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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION.
Steps Taken to Revive Retail Trade
 and Stop Cutting Prices.

7f
 New York, June g. At the third ana nual dinner of the American Booksel- lers' association. held in this city, Rev Thomas Dixon, 1T, spoke on the negro question The first subject discussed was the consideration of the steps lo be taken to revive theretail book trade and stop cutting of prices by large stores In this matter, the speakers declared that the maintenance Of a fair price for books is the only hope of the retail bookseller; that the public is pre- pared to pay a fair price, and tllat the matter of 10 cents more or less which means little to the purchaser frequent- ly represents for the bookseller the margin of loss or profit
 Dr Dixon. talking on the negro ques- tion, said in part:
 Race prejudice is of two kinds. One is 3 mean thing. This is the pre3u- dice which proceeds from fear of an- other races superior powers or abili- ties. Such is the prejudice against the Jew. It exists simply because the Jewish race is the most persistent powerful, commercially successful race that the world has ever produced Thousands of them have been assimi- lated by America and thousands more will be assimilated.
 The prejudice against the negro ie the instinct of self-preservation record here the prediction that I, as a southern man, expect sto live and see they-dsy when the whole people of the southSwiH build statue to Abraham Lincoln in the capital of the confeder- acy.n
 He called attention, however, to Lin- coln's words: T believe there exists between the races white and black a physical difference which will forever forbid their living together on a plane of social equality"
 ssIn fifty years MT Dixon declared, ssthere will be 6O,00O,O00 negroes in this country at the present rate of in crease, and there are but three solu- tions of the problem that present them. selves to us-to raise the negro to our level, to sink to him, or to remove him. The negro is the menace, therefore, to one element of the Americans strength -4his race integrity. The menace to his other element of strength, his indl- viduality, is socialism, which attacks first tl,e family, the stronghold of in- diyiduality, and the bulwark upor which our civilization rests, and then the fibre of the individual himself"
 w. Willard Palmer, mayor of Grand Rapids, Mich, spoke of the attempts of the association three years ago to see what could be done to revive the book trade and of the crisis now existing. He said the fact that the booksellers had succeeded in consequence of ac- ton then in placing the prices of books of history, biography and travel upon a net basis with uniform prices and keeping them there was proof that the same thing could be done for books of fiction, and he predicted that the con- vention of booksellers will now ask the publishers to put books of fiction on such a basis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
TWO RRoTHERs DROWNED.

Pawtucket, R. l., June 9.-Two brothers were drowned in the Pawtux- ct river yesterday afternoon by the overturning of boat during squall. They were John Finneran. aged 1T, and Henry Finneran, aged A. Ed ward Finneran, aged Is, Thomas Welch, Joseph Welch and James Quinn were saved. The boys were re- turning home from work. Henry Fin neran could not swim and his brother, John, lost his life in an attempt to save him. Edward tried to rescue his brothers and was picked up exhausted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
MRS PoTrER IN MINISTER'S PLAN

London, June 9.-Nfrs Brown Potter at the Yarmouth theater last night pre- sented a new play, "For Church or Stage" written by Rev Forbes Phillips, vicar of Gorleston, near Yarmouth, where Mrs Brown Potter some time ago caused sensation by reciting in Rev MT Phillips's church. The play is a story of the love for a rector, al ready married, by Stella, an actress of doubtful antecedents, and the latter $ regeneration through recommendation. and self-sacrifice. Mrs Potter filIedA3the role of Stella. There is some caming at the introduction of religion on the stage, but the play had an enthusiastic reception ssa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
THE NEWARK DISASTER.
Court Refuses Application of Trolley
 Officials.

Trenton, N. J., June The supreme court has refused the application of A. J. Cassatt, D. F. c. Young and others who are under indictment for responsi- ibiIity in connection with the Clifton avenue trolley accident at Newark in which several children were killed. Those under indictment are all officers of the trolley company. The decision states that the court is without power to grant either one of two motions made. One was for a trial before the entire supreme court and the other was for trial before that court with a struck jury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
MAYORS IN SESSION.

