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The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
THE HARTFORD DIOCESE.

In the death of the late Bishop Michael Tierncy the Roman Catholic diocese of Hartford, which included the state of Connecticut, suffered an irreparahle loss When following close upon that sad happening, came the death of Father Slocum of Water bury the year 1908 became at once one long to he remembered in the an nals of local catholicism and beyond, for both Bishop Tierney and Father Slocum were well known churchmen With those of every denomination far outside the confines of their own state.
 To find a successor for the vacancy left by the death of Father slocum will indeed be no easy task, but to find q successor for the late bishop will be even more difficult Due de- liberation in the selection may be ex- pected Not only will this be true because of the great importance of the office but because the selection will have to be made by the Pope of Rome himself. All Connecticut, Cath olic and non-Catholic, is vitally con- cerned in his selection The last few years nave been rapid and com mendable iuncture of the various church interests of many faiths and creeds locally. It is no longer an un- common matter to find leaders of the Protestant and Catholic churches speaking on the same platform, and intermingling at the same gatherings. That is as 1t should be.
 For many reasons 1t would seem advisable that a comparatively young man be selected as successor to Bishop Tierney so that if possible he may have time to lay out his life work and follow 1t out to a conclusion before he, too, be compelled to surrender overcome by our common human dis integration. Many names have al- ready been suggested for the post of tho vacant see. In fact at one time or another practically every promin- ont priest of the diocese has been mentioned as the possible recipient oi the high post, The method of selec- ton is interesting. ' After the funeral of the late bishop the permanent rec. tors and consultors of the diocese met in secret and decided upon three names which have since been for. warded to Archbishop OConnell of Boston who Is head of the province ! These three are designated as "wor. thy" more worthy" and "m0st wor. 1 thy" They may be of the diocese oI outside 1t. It Is commonly under. stood that the three selected have been Rev. Dr. J P. Donovan of Atd dletown, Rev. M. A. Sullivan of Hart ford, and Rev. Thomas S Duggan oi St. Josephs cathedral though this f largely conjecture.
 The archbishop, in turn, will cal together all the bishops in his prov ince who may or may not agree witt the three names selected. The names which the priests and bishops decid, upon are sent to the Pope, who mere | ly considers them as suggestions anJ makes the appointment as he sees fit The announcement of the choic, comes right from him
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24

vide a means of selecting candidates But Mir. Bryce was equally sensible in realizing and making mention of the fact that not lnfrequently t Is for the best interests of the nation at large that the strong lines of party al loeiances be severed at least tenn rorarily. "Considering that national politics have nothing to do with local issues, he said, "and that the main object in cities must be to secure capable and honest administrators, it is best to keep party politics out of city elections l understand that this is largely the case in the elections in Connecticut towns Mr Bryce is largely right in the latter assertion and Nutmeg -staters may we'll con gratulate themselves that it Is the case. The principle, if continually cul- tivated, will prove of great benefit to the local governmental units of the state
 But what MT Bryce said about isolating national politics from city and town problems Is quite as appltca- blc to state politics. Neither city or state issues are concerned with cur rency, tariff, banking or any of the other live questions of national i'm port. Because a republican presiden- tial candidate is deserving K not at all satisfactory proot that the state can didate for governor of that same party In the simc election is equally deserving In the end as Mir Bryce pointed out the chief concern of every citizen should not be the welfare of any particular political party but the welfare of the country at large. The chef interest of the average citizen should be to keep the parties straight he said Though leadership Is essen tial to Q democracy he continued, the reflex action of the ordinary, common sense. honest citizen was no less essential The people using the Abraham Lincoln senae of that word, are the force that keeps parties in due check and in them lies ultimately the real safety and welfare of the state. They had a practical wisdom better than that of any man or group how ever wise"
 It is this honest, common sense ele- ment among the voters of the state re- publican party which win this year apply Che safety brake to the activities l of the leaders Of that party, leaders
 who have SO far oyelsierped thsir prerogatives AS Co select George L. | Tilley two years in advance as their candidate for governor and then to use their every resource to cram him down the throats of the voters Every republican, thus who will this fall de- sert his state ticket to vote flor Judge
 A. Heaton Robertson will not only be using his suffrage right for the hest interests of his state but he will be
 doing his utmost to teach the leader. of his own party the lesson the lattei
 so greatly need The result will be
 that the state republican party will bt
 greatly bonedtted in coming contests
 because of the purging. <
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24

