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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
THE SMITH TOWNER BILL

is without the slightest foundation
The bill can only be considered an
assault upon religion by those who
oppose public schools, and by those
who believe ignorance on the part of
the masses increases religious faith.
The charge is really an attack upon
public education, and shall not be
permitted to hide behind an expressed
attack on this bill 1t is founded upon
opposition to taxing all the people
that all the children may have an
opportunity to obtain an education. 1t
is an assault upon our public school
systems in every State; and, carried
to it's logical consequence, would
abolish all public education conducted
by State or local authorities.
If public education were suppressed,
more than half of the children of our
country would grow up in ignorance.
need not dwell upon the calamity,
which would be visited upon our
country if the opportunity for educa.
ton at public expense were sup
pressed.
Taxes, paid for the support of pub
lie schools, are the highest contribu-
ton made by wealth for the welfare
of our citizens and for the future of
our country.
These attacks might have been ex.
pected of leaders of thought in the
Dark Ages; at the present time they
are surprising and shocking.
l can not believe that the real lead
ers of the Catholic Church or the rank
and file of it's members in the United
States are opposed to public schools,
or to an opportunity being given to
every child CT obtaining an education
at the public expense. I hope they
will learn the real meaning of these
cation. If they do so, and, if / am
right in my estimate of their attitude
toward public schools, they will aid
in stopping the unWise opposition to
these bills to which I have referred.
Ridiculous Reference.
Senator Smiths rather pointed
intimations that opposition to the
measure is a relict of the Dark Ages
does not reflect the attitude of the
Senate committee. AS a matter of
fact, much of the opposition does not
proceed from Catholic sources at all;
and this method of argument is not
likely to be very effective. The Sen
ate committee has shown DISPOSE
ton to weigh carefully Catholic objec-
lions to the bill, and to meet them as
far as possible. Senator Smiths hint
of mediaevalism is obviously as ridi
culous as some of the criticism of
the measure have been Incorporate;
and neither will contribute to the solu.
ton of the problem, at which the bill
aims.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
DISCUSSIONS ON
SUBJECT OF EDUCATIONAL
MEASURE-WlLL BE HELD
OVER-G E r G ! A SENATOR'S
RIDICULOUS REFERENCE TO
MEDIAEVALlSM

In the rush of important legisla-
ton, with which Congress is over
whelmed, the prospect for action upon
the Smith-Towner educational bill, to
! which there has been a certain
amount of objection upon the part of
Catholics, has become so remote that
| the chairmen of the Senate and House
committees have virtually abandoned
hope of securing action upon it.
The Senate committee has had pub
| lie hearings upon the measure, at
which the Rev. DR.. O'Grady, repre-
senting the National Catholic War
Council, appeared. An additional ten
days has been allowed at which others
may present their views. Represen-
tatives of some of the western agri-
cultural colleges wish to point out
certain Objectionable features of the
measure.
That is about as far as the bill will
go for months to come; and, even il
it is brought up eventually, it will
meet with opposition because of the
large expenditures it involves. 1t is
the purpose of Senator Kenyon, chair
man of the Senate Committee on
Education and Labor, to have the
measure considered, if possible; and,
if he fails in this, to have, at least,
the Americanization provisions, to
which there is little opposition, dealt
with as a separate bill. But, with the
peace treaty confronting the Senate
and railroad and economic legislation
approaching, it is very doubtful that
anything can be accomplished in this
respect.
Remarks of Senator Smith.
Some rather startling remarks con-
corning Catholic opposition to the bill
were made in the Senate last week
by Senator Hoke Smith, whose name
it bears He said:
The Presbyterian Church in the city
of Atlanta, of which l am member,
maintains a church school. The bill
in no way interferes with this school.
Attendance for twentyfour weeks
each year upon this school or any
church school-Presbyteria Baptist,
Methodist, Episcopal, or Catholic-or
any private school meets the require
ments of the bill. The claim, that it
takes away the right of parents to
educate their own children, is plainly
false. The charge, that this bill
would Danish God from every school,
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23

was rendered, and it far surpassed any
former entertainment attempted under
the auspices of Montgomery Council.
The speakers of the day were Hon.
Daniel w. Lawler of st. Paul, and
Hon. c. c. Kolars of LIE Sueur Center,
two of the most brilliant orators of the
Northwest, who delivered patriotic
and inspiring addresses in keeping
with the occasion. The Montgomery
National band was on the grounds
again and rendered up-to-date selec-
tons.
Large representations from the sur
rounding towns were present. InVi-
tations had been sent out to the mem
bers Of neighboring Knights of Co.
lumbus Councils, who with their fam
lilies were royalty entertained by the
hospitable members of the local or
ganiZation.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
DIOCESE OF LEAD

