THE AMEROAN
PREACHING THE TRUTH
Ret. John Ue'f Powerful
Sermon
in Dfens of th Publio
Schools.
Saj That (he Koni Catholic ( hurrh
nd It Hlrnurrby tr Arrjnl
Atalnt the Sjklem.
Lt Sunday evening at the First
Method li-t Epleoopul church, corner
Clark and Washington atrwU, Chicago,
Rev. John Lee took for hla subject:
The lubllo Schools of ThU Country,"
and apoke from the Uxt:
Spoaklng the truth In love. Ephea
tana 4, 15. Mr. Lee said in part: The
prat aim of all who love the Lord
Jcaua Chrlbt, whether they be "eastern
or western, reformed or unreforrood,"
ahould lie not only to apeak "the truth,"
but to apoak It "In love." Thia la my
purpose tonight. Some time ago Judge
Glbhona, of thti city, In a lecture de
livered before the Catholic Literary
Association of Chicago, said: "Let no
man, priest or layman, ever lift a
finger or upeak a woid against the pub
lic school a of thia country or we will
tell him that In doing ao be la not
representing us, and that ho la doing
the Catholic of thia country an In
justice and an Injury." Did not the
lata Archbishop Ilughea apeak more
than "a word against the public school
of thia country?" He said: "The burg
lars, the robbers, the Incendiaries, the
murderers, assassins, garrotcrs and
rioters who lnfost our streets and alleys,
rendering property and person alike
insecure, and threatening to deluge our
streets with blood and convert our
boasted civilization into the most fear
ful anarchy, are but the matured grad
uates cf the public chools, the ropro
Bentativea of Its morality, the finished
specimens of Its powers." Did not the
late Romnn pontiff speak more than a
"word against the public schools of
this country?" The forty-seventh
proposition of the papal syllabus of
errors, published by Pope Plus IX. In
December, 1804, asserts that public
schools should be under the ecclesiasti
cal authority, government and Influence
of the church of Rome, and should not
be subject to civil power, nor should
they be made to conform to the wish of
rulers or to the spirit of the age. If
Archbishop Ilughes and Popo Plus IX.
could revisit the shorea of tlmo, who
thinks that Judge Gibbon would have
the courage to stand in the presence
of these men and accost them as fol
lows: "Most holy father and most
reverend archbishop, in speaking
against the public schools you do not
represent the Roman Catholics of this
republic; still more, you do them an In
justice and an Injury."
ASKS A FEW POINTED QUESTIONS.
Has Judge Gibbon examined "The
Catholic Educator's Manual on
Schools?" Has ho even glanced at this
book? Is he not aware tf the fact that
Its author received from Cardinal Gib
bons "congratulations on the manner
in which he has handled this vital
question? This'author declares "Non-
Catholics, perhaps, are astonished that
our bishops are so bold in denouncing
the public state schools. It might bo
answered them that thoy have yet to
learn what a bishop is." Is it possible
that Judge Gibbons, not an ignorant
son-Catholic, but an educated Roman
Catholic, has not even yot learned what
a Roman Catholio bishop is? Bishop
McQuald, speaking on the subject of
education, sajs: "It Is not left with
bishops to choose In this matter. They
receive commands from an authority
higher than their own." Against this
"authority higher than their own"
Judge Gibbons knows full well that
neither "prlf et nor layman" dare "lift
a finger or speak a word." What! Is
the pope a friend to "the public
schools of this country?" I will not
quote his many utterances on this sub
ject. -
Before, however, presenting what
Cardinal Gibbons has to say on this
vital theme let me quietly Invite your
attention to the very remarkable utter
ance of a distinguished American Ro
man Catholic and the very remarkable
utterance of a distinguished Italian
Roman Catholic. Many years ago this
distinguished American Roman Catho
lic, Dr. Bronson, whom the church of
Rome considers one of the greatest
philosophers this country ever pro
duced, said: "The worst governed
cities in the Union are precisely those
in which Catholics are the most influ
ential in elections and have the most to
do with municipal affairs. We furnish
more than our share of the rowdies,
the drunkards, and the vicious popula
lation of our large cities." A few years
ago this distinguished Italian Roman
Catholic, Leo XIII., the lumen cle coeto,
as he has been called, spoke sorrowfully
in one of his apostolic letters of "some
who, not content with the part of sub
mission which belongs to them in the
church, think they may take part in
its government," and very firmly ad
monishes them as follows: "To the
pastors alone has been given the full
power of teaching, judging, directing;
on the faithful has been imposed the
duty of following these Us&chiugs, of
submitting with docility to these judg
ments, of letting themselves be gov
erned, corrected and led to salvation."
