The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-10
new SOUTH PRAISED
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT REJOICES
THAT NATION HAS BEEN
REUNITED
THOUSANDS CHEER WORDS
After Speech referring to Cuba and
the Trusts and Presentation of
Sword to Col Jenkins, Roose-
Welt Leaves Charleston.

CHARLESTON, S. c., April 9.-Greeted
and honored by manifestations of the
respect and esteem of enthusiastic thou
sands President Roosevelt was the guest
OF the South Carolina Interstate ana " est
indian exposition today. The weather was
ideal. The events OF the day began with
a grand procession through the streets
Of Charleston, and afterward there were
speeches in the Auditorium, the presenta-
ton of sword by the president to Maj.
Micah Jenkins, a luncheon at the woman S
building and inspection of the grounds
and buildings
The enthusiasm of the people was un-
bounded, and there was standing room
only on the sidewalks and porches ana
doorways and in the wide plazzas OF the
houses along the line of march.
The route was along Queen, Meeting
Calhoun, Rutledge and Grove streets to
the exposition grounds, and time after
time the president stood in his carriage
and acknowledged with a smile and bow
the enthusiastic plaudits of the people A
tally-ho containing members of Charles
toms Harvard alumni decked with the
college colors, greeted the president with
the college yell. Arriving at the exposition
grounds the president reviewed the troops
from a stand near the Auditorium MIS-.
Roosevelt stood at the presidents lett
A4iO ~ SSldSib was pdt IlCuldfly pledS6u
with the appearance and march Of the
jackies, and made several complimentary
remarks as various state troops passed
before him.
Flags and bunting were draped within
the Auditorium and a dais erected for
Mr.. Roosevelt was covered with a large
flag. The audience heard the speaker with
attentive appreciation and cheered the
sentiments expressed. President Roosc-
velt's incisiye, clear-cut words never fell
on more attentive ears
At the conclusion of the presidents
speech, President Wagner announced
that the friends and admirers of MAJ.
Jenkins in South Carolina wished to pre-
sent sword to him on this occasion, and
introduced Gov. Thompson to the audI-
ence.
President Presents Sword.
Applause marked the close of the former
governors address, and this swelled to
an overwhelming greeting as the presi-
dent came forward with evident delight
and, taking the sword from the hands of
Gov. Thompson, turned to Maj. Jenkins,
who was in the undress uniform Of a
major of rough riders, and presented him
with the sword.
The sword is a beautiful weapon. On
the cover is a gold plate on which is en-
graved Maj. Micah jenkins, Rough
Riders" The blade is imported, nlaid
in gold ArabesqIe designs. by a 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. abe tassels attached
are of silver bullion heavily plated with
gold The scab5ard is of heavy nickel
with gold trimmings upon each side. On
one side appears this:
"A gentle ami courteous South Caro-
linian-in action a perfect Gamecock. =
Theodore Roosevelt, colonel, Rough
Riders
On the other side is engraved; Mai.
Micah J. Jenkins, Roug-A Riders-a testi-
monial of his efficiency and soldiership
and of his galantry in action while serv-
ing with the army of the United States in
Cuba From friends and admirers in
South Carolina. Presented by President
Roosevelt, April 9, 1902
Accompanying the sword is a heavy
belt of silver plated with gold
Close Guard for President.
After the exercises in the auditorium
the president and his party made an in
spection of the different buildings and
viewed all the exhibits they could see 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 We're
at the doors of buildings and VILE 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 president visit.
Mrs Sarah Calhoun Simmonds, the pres
ident of the woman building, proposed
the health of the president who in turn
toasted the men and women of Charles
ton" He said that he had enjoyed every
minute of his stay. that it was impos-
sible to do justice to the hospitality Of
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