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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-07-31
The IRISH FLAG
IN POINT OF ANTIQUITY 1T IS
THE "SREAR AND SERPENT"

Probably nine Irishmen out of ten if
asked what the national flag of Ire
land is, would reply without hesita-
ton, THE harp without the crown"
meaning the golden Celtic harp on a
green ground, which is flown very
generally by Irishmen. Most of them
believe that this has always been
Ireland's flag, but the fact is that, as
flags go, it is comparatively new.
1t first made it's appearance in 1898,
when it was adopted by the United
Irishmen, and it is said they chose
green because it is blend of orange
and blue, to typify the union of north
and south.
In point of antiquity the real Irish
flag is the spear and serpent" which
appears in the arms of the O'Sulli-
vans. 1t is said to commemorate the
incident of Gaodhal elias, the ances-
tor of Millesius, who, tradition says,
was cured of snake bite by the
rod of Moses. Next to that comes the
flag of Fionn MacCumhailps militia,
the golden sunset on a blue ground
and the weight of opinion seems to
favor this as the true national flag.
Blue indeed, was always Irelands ma
tional color until 1898.
There are a number of other flags
which have figured in Irish history,
and all have their enthusiastic sup
porters, One of the most popular is
the three golden crowns on blue
ground, which figures now in the
arms of the province of Munster.
This was accepted after a Norman
invasion of ITO, as the flag of Ire
land, the three crowns typifying the
kingdoms of Desmond, Ormond and
Thomond. It was retained until 1547,
when Henry VIII abolished it and sub
stituted the harp.
Coming down to more recent times,
we find that Grattan's parliament did
not recognize green, although it did
accept the harp. It's flag was golden
harp on blue ground.
Al new flag was evolved at the time
of the union, apparently for the ex-
press purpose of incorporating it in
what is now known as the Union
Jack, but it does not seem to have
caught the popular fancy any more
than the act of union. This was the
red satire on a white ground, which
was christened "St. Patrick's Cross.
Apparently it was lifted. from the
arms of Trinity college, Dublin
though how Dublin came by it is
equally a mystery.
The tri-color of green, white and
orange-sThe orange and the green
with the stripe of peace between
| is the recognized flag of the Irisl
Nationalist whose aim il complete
independence.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-07-31
THE CRUC|F|X ON THE
BATTLE FIELD
SYMBOL OF REDEMPTION SEEMS
IMMUNE.

The testimony from the front as to
the immunity of the crucifix from
damage where bullets and shells are
destroying everything else is much
stronger than that concerning the in
tervention of angels. We have our
selves had letters from soldiers at
testing from their own experience the
remarkable escape of the crucifix in
many places, says the London Cath
Ollie Times. A photograph taken at
Ypres and reproduced in the current
issue of the Windsor Magazine"
shows how the figure of Christ on the
Cross remained intact when large
parts of the picture that contained it
were torn and shattered. Sergeant
O'Leary, V. c., is represented by an
interviewer as having said: Zone of,
the strangest things about the front
is that absolutely all the figures on
the Cross are uninjured They call
it the miracle of the Cross, and
can myself say l have never seen a
wayside shrine with the figure dam
church and everything else were
knocked to the ground, but the cruel
fix has always escaped injury" Pri-
vate Birchall of the 9Th Kings Liver
pool Regiment, bears witness to the
same fact in much the same language.
Everything in village at which he
fought had been knocked down except
three shrines and a crucifix. They
remained without a scratch. ut has
been the same everywhere | have
BEEN" wrote Private Birchall. And
Sergeant A. Pearson, of the 7th West
Riding Regiment, the son of the late
Rev. Mark Pearson, well-knoWn
Yorkshire Congregational minister, in
a letter from the front to brother
Freemason, which has been published
by the Daily News saws the British
Tommies, noticing it was peculiar that
they never saw a crucifix either on
the roadside or IN the churches
smashed, are buying crucifxes and
rosaries and hanging them round
their necks to ensure their safety.
He acknowledges that he has done
this himself We have not seen any
statement on the subject from Cath
Ollie priests at the front. Doubtless
their testimony would coincide with
that of the laymen.
