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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03
Historic " !ae 1z& Jessie Belmont 5l Started Oe~ Ha>ols4r

suit Of the vitrioAc criticism
hurled AZ her. took to her bed
with a nervous breakdown.
She had also learned her ball
had marked the end of the
friendship OF Mrs. Mills and Mrs.
Belmont.
Everything seemed 10 have
crumbled about Mrs. Bradley
Martins feet.
10000. she packed her lug
gage, turned her back on the
United States and, with Mr..
Martin. iourneyed 10 the high
lands of Scotland where she re-
manned for many years-raving
and ranting against the press of
the United States-and wonder
ing why Mrs. Belmont had kept
the hairdresSer from arriving at
Mrs. Mills house at the APP
pointed hour.
Tattle-Tales Of Old New York.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03
Plans for Ball

Truth 20 tell, Mrs Bradley
Martin, hack in the gay nine
ties. considered herself very
fortunate 70 he on "inty" terms
with the formidable, albeit tiny.
Mrs. ogden Mills and the dash
ing Mrs. Belmont who, AT the
time was the wife Of Henry T.
Sloane.
In addition, Mrs Martin had
managed 10 become friendly
with numerous other nabobs Of
society so, after years OF social
probation. she decided 10 give
a great hall-the most costly,
lavish and Splendiferous hall
New York society ever had
attended.
Unfortunately for Mrs. Brad
ley Martin she selected the
Winter of 1s96-1S97 for her
superduper ball
That was Winter Of great
suffering among the poor of
New York Business was in
the midst OF depression. there
was widespread unemployment
and outspoken discomfort among
what is known as the masses -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

and 10 the tune Of much I'M
pleasant gossip Jessie Sloane
became Perry Belmonts wife.
II ever Jessie Robbins Sloane
Belmont needed friends II was
after her marriage 10 Perry
Belmont. 4.
But Mrs. Mills, a supreme
power in society. never forgot
The tardy arrival Of the hair
dresser-and never lifted 50
much as a finger 10 assist her
one-time friend over the many
stony places Jessie encountered
along the Mayfair road follow
lnS her divorce from Henry T.
Sloane and marriage 10 Mr..
Belmont.
After the hall for tho Brad
Icy Martins was nightmare
Highly colorcd accounts, and
many untrue tales OF the ball
crept into the public prints.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

Martin ball--that was all one
heard in New York society IN
the early days Of 1897.
And when its was learned dec
orators would work for week
in advance on the decor of the
ball. transforming the main hall
room at the old Waldorf Astoria
into a replica Of Versailles. and
that 10000 orchids and miles Of
festooned smilaX would be used
10 provide a background for the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03
Teddy Sets Guard

With a few "oh dears' and
"oh my's' Mrs. Martin cast the
crudely written threatening let
ters into her waste paper basket
and continued with arrange
ments for the fabulous party.
After all. the ball was 10 he
her supreme social triumph-the
proof that she had made the
social grade. And she had dis
cussed every angle Of the party
with her friends, Mrs. Mills and
Mrs. Belmont, and they agreed
with her that, by giving the ball
she would be putting into circu-
lation SIS that might otherwise
not he spent.
Such thoughts eased Mrs.
Martins conscience.
However. she communicated
with her friend, Theodore Roose-
Welt. then one OF New York
City's rising young. police COM
misSioners and fhe obliging
Teddy after quietly telling
Mrs. Martin il might be just as
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

In the choir us a safe bet that there is from
time 10 time, a diScordant note in the heavenly
melodies.
Mrs Martin Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Belmont
were Great adde's" of New York'S fashionable
circle back in tho era when cafe Society was
unknown when Glamour Girls" were still 10 he
invented and haughtncSs considered hall
mark Of or. established social station.
They were close friends. those three Great
Iadies" especially 'Teenie' Mills tmother Of
the Countess of Granard and Mrs. Henry Carnegie
Phipps and Jessie Belmont (mother OF the
Baroness Amaury de la Grange and Mrs George
D. Widener).
But poor Mrs Bradley Martin, who un-
slspectingly always did the wrong thing was
the indirect reason for the ending of the
beautiful friendship between Mrs. Mills and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03
Rumors OF Snub

