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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05
THE OZANAM CENTENNIAL.

His Holiness the Pope has en-
trusted to His Eminence Cardinal
Vincent Vannutelli, the direction
Of the centennial celebration of
the birth of Frederick Ozanam,
founder of the St. Vincent de Paul
Society, which will take place in
Notre Dame, Paris, on April 26
and q. The General Council Of
the st. Vincent de Paul Society in
Paris is making great prepare
tions to celebrate this event in an
appropriate manner. Here and
there throughout the world there
will be local celebrations under
the auspices of the st. Vincent de
Paul Society. The occasion can
be utilized by this society, wher-
ever it is organized, in promoting
a wider and better understanding
of the religious motives that un-
derlie it's work in the domain of
charity. This society has no high
HUI OOCS IL UC-
lieve that a pound of investigation
is better than an ounce of material
help given in the name of God.
It's charity is done in secret and
the recipients are spared the in
vestigation and tabulation which
organized charity, scrimped and
iced" believes to be the essence
of true philanthropy. A little
more of the spirit of Frederick
Ozanam and of the method of the
st. Vincent de Paul Society would
accomplish wonders among organ
lied charity workers. Every st.
Vincent de Paul Society should
take advantage of the coming cen
tennial to educate the people to a
truer appreciation of its methods
and results.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

The publishers of "The Faith
of our Fathers by Cardinal Glib
bons, have notified His Emin-
ence that over 100000 copies OF
this admirable book have been
issued. 1t was first printed in
1875 and it is said that no other
book in America, with the possible
exception of Uncle Toms Cabin
has had as wide a circulation
'FThe Faith of our Fathers" has
appealed to non-Catholics as nc
other book of Catholic instruction
1t has been one of the greatest
missionary aids in the United
States. 1t can claim to have made
a greater number of converts
than, perhaps, any other boob
written. It is still the wade
mecum of the convert-maker anC
of all who would enlighten non
Catholics in regard to the teach
ing of the Church.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05
GOOD FRIDAY OBSERVANCE.

The civic value of a reverent
observance of Good Friday was
officially recognized by Mayor
Rolf, of San Francisco, when he
declared a recess from public
business on that day in order that
the people might take cognizance
of its religious significance.
During the three hours begin
ming at noon the different muni-
cipal departments were closed
as we'll as the business houses
and retail centers. The theatres
and other places Of amusement
deferred the opening of their
afternoon performances until
after three o'clock. Special de-
votions were held in nearly all
the Catholic churches in San
Francisco from midday until
three P. NJ, in memory Of the
three hours agony on the Cross.
During that time large numbers
of working people took advantage
Of the recess in business to attend
the religious exercises held in
honor of this most solemn day OF
all the Christian year.
The San Francisco Monitor
commenting on this public recog-
milton of the sacred significance
of Good Friday, says: ct makes
for a better San Francisco, a
higher, more thoughtful citizen
ship, this official recognition OF
the day on which our Divine
Saviour suffered and died for al
humanity. 1t makes for unity
among people of every creed, this
i public expression Of sentiment
which must animate all Christian
hearts. And no one, we think, not
even the unbeliever, and certainly
not the sincere adherents of the
Jewish faith, can object to it. -
The Catholic Bulletin joins with
the Monitor in. hoping that the
reverent observance of Good Fri
day so auspiciously begun in Sal
Francisco will spread over the
whole land.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

tive Quarterly, = if carried out i'm
partially and without bias, is a
commendable one. The construc-
tive method it employees is more
likely to produce the desired re-
suits than any amount OF contro-
versial writing. There is recog-
nized tendency nowadays in the
religious world to utilize the irenic
rather than the polemic method
in seeking recruits. We would
fain believe that the age of bitter
religious controversy is passing
and every movement that tends to
bring about a better spirit among
Christians is deserving Of cordial
support.
The first number Of "The Con-
structive Quarterly" makes a
very favorable impression upon
the reader. All the articles en-
body the spirit of christian char
ity and mutual respect that is to
animate the publication. Three OF
the thirteen articles are written by
Catholics. The Reverend John J
Wynne, S. j., deals approximately
with the "Reforms of Plus x;
Wilfred Ward has strong article
on "Union Among Christians
and Georges Goyau, assistant Ed
tor Of the Revue des Deux Mondes
sums up the position of "The
Church Of France Today" in 3
way that gives one a new idea Of
the religious conditions in thai
country and of the growth of the
Church during the past decade
The other articles are valuable
presentations Of distinctive phases
of christian truth from the stand
points of their respective authors
Ii successive numbers Of "Tht
Constructive Quarterly" are OF
the high plane Of the initial issue
then, assuredly, it will do much t.
attain the goal towards which i
proposes to direct it's efforts.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05
A CONSTRUCTIVE TREAT
MENT OF CHRISTIANITY.

