8 THE COURIER. densely packed linos as the bead of tt e column and the first companies marched forth. The bands played, but the wcl oomo from thousands of throats drown oJ the music. At tho foot of Market ttreet tho donso crowd was a jam. Windows and roofs were pooplod with faces that flcomed all opon mouthB and waving flags. Dry goods boxes woro piled in tho streot. Blockaded cabin cars woto pooplerl over with u wriggling hu manity, and from thoir places of van tago men and woinon yelled themselves lioareo and wavod thoir armB woary. Mnny wept unconsciously while a thunderous refrain echoed untiringly, "Welcome, Nebraska, wolcomo homo." Two blocks farther on tho mon were decked with (lowers, scarrod and much used woiiponB of war woro filled to tho muzzlo with bright blossoms of peaB. Tho men hold thoir lips tight shut, look' ing as though t.hoy,too,wero nearer tears than smiles. Quns boomed amiably from the tops of sky scrapors, the cheering grew to a mighty thunder and many a face that was novor known to change color under flee grew as pnlo aa tho white flowers in their button holeB San Francisco seemed to havo gone mnd, all business wbb BUHpondod. Deal era in lire-arms sent their employes out with guns and howitzers to aid to t,he ganoral cry of thankfulness. Tho tall Examiner but ding was hung from basement to roof with hundreds of trains of tire crackerB that were sot otT at once. When the men beard their sharp crackle, thoir oyps Bnapped for tho first time. They nudged oath other oxcitedly with thoir elbows. "Guiguinto.'' said oue; "Marilao,' whispered another. "That's February Fourth over again, fellowp," 6houted the irrepressible II tebcok of company G. "SoundB more like Qjinga, when the colouel was killed," objected a voice from "H." Near tbo Chronicle building hard ware merchants and bell manufacturer were making good use of their wares. Church bells and chimes wero tmuotocl in ovory front window from eidowalk to tho fifth story, and set furiously goi ig. S rings of bells reaching from the roofs to tho sidewalks jingled continuously. Cymbals were made of vast boiler covers and beaten to the time of the matching footsteps. The steam whis tles and Birens, too, caught the measure of the march and tooted in unison like tho mighty throb of a great drum. Soon a greater cbeor, a wilder, louder c ry burnt from the thousands ol throats. Side ty biJe. carried by the culi r guard, eiino tl e Uttered colors aid I ho regi mental btaudurd uf tho lo urn, which the poplo uf Nebraska resented to t e regiment a year Hg . Hit fev nttlo torn, jet proud tat'ers remain. In stinctively every head wap ba d. iiin lifted their hatB. women t ir otT ll eir hats and bonneta and wav cl V. i m frantically witn tears in their eyes. White haired old men yell like mad creatures, and with flashirg eyes turn to march barbheaded beside the color company. Veterans of jears gono by join thoso of today in the steady tramp, tramp of tho boys who are coming hotun, ''JuBt bee that flag,'' passed from mouth to mouth along tho lino of march. "The Hag that was never do feated," camo tho rcBpouso and the cheering was redoubled, "You can boo bow much Eorvice she has Eeen," said mon proudly to each other, for it was their country's Hag. At ono placo a largo banner hanging above tbo street bore the portraits of Colonels Stotsenburg and Mulfo d, with tho words: "Welcome Nebraska am' Utah battery volunteois." OtHcors and mon saluted tbe likeness of their martyred commander rover ontly in pa-sing, The ambulaucM following found their way a path of roses. Mon did not cheer much as they passed, but lifted their hats and wore silent. But thousands of woraon raiiod their voices in shrill hur rahs, the sweetest sound the soldiers have heard in many a month. Immediately following came tho Utah battery, marching along in triumphal profession to the Presidio. Gkrmaink Towi.k. Special correspondent, World Herald. GOULD'S NOVEL SMOKING ROOM Undine Klentrlo I'm Decoration on III Ynvlit .ItHlnnta. George J. Gould, who is commodore of the Atlantic Yacht club, has recent ly had a number of alterations made to the Interior of his magnificent steam yacht Atalanta, which, as every ono knows, is ono of the most luxuriously equipped yachts on this side of the At lantic. When the Atalanta was origin ally built, Borne thirteen years ago, for Jay Gould, the father of the present owner, yachtsmen came from far and near to examine the wonderful carv ings In her dining saloon, which Is the most magnificent apartment of its kind en any yacht. On the Atalanta, as is the custom on many English yachts, the owner's quarters are forward In stead of aft, as is usually the case, and the principal apartment on the main deck is a large ladles' saloon, which leadB by a stairway aft to the dining saloon below. This year Mr. Gould had