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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-22
STRENUOUS DAY
FOR ROOSEVELT

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 21.-Washington's
birthday will be no holiday for Roose-
welt. ,he program he will face to-
morrow as the guest of the Union
League club permits scarcely an idle
moment from the opening speech at
the morning theater meetings to the
closing address of the celebration of
the club at night. Between these
occasions he will work in a trip to
Hull House with a speech, review
of the Boy Scouts with possibly an
other short speech and an informal
reception.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-22
new REVOLUTION
IS PROMISED IN
Central AMERICA
(By Associated Press.)

New Orleans, La, Feb. 21.-Prepar-
ations have been started for another
revolution in Central America. This
time Guatemala has been selected for
the uprising by a band Of alleged pro-
fessional insurrectionists who infested
New Orleans. Jose Santos Ze]aya,
for years dictator of Central America,
from his place Of exile in Belgium is
new government etaoin
new movement
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-22

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= OFFERED sEcRETARYSHlP. :
: Washington, D. c., Feb. 21.- !
:: The president has rendered to :
: Representative Albert F. Daw- ::
:: son of Iowa the office Of secre- I:
: tary to the president, but Daw- I:
: son has not yet communicated :
: to the president whether he !
: would accept the office. 1t is :
: understood that Dawson is still :
: considering the tender and that ::
: indications are that he will not :,
= find it feasible to accept the {:
: offer. :
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-22
BAD EXPLOSION
At DANV|LLE
(By Associated Press.)

Danville, Va, r'eb. 21.-This town
was shaken at midnight by terrific
explosion at the gas works near the
Southern railway station. Fire is
now raging and it is reported one man
was killed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-22
TWO bATlLESH|PS
FOR GOVERNMENT
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, D. c., Feb. 21.-The
house late today completed the naval
approp, iation bill and will pass it to-
morrow morning. As agreed to when
read for amendment today it provides
for the construction of two new bat
tleships. two feet colliers, eight tor
pedo boat destroyers and four sub
marine torpedo boats. The two bat
tleships are to be the largest ever
constructed in this country and while
the authorization fixes the displace-
ment of these uper-dreadnoughts at
q, 900 tons there is likelihood that
they may 20 up to 10000 tons.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-22
REBELS SHOOT
Up SMALL Town

Andrade, Cal., Feb 21.-Twenty-six
insurrectos from Mexicali began shoot
ing up Algodones, small town in
Mexico opposite this place tonight. The
chief of police was killed and the Mex
ican customs officer seriously wound
ed. The rebel bullets ceaused a panic
among the inhabitants.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-22
TRI STATE WEATHER.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 21.-Minne
sofa: Fair Wednesday and Thurs
day.
North and South Dakota: Fair
Wednesday and Thursday with slowly
rising temperature
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-22
ST. PAUL TEAMS WON.

St. Paul. Feb. 21-The fiye-men
team event in the International Bowl
ing Tournament was concluded to-
night leaving the Capitols and
Schmidts both of ST. Paul leaders in
this event with scores of 2S49 and
2S13 respectively
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-22
CENSUS SHOWS 1883,

Washington, D. c., Feb. 21.-Cen-
sus returns for East Grand Forks,
Minn., for 1910, were 1888; for 1909,
2,077.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-22
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FROZEN TO DEATH. =:

Tu0ICN . 0EN
:: Meadville, Pa, Feb. 2l.-The :
:: earchers for Miss Bessie NJ. :
: Pierce, aged 19, who disappeared :
{: yesterday afternoon found the :
: young woman's body frozen in :
!: the swamp a short distance from :.
!: here. The young woman left ::
: home for a walk yesterday after :
!: noon and it is believed she be- ::
: came exhausted in tramping over ::
: the swampy land and falling ex- j.
|: hausted. froZe to death. ::
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-02-22