The first number of a new relig-
ious magazine, "The Constructive
Quarterly" has just been issued
from the press of the George FL.
Doran Company, New York. It is
described as GA Journal of the
Faith, Work and Thought of
Christianity"
1t is new departure in the line
of religious publications. It's
founders are convinced that relig-
ious criticism is, in large measure,
responsible for the disunion and
antipathy that exist among the
different sects. In their polemic
attacks on one another, each tries
to tear down what the other has
built up. There is no golden
thread of sympathy and under
standing running through the con-
troversy that has so long been
waged in the name Of religion
and hence very little progress has
been made towards enlightened
cooperation.
The purpose of the new maya
zine is to afford an opportunity to
members of all denominations to
write constructively of their doc
trines in order that others may
know their teaching as they them
selves would wish to have il
known. The desire of the pro.
moters Of "The Constructive
Quarterly" is to find a common
ground where loyalty to ones
religious convictions need not be
sacrificed in the interests of har.
mony, where a knowledge of other
creeds as they are in reality will
not obscure or minimize whatever
differences may exist in doctrinal
content and practice. To this end
it aims at creating an atmosphere
of mutual confidence, knowledge
and fellowship among Christians
not for the purpose of effecting a
unity of Christian churches SC
much as for the purpose of bring
ing about truer understanding
of the position of each denomina-
ton in regard to Christian revela-
ton. The writer's are expected
to present the Faith, Work and
Thought of their respective
churches in its absolute integrity
including and not avoiding differ
ences, without sectarian animus
or attack on others. Theological
differences must be set forth, ex-
planned and defined as well as the
doctrines held in common, in order
that there may be no misunder-
standing in regard to what each
believes.
The purpose Of "The Construc-
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

The golden moments of time
how precious they are! And yet,
how few appreciate them at their
real value, or utilize them to the
best advantage. Too often, alas
they flow on, unnoticed in their
flight, bearing us on the wings OF
the fast-speeding years, even to
the portals of eternity. Too often,
we think nothing of frittering
away this precious gift of the mo-
ments which God doles out with
such niggardly hand. Neverthe-
less, the record Of each moment is
inscribed in the golden book
whose leaves are turned by angelic
hands, and it will stand for OF
against us in the day of eternal
reckoning. AS the moments length
en- into hours, and the hours ex-
pand into days, and the days fill up
the measure of our years, let us so
live that, in the rosary Of our
lives, each moment may be pray
er, each hour a good deed, each
day a duty well done.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

The Official Catholic Directory
for 1918, from the advance sheets
of which we quoted last week, has
just been issued from the press of
P. j. Kennedy and Sons, New York.
1t gives the name and address of
every priest and Catholic institu-
ton in North America and the
British Isles, as well as the hierar-
chy and statistics of the Church
in the Austro-Hungarian Mon
archy, the German Empire, Mex
leo, Central America and the West
Indies. 1t is to be regretted that
similar information is not avail
able regarding the Church in Aus
tralia, as many people in this
country are interested in its
growth and development in that
distant land.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05
MOTHERS PENSIONS.

The Mothers Pension Bill,
passed by both houses of the Leg
islature of Minnesota, was signed
by Governor Eberhart on March
28th. The vote in its favor stood
81 to II in the House, and 43 to
l in the Senate.
The purpose of the bill is to pro-
vide financial assistance out of the
public revenue of the county for
mothers who have children under
fourteen years of age depending
upon them for support, and who,
in default of such aid, would be
obliged to place their children in
public or private institutions. The
amount of money which they are
to receive from the county treas
ury will be fixed by the Court
after due consideration of the cir
cumstances in each case; but ii
must not exceed the sum Of ten
dollars for each dependent child.
A mother, to be eligible for this
pension, must be a widow, or a
wife whose husband is an inmate
of a penal institution or of an In
sane asylum, or else physically In
capable of supporting the family
depending upon him. furthermore,
it must be shown to the satisfac-
ton Of the Court, that the depend
ent or neglected condition of the
child is due wholly or in part to
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05
WISE REGULATION.

