Waterbury Democrat., 1901-03-12
NAuGArucK NEWS
"A Number of Serious Washouts- Oc- :, cured Yesterday.

 Among the worst are Aetna street, where the roadway was washed com- pletely out. A difference of opinion seems to exist as to whether this IS caused by the sewer pipe being too small or by the throwing of refuse lnto the gutters by the residents of some of the streets. The crosswalk on Ma ple street above the old Naugatuck ho- tel is also in bad condition and should be seen to at once by the road super intendent, because if it is not repalfed some one is apt to be injured thefe and a suit against the borough Will pe the result The condition of the Hlll- side cemetery was also brought to the attention of the writer and he was told that the flooding of the same was caused by the overflow of the surface water from the sewer pipe on Hlgh street. This should be remedied as every time storm occurs the damage done to the cemetery will reach quite a large sum.
 While standing on the bridge yes ferday the writer overheard q conYef- sation which was being carried on be- tween several of the representative business men of the town to the erect that the trotting of horses across the renter bridge was something Wh1cn should be stopped. The writer mo- iicei the shaking which occurs every time that q horse crossing the bridge goes at gate faster than walk. ana if seemed to him that tie opinion of these men was very good and It also struck him that all bridges ill sur- rounding towns are posted in q man. ncr something like this: "Thr riding
 SNeI at T gate faster than q walk is pro- hibite,'' This matter should be at tended to as the shaking which it oc- casionS will in time loosen bolts on the bridge and thereby weaken the same. The law should be passed and strictly enforced.
 No man can be expected to be in sev- eral places at one time and the chief of police cannot neglect his outside districts to see that no drunkS are around the center on Sundays. The fact that the chief has to patrol Rub Der avenue and Union City and all other outlying districts should be taken into consideration. If the peo- rle want to keep the streets clear of drunken men at all times they should at once secure the appointment Of some good. efficient man as patrolman and in that way split up the districts so thai the duty of one man should be 10 see that they are kept clear at all times.
 The St Francis T. X. E. society for mally opened their new rooms, last night After tho business meeting cigars were passed around.
 Attorney William Kennedy was in New Haven yesterday on business.
 Thomas Pagan of Derby is spend- ing a few days with friends in town.
 Contractor J. IT. AIcINeon of Hart ford was in town yesterday calling on friends.
 The freshet of yesterday caused the retaining plant of the United States Rubber company to be closed as the back water prevented the machinery from being kept in operation. Work was resumed this morning.
 Auditors Duffy and Peck commenced the work of auditing the borough re- ports last night.
 Ii is expected that q large crowd will be present to see the production of shaun -Aroon,'' the three act Irish drama by the Columbus Dramatic club at Columbus hall on Monday evening.
 
 shown all the members of the cast to be very proficient in their parts and from present indications the drama will be put on in manner that will certainly catch the audience. Tick cts can be procured from members of the cast at 25 cents for general ad- mission and 35 cents for reserved seats.
 I. A. Morse. local manager of the Gem opera house. has booked the Min nie Lester company for the week of the 2Ith. The company when they were here before gave general satiS- faction and will this time try to outdO their past success. Popular prices will prevail.
 The funeral of Mrs Julia Minogue was largely attended from St Francis church this morning. 1nterment was in St Francis cemetery.
 Charles NJ. Calvin of South Main street is confined to the house by illness
 Thomas Denman of Boston was in town this morning on business.
 Senator William Kennedy and Rep resentatives Bird and Page are in Hartford to-day on business.
 The Holy Name society Of St Fran cis church will meet tonight. All members. are requested to be present as business of importance is to be transacted.
 The Naugatuck drum corps first an nual concert and dance, which is to be given in the Gem opera house on EaEsss-- CT Monday night. gives promise of be ing q success financially, as well as so- cistily, as 9 great number of tickets have been sold ill adyanee. by the members.
 In the borough court this morning ~ before Judge tHungerford th1 case of David Engleman. charged with as sauit, was continued until Saturday morning. ms Attorney Kennedy. who has been retained by Engleman. will be unable to appear until that time.
 E3fpEROR ERA NCIS JOSEPH