The age-herald., 1902-02-02
Said He Would Have to Sur- render to Woman Behind Him
SHE WAS GROWING NERVOUS
Nashville Honors the Admiral in True Southern Style and Thousands Pack Muddy Streets to Get
 Glimpse of the Hero.

Nashville, February 1.-The first days entertainment of Admiral and Mrs Schley in Tennessee's capital eliminated tonight in a banquet to the one and brilliant reception to the other While the Knights Tempar had the admiral as their honored guest at the Duncan hotel, Airs Schley was introduced at the Maxwell House by the ladies of the patriotic so- cieties of the city, the latter being so- cial function of especial note and largely attended.
 At the capitol this morning, where well come was formally extended by state and city, the crush was as great as that at the station last night, thousands being unable to gain entrance to the hall of the House of Representatives where the speeches were delivered. Upon arriving at the state house the party passed under the swords of the Knights Templar es- cort two companies of uniformed Con federate Veterans and the Fifth Regi- ment, N. G. S. T., keeping back the crowds on either side, and proceeded to the Governors office. There Governor and Mrs McMillin, the Governors staff, ex-Governor Buchanan and others ex- tended greetings. Meantime Representative Hall was packed, and as the visitors entered the band from the State Industrial School struck up a lively air United States Cir cult Judge H. H. Lurton acted as master of ceremonies, and after the demonstra- tion was over the appearance of the ad- miral had somewhat subsided, introduced Governor McMillin. who spoke the states welcome Following the Governor were a number of other speakers, Admiral Schley coming last.
 Admiral schIey Speaks.
 Admiral Schley said
 'a have all my life long aimed to serve my country, my people and my lag. l have had no other view and no other ann btion. If l have served you acceptably in the nearly one-hplf of century in your service, I am satisfied. The memory of your welcome today will sweeten the every hour of life I have yet to live.
 T have no other hope but to live al- ways in your love and esteem and fill no place in which that might be placed in jeopardy.
 It was nearly o'clock when the ad- miral concluded, his remarks evoking continuous applause and after hurried luncheon at Duncan hotel the party visit cd Vanderbilt University where Chan cellor kirkland introduced the admiral, who spoke briefly to the students as- sembled in the university chapel. From there Fisk University the colored insti- tuition endowed by Clinton B. Fisk, was visited the students according the dis tingushed visitor a rousing welcome. The. admiral appeared greatly interested in the surroundings here and in the chapel talked at some length.
 Woman Behind the Gun.
 As he warmed to his subject Mrs Schley. who sat on the platform just in his rear. became perceptibly nervous and at length addressed him in an audible tone. Turning to her for a moment the admiral faced his audience and, with a twinkle in his eye, said
 '"rhe woman behind the man behind the gun says, cease talking and I shall have to bid you goodbye"
 It was past o'clock when the visitors dined in their apartments and rested a short while, preparatory to the evenings programme.
 Andrew Jackson, will be visited and serv- ice in the Jackson chapel attended
 Schey at Banquet.
 At the banquet tonight Admiral Schley was vociferously applauded upon being presented by Postmaster Stahlman. He said:
 "Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth Speaketh, and on this occasion, after the eloquent remarks of your toast master, I feel my heart is almost too full to give any utterance. The thousands I have met on my way through Washing ton, Indiana, Illinois. Kentucky and Ten nessee have amply testified to their love, respect and confidence. I have served you all my life. 1 have had no guiding star except your interest. I have lived somewhat on the outside of the country and at times 1t has been hard for me to I keep the interest of patriotism burning in my heart. It has been my great honor to serve you from pole to pole and from sun to sun. throughout the tropical zones and I have never met a man who was more devoted to his flag; the one under which he served.
 He said naval officers had to live apart from their wives but that he would now enjoy belated honeymoon. He said he returned the love of the people of Nash vile and would carry away lasting re- membrances that he would cherish all the sweet days of his life.