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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
WILLIAM H. SANDLAND
 Ex.MayOr

q practically grew up politically with ex-Mayor Scully," declared ex-Mayor Sandland. Years ago, before either of us entered po1i- tics actively, he worked in the Waterbury Buckle shop and I worked across the street in the Waterbury Button shop. We met when I became city clerk in 1906. We continued to have close contact throughout the en- suing years as continued as city clerk and he went up the lad der to works commissioner and alderman. Mayor Scully wasf a credit to the city of Waterbury both as a private individual and as a public servant. He was al- ways conscientious and perform ed his duties to the best of his ability. am profoundly sorry for the bereavement his family haA suffered 50 suddenly"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
HOLLANDS BUDGET IFS NOW BALANCED
Trade Gains, But Farm Prices Continue to Be
 Troublesome Factor
By H. c. BUURMAN United Press Stan Correspondence


 Amsterdam (UP)-The people strain of 1884 to adopt curious backhand sort of slogan, coined by Prime Minister Dr Hendrikus Collin. It swept the country, and went:
 DO you know of a place where things are better?"
 The phrase got remarkable vogue, and tended to fortify the country's patience in a trying year. It was a rough year for agricul- ture. for agricultural prices--con- trary to the experience in tho United States-continued to de- cline. Value of dairy produce. for example, which was about $442,- 100000 in 1913, had fallen by 1893" to $252,000,000 and continued to slump In 1884. Similarly farm crops, which were valued at $l06,- 000,0O0 in 1913, brought only $50,- O00,000 in 1888 and still less in 1884. Cattle were slaughtered in an effort to reduce dairy output. Various agricultural subsidies were granted.
 Shipping conditions grew worse. This was especially true of the llHeTS beFVlHB NOTtH dUu oOutn America, but in November, 1884, the government refused to grant any subsidies for competition in the North Atlantic luxury race," though not unwilling to grant as- sistance to the energetic Dutch "tramps."
 Economic relations with Ger many were Q third source of dlffi- culty. It Is not generally realized abroad that the bankers. traders and investors of the Netherlands have more than $1,000,000, 900 frozen" in Germany-taking the dollar, in this calculation, at its present par. In addition, the Netherlands normally export good deal to Germany and 1t has been difficult in 1884 to enforce payments in guilders instead of in more or less frozen" marks. But two cheerful factors are worth noticing. Ono Is that it's budget was balanced. It was dif- flcult as the reduction in national income greatly reduced the yield of taxes and economies of the two previous years had pretty well ex- hausted the opportunities for sav- ingg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
JAMES J. PHELAN, Commissioner:

"At time such as this, am .powerless to put into words what l would like to say con- cerning Martin Scully, one of Waterbury's Nreatest men. As a boy and through the years that followed, havel had noth- ing but the highest of admira- ton for him, since the carly days when he taught Sunday school in St Patrlck's parish. We, who were taught 50 well by him, looked upon him as 6 father, and l know there is no one more respected than he for the nobility of character that was his, and ability to present the finer things of life to those with whom he came into con- tact. None of us who were instructed by him 50 many years ago, ever forgot his teachings which have proved continually beneficial throughout the yearsa that have passed all too soon, finally to take from us so fine Q man whom we thought of as Q father rather than a friend"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
EX-MAYOR FRANCIS F. GUILTOILE

"IX the death of former Mayor Scully Waterbury loses one of its most distinguished men. He was called upon by his fellow citizens during a long period of years to service in many capacities four of which may be mentioned as outstand- ing-the board of agents of the Bronson Library, the board of education, president of the board of aldermen and mayor. His terms in the former two had death. In these and in all other public capacities he served his city with the greatest fidelity and ability and achieved re- cord unequaled by most who likewise served.
 "He performed the duties of mayor during the late war with such energy, tact and wisdom that no one arose to criticise his attitude. It was a most try ing time but he came out of 1t retaining the respect and con- fidence his city had always given him. In his capacity as City Edi- tor of the Waterbury Democrat he moulded public opinion as few could during many years. But 1t was the same in all phases of his career. His in- fiuence was strong, fine and pa- triotic. No man among us cherished his family more and his affection was returned in full by it's members.
 "The entire city mourns with Mrs Scully and his children and we his friends and intimate as- sociates feel we have sustained almost the same deep losses. We shall miss him although we re- aliZe he has lived a good and fruitful life and was well pre- pared for future happiness. This shall be the consolation to those who remain"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
MISS EsfELYN BARRETT Librarian at the Silas Bronson
 Library

