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THE AMERICAN. n McNAMARA ACQUITTED.; !$ t.,J. f Nl lli t hi Ifc it4wt at I II Mi, UM ff "I lr t4 ft I!. ml lUmr hiii) llif V.MIHi, t.umm, Mo. J.u H iHjui tel. i'rn. j - Ht!i.' J. ' Ni.N.itmm. Kvn tij. te i nMnil serje t.f t ( ii( nn hj the Uoiinn I at hoi to ffiurvh sltsrv hi fmxu Jv lnrr In Kan t'ity, Mo, January 4 tMjer, ha liH-B ri(.(iut-il t the flrt charge on hleh he m ivi J lhorhrj;e of nlmxl'-rlrii IMeM I .till. The cam-, of litt-h there are four, have lsen transferred del from Kn Clly to tmhctidem-e nitvt finally to Liberty. The Mlii and hi friends are jubilant ini'f thj verdict ll W considered a divided victory for "Free Hmmm'Ii" and a stunning rebuke to the Iniquitous methods of Hi mo and her hirelings In their persecution of the bishop. The consensus of opinion l that McNamara will lie undoubtedly acquitted of the other throe charges now heforo tho court, as It I generally recognized thiit it is pemrutioh, not jtrnsrrution, that the bUhop 1m Mng tiuhjcctod to at the handNof Rome. MKTKKIIOOn OF ST. JOSEPH. Forthm of the ( otistltutioii and H)-I.us of This Order. During the progress of tho school case recently tried at ElntnHburg, l'a., tho "Constitution and By-Laws of the St. Joseph Congregation" were pro duced by the mother superior of the houso, and It was agreed that men por tions as had a bearing upon the case should bo introduced asevidonco. The following are the parts selected: Page 4, Chapter 2, paragraph 1: "After two years of novitiate, the sisters shall make the three simple vows of poverty, chastity, and obedi ence, togothsr with a protestation of the practicing in everything and on all occasions the most profound humility, and the roost cordial charity and kind ness toward all persons." Page 7, chapter 4: "The habit of the sisters shall resem ble tho dress of humble widows, made of common woolen stuff, of a black color. The body of tho drees is to be perfectly plain, as also the sleeves, which shall extend to the end of the ! hand. The skirts of their hubits are not to reach quite to the ground i their ebons are to be black and plain. "The sisters shall wear a band of white linen across the forehead; also, a plain white linen cap fastened under the chin; another of black woolen stuff with a veil of the same material. They shall wear a cruciflx of brass attached to the neck, which shall hang before the breast. They shall wear a pair of black beads attached to the left side of their cincture, or cord. "The sisters shall not take off their dress during the day, either on account of their work, or of tho heat of the day. In sickness they can use a dressing gown, which shall ho of tho same ma' terlal as their usual habit." I'ago 40, chaptor 4: "There Is no sacrifice which man can make to Ood, so holy, so precious, and so Bgreeahlo to the Divine Majesty, as that Included In tho three vows of per petual poverty, chastity, and obedience, by which he gives up all that be has and all that he is." Pago 4ft, paragraphs 2, 3 and 4: "Tho vow of poverty disqualifies them from having a right to anything, and, consequently, they cannot, under any pretext whatever, give away or re celve anything, without tho permission of the superior; and should they have accepted of anything, they must place it at the disposal of the superior, to be employed as she may Judgo fit. To banish all Ideas of property, the Sisters of St. Joseph should not make use of the Word mine when speaking of tho thing which they use. Thus Instead of say Ing: my dross, my room, my book; they shall always say: our book, our room, and our dress, and so of tho rest. "For tho most perfect obedience of this vow, and that the sisters shall have no pretext for receiving or" procuring anything for their own use, because It may appear absolutely necessary, wo order all superiors to procure and fur tush for all tho sisters of their cone munlty as far as the means of the house will permit, whatever is required in point or diet ana dress, in health or sickness, without any distinction or preference, "If the superior should neglect or re fuse to give tho sisters what Is neces sary according to tho means of tho es tablishment, she shall be severely cor reeled or even punlshod by the bishop, or spiritual father, according to her fault; and should sho continue the tamo she shall bo deprived of her charge. "That ttho sisters may approplato nothing to themselves of those things which are nocosoary for their support, it Is enjoined that the habits, linen, f. i k i 1 1 t t ' ).r !!i ttirt 4 HI- i I ' !l i(ai li ' M l M Mi m wiVml our I( li a4 i-tt nl. 4 i)t of l U r of !. th't !?a KfiMsshl th hm to tin" intftvsatt. l li!. tt ii, !. a tit. a to bt m ahil. i l Mt I nh.t tt',tt Ox If 11 ill aithittit tti" p i ml !.