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The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06
MATRIMONIAL TEORIES.

Professor Henry Heath Bawden has achieved
some notoriety and several requests to resign his
position in Cincinnati on account of his views of
the marriage relation 1t seems that Professor
Bawden is married and doesn't like his present mate
or something like that. SO, from his point of view.
the present restrictions of the civil code are mar
and are not to be tolerated by men of superior
mentality and fine ideals. He believes or pretends
to believe that marriage should be an experimental
contract, and that if husband or a wife after
time comes TO the belief that there is another one
in the world more sympathetic or more desirable
it should be their privilege to go to the new one
and that stigma should attach to them for their
actions.
Professor Bawden and small coterie of admir-
are doubt convinced that these theories are
new. very advanced, and that a broad grasp upon
life Is all that is needed to commend their views
to the world On the contrary the theory is really
very narrow and primitive. Putting aside the sac
ramental character with which the marriage re-
lation was endowed by Jesus Christ, and consider
ing the marriage contract as civil one there is
no justification for regarding these theories as
new, broad or enlghtening. From purely phil
osophical or utilitaran viewpoint they fail in ev-
or advanced. Rather do they bark back to the DAYS
when men were little better than the animals Of
the field, before the civilizng influence of Chris
tanity served to elevate the human race. and hence
indicate reversion to the low state Of humanity
which probably existed in prehistoric times. 1t is
utterly impossible to find single reason in all the
experience of mankind to justify these advanced
views"
Frequently since the decree of heaven was pro-
mulgated by the Savior there have been attempts
made to discard the present social system and de-
molish the family and the home by later dispepsa
tons. Some of these based their authority on So
called revelations from the Most High. while 9th
ers made no claim to divine guidance, relying en-
tlrely upon the superior wisdom of their devotees
Woe and disappointment have invariably followed
he world has been afflicted with all sorts of mar
1tal arrangements, but none besides that founded
by God has stood the test of time. These Bawden
theorists may deny God and defy the civil laws.
but when they advocate promiscuity of marriage.
they close their eyes to all social experiences and
overlook the bitter lessons taught by Others who
have gone before. The present system. for its man.
lfest advantages has the sanction of the civilized
world, and even if 1t had not the sanction of God il
would require more than the vaporings of a coterie
81 moral degenerates to upset it.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

doubt of complete recovery, no criminal insane per-
son should be permitted to go about, constant
source of fear his fellows that the affection may
suddenly develop the dangerous tendencies which
marked the tragedy.
Besides all this it is the most charitable view of
the Thaw that he insane, the jury de-
cided, and hence was not responsible for his act
Such view relieves Thaw of the crime in the eyes
of the law but places the responsibility of proven
ton of similar outbreaks upon the law. The de-
cision to keep him in Matteawan will be very gen
orally commended.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06
WHERE HE BELONGS.

The decision of the New York court remandinp
Harry ~ Ihaw TO the retreat at Matteawan was
expected by nearly everybody 1t seems to be the
popular belief that he is where he belongs. The
testimony at the trial upon which he was declared
insane and at the recent inquiry into his mental
condition, was such that any other decision would
have aroused many seandalous differences as to the
parnalty of the courts and the influence of wealth
upon the administration of justice And these in
1erences would not have been entirely unmerited.
Tor the consistency of proving insanity to save the
gentleman's precious life and, having saved it. at
tempting to discredit the jury decision by proving
perfectly sane mind to restore to him his liberty
Is not evident As long as there is any possible
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06
IRISH LEAGUE OF AMERICA.

