The Dillon tribune. [volume] (Dillon, Mont.) 1881-1941, 1883-09-14

begun. Some darted up the noun.
tain slope afoot. returning vehicles
furnished transportation for others.
and by II o'clock the Butte and Deer
Lodge contingents had arrived on the
ground. An animated scene met the
eye. A commodious and elegant pa.
vilion. capable OF seating 500 per-
sons, had been erected on the west
bank OF Deer Lodge river, from the
centre Of which floated the stars and
stripes and at either end the British
and German colors. A spacious ped
tment was emblazoned with the
cereal products Of Montana and the
implements used IN tracklaying. The
interior was divided into compart-
ments, two Of which were occupied
by President Wizards guests, the re-
mainder FOR the accommodation Of
those attracted to the scene. Just
east Of the pavilion q music stand
was erected where the Fifth Infantry
band enliyenetl the long hours with
patriotic airs. Two companies from
Fort Keogh did guard duty, and y
little distance removed two brass
field pieces, with q caisson, were
planted, whose frequent salvoes made
the mountains re-echo mimic thun-
der.
1t was now nearly noon and two
trains from Helena were yet to ar
rive. Those Who had provided them
selves with lunches partook Of =
meal with keen appetite, others were
supplied hy G. W. Carlton. "a Butte
tpyoD who with commendable enter
prise had set up q refreshment tent.
and proved himself benefactor TO q
crowd Of hungry patrons.
About 2 o'clock another train ar.
rived with Gen. Grant aboard and q
number of other distinguished
guests. The veteran was heartily
cheered as he stepped OF the car, and
again when his familiar tace was
recognized in the pavilion.
Another tedious hour elapsed be.
fore the last section Of the train ar.
rived, bringing the remainder Of VIII
lard's party and also u delegation
from Helena. These were escorted
to the pavilion and when they were
comfortably seated President Willard
at 3 o'clock opened the ceremonies,
by delivering an address Of welcome.
An awkward feature marked this
part Of the proceeding, as the speaker
faced his invited guests, and nscss-
sarily turned his back upon the large
audience, numbering 2.0O. standing
in front of the pavilion. Hon. Will
liam NJ. Eyarts, the orator Of the
day, delivered III address OF IN
hours duration. 1t was frequently
applaudea by his select hearers, but
his back being also turned upon the
attendant throng. his polished and
glowing periods were to them but
"inexplicable dumb show
The heavy part of the oratory being
happily through with, and the Mon
tana portion OF the audience almost
bored to death, other speakers were
called upon by Mr.. Willard. who re.
spondel with brief and appropriate
addresses as their names were called
Secretary Teller first arose, whose
resonant voice was distintly heard
within and outside the building. Mr
Frederic Billings, q former president
Of the road, was the next speaker
and his eloquent and impressive I'D
dress was heard by most of tht
assemblage. The British Minister tt
Washington, Hon. l.. 5. Sackvill'
West excused himself from speaking
preferring to let his fellow country
man, Hon. Mr.. Harmon, Master Of th'
Rolls, do Justice to the occasion.
Tho three next speakers were Ger
mans, who stood by their seats. and
as they faced the audience in front o
the pavilion, their remarks wer
heard by those within ear-shot. Th'
German Minister, Barren Won Eisen
decker, in fluent English expresse'
his qualification at being present =
such memorable scene. and as th
representative Of Fatherland, assures
his hearers Of the hearty good will o
his countrymen. HIS travels through
this vast country had given him a real
izing sense Of the extent and variety 0
our resources. and he predicted q futur
for the United States far snrpasstnl
in power and pre-eminence the bold
est expectations Of ita citizens.
! DR.. Kneiss, president Of the Berlil
University. whose elocution was les
flowing, followed In the same strair