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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-26
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Naturalists' club.
 Myrtle temple, R. s.
 Team Drivers union.
 Liberty circle, F. of A.
 Waterbury lodge, l. O. r.
 Comstock lodge, K. of P.
 Mulcahy council, K. of c.
 Court Wolf Tone, F. of A.
 Nosahogan lodge. l. O. o. F.
 Carpenters and Joiners' union.
 Progressive council. o. U. A. M.
 Waterbury lodge, No 5, A.O.U.W. Martha Washington council, $. $.
 Loubet camp, No 11,4OO, M. w. of A.
 Companion Court Cecilia M. Quig- ley, No 265, I. o. F.
 Friendly league, physical training, league 7:3O, non-league $50, ladies class 10:30; domestic arts, dress 7:30, public school sew ing 7:30, millinery 9:30 a. m. and 7:30 D: m. school of housekeeping, public school cookery 9 a. m., 1:3O p. m.. first course cookery 7:3O; shirt waist suits 7:30.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-26
18 CLERKS

and supposed that was ample tthough one clerk expected was ont of townb but 20 or more would be none too many. The biggest crowd ever in Dodge's store, We were simply swamped. and I thank the many who waited so patiently. But they went out with Nancy Dodge's Waterbury Boys or Girls. Ralstons, 3 D's and Fair Maids on their feet or under their arms and ALL WERE HAPPY. Tremendous "Child's Par sdise" rush. Next "Wednesday and Saturday at least % clerks lhope for ELI Come Monday or Tuesday if possible
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-26
Terror of the Air,

Wilfred-"Pa, a man who is con- tinually on ship is called a sea dog, isn't he?" Gunbusta-"Thats what they call him, my boy Wilfred-. Well, if he's sea dog. then a man who is continually on an airship must be a skye terrier. Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
St. Petersburg Prciect ef Police Shot Down To-Day Whilc
 Atiendipg Reception
ASSASSIN ALSO KILLED
An Officer Cut inc Murderer Down With Ills Saber as Ae Was Making His
 Escape.

l St Petersburg, Jan 3.-Major Gen.
 eral Von Der Launitz, prefect of po- 1 lice of St Petersburg, was shot and
 killed by young man at the insti-
 ute of experimental medicine this
 afternoon.
 Von Der Launitz, at the invitation
 of Prince Peter Alexandrovitch, duke
 of Oldenburg, husband of the Grand
 Duchess Olga. youngest sister of Elm peror Nicholas, was attending the
 consecration of the institute chapel.
 During the services there and while
 in the midst of number of high
 officials, the prefect of police was ap- preached from the rear by young
 man who drew revolver and shot him in the base of the brain. Won Der Launitz fell forward and died in two minutes. As the assassin turned to flee one of the officers present drew his saber. cut the man down and Killed hlm.
 The identity of the assassin has not been established.
 After the dissolution of the Rus sian parliament, powers little short of those of petty dictator were con- ferred on Prefect of Police Von Der Launitz. Searches and arrests could be made by his order with process of l law, newspapers could be forced to suspend publication and persons could be deported by his order with out trial.
 Some idea of the recent activity of the late prefect of police of St Peters burg may be gathered from figures which he caused to be published De- cember 2S last It was then an- nounced that the flying section of |the secret police" hsd made >5ss ar- rsstst... st Tetessbusg during the
 three days preceding December 2s. It was added that further arrests
 and searches were proceeding vtgor- ously and that the activity of the
 police was due to the recent attempt
 on the life of high oficials
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03

ent. who have been deemed worthy by their right reverend bishops to be associated in honor with their more active confreres, near the throne of the Supreme Pontiff. To such an honor has your devoted pastor been called. And why this selection? It has been truly said that a mans best work reveals to finer insight mans ideals. whether he has written out in colors more lasting than printers ink. whether he has realized in solid fact of character The very nature of the Christian priesthood. the holy, noble end for which it has been i'm stituted, the sancity 1t calls for, and the loftiness of purpose 1t inspires, demand ideals, in the fulfilment of its work, which few. if any, seem able to realize fully. But 1t is in the striving after this perfection that the priests best work is done, his highest ideals shown. To make known the perfections of God and to lead man to fashion his life after them, to show faith, in all the viyidness of con crete, living reality, the beauty of virtue sanctifled by religion; to i'm struct the young in the ways of God, to encourage the weak and wavering, to uplift the fallen, to succor the needy, and to break the bread of life to Christian souls These are the works of truly jealous priest, the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
HEARST RErTERATEs.
Will Not Be Again a Candidate for Any Office.