According to the Boston Herald the national
convention of the United Irish League of Amer
lea will be held in the historic Faneui hall. Bos-
ton, Tuesday and Wednesday, September % and %.
The official call for the convention has been issued
by the national president Michael J. Ryan of Phil
adelphia asking the branches of the organization
throughout the country to elect delegates. In his
call President Ryan has emphasized the import
of making the convention the most represent
ative yet held in connection with the Irish move
ment in this country. Instructions are being for
warded to the branches regarding the election of
delegates and the other details which will have to
be attended to in advance of the convention
The convention will be attended by John f.
Redmond, NJ. p. leader of the Irish parliamentary
party, and Joseph Devlin, NJ. p The convention
is expected to be one of the most important held in
the history of the Irish movement in the United
States. Much is expected from its deliberations
that will be of vital Importance to the continuation
of the struggle for home rule in Ireland
The Irish university BILL one of the most i'm
portant measures affecting Irish interests which
has engaged the attention of the British parlia-
ment in recent years. together with a bill to amend
the land act and provide for what is practically
compulsory sale by the remaining landlords. will
be passing through critical stages in parliament.
and will be considered at the convention
The political conditions in England and Ire
land are such that it will be matter of much diff
ficulty for Mr.. Redmond and Mr. Devlin to attend
the convention. They decided to make the Jour
ney, however, because they realize the Importance
of the assistance rendered to the Irish cause by the
auxiliary organizations in America The trip will
occupy practically the entire period of the parlia
mentary recess between the two portions of the ses
sons of the British parliament, so that the two
Irish representatives virtually wilA have to leave
the house of commons to take the steamer for the
convention and return to resume their pariiamen
tary duties Immediately on their arrival home in
Ireland
1t will be matter of regret that the limited
time which Messrs. Redmond and Deylin will be
III America will prevent them from visiting any but
the most eastern cities. The great west would ex-
tend welcome to these Irish patriots which would
warm their hearts However, the hope is expressed
IN the east that they may have time to visit New
York and Philadelphia, and in these centers there
can be no doubt the sons of Erin will make the
welcome of the two distinguished ENJOYS from Ire
land the most enthusiastic that has ever been ten
dered to representatives of the Irish cause in
America.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06
WHY CHILDREN WORK.

The cost of one battleship, 100000. repre-
sents the value of the earning capacity of 1000
men at So day for ten years; to pay for the six
teen battleships in the American navy today the
combined earnings of 1000 men at SO a day from
the time of the Declaration of independence to the
present would not suffice. This represents the
whole earning capacity, and does not take into con-
sideration the fact that the 1000 men would have
to give up part of their money to the grub trust
the oil trust, the farmers trust and trusts ad in
finitum, nor does it represent any cost of mainte
nance repair.
The cost of the navy is drain upon the re-
sources OF the country. The drain upon the planet
by the combined navies of the world is so stupen
dous that the only wonder is that the people are
capable of producing enough in addition to permit
comfortable existence 1t is an unfortunate. but
seemingly compelling, expense, and indicates re-
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06
CARD FROM BISHOP SCArLAN.

feel it my duty to protect Catholics and the pub
lie generally from fraud and imposition by notifying
them from time TO time that person bearing the
and garb Of priest sister or anyone else is
authorized permitted to solicit in this
diocese for purpose whatever connected with the
Catholic Church without having from me permission
in writing, bearing my seal and signature. Should
anyone be found engaged doing this unlawful
work collecting without such a document he or
she the may be, should be regarded by all as
q fraud and an imposter. l. SCANLAN,
Bishop OF Salt Lake
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

