Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1902-08-29

theme, and it was grandly handled by
the greatest word-painter of the state.
The generous. lovable old-timcr, who
for years, at home or abroad, had
never missed an opportunity to say
kind words Of North Dakota and its
people, was at bis best. Although in
poor health, the sentences as of old
came trippingly from his tongue, and
1t was easily seen that his heart was
in what he said. A new Emmons
county settler who heard him for the
first time, remarked: $50 that's Col.
Plummcr, the man whom the early
settlers speak Of SO frequently. 1t is
not wonderful that he has great rep
utation as an orator. never in my
life heard more eloquent or appro-
pirate speech" Short addresses were
also made by other speakers.
1t seemed that the Bismarckers had
set out to do the best in every part Of
the program, for now came a baseball
game that will go into the sporting
history of the Slope. Down from
Washburn had come a big crowd, and
with them team Of bal-playcrs that
they insisted was ''some pumpkins.
People generally, however, did not ex-
pect more than an ordinary game The
Capital City had not been heard of in
late years as much Of baseball GEN.
ter. and it was not probable that the
hayseed visitors would give more than
the usual exhibition of village club
But. Gewhizz! how those two mines did
play ball! And the way they played is
shown from the score. which was TO
0 in favor Of the Bismarck nine. 1t
will be many day before a better
game Of ball is seen in the Northwest.
In the evening there was big
crowd in attendance at dance In the
Athen@um.
There was look Of pardonable pride
on the faces OF the men and women Of
Bismarck. After long years they saw
the fruition of their hopes. And the
thoughtful visitor who had known Of
their struggles could not help but wish
that great prosperity might come to
the men who for many ars-through
the dark days and the bright-had
never for u moment lost faith in the
future Of their beautiful city. Many of
the men are still alive and hearty who
score Of years ago backed with their
money and their energy the political
and business chieftain who, compar-
atively unknown, went into the south
country and brought back the capital
Of the territory-an institution which
has been of untold value in advertis-
! Ing Bismarck and keeping It promi-
nent until the time should come when
Its natural advantages as a railroad
center aud wholesale point should be
known and appreciated. The people
OF Bismarck and the settlers in the
contiguous country owe a great debt
of gratitude to those public-splrited
| HtOu0CAos
In completing this article it is only
just that the Record should pay a
tribute to the 500 Railway people.
The Northern Pacific is known as
"The Pioneer Lines" but to the set
tiers of this county the 500 is the
pioneer line. 1t was the first route tc
be built into this county, and it is
more than possible that, had it not
been built, we would have been with.
out railroad for many year. Not
only on the excursion, but at all times,
our people have met with uniform
courtesy from 500 officials and en-
ployes. And their policy has beer
that the individual has rights as vel
as the corporation. Whether is ha'
been a matter Of freight rates or O
settlement with a farmer for stool
destroyed, the authorities OF the roat
have seemed anxious to deal fairly an(
Iiustly with the people along thej
line, and an earnest desire has beer
manifested to obtain and retain tn
confidence and good wishes of thu
company's patrons.