The San Francisco call., 1910-07-05

ASGLELOH congestion OF traf1c
S5ffrF2OH at the Reno depot
two trains of u cars apiece were roll
e ing, filled to capacity. toward san
Francisco.
On all the sidetracks at the depot
were more cars rapidly filing from the
ever increasing procession leaving the
ticket Office. Automobiles, carriages
and vehicles Of every description con-
tinually emptied their loads in from the
Golden hotel. but the great swarm of
humanity in front OF the hostelry
seemed different from the usual mob
that had blocked the sidewalk before
the fight headquarters-it was moving
Baggage came out Of the swinging
doors without a halt, and barely stop
ping to count noses. different parties
made their way rapidly to the railroad
station
10TH TO LEAVE CELEBRITY"
There were quite number of people
10Th to leave the lively city and when
they were finally landed at the depot
surrounded by suitcases and handbags
they stepped to one side just for
moment to place one more on the
red"
Devoid Of the disorder and trouble
that might have occurred save for the
adequate accommodations OF the rail-
road. the multitude made its way out
Of the mountain city. There were long
faces and faces with smiles. but. as one
traveller remarked:
There is nothing left now but to go
home. I've lost all my money, my
watch and my rings, but, thank Cod.
I've got my ticket home safe in my
pocket"
It was remarked by many people at
the fight that there seemed to be q
scarcity Of colored people. despite the
fact that great many had come to
town. Even tf the negro spectators re-
NAMED hidden until after the fight
there certainly was a gathering OF them
when the trains began to pull out to-
ward the west. They We're a happy lot,
and one woman Of dusky skin who at
tended the battle took of her hat be-
fore she boarded train for home.
When asked why she did so she re-
piled:
PROUD OF BIER COLOR
Cause ah wants everybody TO know
that abs a niggah, das why, an ah'm
prahd OF #" a great many laughed at
the remark. but there were those who
turned away with sullen mutterings.
The hard work of the Nevada police
and the local department to keep order
over the thousands was almost unneces-
sary, for there was no sign of diff
Guilty or commotion of any sort The
authorities were on the alert, but they
were scarcely given a chance to make
an arrest It was very peaceful
crowd. If it hadn't been for the ques-
tion OF going home, which really
ranked next to the fight itself, there
might have been trouble.
The minute the white fighter fell
there was but one thought uppermost-
how to get home. All day the Southern
Pacific brought trains to Reno. Many
Of the cars were sleepers and many of
the people who looked sharp about OBJ
tanning accommodations rode westward
with berth. Berths were just a mat
ter Of luxury and the majority OF the
people were quite satisfied with a chair.
AS the long lines of these day
coaches drew slowly out of the station
the passengers could be seen munching
sandwiches, reading comfortably or
smoking. The greatest battle of the
age was over and what mattered the
betting or the downfall of the favorite?
The trip was novel; the company con-
genial.
DELIGHT IN MERE SEAT
There were also quite a number of
visitors who settled with delight into
the plush seats, for they had come to
Reno too late to secure rooms and were
truly worn out from walking the
streets. There were some who still
talked loudly and gesticuiated with
excitement. but it was because of the
clean fairness of the fight and the
unquestionable superiority Of the vic
tor.
The faction that was most amusing
of the home going throng was that
which had come into Reno underneath
the cars Tired disheveled and dirty.
they hung around the depot in groups,
from the one legged negro who has
been with the Johnson camp to the
sturdy youth who walked most of the
way from Chicago. They made no
move to board the cars. A seat in one
OF the day coaches would have meant
heaven to them, but they had to wait
until darkness and the coming OF the
freight cars.
Quietly the tremOr Of excitement, the
electric feeling in the air died away
The great hordes that brought tense
and exhilarating life to Reno passed
and IN the passing left but a stiffness