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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-08-26
DOMAIN OF TEMPERANCE.
DRUNkARDs' ISLAND.

What shall we do with our drunk
ards? is subject which every now
and then finds discussion in our public
prints, with nothing but the old solu-
ton remaining. In this we are some
what behind some other countries,
which have found another solution.
Just how Ii would work in the United
States is problematical.
"Drunkards' Island" ID the name by
which the Salvation Army's latest
colony for inebriates, off the coast OF
New Zealand, is known to passing
mariners. Its real name is Pakatoa.
The Salvation Army has recently
completed plans for isolating con-
firmed drunkards on couple OF
islands, one for men and one for
women.
Only one island is available at
present, but the success of this settle
ment has been such that the New
Zealand government and the Salvation
Army may acquire another for women.
The only communication with the
mainland is by the Salvation Army
motor-boat, and the residents have no
opportunity of reaching public
house. All spirits and alcohol in any
form are forbidden on Pakatoa, and
the colonists lead the simple life on
a fruit diet, without drugs or police
men.
The New Zealand government re-
! Gently passed an act giving magis-
trates power to commit persons who
have been four times convicted of
drunkenness to Pakatoa. The resi-
dents work at market gardening, fruit
culture, frame-making and the manu-
facture of children's toys.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-08-26

We recommend to the consider
alton Of the more thoughtful of
our Catholic laymen the sugges-
ton of can Ernest Enquirer
whose letter appears in this issue.
These brief retreats-from Friday
evening to Monday morning
could be easily arranged for; and,
if undertaken in the proper spirit,
would do a world Of good to
those who are immersed in the
cares Of business or the duties of
their professions from one end of
the year to the other. Such re-
spites from ordinary duties would
give the things of the spirit their
true perspective in life.
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THE POPE AND THE CATHO-
NC PRESS.

In a recent Pontifcal Letter ad-
dressed to the Hierarchy of Brazil,
South America, His Holiness Pope
Plus X laid much stress on the i'm
portance of a well-edited and eff
cient Catholic Press as a means OF
fostering and promoting solidarity
of social activity among Catholics
under the egis and direction of
the Church. He says:
"You are certainly not unaware
of the great power both for
edifcation and for destruction
welded by the daily and periodi-
cal papers which, costing a mere
trife, are within the reach of all
and spread far and wide the opin-
ions with which they are imbued ;
and you yourselves see the abuse
that is made of them by the evil
minded. We desire, therefore, to
see your pastoral activity exercise
itself more diligently in this mat
ter, by providing for your focks
rich pastures in the form of excel
lent publications. Assuredly there
will be no lack among you of Cath
olics noted for their knowledge
and virtue. To such let the task
of writing under your auspices be
entrusted; but with that prudence,
charity and obedience to superiors
which beft the men who under
take in the true and right spirit
the defense of most sacred rights.
And when Catholic newspapers
are published efforts should be
made not to have the reading Of
them confined to the good alone,
but to give them the widest pos
sible circulation, to put them into
the hands Of all and especially of
those whom Christian charity de-
sires to see called back from the
corrupt springs of bad papers.
Thus it will happen that for those
who seek the kingdom of God and
His justice the art Of printing will
cooperate for good
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-08-26

At the Requiem Mass celebrated
less than a month ago for the late
Pope Leo XIII only twelve Cardi-
nails were present. This paucity
of Cardinals in Rome is explained
by the fact that of the seventeen
Cardinals created by His Holiness
Plus X only four have been chosen
to cooperate in the work of the
Roman curia. The recent deaths of
Cardinal Gruscha of Vienna, Aus
tria, and Cardinal Moran of Sgd
ney, Australia, have reduced the
membership in the Sacred College
to forty-seven. Of the sixty-two
Cardinals who took part in the
conclave which elected Plus x to
the Papal Throne eight years ago
only thirty-three are left. There
were at the time sixty-four Cardi-
mails, but the Cardinal Archbishop
Of Palermo, Italy, was unable to
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-08-26
A CIVIC AWAKENING MAKES FOR
TOTAL ABSTINENCE.

