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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01

ton given by the French govern
ment to Mr.. Hearn,. past supreme
knight of the Knights Of Column
bus, the following words pro-
nounced by the Cardinal on the
Fourth of July last year were
quoted amid great applause "The
American Catholics are at the
vanguard Of the service Of the ma
ton on land and sea. -. Our
President has clearly determined
the lofty principles on which
rests this sacred cause; they are as
universal as they are disinterest-
ed. the soul Of the nation rises
above the pettiness and villainy
of an egoist spirit, of antichristian
hatred. 1. If we fight as heroes
and pray as saints, America will
soon triumph over brutal force by
a greater force; she will triumph
over an unbounded ambition by
a nobler force, by sacrifice and
faith. " ,....
It is then the spirit, the genius
of our Constitution that has con-
quered the unbounded ambition
OF militaristic autocracy. This
same spirit would likewise ''make
the world safe for democracy"
Hence, send to the nascent repub-
lies of old Europe the glorious
Constitution Of the United States.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01
PRIDE AND HuMiLiTY-DANG
OF CULTIVATING A HABIT OF
PRIDE.

Excerpts from brief chapel talks
delivered by the late Archbishop Ire
land to his students at st. Paul Sem
mary. The series is copyrighted by
the San Francisco Monitor. #' ~
A French author has said that the
most hateful word is ''I.'' We should
strive to repress the lego" The proud
man thinks he is perfect and better
than other men. He imagines there
is no flaw in himself. Il can do what
you can't do" he thinks, "and who are
you?" He wants everybody to honor
and esteem him, but people despise
proud man and don't want to have
anything to do with him. He is not
welcome in society or anywhere. He
wins no merit in the sight of God and
has the esteem of no man because
people hate pride. The world hates a
proud man and hits him every time.
Perhaps it does so because it wants
more room for it's own pride.
The proud man wants the respect of
people. He leans on the world. He
who leans on the world, leans on a
| reed. He who seeks fame will find
it but the whispering of the wind to-
day which is calm tomorrow. Today
the people put you up; tomorrow they
| throw you down. >7r $50.
One is foolish who looks to the world
for consolation. We should be happy
| if Gods estimate of us is good; This
comes from doing your duty towards
God and your fellowman. You can
find rest, peace and comfort only in a
good conscience - .5 80
/ The froth of pride is vanity. This
| is pride in little things. A person may
like to be always we'll spoken of and
praised, as when people admire how
| well he looks or how straight he walks
The vain coXscomb is always swelled
out and wrapped up in his own dignity
He cannot bear contradiction He is
| like the peacock which turns it's head
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01
CHURCH SUIT ENDED
CHURCH PROPERTY BELONGS TO
CONGREGATION. COURT DE-
cIDES.

The litigation begun ten years ago
by the heirs of Louis LeCouteulX to
gain possession of the property of st.
Louis Church, Buffalo, N. Y, was def
nitely ended last week by the decision
of the Court of Appeals, sustaining the
judgment of the lower courts in con-
veying title to the property in the con-
gregatfon. Decisions favorable to the
Church had been rendered by Equity
Branch of the Supreme Court in Erie
County, and by the Appellate Division
of the Supreme Court at Rochester
In affirming the decision of these
courts, the Court of Appeals has defin-
itely disposed of the case and it's de-
cision is binding and conclusive upon
all parties concerned'3s -
The property was conveyed to the
uses of the, congregation by Louis
Lee outeulx in 1922 None of his i'm
mediate family laid claim to the prop
erty. But in 1907 Henry and Louis
EeCouteulx, great grandsons, and re-
sidine IN France. bfoaeht snitate 70
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01

all the world knows, has been the
complete triumph of American eff
ticiency and energy.
Now that hostilities have prac-
tically ceased the need to pray
for our soldiers is even greater
than before. The dangers Of act
ual warfare kept the souls of our
fighters ever on the brink of
eternity. These men realized the
imminent peril in which they con-
tstantly lived. For this reason
they were not slow to. prepare
themselves to meet their God at
any moment. Since the cessation
of hostilities, however, the men
have been thrown into a state Of
relaxation. Physical danger has
been removed and the. soldiers
have returned to a normal state.
The old weaknesses of human ma
ture will probably reassert them
selves. The glow of pride, result
ing from victory, may lend addi-
trOnal attraction to the ordinary
force of temptation. For this
reason the soldier needs greater
strength Of resistance lest he be-
come a victim to his own success.
Hence the Holy Father, realizing
the spiritual dangers that sur
round men in state Of compare
tive idleness, urges upon the faith
full that they continue their re-
newed prayers for the benefit Of
the soldiers, especially of those
who have brought lis security and
peace.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01
DOMAIN OF TEMPERANCE
CITY BILL OF WASHINGTON, D c.,
FOR PRISONER KEEP IS Al.
MOST NIL.

