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The colored American., 1902-01-25

Hartford, Conn.,, Special: For the
Oenefia Of those who may not know, es-
paCislly the Ladies of OuI race and those
that are mothers or are the heads of
their own households, we wish to state
that the ladies of the First Baptist
Church, (whit-) Talcott St., have what
Ia known as q Mothers Meeting every
Wednesday, afternoon at O'Clock. A
number Of ladies of color meet with
these white sisters every week. They
spend these afternoons in listening TO
papers On various topics such as the
bringing up OF children, how to be ideal
wives and make home hsppy-in short
they dlscuss all phases of the part they
should play IN shaping the destiny of
mankind. fhe laGies who are taking
advantage of these opportunities are
very earnest IN their praise of the ladies
OF the opposite race with whom they
meet for the cordial feeling that exists
between them. After the Literary or
other excercises the meeting always
closes with tea al o'clock. All the
ladies of color who are members unite
them IN perfect harmony. Among
the active oOlOred worker are: Mrs, Eff
tio Fish, Mrs. Allie Scott, Mrs. Willie
Hlll, Mrs. Waterman, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs.
Price, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs, Lizzie
Green. We cal attention to this. so
that If any more of our ladies desire to
avail themselves Of these meetings, tuey
may have the chance. Of course,
We would like to see similar society,
composed exclusively of cOlOred ladies
Tor there Is intelligence enough among
them to support such society in Hart
ford as well as most other cities and
places In the state. But as there are
none among US, and there is a pressing
need OF such society, why not take ad-
vantage OF the one controlled by our
white friends? They stand with out.
stretched arms TO receive aud Welcnm me
US. The thing that IS going to help
our race today and in the future is the
mothers knowledge and ability to train
up the boys and girls of to-day who
are to become the men aud women of
years to come, Ii Is true that ''the
nsoc that rocks the cradle Is the hand
mat rules the wOrld,''
nIs. Efhe W1gOn, OF Willimentic,
VINO mas been making an extsnded visit
tnt0ugh New York State spent a week
N hartford, the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
EhaFles Thompson of IL Warren Street.
1t was not her intention to stop here,
'uV On reaching her city, she was H.
Tmedsthat the street on which she
'slaes was quarantined on account OF
mStpox wnlch, no wever, proved latei
OP chicken DOx. So Miss Wilson re-
"tned home Saturday.
NAlss ulIs James, sister of Mrs. JAMIE
@loes, went to Hartford Hospital on
Is l4th to be operated on for tumOr
II. George smith, employed st 69e
- ~. AsA
The colored American., 1902-01-25
HON. |. 7. MONTGOMERY
THE REPRESENTATIVE OFA
NEW DISPENSATION.
Substantial Merit Weighing More Heav-
lily than Political Acknowledgements
Receiver Of Public Moneys-LogioaI
Leader in Mississippi Affairs. - -

The appointm ent OF Hon. Isaiah T.
montgomery as receiver of public mon
eys at Jackson, Miss, marks the Begin
ming ofa new desperation in the poll
Tics OF that state, sad perhaps In the
south rhe dethronement of James
Hill was not so much a blow at the
man. as at The system which he and his
IolioWlng represent. Personally MIR.
Hill mas an honorable record and his
long incumbency as an official aud lead
er bears no blemish. But. changing
conditions are bringing forward men
who do not make politics q profession.
Ehe demand is for factors ia the arena
OF business, Industry and finance. and
Whose activity in matters o. sgovernmsnr
ls distinctly apart from selfisI,
atlOns The man who ...
represents this new order
VINO stands out boldly al
leader OF the ne W dis spensat
L. Montgomery. He en-
principle .hst makes for IT,, s,z,Ugrment
OF the new Negro IN the South and the
President could not have made q hap.
pier selection
This interesting character was born q
slave on the plantation of Jefferson
Davis in MississippI. Noting the boy's
brightness, the late president of the
CODfederscy made OF him sort of BODY
servant, and he was taught TO read and
write With this start he practically
educated himself, and when the slaves
on the Davis plantation were liberated.
Montgomery started north to earn his
living. He accumulated a few thous-
and dollars and returned to Mississippi,
conceived the idea of founding q town
for the industrious members of his own
race who coul0 obtain work from the
whites and who who were unsuccessful
in working for themselves He leased
plots Of ground. which ne had purchss-
ed at low renal, with the result that
Negro families hOcked to this portion of
Mississippi from all portions or the gulf
states, Today the town has q popula-
ton Of nearly 10 000 contains several
important Industries, as " ell as church
es aud schools. Ii is what might be
called a one-man town, for the mayor
has planned and carried out about
everything of Importance in it. 1t is the
market for a section of the country 90
to 70 miles around it, and one of the
most imDortant railway stations On the
Illinois Central.
Mr.. Montgomery is one OF the most
ardent supporters OF the National Negro
Business League, and at the two con-
ventions neld by tnas body In Boston
and Chicago, his addressed, teeming
with prsctIcal thought, drew out mucn
favorable comment. he wss the only
colOred man who eat In the Mississippi
slate constitutional co0ventien In 1890.
The colored American., 1902-01-25
A MOTHERS MEETING.
PRIME FACTOR IN REARING
Of BOYS AND GIRLS.