New York. Jan Civilian R. Hearst reiterated yesterday, at a meeting of the city committee of the Independence league, that he will never again be candidate for office. Mir Hearst said:
 "I myself am not and will not be again a candidate for any office. but I am as much interested as ever and even more interested than ever in the promotion of the principles of the Independence league. It seems to me that we can all feel satisfac- tion upon what has been and is being accomplished. And it seems to me that as patriotic citizens we need not care particularly what indi- vidual put those principles and re- forms into effect as long as they are actually being accomplished for the benefit of our fellow citizens.
 T believe that the league will go forward to further and greater achievements, and I heartily offer you. my friends. the best services as a fellow worker to those ends"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
FRANCE ORDERS SUBMARINES.
Twenty Are Already Laid and Three
 More Ordered.

Paris. Jan 3.-'The admiralty has ordered the construction of four sub marine cruisers. which are to be su- perior to any existing type of simi- lar vessels. They are to be of 500 tons, to have speed of fifteen knots on the surface and of ten knots be- low the surface, and are to have a radius of action of 2.500 miles.
 The French naval authorities have laid down twenty submarine boats within the past year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03

mar school with large boiler house
 and other modern equipments, and last, but by no means least, purchase
 of site for St Mary's hospital, to
 which he has donated the sum of
 S20, ,000. which is said to be every
 dollar he is worth. The property ac-
 quired and paid for since Monsignor
 Slocum came is valued at about
 $150.000. The most remarkable thing about Monsignor Slocum's phe-
 nomenal success in Waterbury is that | 1t has been accomplished without i'm flicting any hardship upon his con Igregation, no collection being taken up for church purposes since he took charge of the parish. At the present ltime the church debt does not exceed $2,000, $15,000 being paid off last year and if the condition demanded lit the whole property could be cleared off at short notice.
 Monsignor Slocum is tireless worker, and in addition to the out side work of the parish he has cele- brated mass and preached almost ey- cry Sunday. Resides this he has an- swered several invitations to address audiences in other places and on va rious occasions has been the princi- pal speaker at G. A. R. meetings and
 other gatherings of that character.
 He is considered one of the most bril- liant orators in New England and on
 more than one occasion has demon strated a claim to this distinction.
 This is the fourth time that honors
 have been conferred upon pastors of the Immaculate Conception parish,
 which is sometimes referred to as
 the mother church of the Catholic
 houses of worship in this city The first was the appointment of Father
 Hendricken to be bishop of the dio- cese of Rhode Island The next was the appointment of the Rev James
 Lynch as vicar general and again
 the choice of Rev ! A. Mulcahy to
 the office of vicar general, and now
 the elevation of the Rev W. J. Slo- cum to the dignity of domestic pre-
 late with the title of monsignor.
 The corner stone of the Immacu- late Conception church was laid on July 5, 1887, by the Very Rev Faith CT O'Reilly, administrator of the dio- cese, At that time Father Hendrick- en was pastor, who remained here until 1872. Since that time the church has had as pastors Father James Lynch, Rev Lawrence Walsh, Rev w. A. Harty, Rev J. A. Mulcahy and Monsignor Slocum. The parish was twice divided since the advent of the present rector, and yet it has a congregation of 5000 souls. Prior to the formation of the Immaculate Conception parish the Catholics of Waterbury worshipped in a small structure which stood on the site of St Patrick's hall and was known as St Peter's. The first priest known to have visited Waterbury was Rev James Fitton of Boston. After him came Rev James McDermott end Rev James Smyth of New Haven. In 1S41 Rev Michael o'Neil was sert here. He wps the eAt resiGer
 pastor of this town and remained un- III he was succeeded by Rev Thomas F. Hendricken in 1855.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
ARMY NEEDS IT.
Prosperous Times aad Is11 Canteen Reasons Wly nsl
 More Recruits. XXI

Washington, Jan 3.--Not n rdsss cent years. except in war timea. hsS the army been so badly in need sfA men assat present. A recent circss1ar addressed to all officers of tho rs- cruiting service, made public at tlse { war department, declares that re. cruits are needed in large nuuibokes for the coast artillery, the field artii~ lery, the white infantry and tneS white cavalry.
 Recruiting officers, especially the large cities, are enjoined to double their efforts to secur1
 cruits. llll
 It Is declared at the war depaYt.s ment that the present prosperity mi 2 the labor famine of the country ar more or less responsible for tho ability to get new men and 1t was stated on account of the y cIk .0ks' the canteen great many f1eu w4xest ( refusing to re-enlist Incidenta Ilx.s It was stated at the departmenf tI1ak an enort would be made to uof69 army life more attractive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
Big Telephone Merger.

