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Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17
Popular Election of United States Sen.
atnrS

EDITOR OF TIE PATRIOT As the
present Congress draws near its termi-
nation, hope is fading that we shall
get from it the starting point of that
great reform-the election of United
States Senators by the people. It is in
cumbent on both Houses to pass the
necessary amendment to the L. ;. Con
slitution by two-thirds vote; and
that, il seems, IS most unlikely to be
secured in the senate if, in the con-
gesIion of unfinished business there,
the proposition can be brought to a
vote at all
Apparently, Senators from the older
Eastern States, ESPECIALLY FROM
THOSE AGGREGATING THE LEAST Po-
PULATIoN, are its strongest oppo-
nents. | recall that, in the days of
Senators Hawley and Plat, those gen.
tlemen, Intercepted by one of the side
parties Il think the Prohibition) de-
clared themselves opposed TO the
change, and suppose ii has been so
with every Connecticut Senator since.
Now il does not follow that such Sem
ators do not see and feel the discredit
that has attached To the upper House
in seating lis members on many past
occasions aud which, just now, threat
ems il in the Lofimer case, nor that
they do not honestly perceive dangers
which must be guarded against II the
Constitution is changed. One fear
which Senators from the smaller States
have Is, doubtless, that the doctrine
that the Senate represents the states
and not directly the people, will 10y
the change receive serious blow. | do
not think this fear we'll founded. There
is too much regard in our country for
the original Thirteen States or Colo
MES Including the smallesu which
achieved oar independence, bearing
The burden and heat of the day, 10 wish
OF be willing that any of their eonsti
tutional rights or powers, as states,
should be cancelled or diminished.
But rights and powers are one thing,
The method Of selecting those who are
10 guard and hold them, is quite an
other.
The Fathers were terribly afraid Of
the people when they ordained thai
not they but am Intervening body,
,ohom they the People must .first
choose, We're alone competent 10 select
our National Senators. This inequali.
ty of talent may have existed once
/ believe IL To be SO no longer.
In view of all that happened in the
Illinois Legislature last year, and OF
the deadlock in The New York Legisls'
ture this year, over Senatorial Eiee'
ton, who can doubt that the change
now SO strongly advocated Throughout
the country would, if secured, be re-
| forms l.. A. &.
BROOKLYN, y. y, FEB. 10, 1911.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17
Congressional Notes.

During the past two weeks three o.
the most remarkable men Of The later
history Of this country, have had iheii
anniversaries publicly honofed By ga.
rious celebrations. ln their order they
are Lincoln, Greeley and Mckinley
Il is credit 10 The nation to honor
such men. The next anniversary oifta'
dav to be celebrated Is that Of George
Last week Monday the Democratic
members, 10 caucus, voted unanimous
" in favor Of the Canadian Reciproci-
/ ty Treaty. An informal vote showed
20 10 p, and on formal vote 1t was
approved unanimously.
The unanimous vote in favor Of san
Francisco, in the Senate committee on
Industrial Expeditions, virtually elm
ches the victory won by that city In
the House Of Representatives. Popu-
lar feeling seemed all along TO favor
New Orleans, because IL was nearer
shipping port TO the Panama Canal.
Congress, no doubt, looked more care
fully into the facilities and spirit Of its
people, each had, TO get up Worlds
Fair worthy Of the occasion to be com
memofated and the civic enthusiasm
10 apply its resources in way that
viii tell The desire is to have the
Exposition more magnificent than any
ever vet held. The National Govern
mentis exhibit will alone cost one mil
lion dollars.
The senate has coneufred in the
bill passed in the House, providing for
the erection at the Capital Of an appf0-
pirate monument TO the memory Of
Abraham Lincoln. The proposed mon
umcut is to cost - 100000.
The senate committee on finance, on
Saturday, voted TO report fayorably on
the bill passed by the House, to create
a permanent Tann Board.
The House has passed the following
important bill.
BE it enacted: That no judgment
shall be sci aside or reversed, OF new
trial granted, by any court o. the lni-
ted Slates ia any case, civil or crimt-
nal, on the ground Of instruction OF
the jury or the improper admission or
rejection of evidence, or for error as OF
any matter of pleading or procedure,
unless in the opinion Of the court TO
which application is m ide, after an eX-
animation of the entire cause, it sha
appear that thei error complained OF
has inuriously affected the substan-
tial rights OF the parties. The trial
judge may, In any case, submit 10 the
Jury the issues of fact arising upon the
pleadings, reserNing any question OF
law arising in the case for subsequent
argument and decision, and he and any
court To which the case shall thereaf-
ter be taken on writ of error, shall have
the power to direct judgment 10 be en-
tered either upon the verdict or upon
the point reserved, If conclusive, as its
judgment upon such point reserved
may require.
The Tilson bill for transferring Fort
Trumbull, to the revenue cutter ser
vice, passed the Senate last Thursday,
having previously passed the House.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17

