Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-07-06
THE ROUGH RIDERS
Their Second Reunion at Oklahoma
City Was a Great and Enthus-
iastic Success.
INTERVIEW WITHROOSEVELT
He Will Work for Statehood for New Mex
ico-Aaj. W. Il. h. Llewellyn Attracted
Much Attention at the Reunion
Big Crowds.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Oklahoma, July 3.-Roosevelt Is the
most be-kodaked man in the United
States to-day. The fiends and official
kodakers shot him all to pieces to-day
The man on horseback is magnificent
success. l make this statement as the
fact appears to me from his reception
by the immense concourse which lined
the streets of the city and crowded
every inch Of space at the grand stand
His speech was applauded to the echo
That portion of it referring to the civic
duties of the American citizen seemed
to be best received by the people. They
seem to regard Colonel Roosevelt as the
epitome of all that Is good and right
fairs. 1t makes no difference whether
he is sincere in what he does, but the
fact remains that he has both the moral
and physical courage to make good
what he essays. There is no doubt
about his being something of poser;
there is no doubt that some of his atti-
tudes appeal to the grand stand, but
like the festive coruco he gets there just
the same, and the masses fall down and
worship.
AN INTERVIEW WITH ROOSEVELT
had an interview with him in his
car this morning. l asked him whether
his promise to our people, made at Las
Vegas year ago, held good. He knew
what promise 1 referred to. Yes" he
said, SAY to the people of New Mexico
that stand ready now, and always, to
help them with statehood or anything
else they want. Say to my old comrades
and friends whom I met at Las Vegas
a year ago that feel they will not need
my assistance. for it is my judgment
that the expression in the Philadelphia
platform relative to the admission of
the territories is a guaranty that the
Republican party will admit them to
statehood; say that believe in carry
ing out every pledge in that platform,
and rely upon me in the keeping of my
word"
A NEW MEXICO MAJOR.
Next to Roosevelt the man in the pa
rade who attracted the most attention
was Major Llewellyn. He certainly
doomed up above them all in the way OF
military bearing.
MRS. ALLYN X. CAPRON.
Among the many distinguished peo-
pie present none have attracted more
attention and sympathetic considera-
ton than the widow of Capt. Allyn X.
Capron. She is beautiful as we'll as a
distinguished appearing woman. and
carrying in her hand the colors Of troop
L Of the regiment, wherever she went
she was at once picturesque and
'oul-inspiring sight.
A SAD ACCIDENT.
A sad accident, tending to mar the
entire reunion, occurred early this
morning. Mr.. George, the secretary OF
the association, was thrown from his
horse and fatally injured. He was, In
fact, the whole show so far as the ar
engagements were concerned, and his
place could not be filled. In conse-
quence, there were some very annoying
bitches in the carrying out of the pro-
gram at the grounds this morning.
BIG CROWDS.
They don't know how to handle
crowds here. The concourse Is i'm
mense. There are at least 10000 here to-
lay. The several railroads have been
taxed to the utmost, and conservative
estimates place the attendance here by
rail at not less than $1,000.
DENNIS FLYNN.
saw the great Dennis Flynn. He will
be the first senator from the state OF
Oklahoma. He Is a friend Of New Mex.
leo. He Is a unique personality. In q
speech yesterday he said: "Roosevelt's
rough riders have immortalized Okla
homa, Arizona and New Mexico. The
blood of their heroes is their right tt
statehood and the full powers Of citi
zenship." When he said this the uproa,
was immense, and continued for no
less than five minutes. The great ant
good Dennis does not belong to tina
tribe whose name Is mud" He is |
sure winner, and is fine public speak
er. We ought to get him out in New
Mexico the coming campaign. He cal
stir the animals up" and would maxi
many friends for the Republican part!
in the towns along the line Of the rail
road. He has an immortal cinch on Ok
lahoma.
WORK FOR COLORADO SPRINGS
Another distinguished trooper who's
genial countenance Is seen with tn
push" everywhere is Sherman Bell, O
Colorado Springs. Mr.. Bell and Capt
H. X. Devereaux, Of the same city, ar
asking that the next reunion be held Il
that charming city, with chances o
success. Sherman Bell Is what may b
termed a good fellow" in It's trues
sense. He Ia great friend Of Governo
Roosevelt, and generally gets what h
goes after. 1t Is hoped that the Colora
do Springs contingent will be successfu
In their endeavors. OF course, all tn
New Mexico rough riders would prefe
having 1t held there II 1t could not b
held in New Mexico.
A SUCCESS.
Altogether the second reunion is
success. The attendance has been a
the promoters could possibly have de
sired. They certainly gave everybody
hot time, although old Sol contribute
most toward this condition. The hea
is something frightful. and long fo
the cool nights and delightful cl;mat
Of the land Of sunshine, and, I ma
add, pleasant weather.