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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26
Action by Hebrew Societies.

At a meeting of the united Hebrew organizations of the city held yester- day at o'clock resolutions were adopted on the death of Father Slo- cum. Dr Jacob 1. Gancher, one of the leaders in the movement, urged the members to turn out in body to the funeral. but 1t was deemed too late to arrange that and 1t was decided that the officers of the various socie- ties should attend in carriages, The resolutions are as follows:
 Whereas. 1t has pleased Divine Providence to remove from our midst the Right Rev Monsignor William J. Slocum in the ripeness of his age. and
 Whereas, his high character broad mind and remarkable person ality have all served to render his death immeasureable loss to all the Hebrews of Waterbury. Now, there fore, 1t Is by us, the United Hebrew Societies of Waterbury
 Resolved. that it is eminently fit- ting and proper that we record the sense of irreparable loss to the Jews of Waterbury by the taking away of a man so highly esteemed and loved. and who was ever ready to lend us his great learning and wide experi- ence.
 We esteem 1t great privilege to testify to our high appreciation of him as a public benefactor and phil anthropist and of his kindly big hearted disposition ever ready to help any one in need, no matter what his creed or religion.
 Through his death the Jews of Waterbury lost true friend and one who was ever ready to help us with his great wisdom.
 Tt Is further resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of this meeting, and a copy sent to the Rev Father James E. o'Brien, acting pastor of the church of the Immaculate Conception.
 WILLIAM TRAUR1G, Chairman.
 HARRY DAv1DOFF,
 "k ]. AxELR0D.
 SAMUEL r. FREEDMAN,
 PHILIP N. BERNSTEIN, "ceanittss.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26

did not prove to bs % and shortly' after his return he was obliged t0 take to his bed. After some time he
 recuperated and went to St Vincent'e
 hospital, but this did not result In
 any material change in his condition and after few weeks he expressed q
 desire to como home and the wish
 was promptly compiled with. Since that time he has been lingering on the borderland, sometimes fairly we'll
 and again confined to his room. On
 the occasion of the laying of the cor
 nerstone on Sunday, September 26t 1907, he. was able to attend ths~csre- mony and occupied*a seat beside Bishop Tierney and Governor Wood- run. A month later, October 20, hG
 spoke at one of the masses and thanks
 ed all for the. phenomenal success that had attended the laying of tho cornerstone. K
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26
At St Thornas,s Church.

At the half-past 10 o'clock mass in St Thomas's yesterday the pastor, Father Crowley, who was lifelong friend of Monsignor Slocum, spoke a few words about him. He said that the people of St Thomas's more than any other section or part of the popn- lation of Waterbury, ought to re- member Monsignor Slocum with af- lection and gratitude. He built for them their church and his almost last thought was about 1t. Father Crow ley recalled the first entertainment he got up for the benefit of the par ish and that before 1t was we'll start ed he was taken down sick. His as- sistant at that time was young and inexperienced in managing such en- tertainments, and Father Slocum, hearing of the young priests predica- ment. went to his assistance and ran the fair with all the seriousness and interest as If it were for the benefit of his own parish.
 He was greatly interested in tho preparations to celebrate the tenth anniversary of St Thomas's and on Sunday morning. September 20, after saying his own mass, 1t suddenly came to him that he was a week ahead of time. Knowing the state of his health, the discovery caused him much pain and a few days later he was taken down and he never left his bed. Loving incidents such as these Father Crowley kept telling for half an hour. They were all new to his congregation and therefore the more interesting. But it was a sad half hour, for Father Crowley almost broke down with tender emotion once or twice and sobs were heard in every part of the building. The en- trance to the church and the altar were draped in purple and black.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26
THE GALLANT NINTH
The Old Guard Passes Appropriate

