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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23
MASS FOR MONSIGNOR SLOCUM
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The funeral of the Right Rev Mon- signor w. J. Slocum will be held at the Immaculate Conception church at 10 o'clock Monday morning. The officers of tho mass will be as fol- lows: Celebrant, Right Rev Bishop Bevans, Springfield. Mass; assistant priest, Very Rev Monsignor Synnott. Hartford; deacons of honor. Rev Peter Kennedy of Fair Haven and Very Rev Dean Hamil of New York; deacon, Rev T. M. Crowley, pastor of St Thomas's parish, this city; sub deacon, Rev William Dullard, Mt Carmel; acolytes, Rev T. B. Bannoil of Lakeville and Rev Thomas Finn of East Portchester; master of cere- monies, Rev John c. Murray of Hart ford, chancellor of the diocese; as sistant master of ceremonies, Rev Frank Fitzpatrick, Norwich; censor bearer, Rev Luke Lawlor, Hartford; i; preacher, Rev Hugh Treanor, Nor wich.
 The burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery, in a spot selected by, the monsignor himself on Tues day, September .15, while he and Father Crowley were there on visit. He remarked at the time that when God called him he wanted all that was mortal of him to remain with his people in Waterbury. The grave is beside that of Father Stanley and within the shadow of the massive cross erected there some time ago, the sermon, which was cut short on account of a threatening storm, be- ing delivered by Father Slocum. It is an ideal spot for ones ashes to await the occasion when i've shall all rise with the same bodies which we had in this life," and will un- doubtedly yet be marked by shaft which will in some way express the esteem in which its tenant was held by his fellowmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23
Getting Away From Noise.

New York, Oct. 23-Three prob- lens which always confront those seriously i'll in great city-noise, bad air, and dreary outlook from the windows of the sick room-have been solved by the physicians att tending Dr William T. Bull, the noted surgeon who has been critical ly III for several weeks. From his home he has been removed to an apartment in one of the lofty new Fifth avenue hotels overlooking Gen. tral park. No change was reported in Dr Bulls condition to-day. He is still very i'll.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23
Coachman Burned To Death

Brookline, Mass. Oct. 23.-Ever- este Ouimet, 65 years, and for more than half his life coachman for the Goddard family of this town was burned to death to-day in an effort to save some horses from burning barn. Ouimet heard the shrieks of the animals in the stable and rushed in to loosen them but was overcome by smoke and perished in the fire which destroyed the building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23
Quit Possession To-day.

Newtown, Oct. 23-Michael J. Houlihan, town clerk and a well poli- tician, to-day gave up the Grand Cen tral hotel in compliance with notice to quit possession. The notice was served by the savings bank which has brought foreclosure on mortgage.
 Will Meet Here Next
 South Manchester, Oct. 23.--At a meeting of executive committee of the Connecticut Hardware dealers association held at Bolton yesterday it was decided that the next annual convention be held in Waterbury during the second week in February.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23
Stricken On Car.

South Norwalk, Oct 23.-Henry H. Tolles, one of the oldest and best known employees of the Connecticut Co, sustained an apoplectic shock this morning while running his car to Norwalk. He was removed to the car barn and died a couple of hours later. He is survived by a family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23
SUES PREACHER FOR ISLANDER. Candidate Refuses to Accept Apology for Calling Him a Drunkard.

