The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-10

Tor good, but they must work under the
law and the laws concerning them must
be just and wise or they will inevitably
do evil, and this applies as much to the
richest corporation as to the most pow
erful union. Our laws must be wise, sane,
healthy, conceived In the spirit of those
who scorn the mere agitator; the mere
inciter of class or sectional hatred: who
wish justice for all men; who recognize
the need of adhering so far as possible
to the old American doctrine of giving
the widest possible scope for the free
exercise of individual initiative, and yet
recognizes also that after combinations
have reached a certain stage it is indis-
pensable to the welfare that the nation
should exercise over them cautiously and
with self-restraint. but firmly, the power
of supervision and regulation.
Should Enforce Law.
"Above all the administration of the
government, the enforcement of the laws
must be fair and honest. The laws are
not to be administered either in the in
terest of the poor man or in the interest
of the rich; they are simply to be admin
istered justly in the interest of Justice
to each man, be he rich or poor-glving
immunity to no violator, whatever form
the violation may assume Such Is the
obligation which every public servant
takes, and to 1t he must be true under
penalty of forfeitihg the respect both of
himself and his fellows"
Sword Presented to Nal. Jenkins.
At the conclusion of the Presidents
speech, President WAGNER announced
that the friends and admirers of Major
jenkins in South Carolina wished to pre-
sent the sword to Major Jenkins on this
occasion as most fitting the testimonial
and presented Governor Thompson to the
audience.
The former governor was greeted with
enthusiastic applause as ne stepped for
ward.
Great applause marked the close of the
former governors address and this swell
ed to an overwhelming greeting as the
President came forward with evident de-
light and took the sword from the hands
of Governor Thompson and turned to the
gallant Major jenkins.
Major Jenkins was in the undress uni
form of a major of rough riders. Facing
Major Jenkins the President, In ringing
tones, said:
Major Jenkins, nothing could give m e
greater pleasure than to hand you, my
old friend and comrade whose courage
saw again and again and whose courage
was of a temper that made it Indifferent
what the trial was to hand you this sabre.
1 am glad to do It, as a guest of South
States; but gladder to do 1t as your old
friend and comrade."
A Beautiful Weapon.
The sword is a beautiful weapon. It
rests in costly mahogany box lined
with the softest white silk On the cover
is a gold plate upon which is beautifully
engraved Maj. M. Jenkins, Rough Rid
ers." The blade is an imported one, iniaid
in gold arabesque designs by system
known only in France and showing also
the United States monogram and coat of
arms and the American eagle. The hilt
Is of exquisite design, surmounted by a
magnificent sapphire surrounded by
twenty diamonds The tassels attached
are of silver bullion heavily plated with
gold. The scabbard is of nickel with gold
trimmings upon it on each side Beauti-
fully engraved on nickeled steel are ap-
propriate inscriptions. On one side APP
pears this "A gentle and courteous
South Carolinian-in action a perfect
game cock Theodore Roosevelt colonel
Rough Riders
On the other side with artistic arrange
ment of lettering is engraved Mai Micah
j. Jenkins, rough rider-a testimonial of
his efficiency and soldiership and of his
gallantry in action while serving with the
army of the United States In Cuba. From
friends and admirers in South Carolina
Presented by President Roosevelt April o,
1902"
Accompanying the splendid sword is a
rich and heavy belt of silver bullion heay-
lily plated with gold.
Inspected the Buildings.
After the exercises in the Auditorium
the President and his party made an in
spection of the different buildings and
viewed all of the exhibits that they could
in the limited time at their command. Be
fore the inspection all the buildings were
cleared of visitors as far as possible by
the United States marines Guards wece-
at the doors of buildings and while the
President was in a building no one was
allowed to enter.
A luncheon at the woman's BUILDING was
the closing event in the Presidents mem
able visit to Charleston. Mrs. Sarah Cal
houn Simonds, the president of the wom-
ans building proposed the health of the
President, who in turn toasted the men
and women of Charleston" He said that
he had enjoyed every minute of his stay;
that 1t was impossible to do justice to
the hospitality of Charlest on, adding:
II mean every word that / say"
The President and party then boarded
the special train on the Southern and de-
parted for Summerville.