The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-06-22

ocean, and yet he lives at the Papal le
cation here most retired life, the life
of a monastic, effacing himself whenever
possible. But on the rare occasions when
he does come in contact with people he is
as responsive and agreeable as Il man Of
the world
Mons;gnor AIartinelli was sent to the
American capital in 1896, and his popu-
larity is emphasized by the unpopularlty
Of his predecessor. Cardinal SatoIli, who
seemed, with all his cIeverness, land he
was a most erudite man and profound
thinker), never quite to understand the
American character or point of view, and,
with the best intentions in the world, he
misinterpreted the attitude of the people
toward him, and made mistakes that will
never be forgiven. His successor. on the
contrary, in whom are united the most
lovable qualities Of the Latin race, is full
of tact and possesses knowledge that
traditions of those among whom he lives.
The infinite pains, too, that he takes IN
small matters, his never failing amlaDlll-
ty and unselfshness endear MIN both to
the people of his own church and those
of other communions who have the prlvl-
lege Of knowing him.
His good nature was shown about a
year ago by an incident so trivial it
escaped general notice. The daughter of
one of his servants was about to be
married, and nothing would do the bride
elect but that the archbishop should tie
the nuptial knot. The father. in awe of
his patrons high office, feared TO put the
request, but the daughter, with the buoy
ancy of youth and inexperiencc, boldly If
bushingly asked the Pope's legate to per-
form the ceremony. Her request was
cheerfully accedcd to, but involved more
than anyone supposed, since the mon
signor had no license from the local au-
thorities, which is necessary in the dis
trict, to celebrate the marriage ceremony.
He was not deferred. however. from car
rying out his promise, and went TO the
trouble of securing a license to marry
the daughter of one of his employees to
the man of her choice.
Monsignor. MartinelIi was educated at
Rome under Cardinal Sepiacci of the An
gclica, being ordained as a priest March
4, 1871. He is member of the order
of St. Augustine, to which his brother,
Cardinal Martinelii. who donned the
fore his ordination. the mcnsignor lived
for some years i'll the Augustine commu-
nifty III Ireland. where he became famil-
lar with the English language as it is
spoken by our Irish cousins. and his ac-
cent still suggests slight brogue.
In 1880 Archbishop AIartinelli was
elected to the post of prior-gen,ral of his
office for term Of twelve years. 1t is
doubtful if any one among the Angus
tines is more popular or more widely
loved, and none surely have more po-
tent influence.
The archbishop has taken determined
stand regarding politics. He will have
nothing whatever to do with them. II
shall regard my duty to the church and
to the American people as Christians par
amount to everything else. The church
will have nothing to do with politics.
said the apostolic delegate shortly after
his arrival in this country. determine
ton to which he has strictly adhered, al
though the temptation, to one who could
exert SO great an influence, to exceed his
churchly functions and lend a helping
hand where his sympathies are enlisted
must be great. :. -. = = 80