markable lack of faith in our ncipas.-
to be done about it is for the pco1r. "aa, Is
lied world to decide. Disarmament ..,.. '"s civil.
yond all present hope, but ultimately IA. 10 be BE-
1t must come when the maintenance oe come
unproductive naval establishments r.. 9Faat
burden too heavy to be borne. 'one q
There is an intimate relationship l..
maintenance of an tnproductiva public ... The
and the industrial conditions of Tho WOOL. Prise
matter of the navy, there must b-. AN .-r. ii. Tie
upon every dollar produced in the world III Tax
thing going. The old earth is called gro- .P Tie
tain an increasing population and more ~, man.
to maintain the dignity of the nations If IL more
In the old world, where natural resource. "'''
depleted, it is hard to keep UP the o-o~,a. 'eea
lie expenditures. and it is done ONLY -5-a,., Pub
ting boys and girls to work to produce. Al, Pt
required In our own country man with ' !,
or four children, if he be of that large ,,,. '''
as common laborers. is compelled "a ~. 'o
drudgery, and he seldoms gets our If ..g,.. -,
poorhouse After fifteen or sixteen vaa- .2
gle, is it any wonder he should look r-o, Il.
mature blood and bones and -inar- If hi. AIN,
ana DISH lLtIu lOl LSlB i1NtI .II..iLU na-
girls should grow up as himself --.n-a. +, -.
if not in body, the pinch of uec..- oau,..
sacrifice.
In advocating the abolition Of child -Is,,,
conditions which make the necessity. -ar which -.
to make the necessity, should be raa-.5a-.l
remedied. Only few have the remer.rv +o .5-
cate the employment of boys and girls in r,,r
tive pursuits, and these are mostly anafogis..
industrial system. Child labor Is neea,ssrr -,
because the labor Of men cannot produce tho r,t
its for the wealthy, the expense of msintairi,a >.
government and comfortable living Soma H.
the waste of war preparedness will be aDD,so.,..,
even as the actual conflict is now The nation. -.
the earth will get together nay must get rogs,,..
to reduce the cost of national defense. that ,,..
may be more of the good things of this earth
pass around among the people. With this y-s.
work accomplished and the greed and rapscor.
ness of profit takers hedged about by sdeor,.
laws, there can be-no doubt that the evils rbal
make child labor necessary will be mirigatel and
the burden upon the wage Garner will be So IigB.
ened as to leave profit from each day Of toll
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

The Unitarian minister in Butte City. Mont
has improved on the "open pulpit" question by ID
viting Emma Goldman. the great expounder Of an
archy, to preach from his pulpit. Rev. Brown pf
this city says Rev. Duncan, though he did invite,
has no sympathy with Miss Goldman's doctrines.
Tell me your company and I viii tell you what
you are" is an old saying and very true one. The
G. A. R. in Butte seemed to think different from
Mr.. Brown by refusing to listen to Mr.. Duncan's
unctious prayer, and our own G. A. f. in this city
endorsed their action
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

Aerial navigation, even in its present imperfect
state of development, has made demand upon our
language for word to describe the duties Of the
driver of the machine, just as the automobile
brought us the word chauffeur" While the lezi-
cographers are hunting around among the foreign
and dead languages the expressive, though not al
together new or original, appellation "skypiot'
seems to have been overlooked.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

The Intermountain Catholic goes into nearly every
Catholic home I'm this diocese Its circulation in Mon
tana- Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming. Nevada and many
other states is very large. Only reliable firms and
business advertise in the paper All subscribers
viii find II to their advantage when about to invest
purchase consult business matters to read over
the list of our advertisers We not only recommend
but ask for them the patronage of all our readers
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

Indignation of the tobacco trust over some Of
the charges preferred by the government Is so bu1
ing that perhaps those Kentucky night riders ha7l
MT done all the incendiary work with which thei
have been charged
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

Shamrock brought from Ireland and planted i,
England always developed into clover. said Dr. "
E. ST. Lawrence Fanny at Kingston-Pittsbrr
Dispatch. 1t seems the natural antipathv Of or.
erything Irish for everything English is apparent
even in the vegetable kingdom. Now if the pots,,
transplanted to English soil would just develop nn
plum pudding plants, the superiority of the proud
Englishman would be completely proved
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

When the president of France went to visit Il
king of England he was greeted by a fleet of
stroyers and received by squadron of batteshirs
Cordially must have been rampant, with all tbs
messengers of peace lowering so near.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

No, Johnny dear, the burglar did not intend
adopt any of the vernacuIar of the transportadon
companies when he mentioned good haul, but ou
are to be commended for your discovery of the sn-
ilarity of expression used by each
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