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whether 1t should not be Curtailed
where there Is no real necessity for
it. And there is the further doubt
whether the sexes should be thrown
together at the period of adolescence
because of the belief that at this spe-
'cial time devotion to real education
needs seclusion and separation of the
sexes rather than co-mingling
AS in our expanded civilization we
are taking broader and more serious
views in many things, it is not un-
likely that coming years will see such
views prevailing in education"
Such views have been prevailing
In Catholic education for many,
many years, views which caused the
Catholic institutions to be pointed at
with scorn by those who today are
beginning to see the folly of their
ways. There lis a word of warning
and advice in. this whole matter for
Catholic parents who are inclined to
Send their children to non-Catholic
schools and colleges because of
broadening" influences Of such
places. Those institutions are builded
on a false basis and are teaching a
false and unnatural education Even
in practical matters" in the SUI
periority of which they greatly
prided themselves, they have found
that they. have been in error, as this
case of co-edGcation is gradually
proving.
c.. B. of C. V.
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Papers of unusual interest will be
read and topics discussed on the floor
by leaders in the field of Catholic
journalism. The following subjects
have been assigned:
The Educational Value of the Cath
Ollie Press, Rev. Richard H. 'Tierney,
S. j., America, New York City; The
Duty of the Catholic Press to Discuss
American Politics From the Stand
point of Positive Catholicism; Mich
olas Conner, X. of st. G., The Cath
Ollie Tribune, Dubuque, Iowa; Ways
and Means of Securing Subscriptions,
Rev. Thomas V. Shannon, the New
World, Chicago, ILL.,; National Adver-
Using in Catholic Publications, Claude
M. Becker, The Tablet, Brooklyn, N.
Y; The Catholic Press: Its Purpose
and Appeal, Rev. John ]. Burke, G. S.
p, LID, The Catholic World, New
York.
Right Reverend Joseph Schrembs,
d. d., Bishop of Toledo, has accepted
an invitation to address the conven-
ton.
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attempt to influence or direct the po-
litical actions of its adherents, and
we respectfully invite the fullest and
freest investigation of the truth of
this statement by any person or or
ganization.
We, the Protestant signers of this
appeal, hereby urge that all organiza-
tions requiring a religious test for
public office, or for any employment,
be dissolved at once, and we pledge
ourselves to use our best endeaVors
to accomplish this object \
In presenting this appeal to the
public, we regret any and all causes
that have led up to the present con-
dition, and we express the hope that
out of the experience of the past we
may learn wisdom for the future. We
urge our fellow citizens in carrying
out this appeal, to exert every energy
in fostering among us a spirit of 10y
atty and devotion to our city's well
fare. 4e
A long list of signers follows.
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co-EDucATIoN SCORED BY
EDUCATORS.
Catholic Ideas Coming to be Accepted.

Co-education, formerly the pride
and joy of non-C Catholic educational
institutions is experiencing a sad fall
from grace these days. Even in those
circles where it found its staunchest
defenders in times past doubts have
been expressed as to its desirability
and in some instances it has even
been openly attacked. In this regard
It is running the same gauntlet as
non-religious education, which had
been enshrined beside co-education in
the liberal educators esteem.
But a short time ago Provost Ed
ward Smith, of the University of
Pennsylvania, declared that his OBJ
servations and investigations led him
to believe that co-education was a
failure. THE presence of women in
lecture rooms had disturbing eff.
feet" according to a review of his
statements, "and their proximity dis
tracted male students from their
studies while the social features of
college life, through the admission
of women, detracted from the
studiousness necessary for men in
universities. The men students OBJ
jected to these views of the provost,
thereby showing, declares a we'll
known newspaper which comments
on the case, that i'm reality the pro-
vost was correct. (The Indianapolis
News, Vol XIV, No. 1874, editorial
DR.. Gertrude Walker, speaking at
the alumnae dinner Of the Women's
Medical College, reiterated Provost
Smiths views. She declared that CO.
education was harmful In many ways
to women students, particularly In
medicine There are indications in
things like this says the News,
that the whole subject of co-educa-
ton is coming to be regarded more
critically and less sentimentally than
it was when embarked on. OF course,
economy favors the plan, but In the
face Of this there Is growing doubt
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-07-31
SAINT CLARA CONVENT, SIM
SINAWA, WIS.

