The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-05

ASSl&Hcu hO dCCOIuPdty ShCAAs AhSAA ~O- lowed carriages with members of the Loyal Legion, Grand Army of the Re- public and Confederate Veterans, act ing as a special escort to the Presi- dent.
 The Judges of the Court of Appeals of Kentucky were next In line, and following them was detachment of mounted Woodmen of the World. Bringing up the rear of the imposing procession were fifty carriages, two abreast, containing the general recep- ton committee and invited guests.
 A glimpse of the South in spring. tim greeted the eye of the President as the party proceeded down Third Street. The grass had already as- sumed its summer hue and the beds of jonquils, hyacinths, violets and pansies formed striking spots in long suc- cession of well kept lawns and hedges. Magnolia and fruit trees In full bloom between the imposing homes and in the side streets gave great splashes Of delicate color to the scene, and rows of naples in full foliage made state ly and reposeful border to either side of the splendid boulevard. The houses on this part of the route were deco rated but little. but what was lacking in bunting and flags was more than made up by the natural beauty of the street.
 Roosevelt Cheered.
 The President was cheered at fre- quent intervals by continuous line of people from the time he left his train until the party neared the business section, where the greting grew into a popular ovation.
 He was compelled to lift his hat often during the drive. but as he neared Broadway. he removed his hat and was kept busy bowling from right to left.
 Veterans i'm Line.
 Drawn up on Broadway between Third and Fourth were the George B. Eastin Camp. United Confederate Vet erans, two posts of Grand Army men and the Spanish war veterans asso- citation. Louisville has but a single camp of Confederates. but 1t Is a large one and it's members were out in full strength numerically with General John H. Leathers in command.
 As the head of the escorting column moved Into Broadway the civilian es- cort with the Presidents colors moved rapidly forward and the representa- tives of the blue and gray swung into line, in column of fours, directly in front of the Presidents carriage and acted as his immediate guard of honor for the remainder of the parade.
 On the south side of Broadway di- rectly across from where the Confed- crates and Federals had awaited the arrival of the President was massed about a thousand pupils of the boys and girls high school, who were banked on the walls and terraced lawn of the Young Mems Christian Associa- tion home. Flags were waved as a welcome to the evident pleasure of the President, whose carriage a moment later turned into Fourth Street.
 The retail district was black with people. Every window along Fourth Street had its occupant and the roofs of buildings were occupied while the street below was mass of humanity. The decorations on Fourth Street were lavish. the custom house being espec- ialiy attractive. as was the headduar- ters of the local committee which IS arranging for the entertainment early in June of the Confederate annual re- union.
 The President arrived at the speak, CTS stand at 10 o'clock. He was inc troduced in a few words by Governor J. c. W. Beckham.
 The crowd around the speakers stand was limited to the lines of the buildings on the various streets and at times seemed beyond the control of the police Not one-flfth of those in
  remarks. The President spoke less than fifteen minutes and was heartily cheered.
 President serenaded.
 As the President descended the plat form from the speaking stand, the voices of two male German singing so- cieties burst forth with the strains of My Old Kentucky Home." the Pres ident remaining uncovered until the famous song had been concluded. Then he spoke to the singers as follows:
 Gentlemen, want to thank you for coming here to sing today and want to say just one thing suggested by your presence: We as a people are com posed of mon of many different stocks from the Old World. Each stock can contribute something of great value to our national life. The people of German origin who have come here have contributed much in many differ ent ways and not the least of what they have contributed has been the power to know what the joy of living means. Applause There is one word I wish 1t possible to translate, but as it is not possible. wish we could adopt 1t absolutely as 1t is-gemuthlichkeit for genuthlichkeit-is a mighty valua- ble asset. I only hope as missionaries you will be able to teach us what 1t means and how to practice 1t all through. Good bye" Daughter and cheers.)
 The President and party again en- tered their carriages and after a short drive through several streets in the business district arrived at the Louis vile Hotel. The streets were massed with people and the President stood up in his carriage lowing right and left in response to the cheering which was hearty and continuous.
 In the parlors of the hotel occurred one of the prettiest incidents of the day-the presentation of souvenirs to the executive. These consisted of a massive silver fiagon containing water from a spring on the old Lincoln home stead in Larue County; an inkstand of oak that shaded the spring at which Lincoln drank when a lad, and beau tifuI silver vase filled with orchids.
 The President was visibly touched by the gifts as it was a complete surprise. The presentation was made by Col. R. T. Durrett, for forty years friend of the President and in whose library MT. Roosevelt years ago spent many hours gaining information as to the history of Kentucky and data as to the Lewis and Clark exposition. The group sur rounding the President when the pre- sentation was made included Governor Beckham, Senator McCreary, Congress- man Sherly. Hon. Logan c. Murray and a few invited guests. numbering alto gether not more than fifty. The Pres ident made a feeling response, saying that he felt more than ever that he was the President of all the people-North and South, East and West
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