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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-14

tor in University life and history.
More than fifteen years ago there was
a memorandum signed by President
Merrifield of the University and Pres
ident Robertson now of Wesley at
that time of the Red River Valley In
iversity which is the. first intimation
we have of this movement which has
resulted finally in the application of
the Methodist school with the State
University. Up to the present time
the foundation of Sayre hall has been
completed and the contract let for the
superstructure. Sayre Hall the first
of the Wesley group is to be the girls
dormitory. The second building will
probably be Lynch Hall which will
serve as the boys dormitory. When
completed Wesley College will form a
substantial as we'll as beautiful GROUP
of college buildings. These buildings
will all be of the best material and the
two dormitories will form quadran-
gle facing an open court. Wesley COL
lege is situated across the road from
the Presidents house.
The beginning of this year found
Wesley college installed in the base
ment of the public library in town
and the conservatory of music also in
Grand Forks. Glasses were formed
in Theistic Philosophy. History of
Philosophy, Church History. English
Bible, Introduction to Biblical His
tory and Hebrew The number of
courses will in all probability be in
creased as the needs demand. The
enrolment though not so large as it
should be is very encouraging and
the prospects are such as to justify
the hopes of the supporters of the
movement. The faculty of Wesley at
the present time Is made up Of Pres
ident Robertson and Drs. Halfyard and
Continued on Page %.
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UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS AND THEIR
HISTORY FROM 1885 To THE PRESENT

The games in '93 were all local, be-
ing played for the most part between
the preparatory and college students.
The first mention of an inter-colle-
gate game is found in the student files
of this year, '93. 1t was a game with
Hamline for the following season
which did not materialize on account
of the weather.
A note in the student states that
President Merrifield engaged in a game
of football.
The 1894 team was composed of the
following players:
Lieut. Farnsworth, rg; Arnegard, lg;
Engebretson, rt; O'Hara, 1t; Wright,
re; Brennan (mngr.), lie; Bickford, OBJ;
De Camp, rh; Hampstead, fb; Bechdolt
(capt), C.
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FOUNDED IN 1885 WITH ENROL MENT 0F
70PUP|LS, NOW A REGISTRATION Of 1000

was but one building and it had not
yet been Completed. The students
were few and far between and not one
of them was of college rank. The in
stitution possessed no library, no lab
oratories, no dormitories, in fact, none
of those essentials which are common
to institutions of higher learning at
the present time. There were at this
time 70 students. none of them of COL
lege grade, and of these 70, 81 were
special students. AS we said before
there were as yet no dormitories and
so the young ladies were lodged in.
the Main Building while the young
men roomed in town. In 1887, how.
ever, Davis Hall, the girls dormitory
was erected. The top floor of the
Main Building was .hen occupied by
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-14

AS We see the State University in
the lusty growth of youth and strength
the campus adorned with trees and
substantial buildings; her halls filled
to an overlooking with earnest stud
ents from the farms and thriving
towns of these western plains, it is
hard to realize that not so many. years
ago there existed no University of
North Dakota. Her beginnings were
meager and more THAI score of years
of tireless work has been necessary
to bring about this great change.
Credit is due to President Merrifield
for his efforts in building UP the Uni
versity and in placing her upon firm
footing. The University attained her
majority on February q, 1904 and this
day was commemorated with appro-
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-12-14

The scores:
North Dakota VS.. Moorhead Nor. 10 O
North Dakota VS.. Hamline. .... g. O
North Dakota VS.. Fargo College. g. 6
North Dakota VS.. A. c.. .11-17
North Dakota VS.. Minnesota. 90. do
North Dakota VS.. Mitchell OH
The 1902 team:
Fitzmaurice, re; Mcdonald, TT; Ba-
ker, re-; Stanley, C; Lemke, lg;
Lowell & Wilson, 1t; McLennon G
Thompson, lie; Brannon & McLaurin,
gb; Williams, RIB; Hoggerty, lib;
WARDROBE & Jennings, fb.
The score.
North Dakota vs. Moorhead Nor .43- O
North Dakota VS.. Ham. (forf'.).. g. o
North Dakota VS.. Val. City Nor. 10 S
North Dakota VS.. Carleton. 5000. Oil
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William Bulge, who has always been
a warm and loyal supporter of the
University headed the rescuing party
and stayed the tide of trouble. 1t was
during this crisis that the people of
Grand Forks showed their loyalty to
the university and fought valiantly in
behalf Of the young institution. In
1897 the appropriation was encourag-
ing and finally in 1899 her stability
was assured. This was accomplished
by the two-fifths mill bill which forms
an annual appropriation that in
creases with the size of the state. Such
then is the history of the University
Many were the trials and difficulties
which her loyal adherents endured.
But now the trials are at an end. And
so let us turn from the past and view
the University as she is at the pres
ent time. But let us not forget the
past for only by remembering it can
We fully appreciate the present and
look forward to the future.
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The Present.

