The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-10-10


g. Il. RIYTIFGER, Editor
&. r. CARROLL. Business Manager
A. THE KNOXVILLE EXPOSITION
The editor OF the star has returned
from his trip to the Appalachian Elk
poeition 1t Knoxville, Tenn. where he
spHut last week In distributing the
Marion county pamphlets issued by the
board Of county commissioners OF this
county. We had trunk full OF them. |
which weighed nearly zoo pounds and
numbered over $500 pamphlets We
made . careful distribution of same
and found people from eight Southern
states who when told they referred to
Marion county, the banner county OF
the banner state Of the Union. express
a = desire to read them and gave
many assurances that they were look
inx FloridawArd and would certainly
come to see US.
IL 10 really surprising how many
p>oole living north Of US are interest
Cd in Florida and the many questions
INIT to satisfy their desire to know
more OF the climate and the soil and
the possibilities there are here Tor
new corners. all Of which we tried to
answer In . manner that would con-
vince them we had the greatest coun-
try on earth for every one who comes
with Q determination to succeed.
The task was no easy one, trying
ana tiresome. but imbued with spirit
OF usefulness to the city and county
we labored strenuously every hour OF
AZ tfx1A
and believe good results will follow.
OF course we saw and heard Colonel
Roosevelt There was nothing else to
do that afternoon for people had come
hundreds OF miles to see, hear and
greet him and Teddy certainly did re-
ceive q royal welcome. He was taken
from the train In an automobile and
from the steps Of the main entrance to
the state building he reviewed mag
nihcent flower parade. He was escort
cd by the 18th U. 8. cavalry, COM
manded by Colonel Parker. The dis
play was q very beautiful affair and
the patience Of the immense throng
was wonderful. for fully $4,000 peo-
pls awaited his arrival for several
hours ana part of that time in driz-
sling rain. The crowd presented
UNIQUE appearance with the sea OF
umbrellas over them.
The only incident to arouse intense
enthusiasm at this spot was when
progressing lady tripped down the
steps to greet Col. Roosevelt. Shs
proved to be his cousin. the wife Of
one Of the cavalry officers Of the reg
imsnt. Teddy was all smiles and bows
which seemed to be the proper thinf
z. to do.
Thu ,ina NJ march was then takeI
up and proceeded to the stadium
whore q platform had been erecte'
and from which he spoke. There wer
seats for ten thousand people. but tn
mass Of humanity that crowded int
that space and on the rising groun'
beyond were variously estimated a
from Is, 600 to $4,000 souls. Every
body seemed bound to be in the pus
ana the squeeze. but although he spok
from four sides Of the stand and hi
voice was good. 1t is doubtful Is NOR
than half Of the people heard him. Blu
the effect was the same. for when b
said q good thing cheers greeted hir
and were taken up by those in tn
distance.
The editor of the Knoxville Dail
Journal and Tribune introduced tn
speaker In q very short but tellin
speech, which was received wit
waves Of applause. especially when
said that Teddy was coming again 70
president.
To hear Roosevelt in his deliberat
but terse manner OF presenting nj
ideas In every day language and en-
phasixing them with vigorous gesture
or arm and hand and appealing to tn
crowd for their approval. which the
Invariably gave. the secret of his pow
or and influence over the masses Is n
longer q question. Then he is SO gel
ial and jovial. that the spirit become
infectious and every one of his heal
ers were ready to assent and emphs
ssise their belief in what he said.
.~. was for q square ana honest deal a
around. He only believed in control
inf and restricting corporations whe
~ they exceeded their privileges. ar
their acts were Injurious to the PEI
pie. S
Nothing seemed to confuse or di
tract his flow OF thought. To i1lustrat
boy got lost in the crowd. He cou
not find his father. The boy WI
brought to the stand. the situation e.
planned to Mr.. Roosevelt. who in
moment threw his arm around the DO
made the announcement and as quicl
ly the word was passed and the b.
restored to his father several nu
drod yards distant. The way the e.
president did the kindly act won q
hearts and cheer followed cheer.
held the crowd to his last word and
he passed from one side of Il
stand to the other and to the rear
speak to all he could. the crowd TAI
ly roared with delight.
1t would take several columns
give the expressions of opinions
that crowd, Of remarks made about t
speaker; some SO witty that they So
greeted the ear OF the speaker. who
every instance was equal to the occa
ion and his replies just tickled the e
pectant throng.
The ex-president paid the people
Knoxville q high compliment. He sa
1t was the only exposition he knew
that didn't ask Congress and the pre-
ident for an appropriation and ii tn
secured 1t they would pay 1t back.
somehow q streak Of bad luck tipp
them up and they never did. In II
instance, the people Of Knoxville h
made no appeal for national. state
municipal aid. but did as all commul
: tiAS should do nut their hands in tn