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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
ITALIANS hit W.
AMERICAN ORGANIZATION UP TO
OLD TRICKS IN LAND OF coLUM.
BUS - ITALIAN DEPUTY AT.
TAckS Y. M. @. A. FOR PRosELY-
TlSM.

The Interpolation on the subject of
the activities of the Y. M. C. A. in
Italy made in the Italian parliament
by Signor Pietro Novasio, who de-
clared that the association was anti
Italian, that it was striving to natu-
ralize Italians in Italy and that in it's
efforts to "evangelize" the people it
even required boys attending the
gymnasium to make an actual con-
fession of faith, has been followed by
similar statements by other Catholic
deputies from all parts of Italy.
On the day after the Interpolation
by Signor Novasio, five deputies of the
Italian Popular Party made speeches
confirming the statements of their col
league, and declaring themselves
thoroughly dissatisfied with the refu-
tations made by Under Secretary of
the Interior Casertano, and by Deputy
Tosi. The Catholic deputies asserted
that the propaganda being carried on
in Italy by the Y. M. G. A. was most
insidious, and was contrary to the
dignity and prestige of the nation.
On the previous day Under Secre-
tary Casertano had affirmed that the
branches of the Y. M. G.. A. remained
aloof from any kind of religious or
political propaganda in Italy, and that.
the association had deserved well of
Italy during the war through it's heroic
humanitarian work on behalf of
Italian soldiers and the civilian popu-
lation, and has won official praise from
His Royal Highness the Duke of Aosta
and the leading Italian generals.
Deputy Tosi added that reports from
Italian officials in the United States
state that the association was doing
fine work in that country without dis
tinction of race or creed, and that it
was held in high esteem by the Amer
lean Government
The Catholic deputies did not agree
with these statements, and it is ex-
pected that there may be further agi-
tation in the Italian parliament on
the subject.
Gable dispatches to the N. C. W. c.
News Service since the date of the
foregoing story give the information
that the Italian Government has
promised to Safeguard Italian dig
nifty against the activities of the Y.
M. c. A.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
THEY ARE COMING TO II
PRoTESTANTS DECLARE NEED OF
RELIGIOUS TRAINING - BIBLE
TEACHING PLAN FOR PUBLIC
SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NEW
YORK.

Incorporation of the Protestant
Teachers Association of New York
City, which is to undertake the moral
and religious work in the various
schools, represents a serious move.
ment on the part of the Protestant
denominations there to supply de.
feet of education in the primary and
academic grades.
It is announced that the aim Of the
organization is through Bible in.
structfon and in other ways after
school hours to promote the moral
and religious welfare of the Protes.
tant children of New York City,
There are about 5000 members of the
association, former Chief Justice Isaac
Franklin Russell said, and of these
about 80 per cent are teachers in the
public schools.
Under the present system there is
no provision for religious instruction
in the public schools" he said. "The
chief need is for the Protestant chill.
dren, since Catholics have their pa.
rochial schools and. Jewish children
have their own system of instruction
The association now proposes to
establish centers throughout the city
in which demonstrations of religious
instruction will be given. The system
includes all ages from kindergarten
up to the highest grades. Teachers
volunteer their services for the class
es, which are held after school hours
and are not compulsory"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
SPEND HALF MILLION
x. OF c. MAKE GREAT OUTLAY
FOR WAR VETERANS.

The largest sum expended by the
Knights of Columbus national body for
the higher education of former serv-
ice men has been for the year 1921
%. More than $450,O00 was necessary
to pay the expenses of the 400-odd vet
Grams who spent the scholastic year in
forty universities and colleges in the
United States at the charge of the K.
of C.
The K. of c. budget for the forth
coming year includes provision for the
maintenance of the scholarships for
war veterans, SO that by the time the
veterans graduate the Knights will
have expended approximately $4,000
600 ON their education. Law and
medicine are the only courses not TAX
en- by the K. of C. scholars, the prin-
cipal motive in granting the scholar
ships being to promote higher
academic education.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08