Philadelphia, Oct 23.-Papers were served this afternoon on the Rev Dr J. D. c. Hanna, pastor ow the Centen- ary Methodist Episcopal church in the $5,000 islander suit instituted by Joseph Gilfillan, the republican candi- date for sheriff. The Rev MT Han na went to court and gave $500 bail for appearance for trial.
 The suit is the outcome of the strenuous campaign that is being waged by the reformers against the present organization nominee and is based upon charge that Dr Hanna referred to MT Gilfllan in a public meeting as a drunkard. MT Gilfillan says he never took a drink of intoxi- eating liquor in his life.
 k Wr Gilfillan yesterday declared that he would not drop the suit for a thousand apologies and added that he would pledge himself to turn over to charity any damages he might get, tl Is vindication, not money, that MT Gilfillan is after, he says.
 For every tear he wrung from my wife and child last night by his remarks l am going to make him sweat blood" declared MT Gilfillan yesterday.
 The remark alleged to have been made by Dr Hanna at public meet ing on Tuesday night and upon which the suit for slander is based is as follows, the remark being made about MT Gillian:
 Out in my ward it Is question whether his reputation is not that of a common drunkard."
 Since making the remark MT Han na is said to have admitted that he did not speak from any knowledge of MT Gilfillan's reputation and that he was ready to apologize. His apology was not accepted, however.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23
BRYAN WAS ASLEEP
People DlssppsiDied si Nei Sec. ipg Bim- Given OvaIIen al
 Wilmington.

Washington, Oct 23-A small crowd was greatly disappointed at not being able to see MT Bryan who passed through here early to-day en route to New York. MT Bryan, who came in from West Virginia over the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad at 1909 o'clock was asleep during the entire time his train stopped at the station. The candidates train de- parted at 7:23 over the Pennsylvania railroad for West Philadelphia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23

Rain has fallen during the past 24 hours in the central and western sections and on the south and middle Atlantic coasts.
 The temperature has fallen In the west and freezing temperatures were reported as far south as western tex as.
 Pleasant weather prevails this morning in the extreme eastern and western sections with cloudy and rainy weather in the central and southern sections
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by rain
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23
Fire Breaks Out Again.

Winsted, Oct 23.-The forest fire on Smith hill on the outskirts of Winsted was reported under control to-day. About 150 acres have been burned over, the fire running east to Roowley pond and west to Indian meadow. Reports from Canaan are to the effect that the forest fires re- ported in that town last night are un- |der control.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23

Philadelphia, Oct 23.-There was such a crowd here to-day when MT Bryan's train pulled in, and they made such demand for speech tha. MT Bryan had to accede. He was in corrupted during his remarks by cries for Mrs Bryan. When her husband escorted her to the view of the crowd there were cheers proposed for Mrs Bryan, the next first lady of the land"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23

Winsted. Oct. 23-The fire warden received word this noon that fire had broken out anew on Smith Hill and that it was burning fiercely. It has gone over 250 acres.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23
Others Who Speak Kindly.

Alderman Charles Fine said to. day that many of the Jewish people had approached. him and asked him te express for them their sympathy in regard to the death of Monsignor Slo. cum. "He was greatly admired and respected by the Jewish people" said the aldermen. "all of whom are great, ly grieved at his death. He knew many of our race and all of us liked him. I myself talked with him on a few different occasions and must say he was the finest man 1 ever knew.
 Morris A.. Green, the Jewish pawn broker and jeweler on Bank street was close friend of Monsignor Slo. cum and almost cried yesterday when he heard that the prelate had passed away. Monsignor Slocum was fond of antiques and curios. He often went to Greens store and the pro- prietor became so attached to him that whenever any relic, which he thought Monsignor Slocum would like, came into his store he would immediately inform the monsignor of 1t. On one occasion a couple of months ago the monsignor entered the store one morning just as Green was about to go out for a while
 "I am going to leave you in charge of the store for few. minutes" said Green, "as I want to run across the street"
 All right" replied the monsignor.
 He had no more than taken a seat in the rear of the store behind the counter when fellow whom the world had not treated very kindly entered.
 How much will you give me for this?" he said. pushing watch along the counter He had not looked care fully at the man behind the counter.
 Whats that?" said the monsignor as he jumped from his chair.
 The fellow became so frightened when he saw Monsignor Slocum that he rushed from the store thorough ly scared; he had not expected such a clerk to wait on him. Monsignor Slocum enjoyed the incident greatly and when Green returned told him a customer had come in but he scared him away.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23
Cigarettes and Kerosene.