Cartoonists and photographers who represent til
late lamented congress as a "do-nothing" affaf
seem inappreciative of the fact that a billion de-
lars is quite neat sum to spend without effort.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

A magazine writer says that every married von-
an should have an income Of $4,000 year. With
only paltry $4,000, how many foreign docks would
be enticed away from their native shores to cap
ture theml
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

The Wall Street Journal points out that tas
cost of one battleship. 100000. would furnish
each of 100000 women with $50 hat. By ali
means let us have the batteship!
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

Last month was May, all right, according to the
calendar, but it was pretty good. imitation Of a
down-east March in the weather it produced.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

Still, the airships must continue for while sec
ond in the number of dead produced, as compared
to the flying automobile
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

Hope springs eternal in the human breast:
Man never is, but always to be blest.
The soul, uneasy, and confin'd from home.
Rests and expatiates in a life to come.
Lo, the poor Indian whose untutored mind
Sees God in clouds, or hears him in the wind y
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06
CORRESPONDENTS SOLICITED

The Reverend Clergy are requested to send to TIKI
INTERMOUNTAIN CATHOLIC news contribution
Df interest to their respective parishes
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-06-06

Subscribers removing from place to another
and desiring papers changed should always give for
Sner as well a present address
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-21
SHOULD INVESTIGATE.

1t is commonly reported that the
building inspector appointed by the,
So called American administration has
issued a number Of building permits
for the erection of houses that are to
be dedicated to prostitution. The
building Inspector has perhaps no dis
erection in the matter. When the
buildings conform to the rules and
regulations adopted for the safety of
the City, he has, probably, not the
authority to withhold permit. but II
he has reason to believe that permit is
sought for the erection of building
to be used for illegal purposes, he
could, perhaps, call the attention OF
the proper officials to that fact, with
out undue interference in their bust
ness.
The City ordinances, which, by the
way, were framed long before the So
called American party dictators took
charge, make 1t misdemeanor to
own or keep a house of ill-fame, and
somebody has solemnlY sworn to
"see that the laws and ordinances are
falthtuilN executed. SOMEBODY uuS
given bond to the City as a guaran-
tee of faithful performance of his
official duties. We would expect that
city officers under oath and bond
would for their own sake, investigate
the persistent rumors and take what
ever action may be necessary To pre-
vent an outrage upon one part of our
citizens.
The entire story OF this 'remoyar''
of the red light district is rather
shady. As 1t has been related to us,
the proposition was first made during
Mayor Thompson's time, but he
turned IL down. The story is that the
idea originated with a fellow who
found out that bad houses pay an
enormous interest on the Investment,
Negotiations were at once. we are told,
opened with an ogden woman, but
Mayor Thompson refused to consent
to their plans. We shall not tell the
story. at present, as given to us in an
open letter." but will express the
hope that the City authorities Will
prove to the people of this city that
houses OF ill-fame are not erected here
with their consent or approval. The
people have a right to know the truth
In this matter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-21
ANOTHER TRIBUNE oUTBuRsT.

At the risk of offending those of our
good friends who urge that the ven
onmous frethings of the Salt Lake Tri-
bune should be ignored by the Deseret
Newsstand with whom in the main we
agree-we feel that the latest mali
cious outburst of the organ OF infamy
should not pass unnoticed,
We refer to the insulting TRADE
against the Deseret News, caused by
the offer of the circulator of this paper
to accord ministers the same special
rates as those given missionaries ana
teachers. The suggestion came from
one of the church workers themselves
and was readily adopted by the
News" the simple intention being to
extend an act Of courtesy which 1t
was thought might be appreciated
Whether or not the ministers pur-
chase the paper on the street, as most
of them doubtless do, or send their
names to the circulator at the speciaf
rate proposed is q matter of very
small moment to the News" and, it
might be thought would be to the
Tribune as well. But we are aware
that circulation is Il subject on which
the Tribune management is quite SEN
stive at the present time, so Doubt
less its frenzied muck racking over
so insignificant a circumstance, should
be made due allowance for, and passed
over in pity
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-21