(! of Uif I'ititxai father or th ui tlir of tbf town' In htch lin y n and la t ia'hll Ih-jr Hi.' thHr a ill rlctpl in for ot Ut r h longing lo I lie houw hin lhty liU. onU the pit lunl father r the auperlor th-em It a4ilahle that II ! made In fr of tHime airier ef another houe o' the engeigtloti." Chapter H; "AattHMf i not hi nit that so ell ptx'ervt ii In unlm aittitioda th fliljhl from the world, a the love of re tlremoiit, o thero I notliinif that mi mueh dlwlpate th aoul aiul enrat it from (ohI a com tmi ii lea iin with the world. If, then, our sinter almnvl) desire to preserve theinelv a In union with God, to which they are hound by their holy oonfes-ion, Uiey must luxe holy retirement, and fly, a much HiMsihlefrom all coinmeroe with pern n tho world; and never go among them unless aliedionoe, necessity or charity oblige them to It. "Tills is the most powerful reason for their avoiding the visits of seen lars." The following is from the Initiation ceremony: Colobrant. What uo you ash, my child? Novitiate. I ask for tho habit of the sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph. C. Are you fully resolved to wear it with devotion, and live and die in the exact observance of tho rules prescribed for the sisters who wear this habit? N. Yes, I am fully resolved on It. C. In order to become a true sister of St. Joseph, you should, my child dio to tho world, to your parents, to your friends, and to yourself, and live alone for Jesus Christ. N. This Is what I desire with all my heart; that tho world bo nothing more heforo me and Jesus bo my only possession. C. Do youdeslre at once to renounce the world, Its vanltlus and Its pomps and to take the poor habit of the sisters of St. Joseph? N. It Is a long time that I have ardently desired it, and I bog of you not to defer It any longer C. I am satisfied to do so, my child and with Mother Suiwrlor to receive you Into tho congregation, to retrench this superfluity of hair, and divest you of tho vanity of your worldly dress, in order to put on tho poor habit you long for with such ardor, and at tho same time to clothe you with Jesus Christ, Go, then, my child, to receive I his holy habit. (The aspirant shall go out to put on the habit, and at the same time the celebrant sings or recites tho psalm, "In Exitu Israel do lCgypto," and also the psalms, "Latatus Sum In Ills Qua) Dicta Sunt Mlhl" and "Lau date Puerl Domlcum," If necessary.) When the novltate returns tho colo brant says to her: ' Heboid now, you are dead to the world, my child, are you satisfied?" N. Yes, I a i" quite satisfied. I exporlonuo the most perfect joy of heart. C. You have reason to bo satisfied, as at this moment, by a special favor of God, you begin to have, In a most par ticiar manner, 1st. Joseph for your father, the most blessed virgin for your mother, and Jesus Christ for your spouse. SOVEKKKJ.'V f rnKsiiii, Callable (Illen Should Shirk Ills I'olllleal ami I'atrlotlc Dulles. All American citizens enjoy om niparity, and for that very reason evcy loyal American should cast an honost ballot in every election at which ho Is a legal voter. Nothing should deter tho loyal American from per forming his duty at tho polls. The only way In which wo can effectually discountenance frauds, tricks and lm positions upon the people Is to cast honest ballots ourselves, and continue to do so until the entire election mach Inery of the land Is placed In tho hands of tho friends of puro olectlons. Those who would soo tho ballot-box purged of fraud must be more falthfulf, fearless and faultless In the discharge of tho duties of Amorlcanshlp, A non-voting citizenry do not constitute a popular sovereignity, Each failure on the part of any class of Intelligent American to exercise the privileges, prerogatives, rights and duties of sovereign Ameri can citizens Is an encouragement and an inspiration to tho vicious and venal voters whom we ever have with us. As well oxiHsct oranges to grow uiion a gooseberry bush as to look for an ex hibition of high civic pride on the part of tho nauseatlvo, lutarious and esur- iont creatures who Infest tho slums of our great cities. Dut tho rabblement always vote. Wherefore good citizens must he alert and active In order to the effectual ovoriowerlng of the dangor ous elements. The tree of American political itfo must be rendered omnlfcr ous In good fruits. Political parasites iUt li I rt ..fel V-L a M t ! tt r i (.tit s !