Henry II. Church, OF Hartford,
formerly of this city, r. Il. Reach, A.
D. Woodward, Joseph Lavalles, OF
DanielSon, Russell Smith, of Norwich
and r. A. Winter, of Milhmantic,
mn le mp a party that Went up to tn e
"a lrch homestead, in Ashford, this
week Wednesday, for a few days ice
ushing, as Is their annual custom
The party started from Willimantic.
"A musical entertainment, called
the Parade of the states, will be
given by the young people of the :Bsp
list church, under the auspices sof the
Farther Lights Society. 1t will take
place ON Friday 'evening, Feb. II, al
745 o'clock. Ice cream and cake for
sale. a silver collection lis requested
All are invited.
Thursday evening, February 23d
Will be a benefit night at the Bradley
theatre. Manager Morrill, has notified
the bremen that on that night the re-
ceipls OF the house will be donated to
the muster fund. II is needless to say
the generosity is appreciated. There
will be appropriate pictures for a FIRE
mans night, and some good vaude-
siile.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17
nnicrr. OF rhildrsn of Mnrr.

Al meeting OF the Children Of Ma
~, last sunday, The following officers
We're elected.
President afceAne MonlVille.
Asststautes Gutlbert, An
ma lucier.
observation-disclosures Courlmanche,
RaSaioa kohalaHd, GanesiA Brous.
sVau,
lnhrmieTes- Vida Lucia, Phele-
meme lCclait.
neutrality-suspicious. Roch, Eulalei
- IeRu,
Porueis-Agne~ Rheims, ELLA Spou-
eN.
rgauistc-Arehauge LeClair.
Fuere are AT present - members .
the order, and it is in IA tiourishinl
condition.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17
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Editorial Scraps.

President Taft's Canadian Reciproei-
~ treaty wa approved by the House
on Tuesday by vote Of 22l 70 S2-or q
majority Of 100. 1t now goes to the
Senate. where its passage is doubtful.
IfItfsils there. however, an extra ses-
sion of Congress will be called to act
"a the question. BY that time an ex-
preston Of the country will decide the
sction Of the Senate.
President Taft has set his heart on
having the Canadian Reciprocity Irea-
" adopted by the senate this session.
II possible. but there Is desire on the
mari of some of the Re publican Sena-
tors 10 thwart his purpose, by prevent.
ing a vote being taken before the close
Of this Congress TIE President has
fntimated To- them that # not voted up
on before thai h viii call Congress
back in extra session almost immedi-
ately after March frh.
The country Al large faYors the Re
elprocity treaty aita Gambia by anna.
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10 The State Constitution giving We
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The resolution Ind passed the House
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Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17
To Break 10 New Shoes Always Use

Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptie pow
der. IL prevents tightness and blister.
ing, relieves Bantons, Swollen, Sweat.
ing, TeHder feet. At Druggists, 25c.
Sample mailed free. Address 4. :,
0lmsied, Leroy, n. Y. 7-l0
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17

