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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11

Bot and Michel Prock were the thuri-
fers and August Gerhard and John
eraser the acolytes. Two eloquent
and powerful sermons were delivered
by Father Schmidt and Father See
both, the former in English and the
latter in German. There was a ban
quet in the afternoon over which
Father Weber presided as toast
master, and an entertainment in the
evening by the school children con-
cluded the days celebration.
The elaborate program and the
magnificent turnout testified at once
to the esteem in which Father Fass-
bender is held by those who know
him and to the zeal of Father Schmidt,
the pastor who made those days such
as will long be remembered by the
people of Rice Lake.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11
VALENTINE CONDEMNED
Result of Official Investigation at
Washington.

A committee of the house of repre-
sentatives, under the Craftsmanship OF
Congressman Graham, has been inves-
tigating the Indian Office in Washing
ton, and has made a report condemn
ing former Commissioner Robert Val
entine for misconduct in office.
It will be remembered that Ex-Com-
missioner Valentine is the official who
issued the order prohibiting the wear
ing of distinctive religious garb by
the teachers in the government In
dian schools. President Taft sus-
pended the order and it will not be
enforced Those who sided with Val
entine will learn from this report that
he was over-zealous along certain
lines and very inefficient official in
the discharge of his duties.
The report summarizes its findings
in the following words ''This COM
mittee finds, and the evidence clearly
shows:
"That Commissioner Valentine has
deliberately disregarded, evaded, and
violated, in fragrant manner, both
the letter and the spirit of the civil
service law, and that in connection
Herewith he has caused the improper
expenditure of public funds.
"That Commissioner Valentine has
caused the suspension and removal
from the service, on false and ground
less charges, of the general superin.
tendent of logging in the Indian Serv.
ice, against the public service; and
that as one of the means of procuring
the removal of this competent and
faithful employee Commissioner Val
entine transferred him from posi-
ton in which the commissioner and
his subordinates recognized that he
had rendered invaluable service to
Athe government and to the Indians
into another position, the duties OF
which the commissioner believed said
employe could not properly perform.
"That Commissioner Valentine has
not only been a party to a gross vio-
lation of the law against the introduc-
ton of intoxicating liquor into the In.
dian country, but has himself been
guilty of criminal violation of this
law by introducing and disposing OF
intoxicating liquor on an Indian veser.
walton.
"That Commissioner Valentine has
retained in the service and promoted
to higher position an official against
whom charges of drunkenness and
other scandalous misconduct bringing
the public service into disrepute, have
been made and fully proved.
"That to large extent moneys ap
propriated for the Indian service have
been illegally, improperly, and extrav
agantly expended under Mr.. Valen
tines administration; and that plans
for the organization Of Indian forestry
work upon an economical basis, al
recommended by experienced officials
have been disapproved by Mr.. Valen
tine and more expensive and less ef
fective plans, as suggested by new and
inexperienced subordinates, have beer
adopted.
eThat the condition of the Indiar
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11

Fargo: The patron feast of ST..
Johns Hospital was fittingly observed
on Friday, December 9th. In the
afternoon four young ladies were
graduated from the nurses training
course. The honors of graduation
were conferred on Misses Alma Eliza
beth Stenso, Margaret Jane Tobin,
Jean Brown, and Catharine Gallaghee.
DR.. E. M. barrow presented the
diplomas after prefacing with an in
teresting and forceful talk on the
qualities requisite to trained nurse.
and, seasoned by his accustomed witty
illusions, proved very pleasant fea-
ture of the days program. The Sis
tiers and large number of companion
nurses were present and Joined with
DR.. barrow in congratulating the
graduates. A dainty luncheon ended
the days function.
Grand Forks: Right Reverend Mgr
J. A. Lemieux, pastor of st. Michaers
Pro-Cathedral, commenced a well
earned vacation on New Years Day
The Monsignor has not taken vaca'
ton for the past two years and he
now feels the need of a few weeks
rest He intends to be absent fol
about two months, hut he has not
stated where he will spend the time
other than that he leaves for the East
and South AS he is seeking rest and
quiet, the destination, in sense, is OF
secondary Importance.
Neche: Rev. L. Laganiere has been
appointed to take charge of IS
Nereus and Achilleus' congregation in
the absence of the regular pastor
Reverend E. J. Labbe Father Liable
is still patient at st. Johns Hospital
Fargo, N. D. AS soon as his health
warrants the voyage, he intends tc
leave for his native country, France
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11

