The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1890-09-08

unconventional things. Tho Pope sal
he was glad l had brought the youn
man, spoke briefly but beautifully
him about the work that awaited hin
and gave him his blessing.
THE AErLEss WHEELING GIRL
| His Holiness was much amused by th
artless familiarity Of tho Wheeling cir
who did not appear to reallze that sh
was in tho august presence. The Pop
saw In 1t child's love for u father, an
asked many questions about her. II
was very atlable with tho Presbyterian
girl Of our party, and said pleasantly this
he would pray ior her. Theyisit was l.
every respect delightful. No, there
no splendor about the Vatican except Il
the Museum, which all the world ma
enjoy. The Pope leads simple Ifs.
OF INTEREST TO WHEELING PEOPLE.
In Rome We met Mrs. Rogers, vile o
the sculptor Of the bronze doors Of thu
Capitol in Washington. Mrs. Rogers il
sister to Mrs. DR.. Houston, formerly o
Wheeling. now Of Richmond. ant
mother OF Sister Mary Glare at Mt. d,
Chantal. Mr.. Rogers is paralyzed, bu
his wife, very capable woman looks tc
the business OF the studio. Do you know
that Rogers and bis wife are both in the
groups on tho Capitol doors?
From Brindisi u three days journey
by steamer brought ns to Alexandria
where we had our first glimpse OF Ofi'
entail life, the dock crowded with per.
sons in strange costumes iabbering away
In harsh sounds. Here, too, we saw for
the first time a Mahometan at his dsvo.
tons. He had selected place along the
canal, spread his carpet and was saying
his prayers. 1t would not do 10
disturb him; there would be trouble.
Here We met Father Schilling, who spent
some time in Cincinnati, aud speaks
English. He was politely attentive to
US. should say that in Alexandria we
saw our first Mahometan cemetery, tho
grounds covered with s.ucco and on
each the eiligy OF turban as Christians
use the cross. In the Franciscan church
in Alexandria every Sunday there is
preaching in five Languages, among them
Maltese and Arabic. In Cairo We visited
in one day five churches, each repre-.
senting different rite in union with
Rome, the Greek, Armenian, Koptic,
Syrian aud Maronite. In the convent
here all sorts Of nationallties are repre-.
sented. There are many children OF
Turkish mobiles, and one little princess.
A FUNNY INCIDENT.
It was here that little girl refused
to believe l was Bishop because I had
legs. l was not clothed in my cassock,
and she had never seen n priest ether.
wise clad. The mother told me that
many Of the pupils would like to be re.
ceived into the church, but they did not
dare to admit them because of parental
opposition. heard Protestant lady,
q missionary of thirty years experience
in Cnlro, say that at her school they
could not teach religion, and had to
content themselves with teaching NOR.
ality and English. In Cairo, lunched
with Judge Kelly, formerly OF Rich.
mond, now member OF the Inter.
national tribunal. At this luncheon |
met Consul Eugene Schuyler. q most
accomplished gentlemen, whose subse.
quent death shocked me. In Cairo We
saw a Turkish wedding procession, the
bride riding in a carriage pre-.
ceded by dancers and players, who
gave u calathumphian serenade-a ter
rible din. We saw, too, the dancing
dervishes and the bowling dervishes.
The howlers are well named, for they
make such noises as you might expect
from wild beasts. This ia & religious
ceremony and OF course means some
thing to them. 1t looks like mockery.
AS we were leaving one OF them made IN
offensive demand Tor baksheesh, catch
ing me firmly by the arm. l declined to
pay tribute and walked oil. At Jatla we
started on our three weeks camping
journey, being provided with four tents,
twelve men and twenty-five horses and
mules. Our wants were 30 we'll looked
to that we found the experience most
agreeable. But the railroad is coming
there. We saw the first steps taken, the
stakes driven for railroad from JatIa to
Jerusalem.
THE FIRST AMERICAN To roSTfFicArr.
Can you realize it? 1t was Holy
Week, and Jerusalem was crowded with
tourists and pilgrims. I pontfcated on
Holy Thursday and Good Friday. And
the Patriarch told me that, 30 far as was
known, this was the first time a foreign
Bishop had had this honor. The Patri.
arch Of Jerusalem is an Italian, Piari by
name, aud think he will be made a
Cardinal. On Saturday he did me the
honor to notify me that I had been
made knight Of the Holy Sepulchre.
l found there that Easter with Catholics
was Palm Sunday with the Greeks. I
felt sad to gee SO sacred spot, meaning
so much to the Christian world, in
charge Of Turkish soldiers. We camped
on the Sea Of Galilee, and from tho sud-
den lashing Of its waters into Jury, we
could understand why St. Peter got
frightened. Yes, We bathed in the
Dead SEQ, and wero afterwards glad to
wash oil the stickineBs in tho muddy
Jordan. We camped at many interest,
ing spots, but to 80 over them all in
Syria and Palestine would be to repro
ducs the guide book. and give n history
Of the dawn Of Christianity.
ONLY. FORTY ~
You will be Interested to know that
at .Atrous, pointed out as the place
where Paul was converted. a Bedouin
said that charming young lady OF our
party would bring s4Oin the matrimonial
market. Our camp was guarded at night
by Bsdouius, who are Trustworthy wien
you employ them to keep OF other
Bedouins. Az ''rf-'1s9u,.s - ,r'.s
in the beautiful eail through The Oar.
daneiles to Constahtinoplc, as the sun
was throwing It's golden splendor over
tho waters, hero VIC saw the Sultan 20.
ing TO the Mosque attended by 1000
troops. I dinea with tho Archbishop,
who spoke woll Of the Sqltqu, ,iupl said
that 30 far as he could be protected
Christians. At the dinner was tho
French Minister, Count Moutebello, the
Armenian Patriarch, Bulgarian Bishop
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