El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-26

probably 10. 900 outsiders during thi
great occasion. Governor Otero @
New Mexico and Ex-Governor Adam
OF Colorado are here.
The Rough Riders Memorial ser
vices were held in the Duncan oper,
house this morning, opening at clever
O'Clock and conc luding at p. m.
The pretty little theater presented 8
priately decorated. Every seat was
crowded and many stood Up to hear
the eloquens addresses.
| on the stage sat Governor Roosevelt
OF New York, Ex-Governor Adams.
who had two terms in Colorado. Gov
ernor Otero OF New Mexico, and Gov
ernor Murphy of Arizona, Major Lie
wllyn, and Lieut.. Dame. The bali
circle that formed background was
made up of 20 Rough Riders in uni
form. +'s
The services were conducted by Rev.
Thomas Uzzell, PEARSON Tom" as he
Is called by thd people of Denver, who
are very fond of the eloquent preach
or. Frank Springer of Las Vegas in
PRODUCED the speakers.
Parson Uzze1l's address was q fine
tribute to the heroism of the Rough
Riders, but he also eulogized the great
army of American heroes who for some
cause or another could not 60 to Cuba,
the men that stayed at home, made
clothing, prepared food and manufac-
tured guns and ammunition for the
boys in front.
The boys who did garrison duty
came in for share of his praise, and
also the man who would have gone if
be could but had to stay home and
provide food for "Mollie and the
babies"
THE men behind the guns at Mani
la and the stOker In the hot hull below
were heroes along with Dewey"
Al the conclusion of his masterful
address, Governor Roosevelt came for
ward and declared that the sermons of
Beecher, Brooks, and other prominent
dlvines of the east which he had heard
were no finer and did not impress him
more. He presented a resolution to
have the sermon-address printed and q
copy be given to each of the Rough
Riders present.
Following Mr.. Uzzell, a short but
touching address was delivered by
Late Young, editor of the Des Moines,
Iowa, Capital. Mr.. Young was acting
as correspondent for his own and 9TH
or papers during the Cuban campaign
"Oiivette," stationed near The Keys,
Florida y-r
Mr.. Young told of the eagernes
with which the boys at Tampa heard
;he news that they were going to Cuba, |
md spoke of the disappointment de- |
oicted on their faces when the ship af- |
Ter steaming out to sea was ordered |
back to the coast. Those uneducated |
American boys on being informed that |
hey had to go back became at once elo-
Iuent In their denuncia ton of the new |
,rder. -r
Mr.. Young's address had q dramatic
After paying another fine
ribute to the Rough Riders, he spoke
If those other gallant heroes, the boys
a blue whose ranks were equipped
rom the sons of former federal and
confederate soldiers, the sons of the
slaves for whom the former fought,
one company made up of American
indians.
When 1 looked: upon that scene on
he sands Of Cuba" declared Mr..
Young, 81 vowed that on reaching
ONE would never again be q parti-
IAN and henceforth, All Americans
ook alike to me-"
Sacred songs were sung by the au-
Hence and the Normal school band of
silver City furnished appropriate con-
ert music.
At the conclusion of the addresses q
lash light photograph was taken of
he interior of the theater and stage.
Following this, Governor Roosevelt
leld reception on the stage and many
,assed in line to be introduced and re-
eive shake of his hand.
Going up with the others your cor
remarked on receiving bis
laud, MIR: Governor, believe I'm
low shaking bands with future pre-
ideut"
Teddy appeared trif1e annoyed for
n instant as he has doubtless
leard the same expression
many times, but he showed his teeth
nd said, C'Is that straight? All
light, old man." and took hold of the
and of the next conner. Governor
ROOSEVELT shows that he is not seeking
he nomination for the highest office in
be nd, suggesting by his manner
hat many others are more worthy, but
he receives the nomination of the re-
ublican party in 1900 he will not run
way from it any more than he did at
au Juan and Las Gussimas.
All are looking forward to the regi-
rental review this afternoon when he
lakes ant address. Lieut.. Col. Brodie
i'll so deliver an address on this oc-
aston.
HOLMES.