Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-07

of smiles, and when she arose from her knees,
he took her hand and gently pressed it in
his. Then he passed graciously on. At the
Pope's departure the people gradually filed
out.
RECOGNIZING TALMAGE.
In these days of much travel and wide
spread knowledge of pnblic men, it is not
surprising that DR.. Talmage was recognized
and cordially greeted by not few folks from
different cities Of the United States. Brook
lyn and Cincinnati were most numerously
represented on this occasion. Among those
who took part in this informal reception was
DR.. Farrell, acting rector Of the American
College in Rome. DR.. Talmsge was asked
how the Pope impressed him. he replied,
perhaps-and 1 am sure hope so-wlth
more correct judgment of Leo XIII's ply
steal capabilities than mine: "The Pope
looks like genial, good old grandfather, at
least ten years younger than he is said to be.
His eyes are as keen as hawks and gentle
as doves Many of the Cardinals do not
seem to possess half his strength, and believe
he will outlive most of them"
Don't you consider it idolatrous," persisted
his interrogator, to bow down to the Pope and
kiss his handT' NO" replied the Brooklyn
preacher, 81 do not 1 have no reason to sup
pose that Difference shown to him implies more
of the worshipful spirit than Difference ex-
hibited toward the President of the United
States That think, is to be taken as a sub
sutute for the patriotic spirit
"What in the proceedings of to-day impressed
you most, Doctor?" asked a lady from Brook
1yn. THE earnestness of the people, was his
reply. Being asked what he thought of the
services, he said: u am not enough of the &C.
clesastic to understand all this ceremony con-
cerning the beatifcation of martyr. II, how
ever, half of what they say IN regard to this
particular martyr is true, the Lord made him
saint long before this He was. as understand
it, missionary in China. giving his life to the
poor and destitute until he was imprisoned
Then every daY he was taken from prison and
cruelty beaten until the time came for his mar
tyrdom."
CALL BY GOVERNOR PORTER.
Ex-Governor Porter, United States Minister
to Italy, and his daughter, made us a delight
full call at the Quirinal Hotel. where we stayed
while in Rome. He is genial, pleasant gen.
tleman. and expressed himself as greatly graft
fed with his appointment. OF Rome and its
wealth of antiquities, he spoke with much In
formation and more enthusiasm than is usually
seen in diplomatic gentlemen. The Colosseum
was a prominent subject of conversation.
Speaking of it, DR.. Talmage said: IAN idea has
occurred to me with reference to this colossal
work of antiquity. A great deal has been said
about duplicating the Eiffel Tower at the
American Exhibition of 1892, but it seems to
me that it would be far greater idea to dupli-
cate the Colosseum at Rome. This would be .
means of classical education for the whole
nation, The presence of that structure would
be a forcible and continual reminder to all
nations of the blessings of Christian
civilization, as compared with the heart
less cruelries of the more refined heather
civilization, now happily bauished from the
face sof the earth forever. Besides it is the
rnn sfnnpOdOne Tod
planet. Moreover, have discovered something
in regard to it which I have never heard spoken
of. allude to its acoustic qualities. l tried
them to-day. Some of my family stood on the
opposite side OF the Colosseum, which was
capable of holding 100, 900 people. while stood
on the place once occupied by Nero. and they
heard every word uttered, thus proving that
in a building of this kind the human voice
could be heard by 100000 people. Such a struc-
ture devoted to arts science, education and re-
ligion, wound somewhat atone for the horr1d
cruelties that were, during five centuries
enacted in its Roman original"
DR.. FarTelly, to whom l alluded to above |
very kindly undertook to arrange for DR. Tai. |
mage a special audience with the Pope. This |
was found impracticable, unless we were con- |
tent to devote part of Sunday TO travel and the |
honor was accordingly declined The Doctor.
however, has found it within the possibilities |
of our itinerary and due Sabbath Observance tn |
visit the Mamerrlne Prison three times. He
has made accurate measurements and |
draughted careful diagram of this place.
HE CAPTURES A RELIC,
Before leaving Rome he managed to break |
away a piece of the ancient, time-hardened |
mortar of the historic ruin, which he has |
labelled and dated in museum style The |
Mamertine Prison greatly impressed him.
"Oh." he said, that our church members could |
come here and see with their own ewes what |
Paul must have suffered and then go home and |
in measure re-live his life The trouble is we |
get our religion too cheap. and too often yalue |
it at the price we pay for it" From the |
Mamertine Prison we started for the road to |
Ostia. the same which St. Paul had to take on |
his way to execution. Doctor" said L ''are |
you not spending too much time on Paul? Is |
his history any way connected with your Life
of Christi" Indeed it is, ," he answered; fthe |
pears to me, for He alone could be the inspir-
alton of such life"
You would be surprised to see the Talmape
OF stones. gathered on his trip. he |
secured enough to tax q strong mans carrying
powers and to knock hole the size OF hun
bill in his pocketbook for freight
He has pieces from the palace Of Nero, from
the rostrum of the forum where Cicero pleaded
and many a one besides. His better half finds
herself often compelled to gently rebuke the
of his expenditures for freight
and his easy credulity in dealing with sharks |
After his visit to Pompeii, for an example of
this he paid $40 for a dozen medallions which
he exhibited with great glee after his return to
the hotel "Wny" said Mrs. Talmage, "on
Fulton street. Brooklyn, the same things can
be bought for a quarter apiece, with a good
sized discount on an order for whole DOZEN"
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