Bismarck tribune., 1884-05-30
THE BISMARCK WEEKLY TRIBUNE.
Bismarck's Jubilee.

Bismarck's Jubilee.
When the news Of the decision Of the su-
preme court in the capitol question reached
Bismarck Friday afternoon, great broad
and every man, woman and child wore an ex-
preston of satitfaction and pleasure, which
must have gladdened the very heavens and
elected ripple Of Rlee from the bright-winged
seraphs of the etheral realms. Although, all
intelligent, sober. minded people had no doubts
a to the final result, and Bismarcks ultimate
victory, the decision came just in time to give
special reasons to rejoice. At an early hour in
the evening the
STREETS WE'RE CROWDED
with surging and smile-radiating throng.
The city assumed gals day appearance.
Agent Davidson throwing the first flag to the
breeze. Numerous flags and banners fol-
lowed this, and from Windows, spires
and porticos, the stars and stripes
moved gaily out in the evening breeze.
large pile of boxes and barrels were placed in
the street. and soon the red glare of the fire gave
proof that our flag was still there and q oelebra-
ton was upon us The Garfield Light Guard
band volunteered their services and increased
the joy and enthusiasm by discoursing sweet
aud voluminous music in front of the COVER.
nor's office, Mckenzie d Uofin's office,
and then proceeding to the armory of the Gov
ernor's Light Guard, where they were joined by
that body of men, who appeared for the first
time in their new uniforms. Capt. Bennett
manipulated the company in oreditable man
ner, and the handsome uniforms, fine discipline
and good looks of the men elicited applause
and compliments from all. After several Sc
leotions by the Garfield Light Guard band, the
band, the militia and the crowd proceeded to
the scene of the bonfire, where stand had been
erected for the accommodation Of the speech
makers. At least
FOUR THOUSAND PEOPLE
assembled in the open court near the Sheridan
house, on tbs street corners and sid. walks, and
listened to speeches by the following gentle
men: DR.. W. A. Bentley, Attorney John A.
Stsyell, Rev. S. II. Thompson, Attorney John
Hollembaek, Receiver Francis. Attorney Geo. P.
Flannery and the immortal. Farmer Wallace.
The speeches were spicy, eloquent and to the
point. Each of the orators reminded the people
of their abundant cause for jubilation and con-
graduation, and each raid q glowing tribute to
Gov. Ordway, Alexander Mckenzie, the
capital commissioners and the su-
preme judges. With every echo the great
multitude of Bismarckers, who have been anx-
iously awaiting the decision, would send back
the loudest cheers, and the speakers were repeat
edly interrupted by outbursts of applause. At
a late hour the crowd dispersed, after music by
the band, and all returned to their homes, be-
lieving that the predictions of the past have
never been overdrawn, and the TRlBUNE's words
of promise and assurance have been we'll
founded. Now that the question has been
settled in Bismarcks favor by the supreme
court of the territory, doubts a. to the perma-
nent location of the capitol in this city have
and the citizens will go to work with
q will and determination to make Bismarck .
capital city of which the people of all Dakota
may be proud. Already many Of the oity's
leading business men and capitalists have de
clared their intention to begin the erection Of
brick blocks and residences and public i'm
provements will advance as they never have
before. Bismarck smiles. her people smile
take a smile and be happy. It's damp, cold
day in Ysnkton. How!