II was typical Of the man who
later became the President of
the United States that. despite
having been invited 10 the ball
he remained outside the Wal
dorf- Astoria, in multi, on the
night of Feb. 10, 1897, in charge
OF Gordon Of policemen.
His wife. however. was UP in
the ballroom, beautifully gowned
and secure in the knowledge
nothing unpleasant would hap
pen with her Teddy on guard
outside.
AS the night OF the hall APP
preached there were whispers in
the red-plush drawing rooms OF
the brownstone mansions stand
ing in lower Fifth and Madison
avenues, that The great Mrs.
Aston had decided n openly snub
Mrs. Bradley Martin by remain
ing away from the widely press
agented ball
Some said Mrs. Aston agreed
with the masses" that il was no
time 10 give such spectacular
and prodigal entertainment.
Others were certain Mrs. Aston
had emphatically said there were
400 eligible" people in the whole
rank and file Of New York So
ciety.
The tempes ragged with
those favoring Mrs. Martin in
sisting il msttered little
whether Mrs. Aston put in an
appearance at the Woldorf-
Astoria. or whether she re-
manned at home. twiddling her
thumbs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03
TA11LE TALES Of OLD New YORK
Mrs Bradley Martin5 Super-duper' Ball
REM AJunder Beautiful Friendship
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lavish costumes. THE masses"
then haunting soup-kitchens for
the poor in the lower East Side
grumhled in StentOrian torres.
Letters were sent threatening
Mrs. Bradley Martins life UNI
less the ball was called off and
the money il would cost was
given 10 the poor.
The late George { Boldt, then
manager Of the Waldorf-Astoria,
was warned anonymously that
his celebrated hotel would he
bombed on the night OF the
party.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

dresser
Today. descendants OF Mrs.
Bradley Martin enjoy pleasant
social niche out on Long Island
And some have their names en-
rolled in Burke's "Peerage" over
in England. But time was when
the Bradley Martin social posi-
ton here in New York wasn't
exactly 100 per cent something
present day members Of the
family prefer 10 forget.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03
In Old Waldorf

a more aStute hostess than
Mrs Bradley Martin would have
taken cognizance of the times
and conditions and laid aside
plans for An extravagant ball.
: But the dear lady who had
'money 10 burn wasn't inter
1ested in what the mob thought
She didn't know the masses"
so why should she be influenced
BIZ them.
For weeks before the night Of
the Bradley Martin costume ball
February 10. 1897 newspapers
were filled with highly colored
stories ~ the grand cur that
would greet guests when they
entered the entertainment suite
81 the old Waldorf-Astoria, which
stood on the site Of the present
cloud piercing En- pire State
Building.
Fantastic stories 10 the effect
the party would cost the Brad
lev Martins $4,000. and that
the costumes worn nv the guests
would involve a sum close 10 a
cool 81 100000. had even those
on the social sidelines in New
York in a state Of frenzy over
the ball.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03
Denounced in Church

Incorrect statements as 10 the
cost Of the ball appeared in
newspapers from coast 10 coast
and ministers Numbered forth
denunciations from their pull
pits and bemoaned the fact that
a fortune had been expended by
the Bradley Martins and their
guests tor fancy costumes
when there was an army Of
the unemployed TO be fed and
clothed.
Mrs. Bradley Martin. as a re-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

well II she Cancelled the party,
promised 10 have a group OF stall
wart blue-coats on hand on the
night Of the ball 10 keep order
and insure the safety of the
! 200 guests.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

Reporters with a flair for the
sensational told their readers
Mrs Bradley Martin had slapped
fresh gilt on the 'Gilded Set
ami had made the Court ~
Versailles look like a Quaker
meeting.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