- S Ita-'.s't ! H ivl-.t 4 l-atiioM- ' ft) t'tt 1 . . ,! V Ml ; a, - tw ii'ir p f ti.i a tlr (t.uit t (! :i a iHt l t. t hmitfc ilmm.M. oJ ath-a 1 t mantitit il n. M ataH.j.t lc- tug th t, Coi l'4 i t ol Uwi .ii,'!.liii i4 ft.(ta. h a hlet nH-tita fifo. lot hi otij tho a !.) r aH th tt of of .Miotic thea.a'lhol that ).tnu tosi l iiiin rat t It.v a ntJot ii.t of one o'e Ihr Urt.tvmmin wfiate i.i(,l,,l to aooei the gold 1 he wUv of a itg'e l'V"llatot (tri (.l it the fa'eof that IKu tr'oua eintimonai allh Tint ait, ahlt h for aif had lea Inhalted hy a frugal, x aMaiit and tirtioi fo'1o. hy one tie ihe vote atlicti-it the rite pjn an anJ he anie ,e natural piv) of Ihe jtililieal patith r. Tliere ar lime hen American free men may imet tn neret li dleu plan of patriot le net ion; btil Ihe actual Ing principle, Ihe jiollciexand purm' of loyal American shall l emblazoned pvorywheiv. True American patriot can have nothing of which to ho ashamed, nothing for which to apolo gize. Americana must ! distinguished for their tt mperaiieeof iitleraiiiv, their sobriety and their moderation. The time has come when loyal Amer ican, of whatever rank, condition, creed or party, must p it on the armor of M)litlcal righteousness ant) battle for good and just government, and for the attainment and maintenance of the highest, noblest, pun at, b,-st tihd moat exalted prinelp'oa of justice. We can not all bo leaders, or scholars, or states men; we cannot all attain high posi tions in the state or society; we are not all of equal ability, equal genius, equal Intelligence or equal Intellectuality; but we can all bo patriotic, loyal, hon est, true, uure, Just; wo can all he ardent sustalners of good government, free schools, fieo speech, free press and honest elections. No American should ho above taking ollloo; no capable citl- BISHOP J. V. zen should shirk tho political nn 1 patri otic duties which he owes to his country and 'his fellow citizen. Tho Greek word "patrlota," from which our word patriot is derived, meant fel low-countryman. It I from Greek patrlos, established by forefathers, from pater, fa'her. The Greeks were a very patriotic people, They did every thing that lay In their poer to exalt the Greek statu, to magnify Greek Ideas, to make Hellene a aynonym for art, taste, refinement, learning, civiliza tion, valor, progress and enlighten ment. Tho Grook were a soldierly raeo. They deemed It manful and hon orable o fight for one's country, and they esteemed no man a patriot who was unwilling to serve hi people In any capacity, yiischylus, Grook poet and dramatist, fought In tho battle of Mara thon, and afterward at Halamis, lie employed bis gnat genius to advance tho interests of his country. He be lieved In fighting for tho true prlncl plesof democracy and liberty, for homo and nation. Let us learn lessons of pa trlotlsm from Hellenic history; let us lmblho the Greek spirit; let us emulate tho example of Greek patriot and ireek heroes. Let us live for our country; let us wage a mighty warfaro for tho maintenance of tho glorious In stltutlons for which our fathers fought and sacrificed. Adaliikut Hkach, 1'. 0. S. of A. In Session. Mount Cakkoll, 111., Juno 12. The stale camp of Patriotic Order Sons of America met In Patterson's Opera House today, a large number of dele gates being In attendance. Tho national executive committee is here. The day was taken up with reports. Prendergast, the murderer of Chi cago s mayor, is again to bo examined as to his sanity after having been tried and condemned as an assassin, and the day fixed for his execution. Tho de feat or Justice In this case so far is simply strong encouragement to the murderous element In Chicago and in the country. The movement to save Prenderirast Is a disgrace and a nerll to Chicago. WaHhUqUm Mar. l s li , . - t ! . ' Ut U-nit ,( nli ,,.;( j Mat. t ,t n i,,t .... i- on h llia'' I.' fi ! t,t-U' l !!, !lt , it Hip ; ialt nan aa.1 r.l.