It will not be ami for Judge Gibbons
to rt-flect on thene utterance; the one
the utterance of a philosopher, the
other the utterance of a pope.
WHAT CARDINAL GIBUONS SAYS.
Cardinal Gibbons la considered by
many a a man who la very temperate
in hla statement. The, prevailing
opinion Is that he dots not belong to
that eitreme wing of the church of
Rome that U so faithfully represented
by Arvhblchop Corrlgan. The cardinal
awKcrts that our yUm of education is
"mutilated and defective," "Imperfect
and vicious," prophesies that it "bodes
mischief to our country and endangers
the stability of our government," and
assures us that "the remedy" for the
"defects" which he olwerve "would be
supplied if the denomination system"
"were applied In our public schools."
"Vicious:" That is a strong word,
and that is the very word Cardinal Gib
bons applies to our "system of educa
tion." Ah, there Is no mistaking It,
Rome hates the public school with a
deadly hatred.
"The denomination system!" This is
"the remedy," Cardinal Glblntna de
clares, for the "defects" of our present
system. "For the sake of peace," ex
claims a timid citizen, "let Rome have
a share of the publio school funds."
"Never! To do this would be a national
disgrace; stronger still, national sui
cide. "Bodes mischief to our country
and endangers tho stability of our gov
ernment'" What! Is the cardinal a
prophet? Is he sounding a note of
warning? Is he aware of the existence
of some plot? Is he In possession of
facts which warrant him in believing
that the Jesuits, who "planned and
promoted a war for the up
holding of American slavery, are now
planning and promoting a war for the
destruction of the Amorlcan publio
school?
Amid the darkness of the gathering
storm breaks thoro not on our ears a
prophetic outburst from some strong
soul? Listen! "If we are to havo
another contest in the near future of
our national existence I predict that
the dividing line will not be Mason and
Dixon's, but it will be between patriot
ism and intelligence on one side and
superstition, ambition, and ignorance
on the other." That prophet was one
of the greatest military heroes that
ever'unshoalhed a sword. That prophet
sounded the death knell of the con
federacy. That prophet, under God's
blessing, gave to the republic, reeling
under the blows of the Jesuits, the
grant of a now life.
The Worship of False and True Ideas.
The history of the Roman empire
seems to have demonstrated ihat force
or projorty was not a saviour. They
had an unprogresslve religion like
modern Romanism.
The history of Greece seems to have
demonstrated that art and manufactures
was not a saviour. They had an un
progresslve religion like modern Ro
manism. Tho history of Judea seems to have
demonstrated that religious ceremony
and sacrifice wasnot a saviour. They
had an unprogresslve religion like
modern Komantsra.
The history of Egypt seems to have
demonstrated that the most Immense
structure the Pyramid was not a
saviour. They had an unprogressive
religion like modern Romanism.
The history of Phocnecia seems to
have demonstrated that ships and
commerce was not a saviour, laey
had an unprogressive religion like
modern Romanism.
The history of Babylon and Assyrea
seems to have demonstrated that irri
gation and agriculture, riches, power
or stately edifice was not a saviour,
They had an unprogresslve religion
like modern Romanism.
All these nations, after an average of
1,500 years, either passed awav or
ceased as a great national force. Why?
They neglected to keep the masses in
telligent, from which to draw inventive
skill, the life of a nation.
