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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
SIXTY Give HELP
TO FOURTH FUND
a Total of 1888 Has Been
Turned in to Commissioner
Bear for independence Day.

Sixty people have contributed to the
Sane Fourth of July fund and a total
of 1888 is now on hand for use in the
celebration.
Commissioner Jonas Bear. who is
collecting the money, claims that be-
tween SO and 500 more is needed to
carry out all of the plans arranged. He
urges that any who desire to help give
Rock Island a sane independence day
celebration should notify him.
The following have contributed to
the fund: Frank MiXter s., L. w.
Hurst SIS. s. s. Davis So, Peoples Pow
er company SO, II. c. Shaffer 81, c.
L. Walker 50. Hartz * Bahnsen So,
Channon & Dufva So George Rich
mond 81, II. +. Curtis 81, II. X. Walker
81, Oscar Schmidt 81, w. Fl. Red
decker 81, J. ID. Taylor 81, George f.
Roth 81, w. McConochie 50, Clearing
House association SO, p. F. Trenken-
schuh So, W. J. Sweeney 81, Cash 81,
Cash 81, August Bergeson 81, J. F. Wit
ter So, Jonas Bear So, Mayor II. NJ.
Schriver SO, Wallace Treichler 81, II.
J. Parker 81, Archie Hart SO, Robert
Z. Reynolds S3, VIM. H. Marshall So, !
H. d. Mack SO, VIM. Payne 81. Walter !
Rosenfeld IS, w. \. Schaffer 81, VIM. (
A. Bailey 81, F. X. Rhoads 81. II. II. !
cleveland 81, Charles Schmidt 81, r. /
4. Guyer 81. VI. T. Rudgren 81, Tri-
'ity Railway company $40, II. b. Hub
,ard 81, James b. Titterington 81. w.
1. Whiteside 81. Rock Island Southern
company $40. Cash 81.
ieorge Wagner 50, DR.. F. Potter Smith
2, Thomas Campbell 81. c. H Dooley
.. +. II. Stafford 81. City of Rock Is
and 800. Total 1888.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
LICENSED TO WE'D

James y. Eckhart ..... Rock Island
Miss Blanche Searle 80. Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

that If he wasn't careful he would be
making more police court history
than would be good fortune for him.
Hawkins apparently had not gotten
over what he had done last night, for
he was ordered back to his cell to
sleep. He begged TO be let out this
morning but was not released until
this afternoon.
Hawkins, a former newspaperman,
is said TO be clever with the pen and
is in the employ of a large publish
ing house writing histories of various
cities and counties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
CITY CHAT
(Advertisements.)


Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
For express. call William Trefz.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Soda in the Green room. Harper
House pharmacy.
Independent Express & Storage
r. 1. 9S1.
Soda in the Green room. Harper
House pharmacy.
Blaschke's Cleaning works, 1412
Fourth avenue, for blocking hats OF
all kinds
Mems white elk shoes and ventilated
oxfords. $3.50, at Priester-Hickey Shoe
company.
Women's white canvas two-strap
pumps at s1.25, Sl.45 and $1.65, at
Priester Hickey Shoe company.
Baby doll pumps with ankle straps.
fer ladies. in patent, at S195 and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
Drawn In Chicago?

That the indictments drawn against
L. NJ. Magill and Oscar l.. Bruner were
drawn in Chicago, was admitted in an
informal manner in circuit court this
morning by George w. Wood, special
states attorney. Whether or not this
fact will have any bearing on the
legality of the indictments returned
remains TO be seen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26
BOYS Steal Cherries.

