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mil DAY AT DAVIDSON n.-- i - ' : " 1 1 - ft """'". . . ...... . . - i MA5T HOXOR8 ARE CONFERRED Day's FnfMn to Crowded ami Ue : Event Prove the Mo Interesting of the Present Commencement- Senior Speakers Acqait Thenwrlves -We! and Ttirtr &peeciea Are illh- 1y PleaMog FlfiT-Seren Receire , ' Pearee Honorary IXirreea Cbn- - - f erred I' poo Rer. H. M. Parker. A. R. Shaw and H. A. Wtilt Receot- - ' ly Eaertad professors Inaugurated Prof. M. o. Fulton, of Central Cntwrsltjr, Elerted to (htr of Enc ttah. Special to The Observer. " Davidson. May 2S. Prof. Alex- v ander Graham, an authority in t.nar Jotte and elsewhere In matters his torical and academic, literary and Interested spectator and auditor In h lrr utrmblafe of rommence- ment celebrants,l visitors, remark ed within the hearing of this ertem per scribe to a Davldsonian, "You gat better and better every year in your commencement exhibition; ' to-daj-' programme was fine." An ' other, a moment after, not close enough to have heard the remark, ventured the assertion that tha exer , else In commencement hall to-day ware the ftnet he had ever listened to. Such statements ar here re peated by way of evidence that the scribe, not a wholly disinterested party and altogether impartial Judge. In saying that the programme was surely a good one. Is not doing vio lence to the truth or Indulging In extravagant eulogy There were six speakers from the senior or graduating class, three hon or men and three selected with ref ernce to their oratorical talents. The six acquitted themselves In grand style and save for too much length and multitude of words (where the programme is necessarily long) pleas ed In a high degree the large auditory sated before them. The procession In honor of the graduating class formed in the quad rangle at about 11:30 o'clock this morning and headed by the Charlotte Band marqhed In civic order to Chambers Building. Faculty, stu dents, trustees, alumni and others all joined the ranks to lend dignity, sUe and honor to the marching column The exercises were opened with ' prayer by Rev. Dr. W. I,. single. The salutatory oration (second honor) was delivered by J. J. Murray, of praham, subject: "The Voice of Na ' ture." The philosophical oration (third honor) was assigned to Rich ard D. Dodge, of Jacksonville, Fla , subject: "The Vicarious Life." "Woman's Debt to Christianity'' was portrayed by Samuel A. Llnley, of ' South Carolina. Claudius C. Beam, who proved to be the orator medalist Of the hour, spoke on "The Dream of the Astronomer." Henry C. Whlte Ber described in vivid style "The As cent of Man." He was foUowed by Hugh A. Query, who told of "The Ideal, a Dynamic." CONFERRING OF DEGREES. President Smith at the conclusion 4 of these orations ton, and proceeded . to the announcement .of and bestowal of degrees. Twenty-one young men were awarded the degree of B. &; 2( came forward for the A. B., and 4 for the A. M. degree. Honorary de grees conferred: Doctor of Divinity, . N Rev. H. M. Parker, of Matthews, and Rev. A. R. Shaw, of Charlotte, Doc tor of Laws, Rev. Henry A. White, D, D. Ph. D., of Columbia Theological . Seminary, Columbia, S. C. Following these announcements ' came the Inauguration of the three rather recent addition to the David son faculty, whose formal Induction j Into office had somehow never taken -, place and which on the principle of ''better late than never" was now 4 carried through. Those professors ..were: Rev. M. E. sentelle, A. M., T. D., of the chair of Bible and - philosophy; Joseph' Moore MoConnell, M. A., Ph. D., of the chair of history and economics, and John W. McCon- nell, M. A., M. I)., of the chair of , biology and physical training. The interesting ceremony and induction - into office wan made by Dr. Llngle, president of the board, who pro pounded the questions that called for , formal subscriptions to the doctrines Of the Presbyterian Church ss em- , bodied In the Confession of Faith. BIBLICAL MEDAL AWARDED. t Ths Biblical medal, founded by Rev William Banks, and first given In lltO, the medal to-duy being the 20th v In the list, was presented by Rev. W K. Holllngsworth, of .Morganton, who. Dr. Shearer explained in Introducing vhim, was the winner of the first of i these medals ( 1890). Mr. Holllngs worth was In both a serious and " numoroui vein, combining the two elements in a happv manner and win - nlng rounds of applause In his speech of presentation. The medal was won by J. W. Todd. Jr.. of Laurens. S. C. 1 his father, a member of the board being present to see hie son honored, t The election of a successor to Dr. 