Intelligent want is the father and
intelligent necosslty is the mother of
Invention. There Is no limit nor end to
Inventive ingenuity among a moral and
intelligent people. Just as soon as a
people cease to be Inventive, to bear
fruit, they cease to progress. Ignorance
and immorality are the enemies of in'
verftlon; thess, too, are the enemies of
national progress, they are the active
agents of national decay, A nation is
as intelligent as it is in its most ignorant
part, just as a bridge ia as strong as it
is in its weakest part.
The American public school is its
national, moral, intellectual and inven
tive citadel, or stronghold: because,
intelligence is always moral, and
morality, associated with intelligence,
is always Inventive; therefore, our pub
lic schools are the life and hope and
foundation of our existence because it
educates in competition the youth of
both sexes, of the country, and educa
tion is intelligence, and intelligence is
the life-blood of a nation.
N. A. List.
The Tnl up of Good Bread
is appreciated by everyone, but so few
are able to secure uniformly good, re
suits. This is often due to the fact that
when milk is used the character of it
Is exceedingly variable; by using
IJorden s Peerless Jirand Evaporated
Cream you will overcome this difliculty
Try It.
IK) M)T WIST Mil.
Engagement f a Human Catholic Pr
fcaaar at Peoria Opposed lj Citizen.
Peokia, 111., Aug. 13. The village
of North Peoria 1 excited over the
religious question, the cause of the
trouble being the engagement of Pro
fessor A. J. Rookmeyer, formerly
principal of Brlmfield public school
and a Roman catholic, as principal of
the North Peoria schools. War has
not only been declared against the
principal, but also the members of the
school board responsible for his engage
ment. This evening the citizens held
an Indignation meeting at the school
building and It was attended by nearly
all the residents of the city. Many
speeches were made and some of them
were very heated and pointed. The
community Is divided on the religious
question, but by a vote ot more than
thieo to one a decision against the
school board and the principal was
reached. The meeting lasted until a
late hour, and a committee was ap
pointed to ask Mr. Ilookmeyer to tender
his resignation. Another committee
was appointed to request William
Hawley Smith and S. B. Hazard, the
objectionable members of the board, to
resign. These committees will wait on
the principal and school directors and
report at a subsequent meeting.
Messrs. Smith and Hazard are prom
inent residents of the city. Mr. Smith
is an elocutionist and last winter toured
with Bill Nye. Mr. Hazard Is a mem
ber of the agricultural firm of Rouse,
Hazard & Co. Mr. Smith admits that
he knew Mr. Bookmeyer was a catholic
at the time he engaged him, but de
clares he did not know the sentiment
of the people. Edgar Scott, another
member of the board, was present at
the meeting and explained that it was
while Buffering from a gunshot wound
that his signature to the report was
secured on false representations.
Another "Falrbault Scheme.'
The controversy which has taken
place at Syracuse N. Y., In regard to
leasing a building, which has just boon
erected by the Roman Catholics, and
which is designed for school purposes,
la a reminder that the church of Rome
is still endeavoring to advance the in
terests of that church at the expense of
the publio school system.
Last fall St. Lucy's parish completed
the erection of a school building.
Shortly after the completion of the
building a written proposition was sub
mitted to the board of education re
questing them to make use of the
building for public school purposes, for
which a nominal rental of one dollar
per year was to be paid to the city.
The board of education was requested
to pay the salaries of teachers and meet
the other expenses of maintaining the
Institution ' as a public school. The
original proposition was that only
Catholic teachers should be employed
in the school, but the written proposi
tion submitted to the board contained
no such limitation. The principal
argument adduced in favor of tho propo
sition to employ Catholic teachers was
that it was a hardship upon the Catho
lic portion of the community to bo com
pelled to contribute toward the sup
port of the publio school system, and
also to provide for the maintenance of
parochial schools for the religious edu
cation of their children. The written
proi08ltion brought out so much
opposition and so much feeling was
developed over the affair that the ad
vocates of the measure saw that it
would not receive the sanction of tho
board of education, and the day before
the proposition came to a vote, the
vicar-general stepped in and withdrew
the whole proposition.
