The Washington herald., 1907-03-24
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Mrs Tower. wife OF the American AM
bassador 10 Germany. is now on the ocean
on her way TO make her annual visit 20
her home IN Philadelphia. where she will
remain for several months visiting her
sons. both OF whom are destined for Har-
ward, and who are being prepared for that
university in this country. Mrs. Towers S
eldest son, who was seriously hurt In an
aeeident some two years ago. has fully
recovered, and. happily, not the slightest
Iameness exists as it was thought might
be possible Mr.. Tower is booked to join
his wife later, but his visits to America
are always of short duration. because the
embassy at Berlin is of such Importance
that he does not feel warranted in leay-
ing 1t in the hands OF a charge d'affaires
for any length Of time. Besides her TWO
sons Mrs Tower has two charming little
daughters. who are great admirers of the
Emperor, and his very warm friends One
never realizes, indeed, what h'man
person that august monarch Is UNI ne
sees him with children, his own or .lose
of others, when he lays aside the really
imposing dignity that characterizes him.
MOnseiEnOr Kennedy in America.
Another distinguished American, at
present visiting his home here, Is Mon
signor Kennedy, president Of the Ameri-
can College in Rome, who is well known
TO ali his countrymen and women who
visit the Eternal City and seek audiences
with the Pope. for he has an open sesame
that opens the doors of the Vatican, and
a letter from him to the chamberlain OF
the Pope's household. MonsignOr Bis
lstti, is sure to obtain for its holder an
audience with the most benign and
gracious Vicar OF God who ever sat in the
chair of 81. Peter MOnsignor Kennedy
is prodIgaI Of his time, and never too
busy TO see those who flock TO the Ameri-
can College for one reason or another, or
To help them in whatever they seek II is
this charm that makes him so popular
with the students In his care, and which
gives him an influence in Rome which
few Americans ever acquire
Monsignor Kennedy Will remain in
America for some weeks before returning
10 his chair at the university, which Is
now occupied by one of his assistants.
satoIIi Fond of Americans.
Another distinguished prelate, well
known and pleasantly remembered In
America, and at present connected with
the Pope's household is Monsignor Satolh,
who makes his home in the Monastery Of
St John Of Leteran His apartments are
up three flights OF that enormous build
ing. and the broad loEgia upon which his
suite of rooms opens overlooks the whole
city Of Rome. Within his apartments are
many souvenirs of his detail IN America,
and he speaks with much feeling Of his
stay on this side Of the water. He is
changed very little ia the ten years or
So since his recall, and he has always
an agreeable welcome for the pilgrims
who visit Rome from America, with
which he has so many Affiliations. St.
John Of Leteran. Il will be remembered,
was the cathedral where the popes were
consecrated in their holy Office before the
division Of church and state. and where
many of them are buried The last to be
inferred there was Pope Leo XIII. The
hopeful Blacks in Rome believe that some
day the Pope will come out Of his exile
in the Vatican. and until then the papal
chair that stands beneath his picture In
all the big monasteries is turned with
the seat 10 the wall to remain SO until
. he will be again privileged to use 1t.
Washington Bellies Delighted.
There is great glee in the hearts Of the
bellies OF Washington at the return Of
many Of the naval officers who were sent
10 Cuba al the time of It's occupancy by
the United States. There are no more
acceptable beaux in the fashionable world
than those who wear gold lace and brass
buttons. The Mayflower is back at the
navy yard, and her officers are in much
demand at all social functions. Those
returning give a pleasant account OF their
life in Havana. and are especially gener-
Gus in their praise of Mr. Morgan. the
American Minister. who has leased
house in the suburbs. which is presided
over by his two maiden sisters. and where
the warmest hospitality Is extended To all
visitors Mr.. Morgan was for a long time
connected with the State Department,
and his first important post was as Min
lister TO Korea, whence he was trans
ferred TO the Cuban capital. Novice
though he Is in the diplomatic service,
he Is trained ana accomplished diplo-
matist. particularly adapted for his pres
ent post. Whether to assuage the jeal-
ousy Of the bellies al home, the returning
officers declare that the beauty OF the
Cuban women is exaggerated. and that
they lack the sprightliness and versatility
Of the American girl her taste In dress,
and her enthusiasm for all sports. The
cuban young woman, because Of her Ori-
gin and environment is by nature indo-
lent but the beautiful dark eyes Of some
OF the bellies Of Havana have played sad
havoc with some Of the military sons OF
Uncle sam
Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
The late Thomas Bailey Aldrich was not
only a poet Of finest tone and highest
ideals, and one Of the most subtle novel
lists of his day, but he was equally noted
for his social talents. As a member OF
that far-famed institution. the ST. Botolph
Club Of Boston he was ALWAYS the CEN