CathedraI: On the feast of Christ
mas the Right Reverend Bishop
celebrated the five o'clock Pontifcal
High Mass and assisted at the late
Mass at which the sermon was
preached by the pastor, Rev. DR.. Cans.
The Cathedral schools and other
parochial schools of the city opened
for the new year on January 9Th
ST. Mary's Church: The choir of
the Immaculate Conception parish.
rendered a Christmas oratoria with
marked success at their society hall
last Sunday evening The RI Rev.
Bishop and Rt. Rev. Abbot were hon.
ored guests.
Personals: Rev. Joseph Wessendorf,
of the Cathedral, st. Cloud, has been
appointed pastor of Osakis, MINI. He
will be succeeded at the Cathedral by
Rev. Joseph Kilian, of Winona, who
was ordained on January 1st at st.
Johns Abbey by the Right Rev.
Bishop. The change will take effect
on January goth.
MeIrose: Rt. Rev Monsignor B.
Richter, pastor of ST. Boniface Church,
will leave for three months sojourn
in sunny California on January 18th,
1913 During his absence the parish
will be administered by Rev. Eugene
Scheuer, the assistant pastor of st.
Boniface
New Glasses in K. of c.: Initiation
of the Knights of Columbus will take
place on January 18th at Melrose,
Mimi, and at ST. Cloud on January
26th. Large classes will enter at both
places, approximately fifty new mem
bers are expected to be added to each
of the two councils.
ST. Cloud: ST. John Cantius' Polish
parish has finished the construction OF
a chapel attached to the church base
ment which will accommodate two
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
PARCEL POST SYSTEM.
Main Post Office.
st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. 4, 1913.

OL. Hdul, MILL, Jan. II 1910.
Publisher,
Catholic Bulletin" ST. Paul, Mimi.
Sir:
Although the newspapers have from
time to time published information
with reference to the parcel post sys-
tenn, in operation since January /,
1913, it is evident that many people
do not fully understand the essential
points with reference thereto, and
therefore most respectfully request
that you publish for the information
of your readers, that:
/. Distinctive parcel post stamps
must be used on all fourth-class mat
ter, that such matter bearing ordi-
nary stamps will be treated as Held
for Postage"
2. That parcels will be mailable
only at the post Office, the branch post
offices, or the numbered stations des-
ignated by the postmaster, or pre-
sented to rural or other carriers duly
authorized to receive such matter.
8. All parcels must bear the return
card of the sender, otherwise they will
not be accepted for mailing.
4. 1t will also be understood that
parcel post stamps are not valid for
payment Of postage on matter of the
list, End and Bird class, nor can any of
said classes be accepted at the parcel
post rate of postage.
5. Registration of parcels has been
discontinued, but instead parcels are
insured against loss in an amount
equivalent to its actual value, up to
$50.
s. Special delivery service on par
cells has been discontinued for the
present
Respectfully,
o. II. NEGAARD,
Supt. Of Mails.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11

service under Mr.. Valentine, as shown
by the testimony of the witnesses in
troduced on behalf of the Indian Office,
is, at least in those branches to which
the committees Investigation has thus
far extended, one of ineficiency and
disorganization."
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11

hundred persons. The new chapel
will be used for the weekday services.
Rev. P. Hildebrand, o. S. B., the
new assistant priest at st. Mary's
Church, st. Cloud, has organized a
corps of cadets in the parish. Already
forty-four young boys have joined the
organization which promises to be a
success.
ST. Johns University: January 6
was the close of the Christmas vaca-
ton. The school is crowded to it's fun
capacity and many applications had to
be refused for want of accommoda-
lions. Late corners are losing their
places. Many of the faculty spent the
holidays assisting pastors in various
parts of the state.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11

Many champion Of justice has been
loved for the enemies he has made.
We ought to seek to make friends and
by loyalty and love hold fast their
friendship; but follow no friend and
seek no friendship beyond the bounds
of duty and Of truth. Fear not enmity
when you see your duty straight ahead
TO say that one has no enemies Is a
doubtful compliment
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11

Modern Socialism: BY Rev. Fl. +.
Maeckel, S. J. Published by the
Central Bureau of the German Ro-
man Catholic Central-Verein, St.
Louis, Mo. Price, five cents each;
twelve copies, soc; 100 copies, $500.
This pamphlet is one of the publica-
tons of the Central-Verein. In it the
author shows how socialism has
changed it's policies for opportunistic
reasons while adhering to it's funda-
mental principles. After defining Mod
ern Socialism he explains it's teach
ings in regard to Private Property,
Christian Marriage and Religion. He
emphasizes those features of his sub
ject which call for the closest attention
on the part of Catholics.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11
DIOCESE OF FARGO.

