davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-02-25
WITH THE HOME MISSION.

There has been a revival of devo-
ton to the purpose of missionary
work in the United States, or as 1t is
popularity known, the Home Mission,
to distinguish it from the foreign
field; and the leaders in this work
acknowledge that the revival is due
to the zeal of the Holy Father in COM
mending to the special care of Catho-
lies in this country the Catholic
Board for Mission Work Among the
Colored People, which has national
Headquarters in the Metropolitan
Building, No. 1 Madison avenue, New
York. The interest in the work OF
converting and educating the colored
race, Father John E. Burke says, is
as much due to the encouraging at
titude of the Catholic press, the &C
tual labors of those connected with
the board and the zeal of the laity.
The indications are that the cause
of the black man will shortly have
as strong a hold on Catholic devo-
ton as any of the numerous activl-
ties conducted by the Church. Father
Burke's resolution to raise a nun
dred thousand dollar fund is being
splendidly encouraged by the lalty.
Numerous inquiries are addressed to
the general Office concerning the fund
and all are promptly answered.
An instance of the favor with
which the boards work is looked upon
by Catholic women came to hand sew
eral days ago when the reverend d.
rector was informed that the late
Mrs. Margaret E. Gallagher of Brook
lyn had bequeathed the sum of $1,000
to the board. Mrs. Gallagher was
deeply interested in the conversion OF
the colored race. She was one OF the
annual contributors to the 100000
fund. Her will, by the way, was
model one. It showed she was well
acquainted with the great work the
Church is doing at home as well as in
the foreign field. Each Of the numer'
Gus activities were remembered in her
will
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-02-25
TELLS OF FAITH AMONG THE FILL
PINoS.

The Philippines is slowly receiving
goodly number of priests from abroad.
Some of the names are new, in fact,
the majority of them, but there are
a few that have the right sound. Down
in Bishop Dougherty's diocese of yCe-
blu is young priest, Father Madigan.
He was appointed pastor of a place
called Bigaa, a parish of 5000 souls
His Bishop gave him his appointment,
his blessing and a few directions how
to reach the spot, and that was all,
but Father Madigan, following the ira
ditions of his clan, got there and re-
manned there and is now everything in
the community from chief of police
down or up as you care to go. His
letter is too long for quotation, but
we take these few extracts which in
dictate that the little brown brother
is pretty genuine article after all:
''The Filipinos base their love of
country on the extent of Catholicity.
: They idolize Spain, love Ireland, dis
like England. Every native has heard
of Ireland Women always wear wells
in church as mark of reverence.
Their love for the things of God Is
very deep. Their love for the Mother
of God is almost Irish in its sincerity
and simplicity Every woman wears
a rosary around the neck in public
view and generally an ornament con-
tanning the Immaculate Conception.
When the Angelus rings the native
drops to his knees, while reyerently
reciting the prayer. Confession and
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-02-25

We are educated by what calls forth
in us love and admiration, by what
creates the exalted mood and the
steadfast purpose. In bowling with
reverence to what is above us, we are
uplifted.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-02-25

what the confessional is for-isn't it
the priests part to apply the Law
EYES," interrupted Father Med
hurst, ito apply it, but it must be
known and acknowledged by the peni-
tent before coming into the tribunal of
penance to receive judgment. There
must be no sophistry, no quibbling in
this court-no lodging the issues,
where one is ones own accuser. When
the disposition is to set ones will and
desires above everything else, and
still receive the sacraments, it is very
difficult, in the limited time of con-
fession, to convince such a one of his
lack of sincerity and humility. So
many, nowadays, have the slogan, I
must use my own intellect, / must
reason for myself These same peo-
pie will not hesitate to seek legal and
medical advice and almost blindly
trust to such direction. While in the
affairs of the soul, the eternal verities,
they wish to be the arbiters of their
own destinies."
| Joe's shoulders went back and mis-
head went up, a trick he had when
faced with a difficulty; his fighting at
titude, Father Medhurst called it.
why not preach these things wake
the people up to a realization of the
greatness, the completeness and the
power of the Sacrament of Penance?'
They acknowledge the greatness
and power of the sacrament in coming
to confession, answered the priest,
"but they wish to make terms with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
ELECT NEW HEAD OF
 EDUCATION BOARD

