The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-19


York city. October q, 1858. and is now in
his 43d year. He is of Dutch and Scotch
Irish ancestors. James I. Roosevelt was a
captain in the New York state troops
during the revolution Thomas Potts. a
member OF the Continental congress, was
one of the ancestors in the maternal line.
Theodore was educated by private tutors
until he entered Harvard, where he was
soon installed as one of the editors of the
undergraduate journal entitled, THE Ad-
vocate.'' After graduation, in 1880.
Roosevelt spent a year in study and
travel and has since been q persistent
student even under pressure of official
life At intervals he has travelled in
different countries of Europe and has
made many journeys through America.
AS an Intimate friend of George Will
liams Curtis, Roosevelt became promi-
nent as a champion of civil service prin-
ciples in public affairs. He served as
assemblyman in the New York 1egisla-
ture during the years 1882. 'S3 and "a.
He introduced the first civil service bill
in the assembly. This bill became a law
in 1889, about the same time as a similar
bill was passed in congress.
In State Politics.
Roosevelt was chairman of the New
York delegation to the national republic
can convention in 1884. He was nomin-
ated for mayor of New York in 1886 as
an independent candidate, and although
Endorsed by the republicans was de-
feated in the election. In May, 1889.
President Harrison appointed MIN civil
service commissioner, and he served as
president of the board until May, 1895.
He resigned his position to become presi-
dent of the New York board of police
commissioners, in May, 1895, and began
the work of reorganization. Violent OPP
position was aroused. In 1897 Mr.. ROOse-
vent resigned to become assistant secre-
tary of the navy. He secured an ap-
preparation of 100000 for target shoot
ing, a few months later a second
appropriation of 100000 for the same
purpose. In May, 1898, when the war
with Spain broke out Mr.. Roosevelt re-
signed from his place to organize vol
unteer regiment of cavalry. The rough
riders was the result. This regiment was
composed largely of cowboys of the
west, who proved highly afflcient for
cavalry service. Roosevelt had been a
member of the Eighth regiment. New
York national guard, from 1884 till 1885,
and thus gained a practical knowledge
of military movements. The rough rid
ers were commanded by Colonel Wood.
with Roosevelt as lieutenant colonel
from Tampa with the advance guard of
Skaters army. The rough riders took
part in all the enga garments preceding
the fall of Santiago, and at THE battle
of San Juan, July l, Roosevelt dis
tinguished himself by leading the charge
of the Ninth cavalry and the rough rid
ers up San Juan hill Roosevelt broke
the rules of military usage by sending a
vigorous complaint to THE secretary of
war, passing over the commander He
also initiated a round robin, which was
signed by the officers. AS a result the
army under Shaffter was recalled. On
July Roosevelt was commissioned colo
mel. In September. 1898, he was nomin-
ated for governor of New York, receiving
753 votes to 21S cast for Governor Frank
s. Black. He carried the state by a ma
jority of 1909 against Van Wyck. A year
ago he was nominated for ice-president
on the republican ticket and was elected
with Mr.. Mckinley. If he serves to the
end of the term, he will fill the office of
president for three and a half years.
Attuned to the West.
Roosevelt was borne wealthy, and has
enjoyed advantages of education and
travel extended to comparatively few in
this country. He owns a ranch in North
Dakota, and has a personal acquaintance
with life upon the plains. AS hunter of
big game he has gained national promi-
hence. He organized the Boone and
Crockett club and for a number of years
was it's president. His adventures in Col
orado upon hunting trips, are known to
many. He has been quite a voluminous
writer, for a man so young, and his writ
ings cover wide field. Among the prin-
cipal publications emanating from his
pen may be named:
Hunting Trips of a Ranchman,"
Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail"
1.-The Wilderness Hunter 1.-The Naval
War of 1872" Life of Thomas H. Ben
ton." Life of Governeur Norris" His
tory of the City of New York" Essays
on Practical Politics." american Poll
tician Ideals" '"The Winning of the
West" 1.-THE Rough Riders" THE Win
ming of the West" is the most preten-
tious work, and includes four volumes.
comparing favorably, in the opinion of
many critics, with the works of Park
man. In collaboration with others,
Roosevelt has assisted in writing THE
Imperial History of the British Navy"
and Hero Tales From American His
tory" Colonel Roosevelt has lectured
before a number of societies and is rec
ognized as highly attractive political
speaker. He is member Of the Re-
formed church (Dutch). with which his
family has been connected for genera