Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-07-31
DAKOTANs ON THE !.
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less when obliged to call upon its big
sister Of the ferry for transportation
across the river. e, sa
a City Of Many Beauties.
OF Portland, be It said, that It Is
one ct the splendid cities Of the coast.
Old, compared with other coast cities
conservative, wealthy. favored by
nature in one Of her most yielding and
eeneicent moods, 1t is indeed haven
OF rest and beauty for the wearied
traveller. Struggled down among the
towering hills, with five, great, snow
capped peaks OF nearby ranges look
ing down upon it like protecting
giants, with the Willamette LAYING
1t, the Columbia only few miles dis
tant, and the Pacific knocking at it's
outer door less than hundred miles
away, 1t affords a panorama Of INFINITE
variety and delight. And for the fair
IT Is study in natural and ARTIFICIAL
beauty. 1t lies in little nest among
the hills, heavily verdured and rnisted
with blue haze. All of it's appoint
ments are complete-there are no
rough or uneven places. It is a little.
polished gem OF white in a natural
setting Of green and blue. And the
spirit OF the people is courteous,
cordial and full Of genuine welcome.
Social Events at The Fair.
Social events at Portland succeeded
rapidly, one upon the other. President
Goode gave an official luncheon at the
New York building in the afternoon
that was what the girl graduate would
call a dream" The North Dakota
commission in the evening gave din
ner at the same building. Executive
Commissioner Steele was the guiding
spirit in this, pronounced by everyone
OF the exposition officials present to
be one Of the most democratic, pleas
urable, successful and complete func-
lions given on the grounds. It was
tinged with the genuine North Dakota
spirit, and was as bright and cheerful
as the sunshine of the prairie state.
It was followed with addresses.
Lieutenant Governor Bartlett, just
back from a trip to Alaska, presided.
Governor Sarles did the honors for
North Dakota as capably as he had
done upon the entire trip. Commits
sioner Steele, Congressman Marshall,
Geo. B. Clifford OF Grand Forks, Miss
Pennington, MT. Hazen Of the exposi-
ton, President Goode, Mrs. H. S.
Oliver and Mr.. Foley made addresses.
Following. the addresses there was an
| informal reunion of old North Dakota
people. So delightful it all was that
one o'clock had come and there was
hurrying for cars.
Mr.. steeIe's Good Work.
A word for Commissioner Steele:
So modest he is that no word to do
him justice would come from him or
at his suggestion. But it is admitted
everywhere that he is the man for the
place. He is energetic, courteous,
with an unfailing supply of good will
and an ability to meet people and
make them feel at home that cannot
be acqnired-it is gift. He has
what is admitted to be the best state
exhibit on the grounds Mrs. Steele
is charming assistant. She is
polished, diplomatic and a splendid
representative of North Dakota
womanhood. The cost of the entire
exhibit at Portland, it's transportation
and maintenance, will be within
$4,000. The advertising to the state
is worth ten times that amount The
selection Of Mr.. Steele as executive
commissioner was a happy one, and
so we'll has he fulfilled his trust that
he deserves the thanks of the entire
people of the state. His assistants,
Charley Hamel, Frank LOCKER and
Farmer Wallace, are equally alive to
opportunities. 1t is said that fifteen
thousand people come daily into the
grounds, and at least fourteen thous-
and and some hundred of them go out
with North Dakota button and two
ears full of good advice regarding the
advantages of North Dakota.
North Dakota Day.
North Dakota day was the best at
tended that has been held. The day
was clear and warm. The attendance
was large. President Goode, Cover
nor Sarles, Farmer Wallace, Senator
McCumber, Congressman Marshall
and others spoke. Signor Liberati
played, out of personal compliment to
the governor. Refreshments were
served and fayors distributed. The
affair was entirely democratic. Mr..