McGinniss, John J., New York, New York, to James F. Edwards, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1889 March 5

He encloses the very first proof of Catholic Page. It was issued in October. It is an historic page. The photos enclosed are of value because they are one of three sets. Proof Sheet - Catholic Page, The Continental Press A few items: Bishop John S. Keane, rector of the Catholic University at Washington, has been at Notre Dame for some time formulating the rules on the line of those in force at Notre Dame University. The only American priest who exceeded Father John Carroll, Chaplain of the Mercy Hospital, Chicago, in years was Father Joseph Louis Neyron who died at Notre Dame Some months ago in his 96th year. Neyron had been a soldier under Napoleon. Professor Maurice F. Egan says he is not sorry to be rid of the vexatious cares of Catholic journalism. Notre Dame is the first Catholic College, possibly the first in any denomination, the experiment in the science of journalism. Note: The enclosed photos are of the banners of the first American Pilgrimage to Palestine. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.