51. Butler, Butler, Years Years, 227; sketch, un. newspaper, in TRB; Pla.384 ff.

52. Butler, Butler, Years Years, 227.

53. Burton later attained the twin distinction of serving in the U.S. Senate and in a Federal prison. Ib., 228. Anecdote from Lafayette B. Gleason int. FRE. See also Butler, Burton later attained the twin distinction of serving in the U.S. Senate and in a Federal prison. Ib., 228. Anecdote from Lafayette B. Gleason int. FRE. See also Butler, Years Years, 228. Robert B. Armstrong of the Chicago Record Chicago Record, who was eavesdropping outside on a fire escape, remembered the scene somewhat differently. TR, he wrote, was sitting on a wooden chair. Rising in a rage, as the others in the room sought to persuade him, he allegedly lifted the chair high and smashed it to the floor. Then he sighed, and capitulated. Memo in TRB.

54. Butler, Butler, Years Years, 228; Lee.536.

55. Trib. Trib., June 21, 1900. Olcott, Charles S., The Life of William McKinley The Life of William McKinley (Houghton Mifflin, 1916) II.271 ff.; see also Lee.536; Morg.494. (Houghton Mifflin, 1916) II.271 ff.; see also Lee.536; Morg.494.

56. Lee.536; Olcott, Lee.536; Olcott, McKinley McKinley, II.274.

57. Sto.248; Butler, Sto.248; Butler, Years Years, 229.

58. Lee.537. Lee.537.

59. See Pri.220; See Pri.220; Trib. Trib., June 21, 1900. Lee.537.

60. Olcott, Olcott, McK McK, II.2746; Morg.4945; Trib. Trib., June 21, 1900; Lee.537.

61. Butler, Butler, Years Years, 229.

62. Ib., 2301; Lee.537. Ib., 2301; Lee.537.

63. Reprinted in Mor.1337. Reprinted in Mor.1337.

64. Pri.221; Pri.221; Her. Her., June 20, 1900.

65. N.Y.T. N.Y.T., June 20, 1900; Olcott, McKinley McKinley, II.2756.

66. N.Y.T. N.Y.T., June 20, 1900.

67. Harper's Weekly Harper's Weekly, June 30, 1900; Morg.495; Lee.538; McK qu. Morg. 496.

68. Marshall, Dexter, "The Real Story of How Roosevelt was Named for the Vice-Presidency," Marshall, Dexter, "The Real Story of How Roosevelt was Named for the Vice-Presidency," New York Press New York Press, Dec. 8, 1907, is the source of much of the ensuing account. See also Mor. 1338 fn; Pla. 241 on Quay. Others echoed TCP's opinion. See Abbot, Lawrence F., Impressions of TR Impressions of TR (Doubleday, 1919) 46; Sto.168. (Doubleday, 1919) 46; Sto.168.

69. Pri.222. Pri.222.

70. Quay had some Indian blood. See the moving account of his death in TR.Auto.158161. Other descriptive material from Marshall, "The Real Story." Quay had some Indian blood. See the moving account of his death in TR.Auto.158161. Other descriptive material from Marshall, "The Real Story."

71. Ib. Ib.

72. Ib. Ib.

73. Ib. See ib. for Quay's further motives in using this victory to get himself back into the Senate. Ib. See ib. for Quay's further motives in using this victory to get himself back into the Senate.

74. Her. Her., June 21, 1900; Watson, James E., As I Knew Them: Memoirs As I Knew Them: Memoirs (Indianapolis, 1936), 58. (Indianapolis, 1936), 58.

75. Albert Shaw, qu. Rii., memo in TRB; Rob.196. Albert Shaw, qu. Rii., memo in TRB; Rob.196.

76. World World, June 21, 1900; Her. Her., June 22; Harper's Weekly Harper's Weekly, June 30.

77. World World, June 22, 1900; Mor.1340.

78. World World, June 22, 1900.

79. "Rose Coghlan's Vivid Pen-Picture," in ib. Miss Coghlan was herself an accomplished actress. "Rose Coghlan's Vivid Pen-Picture," in ib. Miss Coghlan was herself an accomplished actress.

80. Entire speech reprinted in TR.Wks. XIV.3425. Entire speech reprinted in TR.Wks. XIV.3425.

81. World World, June 22, 1900.

82. Her. Her., June 22, 1900.

83. Mor.1342; ib., 1343. Mor.1342; ib., 1343.

84. TR's entire campaign itinerary is given in Mor.150810. TR's entire campaign itinerary is given in Mor.150810. Philadelphia Record Philadelphia Record, Nov. 4, 1900; Her. Her., Oct. 21. Bryan's comparative figures were: 546 speeches, 493 towns, 18 states, 2,500,000 people addressed. For an extended discussion of the political issues raised by TR in the campaign, see Har.13643.

85. Thwing, Eugene, Thwing, Eugene, The Life and Meaning of TR The Life and Meaning of TR (Current Literature, 1916) 257. (Current Literature, 1916) 257.

