Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-08-19
CITY NE WS.

There will be rehearsal of the Sacred Heart church choir this evening.
 Sergeant Cox predicts fair weather, followed by light rain; slightly lower temperature.
 The fire department picnic committee will meet in the council room, City hall, this evening.
 The funeral of the late Patrick Rush will take place from 10 Sperry street at S:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 Mrs Katie E. Reid has leased her bakery, No 40 Baldwin street, to NJ. J. Smith, owing to her little girls illness.
 The excursion of the Irish American clubs of the Naugatuck,,v valley took place to Coney Island to-day. About 100 Waterbury people were with the party.
 The Second Congregational church parishioners are picnicing at High Rock grove to-day. Over 300 went down by special train this morning.
 A big rush-Morrow, the enterpris- ing chewing candy man is doing great business. It's something new and novel. To lovers of tidbits, we would advise you to give him call, 142 South Main street.
 The greatest clam bake ever held on Long Island or Connecticut shore will be served next Friday at Mystic Island, on the occasion of the arrival of the A. O. H. excursionists from Waterbury.
 The seats ordered for use in the Sunday school of the church of the Immaculate Conception, are being placed in position in the school room in St Patrick's hall. They were made by the Vermont School Seat company of Rutland, and nearly two hundred seats will be required. They are of the most improved make.
 A South Main street merchant who 1naa mt uHyartfsa in fha naOarS WAS SO lonesome yesterday on account of his wife's absence that he pinned in his front window this placard: "A wife wanted" If he used the newspapers to advertise his goods he would not need for custo- nlers.
 Says the Ansonia Sentinel: George Curtis, who lived here before the war, friends. He alighted from the G10 train from Waterbury, this morning, attired just as when he left for the war, carrying the same gun and bayonet together with other trappings. Curtis went to Nebraska at the close of the war, having left his rifle in the Brass City. Having been to Boston he went to Waterbury and takes to his western home the relics of his services in the war.
 Says the Bridgeport Farmer Grace Dudley, a member of the demi-monde, hailing from Waterbury entered O'Neirs saloon on State street in an eXhilirated condition on Saturday evening, and with a female companion, started in to wreck Mir. O'Neil's stock of chowder. For few moments the air was filled with scalding hot chowder and flying crock cry. Officers Ward and Daily, who were near by, heard the noise of battle and rushed in. They took hand in affairs, and after much difficulty landed the belligerent Grace in the lock up. She was fined S7 and costs.
 A party of Hungarians, including father, mother and five children were brought to Danbury on the midnight train Saturday. They recently landed No. 45 Leonard street, Waterbury, but through some error they were given tickets to Danbury. They were without funds and could speak but few words of our language. They managed to make known their circumstances and they were allowed to stay in the waiting room at the Main street station until Sunday. They had nothing to eat but a little bread and some crackers, until Sunday night, when they were taken to the town farm. They were sent to this city yesterday.
 The board of police commissioners held special meeting last night to take action upon charges brought by Chief Egan against Patrolman James Healey for absenting himself from duty with out permission, and intoxication. The officer was represented by Attorney N R. Bronson. The principal charges were for failing to report from August s to 12. Officers Blakeley and Brickel testified that on the night of August s, Healey acted like man that had been drinking Officer King testified that he met Healey twice that night and that he showed no signs of intoxication. In his own behalf Healey said he was tired out from staying up nights with a sick child and fell asleep on his beat. On waking he found his hat and club gone and was so mortified that he left town resolving never to go near the police station again When he heard the stories of his being drunk he determined to stand trial After hearing the evidence the board went into secret session and after a lengthy discussion it was voted to fine Healey ten days pay and that he should receive reprimand from the mayor.