Washington, Oct. 23.-Cigarettes and kerosene, the former supersed- ing the pipes formerly smoked by the Chinese, vie for the records as the articles most in demand in China to-day. Consul McNally of Ranking reports that women of all classes in- dulge as openly in cigarettes as their brothers and the spread of the habit throughout the empire has been as- tonishingly rapid. The cigarette, which can be bought from one to a thousand as low as one fourth of an American cent each is even used by opium smokers, who smoke cigarettes after inhaling the fumes of opium. Even the walls of temples are being desecrated with cigarette posters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23

Wilmington, Del, Oct 23.--A large crowd gathered at the railroad sta. tion to-day. to welcome MT Bryan When: his train pulled into the sta tion he was, given an, ovation. Be- cause the train was several minutes late,. the candidate had to make his remarks brief.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23
No Extraditiou Papers

Washington, Oct. 23.-Secretary Root refused to issue. warrant of extradition asked for by Russia in the case of Jan Janoff Pouren.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23

Ex-Governor George P. Mclean of Simsbury and, Thomas D. Bradstfeet of Thomaston. the state comptroller.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23
City officials Will Attend.

The following is a copy of notice mailed to all city officials to-day:
 Waterbury, Oct 23. 1908. Dear Sir:-You are hereby re- quested to meet the city officials at 9:30 a. m., Monday, October 26. 1908, at the mayors office, City hall building, for the purpose of attend ing the funeral of the Rt Rev Mon signor William J. Slocum.
 Very turly yours.
 w. E. THOMS, Mayor.
 Nm. E. THOMS, Mayor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23

Superintendent of Schools B. w. Tinker to-day announced there would be no session of the public schools on Monday morning because of the fu- neral of Monsignor Slocum. The pa |rochial schools and Convent de Notre Dame will close all day Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23

Every member of the police depart ment has volunteered his service for the day of the funeral of Monsignor William J. Slocum. The men unani- mously agreed to this out of respect for the dead prelate and so informed Superintendent of Police Beach. Many of them will in all probability do duty in the vicinity of the church and at the cemetery on Monday, the day of the funeral.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Connecticut. Rain to- night and Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23

Dr B. A. O'Hara, president of the Medical staff of St Mary's hospital in Waterbury and other places has notified the members to be present at Monsignor Slocum's funeral Mon day morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23

The Celtic Medical society will meet at g o'clock tonight in the of flee of Dr J. D. Freney to take action on, the death of Monsignor Slocum.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23

A committee representing Water- bury Business Mems association is considering whether or not the stores will close for an hour or so Monday forenoon. The committee is composed of Messrs Curran, Langley and Sher- wood.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-23

A member of priests from different parts Of the diocese called at the Im- maculate Conception church to-day to offer regret at the death of Mon- signor Slocum.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-08-06

The Bryan plan of insuring bank
depositors is likely to prove more
popular in Pittsburg than in some
other places. Something like $10,-
100000 has been lost by the banks
there within year or two by the pee
ulations of officers and employees, and
popular confidence in the banks has
been so impaired that bankers them
selves are considering the advisability
of having an insurance scheme adopt
ed. One plan which is being drawn
up for introduction at the next session
of congress provides for an assess
ment on the dividends to stockholders
of national banks to create a fund in
the United States treasury from
which depositors in failed national
banks would be able to have their
claims satisfied in full.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-08-06

