Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-10-20
WARM WELCOME
AT RICHMOND
Capital of Old Dominion RouSingly
Greets Chief Executive.
PRESIDENTS PRAISE
Pegs a Tribute to virginia's Mighty
Chieftain, Robert e. Lee, and
Expresses Delight at His
CO, Hearty Reception.

Richmand. Oct. 2o.-Richmond threw
open her gates to President Roosevelt
Wednesday, and during the seven
hours of his stay. state and city OFF,
Gals and citizens accorded him well
come, hearty and sincere. The presi
dental train arrived a few minutes
after noon and from that moment until
o'clock that night, when he departed
for Raleigh, n. c.. over the Seabord
Air Line, he was given an ovation. His
entry into the city was the signal for
wild demonstration from a multitude
and the welcoming enthusiasm only
ceased when his train continued on its
journey TO the south
Roosevelt day in Richmond broke
with glittering clouds, but by o'clock
the bright October sun shone in clear
sky. The street sweepers and decor
ators had been at work all night and
the city was In gala attire. Business
was practically suspended at 1880
o'clock and nearly the whole ppopu-
lation was in the streets. Gathered at
the depot or lining the sidewalk along
the route announced for the process
sion. The decorations of the buildings.
public and private. were profuse In
many instances portraits OF the presi-
dent being displayed
At u clock sharp the presidential
train pulled into the Main street de-
pot. In which the reception committee
had gathered. The approach to the
suburbs was heralded by blast of th,.
whistles at the Seaboard shops, which
was responded to by whistles all over
The c.
A special committee. consisting of
Governor Montague. Mayor Mccarthy
and Captain w. H. Curtis. boarded the
presidents car and formally welcomed
him TO Richmond. A short while was
spent In introductions on the platform
and then the president was escorted to
the speakers stand In Capitol square
The, procession was headed by a de-
tail OF police and consisted of the VIr-
ginia Military Institute cadet corps.
Seventh Virginia Volunteer infantry.
Richmond Light Infantry Blues. Citi-
zens mounted escort and special es-
cort TO the president. consisting OF
mounted howitzers, the president. gov
, ernor and mayor in carriages and the
reception committee and city officials
When the procession arrived at Cap
itol square the president and party
called at the executive mansion and |
paid their respects. and then repaired
TO the speakers stand. which was sur |
rounded by one of the greatest multi |
tudes ever assembled in Richmond. |
Mayor Mccarthy presented the gov |
ernor. who. in bref and most compli- |
mentary speech. the sentiments OIL
which were cheered to the echo. intro
duced the president
President Roosevelt in his speech.
said that he trusted he need hardly
say how great was his pleasure at |
speaking ain this historic capital OF
your historic state: the state than
which no other has contribute a larger
proportion 10 the leadership of the ma
ton: for on the honors roll of those
American WORTHLESS whose greatness is
not only for the age. but for all time.
not only Tor one nation. but for all the
world. on this honor roll Virginia's |
name stands above all others
Mr. Roosevelt spoke of what bravery
the southern soldiers displayed in the
war between the states. Il think great
er praise Is due the SOUTH" he said
for what her people have accomplish
ed in the forty years OF peace. Her
success has been extraordinary. and al,
citizens OF our common country should
feel Joy and pride in it,
The president finished speaking at
2:2O o'clock when the line was re-
formed and the march taken uD TO the
Masonic temple. where an elaborate
banquet with covers for 400 Iersons
was spread. The hall was magnif-
Gently decorated. The president was
evidently in the highest spirits and
talked and laughed constantly during
the meal.
Mayor Mccarthy proposed a toast to
the president. which was drunk en-
Enthusiastically. and Mr.. Roosevelt rose
10 respond. After the banquet the
presidentia! party visited points OF In
terest about the city. The party first
stopped al the Lee monument where
the Confederate veterans from r. T.
Lee Camp Soldiers Home were gath
cred TO greet the president He paid
a nigh tribute to General Lee and the
Confederate soldiers.
The party then visited the old home
of the late Chief Justice Marshall. then
81 Johns Episcopal church. where
Patrick Henry made his great give
me liberty or give me death" speech
Mrs. Roosevelt was elegantly enter
tained by the wife of Governor Mon
tague Most fashionable element of the
city attended.
At the Confederate museum Mr.
Roosevelt was presented with bunch
of roses tied with Confederate colors
Shortly after 6 o'clock the president
Joined Mrs. Roosevelt at the govern
or's mansion and little later the Wis |
itors were escorted TO the station
at o'clock their train depart
ed from Raleigh and the south.
At one point in the line of march ,
the president shook hands with Giles
]. Jackson. president of the jamestown 4,
Exposition company. and 4old gath
ering Of negroes he was glad TO see
their progress.
During presidents progress through
the city he showed special interest in ,