The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-07

Work has continued night and day
until now the foundation Of the main
building Is complete and ready for
the cornerstone. Six million bricks
will be required In the construction
Of the building, one-half Of which
will be made at Sims, and the balance
at the yard Of z. H. Bly,, this city.
The construction will be pushed day
and night, and when under full head
way 100000 brick will be laid every "a
hours.
Electric light apparatus has been
ordered and will be In position In .
few days.
Five hundred men will be employed
On the building during its construc-
ton, and when completed it will be
J monument to the wisdom and in
tegrity Of the commission and those
who have taken part in 1t will be able
to defy criticism.
Bismarck's Day
A magnificent reception was ten.
dered Henry Willard and his guests.
The Capital City's decorations were
the most beautiful along the entire
route. General Grant received an
overwhelming ovation and compli-
fnented the city.
Speeches by Governor Ordway,
President Willard, Secretary Teller,
Carl Schurz, Frederick Billings, VIII
liam M. Evarts, Mayor Harrison Of
Chicago, and Sitting Bull. The pro-
ccssion 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 switchyard,
and the morning was one long to be
remembered by every man, woman
and child who was in the metropo-
II, Of the Missouri valley.
From every window and doorway.
banners, national flags and ever
greens were swaying in the gentle
morning air, and the streets were
sranned by great arches, which were
decorated in the most beautiful man.
ner. An early breakfast was had on
the several trains, and at half-past
seven the Fort Yates band called the
roll Of committeeman. strangers. mar
shals and warriors by playing = very
lively march.
At 8 o'clock the procession began to
form in the following order:
Fort Yates band, Steele delegation,
Sitting Bull and warriors, Hayes farm
display, Mannerchor wagon represent
ing the sister cities, Pioneer fire COM
pany, Banner hook and ladder COM
pany. Then followed General Grant,
Henry Willard and Governor Ordway
in a carriage. and the guests as here
tcfore published followed in hand
some 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 wa
anticipated by anyone. whether host
or guest. One Of the main attractions
was the Hayes farm display, which
represented header decorated with
grain and agricultural products, and
containing the following 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 Cameron, Miss Daisy
Stewart. Miss Mamie Haight, Mrs
Emma Falconer.
The German Mannerchor wagon
appeared to very good advantage, and
sill horses, wagons. hacks and buggies
were gaily decorated with little flags
The Pioneer fire company and the
Banner hook and ladder company did
great credit to the Bismarck fire de-
partment in turning out as they did
and We're the center Of much admira-
ton.
Capt. William Harmon. as marshal
OF the day, was a 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 arrived
yesterday morning. bringing with hin
his distinguished friends and joining
with the Willard party in the process.
sion.
The matched cottage Of grain and
products, over which Farmer Wallace
presided at the Minnesota state fair
had been stationed near Main street
west of the Capital National Banl
block, and 1t was the most prominent
attraction.
Gov. Ordway Presided
Upon arriving at the capito
grounds Governor Ordway called tn.
lassemblage to order, and after q yer!
appropriate prayer by Rev. I. o. Sloal
of Mandan. proceeded to deliver tn
following address, enthusiastically re-
ceived:
President Willard and honores
guests: The agreeable duty devolve!
upon me, as executive Of Dakota, Il
welcome you to Bismarck, the capita
OF Dakota, the largest and most popu
lous territory in the union. All o
the Dakotas and all true Dakotan
recognize you and your co-workers q
their guides and benefactors in open
ing up the way that has enabled then
to transform these unbroken prairie
to productive farms and busy mart
Of trade. The people inhabiting tn
rich and fertile country through
which the great transcontinental rail
way line. which you and your asso
ciates represent, are proud on the ev
OF the completion Of this great ma
tional enterprise, to pay you homage
Prom the moment your magnin
Gently equipped trains passed the Re,
river Of the north, and entered Fargo
the golden gate to the wheat belt.
continuous ovation has awaited yor
One that kings might count. 70,
have now reached this favored spot
the center OF Dakota, following you
great thoroughfare from east to west
and within less than SO miles Of It