COlored Women Unite with their Cau
casian Sisters in Perfect Harmony-
A Religious Tidal Wave-An Elevator
Drops-Other News Of ODE Day. - -
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-24
THE MEDBpER.
~ the coat hts PET il on"

One of the local effects of the coal
strike has been the closing of the Chi
nese laundry ON Elliot street. The an.
nouncement of the proprietor is as fol-
lows: Il have not got any coal so |
cannot do any work. | expect to have
some in one or two weeks | go to
Boston in two or three weeks and be
back in two weeks. ~ The Meddler
was never very good at figures so he
asks some competent mathematician to
figure out just when the Celestial will
go to Boston, how long he will remain.
and when he will return.
X x X
In all probability there never have
been any more hunters crowded into
Windham county at one time than at
present. All sorts of men equipped
with all sorts of fire arms and leading
all sorts of dogs have invaded the woods
hereabouts during the past few days
and more arrive on nearly every train.
Every one who values his life at rea-
sonable price will stick to the open
country until the close of the deer sea-
son, so that those who are in the most
danger are the hunters themselves. Ii
every Nimrod would bear in mind the
advice of the Revolutionary general,
Don't fire until you see the whites of
their eyes," loss of life might be
avoided.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-24
Some Thompson Hospital Plans.

DR.. W. Farrar Cobb, the eminent spec
ialist, and Thomas Fox, Boston archi-
tect, were in Brattleboro Saturday with
plans and specifications for a proposed
Thompson hospital after the ideas of
Messrs. Bradley and Minot. the trus-
tees of the fund. The drawings and
figures were submitted to Dr. H. d.
Holton and DR.. S. +. Lawton, who are
examining them this week and will in
all probability give their opinions to
the designers within few days. The
plans call for two buildings, the total
cost of which is estimated at about
800, 600. The administration building,
which would contain the office, kitch-
en-, laundry, operating room, etc, is a
two-story wooden building to cost
about $4,000. The other building is
a one-story brick structure with ac-
commodations for about 20 patients in
Guiding male and female ward and
several private rooms besides closets
and diet kitchen. Its estimated cost
is $50, 600 These buildings would be
situated northwest from the present
Hall house which would be used for
the matron and nurses. The estimated
cost for conducting such an establish
ment is between Sl5, 200 and ST., 200 a
year. If these plans are finally adopted
by the trustees work on the foundation
will probably begin at once.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-24
Hertzberg-Larson Wedding.

A wedding of much interest to Brat
tleboro Swedish population took place
in the Swedish Mission church Satur-
day evening at 5 o'clock when Chris
TOPPER HertZberg, senior member of
the firm of Hertzberg Bros, painters
and decorators, was united in marriage
with Miss Lallie Larson, daughter of
Enoch and Annie Larson. The cere-
mony took place in the presence of a
large number of friends of both con
tracing parties, and the church was
deliberately decorated with Swedish and
American flags and potted plants. Rev
Otto Nelson of New York city read
the Swedish marriage service and the
couple were pronounced man and wife
by William S. Newton. Esq. of Brat
tleboro. The bride was gowned in
white cashmere and wore veil and
wreath of Swedish myrtle. Miss Olga
Larson, sister of the bride, acted as
bridesmaid. She was attired in pink
cashmere. Joshua Dalberg acted as
best man. After the ceremony recep-
ton was given in the church large
number of invited guests being in at
tendance. Miller acted as caterer. Mr..
and Mrs. Hertzberg are we'll known
young people in the local Swedish
community and the esteem in which
they were held was shown by the many
handsome gifts they received They
will live in their newly purchased
house in Centreville.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-24
TWO DAYS FAIR OF REBEKAHs.
Brought to a Successful Close in Grange Hall
Last Evenine Supper Served in Lower Hall
Both Evenings Dancing Last Night