The close relation existing between
every effort for political and civic bet
terment and the drink problem is very
clearly stated by Professor Bretislav
Foustka, M. D., of Prague, in a pam
phlet recently issued entitled "Abstin-
ence as Condition to a Higher Civ
ilization." In speaking of the political
aspect of the subject he says:
venture to assert that this awaken
ing of the social conscience will of
necessity lead to abstinence, at least
among those who do not, repudiate
their share of responsibility for the
evils that alcohol causes. It was on
this ground that Kipling became an
abstainer.
State-craft in every nation will gain
much from conscientious abstinence.
We are already in possession of posi-
tive data showing how the sobriety of
a people influences for good the politi-
cal life of a nation. It is very in
structive to read some of the new re-
ports of this matter, such as that Of
Stephen Grossmann, who emphasizes
the TACT That the removal or alconol
from conventions in Sweden and Nor
way and the strong abstinence move
ment in those countries has greatly
elevated their political life, made it
more refined, more positive and less
subject to the rule of the demagogue.
1t is a significant fact that in the
highly awakened countries political
activity seeks to unite with the alb
stinent movement. The entirely blood
less revolution through which Norway
and Sweden dissolved their union was
a remarkable occurrence. In this
political action the workmen of Nor
way took an influential part, and their
organization adopted as its watchword
during that revolution, from October
80 to November Z. "No man is to use
a drop Of spirituous drink"
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THE TACTICS OF CHRIS
TIAN" ASSOCIATIONS.

Some time ago the Y. M. C. A.
and the Y. W. G. A. tried to es-
tablish themselves in Porto Rico
and Mexico City; but in this they
egregiously failed. They solicited
the patronage and financial assis-
lance of Catholics in the time
honored way of these Associa-
tons, namely, on the plea Of non
sectarianism-the same subter-
fuge which they employ on all oc-
casions when they are in need OF
money to carry on their sectarian
work. One would think that they
would be ashamed to resort to this
palpable deception in view of all
that has been done through the
medium Of the press to expose the
shallowness Of their professions,
and to prove by their constitution
that they are decidedly Protestant
in aim and organization.
A correspondent Of Borinquen,
a monthly magazine published in
Porto Rico, says that some years
ago a club house was opened in
Havana, Cuba, under the auspices
of the Y. nj. G. A. which was
patronized by Catholics who be
lieved that it was merely a place
for rest and recreation. Later
on, il became evident that the
athletic exercises were but snare
to entrap Catholics into Protes-
tant organization. Special efforts
were made to gather in the
nominal and Indifferent Catholics
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In all probability the most uni
que gift that Cardinal Gibbons will
receive on the occasion of his
jubilee celebration next October is
a rosary made of nuggets of gold
the offering of the Knights of
Columbus. The rosary is com
posed Of nuggets of virgin gold
just as they were mined. It is
the work Of an Alaskan miner who
presented it, as a mark Of graft
tude, to a Sister in the convent
of the Presentation, St. John, N. B.
1t was forwarded to the Knights
of Columbus at the recent conven,
ton. The delegates voted to pre-.
sent it to His Eminence Cardinal
Gibbons, together with an en-.
crossed set Of resolutions convey.
ing the congratulations Of the Or.
der on this suspicious anniver.
sary. The convention appropri
ated $1,000 for the convent il
which the Sister who owned the
rosary resides. The only rosary
of similar workmanship was pre-
sented some time ago to His Holi
ness the Pope.
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THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL.

There was recently issued from the
Board of Trade in London paper
which contains some significant fig
ures. The statistics show some strik-
ing comparisons with reference to the
consumption of beer and wine. In
the consumption of beer Belgium
holds the bad pre-eminence with 48.6
gallons per head; the United Kingdom
is second with ETA gallons per head;
Germany third with 23.4 gallons; Den
mark shows 20.5 gallons; the United
States 1868 gallons; Australia 1872;
Sweden 1913; France g.; Norway Al
gallons. It appears that Germany as
a whole stands third; but this gives
no idea of the beer drinking in partic-
ular portions Of the empire, especially
Bavaria, Wurtemburg and Baden. In
Bavaria the figures show the enor.
nous consumption of sos gallons per
head. In many of the countries there
has been declining use of alcoholic
beverages except Belgium and the
United States.
In wine drinking France stands
first, showing 34.5 gallons per head;
Italy second, 25.8 gallons; Portugal,
20.6; Spain, ia; Germany, 119; Bel
GUM, 1.04; the United States, 0.49,
and the United Kingdom OFT gallons
per head. The report shows that in
Britain and the United States the
proposition OF total revenue raised
from alcohol during the past ten years
ranges from 20 to 20 per cent OF the
total government income No other
countries approach these In the
revenue from the liquor traffic. These
figures give some intimation OF the
almost inconceivable burdens which
civilization bears in consequence OF
the use of alcoholic. r. A. u. Advo.
cate.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-08-26
FATHER DEMPSEY'S HOTEL