CONTINUED on page g.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-01
with a full three year course. The
School Of Arts and Sciences offers two

with a full three year course. The
School Of Arts and Sciences offers two
courses, classical and scientific. The
work Of the normal and preparatory
school Is to prepare students for teach
ing. for business and for college.
The Bible is a textbook in all the
courses Seven of the professors are
Presbyterian ministers, and the others
are Presbyterian laymen. of whom
five are ruling elders. Only three of
the o2S students enrolled this year are
not protesting Christians. The gradu-
ntes from this university are Jealous
workers in their respective vocatons.
and their character is a fitting attest;i-
ton of the training received at Biddle.
From the theological department 13i
men have graduated from the school
of art and science BOG; considerably
more from the normal and preparatory
departments than from the above nam
ed departments combined. Only ma;cs
are admitted to this university.
The president of the university is a
man eminently prepared for the posi-
ton. Born in Fairfield county, S. g..
March. 1868. when his people were de-
MED environments conducive to a life
of the highest usefulness, reared on
farm and never attending public
school but one month in a year until
he had reached the age Of seventeen
years. at this age he left the farm and
entered the Willard Richardson Nor
NAL school. Winnsboro, S. c.. where he
completed FIVE years work In three
years. Then Henry Lawrence Nc
Crorey entered the preparatory de-
partment of Biddle. graduating several
years later. and the year 1892 graduat-
ed with honors from the college de-
partment. having won the alumni gold
medal in the Junior prize oratorical
contest After graduating from the
theological department the year of
1895. he did advanced work in the
study Of the Semitic languages in Chi
cago university. making Hebrew
specially.
His ascendency in the educat tional
work is as follows: For two years as
assistant teacher in the preparatory
school. two years later as principal of
this department. one year head pro-
fessor of Latin in the college depart
ment. and then exalted to the chair of
Hebrew and Greek exegesis in the
theological school and afterward ap-
pointed dean OF the department AT
this time his alma mater had con-
ferred upon him the degrees Of a. B..
S. T. b.. A. NJ. and d. ID. At the death
of DIR. Sanders. the president OF the
university. in 1907. he was made pres
ident OF the institution
Dr. McCrorey was ordained min
lister In the Presbyterian church in the
United States of America IN 1895.
twice elected moderator of Catawba
presbytery and once moderator of
Catawbn synod: was commissioner TO
the general assembly. Kansas City.
Mo. and delegate to the pan Presby-
terian alliance In New York city. 1909.
He is an able pulpiteer and a con-
servative rnce leader.
The entire race Is indebted TO such
generous bencfactors who made pos
sible this university and to those by
whom IL Is maintained.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-01
COLLEGE PRIZE CONTEST.
George w. Scott to Participate In FL
nails at Columbis College.

george w. oCott 10 F1FpCiPAte w ~
nails at Coiumbis College.
The final oratorical contest at Co
iumbia college. New York. for the
Curtis medals will occur in April.
George w. \. Scott. who won second
prize in the 1910 contest has been
chosen for this years debate also.
Mr. Scotts subject last year was rs
the Negro Fitted for Citizenshipy'
His argument brought forth high com
mendation from the faculty and other
officials OF the college as being logical
and couched In the best rhetoric.
There will be four contestants in the
finals I'm April. and Mr.. Scott has Sc
lected for his subject Child Slavery"
The other speakers and their subjects
are: A. NJ. GIL. woman Suffrage"
p. NJ. Beck. Character and Social
Achievement" and A. w. Macmahon.
Public Opinion and the Peoples
Rule" II is highly gratifying to the
race to know of Mr.. Scotts success
at Columbia. The outcome OF the con-
test is being looked forward to In col
lege circles with unusual interest
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-01
RI, eIioh. Of Color pi.erimin..ion.

These race segregation laws. Jim
crow car laws and other wholesale col
or discrimination laws If not soon curb
cd will work bitter ruin to free Amer
lean institutions. For instance. in
Richmond. Va. n colored person may
but II the property happens to be In n
block where the majority of residents
are white such property must be ten
anted by white persons. Thus the col
ored man becomes the landlord Of the
white man.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-01

