The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-08-06

CHICAGO, Aug. 6.-There was en-
thrsiasm almost without a parable
among the progressives when Colone
Roosevelt appeared in the convention
hall of the national progressive party
this morning, to deliver the 'Confes-
sion of Faith" on the basis of which he
expects to be elected president next
November The demonstration fo.
Roosevelt lasted As minutes.
Following the calling Of the conven-
ton to order by Temporary Chairman
Beveridge, at 1885 .. NJ, Rev. Father
Andrew Spetz of Chicago, delivered
the invocation. Roosevelt then ap-
peared on the stage at 12.4S and the
demonstration burst out.
Teddy Leads Cheering.
Roosevelt himself led in the demon
stration, waving his arms and shout
ing Justify. Scores of delegates
climbed on their chairs all over
the hall and with their hats waving
led the cheering which for more than
half an hour endured III one long
deep-throated roar.
Ten thousand flags and red ban
danas waved as Roosevelt stood smil-
ing, bowing and waving his hand to
the galleries.
Shouts of I'VE want Teddy drown
ed out the band Roosevelts face rad
lated happiness.
L. r. Keeps Enthusiasm Going.
While the uproar continued Colo
mel Roosevelt shook hands with a
Grand Army drum corps which stood
beside him and at his suggestion the
veterans started marching tune to
increase the enthusiasm.
General Mcdowell, a Tennessee con-
federate veteran shook hands with
Colonel Roosevelt and parted him on
the back. This increased the enthus
iasm.
At this moment Tim Woodrow Of
New York, seized the New York state
banner and as it appeared from be-
low the stage and a wild demonstration
through the aisles was renewed.
The gray haired filters and dram
mers, continued their tune and Colo
mel Roosevelt fell into time, his arms
swinging and his feet jogging to the
music. In another minute all the
states banners were paraded through
the aisles.
Teddy Shakes Hands With T. r.
Mrs M. e. Ferdinand of Detroit
with huge Votes for Women" nan
rers pinned across her breast, was
hoisted on the shoulders OF four Mich
igan men, and carried about the hall.
Colonel Roosevelt shook hands with
himself indicating that he would like
to shake her by the hand.
At this time the aisles were blocked
with shouting and cheering enthus-
lasts who yelled in chorus, Edna Mays
famous song Follow On"
Colonel Roosevelt sweated profllse-
ly and mopped his brow with Cali
fornia bandana. A dozen confederate
veterans mounted to the platform and
shook hands with Colonel Roosevelt.
Mrs. Davis, who started the Roose-
velt-Hadley demonstration in the re-
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the front railing of the balcony be-
hind the stage by Myer Lissner. She
waved a bandana and Colonel Roose
welt responded by giving her tn Rail
road High Sign" with bandana.
Roosevelt blew his wife kiss and
she was cheered. The delegates then
gave her the chautauqua salute with
their handkerchiefs and she bowed ac-
knowledgement.
Teddy Welcomes Miss Adams.
Chairman Beveridge then invited |
Jane Addams of Hull house fame to
the platform, as she came forward. |
Colonel Roosevelt advanced across the !
stage to meet her. She bowed, red
dened, and the crowd yelled its ap-
proval.
Colonel Roosevelt escorted her to a
seat directly behind his own.
After the demonstration, the police
and the sergeant -at-arms made de-
termined effort to clear the aisles.
Order was finally restored at LAO
o'clock, after the demonstration had
lasted So minutes.
Beveridge's introduction of Colonel
Roosevelt was brief and picturesque.