Huntsville, April 20.-(Special 1.-The city council last night elected Horace M Layman as a member of the city Board of education to succeed pr. J. II. Humphrey, president of the board, whose membership expires within the next few days.
 The anti-fly campaign was launched when an ordinance was offered and re- serred to the committee on health re- quiring all meat dealers, grocers, con fectioners and others who handle ar ticles intended for human food, to ccreen their places from flies and al- low nothing that they have for sale to remain open. The ordinance is copied from the Birmingham ordinance now in force. There is no doubt that it will be adopted at the next meet ing of the council
 The campaign committee that is se- curing subscriptions for the additional
 fund for the completion of the r. M C. A. home reported today that $375l has been subscribed. The committee | expects to raise sl5,00O before the end
 of the week and then a $10,0OO dona ton of Miss Mary Virginia Mccormick will become available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
ORDER OF OWLS INITIATION

Over 1900 applications nave been favor ably passed by the Investigating com mttee Those that the committee reject- ed have been notified by special messen- ger.
 If those who have not already paid will call at the office for charter re- ceipts before Sunday they will avoi1 standing in line to pays as there will possibly be 600 to 800 who will be in line waiting.
 Those who have not already signed applications will confer a favor on the organizing staff If they will try to do so as soon as possible as the last days of the week before institution we are always very busy, where a large nest such as Birmingham is being put ir. Remember, the charter fee now of 8 will be raised to s25 when charter is closed. The dues, 50 cents per month, will re- main the same; benefits, s6 per week. s100 at death, free doctor and social fea- lures.
 Office open until 10 p. m. Telephone Main 3617. H. R. Caulfield, Organizer. 5ls North Nineteenth street. 4-2O-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
FLYING SQUADRON"
 IS GETTING BUSY

Montgomery. April 0-(Special)-" Flying Squadron" which was raised by Frank D. Kohn, president of the Business Mems league, for the purpose of soliciting new members and increased funds to further the work of the organization, met this morning at the rooms of the league and made plans for the campaign to be conducted
 Since the election of MT. Kohn as presi- dent of the league, the members of that organization have realized the great need for more members, as VII a smore money for more members, as well as more money ment which has been undertaken for the best interests of the city.
 E ''The Flying Squadron began it's opera tions today, and it is expected that by Saturday the campaign will be concluded. The committees composing the squadron contain many of the most energetic and enthusiastic members of the league, ali of whom are deeply interested not only in the success of the league, but in every way furthering the interests of Mont gomery.
 Henry NJ. Hobbe one of the best known business men of the city, is the chairman of the Flying Squadron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
'DR. RUTLEDGE AND
 M M'CORMACK RETURN
Expert Is Preparing Report to Bureau on the Ban-
 ner Explosion