Accidents will happen. but the best
regulated families keep DIR. Thomas
Eelectrie Oil for such emergencies. IT
subdues the pain and heals the hurts.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17

Attorney Ralph w. Botham of
New York, has been the guests of his
parents on Wilkinson street.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17

To Complete Arrangements for
the Institution.
Get your application in, on or
before this night.
Come to this meeting and bring
that fir end with you.
We pay yon $500 per week for
Is weeks when sick, and $3.50 per
week for the next Ii weeks.
We give you Free Physician and
Medicines, and pay $4,000 at death.
Fee while Charter is open. 1915.
After Institution $l0.75; Dues 15c
per month.
Putnam patriot., 1911-02-17
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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-09-23
A NATIONAL LOSS.

The death Of ex-senator Carter
Of Montana, which occurred this
week in Washington, is nothing
short of a national loss. He was
one of the recognized leaders of
the Republican party in America
and a prominent figure in national
affairs. He enjoyed to an unlimited
degree the confidence Of the Presi-
dent; and was highly esteemed
by all irrespective of political afil-
iations. During the time that he
occupied a seat in the United
States Senate he exerted the great
est influence on the deliberations
of that body. Without disparage-
ment to his successor it can be
said that Montana suffered a great
loss in senatorial prestige and in
fuence when it elected Demo-
cratic successor to Thomas Henry
Carter. He was a disinterested
patriot whose official conduct was
above reproach, and whose life,
public and private, was never
tainted with the least breath Of
suspicion. He was honorable and
upright in the discharge Of his
official duties and with him the
welfare Of the country was placed
above every other consideration.
Had he lived greater honors
would undoubtedly have been
showered upon him.
But what is of greatest i'm
portance to us is that throughout
his life he was devoted, prac-
teal, and consistent Catholic,
whose loyalty to the Church was
unquestioned, whose fidelity to her
teaching was manifest in his daily
life. All questions having Cath
Ollie bearing or in any way con-
nected with the welfare Of the
Church in America had in him a
staunch promoter and friend. He
was ever ready to demonstrate his
Catholicity by deeds as we'll as by
words. It is well for Catholic in
terests that such men as Senator
Carter are in the councils of the
nation because Of the assurance it
gives that their watchfulness will
prevent any untoward incident
from marring the harmonious re-
lations that exist between Church
and State in America.
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colored population Of the United
States who are without the fold
seOur Colored Missions lis intend
ed to keep the friends Of the cause
in touch with what is being done
to further the interests Of the
Catholic Church among the col
ored people. It is sent free to all
who subscribe towards this work
Father Burke has launched a
movement for the collecting OF
100000 annually for the propaga-
ton of the Faith among the neg.
roes in the United States. This
money will be distributed among
the southern Bishops for the estab.
lishment and maintenance OF
schools and churches for the col.
ored people. The project is well
under way and has met with de-
served success.
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chaplains in the service. He said
they we're Roman Catholics, and I
knew that would be his answer.
But, Mr. President, do you
ever appoint a Roman Catholic
chaplain except upon the request
and assurance of his bishop?'
"He lodged the question, and
began to talk about something
else. A second time asked it, and
second time he evaded it. I
asked it a third time, and then he
answered, You know they have
their own peculiar methods Of
watchfulness and influence with
us. Yes, replied, but you said
YOU must treat all alike. Give us
the same privileges you give to
them, and wait before appointing
any of our clergy until you hear
from his bishop. After a little
more demurring he yielded, and
gave the orders; and during his
administration they were obeyed.
|, as bishop of Maryland, received
four requests for such informa-
ton. Of three [ answered unfa-
vorably. One had my approval,
and he only was appointed. But I
fear the rule was afterwards for
gotten. =
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GOVERNOR EBERHART'S NEW
ROLE.