Bridgeport, June 9,-The annual meeting of the Connecticut Mayors as sociation was held here to-day and was attended by the following mayors and ex-mayors:. Hotchkiss and Charters of Ansonia. Sterling and Taylor of Bridge port, Harbison, Preston and Sullivan of Hartford, West of Meriden, Bassett and Webster of New Britain, Dart and Beckwith of New London, Grover of Norwalk, Burr, Griggs, Weeks and Mills of Midd1etown, Summings, Leed and Tupper of Stamford.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

The conditions have changed but very little during the past twenty-four hours. The area of low pressure con tinues in the lake region and cloudy weather with light showers prevails II the northern and eastern sections.
 The rainfall in southern New Eng land has amounted to about one inch, but in the northern portions Of New England it has been less than a quar- ter of an inch.
 X Conditions favor for this vicinity warm, muggy weather, with an occa- 6ionaI light shower.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
AMERICAN GIRL KILLED.

Paris. June g. Constance, the young daughter of Archibald Gracie of New York was killed in an elevator accident at the Hotel de La Tremoille last evening, MT Oracle is a relative of President Roosevelt. Consul Gener- al Gowdy investigated the matter and found that Miss Oracle attempted to enter descending freight elevator and was crushed and killed between it and the shaft. Her body will be embalmed and taken to New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
willing to Pay HI. Way.

A nervous bridegroom, after he had been married by Rev. Charles M Sheldon, of Topeka, searched his pockets hurriedly, and then breath lessly declared that he had neglect ed to provide for the clergyman's fec But he added, brightening up, q can show you how to fix your gas meter so that it won't register"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
GOVERNOR SIGNED BILL.
Act Adding New Bonds to Savings
 Bank Lists Now a Law.

Hartford, June Ex-Governor Cham. berlain signed the much discussed bill adding railroad bonds outside the state to the savings bank lists and the bill became law to-day.
 A resolution was passed in the sen ate appropriating $25,OO0 to the Green wich hospital.
 The resolution repeating the act call ing for the city of Bridgeport to issue bonds for 8 new city hall was passed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
COPPER MINEs CLOSED.
As Result of Strike of Mexican and
 IhaJ;on T,a3aororS

As Result of Strike of Mexican and
 Italian Laborers.
 El Paso, Tex, June 9.-4As a result of the strike of Mexican and Italian la borers at Clifton, Ariz, the mines and smelters of the Arizona Copper Go, De troit Copper Go, and Spanno Copper Go are tightly closed and all work in the Clifton and Morenci districts is at a standstill Both sides seem firm Sheriff Parks and number of deputies are on the ground to preserve order. The business of Morenci and Metcalfe is paralyzed and that of Clifton Is seri- ously affected. Captain Pyning of the Arizona rangers Stationed at Douglas has been ordered to send the rangers to that section. Serious trouble is feared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
FIFTY-YARD RECORD.

New Milford, June 9.-In the annual field day sports of the Ingleside school to-day. Miss Eleanor Zimmerman of East Orange, N J., broke the record for women's schools in the fifty-yard dash. Her time was 6s4 seconds. The best previous time was seven seconds, and was held by Vassar college. The events were held under the direction of the Yale Athletic association.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
.urDGE PICKETT DEAD

New Haven, June 9.-Judge Rufus s. Pickett prominent member of the New Haven county bar, died to-day at his home after an illness lasting from May 13, when he was stricken with paralysis. For the past four days he has been unconscious. He was "A years of age. He was judge of the city court from 1887 to 1893, and after thar was city attorneY for six years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
Growth of America.

