Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-04-09

laws are not to be administered either
in the interest of the poor man or the
interest of the rich man. They are
simply to be administered justly; in the
interest of justice to each man. be he
rich or be he poor-giving immunity TO
no yiolator, whatever form the VIOLA
ton may assume. Such is the obliga-
ton which every public servant takes,
and to it he must be true under penalty
of FORGETTING the respect both OF himself
and of his fellows
Immediately after the addresses
handsome sword was presented to Ma.
ior Micah Jenkins, the presentation be-
ing made by the president. The sword
was handed the president by Ex-Gov-
ernor Hugh S. Thompson who said:
MIR. President-On behalf of South
Carolina and my friend, Major Micah
Jenkins, l have the honor to offer you
their greeting and to ask that you will
present the testimonial of their regard
and esteem to your gallant comrade in
arms in the war with Spain. That war
vas worth all it cost in blood and in
treasure, if for no other reason than
that it aroused spirit of patriotism
which cemented anew the bonds among
our once divided people. When the
smoke of battle cleared away and the
honors and rewards We're distributed
people of South Carolina saw with just
pride that Micah Jenkins had won the
laurel's leaf, and that in recognition of
his services he had been promoted, on
your recommendation. from a Junior
captain to a major. His gallantry re-
called wildly the memories of his hero
ic father, Brigadier Genreal Micah Jen-
kins. whose name and fame are dear to
South Carolina. 1t was the son of this
and courteous the South Carolinian.
wine. In action he was per-
feet game cock. He won his
rank for gallantry in battle In
token of their regard some of his
friends have had made this field Of
fcer's cavalry sabre, which has been
fashioned with rare skill and taste.
Upon one side of the scabbard bears
a Palmetto tree and an inscription
showing by whom and why 1T was
given, and that is is presented by you;
upon the other is an extract from the
history of the rough riders. in which
you commended Major Jenkins.
Mr.. President, the men and women
of South Carolina who greet you to-
day have come to testify by their
presence their esteem for your char
acter, their admiration for your
achievements their respect for the
Office which you fill They will be
animated by the sentiment of pride
and patriotism as they see one of their
native soil thus honored by their chief
magistrate. These sentiments, | know
will also stir the breast of Major
Jenkins; but he will be inspired by an
other sentiment, not less noble, which
none can share with him-the senti-
ment of gratitude that he receives this
sabre from his beloved commander
under whose eyes he fought and whose
warm commentator he won for eff
ficiency, soldiership and gallantry in
action. Permit me, Mr.. President, to
hand you this sabre, with the request
that you present it to Major Jenkins.
AT the conclusion of the exercises
the presidential party made tour of
the exposition buildings. The guard
duty during the presidents visit was
done entirely by United States marines
At two the presidential party was
served with luncheon by the woman's
board in the womans' building.