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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
DISCUSSED 1T SHERRY'S
The Coal Strike Question Tn All
 It's Phases.

Delegates to the University Conference l Gave Their Views-Wayne Mac Weigh Says Universities Must Pay More Attention to Such Questions As the Coal Trouble.
 New York, Dec 31.-The coal strike question was discussed by some of the speakers at the dinner given at Sher- rvs last night to the delegates to the university conference. James w. Alexander of Yale '6O, speaking on ''The Universities and Modern Busi- ness" suggested playfully that each university should have it's trust and, after assigning various combines to the different universities said: Some body else can take John Mitchell and the strikers. They are the biggest trust of all.''
 This reused Wayne MacVeage, Yale '53, who said, speaking on ''The Uni versailles and Public Affairs
 ssThe universities must pay more at tention to great question like the coal trouble. An immense industry had drifted out of the hands of the men ill charge-honest, well-meaning men, as capable as you and I. But it has drifted out of their hands, and the 1la- tion was face to face with winter without coal. Then a graduate of university did appear and said, Coal must be mined,' and he was the chief executive. Then another graduate ap- peared, of almost equal authority, the financial leader, and he said, coal must be minedv But the issue was not entirely settled by either or both of them. It depended not on uni- versity graduate but on the graduate of coal mine, who said if the arbi- tration is conceded for which I have been asking for eight months coal will be mined.' F.
 Arbitration was granted and coal was mined but if one had been less persuasive and another had not agreed then the mines would have been her. medically sealed for winter. You must deal not alone with the coal barons-you must deal with the men who mine coal and bring it to the sur face You must administer the gov ernment with the ideals of civic vir- tue."
 MT Macveagh was followed by President Eliot of Harvard who sug- gested that each of the gentlemen preceding him had slightly wandered from his subject, referred pleasantly MT MacVeagh's impetuosity and his discussion of the strenuous life" He then outlined the ideal strenuous life, and led the discussion into quiet chan nels His subject was ''The Uniyers- ities and the Learned Professions"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
FLANAGAN TO ACT
He Will Make Demand for Reg
 istrar Hynes' Books.
MONDAY IS THE TIME SET.

This Move is Made to Avoid Any Cues
 tion That Might Arise in Regard to
 Salary-A Similar Case Was De
 cided in Bridgeport and the Losing
 Candidate Had to Pay Back Salary.
 Attorney Root has finally declaeu that ms clIent, John Il. FIanagan, snail make demand upon James A. nynes next Monday for Ine books of the once ot democratic registrar of voters. lie has decided upon this step to comply with all possible technlcaIlties that might stand in the way Of his client $ eventually drawing the salary of the office, provided the decision of the supreme court sustains the de cision of Judge ShumWay of the superior court, which has de- clared favorable to Flanagan. h Bridgeport some time ago two candi- dates claimed to have been elected tax collector. One of them collected about $4,OOO taxes and out of this sum he paid his own salary, the city having refused to pay him. The case was finally decided against him and he, not the city, had to pay the other candi- date.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
READY FOR MOCK TRIAL,
High School Pupils Are Ready for To
 Morrow Night.

A successful rehearsal of the mock trial of the conspirators against Presi- dent Abraham Lincoln, which will be held in Music hall in the Citizens bank building, under the auspices of the Theta chapter of the Theta Sigma, a High school society, was held yester- day afternoon in the superior court room. To a Democrat reporter, who had the pleasure of being present at the rehearsal, the trial proved most in teresting. The different parts were as follows: Judge, Benjamin Fairbrother; state prosecutors, James Hurley, Ed ward McDona1d; counsel for the pris- oners, John Gaffney. Clyde Miller; clerk, John Hayes; sheriff, John Hay den; the prisoners Booth, Herold. Ar mold and Mrs Surrattl, Joseph Daily, Joseph Guilfoile, Michael Blansfeld, Miss Mary Judd; witnesses for the state:. (Secretary Stanton), Louis Jack son, clerk at Wilson's hardware store; Seery Hayes; witnesses for the defense, George Coyle, Charles Bolger. Attor- ney Carmody is instructor. The trial is rather unique form of entertain ment for High school Students and no doubt will attract. a large audience. Before the trial the following entertain ment will be given: Piano selections, Miss Katherine Carroll Bergin; vocal solos, Miss Elizabeth Lawlor; violin. duets, the Misses Kilroe and Loughlin; recitations, Mss Winifred Ward, Miss Mary Hurley.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
HISTORY IN SCHOOLS.
President James of Chicago Advocates
 Broader Study.

