The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29
ROOSEVELT GIVEN
 HEARTY GREETING
 BY HIS ADMIRERS
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-~-~-~---~---~----------- MT. Roosevelt was overwhelmed with surprise.
 What, Charlie, did you say Mrs {? " he asked.
 When Charlie admitted the coin, the ex-President declared
 Well, l was never more surprised in my lifei How can she, so young, be the mother of all these chldren?"
 But the well trained politician had reck- ohed without his host if he had thought by soft words and bon mots filehed from the holy writ of France. to overwhelm Mrs. Scott. On the contrary, her boise was magnificent And very quietly she replied:
 "Ah, colonel, I now have real reason to believe that your mother was a southern woman."
 Roosevelt Appears Confident
 After the speaking MT. Roosevelt gave an informal and altogether hurried recep- ton to newspaper men. He had very lit- tie to say save that the nomination of MT Taft was secured by theft.
 And when use theft" he said, it is with it's most offensive significance"
 He then expressed confidence in the people" which led those who heard to reach the conclusion that he sincerely believes that he has received call to save the country from tumble into a bottomless abyss, which, he is con- vinced, is gaping, mighty mouthed.
 My reception in the vest he con- tinued, twas as fine as I have ever re- ceived feel greatly encouraged. l have not asked for the support of those who are aligned against us. But l have contended that all those who feel as we feel, have the right to express that feeling despite the fact that their fathers, years and years ago. voted in contrary direction"
 On McGovern and Hedges
 The Age-Herald reporter asked Col onel Roosevelt for an expression con corning defection from the republican party of Governor McGovern. T. R. ad mitted that he had not heard of that action on the part of the Wisconsin statesman.
 But he was dee-llghted.
 That means" he said, that the prob lem of Wisconsin is solved" by which remark it is evident that he believes lie will carry that state against Wood row Wilson.
 In reply to questions he said: "In New York we nominated oscar Straus, a man close to the people, who has al ways been aligned with the people. The republicans have nominated Job lteUReS. l dln I1euSeS was my third choice. My first choice was Penrose and my second Barnes"
 Colonel Roosevelt will make reply to the criticism of Gov. Woodrow Will son concerning the amalgamation of the Tennessee company by the United States Steel corporation.
 q intended to make answer in the address this morning." he said but l was speaking under such unfavor- able circumstances that l was aware the people oould not hear. But I will reply, never fear
 Last Words With Jones
 As the colonel left the hotel there was large crowd ready to blockade the way. He was showed through as if he had been a halfback with a pig skin under his wing. The drive to the station was hastily completed, and soon he was flying along the rails to the northeast, in which direction, it Is reported last went the famous "A No. 1" tramp out of Montgomery.
 There is little doubt but that Teddy was pleased with his reception. He was in that q great many peo- pie who would think of flying before voting for him, wore the bull moose" button.
 When Judge Jones confronted the for mer President, that individual said: ''Ah, l see that you wear our badge"
 Yes" replied Judge Jones. Like the French diplomat expressed 1t, 1 wear my opinion in compliment to my guest, all the time my true senti- ment in my heart of hearts"
 T. k. Smiled.
 That is very sweet" he finally said
 And then 1t was Judge Jones time to smile