Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-11
CITY NEWS

American band prom at City hall to- night.
 There will be skating at John DIS pond tonight
 Military band prom at City hall to- morrow night.
 The Forbes. music house. South Main and Scovill streets, make spe- cial offer tomorrow only of hand some upright piano for $18o. Well worth $500. Here is d bargain for Xmas present for some one.
 A hearing on the application of Rutherford B. Hayes for. divorce from his wife is being held before Judge Shumway in the superior court in New Haven to-day. Attorney Charles w. Bauby is looking after the applicants case.
 An enjoyable whist party and dance was given by the Catholic Women's association in St Patrick's hall last night. The whist pr4zes were won by the following: Ladies, first, Miss Min nie Brey; second Miss AIcGrath; third, Miss Elizabeth Hart; consolation, Miss Julia Moroney; gentl first, Mich. ael Grout; second, John Corden: conso- lation, Charles Bntterly. After the whist dancing Was enjoyed. Refresh ments were served. On next Thursday another open meeting will be held, which will be the last before Christ mas
 There are some people living on Hawkins street and vicinity who do not believe the strike of the electric light trimmers Is over yet. They get this impression from the absence of light at the, junction of Adams and Hawkins street. Some believe the lamp at that place was not lighted since last spring, when the trimmers struck, but others say it was lighted the night of the Fourth of July. They would not complain now but for the condition of the sidewalks. they have become so accustomed to the darkness ill that vicinity.
 The jury in the case of Carnes vs McEvoy, in which $1OO0G damages for false arrest and Imprisonment were claimed. decided it late yesterday af- ternoon. The jury was out.two hours and gave a verdict for the plaintiff to recover $150. This was more than was expected and it is probable the defend ant will appeal to the supreme court. though there is q great difference be- tween $150 and $10 900. Attorney Me Geough of Boston showed he was no slouch. Several times during the hear ing he buclIled into Attorneys Root and Lawlor and made things quite interest ing for them. t
 Joseph Cavanaueh of South Main street returned from GreyStone yester- day with IF rabbits. the reward of q two days shooting tour in that district This beats all local records thus far Mir Cayanaugh says that game of all kinds never was more plentiful in Wa telDury, notwithstanding that some sportsmen state that when they go out they cannot find anything to shoot at. This, >Mr Cayanaugh feels sure is due to the fact that their dogs are no good or the huntsmen are poor shots. Not long since Dennis Delaney, John Ken naugh, John Cavanaugh and F. J. Don- ahue spent almost-a a week in the woods but didn't have very good luck, and they are at a loss to know how Joe Cavanalgh made such a haul. The aldermen will have an outing at P o'clock tomorrow afternoon for | the purpose of examining the Elm street school building which has been l condemned by the building inspector and incidentally taking look at the | High school building With q view to determining whether there is anyth'n ing in the rumor that it is unsafe. 1t seems to be generally admitted that 1 the High school is all right. but peo- pie are fighting shy of expressing an opinion with reference to tho Elm street building. The whole matter should be thoroughly aired tomorrow and if it can be shown that the build ing is unsafe then it is but fair to as- sume that every member of the board will know his duty and act up to it
 The Upson Jewelry. Co will keep open store every evening until after l the holidays. Full line of Christmas goods fn watches. table cutlery, clocks Nnd precious stones. wan.