The Old Guard Passes Appropriate
 Resolutions on Monsignor slocum.
 The following resolutions were passed by the surviving members of the Ninth Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers. and copy of them brought to town yesterday by Cap tain O'Brien of New Haven and Cor poral Coen of Naugatuck:
 Whereas. It has pleased our Heav- enly Father in His infinite wisdom to call from the field of his labors in The Masters Vineyard the Rev VII liam J. Slocum, of the Roman Cath ollie church, Waterbury and.
 Whereas. Father Slocum has for years passed been the Worthy Chap lain of the Veterans association of the Ninth Regiment. c. w., and ever active and dilligentt in his interest for the spiritual, moral and material welfare of It's members as well as in and for, all matters relating to the good name and fame of our,regiment therefore,
 Resolved, That we. the members of the Veterans association of the Ninth Regiment, while ever submis' sive to the will of our Divine Com mander, yet deeply lament the death of one so worthily and helpfully al lied to our association, its interests and welfare. <
 Resolved. That we extend to the members of his parish, large circle of friends. and to all his relatives our sincere sympathy In, the loss sustained by the demise of Monsig' nor Slocum and direct that these resolutions be entered on the records of this association and published IF the newspapers.
 Lieut. Col Richard Fitzgibbons Capt Lawrence O,Brien, Capt William O'Keefe, Corp Michael P. Coen. Lieut. Col John G. Healy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26

fatal illness. There was Q fullness and lIfelike look about 1t, and the lips seemed to be about to break into a smile. The hands were clasping Il golden chalice as. if in the act Of raising 1t on high to call down the blessings of God upon his people. This chalice was the gift of loving friends in Winsted several years ago. The casket was a massive oaken one, with long handles of bronze. The body rested on a raised white stlE cushion and the whole surroundings were most effective. On the coffin plate was engraved the following in- sc-iption: Right Reverend Mon signor William J. Slocum."
 There was no high mass celebrated at the Il o'clock service, but throughout the mass Prof John Hughes played on the organ several appropriate selections, among them being Lead Kindly. Light" Nearer My God to Thee" and Chopin's Flu neral March" the latter being also rendered as the body was being borne into the church. As soon as the remains had been placed in state the people crowded arodnd the bier, but passed quickly onward to give way to. others who were anxious to get last look at the priest and the streets for many months before his man that was loved so well. They were not confined to any race or re- ligion or color. The rich and tho poor touched elbows and bowed their heads in sorrow as they looked for the last time on the face of the man who had done so much to, make the world better:
 From that time until late at night there was continuous stream of peo- pie passing in and out of the church to view the remains of the dead pre- late. One of the grandest sights ot the afternoon was when about goo members of the Knights of Colum- bus, wearing appropriate badges. marched to the church, passed up the center aisle, viewed the remains. and left the church through the side doors. The Knights were followed by the Hibernians to the number of more than 200.
 Captain c. R. Ramon and Patroi- man Maurice Noonan kept order in and about the church and saw that there was no blocking of the aisles or doorways.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26
A, o. H. Resolutions.

At a meeting of the United Hi- bernians of Waterbury yesterday af- ternoon, w. c. Keenan presiding, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:
 Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to take from our midst Mon- signor' Slocum, priest and prelate of our beloved city, whose life shed lustre on his sacred calling, a friend to the poor, counsel to those in need of advice, father to his people. a spiritual guide whose wisdom led to the elevation of all who fell under his influence.
 Whereas, We found our ideal in Monsignor Slocum of patriot who in his many addresses before our or ganization, appealed to all that was best in us, to ever revere and love our fatherland, whose present and past history was an open book to him and whose future was prophesied in common with Emmet as land that would yet take her place among the nations. And that although his pa- triotism for his native country was all that the best American could boast of, nevertheless his oft ex- pressed love for Ireland was an in spiration for us Hibernians to live up to our motto of unity and Chris tian charity, and thus as brothers to stand firm in our allegiance to our adopted country, but none the less to cherish the land of our ancestors. Resolved, That we tender to his ecclesiastical superiors and brother priests of the diocese of Hartford our heartfelt sorrow over the loss they have sustained in his demise. Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be engrossed and present ed to the Immaculate Conception church as testimony of the esteem in which the A. o. H. of Waterbury hold the Right Rev Monsignor Slo- cum's memory for the sympathy he has constantly shown our glorious or ganization.
 Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes of each division of Waterbury and forward copy of them to the Cath ollie Transcript and local papers.
 REV FARREL MARTIN,
 REV M. J. TRAYNOR,
 w. D. KEENAN,,
 w. c. KEENAN,,
 MICHAEL SHANAHAN,
 PATRICK BARRY,
 JAMES CARROLL,
 TIMOTHY F. LUDDY,
 THOMAS CREAM,
 JOHN CLAFFEY,
 PETER GRIFFIN,
 HENRY SOUTHWICK,
 DANIEL O'BRIEN,
 JOHN H. MORAN,
 MICHAEL CARROLL,
 BERNARD WHITNEY,
 Committee on Resolutions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26
Catholic Moments Association

