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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22

holy priesthood The saint urged by the Holy Spirit and believing that he was called by God to spread His doc Urine, took affectionate leave of his parents and friends and placed him. self under the guidance and disci- pline of St Germanus, bishop of Auxene, who afterwards ordained him. In the top foil of this window is represented St Declan. bishop of Ardmore. He preached the faith in Ireland thirty years before the ar rival of St Patrick.
 In the lower part of the window the famous rock and bell of Ardmore are represented. The center window shows us the consecration of St Pat rick. Influenced by the desire of per- fecting himself in the religious state, the saint retired to a monastery on the Isle of Lervisus, where he spent nine years under Saints Honoratius and Maximus. Still adhering to the counsels of Germanus. he returned to AuxefYe. being then in his 38th year. On the death of St Palladius he went to Rome, where he was affectionately ICCSiSCu us IOpc ScicStiuC, Wuo di- terwards consecrated him archbishop of Ireland Besides St Germanus an- other, the Emperor Theodosius, was also present at Patrick's conservation.
 In the top foil of this window is H. lustrated the sunburst-the ancient flag of lreland-and in the lower middle panel is seen the .arp en- twined with shamrocks. The above is the first installment of a series of windows Illustrating the life of the apostle of Ireland-which will be continued through all the windows in the church according as they are do- mated. From an artistic point the windows are marvels of beauty. The drawings are full of character, bold and at the same time the figures show deep religious sentiment and bring forth expressions of admiration The coloring is remarkably we'll done. the tints blending in perfect harmony.
 The windows are treated in the antique style similar to those seen in European cathedrals. The windows were made in the studio of J. Morgan X Sons of New York. who have att tained high rank in the art of stain ed glass windows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22

the walls and by coils placed under the pews.
 The pews present an appearance of solidity and grandeur. each having a seating capacity of six persons.
 The Windows.
 The five stained glass windows in the chancel recently put in. and which are gifts of individuals in the parish. are descriptive of the life of St Patrick.
 It is related that shortly after his birth. A. D. 373. St Patrick was taken to the priest Gorinas to be baptized. The latter being blind and having no water with which to administer the sacrament, traditions tells us that he made the sign of the cross on the ground with the infants hand, when suddenly fountain of water sprung forth. Gorinas then bathed his own face when his vision was restored to him. The window whicu we shall designate as number one represents the above scene in the presence of his parents. Calphurnius and Cou- chessa. besides the sponsors. In the top foil appears St Martin of Tours. uncle of Couchessa. On the base Of the window is the round tower of Ireland surmounted by oak foliage. The second window represents St Patrick receiving his first eommun- ion. This event is supposed to have occurred In his native place-Bou- logne Sur Mer in France. Accord ing to the learned Dr Lanizan and other authorities. this is unquestion- ably the birthplace of St Patrick. where his youthful days were spent. In the top foil Is the representation of St Palladius. St Patrfck,s pFede- csssor in the Irish mission It is said that Palladius arrived In Ireland A. D. S31. and Iaborei In the counties Of Wicklow and Wexford. Meeting with violent opposition from the Druids he died at Forttum wher r his way to Rome on December 25 os the same year. He was succeeded by
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22

waiting list are becoming more ap- parent every day.
 Father Duggan was far-seeing man and had great plans in mind. and had he been spared until now many who looked upon him as some thing of a dreamer would have req son to regret their rasn decision. AL though he was a tireless worker, few, If anybody at all, knew the full scope of his plans for the future. The pub lie got an inkling of them after his death from c. H. Hart, who held for him a vast tract of land on Town Plot, portion of which he intended to reclaim and present to the city for public park. but his untimely death upset all his calculations, so that nobody had fair opportunity of forming just estimate of his real worth as a man. As priest all held him in the highest esteem, but as a
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St Patrick, who had already been chosen to assist him. The third win- dow represents St Patrick receiving the sacrament of confirmation at the hands of the venerable Martin Of Tours, his granduncle. Assisting the bishop are deacon and sub-deacon. In the top foil is found the figure of St Brendan of Clonfert and native or Kerry. While journeying through Kerry St Patrick prophesied his sanc- tity and greatness. St Brendan was. 1t Is claimed, the first discoverer of America-cr0ssing the Atlantic in A. D. 540--coming here on mission in the interests of Christianity. It is related that after a long and perilous voyage he landed s0mewnere along the coast of Virginia or else where the American coast tends eastward and forms the New England states. ," In the lower portion of this window Is shown a Corrach--the name of an Irish ship surrounded by laurel foli- age. The next window represents the ordination of St Patrick to the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22

