Evening journal., 1902-04-10
Roosevelt Presents Sword to
Major Micah Jenkins
EXPOSITION CITY CROWDED
As Teddy" Entered The Fair Grounds
the German Artillery Fired
Tweniy-OnC Gun Salute

Charleston, s. c., April lO.--Yester.
day was Presidents Day" at the Ex-
position. The events of the day began
with a grand procession through the
principal streets of Charleston, and
afterwards there were speeches in the
exposition auditorium, the presenta-
tion of a sword by the president to
Major Micah Jenkins, a luncheon at
the womans building and inspection
of the grounds and buildings. The pa
rade was the most important that
Charleston has ever seen. Beside the
president and distinguished visitors,
United States artillerymen, United
States marines and jacxies there were
soldiers from various states and ca
dets from two military academies.
The procession moved from the st.
John Hotel promptly at 10 o'clock and
proceeded up Meeting street to Cal
houn, through Calhoun to Rutledge
avenue, thence northward TO Grove
street and to the exposition gates The
march was continued through tho
Grove street gate and then around
party was driven directly to the ex-
position auditorium, where the presi-
dent reviewed the troops from a plat
form erected at that point. The
presidents salute of n guns was fired
by the German Artillery on the en-
trance of the president into the expo
sition grounds.
Immediately after the addresses at
the auditorium a handsome sword was
presented to Major Micah Jenkins. the
presentation being made by President
Roosevelt. The sword was handed to
the president by ex-Governor Hugh S.
Thompson
In presenting the sword 90 Major
Jenkins. the president said Nothing
could give me greater pleasure than
to hand to you, my old friend and
comrade. this saber. I am glad to do
II as the guest of South Carolina and
as the president Of the United States;
but l am gladder still to do It as your
old friend and comrade."
The president then called for three
cheers for Major Jenkins. which were
given; then some one called for Three
cheers for the president
The sword is an exquisite one, in
laid IN gold arabesque designs by a
system known only in France, and
showing the United States coatof-
arms The hilt IS surmounted by a
magnificent sapphire surrounded by
20 diamonds The tassels attached arc
of silver bullion, heavily plated with
gold. The scabbard is of heavy
nickel steel, with gold trimmings. and
upon It. on each side. engraved, are
appropriate inscriptions.
On enc side appears: "A gentle and
courteous South Carolinian-in action
perfect amecock.-Theodore ROose-
velt, Colonel Rough Riders" On the
other side is engraved: Major Micah
j. jenkins, Rough Riders. A testi
monial Of his efficiency and soldiershir
and OF his gallantry in action while
serving with the army Of the United
States in Cuba FROM friends and ad
mires in South Carolina Presented
by President Roosevelt, April 9, 1902
After a short tour through the New
York building, during which the pres
ident and Mrs. Roosevelt registered
the carriage was driven to the South
ern railway depot, and the trip "a
Summerville, as the guests Of Captain
Wagner, was begun. The train ar
rived at Summerville shortly after
o'clock and the party were driven di
rectly to the Pine Forest Inn. On the
trip from Charleston to Summervill'
a picked company Of marines, undei
the command of Captain Henry Leon
ard, acted as bodyguard and remained
at Summerville until the president de
married. this afternoon