Since 179o the area of the United States has increased from s27,84 to 3,629,933 square miles, the number of counties has increased from BOT to 2,s67, and che total population has increased from 3,o29,214 to 7s.3o3.3S7, or nineteenfold
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
NINE MITI,s SHUT DOWN

Holyoke, June 9. Because of a strike in the finishing departments nine paper mill plants in this city were shut down this morning, throwing l. 800 hands out of employment AZ the day progresses the situation grows more dubious. There are no braalsx tn the ranks Of the strikers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09
WEATHER FORECAST

8 p. m. Tuesday to 8 p. m. Wednesday for New Haven and vicinity: Local showers tonight; Wednesday fair; south to southwest winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-09

Boston, June 9.-Forecast for Con. necticut: Local showers tonight; Wednesday fair; light south to south, west winds.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
ODESSA NOTES

Mr.. Otto Holman, of Chester, Pa, is
visiting relatives in town.
Mr.. John Heller, of Wilmington,
visited friends in town this week.
Miss Nellie Stevens visited friends in
Chester from Saturday until Monday.
Miss May Enos entertained her friend,
Miss May Chance, of Philadelphia, Sun
day.
Mics Eta Rose, of Newark, visited her
sister, Miss Burdette Rose, part Of last
week.
Rev. J. NJ. Arters and Mr.. Cyrus Keen
were in Wilmington few days this
week.
Miss Burdette Rose entertained her
sister, Miss Lidie, OF Philadelphia, on
Monday.
Mrs. Matte Cats and daughter, Anna,
of Wilmington, visited Mrs. William
Eccles Sunday.
Mrs. Joseph L. Gibson is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. John G. Corbit, Jr., at
Norristown, Pa.
Mr.. Fred Stephens, of Bridgeton, n. j.,
spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs.
Alfred Stevens.
Mr.. Oakley Vinyard, OF Philadelphia,
spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Vinyard.
Misses Bertha Stevens and Katie Kum-
pei have returned from visit with rela-
tives in New Jersey.
Mrs. F. w. Curtis and children, of
Newark, are guest of her parents, Mr..
D. w Corbit and wife.
Miss Gertrude Gremminger and friend,
of Philadelphia, spent Sunday with her
mother, Mrs. M. Gremminger.
Mrs. r. N. Rhodes and son, Albert,
left Saturday for Kennedyville, Md,
where they will visit her sister.
Messrs. George and Richard Moore and
Richard Dulin, of Salisbury, Md. spent
the Easter Holidays with their parents
here.
Easter services were held in the NJ
E. Church Sunday evening. The exer-
cises were in charge of the Sunday School
and were very good. The house was
crowded and the services were much en-
ioyed by all present.
At business meeting of the Epworth
League Cabinet on Friday night Of last
week in the lecture room of the NJ. Z.
Church, it was decided to observe ami
versary day and make preparation for
same to be held the third Sunday in May.
Miss Hettie Carpenter, of near town,
entertained at her home on Sunday,
Misses Margaret and Myrtle Townsend,
Mary Money and Ethel Maloney, Messrs.
Samuel Townsend, Tinley Scott and Will
mer Fennemore, of Townsend, and John
Heldymeyer, and Lester Naylor, of
Odessa.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
THE LITTLE FOLKS

In the lecture room of Bethesda Meth
odist Episcopal Church Monday evening
large number Of parents and friends OF
''The Little Light Bearers" gathered to
witness the opening of the mite mission
ary boxes of the primary department Of
the Sabbath School. The program rem
dered by the little folks included recita-
tions, singing and short address by
Superintendent A. G. Cox. The pro-
ceeds amounted to $6.75. The program
which was very enjoyable one, follows:
Singing by the class, "The Bible"
Apostles Creed. The Lords Prayer.
Recitation by Harry DeValinger and
John Hukill.
Recitation by Sarah Hates, "Pm the
Little Miss Moffit.
Recitation by Mabel Dawson and Lola
Ingram, "1'll Just Explain"
Singing by class of girls, "Ten Little
Pennies"
Recitation, Emma Miner.
Recitation, Jessie Shepherd.
Recitation, Timothy Hukill.
Singing by class of girls, Growing
Like Jesus"
Recitation, Viola Weber.
Recitation by Grace Williams, Bessie
Denney, Edith Eliason, Alice Boulden,
"Little Helpers"
Address by Superintendent Cox.
Singing, Little Things"
Opening Mite Boxes.
Collection, taken by William Eliason
and John Hukill.
Singing, "Come over and Help Us."
Dismissal.
The mite boxes were held by the fol-
lowing Little Light Bearers" during the
past year: Delbert Gallagher, Sarah
Hates, Helen McWhorter, Lizzie Orrell,
Jesse Shepherd, Timother Hukill,.. Rus
sell and Irene Reed, Helen Barnard,
William Taylor Clark, Charles Richie,
Jr., Lola Ingram, William Alden Parker
and John Francis McWhorter.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT

