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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-12-28
CHRISTMAS FANclES IN THE
HOMES OF OUR ALLIES.

We of the new world and the mod
ern customs are always deeply in
terested in any quaint beliefs or I'M
usual mannerisms of the countries
across the Atlantic. Most particularly
have the habits of England and
France held us; the former because
she is our mother country, the latter
because of the unquenchable dear
memory of Lafayette, and more re-
Gently because of that same spirit so
gloriously upheld today by Frances
noble sons. And this holiday time
| finds us with our eyes turned thither-
ward for a more poignant reason
for there aren't many homes who
cannot claim a son or brother over
There" %@
And it is we'll to know some of the
homely, sweet little superstitions
which prevail among the. people OF
our allies.
In England and in Scotland the
saying goes that it is lucky for any
body but a brunette to first cross the
threshold on Christmas morning.
To bake bread on Christmas Day is
praiseworthy, and loaves baked then
will never grow moldy. In these
times of scarcity of flour, the poor
loaves do not stand half chance tt
mold!
Woe to the housewife who on this
day turns mattress. 1t BODIES il
luck for the whole year.
A superstition which had it's origin
in Devonshire tells us that it is baG
form and i'll luck indeed not to wisl
the bees good morning and comp1i
ments of the season. On Christina!
Eve the hives are decorated Will
bon 'Tis also said that bees sins
all night on Christmas Eve. But bee
are rather perpetual singers anyway
The grateful traditions prevail ii
Northern England and Wales, tina
the birds and beasts have some mys
tic connection with the Nativity
Hence the farmers and landowner
purchase sheaves of oats from littl
boys who sell it as our boys sell hol
ly. These bundles are placed in con
venient high places in trees AM
fences, that the birds may partake
The cattle, sheep, goats, and even tn
pigs. are all given double the amour
of feelings on Christmas morning.
In Lyons, France, at the Foundlin,
Hospital, very pretty custom is t
welcome the first baby that arrive
with special honors, a beribbone,
cradle, padded basket, soft clothing
solicitude and bestowal of gifts, an,
Il careful attention. This is done il
expiration of the poor welcome givel
to Wee Child of Bethlehem twent,
centuries ago, and a beautiful though
4 it is.
In some provinces in France it i
considered bad luck to cross a strang
/ threshold on Christmas Day.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-12-28

The richest vintages are grown on
the rough slopes OF the volcano, and
lovely flowers bloom at the glaciers
edge; and all our troubles, great and
little. may be converted into gladnesses
if we accept them as God meant them.
zlerander Naclaren.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-12-28
THE HOLY NIGHT

No more we hear angelic wings,
And on the air no longer rings
The song of Gods goodwill;
But little children voice the. theme,
And in adoring hearts supreme
The message echoes still.
Play sweetly, sweetly, lofty chimes,
Whatever lands, whatever chimes,
And touch the hearts of men.
Forever, in the contrite heart
In lonely cell, or city mart
The Child is born again
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-12-28
Various Institutions.

Special charge OF the English
speaking Catholics has been confided
to the Irish Sisters of Mercy and the
Passionist Fathers. To learn about
their work we proceed to Holy Cross
Church, following in the wake of most
North Americans who have landed
here since the time of DR.. James p.
"blazed the TRAIL about thirty.fve
years ago.
March II is the big Day" at Holy
Cross. After the Mass and the pane
gyric Of Saint Patrick comes the
breakfast" at which the Archbishop
presides-a function which would
awaken in the minds OF Californians
pleasant recollections Of the barbecue
on Dia de Campo, when care for the
morrow was absent and the spirit Of
pleasure reigned supreme.
The present superiors at Holy Cross
are North Americans, namely: Faith.
or John Mary Macklin, of Kentucky,
and Father Fidelis Fowler. Other
Americans are Fathers Ambrose Hap
lin New York;, David Knott and Will
liam Cushing. There is one English
man, Father Jardine, and the rest of
the community are Irish by birth or
descent. In ALL the Passionist com.
munity has about fifty members here.
Right across the street from Holy
Cross, and quite close to the Mercy
Convent, rises the Heating Institute,
gEunm aQl qSnoIql eI6I VI p5lo9Ia
kcence of the ladies Of this distin-
guished Irish-Argentine family. A
hundred children, between the ages
Of and Is. are here maintained and
educated. That the Irish Harp, which
is so conspicuous on the front of this
fine building, is not misplaced, is clear
from the excellent concerts given from
time to time, for the institute is also
a place of social reunions.
Attached to Holy Cross Church are
two sodalities especially Irish-name-
~, st. Joseph's Society, for ladies, and
St Patrick's Society. for young ladies.
Among their many good works the
ladies of ST. Joseph's Society ably
control the Fahy Institute, situated on
the Central Argentine Railway at Cap
lila del Senior. Here forty-nine orphan
boys are educated by Irish brothers of
the De La Sale Order, whose instruc-
ton is very practical. The band of the
Fahy Institute is indispensable at all
Irish-Argentine celebrations. Not
withstanding his eighty-five years, the
chaplain, Father Patrick OGrady, s.
NJ, is remarkable for his activity.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-12-28

