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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23

'Inasmuch as you have done it unto
 Me
 "The stirring appeals which have come down to us from St Cyprian, Hermes, Origen St Justin Martyr, St Irenaeus, Tertulian, Clement of Alex andris and others, evince the bold ness and urgency with which this basic principle of fraternal love was insisted on by the sick and poor was one of the features of their religion, which most interest itself upon the heather mind.
 The first three centuries of the church's life were centuries of perse- cutions In such times the public and organized manifestation of this spirit was impossible. Hardly, however, had persecution ceased with the con. version of Constantine, and she was left unfettered to do her work, than we find hospitals and other institu tiOns of mercy arising on every side. History mentions as the first, that of St Ephrem who about the year 330 left his cell, during the famine at Edessa and estab blished a home for the sick and the dying.
 Then shortly after, we have the hospitals founded by St Chrysostom at Constantinople; St Basil of Cesarea Whose refuge was so extensive that contemporary writers compare it to town; Pope Sylvester. who de- creed fourth part of the church's goods be devoted to this work of mer- cy; St Augustine of Hippo; St Jerome at Bethlehem; Pope Symmacus Fabio- la and Justinian at Rome; Bishop Laundry at Paris; Alcuin Charle- mango and later the Irish monks in various parts of western Europe, and so on down through the middle ages when it became the custom for every bishop to have under the shadow of his cathedral or monastery a home for the poor and the suffering
 Tt is interesting to note here, tha' the more ancient of these hospitals were not exclusively for the sick. The poor and the unfortunate were also admitted. Few hospitals destined for the sick alone, as we have them now were erected before the eleventh cen tury. Such was the one founded in England near the west gate of Can
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23
Bishop Tierney's Address.

The Right Rev Bishop Tierney
 made his address immediately upon the conclusion of Father Neale's. The
 bishop, whose voice is still powerful spoke as follows:
 This indeed is a red letter day for
 us. Never before have I seen such a
 vast throng in Waterbury, and it is one of the largest gatherings I have ever witnessed anywhere at such an occasion. know that you have your heart in this work and that you have joined in the effort to make the fu- ture of this institution secure
 When I announce to you on behalf of your pastor that more than $7,O00 was collected in the Immaculate Con- ception church this morning, it is evident that you all have taken a deep interest in the welfare of St Mary's hospital. You all know we'll what sisters hospital is The pa- tient sisters who devote their lives to the acre of the sick and needy of every race and creed will be in charge. And wherever hospitals with sisters in charge have been found, they have always been crowd ed. Notwithstanding the additions which we built to the Hartford hos pital, in three months after compile tion, the institution was crowded, and to-day were it three times it's present size, it would most certainly be crowded. In these hospitals the patients receive the best of treat ment and even though for a time they may be delinquent in paying this matters not once within their walls. We thank you all, especially those outside the Catholic fold who have given so generously for this in- 
 But let us thank most of all him who is here to-day forbidden to speak or exert himself by order of his doc tor, him who has made this institu- tion possible, and we hope and trust that the same good God will spare Father Slocum to see the completion of the building and that he will be with us many years longer"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23

arm of his affections encircles human ity. His strength lies In his gentle ness and his heart throbs with com passion for all mankind.
 "Such men as Father Slocum strengthen this great democratic civ ilization of ours, by teaching all men that they are brothers. Profound in his religious convictions, he is with out bigotry, and thereby rises to q high altitude as priest. As a citizen he represents the best that we have of manhood in the state of Connecti- cut, standing firmly for all that is good in government. and by his civic example showing the way.
 His counsel ennobles everyone
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23

ment, and. as many touched him, were made whole His first act af- ter coming down from the mountain was to heal a leper. His first act on entering Capernaum was to cure the Centurion's servant and So on in unnumbered instances. Suffice 1t to say that out Saviour, while preach ing the kingdom of the skies, went about doing good on earth.
 'The early church seemed to feel that its first duty was to initiate its Master; and in their solitude for the sick and the needy, the first Chris tians wrought, as if ever and anon they heard his voice saying to them,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23
The Governors Address.

