Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-07-01
The Band Plays, Crowds Cheer,
Citizens Turn Out, Everything
Glorious.
WON HOSE RACE.
Graphic Description of the Event
With Field Notes Gathered
Here and There.
WON u AND HUB.
A Gay Reception.

L ~ AAlAO VI Nv AOCClPU VI VAo lSlo-
gram from the fire laddies at Grand
Forks that they would be home yester.
day morning, it was determined to give
them a welcome, and a right royal vel.
come, too. From the largest to the
smallest, from the highest in station to
the lowest, each citizen of Bismarck was
anxious to honor the victorious fremen.
Late into the night on Friday, we're the
citizens at work upon the decoration of
the band stand and hose house. The
building was Hastily decorated, the
upper part and dome neatly draped with
flags and bunting, around the sides were
flags, artistically arranged, and banners,
crossed and decorated with ribbons.
we're placed here AID there, setting off
the general effect very prettily, while
from the top of the flag staff, an i'm
mense broom gave notice that the boys
were sweepers, in the fullest sense of
the term. Along the prominent bust
ness streets, the stores were artistically
draped with flags, and a general air of
gladness and a welcoming spirit among
the citizens gave an added appearance of
general %iollification to the scene.
Early in the morning the cannon was
brought out and placed near the depot,
while eve and amor throughout the
exercises it's hoarse booming spoke a
joyous welcome. There were present at
the depot the small boy, the old man,
the members of the other fire companies,
all present to assist in welcoming the
victorious host. AS the train arrived,
and as soon as the forms of the return
ing firemen could be seen, a wild "hur-
rah," "hurrah" rang out to the breeze.
It was returned by those on the train
with an answering cheer, and hand
shakings. cheers and congratulations
we're the order of the morning. The gold
championship medal, which shone from
the coat of J.. D. Wakeman, where il
was fastened, was the signal for another
storm of applause. The cart was taken
from the express car, the firemen took
their places before it, and to the lively
strain, of music from Professor Fetzer's
city orchestra, marched to the hose
house amid the deafening cheers of the
crowd, and the loud booming Of cannon
Taking places on the band stand, the
orchestra gave forth several more selec
tons, and Judge Bartholomew was in
troduced by Alderman Patterson, tc
make the address of welcome. In 6
stirring speech the judge set forth the
honor and pride in which the fremer
were held by the city. He spoke oil
the number Of times they had contested
for prizes at the tournament, and the
disadvantages and obstacles against
which they had been forced to contend
OF the valiant services which they hao
rendered the city and citizens he spoke
and of the pride he felt in being able te
welcome them. "The city of Bismarck
is proud Of you," he added, "the county
of Burleigh is proud of you, the state OIL
North Dakota is proud of you, in fac1
everyone is proud of you, except Fargo
Loud and prolonged were the cheers az
the judge finished, and loud calls O.
"Edgerley, Edgerley" could be heard
Mr.. Edgerley displayed a commendable
modesty and was 10th to answer, and il
the meantime Col. VIM. A. Bentley wa
introduced. Colonel Bentley's ability tt
make an address of this kind has always
been fully appreciated, and yesterday ht
excelled himself in his brief welcome
II look back with PRIDE" he said, "te
the time when I had more to do with
city affairs than I have at present, wher
I remember that never did find caus,
to deny any request o
the fremen." In an applause
inspiring spirit, he spoke Of the grea1
per cent. OF the number Of prizes taker