An effort was also made by several
of the teachers to introduce the reading
of the Catholic version ot the Bible in
their divisions. The board requires
that teachers read daily from the Holy
Scriptures, without specifying parties
larly the version to be used; and al
though copies of the authorized version
are supplied to all the schools, with
the expectation that they would be
used, several of the Catholic teachers
interpreted this requirement of the
board as giving them the right to mak
use of any version they saw fit, and sub
stituted the Catholic Bible. Upon
being questioned concerning it, some of
the teachers stated that they had been
told by the vicar-general that he under
stood there would be no objection to
their usinsr the Douay version. When
the matter was considered by the board
it was decided that only the authorized
version could be used, and the teachers
were instructed to use the Bible pro
vided by the state, and If any change
was desired, application must be made
to the board for permission to make
such change. E. E. Parlin In the
American Sentinel.
An Unholy Alliance.
John P. Altgeld, the anarchist gov
ernor of Illinois, has apparently re
covered his nerve which was so badly
shaken by public indignation and
newspaper criticism following his in
famous course in pardoning the Chicago
anarchists. An evidence of this is his
latest political move, that of allying
himself with the agitators and extrem
ists in the American Railway Union
He hopes by this to gain the support of
that organization, which, with the
further assistance of the friends of the
pardoned anarchists and all tho non
deacript political elements of hi state,
will enable him to control the legis
lature and secure his election to the
United State senate a the successor of
Mr. Cullom. Mayor Hopkins, the
protector of Chicago gamblers, is
named a the third party in this unholy
alliance of lawlessness and democracy.
Because of hla misuse of power, his
alien sympathies, and his constant
companionship of all that Is against
the best Interests of the country, Gov.
Altgeld li one of the most dangerous
men before the American people.
J'hiladtlphia Press.
Douglas County Fair.
This year the county fair will have a
double attraction. The Douglas County
Agricultural Society have joined teams
with the trotting and pacing horse
breeders of Nebraska, and will hold a
joint fair September 3d to "th. This
arrangement enables them to offer a
finer exhibit, give larger purses and
premiums, and In every way make a
better fair, than has ever' been given
in Douglas county. A special program
has been prepared for Labor Day,
September 3d. Trotting, pacing and
running races, foot races, a newsboys
race. etc. A splendid day for all. Turu
out and show your loyalty to your
county, September 3d to 7th. The best
fair ever held in Douglas county will
be September 3d to 7th. A special
program for Labor Day. Big purses
for the trotters and pacers and liberal
premiums In all departments.
Edward Baumley, for livery,
and St. Marys Ave
17th
The Kith Annual State 0. A. It. Re
Union Will be held at Grand Island Aug. 27th
to Sept. 1st, 18U4. One fare for the
round trip via the Union Pacific:
Tickets on sale from all points in Ne
braska Aug. 25th to Aug. 28th, in
clusive, and from points within one
hundred miles of Grand Island Aug.
2Gih to Sept. 1st, Inclusive.
Eat Dyball's Candies, 1518 Douglas
Pittsburg, U. A. It. Arrangements.
The "Rock Island" comes to the front
as usual with very low rates Jor the
National Encampment, G. A. R., at
Pittsburg, Pa. The round trip rate is
$10 from Chicago, add one fare to Chic
ago to arrive at through round trip
rate. Tickets will be sold September
8th and 9th, good to return leaving
Chicago September 14th, 18th or 25th.
No signing, stamping, depositing or
other needless work required at Pitts
burg; when the ticket is purchased
everything is settled. These tickets
are good to stop off once on the return
at any point east of Chicago within the
final limit of the ticket.
Through cars of every class will be
run to Pittsburg, and it should be
borne in mind that the "Rock Island"
carefully handles this class of business
and never allows any line to approach
it, in the generous treatment of the old
vets and their friends.
Call on or write any agent of the C,
R. I & I'. Ry. for particulars, or ad
dress, Jno. Sehastian, G. P. A.,
Chicago, 111.
Iluir Kates to Washington, D. C.
Last chance to go east cheap.
August 23 and 24, the Burlington
Route will sell round trip tickets to
Washington, D. C, at the one way
rate. This on account of the great
Knights Pythias Conclave.
Tickets and full Information at 1324
Farnam St. M. J. Dowling,
City Pass. Agent.
