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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25

equality of opportunity for her race In
the United States moved many per-
sons In the audience to tears.
In recognition Of her long and valued
services to the race on the board of ed
ucation the citizens of Washington re-
Gently rendered Mrs. Terrell magni6-
cent testimonial. The people Of Okla
homa join those In other states Of the
country In high appreciation Of the
work which Mrs. Terrell Is doing for
the race In creating correct and favor
able sentiment for fair treatment Of
our people in respect to their civil and
political rights.
Mrs. Terrell's treatment Of the race
problem WIS inspiring. She Is Opt
mistic and presented convincing facts
as to the present status of the race. its
progress and future possibilities. She
believes IN liberal education for our
young people and also urged our citi-
zens to support the business enterprises
among us.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
RACE HAS BRIGHT FUTURE.
People Of Muskosee Pleased With Mrs.
M. c. TerreIrs Work.

EooPto ot WuoNoSoo Eloaooo WIN sVFSs
M. c. TerreIrs Work.
Muskogee. Okla. The citizens Of this
far western town will not soon forget
the mastery. eloquent and instructive
address delivered here on Thursday.
May l6. by Mrs. Mary Church Terrell
Of Washington. Mrs. Terrell is we'll
known throughout the country as an
able speaker and one OF the leading
women Of the race. In recent review
Of some of Mrs Terrel's activities the
Muskogee Cimeter carried a column Of
matter dealing with facts and incidents
in her splendid career for the past
decade.
Mrs. Terrell was member Of the
board Of education IN Washington for
eleven years She Is an ex-president Of
the National Association of Colored
WomeD's Clubs. She was one of the
speakers at the international congress
Of women in Berlin In 1904. Her ad-
dress was considered to be one Of the
best delivered by any woman on the
program during the sessions Of the
congress Her plea for justice and
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
and live stock

and live stock .... ..- ..
DR.. Reid said that he was proud Of
the Negro Society For Historical Re-
search. which Is doing needed work
and good work in bringing to public
notice the achievements of Negroes
throughout the world. When he re.
turned to Africa he would cooperate
with it gladly and interest some Of the
leaders of thought In the fatherland
in it's race uplifting work. There are
sixteen or seventeen weekly and
monthly newspapers published In A.
rica. among them West Africa and L.
beria edited by DR.. Reid and set mp
by the students Of the College Of West
Africa.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25

He is prominent lodge man. being
especially prominent as an Elk. Of
which he is grand exalted ruler. In
the courts of New York Mr.. Wheaton
is considered one Of the most brilliant
lawyers at the bar. and his record in
criminal cases is especially fine. Mr..
Wheaton is man Of pleasing address
and has forceful personality. He
easily makes friends and has wide
circle of friends among the business
and professional class. His present
activity in New York includes the
presidency of the equity congress-. a
civil organization that is doing much
good for the civic betterment Of the
race.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
THE COATESVILLE LYNCHING.
Court Holds No One Responsible For
Murder Of Zachariah Walker.

Court Holds No One Responsible For
Murder Of Zachariah Walker.
The district attorney of Chester
county, Pa. has thrown up his hands
in despair. declaring 1t impossible to
get a conviction in any Of the cases
growing out Of the burning of Zack
Walker at Coatesville. and has caused
the last one Of the several indictments
b be taken from the list And Penn.
sylvania rightfully takes her place In
the line of mob and lynch law. says
the Pittsburgh Courier.
When II is remembered that stimuli
taneously with this action in Chester
county a southern grand jury returned
indictments against white men for
southern lynching. the shame and dis
grace Of Pennsylvania stand out all
the more prominently. There is no es-
Gaping the shame.
The whole state must shoulder the
curse. Until change Of venue was
demanded and refused the public eye
was directed to Chester county only.
but the refusal of petition to change
the venue. together with the failure Of
a Chester county jury to convict a sin
gle participant. spreads the infamy
throughout the state.
The rabble of Coatesville have sown
the seed We have but to await the
harvest. Meanwhile let II not be for
gotten that the blood of TACK Walker
will be required AT the hands Of white
men
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25

Major Cunninsham's Work Appreciated
The cOIored people of CadiZ- o.. were
quick to recognize the efficient services
Of Major David Cunningham. member
of the Ohio state constitutional con-
vention. In his contention to have the
word white" stricken from the new
constitution. which will come up for
adoption at the fall election this year.
Major Cunningham In a believer In
equal rights and justice for all citizens
without regard to race. color or creed
His success in the convention Is the
success Of all Americans who believe
In justice and equality according to
law. Hon. Harry c. Smith also de.
serves much credit for the part which
he has taken In cooperating with Major
Cunningham In matters of legislation.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
Case In which ]. Frank Wheaton
Proved His Ability, !.
WELL KNOWN As STATESMAN.
Former Member Of Minnesota Legisla-
ture and Private Secretary to Con-
sressman MoComas Rated as One of
New York's Foremost Attorneys.
Won Victory In Recent Murder Trial.
BY CLEVELAND G. ALLEN.