Mr.. ]. A. Suydam takes great pleasure
in announcing that an Athletic and GYM
nastic Exhibition will be given at the
Opera House on Wednesday evening,
April Goth.
Professor w. Ward Beam, the gymnas'
tic instructor of the State Fencibles
Battalion, 9th Regiment, N. G. P, will
present his class of gymnastic experts.
The evening will be devoted to skill and
muscle. Prof. Beam will demonstrate
the latest methods of physical training.
The following is an outline of the pro-
gramme:
ROYCE BROTHERS-In anartistic
exhibition Of lightning movements
of skill, ease and grace. The undisputed
champion bag-punchers of America.
FRANK P.JONEs-Holding the cham
pionship for heavy weight lifting GAO
pound class) Of Pennsylvania and New
York. A marvel of muscle and strength,
showing the magnificent results of ply
sical training.
WILLIAM NOCH VS.. JOSEPH E.
MEADE-A mastery exhibition of scien-
tiic boxing.
RHODE and HENCH-A charming
comedy acrobatic turn introducing hand
balancing and tumbling.
MARTINNETTIE and CROTHER-
Expert gymnasts.
CHARLES A. CRADDOCK VS.. DAN
TEL CRADDOCK, formerly of Middle
town-Scientific wrestling. Mr.. Charles
Craddock will meet anyone at las pounds
and Mr.. Daniel Craddock will be pleased
to meet anyone at 135 pounds.
PROF. W. WARD BEAM will give a
short talk on physical training and an
exhibition of over 1000 movements by
class of perfectly developed young men.
Showing exercises for the arms, legs and
body, also breathing for the development
OF the chest.
Glass drills and Jumping. A. Short,
w. G. Price, G.. G. Reinbold, 7. E. Stew
enson, w. s. Boekel, T. G. Fogel and
F., Walters.
This is an outline Of an entertainment
that is unique and varied and one that
will be instructive as well as entertaining
to ladies as well az gentlemen. Admis-
sion 25 and IS cents.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
DELAWARE CITY

The Rev. Omer Jones, spent Sunday ir
Wilmington.
Mr.. S. R. Hines, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday in town.
Mr. Evergram, Of Wye Mills, is visiting
Miss Annie Hunter.
Miss Mary Tugend, of Philadelphia,
spent Sunday in town.
Mr.. Carl Adler, of Camden, N. j., has
been visiting his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Schunder, OF
Philadelphia, spent Easter with friends
here.
Mr.. George McIntire, of Philadelphia,
spent few days with his parents this
week.
Mr.. E. Warren Simkins, who has been
visiting friends here has returned to Phi
ladelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Vail and daugh-
ter, of Dutch Neck, spent Sunday with
friends in town.
Mr.. Titus Irons, of Philadelphia, has
returned home after spending Easter
with Mrs. Castelow.
The wedding of Miss Mollie Lewis, of
this town, and John Roberts took place
on Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the
N. E. Parsonage, the Rev. Mr. Jones
performing the ceremony. The bride
was prettily attired in travelling gown
of navy blue. Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts
will reside in. Chester, Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
PERSONALITIES

