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Scope and Contents It is with sorrow that they announce the death of Mother M. Baptista Lynch who died July 28. She was ill for two weeks with typhoid fever. Sister Ignatius asks that a notice be put in the "Ave Maria." Mother Baptista was the sister of the late Bishop Patrick Lynch of Charleston, South Carolina; was superior for 29 years, was 54 years old; made her novitiate at Cincinnati and was sent to Charleston to found a convent which was destroyed by the Federal Army in 1865. They had just moved to...

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Sister Ignatius is grateful to Hudson for the exquisite volume of the Ave Maria that was sent to her. :: X-3-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents When they learned how long Lefevere stayed in Marshall they were surprised how short his visit to them was. How does he like their mission? Their schools are now very full. Does Lefevere think their Father Peter Koopmans? is well pleased with his schools here? Christmas was dismal as Father was ill and there were no services. Sister is now preparing a class for First Communion for next spring hoping Lefevere can come. They are very good children with three or four exceptions. :: III-2-k...

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List of delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress from the country parishes. (Written on a printed list of the parishes.)

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Clipping of a page from the Almanac containing a brief sketch of Bishop Francis P. McFarland, Bishop of Hartford. :: I-1-c Clipping 2pp.

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Imoda sends McMaster $5, for the Peter's Pence fund. The money is from Thomas Moran and four others. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Imoda sends $3.00 for the Freeman's Journal. By the issue of Jan. 12, 1878 he sees that McMaster is wrongly posted on the matter concerning Father J.B. Genin. Fr. Imoda feels obliged to inform McMaster that this Genin was formerly an Oblate, but is now out of that Congregation as a dissenter, and is leading a wild missionary life on his own hook, doing more mischief than good. What Genin says for the way the Sioux Indians provide themselves with cartridges is no excuse for a priest to...

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Imoda purposely delayed answering Onahan's communication of last September in hope of arranging matters so that the invitation to represent St. Ignatius College at the Catholic Congress could be accepted. However, this is now impossible. He prays to God to bless the American Catholic Congress. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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In answer to Edwards' letter, he takes great pleasure in sending an official catalogue of the German exhibition at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. :: XI-2-g L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Edwards would oblige him by sending the address of Charles Porter. :: XI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Two small books on meditation are being published by the Carmelites. The author is Father Felix, O.D.C., Apostolic missionary in the East. Another book by Father Alexis, O.D.C., entitled "Novena to St. Theresa" is also being published. Mother Teresa de Jesus requests that the Ave Maria publish a notice of both works. Sister requests that Hudson return "Chapter From the Foundation". She thanks Hudson for the offerings received from the Ave Maria subscribers. :: X-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The community has received letters of encouragement from subscribers of the Ave Maria. Sister encloses a poem on St. Teresa for publication in the Ave Maria. Hudson, if he wishes, may publish the list of offerings sent to Sister's convent. The Prioress, Mother Teresa de Jesus, sent Hudson two copies of last month's Annals du Carmel. The community is indebted to such Catholic papers as the Watchman, Tablet, Catholic Mirror, Review Star and the La Propagation as well as the Ave Maria for...

Scope and Contents Mother Teres de Jesus sends Hudson four numbers of this year's "Annals de Carmel". They are sent to give the readers of the Ave Maria a fuller account of the approaching tri-centennial of their Seraphic Mother St. Teresa. Since they do not have a chapel, they would appreciate Hudson's publishing an article on the occasion of their tri-centennial setting forth their need for financial support. They plan to organize a committee of ladies and gentlemen to aid them and they would like a...

Scope and Contents Sister thanks Hudson for Mother Teresa for his interest in the work they return for publication in the Ave Maria. It is especially interesting as it referes to the Transverberated Heart of their Mother, whose feast on August 27 many bishops in Spain are petitioning the Holy See to have served by the universal Church. They would like to see in English the French book "Heart of St. Teresa" by Abbe Durand. Their Annals are published in behalf of exiled French religious and to advance the...

