The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-09-05

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His Address 81
Fargo. N. D.. Sept. 5-Fargo and
North Dakota extended greeting to
the states former citizen, ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt Sunday and today.
that must have touched the heart of
the former rancher who has been the
guest Of kings and the head of the
worlds greatest republic. Seven
years in the white house. preceded
by many years OF active public life in
many capacities and being feted by
the crowned heads of Europe did not
take from this great American the
heartiness Of his greeting to his old
time friends of the frontier. In fact,
he proudly announced that North Da-
kota was responsible for his having
been president because the lessons he
learned from the people Of the state
we're the ones which hav. carried him
through all his battles.
The city is full to overflowing with
people and a conservative estimate
would probably place the number of
visitors at not far from 10000.
Sunday was day for the renewing
Of old friendships and the meeting of
new friends and the hand of royalty
was not more warmly clasped than
were those Of his former foreman
on the ranch and the men with whom
he associated on the plains. Remi-
niscenses made the time a delightful
one to both the colonel and his au-
ditors and he expressed his delight in
his heartiest manner,
The weather this morning was
threatening >and during the morning
while the ceremonies Of the laying of
the corner stone Of Fargo college
were in progres. drizzling rain fell,
but it did not dampen the enthusiasm
Of the crowd or interfere with the
program. This afternoon the skies
cleared slightly and the rain ceased.
The influence of the North Dakota
atmosphere or the happy recollec-
tions Of other days in North Dakota
put the colonel in happy mood and
he delivered two strong addresses
today.
At Fargo College
The first address today was at the
laying of the cornerstone of Fargo
college. This took place at 10 o'clock
this morning and following a brief
invocation by Bishop Cameron Mann,
addresses we're made by Congressman
Hanna and Governor Burke.
Col. Roosevelt was introduced by
President Cregan of Fargo college
and in doing so stated that many years
ago in the city Of New York, while
the ex-president was police commits
sioner, President Cregan introduced
the colonel to a gathering Of minis
ters and the then police commission
or made them talk on secrets OF the
New York police force.
Col Roosevelt spoke for an hour
On the "Welfare Of the Average Man"
He emphasized the fact that the man
In the ordinary conditions of Nfe
should have an opportunity to use his
powers to their fullest limit just the
same az the man more fortunately
situated. He pointed out that the
higher educatio nof the rising gener>
alton meant better opportunities for
them to better their fellowmen, pro-
vided the energy and power acquired
in the institutions Of learning were
properly used But that these same
powers, II wrongly used were just as
potent for evil az they were for good.
Compliments G.. A. r.
A nhmber of members Of the G. A.
R. were seated on the platform and
he paid q high tribute to them as
individuals who we're willing to place
life in the scales against the over
throw of what they believed was
right.
Labor Day Speech.
The principal address. and the one
TO which Col. Roosevelt had given
much care in the preparation. was de-
livered at Island park this afternoon.
the topic being the problems Of the
labor world.
The address was preceded by q
monster parade in which the people
Of the city and the thousands of visit
ors witnessed with pleasure. The
parade started at l:30 o'clock and was
reviewed by Col. Roosevelt and q
number OF. distinguished visitors from
different parts Of the state. The par
ade led to Island park where the
speakers stand was erected.
A brie faddress was made by Presi-
dent Hawley of Minnesota state fed
Grafton.
Introduced by Hanna.
Col. Roosevelt was here introduced
by Congressman Hanna who. said:
"Mr. Chairman and Friends:
II wish that all might stand where
I am standing now and look out over
and see this vast assemblage of peo-
pie, who. have gathered here today
for the purpose Of honoring our dis
tinguished visitor.
"Many years have rolled since he