John Rudd, jeweler and optician, 317
North Sixteenth street. Watch re
pairing a specialty.
Rome classes every body who does
not belong to her church as infidels or
heretics, and yet she is always crying
about religious toleration and the "big
otry" ef the A. P. A.
One Fare For the Round Trip.
The Union Pacific will sell tickets to
the 16th Annual Reunion to be held at
Grand Island at the rate of one fare for
the round trip from all joints in Ne
braska, Aug. 25th to 28th, inclusive,
also from points within one hundred
miles of Grand Island, Aug. 2Gth to
Sept. 1st, inclusive.
Eat Dyball's delicious Cream Candies
1518 Douglas St.
Xoinuer or Reunion.
When is it? Aug. 27th to Sept. 1st.
Where is it? Grand Island, Neb.
What is it? 16th Annual State, G
A. R. Reunion.
The Union Pacific will sell tickets at
one fare for the round trip from all Ne
braska points on Aug. 25th to 28th in-
elusive, and from points within one
hundred miles of Grand Island, Aug,
26th to Sept. 1st, inclusive.
Special Master Commissioner's Sale,
Pnder and bv virtue of an order of sale on
decree of foreclosure of mortise issued out
of the district court for UoukIrs county, .e
hrtiKka. and tome directed. 1 will, on the 25th
day of September,' A. I). Ih-.h, at iO o'clock A.
M. of said day, at the north front door of the
county court house. In the city of Omaha,
PotiKlas county, Nebraska, sell at public
auction to the hichest. bidder for cash, the
pro
rouerty described In said order ol sale as
follows, to-wit :
Th nmth twenty-four 4-(21 4-3) feet, of
the south seventy-four 2-5 174 2-5) feet of lot
number six itii In block "N" ot iow's addition
to the city of Omaha, in Douglas county, Ne
hrLNka. Said property to be sold to SHtlsfy the
nbilntltt. J W. Soulres. Trustee, In the sum
of four hundred and rllty and SMI) dollars
(i4."0.2,.i and costs taxed at seventy-three
and 1S-KK) (S7H.18I with lnteresttrom Sep
tember lKth, 1MO. together with accruing
costs accordlne to a ludirnictit rendered by
the district court of bald Douttlas county, at
Its September term, A. D. In a certain
sction then and there ueBdlm. wherein. I. W
Squires, Trustee, is plaintiff, and Henry
Sanguin and others defendants.
Omaha, Nebraska, Aueum iilrd. 1W4.
JOHN W. LYTLE.
Special Master Commissioner,
fieorire B. Turkiueton. attorney.
j. W. Squires, Trustee, vs. Henry Sanguln,
ev al. ioe. to. i o. o--a
Lobeck-Linn
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-TRY US ONCE FOR LLCK.
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ALWAYS THE
This is the Big Store
Everywhere you look Every
a Surprise Bargain. Arm yourself for the fray. A couple of
Silver Dollars will enable you to
Merchandise.
ICE CREAM SODA, 5c.
FINE CANDIES AND CONFEC
TIONARY.
BREAD Fresh every day, per loaf, 2c
WALL PAPER the finest and cheap
est.
PAINTS and WINDOW GLA.SS.
CARPETS, MATTINGS and RUGS.
LACE CURTAINS and DRAPERIES.
milliners-fine line hats at
25c on the Dollar to Close Out.
SHOES The Cheapest Place in
the City All Good, Fresh Re
liable Stock No Job-Lots
or Bankrupt Stock
Good Wear at Low
Prices.
. FOR THE TABLE.
we can reduce your grocery bill.
31b. can Pineapple 12i
21b. can Strawberries M 15
31b. can White Cherries." .20
Breakfast Bacon, per lb 11
Coin Special Sugar Ham 12
6lb. can i resh Mackerel in Tomato
Sauce 35
W. R. BENNETT CO.,
C.
AND TRAVELING BAGS. REPAIRING DONE.
1406 Douglas Street. OMAHA, Neb.
i
Best Goods In the market.
Children's and Boys' Shoes at same
O. LANG.
Iowa .Methodists.