Chicago, Dec 31.-A broader study of history in the public schools is urged by President Edmund J. James of Northwestern university, in a paper read before the Chicago chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The paper was entitled ''The Study and Future of State History in the High Schools" After dwelling on the i'm portance of teaching state history, the paper in part says:
 We have perhaps sinned in the large amount of time which we have given in one grade or another to American history and the small attention which We have given to general European and world history. The, history of our country is destined, in dur opinion. to play an important part and occupy a leading place in all the future history of the world, but if the American re- public were to perish to-day the place which we should occupy in the grand progress of the worlds history would, after all, be small.''
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
END OF ANOTHER YEAR AT HAND

robbed of precious ones and miss some
 familiar faces about the home, but this is in accordance with a divine decree and it is the duty of all who have been tried to take a philos0phic view of the situation and accept their af1ictions as coming from God. Man was not
 born to remain here for all time and
 none of us has any assurance that we will be here at the close of the year which we expect to see usher itself in
 tomorrow. Let us be thankful that we have been spared so long and hope
 that if we should be called away we
 will be nearer Him whose nativity we
 celebrated on Christmas day and the
 loved ones who have gone before.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
JUDGE WHEELER's VIEWS.
Says State Should Examine Into Al
 Uncontested Divorce Cases.

Says State Should Examine Into All
 Uncontested Divorce Cases.
 Middletown, Dec 31.-In decision handed down to-day in which he re- fustd to allow a decree of divorce in grounds of habitual intemperance and intolerable cruelty, Judge George W. Wheeler expressed an opinion of wide interest. He said that in this case the advantage of a contest has been appar- ent, for had the case been uncontest- ed the decree would no doubt have been granted. He suggested that in the interest of morality and for it's own protection that the state should have each uncontested divorce case investigated and report made to the court Such a proceeding would de crease the number of d1Vorces granted by at least one-third, for he believed that large proportion of cases would not stand careful investigation and contested trial.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
SECOND MATE SHOT.
And Excitement is at Fever Heat in
 Savannah La Mar.

2 : ! Hs
 Kingston, Jamaica, Dec 31.-Consid- erable excitement prevails at Savan- nah La Mar, on the southwest coast of this island, over the shooting there yes tefday of the colored Jamaican second mate of the American brig Sunlight by the first officer of that vessel, H. c. Gardner of Maine. According to the details which have reached here trouble arose on board the Sunlight over the color question and the crew left and refused to return on board During the disturbance, it appears, Gardner fired at the second mate aad probably fatal ly wounded him. A strong force of po- lice as sent on board the brig to arrest Gardner and it was with difficulty he was oyerpowered and taken to jail The police were compelled to guard the building in order to prevent native mohs from attacking it. The Sunlight was loading logwood for Boston
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
GERMANY,S ATTITuDE.

Madrid, Dec 31.-Germany has noti- fled Spain that she intends to observe an attitude towards Morocco similar to that of France and Great Britain. All the powers are thus in accord with Spain's desire to maintain the status quo.
 Ceuta, Morocco, says that Moor who was under British protection has been murdered by the Moors between Tan gier and Tetuan.
 The Kabyles, in the vicinity of Me- lila, Morocco. are quiet.
 People who have arrived at Ceuta from Fez do not take very serious views of the situation there.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
WANT ANNUAL DEBATES.

Stanford University, Cal, Dec 31.-- The students of the Johns Hopkins university, through Dr Grey Carrollton Lee, have formally submitted pro- posal looking to the inauguration of a series of annual intercollegiate debates, the first to take place here in April If it is decided to agree to three debates, Dr Lee expresses a desire to have the next meeting take place in Baltimore, and the third point to be determined by lot. The challenge will be consid- cred by the Stanford Debating league at the opening of the new semester, January 6.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
BRAINS DECISION.

