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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22
THE AvIATORS' SHRINE
THEY HAVE CHURCH FORMERLY
USED FOR MARINERS-cONFRA-
TERNITY ,PRAYs OR THEM.

Out of the drab background of mud
and blood which seems, from press re-
ports, to make up the picture of the
great war, there stands, like memory
of old romance, the aviation corps,
with it's GREATNESS achievements, it's
knightly adventure, and the high thrill
Of daring in mans new field of action
the air, says the Queens Work. And
just as every human peril has it's re-
Spouse and solace in some devotion
to the Blessed Mother, so the aviators
have found shrine all their own in
Notre Dame du Platin, near La RO-
chelle in France.
The shrine has a wonderful natural
location in a huge bend of the sand
hills on the Bay of Biscay, command
ing mighty sweep both of the air and
the sea. This great amphitheater is
called lie Platin de Puyravaud. There
was shrine for mariners there, and
the aviators have appropriated it as
their own.
The Bishop of La Rochelle approved
the formation of a Confraternity Of
Notre Dame du Platin. and the prayers
Of those who join this confraternity
are offered in special way for "all
who are exposed to the perils Of the
air.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22
THE RED CROSS.

For nearly three years one Of
the greatest agencies of mercy in
war-scourged Europe was, UNI
doubtedly, the American Red
Cross. In spite Of peril and fatigue
the members of that noble organi-
cation have gone forward on every
battlefield, into every pest-ridden
district, and into the bleak novels
OF Belgium and the Balkan States.
incidentally, through the self
sacrificing work and heroism Of
this great society, America stands
before the world as the embodi-
ment of ministering mercy and
practical sympathy.
Since America herself has now
been enveloped in the clouds Of
war, the need for just such an or
ganization as the Red Cross has
been deeply and widely felt. The
highest authorities in all denomi-
nations, and leaders in every walk
of life, have. given their fullest
approval to the humanitarian
project symbolized by the cross of
red. Aroused to a sense and an
appreciation Of the Importance Of
the work, the largest cities in this
country have put, forth their best
efforts in ORDER to supply the
needs that are daily growing more
imperative. In st. Paul branch
representing the Catholic women
Of the city was established some
months ago. The interest Of our
Catholic people has been equaled
only by the thorough organization
and efficiency of this. branch. The
result has been a big surprise even
to the most optimistic among the
leaders. Last month alone more
than $1,000 articles for various
uses in hospital work were made
by the members of this branch.
There is no reason why local
branch Of the Red Cross should
not be established in every city,
town and village in the State Of
Minnesota. In small places, where
it is not always feasible for Cath
Ollie women to organize separately,
they should ally themselves with
the local chapter of the Red Cross.
There is nothing theoretical or
academic in this work. 1t is as
practical as bandages and hospital
garments are practical. 1t appeals
with a directness born of a reali-
cation of the urgent needs of the
wounded and the injured. As such
it should find a ready response in
the heart of every woman in the
state.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22
MORE WHITE PLAGUE IN chill.
DREN OF DRINKING FATHERS.