the tabernacle contains large cruci- fix. It Is mounted by canopy with carved finials and pinnacles, finished in richly carved cross-fiowers.
 The tabernacle is of marble sur mounted by beautifully carved arch supported by four Mexican onyx shafts. Over the center of the arch is carved pelican feeding its young. The tabernacle door is of gilt bronze richly engraved and highly polished. The reredos of the altar is divided into Gothic arched panels with onyx shafts. The reredos is divided into eighteen panels with arches and quarter-foils finished in finely carved Gothic frieze. The side towers stand twenty feet high: they are similar to the main tower, having carved finials and crockets. Two inches on either side contain two marble statues rep resenting the archangels, St Michael and St Gabriel. The altar~was carved and finished in Carrara. Italy.
 The Altars.
 The altar of the Immaculate Con- ception stands fifteen, feet high with a gable canopy. carved caps and finials surmounted by a cross. The center tower of the reredos has a niche containing a marble statue of the Immaculate Conception.
 The anfependium is panelled with carved lilies and a monogram of Mary Immaculate. The table of the altar is supported on either side by six pillars of Mexican ony1. sur mounted by beautifully carved capi- tals- The tabernacle door is if gilt bronze. onyx shafts and carved mouldings- The reredos is panelIed with quarter-foils of onyx. carved friezs and gables and finished with carved crockets and flniels-
 The Stations of the Cross.
 The stations were made in Paris. They are of stone composition The figures stand in high relief-esch one being three and one-half feet high
 The groups comprise seven and
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disposed as follows: The body of the church is illuminated by clusters of electric lamps suspended from the caps of the pillars. In the clerestory over each canopy are clusters of cleo tric lamps producing a fine effect. In addition to these there are 150 lights in the archway over the sanctuary. Round the columns in the side aisles are both gas and electric fixtures. The chapels, gallery-front and stairs are also lighted with candle-jets and elec- tric lamps. @
 The whole building is heated by steam (both the direct and the indi- rect system being in use), distributed by means of radiators placed against
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22
HISTORY OF THE CHURCH.

St Patrick's church was designed by the late Arthur Crooks of New York, and is considered the finest structure of the kind in the diocese of Hartford.
 The church is built of granite, trimmed and ornamented with sand stone. It is 160 feet long and 1O5 feet wide, at the sanctuary end. The width between the main side walls being seventy-flve feet. The height from the ground to the apex of the roof is eighty-seven feet. The style of the church is the early decorated or middle pointed period of Gothic
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constructed over the stream. This was followed by fight that laste,
 for years for public way in a di- rect line to South Leonard street across the railroad property which was finally won and proved great boom not only to members of that de- nomination, but also the entire con- munity. The span over the river at Turner's bridge, so called followed. Not content with these he worked up strong public sentiment in favor of the extension of Liberty street, the elimination of the grade crossing at Aank street and other projects, some of which have since become realities and the need, of the ones still on the
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Joseph. The main altars stand un, ! der the center of the sanctuary apse the canopy over the tabernacle being immediately under the center of its ground ceiling. so that the sanctuary appears to be shrine or frame for the altar surrounding and guarding | it.
 The front on Charles street is strengthened and ornamented by tur. rets and pinnacles. The side walls on Bank street end by bold and striking buttresses, gables and other features which, growing out of the natural requirements of large parish church, have been treated so as to de- note in their exterior arrangement and design their meaning and inten- ton. No unnecessary or frivolous ornament has been incorporated in any portion of the exterior or interior design, but power and grandeur of effect aimed at which produces a well broken up and picturesque en- terior, producing variety of light and shade, and dignity that can only result from a bold and truthful treatment of this style of Christian architecture.
 The clerestory is perforated with continuation of traceried windows, being so arranged that all those on each side can be opened at once, and locked at any angle by a continuous rod and crank. Over the main en- trance on Charles street is large triplet window, with richly traceried head and deep receding jambs. It is seventeen feet wide and twenty nine feet high.
 The side walls contain large win dows all traceried, one being located in each bay or division, and all the windows will be filled with stained to the departed friends of the par ishioners. The interior ceilings are vaulted and divided by nodded ribs. which are received on carved corbels. The clerestory columns are cluster ing and finished with richly nodded caps, from which spring the cleres- tory arches dividing the nave and aisles. The church seats on the ground floor 1,250 people. The choir gallery 150.
 The system of ventilation and heating both of the church and base ment has been made matter of pro- found study, producing results more satisfactory than any yet achieved in church buildings.
 The High Altar.
 The main altar stands thirty feet high from the floor of the sanctuary to the top of the cross The style of architecture is French Gothic con- forming to the general lines of the church. The material is of fine grade of Carrara marble and Mexi- can onyx. The capitals are beauti- fully carved as Is also the fine tracery work. The columns and panels are of Mexican onyx ornamented through out. The mensa, or table of the altar, is ten feet long and three feet four inches high. The antependium is richly carved-an Agnus Dei standing out in bold relief in the center, whilst on the side panels are clusters of grapes and a sheaf of wheat, symbolical of the bread and wine. The table is supported by fourteen columns of Mexican onyx with richly carved capitals. It has three towers-two side towers and center one. The baldachino over
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22

