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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27
To Found Catholic Museum
C n C A 20 IRISH FELLOWSHIP
CLUB NAMES COMMITTEE TO
FOUND HISTORICAL REPOSI-
TORY.

A Celtic museum in Chicago with
historical objects connected with the
archaeology, history, music and liter
allure Of the Celtic race will be found
ed soon. Urged by Right Reverend
Thomas J. Shahan, rector of the Cath
Ollie University OF America, at Wash
ington, a committee of nine, headed
by Judge John McGoorty, will begin
work at once This action was taken
at a luncheon of the Irish Fellowship
Club at the Hotel Sherman January 10.
Chicago is a particularly favorable
spot in which to establish such a mu-
scum" said Bishop Shahan. The city
is centrally located, it has a large
Celtic population, and has daily
throngs of visitors who would be in
terested in such an institution"
He pointed out that objects Of great
interest in the lives Of the Celtic peo-
pies could be gathered in Ireland,
Wales, Scotland and all countries
where the Celts ever have lived, and
that the museum could be made the
most complete repository of Celtic
historical data in the world.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27
MEXICAN OPPRESSION.

The latest outrage perpetrated
beyond our borders by the little
Nero commonly known as Carran-
"a, was the arrest last week Of
Archbishop Orozco and Bishop
Delamora, two Of the most promi-
nent prelates Of the Catholic
Church in Mexico. They were
ordered to face court martial.
The ways Of diplomacy are in
deed intricate. In the paImy days
OF Rome the exclamation: q am
q Roman citizen was sufficient
to protect a man anywhere in the
Empire, which then meant the
world. But a few short years ago
the exclamation, :" am an Ameri-
can citizen, " meant protection rln-
der any flag in the world. The
Stars and Stripes formed the most
powerful aegis to protect Ameri-
can lives and property throughout
the earth. Not many years ago an
American woman missionary was
captured in the Balkans. The ma
chlnery OF government made such
efforts that she was soon released.
ROosevelt's famous message to the
little despot OF Africa, "Perdica-
ris alive, or Raisuli dead, was
heard around the world. lis force
was so telling that it Immediately
restored the captured Perdicaris,
and III the reaction tOpplcd over
the throne OF. the petty dcspOt.
Today we witness a changed situa-
ton. II some nation III far away
Europe or Asia decides for rea-
sons Of lis own to put to- death
certain subjects, Jews, Armcnians,
Syrians, or others, high sound
ING and hypocritical notes are
flashed to these nations ordering
them In the name Of humanity
to dos!st. Here on our own bor-
der before our very eyes, defence
less human beings are prosecuted,
outraged, and slaughtered in
countless numbers. Many OF these
were our own citizens, others, citi-
zcnS Of our sister Republic. We
have the power and the ability to
stop these depredations, to put an
end to the insults that have been
heapcd upon the American flag
and the American people; but in
the name Of humanity" these
things are allowed to go on.
America is fast gaining for her
self title which, translated,
means the laughing stock of ma
tons. The glorious traditions
that have come down to us from
the spirit Of '76 have, during the
past four years, been entirely dis
sipated and scattered to the winds.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27
"THE APOSTOLATE OF TEN
PERANCE."

A most suitable monument to the
memory Of the jealous priest, once
pastor Of the Immaculate Conception
Church, Kenton, Ohio, is the associa-
ton organized in some Of our semi
naries and called by its founder, the
venerable Father Siebenfoercher,
"The Apostolate of Temperance"
Be it ever remembered, that the
founder OF our apostolate, born and
educated in q Swiss canton, where
wine was regarded almost a necessity,
is said TO have experienced a positive
shock, when, on reaching our shores,
he first learned that not q few sensi-
bic persons strongly advocated the
need OF total abstinence.
Years came and passed; and time,
with it's ripening experience, at first
lessened, and then removed, Father
Siebenfoercher's shock of surprise,
and finally made him all eager to find
an efficient means of deadening the
power and checking the spread of al
coholic drink, now viewed as an in
sidious, corroding evil.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27
POETRY.