86. Sun Sun, Sep. 27, 1900; Trib. Trib., same date.

87. TR.Auto.127. TR.Auto.127.

88. See Scharf, Barbara C., See Scharf, Barbara C., Mr. Dooley's Chicago Mr. Dooley's Chicago (Doubleday, 1977) for early relationship of TR and Finley Peter Dunne. (Doubleday, 1977) for early relationship of TR and Finley Peter Dunne.

89. Harper's Weekly Harper's Weekly, Oct. 13, 1900.

90. See See Chicago Times-Herald Chicago Times-Herald, Oct. 21, 1900. Less factual, and considerably more annoying to TR, were persistent press rumors that he was often drunk on tour. Similar rumors, stimulated by his high color and constant air of excitement, were to dog him for the next decade. Harper's Weekly Harper's Weekly, Dec. 7, 1901; Ickes, Harold L., Autobiography of a Curmudgeon Autobiography of a Curmudgeon (New York, 1943), 55. See also Morr.82. (New York, 1943), 55. See also Morr.82.

91. Hag.RBL.466. Hag.RBL.466.

92. Lee.559; Pri.226; Mor.507. Lee.559; Pri.226; Mor.507.

93. Milholland int., FRE; Thayer, William R., Milholland int., FRE; Thayer, William R., Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography (Houghton Mifflin, 1919), 157. See also Dun.I.355. For an almost identical expression of foreboding, in the words of one of Roosevelt's oldest friends, see Par. 13 (Houghton Mifflin, 1919), 157. See also Dun.I.355. For an almost identical expression of foreboding, in the words of one of Roosevelt's oldest friends, see Par. 136.

94. Qu. Pri.214. Qu. Pri.214.

95. See Har.12930 for a modern confirmation of TR's boast. See Har.12930 for a modern confirmation of TR's boast. Eve. Post Eve. Post qu. Che.300. qu. Che.300.

96. In preparing this summary the author acknowledges the scholarly assistance of John Allen Gable, historian of the progressive movement and author of In preparing this summary the author acknowledges the scholarly assistance of John Allen Gable, historian of the progressive movement and author of The Bull Moose Years: Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive Party The Bull Moose Years: Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive Party (National University Publications, 1978). (National University Publications, 1978).

97. "While I know I need not say to my officers in what a deep regard I hold them, they will not mind my saying that just a little bit closer come the men." TR's farewell address to the Rough Riders, Sep. 13, 1898, TR.Wks.XI.157 fn. "While I know I need not say to my officers in what a deep regard I hold them, they will not mind my saying that just a little bit closer come the men." TR's farewell address to the Rough Riders, Sep. 13, 1898, TR.Wks.XI.157 fn.

98. John Allen Gable in letter to the author. John Allen Gable in letter to the author.

99. TR qu. Morg.508. TR qu. Morg.508.

100. Mor.3.67. Milholland int. FRE. Mor.3.67. Milholland int. FRE.

EPILOGUE: S SEPTEMBER, 1901.

1. See Mor.4.1343 ff. for a calendar of TR's Vice-Presidency. See Mor.4.1343 ff. for a calendar of TR's Vice-Presidency.

2. Washburn, Charles G., Washburn, Charles G., TR: The Logic of His Career TR: The Logic of His Career (Houghton Mifflin, 1916) 39. (Houghton Mifflin, 1916) 39.

3. Par.137. (See Hag.RF.108 ff. for TR's domestic activities through the fall of 1901.) Par.137. (See Hag.RF.108 ff. for TR's domestic activities through the fall of 1901.) 4. Par.137; TR.Auto.338. TR to Steffens, Aug. 8, 1901 (Columbia U., Steffens Papers). Par.137; TR.Auto.338. TR to Steffens, Aug. 8, 1901 (Columbia U., Steffens Papers).

5. Mor.3.1345; Morg.518. Mor.3.1345; Morg.518.

6. The following account is taken from the reminiscence of Frank Lester Greene, one of TR's friends in the Fish and Game League, as recorded in Woo. 81 ff. The following account is taken from the reminiscence of Frank Lester Greene, one of TR's friends in the Fish and Game League, as recorded in Woo. 81 ff.

7. Olcott, Olcott, McK McK, II.316.

8. Ib. Ib.

9. Pri.231; Hagedorn memo, TRB mss. Secretary of State John Hay received similar assurances that McK was recovering, and proceeded to write a circular letter communicating the good news to all U.S. Embassies. "I thought it might stop the rain of enquiries from all over the world. After I had written it the black cloud of foreboding, which is always over my head, settled down and enveloped me and I dared not send it." Hay to Henry Adams, Sep. 19, 1901, ADA. Pri.231; Hagedorn memo, TRB mss. Secretary of State John Hay received similar assurances that McK was recovering, and proceeded to write a circular letter communicating the good news to all U.S. Embassies. "I thought it might stop the rain of enquiries from all over the world. After I had written it the black cloud of foreboding, which is always over my head, settled down and enveloped me and I dared not send it." Hay to Henry Adams, Sep. 19, 1901, ADA.