The committee on supplies Of the board of police commissioners has de- cided that in the future the men of the department shall wear caps similar to those worn by the New York police, in- stead of the conventional helmets of the past Another one of Commissioner Bngham's ideas is worthy of serious attention and adoption. II ia the way in which the New York police handle the traffic on the principal streets of that city. The idea that in q city tho size of New Haven the employees of the trolley company should be allowed to direct the passing of the surface cars at the principal street intersections would be ridiculous to the typical New York Copper and 1t should be here too This is a change that should be arranged at once,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24

The postoflce department has made a public statement to the effect that it will greatly aid 1t In facilitating the for wardipg of mail if Underwriters will take the care to address envelopes and cards with the name of the city or town in question and that of the state on two separate lines, Those who are considerate of the enormous work the men in this department have to do will do a considerate thing to take note of this statement and act accordingly
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
rwnterhnry Rennhltoan. ,

He was tireless worker, and his burdens were heavier than they shoul have bean because his grent popularity brought them upon him, but he never complained at least until he began 10 feel his strength failing. II is seen clearly enough now, when t is alas, too late, that he should have been less prodcai in the expenditure of his vl- tality for others II is no common sorrow mo perfunctory attitude of mourning that Is to-day exhibited ali over Connecticut
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
Is This inc fnanl
inridannn1.f Tnlnnrnt1,

(BfldSepoTt Telegram}
 Both parties should learn lesson from the present campaign. if they arc not too old for new ideas. That which has overtakcn them Is something worse than discontent or hostility which may he explained or argued away, II ls utter Indifference which cares nothing for stock arguments. believes explanu- ton impossible, and is too indolent to concern itself with such outworn maj. ters. The more intelligent voters on both sides are doing some silent think ing which Is a mystery to both political machines Nobody feels certain which of the two unpleasant alternatives set before them in national politics they are likely to choose In most places local politics has repeated in little whut the greater political machines have done in large. One prediction is hoW- ever certain Whatever the average voter may decide he will have very 1 little enthusiasm about his decision.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
On the Wrong Horn.

MT Lilley inHmates that Judge Rob ertson, the democratic nominee. being director in public service corpora tions, would oppose the creation of 2 properly endowed and properly con structed public service commission We do not agree with MT Llley upon this point, but r does not matter whether these candidates for governor favor or oppose the creation of such commission, for the governor has no effective ilrls- dction over the question, which is to be decided by tho general assembly alone.
 MT. Tilloy is riding horses, to mount which he mas no real license
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
lNem nritnin Hernldl

He was a splendid type of man ard a citizen, and words of praise and commendauon followed his work every where. II was to his church that he devoted the greater part of his talents and energy. but ne usually found time to mngle with tho people of his city In q public way. and the great voice with which he was favored was ever raised in behalf of every worthy object.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
NMaterhnrv nemocrnt. ]

Always working for the interests of his people he had endeared himself to them as, perhaps, no other pastor ever had thus lis death comes as a shock, for although sick and unable to attend to his duties for s long time, his peo- pie hoped and prayed that he would regain his health and live te see th/ work ha had begun completed Since coming Co this city he has been a power in the community being looked up to by all classes and creeds as a man of sterling character and ability. 4 man whose afvicc was often sought, am, whose services were in demand at al, functions religious and civic.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
lAnsnnln Gonilnel.l

His self command was absolute; his genius for care and labor, his noble manner of life and hls devout trust in the Supreme Being were the secrets oi his advancement among his people and of their high regard for him The po sltion he occupied was eXacting ani operous, blt he faced his responsibli- ties with the utmost fidelity
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
lMaterhnl.v Amnrlcnnl