Tt is difficult for myself and the members of the staff of the library to express the deep grief felt by us in the death of the be- loved president of the Board of Agents. l have been very closely associated with MT Scully for the past five and one-half years as librarian here and perhaps have had the opportunity of knowing a part of his character which few other people have been able to appreciate. The welfare of the library was always uppermost in his miEd and he gave untiringly of his efforts to further the ac- complishments of the institution. MT Sculiy was always deeply ap- preciative of the efforts of my self and the members of the staff and we will all cherish a memory of him which. is fine and true. Tn behalf of the staff mem- bers I wish to express my sim cercst sympathy to the members of his family to whom he was deeply devoted"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
DEMOCRATIC TOWN CHAIRMAN CRARY

"Ex-Mayor scully was a most lovable and generous character. I knew and worked with him for many, many years. He always had the interests of the city and the people at heart and certainly was unsparing in his time and efforts while in positions of pub lie trust in Waterbury. I feel deeply his passing and I feel that the democratic party has lost a highly respected and most worthy leader"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
JOHN A, HAYDEN Business Manager, Waterbury
 Democrat

The news which came to me last evening shortly after Martin Scully died was 8 shock to me. had a long conversation with MT Scully on Tuesday and again on Wednesday at the Democrat office and to hear of his death so soon after was like a severe blow. For more than thirty years 1t has been a pleasure for me to have been associated with MT Scuily and to know him in this way was to admire and love him. Martin Scully was an exemplary man of 6 retiring disposition who was always looking out for the intersts of others. The good work and deeds he has done for the City of Waterbury and it's citizens can never be enumer- ated. will miss him and every acquaintance of his will miss him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
REV JOSEPH VALDAMBRINI Pastor of Our Lady of LOurdcs
 Church

with the death of MT Scully, l have lost sincere friend. always admired him as citizen, mayor, newspaperman and also a devout Catholic. His place can not be filled and it would be diffi- cult to find another citizen who is so highly respected and held in such deep regard by the en- tire populace of the city. The death of MT Scully Is a~great loss to the City of Waterbury and to the Catholic church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
CHURCH SCHOOL
 BADLY GUTTED

New London, Conn, Jan H. (UP)--Incendiari today was sus- pected in the partial destruction of St Mary's by the Sea parochial school here last night, at an es- timated loss of $15,000.
 A large can. said to have con. tained an inhammable fluid, was found in the building by Fire Chief Thomas Shipman and his deputy, Calvin Edmonds.
 The three-story brick structure recently had been renovated at q cost of $25,000. The fire was be- lieyed to have started in class room at the year of the building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
JOSEPH IT. MCLEAN Police Superintendent

"All Waterbury knew Martin Scully as a fine newspaperman and an exemplary public official, but I knew him also as a man and a friend. He was friendly all through his life not only to me but to the entire department and all of us were grateful. I am sure that I speak for the en- tire department in blessing the memory of Martin Scully, a real gentleman"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
JOHN F. ELTON Former Mayor of the City of
 Waterbury

Tt Is most difficult to put into so many words the feeling that all who knew Martin Scully ex- perience at the advent of his death. We were friends for many years, and I want to say that Waterbury has lost one of it's most useful citizens, q man who was keenly appreciative of the the city's needs and most gener- ous in his devotion to 1t as his work in behalf of Waterbury clearly indicates. He was one of the most faithful men ever knew, and 1t is with feeling of great sorrow that I heard of his passing, for I feel keenly the loss of a remarkable friend"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
EDWARD l.. MALONEY Telegraph Editor. of the Democrat

