1896 Oct.1
Rumilly, France
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
A receipt to the Ave Maria for 37 francs fifty centimes.
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1896 Oct.1
Ascension, C.S.C., Sister M.:
Notre Dame, (Indiana)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She would be thankful if Edwards could let her have an old French and English dictionnary.
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1896 Oct. 1
Schmitt, Father E(dmond) J. P.:
Evansville, Indiana
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He had a severe hemorrhage and is now at St. Mary's Hospital, Evansville. In a few weeks he goes South for a year or two. If he is to leave part of his library for Edwards he must know immediately.
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1896 Oct. 2
Gavin, Kathleen L.:
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is going to ask a favor of Edwards, knowing his greatest pleasure is in doing things for his friends. She is going to write a paper on Corneille, Racine and Moliere. Sister Eugenie tells her that Father Fitte wrote something about these men in the Scholastic. She wants to know when they were published. She is just dying to visit St. Mary's.
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1896 Oct.3
McQuaid, Bishop B(ernard) J(oseph):
Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork)
to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan:
New York, New York)
McQuaid encloses the dispensation. The news from Rome is astounding. The failure of the University is known in Rome and implicates the Holy Father. Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop Ireland and Bishop (John) Keane were cock of the walk for a while and dictated to the country. They cannot repair the harm done. McQuaid was told that Father (John J.) Fedigan was in Rochester to arrange a rapprochement between Keane and McQuaid. It seems that Fedigan wanted to bespeak McQuaid's good will in favor of Msgr. (Sebastian) Martinelli. Martinelli is sure to have McQuaid's best wishes. McQuaid is glad to hear (Corrigan)'s seminary opened auspiciously. St. Bernard's has 57, and probably will have no more room in September, 1897. McQuaid will arrive the 13th. He has never been busier than just now. Cardinal (Francis) Satolli will leave America knowing his best friends now are those he opposed at the beginning.
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(18)96 Oct.3
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
(Washington, District of Columbia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
When Stoddard saw the typewritten copy of his letter to (Frederick Horace) Clark, he nearly fainted. He is sure Clark's book will never become popular and that he cannot come to the Catholic Univ(ersity) for the next fifty years for it has not music in itself but is a living and increasing discord. Washington is not the place for Clark. The one thing he might do in Washington is play at a few houses. Concerts don't take well there. (Maurice Francis) Egan is back with a face of parchment and a wracking cough.
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1896 Oct. 5
Campbell, William J.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Librarian:
Notre Dame, Indiana
They sent a package of books ordered by Maurice F. Egan to Notre Dame, not knowing that he had been changed to Catholic University. They ask that the books be returned.
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1896 Oct. 7
Burns, Will(iam) P.:
Washington, D. C.
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is assistant editor of (The Catholic University) Bulletin and likes the work. Edwards ought to have the Bulletin for the library as they contain many articles of interest. It is destined to exert a great influence in Catholic circles. He was right in the middle of the cyclone that struck Washington. McMahon Hall suffered a little in broken windows. He supposes Edwards read of Bishop (John J.) Keane's resignation.
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1896 Oct. 7
Liddell, Vinton:
Charlotte, N(orth) C(arolina)
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
He presumes Edwards has not forgotten their cruise on the Mira up to the North Cape in the summer of 95. The enclosed picture will remind Edwards of the pleasant times they had in Norway. They had a delightful year after leaving Edwards, spending their time in different countries. He hopes they may meet again sometime.
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1896 Oct. 7
Smith, J. Francis:
(Chicago, Illinois)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
The Daprato Bros. asked but $13 for the bust of Mr. Onahan. The artists say they do not do very good work but he is going to take a chance. He will have the bust sent as soon as it is finished.
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1896 Oct.8
Ladd, Pilagie B.:
Chicago, (Illinois)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
They had a pleasant trip and arrived on time to find that Mr. Ames had secured them rooms on the 12th floor of the hotel. They kicked so hard they were changed to the third floor. They hope Ben fully appreciates how highly hi is favored in having Edwards' friendship.
Berthold, Martha J.:
to (James F. Edwards):
She thanks Edwards for his kindness to them all.
(Berthold), Virginia:
to (James F.) Edwards:
She wonders if Edwards and the Latin prof have forgotten her by now. If the Latin prof wants her to come again he must keep his promise to her about Ben.
