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The colored American., 1903-04-04
MRS. POWELL'S DEMISE.
A Mother of Two Distinguished Sons
and Woman of Great Force of
Character.

Mrs. Julia A. Powell, mother of Hon.
William F. Powell, United States Min
lister to Hayti; Mr.. Alexander Powell,
confidential messenger to President
Arthur during his Administration and
Aide-de-Camp on the staff of the G. A.
R. Department Commander of New
York, and holding a responsible posi-
tion with Tiffany & Co., jewelers., I'm
ion Square, New York; and Mr.. Thos.
E. Powell, an employe of the New
York Custom House; departed this
life at the residence of Counsellor Reu-
ben S. Smith, No. 715 Second Street
northwest, last night. Mrs. Powell was
born in Baltimore, Md, in the early
part of the nineteenth century, of free
parentage. In early life she went to
New York where she was married to
William F. Powell, a we'll known
steward on the Peoples Line of Steam
boats. She lived in New York until
after Vice President Arthur became
President, when she took up her resi-
dence in Washington, since which time
she has resided here almost constantly
She was noted for industry and econ
omy, whereby she accumulated quite
| little fortune. For years she success
fully conducted an employment agency
| in New York and Brooklyn, furnish
ing servants for the rich families of
those cities, especially members of the
Plymouth Church. whose pastor, the
late Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, was
her chief patron. Her son, Mr.. Alex
ander Powell, arrived from New York
Sunday morning and was constantly at
his mothers bedside until the end
came, which was calm and peaceful.
Minister Powell has been cablegraph-
ed at Port-au-Prince, through the cour-
foc Of Acct Secretary A6eP
State Department, and it is expected
that he will sail on the next steamer
for the United States. At the express
request of his mother, her final inter
ment will not take place until his ar
rival Her remains will be Inferred IN
Kensico Cemetery, New York, Where
she has owned burial plot for years.
The colored American., 1903-04-04

equip the Office with type-writing ma
chimes one of the most important i'm
prOvementS it has ever had.
After his term of office as Recorder
expired and it became evident that
he exigencies of politics required
that another gentleman should be ap-
pointed to the place, Mr.. Cheatham
did not linger about Washington, nor
did he sulk in his tent, but he prompt
~ returned to the people who had so
highly honored him by their suffrage
and with whom his entire life had
been spent, and took his place again
as private in the ranks of the great
industrial army which after all is to
work out the salvation of the race
The people of North Carolina, who
loved him, and whose confidence he
had never betrayed could not, how
ever forget the great benefits which
his former leadership had achieved
for them, and in spite of his own
wishes he soon found himself again
in the forefront of the political strug-
gle in the Old North State, and COM
pelled to interest himself in the reali-
zatiOn of the great hope of all party
men both in and out of North Carolina
that the republican party in that
state shall be rehabilitated, unified
and made harmonious, that the virus
Of Hly-whitiSm shall be eradicated and
that the manly, deserving and capable
Negro shall again occupy his wonted
place in the party councils.
There is national significance in this
counter movement of the regular re-
oublicans, because if North Carolina
goes to the next National Republican
Convention with divided delegation
0r with a lot of troublesome cOntes-
tants washing their soiled linen away
from home, the influence of her dele
cation will be inappreciable while if
she send a solid harmonious pha1anx
of strong men, black or white, she
will be a force to be reckoned with.
The colored people of North Carolina
know the fitness of Mr.. Cheatham for
the broad leadership which by plaza
ton, by compromise, by argument, and
yet by the surrender of no principle
will accomplish this result. This is
a fine field for the exercise of Mr..
Cheatam's talents, and there is as little
doubt of his success as there is of the
great political future which is in
store for him in any event.
One of the most admirable things
in Mr.. Cheatham's Congressional life,
was his warm interest in every race
and his zeal in advancing
the fortunes Of every deserving Negro,
whether from North Carolina or from
any other state. His ear was ever
ready for the tale of an unappreciated
clerk despairing of we'll earned promo
tion, or the plant OF a deserving
widow or orphan telling of struggles
against adverse fortune, and he was
as ready To act as TO hear MANY De-
The colored American., 1903-04-04

partment people now in honorable
positions owe their preferment to Mr.
Cheatham and are his enthusiastic
friends.
1t is also interesting to note that
up to Mr.. Cheatham's entry into Con-
gress no colored man had ever held the
office of Postmaster through appoint
ment by the President, in North Caro-
lima, but that before his term expired
he had succeeded in having three or
four appointed, the last one of whom
was by his influence confirmed by a.
democratic Senate.
The colored American., 1903-04-04