New York.-Among the foremost
colored la wyers of this city is J. Frank
Wheaton. who has made an excellent
record for efficiency In handling many
difficult cases. His recent victory in
clearing William D. Simms Of a MUIR
der charge in Schenectady, N. Y, has
won for Mr.. Wheaton new laurels.
Simms shot and killed one George
Brodt in Schenectady in self defense.
The murder of Brodt caused wide
spread alarm, as both Simms and
Brodt were we'll known men in the
community. Fear fell upon the little
town as the news of the tragedy be-
came known.
Realizing that the keenest legal
ability had to be exercised in the de-
fense, Simms sent for his old friend
Wheaton to take up the case in his
defense. Mr.. Wheaton. on taking
charge of the case, made a complete
and thorough investigation Of the case
and secured some Of the most promi-
nent white citizens, including the
chief Of police, as witnesses, who tes-
titled to the good character Of Simms.
Mr.. Wheaton discovered from reliable
persons that Simms shot Brodt as the
last resort in self defense. With this
evidence to work upon Attorney
Wheaton set about with energy to
clear his client. nt.----------------- -....-.. ...
The trial lasted for three days. The
little courtroom was crowded during
the three days session of the trial,
and the minds of the spectators cen
tered upon the brilliant Negro lawyer
who defended Simms. When Mr..
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
ALUMNI WORK AT HOWARD
SHOWS SPLENDID RESULTS
Effort to Raise Funds For Gymnasium
4 Building Succeeds.

The Alumni association Of Howard
university, In Washington. recently
reached high water mark In its cam.
paign for the gymnasium fund. which
has been going on for some time in
all sections of the country where grad
yates of the school are found The
general officers Of the central gymna
stun committee are Professor Kelly
Miller. chairman: Mr.. Robert A. Pei
ham, secretary-treasurer. and Mr. Shel
by }. Davidson. financial agent
Since the first Of the year the com
mittee has been conducting a system
attic correspondence with members of
the Alumni association throughout the
country. appealing to them as to the
necessity for the building Of the gym
nasium. for which the trustees Of the
university have promised donation Of
$4,000 on the condition that the alum
nj raise $4,000. the building to be
known as the alumni building.
The responses from the alumni and
friends have been encouraging, and at
the recent rally Mr.. Shelby j. David
son, financial agent, reported that
since the Inauguration of the campaign
the amount Of pledges has been raised
from about $1,000 at that time to more
than $4,000. OF the cash in hand at the
outset he reports that an addition Of
$500 has been made. making the total
collections about $1,000. The effort to
personally reach as many Of the alum
nj is being tried with much success.
The alumni of Philadelphia has
pledged $1,000 toward the gymnasium
fund. Preparations are under way in
Baltimore for a meeting Of the local
alumni. and it Is believed that with
this strong and interested contingent
the outcome will be favorable to the
gymnasium proposition.
With the graduates of the university
numbering more than 5000. many, If
not all Of them. deeply indebted to
Howard university for what they have
accomplished in life, there seems no
reason why the gymnasium as a tan
gible evidence of the alumni interest
should not prove success surely no
one who has been through Howard uni
versity in its earlier days will hesitate
not only to contribute his quota. but
will go out Of his way to speak word
Of encouragement for the project.
June has been designated as com
mencement day as well as alumni day.
Plans are on foot for one Of the great
est commencements and alumni gather
ings in the history Of the university.
Every alumnus is invited to come back.
Each class which has gone from the
university is expected to be represent
ed. There will be grand class march.
and Howard university. with united
alumni at its back. will take its place
among the colleges Of the country.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25