Which affords greater relief for the
souls in puroatory, requiem high
Mass or four low Masses?
1t is not for a mere mortal to de-
termine such relative values. In vir-
tue of the merits of Christ the Mass
has an infinite value. A high Mass
manifests greater external worship
towards God. The essence, however,
of both Masses is the same.
Is it necessary to make a general
confession before receiving the sacra-
nent of matrimony?
1t is not necessary, although a gen.
eral confession is advisable if ones
confessor thinks well of such an act.
Can a person who has not made his
Easter duty for several years be God
parent for child in baptism?
The Godparent should be practical
Catholic. One who has neglected his
Easter duty for several years is far
from possessing such a qualification.
(a) Has there ever been a Catholic
President of the United States? (b)
May a Catholic become President?
(a) No. (b) There is only one
condition necessary for a Catholic to
attain this high Office, viz, that he
obtain sufficient number of votes.
Otherwise, there is no objection what.
soever in the laws of this country.
A Catholic girl was married twenty
years ago to non-catholic by a
priest. Later she was deserted and
found out that the non-cathoIic never
had been baptized. May this girl be
married again?
There are so many angles to such
a case that only a general answer
could be given. 1t is better to explain
all the circumstances to some priest
who will take the matter up with the
proper authorities.
Who is the patron saint of America
st. Rose or the Blessed Virgin?
The United States has been dedi
Gated to the patronage of Mary I'm
maculate. st. Rose of Lima is a
South American saint
Is Alice the name of saint?
There are three saints who bear this
name. One, st. Alice Rich, is com
memorated on August "a.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
AP|NG THE FOREIGNER
JOSEPH SCOTT RIDicULEs UP
START SNoBs - CATHOLICS
TOLD TO INSIST ON RIGHTS As
AMERICANS.

Americans who can see little that
is good in their own country, and ape
the aristocracy Of foreign nations,
were severely criticized by Joseph
Scott of Los Angeles at the Patriots
Day banquet of the state council.
knights of Columbus. in Boston.
Referring to the thousands Of Cath
Ollie citizens who have given up their
lives in defense of the United States
in its wars, Mr.. Scott demanded:
when shall we Catholics be entitled
to be known as Americans? Just az
soon as we make these people under
stand that the title Is ours, and that
we are going to have It."
1.-THE problem Of the founders Of
our government was intricate and dit
ficult. The chief object in those days
was to mold those liberty-loving peo-
pies, who had come from the four
winds of the world, into plain home
spun Americanism.
Surely after that experience, we
are not at this late day to attempt to
mold this new great American race.
sprung from all the nations of the
world, into an Anglo-Saxon ideal!
Even English statesmen have realized
only recently the impossibility Of max.
ing nations, which they regard as sub
ject, conform to their ideal Those OF
you who are of Irish blood need no
additional commentary upon the truth
of that fact.
"If there be an element in this coun.
try now disdainful of what the signi.
ficance of Patriots Day means, who
mask under an attempt at information.
al friendship desire to minimize the
achievements OF the forefathers Of
New England. may It be our solemn
duty and mission. to SO Withstand
their effort and raise our children that
that type OF flunkyism and toadyism
will never develop In another genera,
tion.s
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
E.C. PENF|ELD DEAD
DISTINGUISHED CATHOLIC LAY.
MAN DIES IN NEW YORk-FIRST
AMERICAN TO RECEIVE GRAND
CROSS OF ST. GREGORY
MADE MANY REQUESTS TO
CHURCH.

Frederic Cortland Penfield, former
ly United States Ambassador to Aus
tria- Hungary, died last week in New
York, where he had been ill for week
of congestion of the brain.
Mr.. Penfield was born in Haddam.
Conn, April %, 1855. He was grad.
uated from Russells Military School
at New Haven and later studied in
England and Germany. Before his
death he held honorary degrees from
a dozen leading American colleges. In
1908 he married Miss Anne M.
Weightman, of Philadelphia, reputed
to be one of the wealthiest women in
the world.
Mr.. Penfield had worked for sew
eral years on the editorial staff of
the Hartford Courant. His first dip.
lomatic post was as United States
Vice. at London in
1885. Later he was Consul-General in
Egypt. His last diplomatic appointment
was as Ambassador to Austria
Hungary in 1913. He was in Vienna
until the United States ended diplo-
matte relations with Austria in 1917.
Mr.. Penfield was honored by many
governments.
Soon after his marriage in 1908, Mr..
Penfeld, accompanied by his wife and
party of friends, explored the White
Nile and the Blue Nile. He also made
many other trips to various parts OF
the world. He was the author OF
many authoritative articles dealing
with diplomatic subjects, economics
and modern Egypt. Present Day
Egypt" and East of Suez," are
among his books.
During his travels and while sta
toned at various diplomatic posts
Mr.. Penfield acquired collection Of
paintings of great value.
Mr.. Penfeld was we'll known In
Church circles for many large bene
factions to charitable and religious in
stitutions. He left substantial be
quests to the Catholic University.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
POPE HONORs K. OF c.
TWO CANADIAN OFFICIALS DEG.
GRATED BY Plus xI.

