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

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fich was to become capital of Dakota
an of that name.
otel clerk Is shown in the upper left h
party which is accompanying me over
the rolling prairies of your territory.
MY guests were informed that they
would see interesting sights in this
fertile northwest, and I think I re-
fleet the sentiment of all when say
that our highest expectations have
been more than realized.
I'VE feel honored and feel par
ticularly honored. in having been
called upon to assist in these cere-
monies. Will you, Governor Ordway,
express our gratitude and heartfelt
thanks to the public for the generous
hospitality with which we have been
received since our arrival in your ter
ritory.
LET me say few words regarding
those of the guests from my native
land. They are here enabled to par
ticipate in the laying of corner
stone of the capitol of great terri
tory in young city which bears the
name of the greatest living German
statesman. They, as I, consider it
great honor, and wish your metropolis
the most abundant success"
Mr.. Willard retired amid deafening
applause. Governor OrdWay then
asked him to lay his hand on the COR
ner stone, which he did, and after
prayer by the chaplain, the formal
ceremonies were declared completed,
and the cornerstone of the capitol of
Dakota properly laid. MIR. Willard
then said in an impressive manner:
"Now that this cornerstone is laid,
may ask you all to join with me in
the hope and prayer that this build
ing may be reared and completed as
it has been designed, that it may soon
be the capital OF a great sovereign
state, that it may be the source of
wise legislation, and that it may be
the home of justice and liberty, the
birth rights of all free people"
Testimonial to Bismarck
At the close of these very impress
sive remarks, Governor OrdWay pre-
sented the following testimonial to
Baron Won Eisendecker, Imperial Ger
man Minister, to be forwarded to
Prince Bismarck, at once.
To His Excellency, Prince Otto Won
Bismarck, Chancellor of the Ger
man Government.
I'VE, the citizens of Bismarck, de-
sire to embrace the opportunity at
forded by the presence of a distin-
guished representative of the German
government to tender your highness
our respectful compliments. We be-
lieve that this greeting will be well
come, coming from distant land
where so many Germans have found
prosperity and happiness, and where
your name is honored by all men and
from a city which bears that name
and which has become center of
commerce and civilization, and the
capital of q great territory. Proud OF
our city'S name we are confident that
our future career will not be un-
worthy of the fame Of your highness
whose brilliant services in war and
peace have achieved unity for the
German people and greatness for the
German empire. With sentiments OF
profound respect we subscribe our
selves your highness' obedient serv-
ants.
Done at the City of Bismarck, In
the Territory Of Dakota, this 5th day
Of September A. D. 1885," The testi-
monial was signed by the mayor, city
council and governor. Baron Von
Eisendecker accepted the testimonial
on behalf of the great German states
man in the following very neat
speech:
"Mr. Governor: I accept this toker
Of esteem for the German chancellor
with gladness and pride. am glae
, as the representative of him in &C.
; cepting this testimonial and proud o.
; having been chosen as such. shall
not fail to send the document t.
Prince Bismarck at once, and I viii
assure you that he will feel highl!
, honored by the handsome remem
| brance from the city which bears hi
name. And can only wish for you
city that you will make its NAM
), sound as well in your land as tn
|, name of its father sounds in ours.
!. The Sacred Vault
j The governor then stated that thos
present would have an opportunity t.
] place whatever memorial they desires
. within the vault of the conversion
{ before 1t would be closed. Over
hundred cards, letters, samples
wheat, Steele Herald and variou
!: other papers were hurriedly droppe
: in beside q copy Of the is page Bis
I marck Tribune, when the governo
e said, LET us hope that this stone s
d propitiously laid will remain unbroke
t through the coming ages as toke
. Of the faithfulness and fidelity {
: those to whose energy and foresigh
> 1t Is due and as reminder Of til
"a great name which the city has til