The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-10-05

President Willard, Secretary Teller,
Carl Schurz, Frederick Billings, Will
liam M. Evarts, Mayor Harrison of
Chicago, and Sitting Bull. The pro-
cesSion several miles long and the
grandest ever seen in Dakota.
The Days Ceremonies
The streets along the line of the
march had been sprinkled, the morn
ing was bright and the atmosphere
cool and refreshing. The 43 hand
some coaches of the Willard party
were reposing in the neat SWITCH
yard, and the morning was one long
to be remembered by every man, wo-
man and child who was in the me-
tropolis of the Missouri valley.
From every window and doorway,
banners, national flags and ever
green's were swaying in the gentle
morning air, and the streets were
spanned by great arches, which were
decorated in the most beautiful
manner. An early breakfast was had
on the several trains, and at half
past seven the Fort Yates band called
the roll of committeeman, strangers,
marshals and warriors by playing a
very lively march.
AT 8 o'clock the procession began
to form in the following order:
Fort Yates band, Steele delega-
ton, Sitting Bull and warriors,
Hayes farm display, Mannerchor
wagon representing the sister cities,
Pioneer fire company, Banner hook
and ladder company. Then followed
General Grant, Henry Willard and
Governor Ordway in a carriage, and
the guests as heretofore published
followed in handsome vehicles.
The business blocks and residences
along the entire line of march were
profusely decorated, and all visitors
expressed wonder and amazement at
the elaborate ornamentations which
adorned even the most modest ap-
pearing dwellings.
Cannonading was continued during
the march, and upon arriving at the
grounds at least 5000 people were
found waiting for the opening of the
ceremonies.
Had Grand Procession
The procession is worthy of special
notice, as it was far grander than
was anticipated by anyone, whether
host or guest. One of the main at
fractions was the Hayes farm dis
play, which represented a header
decorated with grain and agricultural
products, and containing the follow
ing young ladies: Miss Bessie Mackie,
Misses Minnie, Maggie, Hattie and
Kitty Davidson, Miss Jessie Mason,
Miss Ruth Bragg, Miss Bell Johnson,
Miss Hattie BLY,, Miss Linda Cam
eron, Miss Daisy Stewart, Miss Ma
ME Haight, Mrs. Emma Falconer.
The German Mannerchor wagon
appeared to very good advantage,
and all horses, wagons, hacks and
buggies were gaily decorated with
little flags. The Pioneer fire COM
pany and the Banner hook and lad
der company did great credit to the
Bismarck fire department in turning
out as they did, and were the center
Of much admiration.
Capt. William Harmon, as marshal
Of the day, was complete success
and his able bodied assistants
Messrs. Moorhouse, Causley and Fox
did the honors of the office in royal
style.
To add to the completeness of the
city's festivities, Rufus Hatch ar
rived yesterday morning, bringing
with him his distinguished friends
and joining with the Willard party
IN the procession.
The matched cottage Of grain and
products, over which Farmer Wal.
lace presided at the Minnesota state
fair, had been stationed near Mair
street, west Of the Capital Nationa,
Bank block, and it was the most
prominent attraction.
Gov. Ordway Presided
Upon arriving at the capito
grounds Governor Ordway called TIT
assemblage to order, and after a very
appropriate prayer by Rev. I. O
Sloan of Mandan, proceeded to de-
liver the following address, enthusi'
astically received:
president Willard and honores
guests: The agreeable duty devolve
upon me, as executive OF Dakota, t,
welcome you to Bismarck, the CAPT
tai Of Dakota, the largest and mos
populous territory in the union. al
Of the Dakotas and all true Dakotan
recognize you and your co-worker
as their guides and benefactors Il
opening up the way that has enable
them to transform these unbrokel
prairies to productive farms and bus
marts Of trade. The people inhabit
ing the rich and fertile countr
through which the great transcontl
!, mental railway line, which you an
your associates represent, are prou
IN Tia rye 0f the completion Of tn