Diocesan Correspondent: Rev. V.
Ryan, sos Broadway. Fargo, N. D.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11
POPULAR CATHOLIC LITERATURE

Polemic Chat. BY Edmund M. Dunno,
Bishop of Peoria. Published by B.
Herder, IL South Broadway, st.
Louis, Mo. Price: Cloth, SOC; paper,
25c.
AS the author states in his foreword,
the aim of this volume is ''the refuta-
ton of few popular fallacies regard
ing religious truth" The thirty-one
chapters which it contains are written
in the form of dialogue in which a
priest states and defends the teaching
of the Church on many subjects that
are often discussed among intelligent
business and professional men. The
dialogue lis largely reproduction of
conversations that actually occurred
between individuals whose names have
been thinly disguised or entirely
changed so as to avoid embarrass-
ment." Most of the topics are of
perennial interest and Catholics should
be prepared to answer the specious
arguments on these points which are
the usual stock-in-trade of those who
delight in religious discussions. A per-
usal of this book will familiarize Cath
olics with the arguments that may be
adduced to show the truth of the
Church's position. Among the topics
discussed are: Participation in False
Worship; Evil of Mixed Marriages;
Divorce; Religious Indifference; Sc
|cret Societies; Existence of God;
Divinity of Christ; Capital Punish
ment; Gambling; Dancing; the Thea
tire; Woman Suffrage, etc. The book
is written in an easy flowing style and
is both entertaining aud instructive.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11

DO not go against your own con-
science, whatever the gain
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11
DIOCESE OF ST. CLOUD.

Diocesan Correspondent: Rev. Leo
Cans, D. c. L., the Cathedral. st. Cloud.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11

The Church of Christ: Some Timely
Thoughts for thoughtful People. By
Rev. Bernard j. Often, S. J., Profess
sor of Theology in st. Louis Univer-
sity. Published by B. Herder, IL
South Broadway, st. Louis, Mo.
Price, 15c.
This brochure is popular vindica-
ton of the divine origin of the Church,
and her authority as the teacher of un-
changing truth and the guardian of a
morality sanctioned by God Himself
This mission from on high makes her
presence in the world of vital i'm
portance to the individual, the family
and society. 1t is written in a popular
style and will repay perusal by Cath
olics as well as by on-Catholics who
wish to know something about the
fundamental teachings of the Church
A Woman Halter. BY John A. H. Cam
eron. Published by the Christian
Press Association Publishing Com
pany, rs Barclay Street, New York.
Price, $1.25.
The title of the story gives very
little indication of what the reader
will find in the text The Woman
Halter is an old sea captain who dis
cusses the fads and foibles of polite
society in an amusing and somewhat
novel way. His homely philosophy,
good sense and quaint ,humor enable
him to moralize on the peculiar phases
of modern life without giving offence
or being BORE
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11

JanesviIle: An entertainment was
given by the Ancient Order of Hibern-
ians in the Town Hall Monday even
ing, December 80. Many visiting men,
bers and friends came from Elysian,
st. Clair, Alma City and Waseca to at
tend.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1913-01-11

La Sale Literary Society: The
members of the La Sale Literary So
ciety are beginning the rehearsal of
a play. "The POSTMASTER"
The Butler weekly times., 1913-01-16
VIRGINIA..

Mrs. Bert Barr is on the sick list.
Mrs. Ell Stephens and son are im-
proving.
j. w. McFadden is getting ready
to put up ice.
Walter Wolfe and wife left Tues
day for their home at Blue Mound,
Kan. After a three months visit
here he gathered his fathers big corn
crop.
Ollie Pilgrim of Mansford, North
Dakota is visiting James Sacre and
family.
R. F. Harper is having we'll dug.
John Foster is digging a we'll for
Lige Ison.
Grandma Schmihl died Monday
morning. The funeral was preached
at the house Tuesday at 10 o'clock,
by the German minister. She was
buried in the Mulberry cemetery.
YOUNG AARON.
The Butler weekly times., 1913-01-16
Stockholders Meeting.