No one has ever discovered
just what happened that night
~ the Sloane house tas | re-
ported above, Mrs. Belmont was
Mrs. Henry T. Sloane AT the
time OF the Bradley Martin
balD. perhaps Jessie Sloane
Belmont was difficult 10 please:
perhaps the priced manipulation
Of aristocratic tresses was hav-
ing an off" evening and
couldn't produce the effect Mrs.
Belmont desired for such a
grand event as the Bradley Mar
tin ball.
The fact remains that II was
long past the hour act for the
opening of the ball when the
dazed hairdreSSer's efforts met
with JesSies approval and he
was permitted 10 depart for the
Mills mansion.
With the wings Of a Mercury
the poor hairdreSSer dashed 10
The MiifSes 70 find Teenie"
Mills torn between rage and
despair. For hours she had been
awaiting the hairdresser-how
dare her friend Jessie play such
scurvy trick on her,
Midnight had come and gone
when the hairdresser put the
last hairpin in Mrs. Mills elab-
crate couture. He was 10 have
had the job finished at 9 pm.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03
Watch for Teenie

Meanwhile, down at the Wal
dorf-Astoria. despite all the ex-
citement and the enthusiastic
compliments OF enchan
guests, Mrs. Bradley Martin
kept her eye fastened on the
entrance 10 tho ballroom look
ing for the socially powerful
Mrs Ogden Mills. and little
dreaming "Teenie" was al home,
awaiting the hairdresser.
Poor Mrs. Martin. IL was. in
deed. a moment for her. What
IN both Mrs. Aston and Mrs.
Mills failed 10 put in an ap-
pearance The thought prob
ably caused her heart 10 sink
TO the tip Of her satin pumps.
II wasn't until several weeks
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

Il Bradley Martin Mrs Ogden Mills and Mrs Perry
Belmont opeD chanting with the Angelic Choir IN the
Elysan Fields.
But if placed those sopranos'Teenie"
Sloane BemontneXt each other
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

given her celebrated ball back
February 1897 Mrs Mills and Mrs Belmont probably would
end Of their But Mrs Martin
DID give costume ball and Mrs Mills and Mrs Belmont
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03
QuadriIIe d'Honneur

For the main event" Of the
ball was TO be the "Quadrille
d Honneur.
The Bradley Martin ball. the
Bradley Martin ball, the Bradley
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

FOR, argued these defenders
Of Mrs. Martin, "the great Mrs.
Ogden Mills will he there and
that will more than make up
for Mrs. Astor's absence"
Heigh-ho-Mrs. Ogden Mills
came very nearly not being
among those present AT the
Bradley Martin hall. and Mrs.
Perry Belmont was n blame.
"T Genie" Mills and Jessie
Belmont had the same dress
maker. the same ieweler and.
unfortunately, the same hair
dresser.
The cognomen Of the humble.
hut competent haIrdreSser WIZ
was the reason for Mrs. Mills
nearly missing the Bradley Mar
tin ball, and also for the wreck
ing Of the friendship between
'"Teenie" and Jessie. has been
lost in the dust Of time.
Suffice, he almost wrecked
everything for Mrs. Bradley
Martin who counted on Mrs.
Ogden Mills giving the proper
tone Of social elegance 10 her
de luxe ball.
Hair Dress Problem
II goes without saying both
Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Belmont
realized New York society
would expect something "spe-
ciai from them in the way Of
costumes for the ball. So.
ogethPr they plotted and
planned what they would wear.
Everything went we'll with the
famous hoSteSSeS until the sub
lect OF their favorite hairdreSSer
was injected into their plotting
and planning.
Both insisted he must ar
range their couture and then
came the puzzle. How could
the priced manipulation Of aristo-
cratic treSSes be in two places
az one time?
Eventually il was decided he
should go first 10 the home ~
Mrs. Belmont, do her hair, then
hurry down 10 the red-brick
Mills mansion that stood on the
-set4t ifrast corner of Fifth avpnup
and Sixty-ninth street, TO toy
with "Teenie" Mills locks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

later that society learned the
reason for Mrs. Mills tardy
appearance al the Bradley
Martin ball.
When the tale leaked out
every one understood why Mrs.
Mills had cut Mrs. Belmont
when they happened 10 meet
during the progress Of the ball.
Air Of Frieidity
From that night on. there
was an air OF frigidlty when
ever Mrs. Mills and Mrs, Bel
mont were in the same room,
and hostesses soon learned il
was wiser not IN invite the two
ladies 10 the same parties.
Shortly after the Bradley
Martin ball New York-Newport
society was treated 10 the
Sloane Belmont cause cclcbre-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03
400 Is 200

