Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-04-15
PRESIDENT
IN MONTANA
Nations Chief Executive Given
Magnificent Reception In the
City Of Livingston.
NOW HUNTING IN WONDERLAND
obseured From the Gaze of the Out.
side World He Is Thoroughly
Enjoying Himself

Bismarck, N. D., April 7.-Standing
in the private office Of Governor
White, at the state capitol this after
noon, President Roosevelt received
the assurance of the friendship and
support of the great Sioux Indian
tribe and similar assurances from the
chiefs of the Mandans and Gros Ven
tres. Twenty of the most distinguish
ed chieftains of the tribes had come
from their agencies to see the great
father and assure him of their support
and good will. There were many ia
nous Indians in the assemblage.
John Grass, the orator, and chief
justice of the Sioux, made the presen-
tation of the tribes good will In a
translation of the address, which had
been agreed upon in council Of the
chiefs. At the same time Grass pre-
sented to the president a peace pipe
of beautifully carved pipestone, in
token of the good will and friendship
of the Indians. Among the chiefs
were Red Tomahawk, the Indian who
killed Sitting Bull, at the time OF the
uprising in the early '90's; Red Fish,
one of the hereditary leaders of the
Sioux; Black Bull, Standing Bear,
Grow Ghost, Cross Bear and other
Sioux chiefs.
I'VE have been treated well by the
great father" said Grass, ''and We
hope he will again be great father 3"
The war chief of the Mandans also
presented written assurances of the
good will of his people.
Tell him." said the president,
through the interpreter, that | am
glad to see him. The Mandan In.
dians have always done WE'LL
Then the wrinkled old chiefs grasp.
ed the presidents hand and solemnly
grunted their approval.
Says He is An 0ld.Timer.
Speaking from the balcony of the
state capitol the president said:
81 am an old settler of this state.
lived here twenty years ago and feel
that | am an old-timer."
Continuing, he expressed his graft.
fication at seeing so many Of his
friends of his western days and saying
he expected to see more of his old
friends as he continued westward.
He paid a special compliment to the
veterans of the civil and Philippine
wars, who were present to greet him.
IL know the people of the west,
he said. There are two ways to know
a man, by working with him or by
fighting with him, and on the ranges
there are men with whom | have
worked and with whom have fought.
Concluding. the president laid stress
upon personal responsibility and per.
sonal effort as the essentials in all
we'll doing and public life. Upon the
conclusion of his address, the presi'
dent was again called on to meet a
number of old friends, and after FIVE
minute interview the members of the
party reentered their carriages and
were driven to the station. passing en-
route the scene of barbecue, where
two beeves and a number of sheep
were being roastd for the attending
crowds. At the station the president
was given an ovation and as far as
the train could be seen. he bowed his
farewell to the crowd with his old
SLOUGH hat in his right hand.
President Roosevelt stopped long
enough at the barbecue to receive a
huge sandwich of roast beef and rye
bread, which he ate with genuine rel
ish.
Gentlemen" he said to the mem
ers of the committee. you have put
a cap sheaf of enjoyment on my triI
so far. know so many of you here
and 1t seems good to breathe this free
western air again. cannot thank you
too much for the pleasure you have
given me-"
On His Old Stamping Ground.
Mandan, N. d., April 7.-Presiden'
Roosevelt has been travelling through
familiar country today and has re
ceived hearty greetings wherever his
train stopped. At many places he
recognized old friends, and from his
conversation 1t is evident that thi.
has been one of the most enjoyable
days of his trip.
At Fargo, jamestown and Bismarck
he made stops of from half an houl
to an hour and discussed the condi
tions in the Philippines and the gener
al prosperity which the country is en-
joying. Stops also we're made at Cas-
selton, Tower, Valley City, the home o
Governor White, Dawson. Dickinson
and Medora.
At Bismarck the president was In
troduced to a number of Indian chiefs
some of whom had fought agains
Custer. He had traded with two o
these Indians eighteen or twent.
years ago and he instantly recognized
them. The chiefs presented an ad
dress and pipe of peace to the pres
ident, who had few words of greet
ing and thanks for each man.
The most interesting ceremony o
the day occurred at Medora, wher,
the president at one time owned
ranch and which was his postoffic
address sixteen years ago, when h,
was sheriff of Billings county. Me
dora is a small place. but the ranch
men from the surrounding countr.
had come into town and they gave hin
a truly western reception. Joe Fer
ris, who was the presidents old fore
man. and his brother. s. NJ. Ferris
met the presluent at Bismarck an
rode with him to Medora.
Livingston. April S.-Presiden
Theodore Roosevelt, president Of tn