New York, Dec 31-Magistrate Brann handed down decision to-day that Police Inspector Brooks violated section 10 of the penal code and ex- ceeded his authority in forcibly enter ing Canfeld's alleged gambling house on December 1, 1902. The magistrate held that Brooks must be held for trial and must answer in the court of spe- cial sessions The decision was the outcome of a preliminary hearing in the action brought against the inspec- tor for forcibly entering Canfield's.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
CONTROL. OF POWER PLANTS
New York Men Now at Head of
 the Business.
This Country and Canada Controlled by the Same Companies Many Ex- tra Horse Power to Be Added to the Business During the Coming Year.

buSmeSS During the COmlng ear. New York, Dec 31.-New York men
 have now acquired control of the greater electric power plants of the
 United States and Canada, says the l Herald.
 According to the census the total | electric power in America in 1900 was 311,O16 horse power. Great additions have been made since. The additions on the American side of Niagara Falls are 55,000 and 65,OOO horse power plants, to be installed as fast as each l 5000 horse power unit is completed, probably by next August. On the Canadian side, 10000 horse power is in process of construction for 1904 by one. company and 5O,OOO horse power for another company. At Sault Ste Marie, Mich, 57,00O additional horse power has just been turned on. At Niagara Falls the financial sup bort of the Niagara Falls power com lpany and the Canadian Niagara pow | CT company is furnished by New York lcapitalists.
 At the soo, the Michigan Lake Su- lperior Power Go, with 57,O0O horse power on the Michigan side, and the Algoma Commercial Go, limited, with i20,O00 horse power on the Ontario side, are owned by New York men
 The Great Falls, Mont, electric pow CT company is backed by J. P. Morgan and James J. Hill.
 The California, the longest electric transmission system in the world, is largely financed by New York capital ists, and the Pikes Peak Power Go of Colorado is largely owned by New Workers. In addition there are upward of fifty electric power plants, operated by tur- bine water wheels, having a total of 1,500 miles of circuit in which New York has heavy financial interest. An estimate of $50, 100000 is believed to
 be the minimum of New Yorks cash investment in electric power plants.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
eASTRO'S ANSWER COMES TO HAND
THE L0UBAT PRIZES.
To Be Awarded Every Five Years for
 Best Original Works.


 New York, Dec 31.-Through the gen erosity of the Due de Loubat, whose interest in American studios is well known, two prizes, to be called the Loubat prizes, have been established at Columbia university, to be awarded every five years for the best original works dealing with North America at any period preceding the declaration of independence. The value of the first prize is not less than $1,0O0, and that of the second prize is not less than $4OO, and the competition is open to all persons, whether citizens of the United States or of any other country. These prizes are offered in the year 1903. Original manuscripts, books and pamphlets offered in competition may be sent to any member of the commit tee prior to June, 1903.
 The committee on award has been named as follows: Prof William M Sloane, Columbia; Alexander Graham Bell and Dr George N. Olcott.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
FIRE TRUCK COLLISION.

Struck Wagon While Returning From
 Fire-Janitor Loughlin Thrown Out.
 While returning from the fire on Fairview street last night a collision occurred between the fire truck and team belonging to Sackett & Curtis. The driver of the team was thrown out and one of the firemen, John IT. Lough. lin, janitor of the City hall building, received a punch in the fifth rib that knocked him out for a few moments But the janitor was at his post to-day just the same and had the hall looking as bright and cheerful as ever.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
GEYsER IS TRoUBLEsOMB.

Seattle, Wash, Dec 31.-The geyser at Eldorado, in the Klondike, is giv- ing the territorial authorities much trouble and has already done much damage, according to a dispatch re- ceived by the steamer City of Seattle. The geyser, which began flowing early in the month and which the govern ment had succeeded in capping, has broken out again and is sending an immense volume of water all over the surrounding country. The glacier formed from the geyser extends over an area of three miles and is increas- ing in size.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
DIED IN ALBANY.
Former Waterbury Woman Whose Re-
 Iations Reside Here.

