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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-09-25
WHEREFORE UNIVERSITY.
Institution Receives $1,000 by Will Of
~ Late Leopold n. Green.

INSTITUTION receives Sl,uuU py VIII OF
as Late Leopold n. Green.
Wilberforce. O.-The outlook for a
successful school year at the WILDER.
force university the coming term with
Is very encouraging. The majority Of
the faculty is already at the university,
and applications Of prospective stu
dents continue to come In. The build
ings, dormitories and classrOoms are
neat and attractive.
The recent gift of $1,000 by will of
Mr.. Leopold H. Green has heightened
interest in the institution among its
many friends throughout the country.
The gift Of Mr.. Green also emphasizes
in no small degree the importance Of
our higher institutions Of learning and
the necessity of providing them with
sufficient funds to insure the best
equipment and keep alive the aspira.
tons of our ambitious youth.
The note accompanying the Leopold
Fl. Green bequest contains the follow
ing statement:
And also give. devise and bequeath
unto the trustees Of Wilberforce univer-
sity Of the African M. E. church, located
at Wilberforce Greene county, O.. one
thousand 81. .O0O dollars. to be devoted to
scholarships In aid Of such meritorious
students as the faculty may from time to
time designate, said scholarships to be
designated the Leopold H. Green scholar
ships PAUL G. BURNS,
Clerk Of the Probate Court.
osms Facts About the Origin Of .
Noted School In Ohio.
One Of the leading magazines Of the
country. printed In Boston. speaking
0f Wilberforce university says: The
auditor Of the state of Ohio announces
that a monthly article will be issued
describing the activities Of the vari-
Gus departments and institutions Of
Ohio. The one for July Is devoted to
WilberfOrce university and deals with
the progress that has been made In
Ohio In the education Of the cOlOred
race.
"The FIRST move to furnish SEM
mary Of learning for the cOlored race
In Ohio originated with Daniel A.
Payne. self educated Negro OF
Charleston. 8 G. As result Of his
efforts Union seminary. near Colum
bus. was organized In 1874. That
Payne was one Of the great benefac-
tors Of bis race and had rare foresight
= shown by the fact that the school
was started on the manual training
plan.
"Union seminary by reason Of ioca
tion and other circumstances mad+
slow growth. but II was the pi"nee,
and contributed largely to the found
ing Of Wilberforce university and was
finally. In 1868. consolidated with the
latter institution While there are nu
merous small colleges. there are only
about a half dozen great universities
In America for the higher education
Of the Negro race-Atlanta university;
Fisk, at Nashville; Howard. at Wash.
ington; Shaw. at Raleigh; Leland. at
New Orleans. and Wilberforce. at
Xenia-and Wilberforce stands at the
head Of the list"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-09-25

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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-09-25
INFLUENCE OF THE NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION WIDELY FELT.
Militant Organization Continues Cam.
paisn Against Unjust Legislation.

Louisville. Ky.-The colored people
Of this city are aroused over the segre-
cation ordinance recently passed and
are taking steps to protect their inter
ests. Mr.. Chaplin Brinsmade. the at.
torney for the National Association
For the Advancement Of CoiOred Peo-
pie. has been here giving the matter
the closest study. On July the local
branch of the national association held
q great meeting of protest. at which
DR.. J. q. Spingarn. chairman OF the
board Of directors Of the National as
ISOLATION, and Professor William Pick.
ems of Talladega college were the chief
speakers.
This Is the association which inves-
tigated segregation In government de-
partments at Washington, and largely
through it's efforts that undemOcratic
movement was checked. In Baltimore,
through its local branch, 1t has twice
won segregation cases. the last time
before the supreme court Of the state.
1t ID now preparing to carry case
brought under the new ordinance In
Baltimore to the supreme court Of the
United States.
In Kansas City. where the homes Of
the colored people were dynamited In
order to make them move from a de-
drable neighborhood, which they own
cd and had developed and improved,
they were unable to obtain redress
from city or state authorities until the
National association intervened.
The association stands for equality
Of opportunity. equality In the courts,
the civil and political rights Of the
eolored man Its membership includes
white and colored. 1t Is not sectional,
having branches as far south as Ala
bama and Texas and numbering
among its members representative
southern white people. Its board Of
directors includes some of the most
representative people Of both races
Miss Jane Addams, Mr. Oswald Gar
rison Willard. Mr.. Archibald 81. Grimke,
Miss Mary White Ovington. Miss Flor.
ence Kelley, DR.. John Haynes Holmes,
DR.. W. ID. B. Du Bois. DR.. J. ID. Spin
garn and many others.
DR.. Spingarn was for ten years pro
fessor Of comparative literature In Co
lumbia university. He is Information
ally known az scholar. author and
critic. His book Of verse, THE New
Hesperides." has received high praise.
numbering among its admirers the late
John Hay. who wrote Of It In terms
of catering appreciation.
Professor william Pickens Is known
as q teacher and lecturer. He is an
orator Of remarkable eloquence. He
graduated from Yale with high hon.
ors, having been elected commence
ment speaker.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-09-25
More Stock Raissrs Needed.

