New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-01
PRESIDENT AT CHURCH
TAKES PART IN SERPICE'
"O7d Blue Schoolhouse" Too Small
TO Hold Congregation.

CienWOOd Springs, Col, ApTlI St-OiiifN' ~ 'iA0
history of Colorado were the services held at the
old blue echoolhouse on West Divide to-day, at
tended by President Roosevelt and his hunting
party and all the ranchmen and their families for
miles around The little district school building was
not a tenth part large enough to accommodate the
congregation and as a result the organ was moved
TO the front porch. On this porch seats were pro-
vided for the President and his party. the Rev
Horace Mann. of Ride, Col; the choir ana the
trustees OF the church. The members of the con-
eregation stood or sat the ground Of the school
yard or in their conveyances, which were grouped
around the building. The sermon by the Rev. Mr.
Mann was of unusual kind. 1t began with Fl
story teemng with slang of the Western flavor
and was full of advice suited TO a congregation
inuring itself to the hardshps Of mountain life 1t
touched on the responsibilities of the position or
President as well as the characteristics of some OF
the who have occupied that exalted place
After he had concluded, the President spoke for
ten minutes He expressed his well known views
on the citizenship the morality of the man and
patriotism and duty. to home and country. lie
was cheered heartily throughout his remarks After
the services were concluded, the President shook
hands with every man, woman and child present
The services at the schoolhouse were begun at IL
o'clock Long before that hour the ranchmen and
their wives began to assemble Many persons
drove or rode from Newcastle. Rifle and other
towns The Presidents party presented pct
uresque appearance they came up. All were on
horseback, and they were dressed in their hunting
clothes. Iney mad no OIleTS NJ the camp -h''iiS
Of those in the congregation their best dresses
The gowns and hats Of the women were snowy and
in striking contrast TO the rough materials making
up the costumes OF the President and his fellow
hunters.
Mr. Roosevelt was dressed in the same clothes
he wore when he left his private car at Newcastle
two weeks ago. His hat was what is Known as
the SLOUGH" He wore It pulled over his eyes and
badly out of shape. His jacket was sheep-lined
duck His trousers, of duck. were tied about his
ankles with strong cord His shirt blue cotton
He had discarded his chaperejos, or leather trous-
ers, and his sweater as a concession toward the
proper church-going rament. The clothes OF DR..
Alexander Lambert, Of New-York. and of the guides
were even rougher. No mountain band of road
agents ever looked more formidable. The Western
air Of the party went straight to the hearts Of the
people. They applauded and yelled boisterous
praise Of the President, regardless of the day and
the fact that they were virtually IN a house of
worship. though the ceiling the blue sky, the
floor soft grass and dead leaves and the walls were
mountains.
As soon as the party had taken seats, the service
was begun The organist played a selection from
the Presbyterian hymnal and the choir sang An
other selection was played and sung, and this time
the congregation asked 10 join. The voices Of
the President and Dr. Lambert could be heard
above the others. The congregation was SO great
and scattered that the sound of the organ was al
most drowned. When the hymn concluded,
the Rev Horace Mann preached. More music fol-
lowed, and Mr. Roosevelt, at the request Of the
preacher addressed the congregation. He told
them how glad he was TO be there and how much
II pleased him 10 come face to face with SO many
people who were Drawing hardships with light
hearts and doing their part in life without COM
planning bitterness He told them the spirit they
were displaying the chief quality of the
American people that went TO make this the great
est OF all countries. II was at the conclusion Of
the Presidents remarks, when he leaned forward
and beaned a welcome that took in every one in
he
best. He the picture of rugged health he
said:
Friends and Neighbors: 1t all seems real to
have chance to come here to-day and say
have lived where my neighbors were just such
good people as these whom 1 here before
me It is but true for me to say, then. that
feel thoroughly at home with you. In the few
words which l am going to say, wish to take
as illustrations some. examples from the Grand
Army of the Republic. Everywhere I go in the
West greeted by those noble men who
showed in the times that tried mems souls the
stun that was in them.
The President then referred TO his sojourn
in the mountains sfollows:
cannot say how much I enjoyed my stay
here. Not only have I been treated middling
well by the bears, which treatment has not been
reciprocated by me, but the people have fairly
outdone themselves in their hospitality | have
enjoyed so much seeing the growth and pros
perity OF your community Only the other day
1 was speaking to the dominic here as to sue
cess and what it means. One of the hest illus
trations of American ideas and possibilities of
success is the Grand Army man. From lieu
tenant general to the humbest private in the
rear ranks there is one title, and that is COM
Fade. So we should judge the success Of men
as private citizens. Success from the soldiers
standpoint means that man did his duty up
TO the handle whether he carried a muSket or
a sword. SO 1t is in civil life; real success con-
sists in doing ones duty in the path where ones
life is laid
Duty, remember, is doing what is right by self
10 mot 0CciI 10 fO- arxr
Of US TO say just how much accident there is in
winning the great prizes of life. There is always
some accident in IL. No amount of skill, perse-
Verance or energy is sure of winning the great
prize Of life Real success consists of bearing
yourselves so that your children will bless you
for having done all that was in your power to
bring them up to honor home and state
And now / want to shake hands with you all
There good many Of you, so don't stam-
pede or get to milling
AS the President made use Of the cattle terms
the applause was terrific. He took a position in a
corner made by the schoohouse and the platform
where it impossible for the people to crowd
DR.. Lambert acted as chief OF the secret service
passed the crowd along and. despite the fact that
the President had a word for nearly every one
present the congregation was disposed of in about
half hour. All remained however, until the
Presidents party started back for the camp.
Elmer Chapman arrived in Glenwood Springs
tonight from Camp Roosevelt The Presidents
urday, baggiHg only one lynx. The hunters are
not fully decided on the question of moving the
camp. The game is plentiful West Divide
Creek that they may remain there for the rest
Of their stay in the mountains. Secretary Loeb
VIII visit the President tomorrow in company
with<Chapman.
SAYS ROOSEVELT HAD MALARIA.