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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-09-04
THE CHURCH IN SIBERIA.

For years Siberia was looked upon
as barren desolate waste, peopled
by criminals who dragged out a
miserable existence inaaa laid of
which little was known outside Of Off
cial Russia. Of late years, whatever
may have been the case in the past,
i Siberia is beginning to wear another
/ aspect. 1t is being opened up to
Western civilization and commerce.
! Siberia is fast becoming the favorite
and even fashionable route to the Far
East. You may now travel across
this vast continent in a most luxuri-
GUS train of large, commodious sleep
ing cars, elegantly fitted up, good
dining car, piano, library, baths, and
every comfort. You have a long seat
to yourself, and the conductor fur
nishes you with pillows, sheets, and
all you require.
A correspondent, describing some
time ago the visitation of a Catholic
Bishop to this part of his very extern
sive diocese and very scattered flock,
writes as follows: The Government
placed railway carriage at the dis
posal of the prelate and the six
priests who accompanied him. At the
same time it fixed some awkward con-
ditions. No demonstrations, or any
show of triumph, could be permitted,
no speeches must be made; no gifts
must be presented. AS usual, in this
country, the best and safest way is
to obliterate your individuality as
much as possible; yet there is scarce
ly anything you cannot do if you do
/ it quietly and make no fuss about it.
The force of bureaucratic authority,
however, diminishes as the square of
the distance from it's centre increases.
fIt took him five months and half,
and he covered $4,000 versts, and
visited the distant island of Sakha-
line, establishing missions and found
ing new churches. The visitation of
a diocese of over 225,000 square
miles, without including the provinces
of European Russia which are under
his jurisdiction, is rather formida-
BILE and arduous undertaking. 1t is
about one and half times larger
than all Europe, extending from the
Ural Mountains to the Pacific, to
Tashkent and China in the south.
Starting from Petrograd, the Bishop
visited the Russian towns, Vologda,
Viatka, Perm, and Ekaterinburg,
where there are well-built brick
churches. The writer has frequently
assisted at Mass in the two last mem
stioned. Then crossing the Trials by
the curious zig-zag railway which
runs up and down and round the
spurs of the hills in such a manner
that it is only with difficulty you can
sit upright, you soon enter Siberia,
the future land of promises, the com,
ling country. Petrepavlosk is the first
important town across the frontier.
construction, Mass was celebrated in
the open air, under the canopy of
heaven; the same also at Tiaga. At
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-09-04
WHAT A LUTHERAN SAW IN
GOOD SHEPHERD CONVENT.

The clamor raised against the Sis:
ters. of the Good Shepherd by a few
brawling fanatics has just called
forth splendid defense of these de
voted women. A Lutheran of Omaha,
who admits that he was filed with
prejudice, determined to investigate
convent, Here is the result:
Instead of a prison-like reform
school, with hayward girls held to
their tasks by rod and iron discipline,
found place very much resemb-
ling any girls school with dormitories
the only difference being the work
! rooms in connection. And for order
cleanliness and kindness in dis
cipline l doubt if any school averages
higher. 3 We saw the girls at
school, and at work, inspected the
laundry, sewing rooms, dining rooms
dormitories, infrmary, lavatories
kitchen, storerooms and parlors. And
Everywhere we saw the same perfect
order and spotless cleanliness. Each
girl has separate bed, towel, soap
comb and brush and dishes which she
washes herself. All girls of school
age must spend half of each day in
study and recitation. Last year there
were eight graduates from the eighth
grade Special attention is given to
music and at present the girls have
an orchestra of fifty pieces and 9
class of twenty beginners. A good
library is also at their disposal
After proceeding in this strain fol
some time the writer closes his long
letter with this sentence: After see
ing the work these gentle, refined
ladies are doing for humanity, it is
hard to understand how any one car
stoop to make their labors greater by
petty annoyance and abuse"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-09-04
ts1z az AAll0.4lAAez
NSazSS9@AM MISSION FIELDS:A