CHURCH is STRONG IN SOUTH.
ERN REPUBLlc-ALL KINDS OF
CATHOLIC ACTIVITIES ARE IN
A MOST FLOuRlsHING CoNDI-
ADMINISTRATIONS OF EVERY
KIND.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-12-28
TWO LITTLE CHRISTMAS STOCK
lNGS.

Tw, little stockings hung side by side,
Close to the fireplace, broad and wide
t.Two!" said St Nick as down he
came,
Loaded with toys and many a game.
.Ho! Ho!" said he with a laugh OF
fun,
sI'll have no cheating, my pretty one.
know who dwells in this house, my
dear,
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-12-28
WET WASH LAUNDRY

Cordoba, and Ell Porvenir, of San
Juan; Corrientes, organ of the diocese,
is an evening paper. Many of the
weeklies are well written and enjoy
wide circulation. Some cater to Ger.
tain nationalities and use their re-
spective languages. as the German
Volks-Freund, and the Arabic Al-Mur-
sal, which latter is the organ of the
Syrian Catholics, and is edited by the
Maronite Fathers.
The oldest Catholic paper in the
Republic, and the most widely read by
the Irish and their descendants, is the
Southern Cross, founded in January,
1876; its brilliant traditions under
WilliaTl Bulfin are maintained by the
present editor, Mr.. Gerald Foley. A
progressive and we'll brought out
weekly, the Hiberno-Argentine Re.
view, completes with it for the favor of
the Englisl-speaking Catholics.
Some of the Catholic reviews are
scholarly productions, and many of
the pamphlets handed out at the
church doors on Sundays deal trench.
antly with the economic and moral
heresies Of the socialists and anti-cler-
icalS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
LARGER PURSES FOR
HARNESS RACING

Boston. Feb. 1S.-plans 70 hang W
large purses in order to attract more ana
faster entries in the light harness racing
meetings this season Of the Bay sta c
Snort Ship Circuit were discussed today
and tonight at the annual meeting Of the
stewards of the circuit and at the an
nual convention and dinner of the New
England Horsemcns $ Association. Il wa
decided by the stewards 10 open the c,i-
cuit at ToonsocKet. i. l.. on June a.
This meeting will be followed by others
IN the following order. Windsor, CT, July
l: Springfield July S; Northampton, july
IS: Greenfield, July -. Worcester. July
n; South Weymouth. Aug. ); Medford
Aug T.. Hilsgrove. r. 4. AUG. n. Barn
stable Aug u: Worcester Sept :.
Greenfield is the new member Of the
circuit
Henry Clarke of Springfield said thai
It might not he possible to hold meeting
in that city on the date assigned because
of the possibility of the government TAX
ing over the track. In that event the
meeting will be held in Westtield.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
CLAIM PADDED PAY
ROLLS FIGURE IN
HOG ISLAND YARD