-atum Mwtt. j ,v hMii.i of ILat j Hiv U, t,.M.,!!p o k.,, ..I,;.;,, f,n, paivhtor avt. , , I , f h ,.!.)'' of law, j Vhf ? ofil.e tat atvoal maa.U- (1, ,, j,,,, , ., ,,, , w jm form th n,w,,ive wmtton), a to (Uf lee hluU to the inaMlace (.illiisn j ,n, A'l -i"nn aim g. t ttiuitsl ahoiiKt anoa i,.i i tin lo x-f fm m Ihe tvr etoolij 1 aeltiK II Mlnitel. M iet, liiht'. eanllna1, t" , ht aee fit it iiitt"Mi t atittot erfonn a mart lageivr eiiiony I1 a It gal notice of Ihe ehll eoiiliai't. I don't think that Uotnaii priet, wlio claim pilorHvof lojall) loa tni'vlgn ittntate, ran ei form legal marriage, jor the rvamm that "no man can arm Ian master," lotallt which conntltiite true citlcnhlp, I IndHI-lhl.'. When' MrMma have been married hy minister, tiilesl, hUhops, carilina), etc., altlioiil those oINelntlng ladng citlens, or a hn claim priority of loyalty to a foreign potenate, for the safety of their rhlldivn Inheriting their estate that I trnnsmlssahle or descendible. should have the ceremony performed hv a proper legal civil olllcer. Jhiiic t! lllaiiic hiitl two marriage ccrenionl performed. Attention has not been called to this matter, can Human priest legally per form tho marriage ceremony, or any pernin not a cilzeu? Wo would not do so now only for the fact that when poo- pie live In America they must do as Americans do, or suffer the consc quenccs. If man and woman are not legally married, their children cannot heir their estate, nor tho woman heir from the man nor tho man heir from the woman, Sooner or later tho di acundants of all such persona who live McNAMAKA. together afler a cermony of marriage performed hy a person not a citizen will bo met face to faco with thodoclar atlon, llleghlinale, and the estates and pocs"Hslons, Instead of being legally helred will revert to others or boeomo an escheat to the state. What a terrl hie corruption of title to real estate must follow-ha followed. To what extent the real estate Is now affected by thlo'vantof legality for Incompetency of performance of marriage ceremony every community csn best judge from fact and observation. N. A. LlHT 1'KTITIOM IIOMK. Extraordinary Cum mimical Ion Sent to the Tope hy Itllnallstlc Clergymen. The Homo corresNtndentof tho Daily (Jhnniirle telegraphs that a communl cation signed hy numerous Anglican clergymen ha boon sent to tho Vatican asking for enlightenment ujsin certain imint. The first of these Is a request that a congregation of cardinals ftp proved by tho pope should take up the Anglican question, and authoritatively deny tho "Hranoh" theory, which de tains so many clergymen who would lie ready to bo reconciled to tho holy soo. The query of tho validity of Anglican orders Is again put. It Is maintained that, although tho Human Catholic church considers a mere historical cir cumstance like that of Parker's conse cration outside its province, the pro mulgation of the fact that ordinations of Anglican clergymen tub tndta coiuli (tows Is forbidden would clear up the matter. In conclusion, tho document supplicates by all and every means the founding of a Unlat Anglican church, into which crowds of doubting High Clum-hmon would enter. We should very much like to soe a list of tho "Anglican clergymen" who signed the communication. It clearly shows where tho hearts of a section of our Homanlzers really are: and that they are practically acquainted with many of tho subleties and distinctions of Jesuitism. English Churchman. AMERICANS. ATTENTION ! Have You Enlisted? The war on Political Rome is Waging. YOU are the man wanted, The cam paijju of Nebraska Is here. Will you assist in the struggle for Americanism ? It is the duty of every American to place Americans on juanl. You can greatly as sist in this work hy sending in your sub scriptions to TI1K AMERICAN at once, also a list of friends who do not receive a patriotic newspaper, and we will send a sam ple copy hy mail to them. To win we must work. Are you with us? AMHHICAX FIFTY YEARS IN THE CHURCH OF ROME. By REV. CIIAB. CIIINIQUY. This Book contains much valuable infor mation regarding the Assassination of Abra ham Lincoln, besides the teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. price cro rr IN CLOTH JDL.JJ ORDER DIRECT FROM AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY. Catholic Forester Meet. HT. I'AVh, Minn., Juno f. Throo hundred and ninety-seven delegates were present at the opening of tho