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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-01-06
MILE. MARIE E. BURTON AT ME-
HARRY AUDITORIUM.

A new year, filled with great things,
dawned upon the people of this sec
ton. Their praises to God and the
Emancipator of their forefathers were
augmented by the melodious strains
of music sung by the accomplished
soprano, Miss Burton, or Chicago
The audience was composed of some
of the best talent of the South who
listened with intense earnestness to
the harmonious melodies of the singer.
The program was opened with an in
strumental solo, entitled Wanda" by
Miss Mabel e. Scott, of Walden Music
Department, which was rendered with
much credit to herself and to the de-
partment. Miss Burton then appeared
accompanied by Prof. Berry; she sang
Sonora" which was eXcellently done
and song perfectly adapted to her
voice. The last of the group of three
songs was "Taint No Use in Crying"
by Buchanan, which was loudly ap-
plauded and after which she was pre-
sented with an ilnmense bouquet of
ARericar Beauties tied with white
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-01-06
DEATH OF MRS. KNOWLES.

The sad intelligence of the death
of Mrs. Mollie Malone-Knowles, in
Montgomery, Ala, this week, came
as shock to her many friends. AL
though she had been in poor health
for several months, encouraging let
ters written by her to friends in this
city had inspired a hope that sne
would rally, but God, who is always
just, saw fit to take ner unto Him
self and we must bow in humble sub
mission
Mrs. Knowles was the wife of Mr..
Robt. Knowles, of Montgomery, Ala,
but who at one time was we'll known
citizen of this city. She was a mem
ber of the prominent Malone family,
whose parents were pioneer citizens
of Nashville and who long ago were
large property holders in this county.
During Mrs. Knowles young lady
hood she made one of a bevy of pop
ular sisters, "the Malone girls" who
were very prominent in Nashville
society. All of these sisters, except
one. Mrs. r. H. Voorhees,, preceded
her to that heavenly home, as did the
father and mother and one brother.
During her residence IN Nashville
Mrs. Knowles, who was devout
Christian, connected herself with the
First Baptist Church, and when on
visits to the city she would worship
at this church.
Many years ago Mrs. Knowles was
happily married to- Mr.. Robt. Know
les, who was a resident of Nashville
at that time To this union were
born two lovely girls, Roberta and
Gussie, who survive their mother and
to whom host of family friends ex-
tend sympathy To the husband
and father also is coincidence extend
ed and to the sister and brother we
can only say that the Lord giveth
and taketh, and we must pray for
His will to be done.
The remains were brought to Nash
Vile Tuesday and were conveyed to
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
Knowles, from which place she funer-
al rites were said Tuesday afternoon
by Rev. w. s. Ellington.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-01-06

ribbon. Bliss Burton's stage appear
ance was perfect Her French in Ca
vatine ("Queen of Sheba') was splen-
did and the rendition plainly exhibit
ed her superior training. To the un-
ceasing applause OF this series she
rendered a selection self-accompanied
In the last group she appeared grace
fully, carrying the bouquet and sing
ing "Sempre Cont" and concluding
with Goodbye (Tosti) Miss Bur
ton is a graduate of the Chicago Con-
servatory of Music and has won the
endorsement of authorities in voice
culture. Her expression shows eXcep-
tional color.
Mrs. Alice Cheatham, of Clark Uni
versity, who is regarded as one
of the foremost readers and perform
ers of her class, won overwhelming
| applause for her splendid rendition
I of selections from Dunbar. Mr.. Count
Teffner, the distinguished cornetist
from Wiley, now of Meharry, render
ed Honeysuckle Polka, which duly re
, ceived a hearty encore. Goth selec-
tiOns were rendered with perfection
and ease, which always make his ap-
Dearance a pleasing addition to any
, program. Prof. Berry, an accompa-
mist, could not have been replaced.
His perfect work enabled the singer
to be such a great success.
! The stage decorations were artistic
and the palms formed a beautiful back
ground for the singer. The ushers
were Misses Bright, Jackson and
Banks, of the n. T. G. M. Club, and
Miss Roberts, of Walden. Messrs. G.
Hamilton Francis and j. @. Taylor
The gentlemen were in conventional
dress while the young ladies wore
white, which added considerably to
the appearance of the occasion.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-01-06
MAYOR HOWSE
SPEAKS IN PLAIN LANGUAGE
CALL ON THE GOVORNER AS A
cITIzEN-WlLL GO AGAIN WHEN
HE FEELS LIKE 1T.