colored Presbyterian churches dis
scminnting wholesome influence for
the uplift OF their people. The uni
vcrsity is near the boundary line be
tween the synods OF Atlantic aud Ca.
tnwbn. and Its Christian activities are
evidenced strongly In these synods and
the entire south because OF it's pic
turcsque location and highly efficient
work.
The campus. which is shaded by
hundreds OF stately trees. Is inspiring.
Upon 1t one will find thirteen build
ings The main building Is devoted
TO recitation rooms. chapel and other
public purposes. 1t is n fine piece OF
architecture and is massive brick
structure OF four stories. For Its
purpose It is considered the best in
the south Atlantic states and is val.
ned at 100000. Logan hail Is a part
brick and part frame structure OF two
stories. with attic and basement. In
this building will be found dormi-
tory and boarding department. Nc
Nance hall. which is two story
frame structure. has sixteen rooms
md is the home of the students OF
the School OF Theology. Carter hall Is
substantial brick dormitory of four
stories. with eighty-four rooms. The
other buildings are commodlous and
have appointments peculiar to the
needs OF n student Among them will
be found the School of Industries.
which is n veritable beehive.
There are seven two story buildings
for fhe profossors' homes They nrp
well appointed. A heating plant fur
nishes heat for the various buildings.
The valuation of the property Is $780,
600, and kind white friends Of the
north have made this great work pos
aible. There nre four departments
with seven professors who constitute
the faculty of the classical and sci
enti,c department. and four profess
sors constitute the faculty of the
seminary. The School of Theology II
organized on the ordinary plans Of the
ssminaries Of the Presbyterian church.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-01
Success Of E. C. Brown as Or
gdnizer and Promoter.
EDUCATED IN PHILADELPHIA.
Prominent Banker and Real Estate
Broker Was Once Stenosrapher For
William T. Bell of National Railway
company-Left the North For eusi.
ness Career In the South.

Newport News. Va.-Oftentimes wher
young colored man. after receiving
his education. seeks a position which
his training fits him for. but Is de
barred. such prescription in Iuany in
stances forces him to create a job that
will ultimately develop into business
venture of extraordinary scope. which
will open n door that has heretofore
been closed to his people. An example
of this truth is found in the life of
Philadelphia lad who was educated
in the schools of that city. His mother
died when he was nine years old. His
father left him at the age of eighteen
years to mold his young charac cter
among influences which would test
every fiber of his being.
In school Z. c. Brown was an ex-
ceptionally bright scholar. After grad
uating from the public schools he was
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-01
By GEORGE FRANCIS KING.

Charlotte, n. C.-Because Of an emf
nent life being offered upon the altar
of sacrifice for cause espoused by
righteous people glowing tribute
was paid Major Henry J. Biddle, who
gave up his life upon the battlefield OF
Antietam. by Mrs. Mary ID. Biddle Of
Philadelphia. who was imbued by the
same spirit of the patriot This trib-
ute wGs one which Is manifested In
the activities of hundreds Of Afro
Americans. because she contributed
the first funds for the founding OF
Biddle university in memory OF the
gallant soldier. This fine institution.
which has been such n great factor in
the development of the race. was
founded by Revs. S. S. Murkland. S.
G. Alexander and W. C. Miller. mem
bers of the Cataw presbytery. April,
1867. which was later chartered by the
legislature of North Carolina.
The growth OF the institution was
material and daily gained friends un
I'll It entered higher educational
field by change in its charter in the
year 1888 from Biddle Memorial insti-
tute TO Biddle university. The prop
erty is vested In n board of able trus-
tees for the Presbyterian church in
the United States. A clause in this in
strument. which is In connection with
the Presbyterian church. made the uni
versity a lasting heritage OF the people
for whom Major Biddle and his kind
fought and died for their freedom.
The campus covers about seventy
ncres of ground. peculiarly situated
where one can view this city. which
II the diverI,ing point for seven rail
roads which penetrate the south. This
IS the highway for III" Piedmont sec
ton OF the southern states and where
the steady stock Of Scotch Irish Presby-
terians settled and contributed large
~ to the educational development OF
the Afro-American people by regard
Ing Biddle university with unusual IA
vor. This Is an active Presbyterian
center among coiored people. Within
n radius of thirty miles there are forty
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-01

