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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-01-26
THE HAND OF PROGRESS AMONG
Is THE CHIPPEWAS OF THE BAD
RIVER RESERVATION.

Our last article closed with a refer
ence to those noble souls who have so
zealously carried on among the Chip
pewa people the great work begun by
the pioneer missionary of Wiscon-
con, Claude Allouez, and that sainted
priest and famed explorer, Father
Marquette. In a recent issue of the
Sentinel Father Chrysostom Verwyst,
himself a veteran Indian missionary,
paid glowing tribute to one of these
the sanity Bishop Baraga The good
Bishops Cathedral at Odanah on the
Bad River Reservation was nothing
more pretentious than the upper part
of small house, possibly the only
house in Odanah at that early date.
To the Bishop it was dearer, however,
than the castle he had renounced in
Austria, for here on Corpus Christi,
June Z, 1860, as we learn from his
diary, he offered the august Sacrifice
and his poverty was shared by Him
Who, in His mortal life, had not where
on to rest His head.
The scenes where so many of Gods
heroic missionaries labored can hardly
fail to interest the Catholic heart, hence
we hope to be pardoned for dwelling
upon names and matters that at first
sight seem trivial for be tremem
bered, the progress of the world is
traced not by lettered stone nor STORED
monument but by the unmarked
graves; the resting places of heroic
men and women who died and left nc
name. as
In Bishop Baraga's little chapel, ir
the house of the Indian Chief, Little
Current, Father Chebul, to whom
Bishop Baraga intrusted his -Chippewas
at Odanah, administered to the spir
itual wants of his dusky flock for five
years, during which time he succeeded
in erecting a small church which is
still standing and is used as a coun
ell hall by the Chippewa people. In
der the direction of Father Gafron
the Franciscan missionary who sue
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-01-26

Lear Brothers:
My mother often related to me how
my father, who had served as long as
l, as pastor under the jurisdiction o.
the Iowa synod, was to deliver a eu-
Iogy ON the occasion of the four hun
dredth anniversary of the birthday of
Or. Martin Luther at certain place;
but surprised the gathering by deliv-
ering d severe lecture against idola-
trous Lutheranism. During my
whole pastorate, l, too, held great
aversion for these Reformation SER
mons, and it was therefore impossible
for me to join in the thoughtless Lu-
ther-idolizing on this day, especially
since the reasons for turning that
day into a great day of penance in
creased annually In this same tone
l wrote to Rev. c. p. Proehl, at the
time when preparations for the quad
ri-centennial were being started. The
latter made the following friendly
and witty reply through his church
publication: THE Hallelujah smust
now flow from the Kyrie Eleison."
- However, the Lord of Church and
world history has darkened with
powder and smoke this day of the
four hundredth anniversary, on which
the deed is glorifed>Which opened a
revolution of new gospel against
established Authority, rand has
drawn the whole. world into catas-
trophe, on account of which all coun-
tries of the world, SO to speak, are
being plowed UP for new sowing
and Hallelujah at this time is evi
IDENTIFY in bad season. The times in
which we live are not days of festivi
ties, but days of real work, when we
must decide what will be sown in the
newly turned soil. Now do you real
iy wish to SOW again the seed of strife
and hate among the wheat, in order
selfishly to serve your particular in
terests? Or will you bury forever
strict Lutheran narrow-mindednes
and in particular, in accordance will
our Lords earnest prayer, desist
from bringing false testimony agains
your neighbor, and give way to good
reason and seek to excuse your neigh
Dor, to speak good of him, and to in
terpret everything for the best?
| use the phrase false testimony
advisedly,-I experience same daily as
a member of the Roman Catholic
Church-since the picture of the Cath
Ole Church which has been impressed
press upon your believers Isl complete
ly false, and therefore l adjure yol
to be more mistrusting of your owl
judgment, whereby you will in def
mite way prevent. yourself being mis-
understood. In your fight with tn,
Missouri Synod, you stand opposed t.
those theologians who pride them
selves in the teaching Through
Grace Alone and who on this &C
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-01-26
CHANGES IN cAMERouN.

