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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-21
THE SONG OF NATURE.

The sun was sinking, and an even
ing breeze entered into sweet har-
mony with the soft notes of a violin.
Situated on little hill, and protected
by overhanging trees, stood a cabin in
whose vine-covered porch sat the
maker of the music. He was man
of middle age, large and well-built.
The collar of his soft shirt was
turned down, and the sleeves rolled
up above the elbows. AS his music
died dreamily away it seemed to be
echoed by the whistling of a small
boy who came up the hill, a fishing
line thrown over his shoulder and
string of fish dangling from one hand
The violin began again, and the boy
dropped upon the steps of the porch
to listen. Then was heard a slow
crescendo, which at last burst into a
wild, free song, only to die away once
more in family audible tones.
The lad sat, his handsome oval face
upturned, his brown eyes fixed upon
his father in boy-worshipping fashion.
IOCCdSlO1dlly uO puChC1 GU LID leu ilp0
| into a whistle, accompanying the vio-
| lin. The father lowered his bow, but
the whistler went on, lost in the magic
of his own music. The man leaned
back and listened, strange new
light cleaning in his eyes. He heard
the signing of the wind, the rustling
of leaves, the call of a bird-the
| nightingale's plaintive ''weet, then
/ it's flow of song, at first expressing
rivalry, changing to lower tones, soft,
endearing, again triumphant, haunting,
| threatening. Then the strangely re-
peated notes of the song-thrush COM
bined with the f1ute-like tones of the
blackbird; the notes of the wren fol
lowed, sounding almost human at
times, at others as though fageolet
were playing; and, at last, the sky
| lark's voice, clear, continuous, rap
turous. The father again raised his
bow, and, true genius that he was,
followed the boys melody. Thus they
continued for some time, now to-
gether, now alternately, until the song
came to an end. Over and over they
repeated it until it had taken com
plete form.
/ The next few days were lonely ones
for the boy, as his fathers companion
ship was denied him. For into 9
quiet room of the cabin the man re
treated each morning, until he had
finished .The Song of Nature; but
| in the evening he would call the boy
and together they would make the
air vocal with it's harmonies. One
evening, as they were thus engaged
they failed to notice horseman gal
looping up the road to the cabin. He
did not dismount, but threw misslve
to the father, and rode away. The
man peered anxiously at the slip OF
paper, his usually cheerful expression
faded, and a haggard look took lts
place. AS the full meaning OF the
message dawned upon him, he bowed
his head disconsolately. The discord
OF war had burst forth to hush the
peaceful harmonies OF the past, for 9
time, perhaps forever.
The boy raised an expectant htIie
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-21
THE CROW THAT WASN'T AFRAID

81 believe they laugh at my scare
crow" grandpa said. He was talk
ing of the crows that were digging
his corn.
Eyes, they do; I heard 'em," Per-
ley cried. "They got together in a
regular confiagration (Perley meant
Congregation and laughed out loud
Cav, cav, caw!' If that isn't their
way of saying, 'Haw, haw, haw!' then
I'm mistaken"
Grandpa smiled. But it was nc
smiling matter at all. Things began
to look serious out in the corn patch
At last grandpa came in to breakfast
one morning looking quite satisfied
and happy. 1--WE got em now" he
said complacently.
Got who, David?' dear old grand
ma asked.
'em! Let 'em dig up my corn rows
now if they dare. I've spread that
enormous blue umbrella that the
whole family used to go to meeting
under when I was a boy. They'll be
afraid to come near it. I've got it
out there in the middle of my corn
patch looking like a giant mushroom. .
"Or circus tent" put in Perley
gleefully.
Grandpa had been walking all
around the corn patch in tri
umphant procession of his own. u
guess they'll laugh on the other side
of their mouths now" he exulted.
But that noon, at dinner-time, Per
ley came in out of the blazing sun
light with his little red, moist face
drawn down lengthily. He waited till
after grandpa asked the blessing and
filed all the plates. 1t was hard work
to rbreak it to grandpa; but when
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-21
START SAVING NOW.


you have to learn the virtue of
thrift and saving before the age of
twenty-five says banker in or
der to become thrifty and saving a
young man must begin just as soon as
he starts to earn money. There is
only one way to save, and that is con
tinuously and regularly. And when a
mans salary is raised his savings
should increase. 1t is remarkable
how savings will accumulate. claim
that unless sickness prevents, and
sickness is only too often the result
of the lack of saving, that the average
man who is willing to work and save
can become reasonably independent at
sixty. If you are wise, young man
you will start to save now"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-21
THE CHILDREN'S HOUR.
THE NAUGHTY COLT.