Prof. G. Won Bunge, Basel Univer
,sity, studied conditions of children of
fathers of varying alcoholic habits.
The fathers were divided into four
groups: 1. Abstainers or occasional
drinkers. 2. Regular moderate
drinkers who used less than the
equivalent of two quarts of beer daily
3. Regular "immoderate' drinkers
who used more than the equivalent of
two quarts of beer daily. 4. Con-
firmed drunkards.
The Scientific Temperance Fedora
ton reports the results of his inyesti-
CATION where both parents were free
from any chronic disease and where
the history of the fathers drinking
habits was fully known. All the chill
dren had been nursed by the mothers,
SO had had fair start. OF $50 feeble
minded children, 41.6 per cent had al
coholic parents. OF 100 normal chill
dren only IL per cent had alcoholic
parents.
The percentage of tuberculosis in
the children increased with the drink
ing habits of the fathers.
The poverty which the use of alco-
hol often causes may lead to over
crowded, poorly-ventilate homes, and
these conditions undoubtedly make
children more susceptible to invasion
by the germs of tuberculosis. But be-
yond this, Investigations have shown
that when there is alcoholism i'm the
parent the child is especially likely TO
contract tuberculosis. f9i as
Alcohol prepares the soil for the
seed of tuberculosis. fg e.
Further, tuberculosis patients of al
coholic parentage are less resistant to
the disease when it obtains foothold.a
At the Phipps Institute, (Penn)
1907, 81 per cent Of the tuberculosis
patients who had alcoholic parentagei
improved, and 1876 per cent died, but
of patients of non-alcoholic parentage
AZ per cent improved and only 9.4 per
cent died.
Alcoholism must be considered the
most active co-operator of the deadly
germ of tuberculosis" says Knopf.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22
POPE BENEDICT XIV AND THE
ORIENTALS.

The history Of the Popes who
have distinguished themselves in
particular manner shows that
they have interested themselves in
some particular phase of ecclesias-
tical economy. They selected one
great problem to which they de-
voted all the energies and the zeal
which they possessed. Gregory
VII, Innocent ", Leo XIII, are
names that stand out conspicuous
in the galaxy Of great Pontiffs
who have graced the ecclesiastical
armament.
If it be not premature to risk
Judgment at this early date, we
may say that His Holiness, Pope
Benedict XIV, is destined to be
known as the great Pope of the
Orientals. He seems to have
traced out his line of action, and
this line leads to the heart of the
Oriental problem. His latest
efforts in this regard are shown in
two DEGREES which appear else
where in this issue, namely, the
appointing of a separate commits
sion or congregation to deal
enthusiastically with Oriental af-
fairs, and the founding of a pom
tifical institute Of Oriental studies.
For more than a thousand years
the Supreme Pontiffs have realized
the Importance and the difficulty
of winning back to the true faith
the vast numbers of schismatics in
the East. At different times dur
ing this long period Rome has
tried to smooth over the rough
places in the road which would
lead from Constantinople to the
Eternal City. Certain concessions
have been made with regard to
discipline, but not one iota Of doc
trine could be sacrificed even ait
the price of winning back the
whole Orient.
E Il
From the eighth century down
to the present day many attempts
have been put forth in councils
and otherwise in the endeavor to
gain the good will of the Orientals
and to lead them back to the true
faith. In the midst Of heresy and
schism many peoples remained
firm and steadfast in their
allegiance to the Catholic Church.
Many others, on the contrary,
while accepting most Of the tenets
of Catholic belief, obstinately re-
fused to recognize the supremacy
of Rome. Based often on political
Jealousy between Constantinople
and Rome, the breach was so wild
ened that in many places religion
Itself passed out into. the exterior
darkness, with the result that
countless souls found themselves
separated from the true faith.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

A sectarian paper says that
immigrants from both the north
and the south of Europe are often
better furnished intellectually
than what we call well-educated
men and women. - And we might
also add that frequently they are
better furnished morally-which
counts mOre-than some of the
highbrows who regard them as
material upon which to exercise
the so-called uplift movement.
There are other questions crying
for settlement more insistently
than that Of the uplift Of immi-
grants. Somehow most Of the i'm
migrants seem to be able to take
care of themselves.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22
CIVIC CHRISTMAS.