J. McGivney and J. J. McGivpe& masters of ceremonies.
 Program of Music. PrOcessi0nal
 Dixit Dominus. Laudate Pueri Dominum. Proper psalms of the day. Magnificent. Lead Kindly Light" :. !. Soprano duet
 Masters Keefe and German, with
 harp accompaniment. Sermon-The Very Rev M. F. Fall
 lon, o. M. l., D. D. o Salutaris-Tenor solo,. Wiegand Tantum Ergo. rather Verdeusan, S.J.
 Concordia Singing society. Te Denm.
 Recessional--"Praise Ye the
 rather ..... GOunOd
 Prof Hans Saro conducted the music. Mrs George Gibson. organ ist: Miss Minnie c. Murphy. pianist: Miss Julia Brennan. harpist. A string orchestra of twenty pieces acc companied the choristers. The Con- cordia Singing society of forty voices assisted in the singing. The soloists wer Mir Kirchbaum and Masters Keefe and German. One hundred and forty persons took part in tho musical program.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22

troi the light in each department in- dependent of each other, a touch of . button located at The main entrance iIghtens the public part of the house fc theAr a second touch leaving shs whole place in utter darkness This same process can be performed from either hall and also from the cellar. All the EaII gas lights are controlled by buttons. so it Is convenient to use either gas or electricity or both All both gas and electricity. An annuncia- tor in the Kitchen connects with the prinripaI parts of tisc building. in.ii- eating just where the servant is ne~d- ed A push burton in the dining room floor. which is operated by the foot. calls the servant to tie table.
 The hesting apparatus conests Of one large Nercpr boiler. made by the H. R Smith Ca. Of wexsfeld- Nssx IL ts a hat water system There srs altogether forty radiators located in the different rpors The frst foor is beatef hy the in-iirert pro~pssl snsi the secoui and third stortss by airsc4 procesA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22
ST PATRICK's PARISH.
Established in 1ssO-Rev J. H. Dug

