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AUGUST 16, 1924. THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA 5 EAST INDIAN CONVERTS LOSE PROPERTY RIGHTS Bishops Protest Disability of Hindu Natives Who Em brace Christian Faith. (By N. C. W. C. News Service) Trichur, South India.—Seven hun dred delegates, representing the eight dioceses in Malabar, attended the sixth session of the Malabar Catholic Congress which closed re cently at Tricliur. Two notable things stand out in the deliberations of the congress: An eloquent appeal from the young Bishop Vashapilly, of Trichur, that a forward policy be maintained in conversion work throughout Mala bar; and a strong protest against the law in native states which puts a heavy disability on converts from Hinduism to Christianity. Bishop Vashapilly, who presided at the congress, dealt largely with conversion work in his presidential address, stressing the need for an alert and vigorous program in this respect. He congratulated the new Ernakulam archdiocese on attaining to second place among the missions in Indian in point of attual conver sions in the last few years. The protest against the disability of converts was particularly aimed at the law in Travencore and Cochin which forces converts to Christian ity to forfeit their rights to the family property. This disability ex isted" throughout Indian until the British government removed it by special enactment fifty years ago, providing for freedom of con science. This freedom however, ap plies only to the territories directly under British jurisdiction, and in the protected native states the old order holds. There are many other disabilities of Christians living in native states. Priest Believes Christianity Came to America Before Medieval 7imes Dr. Kaufman Says Evidence Indicates Ancestors of In dians Knew Christianity and That Teaching Reached Peru a Thousand Years Before Days of Columbus. JOHN J. COOLEY’S Jewelry Shop Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing. 114 Bull St. Savannah, Ga. Victor Markwalter Certified Public Accountant, 911 MARION BUILDING. Phone 377. AUGUSTA. GA. By REV. DR. WILHELM, BARON VON CAPITAINE (Cologne Correspondent, N. C. W. C. News Service) Cologne.—Recent wide theorizing following the assertion that “white Indians” had been discovered in Panama Jends a peculiar interest to a new book just published in Leip zig and written by a Catholic priest, the archaeologist, Prof. Maria Kaufmann. This volume, which deals with the origin of the early inhabitants of America, in view of the renewed interest in the subject of who first colonized the Western World, has evoked wide comment here. Father Kaufmann tends to the be lief that the pyramids in the em pires of the Incas and Mayas in America indicate an early civiliza tion derived from Assyria or Egypt. He points to the cult of the dead in Peru, the mummies with their ribbon windings and masks, and the special burial forms. The obelisks of the Incas, with- their symbolic ornaments, and other forms of architecture Father Kaufmann secs as reminders of' Egypt, and in the cuneiform inscriptions, especially in ceramic, he sees traces of Assyria and India. The greatest difficulty, however, found by this writer is the definite indication of Christianity in the early civilization of the New World. He contents himself with showin" TEMPLE BARBER SHOP Six Skilled Barbers. Children’s and Ladies Hair Cutting a Specialty. Masonic Bldg. Augusta, Ga. R. A. M AGILL (BEAN & MAGILL) 8554 NORTH PRYOR ST. Corner of Edgewood Atlanta, Ga. BLANK BOOKS, LOOSE LEAF DEVICES Stationery: Pamphlets: Publications PRINTING-BINDING COLUMBUS OFFICE SUPPLY CO. Manufacturing Stationers Columbus, Georgia. Lithographing, Printing, Book binding, Embossing. Designers and Builders of An nuals, Booklets, Catalogues and Pamphlets. McDonald and COMPANY GROCERIES The Right Store With the Right Prices. 1130 Broad St. Phone 1183. Augusta, Ga. copious indivations of the presence of .Christianity or memories of it, without attempting to explain how it came to America! Dr. Kaufmann points especially to the numerous cross monuments as proof of Christian transmission of the civilization and traditions of these early peoples. In Peru he sees definitely a memory in the minds of the early peoples of a time when their forebears knew Christianity. Besides the cross, he calls attention to the dove and the fish, and the form of a praying man as it is found in the catacombs —all symbols of Christianity. From these things, Dr. Kaufmann expresses the belief that Christian ity came first to Centra! and South America about the fifth or sixth century, starting in Peru and among the Mayas then spreading to Ecua dor, Bolivia and Colombia. Legends and traditions of the Incas also are taken as proofs of the presence of Christianity. There was a tradition, he says, that the god Huirakoclia came to Peru from overseas, and in Mexico the “white Mcssias” was desired and expected to such an extent that the Spaniards at first were regarded as messen gers of the Messias. Dr. Kaufmann is to continue his studies of the derivation of these early indications of Christianity in America. The title of his present book is “Amerika Und Das Urchristenum.” Pope Blesses Catholic Efforts to Limit Wars (By N. C. W. C. News Service) London.