several Ice wagon drivers we're picked
up by city inspector and were charg-
ed with selling under weight to the
customers Upon trial the offenders
were fined 500 and costs and given
sixty days in the Cook county work.
house,, Almost every city in the
United States above 10000 population
has man to take charge of this inn
portant work. Among the principal
duties this official has to perform is to
go to every business house within his
territory, test every scales and meas.
ure and if any of them are found to
be not within the requirements of the
law the offender is Immediately arrest
ed and on conviction may be heavily
fined.
While it is not the desire of the
News to take part in the controversy
between the grocers and the peddlers
it nevertheless sees the necessity OF
establishing some system whereby
every customer is insured full weight
and full-measure for his money. For
some time charges have been made
pro and con that many of the huck-
sters peddling on the streets were
selling boxes of berries for quarts
when in reality they held not more
than two-thirds of that quantity. This
is nothing more or less than thievery
and for the protection of the innocent
public Mayor Turnbull, in connection
with the city solicitor, should at once
prepare an ordinance embodying all
the principles that will tend to insure
a square deal for the people of this
city. This matter should not be de-
layed like many other important
measures have been in the past.
Quick action is demanded by the pub
lie and ii the mayor and city solicitor
do not respond to the demands of the
people they should be remembered for
their neglect if they ever seek politi.
cal preferment in the future,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-08-06
OLD HOME WEEK.

The Canton board of trade is at
work on plans for the observance of
old home week, which will be fea-
tuTe of the celebration of the Stark
county centennial next year. Many
wanted an old home week celebration
this year, but the directors of the
board of trade realized that the time
was too short in which to make the
necessary preparations. The old home
week celebration in Youngstown this
year was such a success that other
towns have looked upon a home week
celebration with much favor. Can
ton ought to draw crowd of people
next year, which will make it seem
like old times in the town. 1t has
been some years since Canton enjoyed
the presence of visitors in great num-
bers.-Youngstown Vindicator.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-08-06

the magnitude OF the task OF admins
tering the country. Such self7accus-
ing extenuation Is never INDUCED in
by the directorate and executives of a
big private corporation. 1t should
not be resorted to by properly eff1cient
public servants.
In the present case II is put forth
to cover up either an inability or an
unwillingnoss by the Republicans to
discharge properly the functions OF
government committed to them by the
people. Congress seems to be unwill-
ing and Roosevelt unable, and the
men who keep the Republican party
in power and who profit by the indul-
gence that the partial paralysis Of
government under the present regime
has permitted are satisfied. The laws
and their enforcement are so adjusted
as to give them foul advantage under
the semblance of fairness. And the
best Taft and Roosevelt can do is to
talk about the magnitude of the job
and seek to add more inefficient mach
inery of administration to that now
existing, thus taking government
further and further away from the
people and putting it where it is sus-
ceptible to manipulation and obstruc-
tion by privilege.-Pittsburg Post.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-08-06
THE JOB TOO BIG.

The best that any of their partisans
can say in defense of the lengthy
speeches and state papers OF Repub-
lican leaders today is that the sub
jects are big and arguments pertain
ing to them therefore must be long.
Roosevelt has scolded and preached a
Congress dominated absolutely by his
party to condition OF callous, disre-
spectful indifference His latest mes
sage was almost openly derided and
wholly ignored by them. TAft's speech
of acceptance shows that he is but a
seryile imitator of Roosevelt in pro-
lixity, minuteness and lack of per-
spectiVe.
The job OF running the country
seems too big for the sort of Presi-
dents and Congresses we have. One
wants now to do everything, but in
his own way, and the other would do
nothing at all in any way. II is this
hopelessly divided and discordant
thing that Taft calls his party and
claims credit for. There is nothing
in his speech TO indicate that he has
any better grasp Of public questions
than his patron Theodore. The people
have had enough Of this talk about
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-08-06
TILLERs AND solLERs.

Commenting on the address to the
farmers of the nation issued by Bryan
and Kern soon after the Denver con
vention, John H. Williams, who is ir
charge of the press bureau at Demo
cratic headquarters in Columbus, re
marked: THE Democrats are appeal
ing to tillers of the soil, but Republi
cans are appealing to soilers of the
TILL"
That's worth reading twice: "The
Democrats are appealing to tillers OF
the soil, the Republicans are appeal
ing to soilers of the TILL"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-08-06
A NEW "oLD IDEA."