'T. P. Harrison. In the chair of Enr 4 liah. was the most Important matter to come before the board of trustees ' at this meeting. After a careful con i elderation of all the names presented ln board unanimously elected Prof Maurice Garland Fulton, of Central i University, Danville. Ky. He has for . vwu years pssi oern a meinDer or tne . faculty of that institution, having (Studied for the doctors degree (Ph. ,T.) at the University of Michigan, taking there high honors and is soon - to be given his Ph. D. Professor Ful ton is tn son or Chancellor Fulton, ttkt the University of Mississippi. From very source, social, religious, aca demic and scholastic, he has the most 5 hearty and cordial testimonials and v there can be no doubt that hfs com- I . r....u . , . ... jng .v 4iunin is m virongr acquisi - tlon for the college and that he Is a big and important addition to David son's faculty. The board accepted officially the of. T at inn finral rrtnAnl nna Dn.,l -of $71,900 for Davidson on conditions "Change in the salary of professors. - making the salary $2,000 instesd of 31.160 and a house. Mr A. Currie wag reappointed associate professor for two years. Souvenir Booklets 0F President TAFT'S Visit to Charlotte OW READY ! Beautiful souvenirs of President Taft's visit to Char lotte, containing the complete story of the celebration of the 134th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of In dependence. Printed on calendared paper, handsomely bound, and illustrated with full-page photographs of the President's move ments during the day. On sale at all book stores and news stands, or sent by mail, pre paid, at a price that covers actual cost of production 15 cents the copy, 10 co )ies for $1.25. " Observer Printing House Charlotte, - - - - North Carolina. who contemplate making Improvements in their Card Room their- advantage to write us. Our Repair fcbrm j m. fin i r . . r " -r r waieu in 'h.,i m a posmon to meet all demands made upon it for nromnt n i t prepared in our own Shops, is also used in all LICKERI 1 lMfKUViUJ TUUb, EXPERT WORKMEN and LONG vvn 0?1 are all at your command. Complete vline SYKES CARD (n rIhRlExd SACO & PtTTEE lulFsi A. H. WASHBURN, Southern Agent, : CHARLOTTE N. Professional Cards THE SHrBERTS NEXT WINTKR. Mrssra. 8a m 8. and Le ejnuDcn, Leading New York TlUJlrnJ Man agers, to Kend Fine line of Shows to Charlotte Net Seoo Will l'e Auditorium For PtayhousP. It is understood that Messrs. Sam L. anH Iee Hhubert have aennueiy decided to bring their shows to Char lotte during the theatrical season or next winter snd to use the Charlotte Auditorium for their playhouse. Charlotte theatregoers will learn of the decision of the BhuDerts w un great pleasure For sometime the Belasco and Shubert managers have desired to establish themselves In Charlotte, and for many winters Charlotte people have coveted their large companies, Mr. James A. Decker, boosing man ager of the MhuMru, is now nmm engagement for the coming season, and within the near future a list of their Charlotte attractions will be published in The Observer. This list will be halled with delight. For the Klaw & Erlanger shows, ss well as the Shubert attractions, to come to Charlotte assures the people of the Queen City of the very best in theatrical lines for the coming year. Charlotte Is a good town for shows of the beat variety and the flhuberts, who co-operate with David Beiawo In his productions, give the pirbltc many of the best productions or tne American stage. The anti-trust productions have been for the past few years trying to establish themselves In Southern cities, and have already secured play houses In many of the Isrger cities of the South. The fluht for supremacy has been an Interesting one to those who have kept up with it, and the decision of the Rhuborts to "play" Charlotte Is only another stroke for them. IO RIMER ELECT EI SENATOR. Caae AgaJnn Carnival Company Dis missed. Mr. R. J. Dempster, who on Satur - day Right erf last week attached a portion pf the porperty of the K. G. . Bsrkoot Amusement Company, claim ing f 100 due Mm. allowed the case to be dismissed, finding himself unable bearing. Mr. Dempster deemed that the rsoney was a:ie iim on account or the breaking of a contract with him. that cote-el n year's time. Mr. A. M- JOBUM WU aeciireH am thettorney for the amueement mm- that at the time of Mr. Dem pster s connection with the company, it was under other, management than the present Bfc.;tv,".-. .,...,. ..