Mayor Howse, when shown the arti-
Gle in one of the daily papers with
a flaming headline that the Mayor had
been to call on the Governor, and that
something was up, the Mayor said;
81 didn't know until this morning
that it was crime to call on the Gov
ernor of Tennessee" said Mayo
Howse in discussing an article appear
ing in a morning paper regarding con-
ference between Mayor Howse and
Maj. Vertrees and Governor Pattec-
son.
81 went to see Governor Patterson"
said the Mayor "just as any citi-
zen has a right to do. I went not
for the purpose indicated in the morn
ing paper, but for the purpose of talk
ing over the location of the colored
State Normal School, and to see about
a pardon. Maj Vertrees was in the
Governors Office when I went in, and
I came from the capitol with him,
but neither of us knew tfat the other
was there or going to be there. 1t is
likewise true that we did discuss the
legislative situation, just as every
other person in this section is doing,
but as for meeting for that purpose
or as to laying any plans, there is
nothing to it."
Mayor Howse said that he expected
to call on the Governor whenever he
felt like it.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-01-06

DR.. w. T. Horton, Deputy Grand
Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias,
N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A., and
Deputy Grand Counsellor, resides
two and one-half miles from Fades.
Tennessee, on the Memphis branch
of the ~, c. & st. l. R. R. He has
the distinction of organizing more
lodges and courts than any other
single individual in Tennessee. The
redeeming feature about him is that
after he has organized an Institution
he still retains their good will and
loyalty Dr. Horton has an ex-
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-01-06
EMANCIPATION
FITTiNGLY CELEBRATED IN
THIS CITY
Occasion Observed Gener-
ally throughout South.

DR.. C. v. ROMAN DELIVERS MAS
TERFUL ADDRESS At FISK UNI.
VERSlTY-PROMlNENT SPEAK
ERs At WALDEN AND. ROGER
WILLIAMs-ExERCISES LARGE
LY ATTENDED-HON. w. T..
VERNON CENTRAL FIGURE IN
GEoRGIA-SPEAKS TO PACKED
HOUSE IN ATLANTA-DR. w. S,
BUCHANAN IN MONTGOMERY,
ALA.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-01-06

tensiye medical practice in Shelby
and Fayette Counties and lis a big
lana owner, being the possessor Of
three large farms, besides much real
estate in Memphis
There is a growing demand
amongst the Pythians of West Ten
nessee that Dr. Horton be more sub
stantially unincumbered by the next
grand lodge which shall convene in
Chattanooga next year. They are
anxious that he go higher DR.. Hor-
ton is a graduate from Meharry Med
ical College, Nashville.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-01-06

thought slavery morally wrong in it.
self regardless of how the slaves Jared
Garrison and Summer (c) those
who believed it wrong economically
(Greely); (d) those who believed it
wrong politically Oincoln).
The language of eulogy contains no
words sufficiently laudatory where
with to fifty express the disinterested
self-abnegation and high moral pur-
pose of the early abolitionists or
their worthy congeners who followed
in the wake of the victorious union
armies and who with the spelling
book and Bible in their hands and
the grace of God in their hearts, laid
foundation for the Christian edu-
cation of the manumitted slaves,
which alone prevented the golden
apples of liberty from turning to the
ashes of RIGHTEOUSNESS in the hands
of the newly made freedman.
1t would indeed be pleasant task
did time permit, to call the roll of the
heroes of emancipation from the illus
trious Wilberforce to the venerable
dean of Meharry. 1t Is as glorious a
company as has ever arisen among
the children of men. Braden and
Cravath, Spence and Chase, ct i'd
genus omne! Let us garland their
graves with roses and hand down the
story. of their lives as a cherished
legacy to our children.
'The muffled drums sad roll has beat
The soldiers last tattoo,
No more on Life's parole shall meet
This brave and fallen 1ew.
On fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
And glory guards with solemn round
The bivouac of the dead"
"Still there are some few remaining
I Who remind us of the past"
MAY the blessing of God wait up
on them and the sun OF glory shine
around their heads. May the gates
of plenty, honor and happiness be al
ways open to them and theirs. May
no strife disturb their days nor sor-
row distress their nights, and may
the pillow of peace kiss their cheeks,
and pleasures of imagination attend
their dreams; and when length of
! years makes them tired Of earthly
joys, and the curtains of death close
/ gently around the scenes Of their ey-
istence, may the angels of God at
tend their beds and take care that the
expiring lamp of life shall not re-
ceive one rude blast to hasten its ex-
tinction and finally, may the Saw
ior's blood wash them from all i'm
purities and prepare them 70 enter
into the land of everlasting felicity"
Program.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-01-06
BIG TURKEYS
GIVEN BY DR.. R. H. BOYD To
HIS EMPLOYEES
National Baptist Publishing
House SCeae.

