The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-20

formation on that point
But I told Mr.. Mellen that ii the
merger were made in violation OF the
law ne must not come back" he said
Back to His Desk.
Colonel Roosevelt spoke and ges-
change in his appearance was due to
his loss OF weight. His face was seam
ed with lines which had not been there
before and the belt Of his old tan rid
celebration OF his homecoming. was
drawn In three or four inches beyond
the notch which measured his girth
before he decided to explore the
juEgleA
The colonel will go to his editorial
Office in New York tomorrow morn
ing and win spend most of the day
in. meeting political associates. At
that time he will confer with the New
York state leaders. The address
-tional Geographic society, in Washing
ton, has been set for next Tuesday
evening. 1t Ia in this address that the
colonel will make the first formal an
Ecuncement of the discovery of a river
in Brazil.
His Arrival At Home.
Oyster Bay. May 20.-Theodore
Roosevelt set foot on his native soil
at $40 o'clock last night for the first
A group of thirty persons. old
friends and relatives. stood quietly on
the sandy beach at the cove on Oyster
Bay, just down the hill from Colonel
RoOsevelts home. The former pres
fdent. leaning heavily on a cane. and
assisted by two men, toiled slowly UP
the gangway from the landing place.
1t was something of a shock to his
old friends, to whom his unusual
physical vigor had been always a
source of wonder, to note the change.
Shortly after o'clock the tug was
sighted. She steamed in slowly. Aft
er what seemed an interminable de-
lay to those on shore, a row boat put
OFF and crept up to the wharf.
Not a word was spoken until a ia
miliar voice was heard across the wa
ter. why. hello cried Colonel
cheer went up as those on shore
caught sight Of a bronzed face lighted
by the rays of the boats lantern.
Mrs. Richard Derby, Colonel Roose-
velt's youngest daughter, flew down
the gangway and put her arms about
from the boat. He made his way up
the incline and stopped to greet his
friends.
Declares He Feels Fine.
by George, it's good to see you
ALL" he said with the broadcast smile.
How do you feel?" was the first
question.
Fine, fine, just fine" he exclaimed.
The next question he cut of short.
mo politics, no politics. he said.
mot a word Of politics. I'm going to
stay here quietly in Oyster Bay for
ten days. until leave for Europe for
my sons wedding. I shall go no
before the National Geographic So
ciety.''
washington is a bad place for you
now" broke IN some one.
81 wish you were there now, Theo-
dore." came from gray haired wo-
The colonel laughed at this re-
IF were," he began, IT would
would"
But he decided not to say what he
would do. ~ stopped short. then,
raising his cane, said with a laugh:
You see. I still have the same big
stick
In spite of Colonel Roosevelt's
weakened condition and his loss of
considerable weight, his relatives
showed no uneasiness as to his con-
dition.'
Colonel Roosevelt remained on the
beach for a few minutes exchanging
greetings; then climbed into his auto
mobile and was driven up the hill to
his home.
Won't Run for Governor.
While v-aiting at quarantine. with a
few crisp sentences punctuated by de-
cisive gestures he reaffirned the verify
of the river Of doubt" CURLY denied
having expressed himself as to presi-
Dental probabilities for 1916. said he
would not run for governor of New
York, made q few deprecatOry remarks
about his critics.
+. The colonel was noticeably thinner.
but his face wore a healthy tan.
He was informed by newspaper men
that he was reported to have said that
he would not run as candidate on the
Republican ticket and that If he be-
came a candidate, 1t would be on the
Progressive ticket.
Not a word of truth in this" said the
colonel II have not made a single
declaration about the political situa-
ton in 1876
The colonel told friends and newspaper
men he would make only one address
before sailing for Spain.
81 will give this said ME-. Roosevelt.
before the National Geographic So
ciety."
Trophies of the Hunt.
In the baggage brought by the coll
onel were alligator skins and other
trophies which no one but the customs
house officers saw. The only exception
which the colonel took to the procedure
of the officers was their handling of
manuscript which lay on one Of the
trunks.
please, don't touch that" warned the
colonel. Il shouldn't want to be sepa-
rated from that
Mr.. Cherry and Mr.. Miller reiterated
the colonel's statement that there was
not a particle of doubt about the ex-
istence of the disputed river. Curious
looking red mounds upon Mr.. Cherry's
hands were evidence that the poison
Gus insects had not confined their bites
to Mr. Roosevelt.
The colonel said that he had lost
fifty-five pounds, but had gained con-