The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-15
JAMES ]. HILL IS
GUEST OF HONOR.
y A1RoAD MAN OVERWHELMED
I WITH COMPARTMENTS.
Banquet Given by ST.
I Paul Citizens at Ryan Hotel Is Re-
= nnarkable Tribute to Great Northern
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Extol His Viz
8 tues and Achievements

{ tues and Achievements
James J. Hill last night felt the pulse
SF St. Paul and received an ovation |.
From 800 Of its representative citizens
that showed esteem and gratitude un.
Bounded. The occasion was BANQUET
SPOKEN was eloquent of regard for the
great railroad builder and love Of him
rs a citizen. Mr.. Hill was visibly
moved by the avalanche of thanks that
was delivered and the hearty applause
that told him that those who did not
la heartiest accord with the sentiments
ef the speakers. .,..ft t5e
h .'Cons" Punched Tickets,
d The railroad, the agency thru which
Mr.. Hill has blessed the northwest, was
the predominant feature of the decofa-
tions, so magnificent and cleyerly az
s4aR Conductors s srs Of the Great Northern
Railway, who punched, ., the tickets Of
The guests In true train style. The
Tickets were of the to so-and-so' va
siety, and coupons were retained by the
conductors as on trains. Mr.. Hill pre-
sented his pasteboard as d ~ the % SthNsafis,
Ian tucked the coupon of his ticket
in a separate pocket. This was the first
expression of the great esteem in which
ne was held and his pleased smile as
his portion of the card was returned
Indicated that Mr. Hill was spending
The most delightful evening of all his
Each table was arranged to represent
b railroad track. The ties were of green's
and the rails of white carnations.
Huge banks of foliage and flowers rep
resented stations along the Great North
arn and there was a liberal sprinkling
of red switch lights. About the room
!! eaual numbers with cold Glory At.
one end was a huge floral ship, repre-
aenting one Of the monster boats of the
Great Northern Steamship company.
Charles w. Ames Toastmaster
5S Charles w. Ames was toastmaster and
ct bis call arose in turn Pierce cree Butler,
tempt to express the gratitude which st.
Paul and the northwest feels for the
RAILROAD, builder, who followed the ad
Fice ECO west, young man and grow up
with the country. - The introduction
tbf Mr.. Buffers address presented the
purpose Of the notable banquet. His
sub1ect was "Mr. Hill and St. Paul.
He said:
night. Her people-men Of affairs, bank
srs, merchants, journalists, teachers,
Representatives Of all professions and
occupations come to praise your
achievements.
"The men Of later generation join
with your friends and companions of
Earlier, days to honor you and to draw
from the story of your life. the lessons
which it teaches.
1T is your privilege in the
fullness OF your years-to have the adj
iniration and praise of your fellows and
successors. Of this you may Justly be
proud. Every man should be proud Of
the confidence; Of the people who know
him best .@r..-..S% sr>,.. ,s+.s-.@
NThes city is proud Of her illustrious
citizen. and by this splendid demonstra-
for his never failing loyalty. To him it
acknowledges it's many obligations, and
for him it tproclaims it's affection"
Good Done by MIR. Hill.
Mr.. Butler, did not stop there. He
gave the audience intelligence of the
good done by Mr.. Hill that they had
public benefactor His private chart
ties5 which have been given unostenta-
tiously, are said to amount to thou
sands, and Mr.. Butler emphasized this.
Misrepresentation that have followed
the success of Mr.. Hill were deprecated
by Mr.. Butler, and the honored guest
was assured that St. Paul harbored no
al feeling.
j. G. Pyle responded to the toast,
HMr. Hill and the World IS Commerce. =
He traced the remarkable advancement
pf Mr.. Hill and gave him ample credit
for the advantages to others that have
accrued from his progress. In the words
of the speaker, no; man can enjoy pros
perity individually and thru selfish eff
forts. and M. Hits Is, success has been
80 fu u - ta1ou.ands Of individuals
and the entire l! nation s have profted be-
,yond conception by the phenomenal rise
Mr. Pyle also dissipated any fears Mr..
Hill may have felt assEtos his place in
the hearts of st, Paul citizens. Refer
ring to the present unrest and sensa-
'tionalism in the.%tinancial world, he
said that ono shadow of@scandal had
Iallen upon any enterprise conducted by
Mr.. Hill" 'fESf.ss.' -
MIR. Hill and the Northwest.
Mr.. Hill and the Northwest the
toast OF Joseph McKibben, contained
more of glowing tribute for Mr. Hill
and more denials that anything but
Ehonesty has governed his gigantic deal
The ties which bind you to st. Paul
and this immediate northwest said
Mr.. McKibben, addressing Mr.. Hill
are sacred and indissoluble. The fat.
}lted calf was killed here tonight, not
4 flbecause of what the world thinks of
you, but because of what we think of
you
Mr.. MeKibben denied that Mr.. Hill
entered upon his vast enterprises as a
speculator, but that effort to add pros.
Iperlty to all about him wars eminent
IN his every act. He had succeeded
magnifGently in this latter regard, max
s1ng the once almost barren northwest
e. place of flowers and fields and IN
told wealth Every person in this vast
section, said Mr.. McXibben. is indebted
to Mr.. Hill in measure that; they can
never pay. -. e; *. - E. 81
1 Mr.. Hill Responds
Arising to respond after this express.
sion OF faith, gratitude and esteem that
never before has been equaled in the
twin cities, Mr.. Hill was at disad.
Vantage, but he mastered the occasion
as he has triumphed in, every one Of
the monster deals he has entered. and
/ HVon additional compliments by his feel
Angt reply. Mr.. Hills own words were
fficient to wipe out all doubt of his
great deeds as a. citizen.
Il My work has not beenMan entirely
charitable one, was his sincere con
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