Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-08-21
CITY NEWS.

Remember the Knights of Columbus ex- cursion Saturday, August 24, to Watch Hill. Special forecast for Connecticut: Fair i stationary temperature to-day, probably l slightly warmer in interior Thursday after 1 noon. At the annual meeting of the Connec- | ticut Spiritualists' association, held at Man | tic, O. NJ. Platt of this city was elected | treasurer. Governor Coffin has appointed Attorne Wilson H. Pierce prosecuting agent fo l the Connecticut Humane society for Wa l terbury. The New England road is still trying to fill in the big cut at Towantic. One hun- dred and thirty-eight old cars have been dumped in there. The funeral of Patrick Coug 6lan took place yesterday afternoon to St Joseph's cemetery. The pallbearers were: Corne- Illus Morisrty. Bartholomew Shea. Thomas Reynolds and Patrick Curran.
 Alfred Grady, the five months old son of John Grady. 104 Park avenue, died this morning. The funeral will take place at } o'clock tomorrow afternoon to Calvary | cemetery.
 The New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad will run another of their pop ular excursions Friday, August 23, to Savln Rock from up the Naugatuck valley, start ing from Wissted.
 One of George Partree's horses ran away on East Main street at 3:3O this afternoon, smashing the wagon by coming into colli- sion with fire hydrant near the corner of East Main and Brook streets.
 Evangelist Wilson has decided to accept the position of superintendent of the Union Rescue Mission. The organization is now in splendid working order and ex- poets to be able to accomplish great things in the future.
 John Casey, who was sentenced to New Haven jail for thirty days this morning, for drunkf mess. was taken with symp toms of delirium tremens in the station house. Dr Axtelle was called and admin istered an opiate, and this afternoon Casey was removed to the almshouse.
 Application was made in the probate court to day for the appointment of 8 guardian over Eugene. Abel and George Savard, minors. It is alleged in the appli- cation. which is made by the grandfather of the children. that the father, Eugene Savard, has abandoned the children. The hearing will be held September 4.
 The New Haven Palladium says: One of the prettiest girls at Woodmont this season is Miss Anna Carley of Waterbury. who Is a guest at the Pembroke. Miss Carley also wears quite the most stunning bathing suit on the beach, It is of black with trimmings of narrow red braid, while the turban and bathing shoes are also of bright scarlet
 The Knights of Columbus are making ar- engagements to take large party on their excursion to Watch Hill Saturday. One of the finest boats on the sound has been engaged and good time is promised to all who attend. Tickets are for sale by the members of the committee, at the princi- pal drug stores and at Thomas Kane s store on Cole street
 There is talk of holding a field day of the t,ibes of Red Wen located in Hartford. Waterbury. Meriden, Middletowp, New Britain and other places in this section. al Hanover park. Meridtn. Committees have already been appointed by Hartford and New Britain tribes. but the time and place of the meeting will not be decided until action is taken on the other tribes. , The thirteenth annual msetiag of the society of the Fourteenth Connec'ic icu regime nt will be held m this city Tuesday September r.. The New York, New Haver l < Hartford railroad has granted half fare for return tickets from Waterbury and tht New York & New England railroad grant. return tickets at one cent mile. Imp, r: ant business will be brought before tho meeting aud it is desired that there be large attendance
 The funeral of Helen Schlag, who wa drowned at Walnut beach Monday after noon, took place from the residence of h. parents. MT and Mrs Christian Schlag. 2 South Elm street, at o'clock this after noon, with services by Prof Russell ant interment in Riverside cemetery. Th, house was filled with mourners and th, floral tributes were most profuse, includ ing several beautiful pieces from schoo mates of the deceased, many of whom at J tended the funeral. The pallbearers wer, Fred tuby, Charles Warren, Henry Scblai and ChaIles Weber.
 There will be big time on the Water bury Driving park tomorrow afternoon ! when the best horse flesh in the city wit be entered in half mile heats, the bes three in five to be declared the winner An effort will be made to have William Mc(rath of Mill stiett ente - his stopper for quarter mil heat. against time. The matioee i given for the purpc of raising funds t. put the fence, buildings and grounds il o proper shape for the big meet which will be held here during the first week in Sep tember. h addition to the ,rotting ther will be a running match which will furnisl considerable amusem' It for spectators
 Sheriff Rieney arrested man this after neon for whom the sheriff of Woodbur I has been looking for ,thre 6 days. His nam ] is Lsny Frost, Ho broke into house in Woodbury a week ago ana stole clothin aud other articls He came L Waterbury and stole from a mau name Welton a coat and hat. Sheriff Rigne found Frost working at East Farms. H learned Of pair of boots belonging i
 Woodbury which Frost hal sold on Eas Main street He found the rest cf the missin articles on his person. Where he worke
 he had pair of ferr, ts which were stole in Thomastou. He will be taken to Wood bury tomorrow to be tried for burglary.
 Herald reporter askeds City Attorne Gussman this morning ifany arrangement had been made for the baseball game b. tween Waterbury and New Britain city of tclals. Mr Gussman replied in the mega tive. He stated that he intended to visi Waterbury and see what was meant by tn term city officials MT Gussman said did not want to see the Waterbury tear made up of young clerks and intimate 1 that he desired to see the leading official take part h the game That's what t wanted. as it will give tone to the nations q game in New Britain All the locl Il player are back from their vacation now, are a t brown as berry and are in good shape t f play ball. The managers should get
 hustle on them.-New Britain Herald.
 Rational Dress In Bicycling. Ladies who ride cycles appear to be D pretty evenly divided on the uueStiOr