Wheaton made his address to the jury
he was listened to with marked atten-
ton as he made a striking review Of
the case. When Judge Mayon, before
whom the case was tried, made his
charge to the jury eager ears waited
the verdict.
The jury retired and after a deliber-
alton of seven and one-half hours re-
turned with verdict Of not guilty.
Mr.. Wheaton came in for large share
Of praise for his victory. The winning
Of this case by Mr.. Wheaton adds an
other star to the long and brilliant rec
ord Of his legal career. He has long
figured In the national life Of the coun-
try. and few lawyers Of the race can
boast Of a similar legal career. He is
well educated and thoroughly prepared
for his life's work. 1t was In the west,
before taking up his practice in New
York. that he made his start as law
yer.
In Minnesota he was one Of the most
notable and interesting figures In the
oIatc' he "oh uiS spurs "hSh q STU
dent in the State University Of Mime
sofa, of which school he is graduate
in law. class Of 1894. He was class
orator and the first colored graduate of
the school. His rise in the prominence
of the state was rapid He was ap-
pointed reading clerk In the state leg
islature In 1905. He was elected a
member of the state legislature in Min
nesota from the wealthiest district in
the state and where but few colored
voters resided. This testified to the
wide influence Of Mr. Wheaton among
the white voters Of the state
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
WELL Qualified TEACHER.
Mrs. Julia X. Shaw's Work Highly Ap.
preciated by Students.


Mrs Julia X. Shaw. directress Of
domestic science In the Armstrong
Manual Training school. In Washing
ton. IL one OF the Districts most ac-
tive educational forces. She is firm
believer In the efficacy Of domestic SCI
ence In the promotion OF human hap
Diness and takes n lively interest In
all that tends to present it's virtues In
an attractive light to the people of ev-
cry kind and condition. She will turn
out an excellent class In June. Her
pupils are all loud in their praise OF
her because Of the sympathetic atten-
ton she has given them throughout
the long and exacting course.
Mrs Shaw has been invited to take
charge of the domestic science work
this summer at the institute For Coz.
ored Youths at Cheyney. Pa. and may
decide to accept. better qua
instructor could not be found.
Hiaains- Woods NuptiaIs Announced.
Cards have been received In Wash
ington through Mr.. and Mrs. George
Woods Of Chicago announcing the re-
cent marriage of their daughter. Fan
ME Consuelo. to DR.. Henry M. Hig-
gins. Jr Dr. Higgins Is popular Gin
cinnati boy. and his brilliant career has
been followed with pride by the people
Of Ohio and Illinois. He is twenty-One
years Of age. Immediately after TAX
ing his degree at the Ohio State uni
versity, specializing in veterinary sur
gerry. he was appointed to position In
Chicago as veterinary inspector IN
der the government Miss Woods THAT
was, Is beautiful and accomplished
young lady. a society belle of Chicago
and is a graduate Of the Chicago uni
versity.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
WOMEN PREFER PARTY OF
ACTION TO ONE OF PROMISE
Anti. .lynehins Society Questions Sin.
csrity Of National Republican Party.

Boston.-The Anti-lynching society,
of which Mrs. Nj. 9. Simpson Is presi-
dent. is not only working to create sen.
timent against the lynching of human
beings as substitute for punishment
for offenders against the law instead
of punishment according to law, but is
welding a potent influence along po-
litical lines. The society is taking
leading part with those persons and or
ganizations which have for their aim
the securing Of the franchise to those
of our male citizens who in many Sec
tons of the country are denied the ex-
ercise of their suffrage rights accord
ing to the amendments to the constitu.
ton Of the United States.
The members Of the organization
are in favor, Of party Of action rather
than a party of promise-a political
party that has the courage Of its con-
victions, a party that will carry out
as far as possible within the bounds
of law its platform of principles in
respect to securing just legislation for
the benefit of the body polite and not
simply as a means to personal ends
for a few. Surely II this is the work
which the women of the Anti-lynching
society is endeavoring to do they de-
serve the hearty commentator and
support Of all persons of whatever
race or political creed who favor equal
justice and protection for all American
citizens. --~- -r'. '--'--~- ------~- -.-..-
In a recent circular letter issued by
the society to Afro-American voters
particularly attention is called to some
of the unfulfilled pledges made by the
Republican national convention in its
platform four years ago in Chicago.
Portions Of the platform alluded to are
the following: I'VE demand equal JUS
tice for all men without regard to race
or color. We declare again and with.
out reservation for the enforcement in
letter and spirit of the thirteenth,
fourteenth and fifteenth am endments
to the constitution, which were design
ed for the protection and advancement
of the Negro, and condemn all devices
that have for their real aim his dis
franchisement for reason of color
alone as unfair. un-American and re-
pugnant to the supreme law Of the
land.
1.-The Republican party has been for
more than fifty years the consistent
friend of the American Negro. 1t gave
him freedom and citizenship 1t wrote
into the organic law the declarations
that proclaim for his civil and political
rights and believes today that his
noteworthy progress in intelligence.
industry and good citizenship has earn
ed the encouragement of the nation"
AS the party has not enforced the
thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments to the constitution or
condemned all devices (advisedly,
against the disfran chisement Of color
ed citizens nor enforced or made laws
to prevent their being lynched. the So
ciety asks for what purpose such dec
larations were made.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-05-25
Necessity For Educational Clubs.