AS result of the investigation
ware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
after the wreck at Corning, NJ Y,
where forty lives were lost, disaster
for which bibulous engineer is to
blame, there has been issued, says
America" an order forbidding en-
ployees 'in the engine, train, yard
and station service from using their
time while off duty in a manner that
may unfit them for the safe, prompt
and efficient performance of their re-
spective duties for the company. They
are strictly enjoined and required to
use their time while off duty primarily
for obtaining ample rest.
Moreover, the use of intoxicants
while on or of duty or the visiting of
saloons or places where liquor is sold
incapacitates men for railroad serv-
ices and is absolutely prohibited. Any
violations of this rule by employees
in the engine, train, yard or station
service will be sufficient cause for
dismissal"
Though such regulations may seem
to some an unjust encroachment on
the personal liberty of the employee,
nevertheless they are without ques-
ton well warranted and full of wis
dom. For even when every precau-
ton possible has been taken, the lives
of those travelling in trains are in the
hands, humanity speaking, Of the en-
gineer. So IL he does not always en-
ter his cab refreshed, clear-headed
and alert, what is to hinder accidents
as distressing as that at Corning
from taking place? Moreover, now
that railroads are forced by law to
give their engine drivers ample time
for resting between runs, these men
should in all justice be required so to
use this leisure as not to come to
work tired, stupid or befuddled.
From the findings of this investi-
eating committee one is led to sus-
pect that to the saloon should be
traced not only most of the crime,
shiftlessness and disease that per-
vades both town and country, but
a large majority, too, Of the serious
accidents that are detailed In the
daily press. In Norway when a man
is found in the street who is the
worse for liquor, he is bundled OF, it
is said, to a hospital and tenderly
nursed back to a state Of sobriety.
But the owner Of the last saloon he
left has to foot the bill. Now sup
pose the law decreed that the dam
ages for every accident, traceable to
excess in drinking; should be paid by
those who last sold intoxicants to the
delinquent. Would not some saloon
keepers soon 60 into bankruptcy?
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

The sympathy of the nation goes
out to those upon whom the ele-
mental forces of nature brought
disaster and suffering during
the closing week of the month
Of March. Scarcely had the news
Of the cyclonic visitation of Oma-
ha and vicinity touched respon-
sive chord in our hearts, when the
piteous appeals Of the victims Of
flood, fire and famine in Ohio and
Indiana reached our ears. The
full extent of this latest disaster
is not yet known; but we are as.
sured that the first reports were
greatly exaggerated.
At best, these calamities are ap.
palling in the amount of distress
and suffering they occasion tc
those who escape death. The gen
erous donations of money and sup.
plies sent to the devastated dis.
tricts will soon alleviate the ma.
terial wants Of the survivors; and
we pray that He Who comforts
the afflicted may pour the JUNCTION
of His consolation into the souls
Of those upon whom affiction has
laid Christening hand.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

the poverty of the mother and the
want Of adequate means to care
for it; that the mother is other
wise a proper person to have the
custody of the child; and that the
welfare and best interest Of the
child will be subserved by permit
ting it to remain in her care. In
every case, the applicant for a
pension under the provisions of
this bill must be a resident of the
state for two years and of the
county for one year before she is
entitled to relief.
This legislation is a step in the
right direction. 1t places Mime
sofa in the front rank as pioneer
in this humane movement for the
amelioration Of the condition of a
class of women who, on account of
poverty, but through no fault of
their own, are unable to fulfill
their duties to their helpless fam
lilies and to the state. Is it not
much better to give the worthy
mother of a dependent family, for
whose welfare she alone must pro-
vide, a portion of the funds which
would otherwise have to be appro-
priated out of the public treasury
to support these children if they
were placed in state institution
By this means the family is kept
intact, and the children are reared
by their natural guardian and
protector, the mother, and not left
to the cold charity of even the
best-equipped institution.
Every right-thinking person adj
mits that the preservation of the
home and the bringing up of chill
dren as members of a family pro
mote the future welfare Of the
child; and any effort towards that
end should receive heartiest sup
port and commentator A similar
law has been found to work well
in Illinois where it has been
tested. The funds appropriated
for this purpose are not placed in
the hands of salaried officials for
distribution, but are apportioned
by court official after a full and
impartial consideration of the
facts in every case. 1t entities a
mother who has one or more chill
dren depending upon her for sup
port to draw from the public
funds such an amount as will en-.
able her to keep them in a home
presided over by herself, in
stead of handing them over to d
public institution for their up.
bringing. Many a poor mother
who for years has worked hard to
support herself and her family
often finds the strain more than
she can bear, and is forced to re.
duce the burden placed upon her
shoulders by entrusting her off
spring to the care Of others. The
system of pensions now in vogue
in Minnesota will enable such a
mother to keep her children in the
home and educate them under
conditions that will be conducive
to their welfare as future citizens
Of the state.
All honor to the legislators who,
despite the influence brought to
bear upon them, made possible
this system of state aid for those
who are in most need of it.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

