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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-03-10

It is not necessary for the Pope to
reside permanently in Rome. Some
Popes have never set foot in Rome
at all during their entire Pontifcate.
Temporal Power is not absolutely
necessary for the Pope. Indeed he
has no temporal power now, and for
the first few hundred years of the
Catholic Church, he had no temporal
power either. This, however, does
not exonerate the Italian government
from the crime of Selling the tenn
poral patrimony of the Pope and of
the Universal Church.
There have been Popes of MANY
different nationalities One English
man, Nicholas Breakspeare, became
Pope. He was called Adrian ". and
he reigned in the years 1854 to 1859.
The Pope is the chief Bishop of the
world. He appoints all the Bishops
in the world They all take orders
from him; they all report to him;
they are all responsible to him: they
all must visit him at regular inter
walls to render an account Of their
dioceses.
The Pope can resign his office if he
wishes. Some Popes have done so,
thinking the burden too great for
their powers.
The Pope is elected by the Cardi-
nails The Cardinals are not required
to elect one of their own number.
They could elect a priest, or a Bishop,
who was not a Cardinal at all. If a
simple priest was elected, as hap
pened during the nineteenth century,
he would have to be consecrated a
Bishop first, then crowned Pope.
1t is not necessary for the new Pope
to be elected Immediately after the
previous POpe's death Sometimes,
due to extraordinary circumstances, a
long period may intervene between
the death of Pope, and the election
of his successor. At one time a period
of about two and one-half years in
| tervened.
The Pope lives in Rome, in build.
| ing called the Vatican The Vatican
was formerly the site of the gardens
of the Emperor Nero 1t was Nero
who put ST. Peter, the first Pope, to
| DEATH Nero little thought ST. Peters
successor would occupy the Vatican
as his residence.
| Rep T. +. Cookiep, d. d.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-03-10
PATRON SAINTS FOR GIRLS.

How beautiful are the names, how
sweet and winsome the characters
of those saints usually selected as
patrons for Catholic girls. First
and foremost comes Mary, the
spotless Mother of Our Redeemer,
who spent the greater part of her life
in Christ's company. Every child is
dear to her for the sake of her Son;
and she will exercise all a mothers
care and thought, all a mothers trem-
bling interests and watchfulness in ia
your of these little ones dedicated to
her and called by her sweet name.
One would fancy that a Catholic par
ent need never be uneasy about a
child consecrated to the Blessed Virgin,
so powerful is her name to uplift and
to inspire and to sanctify. After the
Mother of God come the virgins and
matrons of the Church, Brigid, the
Mary of the Gael, Catherine, and
Agnes. Lucy and Agatha, Margaret
and Elizabeth, whose lives were devot-
ed to the glory of God and the service
of men. How glad parents ought to be
to have such models to propose to
their children! How consoled that
these mighty patrons who forever
stand before Our Father, Who is in
heaven, feel an interest in their little
girls, and exercise a protection over
them!
-Bombnp Examiner.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-03-10
CONSULTING YOUR PASTOR.

1t should be well understood by all
that the priest at the head of parish
is there solely for the good of his
people. Nothing that concerns them
can be foreign to him. If children
are getting wild, if some one has
taken to drink or idleness or gambling
or other bad ways, if sickness is per-
sistent and does not yield to treat
ment, if business is going wrong,
the sooner you carry your trouble to
your pastor the sooner you will be out
of it.
Some dislike to thrust their affairs
upon the priest; others wish to keep
the trouble a secret from him, but as
a rule the priest knows all about it
long before, only he can not mention
it until the parties interested bring
it before him. 1t is poor method to
consult a wise man too late. The
rule is to consult him early, when his
experience and advice will count.
Particularly should he be called in
when parents suspect that their chill
dren are secretly stepping out of the
right path, or preparing for the
sneaky marriage (Which has become
so popular), or beginning to drink
Never let trouble grow Attack it as
you would fire, on the spot, with
the fire department behind you. Do
not let pride keep you silent, because
the whole town knows your trouble
before you do, and knows your pride
too.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-03-10

