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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27
THE CATHOLIC PAPER.

The authorities of the Catholic
Church, from the Pope to the hum
blest priest, recognize and proclaim
the necessity of a Catholic press.
Catholics are advised to read Catholic
newspapers and magazines as a part
of their religious duties. "In vain
will you build churches, give mis-
sions, found schools-all your works,
all your efforts will be in vain if you
are not able to WELD the defensive
and offensive weapon of a loyal and
sincere Catholic Press" declared the
late Pope Plus x. Hence, the Catho-
lie Press has mission and dis
tinct place in the religious plan of the
Catholic Church.
A Catholic paper, like any other
publication, depends for financial sue
cess not only upon the funds it re-
ceives from subscriptions, but in a
very large measure upon the money
derived from advertising. The sub
scription receipts would not begin to
pay the expenses of publication.
Furthermore, unlike most publica-
lions, the Catholic paper feels it
duty to send copies to many persons
who are unable to pay for them; and,
unfortunately, to many persons unwill-
ing to pay for them. That is a part
of the mission of the Catholic press,
to spread the truth about Catholicism.
Even though this practice cuts down
the income and increases the ex-
penses, it must be continued There
fore, revenue from advertising be-
comes even more necessary than in
the case of the ordinary publication.
Since Catholics believe that the
Catholic press is a necessary institu-
ton in the Church, what more natural
than that they should give preference
to those who support it by advertis-
ing. The business houses which
spend money to place their claims for
patronage before Catholic readers de-
serve the support of Catholics. They
have sought Catholic patronage
through the very legitimate and most
direct means at their disposal, the
columns of the Catholic press. They
are disposed to consider the Catholic
paper a good advertising medium, or
they would have spent their adver-
Using appropriations elsewhere.
The best way to prove to these ad-
vertisers that their belief in the
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
Slump in Stock Prices.

The downward slide of speculative securities
and shares has attracted considerable notice for
several days. with some wonderment as to the
cause. The New York Journal of Commerce
carefully analyses. the situation and finds condi-
tions are about what should have been expected.
The sale of Liberty bonds is the first cause for
the shortage ofmoney and the overissue Of stocks
is suggested as another. Governmental control
OF prices and taxation Of profits have had the eff
feet of limiting speculative activity and to some
extent have adversely affected the attractiveness
OF certain issues. Also the necessity OF liquda-
ton of holdings to some extent by purchasers
of bonds have contributed to the causes that pro-
duee weakness in stocks. The lowering Of prices
in Wall street does not indicate lessening of pro-
duetion, but rather'a movement by wise manipu-
lators interested in taking profits within easy
reach. Money is firm and until the big bond is
sue is fully absorbed stocks are certain to be
soft" in spots.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
No Speculation in State Funds.

State Treasurer Hall wants credit for inaugu-
rating a system of depositing state funds with
banks bidding the highest rate of interest We
doubt the prophecy or wisdom of this course.
Governor Neville vetoed bill passed by the late
legislature. authorizing this procedure and all
the reasons then given for disapprovai are still
potent to say nothing of some his excellency
did not cite.
In favor of the plan may be urged only that
the state may receive slightly larger interest
income Yet strong banks are not likely to enter
vigorously into competition for deposits under
prevailing conditions 1t will be chiefly the
smaller and more venturesome bankers that ask
for state money at the higher rate. Nebraska has
had some unfortunate experiences with its funds
in the not dim past, and the depository law was
enacted for the purpose of safeguarding public
money against speculation. 1t is barely possible
the deposit guaranty law will protect the public
as we'll as the private depostor, but il so, its
operation will throw on nonbidding banks re-
sponsibility for those that do take over state
funds at higher rate of interest than they would
take them. The added risk seems greater than
the advantage that might come through slight
increment to the interest revenue. Our state
treasury should at all times be kept absolutely
safe and its management free from unnecessary
hazards or speculative enterprises.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
People and Erents