The Roman Correspondent of
the Liverpool Times says that the
work of reforming the Breviary,
which is being carried on under
the direction of His Holiness Pope
Plus x, will be completed in about
five years. 1t is also considered
not improbable that, within a
year, the Sacred Congregation of
Rites may make some changes in
the method of reciting the Divine
Office.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

The Evening Tribune of Law.
renee, Mass, says that the Rev
John j. Gilday of st. Patrick s
Church in that city, deserves great
credit for his efforts to have Good
Friday more generally observed
Both the closing of the public
schools on that day and the clos.
ing of the saloons in the after.
noon, were brought about through
his initiative. Commenting on this
the Tribune says: "In these days
there is no danger of instilline
too great reverence for religious
festivals in young America"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

King Ferdinand of Bulgaria has
bestowed upon the Reverend DR.
Roche, LII. D., of Toronto, Can,
ada, the cross of SIS. Cyril and
Methodius. DIR. Roche is the Eu.
ropean Correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press and during the past
few months has been investigat.
ing conditions in the Balkan
States in connection with their
war with the Turks.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

In view Of the statistical char
acter of the Directory it is a mat
ter for congratulation that so few
typographical errors have crept
into the volume. The only one we
noticed in regard to the Archdio-
cese Of st. Paul is in the recapitu-
lation which gives the st. Paul
Seminary one hundred students
instead of one hundred and
ninety.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

From the first of April to the
end of August, in the Province
of st. Paul, the prayer, "Pro
Quacumque Necessitate," is add
ed in the Mass, whenever the
rubrics permit; and the Litany OF
the Saints is recited before the
sermon at the principal Mass on
all Sundays during this period for
the purpose of obtaining a bounti,
full harvest.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

The centennial celebration of
the Edict of federation issued by
the Emperor Constantine in the
year 313 has already begun in
Rome. It will bring large in
fux of visitors to the Holy City.
No fewer than seventy pilgrim
ages are to arrive In Rome during
the summer from all parts of Eu-
rope as well as from America.
Medals in gold, silver, and bronze
have been struck in commemora-
ton of this centennial of the
Peace of the Church. They bear
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

1t ought not to be necessary for
us to repeat that the only attention
paid to anonymous communica.
tions of any kind in this office is
to throw them in the waste basket
To insure even a reading the name
Of the writer must, in every case,
be given as guarantee of good
faith, but not necessarily for pub
LEGATION.
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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

The Utah Legislature has
passed a bill to give needy mothers
a pension of $40 a month if they
have one child dependent on them
for support and 81 a month
for every additional child. That
will at least give them shelter
and it will not be so hard then to
get bread.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05

Believe me, the modification Of the
senses-of the sight, the hearing, the
tongue is more beneficial than to
wear a chain Of iron or hairshirt. -
st. Francis de Sales.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-04-05
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1918.

1t is our own fault if the joy
bells of Easter do not always make
music in our souls.
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REV. JAMES M. REARDoN, Editor.
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The scholar who cherishes the love
Of comfort il not fit to be deemed a
scholar.
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on one side picture of Pope Plus
X and on the other that of the
Emperor Constantine.
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APRIL.

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assigned for sermons on three
Sundays of April in all the
churches of the Archdiocese.
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