Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-27
CONTRADICTIONS.

The Good Work of pr. and Mrs. God
 man.
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Please grant me space in your valuable pa per to answer an article which appeared in the Workmens Advocate (of New Haven) April 4. The article was inspired by one which appeared in previous number of the Advocate, which itself grew out of diff culty between a boy, Henry Williams, and his employer in New Haven. The boy was taken north by Mrs. Goldman, some two or three years ago, with the consent of his mother to be educated, and especially to learn trade. Since being in New Haven Henry has written letters to his mother, which have read and which demonstrate his entire satisfaction with his place. The progress Henry has made in the three years surpasses the expectation of his mother and friends. We notice that MT. J, w. Richard son of this place (Winsted, La.,) has made some very uni just remarks about Doctor and Mrs. Goldman, and as a citizen of Winsted and a member of the M. E. Church feel it my duty to place just condemnation upon the false position in which MT. Richardson has attempted to place the good Doctor and his wife, Doctor and Mrs. Goldman enjoy the confidence of the people of this community, and to allege that they are trying to take advantage ot the colored people is a base fabrication We have known Doctor and Mrs. Goldman since 1875 when they came here to take charge of the work assigned them by the great M E. church; and they have labored hard for the upbuilding of our people, often meeting the scorn of the naughty and proud because they were engaged in the work of the colored people, yet they swerved not to the right or left, but ''hewed to the line;" and to-day they have built up educational in terest in Winsted which will sing to their praise when they are called to their home above We are aware of the fact that every good cause has it's enemies and those who with some opposition, yet we are at loss to know how some people can muster up the cheek to make such false representations abroad, when they know that such false statements as the one mentioned in the Workmen's Ad vocate cannot be verified If Dr. Goldman were the s'fraud" which the originator of this statement would have the people of Connec- ticut to believe him to be, our church would not back him they have done in the past, and, I doubt not, will continue to do so long as he is able to do good for our people.
 As regards the children taken North by Mrs. Goldman, we can safely say, without successful contradiction, that the parents are we'll satisfied with their improvement; and those who are not at home have the consent of their parents to their remaining. Our little niece among the number taken North, and when she came back we were satisfied with sthe marked advancement made during her sb sence So far as this community is con cerned, Dr. Goldman has it's hearty support. But statements like that made ill the Work mems Advocate are calculated to mislead good friends who are distant from us. Mir. Gilbert of Winsted, Conn, gave us hand some donation for the erection of buildings for the education of our youth. We have not language at our command to express tine appreciation of our people for MT. Gilberts generous gift for their elevation: Long live MT. Gilbert. May others like him come for ward to aid in erecting temples for the upbuilding of a people whose only hope of redemption is Christian education. As Doctor and Mrs. Goldman are charged with speculating in our children, I have ob- tained from Mrs. Goldman, who had sole charge of that department Of work, the fig ures exhibiting her receipts and expen- d1tures and herewith beg leave to submit the same:
 Nine fares for children :(S2D s 1s9 % Henry Williams fare from Michigan to Con
 necticut, summer of 1885. ............ =. 20 % One trip of inspection, visiting the children
 in their western homes a5 % Expenses Of three children from West to ~ oo
 sea coast and return 6 months) 100 % e T, -... ,-,., sss4 2" %
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 Thus it is seen that Mrs. Goldman has made cash contribution to the children of S24400, besides clothing, street car and om- nibus expenses, which are not here included. This is free gift cheerfully given by Christian woman who delights in the good she has done, and who never dreamed of binding out the children, nor of receiving penny of compensation. Believing that no truly good people will think evil of our friends, Doctor and Mrs. Goldman, and hop ing that we may continue to find such faith ful friends of our race, I am yours truly,
 J. F. PATTY,
 Winsted, La., St. Mary's Parish, April 28,