The San Francisco call., 1910-07-04
SPANISH WAR
VETERANS And
SAILORS attend
Pastor Speaks of Danger to Re-
public From Unprincipled
Combinations
WOrshiperS by Hundreds KneeI
in Streets Before the Tem-
pOrary Altar
: Special Dispatch 10 The Call I

SeeCtdl DfSpdtch 10 ne I all
VALLEJO, July 3-With rifles held
1t present" and the clear notes of a
susIe sounding a salute to the conse-
rated host, the worshipers of the
,atholic faith of Vallejo this morning
Celebrated the sacrifice of the mass in
he open. The ritual provided for the
military mass, as it is sung on battle
fields and in bivouacs, was followed.
over the altar was draped a canopy of
Americans flags. Camp Henry w. Law
ton, United Spanish War Veterans, at
tended the service in body in the
blue flannel and khaki uniform of the
order, and their guns were raised to
honor the mystery of transubstantia-
tion at the most sacred moment OF the
mass.
The surroundings Of the religious
service were patriotic in the extreme,
and the sermon delivered by Rev. Faith
er James r. Newell, o. P. prior of St
Dominic's monastery, San Francisco.
was stirring in its can TO national
service. The address was filled with
warning on the trend OF the times, and
with denunciation for the politically
and commercially corrupt.
REVOLUTION THREATENS
America has been favored of provi-
dence and seems destined by Almighty
God to fulfil his work" said the priest
but this country has to face the COM
ing of q revolution. The actions of
the unprincipled mbina tions and
trusts and Of the unjust and damnable
monopolists may bring on a revolution
The people can not stand their op-
pressions long. The revolution would
be brought about by the damna BILE
attitude OF the combinations of the un-
principled milliOnaires. But America
viii ride safely through the troubles.
for we have a great moral force. Mil
lions Of American Catholic men and
women are enrolled in the Christian
religion; intelligent and able men are
banded together la tiso church. They
VIII esta blish 4 learned American hier-
archy which VIII govern America with
the living word of right. America will
accept the law Of Christianity under
The conserving and preserving infiu-
euce Of the Catholic church, and the
destiny of America, as Columbus saw
IT, viii reach eonsummation in
mighty, majestic, a truly Christian
America.
The splendid address Of the priest
was listened TO with rapt attention by
the large congregation. and his elo-
quence caused many at times TO forget
that they were following pulpit ora
tory In the atmosphere OF the altar, and
applause broke several times from the
congrega tfon.
IT is rare in times Of peace that the
military mass Of the Catholic church is
celebrated. The services today were
in commemoratiOn OF the fourth of
July They We're offered as the religious
contribution to the carnival with which
the fourth of July. The mass was
sung on the same platform where last |
evening the king and queen of the |
carnival were crowned and where dane
ing was enjoyed until midnight
Tonight the Protestant churches of |
Vallejo united in q song service on
the same platform. gathering q large 1
number who Joined in the famous
hymns TO the airs Of which Christianity
has ever marched.
PRIESTS AT MASS
The priests who of1icisted at the mass
this morning were Father William Net !
terviIle of St. Vincent's church. Vallejo. /
celebrant, Father 3. NJ. Doogan of j
St Nincent's, deacon; Father SterIer 1
subdeacon. Father James r. Newell, 4
o. p. of st. Dominic's, San Francisco, /
preached the sermon.
The priests were escorted from the
parish house 10 Virginia street by
Vallejo council No. 10 Young Mems 1
Institute, Ted Maginnis. president The /
drum corps of the council led the
march, and the handsome banner of /
the order was carried in the fore. Nine
ty-four members of the council were in /
line attending the clergy.
The altar had been erected in a I
corner Of the platform. near the street.
Tt was separated from the main floor
by railing and posts were placed at
the four corners Of the Enclosure to /
support the canopy Of flags The altar
was draped in white cloth. Three small
Gothic arches surmounted by crosses
We're outlined on the background Huge
palms and great clusters of buckle
berry heightened the out Of doors ef-
feet Of the altar.
As the priests appeared at the altar.
Henry W Lawton camp No. l. United
Spanish War veterans Camp Com
mander Perry. took its place on the
epistle side OF the altar. at parade rest.
The men who fought in the Spanish
war and the Philippine insurrection
We're in serviceable campaign dress.
with their slouch hats on, which is per-
mitted under the regulations.
The choir and orchestra were placed
on the coronation stand, where last
evening King Arthur and Queen Lii
Han received their crowns and began
their reign Of merry making.
MISS MAELEH DIRECTS CHOIR
The choir was under the direction
of Miss Anna Malley. II was -consti-
tuted as follows:
sopranes-Nrs. 7. p. Hagrerty, Miss Gene
loand. Miss Stacia Ward Miss Clara Snifb
Miss May Malscare, Miss Rose o'Neill. Miss
Monica Heferlan.
Confraltos-Nrs. r. Burns, Mrs Frank Farrell
Miss Annie Perry. Miss rhers lsenier Miss Josie
Walsh.
Tenorss-GeOrge shepstone. George Lyons, wer-
Bassos-John Il. Brennan, John Mchrtens.
George Walster.
The orchestra Of 10 pieces was under
the direction of Prof J. Costello
Giorza's Second Mass was sung
Thousands worshiped before the
temporary altar. among them many
sailors from Mare island They kneIt
on the platform, which was>smooth and
shiny from the glide of the dancing
feet OF the night before. They kneit
on the concrete pavement. they kneit
In the street, on the asphalt, following
the services with prayer books or
counting the periods of their PRAYERS