Dr. J. J. Rutledge of the bureau of mines and H. Ellis Mccormack returned yesterday from Banner mines, where the government expert has been exploring the recently exploded mine. He is gathering data and information leading up to the fearful accident with which to compile his report to pr. Holmes, director of the bureau in Washington. Dr. Rutledge said yesterday he was not authorized by the department to make public his mission or the information he had secured, but that the report would be made to Dr. Holmes, who would in turn have 1t printed in pamphlet form.
 pr. Rutledge is expecting Mining En- gineer Rice of the technical branch of the service from Pittsburg within a few days to assist in formulating the rel ort upon the Banner disaster. MT. Rice has been here already, but is expected to return as the mine is practically cleared up, and has nothing obstructing thorough exploration of the interior.
 The report of the two experts is ex- pected to be purely technical. and will not add any information to what has al- Teduy been gwen out Dy tie IoHiPdhy dS to the cause of the explosion. The ex- perts are being accorded the fullest op- portunity to study the after effects of the accident, and the company is anxious to see the report.
 The Banner mines would be resumed within a few days was the statement of General Manager Mccormack last night. He said:
 we have about cleaned up the mine al Banner. where the accident happened, and it will be all right shortly. The cleo trc wires which were destroyed by the explosion are now being replaced and put into shape again. We intend to install our water works system and spraying the same as existed heretofore.
 We will make improvements if anyone can tell us what further improvements can be placed there. We had every known safeguard and the mine was the tomb of many men. But we stand ready to adopt the suggestions of any persons who have some new mining safety for us. The mine could have been operating but we are holding up few days to get everything into good shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
ODD FELLOWS TO
 MEET IN DISTRICTS

cullman. April --tSpecial.)-The first of the semi-annual district conventions of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows will be held in Culman Monday and Tuesday of next week.
 This is an entirely new feature in the circle of oddfellowship and will be some thing similar to that which s held twice each year by the Knights of Pythias. At the last meeting of the grand lodge of Odd Fellow, held in Birmingham, the state was divided up into districts and two conventions each year will be held by the districts. This being the first dis trict.is composed of the counties of Nor gan and Culman.
 All the different committees hay" been appointed by the focal lodge here and are making extensive preparations to entertain the delegates in great style. Because of the large number of lodges that compose this district large attend ance of delegates isSexpected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
PULLMAN BERRIES
 ARE ON THE MARKET
First Shipment Is the Signal for the New Crop to Appear in
 Abundance

Cullman, April 20-(special)- first express shipments of the 1911 crop Of strawberries were made from Cullman yesterday. when four crates were shipped to Nashville, Birmingham and Deca tur. One crate was given to each of the four shippers associations here. and were grown by Robert Mize and John Wamr, two very prominent German truck farm CTS who live near Cullman.
 The berries were very fine specimens and will no doubt bring excellent prices in the markets, being the first of the season. While this is not the first that has been seen of the new crop, yet t is the first that have been shipped from the town.
 This breaks the ice and the managers of the associations are making exten- sive preparations to get busy disposing of the crop, which will, from this on, come in at a rapid rate and continue until possibly July, or even August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Model County Library
By WALTER HARPER

A news item from Taladega yesterday morning referred to the second annual re- port of the Talladega Public library. The report was encouraging, giving the num- Der of volumes in circulation for the year at 17O25. It is also stated that the service of the library has been extended to the entire county.
 The work that is being done by the Tal- iadega library is worthy of the attention of every county in the state About a year ago the plan of extending the ser vice to every district of the county was suggested and put into operation.
 The books and pamphlets are rotated from one district to the other and every person in the county is given free access to them. The books are handled through the local schools giving every community access to thousands of good books they could not otherwise enjy.
 The department of agriculture at Wash ington has been informed of this plan and has consented to furnish the library witl books and other literature that would Q; of value 10 the readers and they will be circulated through the library machinery 10 every man, WoIndH ana cnlld III ldlid- dega county.
 The system is an ideal one and is bring ing good results in Talladega county.
 The number of books in the Talladega library is more than half the number con- tained in the three associated libraries of Birmingham, embracing the central ii- brary at the city hall and the Ensley and WoodlaWn branches
 Other counties of Alabama would do well to study the method and plans of the Talladega institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
HOUSE OF COMMONS
 DEBATES VETO BILL