On Tuesday, Jan. l4th, was held
the 18th annual meeting of the share
holders of the Peoples Bank Of But
Ter. The same directors were elected
that served the institution the preced-
irg year. The board is composed of
the following well known gentlemen:
VIM. Seelinger, j. W. Eggleson, f.
f. Morilla, r. F. Harper, B. P. Pow
ell, NJ. A. Carroll, G. R. Radford, w.
A. Simpson, Alva Deerwester, j. NJ.
Christy, j. R. Jenkins, Wesley Dent
on, j. E. Thompson, T. w. Legg, R.
A. Piggott, j. R. Simpson, A. Lindsay.
The following officers and employ
es were elected: President, j. R.
Jenkins, Vice President, B. p. Pow
ell; Cashier, Wesley Denton; Clerk
and Book-keeper, c. Bruce Requa;
Stenographer, Helen Braden.
The usual four per cent semi-an-
nual dividend was declared, 81 100000
was placed to the surplus fund, the
furniture and fixture account was re-
duced $4,000 and over $4,000 was
placed in the undivided profit account.
The stockholders are much elated
over the success this bank has at
tanned. Its growth has far exceeded
their most sanguine expectations.
At this time of the year we give re-
ports of the annual meetings of a
number of corporations. None give
us more pleasure to publish than that
of the Peoples Bank. 1t is officered
by conservative and capable men, has
a strong board of directors, and is
a substantial growth.
The Butler weekly times., 1913-01-16
Elkhart.

Well the weather man is giving Vi
some real winter weather at present
Jim Fuller has moved in with Mrs
S. T. Brown and is going to run tht
farm this winter.
Col. Lockridge and Vic. Barnet
took in the sights in Kansas City one
day last week. The Col. says that il
is the biggest town he ever saw. He
says that it beats Amsterdam bad.
E. Crumley was over at his Uucle
Ben Pickett's on a visit last week.
. He says he saw the new bride and
groom.
John Stephens and wife and w. F.
Stephens and wife spent Friday even
ing at the home of the writer. We
had jolly good time.
Col. Fulkerson killed hogs one day
last week. The Col. is living pretty
high at present.
Uncle Nelse showed up last week.
Come again, it had been long time
sincl we heard from you.
Floyd Bailey took Miss Hazel
Dubes to Amoret Sunday.
The dance at George Aliens was
pulled off one night last week in good
style, so reported.
Miss Nola Ellis and Joe Cox visited
at w. H. Keeton's Sunday.
Vic Barnett and Miss Cora Moore
visited at Deacon Fritts Sunday.
They report good time.
There will be preaching at Mount
Vernon school house next Sunday at
three o'clock. Everybody invited.
l. L. Lockridge and wife, George
Lockridge and wife and Lawrence
Lockridge spent Sunday at the home
of the writer.
1t is reported that Aunt Mag Scott
is some better. Her friends hope
for her speedy recovery.
BY the time this goes to press we
will have a Democratiegovernor Mr..
Hadley will step down and out.
1t is about time to begin looking for
candidates for township offices.
JOHNNY.
The Butler weekly times., 1913-01-16
On the Wing.

Claud Wallace went to Kansas City
last week and was operated on Wed.
nesday morning. He is getting along
as we'll as could be expected. He
wrote home Monday.
John linn has about three or four
more days work saving lumber af-
ter which he will have special sale
on lumber at $l.3O per hundred.
Lewis Garner and wife visited with
his brother Grant in Homer township
Sunday.
Dan Orear visited with his father
in-law, S. N. Kinnion, last Sunday.
S. C. Lewis has about 20 head of
good sheep for sale.
The ford north of Geo. jackson s
is frozen over solid enough to hold
up team and load.
j. P. linn has seed corn for sale.
Ed Barnes and Virgil Jackson were
county seat visitors Saturday.
Geo. Lockridge bought a fine COW
of j. P. linn.
A. j. Meints' nephew has bought
the old Jim Dudley farm and moved
to it Saturday.
Miss Emma Pahlman was on the
sick list last week.
Emery Porter says they are living
high. They killed hogs last week.
Miss Ida Smiser is on the sick list.
Amos and John Kaufman and Geo.
Weimers were out hunting last Sat-
urday and only killed one rabbit.
James Rahlman of Amsterdam Wis
tied with his brother, Geo. Pahlman
and wife, of Amoret Saturday night
and Sunday.
Grandma Schmails, aged 81 years,
died Sunday afternoon. Funeral
services were held at the German
church and intermeh was made in
the Mulberry cemetery.
Wonder what has become of Ram
bier. Show up, old friend, we all
miss you.
The Butler weekly times., 1913-01-16
North New Home.

