Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-30
ATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER

since the paper was estaDllSned de was known by the nom de plume "W."
 Few men possessed q better knoWl- edge of the history of the world than MT Wallace did. It was his hobby, and while he paid particular attention to Irish affairs still he was no stranger to what pertained to other countries, and could discuss tue story of America and Europe in a manner that often amazed those who were not aware of his familiarity with such subjects. Of course his favorite theme was Ireland. Indeed, it is doubtful if that country ever had a more devoted son or one who made greater sacrifices to pick up information relative to- his native land and uss it where he thought it would do most good. He was ever on the lookout for the footprints of Irishmen and wher- ever he saw them pursuing the path of righteousness he jotted it down in his note book for future reference. Ii the footprint happened to be direct ed along her lines he was jHst as ready to hold it up to the gaze of his fellow man so that those who ran might read. On the whole Mr Wallace was a charming gentleman, kindly Irish of the Irish, with heart broad and liberal enough to entitle. him to 8 seat on any platform where the father hood of God and the brotherhood of man made up one of the principles. Ln his young manhood he was almost giant in strength, but most of us will think of him as the old gentleman of patriarchal aspect, whose white flow ing locks and clerical mien rendered him one of the most remarkable ap- bearing men on the streets of Water bury. He was a deyout Catholic and through his checquered career never had dispute with his spiritual advis- ors. He was a simple man, totally de- void of anything bordering on vulgari ty, and while always fond of society he abhorred the practice of digging up unpleasant chapters in the career of his fellowmen and never hesi-- tated to denounce in the most scathing terms those who make a profession of it. He was an Irishman of the old school, class of men that is fast pass Ing into oblivion, and mOre's the pity.
 MT Wallace is survived by son and daughter, Matthew and Mary Wallace. also brother, Hinton Wallace of Windsor Locks.
 The following poem was contributed by Mf Wallace on the death of mem Der of the Democrat staff a few years ago. Now that he, too, has gone, it is 3 appropriate for the occasion: Rest, slumberer, rest,
 Thy labors all are done, Heats of the day and test
 Of sorrows fiery sun. Pleasant the calm at last,
 Safe the haven of death Where sadness all is past,
 And hatred's star is set
 Rest, slumberer. rest, The calm sleep of the blest. Rest, slumberer, rest,
 The strife and fray are stayed. With the brayest and best,
 h snowy robes arrayed Doubt has vanished and fled, Sin finds no further place, The scales of faith are shed,
 Opened thy eyes to grace.
 Rest, slumberer, rest. ] The calm sleep of the blest. Rest, worn slumberer, rest,
 Thy arms are weak and faint, Earth has no longer zest,
 Heaven knows no complaint. Joy of the happy land,
 The smile of gracious God. The mercy throne, where stand
 Angels waiting his nod
 Rest, slumberer, rest, The calm sleep of the blest Rest, still slumberer, rest,
 Night on thy, day is come, Pure thoughts locked in thy breast, Thy lips sealed, white and dumb. Iife's passion storms are OCT,
 It's hopes and fears are gone. For thee pain is no more,
 Thy battles fought and won
 Rest, sweet slumberer, rest, The calm sleep of the blest. Rest, cold slumberer, rest,
 The warmth of love is dead; The joyous word and jest
 And light of life are sped. Hear not the doleful sigh,
 See not the bitter tear, Nor woe of wife's eye Fixed on thy silent bier
 Rest, sweet slumberer, rest, } The calm sleep of the blest. Rest, pale slumberer, rest,
 Deaths pail is on thy brow, Hangs o'er thee his dark crest.
 His own he claims thee now. Bright's the lot of the brave,
 Tranquil the end of the just, He fills an honored grave, His ashes are sacred dust.
 Rest sweet slumberer, rest,
 The calm sleep of the bIest. Waterbury, October 1, 1S96