10. The following description of TR's expedition up Mount Marcy is based on these sources: Tahawus Club Guest Book, memoranda by George G. Whee-lock, club president, and Beverly R. Robinson, member, Sep. 12, 1901; The following description of TR's expedition up Mount Marcy is based on these sources: Tahawus Club Guest Book, memoranda by George G. Whee-lock, club president, and Beverly R. Robinson, member, Sep. 12, 1901; World World, Sep. 15, 1901; Noah La Casse, int. Harry V. Radford, Forest Leaves Forest Leaves, Winter 1904; TR.Auto.364; TR to J. J. Leary, Leary Notes, TRB; Hagedorn Notes, TRB; letter from Julia Hill, local resident, in ib.; reminiscences of EKR in Women's Roosevelt Memorial Association Bulletin Women's Roosevelt Memorial Association Bulletin (Fall 1933); Harmes, Edward A., "2.15 A.M.," article in (Fall 1933); Harmes, Edward A., "2.15 A.M.," article in The Adirondac The Adirondac, Nov.-Dec. 1963; Taylor, Dorothy, "Noah La Casse, Presidential Hiking Mate," Adirondack Life Adirondack Life, 1972.3(2) 911. Scenic material from ib., 1972.3(1) 37, and 1973.4(3) 40.

11. Taylor, "La Casse." Taylor, "La Casse."

12. EKR in EKR in WRMA Bulletin; WRMA Bulletin; Radford, La Casse int. Radford, La Casse int.

13. Ib.; Hagedorn Notes; Taylor, "La Casse." Ib.; Hagedorn Notes; Taylor, "La Casse."

14. Rii.76. Rii.76.

15. Radford, La Casse int. Radford, La Casse int.

16. Ib.; TR.Auto.364. La Casse testified that TR "became very calm" as he watched the ranger approach. TR to Leary: "I instinctively knew he had bad news...I wanted to become President, but I did not want to become President that way." Ib.; TR.Auto.364. La Casse testified that TR "became very calm" as he watched the ranger approach. TR to Leary: "I instinctively knew he had bad news...I wanted to become President, but I did not want to become President that way."

ILLUSTRATIONS.

frt.1Theodore Roosevelt at the time of his Harvard entrance examinations, 1876.

Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Harvard College Library.

prl.1 Theodore Roosevelt receives the American people on New Year's Day. Theodore Roosevelt receives the American people on New Year's Day.

Brown Brothers.

p1.1 Martha Bulloch Roosevelt at twenty-two. Martha Bulloch Roosevelt at twenty-two.

Brown Brothers.

2.1 Theodore Roosevelt Senior, aged about forty-five. Theodore Roosevelt Senior, aged about forty-five.

Author's Collection.

3.1 Theodore Roosevelt the Harvard freshman, 1877. Theodore Roosevelt the Harvard freshman, 1877.

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site, New York.

4.1 Alice Hathaway Lee when Theodore Roosevelt first met her. Alice Hathaway Lee when Theodore Roosevelt first met her.

Theodore Roosevelt Association.

4.2 Alice Lee, Theodore Roosevelt, and Rose Saltonstall on their Alice Lee, Theodore Roosevelt, and Rose Saltonstall on their "tintype spree."

Alice Sturm Collection, privately held.

4.3 Theodore Roosevelt at the time of his assault on the Matterhorn, 1881. Theodore Roosevelt at the time of his assault on the Matterhorn, 1881.

Theodore Roosevelt Association.

5.1 Theodore Roosevelt at the time of his election to the New York State Assembly. Theodore Roosevelt at the time of his election to the New York State Assembly.

Theodore Roosevelt Association.

6.1 The New York State Assembly Chamber in 1882. The New York State Assembly Chamber in 1882.

New York Public Library.

6.2 Alice, Corinne, and Bamie Roosevelt, about 1882. Alice, Corinne, and Bamie Roosevelt, about 1882.

Theodore Roosevelt Association.

7.1 Assemblymen Roosevelt, Howe, Spinney, Hunt, and O'Neil. Assemblymen Roosevelt, Howe, Spinney, Hunt, and O'Neil.

Theodore Roosevelt Association.

8.1 Antoine-Amedee-Marie-Vincent-Amat Manca de Vallombrosa, Marquis de Mores. Antoine-Amedee-Marie-Vincent-Amat Manca de Vallombrosa, Marquis de Mores.

North Dakota State Historical Society.

9.1 Hallway of the Roosevelt mansion at 6 West Fifty-seventh Street, New York, 1880s. Hallway of the Roosevelt mansion at 6 West Fifty-seventh Street, New York, 1880s.

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.

10.1 Governor Grover Cleveland. Painting by Eastman Johnson. Governor Grover Cleveland. Painting by Eastman Johnson.

New York State Library.

10.2 The first public advertisement of the Maltese Cross brand, 1884. The first public advertisement of the Maltese Cross brand, 1884.

Theodore Roosevelt Association.