The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-10-31
ROOSEVELT
IN ARDMORE
LAST NIGHT.
SON OF A DISTINGUISHED FAITH
ER POSSESSES A LOVE FOR
THE WESTERN SPIRIT OF EN-
TERPRlSE.

The presence Of Theodore ROose-
welt, Jr., attracted many Ardmore
people last night on the streets. The
son Of the former president passed up
the street from his private car to the
Earl Cafe and hundreds of people We're
interested to see him.
Mr.. Roosevelt is man of about 80
years he is a member of New York
firm of investment bankers, and is a
director in the Sinclair Oil and Gas
company. He refers to Mr.. Sinclair
as "our president" and is very con-
genial with his travelling companions
and is patient with the curious crowds
that seek to see him. In travelling
he often keeps his identity concealed
for the reason that he is sought out
by so many people.
In the cafe Alva Mcdonald, George
w. Strawn and others of his political
party talked for few moments with
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Mr. Roosevelt has a remarkable mem
ory. Mr. Mcdonald referred to a for
mer meeting with him in Chicago
when Medill Mccormick was present.
Mr.. Roosevelt Immediately recalled
the incident and added: "Yes. indeed,
remember the pleasant occasion, and
also remember that George Priestly
of Oklahoma was there"
"And how is politics IN Oklahoma"
inquired the distinguished visitor. The
reply was that Oklahoma was favor
able to Wilson this election, but the
republicans continue to make gains
down here. Good, good" said Mr..
Roosevelt, and when he was informed
by Mr. Mcdonald that the first. sec
ond and eighth congressional districts
look favorable, Mr.. Roosevelts quick
reply was Better and still better"
He expressed the opinion himself that
Bert Chandler, republican, would de-
feat Jim Davenport, democrat, for
congress in the fisrt congressional dis
trict, and his face was wreathed in
smiles at the thought He is intensely
interested in politics, which is the
natural thing, since his father has
been in polite for many years and is
regarded by many as the leading citi-
zen not only of the United States, but
of the world.
Mr.. Roosevelt took an active inter.
est in everything about him. The
buildings, the stores and the people
interested him. 81 observe" he said,
"the wreck of the explosion. 1t was
indeed noticeable by the absence of
a railway station and regret that the
petroleum industry brought this
wreckage to you But they tell me
that you have risen from the ashes a
greater city than ever and am truly
surprised at your enterprise. You
have a pluck here characteristic Of
your state. characteristic of the great
western spirit, and fairly revel in
the grandeur Of the foundation you
are building for a great common
wealth. 1t is wonderful to me what
you have done. | have been in the
state before, but on my former visit
Oklahoma had not felt its wealth, IL
had not been inspired by its own pow
er. but today you have discovered
you have the energy and
geniuc and wealth to develop your
natural resources, and allow me TO say
that you have just begun. greater and
still greater Things are Just ahead OF
you. II is privilege to live in Okla.
homa. This vast amount of energy
and enthusiasm is an inspiration to
your youth and your aged cannot feel
old or become discouraged.
yes. like the oil business. as far
as | know OF H. II Is a fascinating
game. The oil men are doing great
things in Oklahoma, and they are a
good bunch for Oklahoma TO tie to.
They will revolutionize your whole
state. Oklahoma's oil wealth is won
derful The eyes OF every state are
turned toward you and naturally they
would like 10 attract your folks that
are doing these big things. Since / am
in your state. / expect to
keep even more closely in touch with
your affairs. would like to see Ok
ahOma take every barrier out OF the
way OF the oil man and let him expand
and in that expansion every industry
IN the state will feel the inspiration.
and will expand with ii"