San Francisco. Jan 3.-Announce- ment is made that the Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph company and the Sunset Telephone X Tele- graph company have been merged into one company to he called the Pacific Telephone X Telegraph com pany. The consolidated compsny has been capitalized at Sin.0oa.on with $s2.co.ooo in preferred and sls.oo.- GssD in common stock
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
OmcIal Document.

Beloved son. health and apostolic benediction. The constant and ef- ncient care which you exercise in per forming the duties of your ecclesias- tical ofhce. your zeal in safeguarding and extending the Catholic religion, and the other distinguished qualities of mind and heart with which you are endowed. induce us to gladly be- stow upon you a title of honor. wherefore. sbsolving you for this purpose from all eccelsisstical cen sures. judgments and penalties which perehance you may have incurred. and declaring that you shall be ab- solved. we hereby select. constitute and procaim you by our authority a domestic prelate of the ponfincal household Therefore, beloved son. we permit that you be vested with purple robes and that even in the Roman court you may freely and lawfully wear the linen surplice with long sleeves known e the rochet and
 that yoa may enjoy all the present snd future honors. privileges prsrou- fives- and indults enjoyed by ofhers
 gho have bsea sIevafod o the sans
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
Pnrate Bank Closed.

Cleveland. O.. Jan 3.-The private bank of Coleman Denke. on the west side. was taken in charge last night by constables and the police are making a search of the city for Denko. vho has not been seen since Sunday. The bank was patronized by Hunearisns and other foreigners. It is understood the deposits of the bank amount to t1z.eoe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
Rig Fire in EngIs-1..

Portsmouth, Eng, Jan s.Tha Ar& which broke out last night snao1
 the camp and equipment storea on1 Gun Wharf here caused damaGe, 6cs cordfng to the oflicial estimatsa. IT! the amount of $1.250 .0O0. Tho eiEs|| tire equipment of an army corn QuIal destroyed. Although the conA6Sr1s s ton is under control Inassos III smouldering blankets and dtiSt stores occasionally break ont infn fresh flames. The cause of tho ArS| has not been determined. M Y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
ROBBING GYPSY BANDS.
Man Claiming to Re Their Leader
 Mulcting Them Out of Money.

Memphis. Tenn. Jan 3.-That gypsy bands throughout the United States are being forced to pay tribute to man known as Fred Slatcho. and alleged to be travelling among the band styling himself their ruler and exacting tithes under threat of death. is the charge made in an appeal to President Roosevelt last night and sent by the camp located here. They ask that an investigation be made and Slatcho apprehended.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
TAKING THE TESTIMONY.
Brownsville Riot Being Investigated
 by United States.

San Antonio. Tex. Jan 3.--Nilton C.. Purdy. assistant to the attorney general of the United States. began taking testimony here yestcrday in connection with the Brownsville riot by soldiers of the 25th infantry last August. F. H. Odin and wife. occu- pants of hotel during the riot. and two enlisted hospital corps men were examined. Lem Reeves, onc of the dischsrged soldiers, will be the star witness to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
Fathcr slocum.. BirthpIsce.

Right Rev Monsignor William ].
 Slocum was born in Winsted on Feb ruary 6. 1851. and received his pre- liminary education in the public and parochial schools of his native town
 His college and seminary courses were completed at St Bonaventure's.
 Allegany. \. Y. where he was ordain- ed to the priesthood on June 22.
 1876. by Bishop Ryan of Buffalo.
 His first assignment was as curate under the late Rev Lawrence Walsh
 at St Peters Hartford. Later he was assistant to Very Rev James Lynch and Rev ]. s. Fitzpatrick at St Patrick's. New Haven. From there he went to the cathdral at Hartford.
 In May. 1888 he vas appointed pas tor al NorwaIk. where he was made Ia permanent rector On September n. 1895 he came to Waterbury to succeed the late Vicar General ]. A.
 Mulcahy. His work in Waterbury
 has been the wonder of the whole community and include repairs on
 the church. purchase snd layout of the new St Joseph's cszstery. pur- chase of cite and erection of st
 Thomas' church. the building Of the
 Nulcahy memorial. purehsse and e. .tablIshment of st Msrys Dsy nur- 'ssfy. sree<ioa of st Narys new grsm-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
AGAINST STANDARD OIL.
Eight Indictments Must Stand. Says
 United States Justice.

