The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-09-17
People of Williston and Donny-
brook, N. D., Accorded U. s.
Senators Hansbrough and
McCumber Very Cordial and
Pleasing Receptions.
AT OoMNYBR0oK FRIDAY;
At W|llIsT0N SATURDAY
Banquets, Toasts, Speech Max
ing and General Greetings
at Both Towns.
Special Correspondence to The Evening

Special Correspondence to The Evening
Times.
Williston, N. D., Sept 17,-An un-
usual event occurred in this city Satur
day evening, when the people of Willis
ton rendered to United States Sena-
tors Hansbrough and McCumber re-
ception and banquet, the entire pop
ulation taking part, and there were
quite number present from other
parts of Williams county and the up
per Missouri valley. Senator McCum-
ber was unavoidably absent, but sent
a letter of regret. Senator Hansbrough
arrived on the afternoon train and was
received at the depot by committee of
the Commercial club. who escorted him
to the hotel, where an informal recep-
tion was held, participated in by lead
ing citizens.
At eight o'clock the exercises opened
at the court house. the court room be-
ing packed with people and many
standing in the outer corridor. The
program consisted of music. vocal and
instrumental, all by Williston talent,
and there is perhaps no city in the
state that affords greater number of
musical people. Williston has wide
reputation as musicl center. Mr.
Jckson acted as master of ceremonies
at the court house and introduced Sen
ator Hansbrough at the end of the
musical program, referring to the
senator's successful efforts in making
Williston the irrigation headquarters
of the state, and to the creation of the
WillistOn land district. Tho senator
responded briefly, expressing his great
qualification over the results of the
efforts OF the North Dakota delegation
at Washington, giving credit to his
colleagues for what had been done,
not only for Williston. but for other
parts of the state. At the close of his
remarks the senator shook hands with
the audience as they filed out of the
court room. and at elven o'clock the
Commercial club and numerous guests
sat down to Il delightful banquet Dre-
sided over by Attorney Page as tcast-
master. Speeches were made by Prof.
StOrrs of the reclamation service, who
is in charge of irrigation work in the
WillistOn district. Prof SiOrrS re-
counted the history of irrigation logis-
lation and went into details with re-
spect to the work no wgoing on here
He was followed by Mr.. John Flittie,
who responded to the toast The
United States Land Office" Mr.. Fiittie
took occasion to compliment the senior
senator and his colleagues in congress
for their efforts in establishing the
land Office here. and referred in warm
terms to Messrs. Wilson and Chaffee,
the register and receiver respectively.
He was followed by Mr.. Geo. B. Metz
ger, his theme being "The Missouri
Valley and Its Possibilities" Mr..
Metzger is one of the Oldest residents
of northwestern North Dakota and
spoke entcrtainingly of the growth of
the country and what might be expect
ed in the future. Senator Hansbrough
was then introduced and made a stir
ring address, complimenting the peo-
pie of Williams county upon their won
derful advancement and prosperity.
Enlarging upon the subject, he spoke
of the imperial state of North Dakota,
recounting its rapid development and
pointing out the possibilities now at
hand. He declared that in point of
population and age there was no state
in the Unions that equalled ours. 1t
stands first in spring wheat produc-
ton; grows two-thirds of the fix seed
of the United States. and with its