In his address before the National
Negro Business league at Muskogee
DR.. Washington emphasized the i'm
portance Of stock raising among
Negroes, and deplored the fact that In
several states there was a sorry mini.
mum Of Negro stock and poultry
raisers. However. many will be sur
prised to learn that engaged In the
animal husbandry there are 1926 men
and women Of the race
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-09-25
Texas Has Another Weekly uewspapsr.

The Texas Sun. a new weekly paper.
has made its appearance at Terrell,
Tex. Until Messrs. Slaughter and Polk
began the publication Of the Sun there
was no paper in east Texas published
by Afro-Americans. We wish the new
paper long life and its promoters sue
cessful career in their efforts to ad-
vance the cause Of our people in the
Lone Star State.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-09-25
By FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON.

Wanted-Ageuts to solicit adver.
tising and news. Salary or commits
sion. Good profits. Write the Twin
City Star, Minneapolis. MINI.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-09-25
MRS HALEY'S LECTURES.
By N. BARNETT DODsoN.

Don't miss the chance to hear Mrs.
Victoria Clay Haley of St. Louis, who
will lecture in the Twin Cities.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1914-09-25
Bad Epouoh.

I've written song" Then be
satisfied with that. Don't insist on
singing 1t also."-Detroit Free Press.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-03
POL ICE OFFICERS !. HAVE ANNIVERSARY

Captain William Anderson of the Third precinct police station is today observing his fist anniveItsary in Bridgeport's police service. He was appointed a Ratrolman June 3. 1878, roundsman October 1, 1888, second ser geant February IT. 1894, lieutenant April g, 1895. first lieutenant Decen- Der 31 1900 and captain June 30. 1909.
 Captain John H. Redgate of the Sec ond precinct station, is observing bis 18th anniversary. He was appointed to the department June 3, 1889, became second sergeant April 6, 1894, first ser geant April 23, 1895, second lieutenant December S1, 1900, and captain June 30, 1909
 Detective Sergeant Peter H. Hall has been connected with the police depart ment 21 years today He was ap- pointed toe the department June B. 1898 and detective sergeant July 15, 1910. Doorman William H. Taylor was ap- pointed to the force 21 years ago today, was for a number of years side part ner for Traffic Policeman Al Goulden and became a doornan April 1, 1893.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-03
LAST TRIBUTE PAID
 TO MRS. ATKINSON
Services Are Held Tn Home Of the
 Late David F. Read

The last tribute of respect to the memory of Eliza Landon Wheaton, widow of John F. Atkinson, was paid today when funeral services were held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Barnun Read. 725 Park ave- nue The home was recently the scene of the obsequies of David Far mum Read, the last of his family, head or the D. M Read Co.,, merchant tanker and sphiaanthropist. The ser r.ces were held in the northeast draw ing room of the mansion, where the body of the late David F. Read lay in state. A number of beautiful floral tributes surrounded the casket.
 The brief but impressive service of the Protestant Episcopal church was used. Rev stephen Fish Sherman. rec tor of St. Johns church officiating. During the service, the South Church cI11artet, Mrs. Robert Hard, Mrs. R. S. Martin. Louis D. Ginand and Joseph Fl Wieler sang Lead. Kindly Light, Nearer, My God, to Thee. and Asleep in Jesus"
 The pail bearers were Judge M B. BeardsIey, George Comstock, David ". Thompson and George M Bald win Members of the charitable societies connected with St Johns and Christ Episcopal churches in which the deceased had been parttcu- 1zrfv active attended the services.
 The burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery in the Atkinson family plot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-03
ABSOLUTE AND
 VANlTIE START
 IN SECOND RACE

