Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-27
NAUGATUCK COLUMN.
DOings of a Day in the Town Down
 the Valley.

Interest Of Arthur lsbeN, minor, III DIS fathers estate.
 A few persons applied last night to the board of relief to have their taxes lowered They will meet again on Thursday eve hing
 There was to be a special meeting of the official nine last night, but only two at tended. The players and other officials who go up on Thursday will leave trolley station at 2:45 p. m. All who wish to go are requested to give their names to Town Clerk Hearns. The players should be on hand in full uniform for the game. The nine is expected to win this game, or most of them are at least willing to die trying Captain Weary has been on the move for few days past so as to get his nerves strung up for the occasion.
 In borough court this morning the case of Daniel Roach, arrested by Sheriff Sweeney for cruelty to animals, was con- tinued until tomorrow morning. Four Polanders, John Idermike John kusibue. Peter Kuslbue and Peter Burkuski were arrested on Spring street last night by Chief Hosford, for drunkenness and in decent exposure Their cases were con- tinued until this afternoon, when they were fined $5 each.
 Owing to the absence of members there was no meeting of the board of charities last night. Architect Smith was down with plans to exhibit and left them for the members to examine. A meeting has been arranged for Wednesday evening.
 There was lots of fun at the Bristol Smith ball game yesterday. The Smiths button shop hands tired the Bristol Manu- featuring company party out so, in letting them run thirty-three times around the bases, while they only ran eight. that they 0rlI ha supper at the Commercial hotel last night Each side had to cali in lot of neighbors to fill out the ninss. The game was rather a one sided one, but what Smiths side lacked in playing, they made up in paying. so it was all right.
 Edward J Kennedy Is about to buil1 a double house about 40xI0 feet, two stories high, on the knoll on the east side and lower end of the new park roa1
 John NJ. Page and Harry HotchAiss are in Boston with their commandery of Knight Templars
 The Railroad company will give an eA- cursion. with $1 fare, 10 Glen Island on Saturday.
 The foundation is complete for Rene hans six tenement house.
 Stone masons will commence to-day to lay foundations for a residence fer August Brassart on Cannon hill,
 The sewer pipe is laid through the foun- dation wall under the bridge It should be extended nearly fifty feet out from the wall.
 The Ladies auxiliary, of A. o. H are arranging for reception on September 9, to which they will invite both divisions of Hibernians; also, the grand officers.
 Tolles' establishment is furnishing the shades at Mitchell X Sons new factory at Union City.
 The town and borough officials are au- ticipating having very enjoyable time at the ball game with Waterbury officials on Thursday of this week, About thirty will go up, if the weather permits.
 A family from here visited Boulder grove on Sunday and found more amuse- ment than they were looking for. It was occasioned by a young scion Of the family probing a nest of yellow jackets that made things very lively for all hands for a few minutes, After things had quieted down two young ladies came along and sat down close to the nest. They had all the buSi - ness they wanted for the next five minutes, and the yellow jackets were not particular where they struck. either. They carried some marks to remember their Sunday visit
 The Epworth league will serve water melon. cake and lemonade after literary and musical entertainment at the chur oh, this evening All are invited
 The engagement of Nelson Peek of Bethany, son of Representative Peck. and Miss Lena Patterson, doughter of II. D. Patterson of this place, has been an nounced. The wedding will not take place for some months yet
 James Murphy and others from here visited the pit at Townntic on the New England road on Sunday, He says he counted twenty cars piled in the hole, with room for plenty more to get a foundation to fill in earth upon.
 The afternoon assembly Of the veterans was very interesting one, On opening the boys sang "Coluuhia the Gem of the Ocean," followed by the Rev Sherrod Soulc in an address of welcome, during which he made many good points which were hearti. ly applauded. While as a citizen he eX- tended hearty welcome he advised them to always place theIr affections on things above. ''the men occupying the body of the house, the ladies above in the gallery" He referred to the limit placed on his speech to let all go by 3:30 p. m, and to give II, c. Baldwin a chance to talk. He said h. was sorry he had been born tto late for the war and too early for the millennium, and referred to his ancestors taking part iu the great struggle. He told the story or ! the two mon who enQuired of each other why they went to war. One went because he was single and loved the war the other because he was married and loved peace | He spoke of the song that he heard cried on the street, "There's Nothing Too Coco f)r the Irish." and said that he be, lieved that there was not any hing toe | good for the veterans of the war, even Il there had to be an income tax laid to pay for pensions. He extended q hearty wei come cn behalf of the Ladies' Relief corp, and the citizens of the borough lii | speech was well received. Speeches were also made by Chaplain Doolitt!e O | Nebraska, who met with the regiment fol the first time in six years; Captain But tocks of New Haven, Comrades Atwood Rogers, and others, besides the historian tale, which brought the boys back to thu old camp again. The singing ry the choi boys was excellent. Their programme being: .'The Red, White and Blue. "Sol dier's Tear" "Tenting Tonight" sol( and chorus, "Our Duty" and the "Sta Spangled Banner" vote of thanks wa rendered the citizens for favors received All carried away copy of the Citizen | souvenir to their homes
 JIG. Knapp general agent of Hi Henry minstrels. was in the place on Saturda! making arrangements for his splendid com plny to show here on Saturday evening August 31. He rented the opera house fo the night and it is expected will be thC firt company to use any portion of th new scenery. In the company there ar I al is,f f1aS own cars and give not only a fine stree parade. but an elegant performance on tn stage. Their layout in the first part is saiC to be about the handsomest of any com pany on the road. Mir Henry himself az pears in the third part with bis full mi