An anniversary of special joy and
solemnity was observed at Saint
Clara Convent, Sinsinawa, Wisconsin,
ON Friday, July twenty-third, when
Sister M. Theresa Martens, Sister M.
Angela Dunn, Sister M. Benedicta
Kennedy and Sister M. Osanna
Brauner celebrated the completion of
fifty years of service in the religious
life. Solemn High Mass was sung by
the Reverend C.. Murray, o. p, Cele-
brant; Reverend Francis O'Neill, o. p,
Deacon, and Reverend James B.
Craney, Sub-deacon. The Reverend
Lawrence Craney of Dubuque, Iowa,
and Reverend James J. Mckinney of
Peoria, Illinois, were present in the
sanctuary. The Reverend w. P. Nc
Intyre, o. P. of Minneapolis, Mime
sofa, preached the sermon of the day.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-07-31
CURES REPORTED 1T ST. ANNE
SEVERAL MIRACULOUS RECOVER
les DURING CANADIAN
PILGRIMAGE.

The pilgrimage to st. Anne de
Beaupre from the Maritime Provinces
of Canada, took place several weeks
ago. There were LOO people, includ-
ing those from Nova Scotia, on the
excursion, and all arrived home safely.
Several cures are reported and
vouched for among the pilgrims. One
of the cures was that of 7-year-old
girl who had been blind and who had
her full vision restored. Another
case was that of a man walking with
crutches for twelve years. He left
the crutches at the Shrine.
Another case was that of man
dumb from birth. On the way home,
about Rogersville, the man began to
speak with the people in the car. He
was from Nova Scotia. Another cure
was that of a man who had serious
case of blood-poisoning in his right
hand, which was declared to be in
durable. After visiting the Shrine, it
is stated, the mans hand became nor
NAL.
At this famous sanctuary in Canada
there are five relics of Good Saint
Ann. The first, from the Cathedral of
Carcassonne, France, fragment of a
finger bone of st. Ann has been an
object of fervent devotion since the
twelfth of March, 1870. The second,
although less notable, has been in
possession of the basilica since 1877.
In 1899 to this sanctuary a third relic
of st. Ann was bequeathed. A fourth
relic, consisting of a bone from the
hand of st. Ann, was presented the
sanctuary in 1891 by the Bishop of
Carcassonne. Finally, in 1892, the
late Cardinal Taschereau, Archbishop
of Quebec and Canada's first Cardinal,
gave to the Sanctuary of st. Ann and
at the same time to the faithful of
all the Americas the great relic which
he had obtained from Pope Leo XIII,
by the Intervention of Mgr. Marquis,
Apostolic Parliamentary. This pre-
cious relic consists of bone from her
wrist: it measures four inches in
length. A handsome reliquary made
of gold and studded with precious
stones taken from the votive offerings
of pilgrims to st. Ann encases this
holy and priceless treasure. In pos
sessing these portions of the hallowed
remains of st. Ann, this famous shrine
may boast of real treasures the value
of which it is folly to attempt to ex-
press in words.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-07-31
Citation Elk. of Final Account.

Citation Elk. of Final Account.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey, SIS. In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Edith
A. Wait Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to All Whom
( 1t May Concern:
On reading and fling the petition of
the representative of said estate, pray
ing that the Court fix a time and place
for examining, adjusting and allowing
his Final Account, and for the assign
ment Of the residue of said estate to
the persons thereto entitled:
1t Is Ordered, That said petition be
heard and that all persons interested
inssaid matter be cited and required to
appear before this Court, on Monday,
the End day of August, 1915, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, or as soon thereafter as
said matter can be heard, at the Pro-
bate Court, Rooms in the Court House
in the City of st. Paul, in said County,
and show cause, If any they have, why
said petition should not be. granted and
ton thereof in The Catholic Bulletin
according to law, and by mailing copy
of this citation at least IA days before
said day of hearing, to. each of the
heirs, devisees and legatees of said de-
cedent whose names and addresses APP
pear from the files of this Court
Witness the Judge of said Court this
3rd day of July, A. d. 1915.