Dewey: Bishop Lawler held a
meeting with some of the parishion-
ers recently at which it was decided
to build a church in this town. Some
new families have settled here this
summer. The people expect to have
their new church erected before
Christmas.
Hereford: The parish received a
visit from Bishop LaWler Friday, Au-
gust Is, to decide on the location for
the new church that is to be built. Up
to this time Mass has been celebrated
in private homes, but the people have
made up their minds that God is go
ing to have His own house in this set
Element. Father Klein attends to the
mission.
Belle Fourche: The par1shioners
are enthusiastic over the fact that
they now have a resident pastor of
their own, Rev. John J. Donnelly.
They have bought and furnished a
beautiful home for him and they are
happy to say that it is out of debt.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
SCHOOLS IN GERMANY
GERMAN cENTER'S VICTORY PRO
TEcTs CHURcH's SCHOOLS.

The controversy between the Ger
man Center Party and the Socialists
on the school question has been set
tied, for the time being, by COM
promise. The present arrangement
provides that parents are to decide
whether schools within commune
shall be for all religious denomina-
tons in common or separated accord
ing to denominations, or to have no
religious teaching whatever. In order
to enable the children of parents of
small means to attend the grammar
and high schools, assistance from the
public funds is to be granted. The
Berlin Lokal Anzeiger expresses the
opinion that the compromise is a de-
cided victory for the Center.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
HOLY NAME SOCIETY

The directors and presidents of the
Holy Name societies in thirty-three
parishes in Washington and the vicin-
ity met last week to formulate plans
for what will probably be the biggest
demonstration of it's kind to be held
at the capital in October. The parade
will form at the Peace Monument at
the foot of Capitol Hill and will
march to the Washington Monument,
at the base of which Benediction will
be given. 1t is expected that Cardinal
Gibbons, Cardinal MERCER and the
Apostolic Delegate will participate in
the ceremony. John Hadley Doyle,
president of the Holy Name Union of
Maryland, Virginia and the District of
Columbia. will be in charge.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
FATHER DUNCAN
PRIEST, ONCE A MAYOR, is CHAP
LAIN-CHIEF IN FRANCE.

The appointment of the Rev. Pat
rick R. DUNCAN, former chaplain of
the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth
Infantry, as chaplain-in-chief of the
army on the Rhine, with the rank of
major, has been announced.
Father DUNCAN volunteered to re-
main overseas when his regiment was
sent home, and is to supervise the
exhuming of bodies of American sol
diers buried in France, being at
tached to the graves inspection serv-
ice. He is the holder of the D. S. c.
and has gallant record in the field,
having often volunteered for danger
Gus duty. Father DUNCAN was for
merly Mayor of Lapeer, Mich.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
APPEAL FOR CL0QUET
NEEDS OF CHURCH ARE PRESS
ING IN REGION DEVASTATED
BY FOREST FiRES-PRlESTS
LIVE IN SHACk--BlSHOP Nc
NICHOLAS APPROVES WORK OF
RECONSTRUCTED

