Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-10

Rev. Alexander P. Doyle, rector of the
Apostolic Mission House at Brookland.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the Catholic Mis-
sionary Uniop and close, personal friend
of former President Roosevelt, died yes
terday morning In San Francisco, accord
ing to advices received here last evening.
The news was received at the Apostolic
Mission House from a friend of Father
Doyle who said that the last sacrament
of the Roman Catholic Church was re-
ceived by Father Doyle Thursday even
ing.
No ARRANGEMENTS for the funeral have
been completed as yet. and it will not De
known where the burial will take place
until the arrival in this city or Rev.
Walter Elliott, head of the Apostolic Mis-
sion House, who is now in New YORK on
a visit to the headquarters OF the Con-
gregation of ST. Paul. of which fatner
Doyle was member. ana whlcn Is lOC
ed at the Church of St. Paul the Aposue.
Father Elliott doubtless Will return 10
Washington this evening There IS salo
to be a probability that the 1nterneht
will take place in San Francisco, Fatner
Doyle's old home.
Trip West Advised.
After visiting the Pauiist headquarters
IN New York last week Father Doyle an
nounced that the leaders there had al
vised him. on account Of i'll heaitn
brought on by suffering with his eyes,
that he should take a trip to California
He consented and left Washington iot
San Francisco Friday, one week ago. a.
that time it was noted that ne see"Aeo
to be especially nervous
AZ hot, Chicago and Flagstaff, Ar1Z.,
en- route to the coast. Father Doyie mar
ed postcard membranes TO Irlehos III
Washington, and they were expecting mn
to return here late in Sentemoer' as ns
had planned much improved in healtn
and ready for the work OF the ran anu
winter. 1t is expected, however, thal .ns
long trip to the coast proved TOO InuSn
for his enfeebled condition. ana piousn.
on an attack of nervous prostration TO
which he succumbeo- -
The clergyman was nfty-slx years oio'
and had been member OF the Congiesa-
ton of ST. Paul for about thlrty-tnree
wears. His early religious life was spent
under the influence of the early Fdunsts
and founders of the congregation, fatners
Hecker and Hewitt, and IT Is declared
that the whole trend of Father Doyle 8
Iabors in his missions to non-Cathoiics
showed the result of these early associa-
tons
Made Many Friends.
Hundreds of members of Protestant
churches of Washington who came in
contact with Father Doyle during his
work in this city. it is pointed out, be-
came deeply attached to him on account
OF the cordial greeting he always held out
TO them in their meetings.
He was splendid speaker and an In
defatigible worker. a leading Protestant
said today. and has left in the Apostolic
Mission House at Brookland, of which
he was the founder. an appropriate mon
ument to his memory. He was a man OF
genial personality and enjoyed a VIDE
popularity among non-Cathones as wen
as those of his own faith Ills prayer
was ever that the church might be one.
and his every effort was TO bring Roman
Catholics and Protestants TO the thougnt
that they are brothers in Christ and that
they should find ii in themselves 10 work
together along many lines for civic adj
yancement. and in this way draw closer
toward a final union of fellowship
During his work at the Apostolic Mis-
sion House Father Doyle. IT is declared,
was never known to refuse an invitation
to preach anywhere. and his greeting to
The man of lowly estate was every bit as
cordial that to the man OF great
wealth and station.
Always Ready to Aid.
No matter how poor the church, it is
said, or how small the congregation.
Father Doyle was ever ready to put forth
his best effort for its advancement when
ever called upon
He came TO Washington shortly after
Col. Theodore Roosevelt became President
and the friendship which had existed be-
tween them in the metropolis was con-
.inued.
Often Father Doyle, it is pointed out.
! nj in the private office of the President
sT the United States and was consulted
as to the guidance OF the affairs Of the
nation. the same as Col. Roosevelt was
also known to consult newspaper men
from time to time in order TO get their
harx- I'll <f% - To-,
should be shaped that the people might
derive the greatest benefit