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Herald July 8"

Cheers From Thousands of Throats.

The short run of the Oula from the
Michigan to the entrance of the grand basin
was accompanied by one continuous and
deafening cheer that came from the throats
of the thousands along shore, in the
windows and on the roofs of
the buildings near by. The eyes
of Colombus' spirit must have been extended
in wonder at the marvellous picture that
greeted his eyes as the launch shot from
under the peristile bridge into the grand
basin. The great promenades and lawn in
front of Manufactures Building, the pavement
in front of the peristile, and the court
of honor were black with the people gathered
to welcome the Spanish visitors. But
the color of the spectacle was over against
the Agricultural Building. For there were
congregated men and women from the four
corners of the earth, attired in the garb of
their native lands.

First to greet the spirit of Columbus were
the true descendants of the red men who
gazed in wonder at the landing of Columbus
in the flesh. A score of bucks from Buffalo
Bill's encampment leaned against the rail
opposite the statue of the republic and
awkwardly waved their arms in welcome.
They were in full war-paint and feathers,
and the Spaniards gazed in admiration and
curiosity while they courteously returned
the salute.