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1896 Oct.9
Prichard, A(rmstead) M.:
Morgantown, W(est) V(irgini)a
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Edwards' much appreciated letter reached him some time ago. He is sorry that Edwards' plans for going abroad last summer failed. He hopes Edwards will forgive him if he appears impatient, but he wishes Edwards would cause to be sent the certificate of the work he did at Notre Dame.
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1896 Oct. 9
Sanford, Louisa B.:
St. Louis, M(issouri)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She is very much obliged to Edwards for getting Ben(jamin Sanford) an overcoat and is sorry that he had trouble with regard to her limit. She thanks him for the news of Barrett Frost. Her sister writes that they had the most charming time at Notre Dame.
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1896 Oct.10
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
(Washington, District of Columbia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Hudson's box arrived. Stoddard is disappointed he has nothing in this volume of the Ave Maria. Next year he hopes to give Hudson some Personal Reminiscences, among them a sketch entitled "A Mysterious History - Being the Extraordinary Adventures of Theresa Viscountess Avonmore". This woman was Stoddard's personal friend; she was Theresa Yelverton. He is ashamed of his article on Bret Harte in the Atlantic Monthly because of the changes they asked. A friend assures Stoddard he can secure his appointment as consul to Tahiti. He is disgusted with the institution he is associated with. The last book Kate Field has in her hand before her death was "Lazy Letters".
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1896 Oct.12
Hurth, (C.S.C.), Bishop P(eter) J(oseph):
Dacca, India
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The letter of the Government Commissioner of the Chittagong District about the convent was republished in order to secure some contributions for the purpose indicated. The gentleman is anxious to assist in beginning a school for boys under Brothers. The present boys' school is but a farce. Hurth is again as helpless as when the Radja made the offer. Hudson's remark about the Holy Water font in St. Patrick's Cathedral is right to the point. There is no doubt that charity is not always judiciously applied. Hurth appreciates Hudson's position as editor of the Ave Maria. Instead of being a worthy object of charity the new churches in Rome are a scandal. Half of them at least should be closed and the paraphernalia sent into the missions. The priests sitting in those churches should be chased into the missions. It is adding insult to injury to divert from the missions a large amount of help and then ask the missions to "chip in". Those Italian church beggars offer some title or honor to the one who will respond to their appeals. Father ( ) Lee was made honorary canon for contributing to the Loretto Basilica. They are now in the midst of a famine.
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1896 Oct. 12
Mohun, Father M(ichael):
New York, (New York)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He was teaching at Gethsemani, Ky. (Gethsemani Boarding School) last year and when he left in June it was understood that he was to go back, but later received a letter informing him that he was not required. He never saw such ignorance among teachers and did not hesitate to say so. He wrote Mgr. (Francis) Satolli about getting back to Notre Dame, and although Satolli made inquires about him, he never answered him. He could have been back long ago but for one man, Father (William) Corby, (C.S.C.) whom Mohun used to take for a great friend of his. He has applied indirectly for admission to the Fathers of Mercy. He asks Edwards for a loan of $15.
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1896 Oct.12
Smith, Charlotte Curtis:
Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
A receipt to the Ave Maria for $10.50.
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1896 Oct.13
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
A card with the name of W(illia)m J. Fletcher and Amherst College Library; on the other side is typed: Elizabeth A. Young, Assis(tan)t Public Library, Chicago, Ill(inois).
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1896 Oct. 13
Corby, C.S.C., Father W(illiam):
Austin, Texas
to James F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Father Klein put on a play dedicated to Corby as Provincial. It was more than Corby expected. The building of St. Edward's College is a fine stone one and when the wing is added will be the finest in the state. There are seven sisters of St. Joseph there from Kalamazoo and are doing fine. The Sisters of Holy Cross at the Academy were extra kind to him.
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1896 Oct.14
Lalor, J. J.:
Dublin, (Ireland)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Lalor delayed replying, hoping to receive the marked paper refered to in Hudson's letter. He is surprised that anything has been quoted in the paper without acknowledgement. Lalor sends Hudson some papers; he will be obliged if Hudson will return anything not acknowledged.
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(18)96 Oct.14
O'Kennedy, Father R(ichard):
Fedamore, (Ireland)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
They went down to the sea this August. His amanuensis is busy copying out some November things for Hudson.