Gov Woodruff spoke as follows:
 "I come here to-day as d personal friend of Father Slocum, whom have known for long time-longer than many of you. I regret deeply his re- cent illness and I hope that he will have vigorous health and many years of usefulness. Father Slocum be- longs to the commonwealth, and New Haven loves him as much as Water bury. In fact, if he belongs to any one city more than another, he be- longs to New Haven.
 "So we will not dispute the locality of his love, but share him with all the people of our state, as one of the great and noble men. He is broad minded theologian Of the age and the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23

a structure for christian charity-a monument eloquent of our love for him from whose garments there still goes forth healing virtue.
 Who shall tell the consequences of this deed? We shall pass away, but this building shall remain. Our children and our children's children shall be gathered to their fathers and their places here shall know them no more. but these walls shall still enclose the sick, these gates shall still swing open to the suffer- ing of every race and creed, these holy sisters shall still soothe the brow of pain; generations of the afflicted shall come and go and all the while the blessed consequence of this days work shall go on, mount ing to the skies, and only when the judgment is set and the book open ed shall the world know how much of good has been done by this new St Mary's hospital.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23
MONSIGNOR SLOCUM
Present at Laying of inc Corner ] Stone.
(Continued From Page 1.)


 or malformed, they turned from in disgust nor shed one tear of pity.
 "The reason is obvious and is found in their form of government, their religion and their philosophy. Man, outside of the theocratic nation of the chosen people, was looked upon only as creature of the state. What he could be, or what he could do for the state, was what gave him value and consideration. He was never regarded as brother, in whose welfare each citizen was in- terested, or as an immortal being whose destinies were beyond the skies Hence there was no element of mercy in their laws or their insti- tutions.
 Their religion, too was devoid of benevolence. Their gods were the gods of war, of hate, of lust, of strength and of beauty, and will rise no higher in virtue than the god he worships, and the moral lineaments of the deity before whom he bows will ever be reflected in his own character and life.
 There was no kindliness in the pagan gods and you find none in the worshippers.
 Lastly, among their philosophers you will look in vain for any great principle of universal good will orI brotherly love. Did not the wisest of their philosophers teach doctrines which our souls abhOr? Was it not Cato who exhorted man to sell their weak and feeble servants as they would oxen? Was it not Seneca, who advised the killing of sickly and de- formed infants, and who taught thatI man should be insensible to pity, be- cause pity was a weakness? Did not Marcus Aurelius forbid mourning with those in suffering? Was it not the Emperor Velerian who gathered together all the poor and diseased in his kingdom and cast them into the sea? And if perchance Plato, or Aristotle, or Cicero, appear at times to put forth the claims of the unfort- unate, the motives, by which the urge these claims, were all founded on selfish principles, springing from personal or political reasons and not in a single instance, because it was right in itself.
 "Paganlsm, classic, refined, beau- tiful and fascinating if you will, but cold and heartless as its own marble statues, felt no throb of pity for tho miseries of mankind.
 ''The pagan state saw wounded hu- manity lying by the wayside, and passed by Philosophy and religion saw it, looked at it for fleeting mo- ment, but circumspectly from the other side, and passed by. It remain ed for Christ, the good Samaritan, to bend over it tenderly, pouring in oil and wine, to bring it to an inn and there care for it. It was our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ who first encircled with an aureole of sancti- ty the brow of sorrow and invested human suffering with a divine claim. He was not only the great teacher, he was also the great Physician Countless were the cures he wrought, for we read: Great multitutes follow ed him and he healed them ali: great multitudes came to him, hav- ing with them those that were lame, blind, dumb and maimed-and he { healed them all'; and whithersoever { he went they laid the sick in the streets , and they besought him that they might touch but the hem of his gar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23
Jean Richepin,s career.