lationS Reside Here.
 Mrs Annie Igo, wife of John F. Col lins, died at her home in Albany Tuesday morning: Mrs Collins was born and lived in Waterbury until her marriage several years ago. She was a woman of fine character, a devoted wife and loving mother, and leaves large circle of friends in Waterbury as we'll as Albany to mourn her loss. Mrs Collins is survived by her hus- band, John F. Collins, formerly of this city, and three sons, Michael, Frank and Louis; also one brother, William M. Igo of Albany, and four sisters, Mrs F. T. Andrews, Misses Julia L.. Lizzie M. and Jennie M. Igo of this city. The funeral will take place Friday morning at $40 from her late home, 161 South Swan street, Albany. Interment in family plot in Albany cemetery.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
TWO IMPROVEMENTS MADE

New York, Dec 31.-Two attach ments aggregating $74,193 have been granted, says the American by Justice Scott. of the supreme court against the property of the Keystone Telephone Go, a New Jersey corporation with headquarters in Philadelphia and branches in this and other large cities. Charles J. Marsh on an assigned claim of the Standard Underground Cable Company secured one attachment and the National Conduit and Cable com pany the other.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
TWELVE MEN HELD.

Louisville, Ky, Dec 31.-Twelve men are now in jail here on suspicion of be- ing implicated in the hold-up of a Louisville & Nashville passenger train near here yesterday. Among the names registered are Frank Hughes of Pittsburg, George Love. Lima, O., Frank Wester, Hinton, w Va, and James Murphy Michael McCarty and George Harmon of Allegheny, Pa.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
INQUIRY AFTER MISSIONARIES

London, Dec 31.-The missionary Headquarters in London has tele- graphed to Tangier for information re, garding the missionaries in Morocco for whose safety, however, not much fear is felt. The latest advices from the Americans at Mequinez show that Messrs Welliver of Minnesota and Reed of Kansas City went to Fez after the recent trouble at Mequinez. Six other missionaries are presumed to be at Mequinez.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
SERIES OF ICE RACES.

Glens Falls, N. Y. Dec 31.-Arrange- ments are being made for a series of ice races at the head of Lake George beginning January 15. Two races on a kite-shaped track will be held each week and will be continued as long as the ice stays good A large number of entries from prominent horse own CTS in various parts of northern New York has been received.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
GRAND JURY ACTS.

Recommends That Brooklyn Rapid
 Transit Go Make Changes.
 New York. Dec 31.-The grand jury of Kings county handed down a pre- sentiment to-day on surface and ele- vated railroad facilities in Brooklyn, recommending that the Brooklyn Rap i'd Transit Go make, certain changes in its system with view to the improve ment of existing conditions. >.
 The grand jury recommends that the attorney general take steps to annul the charters of the constituent com panies of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Go. *'s..
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
MORGAN COMBINATION.

New York, Dec 31-The Internation- al Mercantile Marine company has as- serted itself at the custom house for the first time by the clearance of the American line steamer Philadelphia for Southampton. From this time the name selected for the Morgan combina- tion will appear on the papers of the American, Red Star, LeyIand and White Star lines.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
sIoAN,s yALEr REAfANDEn

London, Dec 31.-Tod SISan's valet. 8 Swiss named Carloz, was remanded at police court here to-day, charged with stealing the American jockeys diamond sleeve links, valued at $425, a dress suit and other articles Sloan, who said he desired to go abroad, was bound over to attend the trial.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
INFANTA IsABELL SAILS.

Gibraltar. Dec 31.-The Spanish sloop of war Infanta Isabell sailed from A1geciras to-day for Morocco. General Chace1 will assume command of the Spanish expeditionary force should developments in Morocco ne- cessitate it's dispatch to that country.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
REAR END COLLISION.

Conductors Head Gut Off and Body
 Badly Mangled.
 Montreal, Dec 31.-A rear end collis- ion occurred to-day on the Victoria bridge on the Grand Trunk railway, be- tween two freight trains. The con ductor, Octave Tremble, was killed. His head was cut off and he was badly mangled. The wreck took fire and for the present all traffic is blocked. Trains to and from the United States cross the St Lawrence river on this bridge.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
MONEY WILL BE RECEIVED.

