The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-08-15
IN MEMORY OF MR. BENNETT
MEETING OF PROMINENT CITI-
 ZEES HELD LAST NIGHT.
Resolutions DepIoring the Death ofthe Late Toyynsman Adopted-EulOgisti Remarks Made by Several of Those Present-Tho ResoIutions.

Remarks Made by Several of Those
 Present-The Resolutions.
 There were large number of promi- nent democrats and citizens in general in attendance at the mass meeting held in Music hall last night to take suitable action regarding the recent death of Rhilo S Bennett. The late Mir. Bennett had been extremely prominent in the public and business life of the state and had many friends and associates, who deeply deplore the unfortunate end of such career as was that of MT. Ben nett.
 Attorney Edward J. Maher, chairman of the democratic town committee, act ed as chairman of the meeting, and the first thing was the adoption of the fol- lowing resolutions, which had been pre- yiously drawn up by committee com posed of Samuel l.. Bronson, democratic candidate for governor in 1900; former Congressman James P. Pigott, Rev. Al exander +. Irvine, Walter Leigh, Will liam Trueman. Colonel Norris G. Osborn and Attorney James B. Martin:
 The democrats of New Haven now assembled at the call of the chairman of the town committee to take action in memory of our late friend and fellow citizen, Philo s. Bennett, whose upright life of usefulness in the business, social and family circles endeared him to all who had the fortune to know him, unite s,1 ttafT. regret over his sad and sudden taking way.
 s'Mr. Bennett's career in the business world was marked by that success which in this country is possible for one who appreciates the opportunity given by combination of honesty, thrift and hard work. These qualities he possess ed and exemplified.
 His deeds of charity were so many that none can relate them because of his reticence With profound synpa- thy for all who are struggling with the hardships of their surroundings, with deep interest in all movements which were designed for the removal of condi- tions harmful to his fellow men, with a heart ever beating in favor of the wid- est opportunity for the loWly and poor, he believed that through the democratic party could the greatest relief for his ideals be attained. Thus believing, and being man whose beliefs became con- vfction, he was ever an earnest and ac- tive democrat Office had no charms for him. Principle appealed to his na- ture,. and he labored much and gave; abundantly of his means for the success of his panty.
 Tile believed that every man owed his best efforts to his country, and that no citizen could afford to neglect public affairs. To honor the memory of such man is not only the per performance of duty, but it Is an inspiration to others and especially to the young men soon to have to do with affairs that they may follow his example.
 ''Tlle democratic party iIl New Haven deeply regrets the death of Philo s. Bennett. as in his departure our city and state lose a citizen of the highest type, and we are deprived of wise counsellor and faithful associate"
 There were numerous speeches by gentlemen present and all were of an eulogistic nature. Colonel Pigott spoke of his acquaint tanceship with the late MT. Bennett, and expressed the hope that the young men of the city might take his life and conduct as an example for their guidance.
 Attorney Charles H. Fowler spoke at some length of the life of MT. Bennett, Of his boyhood and school days, of his marriage and after life. His remarks were entirely reminiscent and laudatory of the exemplary life led by the deceas- ed gentleman
 Walter Leigh told of MT. Bennett's generosity toward the young men and of his assistance to many of them in their first business venture.
 Remarks were also made by Hon. AL. exander Troup. William Trueman and Rev. MT. Irvine, the latter speaking in particular of his life as being an exam pie to the younger generation and of the great loss to the community by req son of his death.