Mrs William Aston aided and
abetted by Ward McAlllster.
about the time ~ the Bradley
Martin ball. had conveyed 10 the
public the startling news that
New York society was composed
81 exactly 400 pedigreed men and
women.
It's Just possible Mrs Bradley
Martin hadn't heard of Mrs.
Astors numerical ukase. At any
rate, Mrs Martin discovered
200 people whom she. consid-
cred worthy of invitations 10 her
great ball. And each one Of the
1900 guests were cautioned 10
wear costumes Of he sixteenth,
seventeenth or eighteenth CEN
turtles.
Need I report the costumers
Of the day did what might he
AineleCantly described as a land
ybffice business.
Natrons and debutDtes, and
even doughty dowagers. went 10
great lengths TO eclipse one an
other Sartorially And there.
was q grand scramble 10 secure
important names for the qua
drllles organized.
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Nearly Missed Event

For" argued these defenders
Of Mrs. Martin, "the great Mrs.
Ogden Mills will he there and
that will more than make up
for Mrs. Astor's absence"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-03

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
Mothers Day

There should be fuller and deeper appreciation of Mothers Day this year. All of us must be aware of the crucial situation in which this nation finds itself. No one is anxious to become an active participant in the current European struggle for the memory of the days of 1917 and 1918 are still bright for many of us. Without stirring up rancor or harsh feelings over our position in world affairs then and now, we can simply say that today on the eve of Mothers Day we owe 1t to the mothers of this nation of ours to protect their sons from glorious" death on foreign battlefields.
 In paying our respect to the mothers of America we do so with the realization that around the mother the entire house. hold centers. She Is the real pillar and backbone of our American family life. Fathers, husbands, brothers want 1t thus. They desire no monarchs of royal strain to rule this country, but they do want a queen in their homes and who is more fit to slip so quietly into the role than mother. So we urge this year that Mothers Day be also day of prayer - prayer for peace, lasting peace. It is what the mothers desire On this day then, let their desires be needed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
Proud Purchasers

A long line of proud purchasers is leav- ing the wickets in a thousand postoffices. They are the patriotic citizens who are entrusting their savings to their govern ment. By SO doing they will be doing three things: providing part of the money needed for defense; providing a cushion of savings to help themselves and keep business buoyed up when the emergency is over; and voluntarily restricting their own present purchasing power and thus helping to avert the danger of price in- flation.
 Those are three mighty important objectives to achieve by merely stepping up to window and pushing through a little spare money. They justify the pride every man and woman will feel as they stride home with the little savings bond tucked away in pocket or purse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10

Rumor once again links the name of ex-governor Raymond E. Baldwin with a Superior Court appointment Early this year "smart" Democrats at the Cap itol were telling Governor Robert A. Hurley that he should appoint his 1940 opponent to the court and thus be rid of him in 1922 when state elections are held again. Such move as this would be perfectly obvious as no doubt the governor informed his advisers" But now it's supposed to be Capitol dope that Repub- licans are asking the governor to name the former governor to the court. Whether their strategy is to put the governor Ion the spot" remains somewhat Of mystery. At any rate Governor Hurley is not rising to "bait" being tossed in his direction by Republicans. If he should appoint Attor- ney Baldwin to the court it would be not for the political purpose, but to continue the high standard of the court. It wouldn't be the first time, either, that new governor had placed his immediate predecessor in office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1s41
A Thought for Today
Trying Times

