Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-20

came 10 Rome. presented them with
modest headgear, they promptly re-
fused. replying proudly that they had
always worn black lace and would con-
tinue TO do so,
Before they came to Rome some
amusement was occasioned BY the spec.
uatIons as 20 what they would do
when they took their places among the
naughty Roman aristocracy, Certain
houses IN the Eternal City which have
remained faithful to the Holy See. con-
slider The pontIff not only their spiritual
head, but their earthly sovereign also,
so that his relations must be treated
as royalty. Scoffers employed their
time In drawing imaginary pictures Of
the sisters embarrassment at dining,
for Instance, with Princess MassImo
(wh0 is connected with half the
crowned heads of Europe and at what
they would say and do when their
hands were kissed by sovereigns, and
when they were required TO wear decol-
lettes gowns and squeeze their hands
into small gloves These same scoffers,
however, forgot that they had to deal
with sturdy peasants, as proud In their
way as their so-called "betters,"
sensitive, and with their eyes
open, who had no idea Of
putting themselves in position
TO be ridlculed, so the aristocracy call
ed, had cards left on them In return,
and there the matter ended.
For some time after they first came
to Rome, the Sarto sisters were sub
ject to another persecution besides the
social one, that of the poor and needy.
Of them. At first the sisters
charitable and simple hearts were
touched and they promised their
and the vatican 10 all. When
this did not work, and they were sadly
deceived, even TO having some OF the
things In their own house stolen, yhey
promised to investigate each case, and
those deserving would be given aid.
But 1t became apparent to them pres
entity that II was humanity impossible
to investigate an average Of 30 cases
a day. so their doors are now closed
even to this kind OF visitors But the
post and streets they cannot close, so
a rain Of letters falls each day, most
OF which never have any answers Not
to be discouraged, the seekers after
subsidies make their applications into
pellets, or anything which will throw,
and with the sure aim of the hunter,
cast them into the open windows OF the
apartments in the hopes OF attracting
attention.
GATHERING OF A CROWD.
was one day chatting with the Sig
norma Rosa, one of the sisters. when
suddenly something white nuttered in
at the window, like a dove, and set
tied softly in her lap.
What Is it?" cried, "a message
from Mars or love letter."
Nothing so exciting" she replied. II
could almost tell YOU without opening
It. 1t must say, Most Ilustrous sig
nora, for the love. of heaven and the
church come to the rescue Of some poor
unfortunates who through no fault OF
their own are dependent upon charity,
ETC. Just peep out of the window and
tell me what you see"
This / did and there beheld long
string Of men and. women. more or less
well dressed. looking with anxiety to-
wards the house, and with the APP
pearance Of having every intention Of
staying there for all time to come.
There has been considerable talk OF
the pope's sisters going to live In the
Vatican to be near him. and such a
thing would not be without precedent
but there are difficulties In the way and
It Is a question II they would be hap
by. Here they are free TO have other
members Of the family to visit them
and to lead their own lives, while there
all would be etquet and restriction,
criticism and envy,
ISABELLA COCHRANE.