A remarkable difference I'M the
city's share Of the county Jail beard
bill for six months of 1915 and the
corresponding six months for 1918
has aroused much discussion in Wash
ington, d. c., as to the cause. The to-
tai bill for June, July, August, Septem-
'ber October, November and December
of 1915 was s977.30, while the bill for,
May, June, July, August, September
and October last year was $24.90.,
There was no charge of any kind dur.
ing August of this year. ....
At first it seemed purely wonder
full showing for the prohibition law,
but it is pointed out that this term of
the circuit court has one of the most
"bang-fulI' criminal calendars on rec
ord. More than two-thirds of these
cases, it appears, are for violation of
the liquor laws.
Records at the Jail show a wonder
full percentage of all convicted of min
or offenses having paid their fines.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01

The True Voice Of Omaha says
This is the time for every Catholic
to be awake to the danger that
threatens our parochial schools i'll
Nebraska. Already nearly doz-
Ell bills touching our schools = in
some way are before the legisla-
ture. Some Of these are harmless
Ill their intent--but they need
amendments to make them practi-
cable and acceptable to Catholics.
We are not condemning all legis-
lation on education. Some of it
is needed. And Catholics are will
ing enough to agree to any reason
able legislation. But when an at
tempt is made to put out Of exis-
tence all parochial schools, and
thus to commit an assault on free
dom of education, they object,
and. it necessary, they will fight
to the last ditch for the existence
of their schools.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01
ALCOHOL THE ENEMY OF Eff.
FlClENCY.

We are living in an age of efficien.
cy. Successful men in all generations
have been the efficient men. The mo-
dern tendency to analyze causes and
effects has brought into special prom
inence the Importance of physical eff
cheney as direct cause for success.
We train our schoolboys for partici-
patton in various games and sports.
They are trained for efficiency Young
men and women in the business and
industrial world are trained for
efficiency.
Everything which promotes ef1icien-
cy is emphasized as an element in
success. Everything which decreases
efficiency is stigmatized as cause of
defeat.
Investigations in university labora-
tories of Europe and America have
shown that, while brain activity is
increased with small doses of alcohol,
the judgment is less sound, the reason
ing less accurate, the perception less
clear, the thinking less logical, the
will power weakened. Thus activity
was gained at the expense of con-
troll and of efficiency ~
Recent researches, therefore, have
demonstrated that alcohol profoundly
influences physical efficiency-de-
creasing strength, agility, and skill
of muscular action, interfering with
judgment, reason, will power, and log
ical thinking. Alcohol is the great de-
stroyer of physical efficiency
Winfield Scott Hall. NJ D.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01
. SISTER IS HONORED
THE FRENCH PRESIDENT DECO
RATES NUN FOR BRAVERY.

In the official list of the Legion
d Honneur." published in France, the
name of Sister Gabriel Rosnet, supe-
rioress of the Sisters of Charity of St.
Vincent de Paul, in charge of the am
bulance station at Clermonten-Ar-
gonne, appears.
The official statement tells that this
award has been bestowed upon the
valiant nun for her conspicuous BRAY
cry; and exemplary composure in mo-
ments of danger, and also that owing
to her efforts the lives of many wound
ed soldiers have been saved during
times of grave peril. President Poin-
care presented the insignia of the Lee
gi0n d 'Honneur to Sister Gabriel on
the, occasion of IL visit he lately Maid
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01

A recent article from the pen
Of Frank r. Kent, managing edi-
tor of the Baltimore Sun, which
caused much comment throughout
the country, has this reference to
a supreme moment in the war /:
"All the world knows now that
it was two regiments of American
marines which stopped the enemy
at Chateau Thierry, when he was
on the road to Paris-and the road
was wide open, too, with the
French broken and on the run and
the British weakened and unable
to hold. And it was two American
divisions that started him Oh his
way back
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01