Homer Linendoll and wife went tt
Platte county for a visit.
Elmer Crumley visited with Orva
Pickett and wife last week.
Linley Ehart is sporting new sad.
die these days.
Henry Herman and wife are the
proud parents of a fine boy born New
Years.
John Ehart and wife were Rich
Hill visitors last Thursday.
Mrs. Seeley is visiting her daugh-
ter Mrs. Charley Weiss.
Born to Cliff Ehart and wife fine
boy January s. All are getting along
fine except Cliff and we think he will
recover.
Mrs. Orval Pickett returned to her
home in Colorado after a short visit
with her brother-in-law, j. C. Berry
and family.
Frank Miller butchered hogs Thurs
day.
Mrs. Matte Richmond is staying
with Mrs. Lee of Butler.
Frank Miller and family visited at
John Phelps Sunday.
Jack Skaggs and family visited
with the writer Sunday afternoon.
Orval Pickett and wife called at
Mr.. McCoughey Sundry.
The writer thinks Orval Pickett
has taken the wrong step in his new
married life by helping his wife with
the washing.
j. W. Jones and Cliff Ehart are
cutting wood these days.
Sid Zeiler, wife and baby returned
home last week from visit at Osceola
Mo.
Mrs. VIM. Sproul is on the sick
list.
The Butler weekly times., 1913-01-16
BUTLER, MISSOURI. THURSDAY,

Judge Hedger's mamie goat nearly
scared his baby to death. Better be
careful of your goat, Judge.
Willie Ganther of Adrian was &
caller at the Charley Henderson
home Sunday.
| Mrs. Susie Browning visited with
her mother, Mrs. Judge Hedger,
Monday.
Mrs. T. L. Smith is on the sick
list.
Joe Groomaller was a caller to see
Miss Rosa Dawson Sunday evening.
Frank Hedger had his buggy dec
Grated with new buggy whip few
days ago but last Sunday it was dec
Grated with girl.
Geo. Jackson sold two cows to
Green Bros. of Passaic Monday.
Ray Jundy had his team shod all
around so he could move to his new
location two miles south of Amoret.
Marion Hedger is going to start
buying furs this week. Anyone hav-
ing furs to dispose of wait for him as
he always pays the highest market
price.
Jim Fuller has moved in with S.
F. Brown and his place is for rent.
Ed Barnes, wife and son visited
Geo. jackson Sunday.
Claud Kinnion and wife visited Dan
Orear Saturday.
There was a surprise on Douglas
Browning Sunday, it being his 22nd
birthday. Each took in we'll filled
baskets and the table was loaded to
its fullest capacity. Those present
were Arthur Browning, wife and
two daughters, Leona and Helen,
Fred Mccall and wife, w. H. burst,
wife and son, Edna and Jim Brown
ing and John Hedger and family. All
report a good time.
Mr. Smiser commenced putting up
ice Monday.
John Fritts was caller at the La
Toilette home Sunday evening.
The Butler weekly times., 1913-01-16
In and Around Maysburg.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clark and daughter,
lisa, spent Sunday at R. K. Godwin's S.
Lew Ewing and wife visited at
Cordia Simpsons Sunday and Ster-
ling Harness and family visited at
Monte Simpsons.
Mrs. Brown and daughter, Oline,
spent Monday at Tan Whites.
Well, we suppose winter has come
at last. We have had rain, snow and
sleet the past week.
B. F. Richards and wife, of Butler,
left for Bakersfield, California, Tues
day, where they expect to spend a
year with their daughter Stella and
husband. They made the trip most
ly to see if their health would be
better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clurria called at Mr..
Whites Sunday afternoon.
Ray Farmer and Minnie Dudney
have been unable to attend school
the past week.
Mrs. White spent Tuesday at Mrs.
Godwin's while each of their hus-
bands attended the sale at Mr..
James. II was a very bad day but
everything sold pretty well.
Buck Hagen and wife spent Sun
day At Hiney Sroble's.
A NEIGHBOR.
The Butler weekly times., 1913-01-16

Merritt Pickett and wife were But
Ter visitors last Thursday.
Ben Pickett and son Orval, Albert
Linendoll and Emer Crumley went
hunting last Wednesday.
Mr.. Mccormack butchered hogs
last week.
Ike Kelley has rheumatism in his
shoulder and is not able to work
much. COR.
The Butler weekly times., 1913-01-16
Clark is Doomed For 1916

Washington, D. c. Jan. IL. Speak
er Champ Clark and Missouri were
eulogized last night at the regular
meeting of the Missouri Society.
Representative Frank B. Wills of
Ohio, republican, praised Missouri
and doomed Clark for the presidency
in 1916.
The Butler weekly times., 1913-01-16

Orl Browning, wife and daughter
visited at the home of Lockridge Sum
day.
NJ M