The Monticellonian., 1905-11-02
IMMENSE CROWD PRESENT.
A Great Number of People Assembled
 to See the President

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 to See the President.
 The crowd which was in Little Rock the 25th to greet President Roosevelt was probably the largest which was ever in the city at one time Railroad officials declare that the trains which came in brought more people than on i any previous occasion. and it is prob able that the number of people living near Little Rock who drove to the city was in excess of the number com ing in for any other single event.
 The trains coming into Little Rock were crowded for several days before the visit took place From noon of the 9th until the last special train had arrived, 2S,760 people were brought in on the Iron Mountain, and about 1000 arrived over the other railroads.
 When President Roosevelt viewed the crowd from the south end of the free bridge at Little Rock. he beheld mass of humanity stretching south ward for ten blocks Back of the line held by the police the sidewalks were i covered with enthusiastic and cheer ing spectators. The threng extended back on each of the intersecting streets and in the alleys for half block also and every foot of space on the sidewalks and adjoining feet of pavement was used by the onlookers. Windows, balconies, rooftops and any location which would furnish a vantage point was made use of by eager sightseers Women and child ren who were anxious to catch a glimpse of the president were given the most desirable positions and the | tumultuous greeting which was ac- corded President Roosevelt during ! his progress through the immense throng was evidence of the pleasure felt at the presence of the chief exec utive of the nation in the city.
 It is estimated that over 35,000 per sons attended the speaking at the City Park. that being the largest crowd assembled at any single place during the presidents visit
 President We'll Guarded.
 Arkansans had opportunity during the presidents visit 10 see the pre- cautions which are taken to guard the president against the attack of any person who might do him violence and the effectiveness of the measures talk en is readily seen when it is known that no person approached him. ex- cept members of the reception com mittee and those who attended the luncheon in the afternoon.
 Two secret service men were con tinually at his side. and two others were within a few feet ready 10 re- pei any unfriendly advances. The crowds were kept back several feet during his drive through the city, and none not entitled was able to gain en- trance to the speakers stand at the park.
 Attentive to Governors Speech.
 President Roosevelt paid close at tention to Governor Davis speech When the governor referred to the valor of the southern soldiers at San Juan hill, the president broke into broad smile. Particular attention was paid to the governors reference to the game in Arkansas by Roosevelt.
 Tabeau at consistory
 One of the chief features of the luncheon and reception given the pres ident at the Scottish Rite Consistory was a tableau, which was presented immediately after the conclusion of the presidents address. This tableau was intended to represent the New Navy" and it was represented by twenty-five boys, ranging in age from 12 to 15 years. The boys were all dressed in sailor costume, and were grouped about a lady. who represented the Goddess of Liberty. In the back ground was seen a naval ship. above which was the inscription. "A Great Navy is the Best Big Stick"
 President Roosevelt turned and ap- plauded the picture and the boys re- sponded with salute. The president then turned to the crowd and said in an emphatic manner ''I guess you know I stand for the United States navy It is Uncle Sans Big Stick It never shall be used against the weak unless the weak put themselves in the | position where it is necessary to chas- tise bad child, and 1t shall be kept 1 1T. such condition that there will nev- CT be any danger of our being re quired to use it against the strong"
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