Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-29
ROMAN CATHOLIC PRELATES
THRONG BALTIMORE TODAY

States to share the sentiments which the
people of France cease not to manifest tor
you. AS for myself, happy to he their
spokesman to YOU | shall take the liberty
to say to you that | share that confidence,
and to offer to you the homage Of the pro-
found respect with which ! am. general
first consul your very humble AMI obedient
servant,
Baltimore, August 26, 1868"
Following his return from a visit to New
England, Bishop Carroll officiated at a
marriage which aroused the ire of the
potentate to whom he had sent the fore
going letter. This was the marriage of
Napoleons brother, Jerome Bonaparte, the
grandfather Of the present Secretary of the
Navy, TO Miss Patterson of Baltimore. In
1903 Jerome came to the United states IN a
French frigate While in Baltimore he
formed tie acquaintance of Miss Patterson,
a Protestant, and finally they became en-
gagged. After some delay, said % nave
siderations, Bishop Carroll himself per-
formed the ceremony. The record of the
marriage in the handwriting of the bishop
is preserved in the cathedral register.
A graphic account of the blessing of the
corner stone of the new edihee, July Z. 1906,
is given with list of the priests and digni-
taries who took part, and is followed by a
description of the Roman Catholic Cattle
dral Church lottery" which was authorized
by the Maryland legislature and conducted
by the following: David Williamson, Luke
Herman. VIM Jenkins, Philip Laurenson,
John Walsh. Thos. Hillen, f. J. Mitchell.
Basil J. Elder A. White. jr., Matthew Ben
nett, John Hillen and Charles Carroll, jr. By
this means large sum of money was OBJ
tanned for the completion of the cathedral.
and between 1895 and 1915, it is stated,
twelve acts were passed by the Maryland
legislature in the interest of the cathedral.
The lottery attracted interest all over the
country.
Some space is taken UP in relating
W JEht nh hn
contended in selecting plans for the cathe-
dral. AS has been stated previously in The
Star, Mr.. b. H. Latrobe, grandfather of
ex-Mayor F. c. Latrobe, was the architect
and it is said that he submitted seven sep
arate designs before the final selection was
made. the principal reason for this being
the lack of funds for building the cathe-
dral. The voluminous correspondence be-
tween the bishop and Mr. Latrobe is given.
and an interesting sketch of both is pre-
scented.
Ecclesiastical visitors have thronged this
city and Baltimore during the last few
days. The deliberations of the archbishops
and bishops at the Catholic University of
America brought a great many here, and, in
addition. others stopped off for day or so
preparatory to attending the celebration In
Baltimore. Archbishop Keane of Dubuuue
was among the well-known ecelesia sites
here, guest of Rev. DIR. Stafford at St
Patrick's reetory. He left last evening for
Baltimore. Many congregated at the lead
ing hotels.
Announcement has been made of the
Catholic dignitaries who would attend the
centennial. They are as follows: Mgr
Diomede Falconio, papal delegate; Most
Rev. John M. Farley and secretary, New
York: Most Rev. 8. B. Messmer, Milwau-
kee; Right Rev. E. p. Allen. Mobile, Ala
Most Rev. H. Moeller. Cincinnati; Most
Rev. w. II. OConnel, Boston. Mass; Most
Rev. Adoph Blenk. New Orleans; Right
Rev. M. Harkins, Providence r. T.; Right
Rev. B. j. Kelley, Savannah, Ca; Right
Rev. T. 8. Byrne, Nashville. Tenn; Right
Rev. e. M Macs. Covington, KY; Right
Rev. ]. Fox. Green Bay, Wis., Right Rev.