Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-11-22

his old friend, v. w. P. Hedgepeth
president OF. the American Underwrit
ers, who spoke of the inappropriate
ness of an insurance man or a reaI
ESTATE man attending an Ananias club
banquet.
Judge A. A. Bruce of the supreme
court then appeared in the title role
of that great American drama, "Obi.
ter Dicta.' His rendition of the part
was an interesting one, and there was
laughter from the start to the finish.
Judge Wartner. the sage of Harvey,
discussed the Indian chief, Fred Brew
ster and other Harvey men who had
stayed on the reservation. He is a
pleasing speaker, and made many
friends here.
Hon. John F. Sullivan of Mandan
went into the Elks Census matter
and showed how a number of cities in
North Dakota, among them his own
city of Mandan, had secured an Elks
charter by proof Of five thousand liv-
ing breathing people. Mr.. Sullivan
is always good, and his response lasa
night added new laurels. |
James e. Campbell spoke of the
wealth that comes with laughter, the
wealth of health and good feeling,
and quoted the Ingersoll speech on
childish laughter. Mr.. Campbell is a
new member of the legislature and
was elected from Morton county, ov-
grooming a republican majority Of
fifteen hundred. His speech last night
showed how he did it.
Judge NJ. H. Jefferson of Beach
spoke On the Maverick" using as an
Illustration, Otto Stensrud, the hand
some druggist of Beach. Judge JET
ferson is a famous orator. He is one
of the brightest takers in the state.
His remarks last night were very hu-
morous.
T. F. Murtha, states attorney at
Dickinson, spoke of "Stark's Liars"
and offered to prove what he had to
say. Mr.. Murtha is a splendid talk
err and a good story teller. +,
Captain James NJ. Hanley spoke on
my Partner" He first began with
an intimate discussion of his law part
ner, John F.. Sullivan. Then Captain
Hanley took in more territory and in
cluded the Modes and, Persians. He
spoke of the need Of occasions like
that of last night, when men gathered
in the banquet hall to make merry
and to allow their good fellowship to
expand. He believed that it helped
mankind to know one another on oc-
casions like this, and that he was
glad that it was to become a regular
annual affair, where it would draw
within the banquet hall the brightest
minds of the nation. He hoped that
the next meeting would be at Man
dan, where, he assured the gathering,
every citizen would unite in working
for the success of the occasion.
George P. Jones, who is known as
Jones of Rock" spoke of "The Post
Mortem," and said that none but cor
oners and poker players were per-
mitted 10 look i've the remains.
George P. Jores is II of the coun-
try's greatest orators, and his ad-
dress contained much in the way OF
tender sentiment as we'll as much
| that was humorous. He quoted the
poem on Boys" and spoke of the
needs for occasions where men can
become boys again.
kilograms were read from Hon.
WIN. G. Ray and Col. Tracy r. Bangs,
and letters from Editor Bowden of
Lisbon, Cramer of Marmath and 9th.
ers.
The guests sang "My Country, IT'S
of Thee" and the Rev. Mr.. McCaig
delivered the benediction.
Guests say that there has never
been such a successful banquet in the
history of North Dakota. From ev-
cry standpoint it was an immense sue
cess. There was not a weakling on
the program. Their was not a speak.
er but who contributed to the JOY OF
the occasion. The menu was splen-
didly served, and reflected added hon.
ors upon the house of Patterson. The
following was the menu:
Blue Points on Stensrud
Klaus Celery Cole Olives
Parker Almonds :
,Fillet of Sole, Sauce Whitehead