Poetry has we'll been called the
morning dream OF great minds.
70 the average person poetry
means thoughts measured off in
verse; ii signifies something child
ish, and connoteS an attitude Of
mind incompatible with the best
things in life Nothing could be
further from the truth.
Every normal mind enjoys to
some extent, the finer things Of
life and existence. There is scarce
ly a human being who cannot feel
the thrill Of patriotism and the
higher appeals of religion. A VIC
lent thunder storm, a gorgeous
sunset, the Falls Of Niagara, two
large armies in action, and such
things, never fail to evoke a thrill
from even the most calloused
mind. Deeds Of patriotism, mar
tyrdom, unspoiled innocence, and
heroic forgiveness, are things that
belong to the moral order and,
likewise, touch an emotional
chord. The poet seiZes upon the
beauties OF nature much as does
the painter or the sculptor lie
extracts, so to say, the esthetic elc-
mcnt therefrom, and surrounding
it with mental imagery presents it
to us as a magnificent gem in a de-
lightful setting. The trouble with
the average person is that he adj
mires the gem but ignores the ar
tistry displayed in its setting.
A taste for good poetry is an in
dication OF a beautiful and of a
strong mind. Little minds despise
what they cannot grasp. 1t were
well that every person who aims
at something in life besides mere
material prosperity would cult
vate the aesthetic i'll Nature. Even
an illiterate mind frequently can
appreciate the beauty OF real poet
l.y, as witness, for example, the
peasants Of Tuscany who frequent
" memorize large portions Of
Dante's Divina Commedia. A
mind open to an appreciation Of
the good and the beautiful can cas-
lily come to understand and to
take delight in real poetry.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27
Free ParochiaI Schools
ARCHDIOCESE or DUBUQUE HAS
DONE AWAY WITH PRACTICE
OF CHARGING STATED FEES
FOR ATTENDANCE.

Most Rev. James J. Keane, Arch
bishop Of Dubuque, Iowa, has issued
letter to the pastors in his see, in
which he DEGREES the end Of the prac.
tice Of charging stated fees for at
tendance at parish schools. Commence
ing this year, attendance at all parish
schools in the diocese will be free, as
in most eastern dioceses.
III his letter to the pastors an
nouncing the change, the Archbishop
states:
THE parish schools are not private
institutions. They are q most impor-
tant and essential part Of the Church S
equipment Tor the safeguarding and
propagation OF the faith. The very
buildings are sacred for the high pur-
pose which they serve. Our people
have given freely and generously for
their upbuilding. The first solicitude
Of the faithful Of d new parish at its
formation is for a school. They watch
over its beginnings with deep interest,
they assist its development with gen.
crous aid, they rejoice in its secure
maturity.
There is no better test Of the great
faith Of our people in God and Christ,
no stronger evidence OF their loyalty
to the Church, no more striking proof
of intelligent devotedness to the high
est interests of their children than
the schools for which they sacrifice
SO freely.
''The archdiocese Of Dubuque fur
nishes no instance of parish declin-
ing, which was blessed with a school
from it's beginning. And not one Of
the parishes which failed to provide a
school has fulfilled the promise or
realized the hopes Of it's beginnings.
Indeed, the contrast is so striking that
priests who failed to direct the faith
full wisely in this respect, must feel
that their ministry has not been the
success it ought to have been.
"A distinguished non-Catholic jurist,
while viewing d very large church,
was asked by his companion, How do
Catholics keep these large churches
filled?' He answered, pointing to the
large school building near by, That
is what fills them
Since our schools do so important
a work for religion, the advantages
which they offer should be easily
available for our children, and all the
faithful should share in the merit of
supporting them.
Every loyal Catholic in the city
will rejoice that children of the poor
are relieved Of the painful embarrass-
mont incident to the old plan of school
support, and that the devoted teach
ing Sisters are no longer to be bur-
dened with the odious Office Of tax
collector"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27
The Comfort Fund.

