The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-09-14

sius' 4oV, aubpird ana the general officers
OF Inc national saard; Gen. Terry and staff
Bishop Ireland; while Immediately ii,
the rear Mayor O'Brien and ladies had
seats. Ex. Secretary Evarts also had a seat
near by; and on all sides, sitting or stand.
ing. were the distinguished Americans and
foreigners, decked with white satin badges,
and button-hole bouquets.
The committee had provided refresh
merits, abundant ana tempting, for the
guests. Beneath . canopy near the band
stand and around its parterres of flowers
stood a lunch table, laden with good things
and gsrnished with bouquets of bright flowers
10 this table all were invited, and after the
eye had tired in watching the stream OF ex-
hibits that passed around the park-for
even the procession became tiresome in its
endless array of industrial and commercial
displays-there was general movement
toward the caRtsr u The psrk. The isncb
included cold chicken sandwiches, fruit of
all kinds and VINE; etc.
Mr.. Willard was saluted time afte! time
from the ranks of the great procession. and
each time raised his hat in response. Even
he, well acquainted with St. Paul as he is.
could not refrain from expressing amaze
ment and qualification, as he viewed the
display which had been prepared in honor
of himself ana the Northern Pacsfc. Gen.
Grant was also pleased. 81 have seen MANY
grand professions, civic and military.n
said the illustrious soldier and citizen, "but
such a display as this Of q city's industries
l have never SEEM"
After viewing the procession for several
hours, the party left for Minneapolis and
Minnetonka- AZ the party pulled out of
the Union'depot q large crowd gathered
around the first car, which contained Mr..
Willard, Gen Grant, William N. Evarts and
others. These gentlemen appeared on the
platform ofthe car in response to loud calls
and each bowed acknowledgement to en-
thusisstlc cheers. Mr.. Willard made a few
remarks, saying:
"Gertlemen of ST. Paul. 1t is almost I'M
necessary for me to express to you my an
probation for this kind and magnificent re-
ceptior. You well know that you have
my heartfelt thanks. I only regret that |
cannot have all the citizens Of St. Paul
within reach of my voice, 80 that they
might hear my personal testimony to their
hospitality. will not say goodbye 10 you
now, because | shall never want to say
goodbye to st. taul. l am going away
from you for a little while, but 1 hope soon
to be With you again. 1 trust that in the
future l shall not be required 10 spend so
much of my time in New York as l have
In the past. The necessity of remaining
there to provide for the financial necessities
OF the road is, l am glad to say, nearly
over 1t is now time to settle down more
in st. Paul-the point from which the road
is to be operated-and see that it is man
ageu so as to reflect credit upon the COM
pany, as we'll as bring prosperity to your
city and the great country it tray
~erses."
The celebration OF the morning, at least
as far as the official reception of Mr.. Viii
lard was concerned, was ,epeated in the
afternoon. when ST.. Paul turned out en-
masse to welcome within her confines
Chester A. Arthur, the president Of the
United States. For the past two months
Mr.. Arthrr, accompanied by Secretary OF
War Lincoln, Gen. Phil Sheridan, Gen.
Seager Of Chicago, Judge Rollins OF New
York, Col: Gregory, Col. Mike Sheridan,
Capt. Clark, Senator Vest, Gov. Crosbie, of
Montana, and Mr.. Vest, son of the senator,
have been in the wilds of the Northwest,
enjoying the rough life OF the %ten.isf, and
viewing the wonders OF the Yellowstone
valley, and the Northwestern country gen
orally.
At the depot in st. Paul the state militia.
9 a battalion of the Twenty-ffth infantry,
q. s. A., n the full st. Paul reception
committee of the morning were in waiting.
The militia arid regulars were marched into
the depot building and brought to front on
either side of the main corridor. AS the
commander in chief OF the American srmy
entered the depot building the soldiery
were brought to a present, and with uncov-
cred heads, President Arthur and his guests,
Gov. Hubbard aud the state officials, and
the reception committee, passed the line Of
solaiery: Outside the depot on Sibley street
and in the immediate neighborheod, 20, 900
people lined the streets,
and when the city's distinguished guests
emerged q great shout of Welcome went up,
and for fully fifteen minutes the deafenin9
clamor was continued, mingled with the
roar OF an artillery salute and the clang vi
many bells.
President Arthur, bronzed like an Indian
by the penetrating rays of Montana's August
sun, as he stepped on the sidewalk, grace
fully raised his tall but battered white hat
in acknowledgment of theienthusiasm which
his presence had created. He was easily
ity everywhere surrounding him.
The President was escorted to the State
Capital where a lunch had been provided
in the Senate Chamber. IT. are was no
speechmaking, the time being solely spent
IN hand shaking and quenohing the thirst
their equally thirsty hosts.
the son of the martyred president. Mr..
Lincoln was ~unacquainted With any ofthose
in line, but he said briefly, II am glad to
greet and shake hands with those who are
anxlous to see the son of Abraham Lin
coln. President Arthur then made his way
from the chamber, and as he appeared
another shout made the building ring. The
party then made a tour Of inspection oi
the capitol. after which a abort ride around
the city was taken and the whole party
started for Hotel Lafayette, Lake Mime
tOnka, where they had a grand reception
from the Willard party, but were obliged to
leave for Chicago before 1t was half over.
The banquet was probably the most mag
nidcent affair ever known il the northwest.
| Nome aiy hrn6raN uora of the fah1os nouri~
all of those from out of the state being
distinguished in various respects. Presi-
dent Arthur sat at Mayor O'Brien's left and
President Willard at bis right. Gen. Grant
at his right. Gen. Grant entered shortly
after nine O'Clock, and as he passed up the
With the heartlest applause. The mayor of
st. Paul proposed the "health of the presi.
dent of the United States" and president
Arthur briefly responded.
Mayor O'Brien then made q speech of
welcome, responded by Henry Willard, at
the conclusion oil MI. Wizards speech Pres
ident Arthur and suite took their depart
them to Chicago. As the President passed
out OF the banquet hall he was cheered
again n again. Other speeches. were
made by Hon. E. T. Drake: Secretary Tel
Ter; Hon. y. Sacksv1lle West, the British
Minister; DR.. Hoffman of Germany: GOV.
Hubbard; Gen. A. H. Terry; Hon. Alex,
Ramsey; Mayor Ames of Minneapolis; Hon.
Carl Schurz, etc.
Minneapolis also had a celebration on
Monday, which in most respects was a
counterpart of the demonstrations at st.
Paul. Mr.. Willard was present, and also
flor half an hour) President Arthur. The
procession was very long and represented
the various trades Of the city.
Record of Homestead Entries.
The commissioner of til, general land Office
has prepared a very interesting statement
showing the number of original homesteads
entered in the several States and Terri
tories from the passage of the homesteal not