The age-herald., 1900-10-27

Jew York, October 26.-ThiS city over
 we'd with Republican enthusiasm to- lght on the occasion of the reception ar af ged for Governor Roosevelt. From the
 val at the Grand Central at 5:30 o'clock
 I near midnight when the Governor t. tired and weary, to his sisters home for the night, there was such a series of re- captions, such burning of fireworks, such electrical displays and such eloquence as are seldom seen and heard in New York. It was the climax of the candidates tour of many thousands of miles, and his friends and admirers made the streets ring with their shouts of welcome home.
 As early as O clock the crowds began to gather at the Grand Central Station to see Teddy come home. Police on foot to the number of 100 controlled the throng and forty mounted ones acted as the Govern or's body guard through the streets. The reception committee had an open carriage for the Governor. In it were General Fran cis V. Greene and Secretary George R. Manchester of the County Committee, and Cornelius N. Bliss. In other carriages were party leaders.
 When the Governors train came in on time there was a demonstration. we'll dressed man broke through the lines. Just like Teddy, right on the minute" This was the signal for the crowd, which broke into a great cheer. MT Bliss was first to greet Governor Roosevelt.
 q am in perfect health,' said the Gov ernor. He smiled and shook member of the committee by the hand. As he passed along the platform he kept lowing to the crowd
 "Hooray for Teddy!" "Three cheers for the Governorr' What's the matter with the next Vice President?" were some of the greetings At the end of the platform there was a minute of delay and number of women insisted on shaking hands with the Governor. The party drove to the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The route was straight down the avenue. The Governor was cheered along the line, and at the Fifth Avenue Hotel the scenes about the station were largely repeated.
 At Madison square Garden
 The doors of Madison Square Garden were opened to the public at o'clock. Outside the Garden waiting for the oaening of the days programme was an orderly crowd There was no rushing or confusion. Inside were the two regimental bands, one at each end of the Garden. They continually played during the hours wait The popu- lar airs were played mostly, and were loudly cheered. Many of the campafLn songs were sung by three quartettes.
 Madison Square for it's entire length ahd breadth was one glimmering garden of color in honor of the coming to town of Governor Roosevelt. From shortly after dark until late in the night the tumuso continued.
 The fire works display began at dark and filled the air continuously for hours.
 While the display of fire works was at its height, the big chorus of 5000 voices burst forth with the strains of "the Star Spangled Banner" in Madison Square Park, Band Master Humphrey directing the chorus from the garden towers by means of the search light there. America" was rendered in the same manner.
 The big set pieces which were to display the pictures of Mckinley, Roosevelt, Wash ington and Lincoln, were reserved for the close of the illumination. As they were set off, one by one, they won the admiration and applause of the big crowds. It Is es- mated that about 5O,0O0 persons took part in the parades
 Around the Madison Square groups marched and counter marched and cheered and sang and shouted.
 Tons of fireworks were burned, and 1t was only when completely tired out that the many groups broke up and after a while went home.
 The decorations were profuse, the stars and stripes predominating. In every seat was small American flag to which was