Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-08-06

tion whatever. the decision Of the
committee being that H. L. Anderson
the white member Of the provisional
national committee for the coming
four years. pending the result Of the
primaries and conventions OF 1916.
"Moe" Of Dull Moose Hoard.
Temporary Chairman Beveridge
reached the stage shortly after Il
o'clock. Ten minutes later the dele
gates sections were filled. As on yes
terday, the period Of waiting was filled
in with songs and party yells. Oc-
casionally there came the long low
moo" Of the bull moose The Colo
RADIO delegation appeared with blue
banner reading, Colorado Is fol
Roosevelt"
The women delegates in various
state organizations stood upon the
chairs with the men and Joined in the
cheers and songs that kept things in
an uproar until the gavel fell.
"Dewn With the Bossss."
Suddenly the Colorado folks sprung
a big sign and carried it about the hall
It read:
mo more Guggenheim, no more De-
vine. no more Angel Archie for us;
down with the nOSSes.
The Coloradoans explained that by
Angel Archie" was meant A.. NJ
Stevenson. Of that state. sometimes
known as big Steve"
The Michigan delegates started a
new song which practically the entire
floor soon was singing:
Follow, follow,
We will follow Roosevelt,
Anywhere, everywhere,
We will follow on;
Follow, follow.
We will follow Roosevelt,
Anywhere he leads us,
We will follow him."
Rev. Father Andrew Spetz offered
prayer. The galleries near the stage
were crowded. but at the further end
vi the hal! were many empty seats
There was small blaze In the gal.
'ery following the taking of fiashlight
photograph. The canvas covering over
it caught fire. The blaze was soon ex-
tir"u'shed
RooseveIt's Arrival Starts Noise.
It was 12:47 when Chairman Bev-
eridge announced the arrival of Col
onel Roosevelt. This was enough for
the delegates and the gallery. They
Jumped to their feet ard cheered A
minute later the colonel appeared on
the stage, almost as If by magic. In
the midst Of the deafening din he
stepped on the insulated speaking
platform. under the big sounding board.
He smiled his appreciation Of the
demonstration and bowed to the right
and left. With broad grin he waved
f~;4 a. ate
floor.
The delegates meantime stood on
their chairs and cheered until the raft
ers rang. They waved fags ana ban-
dannas in q perfect riot-of Sceaofs.
Band Music Drowned.
The band in its faraway loft at the
end Of the great hall also was playing
away, judging from antics Of the lead
er, but scarcely strain OF music could
be heard
eve want Teddy" shouted many
delegates.
Others gave the call of the bull
moose.
Still others sang, but the great ma
jority just yelled.
In the midst of the uproar an Okla
homa delegate tore the state standard
from its place and started up the CEN
ter aisle. In minute the aisles were
flied with a confused, historical crowd
Of shrieking men and women. Minne-
sofa swung in behind Oklahoma, and
as the crowd dashed thru the aisles
many other states poured into the
throng. Banners, standards, flags. hats
and red bandannas We're flung out over
the heads Of the delegates. Over the
Colorado delegation appeared the mo
more Guggenheim' sign.
Mrs. Roosevelt Present.
AS this emblem appeared before the
platform Colonel Roosevelt turned and
waved toward it with grin. Another
uproar started.
Some one threw the colonel red
bandanna handkerchief. and, standing
on the platform. he met the mob with
a series Of cheers, waving the hand
kerchief.
While the demonstration was at its
height, Mrs. Roosevelt, clad in black,
in box to the left Of the
platform. She carried her red bandan-
ma handkerchief and waved it. AS the
Ohio delegation passed the platform, 4
delegate yelled. Here's Taft's own
state" The colonel waved a friendly
hand and smiled.
From the Illinois delegation Miss
Jane Adams was lifted over the press
stand to the platform. The colonel
greeted her with a handshake and q
Roosevelt grin. She took her place be-,
side him. Away up in the band gallery
the musicians struck up. Onward.
Soldiers"
From the delegates the words Of the
hymn rose in confused murmur. The
colonel stepped forward. raised both
hands. and led the singing. chanting
the words himself. When quiet was
restored he delivered his address.
IOWA MEN HAVE "coRN CRY"
pslsotaes Shout Their Enthusiasm For
Progressive Battle.
Chicago, Aug. 6.-After the conven-
ton band played its first selection the