Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-03-20
The 9en,ncrat.
CITY NEWS.

'Sklpped ny the Light or tne Moou at the opera house this evening. The boards of road and sewer com- missioners will meet this evening.
 The bastardy proceedings instituted by Ella Frost against Melville Moshier have been settled out of court.
 The Rev Father Walsh will preach upon the life of St Joseph, at the church of the Immaculate Conception this even ing.
 The meeting of the police board to have been held last night lacked u quorum and a postponement until Thurs day night was made.
 The remains of Robert S. Smith. who died at his home on North Main street Monday. were taken to Middlebury to- day for interment
 The probate court room is undergoing badly needed repairs. The work of opening a new window into the office was begun this morning.
 Mrs Mary Dow, aged 6S, died at the home of her son Duncan Dow, on Vine street, yesterday afternoon. Her funeral will take place at 10 n. m. tomorrow.
 The water main on Cherry avenue be- tween Maple and Cherry streets burst at o'clock this morning making musi- cal noise and awakening the residents in the immediate vicinity.
 Justice Webster this morning gave his decision in the case for bastardy brought by Bertha n. Juckett against Timothy Guilfoile, finding probable cause to bind the accused over to the superior court under bonds of $500.
 The longest freight train that has come over the Meriden, Waterbury and Connecticut River railroad yet was that of a day or two since, numbering four teen cars, including seven cars of coal. The others were box cars heavily laden. At a meeting of the Hospital associa- ton directors held last night a gift of $10,000 from an unknown donor was re- ceived. The gift Is given to constitute n perpetual fund for the support of free beds in the hospital. vote of thanks to the generous donor was passed.
 The remains of Mrs John Corrigan who died in Stamford Monday, were brought to this city to-day on the 11:11 train for burial in St Joseph's cemetery. Mrs Corrigan was formerly Miss Lizzie Griffin Waterbury lady. Her age was IS years.
 The annual convention of the Connec- ticut Fife and Drum Corps association takes place to-day at Hartford. There are at present thirty drum corps ia the association. The next convention to compete for prizes will probably be held in this city.
 J. P. King, for several years leader of Weeds band Hartford has resigned. To fill the vacancy, the band has secured Charles F. Hatch. a musician of rare ability and one thoroughly competent to fill the position. As cornet soloist. he ranks with the best in the country.
 The matter of changing the layout of South Riverside street, which has been referred to the board of compensation for the assessments of benefits and dam. ages will probably be reported upon at the next meeting. Attorney Robbins of the New England road Is not quite satis fled with the action of the city. which may account for the delay.
 Manager Jean Jacques will go tc Birmingham tonight to furnish the re- quired bonds and sign the lease of the will exist for five years from April and bond of Sl0,00o is required. Bunnel x Johnson, whose bid was lower than that of Manager Jacques, reduced the term of years and consequently the bono and their bid was rejected.
 The Sarsield Guards of New Haven voted in favor of a Washington trip by the Second regim ent at regular meet ing last night Their action makes three companies that prefer Washington against four that prefer Niagara. Com pany of Meriden, K of Wallingfort and the Sarstields are in favor of Wash ington, and the City Guards, the Blues and Companies \ and G of Waterbury desire Niagara trip. The Grays hay, lett the matter with their officers.
 The remains of Mrs Kate Keefe O. New Haven were brought to this cit, for interment on the 11:17 train thi morning. The funeral servic, S wer, read by Rev Father Walsh at the churcl of the Immaculate Conception and wer' attended by large number of friends and relatives of the deceased. The pail bearers were P' B. O'Brien and Michae Dillon, New Haven; John McDermott James McKiernan, John Donovan anC NJ. F. Neville, New York; Harry Pagan Naugatuck; H. NJ. Harland. WalGng ford.
 A large delegation of Waterbur. people are in Hartford to-day attendin! hearing before the legislative commit tee, on the petition asking that Oronok and Town plot school districts be admit ted to the Center school district. Tn district committee is represented by B. Webster and John $. Neagle. Tn committee does not favor the annexa ton of these districts, claiming that they were both brought in it woul, necessitate the building of anothe school house and the finances woul, not warrant such a step for some time.
 The third quarterly convention of tn Waterbury Christian Endeavor uniol was held at the First church last eve ming. The Rev J. G. Davenport, presi dent of the union, presided. The open ing exercises were led by G. N. Griswal followed by the report of Secretar Hard of Naugatuck. The membershi of the union at present is SOP, of whic 544 are active members, 194 associat and GA honorary members. Dr Andel son delivered an address of welcome An interesting discussion on "How tn Christian kndeavor Society helps tn Pastor," was feature of the meeting The Rev A. G. Eggleston spoke on ''Pel sonal Influences" The next meetin will be held in this city June 6.
 At the meeting of the board of trad held last evening, the committee ol rooms were instructed to make arrange ments to rent the Brass associatio