Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-26

greater part of his talents and ener- gy, but he usually found time to min gle with the people of his city in a public way and the great voice with which he was favored was ever rais- ed in behalf of every worthy object. New Britain Herald.
 The death of the Right Rev Mon |signor William J. Slocum of Water bury removes one of the great priests of the diocese of Hartford. A natural leader of men, he was man of com Imanding intellectual vigor, had a striking personality and was animat- ed by virile Americanism. He was a force in the community. He had the gift of eloquent and impressive speech, and he was In great demand las an orator for patriotic occasions Hartford Times.
 | The death in Waterbury, this morn- ling, of the Right Rev Monsignor Slo- cum, following so closely the death of Bishop Tierney, brings added sorrow to thousands of loyal Catholics in the Hartford diocese, and it brings sin cere regret, also, to large number outside of this diocese. Monsignor lSlocum was widely and favorably known and was respected and honor ed for his good words and works. He was man of strong mental and spir- litual characteristics, whose faith and devotion, persistency and cour- age, taste for literature and habits of leadership continued strong until his last illness. His self command was absolute; his genius for care and la Dor, his noble manner of life and his devout trust in the Supreme Being were the secrets of his advancement among his people and of their high regard for him, The position he oc- cupied was exacting and onerous. but he faced his responsibilities with the utmost fidelity.
 It was great satisfaction of his 1 life to observe a growth of broad mindedness and of Christian toler- ance, and for these he labored. He endeavored to promote disposition to forget the issues which tended to separate man from man. and to deal generously with the religious and civic problems of the present. He kept pace with the times, grew with them and helped to make them bet ter. His influences were right. His heart was in his work. He was a man of ability and piety, wise and progressive. If there was suffering he sought to relieve 1t. He believed in his calling and he remained true to 1t until the end.-Ansonia Senti- nel.
 Tn the death of the Right Rev Monsignor William J. Slocum. the Roman Catholic church of the diocese of Hartford has lost one of It's strong, est workers and the state of Connec. ticut powerful force for good citi- zenship. Tn his life his actions and in his eloquent speech he was always for the right. and now that his tongue is stilled forever we'll may there be many mourners.
 Monsignor Slocum was a man oi
 great personality and of wonderful
 magnetism. He was as well loved among. Protestants as in the Cath, ollie circles in which he labored life, time. and took a deep interest in pub 1 lie affairs. Monsignor Slocum was dearly beloved in Waterbury and wa,
 we'll known and highly esteemed
 throughout the diocese. so that the
 news of his death will be read with
 widespread sorrow.-Norwalk Hour. Father Slocum had the reputation of being one of the brainiest and
 most progressive clergymen in ths
 Catholic faith in southern New Eng
 land. He was an ideal clergyman and followed closely in the footstep,
 of the Redeemer. Father Slocun
 always proved a favorite wherever his lot was cast. His demise is dis
 tinct loss to religion in tfis state. If Father Slocum had lived and his health improved he would have undoubtedly been made bishop of tho diocese. se.-Norwich Record