WASHINGTON. Feb IS. Reports Of
padded payrolls in the government fab
ricated steel ship building plant at Hog
island are under investigation by the
department of justice, it became known
today after a visit by President VIII
son to the department and the Ship
ping Board to discuss the prospective
general inquiry into conditions there.
United States Attorney Francis r.
Kane received instructions more than
two weeks ago to gather all the facts
possible concerning rumors rhat may
officials we're paid cXorbitant salaries
and that some So-caiied experts We're
uaid from two or more accounts. His
report will be rendered soon to spe
cial department of justice investigator
to be appointed at the request of Pres
ident Wilson to investigate the Hog
Island situation.
After a brief conference today with
President Wilson. who called uncxpect-
edly at the department. Solicitor Cen
eral Davis intimated that the inyesti-
gator already had been chosen but
would not be announced until the re-
turn to the city Of Attorney General
Gregory. who has been in Mississippi
attending the funeral Of his mother.
At the Offices OF the Shipping Board,
the President did not find Chairman
Hurley whom he had called to, see, and
left. after talking to Mr.. Hurley's as
Sistdnt
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
COORDINATE PLANTS
FOR WAR INDUSTRY

Cleveland, ohio, Feb lS-Severai
thousand factories in the greater part Of
Ohio and three western Pennsylvania
counties will be consolidated into one or
ganization with every part co-Ordinated
IN turning out war material under pla
adopted today by the Cleveland war m
dUstpies commission. Samuel Scovi viii
represent the United States ordnance de-
partment N the district.
missionaries will be sent 70 all Of the
manufacturers The commission will .hus
know the number of machines il cacI
plant. those engaged in war orders a41l
complete available production capacity
Tie Government can be told qI!ck!; wna-
labor conditions are in eacn plant a3d
will be able TO place orders where there
IS sufficient equipment to turn out An
ished products.
Blue prints of plans and speyingaions
Of government contracts will be on Al
III the Office Of the commission here An
industries are expected TO be represented
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
AMERICAN AVIATOR
DRIVES A HOSTILE
MACHINE TO GROUND

With the American Army in France.
Feb. 18.--(By the Associated Iress).-
There has been a considerable increase
in aerial activity in the American sector
since last night. Enemy planes again
flew over the town where few days
ago an American field hospital was To-
Gated and dropped bombs, but without
damage One hostile machine was driven
10 earth III a damaged condition by an
American aviator.
The activity of the American anti-air-
craft gunners. machine gunners and bat
terry operators kept the enemy machines
from flying low enough to get q good
aim, one attempted to come lower, but
was hotly engaged and driven off. An
other was chased down after il had been
hit by anti-aircraft fire. All day hostile
planes were over the American position.
The artillery action also was lively
and a number of casualties are reported
One shell dropped on a cook tent anG
wounded six men. Three men in the
trenches were wounded by shrapnel, in
Guiding a second lieutenant. Several 9th
ers were injured when a town was shell
ed
Bright moonlight assisted the work Of
the American patrols last night, but no
Germans were seen. 4 portion Of the
sector was subjected to a slight passing
by the enemy, but the men put on their
masks and there We're no casualties.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
ARMOUR DECLARES
For Equal Pay for
Eight Hours
Debatable

Chicago, Feb. 16.-ln testifying in
the stock yards wage arbitration hear
ing today. j. Ogden Armour, presi-
dent of Armour and Co. declared HIM
self in favor of the principle of equal
pay for women performing the same
work as men and said ho believed
packing house employees should receive
extra compensation for working Sun
days. Christmas and other holidays. as
well as additional pay for overtime.
In speaking of the eight hour day,
he said it was a debatable question, but
he was willing to consider its adop-
tion. He said he wanted all his en-
ployes to earn sufficient wages prop
Continued on Page 2-Col. y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19

After the depression of 1913 had
passed. Mr.. Walber said there began
all increase in wages which has con-
tinued steadily. From January 1916; to
the latter part of 1917. he declared, the
pay of skilled labor increased from -
to 100 per cent. according to localities.
These figures did not include members
Of the four brotherhoods who continued
working on their old schedules of 1912
to 1919, except for such additional pay
as they received from the operation of
the eight hour law
The roads cheerfully would have
given their employees additional pay if
they had had the wherewitilal to do
So Mr. Walber said.
Mentioning the telegraphers particu-
larly, he said they had received more
wage adjustments since 1910 than any
other organized employees. receiving
Continued on Page 3-coI. ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
20 BILLS PROVIDE
FURTHER REGULATION
OF NATIONAL BANKS

