Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-08-08
DAY 53HESS
Fun I'LL MJOSE
National Progressive ConVen-
ton Hes Heavy Program.
LEADER PROPOUN0S NEW FAITH
Great Throng Of Eager People hc-
claim announcements of Their
Belief as Given by
Roosevelt.

Chicago, Aug. 7. -- This, the third
day of the National Progressive con
ventiCn, was to be the business day
The other two had been devoted
largely to Gr2tory, enthusiasm. ovation
aud doctrinal announcement, but
today it W.s different.
When tie delegates met at noon and
bowed their heads while Rabbi Ger
son b. Levi Of Temple Israel invoked
Divine guidance, they had before them
the permanent organization c. the
convention, adoption Of platform and
nomination of candidates. 1t was
then almost a toregone conclusion that
the ticket would be:
For president Theodore Roosevelt
Of New York.
For vice president--Iliram w. John
son OF California.
There had been great doings in the
Coliseum the previous afternoon.
Ovation for Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was acclaimed
by 1900 people-frst as the individu-
al in whose leadership they trusted,
and, second as the sponsor for a new
standard in political morals which is
to be the guide for the National Pro
gressivc party.
When 1t was announced he had ar
rived In the building the applause be-
gan and when he appeared at the
rear of the platform ana with quick,
firm step came to the front, the vast
crowd rose in salute, the whole con
tributing to as remarkable demon
stratlon in honor Of one man as ever
was witnessed in such an assemblage
OF people in times or peace.
Mr., Roosevelt smiled and bowed to
the crowd as he looked out over an
animated area of hats, bandanna hand
kerchiefs, flags and pennants and the
answer was full-unged cheer from
the thousands who packed the audi
forum, He turned to those on the
rear OF the platform, and the volume
OF sound increased,
Shakes Hands with Veterans.
Members Of the fife and drum corps
OF veterans Of the Civil War left their
places ut the left of the stage and
marched over to the center, where
each was grasped by the hand by the
distinguished guest Of the day, while
the cheering almost lifted the rafters
The corps started on selection of
martial music, and the colonel swung
his arm and clinched fist with vigor,
and IF hn 1iH
seemed to imply that his thought was
That's bully"
Then boy scout in uniform ran
over to place behind the veterans
He shook hands with the colonel. and
afterward stood waving flag, making
picture which also pleased MIR.
Roosevelt and added further force to
the wave Of noisy enthusiasm, which
showed no signs of abatiug.
Crowd Impatient to Hear.
TO the right and the left, to the
'front.' and to the rear. the colonel
waved his arm and made no effort to
conceal the JOY he felt But order was
restored eventually, much earlier, in
deed. than would have been possible
h"" tt ho' "ecH hHoNu MI roosevelt
was to speak at once.
There was desire to hear this man
which outwcighcd the wish to do him
personal honor, There was deem
interest in the message he had to de
liver. The delegates and others could
give vent to their enthusiasm for the
name and the individual at an, time.
They mifht not have a chance again
to he within the sound of his voice
SO they suspended after nearly an
hour. the physical evidences Of their
loyalty to the man to give heed to the
creed of the crusader: and thor heard
a plea for humanity, for living men
and women and children, which vas
STRANGE plea only because of the con
trast II marked with the customary po-
htlcal argument Tor the protection of
Industries, the suhsidiZing of mcr-