Some time ago Archbishop Glen
non of st. Louis, accompanied by a
number of the priests, paid visit
to the Workingmen s Hotel estab-
lished by Father Dempsey, and
better known as Father Demp-
sey's Hotel. After inspecting it
and meeting it's inmates the Arch
bishop made a brief address in
the course Of which he said:
"You are my brothers, not my
brethren. That word is over
worked and hasn't the nearness
of feeling that clings to brothers.
| am glad to greet you and glad
that Father Dempsey's efforts are
bringing you to the realization of
the dignity of labor. The patrons
of this hotel are unlike those of
other and richer hotels. I have
never yet heard of one of you be-
ing hauled away by the police for
drunkenness or any other cause.
Il would like to see Father
Dempsey's venture spread until
it embraces savings and loan in
stitution. These things are all that
is lacking. With a loan institu-
ton you men might borrow at a
reasonable rate Of interest, and
not be obliged to pay the usury
which is now charged by some in
the business. Save your money
when you have more than you
need, and draw it out when it is
needed most. This practice will
prevent the excuses which often
follow when a man is broke and
has no prospects.
The good work done among the
people for whose benefit the
Workingman's Hotel was estab-
lished, has prompted the establish
ment of similar institutions In
other cities, where equal success
has attended the experiment. Is
it too much to hope that some day,
in all the large cities, hotels will
spring up wherein those who are
now called tramps and Migrants
will be taught self-respect and
trained to be useful members of
the community, instead of being,
as they are at present, outcasts
and homeless wanderers, too often
from necessity?
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come to Rome on account Of his
age and poor health, and the Car
dinal Archbishop of Sydney, Aus
tralia, did not arrive in time to
participate in the conclave. Dur
ing his Pontifcate Plus x has held
four consistories and created sew
enteen Cardinals, nine of whom
have been Italian and eight OF
various other nationalities. Twelve
Of these have been Archbishops
and Bishops Of residential Sees.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-08-26
SATURDAY. AUGUST 20. 1911.

The latest news from the Vati,
can is most encouraging in regard
to the health of the Holy Father
He has practically recovered from
his recent illness, though his
wonted vigor and strength have
not been entirely restored. His
physicians have ceased their daily
visits; but have recommended
that he take great care of himself
and avoid over-exertion. During
the week he took brief outings in
the Vatican gardens.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-08-26
DIR. JOHN LINGARD.