Numerous complaints have been re
ceived by the authorities about boys
raiding orchards in the City. Cherries
are now ripe and the miscreants have
ruined several valuable trees by tear
ing down the branches. II they are
apprehended they will be severely
dealt with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

Woman's Bar Body Incorporated.
Chicago. Ill. June 26.-Incorporation
of the Woman's Bar Association of
Illinois was announced today by At
torney Nettie Rothblum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

refrain from tennis competition for
some time, as the result of his match
for the Metropolitan championship
last Saturday. Murray's shoulder is
so strained that his physician has OF
dered him to keep away from the
courts until the second week of July,
when the other Californians will ar.
rive here for the Davis cup Matches.
All the news all the time-The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

s2.45, in canvas $1.65, at Priester-
Hickey Shoe company.
Barefoot sandals for women at 70
cents and $1.10, for misses SO cents,
and for children 40 cents, at Priester-
Hickey Shoe company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-26

Murray Out of Tennis.
New York, June 26.-R Lindley
Murray, the young Californian, will
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
FOR TEST OF TAX
LAW. ABOLITION OF
ATTY. GENERALSHIP

Woodstock. Sept. A.-Seventy- four
delegates attended the republican
county convention here this morning
and nominations were made with hardly
n contest. The convention was called
to order by f. J. Davis chairman of
the county committee. +. q. Bicknell
of Chester presided and II. G. Upper
of Springfield was secretary. Resolu-
lions adopted pledge support to the
nominee of the state convention, ask
for fair test of the present tax law
and urge abolition of the office Of at
torneY general
There We're three futile ballots for
sheriff and on the fourth when delegates
voted by towns J. II. Kiniry, present
incumbent. was nominated over Paul c.
Tinkham Of Rochester, IS to 81.
Other nominations We're: senators.
Henry T. Brown, Ludlow; John A. Chedel.
Stockbridge; Wallace II, Campbell, Ro-
chester; States attorney, Bert r. Cole,
Windsor; high balif F. A. Leland,
Chester; judges Of probate, Wartford
district, F. G. Suuthgatc, Woodstock;
(Windsor DISTRICT. +. A. Walker, Lud-
low; assistant judges county court. Milo
S, Buck, Cavendish, T.. II. Edgerton,
Rochester.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
DEATH OF DIR. Il. c.
SENTON, FORMER
RUTLAND PHYSICIAN

Rutland, sept AT the age Of e.
years DR. benjamin G. Senton. a
practicng physician in this city for o
years and prominent not only in medical
organizations but also in fraternal or
ders, died suddenly yesterday at his
home in Roxbury, Mass, # heart failure
Dr. Sonton had been I'm poor health since
about two years ago, when he left Rut-
land, but was able to be about when he
was stricken.
The body will be brought to this city
tomorrow afternoon on the train ar
irving at 80 o'clock and will be taken
TO Evergreen cemetery, whore Vermont
lodge. Knights of Pythias, to which DIT.
Senton belonged. will conduct the burial
services. The lodge members /lll go to
the cemetery on special trolley car on
the arrival Of the train. Funeral serv-
ices were held this afternoon at DR.
Senton's residence in Roxbury.
benjamin c. Senton was born in Port
Henry. n. y. the son of James Henry
and Susan r. Whitney Senton He
graduated from Harvard Medical College
in 1870 and practiced medicine in White
hall n. Y, and Glcns Falls, \. y.
for a number of years before coming
to Rutland.
DIR. Senton was a member of the New
York Medical society and Of the Vermont
Medical society and he was at one time
a captain in the New York National
Guard lie belonged to the Harvard Med
teal Alumni, was sd degree Mason and
an Odd Fellow, being affiliated with the
Whitehall organizations Of these orders.
DIR. Senton was three times married.
His first wife was Miss Jennie NJ. Long
of Whitehall and the second was Mrs.
Clara Bardy of Rutland, who died four
years ago. The last, formerly Miss lsa-
belle Townsend of Salem, Mass, survives
him, as do three daughters. Mrs. George
II. Davidson and Mrs. Thomas Edmunds
of Keene, n. H., and Mrs. Charles $,
Reynolds of Brooklinc, Mass, and one
son, Alfred Long Senton, OF Brooklne.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
VERMONT BOYS AT FAIR.
Pomonn Grnnges VIII Send - Young
Sters to state Exhibition.