Established in 188O-Rey J. H. Dug
 gan First Pastor.
 St Patrick's parish was established in 1880 by. the Right Rev Lawrence s. McMahon, D. D., bishop of the Hartford diocese. In February of that year the Rev J. H. Duggan, who had been chosen pastor of the new charge, came to Waterbury, and af- ter looking over the field, he pur- chased the property on which the church and rectory stand from John c. Booth and Nelson J. Welton. Nothing further was done until the following April, when, acting under instruction from the bishop, Father Duggan came to Waterbury again and commenced the organization of the new parish The lines were de- fined by the Rev Lawrence walsh, then pastor of the Immaculate Con- ception parish, in conjunction with Father Duggan, and after being ap- proved by the bishop they were an- nounced in the church of the lm- udCuldlC SOASCplAo1 tto AohAo"o'
 Commencing at the city limits in the direction of Thomaston the line will run along the Naugatuck rail- road to the middle of West Main street, thence to the New York & New England railroad and down the railroad to the north end of Meadow street, thence along Meadow to Grand street, through the middle of Grand street, across Bank street to South Main street, along the middle of South Main street to Clay street, through Clay and along Mill to Lib erty street; then across the bridge over Mad river, and thence in a straight line through the Abrigador and over the hill in the direction of St Joseph's cemetery"
 The part of the city lying west and south of the above described lines was to constitute the new par ish and included almost all the ter ritory now covered by the parishes in charge of Father Curtin and Fa- ther Traynor. A census of the par ish taken in 1881 showed a congre- gation of 5000 souls.
 The lay trustees of the church were Patrick Loughman and the late Michael Begnal MT Loughman still holds the position, but Mir Begnal died some time since and his son Henry M. Begnal, was chosen to fill the vacancy.
 The cornerstone of St Patrick's church was laid by Bishop McMahon October 16, 1881.
 Right Rev Lawrence McMahon celebrated the mass, the Rev J. c. O'Brien was cross-bearer, and the Revs P. M. Kennedy, now pastor of St Francis church, New Haven, and the late James Pagan of Naugatuck were chanters. The sermon was preached by the Right Rev Dr Far rell, bishop of Trenton. The offer inc of the faithful amounted to $5,- 900.
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having five sides. in each of which al a height of thfrty-eight feet from the floor are richly traceriei windows.
 which are filled with stained glass. The following are the subjects. St Patrick. the patron saint of the church. baptism. first. communion,
 confirmation. ordination and eonse- eration. On either side of the sane tuary are side chapeIs. each of which forms a small apse to contain the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22

The dedieafion sermon was preached by the Rev D. J. Stafford. D. D. Solemn ponfif1caI vespers were sung at 7.3e. The ceieb-ant vas the Right Rev Bishop Tierney. D. D.
 de7cors. Rev Thomas Stanley and T. S DuEgzn. chsnrers. Rev r- O. Beilerose. Rev T. B Kenny Revs P-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-22
DEDICATION OF CHURCH.

The church was dedicated on Jan. uary IS, 1903. The ceremony was conducted by the Right Rev Michael Tierney, D. D., bishop of Hartford. The pontifical mass was celebrated by his eminence James Cardinal Gibbons.
 Assistant priest. Very Rev c. A McEvoy, o. $. A.
 Deacons of honor. Rev William White and j. c. Tinnian.
 Deacon. Rev Michael Mann.
 Sub-deacon. Rev James ]. Smith. Master of ceremonies. Rev Patrick J. McGivney.
 Assistant master of ceremonies Rev John ]. McGivney.
 Preacher. Rev D. J. Stafford. D. D. Cross bearer. Rev William Lynch. Thurifer. Rev T. B. Kenny.
 Aeolytcs. Rev John c. Murray, William Kennedy.
 The Right Rev Michael Tierney. D. D.. and the Right Revs Harkins and Beavens were present Acolytes. Masters Timothy Mccarthy. Frank A. Smith. William Mccarthy. Charles Kane. William Spain. Charles Spain. Joseph Courtney. John English. Rob- ert Leddy. Joseph Walsh. John Ryan.
 Music of Mass. Processionai-"Onward Christian Soldiers" .... Sir Arthur Sullivan
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-29
RAILROADS MAY GRANT
joint RATE ON wheat