tions for their own selfish ends. Large
property owners especially realize that
their luNful rights, their investments.
their lives, are hardly safe except uh~
der good, honest and conservative ad-
mnistrators of public affairs. who arc
not indebted to party manipulators but
to the citizens generally, for their on
ces
Where political gangs are in control,
almost Invariably the laws regulating
public morals are ignored, except for
occasional pretenses at reform that are
made for effect. generally a short time
before an election, to catch votes, As
a rule they are ignored. Consequently,
nm undesirable class Is attracted to
such communities Tho gang gem
orally depends on that class for sup
port and gets it.
The reason why Il 50 often sue
ceeds is not difficult to find. While the
moral forces of the community divide
their strength, the forces that prey, the
vicious. the criminal and all who seek
unfair advantage by special privilege
or the lax enforcement of law unfail-
ingly bring their political support to
the machine that is best able and
most willing TO give them what they
seek regardless Of the interests of the
community
That is the danger. Whenever a
city is under the control of ma
chine that is in league with the forces
of vice and crime; whenever govern
ment is perverted to serve the selfish
purposes OF political ambition; when
ever the better sentiment OF the com
munity is neutralized by the bitterness
of partisan strife,then the conditions are
favorable for the outbreak of mob rule
under which there is no regard for
property, nor for life.
The lawlessness that prevailed in
springfield, H., a few days ago, Is but
an Illustration of what can be done in
an American city in this enlightened
century, when the passions are set in
motion. 1t is another proof of the
fact that there is but one short step
from freedom to anarchy. as there is
but one step from anarchy to desnot
ism. 1t is a reminder to American
citizens that our dearly bought civil
cation is not safe unless the vicious
and criminal element is prevented from
the control Of public affairs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-21
THE CRIME OF SUICIDE.

Thursdays dispatches contain rec
ord of three suicides and OF ono at
tempted suicide, two In Europe and
two in the United states.
The victims OF the mania are report
cd to be- prominent people. one was
a German banker: another, y Lisbon
polltician; another a Pittsburg bar
her; the fourth was the treasurer OF
syracuse university, New York. Many
people seem to think that. while
it would imply the serious crime OF
murder to take the life OF another yet
that they have perfect right to take
their own life. This is a gross mis-
take.
The command. Thou shalt not KIN
applies az well TO ones own life as TO
the life OF another indeed as mas
often been pointed out, to commit sui
eide IS the most obnoxious form of
murder.
10 XIII the country's enemy in time
Of war may be an act of patriotism
But TO kin an intimate friend or ac-
ouaintance is Justly regarded as a
mora heinous oifonse than taking the
life of enc entirely unknown and hence
less bound TO a person by the ties of
friendship, no assassinato relative
one Of Il persons own household, Is sim
more revolving and tho terrible nature
Of the tragedy becomes more unbear-
able. this nearer the consangunity of
The murdered one.
M
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-08-21
THE Law WAS NEEDED.
Toledo Blade.

Toledo Blade.
Tho department OF agriculture, in its
latest year book, grimly describes the
things which the microscope revealed
to the experts. Pepper contained a
large percentage of ground olive stones.
chocolate coating preparation was
found 10 be made of cocoa shells, corn
starch. beef tallow and mineral matter
sufficient to fix the color. In adultor-
ating celery seed, ground rock was
employed, in some instances the for
eign material being as high as 40 per
cent of the whole. How many cases
of indigestion were caused, how many
operations for appendicitis were made
necessary, how many deaths We're
brought about, there is no guessing
The terror that hung over the period
would have been as black as a tor
nado cloud had 1t been something tan
gihle. Surely, the pure food law came
in time.