White River Junction, Sept. G.-Prof
Ihomas Bradlee of the Experiment sta
uon, University of Vermont. has been
selected to have charge of the % boys
who VIII be sent TO the Vermont State
fair to be held at White River Junction.
september ID. 10, II and IS, for close-at-
hand observation Of stock raising These
boys Will be selected by the masters Of
the Pomona Oranges. They Will live in
tents upon the fair grounds the four
Gays or the fair and under the tutorshlp
or Professor Bradlec will be given in
struction In cattle breeding and agri-
culture In general. They will he given
"A drill In discipline each day. The boys
VIII lead the stock shown in the
cavalcades that will be led upon the track
on Wednesday and Thursday and an
other duty will be the keeping of the
two grandstands neat and tidy. This
feature OF the fair is new and it is
anticipated that the results Will be so
gratifying that larger number OF boys
VIII be given instruction next year,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
CONVENTION OF
UNINERSALISTS
CLOSES SESSIONS

Brattleboro, Sept 3.-The annual con-
vention of the Universallsts of Vermont
and the Province Of Quebec came to a
close just before noon to-day. The clos
eng session was devoted almost entirely
10 business, It was voted to admit to
life membership in the convention those
who have served at least five years as
officers. There We're admitted Ira G.
1'alef OF Washington, w. II. Gladdlng Of
Randolph End Charles Dole Of North
field.
The following resolution regarding the
nquor traffic was among the resolutions
adopted: Resolved, That is the senti-
ment of this convention of the UNIVERSAL
lists of Vermont and Quebec that the
other opportunity to register their pref
erence between a local-option law and a
prohibitory law, that n petition should
be sent to the temperance committee of
ahe next Legislature urging the passage
Of prohibitory law with a referendum
tleboro was chosen to preach the next
sermon and the place of meeting was
left to the executive board.
These officers were elected; President,
o. K. HOLSTER of Barre; vice-president,
George C. Felch of St. Johnsbury; sec
Rutland tr sasurer. S. S. Watson of 81
| Adams; trustee, r. i Richmond OF Rul
land.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
% YEARS HEAD
OF DEPARTMENT
IN CONVENT

st. Johnsbury, Sept 7.-Notre Dame
parish is to-day honoring Mother St.
Mary Angela, who has for % years had
charge of the English department OF the
convent. She is a member Of the con-
gregation of Notre Dame Of Montreal.
and as it Is a most unusual thing for a
member of the order to remain so long
in one place. her friends thought it an
occasion to he noticed. The days pro-
gram was arranged by Rev. J, A. Dame
and proved n success and a great delight
to Mother St Angela, who Is deservedly
popular. At 1870 n. m. solemn high
mass was sung by the choir, with the
Rev. f. c. Drouhln as celebrant, Rev.
FIR Gelineau of Swanton, deacon. and
FIR Dame, sub-deacon. At seven p. m.
there was solemn benediction and chant OF
the TIE Deum. after which arecept!on was
rendered Mother St. Angela at st. Agnes
hall The band from St Gabriel's boys
school and Mother St. Angelas former
pupils furnished music. Refreshments
We're served and she was presented with
a purse of 500,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10