Official word is received from Rome
at the Knights of Columbus national
headquarters that two additional
awards of the honor of Knights of st.
Gregory the Great have been made to
Knights of Columbus. The recipients
are two well-known Canadian execu-
tives of the Order, j. L. Murray OF
Renfrew, Ont, and George H. Boivin,
M. p, of Shefford, Quebec.
The awards were made by Pope
Plus XI in recognition of the welfare
work of the Canadian Knights of
Columbus. similar to that done by the
American K. of G. The agency
through which the Canadian knights
worked was the Catholic Army Huts
of Canada. more than 81, 250, 600 being
expended on welfare work during and
after the war
The awards bring the number of X.
of C. executives decorated by the
Vatican up to sixteen.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
new JESUIT HEAD
FATHER KELLY CHOSEN PRO.
VlNClAL IN EAST.

1t is reported that the Very Rev.
Laurence j. Kelly, S. j., superior of
the Jesuit Novitiate at Woodstock-on-
Hudson, has been elected Provincial
of New York-Maryland Province to
succeed the Very Rev. Joseph H.
Rockwell, S. J.
Father Kelly was present at the
special services at the Church of St.
Francis Xavier, New York, held for
the fourteen missionaries of the order,
who started on their journey for the
Philippines and Jamaica on June 26.
The Philippine mission band sailed
from Seattle.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
What miracles has the Little Flow

What miracles has the Little Flow
er Of Jesus already performed?
A very large number of miraculous
sion of Sister Theresa, known as the
Little Flower. Some of these are
found recorded in her published life,
while others appear in the magazine
which is issued monthly in her honor.
Why do people pray especially to
ST. Anthony?
Because this great servant of God
has shown wonderful powers of i'm
petration, and the favors he has OBJ
tanned for his clients are countless.
Did God give priests the power to
work miracles, such as healing, curing,
etc.?
In the beginning of the Church the
power to work miracles was possessed
by many ministers of the Gospel.
Gradually, however, that faculty
seems generally to have been with
drawn. The power of miracles, how
ever, has never been wholly absent in
the Church. and today there are priests
who have brought numerous cures
through prayer. While such cures ap-
pear to be extraordinary, it is not for
US to term them miracles.
Why do Catholics say, "Peace on
earth to men of good will" and Prot
estants say, "Peace on earth, good will
toward all men"
The Catholic form follows the Scrip
lures, where we are told that at the
birth of Christ the angels sang, 'Glory
to God in the highest; and on earth
peace to men of good will The
Protestant form of this expression
lacks power, to say the least. For the
expression, Good will toward all
men," seems to be superf1uous, as it
is already understood in the first part
Peace on earth"
Why does God allow the Devil to
tempt one with evil thoughts of var
Gus kinds?
There are many things in the plans
of God which are beyond our under
standing. Since the fall of Adam man
is exposed to all kinds of evils from
within and from without. God, how
ever permits temptation in order tc
give us an opportunity to merit a
greater reward
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
!. PRIEST GIVES BLOOD

In spite of desperate efforts made
to save his life, Rev. John A. Griffin,
pastor of st. Patrick church, Portland,
Mich, is dead. Two blood transfu-
sions had been undergone by Father
Griffin's classmate, Rev. John. M.
Doyle, chancellor of the Diocese of
Detroit, but with all this his life was
not to be spared. Father Griffin was
brought to st. Mary's hospital, De-
troit, to be operated on for ulcers of
the stomach.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
FATHER CLEARY'S GOLDEN JUBILEE
Continued from Page IL