The two-days fair given by the mem
bers Of Dennis Rebekah lodge, |. O.
Q. F.. was brought to "a close in Grange
hall last evening. The venture proved
highly successful socially as well as
financially. and the treasury Of the
lodge j. greatly augmented as a result.
The fair began Wednesday evening
with chicken pie upper III the lower
Grange hall, about POO people being
fed. The upper hall was devoted to
booths for the sale of fancy and useful
articles The apron booth, trimmed
in green and white crepe paper, was at
tended toy Mrs ". C. Stone. Mrs. NJ.
l.. Staples and Mrs c. l. Spear. The
candy table was trimmed in green and
pink with the letters |. o. o. +. in
gold. It was in charge Of Miss May
Farmer and Miss Annie Mellen Hand.
kerchiefs were sold by Mrs. Eric Ian
dry and Mrs c. S. Stockwell in a
booth decorated with figured paper and
green bows, Three golden links EN-
blematic of the order formed an arch
over the table. The remembrance table
was constructed Of rattan frame over
a green background, Mrs. Perry and
Miss Izetta Stewart being in charge
MISS SaFau NOV tlgU anu MISS Ipu!St
Coates sold fancy articles, their booth
being decorated in pink and white.
The lemonade booth was trimmed in
white with punches of pine needles,
Miss Cora Clay and Miss Mabel Briggs
being in attendance, while flowers were
sold by Misses Lottie and Elizabeth
Squiers from a circular booth in the
center of the hall.
The entertainment Wednesday even
ing consisted of musical and literary
entertainment with readings by Miss
Caroline Belle Howe of HinSdale y
salad and cold meat supper was served
to large number last evening and
there was dancing from 9 until II
o'clock. Ice cream and cake were
served on the stage which was arrang-
ed to represent garden.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-24
B. H. S. NOTES.

The athletic association has decided
to work up material with a view of
putting a basket ball in the team in
the league.
The football game Tuesday between
the Juniors and Sophomore Freshmen
consolidated was a decided surprise to
some but no doubt a beneficial ex
perience to "some.' The management
of the Junior team thinking that the
men can be placed to better advantage
have shifted Spencer from left end to
center: Pettee from center to right
tackle, and White right tackle to left
end.
Who said surprise party: That was
the time the boys weren't In it-at
least only few who waited patiently
until the girls appeared and then for
some reason took hurried departure
The girls enjoyed a very pleasant even
ing with Miss Marcy, spending their
time in telling ghost stories and play
ing games. A vote of thanks is ex-
tended to the boys for the present
which they sent 1T was more useful
than ornamental
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-24
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

d. p. Dewitt has been in Whately, Mass, thi:
week.
George Fox went to Springfield Mass, day
on business.
James F. Hooker went to Springfield, Mass.
on business this week.
Mrs. c. p. Park and grandson went to Green
field today for short stay,
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. A. Young are living at Mrs
Atherton's on Harris place.
Edward Benson is visiting relatives in Spring
field and Hartford this week.
A. W. Childs of Manchester, n. H., has been
in town this week on business.
Mrs. II. II. Crosby went to Boston this morn
ing to attend the Prang Art exhibition.
Miss Blanche Drown returned Tuesday after
several days in Bellows Falls and Chester.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. ID. Bowers of Nelson, y. V.
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Wilson.
c. W. Brown, who has been visiting Col. A. T.
Dunton, returned to his home in Boston to-day.
Miss Minnie A. scott went to Amherst, Mass,
today to visit her brother who is in Amherst col
lege.
f. l.. Roberts. who is visiting in North Adams,
Mass, i undergoing treatment for cancer on
the face.
Mrs. John Phelan returned to her home in
New York to-day after visit with her mother.
Mrs. Mary Dunklee.
Patrick Baker. who has been undergoing med
zeal treatment in New York city, returned home
the first of the week.
J. II. stearnS returned to his home in Brook
lyn today after spending few days at his cot
tage at Lake Spofiord.
Mrs. kittredge Haskins was elected one of the
vice presidents of the Vermont society of Co
lonial Danes at its annual meeting in Montpel
Ter "Wednesday.
George l. Durham and L. L. unham have
been in Greenfield this week estim ating the loss
ON their store which was damaged 10y the Amer
lean House fire.
l.. W. Hawley was made one Of the executive
at the annual convention Of the Yer
mont State sunday school convention at Nor
risville yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Acker of Hornellsville, y.
y. and Frank Clark of Cleveland arrived here
asst evening with the body Of Miss Della Clark
which was buried this morning.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-24