Washington. Feb lS.--TWcntE bills
prepared by the comptroller OF the
currency for The further regulation of
National Banks including one provld-
ins for ii guarantee by the govern
ment of deposits not exceeding S5OOG,
were introduced today by Senator
owen and referred to the committee
on hankinG and currency.
Under the provisions of the Deposi-
tors Guarantee bin the money with
which to reimburse deposito:, or in
solvent national banks would be ad-
vanced hy the treasurer and recouped
bv a levy against all national banks
Of one tenth of one per cen'. on the
aggregate OF all deposits of $4,000 OF
less ana "a similar levy on all other de-
posits after deducting from each de-
posit the amount by which they ey-
coed $1,000
The bills prepared al the suggestion
of Comptroller Williams are based upon
recommendations made in mis- annua;
report. Among ether bills is one pro
hill iting banks from making loans to
their own officers or from leaning funds
TO directors without the consent of a
ma ajoritr Of the members of the beard
Other measures would require officials
and employees of rational banks to fur
nish surety bonds: forbid entries in
bank books being erased; limit the
amount Of assets which can he invest
Cd in bank office buildings: provide
penalties for usurY; authorize the
comptroller Of the currency 10 proceed
against national bank officials for Will
ful violation OF law. aud authorizing
national bank associations dnring the
war to contribute to the Eed Cross out
Of their net profits provided a report
is made TO the comptroller.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
Understanding Is Urged

Editorials from Issues Of these paptls
Of Feb. i received here by cable and
made public tonight by the committee
on public opinion urge the statements
Of the Central Powers 10 endeavor 20
come TO an understanding with the
United States.
The NeuSte Nachrichten says:
Altogether, Wilson shows himself as
the only opponent with whom discus
sion is possible. Therefore. it is tho
duty Of German statesmen to secure
the greatest possible from this discus
sion.
IF agreement with America can Sue
coed before its war machines irrlsist-
ible momentum the whole entente Will
he unhinged.
"Wilsons reply to Iertlins and Czef-
nin shows the strong desire fo;' a gen
erdl peace" says the Muenschner l'ost.
1t must be admitted that the President
is entirely right in many points Of his
'polemic against Hertling The latter
smoke but formulated no positive pro-
gram.
The President places himself on the
basis of the Reichstas resolution in
July and thus q general peace and le-
Cancellation becomes possible, ih!s
newspaper expects the chancellor e.
begin now building Il bridge to Amel'-
on
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
Strikers Will Be Back
at Wcrk in All Dis
tricts at Noon
Tuesday
BALTIMORE MEN
WILL SPEED UP
Result of Settlement Shown in
Big Registration of Shipyard
Workers at New YOrk-Men
Are Rushed to the Plants

Washington, Feb. 1S-Prcsident Will
sons intervention has terminated the
eastern shipyard strikes. Reports to-
night to the Shipping Board from un-
ion heads in all districts in which car
penters are out. said the strikers would
he back at work by noon tomorrow.
Huteheson Not Present
William l.. ilutcheson. president of
the brotherhood of Carpenters ana
Joiners who was due here today. did
not arrive, but is expected tomorrow to
take up the situation with government
officials Although heretofore Hutche-
son has declined to leave TO the Ship
building Labor Adjustment Board a
settlement Of the Carpenter demands,
officials will be willing TO renew rela-
tons with the board. The carpenter s
brotherhood. il was brought out to-
night. was made n party to the crea-
ton Of the adjustment board Oy the
signature OF its Vice president, nut
Iiutcheson overrulcd his subordinate S
action This fact, according to '.
Everit Macy. chairman of the Adjust
ment Board is causing the present
trouble at Seattle. where carpenters
arc trying to enforce closed shop. All
carpenters in the western yards agreed
to the Pacific Coast wage award. MI
Macy said unit, they learned recently
dat llutcheson had repudiated 1T.
: There was q report tonight that the
New York Metal Trades engaged IN
shipbuilding had requested that the
new Delaware River wage award be
made to apply In the New York dis
trict, but members of the adjustment
board said it had not reached them. IL
they want the Delaware scale it prob
ably will be given to them. it was SAID
although the board will hold hearings
first.
Baltimore carpenters as we'll as met
al trade workers already have been
given the opportunity of accepting the
Delaware award.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
RAILROAD EXECUTIVES STATE
PRESENT To GIVE INFORMATION
Will Not Oppose Wage Demands of Employees
But Give Whatever Information of Service to
Wage Commission in Making Recommended
tons for Increase Say Increase Has Contin-
md-Deny Charges of Unfairness

