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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-10-10
FATE OF THE WICKED0ID CATHEDRAL CORNERST0NE|0 UH

are the words of Peter: The Lord
knows how to deliver the gOdly from
temptations, and to reserve the unjust
unto the day of judgment to be pun
ished. e Peter H. 81. Notice these
expressions reserve a day of judg
ment,' to be punished'-for they prove
that there is no punishment taking
place now in the place of torment"
Now in the Epistle of st. Jude we find
that the angels who kept not their
principality, but forsook their own
habitation, he hath reserved under
darkness in everlasting chains, unto
the judgment of the great day" Jude
|, g.. Are the fallen angels not suffer
ing now? In the case of wicked men,
they are reserved unto the day of
judgment, in the sense that then their
bodies will be reunited with their
souls, and from then for all eternity
will suffer the pains of hell. Before
that day the souls alone could suffer;
afterwards the whole man, both body
and soul, will feel and burn forever.
The last great confiagration at the
end of the world according to Mr.
Haynes, will not perpetuate the lives
of the wicked, but will bring them to
an end. He does not tell us how a
material fire can annihilate spiritual
soul The soul was created directly
and Immediately by God Himself; it
cannot cease to exist unless He with
draw His preserving hand, which
keeps it in existence. Preservation is
creation continued from moment to
moment No creature takes part in
the creative act, which is exclusively
divine. No creature could take part in
the act of annihilation, which would be
exclusively divine also. The soul OF
man cannot be reduced to ashes like
piece of coal or lumber. The scul
has no parts; it is a spiritual, indi-
visible being, and cannot therefore be
broken up into fragments, and scat
tered on the winds. Fire cannot ami
hilate it. God alone can do that. And
God will not do it.
Continued on Page 81
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AMERICAN CONGRESS Of
CATHOLIC ORGANISTs
ORGANIZED AT CLIFF HAVEN TO
PROMOTE THE CAUSE OF
LITURGICAL MUSIC ACCORDING
TO THE MoTu PRoPRIo OF Plus

The first American Congress of
Catholic Organists and Choirmasters,
interested in the advancement of the
cause of sacred music, took place at
the Catholic Summer School, Cliff
Haven, N. Y. All sections of the
United States, Canada and Mexico
were represented by delegates, many
of whom are prominent composers of
sacred music.
A new organization was founded
the Society of Saint Gregory of Amer
ica The main object thereof, is to
foster fraternal assistance and en-
couragement to it's members, in the
promotion of the cause of liturgical
music according to the provisions of
the Papal Motu Proprio of November
%, 1903"
Resolutions were adopted admitting
sicians or not, who have at heart the
success of the reform movement.
Women also may become members,
the action being taken with special
reference to the Sisters and lay teach
ers who have charge of the musical
work in the parochial schools, con
vents, academies, etc.
The following plans were discussed
and steps taken toward putting them
into practical operation:
The establishment of a summer
School in Cliff Haven, providing in
struction in sacred music, including
Gregorian chant, polyphonic and mod
ern music, choir-boy training, etc.
The compilation of Catholic Hym
nal for general use, which, can be
recommended, both for it's devotional
and unquestioned artistic character.
The publication of periodical OF
bulletin devoted to the interests of the
organization, which shall also contain
lists of liturgical music recommended
by competent committee appointed
for the purpose of examining music
from all catalogues.
The establishment of a bureau o
| Information for the mutual benefit o
rectors and organists.
Among officers elected were: Pres
dent, Very Rev. E. r. Dyer, d. D.
President st. Mary's Seminary, Balti
more, Md; First Vice-President, Rev
Leo Manzetti; Treasurer, Rev. J. A
Boylan, d. D.; Secretary, Nicola A
Montani, who was also appointed ed
tor of the society's Bulletin.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-10-10
Or. 0 'HAGAN H0N0RED
MADE DOCTOR OF LETTERS BY,
LAVAL UNIVERSITY, QUEBEC
IN RECOGNITION OF HIS LITER
AIRY WORK.

