St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-09

read the constitution of the society. which
explained the objects to be attained by its
formation, and the rules for its government.
Continuing, the president said the object
IN view was nothing more than the exercise
OF religious duties, the advancement of
Christian life, and of Catholic interests.
The Central society was formed to bring into
closer connection the German Catholic soci-
cites, to give help to those in need, to help
the widows and orphans, to assist other soci-
cites, to'care for the sick, to bury the dead,
and to do all in their power to secure new
members. Although the society had been
in existence for thirty years, much remained
yet to be done. The finances of the Central
society at present were limited, and for that
reason it wss unable to accomplish
as much as had been de-
sired. He sincerely wished
that he had been able to answer more of the
requests for assistance received in the last
year. In one place there had been food,
in another high water, and in this and that
place there had been other accidents and
casualties The sufferers from these seemed
to think the easiest way to secure assistance
was to apply to the president OF the central
society, expecting him to levy an assessment
on the members to secure funds. This
however, was impracticable and unfair, from
the fact that the ma oriiy of the mem bers = d
to work for living. They brought into the
society their hard-earned savings, so that in
case of an accident or death
those dependent upon them would
not suffer. 1t would be unjust, then, to
assess these persons, whose only capital con-
sisted in their health, their ambition, their
labor and their economy, for those who were
III better circumstances. The society was as
yet in need OF help, as it was as vet compar-
atlVely new in this country, and anyone who
Is IN good health and willing to work could
obtain the same anywhere. The same
chances were open everywhere for any sin
cere German Catholic laborer. They were
known as conscientious mechanics, good
farm hands, good laborers, and ready bust
nessmen, hence they would have no diff
Guilty in obtaining situations.
After briefly reviewing the conditions under
which help should be extended, the presi-
dent, touching upon what is necessary for
the future success of the society, said that
where the members and officials worked to-
gether in harmony the widow and orphan
fund grew rapidly. In thus cooperating
they would get young men and young ladies
in the society, who would thus guard them
selves against accidents and become good
christians, as person could not be a good
member unless he was a good christian
| Where such harmony existed schools and
churches were properly cared for.
There is where the ministers and
members go hand in hand, and the former
rejoice to undertake all the responsibilities of
their calling. There was unity, there was
! Catholic life in the family, in a word, there
| .
person who studied his religion and lived ac.
cordingly was good man, good citizen
and was respected and honored by his fellow
citizens, and earned for himself a crown
He advised his hearers to follow this principle
| and they would be helpmeets for the church,
| for the members, and, last but not least,
would help those remaining behind them.
President Spannhorst announced that he
had, on August 6, sent letter to the pope,
Leo XIII, at Rome, advising him of this
meeting, and asking him to bestow his bless
ings on the meeting. The president further
explained that it had been customary to send
this message by cable on the day of meeting,
but that by sending the letter on the date
mentioned he was enabled to save cable toll.
Fearing that letter would not reach him at
st. Louis he bad requested the pope to for
ward it by cable to the bishop of this diocese.
| This had been done, and it would be read
AT the above announcement the delegates
rose to their feet, and a member read the
cable message from Cardinal Jacobin, secre-
tary of the pope, bestowing the blessing on
the meeting.
A delegate moved that the society make
contribution of $500 to the Peoples Pence
fund in token Of their appreciation of the
action of the pope. An amendment was
offered making the contribution $500, and
after short discussion, during which it was
urged that the society was not able to con-
tribute such sum, the amendment was
voted down. The original motion was
adopted
1t was ordered that the correspondence to
the pope, and the cable of the latter, be
spread upon the minutes.
Adjourned until 2 p. m, Father Koenig
leading in the closing prayer.