Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-15


ter advanced from the crowd as the
president appeared on the platform of
his car, and warmly greeted the ruler
of the nation, who responded in hearty
fashion.
Before the president left the plat
form of the train he was introduced
to the members of the supreme court
and to Judge Henry of this city. as
well as to others of lesser note.
,.'Hurrah for the president" shout
ed small boy in the crowd, while
the introductions were being made,
and instantly the crowd responded
with cheer that caused the presi-
dent to pause and lift his hat to the
people.
1t was the original intention to have
the president speak from the platform
of an empty Northern Pacific coach
that had been pulled into the yard.
but at the last minute this was found
to be impracticable and a change was
made.
AS soon as the cheering by the
crowd gathered around the depot,
where not fewer than 5000 persons
stood, had subsided, the president was
escorted into the depot proper, where
a platform had been erected.
Here flanked by the mayor and 9TH
er prominent men, the president spoke,
and here were made the addresses
delivered by the other men of note
who took part in the exercises.
The addresses were all of a happy ma.
ture and were greeted with hearty
applause. The president compliment.
ed the people of Montana on the show.
ing they are making, and said he hop.
ed to become better acquainted with
them before he returned to Washing
ton.
The address of welcome to the pres
ident was made by Chief Justice
Brantley of the supreme court, who
was introduced by Mayor GARNER.
After the addresses had been con
cluded and before the president had
returned to his train a delegation OF
business men from Butte made briei
talk to the president, asking him, II
possible. to prolong his stay in Butte
when he reaches the city.
The president replied that he would
like to do so and would endeavor to
arrange matters to that end, but would
make no actual promise at this time
At the depot were nearly 700 school
children. who were loud in their
cheering for the president. The execu
tive paid particular attention to the
children and patted several of them
on the head as he passed by.
Just as the train carrying the pres
idential party pulled out of the depot
on its way to GARNER the children
formed in line close to the track and
sang America" which was listened
to by the president with uncovered
head.
The train is in the charge of John
F. Mccoy, tourist agent of the Penn
sylvania road, who will remain with
it continuously.
1t was nearly $3.50 when the train
preceded Is minutes by pilot train
in charge of President Mellen of the
Northern Pacific, left here. Former
Senator Carter was with the presi
dent.
Party at the Park.
Gardiner. April S.-President Roose
welt and his party arrived at Gardner
at 1890 today.
Lined up to receive him opposite
the depot were twenty-five mounted
men of Troop C, Third United States
cavalry, commanded by Captain F. o
Johnson. AS President Roosevelt step
ped from the train Major Pitcher, the
commandant of the park, greeted him
my dear major" said the presi
dent, 81 am back in my own country
again."
The two gentlemen for a moment
discussed arrangements and then pass
ed into the car, where they had luncf
with the others of the party, including
Senator Carter and Congressman Dix
on. After lunch all came out again.
Major Pitcher escorted the presi
dent to the front of the troopers. wht
Immediately presented sabres. Ther
Bob, magnificent troop gray horse
belonging to private OF b troop, wa!
led forth. The president mounted
him. tested the stirrup5 and ejaculat
ed Just right"
A cowboy on the outskirts of thu
crowd yelled. Three cheers for Tedd.
Roosevelt" and the large band of Gov
people and residents cheered Justify,
The president grinned his usua
grin and said: "If you will all stel
lover this way. will say just word
Continuing. he said Il am NOR,
than pleased to greet you here today
| feel that this is my own country
Thirty years ago | came to North Da
kota and twenty years to Montana.
have seen a good deal of you men o
the west. have worked with yol
like that fellow over there, pointinI
to a cowboy in a white sombrero.
believe in you. wish you the bes
of luck and unbounded prosperity"
He was cheered heartily as he cor
cluded.
Then Major Pitcher and he swunI
off up the road at a gallop, followe
by the escort of troopers.
Salutes we're fired at the roadsid
as the party passed.
John Burroughs. in one ambulance
with Captain Chittenden, followed
The president will start tomorrow o.
his trip through the park.
Troop B. Third cavalry, Lieuter
ant Cullen commanding, and 81
scouts will act as escort.
No one will be permitted to al