Olympia, Jan. 27.-The complaints
of the millers of Seattle and Tacoma
and of the wheat producers of Eastern
Washington have been receiving the
attention of the railroad commission
for several days.
The desire of the commission has
been to secure an amicable adjustment
of the matter and, if possible, have
the order or adjustment become effect
i've at once, in order that whatever
benefit is to be received from the joint
rate asked for may be available in
moving the 1906 crop, instead of hav-
ing the qestion involved in litiagtion
indefinitely.
Commissioner Lawrence spent two
days in consultation with o. r. q N.
officials in Portland, and all of the
commissioners spent one day in con,
sultation with the traffic managers of
the same road, at which time the ques-
lions involved were thoroughly dis
cussed.
The commissioners would not make
public the result of the conference
further than to say that they were sat
isfied the railroads are giving the COM
plants their earnest consideration.
The railroad officials have asked for
further time in which to consult
among themselves with view to as
certaining if there is a possibility of
arriving at an amicable adjustment of
the joint wheat rate question.
In view of the Importance of the is
sues involved and the possibility of an
amicable agreement or adjustment
without the necessity for a formal
hearing and subsequent litigation, the
commissioners felt justified in grant
ing the request.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-29

One hundred ladies' for ceremony, $50
women for service. a nobleman's body
guard, 'the Queens own" each six
footer. "chlef grand charges" grand
charges" and "charges" galore. ladies'
and gentlemen that must walk ahead
or behind the majesty or at her her
side. or NOPE i'm her anterOOm, or read
her letters. books, newspapers or mag
azines before she may. Spanish royal
ty Is plant Of such delicate texture
that the full-grown man and woman Is
hedged round and watched and cod
died and prevented from doing things
as long as there is life in them.
And her majesty will have a grand
alcOnier-thOugh there are no hawks
in Spain now-and grand huntsman
though her steaks and chops and
venison are delivered at the kitchen
door, and grand f1sherman-though
she may never eat fish; and a grand
feeder Of the royal swans. a military
household, a master Of archives, q
master librarian. a director general Of
the horse. chief architect and mar
shals and masters and other gold
sticks too numerous to count.
Poor little wOman-lest she be as
self-assertive as Queen Bess. as wise
as Catherine and as diplomatic as Vic
toria. these empty-headed busybodies
will smother her with offlciousness and
under guise Of tightening her bur-
dens, keep her occupied with antiQuate
formallsms twelve hours out of every
twenty -four.
Since times immemorial. the finance
Of Il Spanish King receives. Immediate
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-29
WHO'D BE A QUEEN?
TOrtures Imposed Upon the FIRST
Woman of SDain.

Louise OF Orleans. as the probable
wife OF King Alfonso. seems destined
to endure the trials of Spanish
Queen. Perhaps there are American
gigls in Europe. who. now that the
King Of Spain is scanning the CONT
nent to discover which of many pros
icctive brides he will choose. are wish
ing that there were within their veins
a touch Of that royal blood needed TO
make possible union with the Span
ish sovereign. They may think that
the honors Of Queen. even Of poor.
despised Old Spain. are not to be con-
sldered lightly. yet it is doubtful II
there is an American girl who could
endure without vOciferOus protest the
tortures of mind which are the lot Of
the first woman OF Spain. Her life
must he lived so strictly in accordance
with rule that there is little Of person.
al freedom left
Just now the court and aristocracy
are getting ready for the Queen to be.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-01-29
YOUNG rlcN WANTED.
Urged 10 Get into the Political Game
and Revise the Rules.

New York, Jan. 24.-Enough mem-
beers of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION to fill the Majestic theater
to standing room Numbered their ap-
prevail when Mayor Mark Pagan, of
Jersey City, and Senator Everett Col
by. of New Jersey, advised them to
get into politics. Both speakers, who
were introduced as New Jerseys po-
litical reformers, denounced political
rings in bitter tones.
II want you to get into politics, ~
said Senator Colby. "That does not
mean holding Office. We need a lot
of fresh brains in politics to take the
place of the dried up and overturned
political minds that never can see the
point of this new game. | have fol-
lowed with interest the proposed
changes in the rules of football and
should like to see the same changes
made in the game of politics. We
need to make the game more orderly,
abolish interference and do away with
coach in from the side lines by the
corporations.
Mayor Pagan said, among other
things:
Too many Christian men stand
aside and look with horror and disgust
on the existing conditions in our pub
lie life-conditions for which they are
responsible. Every man owes it to
his country and to his God to take an
active part in politics. Join the clubs
of your party and don't leave all the
work to the political 'heelers' and
'grafters.