When the Pope was asked to present
himself before the people for the first
hercdicton he turned to Cardinal Merry
Del Val, papal secretary of state. and
said:
II hope l shall have strength to over
como my emotion"
Crowds outside clamored to see the
new Pontiff and several of the cardinals,
including Cardinals Gibbons, Farley ana
OConnell, tried to calm the assemblage
to obtain silence
The excitement reached a climax when
the Pope finally emerged. He was alone
and a hush fell over the multitude. All
knelt. and the Pontiff raised his hand
with three fingers outstretched. and i'm
parted with meodious voice the apostolic
blessing. a great cheer rang out as he
turned to withdraw.
Even in the conclave the election Of
the new Pope caused much excitement
The cardinals surrounded him and ad-
Dire ssed to him their greetings and con-
rratulations IN Latin. All wished to be
thu first to kiss his hand
cardinals Gibbons and O'Connell who
.lE reached Rome shortly before noon
.l'V. expressed their qualification at
sing tine first cardinals not participating
'ho conclave to render homage. The
tff embraced them tcnderlv and said
s" appreciated the efforts they had made
20 come to Rome for the conclave, at
much personal discomfort
The Pope has decided to hold his
rirst consistory next Tuesday. when
he will confer the red hat on Cardinal
Anthony Mendes Relic, Patriarch of
Lisbon and Cardinal Guisasolay Menen-
de2, archbishop of Toledo Spain. Both
We're created cardinals by Pope Plus y
at the consistory last May.
The Pope will deliver on Tuesday his
first allocution. which will give to the
world the program of his pontificate.
one of the brothers Of the Pontiff is
an admiral in the italian royal navy
and another is a captain in the Italian
navy.
The first appointment made by the
Pope was that of Monsignor Parolin.
nephew of Pope Plus X, to be canon Of
st. Peters.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
!, 200 IN LINE IN
PARADE OF HOLY
NAME SOCIETIES

Rutland, September 6.-The second an
nGal parade of the Holy Name societies Of
hutland county was held in this city this
afternoon with LOO men and boys In line.
Tho West Rutland delegation was headed
th' Polish band of that town and the
Prs from Proctor marched behind
j 'uctOr band.
B." other towns represented were Poult-
he}, air Haven, Brandon, Pittsford and
Eutia nd, Following the parade the mem
bers attended a service at St Peter 8
Chur h, the sermon being preached by
the "V' James p. Moore of Springfield,
Mass lie told of the object of the Holy
Nam society, the war on profanity by CO.
opera tive effort. Benediction was pro-
noun ed by the Rev, p. ]. Barrett If
Poult ney. In the sanctuary were the
Revs J. j. Houlihan OF Fair Haven, =
j. I'oag OF Proctor, j. r. Lynch Of Pitts
ford, II. T, Cray of Brandon, +. A. Welct
OF Orwell w. y. Lonergan. j. NJ. Brow
and Il. w. McMahon Of Rutland
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
PAIRING THE POTATOES.

Now, Alice" said Mrs. Bounce to her
newest domestic" while I'm out just pare
the potatoes and get them ready. | shall
not be gone long"
About an hour later Mrs, Bounce came
back from her shopping expedition, bring
Ing the meat that was destined to accom-
pany the potatoes to the dinner table
Alice was calmly seated on the floor and
around her a goodly collection of the de-
lectable tubers
Good graciousl" exclaimed the Mortified
mistress. What In the name of all that's
wonderful are you doing?'
"Don' ma'am2" replied the fair maid
OF all work. "Doin' what We told me, In
decd, I've done the best | could. too
Then she pointed to the potatoes, 1--WE
paired all of em. ma'am." she mumbled
but try as I will. ! can't find q mate for
this little beggar,"-Kansas City Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
FATHER Of TEN
CHILDREN SHOT
BY BOY OF 8
Former Manager of Big Farm in
Dies in Rutland Hospital of
Bullet Wounds.

Rutland Scnt G-William q. Kimball
for several veare mounror of tho f. chat
foes SON farm on tho Stratton road. was
sbot IN doatb this morning the accident
occurring NJ oirb. o,clock when a %
,,1ihro r,1e in tho hands of Ambrose Raw
,rord ros discb,-,,o1 at tho homo Of
,b,r,os W c,rroo. Tho br,lo, ortcrine
tho mans abdomen 1to r,os rushed tn the
1futIord bosnita1 ,yboro no was oporated
anon NV Drs RAY e Smith and Dr. r.
NJ. Pond. but Mr.. 1<imball expired at one
o'clock from loss Of blood.
A formal investigation CT the shooting
was mndc by he local authorities but
nothing was done with the yOuuEStcr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
STATE PRINTING
CONTRACTS AWARDED