The people Of Minnesota expect
their Chief Executive to be above
reproach in his official conduct.
They depend on him to uphold
the honor of the State and give
an example Of highest citizenship.
Since Governor Eberhart assumed
office he has acquitted himself
very creditably in this respect.
Apart from a tendency to parade
himself on all occasions, however
unimportant, he has shown prop
er appreciation Of the responsible
ties Of his exalted position.
It is difficult, therefore, to ac-
count for his failure to observe the
canons of official propriety during
his recent visit to Pine City. Last
Monday he attended the opening
Of the Pine County Fair at Pine
City. One Of the attractions of
this Fair was a public marriage
ceremony which took place during
the course Of the afternoon. Gov
ernor Eberhart was not only pres
ent on that occasion, but gave the
bride away. Imagine the Gov
ernor Of the State Of Minnesota
giving the sanction Of his official
cooperation and prestige to such
an affair in the presence Of gaping
crowds attracted by its novelty !!
Has Governor Eberhart no more
reverence than is shown by this
act for the solemn significance
and sacred character of cere-
mony in which vows are plighted
for life? He has often spoken to
our young people, and especially
to the boys, exhorting them to be
manly, patriotic, religious and
animated by high ideals. Does
he set himself up as an example
for them? Apart from the re-
ligious phase Of the question at
issue does the Governor think that
the performance of marriage
ceremony under the conditions
that prevailed at Pine City tends
to strengthen the respect Of the
rising generation for an institu-
ton which lies at the basis Of our
civic and social welfare? A mar
riage performed under such cir
cumstances partakes of the nature
Of a travesty; and for the Gov
ernor Of Minnesota to lend it his
official sanction is degradation of
his high office for which the right
thinking people of this State
should demand serious reckon
ing. The whole affair looks SO
much like the fawning of poll
tician for cheap popularity that
it disgusts all true citizens. ST
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great public manifestation Of
Catholic faith. Like the humblest
son Of Holy Mother Church Sir
Wilfred Laurier walked in the
great procession which closed the
Congress. No, there is no ques-
ton of Laurier's practical Cathol-
lefty and as DR.. O'Hagan says,
There is not probably living in
either Europe or America today a
more exemplary man in public life
"a man of greater probity-a
man who has SO worn the white
flower Of blameless life as Sir
Wilfred Laurier, Premier Of Can
ada It is indeed "a pity that
such a SANDER against his Catho-
licity should have found its way
into public print.
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CATHOLIC CHAPLAINS
PRAISED.