AS a fine church is only in, course of
Omsk, out of a population of $4,000.
$500 are Catholics. Then followed
Kainsk and Tomsk, a wonderfully
situated town, seat of the Govern
ment of the province. and intellectual
capital of Siberia; also a region rich
in gold, silver, and other mines; a
Hubert, as it is a great hunting cen
ire. AS many towns that were Wis
tied were considerable distance
from the station, they had to be
reached in the rough conveyances of
the country, and Russian roads are
none of the best. At Bogatol,
Atchinsk, Mini Oudinsk, Verkni
Oudinsk, the foundations of new
churches were laid. 1t is a popularity
of the people here that they are not
disposed to come down with the cash
until they see that work is begun;
and it is popularity of the authori-
ties to insist that, before anything is
undertaken, a good rounds sum must
be laid down. Thus the poor priest
is placed between two fires The
Government can scarcely be blamed
for this precaution, and. the people
have probably learnt by. experience
it is the best plan; so until somebody
gives the money required nothing can
be done. At Stratensk, however,
1000 roubles were at once collected.
Irkutsk can boast of fine church
and a. Catholic population of 1856.
This town, after Tomsk, is the most
important in Siberia, Winding round
the shores of Lake Baikal, beautifully
situated, and encircled by mountains.
Tchita, military centre, and Stra-
tensk are reached All these towns
were visited, Combinations held, and
confessions heard. From this station
the Bishop descended the Amour by
steamer to Blagovetchensk, Khar-
barovsk, and Nicholaef, where the
foundation of church was laid.
From this point the island of Sakha-
line is reached. Everywhere the
Bishop received a hearty welcome
from the Catholic and Orthodox popu-
lation, who thronged the stations to
receive him. At some towns the gov
ernors- of the province invited the
Bishop to dinner, and the greatest
cordially prevailed. A great impress
sion was made on the Russian clergy,
numbers of whom attended the Cath
olic churches. Altogether about 30,-
900 confessions were heard and 10000
received Confirmation. Many returned
to their religious duties and were re
econciled to the Church On the re-
turn journey another route was taken.
At. Teheliabinsk another line runs to
Moscow; thus the Bishop was able to
visit many towns in Russia that had
never been visited before. zlataoust
and Ufa are situated in the most
lovely part of the Trials. which here
present magnificent panoramic
view, reminding you of the valley of
the Wye: it is difficult to conceive a
more lovely. spot. There is neat
little church, which, when visited BY
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-09-04
PROTESTANT PERSECUTION.

The Catholic Movement has so fire.
quently been through a period of
vfrulent Protestant agitation that we
can extend our sincere sympathy to
our brethren of the Roman Com
munion who are suffering from this
form of persecution at the present
time. The trouble is chiefly in the
South, but is extending all over the
country, and the most violent and
absolutely untrue assertions are be-
ing made by various Protestant pub
locations with regard to the moral life
of the Roman Catholics. Unfortu-
nately the law of libel is in very un-
held that so long as no names are
mentioned the most sweeping false
statements can be made with i'm
punity about whole classes of indi-
viduals. This enables the papers in
question to accuse every priest and
every Sister and every Brother of
every religious order of vices and
crimes unspeakable, and there is no
redress. For our part we counsel
our brethren to go on with their
work and take as little notice as
possible of the ISLANDERS that are being
issued. We can remember some
twenty years ago when there were
tremendous outbursts against confess
sion in the Church of England, the
actual result was an enormous in
crease in the number of first confess
sions. The sad thing is that there
are so many people in this country
who are willing to buy and read
these disgusting publications, but we
must remember that very few, if any
of the readers actually believe that
the horrible accusations are true;
though they may perhaps wish they
were true in order that they them
selves might have an excuse for
their own delinquencies. Before very
long the violence and obvious false
hood of the whole proceeding will, we
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-09-04

the writer, was undergoing repairs.
Mass was said at side altar, all the
workmen being present. Unfortu-
nately | was at Ufa when the Bishop
was to arrive; but from some cause
His Lordship came some days later
chan the time at which he was ex-
pected. The church is wooden
structure, but well built and well
kept, The Catholic population is
|2,160, out of 10000 inhabitants. The
congregation was naturally anxious
to give the Bishop good reception,
as indeed they were at all the towns
he visited. There were several little
difficulties to overcome. A throne had
to be improVised, with the aid of an
expert upholsterer. That was easily
managed as
Again, it would never do to allow
the Bishop to come from the station
in a not over clean public drosky
driven by heather Tartar; but
where could respectable carriage be
procured? There were but two in the
town-those belonging to the Russian
Bishop and the Governor. The latter
kindly lent his carriage and horses
so the Bishop arrived in state. A
reception was held; visits were ex
changed between the ecclesiastical
and civil authorities. Here, and al
all other places, the Bishop received
a hearty welcome. The church was
tastefully decorated with evergreens
and all was conducted in most
friendly manner. At one town, the
name of which forget, the Governor
a Lutheran, gave dinner to the
Bishop Now, all this is as it should
be, and proves that when the mailed
hand of the bureaucracy releases its
grasp. the kind-hearted, good-naturet
disposition of the Russian expands
and shows itself entirely free from
ignorant prejudice and bigotry.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-09-04

trust, cause the movement to die &
natural death.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-09-04

You have many crosses to bear, and
you must be in need of them, if God
sends them.-FenelOn.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19
SPRINGFIELD.