Hon. Henry P. Cheatham, Of North
Carolina is visiting our city this week,
pursuing the even tenor of his way
and quietly caring for the many inter
ests which are entrusted to him. Mr..
Cheatham is an interesting man. Of
engaging manners and fine presence,
his dignified bearing and superior
mental equipment soon Won him an en-
Vlable place in the esteem of his as
sociates in the House of Representa-
uVeS when he first came to Congress-
AT This time he was very young man,
judged by political standards, and we
believe the youngest member of the
House, except Mr.. Stockbridge, of
Maryland. Democrats and republicans
alike appreciated Mr. Cheatham, and
were glad to extend to him the many
little cOurtesies which go so far in
smoothing the sometime rugged path
way of new member, especially if
ne be a Negro. 1t is well known
now dlfIlcult it is to get undivided at
JentlOn of the House OF Representa-
hves. That honor is accorded to few
men. The heads of the great commit
tees, eX-Speakers and some unusually
bright and brilliant stars in oratory
are alone able to "quell the riot" and
compel Its silence. The House is not
d forum for mediocrity. 1t is in
tehsely practical. Nowhere else does
man so quickly reach his level 1t
Is high compliment to Mr.. Cheatham
mat his every forensic effort while a
member, received the closest atten-
uon of the body and the warmest ap-
preclatlon from both sides of the
chamber. He left Congress in the
chances and changes of political life
TO the great regret Of almost the entire
membership, the personal friendship
oI whom he retains to the present day.
with his career as Recorder of
DEEDS of the District, ali are familiar.
his relations with the District Com
nlssloners and with the Judges and
OAlcers of the District Courts were
HoSt cordial. They have all given
unstlnted praise to his conduct of that
once and to the courtesy and efficiency
"hlch he eXacted of his subordinates
An instance of Mr.. Cheatham's person
al popularity is found in the fact that
lnough similar appeals by his prede-
cessors were Intellectual he succeeded
ny MS personal efforts in securing
from his old friends in Congress sub
stantlal appropriation with which to
The colored American., 1903-04-04
A SOUTHERN LIE lDER.

Hon Henry Plun1mer Cheatham
ODE Ideal Of his Race His
Career as a Congressman. as
Recorder Of Deeds and as a
Leader In North Carolina Poll
tics.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
BASKET BALL NEWS.
City Amateur League Formed at Meet
 ing Yesterday.

'S ~A"teur League Formed at Meet
 ing Yesterday.
 An amateur basket ball league was formed in this city yesterday and the games between the teams in the league Will be played before the regularly scheduled games of the professionals The six teams comprising the City league are as follows: Brooklyn Athletic club, Washington Hill Ath. letic club. North End Athletic club, Pastime Athletic club, Mattatuck Ath- letic club and the Scorcher Athletic club. Assistant Manager Harry Nor rison of the Waterbury professional team called the meeting of the clubs yesterday in the rooms of the Scorcher Athletic club and representatives from each club were present. A committee on schedule as elected as follows: MT Mareau of the North End A. O., MT Smith of the Brooklyn A. O., Mir Con nors of the Scorcher A.
 Manager Guest of the local profes- sional team has offered handsome sill yer trophy valued at $50 for the teams to contest for. A list of eight players for each team must be submitted be- fore the opening of the season. The season opens on November 10, but a game will be played on November 5 between the Mohawks and the regular Waterbury team, Interest will revive in basket ball circles now that the new league has been created. At the next meeting of the league officers will be elected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
CITY AMATEUR NOTES