London, April 20-The debate on clause two of the veto bill, which restricts the power of the house of lords over meas ures other than money bills. opened in the house of commons this evening.
 The government will be satisfied to carry it's points by majorities of from 50 to so.
 Something like 80 pages of amendments to clause ? are already handed in but all will be relegated to the waste paper bas- ket as soon as the government leaders think they had accorded the proposers sufficient rope.
 The cabinet openly proclaim an inten- ton to pass the bill as it stands. Home Secretary Churchill today refused to con- slider a motion to limit the operation Of clause to three years.
 Premier Asquith, in a fighting speech, declared the government would accept no amendments excluding from the clause class legislation. The assumption under lying the bill, he said, was that the house of commons had provided checks on the house of lords. They were not taking away it's veto. but wrongly limiting its duration and scope.
 1.-The veto of the crown is gone,' ex- claimed the prime minister. Tt is as dead as Queen Anne. It has gone by disuse, SO ought the vote of the house of lords have gone.'' When the house of lords turned itself into permanent partisan ally of one party, continued MT. Asquith, it became necessary to deal with it by legislation The liberal party had received a mandate from the country for the bill and would use the machinery created by it in this parliament to carry out the objects the party had at heart.
 MT Balfour, leader of the opposition said the claim that the house of commons should be omnipotent in legislation was a 'monstrous doctrine" It meant an ab- solute single chamber of government. He maintained that the electors did not know when they returned the govern ment that they were voting for home rule the whole constitution being sacrificed in a scandalous bargain between the govern nlent and the nationalists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
CAMORRIST SPEAKS
 IN MOCK GRAVITY

viterboro, April 2O-Perez Devera, ao cused of being the head of the Camorra in Porto Chanuana, a district of Ma ples, contributed to the entertainment Of the audience in the court of the assizes today.
 Te spoke in mock gravity, winding up his speech thus:
 T deny every allegation made against me. l know nothing of. the murder of Generao Cuoccolo and the beautiful sor, rentina. It is said that I was the head of the Camorra of Porto Chanuana. Alas, I wish I had been! But, honestly, [ never was the head of anything
 The state alleges that Davera is a dangerous man, high in the councils oS the Camorra, and that he was one of those who met at the Aida tavern in Bagnola five years ago and condemnc their associate, Cuoccolo, to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
HUCKABEE NAMED
 ENGINEER OF BOARD
Governor O'Neal Did Not Announce Appointment of Chief Inspec-
 tor Yesterday

c. c. Huckabee, former vice presiden. of the Yolande Coal and Coke compAny, was last night appointed mining engineer on the new board of mine inspectors ere ated by the Hollis mine law. He resides now in Jasper. but was for many years a prominent industrial man of Birming- ham.
 The new mine laws provide that one member of the official board be an ex- pert mining engineer. Mir. Huckabee was given this place under this special quall- fications in that respect. He has been for great while engaged in mine work an l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Local Dats
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, April 20, ?. m.-The pre- cipitation areas have narrowed down to comparatively small ones when studied in connection with those of the past few days. One is situated in the middle Rocky mountain states and northern plateau re- zion and the other occupies most of the Ohio valley, southern lake districts, southern New England and the middle Atlantic states.
 The controlling factor in the weather of nearly all interior and eastern districts is the area of high barometric pressure, whose center is along ridge extending the tain slope, This high" is not of such
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
WILL CELEBRATE
 DECORATION DAY

Jacksonville, April 2o-(Special)-T Gen. John H. Forney chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will hold memorial services on the 26th. Decoration Day, in the park in the center of the public square, at which exercises the Daughters will present beautiful Cor federate flag to Camp Martin. Col. A. P. Agee of Annston will deliver an ad- dress. and an Invitation has been ex- tended to the Confederate veterans, Sons of Veterans, Children of the Confederacy. faculty and students of the State Nor mai school and all patriotic citizens to participate in the exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21

a pronounced type as to materially affect the temperature. although 1t has brought about slight fall in many eastern sec tions. Its principal effect has been to cause fair weather following the low that has drifted into the Atlantic.
 The temperature has not changed much at Birmingham since Wednesday, but it is about degrees warmer over the south ern half of the state. This warming up will be temporarily checked by the ap- preaching ridge of high pressure.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations, April 2O 1911:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21

