The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-07
GREAT FUTURE FOR
CAPITAL CITY Seen
HALF CENTURY ago
Pioneers Of Slope Area In 1883
Showed Pride and
Satisfaction
CELEBRITIES At PROGRAM

William Harmon Was Marshal;
M'Kenzie Headed Re.
ception Group
Following Is q description Of the
cornerstone ceremony for the old
territorial capitol 81 years ago, ia
ken from the Bismarck Tribune
Of Sept. 5, 1883.
Because OF q fire which de.
stroyed this newspapers own files.
copies Of the publication are rare
and this reproduction Is made
possible through the efforts Of w.
A. Falconer, local historian and
pioneer citizen, who copied It in
long-hand during q visit to the
Minnesota state historical society
several years ago.
In future years when Bismarck be-
comes great and populous city. It
will be pleasure for the old citizen
to look over this issue Of The Trib-
une, and allow his mind to revert
back to this eventful day. After again
reading the following description OF
the exercises, 1t will be q pleasure for
him to lean back in his chair, close
his eyes, and again view the decora-
items, the grand procession, the inter-
aefirHn NoroyVNnH,inc otfnrdjSan k~ -
ing Of the cornerstone Of the capitol
Of our great territory. The waving
of flags, the streaming bunting, the
scul-inspiring music. the earthquake
ing booming Of the iron-throated
cannon. the once warlike savages In
their aboriginal dress, all these scenes
cannot but form q pleasing and in
teresting panorama as they pass in
review athwart the horizon Of his
memory.
He cannot but feel q keen sense
Of pleasure and honest pride over the
fact that he was q resident of Bis
nlarck when she was struggling for
existence away back in the days that
tried mems souls: that he lent his
assistance to keep the life blood pulls
ing through her veins; that with soli-
citouS care he saw the light Of ami
nation again come into her eyes and
again noted the healthy glow Of re-
newed activity fasten itself for Ill
time upon her features. and that he
participated in her final triumph,
sealed by the exercises Of today.
Cazed by the grand and imposing
decorations witnessed by them In the
older cities Of st. Paul and Minne-
apolis. our distinguished guests may
for the moment think our display on
q somewhat trifling scale, but they
must not lose sight of the fact that
our fair burg is yet but an infant in
her swaddling clothes.
They must not forget that We are
but starting In upon the great race
ct progress.
Destined 10 Glory
II it should be their fortune to
again visit us a few years hence they
will find that the uncouth frames
which now line some of our streets
have been swept away by the wand
Of progress and that lofty blocks OF
brick. stone and iron loom grandly
upon their former sites. That Bis
marck is destined to be great and
powerful city, even her enemies are
compelled to admit. The laying Of
the cornerstone this morning will
mark an era In her prosperity and
from this eventful day hence her
march toward power and greatness
will be rapid.
The importance Of this day cannot
be over-estimated. The Tribune be.
lieves that each citizen will use his
utmost endeavors to make this day q
day to which he can in the future
point back with feelings Of intense
satisfaction and native pride. The
completion Of the great Northern Pa
cific road is an event which contrib
utes much to the prosperity Of the
Capital City. It's benefits to US can
not be questioned. Our honored
guests, who this morning favor Us
with their presence. win In 3 very
few hours be present when the golden
spike will be driven. spike which
will for all future time link US to the
great Pacific coast and her mex
nSuSClOle reSOuTce8s
Our sun Of prosperity is Just arising
and will shine for al! future time with
a grandeur that will forever >obliter-
ate the black clouds Of the days In
which We were struggling for exis-
tence.
The Programme
The programme for the day il q
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watchword:
$50 q. M, Sept. 5-Breakiast.
7:15-Carriages to be in readiness.
7:30-Procession leaves for capitol
grounds.
8:00-Arrives at capitol grounds.
Music by the band.
Prayer by Rev. I. O. Sloan.
Address of welcome by Hon. N. q.
Ordway, governor Of Dakota. Re-
Spouse by Henry Willard, president Of
the N. P. r. r. Co.
Music by the band.
Laying Of the cornerstone, accom-
panied by the governors salute Of
II guns.
Presentation to his representative,
Cf the address Of the citi5ens q Bis
rnarck to Prince Bismarck. Response
bv the representative.
Closing address by Hon. Alex
Hughes president q the capitol com.
mission Of the territory Of Dakota.
Benediction.
0:45-procession leaves for train.
o:OO-Tho Willard train loayos for
the west.
Line Of March
The line Of march q the carria9eo
will b O follows: Sheridan houGe
10 Main street; Main street 10 First
street: First street = Thayer street;
Thayer street to Fifth street: Fifth
street 70 Capitol Hill: Capitol Hill to
Fourth street: Fourth street 70 eheFi-
dan house.
Offloegs q To Day
" 1GoE1hal Captain william Harmon.
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