The University of North Dakota
opened for it's twenty third annual
session, Tuesday, September Is, 1906.
The early enrolment gave promise
of the most successful year in the his
tory of the University and the increase
since that time has been gratifying.
There are enrolled at the present
time in the different departments in
Guiding the law school 52S students
an increase of 2s per cent over last
year. During the summer improve
ments to the extent of $4,000 were
made on the Main Building. The in
terror was entirely transformed by
paint and varnish. The old chapel
has been converted into Offices for the
registrar and president, the rooms
formerly occupied by them being
turned into class rooms. The library
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
E. T. Shaw & Sons. Undertakera
Green Undertaking Company.
 ANNOUNCEMENT

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ILLEGAL FEES ARE
 CHARGED BY OFFICERS
Such Is the Charge of the Grand Jury of Lauderdale
 County.

Florence. September 17.-(Speclal.) 1.-The Lauderdale county grand jury after two weeks of hard work, made it's report late Saturday afternoon and was dis missed by Judge Joseph H. Nathan. While the number of true bills returned was not greatly in excess of the former grand 1uries, the nature and importance of the more arduous. Just at the close of the last term of court attorneys for Drs. P. s. Boyd and Brecldnridge Duckett, in- dicted by the March grand jury for manslaughter, raised the point that the grand jury was not legal, owing to the gally qualified. The matter was investi- gated by the late grand jury and in all cases still on the docket, new indict- ments were found. One hundred and twen- ty-one cases were investigated and sixty nine true bills returned. By far the most interesting part of the report was the addenda in which it was hinted that "ii- legal fees have been allowed and col lected by some of the county officials" and it was "recommendwed that the eoun- ty court investigate the fees of all off cers, if any illegal fees are charged that proper legal steps be taken to collect and cover same in the treasury" The grand jury recommended that magistrates be required to bring their dockets before the Jury and not purported copies of same. The jury also expressed regret at the resignation of Solicitor William H. Saw telle and his departure from the state.
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BRYAN RECEPTION
 AND BIG PARADE
MOUNTED POLICE, A BAND OF
 MUSIC AND HOWARD COLLEGE
 CADETS WILL ESCORT GREAT
 coMMoNER THROUGH THE CITY

The arrangements for the Bryan recep- tion next Friday will be completed when the reception committee will be an- nounced E. J. McCrossin will be grand marshal Sixteen mounted police will head the procession. a band of music will come next Then will follow the Howard cadets in full uniform, and the carriages with MT. Bryan and the reception com mittee.
 A reception will be held at the Hotel Hillman, followed by a luncheon to MT and Mrs. Bryan, to which ladies and gen tlemen are invited, tickets to be obtained from Chairman J. A. Rountree, 2l6 Chali- foux building.
 The speaking will be at the Bjou thea Ire at 3:SO D. m.
 Many distinguished guests will be pres ent at the banquet, including Governor vardaman of Mississippi, John Temple Graves of Georgia, Congressman II. D. Clayton, Richmond Pearson Hobson, Con- gressrnan J. Thomas Hefiin, Horace Hood, 0. c. Manor, Bibb Graves, Eugene Bal lard. Tyler Goodwin, A. F. MeGhee. Judge T. C. Mcclellan, Hilton McLane, w. p Lay and John H. Wallace. The commit tee expects to hear from many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
JOHN ELLIS IN TORONTO.
Attends Sovereign Grand Lodge, ln'
 dependent Order Odd Fellows.