Chicago, Jan 3.-Judge Landis in the United States district court to- day overruled the demurrer to eight indictments against the Standard oil company for accepting rebate from railroad companies. As to two oth- CTS the demurrers were withdrawn on account of some defect in the in- dictments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03

the last mentioned just home from a trip. to the far east. Somebody who knows the family we'll, remarked as they walked down the aisle the father looked about as young as any of the boys. Then there were l.. J. At wood. Frankiyn Taylor. Charles Mil Ter. George l.. White, ST. H. S. Chase, Senator Peck. F. W. Tate. !. Selbie. \. " G'eenman. G@orEs NJ. Beach. superintendent of the police depart ment, Mrs ]. P. Elton, Miss Anna l.. Ward, Miss Florentine Hayden and many others.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
LIABILITIES REPuDIATED.
British Companies Refuse Valparaiso
 Earthquake Claims.

London. Jan 3.-All the British insurance companies have repudiated their liabilities arising from the earthquake at Valparaiso last year. Speaking on the subject at a meet ing of the Royal Insurance Co of Liv- erpool to-dsv the chairman said that the terms of the Valparaiso policies differed from those of San Francisco. The companies. he added. had all agreed to resist the Valparaiso claims and lawsuits had been com menced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
WEATHER roHEcAsr.

Forecast for Connecticut: Snow CT rain in north and rain in south por- f,en. and warmer tonight Fri1ay rain in nxth- fair In south portion colder h wet pcrtica. Iighf frepA essferiy wiDde In9easInG anl1 shiff- ing to sCutbeEiy aD1 wsstw1y v1n0a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
Father Treanor's Sermon.

~ssAOs hhS"AAOA D oSh AAsusss
 The sermon was delivered by the Rev Hugh Treanor of Norwich. for merly of this city. He said:
 We have been witnesses this morning to ceremony. unique. with single exception. in the history of ! the diocese. Its brevity and sim plicity tell little of the dignity which has been conferred or of the impor- tance which it assumes in the eyes of the clergy and laity of the diocese. It raises your pastor to commands ing position in our midst and marks him as one upon whom holy mother church has wished to confer signal honor. To understand this 1t is we'll to. recall the essential characteristic of the Catholic church and the posi- tion she occupies in the world. The church is the kingdom of Christ upon earth, established to carry out the designs of God in the souls of men
 While the end aimed at is spiritual. and while spiritual aids are employed in reaching the goal desired. yet. nev- ertheless. is 1t true that the work of the church is work done for human kind by means of human instrument talities. Now this kingdom is coex- tensive with the world and the church's message of faith and love and hope is intended for every human being. To unite in closest bonds with one. supreme. central head. elements the most diversified, found in parts the most remote. so that every want shall be known and every interest looked after. seems a work almost superhuman.
 "Yet so perfect are the systems and methods employed that the church has been declared. even by those who fail to see the workings of God in the marvels of her organism, the grandest and most perfect human institution that the world has ever seen. To us. who discern with the eyes of faith a divine guidance in her workings and progress. she is the ever radiant spouse of Christ. bear ing to poor. weak, suffering human ity a message of ineffable love and mercy. As there are different hier- arehies in Gods Kingdom in heaven. some. SO to say. nearer to the throne than others. and fulfilling a higher ministry. 90 there are various hier- archies on earth. some drawn further away than others from what is ma terial and commonplace in life. and more devoted to Gods kingdom in the world Chief amonest these are the heads of the sacred congrega- tions In Rome. the cardinals. the princes of Gods church. men emi- nent for learning and piety. who have associated with them lesser digni- taries. in conjunction with whom. un- der the guidance of the Holy Spirit. and in union with the holy see- the desfinies of the ship of aAte are eufded- So. too. in tAe church st large are so be found dsvofsd priests. eonsD1cuous for thsIr -vork- on1 tah
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
. A Memorable Day.