DR.. Thomas O'Hagan, Windsor, Ont,
until a year ago editor-in-chief Of The
New World, Chicago, and well known
in the world of letters, was signally
honored on September 29 when he re-
ceived notice that the degree of Doc
tor of Letters had been conferred on
him by Laval University, Quebec, one
of the greatest Catholic universities
in North America. The university
senate conferred the honorary degree
out of appreciation of DR.. O'Hagan's S
eminence as a literateur. DR.. OHag-
an already holds the Degree of Master
OF Arts from Ottawa university, 1885;
and Doctor OF Philosophy from Cor
nell University, 1891.
He has spent years in pursuing
graduate work in a number of
the leading universities of Europe
He was a classmate of Prince Eitel
the second son of the Kaiser, at Bonn
University, Germany; and studied at
Fribourg University, Switzerland, as
well as at LouVain University, Belgi-
um, where he had Cardinal Mercier,
of Malines, as professor
DR.. O'Hagan is the author of num-
Der of important literary works. His
latest contribution is volume of
poems entitled, In the Heart of the
Meadow" which has been well receiv-
ed.
At present DR.. O'Hagan is engaged
in literary research work, spending a
good portion of his time in the Detroit
public library. He intends to compile
"reminiscences of his sojourn as stu
dent in the German empire, with the
view to bringing out points in the
character of the empire and it's people.
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REFERRED To SOLICITOR
Mr.. BAKEWELL, OF ST. LOUIS, Is
INFORMED OF THE ACTION
TAKEN ON HIS LETTER TO THE
POSTMASTER GENERAL.

Paul Bakewell, Esq, of st. Louis,
Mo-, whose open letter to the Post
master General concerning "The Men
ace" was published in a recent issue
of The Catholic Bulletin, has received
an official communication, of which
the following is copy:
Post Office Department,
Office of the Solicitor.
Washington, September 10, 1914.
Paul Bakewell, Esq, attorney-at-
law, 500 Olive street, st. Louis,
Mo-:
Sir-The Postmaster General has
referred to me your letter of the 31st
ultimo, and also the book entitled
'The Pope, Chief of White Slavers,
High Priest of Intrigue"
The matter will have consideration
and l will advise you further at the
earliest practicable date. Respectful.
ly, w. II. LAMAR, Solicitor.
81 have received several letters ap-
proving of the course which | have
taken," says Mr.. Bakewell. IF | am
backed up in this matter, as / think
l should be, by the Catholic clergy
and laity, and proper pressure is
brought to bear at Washington, | be
lieve that good may come out of this.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUVA|N
ITS LIBRARY CONTAINED OVER
25O,oOo VOLUMES-MANY PRE-
CIoUS BOOKS AND MANU-
SCRIPTS.
written for The Catholic Bulletin by
Rev. H. v. Van WaIIeghem.)

The greatest scientific loss caused
thus far by the war that is now raw
aging Europe, is undoubtedly the
burning of the library of the great
Catholic University of Louvain, Bel
gium.
This famous library was established
in the "Halles des Draps," or in the
Halls of the Clothing" of Gothic ar
chitecture, which dates from 1917.
These "Halles" were used as a Uni
versity Hall since 1926. In 1900 a
new story was added to it and finally
a big new wing was built in the eight
eenth century.
The riches of the collections of this
library, numbering between 250,000
and 100000 volumes, mainly consisted
of some old, rare and often unique
printing works, among which were
hundreds of 'incunabula," or early
specimens of the art.
They also contained some Flemish
booklets of great value, very costly
collection of English books, one ives
alius,' printed on parchment, two
globes of Bleau, etc.
Most of those books and collections
antedated the great French Revolu
tion, part of them came from the
cloisters and abbeys after their sup
preston by Joseph ii, at the end o
the eighteenth century
The section of manuscripts, al
though of minor Importance, also con
tanned some very interesting and val
liable documents. One of Thomas
Kempis in this famous authors Owl
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handwriting; valuable manuscript of
"Terentius," etc.
The section of books and collections
of modern times was unusually valu-
lications of most of the academies of
the whole world, as also some pre-
ciOus donations made to Louvain since
1884 (the date of the reopening of the
Catholic University of Louyain), and
many valuable additions in books and
collections bought by the city of Lou
vain since the same year.
Five years ago-on May 8, 10 and
IL, 1909-the Belgian Oxford, found
ed in 1425gby Pope Martin V at the
request of Duke John Nv of Brabant,
celebrated the seventy-fifth anniver-
sary of its establishment in 1894.
German Science" took a prominent
part in the memorable celebration.
The German universities of Berlin,
Bonn, Gottingen, Halle, Wittenberg,
Heidelberg, Jena, Kiel, Konigsberg,
Leipzig, Munchen, Minister, Rostock
and Strassburg sent formal addresses
of congratulation to the great Bel
gian Catholic seat of learning. All of
those addresses spoke in terms of the
highest praise of the University OF
Louyain and offered best wishes for
| its prosperity and growth.
The University of Minister conclud.
ed its address with the following
words: May the scientific and moral
progress, which are the aim and goal
of universities, always tend to pro
mote the good understanding between
neighbors, and foster the cause of uni
versal peace"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-10-10
ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL
A GRAND MISSION WILL MARK ITS
OPENING IN OCTOBER.