Anniston September 17.-(Special.) )-Johu Ellis of this city, one of the two grand representatives from the grand encamp- ment of Alabama, I. o. o. F., Is in at tendance at the session of the sovereign grand lodge at Toronto. He has been a member of the supreme body for several years, and takes prominent part in It's deliberations.
 There was a little excitment in Hobson City Sunday, caused by the arrest of for mer Chief of Police Durand who had re- fused to remove his uniform at the eX- piration of his term of office He made bond for his appearance and was re- leased.
 Abe Frieze. 16-year-old negro boy, was caught in the act of burglarizing the store of B. w. Alverson at Sulphur Springs early Saturday night In his con fession of the deed he duplicates two other negroes, Hez Green and Wyatt Britt, who were arrested also, The trio were brought to jail today to await in- vestigation.
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Court In Session

Anniston, September H.-(Speclal.) )-The formal opening of the fall term of Annis. ton city court occurred this morning. The special business of the morning session was the calling-of the docket and setting for trial the eases appearing thereon. Tho jury term of the court will begin October and continue indefinitely. For the ensu, ing term the following grand jury was chosen and sworn in this afternoon: W H. Weatherly, foreman; James J. Mcln tyre L. D. Miner, J. H. Riddle, c. M Weaks, G. r. Pearce. .. c. Henderson G. A Grogan, F. P. Penny, c. c. Morgan J. C. Allsup, w. A. Smith, A. J. Noah s. l.. Sisson, C. S. Borders, D. F. Con, stantine and J. w. Lester.
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Smith; Roosevelt Wynne, then Cortel- you. The only one of that number who had ever had any experience in the postal service, prior to his appointment, is Cour- telyou who had been q stenographer Tn the New York division of postoffice in- spectors. This is true down to the small est postmastership 1 have never known the federal government to appoint any one to any office on fitness or experience. The only reason they don't wreck the postof- flee department is because it has the re- sources of the whole people behind 1t. Such a crowd of political money spenders would throw any corporation in the coun- try into bankruptcy within few months.
 This Is all plain to the good business man, but the masses may think that parcels post means that the government will run it on the free seed distribution plan. Should the federal government in= augurate the paroles post 1t would either have to largely increase the charges now demanded by the express companies or the tax payers of the whole country would have to pay an enormous deficit for the benefit of Sears, Roebuck & Co.,. Mont gomery, Ward & Co. and other large mall order houses of the north and east, whose business has now grown to such propor- tlons that it threatens all the smaller mer- chants in the nation. Negroes would be- come more numerous in the government service and our people would suffer the same discrimination that has been visited on the south ever since the Civil war. It is creal to those who have had opportuni- ty to know that the federal government could not conduct the parcels post busi- ness for a consideration of dollar a pound and make money. Individuals and corporations conduct business economi- cally, politicians want more money for expenses and more employees in order to give more politicians places
 Evidence Is not lacking that the rail- roads are tired of hauling freight on pas senger trains and should the express rates be reduced by law. 1t Is almost certain that the railroad companies would dis continue the business. J. R. ROBSON.
 cullman September 16. 1908.
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E. E. Forbes Piano
 Great RemodeIing Sale
Over 200 High-Grade Pianos at Great
 Reduction In Prices
COMPELLED TO ENLARGE QUARTERS
Intending Purchasers of Pianos Can Save From
 S75OO to $lOOOO By Buying Now.

