Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-29

year is often more than offset by an
others surplus, and said that under
the present administration there had
been no defcity, but surplus,
which actually is in the treasury.
3 The occasion Of the notification
and acceptance was made a holiday
by Residents of the city all of whom,
without regard to party, seemed toll
take some part in the varying dem
constructions. There were concerts
in down town parks, parades, flag
raisings at the Taft household, day
light fireworks, balloon assertions,
!, automobile rides and receptions
for visiting members of the notifica-
tion committee, while tonight the
heavens were ablaze for hours with
the various colored lights of the
exploding rockets, soaring bombs
and surprising effects of modern
fire workers art. ...-
From brilliantly lighted river
steamer Mr.. Taft, surrounded by the
visiting politicians and host of his
friends, witnessed the night display
The steamer was the involuntary
flagship of a f1oatilla of launches
and crafts of various description, 4
the whole constituting unique
water pageant. -"
From the greeting Of the morning
sun with series Of salutes from
the seven hills, to. the last dying
flare in mid-sky, the day has locally
been written down as one of the
most notable in the history Of the
city. 81. " # NJ. .4i$
Following the dlivery Of his speech
Of acceptance, Mr.. Taft was called
upon to review a parade of local
and visiting militia and political
marching clubs, which occupied if
teen minutes in passing. Practical
ly half of those in line were colored
members of Taft clubs, organized in
this and neighboring states. The
parade moved through the principal
business STREETS before passing in re-
view and was. watched by crowds that
filed the sidewalks almost to the
point. Of suffocation and overlooked
into the streets along the entire line
of march. The parade was notable
for the number Of bands it contained,
the crash OF martial music being con-
tinuous during the passing Of all the
eight crowded divisions. 4s,
It was IL o'clock, following the
ceremonies of raising in the Taft
front yard at Fourth and Pike
streets. flag presented by Taft's
neighbors, when the notification COM
mittee headd by Senator William
Warner Of Missouri, past command
er in chief Of the Grand Army Of
the Republic, made its way TO the
homestead, where, after a months
rest and recreation at Hot Springs,
Judge Taft, with members Of his
family were. G5z
The committee was composed Of
Republicans from each state and ter
ritory and outlying points. The cere-
mony Of notification was set for noon
and promptly at that hour Judge Taft
and Senator Warner walked out
through the, colonial pillared portico
of the Charles H. Taft residence and
onto the improyHsed platform project.
ing over the front steps. Quickly
recognizing Mr.. Taft as he appeared
with the chairman OF the national COM
mittee, the crowd, which was densely
packed into every space that offered
and opening or opportunity to see or
hear, set up a cheer which, for a time
put q stop to any attempt at further
proceedings. The heat was well nigh
unbearable, but the throng seemed not
to mind 1t at all. They jostled each
other, and good naturedly famed
themselves with their hats. and broke
into applause and cheering at fire.
quent intervals during the speeches,
both OF notification and acceptance. \
| Judge Taft's voice was strong and
clear throughout. He spoke more
with q tone OF earnestness than OF
eioauence. laying emphasis on his
/ points from time 70 time, and adher-
ing to his manuscript. word for word,
except in those places where he pur-
posely omitted pages and paragraphs
for the purpose OF breyity. Mr.. Taft
held the undivided attention Of his
| big outdoor audience from first ia
last. While he was speaking several
women in the throng were overcome
by heat, and hurried away In waiting
ambulances for treatment at the local
hospital.
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