The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-12-24
THE PROPER THING.

Banquet to Be rendered to Hon.
Frank Wheaton, of Minneapolis.>
The Afro-American Republicans of
the Twin Cities who appreciate the
honor which has been done by that
party in the nominating and election
OF one of them as member Of the
state legislature have determined to-
tender Hon. J. Frank Wheaton,, the
representative-elect, a banquet The
Following correspondence will explain
itself:
St, Paul, Minr., Dec ~, 189
Hon. j. Frank Wheaton,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Dear Sir:
AT meeting of Afro American Re-
publicans held at the residence of j. @. Adams it
was determined to tender banquet to you in
honor of your recent election to the legislature of
Minnesota. This is done to show to the world in
general and the Republicans Of Minnesota in par
tcular that we appreciate what they have done for
US in nominating and electing you, the first Afro
American elected to an office by the popular vote
Of the North Star state.
We;desire to know your wishes in the matter
and what date will pest suit your convenience.
together with any suggestions you may feel dis
posed to make.
Yours verv truly.
~ J. u. Adams, chairman,
T. 81. Lyles. j. @. A. Wilson, R. G. Minor. M.
ID. Pettls, J. R. Robinson, w. T. Francis. H. b.
Howard, I. X. King. W. A. Hilyard, j. H, Dill
bingham, John Daubins, j. b. johnson, W. r.
Grey. Robert Lee, P. F. Hale, w. E. Brown Jas
per Gibbs. H. Richardson, W. r. Morrie, j. c..
Reid, J. N. Allison, j. L. Neal, c. T. Pointer,
George Day, secretary.
To which Mr.. Wheaton replied as
follows: .s-.-.
Minneapolis, MIMI. Dec, Is, 1898.
To j. @. Adams, chairman, George Day, score
tary T.. H. Lyles. J. @. A. Wilson, P. F.. Hale
and others. ~
GentlemeD:- 1'5
Permit me to ackn owledge the. re-
cept OF your letter Of the 18th inst. setting forth
the desire Of the Afro American Republicans OF
the State of Minnesota to tender me banquet as
an evidence of their appreciation OF my election to
seat In the House Of Representatives. We have
reason to be proud that we live IN q State where
all men enjoy the full and equal blessings Of
liberty :ouchsafed by the Constitution of our
great country. 1 am proud to inform you that
the Republican Campaign Committee put forth
special effort to secure my election. Not Re-
publican suiked. The magnificent display Of
orotherly feeling in the rank and file Of our party
shall never forget. We alive IN the most ideal of
American States. We have naught to fear II we
measure up to the standard of manhood, main
Eained by our intelligent fellow-citizens.
gratefully accept your kind tender, and in
compliance with your request, suggest the even
rg Of January 18th, 1899 as time suitable for the
occasion.
Sincerely yours,
s2 J. FRANK WHEATON.
It has been arranged to serve the
banquet at the Beaufort hotel cafe in
MINNEAPOLIS Invitations will be- sent
to a number Of Afro-American Repub-l
l1cans to participate, but, should any
inadvertently be overlooked, tickets
may be secured from any member of |
the above named committee of ar
This will be the first oc-
casion Of it skind which ever occurredl
IN Minnesota, But the gentlemen hav-
ing it in charge is sufficient guaran-
zee that it will be a creditahla. q flair u 1