The organization Of educational clubs
in the large cities and rural districts
for the purpose Of encouraging public
school attendance. AZ recently suggest
ed by President John o. Spencer Of
Morgan college would be direct bene'
ft to our educational interests. 1t
would not only encourage those who
are in school. but would inspire many
who are Indifferent to take advantage
Of the opportunities for obtaining an
education which are open to them.
The suggestion IL most timely, and the
need for such organizations is imper-
alive.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-22
CAPT. |. F. SHERRY RETlRES
Quits I'd Battery-To Be Sue
ceeded bv Lieut.. r. R. Strong.

Captain Lansford +. Sherry, OF the "a
Battery, now known as Battery A, LIST Bat
TALON Of Field Artillery, has been placed
on the retired list on his own request He
is one Of the best known officers in the ma
tional guard, and holds the brevet rank Oh
mai for meritorious service of more than
twenty-five years.
Captain sherry became member or the
I'd Battery as a private on December II,
1883. when II was known as Earle's Bat
terry, after its captain, the late General
Ferdinand T. Earle. Captain Sherry was
later made corporal, sergeant, first sergeant
second lieutenant, first lieutenant and
reached the grade Of captain on April =
1905. succeeding the late Major David Will
son.
As there promised TO be an election con-
test I'm the battery for a successor to cap
tain Sherry Governor Dix, upon learning
lust how matters stood. decided 10 appoint
Lieutenant Theron r. Strong TO the cap
taiucy Many persons say they should have
been allowed to hold an election and that
an officer Of another battalion should have
been appointed.
Captain Strong IS a graduate OF Yale,
"A crack hOrseman and athlete. He has the
reputation Of being a progressive young Of
nCer
New-York tribune., 1912-03-22
CHERRY TREES GO ASTRAY
Consignment from Japanese Gov
ernment to New York Lost.

Lost-2,5OO japanese cherry trees some
where between Seattle and New YORK.
Park Commissioner Stover is on sun
hunt fer large consignment or chefrS
trees which had been on the way lro''
Seattle for three weeks. and yestet
day he began making inquiries throus"
railroad officials. Il can't imagine whit
could have happened TO them" said the
PARK Commissioner Il was intormeu
ahout three weeks ago that they were on
the way to New York, but UP to the pres
ent time | have not been able to find them
II they are held up in a blizzard out west
| am afraid many Of the trees VIII pe
damaged"
with the smiling spring weather uuri i"s
the early part Of the week the COMMISSIONS,
became anxious to get the trees mere an"
plant them. Charles y. Lay, the landscape
architect. is preparing plans for the plant
ing. which Is scheduled To be an event Vi
much importance, because Japanese OIL
cials and others are to take part IN H.
The Japanese government has had nara
job giving the promised trees to this couh-
try The 900 I'm the first consignment were
diseased and had TO be destroyed, ana theh
after many months the second cohsIsh-
ment. which had Il clean bill OF health got
under way. More time has been consumed
in getting the trees to this city from seat
tie than was used up in the trip from
Japan to that port.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-22
SHIPS OWNERS WIN SUIT
Hamburg American Line Needn't
Paw for Passengers S Death.

