The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-22

Bishop Satterlee. ApprOachable always.
kind and considerable Of his felloW-man,
and with deep understanding OF the
joys and the sorrows of humanity, he
was typical OF all that was best
In a leader Of hts people. The
unfortunate. alike respected him and
called him friend
His interest was not confined TO his
church work alone. He was a man
who took an interest IN and made a
study of social and industrial condi lions
as they affected his city and the ma
ton. In his treatment and discussion
Of these things the same spirit OF fair
mindedness, Of deep thinking and con
scienuous inquiry marked his actions
and words, as they did in matters OF
Anything that went for the better
ment Of social and Industrial condj-
tons had his support, and he delighted
being Ehe same type OF man and citi-
church.
Bishop satterIee had always been
deeply Interested in all charitable work.
This was recently brought out when he
attended q meeting OF the Visiting
Nurses Society and Spoke strongly IN
favor Of tie aims and purposes Of that
organization which IS doing so much
fer the poor OF Washington. Re read a
message from Florence Nightingale. the
famous English nurse, and told Of many
helpful incidents in her career.
Married ia 1866.
Bishop SatteFlee was married June 90.
1856, % Miss Jane Lawrence Churchill.
During his twelve years residence in
this city the SatteTIes home vas al
ways been center Of hospitality, and
Bishop SatteFIee and his wife have
taken a prominent part in the social
life OF the Capital
The Bishop was recognized. however.
as a firm believer in the teachings OF
the established religion, ana fearlessly
criticised those who attempted 20 in
9ect too great Hberality IA the church.
He recently created a stir IN Wash
ington society circles when. In an ad-
dress before the Washington diocesan
convention. he openly criticised the
smart set" condemned in unmeasured
terms some OF TIE practices OF society,
and declared thet modern society was
lacking In spirituality.
Attacked Divorce Evil.
Among his many able utterances was
an attack upon the rapidly growing
dangers Of the divorce evil. which ne
branded as one Of the gravest periIs
Of the nation Along this line he said:
Living In apartment houses undoubt-
eddy has a great many advantages, but
as every thoughtful man can see al a
glance, It destroys the strong home
feeling which bTeathes Ia the poems Of
Whittier and Lowell" This he blamed
as one Of the causes for the divorce
evil
Bishop Satteriee was a close friend Of
J. Plerpont Morgan, who visited him
during the recent Brotherhood Of St
Andrew convention. He was also re-
garded as a spiritual adviser OF the
Presidents family. he Ofiicisted at the
marriage CT Miss Alice Roosevelt 20
Representative Longworth. aud was to
be found at many OF the exclusive affairs
given at the White House.
His ability. his scholarly attainmsnts
his deep perception OF TIE affairs OF
the day. gave 10 his COR .panfonshir a
Characteristic delishtf1lRes2 and made
his advice upon any matt OF moment
a thing to be sought.
Thc death OF Bishop Satteries re-
moves the last OF The distinguished men
who were seized al the same time BY
fatal Illness. The people OF Washington
for the past 'geek have been anxiously
awaiting adviCes from 1hs bedsides OF
Senator Ilatimer, Editor Crosby s.
Moves, and Bishop SatteTiee. Senator
LaUmer Gled thursday Mr. Moves last
night, and Bishop Satteriee this
morning.
Seldom. II ever, has death removed
from the field OF action IN this city
three more distinguished citizens within
one week