Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-09

 Masters degree tonight.
 The Barreuther quartette of Winsted who appeared here last month will return again on May 25. A full stage rehearsal of the opera "Fan- tine" was held at the opera house last night, and pronounced very successful. Engine No ii on the Watertown branch of the Naugatuck road came up from the | repair shops to-day handsomely repalnted l and renumbered
 Cyrus Thompson, baggage master at the | Naugatuck station has received his badge and assumed his duties as special officer around the station.
 Mrs Mary Finn, aunt of E. J. Finn, died of paralysis at her residence on Dublin street this morning. Her funeral will take place Friday morning.
 l The northeast train due in this city at p. m. was delayed over an hour and half at Brewsters to-day on account of the en- zine breaking cylinder.
 At the meeting of the Waterbury Pedes- trian club last night it was voted to here after make weekly trips, the next one talk ing place Friday morning.
 The Waterbury Banjo club held re- hearsal of the pieces that are to be given be- tween the acts at the production of Famine by the Amphion club last night, Germans minstrels came down from Bristol on the 12 o'clock train to-day and gave an excellent street parade. They appear at the opera house this evening. Prof Riley of Hartford, who has been conducting dancing class in this city dur | ing the winter season, will close the term with reception at Music hall this evening. | Jennie A Moore of South Main street was granted decree of divorce by Judge Fenn in the superior court to day from Alva H. Moore on the ground of desertion.
 Patrick Burke, for many years employed as blacksmith by w. B. Quigley, died of consumption at his residence on Grand | street this morning. His funeral will take place Friday morning.
 1 Henry A. Lawler of this city, who has the contract for the building of the new gang of workmen removing the old structure and will commence work imme- diately upon the new building.
 At the meeting of the Second division, A. o. H., last evening, it was decided to march in full regalia in the parade to be given before the picnic of Company B, Hibernian Rifles, June 4, providing the first and third divisions do likewise.
 A gray horse attached to buggy ran away on Bank street this afternoon just as we were going to press. The team be- longed to grocer of Meadow Lane and was scared by the Minstrel band. It collided with horse car near Grand street.
 Friday evening has been decided upon as the date for the democratic rally under the auspices of the Waterbury democratic club. Hon J. P. Pigott and James Key holds of New Haven, will address the meet ing in the hall of the club, East Main street. All are invited to attend.
 About score of members of the local council, O. U. A. w., visited Nathan Hale council of Bristol last night, the occasion being the annual visit of the state officers of the order to that council. Partree & Parker's four horse bus brought the party home at 4 a. m., we'll pleased with their visit
 At the afternoon term of the superior court, Kate Brown was granted divorce from Samuel Brown, ground, intenper- ance; William Rigney from Idella Rigney, ground, desertion and intemperance; Lottie Munson from Charles Munson, ground, adultery; Arthur Dews from Laura Dews, ground, adultery.
 The contract for the New Haven aims house was awarded to G. M. Grant and Larkins & Langley yesterday afternoon. | Gaffney & Tracey of this city, on the ground that they were the lowest respon- sible bidders, and it is probable that a suit for damages will be entered against the town of New Haven.
 Judge Bradstreet's decision on the in- junction restraining the city from building a sewer on South Riverside street, will not be rendered until the superior court ind ing is reached on the appeal from the rail road commissioners regarding the South Riverside street crossing, as the latter de- cision may materially change, or do away with the present street.
 At the bar meeting to-day cases were assigned as follows: Thursday. .McMahon & Wren vs P. Coogan; Friday, short calen- dar; Tuesday May 15, A. s. Chase ct al vs the National Shoe and Leather bank; aarah A Perkins vs Charles Perkins; estate John Drayer vs City of Waterbury; P. Woods appeal from probate; H. Merriman vs A.. Burritt P. Scully ct ux, vs William Me- l Grath.
 First Selectman Doherty says there IS slight mistake in the report going the rounds of the state papers that he has written to the selectmen of various towns soliciting information as to the salaries paid the selectmen, clerk and superintend- ent of the poor, with a view to adopting the same in this city. The information IS sought solely for purposes of reference in making out their annual report. The se- lectmen have no power to adopt such rates.
 While Harry Galway, of River street, was going up Scovill street towards home shortly before midnight last night, when near Jeffrey alley he was attacked by two unknown men, knocked down and beaten and kicked unmercifully. His cries for help attracted the attention of Alderman O'Rourke, whose store is across the way, and the alderman ran to the rescue. The two assailants ran down the alley and dis appeared. Galway, who was covered with blood and dirt, did not recognize his as sailants, nor does he know any reason why he should be assailed.
 The annual reports of the officers of Sheridan Council, K. of o., show the council to be the banner one of the state as regards membership. There are now 219 names upon the rolls, an increase of 32 within the past six months. There has been but one death in the council since it was organized. Sick benefits to the