&
the war has wrought many changes
in the Cameroun mission, Africa. Rev.
J. Douvry, G. S. .Sp., states that the
district has for a long time enjoyed
the distinction of being wholly Chris
tian, the natives not belonging to the
True Fold. being allied to the .Protes-
tant sects. At the beginning of
the conflict the report sent to the
Propaganda placed the number OF
Catholics as 10000. of whom 10000
were catechumens.
Succeeding events. recalled most of
the missionaries from their. posts, and
now only about twelve priests may be
found where formerly there were near.
ily hundred. But the natives seem
faithful to the teaching they have re
Hceiyed. and large congregations gather
in the churches on Sunday, even
though there is no priest, and recite
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-01-26
THE IRISH MISSION TO CHINA.

Rev. Father Calvin, whom we know
as a missionary to China, has formed
in Ireland a society to be called 'sThe
Irish Mission to China" This society
has been approved by all the Irish
Bishops. It's head was received in pri
vate audience by the Pope, who gave
his blessing to the work and to all who
assist it. 1t has raised by collections
throughout Ireland sum of money
with which it has endowed college
for the education of it's future priests
This college is ready to open with five
professors and. thirty theological stu
dents.
Certain members of the new society
have come to-. America, where they
hope to secure additional funds. to ale
in establishing the schools and hos
pitfalls needed for an active propaganda
among China's pagan millions.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-01-26

n II
Eof and the age of by watching the
EclothesIine. That was true once for
the Irish and too bad it is that it's
no longer true with some of them
For with some of our own and the
Yankees they only use the lines once
week to hang out lace-curtains and
doiIies and shirtwaists.'
Several weeks passed at the work.
John was infallible. He never missed
family. <"Come out here, the
priest wants to take up your census!"
| he would call as they drove up to
a. door. "Now, Father, I'll mind the
horse while you go inside and visit
John never asked questions or vol
unteered information about the fail
| ings and faults of the people. About
himself and his numerous family the
story he told would fill volumes.
"You say you have twelve chill
dren, JOHN said Father Algernon
one day.
Twelve besides them that's dead
"How old are your"
'Fifty-two, Father
/ gu u1uSL have
Eyes, Father, early and often. I'm
a Democrat"
/ "Often? What do you mean?'
"Ive had three wives, and I'm
| looking for another Now that we are
talking intimate like, I'll tell you. L
buried my third wife two years ago.
my children, some of them, are mar
ried, but others are younger and need
a mothers care. Now, I'm thinking
of marrying young girl up in your
place of Christian Hollow"
do know herr"
/ "You might. She don't live far
from the church,
i Just then an automobile whizzed
by. Windy Jones horse proved his
former owner a prevaricator by rear
ing and pli1nging in terrible manner
Kelley knew the horse, and his ex-
hortation to the beast was clear cut,
vigorous and to the point. The steed
remembered, and became lamb-like.
Father Algernon, to punish Kelley for
this lapse from grace, maintained a
stern silence during the rest of the
trip. Leaving the horse at Kelley's,
he took the train home, thinking on
!, the way about the girl Kelley intended
to marry. Who could it be? He hoped
, for Kelley's sake it was not Katie OF
Mary. They did not live near the
church, nor, for that matter, did any
unattached young woman that he could
!, recall.
Nellie" said Father Algernon, as
she served tempting lunch, did you
ever hear me speak of John Kelly, Of
Kellyville?"
Eyes, Father"
well, he is going to marry a young
woman who lives near the church"
Nellie was discreetly silent.
rs it Miss O'Brien, do you Think
NO. Father"
COR Miss Melancon?"
mo, Father
you seem to know somethin:
: about it. Who is she?"
Its |, Father
: Father Smith consoled Father Al
: lgernon by telling him that the war il
the East would soon be over, ant
that Japs make excellent servants
!, Meanwhile Father AIgernon is lookin!
! for another "dispensation of Prov
: dence. 81 h9s95esl,. s.e -.
e. Mount ANGEL M00azine
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-01-26
WHAT FATHER HOOD WOULD
LIKE

