The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-10
Always Ask for Diamond Dyes
 TAKE NO OTHER.

has always been especially gratifying to it's recipient. It is as gratifying to me as this beautiful offering by which MT. President, my fellow statesmen have ad- ded much to their gift by their graceful thoughtfulness in requesting you. my late colonel, to present it.
 Thanks of Jenkins.
 Tn accepting this sword, sir l wish to express to my fellow statesmen through you. my deep appreciation of the high honor they have this day con- ferred upon me and to assure them that this sword from now on whether in my hands or in that of my sons son will be consccrated to the common service of South Carolina and the United States: for. thank God. that service in the event of war. Is evermore the same. l have fought with the sons of Hood and Wheeler and with the men in blue and again say thank God for our reunited country. The greatest, most magnificent. best beloved country on the face of Gods green earth the home of the free, the land of the brave-the United States"
 The sword is a beautiful weapon It rests in d costly mahogany box, lined with the softest white silk. On the cover is a gold plate upon which is bcautifully engraved Major Micah J. Jenkins, Rough Riders The blade is an imported one, inlaid in gold Arabesque designs, by system known only in France and show ing also the United States monogram and coat of arms and the American eagle. The hilt is of exquisite design, surmount- cd by a magnificent sapphire. surrounded bv twenty diamonds. The tassels at- tached are of silver bullion heavily plated with gold The scabbard is of heavy nickel with gold trimmings upon it on each side Beautifully engraved on nickeled steel, are appropriate inscrip- tions. On one side appears this: "A gentle and courteous South Carolinian- In action a perfect game cock. Theodore Roosevelt. Colonel Rough Riders."
 Testimonial of Efficiency.
 On the other side with artistic arrange ment of lettering Is engraved Major Micah J. Jenkins, Rough Riders--A tes- timonial of his efficiency and soldiership, and of his gallantry in actionl while serv ing with the army of the United States in Cuba. From friends and admirers in South Carolina. Presented by Presi- dent Roosevelt April g. 1902.
 Accompanying the splencid sword is rich and heavy belt of silver bullion heavily plated with gold.
 After the exercises in the auditorium the President and his party made an in- spection of the different buildings and
  in the limited time at their command. Before the inspection all the buildings were cleared of visitors as far as pos sible by the United States marines. Guards were at the doors of buildings and while the President was in d building no one was allowed to enter.
 A luncheon at the womans building was the closing event in the Presidents memorable visit to Charleston. Mrs. Sarah Calhoun Simonds the president of the Woman's 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 impossible to do justice to the hospitality of Charles ton adding:
 "I mean every word that say"
 Trip to an Original Rembrandt.
 After the luncheon was over the Presi. dent Mrs. Roosevelt and a small party visited the art exhibition where an original Rembrandt was brought out from it's place of safe kepng and exhibit ed to the party. A visit was then paid to the New York building The short ride to this building gave the multitude which had gathered another opportunity of seeing the President Not a few ad- dressed him familiarly as Teddy" which brought laugh to both President and Mrs Roosevelt who were riding together. After a short tour through the new York building, during which the President and Mrs. Roosevelt registered. the carriage was driven to the Southern Railway depot and the trip to Summer vile, as the guests of Captain Wagener' was begun.
 The train arrived at SummerVille shortly after o'clock and the party were driven directly to the Pine Forest Inn. On the trip from Charleston to Summerville. a picked company of marines under the command of CaptaIn Henry Leonard. acted as a bodyguard and will remain at summerville until the Presidents depart ure tomorrow afternoon.
 Tonight a banquet was rendered to the President at the Inn by Captain Wagener. Only the Presidents party and few specially invited guests, numbering all told ninety persons were present. The tables were handsomely decorated with loose violets and cut flowers. The affair was more of private dinner than