Cedar Raptds, la., Aug. 16. The
3,000 delegates from the four confer
ences in Iowa, attending the Methodist
jubilee here, declared their stand on
various national questions and among
the resolutions adopted was one declar
ing that the public schools should be
kept free from sectarian and political
influences.
How's This!
We offer One Hundreds Dollars Reward for
any case of Cat arrh that cannot be cured by
uau s catarrn rurt.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props., Toledo, O.
We the undersigned have known F. J.
Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transac
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
WitsT & Tkuax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O.
WAi.DiNG. kinnan & iharyin, wholesale
Druggist9. Toledo, O.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
CHRIST. HAM AN
Watchmaker anfl Jeweler,
Fine Watch Repairing a specialty
512 South 16 Street.
OMAHA. NEB.
PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED.
Teeth Extracted In the morning and New
Set made the Same Day.
Teem Extracted Without Pain for 25c.
DR. WITHERS, Dentist,
Fourth Floor Brown Blk,, 16th and Donglai,
Omaha, Aeb.
f TV
J),- Full Set
C. .y- - - TEETH
Hardware Co.,
AND RETAIL-
279. OMAHA. NEB.
CHEAPEST.
With Little Prices.
way you turn, you run against
carry away an armful of Honest
4 Nice Mackerel for 25
Griddle Cake Flour, Self Raising;
21b. pkg 7
21b. can Sugar Corn 9
Succotash, per 21b. can . 7
Pumpkin, per 21b. can 7
Lima Beans, per 21b. can 8
Strained Honey, per lb 10
Beer Mug- Mustard 10
Prestqps California Flakes, 21b. pkgll
GENTS FURNISHINGS.
SUMMER UNDERWEAR MUST GO RE
GARDLESS OF COST.
Light Weight Balbriggan 19
Fine Balbriggan 25
98o Boys Suits, 2 styles at 79
65c Silk Stripe Negligee Shirts. ... 48
81.48 Fine Madras, Silk Stripe
Shirts 1.25
82.00 Men's Scotch Wool Pants. . . .1.48
$1.65 Boy's Cassimere Wool Long
Pants 98
Waiters Aprons , 15
Waiters Extra Fine Coats 85
Painters Overalls. With Bibs 35
Driving Gloves at .'. 19
1502-12 Capitol Avenue.
BUY YOUR TRUNKS
WHERE THEY ARE MADE AND
PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY.
H. FORBY,
MANUFACTURER OF
SHOES 38fc BOOTS
of all Kinds for the Next 30 Days,
GREAT REDCTION.
LADIES SHOES worth 5.00 will go at J3.76C3
4.00
a.oo
2.so
6.00
5.00
3.00
2.50
3.00
2.50
1.75
4.50
3.75
2.65
2.00
MEN'S SHOES
Reduction for CASH, for 80 Days
718 South 16th St.
(CLEANLINESS
IS NEXT TO GODLINESS.
We Cannot Wash Your 8oul,
But We can Make Linen White at Snow.
1110-1112 - DODGE - ST.
OMAHA. NEB.
JAMES AINSCOW,
Telephone 528. Secretary and Mgr.
M. O. MAUL.
Successor to Drexel & Maul.
Undei taker and Embalmer
1417 FARNAM ST.
Tel. 225. OMAHA. NEB.
Omaha Express and Delivery Co.
TELEPHONE 1614.
Moving and Light Express Work
Trunk and Parcel Delivery
Household Goods Parked. Stored and Shipped
Office, 310 North lth St rest. Branch office,
N. E. Cor. 2Mh and Lake Streets. Tele
phone 1575. P1UCES REASONABLE.
J. L. TUKNEY.
tWPlano Moving a Specialty. Manager
C. W. BAKER,
Undertaker Emalmber
Formerly with M. O. Maul.l
Telephone 696.
613 South 16th St., OMAHA.
LADY ASSISTANT FURNISHED.
M. DALEY,
Merchant Tailor
Suits Made to Order.
Guarantees a perfect fit In all lases. Cloth
ing cieantd dyed and remodeled.
1207 Cumin j? St.,
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