Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-09-04
THE PRESIDENT IN VERMONT.
Greeted by Big Crowds all along the
Line.--Adoressed 5000 at
Windsor.

| COrbin's park where they spent the
day before. They enjoyed a success
| fui day there, and the president shot a
wild boar. The trip from Corbin park
to Windsor was made in coaches and
other conyeyaDces, the members Of the
presidential party, who passed the day
Friday at Newbury. n. H., on the
/ shores OF Sunapee lake, having started
from there at Z O'Clock IN the morning.
/ At Blue Mountain Club house in the
park. the president and Senator Proc
tor Joined the party ready for the
drive of fifteen miles across the Croy-
den mountains.
On the way from Corbin park, a
brief stop was made at the summer
home of Winston Churchill, the we'll
known author, at Cornish. n. IL.
On the coach from the park to
Windsor they received an ovation all
the way. Cornish, n. H., is a pictur-
esque little village and was the birth
place of Salmon p. Chase, and the in
habitants had gathered to give the
president a rousing reception. After
being extended a greeting by Winston
and Mrs. Churchill, the president was
presented to the school children drawn
| up in line. They filed past him by
twos and each little girl handed him a
bouquet OF sweet peas, pansies and
asters. His carriage was banked with
flowers when he rose to speak.
After a briet speech, the party re-
sumed their way over the mountains.
No one was in better spirits than Pres
ident Roosevelt. He was congratu-
lated upon his true aim which brought
down a wild boar, and felt proud OF
his achievement when he learned that
shooting a boar in these parts was a
feat of no mean importance. lie hui
morousy referred 10 his hunting cos
tune of blue overalls and red sweat
er furnished him by Senator Proctor,
and expressed the hope that the pho
tographers had not approached near
enough to him to do any damage. In
the course Of the rice over the noun
tains, several steep passes made II
necessary for the party to leave the
carriages and walk The president
easily outfooted everybody and climb
ed heavy grades with as little diihcul'
~ AS if he were taking a stroll through
some city park.
I The party included the president
Secretary Cortelyou, Senator Proctor
CAPTAIN Foloer, L. S. ;. Kearsarge
and Others in a tally-ho driven by
Winston Churchill.
I The streets of Windsor were ablaz'
= with color, the display of bunting ant
p decorations being protuse. Lunci
was served at the home of Mrs. Eyarts
, the party being guests OF Maxwell
Evarts, son Of the late William NJ
Eyarts.
After lunch the party was driven t
e the fair grounds. Eight THOUSAND
, people were present and listened to
: stirring speech by the president, WHIT
e was introduced by Mr.. Evarts. Ih'
e grand display of prize winners at IN
fair after the speech was witnessed b.
the president, who was much interest
ed in the fine showing of horses AM
\ cattle.
j. Just before the president left tn
7 fair grounds. Charles Taylor, who is
well-known dealer in horses ana
5 driver tor many years, being now =
: wears old, drove down in front OF tn
b sneakers stand and asked the pres
e dent to notice the speed OF his horse
= The president complimented Mr.. Iay
= lor on the appearance of his animal.
r The marty left Windsor at o'cloc
= ON the special train, which stopped 8
n South Royalton, Bethel and Randolp
Q LONG enough for short demonstration
+ at those points and brief remark
e from the president.
: The Second United States CAVIAR
II came to Montpelier from Fort Etha
: Allen TO pay honor to the preslden
e He had campaigned in the companyt
e the Second Cavalry before in Cuba. y
r the platform from which he spoke
e the capital was Capt. Clark OF u
n OREGON. and across the street IN plan
n view was the Montpelier home OF AZ
/, miral Dewey. The president reierre
d TO them both in his speech as typical
n Vermont pluck and devotion to dut.
d The presidents address was part
d the nrooram of the Sons of the Amer
4 can Revolution at Montpelier. letch'
e Proctor. the son of Senator Procto
N made the welcoming speech.
r At Bennington the presluehtial p',i
# ran into great Clement campai4
70 demonstration. The crowds whit
in Turned out TO see the president we
a RECALLED with tremendous displays
rockets and red fire paid for by q
= hackers of Mr.. Clement. the lndepen
ent Republican nominee for goyernoo
The president, however, went on !
way TO the city hall. where he spoI
for minute or two as follows
Vermont has always furnished
4 more than her proportionate share
Z leadership because in Vermont y
have always kept true to the old A
70 erican ideals-the ideals of indivldt
% initiative. Of self-help, OF rugged
= dependence. of desire TO work and W
L inGness at need to fight.
IN II feel. and / say It with all slncerl
that when | come to Vermont ! COZ
moi to teach, but to learn. As a matt
IS we shall succeed very largely IN p
70 portion as we show the spirit that I
state has ever shown in peace and
p war. The people of Vermont We