St Petersburg, Dec 31.-Count Bo- brinsky, who co-operated with the American famine work in 1891, has received inquiries from Americans in regard to the relief required in Fin land and telegraphed to the minister of the interior. Von Plehwe, who has authorized him to say that money will be gratefully received, but that other contributions are not wanted.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
ENLISTED AT 15. .
Episcopal Minister Who Has Just Died
 in Philadelphia.

Episcopal Minister mo daS JuSI DIeIl
 in Philadelphia.
 Philadelphia. Dec 31.-Rev Leverett Bradley. until recently associate rec tor of St Luke's Epiphany Episcopal church of this city, died at his home to-day aged 56 years. He was born fin Methuen. Mass, and at the outbreak of the civil war. when but fifteen years of age, enlisted and served until the end of the conflict. Shortly after the war he prepared for the ministry. He was ordained deacon in 1878 in Hartford, Conn. and became assistant to the Rev Phillips Brooks at Trinity church. Boston. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1879. After serv- ing in various New England charges he came to this city and became asso- ciated with St Luke's.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
CARRIAGE PLANT BURNED.

Milwaukee, Dec 31.-The entire plant of the Charles A. Bresch Go, car riage manufacturers. was destroyed by fire early to-day, entailing loss of upwards of $100,000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
WOMEN's CLUB MEETING.
Papers Read by Members and Music
 on Piano and MaIfc%fn.

on Piano and Mandolin.
 At the meeting of the Waterbury Women's club yesterday afternoon the musical program consisted of a fu- neral march by Chopin by J. J. Der win. Miss Grace Hamilton followed him with two readings, given in her usual charming manner. The first was Bret Harte's .sHow Santa Claus Came to Simpsons Bar,'' and the sec ond translation of Francois Copper's The Last Son." which she interpreted in highly original style. Between these readings MT Derwin gave two mandolin selections, a fantasie by Adt, and s.SIumber On" by the same writer. He was accompanied by Miss Anna s. Byrne.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
HARTFORD,S GRAND LIST.s

Hartford, Dec -Hartford's grand list as compiled by the board of asses sors was completed this afternoon. The amount is $60, 1908, 1852.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
BOERS yOLUNTEERED,

Cape Town, Dec 31.--A detachment Of 10 Boers who have volunteered for military service in Somaliland will sail from here next week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31

London. Dec 31.-A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Willemsted. Curacao, dated yesterday, says: 'The post master at Maracaibo. Venezuela, hay ing detained correspondence belonging to German merchants. the German cruiser Fake threatens in consequence to lombard the town"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
THE CASE SETTLED.

tfK1IVNIO
 Is Ended.
 The breach of promise case of Anne Mazauka versus William Walaytis which was decided for the plaintfff by jury in the district court few weeks ago has been settled. The appeal to the supreme court will not be tried, therefore Attorney Bauby, counsel for the plaintiff, would not say what the settlement was, but it Is understood to be about $500. The jury's verdict was for $500.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
ASLEEP THREE MONTHS.
Girl Who Quarreled With Lover
 Thought to Be Dying.

Thought to Be Dying.
 Chicago, Dec 31.-Dora Meek, who went into trance like sleep on Sep tember 2S as the result of a lovers quarrel and has never since awakened is believed to be dying, says special to the Chronicle from Centralia, III. Since Sunday she has shown an ab- normally high pulse, which the doc tors believe is due to exhaustion. There is very little fever and respira- ton is normal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31

Paris, Dec 31.-A dispatch to the Matin from Caracas confirms the statement that Venezuela has prom ised France to treat her claims as those of Great Britain, Germany ana Italy, but adds that a similar promise was refused to Belgium, Spain ana Holland.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-31
He Accepts the Proposition As
 Presented.
HAY WILL SEND IT TO LONDON

And Then to Berlin and Rome-Vene-
 zuela Makes Promises to France will Treat Her Claim in the Same Way as Great Britain and Ger
 many's.
 Washington, Dec 31.-SecreIary ,dant M% has received the answer or fleeiuor. r1.o,.s Castro to the proposal of the poMGas pT4ias to arbitrate the Venezuelan uilhe '-i'.os before The Hague tribunals
 President Castro accepts the genera nrinciples of the proposition. HIS aI, 4e swer will be transmitted IfoLl heie v London, Berlin and Rome to-day'