1t is natural for man, consid-
cred individually or collectively,
to externalize sentiments of Joy
and happiness from time to time.
The pagans Of old set aside many
periods of the year which they
devoted to rejoicing in their own
way. Christianity, responding to
the natural bent of man S heart,
instituted various festivals which
tend in their number and conduct
to elevate man to higher and
purer sphere of thought. The
great mysteries of religion were
commemorated with special sol
emnity and extraordinary pomp
and display. In the course Of time
the festivals Of the saints became
50 numerous that every nation of
Europe -Catholic to the core
counted a fairly long list.
The mystery Of the Incarnation,
summarized in the celebration of
Christ s nativity, acted as a mag
net to draw mems hearts and
minds to a contemplation Of the
Redeemer's infinite love and con-
descension. Pious ingenuity and
intellectual acumen added their
share to the public profession Of
this sublime doctrine. The result
was countless forms of devotion
and pious JOY on the occasion of
each Yuletide celebration. Ma
tional traits and characteristics
grouped themselves about the dis
play, and thus in every country
the essential doctrine of the In
carnation was professed, while the
external forms Of reverence took
on vari-colored shapes.
Perhaps the most general idea
visualized was that which took
form in Christmas hymns, and the
and Miracle plays.
Throughout the Christian world
these solemnly joyous and delight
fully simple performances were
arranged frequently for the
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

Commenting on our excessive
consumption of sugar, DR.. G. E. A.
Winslow, of the American
Museum of National History, says
eff we take advantage of the pres
ent crisis to reduce our habitual
consumption of sugar, replacing
it by vegetables and fruits, we
shall not only be helping in the
great task of winning the war, but
shall be forming better habits for
the future"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

Speaking to an audience that
filled the Central Methodist Epis-
copal church, Pontiac, Mich, on
November Is, Rev. Russell Brady,
pastor Of the church, delivered a
pulpit editorial" on the war
work of the Knights Of Columbus
in war camps of the nation. He
took an unqualified stand in favor
of the order being permitted to
work in the camps, ON the ground
that such an activity is necessary
to the morale of a large part of
the army Of the United States.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

The Turk has gone from Jeru-
salem. May his absence be perma-
nent prays an exchange. The
pistol shot of the Serbian student
on that Hateful June %, 1914, has
had far-reaching consequences, but
none more curious than the fulfill
ment of the dreams Of Godfrey, of
Richard Yea and Nay, of st. Louis,
and Of the hosts Of brave men who
fought with them to drive the in
fdel from the Holy Land.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

According to reports, Siberia
has detached itself from Russia in
Europe and has established a re-
public. A government has been
set up at Omsk with Potapin as
prime minister. This new govern
ment is in occupation of the
palace of former Russian gov
ernor general and the flag is fly
ing upon all public buildings. All
parts of Siberia adhered to. the
new republic. A proclamation by
the republic is expected recalling
Siberian troops from the front.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

the regiments, without being con-
trolled by those laws, which regulate
the appointment of chaplains to the
Federal service.
On the formation of the National
Army by selective draft, 128 out of $50
chaplains were to be Catholics. The
increase of the size of the regiments,
however, greatly reduced this number,
since the law provides that there shall
be one chaplain for each regiment, re-
CARELESS of it's size. The regiments
were almost tripled in size by the new
regulations, so that at present there
is but total of 1913 chaplains in serv-
ice, fifty-nine of whom are priests.
The method Of distributing chap
laincies has been placed on salts
| factory. basis, the official church CEN
sus of the United States being taken
as the unit of assignment. At present
1865 per cent of the chaplaincies are
to be filled by priests. The method Of
appointing chaplains to the Navy re-
mains, as it has always been, the mat
ter being entirely in the hands of the
4 y.
Daniels has demonstrated his absolute
fairness to the complete satisfaction
of the Catholic hierarchy.
Auxiliary chapIains.
1t was early realized that the mum
Der of commissioned chaplains in the
Regular Army, the National Guard
and the National Army, would be en-
Itirely inadequate to supply the need
of the Catholic soldiers; and for this
reason the Knights of Columbus has
endeavored to supply auxiliary chap
lains, who, although having no official
status in the Army, and receiving alb
solutely no support from the govern
ment, are permitted to work in tht
Iarmy camps. These chaplains are as
signed to the various Knights of Co
lumbus recreation buildings in the diff
!. ferent camps; and the good work they
have been able to accomplish is abso
lutely inestimable. Forty-two of these
Knights of Columbus chaplains ar,
NOW at work in the army camps ant
, naval stations.
A more pressing difficulty is the re
, ligiOus condition of the troops abroad
Ten chaplains of the Regular Arm,
are serving in France, and the numbe
, is constantly being increased. In add
ton, eight Knights of Columbus chap
lains are also working on French soil
and this number will be largely in
creased just as soon the the vas
amount of detail work, which has beef
necessary as a preliminary to actiy
, operation, shall have been completed
Bill Before Congress.
, 1t is the sincere hope of the Cathc
lies of this country that the chaplain
corps of the army-which will, @
course include the National Army an,
the National Guard-will be increase
, by the passage of a bill, which viii
: be presented at the present session
) of Congress. This bill has alread
| passed the Senate, but unfortunatel
, was killed in the House committe
> during the last days of the session
! which ended some time ago. This bill
! provided that one chaplain be pei
+ mitted for every 1900 men, which
! would mean that each regiment woul
| have three chaplains. This is tn
/ lratio, upon which rchaplainsr are; as
: signed to the Navy and the Coast Al
v ltillery Corps, where the division is no
made on the regimental basis.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