The E. E. Forbes Piano Company, who have large warerooms at 1909 Third avenue. have been compelled to enlarge their present quarters and have rented the two upper floors of the building next to them formerly occI- pied by T. V. Boardman & Company. This additional floor space will give them the largest wareroom of any firm doing business in the South. It was necessary for them to secure larger quarters on account of the great vol ume of business that they are now do- ing. They have always carried the largest stock of Pianos, Piano Players, Automatic Pianos, Organs and Talking Machines of any firm in this section.
 During the remodeling of the build ing, while carpenters, decorators. plas- terers and electricians are at work, special prices will be made on ali 'ell on hand In addition to one hnl. red new pianos now in stock, comprising such well known makes as Chickering, Krnach & Bach, Ivers & Pond, Behr Bros, Everett, Krell-French, Mathu- shek, and others. there are some fifty or more pianos that have been used for from three months to five years. The tone and action of these pianos are in as good condition as when new and some of the cases show no signs of wear. There are pianos that have been rented and taken in exchange, and will be sold at about one'half their actual value.
 Below you will find partial list of some of these instruments. The prices tell the story:
 S325 Harrington Piano, upright, 1-3i octaves, ebony case. Special price, $40.
 $4O0 Estey. upright. z 1-S octayes, rosewood case, good condition. Special price, $155.
 $450 Vose & Son, burl walnut case, 1-3 octaves; tone and action as good as new. Special price, $210.
 $450 Cable, upright, large mahogany case; tone and action as good as new. Special price, a225.
 $400 Hunter Piano, mahogany case; new; shipped sample. Special price, S25o.
 $375 Wilbur Piano; mahogany case; rented six months; good as new. Spe- cial price, $260.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18

Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com pany, as to my honesty for my contracts. | Fully three-fourths oI my patients have been treated by some one else before call ing on me to be cured. Why not come as soon as afflicted? You will save money. distressing pain and valuable time: be- sides there Is satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment is being given you by an honest, competent phy- sician. I have treated private troubles as a speciality in the city of Birmingham. Ala, since August 8, 1887. I cure all man. ner of private diseases. cure many pa- tients by mail treatment. Write for prices and terms.
 I do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to be curtd by such methods. give me a call and get well.
 My offices are the most private and quiet in the city, tenth story of the new First National bank building. corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street. Rooms 1OO6 and 1007. Take one of the fine elevators to tenth floor.
 Office hours: s;30 a. m. to 5:30 D. m Sunday. 10 a .m to 12 m.
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w l. BRYAN SPEAKS
 AT GREENSBORO, N c.
Discusses Railroad Rates, Trusts and Answers Arguments of Sec
 retary Shaw.

Greensboro. \. C., September INV. J. Bryan tonight in an address in this city closed the first day of his speech making tour of the Carolinas. His principal speech was at Raleigh, where he discussed rail- road rates, trusts and other questions He answered some of the arguments ad- vsnced in recent utterances of Secretary of the Treasury Shaw.
 His trip today was dimmed by the deaei' of one of the party on the tram, fresl- dent McIver, and his speech here wa $ confined largely to an eulogy of that educator He spoke briefly at Burlington and Durham.
 Tomorrow he is scheduled to make ad-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
Larue Suit Filed,

Anniston, September 17.-(Special)-L. B. Edwards, administrator of the estate of J. ". Edwards. deceased has filed suit in the federal court here for the recovery of $s9,OO0 damages alleged to be due from the defendant company for the death of J. w Edwards It is claimed by the ad- ern Railway company caused the death of J. w. Edwards on July 29 by the eject ment of piece of heavy timber from a car which is said to nave struck J. w. Edwards, causing his death, as he stood some fifteen feet away This cause will ,be heard at the next term of the federal court.
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$425 Pease Piano; upright grand: mahogany case: good as new. Special price, $2s5.
 $375 LagonGa; mahogany case; new; shipped as a sample. Special price, $29o
 s35O Willard Piano; oak case; new. Special price, $2eo.
 $525 Emerson; cabinet grand; ma hogany case; carefully used. Special price, $325.
 $500 William Knabe, upright grand, carefully used tone, action and case as good as new. Special price, $36o.
 $55O Packard Piano, Colonial style, walnut case; snlpped as a sample. Special price, $3s5.
 $75O Hunter Electric Pianos, two, slightly used. Special price, S4oo.
 One Pianola, one Cecilian, one Apol- To, one Angelus Piano Player; all in good condition and guaranteed, at about one-half their actual value; great bargain if you are interested.
 Twenty Square Pianos. good for practice purpose, ranging in price from $15 to $1oo.
 One hundred Organs, either parlor or church style, at prices ranging from SIS to $20O.
 If you wish to secure the bargain of lifetime it will be necessary for. you to take advantage of this sale at once, as special prices will only hold good to October 1. On that date we expect to have our entire building in condition so as to show the public the finest warerooms in the South. Do not let this opportunity pass to secure an in- strument, and even though you do not contemplate buying now, it will pay you to call and see what we have to offer, and we feel sure that you will appreciate the saving and take advant- age of this sale. During the sale terms will be made to suit customer, and we will agree on any piano purchased from us to take same back towards the price of any other instrument that we handle in one years time if pur- chase is not entirely satisfactory. Every instrument sold during this sale will be sold under the Forbes guar antee.
 E. E. FORBES PIANO CO,
 1909 Third Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
DEDICATION OF A
 NEW SATIN CURTAIN
Daughters of Israel Present the Syna- goeue With Fine
 Display.