—The new national Catholic effort to eliminate un necessary warfare has secured the approval and blessing of the Holy Father. Discussed a year ago at a conference held at Reading, the outline of a na- . tional council which would co operate with Catholics abroad to establish “The Peace of Christ” was submitted to the hierarchy of England and Wales. With the approval of the bishops an inaugural nfeeting was called at which representa tives of every competent Catho lic society in England were in- vited to be present. Sub-committees of specialists were appointed to study the question of international rela tionships in its every respect. RADICALISM IN FRANCE CREATING OPPOSITION Alsace to Demand Referen dum on Secularization— Non-Catholics Sympathetic FR. WALSH RESUMES POST AT GEORGETOWN Was Formerly Director of Fapal Relief in Russia^— Other Charges Announced. APOSTOLIC DELEGATE COMMENDS SISTERS He Praises Their Sacrifice in Giving Up Vacations For Study at University. Ceylon Catholic Knighted King of England Honors Jus tice Di Sanpayo. (By N. C. W. C. News Service) Washington, D. C.—Father Ed mund A. Walsh, S. J., formerly director of tlic papal relief mis sions in Russia and Germany, will return to Georgetown University here in October as regent of the School of Foreign Service. This fact was made known when changes in the faculty at Georgetown were communicated to the president by the Rev. Laurence J. Kelly, S. J., provincial of the Maryland-New' York province of the Jesuit order. Father Walsh, who has become nationally known because of his re lief work in Russia and Germany, is a pioneer in foreign service edu cation. • He was one of the founders of the school at Georgetown and was its fifst regent. The school now has 500 students. Father Nevil3 Transferred Father W. Coleman Nevils, S. J., vice-president of the- university and now regent of the School of Foreign Service, one of the best known Jesuit educators in the country, is transferred to the Jesuit seminary at Stockbridge, Mass., where he will resume teaching, at his own re quest, filling the chair of literature. Father Nevils had served hs dean of the college, and for the last year had been chairman of the George town Endowment Association, with which he has had marked success. Dr. William P. Cresson, of Glen dale, Mass., is appointed professor of diplomatic history of Europe at the Foreign Service School. succeed ing the late Baron Serge Korff. Dr. Cresson, who is an Episcopalian, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and several European universities, and is an author of note. He served as secretary of American legations at London, Lis bon, Uma, Petrograd and Quince, and retired from the diplomatic service in 1917. Former Editor to Teach Journalism Father George E. Hanlon, S. J. returns to Georgetown as professor of French after several years’ study abroad. Father Peter V. Masterson, S. J., also returns as professor of history. Father John C. Reville, S. J., editor of “America,” comes this year to fill the chair of jour nalism, replacing Father Daniel Quigley, S. J., who has been ordered to New York for a year of special work. Father Henry McGarvy, S. J., comes to Georgetown from Caiji- sius College, to become professor of rhetoric, and Father Charles de Heredia, known for his lectures on spiritualism, becomes professor of Spanish. Dr. Eugene Rudolph Whitmore, a prominent Washington physician and graduate of universities in America, London, Vienna, and Ber lin, becomes professor of basteriol- ogy and pathology in the medical school. (By N. C. W. C. News Service) Washington.—The Catholic Uni versity summer school was visited July 17 by His Excellency, the apostolic delegate, Monsignor Peter Fumasoni-Biondi. Accompanied by the rector Qf the university. Bishop, Shahan, by the auditor of the apos tolic delegation, - Monsignor Paul Marella, and the secretary, Dr. George Leech, Archbishop Fumasoni called at McMahon Hall where he was met by the summer school faculty, headed by the dean of the summer school, Dr. P. J. McCormick, and escorted to the assembly hall. After the introduction by Bishop Shahan, in which Monsignor Fuma- soni-Biondi was introduced as “one of the most learned and distin guished of the apostolic delegates apointed to the United States,” His Excellency spoke to the assembled students. He said that he was very gratified to learn that the summer schctol numbered 437 students, of whom 420 were religious teachers representing 58 different communi ties. The sisters were praised by him in glowing terms for their self- abnegation. The fact that all of them were in actual teaching ser vice, yet had given up a well-earned vacation in order to prepare them selves better for their work, was evidence, said His Excellency, of the noble spirit in which educational work was taken up by the religious who were teachers. Cleveland Welfare Center (By N. C. W. C. News Service) Colombo, Ceylon.