| employed by the Brndstreet mercan-
acceptabiy filed for three years This
position. however. simply inspired him
for more responsible work. He took n
course at the Spencerian Business col
iege In stenography and typewriting.
His work was SO thorough that Will
liam T. Bell. vice president of the Ma
tionai Railway company. engaged him
as his stenographer In this position
young Brown came in touch with the
leading steel and railroad magnatcs.
He was well thought of by them. The
company later on merged with larger
concern. and this caused Mr.. Brown.
along with other employees. to lose
his position. After spending some time
diligently seeking position as stenog-
rapher and finding that his color and
not his competency was against him.
he. with that indomitable courage and
ability to think and act judiciously un-
der such circumstances. started south.
determined on business career.
Landinrsin this city with only a few
dollars in his jeans. with the vim that
moved obstacles and the optimistic
smiles which made every person who
perchanced TO converse W. tn him feel
that his life was a great leaven in the
activities of the community. he sue
ceeded in interesting successful
business man by the name Of Mr..
Brown. with whom he engaged in
business. So the real estate firm of
Brown & Brown soon had It's signs on
lN,,tI a. ,t,,-
Mr.. Brown has undoubtedly gained
the confidence of people over the
country because OF his integrity. He
did business as any successful man
would manage his affairs: hence 1t
was not altogether the question of his
racial identity. a little over two years
ago he began the banking business In
the city by organizing the Crown Saw
ings bank. which is a success. In the
bank and in his Office one will find the
Office system which assures the ability
OF Mr.. Brown and his associates to
keep their tingers on the minutest de-
tail of the business.
In May. 1909. he secured charter
for corporation known MS the Brown
Savings and Banking company. which
is now doing fiourishing business In
Norfolk In meeting the needs of the
large AFRO American population in the
tidewater section. In the same build
ing Mr.. Brown has real estate de-
partment. which is doing large busi-
ness. He is president of both banks.
and these enterprises have stimulted
hundreds Of Afro-Americans. until to-
day numerous enterprises are giving
/ to little army of young people EN-.
ployment because Of this young mans
Napoleonic methods of doing business
Mr.. Brown is director of the South
ern Aid society of Richmond. Va. and
is treasurer OF the Colored Bankers
association. He ia conspicuous In the
local. state and national Negro Busi-
ness league. The close application to
business and unquestionablc integrity
and Intelligent preparation. combined
with an unselnsh spirit, are the dis
ttnRulshing traits OF Mr. Browns
character.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-01
Howard Orphan Asylum Burns.

In the recent destruction by fire Of
the Brooklyn Howard Colored Orphan
asylum's new home Mt st. James. N.
Y. the institution which has done so
much for the orphans has suffered a
grent loss. Fortunately no lives were
lost The damage to the property Ia
estimated at $4,000 Superintendent
J. n. Gordon 10 not discouraged. how
ever. aad will continue his lshors for
the institution.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-01
Bishop rh.odor. Holly Die. In Haiti

6tBhop tHeooose F'oi'y S'es w
The death of Right Rev. DR.. James
Theodore Holly. bishop of Haiti. the
first colored bishop consccrated by the
American Episcopal church. was an
nounced In n, dispatch TO the church
authorities In America during the week
of March % Bishop Holly was born in
Washington In 1890 and was educated
as Roman Catholic. Becoming nm
Episcopalian. he was ordained priest of
the Episcopal body in 1856 and became
rector of st. I.uke's church. New Ha-
ven He was consecrated bishop of
Haiti In 1874 In Grace church. New
York
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-01
The Original, !,
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We Grew Our Hair
Now Let Us Grow
Yours with
''PORO"
TRADE MARK
> tRegistered!

hair sonya .yessas I'm
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the further fact that they have frequently mentioned
good) "Poko' We advise "PORo
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vinsS Louis Bell BomontS
sr'"ss csSsus;.s o,us: ." D'"''r MRS. M. A. HOLLY
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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-04-01
STEADY ADVANCE
IN EDUCATION
BiddIe University as Center Of
Learning For PresbyieTians.
SOME FEATURES OF THE WORK

School Founded Forty-four Years Ago
and Named For Major II. J. BiddIe
Offers Superior Help For the Eduea
ton Of coored Youth-Dr. II. L. Nc
Crorey's Splendid Career.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-23