Another occasion in which the Com
fort Fund was drawn upon was when
the First Minnesota left for their new
camp at San Antonio. They all gath
cred at the Knights Of Columbus Halls
for the evening and q good share of
the night. it was spent in singing,
speaking and bidding their friends
farewell, and all left praising the X.
C.'s for their good work. Refresh
ments were served and a general good
time was had.
The largest entertainment was Civ
Ell when the Second Minnesota left
for home. Sec. Durrell went 10
Brownsville i'll order to secure the best
that the market had. We had the
Mexican orchestra and after the en-.
tertainment, Il program consisting Of
songs and addresses by officers and
men was given, and proved quite a
success.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27
LABOR LEADERS CONDEMN
SALOON.

Who can deny that the liquor
traffic is driving men and women to
work in factories, workshops and
Washtubs who ought not to be. there
and boys and girls into industrial life
who should be in the school or on
the playground? The liquor traffic
tends to decrease wages, never to
increase them. The use Of alcohol
makes men less skillful and drives
men to lower scales of employment
and reward. Every cent spent i'll the
liquor business is wasted. There is
no redeeming feature in the saloon.
Go anywhere where it's influence is
felt and you see the decentralization
it brings. The saloon is the enemy
Of the people. l am against it and
will Go ali 1 possibly can to put it
cut Of business.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27
FILMING CARNIVALITES.

Last week it was announced
that those taking part in the St.
Paul Carnival were expected to
meet at the Town and Country
Club of st. Paul for the taking Of
motion pictures. This meeting
was scheduled for Sunday morn
ing. Fortunately the elements IN
terfered and made up for the lack
Of good taste shown by the leaders
Of the Carnival.
Some years ago when the pres
ent writer was in Rome the City
Council Of the Eternal City issued
a somewhat similar cdict. The
Italian Government had succeeded
in banishing religion from all the
schools OF Italy. The last step
was taken shortly before and re-
suited in the removal Of the cruel
fix from the walls Of all school
rooms. But the crafty atheistic
leaders noticed that the children
attended Sunday morning Mass
and were given instruction after
Mass. Then it was that the fine
Italian hand showed itself, and
the cdict went forth that for
reasons Of health" the school
children OF Rome were obliged to
leave about half past seven every
Sunday morning and to go on a
long hike through the sur
rounding country returning about
noon. In this way it was hoped
that the children would be dcpriv-
ed OF every opportunity Of recciv-
ing religious instruction, as they
would be too tired to repair to the
church for this instruction later in
dhe day.
We know not who was RESPONSE
bic for the invitation extended to
the persons Of the Carnival to
meet last Sunday morning. But
whoever was responsible showed
either malicious intent or deplor-
able lack Of good taste, or an ut
ter disregard for religion. When
it is understood that at least fifty
per cent of st. Paul is Catholic,
and that the other fifty per cent
is made up largely of persons who
ordinarily attend church Sunday
morning, it will be evident to
thinking persons that the order
issued as mentioned above was a
direct invitation for all those per
sons to forego their duty Of at
tending church services. If this is
the spirit that actuates the leaders
of the Carnival in st. Paul, it does
not require deep insight to see
that their slogan to make it a
hotter one, +" will be verified for
many persons not only here but,
especially in the hereafter. While
not opposed in any way to such
public and civic affairs, we feel it
necessary to raise a voice Of pro-
test against the injection Of any
element that will tend to minimize
the Importance Of either morality
or religion.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27
WORKERS ARE DISCHARGED FOR
INEFFICIENCY.

