The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-24
HISTORIC MOBILE
 HONORS ROOSEVELT
10000 Persons Listen to Speech of MT. Roosevelt in the
 Gulf City.

Mobile, Ala, Oct. 2s.--That peace hath her victories no less renowned than war, was never better exenplifed than in the reception accorded to Theodore President of the United States, during his two hours stay in the historic city of Mobile this evening. :, There was a general closing of all business houses and along the route of the procession from the union depot the stand on Bienville Square, where the reception ceremonies took place, the residences and stores were covered with decorations of lights and bunt- ing In the national colors.
 The route lay out Government Street. one of the most noted drives In the South, for ten blocks. passing the homes of some of Mobiles most influential citizens. her chief educational institu- tion, the Barton Academy. and one of her historic churches. the Government Street Presbyterian.
 The sidewalks and streets along Government Street were packed with and at McGili Institute. Bar ton Academy and one or two other points. hundreds of school children were massed who sang national anthems and songs as the Presidents procession passed Cheer after cheer rent fne air.
 Order of Parade
 The procession was headed by pla- toon of police, followed by Colonel Y. B. du Mont of the list reigmerat, Aia- bama National Guard. and his stan. with the Mobile battalion sfoiiowing. Two companies of artillery from Fort Morgan followed the National Guard and then the cadets of the University Military School. Behind the young boys came the battle-scarred veterans of Raphael Semmes and Jones M d R1ar0 of honor to tho President. in whose carriage were seated Judge Jules Al ford. chairman, of the Committee ol Arrauxements; Mayor P. 2. Lyons anu Col Edward Lafayette Russell Foi- lowing came the members of the Fresi- dents party and members of the AT rangements and Reception Committses
 Th1 stand was erected on Blenville Square. facing the Square, which Ions before the President arrived was hlied with A struggling crowd of citizens from all walks of life. It was brilliant with electric lights and overhead the magnificent grove Of live oaks formed a canopy of green. It IS estimated that by the time the President began his address there was a crowd number ing 10000 people. within the sound of his voice.
 President Overwhelmed by Reception.
 The President reached the stand at s o'clock, where he was received by reception committee of 500 representa- tive citizens amid the applause and ac- claims of the popuiace. He appearsa to be overwhelmed with pleasure at the spontaneity of his reception, ana stood in his carriage and bowed right and left. x {, His seat was on an elevated dais in a chair which was built by the stu dents of technical school in Japan, instituted and largely supported by the Mikado. This chair Is eiaborateiy carved from a solid piece of mahogany and the two arms represent the dra- gon of. Japan. Back of the chair was an enormous stuffed bear, eight feet tall, bearing in its mouth a floral In- dependence Bell and above its head white dove holding a streamer on which was the inscription. Blessed Is the Peacemaker."
 The bear was killed in a hunting expedition by his Majesty. Alexander II of Russia. February II to 2S, 1857. according to the inscription on a bronze plate on the base of the mounting, and presented by Czar Alexander to The Duke of Osuma, Comte. EYnfantando, Duke De Ruenevito and LArcos Prince D'Ebodie." The house of Eoodie ne- came extinct in the eighties. and the effects in the palace of the Prince were disposed of by public sale. The his- toric bear was purchased at the sale by Hon. Hannis Taylor. then Minister pienipotentiary and Ambassador of the United States at the Spanish Court at Madrid.
 semmes Presents Badge.
 Hon. Oliver ]. 6emmes. son of the great Confederate Admiral Raphael Semmes, then presented to the Presi- dent and pinned upon the lapel of his coat a handsome souvenir badge. as the gift of the people of Mobile. This badge consists of heavy crossbar or eighteen karat gold. inscribed. Mobile Alabama" from which Is suspended by a heavy gold chain gold scroll bar upon which the Inscription Is Blessed is the peacemaker.'' Beneath the sec ond bar the-e Is a beautiful magnolia in full bloom. artistically enameied In white and resting on green magnolia leaves enameled in true colors. the whole resting on a background of white silk ribbon.
 Tn delivering the badge Judge Serumes spoke as follows:
 MT. President--I ask your attention for a moment have been delegated by the people of Mobile to present to you this token. a symbol Of the reality as citizens of the United States. Though itself of little intrinsic value. yot in
 
 worth and the honor of as brave. chiv- alric and noble a people as is to be found on the face of Gods green earth. We proud citizens of a proud Republic. feel and believe that you. as the head of that Republic, will by your broad views and judiclous actions so unite in bonds of fri sndship ali sections of our loved country that Americans will ad- vance, until they become the foremost of all nations, and may without a mis- giving defy a world in arms. Should this awful necessity ever arise. thep the sons of the South will be found/a mighty armed camp.
 Have Buried the Past.
 Take this little reminder. apd when you look upon it amid your ar61ous and multifarious duties. feel and Know that the people of Mobile have buried the past and look Without/fear to the fu- ture, recognizing thIt you. ns is shown by your later utts<ances. are the Pres ident If the Ncy<h and the South. our whole country They regard you as broa American, and as such off, fer this bsdse, its pendant, magnolia
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