The Catholic Women's association met yesterday afternoon and voted to donate whatever amount was considered appropriate and within the means of the organization, toward the. erection of a monument for Monsignor Slocum.
 The following resolutions were adopted by the association:
 "The Catholic Women's associa- tion wishes to voice its participation in the general grief occasioned by the death of the much lamented Right Rev Monsignor William J. Slocum.
 '"The Catholic Women's associa- ton also wishes to place on record its appreciation of the qualities which made Monsignor Slocum its friend and guide from the time of his coming to Waterbury to the time of his death. His fatherly interest which furnishes home for the work of this association and obtained for 1t the blessings of our Holy Father. Pope Leo XIII; his broad charity, which made 1t possible for funds te be raised to prosecute the work, and his wise counsel, which made the burdens easy to carry. are all noted In our annals. At this time we wish to publicly express this appreciation and appropriate regard.
 Voted. That the Catholic Wo- mems association make a donation to the committee which will meet later to consider the erection of a memorial to the Right Rev Monsig- nor Slocum.
 Elizabeth L. Quinn.
 Elizabeth c. Hart,
 Mary Holohan Jackson.
 Committee.
 Mrs Cornelius Maloney. Mrs c. P. Hayes and Mrs Martin Quinn werv appointed a committee to attend the funeral of the monsignor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26
Children Pay Their Tribute

At St patrick's Sunday school yes terday 1t was announced that special services in honor of Monsignor Slo- cum would be held by the children of the parish at the parish hall to- day. This morning between the hours of 10 and Il all the children of the parish gathered in the parish hall and while the services were be- ing conducted over the remains of the Monsignor at the Immaculate Conception the children of St Pat rick's offered up their prayers for
 the dearly beloved monsignor. The children offered up the Rosary. the Litany of the Saints, the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and the prayers for the dead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26
Field Officers, A. 0. H. Rifles

The stan and field officers of Com, pany E. Hibernian Rifles held a meeting here yesterday afternoon and appointed a committee consist ing of Colonel T. J. Murphy of Bridgeport. Captain John Griffin and Lieutenant John P. Sheehan of Wa terbury to draft resolutions regard ing the death of Mcnsignor Slocum. Besides the above mentioned officers there were present Captain J. J. Sullivan, First Lieutenant W. r. Smithwick and Second Lieutenant John W. Murphy of Company D. Bristol, J. D. Shea. Naueatuck; Lieu tenant Peter Grim of Waterbury. The ofhcers soi t1ined here last night and attendef funeral of Monsig- nor 4locumt rfiarea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26
At St Francis xayier's Church.

At the last mass at St Francis Xavier church yesterday Father Cur tin talked upon the priestly charac- ter of Father Slocum in which he said he was seen at his best. He reviewed his whole life laying partic- ular stress upon Father Slocum's am- bition to officiate on the altar, even when he was scarcely able to walk from the house to the church.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26
ADAY OF SORROW FOR
 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
 PARISHIONERS AND OTHERS

s Bgh Mass Yesrdsy he ImuseuIae Csseepsa- si Church spd Father Flynn Ceusl q Inc Dead 1essf nor Celebrated Low Bsssss ssd Spoke From Tber Hearts lbeu he Dead CshelIc Secees Meet ssd Pass ps,oluleps-K ei C. asd A o. E. Tura 0ul h Large Nan bsrs te View Rsmsins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26

fThe abore account of Mosdsne1 slocum's death appeared in The Democrat, Tha sday. October s..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26