Opposition to drastic immigra-
ton restrictions, as proposed in
the Barnett and Lufkin bills, was
voiced by Representative J. II.
Moore, by officials of the Hebrew
Immigrant Aid Society Of New
York, and the federation of Italian
Societies Of Philadelphia last
week. Frank Morrison, secretary
OF the American Federation of La
Dor, gave notice that organized la
Dor will oppose unrestricted i'm
migration until soldiers and war
workers have found places i'll in
dustrv.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01
TIERS OF ST. FRANCIS, AT ROCH-
ESTER, MIMI, COMMEMORATE
ENTRANCE INTO THE ORDER
BISHOP hebron DELIVERED
EULoGlsTlC DISCOURSE ON THE
OCCASION. "[

The golden jubilee of Mother Mary
Mathilda's entrance into the religious
life as member of the Order of ST.
Francis, was appropriately observed
on January %, at the Mother House
and Novitiate, in Rochester, MINI.
The principal event of the day was
Pontifcal Mass at ten Am. by Rt. Rev.
Patrick R. Hebron, D. D., bishop of
Winona. The Right Reverend cele-
brant was assisted by Rev. F. Croci-
alta as deacon and Rev. l.. O'Day as
subdeacon. Rev. John A. Cummiskey
acted as master OF ceremonies. Rt.
Rev. Mgr. G. P. Murphy, pastor of st.
Johns Church, was the assistant priest.
The music at the Mass was furnished
by the choir of the College of ST.
Teresa.
The afternoon reception was held in
the main parlors which were simply
but gracefully decorated. A number
of the older residents of the city as
well as many of the younger gener-
alton availed themselves of this op-
portunity of extending their greetings
to Mother Mathilda. Following the re-
ception a delightful musical treat by
a number of the students from the Col
lege of st. Teresa was enjoyed by the
guests.
The Right Reverend Bishop of Wi
mona gave the solemn Benediction,
which took place at five o'clock. Rt.
Rev.,Mgr. G.. P. Murphy was chaplain
to the bishop. Bishop Hebron
preached the sermon, taking as part
of his text: Hail, good and faithful
servant The bishop dwelt on the
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01

The nasty reports of the miscues
Of the Y, NJ, G. A. in Europe that
appeared recently drew from the
lips of DR.. McGinnis, of West
bury, L. l., New York, the follow
ing comment: "Now just watch
the Catholic press and you will
notice that they will treat with sill
ence the glaring stories of inef-
fciency exhibited by the great Y.
N. C. A. Tt is not Catholic trait
to gloat over an unsuccessful OPP
ponent. 1t will leave that to the
world at large. The Catholic
Church bitterly opposes non-Cath-
Ollie teaching that she believes err
roneous, but passes over the faults
and failings of the individual Prot
cstants. Just the opposite lis the
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01
REQUEST TO oRPHANAGE
TOLEDO INSTITUTION is >REMEM
BERED BY WILL.

BY the will of the late Frank t.
Martin, of Putnam County, Ohio, st.
Anthony Orphange, Toledo, is made a
beneficiary. After minor requests are
made to brotherss sisters and three
nephews, three-ffths of the remain
der. of the estate, valued at about
$4,000, is to be. given toward the
erection of "a church and school in
Muntanna, Putnam County, and the
remaining two-fifths to the orphanage.
If a parish is, not organized or in proc
ess of organization in Muntanna with
in two years. after the date of the
death of the testator, the entire resi-
duary estate will go to the orphanage.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01
THE LITTLE NATIONS.