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1896 Oct.14
A Subscriber:
Rochester, New York
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He is not sure they can lay all the blame for bigotry on the ministers. Is it not best to admit that Catholics are not doing all they should to allay the mistrust with which they are received? No one questions the fact that intemperance is one of the greatest evils of their day. Is the Church doing what it should to stay the evil? Is it not true that the Catholic in politics in many cases looks to the saloon for his followers and that he legislates for that element in return for favors received? In that diocese (Rochester) two priests have been convicted and sentenced for crimes.
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1896 Oct.15
Burrows Brothers Company
Cleveland, O(hio)
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, (C.S.C.):
Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
They would be glad to have Hudson notice "Jesuit Relations" in the Ave Maria. They enclose an order blank for the book and 25 prospectuses of the work. A. H. Clark signs.
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1896 Oct.15
(Schmidt), Oscar:
(Rock Island, Illinois)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He has not heard from Edwards in a long while. He asks what is the matter with the Studebakers and if the mortgage will interfere with J.M. (Studebaker)'s marriage. He wants Edwards to be sure to come down.
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1896 Oct.15
Shively, B( ) F.:
Boonville, Ind(iana)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The note from Father (Joseph A.) Stephan and clippings from the Ave Maria were received.
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1896 Oct.16
Fletcher, Father W(illia)m A.:
Baltimore, M(arylan)d
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
(James) Cardinal Gibbons is gratified at Hudson's tribute to Bishop (John Joseph) Keane.
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1896 Oct. 16
Monarch, E. Ann:
(Owensboro, Kentucky)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She prayed every day for Edwards until she learned of his safe return. She was in New York two days after he sailed. M(artin) V. writes of Edwards' kindness.
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(18)96 Oct.18
Heuser, Father H(erman) J.:
Overbrook, P(ennsylvani)a
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Heuser was pleased with what Hudson said of Bishop (John Joseph) Keane and his resignation. As long as the faction lasted at the University Heuser never went near it; but when he learned how Keane had offered his hand to those who opposed his policy, he realized a man may have strong convictions and yet be noble hearted. Heuser does not think that in his zeal for the introduction of progressive methods Keane took sufficient account of the ancient conservative wisdom. He is delighted at Hudson's promise to come to Overbrook for a visit. Does Hudson know of any list of books for children?
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1896 Oct. 18
Nester, Eliza(beth):
Munising, (Michigan)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
She has delayed answering her letters until she is far beyond the excusing point. She was much surprised when she heard that Edwards did not go to Europe. George Rhodius is fortunate to have such a true friend as Edwards. She often thinks of the great old times she had with Drusie. The Bishop said that the church at Munising would be built in the spring. She was disappointed because her brother could not remain longer.
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1896 Oct.23
Conway, Katherine E.:
Boston, Massachusetts
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Conway sends the proof of her poem. She was glad Hudson liked their article on Bishop (John Joseph) Keane. It seemed strange to see that article in the "Catholic Citizen" of Milwaukee saying he was resigned to the change because he had to be. Many of out Catholic papers are dismal from the religious and literary standpoint. Catholics are now as public and vulgar as Baptists and Methodists, and they degrade their country by calling it Americanism.
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1896 Oct.23
Elzear, O.S.F.C., Father:
Grawley, England
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
The October 10 Ave Maria in which C(harles) W(arren) Stoddard mentions the Guild of St. Anthony has brought them many letters of enquiry concerning the Guild. Perhaps Hudson could acquaint his readers with the contents of the membership card which he sends. He is enrolling Hudson as a member of the guild.
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1896 Oct.23
S(toddard), C(harles) W(arren):
(Washington, District of Columbia)
to (Father Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Mrs. (Theodore) Vail, who is living at Speedwell Farms, Vermont, feared Bishop John Joseph Keane's removal might affect him seriously. Yesterday a huge hamper of food came from the farm.
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1896 Oct. 26
Campbell, William J.:
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Librarian:
Notre Dame, Indiana
He wrote in regard to some books ordered by Maurice F. Egan which were sent by mistake to Notre Dame. As yet he has not received the books nor a reply to his letter.
