Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-09
Celorado's Quarto-C Centennial.

Colorado Springs Il all right.
Tho events OF the past week show
that The Springs has soul above tho
mere enticement Of dollars from tho
pockets OF wealthy tourists.
The Quarto-C Centennial program was
planned on most comprehensive scale
aud carried ont in q manner highly
crcdiiable TO the intelligence aud libcr.
nlity of Colarado Springs. Each Of the
three days OF the celebration were filed
with events, entertainment md amuse-
ment OF varied character. highly en-.
joyed by the assembled thousands.
Vice President Roosevelts presence
was n fine stroke Of management. His
various speeches were highly compli.
mented and made him many more friends
in state where he was already almost
unanimously highly esteemed.
The procession OF Friday was one
worthy OF much larger city than Colo.
RADIO Springs. The various floats were
moet appropriate to the historic occasion
md the local environment. Two floats
from the outside deserve especial men.
tion-those from Pueblo and Arapahoe
counties. Colorado Springs decorated
Carriages were q beautiful feature Of the
parade.
The banquet Friday night was the
central attraction for the editors OF the
state. few OF whom seem to have had
pressing engagements as to keep them at
home. The "rush Of job work" was
temporarily shelved regardless OF pa.
irons possible disappointment. The
rotunda Of the magnificent new Antlers
was crowded with country newspaper
men, carrying the odor of the alfalfa
fields into the presence of the assembled
notables.
For the time being, at least, the corn-
try editor was on the crest of the swell.
He registered on the same page with o
vice president, governors. senators,
Warden Jack Martin and millionaires,
and was Oh level with the best OF them.
Why not?
The banquet in the large aud elegant
dancing hall was begun at 9:3O and
lasted until midnight. The menu was
composed Of the best obtainable-
edibles galore for the epicure, and cham
paign ad libitum. Coffee and mid.
night having been reached. about the
same time Toastmaster Londoner OPEN
ed the speaking program, Vice President
Roosevelt making the first address.
Col. Roosevelt is not an orator like De.
pew, but his addresses are characterized
by vigorous patriotism and broad
gauge common sense which wins the
favor aud confidence Of the people. His
views are delivered with sledge-ham.
mer earnestness which carries convic.
ton. Roosevelt's oratory is OF the
Stephen A. Douglas type.
Senator Teller made splendid speech
-entitling him to a rechristening as
"old man eloquent, )"
And there were many others-too
numerous to mention aud too long to
review. Twas after three o'clock when
Senator Patterson's admirable closing
speech WAS heartily cheered and the last
OF the bauqueters sought brief repose.
1t was notable occasion and Colorado
Springs can congratulate herself on it's
great success.
A good thing is not always recognized
when seen. What at first is deemed a
disaster time proves to be blessing in
disguise. The destruction Of the old
Ant!ers is case In point. The new
Antlers has no superior between Chi.
cago and the p acific. It's wide sweep Of
corridors, halls parlors and courts make
1t an ideal temporary home for well.to-d do
tourists who come west to enjoy the
never-fading scenic attractions and brac.
ing air OF Colorado. It is a palace with