From letter written by Father
Hood, e. F.. M, Madras, India, we
make an extract that will interest his
friends on this side ofithe ocean:
L am becoming SO deaf-God help
me! Will some kind benefaetor get
me phone of some sort? 1 saw an
American lady with one here in Ma.
dras. ! believe such instruments are
Union Masses, published by Fischer
pretty common Ebut their price is not
Another request: Would some kind
person send me a,i'few of the simple
& Co. | am teaching my boys to
sing
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-01-26

count will find it difficult to pass
through the narrow gate which leads
to eternal salvation. However, the
oftener you will say in deep humility,
20 my God, am incapable of doing
anything worthy of Thee, the. nearer
You will approach that church from
which your father tore away. The
foundation of the Christian religion,
and the mark of all true religion is
humility. -,s--z-,.
May God, and may all my brethren
of the Iowa Synod forgive me, for the
times | have sinned against humility
and may the Spirit of Peace reign in
your hearts.
am with sincere love- 5s@
Fried Schut hdYdt. &
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bite of dog. This poor woman is
heartbroken at the thought of her
seven little children from whom she is
separated. Among our male patients
is talented Irishman, who is bravely
bearing his own affliction and doing
much to make the other patients for
get theirs
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-01-26

Father Grimard, 2. r. M, of Kwei
Chow, China, says: Poor Kwei Chow,
everything must be started over again,
and the task is immense for our feeble
resources. 1t is difficult enough to
erect building here once. but to un-
dertake the. work a. second time is
overWhe Ginning, Give us the encour-
agement Of your prayers.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-01-26

prayers and sing hymns. Let us pray
that they may be able to perseVere
until peace brings a greater number of
shepherds for their goodly flock.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-01-26
NOTES.

There are. in the world 900 millions
of men and women who have never
heard that a Saviour was born to
them! Will you help to send the good
tidings?
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-01-26
A FORMER LUTHERAN MINISTER
SENDS LETTER TO OLD
coNFREREs.

Dubuque, Iowa, Oct, 1917.
792 Locust Street,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-15
AlsoTHER NAVAL SECRET.

Farmer Wurzel and his wife, Mar.
tina, were paying visit to their
nephew, Il gallant member Of the navy.
1t was their first visit to the great sea-
port. where the snip Of which their
nephew formed one Of the crew hap
rened OPPORTUNITY to lie in dock. They
were both vastly impressed with the
aovel sights they saw round and
about the docks, and when their
aerhew. with pardonable pride, led
them round to where the great auxil-
larry cruiser lay they gazed with awe
upon the gigantic vessel.
The old man took a few steps nearer
to the quay side, and, perceiving an
open portfolio on level with his eyes,
peered into the interior of the hull.
martha! Martha !" he whispered, ex.
citedly. to the old lady, "look here,
lass, what dost think? The blamed
things hollery'
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-15
IS unlawful TO KILL HENS
Food Board Protects Egg Produceri
Until April 10.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE long arm
of Uncle Sam has reached out and ex-
tended its protection to the humble
hen. The purchase or shipment of
live or freshly killed hens and pullets
is prohibited by order of the federal
food administration.
The order is in effect at once and Is
to stand until April 10, to conserve
the hens that are to "go over the top"
in April and give the nation its fresh
eggs and young chicks.
The sitting hen, the laying hen and
even the pullet large enough to have
serious thoughts of her mission in life.
are protected.
Licensed dealers in poultry" tho
order says, will not purchase, ship.
sell or negotiate the sale of any live
or freshly killed hens or pullets be.
tween Feb. II and April 49," Up to
Feb. %. the sale and shipment Of hens
and pullets killed or shipped before
Fob. IL will be permitted, and hens
may be sold at any time for egg pro-
ducing purposes.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-15
TowNLEY's, ARREST ORDERED
League Head Charged With Discour.
aging EnIistnents.