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He sends his photograph according to promise. He will not return to Notre Dame. He would like to have one of Edwards'. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He thanks Hudson for the Ave Maria. Signature is indecipherable. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents The article of Napoleon and Josephine in last weeks Journal prompts him to seek more information. Since he has associated with non-Catholics most of his life he has been asked numerous questions concerning his faith. Among which were ones concerning the attitude of the Catholic Church concerning divorces. He has been asked in what manner did Henry the Eight, and Napoleon receive divorces and how could Cardinal Fesch marry the divorced Napoleon? He has asked Catholics but they know not...

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The International Uniform Co., manufacturers of baseball uniforms will ship uniforms for inspection and comparison in any grade desired.:: XI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp.

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Invoice for 27 pieces of mahogany from Bosch, $576.6.1/2. Bill of sale for 3 pieces of mahogany 124.7, less commission of 5%, $118.7. :: II-1-a A.D.S. 4pp. 8vo. French

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Two copies of Jubilee Sermon mailed this morning. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. Telegram

Scope and Contents The St. Louis Western Watchman shows how much reliability can be put on newspaper information. It gave Ireland credit for organizing and bringing to a successful conclusion the American Catholic Congress . The good results of the Congress are being made daily more and more apparent. Onahan's first meeting was the acorn for the present tree. He hopes Chicago will win so that the place being agreed upon they can begin to discuss the details of the International Congress which must be ...

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He mails today for Luigi Gregori an excellent photograph of Bishop Thomas Grace. Grace's complexion is fair, eyes light blue; the hair once a light brown is now white. The portrait is to hang in the parlor. Ireland does not wish to have his portrait painted. He sends regards to his friends at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Ireland would be delighted to see Murray residing in St. Paul. Minnesota is a most healthful country. They have no malaria of any kind. In St. Paul with a population of 65,000, the Catholics form one-third, English-speaking Catholics one-sixth. They have two Catholic physicians - Dr. McDonald from Canada and Dr. Dwyer, formerly of Brooklyn. Catholics are well-to-do, rapidly increasing in numbers. Catholics, as a rule, prefer a Catholic physician. Minneapolis is about equally populous...

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Cannot promise to go for ninth. Archbishop Redwood in America will attend Congress.

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Before leaving New Zealand, Archbishop (Francis) Redwood published an enthusiastic letter on the (Columbian) Catholic Congress. Onahan is asked to write to him inviting him to make an address. Archbishop Ireland expresses difficulty in getting delegates since people are afraid to leave their business during the financial crisis.

Scope and Contents A(rch)b(isho)p Redwood will accompany Archbishop Ireland to Chicago. F(athe)r Nugent will be with Onahan this week, having arrived in New York Friday. At present, Monsignor Satolli does not intend to come to Chicago. Ellen Ford suggests that Madame Dufuy de Lome be invited to the Congress. Ireland met her husband. Perhaps a strong letter to Archbishop Francis Satolli, now in Cincinnati, would bring him. Redwood is pleased to be able to speak at the Congress. Onahan is urged to honor...

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Ireland was unable to come to Chicago for the closing of the Parliament. He hopes to accompany Monsignor Nugent tomorrow to Chicago.

Scope and Contents Archbishop Ireland considers the enclosed circular all-sufficient. Among the gentlemen to be invited to the Detroit Conference, please number the Editor of the German Catholic paper there, who last year proposed a general congress of American Catholics as the proper thing instead of a sectional congress of German Catholics. He is told that there is also a German Catholic physician in Detroit who might be invited. It is most important to secure a strong German adherence. Please obtain for...

Scope and Contents W. L. Kelley, of St. Paul, Judge of the District Court, is preparing a paper on education. He is an able scholar and a loyal Catholic and will produce a good paper. Manifestly the Congress will be a great success. Providence inspired Brownson when he first suggested the idea. William J. Onahan, speaking for himself and Henry J. Spaunhorst object to having the meeting of the 16th held in Detroit. They went East for the last meeting and think that others should now come West. The Archbishop...

Scope and Contents Archbishop Ireland will not be able to attend the meeting at Detroit next Wednesday. As much business as possible will be disposed of. But, he believes Brownson's suggestions as to a third and last meeting in Baltimore to be deserving of consideration. Judge W. L. Kelley of St. Paul will be ready with a paper on education. It it not yet finished, but will be submitted to the committee in Baltimore. Ireland notices that at the Catholic Congress in Madrid all papers and resolutions, from...