Continued from Page ID
thousands in all parts of the country.
From September, 1887, to July, 1888,
Father Cleary gave his entire time in
working to build UP the Catholic Total
Abstinence cause and formed organi-
cations and lectured in all parts of the
country. Some of his most successful
meetings were held in the coal regions
of Pennsylvania and in the manufac-
turing centers of New England. The
liquor traffic eXacted a burdensome
toll from the wage earners in those
regions 40 years ago, Father Cleary
says, declaring that the influence OF
the Catholic Total Abstinence Union
was lasting and most wholesome. The
late Col. w. P Rend, wealthy coal
operator of Chicago, betrayed the ex-
penses of Father Cleary's temper
ance campaign.
Work in Minneapolis.
In 1892, with the full consent of the
Archbishop of Milwaukee and at the
earnest solicitation of the late Arch
bishop Ireland, Father Cleary resigned
his charge at Kenosha and severed his
relations with the Archdiocese of Mil
waukee that he might begin his labors
in Minneapolis. During the fall and
winter of 1892-1S93, he held meetings
in public halls in South Minneapolis
explaining and Analysing the doc
trines of Catholic faith. This work
became known as THE Public Hal
Apostolate," and became exceedingly
popular in Minneapolis. Father Cleary
organized congregation and built {
new church in South Minneapolis a.
the corner of 4th st. and 18th ave
s. He continued his popular lectures
after the erection of the new church
in 1894 and remained pastor of st
Charles parish for IL years until the
autumn of 1909, when he began his
work in his present parish of the In
carnation. which, since that time, has
had most gratifying growth. More
than 900 children attend the parish
school. An attendance of more thar
5000 persons is seen at the church ev
cry Sunday morning. The church
property is attractive and represents
an outlay of approximately 100000
The four corners, at the junction o
Pleasant avenue and 3Sth street, arr
owned by the church corporation.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
DEMAND real WINE"

Delegates to the Oregon Washing
ton Lutheran district convention in
session at Salem, Ore, adopted a
resolution declaring that the worthy
celebration of the Lords Supper"
makes necessary the use of real wine
in it's observance. The resolution holds
that eve must regard it as commanded
by Our Lord that we abide by the use
of real wine in the sacrament, even in
the face. of popular disfavor or
persecution"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
TO WELCOME AMERICANS

Cardinal Lucon will greet the dele
cation Of hundred American bust
ness and professional women who are
going to France in July to carry con-
tributions for the rebuilding of the
towns and villages of Northern
France. On their arrival at Rheims,
during a tour of the devastated re-
gion, they will be received by Car
dinal Lucon, who will arrange to take
them through the ruins of the Cathe-
dral.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
HOTEL FOR ROvERS
WANDERING MEN WILL HAVE
HOME IN PITTSBURGH.

At dinner given Sunday, in honor
of the silver jubilee of the ordination
of Rev. Lawrence A. O'Connell, pastor
of Epiphany church, Pittsburgh, an
nouncement was made that a gift of
$4,000 to the priest completed the
hotel for wandering men, the jubi-
larian's long-cherished ambition. 1t
will be constructed downtown, and
will probably be conducted on the
same order as the st. Regis Home for
Women, which Father O'Connell also
founded and is conducting at the
present time.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
MEXICO RETURNS PROPERTY

The Mexican government has re-
stored to M. Ernesto Filippi, Apostol-
ic Delegate, the official residence con-
fscated some time ago.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1922-07-08
CARDINAL GIVEN DEGREE

Last week Oxford university, Eng
land, conferred the degree of Doctor
OF Laws on Cardinal Bourne of Lon
don. This is the first time in cen
turtles that the noted school has so
honored Catholic prelate. Oxford
was founded by Catholics. Former
President Taft also received an LII. D.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1922-10-26
T. B. Bixler Dies,


Mr.. Thomas Benton Bixler, long a
we'll known citizen Of Bossier Parish,
died suddenly from heart failure at his
home in Plain Dealing Wednesday
morning at two o'clock. Mr.. Bixler was
60 years old and while he had been in
gradually failing health for several
years, he had apparently been feeling
well MP until the night Of his death.
He was horn III East Baton Rouge
Parish, but. came to Bossier about
forty years ago and has since made his
home here. He is survived by his
widow. four sons and two daughters,
one son, MIR. sehumbert Bixler. aud q
daughter. Mrs Brtson, having lived
with him until the time Of his death.
Funeral services were held in Plain
Dealing this afternoon.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1922-10-26