81 shall go this way" said young
black colt who was out on the moor.
And he looked down the road
mo, no" said horse, who was
close by. ''You must stop on the
moor
why? Why must I stop" asked
the colt.
Il cannot tell" said the horse. Il
have been told by an old horse. to
stay, and so SHALL"
Il don't care" said the colt, and off
he went.
By and by he met an old mare at
an inn door. What are you here
for?" asked she.
Il have come out for a bit of fun, .
said the colt
But you should not said the mare.
you are not to go out in the world.
You have no shoes on.
Il don't care said the colt, and he
kicked his heels up to show that he
did not mind what the old mare said.
But the mare was a mare of few
words, and she said no more.
Then he went on down the road.
He met a mule with a pack on his
back. The mule shook his head at the
colt.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-21
YOUR MOTHER.

Young man, did you ever put your
arms around your dear old mother,
who has loved and cared for you. and
tell her that you love her and are
grateful for the tears she has shed
and the prayers she has offered for
you? She may think that you love
her without your assuring her that
you do, but it costs you but little
effort to tell her, and your words may
bring more JOY and sunshine to her
heart than you ever dreamed of.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-21

noted for their contributions to the
deavor. A vast number of public
works were carried out by many OF
them and stand today as monuments
to their public spirit of patriotism
One of the problems of all Mexican
cities has always been an adequate
supply of good water. The modern
systems were unknown and the only
one available was the old Roman
plan of bringing the precious fluid
to the cities over long aqueducts
stretching across the plains from the
water source in the hills. These struc-
lures were built of enduring masonry
and their towering arches and grace
full lines adorn many valley and city
suburb. They were expensive, even
with the cheap labor and material of
the day, but the prelates did not hest
tate to devote their private funds to
their erection. In time of scarcity it
was the practice of the Churchmen
to engage in such public works that
the people might have employment
and be relieved of their distress.
One might continue indefinitely re-
citing such facts, for Mexico is filled
with works due to similar origins and
motives. They stand today as neg
lected and forlorn monuments to the
public spirit of their builders and a
sturdy refutation of the cowardly cal
umnies of a Goddess age whose meas
ure of courage is to insult the cher
ished memories of the honored dead.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-21

casional meetings in later life. Then,
when the logs in the fireplace had
begun to crackle and burn low, the
old violin was brought out and, as the
lad played, the man marvelled at his
steady improvement.
Thus the months passed into years,
the boy grew from childhood into
young manhood, and, under the guild
ance of loving hand, developed in
body and soul. The letters from his
father had become fewer and fewer,
until at last no word was received
from any of his regiment. 1t was
rumored that they had been lost at
sea, and again, that they had been
taken prisoners; but no proof could
be obtained for either statement, and
soon the subject was dropped almost
entirely The boys ever hopeful
spirit was broken, as the prospect of
his fathers return vanished. His
school companions saw little of him,
for he seemed to be living in the
memory of the past To one, how
ever, he always turned, and there in
the quiet of the old study, opened his
heart.
In his music, which had become his
great ambition, was detected a sor-
rowful strain which, while it sadden-
ed his friends, made them realize that
he had inherited his fathers genius.
The public heard of him, and he was
asked to play at churches, concerts,
and other entertainments. He ac-
copied these invitations, and put his
whole soul into his playing. His name
spread throughout the country until
tour was planned for him. In the
weeks that followed this arrangement,
he worked constantly, scarcely rest
ing until the time for the beginning
of the tour had arrived. His success
was unquestioned. People received
him with enthusiasm. Newspapers
and magazines were filed with his
praises.
Ill.
In a distant metropolis throngs OF
people rushed their way through
crowded streets. Peace had been de
clared, and everywhere there was
great rejoicing. The boy watched
from his hotel window. Thoughts OF
what this might have meant to him
filled his mind, and he was very sad
He stepped out into the crowd and
was swept along with it. Oh, the
tragedy of those faces! Women hard
ly more than thirty were gray-haired
with the marks of sorrow forever
printed on their faces. Haggard men
tired girls he saw Only the children
smiled, for they did not understand
/ He turned suddenly at the sound OF
hearty voice, to meet an old school
mate, a young doctor. They claspec
hands, saying little at first; it was
SO good to find each other when eacf
needed kindred spirit. They walked
along, talking Of school-day pranks
and of troubles which had seemed sc
much to them then. They turned
aside to enter club where they NIGH
converse more quietly. Soon thei
conversation drifted back to thu
present time. and the declaration o
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-07-21
UNDERTAKERS