Bernar Holczer-'-I was very sorrY indeed to hear of Father Slocum's death. He was friend to every-l body, and all classes and creeds red gret his death. He was fine gentle4 man, and we will all miss him."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26

George Tracy of the firm of Tracy, Bros Cor never knew more noble character than Father Slocum. l re- gard his death as great loss not only Ito his own people, but to the whole| community; for he looked upon every man as brother, and stood ready at all times to make others happy and relieve distress wherever he knew itl Ito exist"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26

Mayor Thoms' Father Slocuu1, was Waterbury's best known and best loved citizen. I do not think l have| ever known a man of broader sympa-I thies or greater charity He was ~ living example to all men of what ~ Christian priest should be, and hin death will cause universal sorrow.I not only in the church which he faithfully served, but among all tho! people in the city"
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19
NEW 7ERRIT0RIAL BILL
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Washington Feb. 1s Delegate Gale will introduce his new territorial bill today to take the place of the bill introduced earlier in the session and for which there is no hope of it's passage was this realization that decided Gale in collaboration with Suzer of New York to set about preparing that has chance of meeting favor in the senate as we'll as the house,
 The new bill is compromise and comedies several points that Gale addmted only with reluctance and as means of getting form of relief for the conditions in Al aska better than
 The bill provides for legislative body of two houses the lower house to be composed of fifteen members to be elected by the people, The upper house. to be known as the executive council to be composed of seven mebeis png the secretary of the territory the attorney gen. era the treasurer commissioner of educaou district court judge and two citizens at large all of whom are appontees of the president with the approval of the senate The bill is is modelled after that which is before congress to provide government for Porto Rico This circumstance depended upon to strengthen ho case of Alaska since it is argued will be difficult for congress to refuse Alaska what it is granting Porto Rico.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19
WILL GUT 0FF
 BABY'S HEAD
(sy United PreOo.)

Roanoke, Va, Feb. l9-News reack ing here from the aiawasse district of Pulaski county tells of the birth of 3 child with two heads, which was born two weeks ago to Mr. and Mrs. John Meredith.
 The monstrOsity has caused consider able excitement in the neighborhoOd and it said the mother of the little one Is almost frantic with grief over the deformity of her offspring. She is constantly in tears and is unable to sleep,
 Some relief, 1t is said, has been afforded her by dream a few nights ago in which she saw the baby's extra head removed with DO hurt to the nat
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19

The Pack Train Restaurant will serve wine with dinner orders, free in placa of tea or coffee. Come on boys.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19
WRANGLEITE
 SUICIDES

Lying across a bed saturated with his own blood, and with his throat cut from ear to ear, bloody razor lying between bis feet on the floor, was the condition iu which John Norton found Ernie" Robin, about o'clock Monday evening, when he (Nortonl went iuto bis room In the CsSIiSr rOoning house, says the WrGngle Sentinsl. A coroner's jury subsequently, found several letters and 8 bunch Of photographs, and under the body, small sx, isckkniie and Q razor, from which It was presumed that
 hO had chosen between ehoppIng into his bran with the ax or cutting his
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19
IMPRISONED IN X G0AL MINE

PottsvIlle, Pa, Feb. l8.-By a cave.n In the lower levels of one of the great coal mines here twenty-eight miners are cut of from escape aud whether they arc safe behind the barrier or earth Or arc crushed beneath is g question that cannot be decided until tho rescuers now at WSsk have cut through the intervening debris, That some arc alive and struggling for escape Is known as the sound of their digging can be heard. Great anxiety is felt by
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19

throat witb one ot the ether inStru- meats. The verdict was that the deed vas scluAsed by a state of despondency and alteration induced by chronic alec hollsn.. William ErneSt Robin was a nnsIve of Canada, who went to Wran- gle about the time of the fro in l9o6' He was a RentlemSnly follow, and bis actions and intercourse with those who knew hin indicated good breeding and more than an average education.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19
the friends of tbo imprisoned men.