One effect of the world war may
be the liberation of the Russian
people from the clutches Of the
Holy Synod, the controlling power
Of the national Church. The eff
forts of the Holy Father may in
that way be promoted and
strengthened to the extent Of win
ming back many of the Orientals
to the Church of their ancestors.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22
New Code Corrigenda

A recent number OF the "Acta
Apostolicae Sedis," gives a list OF
"corrigenda' in the official edition OF
the Code of Canon Law. Another i'm
preston, with index, will shortly APP
pear from the Vatican Press. For
those who wish to invest in a copy of
the Code it would be advisable to
wait for that.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22
Al cablegram from PetropraG

A cablegram from Petrograd
shows that the Bolsheviki So
cialist government in Russia is
going at swift pace. The wire
reports: "The draft Of a law
respecting births, marriages and
deaths published today abolishes
church marriages and recognizes
only civil ceremonies. Illegitimate
children have the same rights as
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

In the midst of a world racked
and torn, the Halifax disaster
seems to have made but a passing
To the unfortunate
Sufferers it was world catas-
trophe. The only bright spot was
the quick response of charity to
the call Of the needy.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

The civic celebration of Christ
mas will do much toward evoking
those latent sentiments and be-
hefs which lie dormant in the
minds of many of our citizens. The
reverent treatment of anything
pertaining to Christ cannot but
have a salutary effect on the mind
and the heart.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

The Cross has now assembled to
its rightful place above the Cres-
cent: the MONDAY sun has blotted
out the paling moon. Jerusalem
is once more in Christian hands.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

The Christmas spirit of mutual
love and forgiveness is but the &C
centuation of that spirit which
should exist among Christians
throughout the year.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

Owing to the holiday next week,
all news intended for publication
in this paper in the following issue
should be in this office not later
than Monday, December "a.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

Rev. James VI. ReardOn, EditCr-in-Chtef
Rev, c. F. McGinnis, Phi. D.,
Associate Editor.
Harry LOcheed, Advertising Manager.
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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

legitimate. Divorce is made easy,
and burials in consecrated ground
without religious ceremony are al
lowed. =
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

The love of God for man was SO
great that He sent His Divine Son
into the world for our salvation.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22

Entered as second-class matter. Jam
uary IL, 1911, at the post office, st.
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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-12-22
SATURDAY, DECEMBER %, 1917

Monday, the vigil of Christmas,
is a day of fast and abstinence.
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Al vivid imagination can 1T times
forecast future events.
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-14
HAITI WHO GOES THERE?