The impressive ceremonies attend
ing the opening of the new Cathedral
of st. Louis, on Sunday, october 18th,
will include the Inauguration of a
series of mission exercises to extend
through the two following weeks, with
morning, afternoon and evening serv-
ices. Two Jesnits, Rev. Thomas A.
O'Malley, of st. Ignatus Church, Chi
cago, and Rev. William F. Robson,
of the theological staff of st. Louis
University, win deliver the discourses,
which will be of intense interest to
nom Catholics as well as to Catholics,
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-10-10
BIsH0P-ELEcT sHAHAN
RING AND cRoZIER TO BE PRE-.
SENTED BY THE A. o. n. AND
LADIES' AUXILIARY.

When the Right Reverend Monsig.
nor Thomas ]. Shahan, rector of the
Catholic University of America, is
consecrated titular Bishop at the
Cathedral at Baltimore in November,
he will be presented with ring by
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, in
accordance with a resolution passed
at the national convention held at
Norfolk, w. Va, in July.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the order
is to present the new Bishop with a
magnificent crozier at the same time.
Monsignor Shahan is a member of
Division No. 2 of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians of Washington.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-10-10

REMOVED AFTER FlFTY-ElGHT
YEARS-WAS THE REAL FoUN-
DATIoN STONE OF THE BUILD
ING, THE LARGEST IN THE
STRUCTURE - COPPER BOX
OPENED IN PRESENCE OF
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND AND IN
VITED GUESTS BY Mr.. PREM
DERGAST WHO MADE IT
DOCUMENTS RUINED BY WA
TER-SEVERAL COINS IN GOOD
STATE OF PRESERVATION
OTHER RELICS FOUND IN THE
CATHEDRAL.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-10-10
A REPLY TO A PROTESTANT
WRITER WHO DENIES THE EX-
ISTENCE AND ETERNITY OF
HELL.
written for The Catholic Bulletin by
p. A. F.)

THE Watchman" is a Protestant
magazine published in Nashville, Tenn.
In its September number there is an
article by Carlyle b. Haynes on "The
Fate of the Wicked" 1t is just a
feeble restatemeGt of a couple of er-
Tors which are almost as old as Chris
tianity and which appeal to modern
sentimentalism.
Mr.. Haynes cannot bear to think
that anybody is suffering the pains
Of Hell now or that anybody will
suffer in He'll forever. To justify this
feeling he runs to and fro amid col
lection of texts from the Bible which
he misunderstands and misinterprets
in a manner that is unusual even
among writer's of his class.
Here are the views he puts for
ward: "There is no place where the
souls of the unrighteous go at death
in which they will be tormented.
This is merely a fiction of diseased
brains, adopted from heathenism by
the Catholic Church and thus brought
into some Of the Protestant Churches.
1t has no foundation at all in the
teaching of the Bible. by this it is
not meant, however, that there will
never be any punishment for sin. No
one can read the Bible without being
impressed with it's teachings that
there will be future retribution for
sin and iniquity. That punishment is
not at death, however; it is not going
on at the present time in the lower
regions, but is to take place in the
future, and will be temporary in its
duration, each one being punished ac-
cording to the deeds they have com
mitted in the body"
1t is important to note that a doc
trine may be true and of divine Ori-
gin, even if it be not contained in
the Bible. The Word Of God is con
tanned in Tradition as well as in
Scripture For instance, it is impossi-
BILE 20 prove that. the Bible itself is
the inspired word of God, without
making use of tradition. So the doc
trines denied by Mr.. Haynes may be
true and revealed by Almighty God,
even if they have no foundation in
Scripture.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-10-10
FEDERATION CONVENTION