about ten feet taken off the after end of the ladles' saloon, which he has converted Into a smoking room and buffet, where he can drink a cocktail and smoke a friendly cigar without being disturbed. This room, though hardly noticeable, on account of its size, being only about ten feet square, Is chiefly re markable for Its unique decorations and the inscriptions on its walls, which instantly attract the attention of tho most blase yachtsmen on account of their beauty and originality. Tho room which Mr. Gould calls his "den" is beautifully paneled in white ash, surrounded by re'd leather-covered sofas. While this Is not very remark able In Itself, the decorations are, for burned Into the wood for about a tenth of an Inch by the aid of an electric pen are scroll-work figures running along the wall, sides, and even In the beams supporting the celling. The contrast between the Bmoky character of the decorations and the white ash back-ground is remarkably beautiful, and has attracted the attention of every visitor on the Atalanta since the room has been opened. In case any visitor should forget his real reason for enter ing the room in his admiration for the decorations, Commodore Gould has kindly burned into the wall the follow ing inscription: If on my theme I rightly think, there are five reasons why we drink: Good wine, a friend, because I'm dry, or lest I should be by and by, or any other reason why. "We won't count this one." While on the other side of the room are the following lines: Would'st thou know the secrets of the sea? Only those who comprehend Its dangers Comprehend Its mysteries. This Is about the first work of Its kind ever done by the electric pen, and, judging by the result on tho Ata lanta, It has opened a new field for tho decoration of natural wood. Now York Sun. Czar mid Triiv'-llnjr. The czar is not less careful of his life than his predecessors, but he adopts (imerent methods for safeguard ing himself. Instead of having three trains ready w 'ien he Is going on a Journey and leaving tho anarchists to guess which train is conveying him, aa his father did, he simply allows no one to know his plans. Tho route Is pub lished, but ho never keeps It. WIT AND HUMOR. MATRIMONIAL EXPERIENCE OF MR. AND MRS. BEASLEV. lime itlitkr a DirrVrcm-o Why a t'olorrd W Illicit a licr I'rcfftn to U i) tho ullnturo Latcftt from tlic I'n ll ii v World. "Dearest Lucy, don't you want to grt'ce the ball this owning with your lovely presence? You know wo re ceived a wry polite invitation.'' ".lust as you say, dear William. Whatever pleates you pleases me. I will do whatever you think bu.it.' "Well, l.ucy, suppose we go that is, if it will afford you pleasure. Don't say you want to go just because I sug gested it. You know I am always happy if you are about." Must as yiu say. divirest. What divss shall I wear Shall I v. ear my white satin dress or 1113 boUle green merino with bead trimmings? You know which is the most becoming to me." Dear Lucy, you are beautful in any dress, dust consult your own taste; but I think your white satin droui is very becoming." "That is just the one I was going to wear. How happy we will be at tho ball. You must promise me William, darling, that you will not leave mo even for n minute. I am so sad and lonely when you are not about." " hat wouldn't I do to please you? I am sometimes afraid that our hnppi nes Is too great to last." 'Don't spalc that way. William, it make 1 a cold shiver run over me. Now 1 will go urstairs and dress." I.uey dbupp sirs. "There she goes. What an angelic creature she is. How wret died I should be if anything should h "-on to her. My heart tells me I will liiAvr cease to love her. Want a happy man I ami" " by don't you hand over that sugar b)wl.' You never put enough sugar in my rolfce." "You just shut your mouth. Rill J'ua ly. I put enough sugar in the cof ie. to sweeten a barrel of vinegar. You. tlolinny. if you r t your fingers in that dish avrain. I'll m.ike you wish you had never been born, you dirty brat. You Susan, quit that siiutling. Quit, I say." v Airs. Kusuly pounds Susan on the buck. "I don't think you ought to beat that child, but you always were a brute," said Mr. I'easly. "Hill Ueasly, I want you to shut your mouth. You ...ust mind your business." "I'a, .lohnuy is tearing yoar paper." "You little scoundrel. I'll teach you to tear my pap.r. Taka that." Mr. Measly cu.r's Johnny's ear. "O, you bully," exclaims Mrs. Ueasly, referring to her husband. "Come here, Johnny, poor boy, did he hurt you? Here is a lump of sugar for you." "Luey, you uct like a blamed fool. You are enough to drive a man crazy. You always insist on having your way about thing's." "Yon can have your own way for a while, for I am going to a party." Mrs. Iteasly takes her leave. 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