The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-07

E-e"cO pOWeT anu SNlQeIlC- Indl IIC
fCatho!ic church has once more a SOW
iereign head.
In the meanwhile 1nasons and carpen-
tiers had been busy breaking dow
doors, so that the cardinal deacons, to-
lgether with the master Of ceremonies
land the conclavists and many others
might proceed TO the balcony of St
Peters. When the windows on the
balcony slowly opened and the great
cleaning cruss was seen by the popu-
lace below, the excitement and impa-
thence heightened to the extreme.
After a short rest, imposed by the
fatigue and emotion Of his election,
Plus X. Joined his court in the Ducal
Hal: for the solemn benediction which
The vas about to give to the people of
Rome
The formal salutations having ter
minated, a procession was formed. In
the center was the pontiff in his white
robes, his finger standing out above
those surrounding him, his silver hair
IgIeaming under his white cap. He was
surrounded by the cardinals still in
their violet robes and preceded by the
Ipontifical cross, the Jewels Of which
FLASHED as though they also triumphed
lin Sarto's success, while the co%nclavists
land prelates seemed really jubilant in
their joy and satisfaction.
The procession traversed many noble
halls until it approached the window
Hooking into st. Peters. From below
rose 4 murmur of voices, which al
Though subdued by distance, denoted
the presence Of a large concourse of
people. The pope was seen to grow
pale n then turning to Cardinal Ba-
%lcilieri, who stood beside him, he said:
Nov l understand the emotion Of
Pope Leo always showed when going
into st. Peter Peters to have the eyes
Iof 4 great crowd focused him. 1t is
Ialmost terrifying.
Standing forward in the window, the
Iothers having fallen back, he deliber-
lately controlled himself and looked
across the great baSilica. Crossing
himself Sarto raised his hand and in
IA voice palpably tremulous, he said as
soon as the cries from below gave an
opportunity:
"AjTtorium nostrum in nomine don-
Iini," to which came in reply from thou
sands of voices the cry: "Qui fesit coe-
lum e. terrain In a thrilling voice
the COZ responded: sit nomen domini
benedictum." Then, shaping himself
to his full height and leaning forward
las much as possible he toned Ben
ledicat voS omnipotens deus etc,
which called forth such applause that
several minutes elapsed before the pom
tiff could retire. He then drew back
and the procession reforming, returned
to the Ducal hall. At the momen of
leaving the window Plus X turned TO
Monsignor Bisleti, who happened to be
Ibeside him, and said: Il shall never
Iagain feel just the same emotion
Plus Y.
Rome, August 4.-Pius x was My
rs when he was consecrated a priest at
Castelfraneo, the birth place of the
great Master Giorgione, afterwards for
pine years as coadjutor to the parish
lcf Tombolo, province Of Padua, a small
Village of 1850 people, who were the
first to appreciate his virtues. His
kindness was untiring. He sought to
fill their wants and never a murmur
Twas heard when he was called in the
middle of the winter night to a death
bed, which proved to be nothing of the
Kind. He gave freely of his very small
i~rleans, until he often went without
meals himself, but he kept many a poor
family from starving.
In 1867 he was appointed parish priest
Jar Salseano. which was considered an
important promotion, being a village
Ict 3,341 souls. Still, he was exceeding
ly sorry to leave Tombolo, having be
come attached to the people. The
peasants, when he left, made a most en-
lthusiastic demonstration. crying ''vive
don giuseppe" while many women
whose children he had nursed. wept.
II" distinguished himself so much az
iSalseano that he was only kept there
no wear which iS roma lzo p1a -, ~,
Lcareer Of an Italian parish priest. IN
llcto he was elected chancellor of the
l~h'shopric of TreViso. then spiritual d.
irectOr Of that seminary, judge of the
ecclesiastical tribunal and finally vicar
general.
Pope Leo. VINO had highly appreciate
led his cleverness. appointed him III
November, 1884, at the age of 40 years,
bishop of Mantua, where he remained
nine years. until 1898. when he was
made a cardinal and appointed patri-
iarch Of Venice. He there distinguished
Ih1mseif as a thorough refoTmer, sup
pressing all abuses, gaining the des-
tiny OF clergy and the earneSAleSS of
religion. To him is due the viz OF
d ~gregorian chant in the beautiful
Ichurches overlooking the lagoons and
to him is due the strict return Of litur-
Isle rules.
Sarto became the idol Of the Vene-
ItlanS. When his gondOla went through
tine canals the people rushed on the
bridges and along the canals. kneeling
land salurIng, the women, eXclaimins.
i"God bless the patriarch"
In a few cases in which he came to
Rome. on returning asked if he enjoy
led the ~gorgeousness of the papal court
land the magnificence Of functions,
lSarto answered:
"When I am there l feel like a fish
ICut Of water
He has very modest tastes. having
retained almost the same habits as
when he was a mere curate at Salpazo
He was severe, but just with his
jclergy. There is nothing he dislikes
so much as publicity. detesting the
praise and compliments of courteous.
Frankness Is mother OF his personal
Qualities although he is somewhat
itimid.
The relations of Sarto with the house
iCf Savoy are We: illustrated by what
occurred two months ago. when the