Rye. N- r.. June s-A moderate southwester early today was more than welcomed by the cup defense candidates. Resolute and vanitie. for their second contest in the prelinf- nary series. Especially was this so after yesterdays double battle in which the yachts not only struggled against one another but fought baf- fling winds almost the entire race which the Vanitie won by Is minutes and 4e seconds in elapsed time.
 Just before the start the committee decided to shorten the course from ao to 25 5k miles. This makes the v7fndward leg a trifle over 6 1z miles. The course was from a point a mile south of Great Captains Island light 10 q mark off Mott's Point on the west side of Hempstead Bay, sailed twice for the round and four times for the race 9 ms
 Associated Press Boat,on Glen Cove. L By Wire4ess4Ish race started, omciaI time, as follows: Resolute, 12.16:3O: Vanitte, 12.16-42.
 The result on the first run to wind ward. gave the Resolute a. lead of about a minute and a half over her
 aL The Resolute held her lead to else leeuard mark The unofficial time was. Resolute 1:51-O6; vanitie l. 51.55S- The race was then half over
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-03
NURSE TELLS JURY
 or SUFFERINGs BY
 WIFE OF BRENTON

Hartford. June 3-Trial of Mrs. Elizabeth c. HoImai1's $50,o00 suit against her former husband, Prof. Cranston Trenton, and Doctors O. C. Smith and Paul Waterman, of this city, charging conspiracy in having her confined in insane asyIums in Vermont. was resumed in the United States district court before Judge E.. g. Thomas and g jury today.
 Miss Lucy Townsend the special nurse in charge of the then Mrs. Brenton, while the latter was confin- ed in the institutions told of the con ditfons surrounding Mrs. Holman in the Brattleboro asylum and describ- ed them as very bad. She said Mrs. Holman was constantly in contact with patients possessed of a suicidal mania and ate at the table with them where the food was very poor, until the nurses had her go to their table.
 One of the patients threw a dish at Mrs. Holman, striking her. She said Mrs. Holman complained to the superintendent concerning her sur roundings but was not needed. When she went out she was attended bv a keeper. All her letters went through the hands of Dr. Lawton. the super intendent.
 After a, fortnight at this particular asylum Mrs. Holman was removed to the Linden Lodge, a half mile away and conducted by Dr. Iawton's sis ter. Prof Brenton, her husband, also pr. Waterman, visited her and Mrs. Holman was crying bitterly when they left.
 Miss Townsend said that, after Mrs. Holman had been there two weekA pr. Lawton told her (Afiss Townsend) that Mrs. Holman was not insane. Miss Townsend declared that the nurses of the BrattIeboro institution did not get enough to eat and spent much of their wages outside for food
 She asserted You couldn't get a trunk in it. referring to the room oc- cupied by Mrs. Holman at the asylum. The nurse declared that, during her stay at the asylum, Mrs. Holman lost 17 pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-03
"OPPoSE MORGAN? I'M TOO TIMID",
 ELTON TEsTIFIEs
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ascertain if they had been earned
 The question waSN discussed at the board meetings and MT. Mellen gave the Information asked for from the booAs.''
 MT. Elton said that up to two years ago there had ben no question of the earnings being sufficient but that two years ago stit was found not enough had been earned to meet the divi- dend."
 "A suggestion was made continued MT. Elton. that we pay from the sur plus but it was finally decided instead to cut the dividend from to per cent
 MT. Elton said he recalled no loan of $375. 900 made to MT. MeIIen by New England Navigation Company.
 What do you know of canpaign contributions made by MT. MeIIen ?''
 T remember that at one meeting the opinion was expressed that there was to be no more of that sore of thing.r
 Was the New Haven not operated as an adjunct to Wall street as a spec ulative enterprise g
 No believe DGr AGorgan'sl heart and soul was in the New Haven and I do not think Wall street had sany- thing to do with its'
 What is the difference between the present conduct of affairs as compared with the former method ?''
 Well, the directors have learned a great deal They are not taking one mans word. Then the head of the road is very different man. MT. Me1len's ambition ran away with him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-03
LEWIS DENIES HE WAS DRUNK WHEN
 AUTO HIT WAGON
Well Known Bridgeport Man Held In $500 Bail
 for Trial

