New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-01
SONGS md TEARS.
Demonstrations of Regard When
President Left Oyster Bay.

Oyster Bay Sept 39-PTestdent Roosevelt
has tears I'm his eyes while he thanked his neasn-
hors who had gathered at the railroad stauon
here this morning to bid him farewell on his
return to Washington. On no previous oeea-
sion had he shown such signs of emotion. He
told the villagers that he appreciated their dem
constructions of friendship this and other oc-
casions more than he could possibly express
and that they have been very helpful to him.
The whole village WAS decorated in honor OF
the President, the decorations being especially
lavish in East Main-st.. AudTey-aTe. ana the
road leading TO the village from Sycamore Hill
The decoration at the station. over the main
entrance consisted OF a large shield formed or
an American flag. on either side Of which were
a japanese and a Russian Gag. Surrounding
the shield was q white dove bearing in its
mouth an olive branch. A passageway had been
hoped of, through which the President and his
family passed from the carriage to the trein.
On either SIDE or the ropes ranged trs2n-
~ Young women who constitute the Roosevelt
Club. They were dressed in white, and each wore
q red white and blue badge with a long streamer.
All the choirs and aI the school children Of the
Village were there, and each had a leaflet on
which was printed. Farewell to Our Neighbor,
President Roosevelt" and underneath the
words OF the hymn God Be with You Till We
Meet Again" The choirs and children sang the
words SS the FISS1OSAL pOoIOCo l1o LIdlLS dI1u
rs stood on the platform Of the last car with
ono Of the leaflets In his hand. while the singing
was going on. At its conclusion he thanked his
xsesghbors for their kindness and support in a
feeling manner. Mrs. Roosevelt, who had
tered the car with the children was also much
affected, and there were tears in her eyes while
the President was speaking.
The President was q little late in arriving at
che station owing TO the breaking down of his
wagon on the way from Sycamore Hill. An
other vehicle had TO be procured from the Pres
sdsnt's home before he could proceed. Besides
the President and bis family there were the
special train of two cars the Presidents secre-
ell summer and the Secret Service men. AS
the train started, amid the cheers of the throng
the President waved his hand and called out
sGoodby and good luck" He still stand
ing the platform when the train disappeared
from view.
The accident to the Presidents carriage might
have had serious results If the ancient vehicle
had been going fast at the time it occurred.
The Presidents other carriages had all gone
old trap that has been used for years. The
President riding the back seat with his
wife and Quentin, when the Secret Service
men who were following in another vehicle
the axle Of the Presidents wagon give way.
They shouted a warning. and the President
threw protecting around Mrs. Roosevelt
and his son as the back part Of the vehicle
brought the horses to standstill. and the Pres
ident helped his wife and out OF the wagon.
NO hurt and Mr.. Roosevelt laughed
over the naishap. A carriage was procured from
the stable Of Mr.. Weekes near by, and the trip
to the station was resumed.