The presidential campaign OF 1908
has brought some advanced ideas to
the the front at least-ideas that
even adverse newspapers concede as
the most important words and senti-
ments uttered for years by any states
man of the United States.
One of the candidates for president
has declared that his ambition is, in
the event OF his election, to aid In ac.
complishing the real object of repre-.
sentative free government, justice to
ALL special favors to none; the .op-
portunity for the masses to secure
the comforts, conveniences and ra-
tional enjoyments of life without pay
ing the daily dole of tribute to the un-
duly rich.
These, indeed. are the most timely
and important, as well as the most
significant utterances by any states
man within the half century Just
ended.
And these words were not uttered
under the stimulus of a fashionable
watering place, but in the midst of
the calm inspiration of the farmstead
with the limitless blue of heaven in
sight in all directions.
The idea is well worthy of being
adopted by the people for the deliver
ance of all the people from the hand
OF the insidious spoiler.-Columbu
Pregs-Post.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-08-06

The contract was let for this amount
but at yesterdays meeting of the
county commissioners an item Of
$1109.09 for extras, was allowed by
the members of the board. For many
years past the News has been calling
attention to the reckless manner in
which the funds of the people have
been expended by the commissioners
and infirmary directors of Stark coun-
ty and the action by the board at
yesterdays session is but another ex-
ample of past conditions. Are the
voters of Stark county for mere par
tisanship going to walk up to the
polls next November and cast their
votes for Republican board of coun-
ty commissioners, or are they going
to do the wise thing and vote for the
Democratic members who are pledged
to bring about a much needed reform
in the commissioners office.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-08-06

The Hearst performance at Chicago
is not very impressive. 1t will hardly
deceive the Labor Unions. or COM
mend itself to those thoughtful work
ingmen who seek only the square deal
before the law which the Republican
party has denied them. Considering
the Hearst millions, taking the meas
ure of the Hearst newspapers, one
sees in Mr.. Hearst-at his best-a
notoriety-seeking young man and a
negligible quantity; there being q
doubt in the public mind whether he
is not another mans double; a poll
tical Trilby obedient to Svengali Bris-
bane. The Indepence party, so-cailed,
with the Socialist party and the Pro-
hibition party embrace a system Of
side-shows to the Republican Circus
Taft, Graft and Company's Ground
and-Lofty Aggregation of Celebrated
Animals-Old High Tariff, the Bare
back Rider, and Old High Finance,
the Ringmaster Sunny Jim" for
Clown-the Show to close each per-
formance with the elephant leaping
through a paper hoop held aloft by
Teddy Bear. Only this and nothing
more,--Louisville Courier-JOurnal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-08-06
A GAME OF BLUFF.
cleveland Recorder.)

NSlSNSldIu IltCOluCI.J
It is not very difficult to devise
means to beat Publicity law for
campaign contributions. One of the
plans devised by the Republican man
ayers is for the trusts and corpora
tions TO contribute day employment
instead of dollars, and thus prove that
prosperity is the result of Republican
policies.
1t has been decided by the Republic
can managers that $3,00O,O0O is about
the limit that can be used legiti-
mately, for campaign expenses, and
the trusts and corporations have
therefore been requested that instead
of donating large sums, they put their
idle men to work at the present rate
of wages. 1t is estimated that per-
haps 100000 men Will be benefited
by the unemployment movement to
be inaugurated.
The mills are to open, railroad inn
proVements planned in the boom
times are to be pushed. and all lines
of manufacturing are to be made
active, says the New York American.
The workmen are to be told when they
are pat to work that the election of
Taft looks like a certainty, and that
the employer feels he can make the
investment which the additional
wages represent. 1t will be intimated
that If, by any mischance, Taft should
fail of election. the old condition of
depression would undoubtedly return,
and, indeed, be worse"
This is great game of bluff, and it
is doubtful if the workingmen can be
fooled as they were in 1896 to vote
against their own interests.