The fortunes Of war have trans
formed a noted pianist into the
Premier of the ancient Polish ma
ton. AS Ignace Jan Paderewski,
the new Premier of Poland, took
his place an officer of his staff,
according to the report, ex-
claimed: "God save Poland. "
The Prime Minister went to his
desk, saying: Cone thing com
forts me. 1t is that | have ninety
five per cent of the people with
me. Perhaps the other five per
cent will make trouble. In any
case we are only beginning
This modest scene, this simple
ceremony marks the beginning of
new era for one of the smaller
nations. The war was fought
that all peoples, large and small,
might enjoy the benefit of direct
voice in their own government
The Czecho-Slovaks also have
formed all independent nation,
and this independence has been
recognized by the United States.
Thus gradually the principles that
dominated the part which this
country. took in the war are going
to be applied to the smaller ma
tions. Whenever a people gives
proof OF just promise Of it's ability
to guide itself Alright, this prin-
clple OF self-determination should
be applied. That it will be so APP
piled appears to be a growing con-
viction as the work of the peace
conference progresses.
The question still arises, Will
this principle Of free people
hold good for Ireland? There is
no doubt that Ireland, like Po-
land, has ever by protest and var
led activities maintained the right
to govern herself. AS to the abil-
ity OF her people, it were useless
to argue. For it is .well-known
fact that in every part of the
world where Irishmen have set
tied they have demonstrated with
out doubt their capacity for
government. Scarcely country
is there where the Irish will not
be found in positions where ener-
gy, cleverness and unusual ability
are required. England herself
has on many occasions, both at
home and throughout her colonial
empire, protited by the talents
and the genius Of her Irish sub
.Jects. 1t cannot, therefore, with
truth be said that Ireland is in
capable of self-government. When
a man gives certain proof of his
talents and ability, it is folly to
chain him down to. a condition of
impotency, and then accuse him of
lack OF talent. If Belgium must
be free, why not also Ireland?
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01
DRINK AND ACCIDENTS.

DR.. William J. Brickley, of the Bos-
ton Relief Station, which treats about
10000 patients year, states that OF
the adults who died at the station from
accidents in the four years 19l1-1914
40.6 per cent were distinctly alcoholic
at the time of injury. DR.. Brickley
thus points out the relation of drink
to accidents:
Alcohol causes accidents.
Alcohol obscures the diagnosis.
Alcohol increases the danger of in
lection at the time of the accident
Alcohol prevents adequate treat
ment.
Alcohol increases the danger of in.
tercurrent complications.
Alcohol retards the process of re-
pair
Alcohol increases the mortality in
accidents. sfe
The Pioneer.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01
PRELATfS ARE STRICKEN
AND GENOA VICTIMS OF INFLU.
ENZA-BOTH HAD MOST NOT
ABLE CAREERS IN CHURCH..

In Madrid, Spain, on December 80,
there passed away in his 52nd year,
that great prelate, patriot and friend
of the Allies, the Archbishop of Tara
COMA, Mgr. Antonine Lopez Pelaez. He
was born of humble parents, his father
being a member of the civil guard in
Leon. He won a scholarship to the
seminary of Astorga at an early age,
and greatly distinguished himself dur
ing his studies for the priesthood. The
first dignity conferred upon him was
a canonry of the Cathedral of Luga,
and he was consecrated Bishop of
Jaca at the early age of thirty-nine
years.
1t was in the days of Caneleia's an
ticlerical government that the wonder
full qualities of the great Archbishop
became generally recognized, for he
had been chosen Archbishop of Tar
ragcna, when only forty-seven. Dur
ing those stormy days Mgr. Pelaez de
livered in the Cortes eloquent dis
courses in defense of the Church, the
1SAiSiouS o1uCIS, IllC pun anu w
pressed which fill no less than 512
printed pages of reports. He showed
himself also statesman and patriot of
the highest attainments. 1t was,
thanks to him, that the Catalonian
Home Rule Bill was passed; and he
did much also 20 improve the position
of the Civil Guard. His pastorals on
religious, political and moral affairs
are wonderful documents, particularly
those on usury and drunkenness. He
was great advocate of the press, and
founded a Catholic news agency in
Spain, being at the same time jour
nalist himself, and contributing to sew
eral reviews.
The deceased Archbishop was a
member OF many learned societies, and
court chaplain to the king. He was
also a domestic prelate of the Pope.
Archbishop of Genoa Dead.
Italy mourns the death of the Arch
bishop of Genoa, the Marchese Ludo-
vico Gavotti, who was in his fifty-first
yCdi Ilc COltIdCteu FIuuuSlLd " ulIG
visiting the hospitals during the recent
epidemic, and after six days illness
succumbed to pulmonary complica-
tions. Of a noble family, he held Off
ces of Perpetual Abbot of San Siro and
Santa Maria immaculate, Overseas Lee
gate to the Apostolic See, Grand Coun-
cillor Of the Theological College of ST.
Thomas of Aquin, 1t was in January,
1915, that he was chosen Archbishop
of Genoa in particular circumstances.
Plus X had appointed Mgr. Caron
to this dignity some time before. The
modernist element in Genoa accused
this prelate of anti-Italian and intran-
sigeant sentiments; and the Italian
Government refused the exequatur
The Pope interdicted the diocese in
consequence. After a time the Gen
oese, who have always had noble and
renowned prelates, appealed to the
Pope, with the united voice of priests
and people, to remove the interdict,
and give them an Archbishop in the
person of Mgr. Gavotti whose patriotic
sentiments were well known.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01
GUILD OF CATHOLIC WOMEN.