/ The afternoon train from the south
was delayed nearly an hour yesterday
on account of an accident just above
1 Greenfield in which two men were in.
stantly killed. The collision occurred
at the first grade crossing above
Greenfield. The men attempted to
drive across the track in front of the
train but their carriage was struck
and they were thrown high in the air.
The horse was killed also.
The commission having the matter
in charge has fixed upon Mortified as
the place for the next meeting of the
Vermont conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church. The bishop who
shall preside is yet to be selected, and
the exact date to be determined.
though the session will occur at some
time in April. The conference last met
at Mortified in 1891, with Bishop Nal
lalieu presiding: three previous SEES
sions had been held there, the first dat
ing back to 1852 The Rev. Z. w.
Sharp. son-in-law of Mrs. VI. c. White
of this place, is the pastor, and will
make an excellent host for the confer
ence.
About 40 musicians gathered in
the Baptist church last evening to talk
with c. 5. Cornell, director Of the
Springfield. Mass, music festivals,
regarding the formation of a Choral
Union in Brattleboro. No definite
plans were made but it was decided to
canvass the town in order to find out
how many singers will join chorus,
the canvassing committee being f. c.
Adams, G. T. Adams, A. L. Maynard.
Mrs. H. b. Chamberlain and Miss
Mabel Hunt. If the Choral Union is
formed there will be Il rehearsals fol
lowed by festival day, the latter to
be held in February or March. The
The price of membership will be 81. 90
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-24
October "a.
Assortment at it's best
now in correct and dis
tinctive styles in New
York made
Ladies' Tailored
Garments,
Dress Suits,
Pedestrian Suits,
Dress Skirts,
Walking Skirts,
Jackets,
Box Coats,
Monte Carlos,
Three-Quarter
Goats,
Rag|ans,
NeWmarketS.
VVuVJ
Rag|ans,
NeWmarketS.

Lot Children's Refers, to fit, d,
6, 8, 10, ~, ID years; red and
blue; double capped collar and
cuffs tastefully trimmed W h
white and red or white and blue
braid. Choice-any size, $500.
Lot of Children's Long Coats;
same style as REFERS above men,
tioned-sizes to fit 6, 8, 10, IL and
ID years-choice any size, $500.
Finer grades up to $500.
Golf Capes; same as last lot,
$4.o8 each.
Children's Velvet Coats, spec
ial value, $500 each, and lot of
plain cloth and boucli at S5.e5.
More fine Suits, Coats d
Capes opened yesterday. Some
SMART. SNAPPY styles among
them. Assortment of sizes more
complete now than it can be later
in the season. Few more Silk
and many more Cloth M n e
Carlos.
Our $3.50, $1,000, S12.5o and
$500 27-inch Coats are proving
quick sellers and difficult to du-
plicate-Black, Navy, Tan and
Castor.
F1annelette Night Gowns.
Flannelette Wrappers.
F1annelettes by the yard in
large variety and at closest pos
sible prices.
Underwear for women.
Underwear for Children.
RIBBONS-See the lot we put
on sale Tomorrow at II 1-2 cents
a yard.
More new things Today in Silk
Waists and in Wool Waists.
Bloused button-in-front Sweat
ers in just the most wanted shade
of Red promised for Tomorrow in
$2.5o, S3.o5 and $3.50 grades
very scarce-wil1 60 out quick.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-24

The Sibyl Sammis Concert.

The Y NJ. &. \. Star course of en-
tertainments was continued brilliantly
at the Auditorium Wednesday even
ing. when the Sammis Grand Concert
company gave the second number of
the season The large audience gave
decided proof of satisfaction and de
light at the musical feast set before
them. Miss Sibyl Sammis is beau
tiful young woman with a melodious
voice of great range and power which
she uses very effectively. She re-
sponded to several encores and re
ceived a lovely tribute of carnations
from admirers in the audience Her
ular George II. Downing. baritone,
dered several solos, captured his
hearers with his full, rich tones
and dramatic effects. Miss Helen Marie
Burr, harpist, played that difficult in
strument with skill and ease and pro
duced eXquisitely sweet and delicate
music. But none of the artists con-
tributing to the evenings entertain
ment showed such mastery of his art as
did the pianist, Edwin NJ. Shonert
His selections were of brilliant order,
Astounding in runs and difficult pas
sageS, so perfectly Interpreted and eN-
ecuted as to be as ineligible as the
simplest composition, even to the un-
tutored music lover.
Altogether, the concert was one of sus-
tanned merit, a veritable star among
worthy of a place in
this series, designed for pure and ele-
waiting amusement.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-24

BRATTLEBORO WINS EASILY
SCORES 90 POINTS ON THE KEENE FOOT.
BALL TEAM IN TWO SHORT HALVES.

