The times., 1899-07-03

The Rev Dr. John Farrell Gailigan,
President OF Genzsga College. and rector
of ST. Aoysius Church, died in st. Fran
els Xavier's College. New York. at $40
O'Clock yesterday morning. of apoplexy.
Two telegrams were received by the
brothers of the Society of Jesus yesterday
announcing his death, but nothing further
is known.
Father Galligan had been in had health
for several months. His friends in this
city have been concerned about his physi-
cal condition ever since the blizzard last
winter. when he suffered severe attack
of the grip. The disease left him greatly
weakened. Father Galligan's duties in
connection with the work of the college
and the church occupied the greater part
of his time and earnest attention. He la
bored untiringly and faithfully in the in
terests OF his charges without considering
the physical strain TO which the efforts
subjected him. His physician SOME time
ago advised him to rest for a short time.
He finally decided to take vacation from
his labors, and on last Tuesday left Wash
ington for New York. where he expected
he would improve For the benefit of the
sea air the entire "Trip Was made by water,
and so much good did il do him that when
he reached New York last Thursday he
had greatly improved and was able 10 walk
and take more exercise than he had found
possible while in Washington. The i'm
provement however, lasted fer only few
days. On Saturday there was change for
fba sthfr ned
den death yesterday morning.
The news was a great shock to his
friends and the brothers of the Society
of Jesus, who had hoped that his health
would improve with change of environ
ment. No arrangements have been made
for his funeral. A telegram was received
by Father lyman. OF ST. Aloysius Church.
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon. from the
brothers of the Society of Jesus in New
York. stating that the intermeui would
take place tomorrow. 1t is noc known,
however, whether the burial will take plcae
in this city or in New York.
IL was said at the college last night that
Father Galligans death was due, without
doubt 10 the too constant attention to his
duties and the zeal with which he had
labored In behalf of the parishoners who
were in need Of mis- help.
Father Galligan was young man. He
was born in Boston in 1883, and was, con-
sequently, only forty years of age at the
time OF his death. Having decided TO go
into the Church, he entered Boston Collsge
after having graduated from Washington
College. Boston. In 1874 he Joined the
Society of Jesus at Frederick, Nd, and
worked and studied with the same con-
scientiousness wfich characterized every
thing he attempted. After four years OF
hard study he left Frederick and went 10
afTs shur
he studied phiosophy for three years. AT
the end of that time he accepted hair
in the Sacred Heart College. in Denver.
Col. He remained there FIVE years IS pro-
fessor of languages and English literature.
Afterward he returned TO Woodside Col
lege where he studied theology four years.
His stay there was enc of the most sue
cessful and enjoyable periods in his hfe.
and 1t was with considerable regret that
he was Obliged 10 leave when the course
had been completed. He passed his CxaIni-
nations with the highest honors and credit
The most important event in his life and
the realization of his highest ambition was
attained before leaving Woodside. when
he was ordained. The ceremony Was per
formed by Cardinal Gibbons. In 1894 he
was made vice rector OF St. Joseph's Col
lege Philadelphia. which office he held
I three years. Under his influence the col
! lege was benefited and the scope of its
work widened. In the summer of 1887 he
again went TO Woodside College. this time
as its vice rector. At the end of the
year he was appointed president of Con
Z zaga College in this city. and rector OF
st. Aloysius Church. The appointment
was made July 2, 1898, just one year
before his death From the time he as
sumed charge of his new work until his
death he never ceased in developing plans
for the perfection Of the college The one
year in which he was president of the in
stitutfon was the most successful in its
history. In every way possible he added
TO the course Of studies. pursued and made
Improvements in every branch in eonnec
1ion with the college.
Among the students there was not o-e
who was not his friend or who did rot re-
gard him as a father from whom advice
could be asked and received. Throughout
his sickness. which prevented him from
accomplishing all that he had contem-
plated for the advancement Of the school
and church his mind was occupied with
plans for the improvement of them both.
At the time of his death he had mature /
ideas by which the number OF buildings of
the college should be increased and the
work broadened. He had also intende j
that the church should be decorated and
placed in better condition. As chaplain
OF the Young Mems Institute be did con-
siderable toward helping the young men
of the parish, and endeared himself TO
them by the esrnestness with which he en-
tered into their needs, TIE Young Men S
Institute viii adopt suitable resolutions on
his death, while similar action will be
taken by the students OF Gonzaga College.
The church and college will be In charge
OF Father lyman pending the appointment
OF a new rector and president