Raw weather for baseball.
 1t looks as if it would be a three cornered race.
 Paddy Kane had the speed yester- day and pitched as well as anyone could without practice.
 Manager Mark Lydon takes his de- feat good naturedly and says someone had to lose. He deserves whole lot of credit, for he had but very few rooters for the St Joseph team,
 The games for next week will prob- ably be the Washington Hills and Pas times and tho Brooklyns and the North Ends It is probable there may be a third game, but that is not cer- tain. The meeting tomorrow night will settle that point.
 There was some talk heard yester- day of dropping the Pastimes from the league, but there is no authority for such talk. The Pastimes came in second in the race last season, but had a little hard luck this season They may be up in the top of the heap next year.
 No league in this country has ever witnessed a closer race than the one in the City Amateur league. By win ming next Sunday the Washington Hills will be tie with two other teams, the North Ends and the Brook lyns. and the three must fight for the finish.
 The field will be roped off for the f. nal games next week and the umpire will be requested to keep every per son outside those ropes or forfeit the game to the team which does keep the crowd back. This is necessary in order to give each team fair run for the cup.
 There may be a new rule added to the others next season. This one wilt cause a fine of $25 or $50 to be admin istered to the team that comes in last in the race. This fine is to be taken from the clubs shore in the treasury This would make all the teams hustle to keep out Of the tailend position and would add more interest Co some of fhn aa1neSs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12

Now there ain't no use a-sayin'
 That all nature wears frown, Jest because the grass is yelier
 And the trees are turnin' brown. No such thing; they're only smilin'; 'Tis their way to sing a song. Cause they've kept the birds and flower. In their shade all summer long. have walked through half the country But there's nothin' have foun' Quite so comfortin' and restfuI
 As the woods a-turnin' brown. I've grown old, within their shadow, Old and purity nigh as gray, But there's nothin' that know of That's as dear to me as they. Edna Perry Booth in Ladies World Foi Octntaer, When the Woods Are Turnin' Brown, Lots of folks have left the country, They have hurried into town For the days are growth shorter,
 And the woods are turnin' brown They can't see no beauty in 1t:
 Those town folks are blinds a bat, When they'd rather have the city
 Than the woods as looks like that I jest love them giant oak trees
 With their arms a-hangin' down, And the acorns droppin' droppin',
 As the woods are turnin' brown, And the crows among the branches Callin' out. from tree to tree, Make me wonder if they're cawin'
 To each other about me.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
THE DIAMOND.
City Amateur League Finish Is
 a Phenomenal One.

Three Teams are About Tied and the
 Schedule Is Finished-North Ends'
 Brooklyns and Washington hlils
 will Fight for the Cup--Pittsourg
 and Phillippi Go Down to DeEeat
 Before Boston.
 The race in the City Amateur league is almost over and the winner Gah now be picked from three teams b8 the defeat of yesterday the St Josephs dr,op out of the running, although nav ing one more game to play. The hght will now be between the North Ends' the Brooklyus and the Washlnguon Hills. The two first teams have hn- aghed their games and stan1d tied TOT first place. The Washington HMls have one more game to play and that one with the Pastines. If the Hills win this game then there will be three teams tied tor first place. It looks like a, cinch for the Hills to win this game as the Pastines have won but one game during the whole season and that nne from the MerTimacs. Next Sun day wil see the finish of one more of She leaders and then Ghere will be but two left to wind up. Should the Pas { times by amy chance win the game from the Hills the end of the season will come next Sunday as there will be only two teams to saw off for the pe1nanlt The St JoSephs and the Mer- rirnacs have a game Do play with each other, but it is likely this game will be dropped as the result would have no bearing on hhe penna11t.
 There were three games played yes- ber1ay, one in the morning and two in the afternoon This was necessary because of the closing up of the season before the snow flies. In the morning the North Ends and the Pastimes crossed bats and the game was replete with heavy batting. The Pastimes threw scare into the North Ends by bathing out ten runs in one inning, but the North Enders got after the Pas time pitcher later and hammered his curves all over the lot. It was cold and checrless up at the park and the game was not one that would keep you warm and enthusiastic. The PastiInes lost the game by the score of % to 13.
 The first game in the afternoon saw the Washington Hills and the Merri- macs battling against each other. This game was a farce as far as closeness was concerned. The MerTimacs took the lead, but before the nine innings were over the Hills hammered the ball to every corner of the field and never let up a minute. There were any number of nisplays, those made by EhA M@Frpfraans hAino fhe n1ns+ costly 1t was a walkover for the Hills and gave them the chance in the running for the pennant. The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
An Automobile school.

