The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-10
DEATH Of CARDINAL MCLOSKET.
The Distinguished Churchman Quietly and
Peacefully Passes from Earth.

Peacefully PaSSeS from Earth.
New YORK, Oct 1O-Cardinal McCloskey
died at 1880 this morning, peacefully, and sur
rounded by relatives and clergymen of his sect.
Soon after o'clock this afternoon the Cardi-
nal sank into Inconsistencies and SO contipued
throughout the evening. Grave appreheIsions
were based on this fact and Monsignor
John Kelly, who was at her home, were hur-
riedly summoned to the Cardinals house and
bedside. At 10 o'clock those about the beside of
the sick man were of firm belief that he
never again would regain consciousness.
sent for he being in Philadelphia. For some
hours prior to his loss of consciousness the
Cardinal had taken no nourishment, and those
who watched felt that all that was now
left was the inevitable and speedy ex
Rev. Father Doucey came hurriedly. soon after
10 o'clock, and joined the group of watching
friends. It was thought that dissolution might
be distant yet from ten to twelve hours,
but this was not to be. About
midnight lights began flashing from various
waiting outside there came the consciousness
that the unusual activity inside was indicative
OF the approach of the closing scene. At 1890
q nervous twitching of the muscles of the dying
hold drew nearer. The doctor bent by
the bedside and constantly felt the pulse.
The Reverend Monsgnors prayed fervently,
and repeated the invocation for the dying Half
past II, and the scene was one simply of waiting.
On one side of the bed were the Cardinals nieces,
Mrs. Kelly and Mrs Cleary, and on the other
side was Miss McClosky and Miss Mullen, the
latter another niece. Behind them and stand
ing almost in circle cs oe Mon
eshop corrsan ass on Ds ae6 % Fasser @
Donbresse, and the assistant priests attached to
the Cathedral, reciting the prayers for
the dying. DR.. Keyes. at the head of
the bed, anxiously watched the ebbng life
of his patient, who. though unconscious, still
held in his hand a crucifx. the emblem of his
faith.
At 1850 A. NJ. the end came. and 80 peacefully
and painlessly that those who watched scarcely
DR. Reyes signifed that all was over, and that
the Cardinal was dead. Then the butler, Walsh.
ushered forth to cab the venerable
Rev. Donbresse. The servants eyes
were wet, and DR.. Keyes, who supported
the reverend father side, said
to the waiting crowd outside, 'The Cardinal is
dead" Monsignor Preston remained with the
relatives, and offered prayers for the repose of
the dead prelate's soul. The other dignitaries
and priests departed after the death.
The dead Cardinals remains willtrest in the
vaults of the Cathedral. The internent will
probably be made one week from Sunday next,
No man of the present century has figured
more conspicuousy and yet modestly, in the
history of the Catholic Church than Cardinal
John McCloskey. He was born in Brooklyn, N.
Y, March 10, 1870 of Irish parents, who were
not rich but were we'll enough to do to send
their son to college.
Pierv seemed his own by right of inheritance
from the parents, whose devotion to the church
led them to cross the East river in a row boat
for. of aft
morning, in the days when there were no ferries.
AS a school-boy, he avoided the rough games of
his playmates, and earnestly devoted himself to
study In the autumn Of 1921 he was sent to
Mount St Mary's College, near Emmittsburg,
Frederick county, Maryland. During the seven
years which followed, the piety and modesty of
his nature, his gentle and sweet disposition, his
enthusiasm foryhis studies, and his abilities as
student, won for him the esteem and admiration
Of all who knew him. His studies were not di-
rected with view to the priesthood. He decid-
ed for that calling, however, and after his grad
uation returned to Mount ST. Marys to pursue a
theological course
The principal points of the Cardinals career up
to 1875, were sketched in the Journal of Wednes-
day On March Is, 1875, he was made cardinal
OF the order of priests he being the first Ameri-
can cardinal ever appointed On the death of
the Pope. in February, 1873 he was summoned
for the election of a successor to Plus
TX. Not long since Catholic magazine said:
Vast has been the stride of Catholicity in
America during the era spanned by the life of his
Eminence. in no direction has it been more re-
markable than in the archdiocese of New York,
and to this advancement Cardinal McCloskey
has contributed illustripusly. The completion Of
ST. Patricks Cathedral-the noblest of modern
Gothic fabrics--great achievement though il is,
is but small. expression of the gratitude of,
faithful children for what has come to them as
the fruits of neverceasing endeavor in their be-
half-a monument vastly grander in their feryor
and affection. and the loyalty gotten of themn
In appearance Cardinal McCloskey was some
what spare and thin. and apparently frail, but
his chest full and the tones of his voice clear
and far-reaching. His gentle disposition, his
learning, the soundness of his judgment, and.
withal. his modesty even while bearing the
highest honors and responsibilities won for him
universal affection and respect. His whole life
work rested upon strong and enduring faith,
and an abiding consciousness of the continual
presence Of God.
DIR. Is. #. Brannan.