is fully informed as to the duties ''f the office.
 The appointment of MT. Huckabse is the first to be made by Governor O'Neal under the Hollis mine law. It was ex- pected yesterday that the appointment of a chief mine inspector would be made. However. this was not made final yes terday It is believed Governor O'Neal will lose little time in naming the mine experts to have charge of the Alabama work under the new laws. As matters now stand the governor has the right 10 appoint chief inspector and i've Rddi tional associate inspectors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
STREAMS FLOODED
 ABOUT HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville. April 2o.--fSpecial) -
 All streams in this locality were out of banks yesterday afternoon follow ing the incessant rains. The lowlands are all inundated, bridges were washed away, fences floated off and other de- struction wrought. In the northern part nf the city some of the smaller homes " ere flooded and many people were un- able to come uptown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Miss Hammond Entertains

Jacksonville April 2O.-(Special.) 1.-The home of Miss Addic Hammond on Main street was a lovely scene Wednesday aft ernoon from to 6, when she was hostess at linen shower for her niece. Miss Frances Crook. who will on next Wednes- day become the bride of Mir Charles J. Griffin of Rickard City. Tenn. About 60 guests enjoyed Miss Hammond's hospi- tality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Ships Will Visit Germany

Berlin, April 2o.-The foreign office com municated to the American embassy fRr- nal response regarding the pron9S of American warships to Kiel JR 30. Emperor William expressed hinll as delighted when he learned that thu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Discover Counterfeiters

Rio Janeiro, April 2o.-Brazilian secret police have unearthed counterfeiting gang at Montivideo, who are alleged 10 have placed more than Sl00,000 in spu- rious currency in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
q was Crippled, could hardly walk and had to Crawl

down stairs at timesaon my hands and knees. My doctor told me I had an acute attack of inhammatory rheumatism. was in the hospital for weeks, but was scarcely able to walk when 1 left it. I read about
 Dr. Miles Nervine
 bought bottle and began to get better from the start, and for the past six months 1 have had scarcely any pain and am able to walk as well as ever" J.H. SANDIAs,
 P. O. box 5, Rockaway, N. ].
 Few medicines are of any t,enefit > for rheumatism, but MT. Sanders tells plainly what Dr. Miles Re- storatiye Nervine did for it. One ounce of salicylate of soda added to one bottle of Nervine makes an ex- cellcnt remedy for rheumatism, which is now known to be a nerv- ous disease and therefore subject to the influence of medicine that acts through the nerves, as does
 Dr. Miles Nervine
 Sufferers from rheumatism seldom fail to find relief in the use of Dr. Miles Nervinc, with salicylate ot soda.
 Sold under a guarantee that assures the return of the price Of the first bottle k Il fails to benefit. At all Druggists. MILES MEDICAL CO.,, EIkhart. Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21

American vessels would come to German waters. German battleship squadron will be at Kiel to meet the Americans. The Emperor is expected to arrive ons Junese. After his departure the American blue jackets probably will be- given leave to visit Berlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21

Obssrvstions taken at ?. seventy.
 soBARs continuous n0s through points of equal air pressure. IsoTHEkMs dotted nes perature they will be drawn only for freezing @ and m sYMBoLs indicate ssts of weathsr clear, n partly Arrows 1y with the wind First for past 2 hours; second ainfa if 1t equals 0 nch third, velocity of mi per hour mora - -'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 20.-Forecast for Ala bama: Generally fair Friday and Satur- day; light variable winds.
 Mississippi: Unsettled Friday; Saturday fair; light variable winds.
 Tennessee: Fair Friday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
MONTGOMERY SENDS
 BIG DELEGATION

Montgomery, April 2o.-(special.) )-Mont-
 gomery is preparing to send large num- her of delegates to the twer! y-eiehth, an-
 nual convention of ,tbiss. Alabama sufiva school conyenticA Hhich meets in An niston on 49s s fdhis association ha Ind great 1ring the past yea < 4<he annual meet