1t is not surprising to learn that
the Catholic Chaplains in the army
and navy are regarded as the most
efficient Of all in the discharge of
their official duties. They under
stand what is required of them
and they perform their duties con-
scientiously. Some years ago the
late President Mckinley declared
that the Catholic Chaplains were
the best in the service. This fact
is brought out in the "Reminis-
cences" of the late Bishop Paret
of the Anglican church Of Mary
land, who relates it in connection
with the following incident:
"Again, during the administra-
ton of President Mckinley, the
house Of bishops appointed a COM
mission to see the President and
try to secure better arrangements
for insuring efficiency and help
fulness in the service Of the chap
lains in the army and navy, and
especially those who were of our
own church. And once more /
was made the chairman. Telling
him of our purpose, / said we felt
that most of the chaplains were
unhelpful and often unworthy
men; that the office was almost al
ways given through political infu-
ence of senators or others, without
regard to real fitness for the
work; and for the good of the
soldiers and sailors, and for the
credit and influence of the church,
we wished to suggest way for
improvement. We asked that
hereafter no clergyman of the Pro
testant Episcopal church should
have such appointment without an
assurance from his own bishop
that he would be a worthy and
useful man.
Impossible! Impossiblel' ex-
claimed the President. Why our
chaplains are from all denomina-
tons, Presbyterians, Baptists, Con-
gregationalists and others, who
have no bishops; and we must
treat all alike.
/ I've continued our argument
land there was long debate. Al
Hast / asked him who were the best
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gers of drink. The consequence
of even moderate tipping should
be impressed upon them; and the
value of a life Of sobriety incul-
Gated so as to make an appeal to
their youthful minds. In word,
they should be taught the value
of the pledge as a shield in the
battle Of life, and safeguard
against the allurements Of the
ever-present saloon. The most
approved teaching in regard to
the drink problem should be laid
before them in a manner suited to
their comprehension. And with
this knowledge as basis it will
be an easy matter to impress
upon them the necessity Of pledg-
ing themselves to total abstin-
ence, if not for life, at least until
they reach mans estate. IL this
preliminary instruction be omitted
the children will fail to realize the
Importance Of their action in tax
ing the pledge, and if they keep
it, as many Of them no doubt will,
it will be because Of the environ
ment rather than on account of
any rational comprehension Of its
value as safeguard in life. By
all means let the children be
pledged to total abstinence; but
let the work be carried on in a
reasonable way. Otherwise, the
advocates Of total abstinence will
build upon an insecure foundation
and little progress will be made
towards the goal they have in
view.
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"Our Colored Missions" an an
nual publication devoted to the
propagation Of the Faith among
the colored people Of the United
States, contains much interesting
information regarding the work
done by the Catholic Church
among the negroes. It is issued
by the Catholic Board for Mission
Work Among the Colored People
of which the Rev. John e. Burke
is Director General. The purpose
of this organization which is un-
der the direction of the Hierarchy
is not merely to distribute the
funds obtained for the propaga-
ton Of the Faith among the neg.
roes, but to make known to the
Catholic people and to emphasize
the needs and magnitude Of the
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God pardon the unthinking
Catholic parents who send their
children to classrooms where
Catholic prayers are never heard,
says Father DAILY in america. -
They are stripping the little ones
Of the armour Of faith and prepar-
ing to lead them forth, naked and
defenceless, into thorny roads and
the buffeting of harsh circum-
stances. They may fancy that
they are cushioning life for their
young by isolating them in the ex-
clusiveness and gentle airs of
wealth and social eminence, but
these things are no safe insurance
against the bleeding of a heart
without hope and the dying of a
soul without faith, LIES most
acute pain and eternity's unutter-
able loss.
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SATURDAY. SEPT. 20, 1911.

The Most Reverend John J..
Keane, D. D., who last week re-
linquished the administration of
the Diocese of Dubuque into the
hands of his successor, is living in
retirement at st. Joseph's Hos
pital which is in charge of the
Sisters Of Mercy. He has just
passed his seventy second birth
day. III health prevented him
from attending the ceremonies in
cident to the installation Of his
successor, the Most Reverend
James J. Keane, D. D., which took
place at ST.. Raphael's Cathedral
on the 18th inst. As soon as the
installation ceremonies were over
the new Archbishop paid a visit
to his distinguished predecessor.
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LAURIER'S PRACTICAL;
CATHOILCITY.

: In one of a series of syndicated
articles on the political situation
in Canada, William E. Curtis
states that 'sLaurier is not in good
standing with the Church because
of his attitude on education
and for other reasons,
both personal and political. = He
declares that for years Laurier
has been under the BAN" HE
is not attentive to his religious
duties; he never goes to confess
sion or to Mass, and is seldom
seen in church except at we'd
ding or funeral. =
Those who know anything about
Sir Wilfred Laurier are aware
that there is not the shadow of a
foundation for these accusations.
The editor of the New World who
knows whereof he speaks says that
if Mr.. Curtis Twill only take the
trouble to visit Ottawa, Canada,
and spend Sunday there, he will,
should he choose to visit the
church, find Sir Wilfred Laurier at
High Mass at the Sacred Heart
Church, the French Church of St
George $ ward in which Sir Viii
fred lives. Furthermore, Sir Viii
fred can be seen making his Easter
duty regularly. =
Those who attended the Euchar.
istic Congress at Montreal last
year were edited to note the i'm.
portant part which the Catholic
Premier Of Canada took in that