 The story of how he came to adopt a literary career is sufficiently pictur- esque. For some time he had picked up precarious livelihood by doing "odd jobs," including such prosaic oc- equations as that of bootblack and casual porter on the Quai Marseilles. One day he was engaged by gentle man, to carry to the railway station a heavy trunk. Arrived at the station, there was an instant mutual recogni- tion. They were old college chums. What are you doing here" asked his friend. Carrying your trunk, be- lieve," said Jean. "Why do you do this?" Because I must" Where do you live?" Come and see," re- piled Richepin.
 The future dramatist took his, friend to his dwellings, miserable room in an attic in the poorest quarter of the town. Upon the table lay scattered heaps of manuscripts-Jean's incur sions in the realms of poetry when the more prosaic duties of the day were over. Looking through them, his friend was astounded at their quality. "Why do you carry trunks and blacken boots when you can do work like this?' he asked. Richepin had never given the matter thought. He had, never deemed these products of idle hours worthy of publication. Pub- lished they were, however. in a very few weeks and created an immense sensation. From that moment Jean Richepin never looked back.-West- minister Gazette.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23

their purely secular institutions, we
 say, Yes they are admirable, but
 christian charity could raise them
 higher and make them more effici-
 ent.' Brotherly love when not found
 ed on religion is apt to be neither
 universal nor stable. The sight of
 the poor, of the diseased, of impotent
 and querulous old age is too dis
 agreeable for human nature long to
 bear with it unless impelled by very
 urgent motives. When christian
 charity is absent, good administra-
 tion will, 1t is true, enforce the rules
 of punctuality and exactitude in ex-
 ternal conduct, but one thing we fear
 may be wanting-which nothing can
 replace and which the wealth of h. dus cannot buy-viz, love; ;love whose eye never closes, whose hand Is never weary, and by whose divine alchemy, things, the most disgusting and repulsive, are transmitted into Gods purest gold. ~s
 Such love, such christian charity, my friends, you will find in this new hospital from the good Sisters of St Joseph, who have given their lives to this work without pay or without earthly reward. For in this hospital, as in others of like character, the pure faced nun and nurse will see in suffering humanity, in Jey and gen. tile, Catholic and non-Catholic, black and white, the person of her spouse Jesus Christ, and believing in this will be drawn to their service by al power she dare not resist under the penalty of refusing a like service to the Babe of Bethlehem or the Savior of Calvary. An institution to be con- ducted with charity towards all and envy towards none, with no thought of rivalry except the rivalry of doing good.
 Since such is the object and aim of this institution-what must I say 0 fthe broad christian spirit of him who conceived, and who by giving to 1t all that he has, has made it pos sible? His modesty has commanded | my lips to be silent on this point, yet would be remiss in a higher duty that owe to him if I did not here in his presence, lay at his feet the tri- bute of our admiration. In this noble deed he has not sought the applause )f men or human glory, yet both will come to him, for when the fu- ture historian of these parts shall write down the names of the bene- factors of their kind, with the names 1f Ephrem, Chrysostom, Basil of Ces- area, Sylvester of Rome, Augustine of Hippo, you will find added the of Waterbury.
 "I wish here also in the name of he hospital and at the request of it's 'everend founder to make public ac- lnowledgment to Rt Rev Bishop rierney and also Senator Chase for heir generous donations; to the gen. lemen whose exertions and co-per- ltion the state of Connecticut has Iindly granted us aid; to the rever- md clergy, to the medical profession, o the Hebrew societies and to the united societies, and to all the indi- -iduals who have aided and assisted to all these we offer our grateful hanks.
 Tt has been beautifully said that deed is never done till it has ceased n its consequences Most en- 'hatically is this true of the work which we, have this day performed We have laid a stone in the earth Jpon it as corner is to be erected
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23
Why Hc Waited.

The following story is told of the bishop of Sodor and Mans visit to Melton Mowbray some time ago. says the Philadelphia Inquirer: A brougham awaited him at the station, and he stepped into it, expecting to be taken at once to his destination. To his sur prise, however. the coachman sat mo. tionless on the box without the least intention, apparently, of leaving the station. At last the bishop inquired why he was waiting.
 "Well, sir" said the coachman, "f was told to wait for the Bishop of Sodor and Man. You've arrived, sir, and now I'm waiting for your man."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23
Address of Mayor Thoms.