Try to make your days helpful and
God will make your life beautiful.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-03-10

of the neighboring mountains, and
threw sheet of brilliancy across the
blue waters of the bay, they proceeded
on foot to the home of Kumanura's
widow
Now the Japanese have strange
custom that when young man desires
the hand of a girl in marriage he
should fasten a small piece of shrub
berry at her door. If her parents re-
move this branch it is taken for grant
ed that they consent to the union
A short distance from the house
there was dense grove of small trees
and wild flowers The couple cut u
small bit of shrubbery and fastened it
to one of the pillars that supported the
veranda of the house. They then con-
cealed themselves in the thicket.
When o Fana's mother saw the nup-
tial branch she seemed beside herself
with establishment, and stood gazing
in wondering beWilderment. Joyfully
she unfastened it from the pillar, and
held it at arms length as some mys-
FERROUS token of future happiness for
herself and her daughter. Mother,
mother," exclaimed o Fana, rushing
on a sudden from her hiding place,
you have accepted the lovers branch!
You therefore consent to o Fanas nup-
tials, and l am the spouse of the
stranger from the Vest"
The young girls mother made haste
The ceremony was performed that very
day by the Bonza, or pagan priest, in
the temple of Shimibara.
o Fana, dressed plainly in white,
and with a small perfumed torch in
her hand, went to the temple and
there, together with Henry Wendes,
Frustrated herself before the altar.
The priest whispered a prayer over
them. o Fana rising, and having
| lighted the taper from small lamp
that burned before the statue of Budd-
ha, passed it to her spouse, who also
| lighted his, while the Bonza, with
great air of solemnity, in nasal tones
accompanied by vigorous raising and
| lowering of the eyelids, pronounced
them united in the lawful bonds of
wedlock.
Thus according to the Buddhist rite
observed in that part of Japan, Henry
| Wendes and o Fana became man and
wife,
| Ionru nocCn1 Tho oinlnY IF ic
vacation in the village of Shimabara,
together with his wife and mother-in-
law, and esteemed himself the happi-
est Of mortals. 0 Fana was for him
a perfect dream of love, as it were a
perpetual smile, and perennial fount
of the purest joys. He had indeed be-
come the god of his young bride, and
realized in it's fulness that saying
common among the Europeans living
in Japan, that there is not a better
wife than Japanese wife. o Fana
was not highly accomplished, but to
the most winning manners she united
all the graces of youth and beauty,
with heart of gold, love and affec-
ton reverent and sincere, and a spirit
of self-sacrifice that knew no bounds.
After the first fervor of love had
somewhat abated, and reason began to
assert itself as he calmly considered
the step he had taken, Wendes found
that he had nothing whatsoever to re-
pent of. Nay, he persuaded himself
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CATHOLIC ACTRESS TO CATHOLIC
TEACHERS.

st is the most beautiful mission of
all, teaching"
These were the words of Julia
Arthur, Catholic actress, to a group OF
Catholic teachers in New York
There, many Catholic teachers belong
to society called Chapter Theta Pi
Alpha. which is one of the branches
of a large organization called United
Catholic Works. Miss Arthur, now
playing in sSeremonda,' spoke with
the greatest generation, almost envy
of those who have been chosen ''te
stand at the door of life, and lead
little children only into the clean
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and nervous beating.

and nervous beating. e.
o honored sir" she cried after her
first surprise had passed away, you
will be my god! I will serve you, I
will obey you and make you happy!
You will be the god of my heart! My
heart and my whole being will be
yours I will tear out my eye lashes
and will blacken my teeth in order
that may please no man but YOU /
will love and adore you all my life.
May the god of happiness hear the fer
vent prayer of my heart! = But
is such happiness possible for me?"
0 Fana stopped short in her joy,
and shadow of doubt for moment
passed over her brow.
Doubt not, o Fana," exclaimed
Henry with enthusiasm. "My resolu-
ton is taken, and is irrevocable. You
shall be my wife, and this very day we
will bid adieu to this scene of your
gilded captivity, Come, dearest, let us
off to Kiwaci.'
That very evening the young Teu-
ton, together with o Fana, left for
Shimibara.
This strange custom was universal
throughout Japan, and was practiced
by all girls after their engagement.
The recent political changes will serve
to do away with this and many other
ridiculous customs.
Kiwaci gave his formal consent to
the marriage of his niece to Wendes.
After taking his hundred rios of gold,
he advised the couple to bring the
other two hundred with them to o
Fana's mother, who would thus be en-
abled to bless the marriage of her
daughter to the wealthy merchant
There was not the slightest danger
that she would place any obstacle in
the way. For o Fana depended en-.
tirely on KiWaci, since in Japan the
father is absolute master and owner
Of his daughters, and if he dies this
right passes on to the nearest male
relative, but never to the mother.
When the astounding intelligence oil
o Fana's coming marriage became
public property in the hotel, the Eng
lish and American ladies made fire
quent and earnest use of their highly
wrought lorgnettes, and the happy
couple was the focus for every eye
The strangers joked merrily about the
Japanese marriage" and the othel
| Geisha girls could not restrain theil
envy and jealousy over the good for
tune of their late companion.
Henry and his bride-tobe made tn,
| journey to the village of Shimibara il
a jinriksha.
Two stalwart Japanese drawing tn,
curious little carriage made goot
speed over the country roads, whil'
another one went ahead with large
colored lantern suspended from
bamboo rod to show the way.
The night was calm and beautiful
the still air came laden with all tn,
aromatic fragrance of the pine and tn,
| campfire, the stars cleaned brilliantl
| from the farthest heavens, and tn
groves of gigantic pines threw thei
somber shadows along the road diml.
lighted by the soft moon now on TIL
wane. Henry and o Fana, whose feel
| ings were perfectly attuned to tn
| loneliness of the night, talked an
planned together about their futur
happiness.
Having finally arrived at Shimibar
| they dismissed the two runners wit
| the riksha, and took a short rest a
the small inn of the place. AS the frs
rays of the rising sun gilded the top
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-03-10
A BOYS VISIT TO THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT.