- . RMASHES AUj IlECtJJUJS. "As an sli-round laxstrve toaTO and The summer theatrical season at the l,atta Park Au.lltorlum will begin Mon.lay, June 7. Mr. ft. A. Schloss. the lessee of the local Academy of Muetc, has taken charge of the playhouse at ltta Park, and throughout the sum mer montiha, will offer the theatre go ers of the city a list of sttractlons that are sure to prove popular. Mr. Schloss has been In New York for several weeks completing arTsnge ments for the summer season here, and haa been most fortunate In se curing the Maokey Musical Comedy Company, to open the beautiful sum mer theatre The Mackey company Is headed by the well-known comedian, James Mackey. who Is remembered In this city as one of the popular stars with the late Charles M. Hoyt. when that famous producer was one of the bright lights of the theatrical profes sion. Mr. Vlackey appeared in the fol lowing Hoyt plays, "A Bunch of Keys," "A kjp to Chlnstown." and several otheiiopular successes. A repertoire of the biggest musical comedy successes will be presented by the Mackey company. There will be a change of bill twice a week. With the Mackey company at Latta Park, this well-known smusement place will doubtless prove very popular. Mr. John L. Crovo, manager of the Academy of Music, will be the man ager of the summer playhouse. DIRECTOR NORTH RESIGNS. keaKh-imlldar no ether Pills ean rare irtto. Dr. King's New Life Puis. They tone. and. regulate eteraaehV liver. and kidneys. urify the bleoo, afeenfUi trie nerres; Cure Constipation. Pra pepeta." Bllhmsneea, Jsundiee, headache. Chill and Materia, Try then. - S. at ii druggists, . ' - v - : .. .. -v-,- s Resignation of the Heetd of the Cm mts Bureau Is a Direct Result of His IlCH-e-nt Controversy With Sec retary of Commerce and Labor Ns grl E. I). Durand Will Succeed Him. Washington, May 2 6. S. N. D. North, director of the census, has ten dered hi resignation to President Taft and It was accepted to-day. Hla resignation Is a direct result of his recent controversy with Secretary ef Commerce and Labor Nagel. The following statement. In con nection with the case, was given out at the White House: 'Director North tendered his res ignation aa director of the census. It was accepted and the name of Mr. E. Danna Durand. rtow deputy commis sioner of corporations, will fee eent In- o the Senate to- succeed him. Mr. North's resignation was based on the ground that on account of conditions existing and likely to continue, hi administration of the census office would not probably be successful." It had been supposed up to within the last fey days that the controversy between Secretary Nagel and Director North had been amicably adjusted. The friction between the two con tinued, however, and at last, Secre tary Nagel put the matter squareiy up to President Taft. saying that either he or Mr. North would have to leave 'the service as existing conditions be jtween them were Impossible nirertor North held to the belief that, the cenu bureau was an Inde pendent institution and that he was responsible only to the President. A congressional enactment put the cen sus bureau under the Department of Commerce and Labor, however, and Secretary N'asel felt that In unite of the great powers conferred by Con gress upon the director, that official should he subordinate to the Cabinet officer in charge of the department. It was because of this friction that Director North finally was forced to Step out. Beet for Clinch 11 eld Clioaen on M net y-Fifth Ballot by Co alition of Democrat ami Republi can to Suct-evd Albert J. Hopkins, of Illinola, Whoae Term Expired on March 4 and Who Was Candi date" For I U-Election The "Lie" la I'aserd. Springfield. 111., May 26. Con gressman William Lorlmer, of Chica go, is the Junior United States Sen ator from Illinois. He was elected on the 5th ballot in the Joint Assembly to-day, by coalition of 63 Democratic and 55 Republican votes, to fill the vacancy from Illinois, which has ex isted In the Senate since the term of Albert J. Hopkins, Republican pri mary candidate for re-election, expir ed March 4. With votes to spare, the Representative of the sixth district of Illinois broke the senatorial deadlock, which 1iaa existed In the Forty-Sixth General Assembly of Illinois since last January. The outward quietness with which the victory of Lorlmer was brought about, testifies to the consummate po litical prowess or congressman Lorl- I mer. Until a few days ago Lorlmer had not received a vote for Senator. The breaking of the deadlock was not permitted to pass without excit ing Incidents. Former Lieutenant Governor Northcott, a Hopkins lead er, who Is now United States district attorney at Springfield, was dragged from the main floor of the House by House policemen for lobbying on the floor. Minority Leader Iee O'Nell Browne, who advocated the election of Lorl mer, characterised the words of Rep- I resentatlve English aa false, because the latter, In a speech, gave the im pression by Inference that Improper influences had been used to procure Democratic vote for Lorlmer. ! "I do not know what the gentleman i mean," said Browne, "by his Infer ence, but if he mean that improper Influence ha een used, he is a liar. I hope he did not mean It. But If he did and will repeat his words to me outside of thf hall, I will pledge you that one of us will never make those remark again." English did not take up the challenge. Davis VIute Sulphur Springs .... .. . ; & 7k An Ideal Placi to Spen till Summer The water unsurpassed. Accommodation for 160 to 200 truest. 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