Mayor William E. Thoms was the next speaker and his remarks follow:
 ''I think kno wthe meaning of this, the largest throng that have ever seen in this city. I believe I know the meaning of contributions from every race and creed, Catholic, Protestant and Jew for this great and glorious work. fully realize as must many others present that this vast crowd on platform, street and square is here to do honor, as a tribute of respect and affection to one man. I am sure that every man
 woman and child within the hearing of my voice is rejoicing to see him here to-day. We are all in the hands
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-23

of God but there is no one here who does not hope and pray that Father Slocum will be spared many years of usefulness to us for he is indeed, Waterbury's foremost clergyman and most beloved citizen"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-04-06
How to Clean Fish.

Do not wash fish too much, as by so
doing you lose some of the flavor. Some
fish are cut open before being emptied
Others have the insides drawn out. Be
careful not to dis6gure the fish. Clean
1t thoroughly and see that no blood is
left on the bone. If the fish feels
Shiny, rub 1t we'll with a little salt
Scales should be scraped off with a
knife, scraping from the tail upward
and the fish well rinsed afterward. IN
cutting off the fins cut from the tail
upward. In taking out the eyes, if the
skin over them is tough, cut 1t first
with a pair of scissors, and then the
eye can easily be pulled out, or pushed
out from the inside. Fish that have
strong, muddy flavor should be soaked
In salt and water before being cooked.
Thorough cleaning of fish Is essential
to it's wholesomeneSs.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-04-06
FURIOUS HuMoR ON CHILD.
Itching, Bleeding Sores Covered
BOdy-N Othing Helped Her-Cutf-
cura Cures Her in give Days.

Itching, Bleeding Sores Covered
BOdy-N Othing Helped Her-Cuti-
cura Cures Her in give Days.
after my granddaughter Of about
seven years had been cured of the
measles, she was attacked about fort
night later by a furious itching and
painful eruption all over her body, es-
pecally the upper part of It, forming
watery and bleeding sores, especially
under the arms, of considerable size.
She suffered a great deal and for three
weeks we nursed her every night, using
all the remedies we could think Of.
Nothing would help We tried the
Cuticura Remedies and after twenty
four hours we noted considerable Inn
provement, and after using only one
complete set of the Cuticura Remedies,
in FIVE consecutive days the little one,
much to our joy, had been entirely
cured, and has been well for a long
time. Mrs. f. Ruefenacht, II. f. ID.
No. 8, Bakersfield, Cal, June % and
July 90, 1906"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-04-06
SUNLIGHT AND THE HOUSE.

Rooms Most in Use should BE Ar
ranged that They Receive Rays.
Sunlight Is natures most health-giv-
ing scayenger. A house without sun
light is unhealthy and unsafe for hui
man occupancy, and it is necessary not
only to have some sunlight but to have
as much of it as possible. 1t is, of
course. not feasible to admit the direct
rays of the sun to every room of a
house the typical plan of all houses
Is square or rectangular, and at least
one side of the house is entirely beyond
the reach of the sun.
The other three sides, however, can
receive more or less direct sunlight
and the problem of the plan is thus re-
duced to arranging the various rooms
So that the amount of sunlight is adj
iusted to their uses, and 1t must be
sunlight, for mere light itself Is not
sufficient, the rays of the sun have
curative and cleansing properties that
nothing else has.
1t is generally admitted that a south
ern exposure is the best for all houses
and should be obtained whenever posi-
bic. 1t is immaterial whether the en-
trance be placed on this side or not,
so long as the rooms most in use open
onto that side.
In dwellings of average size the en-
trance front will also be the front on
which any important room opens. but
in large country houses the old dis
tinction of front and back to a house
has disappeared and instead we have
the entrance front and the garden
front; the service and servants quar-
ters, so long regarded as characteristic
OF the back" of house. may be rele-
gated to side end or placed In wing
that abuts directly on the entrance
front. In such cases 1t must be well
screened and It's purpose thoroughly
subordinated.-A Homes and
Gardens 80
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-04-06
A FRIENDLY GROCER
Dropped n Valuable Hint About
Coffee.