Former Democratic State Chairman J. Francis Smith, speaking at the anniver- sary dinner of the Democratic Women'S Club in Waterbury this week made one of the most pertinent remarks we've heard in quite some time. He was refer ring to the burdens that are imposed on state chairman and on governor But they are nothing, he pointed out, con- pared to the responsibilities that have of late months been assumed by the office of the governor of Connecticut. How many of us realize that today? Ger tainly they haven't seemed to consider 1t very seriously in the Legislature this session.
 Not only must Governor Robert A. Hurley contend with the ordinary prob- lens that we link with his office, but he has a legislative session on his hands right now with its additional worries and demands upon his time for approval and for distribution of patronage. But over and above all these things today is the greater need of making this state one of the strongest links in our national de- fense chain. Connecticut is relied upon at Washington to provide much of the sfnew of the nation in trying times when war is imminent Certainly this means work and thought for the states chief executive.
 Not even in the war days of 1917-18 were times any more serious than they are right now. That Governor Hurley has the courage to meet everything that comes along, no one doubts. That he has the ability to cope with the many and diverse situations, also no one doubts. But that he may receive the full aid and cooperation of each and everyone of us, to which he is justly entitled, there can be grave doubts expressed. If he is to be given this, then 1t is high time that right at Hartford men in whom great trust has been placed started to put some of that trust themselves in others higher up than they are.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10

lines in such quantity as to make Ameri- ca really secure. But 1t is now that Bri- tain needs help. This is the critical sum- mer for her. It is now that every ship, plane, and gun that can be sent to any British field of action is needed most des- perately. It is now that the extra notch of speed must be applied, as the President has well recognized by his call.
 The Germans know this. Every indi- cation points to their desperate determ- ination to win this year. They know all too well that if they do not, and the grim contest goes into another winter and another summer their position will be unhappy despite all their victories. To make great effort is not enough. It is also necessary to make it in time. Mil- itary disasters can be recouped, mistakes can be rectified. Time, which waits for no man, also waits for no nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
Selected Poem
GROUND BIRDS NEST

UKUUND BTHDS NEST (By Glenn Ward Dresbach in the Christian
 Science Monitor) "Well, what did the fellow have to say?" My father wanted to know. "Why did he leave that patch in the hay? Right where 1t would show!" ! had wondered, too, till the farm hand said, As If he did not care To be questioned so-for his face got red "A ground birds nest is there!' My father did not say word For while as we climbed the fence. But he said when we found the nesting bird, "The fellow has some sensel" He added then with a sudden frown- And his eyes were clear and steady '"Tloo many nests have been trampled down, Upon the earth already"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10

therein, a copy of the Bible slip. ped out and fell to the floor.
 Immediately the attitude of the Chinese student changed. He smiled introduced himself. and although their countrymen on the other side of the globe were locked in mortal combat, these two young men. be- cause they were both Christians, pushed aside all racial aiiimosity and at once fell into the most friendly conversation. Before the journey was over, each had told the other his Christian experience, and together they had warmed each others hearts and dispelled the Loneliness which 6 foreigner feels in Q strange land by discussing to- gether the deep things of their faith.
 The most fundamental trouble with the world today is that 1t has lost It's religion. The only thing that will bind nations together is the spirit of Jesus Christ. There can be no understanding between nations when the parties on one side are unbelievers and the parties on the other side are devout Chris tians. Conversely, there can be noe thing but understanding, coopera- tions, and mutual respect when men are bound together by their devo- ton to the same Lord and Master. All Rights Reserved
 Babson Newspaper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
A Mother Reassured

When Congresswoman Frances P. Bolton of Cleveland went to inspect Camp Forrest at Hullahoma, Tenn, the other day, she had more than the interest of a member of Congress. She had also a mothers interest, for two of her sons are training there.
 Mrs. Bolton was naturally interested in the health and welfare of the boys. She found not only "the finest imaginable morale" but that of 10000 men training at Camp Forrest, not single man had died from any cause. That is, of course, an amazing record, for among 10000 apparently healthy men, few may die at any time even when not engaged in a hazardous occupation. Such a camp record, if it is in the least typical, speaks well for the conduct of the training phase of the defense effort.