Father Limmer writes as follows
from Cloquet:
The forest fires of October II, that
devastated some $4,000 square miles
of Northeastern Minnesota, COM
pletely destroyed the city of Cloquet.
The 5000 inhabitants were left desti-
tute by the fire. The Northern Min
nesota Relief Association is taking
care of the temporal needs OF the
people. The general relief fund, how
ever, does not take cognizance OF the
spiritual wants. Hence the Church
cannot look to this fund for assistance
in rebuilding.
The property of Our Lady of the
Sacred Heart Church was entirely
destroyed in the general conf1agra-
ton. The Church and School, Rec
tory and Sisters residence, with all
their furnishings, are heap OF ruins.
The Church and school are crying
necessity to preserve the faith among
our people, especially the children.
We are facing the dire necessity of
raising $4,000 to begin the recon-
struction of the church buildings for
a congregation of $50 families who
| are all destitute. The greatness of
our need induces us to appeal to your
kind charity.
| Any assistance your native charity
may dictate will be most gratefully
acknowledged Donations may be
mailed directly to Our Lady of the
Sacred Heart Church, Cloquet, Min
nesota.
| Bishop McNicho1as writes as fol
lows:
Bishops Letter.
July Is, 1919.
Rev. J. A. Limmer,
Cloquet, MINI.
Reverend dear Father:
1t afforded me the greatest consola
ton to visit your section OF the forest
fire districts. l was edited by the
spirit of resignation which animates
you and Father Lemire under you1
present trying circumstances. The
,, COlplClC u6SIl uCtlO1l VI ShuA SAA
school, rectory and Sisters house, TO-
the building of which you had laboret
so hard, would discourage most men
especially since the whole town o
Cloquet has been literally wiped gu
by the fire. Your cheerfulness ant
courage are an inspiration to tn
clergy and faithful of the Diocese o
Duluth The fact that you are living
among your people in a poor tenn
porary shack will have far-reachin'
, influence. Proof of this is, that yol
: were able to get together three hun
dred of your devoted people, some o
; whom travelled distance in order t
, be present with you in your povert
, for the Christmas Masses. The cele
/ bration of Mass in the poor and col
3 room which serves as temporar
5 church brought you into complete hal
r mony with the poverty and condition
of the first Christmas.
S Your proposal to seek help for tn
}, rebuilding of all the church propert
: has my most cordial approval. | wi
J. send my personal offering for tn
lchurch with the regret that it is ne
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
ofST. PAUL
ST. PAUL.

Church of St. Luke: During the past
week the pastors of this parish have
moved into the new rectory adjoining
the church. which will be dedicated
Sunday, August "a The new address
is % North Lexington Parkway.
Irish Meeting: The Friends OF
Irish Freedom, cooperating with the
Hibernians, are to hold mass meet
ing on the evening of August ~ at
Hibernian Hall, for the purpose OF
planning drive for the Irish Victory
Fund pledged at the Irish Race Con-
yention held at Philadelphia. At this
meeting also a committee will be ap-
pointed to invite De Valera, President
of the Irish Republic, to speak here.
1t is intended to request the mayor or
the City Council to endorse the invi-
tation with their signatures, as has
been done in SO many cities through
out the country. Committees of the
Hibernians and Ladies' Auxiliary are
working hard to make this meeting
success. 1t is probable that eX-GoVer-
nor Dunno, who is at present solourn-
ing at Minnetonka, will be present and
speak on that occasion. general in
yitation is sent to the clergy of the
Archdiocese, and it is expected large
number will attend, and that the
northwest will be awakened by the
tune of God Save Ireland" Every
body welcome.
CO, F.: Plans for the first annual
Joint basket picnic of the Catholic Or
der of Foresters, TO be held at st.
Thomas Athletic Field on Sunday,
August "a, are progressing rapidly. All
Courts have signified their intention
to attend and large attendance is
assured. All Courts of the Women's
Catholic Order of Foresters have also
been invited, and practically all ex-
pect to attend. The picnic will be
much larger and better than was at
first planned and a good time is as
sured to ALL Excellent music has
been provided and plenty of lunch and
refreshments. Basket lunches will be
III OFu6T, uOW6fSl, cAlu oil WIN pi SiSA
are invited to bring a basket lunch.
More than two thousand programs
will be mailed out to members in adj
vance. Every one is urged to come
early and to participate in the con-
tests. These have been arranged so
that all can take part in some of them.
St. Martinus Court, c. o. F.: The
first annual picnic of st. Martinus
Court, No. $50, was held at Lake
Owasso on Sunday, August 10. About
400 members were present and all re-
port most enjoyable time. Prizes in
the contests were awarded to Mrs.
Geo. Deutsch, Miss Groebner, John
Zinzer, Paul Trener and John Gamer
This picnic will be made an annual
affair hereafter.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
DIOCESE OF CROOKSTON
Clerical Appointments:
Diocesan CORRESPONDENT: Rev.
seph Wurm, Crookston. MINI.