Montpelier. Sept. 3.---Purchasng
Agent Dewey r. Ianley has awarded
the printing contracts as follows:
Daily journal of the biennial ses-
sion of the Senate and House of Rep
rcsentatives and the bound journals of
the Senate and House of Representa-
tives to the Capital City Press, Mont
pclier.
Laws of the biennial and extra ses-
sions. Rumford Printing Co, Concord
y. H.
Biennial report of the superinten-
dent of education. Capital City Press
Annual report of insurance commits
sioners, the p. II. Gobie Press, Bellows
Falls
The biennial volume Vermont Pub
lie Documents and the biennial
pamphlet reports covered by the Yer
mont Public Document" the futile
company. Rutland
House bills for 1915. Capital City
Press.
Senate bills for 1915, Capital City
Press.
Biennial Legislative directory and man
ual for 1915 St. Adams Messenger COM
pany St. Adams.
Biennial report Of State board of library
commissioners, >the =. II, Gobe Press
Bellows Falls.
Annual report Of State board of agricul-
ture and pamphlet reports, St. Adams
Messenger company.
Biennial report of State geologst, Free
Press Association, Burlington.
Annual school registers for 1915 and 1916
the futile company.
Annual grand list books for 1915 and
1916. the futile company.
Tax inventory blanks 1915 and 1916, the
Opinion Publishing company Bradford
Biennial newspaper supplements Of ses-
sion laws, Free Press Association
Biennial report of board of education.
the futile company.
Biennial report of State highway COM
missioner, St. Adams Messenger
Biennial report of the commissioner Of
fish and game John b. Clark Co., Man
chester, n. II.
Biennial report of the officers and SOL
diers, the +. II. Gobie Press.
Biennial report of the public service
commission, the p H. Gobie Press.
Biennial report Of the trustees of the
permanent school fund, Capital City
Press
Biennial report of the State board of
health, the futile Co.
Biennial report of the purchasing
agent. Capital City Press.
Two volumes Supreme Court reports
Free Press association
Biennial report of livestock commits
sioner the p. II. Gobie Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
RACING THE FEATURE

Sheldon Junction. Sept. 4.-The Frank
lin County Fair association closed a sue
cessful meeting here to-day, the racing
being the principal feature The free-for-
all was won by Common Voter, after
long drawn battle, the favorites fall
ing by the Wayside.
The POI class was as good a race as
any half mile track ever saw, Spanish
Belle winning. best time 2:l5 IA.
The Judges We're: j. NJ Hill, chief
timer; q. II. Thomas, a. ]. Pomeroy and
DR. A. l.. Cross, with c. F. Pike as
starter
Prizes for the best horses were awarded
to the Hon. C. W. Gates and A. II. Gates
of Franklin, L. S. Gilbert OF Enosburg
Falls, f. G. Fitzgerald of East Fairfield.
IL. NJ. Douglass of North Sheldon, f. O
Collins of Swanton, w j. Riley OF Frank
lin, a. j. Pomeroy of East Fairfield, A. r.
Draper of sheldon, w. L. Tilotson Of
bakersfield, Bocash of sheldon, II. NJ.
Douglas of North Sheldon, Ernest
Royce, T. r. Waugh of st. Adams. G. A.
Reed of Bakersfield. William Warren Of
Cambridge, q. 5. Kingsley of East Fair
field, G w. Bush of Sheldon, G, II. Had
dock of Lakeport, n. H, and G. D.
Woodwork of Enosburg Falls
Prizes on cattle We're won by the fol-
lowing: Registered Durhams, A. H.
Royce, St. Adams; registered Ayrshlres
l.. s Brewer, Franklin, F. o. Collins
Swanton, George Hill and G. L. Morse,
St. Adams; registered Jerseys, w. j.
Riley, Franklin registered Guernseys.
II. c. Grant and II. f. Comings, East
BERKSHIRE and +. a. Norton, Enosburg
Falls, registered Holsteins, F, W. Draper,
Enoshurg Falls, T. A, Curtis and H. x.
Brooks, st. Adams; working oxen. A. II.
Royce, st. Adams; working steers, c. w.
Tinker East Fairfield,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
POPE BENEDICT
IS CROWNED IN
S|ST|NE CHAPEL
Cardinals Gibbons, Farley and
O'COnnell Are Received in
Private Audience Later
in the Day.

