis Bertrand's church, Rev. B. A. Bax- tr, O. P., performing the ceremony in the pretence of the Immediate famlliee of the bride and groom. Wlffi GENTLEMEN, "'lH ippL itftty rV-iHAVF MERCY. j MM UNWELCOME After tho ceremony the couplo left on a wedding trip to Now Orleans and other Southern cities. ' REFERENDUM. Monslgnor William T. Russell, pastor of St. Patrick's church In Washington and newly appointed Bishop of Charleston, S. C, spoke at a mass meeting of citizens In the National capital last Sunday, urging referendum of the bill pending in Congress for prohibition in tho Dis trict of Columbia to residents of the capital. "There is no principle of American government more ele mental, moro essential, than that there should be no legislation per taining to tho individual without a hearing or representation," he said. Referring to prohibition leaders and forces who oppose a referendum, Monslgnor Russell added: "I am always afraid of that class of peo ple who are better 'than thou.' I fear tho man who convinces himself that his views are necessarily tho views of Almighty God. I fear saints in politics. I sometimes feel tnat I would like very much to bo able to revise tho 'Litany of Saints.' After 'All ye Saints of Heaven, in tercede for us,' I would like to in sert: 'From the saints on earth, O Lord, deliver us.' " Senator Underwood, author of tho referendum amendment to the prohibition bill, was another speaker. TRINITY' COUNCIL. At a meeting of Trinity Council, Y. M. I., Monday evening President Harry J. Hennessy announced his committees for the year and also appointed a committee to discuss the advisability of giving another carnival similar to tho one held last Bpring, which was a pronounced suc cess. It was also announced that delegates to tho local Catholic Fed eration will be selected at the meet ing next Monday. Trinity Council will open Its basketball season with a double-header tonight in the gym nasium, the Trinity team vs. tho City Club In the opener and the Klean Kleaners vs. tho J. C. C.'s In tho second half. These teams have some of tho best local stars on their roster and good games are assured. Tickets of admission twenty-five cents. ST. ANTHONY'S. St. Anthony's Young Men's Club, a popular young men's organization of tho West End, held a well attend ed and enthusiastic meeting Mon day and elected tho following offi cers for the year 1917: E. A. Stein bock, President; P. J. Klein, Vice President; A. Remmers, Recording Secretary; P. Schmidt, Correspond ing Secretary; J. Genshoimer, Finan cial Secretary; A. Steltenpohl, Treasurer; C. Gathof, Sentinel. The installation of officers will take place at the club rooms next Mon day night, after which there will be a luncheon. This cluh contains a number of promising athletes whom President Stelnbock will en deavor to advance to the front. KKRINS URESLIN. St. Louis Bertrand's church was thronged Tuesday morning with friends and relatives to wjfefs the marriage of "Miss Mary A. Kerlns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Kerins, 720 West St. Catherine street, and James D. Breslln, a pop ular young man of tho East End. The attendants were Miss Virginia Kerlns, sister of tho bride, and Will iam Kelly. Rev. Father Baxter, O. P., performed the ceremony and celebrated the nuptial high mass. The young couplo were showered with congratulations and wishes for long and happy life. WARNING TO PARENTS. During tho session of tho Juvenile Court last Saturday Judge Samuel Grceno gave warning that parents who permit their children to possess dangerous weapons will bo severely dealt with. The warning was given when a youth named Robert Houso was tried for shooting another boy named Oliver Hall, the Judge de claring "a boy with a gun is as dangerous as a mad dog." There have been altogether too many Bhootlngs by mere children, and drastic action should be taken to prevent their recurrence. CARDINAL'S RECEPTION. Cardinal Gibbons held a New Year's reception Sunday at his resi dence after the solemn high mass, at which he dollvered a sermon. As he sat on his throne in the Cathe dral, as ho stood in tho pulpit and as he shook hands with many visit ors" In his own parlor, the Cardinal showed that his eighty-three years rested lightly upon his shoulders. Many