Clerical Appointments: Rev. A.
Lamy has been appointed pastor of
Dorothy, and Rev. l.. Baud becomes
assistant to Father Lemire of Red
Lake Falls. Rev. Ansgar Osendorf,
o. S. B., assumes the pastorate of De-
troit, and Rev. Plus Mainz, o. S. B.,
succeeds him in Galloway.
Crookston: The Knights of Column
bus of Crookston have contributed a
munificent sum towards the erection
of the addition to st. Vincent's Hos
pital, and a goodly sum has come in
from Ada, owing to the noble efforts of
the pastor, Rev. Henry Pelger.
Oklee: The Bishop administered
the Sacrament of Confirmation last
Sunday, assisted by the pastor, Faith
er Perronnet and Father Merth Of
the Cathedral. Oklee is situated in
the midst of fertile district and is
increasing in population.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
CONVENT IS SOLD

Negotiations for the sale of the
property of the Convent of the Visi-
tation, in the heart of the fine resi-
dence section of Washington and one
of the landmarks of the capital, were
completed last week. The property,
comprising an entire square, was sold
for 100000. 1t was acquired by the
Sisters in 1867. At that time it was
on the outskirts of the city, not far
from the British embassy.
1t is the intention of the purchasers
to erect on the site department store,
a moving picture theater and auto
mobile salesrooms and service sta
ions.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
A CHINESE VIEW
OPINION OF WESTERN CiVlLlZA-
TON EXPRESSED BY CHINA
MAN OF NEW YORK.

The New York World printed re-
Moy Foo, of New York City, that is
worthy of some thought. Here are
few extracts:
eff a Chinaman may be permitted
to suggest, would it not be possible
to found better and more lasting
peace upon the Ten Commandments
than upon the Fourteen Points?
Why does not the West now, after
1900 years, try the experiment of
founding state upon the teachings
of it's Christ?
1--WE Cinnamon believe that trade
restrictions beget war. The West had
been at war for and because of it's
markets ever since your modern civ
ilization was created.
when the guns of Germany work
ed destruction to the cathedrals of
France, we heard you weeping aloud
in your market places because of the
loss of the architectural beauties of
Rheims and Louvain. Not one voice
was raised in honest protest because
of the dissertation of the Inner Taber-
nacle.
Il attack not your Christian relig-
ion, nor would l compare it unfavor-
ably with our Confucianism. You,
however, do not practice your relig-
ion. With you a commercial relation
comes first in all things: the moral
relation is forgotten.
Lasting peace will come only
when you accept honestly the teach
ings of the Christ whom you now only
pretend to worship"
The above opinion of Western
standards is held by more than one of
our Chinese correspondents country
men. An evangelical worker in
China declares that many of the hun
dreds of coolies returning to that
country after their wartime work in
France are taking back unfavorable
of Western ideals as exemplified in
Western life. Now is the time, if
ever, for implanting in the Chinese
mind the right conception Of the true
ideals of Western civilization, the
ideals of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
The mind of China is opening for i'm
pressions: American Catholics have
| before them the magnificent opportu
| nifty to make those impressions EN-
brace the saving truths of the teach
ings of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus
| Christ
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
FRENCH CLERGY
LARGE NUMBER KILLED IN
GREAT WAR.

Recent figures given by ia Croix"
place the number of French eclesias-
tics killed during the war at 1926.
Nearly 1000 received the decoration
of the Legion of Honor, 1888 received
the Military Medal and 7,S4S the Croix
de Guerre.
The Jesuits who were exiled by the
French Republic in the name of lib
erty returned to France from all over
the world 1t is estimated that 900
were serving with the colors. The
decoration of the Legion of Honor was
bestowed on 81 Jesuits, 80 received
the Military Medal, 80 the Croix de
Guerre. Moreover, there were sos
who received citations in the Orders
of the Day.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23

hundred times more. 1 hope the
clergy and faithful of the Diocese will
come to your assistance in spirit
of sacrifice. 1 am sure if many char
itably disposed persons of means
throughout the country saw the con-
ditions under which you and Father
Lemire are living, and were witnesses
of the sacrifice which you are making,
they would contribute generously to
the rebuilding of the church property
Asking God to bless your work and
commencing myself to your prayers,
| am,
Faithfully in Christ,
+ JOHN T. McNICHOLAS,
Bishop of Duluth.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
DIOCESE OF ST. CLOUD

Onamia: The annual retreat of the
Crosier Fathers is being held here
this week Father Van Oils of Ray,
N. D., is the retreat master. Clergy
of the Order are here from Bluegrass,
Butler, Verndale and Ward Springs.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
FROM THE MAYFLOWER
GRATEFUL SENTIMENTS FROM
CREW OF PRESIDENTIAL
YACHT.