tional Secretary, Mr. Anthony Matre
of st. Louis, pointed out that the Fed
Grafton had been introduced into
every State of the Union, as well as
into Hawaii Porto Rico, Alaska, and
the Philippine Islands. At the after
noon session addresses were delivered
by Bishop Schrembs, Bishop Donahue,
Bishop Althoff of Bellville, ILL.,, Mrs.
Leonora z. Meder of Chicago, Rev. p.
B. Gordon Of Superior, Wis, an Indian
priest of the Chippewa tribe, and
Chief Whirlwind Soldier, a Sioux In
dian of South Dakota, whose address
was interpreted by the Rev. Henry
Westropp, s. j., of the Rosebud Indian
Agency.
The public meeting on Monday
night was presided over by the Rev.
William A. Fletcher, Rector of the
Cathedral. Addresses were delivered
by Governor Goldsborough OF Mary
land, Mayor Preston of Baltimore,
Hon. William p Ryan, and Mr. Dene-
chaud, after which the delegates and
others were received by Cardinal
Gibbons, the members of the Fourth
Degree of the Knights of Columbus
acting as an escort of honor.
The parade which is a feature Of
these meetings, took place on Tues
day afternoon, September 30. 1t was
participated in by about thirty thou
sand Catholics, mostly from Balti-
more and vicinity.
Officers Elected.
The convention was brought to a
close on Wednesday morning with the
election of officers for the coming
year and the selection of Toledo,
| Ohio, as the convention city for 1915.
The following officers were chosen:
President, John Whalen, New York;
first Vice President, Thomas p Flynn,
Chicago; second Vice President, JUL
ius A. Collier, Shakopee, Mimi; third
Vice President, Joseph Frey, New
York; fourth Vice President, John J.
Hynes, Buffalo; fifth Vice President,
DR.. Peter Cans, Louisville; sixth Vice
President, Joseph Mclaughlin, Phil
adeIphia; Secretary, Anthony Matre,
st. Louis; Treasurer, c. II. Schultz,
Detroit; Color Bearer, Chief Whirl-
wind Soldier, of South Dakota. An
Executive Board and an Advisory
Board were also elected.
Among those who attended from
the Twin Cities were Mrs. O'Toole,
President of the Guild of Catholic
Women, st. Paul, and Mrs. Moorhead,
President of the League of Catholic
] Women. Minneapolis.
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FIGHTING pills" Statue
WILL BE UNVEILED NEXT WE'D
NESDAY IN ARLINGTON
CEMETERY.

The handsome equestrian statue of
Major General Philip Kearney. New
Jerseys famous Fighting Phil" will
be unveiled and dedicated in the Ma
tional Cemetery at Arlington, Va,
tnear Washington, Wednesday, Oc-
tober IA.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-10-10