"Chief Justice Moses is very low with pneumonia, and grave fears are held about his recovery.
 Oscar McClaren was home from his Hattieville school work Saturday and Sunday.
 J. S. Cathcart has purchased the Dr. Powell residence property and moved thereto Monday.
 c. c. Cunningham came up from Gillette Friday to spend few days with friends and relatives.
 The Methodist parsonage was treated to beautiful coat of paint the past week, which adds much to its appearance.
 John Norwood and family have moved to the upper story of the store building.
 Mesdames R. l.. Lloyd of Morrilton and E. G. Scoggins of Little Rock are attending the bedside of their father, R. s. Moses.
 Our city now boasts of its new shingle mill, long g-needed improve ment. John Cathcart has done some i'm proving on his barn that adds good deal to it's usefulness.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19
10 RELIEVE COUNTIES OF
 DAMAGE SUIT COSTS
TOLER HAS BILL TO TAX COSTS AGAINST COUNTIES WHERE
 INJURY OCCURS.

Little Rock, Jan. 29.-Senator T. E. Toler has succeeded in putting an end to the practice of bringing dam age suits in rural counties against the large corporations and putting the cost of the proceedings on the smaller county. His bill, Mo- 1 in the senate, provides that when such suits are brought the county where the in- jury occurred must pay the cost of service, as well as the cost of the jury
 The judiciary committee of the senate has passed favorably upon this bill.
 It has been the custom for many years to bring suits for damages whic hoccurrd in cities, in rural com munities, where large verdict for the plaintiff, against a corporation, is the rule. The injury cases fro mLittle Rock clogged the courts of Lonoke
 White and Saline counties, making the taxpayers there pay heavily for them. Now the county which would try the case, but for the prejudice which is manifest in the outlying counties, will have to pay the costs.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19
PUBLICSCHOOL NOTES

 Examinations for the first half of the year are in full swing. These are strenuous days for all parties.
 We are glad to see Miss Minnie Flippin's arm out of the sling at last. She has had a trying time.
 Miss Hazel Wright, our new teach CT, will have room composed of A seventh and B eighth pupils. This arrangement promises to help might fly.
 We are glad to see Jack Stephens taking the examinations. He has been out at work for some weeks.
 Mrs. Campbell has been ill for some days. Mr. Campbell reports that housekeeping and taking care of a building like ours is a full-sized job.
 The following high school pupils are exempt from examination in one or more studies. This exemption is due on the score of good department and high grade work. It takes an Al pupil to win this honor. The figure following the name indicates the number of studies in which exemption was earned: Fred Henry, 1; Carl Jones, 1; Ida Cramer, 1; Floyd Hen ", 1; Geneva Richmond, 1; Della Wayne Utermoehlen, 1; Elizabeth Batson, 1; Andrew Purifoy, |; Roy Evans, 1; Blanch Duncan, 1; Wilma Bullion, 1; Irene Thompson, l.; Rubye Reid, 1; Vinny McAnally, 1; Louise James, 1; Gladys Dickerson, 1; Fay Blair, 1; Earl Melton, 1; Willie Campbell, 1; Clara Cox, 1; Jamie Clark, 2; Lois Van Dusen, 2; Priddy Westmoreland, 2; Jim Thompson, 3; Leola Fiddler, 3; Sula Stroup, 3; Lu- eie Conover, 3; Wendell Henry, 3; Vida Adams, 1; Carrie Batson, 4. (Vida and Carrie each have , stud ies)
 We won second place in the Demo- erat trade label contest and the $325 Hollenberg piano is ours. Now who will buy it and thus provide the playground apparatus we have work ed so hard for? Surely, there is some one ready to come to our rescue. Let all our friends talk the matter until a purchaser is found.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19
T0vk BEN 1. FOR
 A TRAIN R0BbER

An Oklahoma reader of the Log Cabin Democrat has forwarded a copy of the McCurtain (Okla.) Ga zette containing the following refer ence to former citizen of Conway:
 "When we first saw Ben L. Griffin S picture in the Little Rock Gazette Sunday, we suspected another bank robbery in that city, but the second glance brought the familiar features to mind. Further investigation show ed he was a candidate for speaker of the house of representative of Ar kansas. We'll, Ben, that face of yours would bring quiet to a pack of British bull pups, and we can see no reason why they should not put you in the speakers chair. We hope you will be successful, Ben, and will show the people of old Arkansas that you pos sess all the prerequisites to make a Czar Reed"
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19