Pastor Seibert. head tumbler of the Holy
Roller sect at Carmi ILL.,, after publicly declaring
he would not, was persuaded by the townspeople
to dof his hat and salute the United States flag
on the public square. A right hand swing on a
seditious jaw and several hours in the calaboose
expedited the preachers conversion to loyalty.
The alumni council of the Wisconsin univer-
sity Alumni association registers its "grief and
shame at the unwise and disloyai attitude CIV
ing aid and comfort to the enemy, of Alumnus
Robert NJ La Toilette" and denounces his fail
ure actively and earnestly to support the govern
ment. The senator has several years to serve the
enemy and resolutions do not hurt his feelings.
A court hearing into the management of the
Muanphy fund in St. Lodis shows that during
the city's administration the income amounted to
$l9s00O0 of which only $2sS0O0 was expended
for relief as the testator intended and $l,672000
for management" The difference in the two
items indicates that political relief" as under
stood in Missouri was not neglected in the dis
tribution of charity swag
By royal decree the Hellenic railways posts
telegraphs, army, navy steamship companies, etc.
were ordered to adopt the 24-hour time system
the Greek railway and steamship schedules in
line with Italian and other continental systems
The day begins at midnight and the hours run
consecutvely until "a o'clock, which will be mid
night OF the completed day. r..
Oleomargarine may now cross the Canadian
border free of duty, but the label must be plain
enough SO that it cannot camouhage the buyer.
At no time between entry and sale to consumer
must the label be covered up. Even the retail
wrapper, if one is used must have the word "Oleo-
margarine" printed i'll capital letters mot less
SHOWS" takes no chances in flirting with the gay
deceiver
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
Another Taste of Villa.

Mexicans have just had another taste of Pan
eho Villas peculiar and personal brand of devil
try. A passenger train, guarded by federal SOL
diers, has been wrecked and robbed, with the
usual accompaniment OF savage atrocities The
Carranza government is fairly challenged by this
episode. II it has the strength to endure it must
show the fact by pursuit and punishment of this
pestiferous ruffian, Internal problems of the new
administration are far from being settled and
cannot be until the country is tranquilized, which
requires the elimination of Villa and similar out
laws. No amount of humanitarian camouhage
can obscure the disorder that is evinced by such
outrages as the one just reported. Nor will elab-
crate efforts at compelling foreign investors to
repienish the national Golfers avail. Carranza
has the friendship and support of all civilized
governments and he must make good to hold it.
This will require more of energy than he has yet
shown, but his safety lies in abandoning the tra-
ditional doctrine OF "manana" and taking action
in the case of Villa POGO pronto."
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
Results of the Elections.

| While the suffrage victory and Tammany's
triumph in New York fill the eye of the public
| for the moment, a more significant vote else
| where will demand reflective attention. Repub-
Iican successes in democratic strongholds like
| Buffalo, Louisville, Cincinnati and indianapolis
may be in part due to local conditions, but the
vote shows a tendency to reverse the verdict OF
1916. Massachusetts, has most emphatically re-
affirmed its allegiance to republican principles,
and New York amid all the scramble for votes
by the democrats, gave big plurality to the re-
publican candidate for attorney general the only
state officer voted for. Generally the returns
show the republican party we'll organized and ac-
tive and enjoying the renewed confidence OF the
voters.
Tammany's return to power in New York is
occasion for little surprise. The tigers strength
was never more mpressivey shown than on Tues
day. Much disappointment will be felt by friends
Of clean government at the defeat Of Mitchell,
but many things contributed to that end, for not
the least of which he is himself responsible. A
sense of fair play, inherent in Americans, de-
mands that man defeated in a primary election
shall not persist in running against his success
full opponent. However, triumph for the pow
ers that prey" is not novel experience for the
great metropolis. The victory for the suffragists
in New York is, in some sense tinctured by their
defeat in Ohio, but the women will take courage
from this new accession and work the harder for
the vote elsewhere.
One outstanding feature OF the election is the
defeat of the socialists in Dayton and Chicago
where the issue was squarely drawn between war
and peace. Morris Hilqutt's glee over the vote
in New York will be greatly subdued by the de-
cded loss for his party in Chicago and its rout
in Dayton where the pro-kaiserites and anti-war
element had united with the reds" to rebuke
Amercanism.
Generally the result OF the voting must be ac-
ccpted as a demand for vigorous prosecution of
the war and loyal citizens have much cause for
gratihcaton at the returns.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
Widening the Barred Zone for Alien Enemies.

