The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-12-16
Who's Who
In the Mountains
by DIR. J. X. Robertson, Professor Of
History and Political Science
Berea College


readers Of The Citizen, n few NOR,
illustrations are here given TO show
that the mountain region Of tn,
South has contributed literally to tn,
leadership Of the nation along ever,
line.
IL Is not necessary 10 go back I,
the pioneer population and rehears,
the deeds and exploits Of Danic
Boone, Of John Sewer, or James Rob
ertson, for the powers Of Leadership
have reappeared in every generation
From Madison County, not far
from the site Of our College, cam,
ID. r. Francis. After the Civil WaI
he went to Missouri. After being
graduated from Washington Univer.
sity, he engaged in business pursuits
Successful as a banker, he became
president Of the Merchants Exchange
in st. Louis in 1884, and a Trustee
Of the New York Insurance Co. a
little later. He served st. Louis as
Mayor from 1885 to 1899 and then
was elected governor Of Missouri.
Being n Democrat, he acted as a
member Of President Cleveland's Cab
met. In 1908 he was President Of the
Louisiana Centennial Exposition and
was U. S. Minister to Russia at the
opening Of the World War. His coun.
sci and advice have been much sought
on Russian affairs and in regard to
enterprises Of a large nature.
William l.. Shibert was born in
Etowah County, in Alabama. lie
was graduated from the United
States Military Academy, where he
acquired an education along engineer
ing lines. He was for a time employ
ed in river improvements In Kentuc-
ky. He became Chief Engineer Of
the Eighth Army Corps and was In
charge Of the construction Of the Cat
um Lock in the Panama Canal enter
prize.
From Sullivan County, in Tennes-
see, came ]. I. Vance. A graduate Of
Kings College, Tenn, and Union Theo-
logical Seminary, he held several pas
torates and became n platform speak
er in much demand and author Of
books on religious subjects. He Is
nj present a contributor to newspa-
pers and has an original and concise
way Of presenting religious truth for
he masses that is not surpassed.
William N. Harden was born in
Murray County, Georgia. He en-
gagged in business for some time. but,
being Of literary turn. devoted him
self to story writing. For a time he
was assistant editor Of the Youths
He won n first prize
several times for the best short story,
,nce in a competitive contest offered
by Current Literature and again in
/ contest under lead Of the Atlanta
white Marie" and AL
most Persuaded" are among his
stories.
Francis b. johnson Of Taylor
County, West Virginia, studied art
IN Paris, France, and on his return
% the United States was a member
n the Art League Of Washington.
D. C. He made illustrations for mag
lzines and newspapers. Being in
crested in photography, he was sent
rs a delegate TO the International
Photographers Congress in Paris in
1900.
l.. J. Lewis, Of Rutherford County,
North Carolina, graduated from the
Of North Carolina and
.ook special work in science at Column
Dia University. He became profess
,or Of Geology in Clemson College
South Carolina. in 1896, and in Rut-
gers College, New Jersey, in 1904.
He served as an assistant in the
United States Geological Survey and
In 1905 became State Geologist Of
North Carolina.
What these boys did other noun
ain boys can do. The world wants
eaders. Berea College wants 20 help
IN the process.