Few men SO vislbly embodied in look and bearing the Inward qualities as did Monslgnor slocum Anyone passing him on the street not knowing who he was, would have looked at him twice as d representative cf the priesthood at its best as the man of commanding presence, gifted oratorically who did tho things himself he might eloquently preach to others, IL was this unusual combination in Monsignor Sloeum, the harmony of appearance with personal ity, that gave him a unique place as a priest ana as n citizen.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
MoNsIGNoR sLoCuM.
What the Locnl Prrss Says os Ills
 Dcnth
(Wnsted Citlzen,

CWinsted Citlzen)
 Wmsted will join with Waterbury and the rest of the state in mourning tho loss ot Mgr socum This being his birthplace Winsted has always felt that it had special claim upon him and had a right to share In his suc- ccsses. In return, Mgr slocum was known to have had a warm affection for the town had he not often sa!a he had lle frequently referred to ms having spent his boyhood days here, and he always seemed delighted to come back and greet his old friends. He showed that the old memories were still fresh and tender and that he took special interest In the growth and wei fare of the town Tn the death of the distinguished chruchman Wnsted has lost a beloved friend
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24

Prepare to read the accounts of many and varied auto accidents in tomor- row mornings papers as a result of the Vanderbilt cup races on Long Island today Accounts have 1t that there will he a great contest between Rob. crlson and Lytle, That comes very near being Robertson and Lilley
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
Mhitc Mouse Tnnrs.
tBfi1geport Tanner )

Next 10 ohio says a Washington dispatch, "the White House is worried over tho situation in Connecticut IL has been represented to the president that the conditions in that state arc so chaotic as to give rise tp fears that the democrats will carry it."
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
The oynlc" Vote.
crrovtdcnce Journal

ITI0NTdNNN0 I0IFNaT-l
 The vale vote" in Connecticut of which so much was heard before the republican national convention, may so 10 William H. Taft 7a for President; 4 Hcnton Robertson, 12 for governor, and Rollln r, Tyler, s6, for lieutenant governor,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
For I,ilieyf [
TIT 'TT'F ' lsrrimnMnId Renmhllnnn

Csrrineheld Republican,
 A Taft meeting in New Haven, after all lt is needless for Taft Is 1t do. signed then, for lllley? One thing seems sure that Inc republican ma chine ir Connecticut sent copy of us riot set to MT rafts managers when it was announced that tho Taft tour of the state was cancelled
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
oVn CONTEMPORARIES.
undonbtcd Qualifications.

ITTTIEeNOTI FlTlnoTl
 We hone tn sec Judge Robertson elected, but ' is not because we attach weight 10 abuse of his republican com petltar but for his own undoubtef qualifications and his ability.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
sinnihrnnh

lNN lUSlNb lIllHpnl
 The flct that the Hartford Times Is of the opinion that Lilloy is doomed Co defeat Is significant as heretofore the Times has been very lukewarrl and has practically taken no part in the campaign
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
lTfartford Post)

It would he difficult 10 name a clergy man of any denomination, who posses sod in such an eminent degree the qual- fly of winning the respect and aife ,' tion of an classes and conditions of mer regardless or religious belief or denon- national lines
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
A Roosevelt Magazine.
lNeM Yn1,k World. ]

INeW IOTk WOrTd-l Below is given a table of contents of a magazine under Roosevelt rule; FrontIspIece .,,e.,,,.. "rhe Big Stick" Composite photograph of clubs oHgn- a'rd by cartoontsts, arranged by r Roosevelt
 Page Bully Times (Remintscence)
 T Roosevelt 5}3 Loeb CAn Appreclationj
 T Roosevelt 55l Google Wump5 Last Lion A StorH
 T. Roosevelt sGo She Was the Mother of Forty Versal F Roosevelt 5GI How Mollyooddle Made d Touch
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24

City hall ought to get a great upift when that new elevator which has just been approved by the board of finance, makes its appearance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24

One of the local optical establish ments has a sign in its window which reads as follows: Ask to see our tank developer" Tho Yale boys are said to he notking there
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
An Annn;r..itc,
flartford Post ]