 Many things contributed to make this n memorable day in the history of Waterbury, not only on account of the elevation of Father Slocum to the monsignorship. but on account of the interest taken in the ceremony by citizens not of the Roman Catholic creed. No one no matter what his religious creed. could but say that it was q condition greatly to be desired in any community, and it is hoped that nothing whatever will occur to mar the happy relations that render such meeting possible Among lion- Catholics noticed ill the gathering were the Rev John G. Davenport, D. D.. pastor of the Second Congrega- tional church and his assistant. the Rev Mir Williams: Ciauncey r. Goss and his four sons. Edward O.. John H., Chauncy F., jr, and George A.,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03

blessings of God might be many and manifest to him
 At the close of the service Mon- signor Slocum thanked the congrega- ton for their attendance, making special reference to. non-Catholics and wished all very happy new year.
 The priests were entertained at dinner in St Patrick's hall. Hodson catered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
Corner Stone Laid in 1857.

It would be interesting to know how many were in the church to-day who were there in 1857 when the corner stone of the church was laid. It might be difficult to find out this. but one thing is certain. and that is that the man who commanded the main entrance to the building, was here at that time, although one wouldn't.think by the way he stepped about to-day that he was born at that time. Ex-Sheriff John w. Me- Donald, who also assisted in hand | ling the crowd this morning, was on deck when the corner stone was laid and yet the smartest of them could not steal march on him to-day. The officers detailed to assist and who showed that they understood their business were Patrolmen Cassin. Cavanaugh. Healy. Lawlor. Walsh. Bowling. Fitzgerald, Flaherty and McElligott. They were out on regular duty last night and volunteered their services for this occasion. Detective Kennaugh also took promenade around the building and seeing ev- erything in good order. he withdrew from the field. remarking that he hadn't closed an eye since yesterday.
 That's the first time I was in the old church since poor Father Walsh announced the formation of St Pat rich's parish" remarked an elderly woman after the service as she wish ed somebody she hadn't seen for some time past happy New Year.
 The decorations of the altar. the work of the Sisters, were a complete artistic triumph and were the sub ject of much comment. They in- cluded two large pieces of evergreens at either side of the altar woven into the shape of an .S'' and other de- signs. all of which demonstrated the touch of master hands.
 The whole affair was handled in a most creditsble manner and all were much pleased with the program.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03
French Law sie.ed.

Paris. Jan z-1he new law. known as the Briand law. amending the church and state separation law Of 1905. vas signed by the president and promulgated to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-03

Qlgnlty, notWltnstanQlng anything to the contrary
 Given at St Peter's, Rome, under the seal of the Fisherman, this four teenth day of November, nineteen hundred and six, in the fourth year of our pontificate.
 ALoYsIUs CARD. MACCHI.
 H.. s.
 Priest of the Hartford Diocese.
 PLUS X, Sovereign Pontiff.
 Garment of Purple Donned. During the reading of the brief Father Murray stood on the steps of the gospel side of the altar, Mon sfgnor Slocum with bowed head di- rectly in front of him. the Right Rev Bishop Tierney seated to the. right, and all the other priests ranged along the railing, the whole making up most impressive sight. Not d sound was heard while the chancellor was reading save the echo of his own voice, and when he had finished the recipient of the honor turned to where the bishop was seated and, kneeling, read aloud the profession of faith. after which the bishop with his own hands put the purple gar ments on the monsignor and the cere- mony was concluded.
 Then followed the solemn high mass. which was read as far as the Introit by the bishop. The officers were as follows: Celebrant, Father Crowley of St Thomas's parish; dea- con. Father McGuane of Willinlantic. a former curate at the Immaculate Conception; sub-deacon. Father Frederick; master of ceremonies, Father O'Brien.
 The choir rendered the following program:
 Prelude-Largo .... Handel "Kyrie" ...s-. Haydn's First Mass "Cfedo'' .... Haydn's Third Mass offertory. soprano solo. Ave :, sMaria in E flat .. X. Willard Miss. Carmelia Ponzillo, violin obli-!
 gato. accompanied by Miss Joseph
 inc Mcknight.
 "Sanctus" ". Gounod .Agnus Dei' =. ,Haydn's First Mass "Marche Pontificale"
 ..r... ..... ....... Lemmens
 The soloists besides Mrs Ponzillo were the following: Soprano Miss Marie Bauby; contralto. Mrs NJ. J. Wagner; tenor, Edward Downey; bass, Martin Byrnes.