Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-24


automobiles bearing distinguished guests,
committeeman, members OF the rough
riders families, etc.
Arrival at Battery.
Col. Roosevelt left the Androscoggin
at the battery at 1855 a. M, and
walked to his place in the speakers
stand. accompanied by Mayor Gaynor.
Dougle lines Of police guarded his ap-
proach and moving picture, machines and
Roosevelt walked slowly, shading his
eyes from the sun with his hat, Corne-
Illus Vanderbilt, chairman Of the recep-
ton committee. at his elbow. At the
steps of the speakers stand, the mayor
took his hand and led him to the steps
He looked hale and hearty and a coat
of tan still Drowned his face.
as there stenOgrapher here" was
his first question.
On assurance that there was, he said:
Good! Now We'll go ahead. Boys, Pm
feeling fine"
Mayor Gaynor welcomed Col. Roose-
welt in less than 80 words and Mr.
Roosevelt began his reply Immediately.
His voice was little hoarse, but he
spoke with his usual force and declama-
tory effect A big cheer and loud laugh
went up when he said with emphasis:
II enjoyed myself immensely" Mayor
Gaynor in welcoming Mr.. Roosevelt
said:
Ladies and gentlemen: We are all here
We have watched his progress through Eu-
rope with delight. Wherever he has gone
he has been honored as a man and as an
exponent Of the principles OF the govern
everywhere in Europe and honored as no
man from this country ever was honored.
We glory In all that, and it only remains
for me to say now, Mr.. Roosevelt, that we
al hnr poc+h hoo vii 1ry
are glad to see you again.
The brevity of the exercises at the
battery took the spectators by surprise.
AS the Androscoggin drew slowly to her
pier the whistles began a chorus COM
pared to which all those that had gone
before were feeble pipings.
Everybody jumped to his feet and
men and women alike stood on the seats,
peering into the blind mouth of the
dockhouse while engine bells changed,
and revolving screws churned the waters
nervously.
First the invited guests began to clap
half timorously; then the colonel ap-
peared for certainty and a cheer went
up from all the throngs.
The Return Voyage.
On his outward voyage TO Africa, Mr..
Roosevelt mixed much with the passen-
gers in the most informal way, sitting on
deck clothed in khaki, with a group
about him most of the day. The return
journey with his family was marked by
more formality.
Except on occasions like church serv-
on deck Tuesday, the passengers saw lit
tie Of him. He appeared in the dining
saloons for late breakfasts, but his other
meals were taken with members Of his
family in the more exclusive PITT restau-
rant. For exercise he had the lower
deck adjoining his state room. The
other passengers, respecting his evident
desire for privacy, left the deck to him,
and there, dressed in a gray suit and q
black slouched hat, he tramped up and
down vigorously two or three hours a
day.
ers and he frequently received the cor
politics was the one subject tabooed, but
Of his European experiences and the
kings he met, he talked freely, although
not for publication. He had great re-
gard for the young king of Spain and the
King of Belgium and he formed a warm
friendship with King HaakOn of Nor
way.
most of the voyage, greatly needing rest
after the weeks of travel. Mrs. Long
worth appeared seldom. Miss Ethel was
much on deck with a small black dog,
"Bungo," and Kermit spent most of his
time in the smoking room at the bridge.
Mr.. Roosevelt is alarmed by his cor
respondence and is disposed to appeal to
the public for mercy. He received more
than 5000 letters while in England, be-
side innumerable kilograms, papers and
books. Two stenographers were kept
busy, but were unable to reply to a third
Of them. If Americans treat him in the
same way, Mr.. Roosevelt says, he will
have neither time nor means to handle
his mail
The Roosevelt baggage consists largely
of gifts. There is the big vase presented
him by the Emperor of Germany, en-
blazoned with the imperial arms and
portrait of the donor, a dozen fine water
color paintings from the emperor, and
several boxes Of books, most Of them
presentation copies from the authors.
Pays Duty on Goods.
Mr.. Roosevelt refrained from availing
himself of the privilege Of bringing his
ton by the customs, which his appoint
ment as special ambassador to the kings
funeral carried with it. He said he
wanted to pay duty like any citizen.
Some of the passengers on the Kaiserin
Auguste Victoria were Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Medill Mccormick of Chicago;
Frank Kellogg Of st. Paul.. and Mrs.
hellOgS, y. ~. OfeW, SeCOuu SeCIeldry
Of the Berlin embassy, with Mrs. Grew
and three children; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Treat Paine of Boston, and Freiherr
Harry Speck Won Stern5urg, nephew
of the late German ambassador.
"Nick" Calls Him "Pop."
Col. Roosevelt after the parade today
went to the home Of Theron Butler,
grandfather Of Miss Alexander, the
fancee Of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., in
Fifth avenue.
Congressman Longworth, Mrs. Roose-
welt and Miss Ethel and Theodore Roose-
welt, Jr, were at a window on the first
floor As the former President was shak-
ing hands he remarked: Isn't this bull
ly-bully--bully
At this point Congressman Longworth
exclaimed as he leaned out of the win
dow:
ooh, pop, look at your hat"
Col. Roosevelt looked. His high top
hat did indeed appear somewhat rough
ened up. Turning to the window, the
former President shouted:
Eyes, Nick. I have used it to gestlcu-
late so often that there is very little left
of it."
Col. Roosevelt then ran up the stairs
ond tho several score Of