The announcement OF the forth
coming publication of the "Life
and Letters Of John Lingard, y
cannot fail to interest English
speaking Catholics everywhere.
Lingard's History Of England
is classic which has stood the test
Of critical examination and is rec
ognized as authoritative by all
scholars.
1t is strange that no complete
biography of the author has been
published up to the present. A
brief memoir is prefxed to his
"History"; and Father Bonney of
Ushaw College, the collaboration
with Martin Halle in the prepare
ton of the present biography, has
written short sketch Of his life
for the Catholic Encyclopedia
from which we take the follow
ing data:
John Lingard was born at Win
chester, England, in It'll, and died
at Horribly in 1851. He entered
the English College at Douai,
France, in 1882 and before as well
as after his ordination to the
Priesthood was professor in the in
stitution and resided there until
the events Of the French Revolu-
ton forced all to flee to England,
where he taught the Douai refu-
gees in different places near Dur
ham. During this time he found
the true bent Of his genius in the
study of history. In 1911 he re-
fused an appointment as President
Of Maynooth College and retired
to Horribly, a country mission eight
miles from Lancaster, where he be-
gan the preparation of his history
which was intended at first as a
textbook for schools. AS the
work progressed he amplifed it
and the first three volumes pub.
lished in 1919 met with surprising
success not only among Catholics
but among scholars of every ma.
tionality and belief. A growing
enthusiasm greeted each successive
volume till the work was brought
to what proved its ultimate con.
clusion-the revolution Of 1888
by the eighth volume which ap,
peared in 1880. Meanwhile, three
editions had appeared in England
and it had been translated into
French, German, and Italian
Among other honors showered OF
Dr. Lingard it is said that Pope
Leo XII in consistory held or
October 2, 1926, created him Car.
dinal Gin petto' deferring the
proclamation Of the honor until
the completion Of his History
would leave him free to come tc
Rome. He spent the last years Of
his life revising his history, exam
ming and comparing original au
thorities and tracing every state
ment to it's source. His remains
were, by his own wish, inferred il
the cemetery cloister Of Ushaw
College in which he had always
preserved an active interest.
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and the promoters Of the scheme
were SO encouraged with their
apparent success that it was de-
cided to build Y. MI. G. a..
headquarters. "A whirlwind cam
paign to secure $125,OOO in a
month was inaugurated and some
Catholics contributed to the fund
under the impression, fostered by
the local leaders of the association,
that it was non-sectarian. When
the Bishop Of Havana, Right Rev
erend Gonzalez Estrada, was made
aware Of what was going on he
fastened to inform his people that
they were being deceived. In his
letter he declared that no one bear
ing the name Of Catholic could be-
come a member Of the organiza-
ton or aid it in any way.
The secular press at once de-
clared that the Bishop had written
his letter with the pen Of Torque-
mazda; that he had condemned a
beneficent institution approved
and supported by the Hierarchy Of
America. But the publication Of
the Bishops letter and the cam
paign waged against the Associa-
ton in the columns of the Diario
de la Marina brought about the
desired result. The Y. M. G. A.
disappeared as if by magic from
Havana and nothing is said of it
in Cuba now except the defeat it
sustained.
In Porto Rico the leaders of the
Y. M. G. A. in their efforts to Sc
cure financial assistance went so
far as to assert that Catholics
would be given places on the Of
fetal board Of directors; but the
Catholic clergy disposed Of this
unauthorized statement by point
ing out the impossibility Of it's be-
ing carried into effect without a
constitutional change which is not
likely to take place. Similar tao.
tics were employed in Mexico
But the Catholics Of Porto Rico
as those Of Mexico, were not de.
ceived. They needed the warn.
ing of their Bishops and priests
rather than the unauthorized
statements Of the leaders Of these
"christian associations and re
fused to aid in any way the up
building of homes for organiza.
tions in which Catholics have nc
rights.
The 7. M. G. A. will meet with
no better success in South Amer
lea where they are bending every
effort to obtain a footho1d. The
Catholics Of South America are
too wide-awake to be caught by
the shallow pretence Of non-sec
tarianism put forth by the asso
citation. They know that member
ship in the 2. M. C. A. is incom.
patible with fidelity to the Cath
Ollie Church; and with them the
Church comes first. The 7. M
G. A. ought to devote its surplus
energy not to entrapping Catho
lies in its meshes but to impressine
upon its representatives the ne
oessity Of sincerity and truth il
forwarding the interests Of ar
organization calling itself "chris
tian.''
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criticism Of present day customs
to ignorant observations in regard
to churches and religion, are not
without interest. Some Of the
answers to the questions, put in
various forms according to the
obvious intelligence and material
condition of the persons ques-
toned, are as follows:
1--WE are not Goddess because
we do not 60 to church; but we
prefer the sunshine and the air to
damp benches or pews after a
hard weeks work"
eve have come to believe that
we do not need the church to take
care Of our spiritual welfare.
Nature not only does that, but
helps the body as we'll. We see
no necessity for the church when
we obey the Golden Rule, work
hard, and are kind and consider
ate to our families. -
"We prefer to be out Of doors
on Sundays to sitting several
hours in stuffy, ill-ventilated
church; but, because we do, do
not think that we have become
atheists or that the best ideals Of
life are never within our con-
temptation. -
One woman said that the aver
age sermon was tissue Of in
sincerity" Another objected to
the vain repetition of prayers
couched in non-natural language !;
third to the undevotiona1 atmo-
sphere Of the churches; fourth
to the material greed Of the
churches and their traffic in
things mundane; and a fifth to
the sectarian narrowness Of any
church.
A different reason for the lack
Of interest in Protestant Church
services is assigned by a writer in
the London Methodist Times who
says:
"None Of the churches are pros
porous, but the Free Churches are
in difficulties. What is wrong
More than one thing is wrong, but
I will name only one. We have
blundered with the children: and
this is a capital blunder which
nothing else has been able to re-
deem. Look at the people who
are outside the churches. Who
are they? They are our old Sun
day school scholars. These crowds
Of outsiders have been through
our Sunday schools. We had them
once, but we did not know what
to do with them. And so, like the
prodigals we squandered our
wealth. ~
This confession shows a deplor-
able lack of the proper kind of
religious training in the Protestant
Sunday schools. But what else
can be expected in the case of
churches which have yielded to
expediency in the matter Of dog
matte teaching and thus destroyed
the only foundation upon which
can be erected a superstructure Of
faith in God and belief in an insti-
tuition which continues His minis
try among men?
Empty churches must inevitably
be the result Of pulpit utterances
from which the kernel Of divine
truth has been sifted and the light
Of divine authority to teach re-
moved. The sounding brass and
the tinkling cymbal' may attract
for a time; but they will never
hold the attention of listeners pos
sessed Of even ordinary intelli-
gence.
In the Catholic Church no com
plant is heard Of empty churches
because the voice that speaks with
authority enunciates Gods mes
sage to men and it's JUNCTION draws
them to the altar Of the living
Saviour with all the force of a
divine command.
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For the earth and all its beauty;
For the sky and all its light;
For the dim and soothing shadows
That rest the dazzled sight;
For the tokens OF Thy presence.
Within, above, abroad;
For Thine own, great gift or being
! thank Thee, oh. my God!
lucy LGrcom.
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