(Seal of Probate Court)
+ e. w. BAZILLE,
Judge of Probate.
Clerk of Probate.
II Doherty & McNally,
4s Attys. for Administrator.
tf#
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communities in the Red River valley.
The Gentilly parish is composed of
rich farmers, possessing good homes
and fields in high state of cultiva-
ton, with souls most Catholic and de-
voted to the progress of the Church.
The church is the finest rural struc-
ture in Northern Minnesota and sur
passes most of the large city
churches. 1t stands as a lasting mon
ument to the devotion and ability of
Father Theillon and his beloved par
ishioners.. The Bishop in his sermon
paid high tribute of praise and
honor to Father Theillon and his par
ishioners upon the completion of
their magnificent new church. The
result of the collection on that day
amounted to $1,125.00. On the entire
church property, consisting of beau
tiful presbytery, church and GENE
terry and valued at $50,00000, there
rests only a debt of four thousand
dollars.
Park Rapids: Reverend M. J. Noe
sen is holding his deanery meeting
this semester in Beaudette, at the
residence of Father Bossus. Besides
the Dean, there were present Father
Thomas Borgerding, o. S. B., Father
Philippe and Father Hawks. Impor-
tant theological questions we're treat
ed in the forenoon and afternoon ses-
sions.
Argyle: The st. Ann devotion
came to a close on last Monday.
Father Fraling, of Stephen, preached
iii the morning and Father Philippe,
of Bemidji, in the afternoon. There
is large increase of membership in
the society of Argyle. Rev. A. Beau
lieu was in the sanctuary.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-07-31

Thou, too, shall be old. Be wise I'm
season.
For life seems 50 little when life is
past,
And the memories of sorrow feet SO
fast,
And the woes which were bitter to you
and to me
Shall vanish as raindrops which. fall
In. the sea;
And all that has hurt US shall be made
good,
And the puzzles which hindered be
understood,
And the long, hard march through the
wilderness bare
Seem but days journey when once
we are there.
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Citation-Decree OF Descent.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey, SIS. In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Albert
]. Carey, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to Whom Ii.
May Concern: y ~ -io 4iE
The petition of Bridget. M. Carey hav-s
ing been duly filed in this Court, repre-
Senting among other things that Albert
j. Carey, her husband, who resided last
prior to his death at st. Paul, in the
County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota,
died on the 29th day of June, 1910,
seized of an estate Of inheritance in
certain lands in the County of Ramsey,
State OF Minnesota, described in said
petition, and that more than five years
have elapsed since the death of said
not been granted or had of said estate
in this State, and praying that the
descent of said lands be by this Court
determined and said lands assigned to
such persons as may be entitled thereto
by law.
1t Is Ordered, That said petition be
heard and that all persons interested
in said matter be cited and required to
appear before this Court, on Monday,
the 18th day of August, 1915, at 10
o'clock A. M, at the Probate Court
Rooms in the Court House in the City
and there, or as soon thereafter as said
matter can be heard, show cause, lie
any they have, why said petition should
not be granted and that this citation
be served by publication thereof in The
Catholic Bulletin according to law.
Witness the Judge of said Court this
18th day of July, A. d. 1915.
(Seal of Probate Court.)
E. w. BAZILLE,
Attest: F. w. Gos sg@gfe o. PROBATE
Clerk of Probate.
S. A. Ryan, Atty.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1915-07-31
A PRACTICAL CAMPAIGN
UNITY AND ENERGY MAY
DIssIPATE BIGoTRY.

Buffalo has taken a practical stand
lowing statement has been prepared
and signed by a large number of Cath
Ollie and non-Catholic clergymen and
laymen:
We, the undersigned citizens of
Buffalo, desiring to remove all relig-
ious intolerance from our city, believe
the task of overcoming such a spirit
can be undertaken only with malice
toward none and with charity for all. !"
