Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1898-08-20
Howard Clark, His Murderer, Still at
Large-Detectives Confident of
Capturing Him.
Obsequies Attended by All the City Off.
ciaIs-Rev. Father Brady's EIo-
quent Funeral Grafton.
THE GOVERNOR OFFERS A REWARD

Officer Joseph Heffernan. who was shot
fatally at Twenty first. and Rowan streets
on Friday morning of last week, died of
his wounds at st. Joseph's Infrmary at
2:2O O'Clock Sunday afternoon. He sank
slowly but surely from the time he was
shot, and never at any time was there
more than bare hope entertained for his
recovery.
At the time of his death Officer Heffer-
nan was surrounded by his family His
brother, Lieut.. Heffernan, hardly left his
side from the time of the shooting until
his death. Although suffering great pain,
he was cheerful and lively up to the time
the death stupor seized him.
Officer Heffernan was in his fortieth
year. He was born in Trenton. N. J., but
came to this city when six years old. He
was educated in the public schools of the
city. When young man he entered the
fire department, where he served for
many years. He was for time Captain
of the Salvage Corps, position he filled
to the satisfaction of all concerned In
September, 1895, he was appointed pa
trolman. He was married about sixteen
years ago. Besides a wife he leaves two
children, Joseph, aged thirteen, and Ger
trude, aged seven.
Officer Heffernan had the reputation of
being one of the best, as we'll as one of
the most popular officers on the force.
He was always attentive to duty, and
rare were the times that any fault could
be found with his work. Among his
friends he was known as a jolly, happy
s,ri.sc,- e6s.
my. His disposition was that of typical
fun-loving lrishman, which is evidenced
by the fact that even during his last hours
he was joking with those around his bed
side.
No ante-mortem statement was made
by Heffernan. However, on the day he
was shot he fully identified the picture of
Howard Clark as that of the man who
shot him. He also identified George
Carter, who is under arrest, as the man
who was with Clark.
The funeral took place at O'Clock on
Tuesday morning from St. Cecilia's.
at Park avenue and st. Cecilia street. II
was the largest funeral that has been seen
in the West End for many years. Long
before the time set for the services crowds
began to gather at the church, and when
the remains arrived, escorted by detail
of police, the edifice was crowded to its
utmost capacity, while many were stand
ing on the outside.
Solemn requim mass was celebrated by
the Rev. Father A. j. Brady, who after
wards preacheda most impressive funeral
sermon. He spoke of the fine record
which Mr.. Heffernan had made, and said
that he died in the performance of his
duty as nobly as ever did any soldier.
Father Brady expressed the hope that
every officer, when the call came, might
be as we'll prepared to meet his Maker as
was Officer Heffernan.
The procession which followed the re-
mains to their last resting place was one
of the largest which ever left St. Cecilia's
church. 1t was headed by two patrol
wagons, draped in mourning, and follow
ing the hearse came line of carriages
extending for two squares.
The floral offerings were many and
elaborate. The most handsome design
was sent by the Police Department. 1t
was eight feet long and had at the head
an officers shield and at the foot heart.
The last sad rites were performed in
st. Louis cemetery, where the remains
were finally laid away. All during the
services the flag on the City Hall staff
floated at half mast.
The search for Howard Clark, Heffer-
mans murderer, has not abated in the
slightest.
All doubt as to the identity of the muir
derer of Officer Heffernan has been re-
moved. Coroner Mccullough held an
inquest into the death of the officer at
which it was developed beyond doubt
that Howard Clark committed the crime
Upon the recommendation OF County
Judge Gregory, Gov. Bradley has offered
a reward of $3.50 for the capture of Clark.
Mayor Weaver has received letter from
Joseph and Patrick Grimes with an en-
closed check for $25 as starter to the
reward for the capture of the murderer.
The Grimes brothers were friends of
Officer Heffernan.
AT the meeting of the General Council
Thursday night Councilman Feeney had
passed resolution authorizing the Mayor
to offer reward of $500 for the arrest of
the murder.