Laxefield, Mimi, Feb. 12.-Warrants
have been issued here charging A. G.
Townley, president of the Nonpar-
tisan league, with conspiring to dis
courage enlistments in the military
and naval forces of the United States.
Warrants also were issued accus-
ing Joseph Gilbert, secretary AMI or.
ganization manager, on the same
charge and with violating the Mime
sofa law covering disloyalty.
Gilbert is on trial at Lakefield on
a charge of unlawful assemblage. lie
was arrested here two weeks ago
when he attempted to hold league
organization meeting after it had
been forbidden by county officials.
The new charges against Townley
and Gilbert are brought on the
grounds that Gilbert is an agent of
Townley, and that while he commit
ted the actual act which is declared
to be disloyal. Townley is his en-
ployer and, therefore, directs his
movements and is guilty of conspiring
with Gilbert to oppose the nations
military policy.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-15
Hold U. s. 10 important.

Amsterdam, Feb. ~. - Sinking Of
the Tuscania was pointed to by the
Berlin Mittag Zeitung in copies re-
ceived here as proof that America will
be unable to play great practical
part in the war. Allied capitals we're
said to be greatly disturbed. If Sec
rotary of War N. D. Baker regards
the sinking as a new German chal-
lcnge, that paper continued, the future
would provide many more such chal-
lenges. Sinking of the American
transport was characterized by the
Cologne Volks Zeitung as gratifying.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-15
Could Not Eat or Sleep
Made wen By PERUNA

Mr.. William E. Denny, 1929 Park
Ave-. Springfield, Ohio. writes:
II find great pleasure in writing
you and thanking you for what Pc:
runa has already done for mo.
have been troubled with catarrh for
years, and it had affected my head
nose, throat and stomach, that
could not eat nor sleep with any sat-
isfaction.
Il have just taken three bottles.
can eat most anything and am greatly
relieved of nervousness, SO that when
lilo down I can sleep without the
least trouble. I recommend Il to all
those who are sufferers Of that dread.
fuI disease, eatarri,."
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-15
WHATNEIGHBORS in IOWA
Say About a New Discovery.