H,shineton, Feb. 1s-Railroad eX-
,..1ti1es vlo appeared before tile
aIroaI Wage Commission today said
GOV were present not to oppose the
rage demands made by their employees
M, 10 give whatever information they
AMID that would be Of service to the
,ommission in making recommends
TONS for increases. John G. Walber Of
v4n York. secretary Of the bureau of
i,fornation Of the eastern railways,
,bo spoke for tie roads in the eastern
ds,rjct said railroad officials recognize
In, there were numerous classes Of
,mplo,es not properly compensated but
ia. tic railroads had taken care Of
ieir employees as best they could.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19

senator Watson approved the pro-
vision in the railroad bill limiting gov
ernment control over the railroads to
Is months after the war. but opposed
the administrators original proposal
TO leave this period indefinite. He con
tinued:
Old System Of Competition Gone
II believe the old system of conlpe-
utlon is gone forever: that the Sher-
man anti trust law SO far as it affects
railroad com binations, will be repealed:
that anti-pooling laws directed at rail
road operations will. insofar as they
affect the transportation systems of
the countr.' he ab-ogated and a plan
viii be adopted which will give the
government practical control of
American railroads without the weak
Tess and the ineiHciency incident to
government ownership"
Adoption of the standard of com
ptnsation provided in the bill was also
urged by senator Watson. He declared
II better under existing circum-
stances TO deal generously with the
railroads tlan to have 100000 of
properties plunged into litigation"
1T may lie necessary he added. TO
carry out 'his vast project for the
President 10 raise the rates. and he
should he given power TO assume the
initiative ~ this undertaking. It fol-
lows that their control and operation
should be placed in the hands of the
executive department Of the govern
Elent in order properly TO finance the
operations of all the railroads"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
GERMANS CROSS
DvINA TO AID
THE UKRAINE

Berlin. via London, Feb. 1s.--Opern-
tions have been resumed on the Russian
front The Germans have crossed the
Dvina This announcement was made
by general headquarters tonight
The text If the statement reads:
"On the great Russian front HOSTILE
vance on Dvinsk The Dvina has been
crossed without fighting.
called upon by the Ukraine to help
in their heavy struggle against the
Great Russia, our troops have com
menced their advance from the direc-
ton OF kovel"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
FIND GROUND GLASS
I'm FLOUR MILL

Sioux Falls. S. d.. Feb. 1S.-Author-
tiles Of Bon Homme county today clos
ed the -four mill operated by Menon-
ties 16 miles south of Tyndale, on
charges of farmer named Mcdonald
that box of ground glass was found
by him in the sack of feed which had
been ground at the mill. Federal au-
thorities were Investigating the case,
but it was said here that no action had
been taken.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
GOVERNOR M|Ll|KEN
REVIEWS SAITH RECT,

Portland. Nc, Feb. 1s.-The SAN
Regiment Artillery, which includes
many members Of the former First
Maine Regiment, Coas, Artillery Corps
was cheered hy thousands of persons
today as it paradcd through Congress
street.
1t was reviewed at City hall by Gov
ernor Milliken. the mayors of Portland
and South Portland. Adjutant General
George Mel Iresson and army Off
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
MAINE SHOE MEN
ELECT OFFICERS

Portland, Ne, FeD lS.-At the annual
meeting OF the Retail Shoe Mercha nts'
Association Of Maine here TO-DAY onicer.
were elected as follows: President, Ere
;. Smith. Portland; vice presidents. J. r
Bilodeau of Augusta. y. H. McNauzht, N
Of Gardiner, Fred \. Lill! OF iialiowell,
F. f. Blackington Of Rocklaad; secretary.
James A.. McFaul, Portland; treasurer.
~ Desp!ns. Lewiston. joan NJ. Boyn-
ton Of Boston addressed the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-02-19
BUCkSPoRT SCHooNERS
FREE FROM ICE.

Curling. ~ r.. Eet. 1S.-The crews
OF the three American schooners. Eiiz-
;beth Nicholson. T. NJ Nicholson and
Judique reached here today on their
way to Bucksport, Me.
The vessels were frozen fast IN the
ice off Wood Island. II miles from this
mort, at the conclusion of the hcrrins
fishing season two weeks ago.