cornerstone was taken to the resi-
dence of the Most Reverend Arch.
bishop, where it was opened last Tues
day afternoon, October 6, at three
o'clock, in presence. of the Most Rev
erend Archbishop, Bishop Lawler and
the following invited guests: Rev.
Francis ]. Schaefer and Rev. John
Seliskar, representing the Catholic
Historical Society; Rev. J. M. Rear
don of The Catholic Bulletin; Rev. T.
A. Welch, Messrs. w. Baumgartner of
Der Wanderer, Warren Upham, Sec
retary of the Minnesota Historical So
ciety, J. c. Prendergast, William
O'Gorman, Thomas Howard, A. L. Lar
penteur, Thomas Kenaley, J. c.. Dev-
ereux, Patrick Keigher, Daniel Kelly,
and Michael Mullane, who saw the
cornerstone laid; J. G. Horrigan, M.
P. Ryan, Judge E. w. Bazille, J. c..
Nolan, j. C. Kennedy, w. F. Markoe,
F. c. Norlander, J. G. Caulfield, Harry
F. OConnor, John P. O'Connor, c.. J..
F. Young, Mrs P. O'Regan, and rep
and st. Paul Daily News.
Documents Ruined by Water.
The box was opened by Mr.. Prem
dergast and handed to the Most Rev
erenl Archbishop, who removed the
contents. 1t was found that water
had entered the box and practically
ruined the documents which it con-
tanned. 1t was impossible to open
them or make an examination of their
at present the documents are either
of parchment enVeloped in a cover
ing, or of paper in leather pouch
Later on when they are dry, it may
be possible to open the package and
made a more accurate examination
of the contents. In addition to this,
the box contained five copper coins:
a One-cent piece of the United States
of America, one inch in diameter, bear
ing the date, 1853; two Canadian
coins, each one and three-eighth inches
in diameter, one dated 1897, the other
1854; a French centime, one-half inch
in diameter and dated 1852 one cop
per coin, one and three-eighth inches
in diameter from which all markings
have been Obliterated except few
letters. The copner@box and its con-
tents have been given TO the Catholic
Historical Society, which has its head
quarters at the ST. Paul Seminary.
The fact that the documents were
partially, at least, ruined by water
was great disappointment to all who
were present on this occasion.
Other Relics.
During the demolition of the old
Cathedral a number of other relics
were found and have been handed
over to the Catholic Historical Socie-
ty. They are: mason's sledge ham,
mer in a good state of preservation,
taken from the north wall of the build
ing near the northwest corner and
about five feet from the footings; a
copper cent, of the coinage of 1884,
was found in the wall about five
feet above the cornerstone; two large
copper keys, one of which was found
in the debris in the rear of and under
the high altar. 1t is similar to that
used to unlock the main entrance of
the building. The other was found
on the upper side of a basement par
tition about one-quarter of the dis
stance from the back wall of the
church. Evidently, they served as
keys for the outer doors and were lost
or misplaced in the early days.
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ScripturaI Teaching.

But Scripture teaches an immediate
retribution after death and the eternity
of the pains of He'll. Christ tells us
that Lazarus died and was carried by
the angels into Abraham'S bosom:
while the rich man died and was
buried in Hell, where he was in tor
ments and tormented in this flame
Uuke XVI, 22). Dives and Lazarus
have always been regarded as the
types of the just man and the sinner
TO the penitent thief it was
promised that his soul on leaving the
body would be at once in the state
of the blessed: This day thou shalt
be with Me in Paradise" Uuke
XXII, 43). st. Paul desired to be
dissolved and to be with Christ
CPhil. |, 23), evidently understand
ing death to be the entrance to his
reward Judas fell by transgression,
that he might go to his own place
acts |, 25). What that place was
may be learned from the words of
our Divine Lord: Woe to that man
by whom the Son of man shall be
that man had not been born" Matt
XXVII, 24. Thus Scripture tells us
that the souls of the wicked, as we'll
as the souls Of the saints, are dealt
with according to their works imme-
diately after death.
With regard to the eternity of the
pains of HELL the following words of
~ - Dln Ixy
hand scandalize thee cut it off; it is
better for thee to enter into life
manned, than having two hands to
go into he'll, into unquenchable fire,
where their worm dieth not, and the
fire is not eXtinguished. These aw-
full words are repeated three times
by our Divine Lord. as if He wished
that we make no mistake about them.
In the Apocalypse of st. John (XlV
9-1O) we read: IF any man shall
adore the beast and his image, and
receive his character in his forehead
or in his hand, he shall drink of the
wine of the wrath of God, and shall
be tormented with fire and birthstone
and the smoke of their torments shall
20 up forever and ever, neither have
they rest day or night" And Christ
Himself tells us that on the last day
He will say to the wicked: "Depar
from Me, you cursed, into everlasting
fire, which was prepared for the devi
and his angels Matt. XIV, AID
And these shall go into everlastin:
punishment; but> the just into lift
everlasting" Matt. XIV, 46). Thus
the punishment of the wicked accord
ing to Christ Himself will last as Ion:
as the happiness of the just and tha
is forever
Mr.. Haynes says that man goe
neither to heaven nor to hell at death
but into the grave, there to await tn
day of resurrection, This notion form
ally contradicts the words of God
1t is also nonsensical. For man has
soul as we'll as body; what is tn
meaning of saying that the spiritua
soul of man goes into the grave? MI
Haynes says: In harmony with thi
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UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE

Monsignor FREDERICK Tedeschini,
custodian of the briefs in the papal
department of state, has been nom
mated for the Office of under-secretary
of state at the Vatican.