Mr. Harry Layfield is in Virginia til
week.
Misses Ella and Fannie Fortner spe,
Easter in Wilmington.
Mrs. J. A. Fortner, Jr., was in Wi
mlngton over Sunday.
Mrs. Albert Price is the guest of Pl,ils
delphia friends and relatives.
Mrs. Katherine Leatherberry has beeI
quite sick for the past week.
Miss Marguerite Lake, of Baltimore. i
visiting Mrs. Jesse L. Shepherd.
Miss Esther Shallcross was entertaine,
oy Miss Helen Cochran this week.
Mas May Morgan, of Fairlee, Md, il
the guest OF Mrs. W. T. Connellee.
Miss Nellie Ernest, of Philadelphia
spent Easter with Miss Addie johnson.
Miss Lockerman, of Blackbird, spen,
Saturday with her aunt, Mrs. William
Ahern.
Misses Dora and Jessie Culbsrtson, Of
wilmington, spent Sunday with relatives
in town.
Register in Chancery Joseph C. Jolls
and Mr.. W. S. Letherbury were in Balti.
more Tuesday.
MIR. Augustus Nowland who has been
confined to his room for several days is
able to be out again.
Mrs. Z. Monro, mother of Walter
Monroe, Of this town, is seriously i'll at
her home near Blackbird.
Mr.. Ernest johnson, OF Philadelphia,
was the guest Of bis father, Mr.. William
johnson and family, during Easter.
Miss Cecilia Bouldsn. of Chester, Pa,
spent Easter with her brother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Boulden, on Anderson
street.
Mr.. John J. Hoffecker, of Philadel-
phia. spent Sunday with his father, Mr..
James R. Hoffecker, on South Broad
street.
Mr.. Frank R. Pool who has been con.
fined to the house for several days, We
are glad to state is improving at this
writing.
Mr.. William r. Hall, of the Phoenix
vile Bridge Company, is visiting his
mother, Mrs. Mary Hall, at the Presby-
terian Manse.
Several people from Middletown at
tended the wedding anniversary of Mr..
and Mrs. George D. Grassland near st.
Georges Monday evening.
Mr.. Harry NJ. Markley, Mrs. William
Rickert, Miss Elinor Limbert, of Phila-
delphia, and Mr.. Charles Markley, OF
New York, were Easter guests of Mr..
and Mrs. c. J. Freeman.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Smith have is
sued invitations to the marriage of their
Mary Helen. to Mr.. Albert
Laurence Massey, Thursday afternoon,
April 30th, at one o'clock in Bethesda NJ.
E. Church, this town.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
BOOK OF THE ROYAL BLUE

The April number "Book of the Royal
Blue" published by the Passenger De-
partment of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road, is a special Mountain, Lake and
Sea Shore edition.
The number opens up with an appro-
pirate little poem entitled IA Spring
Fever Song" and is followed by brief de.
scriptions OF all of the principal pleasure
and health resorts on and adjacent to the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Illustra-
tions are profuse, making the number OF
narticular interest. The attractive fea-
tures OF Deer Park. Mountain Lake Park
and Oakland, the Maryland Mountain
resort, are emphasized and much infor-
nation is given concerning the numer-
GUS springs of Virginia, West Virginia,
Pennsylvania and Indiana.
Single copies may be had for five cents
ON application to D. B. Martin, Manager
Passenger Traffic, Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road. Baltimore. The annual subscrip-
tion to the magazine is but fifty cents,
and each number issued monthly, con-
tains some special article of interest
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
OBITUARY
MRS. MILUHA A. WILSON