After sitting desk to desk with 0 man for 30 years or more, it Is difficult to speak of him as dead, one whom you knew so well in life. Martin Scully was one of the really conscientious newspaper workers. His life in The Waterbury Democrat office was patterned after the ideals he maintained in his own immedite family, Do good to everybody The beautiful and inspiring char acter of Martin Scully has left a lasting memory in The Water- bury Democrat office. From editors to reporters, even In other departments of the paper. he was always the able adviser and really the kindly father of The Democrat family"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
ROBERT A. CAIRNS

The death of ex-Mayor Scully removes from our midst a man who was great credit to the community. As mayor of the city he represented the old con- servative type. However. he gave the city the best type of service and his efforts on behalf of the city's welfare were appre- ciated by all. I, personally, feel the passing of MT Scully greatly. We were personal friends for many, many years and at all times I found him to be a man of the highest character. l know the city will feel his passing and I want to extend my sympathy to the family"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
COL WILLIAM J. sHANAHAN:

"The surprise which came to me upon hearing of Martin Scully's death makes 1t almost impossible to say what I would like to in connection with the demise of one of the finest men that 1t was my privilege to know. Many years ago, was his pupil when he instructed in the St Patrick's Sunday school, and it was there that we gained an admiration for his noble char acter that increased with tho passing years. Waterbury, Con- necticnt, and New England has lost one of it's outstanding Irish gentlemen and to those of US who knew him since boyhood, his counsel was never forgotten, for we looked upon him as father whose word was always welcome"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
DAVID B. METH, President of the Waterbury Cham. ber of Commerce.:

Former Mayor Martin Scully was an honorable man. His in- terest in Waterbury was great. He was an unselfish man; he was kind and considerate of others. His death will call for many expressions of sorrow. The Waterbury Chamber of Com merce wishes to pay tribute to Martin Scully. Q fine citizen and a gentleman"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
FORMER MAYOR F. T. REEVES

"Mr Scully was a fine type of man. We were pretty closely as- sociated for a number of years and in the administration of any project, he always put his whole heart into it. The community will feel his passing. It was a deep shock to me to learn of Martin Scully's death and l am aWfullY aorry."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
PETER GRIFFIN President of the Board of
 Aldermen

q knew ex-Mayor scully for the past forty years. He and I were elected to the board of ale dermen together in 1909 and served at various times since then on tho governing board of the city of Waterbury. 1 knew him as e man, an earnest work CT for the interests Of the people of Waterbury and as q kind hus- hand and father. I. personally, always looked up to ex-Mayor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
JAMES T. KELLEY
 Postmaster

"Mr Scully was Q close per- sonal friend of mine," the post master said, land his death comes as Q distinct shock to me. Ills friendship was one of those rare exchanges of personal faith and trust. I leaned on Martin Scully for many things and never, to my knowledge, did he fall me in the slightest respect"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
EDWIN c. NORTHROP Vlce-President, Waterbury Savings
 Bank

T am deeply grieved to learn of the death of MT Scully with whom I have been so pleasantly associated for so many years on the board of agents of the Bron- son Library. MT Scully has had a large place in making the Bronson Library the success it is at the present time and his forceful personality made a deep impression upon all with whom he came in contact. His place on the Library board and his counsel in the affairs of the city will be greatly missed and dif- ficult to replace"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
JUDGE DENNIS J. sLAvIN

T have known Martin Scully since my early youth and he has always commanded my sincere admiration and respect. He rep resented in himself the highest type of citizenship and was an ideal family man. His death is a severe loss to Waterbury at large and the community in which he lived particularly. I am griev- ously shocked at his sudden death and wish to extend to his wife and family my most heart felt sympathy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
YEAR
 OLD BOY DIES