One of the reasons given by a Lon- don firm of automobile manufacturers for the establishment of school for teaching the entire art of handling and running an automobile is that the demand for skilled men has become so great that their own experts are constantly being taken away from them by offers of higher wages from their patrons. The fees of the school will be for seven lessons about $25 for a gentleman driver, $15 for lady and $10 for one who wants to become professional driver. One of the lead ing features of the curriculum will be instructions in the amenities of the road so that automobiling may not fall into disrepute.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12

The second game was a more inter esting one and the Brooklyns won out by narrow margin from the St Jo- sephs. The latter team went into the game minus a regular pieher and Pat Kane, one of the t1elders, consented to go in and do the twirling. That he pitched good baseball the score will show. The St Josephs started off like three time winners and in the first two innings scored five runs. It looked like a runaway game, but Johnny Kelly settled down and that was all the scoring the St Josephs did, in those two innings. Tn the second and third the BrookIyns landed or Kane and scored two and three runs respectively. Two more came in the fourth and that was the extent of the scoring for that side. Tn the sixth, after the St Josephs had been retired, it became so dark that Umpire Kieley called the game and the Brooklyns were set up for run for the pennant. The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
Autos Have the Usual sma.he..

BATH, N. r., Oct. 12.-Five more be- lated automobiles on the endurance run from Weehawken to Pittsburg have reached here. Two of them arrived at 6 o'clock. They left for Buffalo, ex- pecting to reach there in time to start out with the leaders this morning. One is delayed here on account of a broken strut rod The press car came into Bath on the rim of one of its wheels and was laid up for several hours be- fore tire could be fitted to replace one that blew up mile east of here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
Pittsburg League Player Insane.

ANDOVER, Mass, Oct. 12. After felling his nurse with a terrific blow over the head with a stove poker Ed ward Doheny, the Pittsburg National league baseball pitcher, for more than an hour, armed with the same weapon, held score of neighbors and several policemen at bay and defed them to lay hands upon him. Finally he was overpowered and after an examination by two physicians was adjudged in- sane. The nurse, Oberlin Howarth is seriously hurt, but it is believed he will recover. Doheny first showed signs of insanity several weeks ago, when he suddenly deserted the Pitts burg club in an Ohio city while la boring under the delusion that he was being pursued by detectives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
ON THE GRIDlRON.
The Cadets Won the Challenge
 Game From the Films.