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1896 Oct.26
Rooker, F.Z.:
(Washington, D.C.)
to (James F.) Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He has just come across the brief naming (Francesco) Satolli the first apostolic-delegate to the United States. If he is not mistaken, Satolli said that Notre Dame might have it for the museum. He is working very hard, doing as usual about three men's labor.
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1896 Oct. 27
Carrier, C.S.C., Father Joseph C.:
St. Laurent, near Montreal, Canada
to James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana
he sends a package of printed matter relating to their Museum and library at St. Laurent. His ardent wish for a separate fire-proof museum and library is about to be realized. It cost about $12,000 and is very elegant. What a pity if Edwards' Bishops' Memorial Hall should be consumed by fire?
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1896 Oct. 27
Fish, Adeline:
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
She inquires if Edwards missed them. They have just returned from a dip into the social whirl. She has not seen the Hamilton girls since her return. They are grateful for Edwards' many kindnesses to them.
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1896 Oct. 28
(Schmidt), Oscar:
R(ock) I(sland, Illinois)
to (James F. Edwards:
Notre Dame, Indiana)
He hopes to see Edwards down that way soon. His mother and a dozen other women have been writing invitations all day. He has been visiting in the country all last week. He wrote to J(ohn) M.(Studebaker) this morning.
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1896 Oct. 28
Schmitt, Father E(dward) J. P.:
San Antonio, Texas
to J(ames) F. Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
He arrived in Texas last Saturday. He was sorry he could not meet Edwards personally for his catalogue could not give a good idea of his books. The books are at Vincennes packed in 20 boxes. He does not intend to return for two years. The doctors think his lungs are not in such a bad condition. He has brought his Brute papers with him and will try to do as much work as possible with them. He will copy all he can of the most interesting documents in the Episcopal Archives. There are 24 large bundles of orders from civil authorities in Spain and Mexico to the superiors of the missions and 15 large folio volumes of Registers. He is anxious to have some definite settlement of his affairs.
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1896 Oct.29
Schreiber, Ellis:
Bognor, (England)
to Father (Daniel E. Hudson, C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Doubtless Hudson has heard of the unwonted presence of four Jesuit scholastics at Oxford this year. The house they occupy under the direction of Father (Richard F.) Clarke, (S.J.), is Campion Hall. Schreiber hopes shortly to write one or two articles on the Sacred Heart of Mary.
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1896 Oct. 30
Rhodius, M(arie):
Indianapolis, (Indiana)
to (James F.) Edwards:
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Everything here is as usual. Everything is politics, either gold or silver. Business is very dull. George is for gold; they are for silver. George (Rhodius) is doing well.
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1896 Oct.31
Blake, Mary Elizabeth:
(Boston, Massachusetts)
to Father (Daniel E.) Hudson, (C.S.C.):
(Notre Dame, Indiana)
Blake sends Hudson her little book of verses.
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1896 Oct.31
Gabriels, H(enry), Bishop of:
Ogdensburg, (New York)
to Father (John Talbot) Smith:
(Dobbs Ferry, New York)
He just recollected Smith's request for help in the new edition of the history of the diocese. The shortest way is to copy what was printed in the Times-Union on the occasion of his consecration corrected in the enclosed page. So long as Smith remains outside the diocese the Bishop will not rename him Procurator Fiscalis, since he will have need of that office. When Smith returns, he will find work more suitable to Smith's learning and zeal. The laudatory part of the article was overdone and would not do in the book. He asks that it be changed to fit the truth. (The enclosed page) indicates his education in Belgium and at Louvain, his ordination Sept. 21, 1861 by Bishop L. Delebecque in his private chapel. Gabriels received the degree of bachelor in theology in July, 1862, and his licentiate in 1864, with Bishop (John Lancaster) Spalding of Peoria. At the request of the bishop of the New York Province he and two other Louvain graduates under Dr. Canon Vandenhende founded St. Joseph's Seminary at Troy in 1864. When Vandenhende departed he became president, and taught history, liturgy, and Hebrew. Louvain named him doctor honoris in 1882. He was secretary of the 4th Provincial Council of New York in 1883 and of the Third Plenary Council.
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1896 Oct. 31
(Sanford,) Ben(jamin C.):
Notre Dame, Indiana
to (Louisa B. Sanford:
St. Louis, Missouri)
He is going to send her a picture of himself and Prof. (James F.) Edwards.
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