The Daughters of Israel Aid society will formally dedicate white satin curtain fo rthe holy srine of the Knesseth Israel synagogue tonight at 7:50. Rabbi Kappa port will direct the services and make an address.
 The curtain is very costly drapery embroidered throughout with artistic sym bolic designs and letters in Greek and Enqlish The borders and fringes are fin- ished in gold, and beauti1ui ,asseis "i attached. It was made to order III Ne" York and arrived here just in tune TOT the approaching holidays.
 After the dedication the society will serve refreshments Mrs. L. Pizitz, the president. extends cordial invitation to all friends to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
Bryan at Meridian.

Meridian, Miss, September 17.-(Special) Williams Jennings Bryan has accepted the invitation of Meridian to stop here Sep tember %, while en route from Birming- ham to Jackson, Miss. The details of the trip are left with Governor Vardaman and Hon. John w. Tomlinson of Birming- ham. He will spend several hours in Me ridian during the middle of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
RECORD OF THE COURTS

Yesterday being election day, the court house was invaded by noisy multitude which swarmed through the corridors and lobbies The reason of all the commotion was the celebrated and hotly contested case of Higdon vs Stiles, in addition to which the election of three members to the legislature claimed some attention.
 chancery Court.
 In the chancery court Chancellor Ben- ners took up the docket of cases set down for hearing and made the follow ing orders:
 ". s. Smith vs. James A. Collins. De- cree sustaining demurrer and allowing complainant thirty days to amend.
 John w. Wilkes vs Laura Mcdonald. Registers report recommending the sale of certain real estate for $375 read and ordered to lie over for one day for ex- captions.
 City Court.
 Abraham Cohen filed suit yesterday against Phoenix Austion company, q partnership, for $195, due on account.
 J. A. Parish vs. Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company. Plaintiff all leges he was thrown or caused to fall from one of defendants street cars through its being suddenly started.
 Criminal Court.
 In the first division of the criminal court yesterday, Lee Hall, negro, was con- victed of grand larceny of shoes. The de- fendant broke open a freight car of the Alabama Great Southern railroad and in company with other negroes stole box of shoes.
 The capital docket which was set for yesterday was passed until today Out of the special venire of sixty-one names sum- moned to act as jurors during the week, only one jury was secured. Three juries are usually empanneled during capital week. and great difficulty is found in getting men to serve.
 Docket for Today.
 Glen w. Barron, putting obstruction on railroad track. Charley Counter, mur- der Rosa Herring, murder. Walter Me- Phearson. murder. John Taylor. murder. John Smith, murder. F. M. Miller, mur- der. George Talbert, murder. Joe Lively, murder Hack Daniels. murder. C. H.  Atchison murder.
 The defendants in all the foregoing cases are negroes.
 In the second division of the criminal court Judge Dan A. Greene will be en- gagged during the week in the trial of mis- demeanors.
 Police Court.
 Judge Feagin disposed of ffty-eight cases yesterday. Most of them were drunks, differing only In degree of intox- ication and the imposition of fines com mensurate with the quantity of stimu- lant imbibed.
 Joe Mariscano was charged with vio- lating the Sunday law. It is alleged he sold whisky to a customer on Sunday Mariscano had previously made bond In the sum of S200, payable to the city in case lie violated the law. No action will be taken on the bond until this last case has been tried. the result of which will govern Mayor Wards future conduct in the premises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-18
Miss Emily St. kennon.

Miss Emily St. Kennon, aged 94 years, died yesterday at her home on Joseph street. North Haven. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon and interment was in Oak Hill cemetery.