The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-20

This fact suggests what sacrifices the
household had TO endure to ensure the
hoy the means of education, finally
secured him through the kindness of a
parish priest
HAD BENT EOR PRIESTHOOD
WHEN STILL VERY YOUNG
From an early age Giuseppe, bred
10 sturdy outdoor life. displayed a bent
for the priesthood--a bent that for
the most part is religiously respect ed
by Italians of the lower class The
educational resources Of his birthplace
were soon exhausted and the lads
studious lcarninss demanded a wider
field for their development. He was
sent TO college at Castel- Franco. and
from there was transferred to the
Central Seminary. Mt Padua. the world
renowned seat Of Italian learning
On September is. 1858. the young
seminarist received his priests orders
IN the Cathedral of Castcl-F Franco
That year was memorable one for
Italy. The question Of italian liberia
ton had been forced to the front ny
the attempt Of Orsini 10 assassinatc
Napoleon III.
The diplomats Of nations assembled
nut the young priest was not con
cerned IN III" movement lie turned
his back on the world, and took mn
his duties as curatc In the village OF
Iomboio lie soon Was loved by his
pensioners. to whom lie cn,learcd
himself by his unsclhshncss, his self
sacrifice. and his tirelcss labor
lie was promoted as parish priest Of
Salzano, In 1861. only year after tho
cession of Nenczia (Ven,cc). to Italy
so that the future Pope lived for the
hrSt thirty-two years OF his lifc under
Austrian regime in his native province
Inc able discharge OF his Office rec
ominehded the pastor of Salzano to
The notice of Monsignor Zinclli al
that time the bishop of the diocese
VINO nominated him to canonrv in
tho Cathedral of Trcviso This pro
, motion Was supplemented by bestowal
81 the doanery on Father Sarto, and
M, nus appointment rs Episcopal chanccl-
ior, 10 him also was confined the deli
cate and important charge OF spirit
ual director To the Seminary of Troyis
IN which college lie was likewise piycn
u professors chair and an examiner
ship.
Nor did his activities end here, for
nc WAS chosen as a judge in the Ca
pi'uiar Court, and finally was appointed
vicar general of the diocese
IN STEADILY ACHIEVES
REPUTATION As .PREACutr,
Mcaniiinc, the recipient OF al these
"'Ehi''os was winning great reputa-
non as preacher. Ills sermons. al-
though delivered cxtcmporc. were dis.
uhIulshcd for both learning and clio.
d"cncc Yet II is probable that the OK
ample OF his self-deuying and holv life
preached the most cloquen, sermon ~
an During tho ntcrreGnum that su-
ncrNehcd on tho death OF Monsieur
Hinelli, it fell 10 the vicar-rencral -
administer the diocese and this he did
with such notable skill that no was
nominated coadjutor to the new Sisbon
Of Troviso.
N'ter such an apprenticeship. il was
'o' SURPRISING that when the important
a.
ECO Nh. chose Giuseppe Sarto to fiji
the place. 1t was no easy task IN
"hich ne had been called for his nrc
u"'eSSor mad allowed discipline to slack
li'S persuasive powers and administra-
i've giftS were tested TO the utmost
nu' nc was iully equal to the migrate
ful task
severe in personal taste. Sirnor S,rto
showed himself Jealous in maintaining
me gorgeous ritual traditions of his
church. and in 1856 tNe nine hundrodtb
soielnh centenary of II. Anselm. was
celebrated under his auspices. while
IN 1871 no presided AT a like function
zaca,
TWO years later Pope Leo recognized
hlshop Sarto's merits by raising him 10
me sacred College with the title of
san bernardo allie Tcrme. at a consis.
tory held June II. 1879
AZ me same time he was chosen out
OF an the Venetian prclates to mi tho
patriarchatc Of Venice.
'n hts nine years residence in the
ScnEirt city. the Pope OF thu Con
ooiicrs was II beloved and familiar
hGure. Ills firm, dirniticd, yet genial
rnic quickly made him force to lie
rcckoned with.
IN dealing with the civil authorities
and he succeeded in winning The SIM
port OF radicals as we'll as clericais
co. he became n favoritc with King
victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena
when they visited Venice. and ii Is an
Omen secret that news Of his election
20 inc ront'hcalc was Joyfully received
by tho King
Ills LOVE FOR VENICE
CONTINUES THHGTGH LIFE
journalist who lately interviewed
rope RUS at the Vatican thus recounts
IN" pathetic "reminiscences Of the HOLY
rather concerning his wears and Ia
hors In tho city of Water Avenues:
y brought M the memory Of Vcnico
when hc heard that magic name. his
eyes lighted M, hts features rlowcd
WIN animation. lie spoke TO me with
real emotion of the town In which he
spent IN" happiest hours of his life
ana as listened To him | remembered
u number OF charming anecdotes that
heard when last visited Venne
about his life there
lie used 10 lonth display ns much
as his predecessor ina the patrinrchate
loved II. Cardinal Sarto could never
accustom himself to luxury i'm amy
form. Tie was ct a race Of hishops
who have q wooden croHiar and =
heart of gold Ills predecessor never
Went out hut in a gondolla with four
r"wcrs, lac, himself. was satisfied win
one-oarcd gondolla. And when il
PASSED down the grand canal. hun
dreds of condolicrs would salute him
seeking for blessing. u word of com
tort and announcement from him.
whom they called Familiarity I'm their
native dialect as II ncstro Sror
Repro
summoned TO the conciave nj Rome.
when he left Venice. one blazing
morning IN July, he was greeted by
the prophetic cry Of Long live the
rope lie did not for a moment be-
licNe he would not return again.
SO littlc did | think that should
never see Venice again said tho Pom
TN with smile. that took a big
iietto d'antntac rltorno neturn ex-
cursicu tiekcD.
lie long kept this return ticket
wealthy and titled collectors stroye
hy every means within their power
10 hecome its purchaser; he Invariably