The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-01
A WILD WESTERN CAST
Preachers Sermon Teers
 With Slang.
Consresatlon YeIls Bolstersusiy h Praise of Remarks by Roosevelt Regardless of sacredners
 of the Occasion.

the cnurch service held at the ola Btu& School house on West Divide Creek to- day, attended by President Roosevelt and his hunting party and all the ranchmen and their families for miles around.
 The little district school building was not tenth part large enough to accommodate the congregation and as & result the organ was moved to the platform in front On this platform seats were provided for the President and his party, the Rev. Horace Mann of Rifle, Colo. who preached the sermons the choir and the trustees Of the church. The members of the congrc- gation stood or sat on tho ground, or in their conveyances. which were grouped around the building.
 The sermon. by the Rev. Mfr. M9nns was of an unusual kind. It began with a story. teemed with slang of .he Western flavor and was full of advice suited to a congregation inuring itselk to the hardships of mountain life. It touched on the responsibilities of the position of President. as well as the characteristics of some of the men who have occupied that exalted place.
 After he had concluded, the presi- dent spoke for about ten minutes. He explained his well known views on good citizenship, the morality of man, patriotism and duty to the home snd country. He was cheered heartily throughout his remarks. After the services were concluded he shook hands with every person present
 The services at the school house were begun at ii o'clock. Long be- fore that hour the ranchmen and their wives began to assemble. Many per- sons drove or rode horseback from New Castle. Rifle and other tqwns. fiva to fifteen miles away.
 Party Picfuresqne.
 The Presidenfs5 party presented a up All were on horseback are wsea dressed if their hunting esekhes. Thay had no others at the cauA Many Of those in the congregation wore their best.
 Mir. Roosevelt was dressed in rhs samt clothes he wore when he left his private car two weeks ago. His bat was what Is known as the "slauch" He wore 1t pulled over his eyes and badly out of shape. His jacket was sheep-lined duck, his trousers of duck. tied about his ankles with strong cords. His shirt was blue cotton. He had discarded his feather chaps and sweater as concession toward sne proper church-g0ing raiment. The clothes of Dr. Lambert and the gui scs 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 appiauded and yelled boisterous praise of the President. regardless of the day and the fact that they were virtually in q house of worship. though the roof was the blue sky. the fioce the soft grass and the dead leaves. and the walls were formed,by the noun. tains on every side
 As soon as the party had taken their seats the. service was begun. The or. Eanist played a selection from the Presbyterian hymn book and the cholr sang. Another selection was played gation was asked to join. The voice of the President and Dr. Lambert could be heard aoove tho others. The congregation was so great and scat tired that the sound of the organ was concluded the Rev. Horace Mann. preached his sermon. More music fol- lowed and MT. Roosevelt. at the re. quest of the minister. addressed the congregation.
 Fresidant'A Remarks.
 He told them how glad he was to be there and how much 1t pleased hlm to come face to face with so many peo- pie who are braving hardships with light hears and doing their part in life without complaining or bitterness. He told them the spirit they were dis. American people that goes to make this the greatest of all countries. It was at the conclusion of the Presidents re- marks, when ho leaned forward and beamed welcome that took in every one in the congregation. that he President looked his l bt w4a picture of health as he HS
 And now I want -o sh1ise r7a with all of you. Tn fe aTs F" many of you. SO don't s-aurefa asF to milling"
 As the President ma rEa cattle terms. the applaI He took a position in a corner made by the school house and the platform where 1t was impossible for the people to crowd. pr. Lambert acted as chier of the secret service and the hunters and cowboys as his assistants. They passed the crowd along and despite the fact that the President had word for nearly everyone present, the con- Sregation was disposed, of in about half an hour. All remained. however. until the Presidents party started back for their camp.
 Unsuccessful Day.
 Glenwood Springs. Colo, April 3o.-- Courier Elmer Chapman arrived here tonight from Camp Roosevelt. The Presidents hunting party had an un- successful day yesterday bagging only one bob cat.
 The hunters are not fully decided on the question of moving the camp. The game is so plentiful on West Divide Greek that they may remain there Tor the rest of their stay in the mountains. though they had been planning to go so the head of Garfield Creek. about ht- teen miles from here early in the week. srbere ia one objection. however; at