The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-10

Good Shepherd, is St John, the beloved disciple.
He holds in his hand chalice, from which an
asp is escaping. This refers to the legend which
appears in so many different forms-that on one
occasion the apostle drank a cup OF hemlock
which was intended to cause his death, but suf-
fered no harm from it.
ST James the Greater stands by the side OF
his brother, ST John. This is the only apostle
whose death is recorded in the Bible. From the
narrative in the Acts one would suppose that 81
James never left the neighborhood of the Holy
City, but the legends represent him as Q great
missionary who travelled as far as Spain and
founded the church there. Hence he is here re-
presented as an aged man, whose mantle is
clasped with scallop shelf. and who carries In
one band pilgrims staff, to which a water
gourd is attached. Next to him is st Simon
Zelotes of whom very little is known. He holds
in his hand a long saw, as there is legend that
he was sawn asunder st. jude who bore also
the names of Thaddaus and Lebb9us, comes
next. His tunic is of ruby velvet, and is covered
with rich scarlet mantle, lined with gold. In
his hanG he carries a ship. Standing next to
him is St Jarnes the Less, 1.-THE brother OF the
Lord" and first Bishop Of Jerusalem. Early
legends describe him as closely resembling the
Savior. The fullers club, which he holds IN
his hand, recalls the story of his death. In his
old age he was thrown from one Of the plnnacles
of the Temple The old man, not being killed
by the fall rose to his knees to pray for his
enemies, when his prayers were cut short by a
blow with a fuller's club.
The last of the windows on the right repre-
Sents st. Matthias, who was chosen in the place
of Judas Iscariot He leans on lance, the in
strument of his martyrdom. On the right OF
and next to the Good Shepherd, in the place of
honor, is st. Peter. He carries book and holds
the two keys, the symbol Of his power to bind
and to loose in the kingdom of heaven. Next to
him is his brother, ST Andrew. He is repre-
sented as an aged man, holding before him the
peculiar cross which bears his name and on
which he is said to have been crucified, being
fastened to its arms by cords instead of nails.
Next comes Bartholomew, VINO is identified
usually with the guileless Nathaniel He holds
aloft large knife, with which he is said to have
been fayed alive. st. Thomas is representated
but determined expression He holds in one
hand spear and in the other carpenter S
square. The latter emblem recalls one of the
most beautiful of those early legends which are
connected with the apostles. St. Thomas had
been engaged by the King of the Indies to build
for him a palace. The apostle used the funds
intrusted to him for the purpose in works OF
charity, and when called to task for it defended
himself on the ground that he had built for his
master house in heaven. The last window on
the left is filled with the figure of st. Matthew,
who holds tribute box, to remind US that before
his call to the apostleship he was publican.
THE MAUsoLEUM.
the chancei aud is lighted by thirteen lancets.
Beautiful as are the windows throughout the
Cathedral these exceed them in purity of color
and in expression, while their less conventional
treatment gives to them an individuality of
character, at once attracting the attention of
the visitor and exciting warm admiration. The
Resurrection has been selected as the subject
for the windows In this portion OF the building,
set apart as the resting place for the dead. The
inscriptions below the pictures are very short,
pictures the Resurrection. The risen Lord has
just left the open sepulcher In His left hand is
cross tipped rod, while His right is raised with
the gesture of benediction. His feet and right
side are bare and show distinctly the wounds
made by the nails and the spear In the fore
ground is an armed soldier. one of the watch
stationed by the priests to guard the sepulcher.
The man is either asleep or in swoon, his
helmered head dropping forward on his arms,
which ale crossed on his knees. At his belt
lies at his side. Below is the TEXTILE
is risen."-St. Matthew, xviii 6. The win
dow on the right of the center represents the
ministering women who came at early dawn to
anoint the body of their Master. The stone has
been rolled away, and across the opening to the
chamber in the rock lies a portion of the grave
clothes. Spring flowers are in full bloom just
outside of the sepulchre One of the women, a
youthful figure, whose golden locks fall in pro-
fusion over her shoulders, is kneeling at the
open door of the tomb. In one hand she holds
a jar of spices, while the other is raised with a
natural gesture of surprise and anxiety. Her
companion stands behind her. This is ma
tronly figure, and her coifed head is appraised to
the angel above her, while her face shows grief
and perplexity, mingled with resignation. In
the background is an angel in white, who is pro-
claiming the first news of the resurrection. The
text is a part of his message-sHe is not here.
st Matthew. xviii, 6.
The next window represents the first appear
rod to which is attached a red-cross pennon, is
standing looking down with love and pity on
Mary Magdalen, who is kneeling at His feet
The jar of spices stands forgotten at her side
In the background are two angelic figures robed
in white At the bottom is the Saviour's warn
ing. "Touch me not"-St. John, Xxx IL.
The next scene represents the upper room at
Jerusalem. In the middle of the room is long
table prepared for the evening meal, and on it a
dish containing food The risen Lord stands
surrounded by the apostles. His uplifted hands
show the print of the nails and His robe, falling
away from His right side, discloses the wound
made by the lance. Below are his words of
greeting; Peace be unto you. st John, Xxx,
TO-
With the mausoleum The story of the windows
ends Admirably have artist and artisan la
bored together, and he who follows the result of
their work step by step will be at loss which to
admire more, the selection and arrangement of
the designs, or the exquisite finish of the work
AS to the contents Of the crypt all that can be
said is there are places for two bodies-that Of
Alexander T. Stewart and that of his wife, Cor
nelia nj. Stewart. Whether the stolen remains
of the 'dry goods prince are there or not is a
conundrum which no one who can will solve, and
all others can but guess.
THE OTHER BUILDINGS.
The cathedral school is an immense building,
about two hundred and eighty feet front, with
three WINGS each extending about ITO feet in
depth. 1t is constructed of brick manufactured
for the purpose at the brick yard of the Stewart
estate, at Bethpage. about eight miles distant.
The building. with its parlors bathrooms, single
rooms and dornitories, is capable of easily pro-
viding for $50 scholars and the class-rooms are
capable of seating $50 additional day scholars,
who may reside in the village of Garden City.
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