We must constantly kec~ in mind
that our national constitution provides
that mo religious test shall ever be
required as qualification to any
Office or public trust under the United
States" and that Congress shall
make no law respecting an establish
ment of religion or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof" And we
should also remember that our state
constitution insures that the free ex-
ercise and enjoyment of religious pro-
fession and worship, without discrimi-
nation or preference, shall forever be
allowed in this state to all mankind"
Moreover, our people of various re-
ligious beliefs wish to live together as
friends and neighbors, to the end that
in business, civic and social life we
may associate in peace and harmony
and bauish from our minds the I'M
American spirit of intolerance.
We appeal, therefore, to our fello -
citizens, irrespective of creed:
First. To deplore and to discour-
age the printing, circulating and read.
ing of all publications containing any
Misrepresentation and vilifications OF
another's religion.
Second. To deplore all secret and
public meetings or utterances, the
primary purpose of which is to foment
religious antagonism.
Third. To condemn as un-American
and unjust the application of any re
ligious test to a candidate for public
office, and any business or social boy
colt on account of religious belief.
Fourth. To urge upon all ministers
and priests the Importance of giving
public and emphatic utterance to the
need of religious tolerance and the
cultivation of good will among oul
people.
We, the Roman Catholic signers OF
this appeal. affirm that there is nc
Organization within the Catholic
Church engaged in promoting the Do
litical interests of the said Church OF
any of its MEMBERS and that the au
liberties of the said Church do moi
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ST. Cloud: The Right Reverend
Bishop has announced that the Por-
tiuncula Indulgence may be gained in
all the churches of the diocese on
either Monday, August 2, or on the
following Sunday. 1t is also ap-
plicable to the poor souls in Purga-
| tory.
Some very useful and interesting
papers were read at the annual re-
treat of the secular clergy. Rt. Rev.
Mgr. B. Richter spoke of the many
advantages which may be realized
from parochial schools and gave
some practical hints showing how
difficulties may be counteracted and
overcome.
Very Rev. J. G. Stiegler spoke on
Catholic societies and of the splendid
work they are doing. He also point
ed out the advantages of diocesan
federation of these societies.
Rev. James Watcher read a highly
appreciated paper on frequent Com
munion.
Suggestions and recommendations
regarding parochial schools will be
received by the committee which was
appointed for this purpose. The Very
Rev. DR.. Leo Cans, Rt. Rev. Mgr. B.
Richter and Very Rev. Gerard Spiel
mann, o. S. B., are members of this
committee. They will draw up reso-
lutions which are then to be sub
mitted to the Rt. Rev. Bishop for
approval.
Another committee consisting of
Very Rev. j. G. Stiegler, Rev. A.
Plachta and Rev. c. Gruenenwald was
appointed to draft and submit a plan
embodying recommendation for a
federation of all Catholic societies in
the diocese.
Foley: The Rt. Rev. Joseph F. Busch
spent several pleasant hours here last
Sunday. He was met by score of
automobiles three miles out of town.
He was solemnly received at the
church with the usual ceremonies.
The sermon was preached by the Rt.
Rev. Bishop. In few but eloquent
| WOIuS IlS pOIuLcu OuI LuC hCSC00lL9
of giving the children good train
ing and education and gradually led
over to the main point, the need of
Catholic schools. The words of the
Rt Rev. speaker made good i'm
preston on his hearers to the de-
light of the pastor, Rev. Paul Kuich.
ElmdaIe: st. Henry's will have the
honor of having the Rt. Rev. Joseph
F. Busch in it's midst Sunday, August
1, to administer the Sacrament of
Confirmation. He had intended to
give Confirmation in this church
Sunday, July Is, but his plans were
frustrated by a chauffeur's mistake.
ST. Joseph (otter Tail County,:
The parish house is being enlarged
and entirely remodelled. 1t will be
furnished with all modern con
veniences. The Rev. Vincent Wei
gand is pastor of this parish.