coir volition of tho Catholic Order of Fores tors this morning. The delegates assembled at Cretin hall, and from there marched in regular order to the cathedral, there to listen to solemn high mass. Ksjieclal preparations had been made In consonance with the lmiortanco of tho event, under tho direction of Father Hefferon, tho pastor of thecath edral parish, who olliclatod also as tho celebrant of the mass, After tho mass a sermon appropriate to tho occasion was preaehod by Archbishop Iroland, who took as his theme, "The Catholic Layman: His Duty and Value as a Worker In the Cause of Christ and Humanity." From this he drew tho lesson contained In the organization of tho Catholic Order of Foresters and tho value of the order to the church and Its children, On roll call It wan found that fifty- live of the 4W courts were unrepre sented; hut most of the absent men are expected tomorrow, A ciblegram was sent to tho pope at Home asking for his blessing upon the order and tho convention; also a tele gram to the high chaplain of tho order, Archbishop Foohan, of Chicago. A vote of thanks was tendered Archbishop Ireland for his address of tho morning, and he accented an invitation to be present at ono of the sessions of tho order. No Reason. wo oon v soo any reason w ny an American should uot look an Irishman In tho faco and tell him that he does not care anything about St, I'atrlck day, and that he cannot see what our public olliclals have to do with the wrongs of Ireland, or why America should he called on so constantly to supply alms to that nation and provide her sons with olllce. Memphit .Sunday lime. Leu's Latest. Homk, Juno I'l. It Is stated that the jKipe Intends to issue an encyclical to tho Anglican prelates urging them to recognl.o his authority and jurisdic tion. Tho object of the wpo who is also preparing an encyclical to tho dis senting eastern churches is to restore complete unity In the church. What the country needs today U men of Independence men who will stand by American Institutions. Such men are member of the A. V. A. I'lJHU&mSG CO., UII3 llttwnnl St root, OAMf.t, XIM. Tno Kerns From Mileage. ItKCENTLV a young lady applied to the Jioston Htore for a situation. The man to whom she applied, after asking a number of questions, asked her when she attended communion last. To this she answered that she was a I'rot estant, He told her to step aside. The next applicant stepped up. She was asked the same questions. She was a Homan attended tho Homan church and communion. She was requested to bring a letter from father "so-and-so" and lie would put her to work. The first young lady is still looking for a situation, owing to her l'rotestantlsm. and this hapiouod In one of the largest stores in Chicago. May bo the pro prlotors are not aware of this, but they should investigate. What do you think of it, Protestants? Is tho A. V. A. necessary? Wiilt.K tho Illinois pay car was switched out In tho yard near Han dolph street last week two Homan nuns and a Salvation army girl stiHsi and collected money from the men. For some reason the nuns got Into a "scrap," whereupon a x!!coiiian apMarcd and drove the army girl away, leaving the Homan sisters hi complete control of the Add. How convenient it is to have a Homan jMillcomitn always at hand. As I suiil. A few days ago a legless boy was (log ging on tho slreeis of Louisville for the purjMiHo of paying for artificial legs. He was arrested and hustled away. A few feet from hira came two "sister, la black" who extended their hands to several in tho crowd, In which nickels were dropped. The policeman smiled, aud the begging went on. Frewlom't J tanner. Of Course. A case recently camo up before a Brooklyn olleo justice, in which a man was cnarged with stealing books from a I'rotoatant church. Toe culprit was awarded a moderate sentence. Toe same judge a short time ago sent a fol io to jail for 300 days for stealing a priest's cap. It makes all the differ ence whose ox is gored. If the Homan Catholic church would come out clearly on American grounds, and convince tho American ieople that It Is In accord with tho principles of liberty, liberated from a foreign alleg iance and loyal to our government, then there would bo no ueeesslty for oppos ing that church as a political party. l.'.m to 1'ueblo ana return via the Union Prtoitle, June 11th, U'lh, 2,'ld and 2Uh. City ottlc, Farnam street.