New onensiyes In warfare impose increased
watchfulncss upon the outpost and coast patrol
Danger imponds from directions; from the
sky above, from the waters below.
Assament Of the sentry who patrols the moral
boundaries Of his youth may come from the banquet
table as we'll as from the gross example OF the pas
sionruled who yield 70 physical desires under the
Indictment Of lurid literature and pandering plays
Be- on tho alert for malign Influences coming from
high and low places.
"Alls Well" the reassuring cry Of the sentinel
through The long night hours Is The report Of
the unrecanting follower cf the Cross, whatever
may be the Issue of earthly encounters
Lincoln said tho conscousness that there was no
other place 20 brought him 10 his knees I'm sup.
plicaton, to the God OF nations and Of battles
Stonowall Jackson's lips moved in prayer he
led his mon In desperate assaults.
Chinese Gordon carried a Bible well a sword
as he went forth TO meet the foe.
When peril impcnds the vafchful guardian Of
body and soul summons ,he guard
Good books. wholesome recreations. healthful
thusiasms. stimulating companionships. PRAYER and
meditation rho cvcrpresent reinforccments
n is wise watchnan upon the walls Of a
chastcncd and unfaerng will who cries for guard
splenddly steadfast and sufficient when help Ia
needed
Halt, who goes therc?" Right now IL is the
liquor traffic and its companion inlquity. the social
evil that menace the millions Of young men mobliz-
cd FOR their country's defense.
Make Tho whole world safe for democracy. by All
means, Blood and treasure are available for this
adventure without stint, But make cantonment.
ncld and fufouFh safe for democracy g youthful de-
Tenders. detached temporarily from the refnements
and restraints Of home
In other words make petroits quota FOR the safe
guarding facilities Of the Y NJ c. A. a million in
4 million for The moral reinforcement Of the
uoblcs' army modified and for tho wholesome
rnvironing of the valorous allies With whom they
fight
Halt Who goes theree
n you're = friend OF the khakiclsd comrade, ad-
vance and give your support today,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-14
MACKLEM MUST
LEAVE COUNTRY

Omar J.. Macklem, who for time
posed as colonel connected with
the British army and who became
widely known in Detroit because OF
his work in connection with the
Liberty loan campaign. was ordered
deDorted 20 o'clock Wednesday aft
ernoOn by G. oliver F'rick. imigra.
tion Inspector Anthony Entenba.
Mackiom's attorney, said he would
Try to have, the ruling changed SO
that his client could remain in this
country under bond for time
Earlier in the afternoon Macklem
appeared before Police Judge Stein
10 answer 10 charge Of having
passed worthless check three
years ago ~ r. Peck the alleged
victim. was IN court but Judge
Stein dismissed the case after En-
tenza. for Macklem, had given Peck
the SS7 which il was charged was
stlll due on the check
when the police court case end
ed Macklem was taken Co the I'm.
migration office and turned over t0
the federal authorities After q
hearing Inspector Frick announced
his finding Macklem was ordered
deportcd because there was fear
that he might become a public
charge.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-11-14
MANS DASH FOR
LIBERTY FAILS

Edwin Keister. held on the charge
OF killing William Baker. last Aug.
ust. made an unsuccessful attempt
40 escape from the county jaii short
ly after noon. Wednesday He was
found 10 minutes after disappearing
from the main room IN the Jail, and
fought until rendered unconscious
by blow from Wish Egan, for
merry deputy sheriff
Kester had been brought back 10
the Jail from the municipal courts
bunding tie was placed in little
enclosure for visitors while he was
being registered in, The handouts
had been taken from his wrists.
While tho deputy in charge was
looking over the books, Keister slip
ped into the basement.
Thirty seconds after ne left depu-
ties and policemen were searching
NJ Jail in vain. An alarm Was sent
TO police headquarters. sheriff Stein,
former sheriff Castor, Egan and 9th
ers started new hunt OF the jail.
Finally, in roaming thru the cellar.
they espied coat collar sticking
from potato bin They lifted the
lid and found their man crouching
on the floor when ordered out he
sprang up and attacked the men.
Keister killed Baker In his home,
No. 45 Jones.st a party was being
held ar the house and a fight follow
ed Bakers attempt TO embrace Mrs
kpfetpr