Played in Naugatuck Yesterday-Re-
 suits of Games Played with the Col
 lege Teams-Harvard is Treated to
 Big Surprise from Amherst
 Other Football News.
 The much talked about game of foot ball between the St Thomas Cadets and the Young Elms was played in Naugatuck yesterday and resulted in victory for the Cadets by the score of 6 to o. An immense crowd witnessed the game. They persisted in crowding over the side lines onto the field, hem ming in the players and giving them little space to play. Consequently the game was considerably marred. The contest was one of the best and one Of the cleanest played in some time. The teams were evenly matched and were in fine form. The Cadets team WorK was superior to that of the Films. Neither side scored in the first halr. The Cadets had the ball on the Films three-yard line once, but lost it 1n IumDle. Tn the SeCou0 udAL lhS AHAAS HAM lost the ball on a tumble near the cen ter of the field. The Cadets by straight football. chiefly plunges through the line with a few runs inter mixed, pushed the ball down the nelo to the four-yard line. W. Spain car ried it over for touchdown ana kicked a goal. Score 6 to o. Only a few minutes more of play remained. during which time there was no more scoring. Francis r. Guilfo1le and John Hannon alternated as referee anu umpire.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
SUNDAY BALL GAMES.
At Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Oct 12.-The Cleveland ] American league team won the series for the Ohio championship, six games to four, from the Cincinnati Nationals by taking the second game of q dou- Dle-header yesterday By great bar- ting in the first game the Reds tied the score in the eighth inning and won out in tue ninth after two hands were retired.
 Ragan was a puzzle up 70 the eighth inning in the second game, and the Blues could do nothing with his curves. It was so dark after the seventh the players could hardly See the ball. the spectators set their score cards on fire and holding them up swarmed on the field so that Umpire Hurst would call the game. He refused and policemen rushed the crowd back. In the eighth and ninth innings Cleve- land made three runs and won the game. The score by innnigs: First game: R.H.E. Cincinnati oooo4 1-7 13 6
 Battries-Sutthoff, Harper and Schlei; Rhoades and Abbott.
 Second game: R.H.E. Cincinnati Il 0 000 0 o o 0-1 ' l Cleveland 70 0 o o o o 2 1-3 z 2
 Batteries-Ragan and Schlei; Dono- hue and Bemis.
 At Chicago.
 Chicago, Oct 12.-The Chicago Ma tionals yesterday were blanked by the Americans through inability to hit White. who allowed them only six hits, scattered one to an inning Lund- gren's work was gilt-edge except in the third inning, when four hits scored the only two runs of the game. The score by innings: R.H.E. Nationals 70 0 0 o o o o o 0--0 6 0 Americans % o 2 o 0 o o o O-2 6 ?
 Batteries Lundgren and King; White and Sullivan.
 At St Louis.
 St Louis. Oct 12--In the final game of the post-seaosn series yesterday be- tween the St Louis Americans and St Louis Nationals the Nationals won by tho score of to 5. The Cardinals out batted and outhelded the Browns. The score by innings: R.H.E. Nationals 70 2oo2 *--9 12 0 Americans o o 4 o 0 0 % 1-5 14 B
 Batteries-Brown and Ryan; Pelty and Shannon. a.
 At Hoboken.
 At Bush and Henry streets, Brook lyn, yesterday Harry Howell's All Pro- fessionals defeated the Visitation Ly- ceum team by score of 8 to 2 A running catch by Kenny and the bat ting of Jacklitsch and Howell were the faatures The score: RH.E. All Prof'ls o 3 O 0 0 o--S 12 ? Visitation 70 0 o 1 0 o 0 0 1-2 6 5
 Batteries--Miran and Jacklitsch;
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
At Hoboken.
<, SATURDAY BALL GAMES.
 At Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Oct 12--Boston won the third straight game from Pittsburg at Pittsburg Saturday. Young pitched a fine game for Boston and was very steady with men on bases. Philippe pitched a steady game but the Boston players punched their hits. Attend ahce 17 O3s. Score: RH.E. Boston 9 0 O2 0s2 0 1 or II Pittsburc 00010 0 0 1-3 10 3
 Batteries-Young and Criger; Phil ippe and Phelps.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
Irish Lady Golfer K Champion.

WATERFORD, Pa., Oct. 12.-Miss Rhona Adair, the British and Irish wo- man golf champion, has demonstrated her right to both titles by winning out from all corners in Mrs. Clement A. Griscom's tournament. Miss Adair led
 the field in the qualifying round, and among those she defeated at match play were Miss Margaret Curtis, the brilliant Boston expert, and Mrs. c. T. Stout, unquestionably the sonndest rep gasent nta tive at the game in thls counfgv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12

The Elmwood football team would like to play any team in the city whose members average hundred pounds weight. Clubs wishing to arrange for game with the Elmwoods are re- quested to call upon Manager Hayden, 3S9 Baldwin street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
Chinese For south Africa.

Because of the need of an increased population to do the work of develop ing the country the people of South Africa generally, even the miners them selves, ax4 now said to be in favor Of the importation of large bodies Of Chi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
BOWLING.

The Mixups, team composed of Y. NJ. c. A. players. defeated the bowling team of the Grove Athletic club of Thomaston on the local Y. M. c. A. alleys Saturday night Each team has now won one game. A third game will be played. The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
OTHER GAMES.

Al St Louis-St Louis Nationals P, St Louis Americans 1; second game, Americans 6, Nationals ?.
 At Cleveland--Cleveland 4. Cincin- natl i; second game, Cleveland 6, Gin nati :.
 At Chicago--Chicago Nationals 4, Chicago Americans 2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-12
WASHINGTON HILLS.

S,lrnma ry-S Stolen bases, McNellis ?, G. Burns, Johnson. < LaC Chance: two base hit, Sheehan; bases on balls, off Barker l, of Burns 4; struck out. by Barker 8, by Burns 6; time of game. l:S0; unndpre, Kieley of Naugatuck. End game afternoon