Indulgence in Intoxicating drinks is
regarded with such disfavOr in the
great munitions plants at Eddystone,
in the Philadelphia industrial district,
that despite a daily increasing short
age Of workers, 1000 men have been
laid Off by the Remington Arms Com
pany for 'inoficiency' A year OF
costly experiment has taught the
company the lesson that the worker
who carouses is more expensive to
his employer than an idle machine.
Men who go to the other extreme
and attempt to hoard their earnings
by the sh0rt-sighted method Of living
in the cheapest quarters and eating
the poorest food obtainable are being
eliminated from the payroll with the
boOZerS. The new program of eff
cheney hits both high and low.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27

lack Of Catholic organizations for
keeping in touch with boys after
their school days. In Cincinnati
there is young mems sodality
which is possibly the best model
Of its kind in the country. 1t has
many branches and departments
Of practical, charitable, and up
lifting work Of various kinds. If
such an organization were estab-
lished in every parish and boys
were reached through the proper
medium, there is no doubt but that
the boy problem would be reduced
to a minimum.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27

: Alas, alas. for those who die
without fulfilling their mission :;
who were called to be holy, and
lived in sin; who were called to
worship Christ; and who plunged
into this giddy and mbelieVing
world; who were called to fight,
and remained idle. Alas for those
who have gifts and talents, and
have not used. or misnsed or abus-
cd them! The world goes on from
age to age, but the Holy Angels
and Blessed Saints are always cry
ing, alas, alas, and woe, woe, over
the loss Of vacations, and the dis
appointment Of hopes, and the
scorning Of Gods love, and the
ruin Of souls.
Cardinal Newman.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27

According TO the daily papers
Mrs. Ethel Byrne, sister and CO.
worker OF Mrs. Margaret Sanger,
birth control advocate, was sen
fenced to BLACKWELL Island, New
York, for thirty days by the
Brooklyn Court Of special sessions.
She was convicted Of having been
connected with the birth-controI
clinic established by Mrs. Sanger.
Immediately after her sentence
Mrs. Byrnc announced her mten-
ton Of going on a hunger strike.
1t might be we'll if all such advo-
Gates might be forced to go on a
real starvation strike and thus rid
the world Of their filthy teachings.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27
The Most Reverend Archbishop

The Most Reverend Archbishop
Kcanc, Of Dubuque, has struck a
clarion note in his letter which we
quote elsewhere i'll this issue. He
DEGREES that henccforth all the
parOchial schools Of his Archdio-
ccse will be free schools with no
fee charged for attendance. AS Il
matter Of fact the parish school is
almost as integral a part Of par
ish as the church. All citizens are
taxed for the support OF the public
schools and various other institu-
tons whether these citizens have
children or relatives in such insti-
buttons or not. There is no reason,
therefore, why every member Of a
parish should not III the same way
contribute to the support OF the
parish school and thus. among 9th
er reasons, eliminate the objection
so often made by parents that
they cannot afford to send their
children to the Catholic school.
We trust that the day will soon
come when every parish in the
country will possess a free school.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27

We have received the first copy
Of the Catholic Charities Review
from Washington, d. c. In APP
pearance and contents it promises
to be not merely a chronicle of
local or national happenings in its
particular field, but at the same
time a judicious guide in charit-
able work. The variety of it's de-
partments shows that nothing in
the field Of organized charity or of
sociology will be considered out
side its sphere. We wish the new
Review and it's distinguished edi-
tor, Rev. DR.. John A. Ryan, an
ever-increasing circle Of readers
and the very best prosperity.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27

In a pastoral letter read in all
the Catholic churches in Montreal
on New Years Day, Archbishop
Bruchesi announced that hence
forth women or GIRLS who appear
in church in low neck dresses, or
in other similar attire, will be re-
fused the Sacrament Of the Holy
Eucharist. Every woman, who
prides herself ON being a true
Christian" says the letter, has
but to listen to the promptings Of
modcsty, inspired by her own con-
science. We do not fail in the Ell
quettc that obtains in our visits to
friends or distinguished people
who have invited us. Let us then
scrnpuIously and religiously OBJ
serve the etiquette Of The House OF
God. -
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27

\ few days ago the daily papers
Of the country reported bill pro-
posed in a Western Legislature by
a member Of that body. 1t was OF
so filthy a nature that common de-
ccncy forbids us to name it. The
inconsistency Of the press is mani
Tested in the fact that such things
are chroniclcd i'll papers that are
continually decrying the spread Of
indcccncy. 1t seems that editorial
utteranccs frequently are intended
only for display, while the
most vile descriptions constitute
news"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27

