The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-26
ROUGH RIDERS
HONOR ROOSEVELT
Make Him Life Member Of this
OrganizatiOn-IIis Patriotic
Address.

East Las Vegas, n. NJ, June A.-The
opening OF the first annual reunion OF the
Rough Riders reglmental association was
delayed a little by the railroad washouts
whieh prevented Governor Theodore
Roosevelt of New York. who, as colonel
Of the famous organization Of fighters and
the special guest Of honor Of this occas-
ion. was looked upon as the necessary fea-
ture OF the formal beginning OF the af-
fair. For two days the crowds had been
gathering from near and far until this
morning. the little city OF Las Vegas was
filled as she has seldom been before.
Nearly every surviving member OF the
regiment was present, many regrets be-
ing expressed al the necessary absence
Of Major General Leonard Wood the or
ieinal colonel Of the Rough Riders.
Las Vegas ~ NJ. June a Governor
Roosevelt arrived here at 1870 o'clock this
afternoon and was greeted as he stepped
Off the platform OF the rear car with tre-
mendous cheering from i've thousand peo-
pie massed around TIE depot.
The noted New Yorker was clad in his
Rough Rider uniform and was easily rec
ognized by the crowd He was almost lift
ed bodily from his feet by the press OF
persons anxious TO grasp his hand and a;
ne and his party made their way slowly
10 the Castaneda hotel the crowd surged
after him lie looked IN excellent health
and seemed 90 appreciate the hearty en-
thusiasm Of the people who greeted him.
AS he walked down the depot sidewalk a
Line OF Rough Rider veterans saluted and
Joined In the general ovation.
when Colonel Roosevelt came opposite
The line Of Rough Riders, ne commenced
shaking hands with lie troopers and gave
them a most cordial greeting He remark
ed.
II am mighty glad 10 see you, boys and
be- able 10 be with you. I wouldn't have
missed this for anything II the reunion
had been held I'm Alaska. I would have
gone there 70 see you"
The Rough Riders cheered him con
'inuously and were apparently equally
pleased TO greet him.
The party Of Rough Riders and citizens
Of New Mexico. met Roosevelt ana party
al Wagon Mound al ll:i5 clock There
were no speeches made. as had been an
ticipated
on the way down Colonel Roosevelt re-
marked;
Captain Luna was the first man spot
tod", as he met his old comrades n arms
he CALCULATED heartily. Il am glad 10
see YOU. IL does me good TO shake your
paw, how are your" And similar express
sions evincing his hearty sympathy
At Ration. the gate city 20 New Mexico.
the citizens turned out en- masse. Colonel
Roosevelt was presented with a fiorai Of
fering consisting Of an archway with a
gate swinging open.
The design was made OF roses and car
nations with q background Of smilax.
Colonel Roosevelt made q short address
recounung the deeds OF New Me1ico's
Rough Riders ana complimenting the peo-
pie Of the territory upon the sputation
the Rough Riders had conferred upon a.
AZ Springer the citizens presented the
c0' onel with a horai wreath
AT Wagon Mound there was an ovation
ana the school children SANG. MY Coun-
try Ts Of Thee
Colonel Roosevelt Travelled IN the private
car Of President Paul Morton Of the
Santa Fe railroad MI Morton was a
member OF the party. H. H. Kohlsaat, Cd
itor Of the Ch!eago Times-Herald, Capt.
Day. Lieut. Ferguson and Lieut. . n.
Goodrich also accompanied Colonel Roose-
Welt
Colonel Roosevelt has promised to ge-
main until Monday morning at least and
VIII attend the regiments review toMoT-
row afternoon
WELCOME ROOSEVELT
The business meeting Of the Rough
Riders regimentai association was held
IN the Duncan opera house and owing TO
the absence OF Secretary Carter OF Pres
coat. Lieutenant william r. Dame. Of
Santa Re was chosen secretary pro TEN
The address OF welcome on beha.. OF
the citizens Of Las Vegas was made by
A A. Jones prominent attorney Of this
place. he said IN eo-clus!on.
I'VE are more than grateful 20 have
assembled here from me various states
and territories, this happy tnrons who
join as an extending 20 you our hospi-
iality love and affection"
Colonel Roosevelt responded as follows
his remarks al times being enthusiastic
ally applauded
ROOSEVELT sgEECH
Colonel Roosevelt said IN part.
Just al this tine l would not have left
New York state for any purpose save TO
attend the reunion OF my old rgiment
ana for that purpose I would have gone
70 Alaska. " anywhere else. Tor the bond
that unites Us together is as close as
any bond OF human friendship can b.
Il was our good fortune 20 be among
those accepted when the country called
10 ARM a year ago last spring. and when
ten men volunteered for every enc that