San Francisco, Jan. 23.-Ely, the
daring Curtiss aviator, who landed on
the deck of the cruiser Pennsylvania
last Thursday. was lionized by the
army and navy Sunday. With Major
J. p. O'Neill, in command of the field
encampment. and Captain Pond, OF the
Pennsylvania. Ely reviewed the troops
Of the Second Battalion Of the Thir
teenth Infantry and a detachment OF
bluejackets from the warship. Then
followed the presentation to the avia
tor of a gold medal by the army.
Delivers invitation to Diva.
Immediately after this ceremony
Ely went up in his biplane to deliver
on behalf of the Aviation Committee
an invitation to Nine LOusia Tetraz
zini, the opera singer to attend the
meeting. Nine Tetrazzini, according
to a prearranged plan, was waiting in
an automobile at the lngleside goli
links. about five miles north Of the
Aviation field.
It was Ely's intention to act as an
aerial escort to the diva for the rest OF
the journey to Selfridge Field. but at
tor reascending. the aviator lost her
automobile among the crush of the
other machines on the road. The
bird man was waiting for her at the
gate. however, when she drove up and
escorted her to a gaily decorated box
In the center Of the grand stand where
she formally was welcomed by the
aviation officials and army officers.
Beautiful exhibition flights and mill
tary exercises kept the crowd keyed
up to high interest during the after
noon.
Lieutenant Myron 8. Crissey, flyinl
with Walter Brookins in q Wright bi
plane. experimental with dropping
bombs, and Charles f. willard, thu
Curtiss aviator. conducted further
tests by sending messages by wire
less.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-23
JUDGE kIMBROUGH
AND WOODWARD TO
INSIST ON PROBE
Are Only Two Vermillion
County Men Favoring an
Expose of the Vote Traf-
ticking Scandal.
(Continued From Page one.)

mass meeting proposed has been
abandoned. However. II 10 believed
the organization 10 getting together to
have an understanding on what IL to
DO done about giving or non-giving OF
evidence. II IL thought q strong ef.
fort will be made to throttle the inves.
tigation.
II II believed the Jones confession
has knocked q fatal chunk out Of the
organizations Notifications. "He
peached." 10 being said Of him on all
Hides. Crayton. assistant states at.
torney. q very laxative man, said:
Jones has peached. He's young at
the business. ] never did believe In
letting these youngsters In anyhow.
You SEQ what he's gone and done now,
II any of tho men higher up are drag
ged into tho miro. It will be the direct
result Of Jones' peaching."
Conditions here are different than
they werc in West Union, O. That
community ID isolated and the voters
were ignorant: they had been raised
to believe vote-selling was quite with
IN the law.
In Danville and vermillion county
they know better and act worse.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-23
FIFTY-THIRD BOMB
THROWN IN CHICAGO
american News servicc)

Chicago. Jan. 23.-Bomb No Sc. be-
lieved to be the fulfillment of series
of blackhand threats. early today was
exploded in the doorway of the drug
store of Artzino Stiano and GIUSEPPE
Damiani, at 1901 Larabee street. in
the heart Of the Italian colony. Mem
bers of two families living above the
store narrowly escaped death and the
front OF the building was demolished
by the force of the explosion.
The entire colony was in an uproar.
Friends of the druggists were found
armed. searching for the perpetrators
and declaring they would take veng-
eance and reap vendetta without the
aid of the police.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-01-23
A SLAIN MAN IN.
BERTH THIRTEEN
Strange Case of Man Throt'
tied to Death Battles
the Detectives.
american News service)

Thief River Falls, Mimi, Jan. "a
After twenty-four hours of work, detec-
tives investigating the strange death
of a man who was found thrOttled 10
death in lower berth No. Is on the
500 lines Winnipeg flyer. were COM
pletely bafYled today. The only tangi-
bic clue was the discovery that the
dead mans clothing had been made In
Utica, n. Y. and that his laundry mark
was IT. H." of which facts were tele-
graphed to the Utica police today with
a request to run down the identity Of
the victim.
A second crime, which the Chicago
police have been asked to unrayel, is
believed to have been revealed by the
tragedy discovered here.
A Clue to Victim.
The strangled man was travelling
upon a ticket made out In the name
OF l.. r. Loves, of Cannington, Ont,
who has been missing for three weeks
anu lulS l0dUc TUE duluOillico "
think that the Cannington man was a
victim of foul play and robbery. He
was last heard of at the Blackstone
hotel in Chicago. A brother of loves
came here and viewed the remains
found dead from strangulation in berth
Is. but failed to identify them.
Although number of persons view
ed the body in the morgue today nc
one had ever seen the man before
Members of the train crew. interview
ed by the coroner and police, declar
ed that no one had been seen to enter
or leave berth IL and no noise was
heard therein. Examinations of the
remains by the coroner today estab
lished the fact that there was not a
mark of violence on the body.