Many local people are glad 70 testify
to the good results obtained from Anuric,
the discovery of Doctor Pierce of the
Invalds' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y, for kidney
and bladder disorders, backache, rheu-
matism and all uric acid troubles. This
Is what MRS. ETHEL WHITEHEAD, of 100
s. 22nd Street, says:
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa. Just about
five years ago I began suffering with
kidney trouble and bladder weakness. I
would have severe backaches, my eyes
would puff and l would bloat so would
would have no control Of the bladder
whatever, and suffered something awful.
1 have doctored and taken medicine but
have never found relief in anything until
I began taking .Anuric: 1t has given me
years past. It is a splendid medicine and
am glad to recommend it,"
When the kidneys are weak or diseased,
these natural filters do not cleanse the
carried to all parts of the body. There
follow depression, aches and pains, heavi-
ness, drowsiness, irritability, headaches,
chilliness and rheumatism. In some peo-
pie there are sharp pains in the back
and loins, distressing bladder disorders
uric acid sometimes forms into gravel
or kidney stones. When the uric acid
affects the tissues, muscles and joints,
1t causes lumbago, rheumatism, govt or
sciatica. This, is the time to try. Anurfc,
Pierce, for kidney trouble and pains in
back and all over body! Write Doctor
Pierce, Invalids' Hotel. Buffalo, N. Y, and
send 1Oc. for large trial package this
will prove to you that Anuric Is many
times more potent than lithia and elm
mates the uric acid from the system as
hot water melts sugar-or ask your drug
gist 7a0,D for a bottle of An-u-ric.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-15
Superb Discipline Cuts Loss OF
Life Aboard Tuscania, Says
Secretary of War.
WEEKLY war REVIEW
American Troops Now Have Identif'
cation In West-Desire For Peace
Increasing Daily In Austria.
Hungary.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Secretary
Baker attributes the relatively small
loss of life among American soldiers
aboard the Tuscania to the fine dis
cipline of the men and the efficiency
of their officers.
In his weekly war review, just pub.
lished, the Secretary also expresses
the nations appreciation Of splendid
work of the British navy In rescuine
the American forces.
The review points out that recent
accommodating thrusts by the Ger
mans, notably in Flanders and around
Cambria, may suggest development of
Germany's long deferred offensive in
the west. Thus far. however. the de-
partment's statement says, the &C.
lions have been local in character.
Americans Fitted for Task.
American troops occupying a sector
on the Lorraine front are described
az having proved themselves well
fitted for their task.
The review says in part:
"The sector in Lorraine where our
forces are in contact with the enemy
continued relatively active through
out the week. Artillery duels took
place internationally, but fog and
heavy rains prevented infantry en-
gagements. The Germans attempted
no further raids, and settled down
to systematic shipping and bombing
of our positions.
Rations Regularly Assured.
"Our forces engaged have shown
themselves well fitted for their tasks
in the trenches and are rapidly be-
coming accustomed to the routine of
trench warfare. The welfare of our
troops, whether in the trenches or in
rest depots, is the object of the i'm
mediate personal concern of all our
commanders. The rations for the men
in the trenches, in spite of the enc.
my's attempts, have been regularly
assured. The care of our wounded
at our field dressing stations. as we'll
as at our base hospitals, is being
carried on with efficiency and scien-
tific skill. -*a:
"The arrival in the Western theater
of additional German forces coming
originally from the Russian front are
noted. Further Austrian divisions are
being concentrated in reserve behind
the German lines in the West.
much dissatisfaction is expressed
Austria-Hungary at the
policy Of dispatching their troops to
fight Germany's battles along the
Western front.
Renewed Desire for Peace.
'sThe desire for peace is increasing
daily in the dual monarchy, and It is
only natural that the Austrians
should resent sacrificing their forces
on distant battlefields in the further
ance of German ambitions alien to
their interests.
Though surrounded by foes, the
are still attempting to
faithful to the Allied cause.
The combat strength Of the Rouman-
ian army has increased 80 per cent
since last year, and according to last
reports has taken over the entire
front from Galatz to Czernovitz."
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-15
SUFFRAC|STS JUB|LAN1
Cause Is Endorsed by National
Democratic Committee.
Women See Early Victory When Sen.
ate Is Urged to Take Early
Action on Question.

Washington, Feb. 12.-The execu.
tive committee of the National Demo.
cratic committee, after a referendum
TO the committeeman representing the
4S states, has endorsed the federal
amendment for woman's suffrage.
In the executive committee the vote
was 5 to 2. OF the 4S state members
of the national committee % had voted
for the amendment, IA had voted
against it and six had not been re-
corded.
Resolution Adopted.
The executive committee adopted
this resolution:
Resolved, That the executive com.
mittee of the Democratic National
committee, after referendum vote
of the members of the national COM
lnittee representing the 4S states and
in pursuance thereof does hereby en-.
dorse the Susan B. Anthony amend.
mcnt to the federal constitution pro-
viding for woman suffrage and urges
favorable action thereon by the United
States senate" g.
Suffragists were jubilant over the
action and issued statements predict
ing early adoption by the senate Of
the resolution to submit the amend.
ment to the states, already adopted by
the house and supported by President
Wilson.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-15
Postal Inefficiency CHARGED.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Bitter criti-
cism of the handling of the mails at
Chelsea, N. Y, where most of the
soldiers mail is sorted. was expressed
before the House committee invsti-
eating tn postal service by Gilbert E.
hyatt, formerly in the Minneapolis
nostoffce Hyatt said the employees
were nearly all unframed, and that
uo"t e. im-o1.rrce and responsible
- To- :. i y the Wee not uraiif7et
Il til; ire VS. Corfr sion and COL
session CT the haas.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-02-15
The Uncertain Future

"Of course" said the girl who had
accepted him. lit is a serious thing
for a girl to trust her happiness to
man." ... l.3,..>
"Well," replied Claud Reginald; I'm
taking some chances myself. It's
serious thing to quit sending around
dowers and candy and matinee tickets
and start q conversation about gro
ceries. house rent aud furnace coal"