Protestants attended the church services and the reception. VISITORS. ERRONEOUS. Tho statement of Acting Coroner Kammerer in last Saturday's dally papers that a human foot found on tho public dump at Eleventh and Hill streets had been traced to St. Joseph's Infirmary was erroneous and without any foundation in fact whatever. The Acting Coroner's statement aroused just Indigna tion and was mado without any at tempt at investigation. From Dr. U. H. Smith, Interne at St. Joseph's, it is learned that tho operative rec ords show that a foot has not been amputated there within the past two months. Furthermore all tissues removed and every amputated mem ber are Immediately incinerated un less requested otherwise by tho pa tient for tho purpose of preserving or burying. ANOTHER MOVIE HERO. Another member of Trinity Coun cil jumped Into tho limelight as a hero or possible movie picture star this past week. Last week John Hennessy, a former President of Trinity, chased a burglar with a toy water pistol, while Jerry Drls coll came to the front by rescuing a lady from tho uper apartment of his home Sunday night, plunging through fire and smoke and carry ing his burden down tho ladder be fore tho flro department had arrived on the scene. Our latest hero is bearing his honors modestly, but his friends in Trinity have made appli cation for the well deserved Car negie hero medal. SUFFERS PARALYTIC- STROKE. Alderman Fred Schwenker, who has been 111 for some time and on Thursday of last week went to French Lick Springs in the hope of recovering, was stricken with par alysis on Saturday. His wife and son, Frank Schwenker, were called and brought tho patient home Mon day. His throat and left side are affected. The last report was that Uttlo hope was entertained for his recovery. Just before going to press Thurs day evening tho news was received that Alderman Schwenker had suc cumbed to tho paralytic stroko noted In tho preceding paragraph. NEWPORT. Tho Holy Name Society of Im maculate Conception church, New port. Installed tho following officers Sunday afternoon: President, Gerald Rlordan; Vice President, M. J. Cos- tigan; Financial Secretary, John McDermott: Treasurer, John Mc- Nulty; Recording Secretary, William Phillips; Corresponding Secretary, Harry Knarr. Mrs. Anna Egan, forty-six years old, wife of John Egan, died Satur day at her homo, 223 East Eieventn street. Her husband and six chil dren survive. Funeral services were held Monday morning at St. Stephen's church. DELIVERED INVOCATION. Rev. Father George W. Schuh mann, pastor of St. John's church, dollvered tho invocation at tho an nual hannuet of tho Louisville Transportation Club at the Seelbach Hotel Wednesday evening. The ar fnlr was a pronounced success. about 350 being seated at tho ta bles. Stirring addresses were de livered by Frank Trumbull, Wlblo Mapother, Harry H. Hughes, Thomas E. Dixon and others. LABOR RALLY. Tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock there will bo a labor rally at Moose Hall, 528 South Sixth Btreet, which will bo addressed by John W. Hays, Secretary-Treasurer of tho Interna tional Typographical Union, to which all who aro interested in tho labor movement are invited. In the evening at 8 o'clock Secretary Hays will bd the guest ot tno union printers of Louisville at a dinner at tho Tyler Hotel, tho committee having arranged an excellent pro gramme, In wnicn a numDor oi well known nowspapor men and employers will take part. TROBLEMS THAT CONFRONT. Great problems confront Lloyd George and his now government. Although England has conscription, not all of England's manhood has boon takon Into the army. Thoro havo been many exemptions from military service and thoro is great confusion as to tho status of muni tion workers. Tens of thousands of young men who Bhould bo In the ranks are not,' and Lloyd George faces the task of getting them In. Tho Irish question Is serious. Tho country Is believed by many to be on the verge of revolution. Then there is the growing demand for conscription in Ireland. It Is claimed Ireland has 150.000 men who should lje with the forces. Com-1 4MMtl'4; M CLEARANCE Kirschbaum Clothes All winter long until the April thaw you can probably get sale clothes at sale prices somewhere. But if you want Kirschbaum Clothes at sale prices- if you realize that it is not the reductions which count, but rather the merchan dise upon which the reductions are quoted then by all means you should GET IN ON THIS I Clearance of Kirschbaum Clothes i $35.00 SUITS AND $30.00 SUITS AND $25 00 SUITS AND $18.00 SUITS AND I Cunning, Lewis & Brotzge I NEW NORTHWEST CORNER l'i-fr-W-''4'-l''l--t'rt"I"I'il-I'illI-.4.4. AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES FEDERAL TIRES, VULCANIZING. FREE SERVICE. FALLSCITYVULCANIZINGCO. 