OF MUCH MERRIMENT MONDAY
EVENING Il FOURTEENTH AN
NUAL EVENT-TABLES LADEN
WITH CHOICE EATABLEs-FEW
VISITORS JOIN IN cELEBRA-
TING THE OCCASION = PROF.
CRENsHAW ORATOR OF THE
DAY-DR. BOYD PRESENTED A
FINE UMBRELLA-MR. JOHN n.
KELLY MAKES PRESENTATION
SPEECH.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-01-06

Miss Towson.
Introductory remarks Master of cere-
monies ......... Mr.. T. P. Creuzot
Reading the Emancipation Procla-
nation ....,...... Miss l. Diett
Christmas song-From Holy Knight
Miss Clemmons.
Continued on Page A.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13
DEITz To
Spend LIFE
in PRISON
Convicted Of Murder in the
First Degree
For Killing Of Oscar Harp in
Cameron Dam Battle
Mrs. Deitz and Leslie Found
Not Guilty

Hayward, Wis., May 13.-John r.
Deitz will spend the rest Of his
natural life at hard labor in the
state penitentiary at Waupun for
murder in the first degree of Dep.
uty Oscar Harp In the battle OF
Cameron Dam, on Oct. last. The
Jury at s:45 O'Clock this morning,
brought In the following verdict,
"John Deitz, guilty of murder in
the first degree; Hattie {. Deitz,
his wife, not guilty Of murder In
the first degree; Leslie Deltx, not
guilty OF murder In the first de-
gree"
The old smile with which the
"oId Man" has always faced
things that have happened to him,
did not desert him. He smiled as
the judge read the verdict handed
to him by the foreman of the jury.
He made no demonstration and
showed no inclination to do vlo-
lence.
His name was the first read. AZ
the words came out, a black frown
came over the face of Mrs. Deitx,
and she gIared at the jury.
a sickly grin spread over Lee.
lies features, and waves of color
chased each other over his face as
he heard the verdict. There was
no demonsraticn.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13
Bickford Still Short
Thousands in Interest
State Treasurer Made Good the Principal But Still Owes State
Over $4,000 Interest Money
This VIII Be Brought Out at the Hearing to Begin in Bis
marck tuesday Morning
Change Of Venue Demanded Case May Be Sent to Judge
Cowan'S District

Another important event in which
the people of the state are interested
win be the trial of ex-State Treasurer
@. L. Biclxford, on the charge of en-
bezzlement in the district court of
Burleigh county, scheduled to be heard
at the coming term of that court, com
mencing Tuesday, May 16.
That part of the press Of the state.
which for personal and political rea-
sons, have led the public to believe
that Mr.. Bickford has been guilty OF
nothing more than depositing state
funds in excess amounts in the First
State bank of Bowbells, of which he
was president, will undoubtedly have
some explaining to do when the case
is on for trial.
Several of the state officers who are
close political and personal friends of
MIR. Bickford have also led the tax
payers to believe that there was and
had been nothing wrong in the state
treasurers Office, and nothing criminal
in Mr.. BiclCford's actions, will also
have some explaining to do.
Big Interest Shortage.
Lie puUIC HAS D6Gn ADVISED ny the
press agents Of Mr.. Bicl1ford, his per-
sonal friends and some politicians, who
may have benefited by his transac-
tions, that all moneys due the state
have been restituted and the slate
cleared, but such is not the case and
any statements of this kind were eth
er made in ignorance or to satisfy the
public.
A shortage Of interest amounting to
more than $4,000 still exists.
During the progress OF the primary
election campaign of last year The
Forum called the voters attention to
the methods pursued by Mr.. Bickford
in the care and the handling of the
revenues OF the state. This criticism
brought forth storm of indignation
and great deal of abuse was heaped
upon The Forum by the press sup
porting Mr.. Bickford's candidacy for
denomination. A very elaborate ar
ticle, signed by Mr.. Biclzford himself,
was given to the public a few days
prior to the election in which he de-
MED the charges.
Forum Vindieated. <.as
The Forums position was vindi-
Gated by report made TO the last
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13