January 30. 1915.
 Hardin Township. Greenbrier, Monday, Feb ruary l, 1915.
 Mathews Township Ingram Springs Tues day, February 2, 1915.
 Benton Township Enders. Wednesday, Feb ruary 3, 1915.
 Mountain Township, Beckett Schoohouse, Thursday, February 4, 1915.
 Mt. Vernon Township. Mt. Vernon, Friday, February 5. 1915
 Eagle Township. Roden's Mill. Saturday. February G. 1915.
 Harve Township Holland Monday. Febru- ary s, 1915
 Enola Township. Enoa. Tusday February
 Enola Township Enola. Tuesday, February g, 1915
 Newton Township Naylor, Wednesday, Feb ruary 10, 1915,
 Bristol Township, Bristol. Thursday, Febru- ary II, 1915
 Cypress Township, Cypress Valley Church Friday, February 12 1915.
 Cypress Township, Vilonia Saturday. Feb ruary 13, 1915.
 Palarm Township. Rocky Point Monday. February 15, 1915.
 Wilson Township, Bridge Creek. Tuesday, February 16 1915.
 Wilson Township, Cato. Wednesday. Feb ruary IT. 1915.
 Pierce Creek Township, Chadwick Thur day. February IS, 1915.
 Danley Township, Mayflower. Friday. Feh ruary 10, 1915.
 Benedict Township, Providence Schoolhouse Saturday, February 20, 1915.
 Pine Mountain Township, Barley School house, Monday, February p, 1915. City of Conway, First Ward. Tuesday, Feb ruary 23 1915.
 City of Conway. Third Ward Tuesday, Feb ruary "A, 1915. City of Conway, Second Ward. Thursday. February 25, 1915. Cadron Township, Courthouse, February 26, 1915, to April 10, 1915.
 All persons desiring to pay on real estate are requested to bring correct tax receipt of some former year. that mistakes may be avoided. The attention of taxpayers is directed to the provisions of Act No. 415 of the General Assembly of Arkansas. making it unlawful for the Collector to record any tax receipt after April 10, without attaching the penalty there to. w. w. BISHOP Sheriff and Ex-Officio Collector, Faulkner County, Arkansas. December l. 1914. (tfI
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19
Personals
~The Floor Above tonight.

*The Floor Above tonight.
 European war pictures Saturday.
 Henry Lea of Little Rock is spend ing the day here.
 For Rent-New cottage. Silas .Conway.-108dtf
 Mrs. c. W. Stewart went to Mor- rllton this morning.
 Albert Hess went to Morrilton on business this morning.
 E. E. Mitchell of Morrilton is in the city today on business.
 MT. and Mrs. Faber Hicks are Lit tie Rock visitors today.
 Mrs. Fannie Hogan is spending the day in the City ot Roses.
 Dr. and Mrs. G. D. Huddleston are spending the day in Little Rock.
 Wm. J. Drummer is business wis ltor m the capital city today.
 ooe iie LOT Seed oats at the right price. W. l.. Robins, telephone 16l.
 Big bale of Bermuda hay, 40 cents. delivered. Bolls Bros, phone 269.-tf
 For sale, cheap, roll-top desk, is new. Bolls Bros. lOS-2t
 Born, to MT. and Mrs. Carl E. Key holds, yesterday afternoon, a daugh- ter.
 For Sale-Three registered Jersey cows, all fresh. R. B. McCulloch, phone 122.-dtf
 Big reduction on horse blankets. We have only few left. Bolls Bros, phone 269.-10Sdtf
 Mrs. Annie Harrison of Little Rock is a guest of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Durham, on Center street.
 We will call for, repair and deliver your shoes to any part of the city. Bolls Bros, phone 269.-1OSdtf
 Nancy Hall sweet potatoes. Thor ughly cured, sweet and sound. De- hvered Saturday. E. A. Brennan, phone 20.-103d6t&
 One of the most interesting mys- 5ery dramas ever thrown upon the "The Floor Above,' four reel feature production, will be shown tonight at the Arkway.
 FIVE CENTS PROVES IT.
 A generous offer. Cut out this ad, enclose with 5 cents to Foley & Co, Chicago, H., md receive free trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs, colds, croup, bronchial and lagrippe coughs; Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cath artlc Tablets. For Sale in your town by Greeson Drug Company
 Daily papers and periodicals, in- cluding the Gazette and Saturday Evening Post, can be bought at our news stand, or we will take subscrip- tons for these or any other papers or periodicals. s. E. Anderson.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19
ABOLITION SLOGAN
 Of THf ASSEMBLY