TTIIITTNTU TVST-7 The Bridgeport Post wonders If tho latest news from the White House means that President Roosevelt has proposed the Hon George L. filley for the Anania5 club
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
lIIaItford Conrant.l

Father slocum was greatly reverea in Connecticut greatly beloved This Is, indeed year of heavy atlliction for the diocese of Hartford
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
EprIOR ROOSEVELT.

| Oh. say won't poets and the bunch Of every sort who write For publication have to hold
 Themselves in mighty tight And cross their is and dot their t's
 And never chuck q bluff At anvthing that ain the goods
 When Teddy edits stuff l The chap VITO runs the muck-rake then win have to pick his teeth. And watch the places that he rakes For what Is underneath Because what used to be won't go, It won't be strong enough To meet the call for higher taste,
 When Teddy edits stuff. No longer will the poet hum
 Ills lifting little lay, l No longer will the essay pen
 Toss fragrant wisps of hay; | Nor will inc dreamer dream his dream l Of mollvcoldle gulf, Nor any pine get to print
 When Teddy edits stuff Hark to the thunders of the press,
 Sec tumhlng forms go down l Into the hellboy uf distress
 Beneath thc Great Ones froWn | Ohgerve the strenuous column rise | In vigor fierce and rough, | And dominating all mankind,
 When Iedd" edits stuff,
 ATTERwoRD. | And who will write what must be writ
 TO scaDe his pencil blue? l No anewer-~yet again we ask, And echo answers. 'WFO2'
 New York World.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
And We Have Been Accused of yluaca-
tBristol Press.)

CBrIst0l Fress)
 The Waterbury newspaper men desig. nate the fifty million dollar attack on Lllley as Black Hand work. That's lairly descriptive, but rather unklnd 10 the Black Hand cult Tho Palmer gang show more of the characteristics of train wreckers The Black Hand crowd only wants money, but the Palm CT train wrecker has a mania to smash things out of pure hatred and revenge No sufficient explanation can he given for trying lo throw an honest and capable man off the track.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24

If ia proved by ancient carvings un- earthed in Egypt that the bellows were in use for forcing fires in the fifteenth century R. C.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24

American patent laws seem 10 be the most satisfactory of my country, and t is probable that the statutes O.: many countries will be changed in the near future to conform with those of the United States
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24

down, CA Story) T Roosevelt 562 Letters of w. H Taft Selected by
 F Roosevelt 570 Carpet Sweaners vs The Vacuum Process CI1ssnyO T. Roosevelt 677 Getting Away With It "A Confes- siOn) .. ,.,.,T Roosevelt 59l Don't Forget the Horses Oats To- day, (Verse) T. Roosevelt 60G Population the Better Part of Nalor CPapc0 T Roosevelt 6O7
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24

Says Mir. Bryan, "fhe Republicans control neither the sun nor the raln [" Very true; neither does Mr. Liley con trol every commcndable idea as re- gards public utilities There are others
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24

With fits well known Triangle club, Princeton should be in a fair way to get tho better end of the coming tri- angular debating contests just an- nouneed for this year
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
JESTs AND sNIIRkS.

Epitaph on Bore--He was not for time but for all day,--Punch.
 There's Cholley over there, buried in thought"
 "Fog goodness sake don't resurreat him. Boston Transcript
 Excite Stranger--I just lost q twenty. dollar gold piece hereabouts. Did you find <?
 lobo-Sav. do I look like q recently fell dead ?--Boston Transcript.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24
ArTrpw0RD.
SAVINGS AND DOLNGs.