I've just come in, o Lord, to say
A little pray'r before play;
I'm longing to begin my game,
Yet twas with eager steps l came
ii To visit Thee.
Thou art SO great and l so SMALL
q Yet Thou art pleased to see me call
Though angels round Thee sing and
play,
I know Thou'lt stoop to hear me say
My prayer to Thee.
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BEFORE THE TABERNACLE.

Here where the footballs of angels
tread lightly
Flicker so lonely the lights ruby
rays;
In mute alteration the sentient still
ness
Seems throbbing with melody, pulsing
with praise.
Here have l sped me- and here have
l fled me,
Harking my restless hearts tyrant
decree,
Thirsting for love as the heart for
the fountain.
Nowhere find it, sweet Lord, but in
Thee.
Weary and faint from the stress of
LIES battle,
Penitent, humbled, lie at Thy feet.
Oh, that l always had cherished Thy
friendship!
Had | but known, Lord, Thy love
is SO sweet. 80
Here, at Thy altar I pledge my deVo-
ton;
Take back my poor heart, so sin
stained, so cold.
Jesus, be friend to me here in my
exile,
Bring me to Thee when my lifes tale
is told.
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sELFIsHNEss CAUSE OF DIVORCE.

"My experience in presiding in di-
vorce cases conyinces me that the
chief cause of divorce is selfishness,' =
said Judge Oscar Fritz of Milwaukee,
when asked for an explanation of the
fact that there was one divorce for
every seven marriages in Milwaukee
county in 1915. "Selfishness means
disregarding and violating the rights
and privileges of others and it is this
evil part of human nature which
have found to be the underlying factor
*The scientific explanation would
lead too far, nor is it the purpose of
these articles; it rests on the mutual
attraction of the earth and moon
whereby the earth is forced TO move
through certain curves. Any book on
elementary astronomy will fully de-
scribe this and several other motions
Of the earth
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-08-09

see. But when Bert Farrar came b
charmed and fascinated her, his pres.
ence was a delight, and she wondered
how she could ever think Of anyone
else. With Robert Sale she knew she
talked more and better, in fact she
surprised herself a bit, but sometimes
ne combatted her opinions, and they
had, what she called SCRAPS"
She gave a sigh, shook her head q
tribe ~hopelessly, and decided to let
matters take their course.
Its a little too important" she said
to herself, ito flip up a penny-so I
guess I'll leave it in the hands of
Providence"
The two young men under discus
sion were both good, wholesome speci-
mems Of American manhood, but some
how as Gus Ranger had intimated,
Sale had the deeper, finer nature Of
the two. But most girls Of nineteen
scarcely ever 60 far enough in charac-
ter analysis, especially in the man who
attracts them, to estimate fairly the
traits which are to wear well in the
trying years Of the matrimonial part
nership.
Robert Sale loved her devotedly, but
he had not the trick Of pleasing which
Bert Farrar possessed, and q certain
-
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20 consider It his duty to 60 in and en-