peace. The young doctors face sad
dened.
you know, was terribly downcast
before | met you. I'm over a ward
of soldiers at W-Hospital Some of
them have been through the worst of
the fighting; some are delirious,
others insane or blind. And the pity
of it is, to think they can't be happy,
now that it's all over"
Would you let me do something
to help?" said the boy wistfully.
you know, my father" but his
voice broke. Let me go out and play
for them,' he said suddenly. Let
the voice of my violin talk to them,
soothe and encourage them. l will
be here until tomorrow"
You couldn't do anything BETTER,
answered the doctor heartily.
They returned to the hotel where
a message from his manager awaited
the boy. AS he read it his face told
of a conflict. A world-noted musical
critic, passing through the city, wish
ed to hear him play that evening. To
refuse this opportunity which might
mean the beginning of a great career,
merely to play for some half-dead sol
diers would be idiotic, and yet.
Then came the thought of his fathers
big-hearted unselfishness, and an
inner voice seemed to speak for him.
The evening found him walking
past the cots in ward of the hos
pital. Sightless eyes gazed vacantly
about; bandaged heads were lifted
slowly from pillows. First pity, then
reverence and love for these heroes
filled his heart. His thoughts went
back to his childhood's days, to the
little cabin, the birds, the sunshine,
the beauties of nature. He would try
| to make these men see all this; make
them forget the sights and horrors of
war; Lovingly he drew the bow
across the violin The instrument re-
sponded; it's soul spoke in a song
| without words. He played as he had
never done before, as his father had
played that wonderful evening, as the
sun was setting in splendor. Some of
the soldiers listened eagerly, with a
happy light in their eyes. Some
sobbed aloud. They were forgetting
all their past troubles.
A gaunt-faced, white-haired man lay
on a cot in quiet corner of the ward.
one of the most pitiful figures there.
For weeks he had been slowly regain
| ing strength and memory, but as yet
could give no account of himself. Nor
did anyone else know anything of him
| except that he had been found in q
prison, a miserable wreck He raised
himself on his elbow, and seemed
straining to catch the significance of
every note, as one listens to some dis
i tant echo. Then he heard, as in a
dream, the song that he had intended
i to make his masterpiece. With a cry
/ of joyful recognition he fell back
upon his pillow. The boy stopped
abruptly, for that cry had brought a
memory to him too. He reached the
mans side unsteadily, not daring to
hope He grasped the wasted hands,
then leaned closer, and their eyes
/ met. A glad smile softened the deep
| lines of the mans face, and with the
words, MY boy." his eyes closed in
a restful sleep.
Months later 1.-THE Song of Nature
again rose from the uncovered
/ porch, but this time the sorrowful
strain of the violin had given way to
one of joy and peace, never again to
be broken for father and son.
-Nsttatoa Record.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-16
Library Of University
Breaks Growth Record