Irelands linen industry employs 10000
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24

They say your husband was a very brave man, Mrs smith
 Indeed he Is brave. He scolded the cook last week Baltimore AmeN- can
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-24

New York's Chinatown has q popula- ton of 5000,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-21
~; AT Hotels

ton; R. S. Nicely, BlacksviIle: R. w
Tyler, Parkersburg; A. NJ. Rice, Q. w,
EnsheImer, Wheeling; E. c. Reed
Clarksburg; james R. Moreland, H.
A. Davidson, C. NJ. Williamson, W. s
Taylor, Morgantown; G. A. Hatze!
]. w. Wilson. Weston.
WATSON-E. r. Rinard. e. c. Rec
tor, II. S. Chandler, l.. C. James, ROY
Morris. ]. ]. Alkire, Charles Chad,
duck, Wheeling; c. Heston, Opeliska.
MARTETTA-D. S. Smith, Statler's
Run; Z. Dean. E. NJ. Haverman, Ar
thur Burke. Moundsville; F. o. Mich
olson, NJ. NJ. Giles, E. T. Parks, Par
kersburg; w. T. Toilette. Webster
Springs; A. B. Willis, Shinnston.
TAVERN-Ross T. Chew, w. c.
Bethel, S. A. Pell. N. B. Reed. ]. W.
Prlckett. August Rockabrand, r. SUIT.
ton Conn, A. B. Allen, D. F. Kidd, w.
T. Shock, Wheeling; E. D. Tumlin. J.
p. Fitch, Morgantown; X. II. Ran.
dolph. Salem; NJ. Cannon, Littleton;
Charles S. Robb, Elkins: ]. w. Try
man, Clarksburg; Ola Anllrom. Yves.
ton; George w. WhIteman. Grafton;
Thomas D. Conway, Boardtree; w.
w. walker Parkersburg; Isaac Peters,
Shinnston.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-21
or some time is improved at this

for some time is improved at this
time.
H. H. Rose, who has had law Of
fee here for some time, is moving to
Littleton. There is no attorney at
LIttleton and will be a good opening
for Mr. Rose. He is graduate of the
University Law Schoo1 anu IS young
man of more than ordinary ability
and will succeed in his profession
Warrington Record.
County Clerk Geo. NJ. Jacobs. who
has been confined to his home for the
past few days with the grip, is able
to be out again.
Mr.. B. r. Reed, who has been seri-
ously Ill of grippe for the past few
weeks at his home on Barney street,
continues very Ill. Last night he was
very i'll, but is slightly improved to-
day.
C. w. Evans was a visitor in Graf
ton yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-21

REPORT or MINE ms cToR
GARRISON ON MoSoNe
MINE ptsAs

CHARLESTON, Jan. 81 siste
Mine. Inspector George Harrlson Is
Ohio. in his report to Chief u M PAUL
of West Virginia, on the M0nong
mine explosion, to which disaster he
and three deputy inspectors were 81
dered by Governor A. L Harris cen
sures the Fairmont Coal Company hi
the system on which the two ili:tatet
mines we're worked. BE says that the
connection of the two mines was con.
elusive proof that the death roll was
doubled in this explosion.
Chief Harrison's report. which WI
be presented to the legislature OF Wet
Virginia, states that there isno nigs.
terry concerning these mine explosions.
which could not occur except where
there is an accumulation Of these de-
structiye elements and favorable or
portunity for setting them in, motion
the chief referring. to the presence ot :
gas and dust in the mines, which g
prohibited by the mining laws Of this
State.
Throughout the report of the Ohio
inspector speaks of the "dustladen ems
tries" and says that the old abandon
ed headings in the Monongah mines
acted as storage chambers for mine
dust, which he recognized as one ots
the sources of danger In these mines. 4
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-21
Police Court

/. Eli Wright was the only prisoner in
police court this morning. He was a
plain drunk and was fined six dollars.
Chief shumaker received a commun.
icatIon from Grafton this morning ask
Ing him to lookout for woman who
left there this morning on the 7:4O
train. The woman is described as be.
ing about twenty years of age, wear
ing black dress trimmed in white
around the bust and sleeves.
The city water supply Is very low
this morning on account of a broken
pump, The pump is being repaired
and will soon be in commission.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-01-21
Ycune Fire Bows.

The wagon of Beverly Garrett mas
been fixed up and the boys or Far
mont are having fine time playing
fire department. Earl Freeland and
Arthur Weatherwax are hook and lad
der wagon horses. George CASTOR
plays hose horse. The boys who own
this department say all boys are vel.
come to join. They have fire station
on Jackson street. Boys wishing to
join in our play please call at station
after school hours, 4 to Q o'clock.