Dropped a Valuable Hint About
Coffee.
"For about eight years. writes a
Mich, woman, II suffered from nerv-
ousness-part of the time down in bed
with nervous prostration.
Sometimes would get numb ard it
would be almost impossible for me to
speak for a spell. At others, l would
have severe bilious attacks, and my
heart would futter painfully when l
would walk fast or sweep.
81 have taken enough medicine 20
start a small drug store, without any
benefit. One evening our grocer was
asking Husband how 1 was and he
urged that l quit coffee and use Postum,
so he brought home pkg. and / made
it according to directions and we were
both delighted with It.
80 we quit coffee altogether and
used only Postum. began to get bet
ter IN a months time and look like an
other person. the color came back TO my
cheeks. began 10 sleep well, my appe-
tite was good and I commenced to take
on flesh and become interested in every
thing about the house.
Finally 1 was able to do all by own
work without the least sign of my old
trouble. l am so thankful for the little
book, The Road to MELVILLE It has
done me so much good. haven't taken
medicine Of any kind for six months
and don't need any.
a friend OF ours who did not like
Postum as she made 1t. liked mine, and
when she learned to boil it long enough,
hers was as good as mine. It's easy II
you follow directions" Name given by
Postum Company, Battle Creek. Mich
Read the little book. The Road t.
MELVILLE" in pkgs, There's a rea.
SON"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-04-06
nnrinr This Month.

Now is the time to get the rheu-
matte poisons and foul acids from the
blood and system, states an eminent
authority, who says that Rheumatism
and Kidney trouble are caused by the
blood. which often becomes sour from
excessive acids, and also tells what to
do to make it pure and healthy.
Get from any good prescription phar-
macy one-halr ounce Fluid Extract
Dandellon, one ounce Compound Kar-
gon, three ounces Compound Syrup
Sarsaparilla, Mix by shaking In a
bottle and take teaspoonful after
meals and at bedtime.
Just try this simple blood cleaner
and tonic at the first sign of Rheu-
matism, or II your back aches or you
feel that the Kidneys are not acting
right. Ary one can easily prepare this
mixture at home.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-04-06
Braised Mutton.

Slice in the bottom of a baking pan
an onion, carrot and turnip; sprin-
kle them with bits of parsley, four
cloves, bay 4eaf and a stalk of celery
cut in lengths and teaspoonful Of salt
Wipe the meat with a damp cloth and
lay on these; pour in a quart Of stock
or water. Cover with another pan or
lid and cook fifteen minutes for every
pound in quick oven. Take out meat
on hot dish. Thicker the gravy with
a tablespoonful each of -four and but
ter rubbed together Stir till it boiis ;
add tablespoonful each of Worcester
shire sauce and tomato catsup. salt and
pepper to taste. Pour this around the
meat
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-04-06
TONIC FOR MOTHERS
DR.. Williams Pink Pills Are Safe and
ReIiabIe-A FaVorite Household
Remedy

Motherhood may be the browning
blessing of a woman's life or it may
bring grief and sorrow. Mrs. M. J.
Wight, Of ITO Seventh Street, Auburn.
Maine, relates her experience after the
birth of her daughter in 1901, as fol.
lows: 81 was all run down at the
time the baby came and did not i'm
prove in health rapidly after. was
pale, thin and bloodless, My stomach
distressed me being full Of gas all the
time and my heart f1uttered so that
could scarcely breathe.
FINALLY remembered that friend
mad recommended DR.. Williams Pink
Pills to me so I commenced using
them. ! gained in strength rapidly
while the baby throve also. When
expected my next child l started TAX
ing the pills again as tonic and
strengthened and had no such diff
Guilty as before. ! got up better and
my strength came back much sooner.
"a year ago last winter l mad an at
tack Of rheumatism in the hands which
went from one band to- the other. The
Joints swelled up and were so sim
could not move them. The pain ex-
tended up through my arms and
shoulders. l felt sick enough to go to
bed but did not do So This attack
lasted for several months. l tried sew
eral remedies but finally came back
20 using the pills which had done me
so much good before and found that
they benefited me almost at once. /
have not been troubled since"
All druggists sell DR.. Williams Pink
Pills, or they will he sent by mail
postpaid, on receipt Of price, so cents
per box, six boxes for $3.50, by the
DR.. Williams Medicine Company.
schenectady, N, Y Send for book of
cures