A session of the District Court was
held In Benton Monday, with Judge
Robert Roberts, jr., ON the bench, and
Attorney r. H. Lee in attendance.
Quite crowd of spectators and wit
nesses were on hand and an unusual
number Of cars were parked In front
of the court house during the day. In
formation was brought against the fol
lowing defendants
Ike Abrame having liquor in his po-
session, fined 500 and all costs.
Frank Wilkerson, same charge, fined
$500 and all costs.
Henry Vinson, on the same charge,
was fined $4O0 and all costs, and sixty
days in Jail, with an additional six
months in jail In default of fine.
J. b. Hodge was tried for the same
offense and given fine Of $3.50 and all
costs and so days in Jail, with an ad.
ditional six months in Jail in default OF
fine
Several civil cases were also disposed
of. Court adjourned until to-day. when
the following eases are set for hearing
Allen Smith, two counts, having liquor
In his possession and transporting
liquor; r. w. Hutchings vs.. Bossiel
City.
WpR. -
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1922-10-26
Better Cotton Prices Urged.

A statewide cotton convention held
at Clumbus, s. c., October I1th. went
into the general condition OF tile cotton
market very deeply, and, after tabulat-
Ing reports from over one thousand re-
liable correspondents throughout the
entire cotton belt, it was estimated that
the average bulk line cost Of producing
the 1922 crop OF cotton had been 24N
cents per lint pound In view Of this
finding, resolutions were passed recom-
mending that a fair selling price, show
ing cost plus small profit would be
3O19 cents per average lint pound for
the unsold portion OF the 1922 crop.
It was further recommended that no
cotton be offered in the markets for a
less price, and that q farmers through
out the South, and other holders Of
spot cotton, refuse to continue to sac
rifice the staple at the present low
prices, which do not cover the cost OF
production The American Cotton
Association was earnestly requested
to immediately carry forward an active
SOuth-wide campaign to institute
similar holding movement among the
growers IN every cotton state
The convention also recommended a
restricted acreage In cotton. claiming
that 1t would mot only yield a higher
return Of lint cotton per acre. but
would prevent the possibility Of large
surplus, which would tend to depress
the price lelow the cost Of production. 2
liberalization OF crops was also
recommended. Farmers were urged to
plant small grains. corn, peas, peanuts.
potatoes, etc, using only a limited
acreage for cotton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1922-10-26
Cotton Association Forming.

A letter from the Louisiana Farm
Bureau says: The drive for the 75.-
coo bale sign-up to place the Louisiana
Farm Bureau Cotton Growers Co
operative Association on going basis
is now in full swing, and contracts are
coming In by the score, prospects now
are that the quota will be doubled be-
fore january /, 1929
There is, however. said to be an
undercnrrent Of adverse pF0paganda
that must be recognized and eombated.
Certain interests hent on the defeat Of
the commodity selling plan In this state
are circulating badly distorted and
falsified statements regarding the OPP
Grafton of the commodity plan in other
sEates.
These reports. i'm many cases fatty
deny the reports OF higher prices and
better grading obtained through the
Texas, Oklahoma and other state
associations. Others speak of exorbi-
tant salaries alleged to be paid to
association officials.
Farm Bureau officials sayi
Many cotton buyers and supply
merchants throughout the state are
helping to circulate these tales, accord
Ing to information reaching Farm
Bureau headquarters at Baton Rouge.
Most Of these men are actuated by an
honest conviction, based on misinfor-
nation, that the association idea is q
failure In other cases, however. the
intent is to defeat the commodity sell,
Ing organization at any cost. Both are
to be traced to an organized attempt
on the part Of interests that hare been
robbing the farmer to Keep Asn in
position to be r0tted.H
Frs Up to y0n, MIR. Commodity Con
tract Signer. to get busy IN your com
munity and help to deliver youl
neighbor and your parish from tin
tentacies of the old system Of op
pressiell.
The hest way In the world to put j
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1922-10-26
The Tuberculosis Situation.

Following is a contribution which we
planned to run in last weeks issue of
the Banner-a reader run on page
three calling attention to it-but which
was mislaid before the day of going to
press The contribution has come to
sus from the headquarters Of the Louisi-
ana Antituberculosis League and calls
attention to the tuberculosis situation
throughout the state. 1t sets forth the
urgent need for funds at this time that
nome care may at once be given infi-
gent victims Of the plague, and sug-
gests the formation OF parish commit
tees for the raising Of the needed