Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
WARM WELCOME FOR SHERMAN
VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDI-
DATE REACHES HOME IN UTICA.
Made the Occasion Of Notable Non.
Partisan Demonstration-Stood
Journey Well.

UTICA. N. Y, July 3.-The home-com-
ing last night Of Representative James
8. Sherman was made the occasion of
such a demonstration as has rarely been
seen in this section of the state. The
welcome to the republican candidate for
the vice presidency was a non-partisan af-
fair, and to a great extent personal. for
the representatives recovery from his re-
cent somewhat alarming illness gave add
ed reason for public rejoicing upon his
safe return.
Mr.. Sherman, accompanied by Mrs
Sherman and DR.. Carter. reached here
on the New York express from the west
at 9:1S o'clock this evening. AS his train
drew into the station bands played. fire
works were set off, and church chimes
rang out. In Bags Square and every
other spot adjacent to the New York
Central station thousands Of persons were
crowded. Mr.. Sherman stepped from the
train slowly. looking pale and worn. But
he stood the journey. his physician said.
very we'll. a monster procession formed
in the vicinity of the station and escorted
the candidate to his home.
At Mr.. Sherman's home the formal wei
come took place, the principal speech be-
ing by Mayor J. D. Herman.
A similar demonstration marked the
homecoming OF Horatio Seymour NOM
inee for the presidency forty years ago,
but the city and surrounding districts
have Increased many times in population
since then. and in point Of numbers the
outpouring tonight has never been equaled
in this vicinity.
In the parade which followed were large
delegations from every organization OF
men In the city. thirty musical organiza-
lions and delegations from half dozen
cities and forty towns.
Arriving at his home. the carriage con-
veying Mr.. Sherman drew to one side and
the candidate viewed the parade I'm his
honor. He was then escorted to a plat
form. where he was greeted by Mayor
Thomas Wheeler. Mr.. Herman and
Charles H. Searle followed with speeches.
after which Mr.. Sherman arose. and in a
clear. firm voice said:
Mr.. Sherman's Remarks.
Utica never did anything by halves,
and she has not departed from her well
established custom. Were the census of
this city to be taken this evening I am
sure we would be the metropolis of the
western hemisphere. The position to
which. with Mr.. Kernan's blessing I will
ascend next March does not permit the
presiding officer to take part in the talk
tests which make that body especially
part from the custom of that position.
Il do and must. gentlemen, from an
overlooking heart. with imperfect words
know, but with all the feeling of which
the human heart is capable, express to
you gentlemen. and through you to your
fellows for whom you have spoken my
heartfelt thanks for this cordial, this
kindly greeting and this elaborate and
enthusiastic reception. Without Mr.. ker-
nan and gentlemen. seeming in the least
to impugn your sincerity. l cannot help
but feel that do not reach up to the full
measure Of your complimentary express
sions.
Home, Home, Sweet Home OF all
the events Of somewhat busy life, much
of which has been passed in the public
service. nothing so keenly touches my
heartstrings as does the welcome / have
received here tonight. OF all the incidents
of the past few weeks none has brought
to me so much pleasure. so much salts
faction"