Rome, Sept. 6.--The coronation of Pope
Benedict XIV took place to-day in the Sis
tine chapel. The ceremony was imposing
in its solemnty The Sistine chapel was
used to avoid pomp during the war. The
entire pontIfical court, numbers of the
Roman aristocracv and the family of the
Pontiff were present
The scene with Pope Benedict seated in
the Sedia Gestatoria chair preceded by the
hearers of the triple crown and flanked
by the bearers of the celebrated feather
rams and 60 cardinals was striking one.
When the ceremony ended the Pope was
received with loud acclaim.
Later In the day Pope Benedict received
successfully in private audience Cardinals
Gibbons, Farley and O'Connell, who pre-
scented their suites and some American
friends to the Pontlff
The entire armed corps OF the Holy
See salutcd the passage of the procession,
which was formed in the Pope's apart
monts and then proceeded to the Pauline
chapel, where the alteration of the Holy
sacrament was celebrated. In the pro-
ccssion were high dignitarios of the
Papal court, patrlarchs, archbishops and
Oriental bishops
From the Pauline chapel the procession
moved to the Sistne chapel. where n
mass was said. After the indulgentiam
the sub-dcacon placed the maniple on
the arm of the Pope, who sat down
while the cardinals of the diocese of
Rome recited the coronations prayer. The
Pope then mounted the altar and a
cardinal placed the pallium on his
shoulders At this moment Benedict XIV
received the last alteration of the
cardinals, bishops and abbes. Then he
read the introit, intoned the gloria and
resumed his seat on the throne
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
BANKERS OF STATE
MET AT RUTLAND

Rutland, Sept. AT a meeting of the
national bankers of Vermont held at the
Hotel Berwick this afternoon n ma
jority of the larger institutions Of the
State were represented There were bank
ers present from Brattleboro, Woodstock,
Wells River, Windsor, St. Adams, White
River Junction, Bellows Falls, Brandon,
bristol, Fair Haven, Montpelier, Spring
field. Poultney and Rutland. These rep
resented a total capital and surplus OF
~4,4iS,O0O
A committee was appointed to take
the necessary steps towards forming an
association. and consists OF the follow
ing: Henry F. Field of Rutland W. H.
1,rackett of Brattleboro, Nelson Bailey
of Wells River f, +. Burgess OF Bur-
.ington. l.. II. BiXby of Nontpclicr, c.
r.. Graves of Bennington ana +. Gregory
Smith of st. Adams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
WILSON LINER IS
SUNK BY MINE

London, Sept. 6-The Wilson passenger
liner Runo, with coo passengers on board,
struck a mine in the North sea and was
sunk yesterday afternoon All of the
crew and passengers with the exception
Of about 20 Russian refugees were saved.
The Runo sailed from Hull for Arch
angel yesterday and fouled the mine when
about 10 miles off Shields at 4:35 o'clock,
The rescuos were made by fishing traw-
lers, a member of the crew of one Of
which said that he heard a report and
saw the Runo rise in the water and then
settle by the head until the forepart of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-09-10
POPE BENEDICT
NAMES FERRATA
STATE SECRETARY

nounced that Cardinal Dominic Ferrata
has been appointed papal secretary Of
state.
Cardinal Dominic Ferrata, the newly
appointed papal secretary of state, was
born i'll ls47 at Montefiascone, Italy.
Ills work as papal nuncio at Paris and
as project Of the congregation Of bis
hops in Rome stamped him as a fin
ished diplomat. lie presided over the
Eucharistic Congress held last year at
Malta.
In 1901, when the late Cardinal Ram
polla resigned as papal secretary Of
state, Cardinal Ferrata was mentioned
as likely candidate for the office,