Clifford J. Lewis of 1905 Howard avenue, manager OF Harry Quinn's bowling alleys was released on $500 bonds and the case continued until June 25, when he was arraigned be- fore Judge Bacon Wakeman in Fair field on the charge of reckless driving while intoxicated.
 While driving an automobile in Southport about 10 o'clock last night within two hundred feet of where Mrs. Florence Johnson met her death two weeks ago. Lewis crashed into the rear end of a wagon, injuring Charles Godfrey, Edward Post, James Broth erton, and George Barrett, all of Southport. The occupants of the au- tornobile escaped injury.
 Lewis denies the charge that he was intoxicated at the time of the acci- dent. and has a number of witnesses to verify the statement He says that, at the point of the road where the accident occurred, large trees cast a shadow, and with the weak lights of his machine. he did not see the wagon until he struck it. He further de- cIares that no lights were shown on the rear end of the wagon as required by law.
 Lewis was accompanied by Leo Best of this city. who went bonds for him today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-03
MISS MARION HOPKINS
 TO WED W. N. MACKENZIE
Announcement of Engagement Is Made at Card Party
 In Her Home.

At a card party given yesterday af- ternoon at the home of Miss Marion Hopkins, Of z4 Fremont street, in hon or of Miss Helen Plumb, who will soon become the bride of the Rev. Charles W. FIndlay, the most interesting sur prise was the announcement of the engagement Of the hostess to William Nelson Mackenzie.
 The announcement was made by means of long stemmed daybreak car nations to each of which were fasten- ed two cards, thrust with gi1ded ar rows and bearing the names Marion and Billie
 The announcement was a delightful surprise to the guesta Early in the afternoon cards had been played, at which Miss Bessie Libby had proved her skill by taking the prize. a hand some chain of rose scented beads.
 A suit case bearing the label, Mil waukee. where Miss Plumb is to live dainty handkerchiefs, was presented the bride-elect a. remembrance of her former schoolmates who were pres ent.
 Miss Hopkins, who surprised with the announcement of her engagement is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. s. Henry Hopkins. and was graduated from the local high school with the class of 1913. She is a very charming young lady with a wide circle Of friends by whom she is much esteemed. MT. Mackenzie, who is likewise a very popular young man, is the son of MT and Mrs. Roderick J. Mackenzie. He received his. diploma from B. H. s. in 1910 and will be graduated from Yale this month. As yet no date has been set for the wedding
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-03
PRESSURE BREAKS
 LEHIGH VALLEY

New York, June s-opening-T There was no evidence in the trading in stocks today of further liquidation such as depressed prices yesterday. The market held steady at the open ing with a small volume of business. New Haven made up nearly point of its recent loss on the first few trans actions but subsequently, re1inquished it's advance. Fluctuations otherwise were confined to small fractions save for a one point loss in sugar.
 Noon--Steadiness of the early mar l5et caused traders to take on stock in moderate volume and a fractional ad- vance resulted Shorts found it difn- cult to cover, outside liquidation hav- ing a strong influence. Pressure against Lehigh Valley was resumed to the accomplishment of bearish ru- nofs regarding dividend prospects which, however, made little impress sion The stock broke points to 1s4 1-4. the lowest in many weeks. and toward noon the general list eased off slightly.
 Bonds were steady.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-03
Domestic Troubles Don't Restrain Man
 From Selling Property

A mans domestic troubles do not restrain him from selling property, ac- cording to a decision handed down to- day by Judge Futile in the superior court. The court made this ruling in the suit brought by Katherine Socha of Stratford against Joseph Socha and August M. Brill Mrs. Socha brought the action to set aside a conveyance of property in Ho1lister Heights from Socha to Brill. She declared Socha did not support 1lis family and con veyed the property to Brill without consideration to avoid legal liability for his family troubles.
 Brill claimed he bought the proper ty from Socha, and he brought suit to confirm his title. The court confirms BriIIs title and finds in favor of the defendants to recover costs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-03
IA. M. E. CHURCH
 CONFERENCE OPENS
Prominent Negro Divines Elect Officers for Five
 Days Session Here
(By Cleveland c. A1lenl