Federal authorities are about to take step
that is justified by experience, that of widening
the barred zone for alien enemies, and removing
them to at least 100 miles from the sea coast OF
the United States Freedom of movement for
these within reasonable limits should not be de-
MED. The United States has no desire to visit
harsh measures on citizens OF enemy countries
at present domiciled among us, but prudence
makes imperative their restriction, for the safety
of the country must be secured. Recent occur
rences afford absolute proof that alien enemies
are active against the life and property of Ameri-
cans. These cannot be tolerated and the limita-
ton Of the movement of all is the mildest way
of meeting the emergency, When contrasted with
the course followed by Germany in a similar
situation our treatment of these people is mercful
beyond their comprehension. Internment is the
alternative and may yet be forced upon our gov
ernment beyond its present gentle application.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
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About Conserving Food.

Omaha, Nov. 5.-To the Editor of
The Bee: We are all being urged to
conserve food and almost threatened
if we do not sign cards promising that
we will join in the great national
movement for the conservation of all
kinds of foods. When such is the
case it is about time that the gov
ernment agents would see that food
stuffs do not go to waste or there
will be no foods for us to conserve
If the report is true that from 800
to 500 carloads of potatoes, onions
and cabbage were allowed to stand in
the railway yards Of Chicago until
they were spoiled and had to be
thrown away it shows that there is a
screw loose some place. If we are go
ing to be compelled to conserve on
food we want some food to conserve
on. The amount of food that went to
waste on these hundreds of cars in
Chicago would have fed good many
people for a long while and they
would have succored countless num-
bers of starving people in Belgium and
Russian Poland, made paupers by the
ruthless German kind of warfare.
We hardly pick up a paper but that
we read of the destruction of -four
mills and Of places where foods are
stored. The pro-Germans even went
so far as to destroy thousands of tons
of cabbage in Pennsylvania in their
plan to destroy all kinds of foods in
this country.
1t is time the food conservationists
employed by the government would
wake up to the situation that is upon
us and see that the foods are not al
lawod to be wasted or destroyed by
secret and despicable enemies. We
read last winter of beans being al
lowed to stand in cars on the tracks
of Omaha until they were spoiled. 1t
is to be hoped that Mr.. Wattles and
those working under him will see to
it that no foods go to waste this win
ter any place in Omaha. When we
are urged to sign conservation cards
it is time for the agents of the United
States government to wake up and
see that we have foods to conserve
My wife and | do not need to sign
any conservation cards, though We
have one in our window, for we have
always conserved food, and though
we are hearty eaters of the plain kinds
Of foods, yet nothing ever goes to
waste. Even bones from fried chick
ems are cut up and the living chickens
eat them. The chickens eat the eof-
fee grounds and banana skins, when
they are cut up for them, when we
have any bananas to eat. With such
a monstrous foe to fight as we have
in Germany, it is well for our govern
ment agents to watch closely that no
foods of any kind are either destroyed
by enemy sneaks or allowed to go to
waste as were the hundreds of car
loads IN Chicago recently.
FRANK A. AGNEW.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
To the Mothers.

Omaha, Nov. 4.-To the Editor of
The Bee: May l use your columns
to express my sympathy for this gen.
Grafton Of mothers that have made the
great sacrifice in offering their sons, as
it were, on the altar of this great re-
public, to insure peace and content
ment to the world at large and more
especially this grand old republic of
ours? The writer witnessed SINH
lar ordeal in the early sos at the
beginning of the civil war. I was a
member of a family of five children,
all under 10 years Of age. l, being
the second child, was s years of age.
My father was called to the ranks,
leaving mother alone to battle life
with five small children. Well do l
remember those narrowing scenes as
we'll as if but yesterday The severing
of father from his family is a scene
that tries the courage of the strongest
heart. Well knowing that what cam
not be cured must be endured, mother
soon adapted herself to the condition
of affairs and struggled along as best
she could with five small children and
the condition of affairs was every
thing bat pleasant. General John
Morgan was raiding our neighborhood,
which necessitated the hiding of our
animals in blackberry patches that
grew in profusion in that section of
the country. Mother was right on the
job. With the assistance of us chill
dren she saved the animals. Not only
this, but Kirby Smith was threaten
ing Cincinnati. and every available old
man was summoned to it's defense. 1t
remained for the mothers to supply
the deficiency, which they did with
credit and honor.
I merely refer to this condition that
this generation of mothers may know
something of what their, parents had
to endure. Kindred ties were just as
sacred as those Of the present time
and they made the same sacriffce that
today you are called to make. Their
sons were just as precious in their
sight as yours and they have survived
the ordeal and many mothers are filed
with pride today that they were able
to supply the ere~oencv. The destiny
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
Germany's War Finance
New York rost