Little Rock, Jan. 19-The fortieth
 general assembly bids faid to go on record as the abolition session.
 There are many bills already ntro- duced from the abolition of the pres ent constitution and the substitution of a new one, to the abolition of capi- tai punishment. The palm so far goes to Mr. Smith of Ashley, who has introduced bill to abolish the labor bureau, the tax commission and the state highway commission. There aer also bills to abolish the capitol com mission, the actuarial bureau, the state banking department and fishing on Sunday. No one believes that all, or even a majority of them, will pass.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19
At The Theatres
THE FLOOR ABOVE

"The Floor Above" four-reel fea- ture produced by the Mutual film company, will be shown tonight at the Arkway The story is taken from "The Mystery of Charlecot Man sions." written by E. Phillips Oppen- helm, and is the first story ever pre- sented on the screen written by this author. It is mystery drama of the most interesting sort. In the cast are Henry Walthall, Dorothy Gish, Els tells Coffin, Ralph Lewis and John Dillon.
 A two-reel comedy, featuring Ford Sterling, also will be shown tonight.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19

half of lot six co. the north half of lot eleven CID and the north half of lot twelve CPD and all of lots fifteen 15) and sixteen (16). all in block twenty-three (23). in Rob insons Plan of the City of Conway, in Faulkner County. Arkansas.
 Terms of sale On credit of three months, the purchaser being required to exc cute bond required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause. with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid. and lien being retained on the premises sold to the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 4th day of Jan- uary, A. D. 1915.
 J. II. HARTJE, (21-3t) Commissioner in Chancery.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19
COMA,i55il.NIK's SALE.

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Faulkner County, made and entered on the 3Uth day of September. A. D. 1914. in a cer- tain cause (No. ....) then pending therein between George Stermer and Frank Stermer eomplaintants and G. w. Bruce and S. s. Bruce. defendants. the undersigned. as Con- missioner of said Court. wiT02Yfer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder at the East door or entrance of the County Court house. in which said Court is held, in the County of Faulkner at o'clock D. m.. on SATURDAY, THE 30TH DAY OF JANU-
 AIRY. A. D. 1915.
 the following described real estate. to-wit: :: The south half of lot five (5) and the south
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that l will meet the axpayers of Faulkner county. Arkansas for he nurpose of collecting the real personal and per capitas taxes for 1914 at the following times and places:
 Clifton Township. Wooster. Monday. Janu- " 25. 1915.
 Union Township, Bono, Tuesday January 26, 1915.
 Walker Township, Batesville Church, Wed esday, January 27, 1915.
 California Township. Guy, Thursday. Janu- ry 2s, and until noon Friday, January 2s. 915
 East Fork Township, Spring Hi, Saturday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19
YOUR HOME IS WHAT
 YOU MAKE n

Our city is what We make it. Co., operation on the right lines is what brings the best results. In order to get best results we should always patronize home trade and talent. l am out for all the business l can get for 1915. l have an exquisite line of Wall Paper Samples. will give 40 per cent of of all papers listed at 10 cents or more. would like to do your Papering and Painting for 1915. Drop me a card, 3l6 Clifton Street, City.
 (dtf) w. T. WiLSoN'
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19
THE 3 AND 10 CENT STORE
 SPECIAL SALE.

Handsome blown gold band 7-piece Water Set, worth $1.50, only 65c; IT, quart Granite Dish Pan, 25c; 10- quart Granite Coffee Boiler, 25c; large Granite Tea Kettle, 25c. It pays to trade at the and 10 Cent StoTe.-dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19
LIFE INSURANCE REFUSED.

Every notice how closely life insurance ex- aminers look for symptoms of kidney dis eases? They do so because weakened kidneys lead to many forms of dreadful life-short- ening afflictions If you have any symptoms ike pain in the back frequent, scanty or painful action tired feeling aches and pains, get Foley Kidney Pills today Greeson Drug Co
The log cabin Democrat., 1915-01-19
NOTICE.

To the Farmers of Faulkner and Ad-
 joining Counties:
 1 am in the market for dressed (mi- nus the heads) corn-fed hogs that weighs 100 pounds or over, delivered at R. B. McCullochs ice factory, and will pay eight cents per pound for the same.
 (d&wtf) Jo McCulloch.