New York, Jan 11--fUP)-- Twelve-year-ol Stanley Walker died today without realizing his fondest deslre--to thank 12 donors who contributed blood that pro- longed his life for several weeks.
 Stanley died of a rare blood ln- lection which baffled physicians. He was stricken in December. Di- agnosis revealed that only a a. few kind of blood needed to proiong his fife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
COMMISSIONER THOMAS BERGEN of the Board of Education

Martin Scully was my closest personal friend and no words of mine at this time can show even & part of the loss which his death means to me. Always, in everything he did, he was faith ful, loyal, conscientious and able. His friendship has been one of the brightest spots in my life and 1t is hard to realize that so fine man and 50 close friend has passed on."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
REV EUGENE P. CRYNE Pastor of St Patricl's Church and Head of the Diocesan
 Bureau.

"The passing of Martin Scully is a distinct loss to Waterbury. Embodied in his character were the highest traits of manhood and citizenship. His life was an open book. With strong family attachments he was also 8 true son of Erin. A valiant and de- vout member of the church and an ardent citizen. May his soul rest in peace."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
ATTY JOHN F. MIG DoNoUGH President of the Waterbury Bar
 Association

"In the death of Martin Scully. not only the city of Waterbury, but tho state of Connecticut has suffered a severe loss. Down through the years, he occupied the highly responsible position of city editor of one of the fore- most newspapers in the state, and as such, he assisted in moulding public opinion in Wa terbury and statewide, toward the betterment Of conditions and the welfare of all the people.
 "As mayor of the city of Wa terbury, he made q record of which any man might feel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
JOHN J. WALSH President of the Board of Education

T have known Mir Scully for great many years and have valued his friendship very high ly. During the period that he had been a member of the board of education we were very close friends and co-workers. His ad- vice was always sound and logi- cal. The city loses an outstand- ing citizen and his family a good husband and father"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11

Scuily as a person to whom could go to for the soundest of advice. He was also a very great worker for the interests of the Irish people and there are thou sands here and elsewhere who will not forget his efforts and inc fiuence along that line. I cer- tainly feel that his family has suffered a most profound loss and that the city has lost a lead ing citizen. My sympathy to his family Is very great because MT Gcully was a very interested husband and father but he leaves behind him a family to be proud of"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
TIMOTHY LUDDY

q knew ex-Mayor Scully for a great many years. He was a man of exemplary character and throughout his life stood high in the esteem of the community. I was especially in close contact with MT Scullly in the affairs of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Characterized and the Friends of Irish Freedom. Ex-Mayor Scully was always highly interested in Irish affairs and always did a mans bit for the Irish people. I regret his passing and certainly sympathize with his bereaved family in the loss of such an esteemed husband and father"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
REV JAMES COUGHLIN Acting Pastor of St. Francis Xavier
 Church

"I was shocked to learn of the death of MT Scully, one of the most prominent members of the parish. I had always found MT Scully an exemplar and Catholic gentleman. The fact that he was honorary pallbearer at the funera of Rev James J. Egan yester- day proves the suddenness of his death. MT Scully was one of the closest personal friends of our late pastor of this parish and his assistance in parish affairs will be greatly missed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
JAMES M. LYNCH ComDensation Commissioner

MT Scully was one of my dearest friends and I take his death as a great personal loss. During his long and varied life he exemplified the highest ideals of domestic happiness, and im- pressed every public service with a trust that never failed. He was unique in the life of the city and was beloved by everybody. It will be 6 long time before Wa terbury again finds such pub. lie servant. My sympathy goes out to his widow and family at this trying time"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
FREDERICK S. CHASE, President, The Chase Companies:

with great regret I received the news of the death of my old friend and associate, Martin ScuIly, with whom I served for many years on tho Bronson L!- brary board. It is difficult to realize the passing of such q fine citizen as Mir Scully, whose loss will be felt 50 keenly. His fine work for the City of Wa terbury as its mayor was one of the many things most to be admired, for he always had the interests of the city at heart"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
F. o. GOSS, President of the ScOyill Mfg Co.,:

MT Scully's passing has left me very sad, but in the fullness of his years 1t Is not unexpected. I do not know of any man in the community who was 6 more useful citizen, who has passed through more honorable career, or who was the object of real affection from so many people,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11

community saddened sudden passing O ts most beloved citizens Martin scu paused today tribute o ability the abiding influence the de- ceased Men, who youngsters obtained their early spiritual under h guidance associated with him newspaper workers city oials brother frntenaists or who with him fin the SOreless interests that attraced hs attcnic1 were moved 1 speak in glowing
 Most Rev John G. Murray archb.op of st Paul Mnn was attended school classes under the superntendcncy of Mir scuy
 A few o he tributes fOllOws
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
REV. FRANCIS o'sHEA Administrator of the Immaculate
 Conception Parish

"In the death of MT Scnily the City of Waterbury loses one of it's foremost citizens, and the Catholic Church one of its most ardent and zealous members. Whatever he understook to doi whether for church or state, he did 1t well. Waterbury has req son to mourn his passing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11

career as q public official, he followed and carried out the high ideals which guided and influenced his private life.
 His last day was character istic of him.
 In the morning he joined others in a last tribute to his pastor.
 Tn the evening of the day and of his life-he asked others to join with him in honoring the name of God"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
WILLIAM S. JONES President, Jones, Morgan
 Company

"The sudden death Of Martin Scully was a severe shock to me. l have known him nearly all of my life and grew to love and respect him. His going leaves a vacancy in my heart. He was a good soul"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
ATTY. NATHANIEL R. BRONSON
 Dean of Waterbury Bar AssOcIatI0n


 ''Mr scully's death leaves a raw spot on my heart He was a democrat, and have been Q republican and when we met on the street, face to face and hand to hand, to exchange views, m speaking his mind it was his final word. Tn his capacity as newspaperman and as the Mayor of the City of Waterbury and I as Q lawyer, we always understood each other. Ills death is a public disaster and to me, the loss of a dear friend. We were not of the same profess sion but professions and cailings were always dropped when we met. If he was not a true ex- ample of citizenship. then do not know the meaning of the word. He was an honor to the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
LEWIS s. REED
Executive vice-prcsidcnt Of the Citizens and Manufacturers
 National Bank

"I served on the board of finance under Mayor Scully. have known him intimately and I know of no man in Water bury who had the interest and welfare of the city more at heart. MT Scully loved his city and all that 1t stood for and. was a credit to 1t as citizen and public official. He had an earnest Christian character and was loved and respected by all. Per sonally,. I had real genuine Affection for him."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
WILLIAM KELLY President of the Washington Park Community Club

Washington Hill has lost it's outstanding citizen in the death of Martin Scully. We of the community club can never ex- press enough appreciation for what he did for our organiza- ton, of which he was one of the founders. and for our entire sec tion of the city. We were proud that Martin Scully came from Washington Hill, and we join with the rest of the city in deep regret at his passing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
ATTY EDWARD J. MCDONALD Former Member of The Demo-
 crat Staff:

Martin Scully, like Father Egan, needs no eulogy. His exemplary life and character must be wonderful consolation to his wife and family, who have my deepest sympathy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11

Democrat his death is an irre- parable loss, which not even time itself, will heal--a guiding hand, near and dear to us, Is gone forever"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
JUDGE FRANK F. McEvOY:

Martin scully was q public spirited citizen.
 In his long and honorable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-11
WILLIAM J. PAPE Publisher of the Republican and the American

Everybody knows that Mar tin Sculiy was just about the fin- est, fairest and squarest man ever raised in Waterbury, and I hope that wherever he goes, I go, too.
 we need not shed any tears over him. He had lived a long, full, useful and happy, life. His active career was so long that his death really marks the end of an era. He was almost the last of the important figures of the nineteenth century in Water bury. Everybody knew him, ev- erybody liked him, everybody trusted him and respected him."