The big interscholastic track meet
is being pulled off at Dacotah field
this afternoon, under the auspices of
the A. c. The above are the results
Of events concluded UP to the time
The Forum went to press
At the preliminaries this morning
the following men qualified in the diff
ferent events mentioned:
TOO Yard Dash.
Young. Crookston; Cowdrey, Valley
CITY; Taubert Casselton; Nesbit, Ear
go; Anderson. Detroit. Best time.
II 1-5.
220-Yard Dash.
Anderson. Detroit: Cowdrey, Valley
City; Taubert, casselton; Young.
Crookston- Best time. "A .4-5.
Low Hurdles.
Mills, Casselton; Anderson, Detroit:
Armstrong. Grand Forks. Best time,
20.
High Hurdles.
Bacon, Grand Forks; Robot, Grand
Forks: Armstrong. Grand Forks; Mey-
or, Detroit. Best time 20 1-5.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13
BURGLAR MAKES
A QUEER CHOICE

Mandan, N D., May 1s.-One of the
strangest robberies on record was
that reported TO the officers Thursday
morning by Edward Edmundson of
the Northern Pacific track force.
When Mr.. Edmundson went to the
section house Thursday morning he
found that the heavy paddock had
been broken, piece about three
quarters Of an inch long being cut
out OF the steel snap which was all
of half inch In diameter.
The railway motor car was gone.
but where, Ii the question? Officers
all along the lines have been notified
to watch out for the car and the
E1ier. OF course the car will be re-
covered In time for 1t Is Of No use ex-
cept on d railroad track, but the bur-
glar viii likely have good lively ride
at less than regular rates and will
probably ditch the car near some city,
when he thinks he has gone far
enough.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

legislative assembly by a Joint CONF
mtttee Of the senate and house ap-
pointed to investigate the state treas
urer's office, such report being printed
in both the senate and house Journals
on the fifty-sixth day. The committee
substantiates every allegation The
Forum made regarding the state treas
urer's Office year ago, and supple
ments them with many more serious
charges.
1t appears from the committee re-
port that Mr.. Bickford, by expert
bookkeeping and high finance" used
various methods In misappropriating
the states funds to his own use and
to that of the First State bank Of
Bowbells, of which he was president,
and that Mr.. Bickford applied to his
own use many thousand dollars, the
personal application Of which cost the
state OF North Dakota thousands of
dollars in interest.
5iokford's Methods.
To illustrate some of Mr.. Biclford's
transactions reference is made to some
Of the findings Of the legislative I'm
vestigating committee. There was is
sueu 10 the bAhlG Dy Tue EtEAL 5IhbU
bank Of Bowbells from $4,000 TO $685.
600 in excess Of the amount allowed
by law, these certificates were carried
practically during his full term Of of
fee without interest to the state. At
various times he would send for col
lection to the First State bank OF
Bowbells Of which he was president,
large state auditors drafts varying I'm
amount from sos, 900 to $225. 900, drawn
on different counties OF the state for
funds due the state on account OF
sale Of school lands, and by process
Of expert bookkeeping" and clever
kiting" many weeks running into
months would elapse before these
amounts would be credited to the
states account and drawing interest,
during the time these SUNG were in
process Of collection the First State
bank of Bowbells and Mr.. Bickford
were the beneficiaries of the inter-
est of these amoupts running as high
at times as a quarter Of a million
dollars. Early in 1908 the county
treasurer of Barnes county RENTED,
by checks amounts running as high as
$4,000 being state taxes collected by
Continued on Page Four
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13
Cananea Is Marked
As Next Place to Fall
Victorious Rebels Surround Women and Children Hast
ened to Border in Autos. Madero's Troops
to Be Sent South

reached by a careful checking Of the
burials and of hospitals both here and
at Ell Paso, by Provisional Governor
Abraham Gonzales.
This includes not only the insurrec-
to federals, but the volunteers who
fought with the federals in Juarez and
q number Of citizens shot in the
streets or in their homes during the
Nttle. The insurrectos' loss is re-
n sed at fifteen killed and about fifty
rs, tded. The federal loss is given
ats40O killed and 1877 wounded.
Magdalena, State Of Sonora, Mex,
May 13-Unless reinforcements hast
ening to his relief, arrive soon, Col
onel Pedro Ojeda, commanding the
garrison Of Hermosillo, consisting of
about 200, must face a most critical
situation. Only the most desperate
resistance can prevent the capture of
Sonora and most of the cities in
northwestern Mexico from falling into
the hands of the insurrectos.
To add to the difficulties of his sit
uation, the city is poorly fortified.
There are no surrounding trenches. To
the southwest there is a hill at the
base of which are the barracks In
which the garrison is quartered. Up
hill from the barracks is the peniten-
tiary, and beyond 1t the city water
works.
The hill is defended by two colt
rapid guns. If the hill is captured by
the rebels the control of the water
supply would be all in their hands.
As fer as is known the federal force
nearesE the city is commanded by
General yForras, consisting of five
troops Of cavalry, numbering about
500 men, last reported at Lacolorabo
mining camp, eighty miles southeast
Of Hermonsillo-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13
SOLDIERS WERE
HUNGRY and SORE