DR. Elise Rerwig. Of Chicago. who sued
the Hamburg American Line for SoW
for :he death Of her daughter. Paula. lost
her case yesterday wheI jury in the Su-
preme CoSrt here brought in a verdict IN
favor Of the company. The testimony OF
CAPTAIN Frociich Of the Hamburg American
liner Graf Waldersec, it Is said. was largely
responsible for the verdict.
A. Leonard BrOugham. counsel fcr inc
line agreed TO have the skipper in court on
Tuesday. but as the Graf Waldersee was
DELAYED by fog he could not present his
witness. The liner came N on Wednesday
however. and the court waited two hours
for his appearance. The skipper was taken
from mis- ship down the bay in tug.
Miss Paula Bcrwig who had been study
ing medicine abroad with her mother. was
q passenger on the Waldcrsec and during
rou.,h weather fell down a stairway, hruis-
ing her face and head. Four days after
her arrival in New York she died from
fracture of the base of tie skull. The tes-
timony of Captain Froclch showed that
tho stairway was not in poor cond!uoh at
the time and that the movement of the
vessel could not have thrown the young
woman down the stairs.
Had il not been for the prompt action oi
MIR. Rrougham in getting the captain 10
court on time the case would have gone
to the Jury without the skipper tesurhoilS'
New-York tribune., 1912-03-22
MURDER VICTIM IDENTIFIED
Body Found in Staten Island Woods
That of Florist Out of Work.

The body Of the man found murdered IN
the woods In Silver Lake Park, Richmond
Borough, on Tuesday night, was Identified
last night as that Of Arthur w. Winkler, a
florist The Identification was mad" hy
John Mckenzie. who lives at "A hotel In
Rleecker street. Manhattan. Mckenzie
said that Winklcr came to the hotel on
March Il. and that he stayed there until
last Saturday.
Mckenzie said that Winkler told him he
was an expert grower Of flowers, but was
out Of employment and was looking for a
Job. Mckenzie said the man could speak
little English and kept great deal by him
self When he left the hotel on Saturday
be said he was going to look for work.
According t. Mckenzie there are clothing.
letters and photographs belonging to Wink
Ter in the hotel
The body will be buried in Pottcr's Field
I'm Springvillc Staten Island. to-day
New-York tribune., 1912-03-22
PALACE OF DECORATIVE ARTS.

New York now has palace Of decorative
arts in the twelve story structure built by
r.. J. Horner & Co. at No. % west @tf
street. for the display of tho thing which
20 To make up The Hous" B"autiiul
The establishment has permanent eNposi-
tion Of the finest samples e furniture pro-
duced in the past. and also contains the
triumphs OF modern craftsmanship by
American artisans. The visitor will find
rcplicas Of the Windsor chairs OF his fore
fathers. or. by giving an order, he may
ocnuire a reproduction OF any caiinet
v hich adorns the Metropolitan Museum Of
Art He may obtain anything, from the
simple appointments of a morning room TO
all that Is required for the furnishing of q
city or countr" home. The firm has ncor-
po.at,d many othr? ftatuIe' viii il are a.
solu;ely new, Ia the planning Of It's new es-
tablishment.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-22
STOPS "MAFIA DEATH SIGN
Prisoner Quits Biting Finger
Nails When Initiated.

Daniel Russo. who is on trial before
Judge Mulquecn I'm General Sessions Kept
biting at the fingers Of his right hand YES
t.rday while Detective pItsch. of the East
1oitb street station, was tcStifying against
him The detective remembered that this
guawlng OF the fingers was supposed To he
the death sign Of the Malta He solemn
Is raised his own right hand 10 his mouth
and chewcd his fingers. Russo apparently
took no notice. but he let his fingers go
unmasticatcd for the rest Of the day.
Drsch told James O'Malley. Assistant
District Attorney. that IN the station house
he asked Russo If he intended 10 rob Ber-
nard Ettman the man he is accused of
shooting. Ditsch said that Russo an
swcrcd: NO; | was going To croak him
wouldn't you If he gave your brother nine
years.
F.ttman who is manager Of a garage al
No - East lOSth street. was held up on
November - last. Daniel Russo. his
brother. Peter and Chester Clayborne were
arrested. and Ettman appeared against
them. Peter got nine years. The others
were discharged. As he was going out of
court Ettman says that Daniel said to him.
'I'n get you for this
After the threat Ettman was not greatly
surprised when "A man. whom he says he
rccognized as Russo began To shoot at him
as he was going into his garage late at
night on December 2S one shot struck him
in the hip. He escaped the others by drop
ping fiat
Lucy Russo Daniels sister twelve years
ta II. L .I.
Daniel was at home all day on that par
ticular date. She was sure of the date, she
said. because her kitten died on that day
and she put 1t In a cigar box and buried It
in an ash barrel.