—The Hon. Jus tice De Sampayo K. C. S. G., one of the most prominent and respect ed Catholics of Ceylon, lias been knighted by King George V. He re ceived the papal title of Knight of St. Gregory some time ago. The new knight has been a Pusine judge of the Supreme Court of Cey lon for the last nine years, but will retire soon from the service. He is an exemplary Catholic and has proved himself a valuable citizen. BISHOPS OF POLLA, INDIA. Honored on SilvOr Jubilee of Ordi nation. (By N. C. W. C. News Service.) Kottayam. Malabar, Ind.—Although the diocesan celebrations in connec tion with the sacerdotal silver jubi lee of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Thomas Kurialacherry. Bishop of Palla and Vicar Apostolic of Clianganacherry, have been postponed to December, on Mav 27. the day of the comple tion of the Bishop’s twenty-fifth year in the priesthood, enthusias tic demonstrations were held in Chagaucherry and throughout the whole diocese. By M. MASSIANI (Paris Correspondent, N. C. W. C. News Service) Paris—The threatened application of the law of separation and the laws of secularization to Alsace- Lorraine has caused the most in tense agitation throughout the two provinces. It would not be correct to say that the project formulated by M. Herriot has' been unanimous ly condemned. In Alsace-Lorraine, as clsewherd, there are radicals. Freemasons and Socialist anti-cleri cals. These elements have noisily applauded the new premier and it is even reported that they suggested the statements he made on the sub ject. The leaders of these anti clericals are Jews: M. Weill and M. Blumenthal, who have caused two resolutions approving M. Herriot to be adopted by the municipal coun cils of two cities, namely, Stras bourg and Colmar. But even there the motions carried only by a 10 to 7 vote. There is no doubt whatsoever of the feelings -of the majority of the population. All the Catholics, most of the Protestants and even a large portion of the Jews are opposed to the dangerous initiative of the radi cal government, and out of the twenty-four deputies of Alsace- Lorraine, twenty-one are frankly hostile to tbc^measures of seculariza tion. Both Provinces Aroused But if any uncertainty existed, the Catholics o{ the two provinces have dispelled it. Absolutely sure that the immense majority of their fellow citizens are with them, they are de manding that the question be sub mitted to a referendum. “If the government does not accept this ac tion, it is because it feels it i« beaten in advance,” says a state ment issued by the twenty-one depu ties opposing secularization and echoed by the Union Populaire, the most powerful party in Alsace, and the same cry is taken up daily iu the meetings of the numerous politi cal groups. *» Boiler Flues, .hafts, Pulleys, Hangers, Belt ing, Packing, Lacing, Pumps, Injectors. BOILERS Tank and Stack, Pipe, Mill Supplies. For Mills and Public Works. Low Prices. Cotton, Oil, Gin, Saw, Grist, Fertilizer, Mill Machinery, Supplies and Repairs and Castings Lombard Foundry, Machine, Boiler Works and Mill Supply Store Augusta, Ga. Capacity 200 Hands Three Hundred Thousand Feet Floor Space . Win. Schweigert, President Thos S. Gray, Vice-Pres- Cashier R. M. Rtley, Asst. Cashier, To Cost $5,000,000 Planned by Diocese UNION SAVINGS BANK AUGUSTA, GA. COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS SOLICITED 4 PER CENT INTEREST (By N. C. W. C. News Service.) Cleveland—Parmadale will be the name of the Catholic welfare settle ment at Parma, Ohio, several miles ebvond the southwestern city limits. William G. Wilson, of Cleveland, was one of several to submit the name. He was declared the winner of the first prize of $100 after his name was the first drawn from a hat in which the names of the others submitting this title had been placed by the committee in charge of the selection of the name. Names were submitted by residents of many states. Only one restriction was made: that the ame should not give the impression of a home, asylum or retreat. Eventually $5,000 000, will be spent on the project accord ing to officials of the Catholic Charities corporation, whose more than 30,000 memhers are financing the undertaking. JUDGE AHERN OF AKRON DEAD Akron, Ohio.—Former Common Pleas Judge William J. Ahern, Jr., died here last week. He was 38 years old. At the time of his ap pointment to the bench by Gover nor Judson Harmon in 1913 he was the youngest jurist in the state if as yet of a successor for Father John B. Creeden, S. J., as president of Georgetown. No announcement has been made knot in the country. The funeral was held from St. Bernard's chu.ch July 23. A widow and four children survive. Williams-Flynt Lumber Co. FORMERLY S. A. WILLIAMS LUMBER CO. Lumber, Millwork, Lime, Cement, Plaster, Roofing and Builders Hardware. Phone Ivy 1093. Atlanta,' Ga. 236-250 Elliott St. GEORGIA RAILROAD BANK AUGUSTA, GEORGIA OFFICERS Jacob Phinizy, President Chas. H. Phinizy, Vice-Pres. Hugh II. Saxon, Vice-Pres. F. B. Pope, Asst. Cashier Samuel Martin, Vice-Pres. Hal D. Beman, Cashier George P. Bates Asst. Cashier H. D. McDaniel Jacob Phinizy J. P. Mulherin W. J. Hollingsworth W. B. White Fielding Wallace DIRECTORS John Phinizy S. A. Fortson Charles H. Phinizy Samuel Martin Albert B. Von Kamp Coles Phinizy J. Lee Etheredge Wm. P. White Hugh H. Saxon John Sancken M. E. Dyess Alonzo P. Boardman