The Catholic Bulletin extends
its Fluctuations to the Honorable
Thomas d. O'Bricn Of st. Paul,
who was recently honored by be-
ing elected President Of the st.
Paul Association. Mr.. O'Bricn is
one OF the best known lawyers in
the State, and is one Of our most
distinguished Catholic fellow-citi-
Zcns. His choice as President Of the
new organization reflects credit
upon the electors. and at the same
time is a source Of qualification to
citizens Of all classes and especial.
~. to Catholics.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27

In spite Of the campaign against
the divorce evil throughout the
country. Philadelphia this year
has produced more divorces than
any year in its history. During
the year just closed the PhiEadel-
phia courts have granted nearly
1000 divorce DEGREES. Many more
cases than that have been brought,
but some will be carried over into
next year. others have been with
drawn, and in some eases DEGREES
have been refused.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27
OUR TROOPS in MEXICO
WHAT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMN
BUS HAVE DONE FOR THE SOL
DER BOYS ON THE BORDER.
Following are extracts from a letter
by w. J. Moriarty with regard to the
conditions at the Mexican border:
Llano Grande, Texas,
January IA 1917

IL IDii
Q.3ite a number of the troops that
were stationed at Llano Grande have
been recalled, but it will make little
difference in cur work except possibly
in attendance. We still have two regi-
ments and a battery from Indiana, one
Nebraska regiment and the First Min
nesota Field Artillery. In the last
named unit Deputy Donahue is a Ma
jor, 1t. Col. Murphy is a member of
the Order, and there are quite num-
Der of Catholic men in this regiment
Then too, Father Harrington, who is
the Chaplain of this Regiment, is still
with us and has two Masses in the
building each Sunday The First Min
nesOta Infantry, in which there were
many Catholics, has been removed to
Fort Sam Houston at San Antonio.
There is movement on foot, it seems,
to abandon some Of the smaller camps,
and the camp at Donna has been
abandoned, and part of the troops have
been brought to this camp while the
balance have been sent to McAllen.
The camp at Pharr has also been dis
continued and the New York troops
sent to McAllen, while those from Ten
nessee have been stationed at San
Benito. Fortunately we had no build
ings at either of the abandoned camps
and by the arrangements we shall
still have goodly number at Llano
Grande, McAllen and San Benito.
Things have been going very we'll
here at Llano Grande and from all ac-
counts the boys have been making
good use of the Comfort Fund contrib
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27

Brother Finn Barr in a recent
article declares that the Catholic
bows are falling away from the
faith in England by thousands.
He attributes this loss largely to
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27

There is no surer remedy for de-
spending weakness than when we have
done our own parts, to commit all
cheerfully, for the rest, to the good
pleasure of heaven.-R. L'EStrange.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27

Copies of the supplement can
be obtained from this Office at ten
cents piece.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27

Every mans own inner state, if
closely watched, would bear to him
abundant witness of fall. Nothing
else can solve the paradox of his great
ness and his littleness.-Wi lberforce.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-01-27

Entered as second-class matter, jan
uary IL, 1911, at the post office, 81
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
RUM0R U-B0AT SIGHTED
OFF COAST OF MAINE

ROCKLAND, Maine. May IL
An unverifed rumOr Of the presence
of a Submarine off the New England
coast was circulated here after a
British merchant steamer had put
into this harbor unexpectedly. The
captain of the vessel came ashore
and called upon the local naval rep
resentative. but the subject Of the
conference was not made known.
The story heard was that the
steamer had run for this port be-
cause her officers believed they had
sighted a submarine somewhere of
Cape Ann. on the northeastern coast
Of Massachusetts Wednesday night.
Members Of the crew who could be
reached declined TO say whether the
report was true, although one OF
them admitted that something SEN
sational happened Wednesday night
off cape Ann