Juarez, Mex, May 1S.-An incipient
rebellion arose in the ranks OF the
forces under Gen. Pascual Orosco, one
Of the lighting leaders of the Madero
army, and was headed by Orosco, him
self.
A demand was made upon Provis-
ional President Madero for food and
money for his ragged, hungry soldiers.
Madero was unable to satisfy these
men at the time. His explanations
were rs-emptortly thrown aside, by
the belligerent leader, Orosco, and his
soldiers and Madero was declared UNI
der arrest
Finally the matter was settled by
Madero, promising that the immediate
needs of the soldiers would be attend
ed to and the instructors, who had
gathered In bands about house, dis
persed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13
FATALLY HURT
BY FALLING WALL

Chicago, May by the collase Of
a portion of the front wall, Of the
old Hunt hotel. in Dearborn street,
six persons were hurt today, one wo-
man fatally. The building was being
demolished to make room for the new
home of the Hamilton club, and there
had been heavy canopy erected to
protect passersby.
About twenty people were under this
shield when the top part OF the wall
above crashed down. Three men and
three women were knocked senseless
and buried under the wreckage. All
were quickly rescued. and win recover
except one, Mrs. Meta Belchor.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13
Possibility of Defeat
of the Reciprocity Bill
TOWNSEND GETS
AN APPOINTMENT

Washington, May Is.-B. d. Town
send, former United States district
attorney for North Dakota was yes
terday appointed special assistant
to Attorney General Wickersham to
represent the government in the suits
brought to test the validity Of patents
to thousands OF acres OF valuable oil
and mineral lands now held by the
Southern Pacific railroad
Frances ]. Haney, retained by pri-
yate interests which are also contests
ing the railroad company's patents.
will cooperate with Mr.. Townsend.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13

QUITS JOB
StimsOn Of New York Win
Succeed Him

Washington. May 13. Secretary
of War Jacob Mccsavock Dickin-
son OF Tennessee. democratic MEM
Der Of Taft's cabinet has resigned.
Henry L. stimson of New York.
recently defeated republican can
didate for governor OF that state.
has been given the war portfolio.
This announcement was made from
the White House last night ana
occasioned great surprise.
In letters exchanged between tho
president and Dickinson no reason
other than that or pressing private
affairs is given for the secrAtary's
retirement. President Tart win
confer with Stirnson In New York
tomorrow or Sunday but the new
secretary of war viii not be sworn
In until the return of the presl-
dent to the capitol on Monday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-05-13
MINISTER BRYN
TO MAKE INQUIRY
MINISTER TO TOUR N. .. TO
STUDY CONDITIONS AMONG
NoRWEGlANs.

Grand Forks, N. D., May 1S.--As the
oficial envoy extraordinary of the
government Of Norway Minister to
the United States Bryn. when he
comes to Grand Forks. May IL, for
the purpose OF delivering an address,
viii also make an extended investi-
cation into conditions surrounding the
home and life OF the Norwegian res
idents OF the state. The direct pur-
pose Of this inquiry is to inform
the mother government as to the sue
cess or non-success of her former
subjects In this their new home.
Arrangements are being made by
Vice Consul III. Bendeke Of this city
for three-day tour which will carry
Minister Bryn to several points in
the northern part of the state. Dur
ing the trip the especial point In view
will be that OF investigation into the
home life, the business life and the
social environment OF the Norwegian
people.
Grand Forks, In the entertainment
OF Minister Bryn, viii make him the
guest OF honor at banquet Tuesday
evening. The attendance will be
limited to ESQ persons, and Governor
John Burke has already been invited
to extend the official welcome Of the
state TO the distinguished guest.
Minister Bryn Is due to arrive In
Grand Forks on May III, and he will
not leave the state again until May
20. Vice Consul Bendeke of this city
will act ais his escort during the pro
gress Of the investigation.