The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19


 own words: T got what I was after. It was bully sport and I hope 1t keeps up."
 Glenwood Springs, colo April 1s-The first word from President r.oosevelts hunting camp on the Charley Penny ranch, twenty-three miles southwest of New Castle, reached Secretary Loeb shortly after D. m. today.
 He was notified over the telephone that Elmer Chapman. the courier, selected tc bear messages between the President and his secretary, had arrived at New Cas- tie during the afternoon and would take the $40 train over the Colorado Midland for Glenwood Springs. Chapman was appointed to the post of courier because of the fact that he is famed for his retl- cence. It was known that messenger from the Presidents camp would have to run the gauntlet of dozen or rlore correspondents who have taken ncad- quarters at New Castle.
 Correspondents Get Busy.
 When Chapman was sighted riding horseback across the bridge into the d. lage the correspondents went out to meet him. He proved worthy of his post and in reply to questions said that if inf)r. nation was wanted of the hunt the cor respondents must get 1t from Mir. Loeb | This did not prevent the correspondence from learning that the Presidents hunt 1 had been successful. however. sor | strapped across Chapmans saddle was a fresh bear skin, which was being taS.n to Glenwood Springs.
 Chapman admitted that this pelt was the only one that had been taken, but he would not say the animal had been brought down by the Presidents gun It was taken for granted that this was the case, for otherwise 1t was not probable | the skin would have been sent to Glen wood Springs.
 Representatives Of newspapers at New 1 Castle had to be satisfied with the mea- ger information given by Chapman. but they at once prepared to accompany the courier to Mir. Loeb's headquarters where a full report was expected.
 camped in Same Place.
 It was learned here today that the Presidents party had not yet moved it's i camp from the place where it was first f located.
 fresh trail was found early today. | mans departure for New Castle Be- cause of the heay snow east of the camp. | it is not likely that the present camp | will be changed for several days. The indications are that plenty of sport will be found in the present surroundings.
 The courier is expected to remain here over night and Secretary Loeb will &C., company him to New Castle tomorrow and together they will ride to the hunt | i,.er To hao a ffah to lay before the President, whose sigma ture Is needed to important documents.
 Delights In Rough Life.
 According to Courier Chapman, the President is taking the true sportsman delight in the rough of the camp. He Is one of the first to be stirring in the morn- | ing and always the first to sit down to | breakfeast. The fare seems to suit them, although he has said several times he would be well pleased if it were less pre- tentious. His idea of camp life Is one [ kind of meat at each meal and fried vegetables of the canned variety, coffee made over an open fire and the smell of smoke in everything that is cooked.
 Things are different at Camp Roosevelt, 1 as the boys have dubbed the outfit on the Charles Penny ranch. But the Pres l ident has been warned that the chef may not be able to do such good work after 1 the camp IS lnONeui anu Indt tHe party may get enough canned stuff to please l even the President.
 ] The big white horse which the President rode out of New Castle on Saturday Is l his favorite of the three or four that were 1 taken along for his personal use. If Is not fast but Is very strong. and the stony surface is never too difficult for the horse to get through.
 A huge pair of leather brooches have been added to the Presidents hunting | costume. When he left New Castle oh | Saturday he wore heavy canvas trousers without leggings. The flap was taken out of the baggy pants by binding them about his legs with coarse twine. He has | adopted the leather brooches, as he has l found that they better turned the wind while on a hard drive
 Storn;.s Ire Frequent. The early mornings and after the sun l has sunk behind the mountains have been cold. Storms have been numerous | In the vicinity of the camp and further l up the mountain 1t has showed heavily. The thought of starting home appar- | ently has not entered the Presidents head He says he intends to enjoy him | self as much as possible during his out l ing and his companions believe he is do- 1 ing it. If he has thought of affairs at Washington he has not communicated 1t l to the mountaineers Business will walt I until Secretary Loeb's arrival at the camp tomorrow.
 B. P. Stewart of Colorado Springs and pr. Lambert. who accompanied the party 1 from Washington. are not new at the l sport and are ready for any work the President cuts out for them. The doctor J sent word by MT. Chapman that every l body in the camp is "disgustingly healthy"
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