The announcement that the seventh German
war loan, subscriptions for which closed October
1S, had brought in total of l2430,000,000 marks,
or nominally $3l07, 500, ,000 raised some familiar
questions A total war debt OF 724l6, 800 900
marks, or $l8l04, 100000, has now been created
in the seven war loans. On this amount which
excludes treasury bills outstanding or discounted
at the Reichsbank the annual interest charge is,
roughly. So00,000.000. Early in 1916 when Ger
many was still refusing to impose any heavy war
taxation its people (being still obsessed with
the idea of making France and England pay the
German war expenses through a stupendous in
demnty), it was estimated that about one sixth
of the proceeds of its war loans had to be used
10 meet interest on the existing war debt.
In another year or two one-fourth would have
to be thus used Last April the German govern.
ment began to put on additional taxes. Those on
coal. transportation and war profits were esti-
mated to bring in $3l2,00o000. In the fiscal year
ending March 81, 1914. the empires revenue from
all sources except loans were 1851 000000 inciud-
ing S2200000 600 from post and telegraph and SAL :
O00000 from railroads. In neither OF the two
succeeding years did total ordinary revenue, ac-
eording to the budget estimates. rise above $780,
000000
In the budget for the year ended last March
the Special war taxes" brought the ordinary reve-
nue up to $ol5, 0000 but, as this included $780,
100000 OF gross revenue from railways, post and
telegraph and printing Office, against which there
were maintenance charges totaling $2i8000 900
It left barely S00,000000 net. But with interest
payments now $000O0O,000 this means that even
the increased imperial revenue falls short by about
600 annually of meeting interest on the
war debt and meantime treasury bills and new
war loans follow one another on the market. Fur.
thermore, the annual interest on that debt now
exceeds by nearly 900 the entire imperia
revenue OF the year before the war
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08

decorated with gold. The first of these
is a beauty and may be used forA To-
cal amusement.
Mrs. C. E. Yost and daughter left
last evening for a visit with relatives
at Clifton Springs. N. Y.
The election passed off quietly.
There were few disturbances, as the
saloons were generally closed. On ac-
count Of the heavy rainfall during the
afternoon there was light vote cast
]. Nevin of st. Joseph, Mo-, has
been appointed general manager of
the Western Union company in this
city. Mr.. Levin will make arrange
ments at once to secure a home to
which he will bring his family
Notwithstanding the exceedingly
light vote, the principal pool rooms in
the city were crowded to suffocation
last night by the different candidates
and interested parties in the election
and bets were freely made and taken.
The second regular meeting of the
German Scientific club took place at
Rosenmund's. The subject, Errors
Of Modern Science" was ably handled
by H. Reinhold, the speaker of the
evening
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08

today of each individual is guided and
guarded by that same omnipotent
hand thatNnotes the fail of the spar
row and in whom your sires placed
their implicit trust. and. in the Ian
guage of the poet, your sens are mind
full Of your early training:
Mother, dear mother. for me do not
weep,
For in some foreign mountain l ex-
peCt to sleep;
You taught me to be brave from boy
to man.
Now l am going in defense of my dear
native land.
JAMES HALE.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
[IODNY]
Right In the Spotlight.

One of the most interesting men,
bers of the new French ministry is
Senator Jean Dupuy, who has been
appointed a secretary of state and a
member of the war committee He is
the proprietor of the Petit Parisien,
paper which has one of the largest
circulations in the world, and conse-
quently his influence in France Is
enormous. For more than 25 years
he has been a senator and has held
ministerial office on several occasions.
Curiously enough, he is a man of no
very pronounced political views and
in personal sense is not so widely
known as many of his less influential
colleagues. He possesses great wealth,
but riches and position have not made
him other than one of the most unas-
suming Of men.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
THE RAIN.

