Evening star., 1909-03-05
ROOSEVELT At HOME
Former President Now Free OF
Official Cares,

OYSTER BAY, n. Y, March 5.-Citizen
Roosevelt, free from all official cares,
rests peacefully this morning in his own
home on Sycamore Hill. three miles from
this village. after having gone through
one of the busiest weeks in his life-the
final week of his seven years administra-
ton as President of the United States,
which came to an end at noon yesterday.
1t was in the most democratic manner
that the trip from Washington to Oyster
Bay was made. The train from Washing.
ton was delayed more than three hours
between that city and Philadelphia, a
a result of the storm.
Three Hours Behind Time.
MI: Roosevelt's special train left Long
Island City at 1928 o'clock this morning
and he was more than three hours be-
hind the schedule time. he did not expect
that his neighbors in Oyster Bay would
remain up to greet him at the homecom-
ing, as they had expected to do. He was
agreeably disappointed. therefore when
his train reached Oyster Bay, to find the
station brilliantly illuminated with electric
bulbs and Japanese lanterns. while big
Illuminated banner bade him welcome
Home" Better than all. there was a
crowd of from coo to 300 Of his neigh
bors on hand. whom neither the lafeness
of the hour. the biting wind nor the
snow-covered roads could deter from wait
ing to greet their famous fellow-towns-
man.
The ex-President, well pleased at this
sign of friendlness, stayed In the station
for fifteen minutes or more to exchange
hand-clasps and greetings with enthusf-
astic friends. The village band was on
hand to enliven the proceedings: The
greetings over, Mr.. Roosevelt tucked his
family into the waiting carriage and
drove away for his home on Sycamore
Hill.
Telegram of Commendation.
While Mr.. Roosevelt's train was at
West Philadelphia the following tele-
gram, signed by Alexander p. Moore and
400 other persons. was handed him:
'tAppreciating the ability. courage and
patriotism which have Illuminated your
administration Of President Of the United
States, and recognizing your answering
devotion to duty and loyalty to the peo-
pie, the undersigned residents OF Pitts
burg and western Pennsylvania desire to
express their esteem for you, personally.
and their unbounded regard for you as
the greatest President of modern times.
Our interest in you will continue wher-
ever you may be. and our good wishes
will follow you through life"
MT. hOOSeNelt was STedtly pledSeu Will
the message.
Fellow-Passengers Give Praise.
After leaving West Philadelphia the
passengers aboard the train circulated
complimentary resolution. lauding their
distinguished fellow-traveler. This was
sent to Mr.. Roosevelt. and in response hs
came into the car and shook hands with
all, saying he thoroughly appreciated
their kindly thoughts and good wishes.
He declared:
Il am perfectly delighted to see you
and thank you. l have to be adamantine
about giving an interview and theretore
cannot say anything.
AS he starred back to rejoin Mrs.
Roosevelt every one in the car responded
heartily and Justify to call for three
cheers for the ex-President
The Long Island ferry house was
reached a few minutes after midnight,
and five minutes la,er the boat started
for Long Island city. where a special
train was awaiting Mr. Roosevelt.