During the present week, and
until the end Of next week. the
members Of the Guild Of Catholic
Women of this city are conducting
a campaign to increase their num-
bers. A systematic plan has been
worked out by which every Cath
Ollie woman in the city will have
an opportunity to understand the
nature and the scope Of the work
being done by this worthy organ
ization. The campaign deserves
all success. 1t is to be hoped that
the goal of two thousand mem
bers will be reached, and that
Catholic ST. Paul will realize the
extent of the problems that con-
front society like the Guild Of
Catholic Women.
In every large civic center the
mixed nature OF the population,
the various classes of society
therein existing, the number Of
transients who come and go, all
these and other features require
organized effort Oh the part of
stable members Of the community
if the life of the city is to flow
smoothly through moral and civic
channels.
1t is precisely to meet problems
that arise from such a condition
that a society like the Catholic
Guild is necessary The varied
forms of activity that character
lie the work of this organization
enable it to meet and successfully
to grapple with the different
phases of social and religious bet
terment that ever call for tactful
adjustment.
A few Of the works that come
into the sphere of the Guild s
operations are A home for in
fants and a refuge for mothers; a
home for young women where
girls, strangers in the city, can
live comfortably and at reason
able prices; a relief department
that helps annually about two hun
dred families; a sewing depart
ment that provides garments for
the poor; a civics department
which enters heartily into all mat
ters that make for the betterment
and welfare Of the community:
the department of Arts and Let
ters, which furnishes courses of
study for its members, supple
menting this with a corps Of able
and noted speakers to enlarge on
questions that claim the attention
and the interest of the members.
Besides these various branches of
charity and culture, committees
Oh special work in hospitals,
among soldiers and sailors, and
along other lines of endeavor,
reach out in the name of the
Guild, until th9re is scarcely
branch of social and religious up
lift that is left untouched by these
Jealous and energetic women.
In order further to enlarge their
work the women Of the Catholic
Guild now appeal for an increased
membership. Surely will their en-
thusiasm and devotedness carry
their message far and wide among
the Catholics of St. Paul. With
out doubt this city will furnish
two thousand, and more, Catholic
ladies who will take up the work
OF so commendable an organiza-
ton. The two main objects of all
that the Guild aims at may be
summed up i'll the words: God
and Country-a slogan that can
not but awaken response in
every Catholic heart.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01

According to the Brooklyn Tab
let Monsignor Cerretti stated in
New York last week that the mes
sage from the Pope, announcing
the new Archbishop there. would
also contain the name Of the new
Archbishop of st. Paul to succeed
the late Archbishop Ireland, and
of the new Bishops of Albany and
Buffalo.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01
BRITISH DECORATE NUN

Mother Kevin's name is a, familiar
one to Americans interested in Afri-
can mission work. They. will there.
fore be pleased to. learn that, the Or
der of the British Empire has been
bestowed on her. Mother, Kelvin is "a
franciscan nun and Superioress of st,
Mary's n Convent rat sNsanbga. British
East Africa. where the splendid work
done by her in s,rganizing HI ghosnital
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01

Ireland s cause is SO championed
that it seems the great consumma-
ton must come and that the world
must recognize the rightful liberty
of Ireland. Prayers are rising like
incense to the throne of God, and
there is not lacking the will of pa
triots i'll the people Of the Irish
BpDlIblic
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01

Now that the prohibitionists
have shown their strength, it
would be appropriate were they
to turn their energies towards the
suppression Of divorce. This
seems to be the greatest evil in
America today.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01

\ missionary expressed the fol-
lowing grateful wish: May the
souls that our benefactors help
to save be as so many shining
pearls which adorn their everlast-
ing crown in heaven. May these
souls also repay them a hundred
fold i'll this world by granting
them success and prosperity in all
their undertakings.'
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-02-01

They eagerly take up, the unfor-
tunate Catholic or group Of peo-
pie where error or crime is found,
and they play it up with heavy
type.