The following note expresses the
gratitude, towards the Knights OF
Columbus, of the officers and men of
the crew of President Wilson's yacht,
the Mayfiower.
Commanders Letter
U. S. S. Mayfower
Navy Yard, Wash, D. c.
% July, 1919
Supt. Charles O'Connell, K. of c.,
7th and Penn. Avenue, N. W.,
Washington, D. G.
My dear Mr.. O'Conne11:
The Captain, officers and crew of
the Mayflower would like you to ac-
cept their deepest appreciation of the
many Kindnesses and the hospitality
that you have so often extended them
So many men, in addition to the Of
fcers, have spoken of the assistance
and the cordial welcome that they
spirit Of your organization and in par
ticular your personal influence, that
would like the opportunity of tell
ing you how very much it has meant
to us, and of the esteem and good
friendship that has been developed
among the crew for the Knights of
Columbus.
1t is unnecessary to wish you sue
cess in your work.
Very cordially yours,
STEWART BRYANT,
1t. Commander, U. S. Navy,
Commanding
U. S. S. Mayflower.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
FIRE SWEEPS CHURCH

Just after the close of early Mass
last Sunday fire destroyed the altar
and ciborium and a portion of the
interior of St. Anthony's Church, Spo-
kane, Wash. The cause is attributed
to defective wiring. The loss is about
$4,000.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23
MINNEAPOLIS.

Pro-cathedral of st. Mary: Fiske
O'Hara, who is interested in the af-
ter-war work, has generously offered
to present his new play, Down Linn
erick Way" at the Metropolitan The
atre on Monday evening, August %,
for the benefit of the Social Service
work of the Pro-Cathedral parish.
A midsummer festival, in charge of
the ladies of the Altar Society, was
held on the school grounds on Friday
evening, August Is. Orchestral mus
ic, under the direction of Professor
Stueck, was a feature of the evening.
About fifteen hundred persons were
in attendance. Mrs. ]. c. Famechon,
President, and Mrs. NJ. Weed, Chair
man of the Social Committee, were
assisted by Mesdames Grace Gum, A.
F. Dowdell, N D. Samels, l.. J. Riley,
S. J. Schnorenberg and J. A. Colby.
Church of the Incarnation: The
school of the Incarnation will begin
the school year on September with
eleven class rooms. Last year it be-
gan with six rooms, but the eleven
rooms will probably be comfortably
filled within a short time after school
begins.
Church of the Holy Rosary: A so,
cial under the auspices of the Altar
society was given in the basement OF
the church last TUESDAY evening. A
comfortable crowd filled the hall and
added neat sum to the treasury OF
the church.
Our Lady of Lourdes: The reno
walton of the church building is near
ly completed. The tower has under
gone extensive repairs and the ex
terror of the entire structure has beer
newly painted. The recent grand fes
tival which brought the parishioner
together in most enjoyable fashion TO
two evenings was decided success
financially as we'll as socially.
OUTSIDE THE CITIES.
New Prague: The first initiation
into the new Knights of Columbu
Council at New Prague will take plac
on September Z. Membership con
mittees are visiting the neighborin
parishes and receiving the applics
tions of candidates. 1t is expecte
that the class will be large one, an
there is deep interest in the comm
initiation.
Montgomery: The sixth annu;
outing and basket picnic of Montgon
cry Council, Knights of Columbus
took place at Rosenau's Park, LAX
Volney, Sunday, August IT. AS
former occasions, the committees
charge spared neither time nor e
pense to make it an event long to |
remembered. Boating, fishing, game
and sports were the principal anus
ments throughout the day, and
three o'clock in the afternoon vel
6ne musical and literary progra
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-08-23

Church of St. Luke: During the past
week the pastors of this parish have
moved into the new rectory adjoining
the church, which will be dedicated
Sunday August "a. The new address
is % North Lexington Parkway.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-02-20

In "The Coppenhead," which John
d. Williams will present at the Au-
ditorium theater, Toledo. Friday
and Saturday, February 2Sth and
March 1st. with Saturday matinee,
with Lionel Barrymore in the title
role, Augustus Thomas has returned
to theme and locale in the treat
ment of which he is without peer
in the American theater. Born and
bred in the middle west, beginning
life in the humblest ranks of work
ers, and later obtaining especial op-
portunities for observing our ma
tional life as a newspaper reporter,
Mr.. Thomas has easily been the best
equipped day playwright when it
comes to depicting American scenes
and types.
In "1he Copperhead," he is again
"at home," in those human precincts