TO consider It his duty to 60 IN and en-
tertain her guest, and to remain till he
went, the sentence remained unfinished,
but he begged for an appointment the
next evening, and went away.
The next day Sale telephoned, asking
If he might call. Fanny set the time
for him an hour before Bert's engage
ment. She felt that now he must I'M
derstand, he must come no more. The
Interview was constrained, and I'M
pleasant. Fanny found it hard to ex-
plain. But he was beginning to under
stand, when Gus, with his usual un-
tactful habit of 'buttin in" entered.
Noticing the faces of the two, he burst
out, Nov what's upT"
II think" said Sale, trying to steady
his voice, "your sister is trying to
break it as gently as possible-my dis
missal."
mo wonder, you impossible Don
Quixote! Look here, sis; what do you
think he's doner'
"Now! Now please!" protested Sale.
"Shut up! She's going to know the
whole depth Of your folly. Do you
know, sis, this idiot was named first
for that municipal office, and he asked
them to put in Farrar instead? Can
you beat it2"
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ancerity Of character would not allow
him to pretend to anything he was not
So as time went on it became rather
apparent that Farrar was AHEAD In the
running. .
"Gus!" exclaimed Fanny q few
weeks after this, what do you Think r
She rushed into the ROOM, sparkling
and rosy from her walk. Gus lowered
his newspaper and looked inQuiringly
over the edge of it.
Bert has got a splendid position,
secretary in the municipal works Of.
fee! Isn't that f1ne?"
Eyes, pretty good salary" responded
her brother.
"What did I tell you?" she asked
trtumphantly.
II never said he wouldn't get on, did
II" was the grun reply.
That evening Farrar glowing with
delight at his success came to see
Fanny. He was more entertaining and
attractive than ever, and the girl only
waited for him to speak the words she
longed to hear. He spoke Of the things
he meant to do.
AT last" he said, RI dare to speak,
I can ask"
At that moment she was called to
the telephone, and her brother seeming
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Fluctuations
Of Fanny

By George Haskell

Copyright. 1911. by W. q. Chapman.)
"Say, sis, which Of those two fellows
do you mean to take?"
Fanny Ranger looked at her big
brother with a Quizzical smile.
"'TakeT she echoed with emphasis.
'Don't you think I'd better. wait till
one OF them asks me to take him1"
r"Oh we'll, you know as long as you
keep the poor guys playing seesaw, one
up In the air one minute, and the other
one the next, how Is either one to know
where he Is at1''' -.
tits some sportr' laughed the girl.
II haven't had so much fun since I
went to the Lenten sewing circle"
"Oh well, If it's only a source Of
amusement to you, I suppose the two
chaps will come out of it somehow,
alive and kicking" answered Gus.
"Oh, but you know l do really like"
(which ooer' asked Gus impatiently.
Both"
The girl threw back her head and
laughed merrtly while her elder BROTH:
q frowned at her In stern disapproval.
"Now, see here, Fan; a man is
liable to know a lot more about other
men"than a girl ever can. This thing
Will have to come to a showdown. If
you really IN for either Of these
boys, you'd better settle it in your own
mind before you lose the M you do
want"
Fanny's brows drew together In q
perplexed frown In her endeaver to
strike something like a mental balance
intelligible to her brother.
"You see" she said, II like Robert
Sale pretty well, but I don't think he
really cares as much for me as Bert"
II suppose that's because Bert fiat
tiers and humors you the most"
"Gus Ranger! You mean thing"
mo, Fan, listenI You're an awfully
spoilt girl! You couldn't help it, !
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-08-09
Economy ls Political.

In it's broadcast sense economy Is po-
litical. That does not mean that it's
entirely a matter Of politics. 1t means
that 1t concerns the whole people. 1t
has to do with production, distribution
and consumption. 1t aims at the in
crease Of wealth, the supplying Of hui
man wants and the regulating of the
service of our fellow men. To become
proficient you. must learn to observe
the facts and act as experience die
tates. You must expect to be puzzled
frequently. Yes, you will even meet
with reverses. But in the end the
sum Of your benefits will overbalance
your losses If you are a real economist.
The n who by. good judgment and
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'Now listen" explained Saba, "Far.
rar lost his position over two weeks
ago. He has a mother and sister to
support. I haven't anyone but my.
self, and I can always manage"
He turned quickly to go. But Fanny
laid q OBTAINING hand on his arm.
Robert !" she said. "Don't go awayl
Don't ever go away from me-if you
care"
Gus really had the tact at that mo-
ment to discreetly fade away.
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Orioin Of the Oath.