Poitsville, Pa, Feb. l9.-The miners from the outside and the miners im- prisoued within tbe mine, working to, getber, broke through the intervening barrier Of detris at noon today and, nearly dead from suffocatiou, the i'm prisoned men were taken out to the daylight. The scenes of rejoicing about the mouth of the mine were pathetic, many women becoming hysterical.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19
ural head, This has led her to believe that surgery can accomplish this result and it Is said the family doc tor shares the mother's belief.
THE A. B.
 SMOKER

Next the Arctic Brotherhood is to give smoker. The date fixed is the 18th inst, being the ninth anniversary of the birth of the order in this city. The whole camp on the occasion Is to be made the guests of the winners of the late membership contest. This is merely to show that they are good fel- Iows-they having been the guests of the loosers on 8 previous memorable occasion.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19
AUT0M0BILISTS
 SEPARATED
CRy United PreSs.l

Ere, Pa.. Feb. l9.-The Italian auto mobilist arrived here yesterday at noon and departed shortly after. He report ed himself well in the lead of all the other New York-to-Paris racers.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19

8IO, TSP, compared with sl9,O25,042 in the previous year. Southern and south eastern Alaska show increaseS in this item however.
 Junean's domestic imports for the year amounted to S7ll 745i Douglas, 82l5,52e, spd Treadwell. s764,674, The total imports of these three towns aggregate more than those of all the balance of southeastern Alaska combined.
 The total receipts of the Juneau eus- ton house for the year just closed were S2l, ,00l, and total expenses, sl0,632. This sbcw, that to collect SI in GUS oms at Juneau 1t costs sO.756.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19
JAP Is FOLLOWING EVANS
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Valparaiso Feb. 19,-A mysterious Japanese vessel is reported to bo following Admiral Evans feet Mariners coming into this port since the American fleet passed north report having spoken stranger evidently Japanese cruiser following the wake of the Americans taking the same and trailing in the just the horizon lne
 Lima, Peru. Feb. 19-The wireless station here has caught the American fleet which is 300 miles out of Callao All reported well and incident has inter ruped the steady of the fleet since left Point Ar enas in the straits of Magellan.
 CalIao Peru Feb 15-Admiral Evans is expected to arrive here at about midnight The city alive with pectaon The fleet will remain here several days taking coal It is the last stop to be made until Panama is reached From Panama the fleet will touch at Acapulco, Mexico then at Magdaena bay Lower California; and then the home port or San Francisco.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19
JURY CAN'T
 FIND VERDICT
(sy United PrOoo.J

Clinton, H., Feb, 19,-The jury in the will case of the late millionaire She'll, after being out two days, has an- uounced it's Inability to come together on finding and was today discharged. The case has attracted wide attention for Q year past,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19
PLACE
 OF HITCHCOCK

Washington, Feb. lS-ChsrleS Cray field, of Missouri, hSs been appointed first assistant postmaster general to succeed Hitchcock, resigned. Hitchcock will at oneo assume charge of the Tat campaign.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19
ROOM F0R BI6 IMPROVEMENT

Collector of Customs c L. Hobart has made report for the calendar year 1907. copy of which has been received by tho AlaDkan. The report shows 8 falling OR of the general business of AlaskS as compared with the previous year. the total boing s5s, lsO,5S7 for 1908 S4s, ,425, ,ssO for 1907.
 Total Alaska shipments to the United States and foreign countries for tho year 1907 amounted to s2s,44O,562 as sgsiuuS s31, ,254. .460 for 1906,
 Merchandise received for cOnIump- ton lu Alaska for the calendar year just closed amounted iu value to SIS,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19
ANOTHER KING
 KILLING RUM0R
CBy United Prosay

Psrls, Feb. l9-A report Is in circula- aon here that King AlphOnSo, of Spain, has been assasSInated. There are no particulars, nor has the report been Little credsnce is placed iu 1t.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19

Cleveland. Feb 19.-A Thomas Flyer, the American automobile, rriVed here at noon yesterday and proceeded west.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-02-19
FIRE ON THE
 EIFFEL TOWER
CBy United PrOss.)

Paris, Feb, 10 The wireless station recently established at the top of the Eiilsl tower took fire last niget and was destroyed. The blaze was seen greaS distance and is reported as the highest conRsgrstion ever seen in the world.