1101-03 BAST BROADWAY. ANNOUNCEMENT!: . jJUr To tho Voters of Jefferson County: I hereby announce myself a can didate for County Commissioner, be fore the August, 1917, Primary, sub ject to the action of tho Democratic party. I have given up extended farming and am now able to devote my en tiro time to this office. I have for many years been interested in good roads, and havo mado a study of road construction. If I am elected as County Com missioner I promise that I will give my undivided attention to the duties pertaining to this office and believe that I can bo of .great service In bringing about the construction of good serviceable roads. Truly yours, H. S. McNUTT. (Advertisement.) Louisville Business College "THAT BETTER SCHOOL" SIXTH AND MAIN STREETS Under the Management of r. l. Mccarty (Formerly with Sponcerian) Mr. McCarty Is still doing that hieh-crado work that Spencerian solicitors havo told you about for past sixteen years. Day and Night Classes. Phones; College Office, City 7883; Cumb. Main 458. Resldonce, City 4879; Cumb. West 129. Who Fears to Speak of Easter Week? JUST PUBLISHED TEE BOOK OF THE PERIOD. The best written account of tho Re bellion, Us History, Causes and Lead Completely documented, calmly and AiannsninnntAlv written bv men and women Intimate with Irish affairs, and friends of tho Dead Patriots. The Irish Rebellion of 1916 and Its Martyrs 427 pages; 46 Illustrations; $2.50 net; postpaid $2.70. $2,60 net; postpaid 12.70. Rogers Church Goods Co. 120 S, FOURTH AVE. HERRMANN BROS. - IMPORTERS FINE WINES AND LIQUORS. Distillers knd Wholesale Deal ers in Finest Barnds of Ken tacky Whiskies, especially. Pearl of Nelson, BOTTLED IN BOND. TdtsiMM 1943. 234 S SIXTH STREET pelllng thom to Join Involves a se rious risk of civil war. it is thpught. Tho blockade Is alleged to bo In efficient, and there is a growing demand that It shall bo tightened. , t . ia iiio will lia frvMiMo with neutral., and it comprise a delicate problem. OF- OVERCOATS, $24 90 OVERCOATS, $22.90 OVERCOATS, $19 90 OVERCOATS, $13.90 STORE THIRD AND JEFFERSON t DR. H. E. MECHL1NG ANNOUNCES FOR County Commissioner. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Commis sioner in tho August Primary,, subject to the action of the Dcm ocratic party, and Solicit the sup port of my friends and acquaint ances for that office. If I am elected as County Com missioner I promise to fiulfill the duties of the office to the best of my ability, and will devote my time to further and help the in terests of all taxpayers. DR. H. E. aiECHLING. THE BEST $1, $1.50, $2 HATS AT HBKI All the late lad new at, ean be found w it tandShapti tiBhle price. I. T. Hulskamp, ML D. Aanonnccs the Removal Of IliS Office to Weissinger-Gaulbert Anrex, Hoars 1 to S p.m., 7 to 8 p. ra Sonday 10 to 11 a. in. Plienes-South 20S0, City 0043. It your boys A ductlon that will pnpars thm for 111. ST.XAVIER'S COLLEGE 113 "W. Broadway, IrtolavUl, Zy. Conducted by the Xaverlan Brothers. Classical, Bclentino and Business Courses, Preparatory Department, Ltxf Swimming- Pool, Well Equipped Uyuaoa lum. Trmn MrulArat. Mro l.m Mr. Notice to Taxpayers. Tho County Board of Tax Super visors will meet in tho offico of the County Assessor, Courthouse (fourth floor), daily between tho hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and 12 o'cIock noon, for tho purposo of equalizing tho assessment of real and personal property for 1917 taxes. In the absenco of tho board com plaints may bo filed with tho sec retary of tho board between the- hours of 8 o'clock a. m. and 5 o'clock p. m. Tho board will meet for thirty days and adjourn February 3, 1917. ARTHUR E. MUELLER, Chairman. P. J. WELSH. JOS. E. 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