New Hampshire Players Unable TO Check
Rushes OF Local Backs or Gain the Required
Distance Brattleboro Team Showed Unex-
pected Strength and Speed.
The football season in Brattleboro
was opened auspiciously Saturday, the
local eleven winning from the keene,
/ n. H., Light Guard by score of $50
in halves of II and 10 minutes. The
/ New Hampshire players were complete
! " outclassed by the local athletes, be-
ing unable to hold the ball for first
down once during the game and never
endangering their opponents goal. The
work of the home team was remarkably
strong considering that it was the first
game of the season. On the offensive
the Brattleboro backs were able to gain
at will both through the line and around
| the ends. while on the defensive the
local line men frequently broke through
and downed the keene runners for
losses. In spite of the small amount
of hard practice which the Brattleboro
players have had all of them seemed to
be in good condition and played with
| speed and snap.
A crowd of about POO people gathered
at 3 80 to see the contest but the
Keene team was delayed in reaching
/ here and did not show up on the field
until about 80. As soon as they ar
/ rived, however, the game was begun,
| Brattleboro winning the toss and TAX
ing the kick off. Cooley sent the pig
skin far down into the keene territory
and the runner was downed before be
could make any noticeable gain. keene
then attempted to find Brattleboros
line for the necessary distance but
could not do so and the ball went to
the home team on downs. BY series
of rapid line plunge> by Cooley the ball
was carried straight toward the goal
posts and a few minutes later he was
sent over for the first touchdown,
March kicking the goal. On the next
kick off Cooley fumbled but Conland
fell on the ball The remainder of the
half was spent in an unchecked rush
down the field until within minute
Of the close Cooley scored the second
touchdown for Brattleboro. March
missed the goal Time was called af-
ter the kickoff
In the second half Brattleboro had
the ball practically all the time ard
succeeded in making two more touch
downs The kick was caught by Ellis
who advanced several yards before be-
ing downed. March followed with
long gain around right end, Cooley
bucked the line for several yards and
after continuance Of these tactics
Conland finally crossed the goal line,
March adding a point by his goal.
Cooley nailed the next kick off and
gained several yards behind good inter,
ference before he was tackled, and the
final touchdown was made just at the
close of the half after a repetition of
the same rushing tactics which We're
used in the first of the game. The ball
was carried over the line by March at
ter 2O-yard run in which he hurded
one man and lodged several others
The goal was kicked,
The features of the home teams
work We're compact Interference and
the total absence of fumbling. Des-
pite the slippery ball not tumble was
made by any of the local backs and
they seemed to understand the signals
perfectly. The lineup:
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-24

As long as the trustees of the Thomp-
son fund have actually decided to
build a hospital instead of renting the
Wallie Horton peanut stand, which has
been advertised to rent for hospital pur-
poses, the Meddler thinks it a good
scheme for the selectmen to take the
necessary steps to broaden the june
tion of Main and Flat streets If the
town could secure possession of the bit
of land which at present is occupied by
the peanut stand and the old tree
trunk. much could be done toward i'm
proving the corner. Flat street could
be widened several feet at its junction
with Main and the turn there made
much easier. The corner is not so
bad in the summer but sevetal upsets
have occurred at that point in sleigh
ing time. A little grading would pre-
vent any future accidents.
The Meddler.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-10-24

According to the Meddler's best in
formation the progress of organizing
the local basket ball league has been
brought to standstill temporarily on
on account of the inability of the man
agement to secure the use of Festival
hall. The interest in this sport is not
confined to one organization but is
general throughout the community
and the committee which is organic
ing the league is composed of substan
tial men. The Meddler can see no
good reason why Festival hall should
not be rented for use as a basket ball
floor, provided any damage is fully
guaranteed, Ten men scurrying over
the floor in tennis slippers surely can
not harm the town house if the struc-
ture can withstand the effects of a
company of militia.