How welcome in the spring. the rain,
Aft Winter drear.
When 1t Is softly falling.
We almost bear 1t calling
Green blades to appear,
How refreshing in summer, the rain,
Aft day of heat
The fields once parched and dry,
No more send out a cry,
Their succor meet.
How dreary In the autumn, the rain.
when the wind blows chill,
Falling from off the trees,
The many colored leaves
Are lying still.
How changed in winter, the rain,
Falling in flakes,
While nature Is sleeping,
A covering is keeping,
TIN she awakes
Omaha. BELLvIEw.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
This Day in History.

1621-Francis Wyatt became COVER
nor of Virginia.
17S0-Samuel A. Foote, United
States senator and governor of Con-
necticut, born at Cheshire, Conn. Died
there September Is, 1846.
~ 18l3-General Jackson defeated the
Greek Indians at Talladega, Ala. 'r
1S30-Major General Oliver o.
Howard. civil war soldier and later
commanding general of the army, born
at Leeds, Me. Died at Burlington, VT,
October 26, 1909.
1S61-Messrs. Mason and Slidell, the
confederate commissioners to England
and France, taken from the steamer
Trent.
ISS0-Sarah Bernhardt, the French
actress, made her American debut at
Booths theater, New York.
1SS5-Great Britain issued decla-
ration of war against Burmah.
1914-Russians penetrated into
Prussia along the left bank of the Wis.,
tula.
1915-Russians vigorously attacked
the German lines in the Riga -Dvinsk
region.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08

NAustro-German tourists pouring into northern
Italy may fix the terms Of accommodations at the
start. The farther in they go the less are the
chances OF success. Tactically the Italian retreat
foreshadows trimming of the invaders such as
the plains OF Lombardy has not witnessed since
the first Napoleon smote the Hapsburgs above
and below the belt
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08

1t is interesting to note how the local hyphen-
ated organ placards the success Of Hyian in the
New York mayoralty campaign as democratic
victory If Mitchell had won it would also have
been democratic victory. Catch 'em coming,
catch em going
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08

A wheatless and meatless day imposes no
great hardship on the budding sea dogs undergo
ing training at the Great Lakes station. A study
Of the substitute meals provided by government
cooks is calculated to whet the appetites of the
home guards and thrill their inner consciousness
with what they miss, Patriotism and service pulls
down the best Of the provender.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08

Promiscuous kissing, bunny hugs and joyful
shouts featured the suffrage jollihcaton over the
victory in New York state. Mere man wisely
ducked preferring to view from safe distance
the deluge OF seasoned sweetness.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08

The marvellous sprnting talent OF the Canad-
ians in Flanders clearly maps the leaders in the
approaching Rhine marathon. Their latest run
put the Roulers under the Huns accompanied by
the command Move on"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago Today

Robert Gillian of Kansas City. con-
sulting engineer of the Gable Tram
way company. arrived in this city to
give direction with regard to the
curves and other fancy work now re-
quired at several places by the road.
Jim Stephenson has had several of
his Concord coaches painted green and
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08

That American Japanese agreement ought TO
calm the fears of our chronic yellow peril alarm
lists for while at least.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08

So long as Chicago sticks to the union, the
secession of New York; will not delay the ulti-
mate triumph of liberty.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08

1t is gathered from recent official remarks
that the pigpen is mightier than the prce-hxing
hammer. II there is any fat to fry the producer
will conduct the frying.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08
One Year Ago Today in the War.

Russians followed up theK victories
on the northern Roumanfan border
with further successes.
Heavy Austrian bombardment COM
PEELED the Italians to evacuate their
advanced posts in the Trentino.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08

Our fluctuations 10 the ladies over their New
York campaign They need only be as good
winners as they have been good losers to COM
niand admiration. f"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-08

Proclamations of .reform accompany the VIC
torious shouts OF Tammany Hall. The saving
grace OF national humor blooms in unlocked for
quarters