University of Oregon, Eugene, March
l6.-All records in the addition of new
volumes to the University of Oregon
library were broken last year when
9,494 books were received. The mum
Der withdrawn was 2l, making a net
gain of 9,473 volumes. The total mum
Der of books belonging to the library
at the end Of the year was 67,969, ac-
cording TO the report recently submit
ted to President Campbell by M. H.
Douglas, librarian.
An even greater increase is noted in
the use made of the library as com
pared with previous years. The total
number of books issued at the loan
desk was 92,S29, an increase of 80 per
cent as compared with the previous
year. OF this total 3O,071, or almost
one-third, were issued for home read
ing, and 2,4l7, or about eight per cent
were mailed to patrons out of town
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-16
new RUSSIA MADE
CONTINUED from page one. J

nearly all of Petrograd fell into the
hands of the rcvolutionists. Immediate
ly the duma met, although it had been
ordered dissolved by the ear. Mani
festos were issued; the ear was APP
prised that the people would now rule.
The imperial ministry resigned. A new
cabinet was named by the revolution
lists. This was really the second day
Of the revolution, as a revolution, with
organized control by those seeking over
throw of the old regime AT night the
troops, now organized, made vigorous
assault ON the few government build,
ings still held by the czar's officials.
II was the most bitter of all the fight
ing Of the revolution.
March 13 Tuesday: Early in the
morning of the third day of the organ
Ized revolt the remnant of the govern,
ment forces and officials surrendered.
The ministers were arrested. President
Rodzianko of the duma sent final APP
peal to the c2ar demanding immediate
reform measures The revolutionists
then assumed full control of the govern
ment machinery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-16
Henry Clews, Financier, Talks
of Current National Issues

IN the metal aud mineral industries. II
IS recognized that there viii he a tre-
mendous demand for steel for "A long
period. whether we have peace or was.
ln either ease a large export demand
Is certain for railroad and shipbuilding
materials. machinery, etc. A heavy cN-
port inquiry for copper and petFolem
may also be expected. There has been
a huge development in these directions
in the United States for the past two
wears, and thus far not beyond re-
quirements. Our railroad situation Is
not lentirely satisfactory. Traffic IS
heavy aud gross earnings correspond
ingly so, while recent freight cmhar
goes have disappeared under better reg
ulation. Net returns for January and
February were somewhat impaired. az
usual. by bad weather. Rising expenses
are also serious factor for transpor-
tation lines, which are not free TO
compensate themselves as other IN
dustries do by charging more for their
services. The high cost of steel is al
ready forcing orders for equipment
down to the minimum. Some disappoint
mcnt is felt by the delay at decision
of the supreme court on the AdamsOn
law. The general market is of course
somewhat influenced by the prospect
of big government loans in event Of
our drifting into war. Preparations
have been made by the bands for such
a contingency ana a loan of this char
acter would be promptly taken without
Tanv untoward effects. Additional for
eign loans may also be expected later
on. though at times their supply has
temporarily exceeded demand. The de
STABILITY of some of these issues is,
however, becoming more and more rec
iognized among investors. A feature Of
the week was an advance IN German
and Austrian exchange, attributed to
selling of foreign holdings of Ameri-
cans. From now on crop news will be
a factor of increasing Importance. The
government report on the stocks OF
grain in farmers hands on March !
shows material decrease compared
with last year. The amount of corn
was 79S 100000 bushels, against L.
Ill6,00O,OO0 year ago; and the amount
Of wheat l0l 100000 bushels, against
I244,000,00O last year, With a good ex-
port demand in prospect for food pro
duets farmers should have another
profitable year.
HENRY CLEWS.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-16
CIVILIANS And SOLDIERS
LContinned frem page one. J

appealed to the mob to spare the minis
ter's life, declaring justice would be
mcted out to him. He declared Sukhom-
linoff desired nothing better than i'm
mediate execution. The crowd wavered
and Kerensky won the day. But then
the soldiery demanded their former
chief IS degradation. Sukhomlinoff him
self tore his epaulets from his shoulders
and handed them to soldiers of the
group which guarded him. He bowed
brokenly and submitted himself to their
mercies. Tottering in his disgrace and
overwhelmed with despair, he was TAX
EN- away with difficulty, hardly being
able to walk. He was imprisoned in
Tauris palace, where other notables
were held.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-16
POTATO SURVEY is BEGUN
BY SCHOOL OF COMMERCE.