Prominent divines interested in the promotion of the moral welfare and the advancement of the negro race address the assembled church work CTS at the opening session of the roth annual New England conference Of the A. M. F. church this morning at the A. M. E.. Zion church, Broad ond Gregory streets. From all sections of the state and the country, negro di- vines assembled to take part in one of the liveliest and most Interesting sessions Eever held in the history of the conference.
 Bishop Alexander Walters of New
 York, the most prominent negro churchrnan in America, presided at the opening session, assisted by Bishops c. w. Clinton of Charlotte, N. c. and c. c. Caldwell of Philadelphia Bishop Walters will preside ot the other ses- sions of the conference, which is to continue for five days.
 Many of the general officers of the church are present to participate in the conference. From the southern states many of the most disting guished of the negro pastors are present to plead for the exploitation of 1egfsla- ton that will tend towards bettering the living standard of the negro in the south
 The conference was opened with an old fashion love feast and the annual
  lowed by the formal organization of the conference and the election of officers Oflcers elected were: Recording sec retary. Rev. pr. R. R. Ball, Hartford; assistant recording secretary, Rev c. c. Alleyne of Providence, R. l.; statistf- can, Rev MT Smith and conference reporter, Cleveland G. Allen Com nittees were then appointed for the following year. conference claims col lected and out of town delegates were l introduced.
 In the afternoon, the collection of lconference claims was taken up. At the evening session, which opens at 8 o'clock tonight. the delegates will be formally welcomed to the city in an address by Mayor c. B. Wilson. Se- lectfons will be rendered by the A. M. E. Zion church choir of this city dur ing the evening. The Rev Dupont lI1aFontaine Rev. Charles W. Deane, and Rev. c. c. A1leyne will speak A number of vital matters pertaining to the good of the church will be brought to the attention of the speakers during the evening by the delegates.
 The assemble divines will be the guests of the Rev. W. M. Hey, pastor Of the A. M. B. Zion church Of this city The conference will open its second day tomorrow morning at g o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-03
DID YALE MEN GET
 THAT HARvARD GOAT?

Red Top, Conn, June s.-t'Is the liar yard goat in the Yale crews quarters at Broadview? 2?
 This was the question that made the crimson oarsmen knit their brows yesterdav after they came in from 9 two mile paddle down to the navy yard and back. Word came to Red Top that the goat which is Harvard's mascot had reached New London from Cambridge by express and that it had been signed for and taken away in launch by men from training camp.
 Coach Wray had all his crews out on the Thames river for easy pad d1es.
 Gafes Ferry, June Slight work was the extent of the morning work out for the Yale crews, the varsity going down stream as far as the navy ward at a low stroke and the second varsity covering about a. little over a. mile down stream.
 Asked whether it had been seen in the neighborhood, the crew men were non-conmittal regarding Harvard's s mascot goat, merely remarking that it would be interesting to know where the animal went.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-03
WANTS RAILROADS HELD LIABLE FOR
 SHIPPING LOSSES

Washington, June S-Senator Cum
 nins' proposal that the Carmack amendment to- the interstate com merce law be rewritten so as to hold railroads liable generally for loss to shipments during transit was before the Senate today. In explanation of his bill, Senator Curnmins told the Sen ate that the supreme court had held recently that the Carmack amend ment making initial railroad carriers liable for loss of shipments, had an nulled all state laws on liability for damage to interstate shipments As a result, the railroads had preceded to limit liability to the value stated in the bill of Iading.
 He asked for the passage of a law requiring railroads to pay the actual loss suffered by shippers except where the shipments were wrapped or the interstate commerce commission had granted permission for the making of rates on value.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-03
DIED

EBY-In Stamford, May 2s. Harriette4 Ruth, wife of Rev. Foster Ely. p.Da5 SCOLIIARD-At Stamford, May 2Eec James Scoliard. d5 GETAIAN-In Stamford, May 30, Alice Peake. widow of Charles FL Getman. a SCOFTELD-In Stamford, May 3O3o Lois A.. widow Of Henry D. scosf field, in her 77th year. d WIGG-In Stamford, May 29, Rsbec=a ca Gidley Wigg, widow of Nathan Wigg.
 PAINTER-In Stamford. May 2s. YYil- liam M. Painter. MOREHOUSE--In Danbury, May 29s John l.. Norehouse. of Brookhelds aged CT years. CLARK-In Newtown. May 27. ElizaE7 beth wife of Homer Clark, aged 4fs years.
 MARsH-In New Milford, May 272i Mrs. Charles E. Marsh. aged years.
 BURKE-In Danbury, May 28, Elaoua as J. Burke, in his 28th year. MOORE-In Norwalk, May 2zs Mrs Edith I. Moore aged ST years. BAILA-In NorwaIk, May 27, Miss Bertha Balla, aged 21 years HOWLEY-In Greenwich. May 8l. Catherine Wall, wife of James How lev