Mrs. Milcha A. Wilson, widow of TIN
late Alexander Wilson, of Kent County
Nd, died at the Middletown Hotel, thi'
town, SATURDAY. morning, the llth inst
after an illness of but a few days, having
passed the seventy eighth mile etune oi
life's journey the tenth of March last.
Her husband died at Winners Point, on
''The Sassafras," January 18th. 1875, and
she continued to reside at this old man.
sion, famous for its beautiful situation,
until 1890, when she came to Middle
town, and thereafter resided at the Mid
dletown Hotel until the day Of her death.
Her husband owned large landed es-
state in Kent County, Md, and his fine
old country seat on 1.-The Sassafras" was
the delight of all who visited there. The
hospitality of both was up to Mary
land traditions, and those who visited
them bore away memories OF the sweet
old country life that obtained on the
Eastern Shore from the days OF the first
settlers.
Mrs. Wilson was quiet and unobtrusive
and a woman of rare gentleness, and
those who knew her best loved her most.
She was born near Hart's Meeting House,
in Cecil County, March 10th, 1925, and
was married to Alexander Wilson, Esq,
in 1850, by whom she had two children,
Addie L., wife of Daniel M. Cochran,
Esq, and Geneva W., wife of Frank J.
Pennington, Esq, both of whom survive
her. Her body was inferred in Forest
Cemetery Tuesday afternoon, the 14th
inst. Both she and her husband were
members of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and when they resided in Kent
County worshiped at sassafras.
Six of her grandsons acted as pail
bearers, as follows: A. Wilson Cochran,
Daniel M. Cochran, Jr., Richard l..
Cochran, Lee Pennington, Alexander Will
son and Walter G. Wilson.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
TENTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. George D. Grassland eel
ebrated the tenth anniversary of theil
wedding Monday evening at their beau
tiful country home near st. Georges. A
very happy party, numbering nearly 200
old and young and middle aged, assem-
bled and made the occasion one long to
be remembered. Four generations were
present, and while the little folks amused
themselves in various ways the older ones
spent the time in conversation and re.
calling incidents of long ago. 1t waf
truly very pleasant affair, and the even.
ing will long be remembered by the par
ticlpants as one OF much enjoyment.
At a late hour the guests were invited
to the dining-room, which had been
handsomely decorated for the occasion,
and sumptuous repast was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grassland were the recip.
tents of many useful and ornamental
presents. Guests were present from Ne"
Jersey. Wilmington, Hockessin, Della
ware City. Summit Bridge, Middletown,
Townsend, Smyrna, Centreyille, Md, and
other places.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
TOWNSEND NOTES

Prof II. X. McCabe spent Saturday in
Philadelphia
Mr.. Agustus Gill spent Sunday with
friends near Leipsic.
Miss Lizzie Dische spent Sunday with
her parents near Smyrna.
Mr.. NJ. B. Donovan and family spent
Saturday in Philadelphia.
Miss Mamie Townsend, of New York,
visited her mother this week.
Mr.. H. NJ. Smith removed his family
to st. Georges on last Saturday.
Miss Anna Sharpless spent Easter with
her parents near Landenburg, Pa.
Mr.. Slant, Of Millington, Nd, visited
his son, Mr.. George Slant, ON Monday.
Mrs. W. N. Watts and daughter, Mrs.
D. B. Jones, visited Middletown on Mon
day.
Some OF the young folks of Townsend
attended the Catholic church of War.
wick ON Easter.
Mr.. George Slant is having a new
wheel-wright and blacksmith shop
erected on West Main street.
Messrs. d. B. Maloney and D. B. Jones
attended the meeting OF the State Sum
day School Association at Lewes on
Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. Joseph H. Jones and Miss Bessie
Phillips attended the 10th anniversary of
the marriage of MIR. and Mrs. George
Grassland, of near ST. Georges.
Mr.. Charles Carpenter, OF Cleveland,
o.. is visiting his daughter, Mrs. D. P.
Hutchison, who has been seriously in
for sometime, but is now conyalescing.
Middletown transcript., 1903-04-18
Has Three wives

Daniel F. Stuart, citizen Of Seaford,
although q Methodist in faith. is a Nor
mon in practice. lie recently deserted
his wife, Mrs. Lee Stuart, of that town,
and lived With second wife near Wood.
side. Later information reveals the fact
that Stuart has yet another wife with
whom he has been living Of late.