The method of swearing by the
Bible came into use with the establish.
ment Of courts Of law In Christian
countries. 1t was the ordinary meth,
Cd of swearing when Canada was set
tied by Europeans. Oaths were COM
NOR before the Christian era. He
brews are often sworn on the Pentap
touch, keeping on their hats and thei1
oath ends with the words, $50 helH
me, jehovah" A Mohammedan sweant
by the Koran.
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Also, They Do It.

"Every nce in a WHILE" confessed
the able scribe cf the Petunia Pal
Adlum and Faithful Guardian Of the
home and Firesihe, "some disgruntled
subscriber comes up with the avOwed
Intention Of whipping the editor
md"
He smiled the wry grin OF q cornered
cougar.
-mos1 OF them Do itr"-Judge. /
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industry makes the hes use OF what No
has is the n that will forge ahead.
Others will follow in the order of all
legiance to these principles.-Grt.
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sNvhat DID Tell You3" she Asked
Triuaaphantly.

suppose, with three brothers and two
doting parents. There's nothing really
bad or reprehensible about you"
'sThank you" she broke in with e1-
aggerated meekness.
sBut you've got the habit Of think
ing everyone must dance to your tune.
Bert Farrar gives in and humors you,
something as a cat plays with a mouse,
but It won't 60 on forever. After you're
masrfod hel drop that A man with
any backbone won't % on forever,
jumping thsough a hoop and sffasing
himself - suit q girls whims. II
you've got thAk h uppr head there's
bound 10 b trouble. Bob Sale can see
your foelishness, but he won't cater to
Y. He thinks there's enough good ~
you - balance It up, and he thinks
you'd come Is Tie big test with fVang
sol0Rsf
"0ufity-wtth alternating eircun-
stances. That's some laying out" she
pouted. "But 30 on. Your sizing uR
Of the candidates interests me. A man
Is liable to know more than a girl ever
oan.s The hast with pointed sarcasm.
Gus ignored the irony and went on {:
"As to business success Bert seems
rather the kssnsst and most enterprise
Ing, but Bob FORCES ahead steadily,
and may win out in the end"
II think" she rejoined, Bert is
bound to be Z rich man. He'll get
ahead Of Bob In the race"
"Don't you be too sur Of that"
Well, you'll see" she said.
Il guess l know now which fellow .
ahead he laughed. standing up and
stretching himself as he started for the,
door.
Fanny gave an entgmaticai laugh a.
her brother. took himself Of. Then
her face grew serious. She had to adj
init 10 herself that Gus had drawn up
q pretty clear estimate or the situa-.
.tion, also she was confronted with the
problem as to which q she should
let go. When she was away from them
both, Il seemed always that It was
Robe{t Sale whom abe wanted mlst -
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~ C"no3o Uop61dt0d.
In the Hands of 1O5 90
In the Hands of Treasurer-Gold, Silver Nickles
In the Hands Of Observation-Disclosures Cash Items 1.29572
In the Hands Of Observation-Disclosures Cash Items 3OOl3
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In First National Bank, Bottineau Sc, 421O2
In Bottineau County Bank 9515.26
In Bottineau National Bank {, 1880
In First National Bank. Omemee 2176.93
In Citizens Bank, Omemee 245O82
In First National Bank, Willow City----.-. 2733.96
In Merchants National Bank. Willow City--w-.. 247O61
In Mouse River Valley Bank, Souris 249751
In State Bank Of Souris 2182.65
In State Bank Of Roth 2181.3S
In First International Bank, Landa 227O.79
In Bank of 'Westhope 245467
In Peoples State Bank, Westhope 4532.S7
In Citizens Bank of Antler 2,O6721
In State Bank Of Antler 3,282,66
In Farmers and Merchants Bank, Overly -...--.-. 2,254.74
In Gardena State Bank 228O72
In First National Bank, Kramer 2,21O33
In State Bank of Kramer 2424.5O
In First State Bank, Russell 2459.87
In First State Bank, Eckman 214738
In Bank Of Carbury 2224.38
In First State Bank, Lansford 2,31957
In First National Bank, Lansford 264322
In State Bank Of Maxbass ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 242117
In Maxbass Security Bank 2226.6O
In State Bank of Newburg 2 ,3O727
In Farmers Bank Of Newburg 2O731O
In Overly State Bank 2O1l73