The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-01
ROOSEVELT RIDES TO CHURCH
ATTENDS SERVICES OUTDOORS
AND MAKES 4 SPEECH.

GLENwooD SPRINGS, Col, April sO.-In
the heart Of the Rockies. within sight Of
snowcapped hills and under a cloudless
sky, Theodore Roosevelt to-day attended
divine services and delivered an address
on good citizenship. The scene, unique
In the history Of Colorado, was set In and
around the cd Blue School House, seventeen
miles southwest Of New Castle, the nearest
village. IL had the mountains for a back
ground and the President Of the United
states was the principal actor.
Twelve hundred mountaineers and ranch
ers and townsfolk for miles around, ac-
companied by their wives and children,
Participated with the President and his
party in the services Of the Presbyterian
Church. Mr.. Roosevelt's voice rang out
strong and clear when the oongre. a. ION
joined the choir.
The congregation was larger Z an the
President expected and he frankly sai 20.
Il am glad TO meet you all, however, he
said. we have been isolated from the
world for some time and it Is good to see 80
many sweetfaced women and children
There were all sorts and conditions In
the crowd that thronged the little parkway
in front Of the old district school. Cow
mountaineers touched shoulder to shoulder.
The mountain women were dressed in their
Sunday best, gay colors predominating,
and in striking contrast to the rough cos
tunes Of the President, COW punchers and
mount aineers.
It was evident that some Of the men
we're unused 10 church going but all were
grave and followed the sermon Of the Rev.
II - IA "a
spectful attention.
The President and his party were among
the first to arrive. They looked like a
typical band Of hmtsmen and showed the
effects Of the past weeks sport. The Presi-
dent rode the mount that he has used in the
chase and wore the costume that he donned
the morning he started for the mountains.
The old Blue School House has plenty
Of room for it's worshipers as a rule, but
to-day services had to be held outdoors.
The organ was carried to little platform
that had been erected for a possible emer-
eency, and there il was that President Roose-
welt, DR.. Alexander Lambert. John Con,
Jack Frye, the Rev. Horace Mann and
the chorus we're seated.
II President Roosevelt had been i'll he
bore no evidences OF it to-day. He was in
a happy frame of mind and gave vent to
his spirits during the time honored hand
shaking exercise which followed the ser
Woes. Don't get 10 milling, now, he said
as the crowd pressed forward. Every
body win get a shake.
MsrRaroe Griffin, the daughter Of a
ranoher, handed him a large bunch OF
pansies The President thanked the child,
patted her on the head, and called her
"a good little girl" President Roosevelt
talked about good citizenship, the morality
Of man, patriotism and the home hfe..
Late yesterday afternoon the President
and party went out on little hunt to
quote one Of to-day's worshipers. One
bobcat was the result
This occasion reminds me Of a story,
said the Rev. Mr.. Mann in beginning his
sermon. "A good colored brother in the
southland had occasion, a. he thought,
20 chastise his son, which he did in the
most approved way. After the punish
fnsnt was over the father noticed a rather
fesentful look on the face Of the boy,
brought forth this remark:
s0Whatfo' you look like dat, youse t'inkin',
{ IA youi 1 know what you tink. I'll lick
yOu TO- dat and proceeded TO trim the boy
again. Now I know what you who have
Rathered here to-day are thinking. You
think Why doesn't he cit down and give
the distinguished visitor an opportunity
90 speak. That's what we want Well,
I Eha'n't lick you for that. The fact II, l
feel very much the same about II as you do.
But for a few years past have been
trying 10 learn the lesson Of obedience.
have nv appointment from the President
! reosived IL last Sunday and in a most en-
rhstio manner. IL was: You must preach.
] shall sit under your preaching
Nothing could please me more than TO
say at this time a few words concerning
the great work being accomplished by the
Chief Executive and his associates In solving
the many and difioult problems now before
the American people. But II were to do
this fear that he would say Cut it out,
Mann; cut IL out 10 use an expression We
sometimes hear in this section Of the coun-
try. So I shall oonhne myself largely to
the subject Our young people in training
for service
The congregation was out 10 bear Pres-
dent Roc sevelt. When he arose to speak
after Mr.. Mann had concluded he was
greeted by a hearty cheer which he cut
short by motioning for silence. The Presi-
dent never faced a more respectful OF moro
Interested audience. He said in part:
DUTY. remember, IL doing what u right by
self family and neighbor. II Il not possible
for any Of US to say just how much accident
there h in winning the great prizes OF life.
There is always some accident in e.. No
amount Of skin, perseverance or energy Is
sure Of winning the great prize Of life. Real Q
SUCCESS consists Of bearin gyourselvess 90 that
your children will bless you for having
done all chat was In your power 20 bring
them up 10 honor home and State.
1t all seems real 10 have a chance to
come here to-day to say few words to
you. For a number Of yoars lived where
my neighbors we're just such good people
rs these whom see here before me. IL ia
hut tine for me 10 say then that feel thor
ouRhly at home with you.
In the few words viii Oh am going to
cay ! wish TO take a. illustrations some
examples from the Grand Army Of the
Republic. Everywhere / go in the West
] am greeted by those noble men, who
showed In the times that tried meme souls
the stun that was in them.
L cannot say how much have enjoyed