New-York tribune., 1908-07-03
SHERMAN At HOME
GREETED By CROWDS
H4S COMFORTABLE JOUR-
NEY FROM CLEVEL4ND.
Tice-Presidenfial Candidate Vel
coined to Utica By Parade, Fire
srorks and Speaking.


y-+jca, y y. July e.-The homecoming of
congressman James S. Sherman tonight was
.de the occasion of such a demonstration as
hasr rarely been seen in this section of the state
THE welcome TO the Republican candidate for
,be Vice Presidency was non-partisan affair
ana 10 g great extent personal the Con-
eressnan's recovery from his recent somewhat
alarming illness gave added reason for a public
rejoicing on his safe return.
4 similar demonstration marked the home
coming of Horatio Seymour. a nominee for the
Presidency forty years ago. but the city and
surrounding districts have increased many
-iu,es in population since then and in point of
numbers the outpouring tonight has never
been equalleo
The city had assumed carnival air early in
The day and for several days various commit
tees of citizens Irrespective of party affiliations
have been busy with the preparations. 1t was
s. reception TO an honored son and was given
by citizens of the city. assisted by many thou
sands from the other cities and towns of Gen.
tral New York.
The parade was nearly two miles long, and as
The sherman home is less than this distance
from the station. and as the line of march fol-
loved direct course. Mr.. Sherman at the head
Of the parade had reached his home before the
last division had formed in line The course
sions Genesee street was Illuminated as il had
never been before Business blocks and munich
pal buildings were decorated with myriads of
electric lights, flags. bunting and pictures Of
Sherman. Continuous strings of japanese Ian
terms Oh either side of the street marked the
cnu-se for q full half mile
Mr. Sherman arrived here at 9:1s o'clock. and
the news vas signalIed all over the city by the
booming Of cannon. the ringing of bells and the
blowing Of whistles. a searchlight was played
upon his private car and followed his carriage
for considerable distance
Mr Sherman alighted from the car without
assistance and stepped directly to the carriage
which awaited him. Drs. Carter. of Cleveland
and Gibson. of this city. rode with him. the
members Of his family preceding in an automo-
bile The candidate appeared paler than usual.
but showed not the slightest signs of fatigue
and stated thar he had had an excellent day
He acknowledged the enthusiastic greeting
which he received with q broad smile. which
hardly relaxed until he had reached his home
blaze Of red fire and rockets greeted him
along the entire course, several truckloads
having previously been distributed
IN the parade which followed were four thou
sand men. including large delegations from
every organization of men in the city, thirty
musical organizations and delegations from half
q dozen cities and forty towns.
Arriving al his home, the carriage conveying
Nj Sherman drew TO one side and the candidate
viewed the parade in his honor. It was just
fortv-fve minutes in passing He was then
corted 10 platform. where he was greeted by
Mayor Thomas Wheeler. who said:>
! would be renliss in my duty if l were not
here tonight. because the whole city Of Utica
is here It is 10 US Of Utica great compliment.
and our presence here in no way indicates any
political significance. The people are here TO
show their appreciation 70 you of the great
honor which you have brought to the city of
Utica
John . Herman and Charles H Searle fol-
lowed with addresses. after which Mr.. Sherman
arose and in a clear. firm voice said:
Utica never did anything by halves. and she
has not departed from her we'll established Gus
tom. We're the census of this city 10 BE- taken
this evening am sure we would be the metrop-
oils Of the Western Hemisphere tApplauseD
The position TO which. with Mr. Kernan's bless
ing. ] viii ascend next March does not permit
The presiding officer to take part in the talk
tests which make that body especially pre-
eminent and ] shall not tonight depart from
the custom Of that position. ! do and must.
gentlemen. from an overflow ing heart with i'm
perfect words, I know. but with all the feeling
u which the human heart is capable. express
10 you gentlemen. and through YOU your fell
lows Tor whom You have spoken. my heartfelt
'hanks for this cordial. this kindly greeting and
'nls elaoorate and enthusiastic reception With
OUT Nj Herman and gentlemen, seeming in the
leasl 10 lmpugn your sincerity. l cannot help
hut teei that do not reach up TO the full meas
ure oi your complimentary expressions.
Home Home. Sweet Home OF all the
events Of somewhat busy life. much of which
mas been passed in the public service nothing
50 Eeenly touches my heartstrings as does the
welcome have received here tonight. OF all
lne incidents Of the last few weeks, none has
brought me much pleasure. so much salts
faction
Cleveland. July 2-Looking extremely pale.
James s Sherman left here this morning in
private attached to the train starting for
NE East at o'clock the Lake Shore Rail-
road Mr.. Sherman was accompanied by his
wife and DIR. Carter
am feeling quite well. but a little weak"
sald the Congressman. he entered the big
touring cal Of Ex-Governor Myron T. Herrck at
the hospital. for the "Trip the railway station.
Mr.. sherman did not attempt to walk from