Los Angeles herald., 1905-05-08


men right in the immediate neishbor-
hood Of where I was hunting. 1t Is 4
great pleasure to see the women, Sn9
do not know but what am even more
glad to see the small folks. shall not
try to make a speech, / shall simply
say again how glad l am to see you
and be your guest"
Goes to Church
The presidents party was up early
today. After breakfast limited amount
Of mail was got out Of the way and
then the party went to the Presby-
terian church. An invitation to the
president and his party was extended
yesterday by Rev. j. Wilson Curren
and was accepted. Just as the party
was about to leave the hotel photo
graphers requested a sitting that would
include every member of the party.
Chairs were grouped on the lawn in
front of the veranda. AS soon as 1t was
over the president led off at brisk
walk, which brought the party to the
little church ten minutes later, all out
of breath except Mr.. Roosevelt. He
seemed to enjoy the walk. Along the
street he was cheered and he responded
by lifting his hat frequently patting
children on the head and bowling to
their parents.
In front of the church the Sunday
school children stood in open formation
and as the party passed through the
little folk sang. The church was
crowded and hundreds of people stood
outside as near the open windaws as
possible. The Rev. Mr.. Curren
preached on the subject of THE Re-
sponsibilty of the Christian Church" 4"
He made no reference to the distin-
guished visitor, except in his prayer,
when he asked that the president be
given the strength to carry on the
duties Of his office. The congregation
remained standing until after the
presidential party departed.
Inspects Bearskins
Mr. Roosevelt set another rapid pace.
Half way to the hotel he expressed a
desire to see the skins of the bears
he had shot, and turned back to the
store of Frank Hayes, the taXidermist,
who has been intrusted with their
mounting
After the skins were laid out the
president pointed to that of the first
bear killed. He said that was his fa-
vorite, as it was the only one that
required more than ordinary sports
to kill. Mr.. Hayes remarked
that every shot had been clean and not
a skin injured. He has been guide
and taxidermist for many years and
prdes himself on his craftsmanship,
but his admiration for the presidents
skill as hunter is sincere.
After examining the skins and in
Mr.. Hayes to mount them
with closed mouths instead of open
jawed, the president examined the
skulls, which are to be sent to Wash
ington to he added to the collection of
C. Hart Merriam, biologist of the de-
partment of agriculture. Mr.. Hayes
exhibited plaster of paris cast, show
ing the footprints of the bears killed.
II would like duplicate of that"
said the president.
"The original is yours if you will ac-
cept it," responded Mr.. Hayes.
THAT would make good receiver
for the cards of your Democratic SEN
ators,' said Mr.. Stewart.
The president fingered a long time
over his luncheon and then went to his
rooms. After satisfying the excursion
lists by speaking to them for moment,
he went for a drive in company with
DR.. Lambert and Mr.. Stewart, and
then returned to the hotel, where he
rested until dinner was served.
About $3.50 o'clock he went to the
private car Rocket" on which he will
sleep until he reaches Washington.
Special Leaves Today
The presidential special will leave
Glenwood Springs at a. m. tomorrow.
A daylight run will be made to Denver,
in order to give the party an opportu-
nifty to enjoy the scenery. The train
will stop ten minutes at Hanging
Bridge, one of the prettiest views on
the Denver & Rio Grande railroad. A
of the hunt which Mr.. Roose-
velt will take to Washington is the
log Skip This animal is a small
black and tan terrier and the most
active animal on the chase. He has a