University of Oregon, Eugene, March
l6.-Allan c. Hopkins, Of the school
Of commerce, has been commissioned
by the United States department OF
agriculture to conduct a survey of the
potato industry in Oregon. Mr.. Hop
kins has already begun work and ex-
PAGES to occupy three weeks in max
mo the survey. He will collect mfor-
nation regarding the acreage, yield
price and exports of Oregon potatoes.
In making this investigation, which IS
to be the most complete of its kind
vet undertaken in this state, Mr.. Hop
kins is soliciting the cooperation OF
the farmers organizations, oranges,
shippers, market masters asd all con
nected in any way with the production
and marketing of potatoes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-16
Twenty Were Killed.

Stockholm, Mar. 16.-Twenty were
killed in Mondays fighting in the
Petrograd revolution and 120 were
wounded, according to information re.
ceived today from the Russian capital
by the newspaper Extrabladet.
I" On Tuesday" the dispatch assert
ed, "the mob destroyed several great
bakeries, whereupon the government
opened additional shops. The railroad
lines to Finland were blown up at sew
eral points.
'rhe Russian troops in Finland arc
confidently expected to support the new
government. When Minister Golatzin
and the old government ordered them
to report to Petrograd a week ago to
suppress riots then in their incipiency
these troops flatly refused to respond .
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-16
Nobility Indorse Duma.

Petrograd, by wireless to London
Mar l6.-Fifteen assemblies of the
Russian nobility met today and adopt
ed resolutions declaring their participa-
tion in the popular revolution. The reso-
lutions vigorously assaied those of
ficials of the old government respons
ible for the crisis which resulted in the
overthrow of the czar.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-16
Czar and Empress Safe.

London, Mar. l6.-The czar is at Psk-
off and the empress is at the imperial
palace at Tsarskoe-Selo, according to
the latest information received from
Petrograd up to noon today.
The czarina was said to be in perfect
safety, contradicting early rumors that
she had been detained by the revolu-
tionists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-16
Use Zemo for Eczeno

Never mind how often you have tt
and failed. you can stop burning. itch
eczema quickly by applying little ze
furnished by any druggist for 25c. !
ira large bottle, $l.00. Healing bes
the moment zemo is applied. In a ST
time usually every trace OF eczema,
ter, pinples, rash. black heads and |
liar skin diseases will be removed.
For clearing the skin and maxim
vigorously healthy, always use zemo.
penetrating, antiseptic liquid. It is II
greasy salve and it does not stain, w
others fail it is the one dependable Il
ment for skin troubles OF all kinds
The E. w. Rose Co., Cleveland, Q.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-16
Grand Duke in Sympathy.

Petrograd Mar, 16-Grand Duke
Nicholas, commanding the army OF the
Caucasus, teloeraphed President Rod
zianko of the duma today that, in
agreement with General Alexeiff, Rus
sian chief of staff of the army, he ad.
vised the ear to abdicate. Such action,
he held, was the only possible step to
save Russia, bring the war to a success.
full conclusion and avoid fatefu cir.
cumstances.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-16
Grand Duke to Be Dictator.

Stockholm, Mar. 16-Assassination of
former Premier Sturmer and Minister
of the Interior ProtOpOpoff by Russian
revolutionists has not yet been official
ly confirmed, according to dispatches
received from Petrograd today by the
newspaper Politiken.
The advices say that Grand Duke
Nicholas, whom the rcvolutionists trust,
will probably be appointed provisional
dictator of the army.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-16
Jirza is His Name

San Francisco, March 16.-They
have been giving him the wrong label,
Antoine Jirza said today when he be-
gan final training work here for his
coming wrestling bout with Joe Stech'
er He says his name is not Ira, as
has been advertised, but Jirza. Bots
Stecher and ,Jirza took short workouts
today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-16
The Australian zeppelin

San Francisco, March l6.-Plans for
a Fourth of July fight at Tiajuana
between Les Darcy, the Australian box
er, and Jack Dillon were started today
by Jack Kearns. Details of the scheme
are being worked out by promoters
Jim Griffin and Louis Parente.
Jimmy Coffroth, who is running the
Tiaiuana race track has telegraphed
that he will consider such a PROPOSE
tion. Griffin will not consider any
shorter contest than 20 round battle
In asking Griffin to act, Kearns said
that Darcy had asked him to do some
thing to help the Australian out of his
present difficulties Kearns does not
believe, however, that Darcy can fight
in the United States al present and
that a Tiaiuana match is necessary tc
show Americans what he can do.