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WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.
THOUSANDS CHEER BRYAN
Trip Through Western Nebraska One Continuous
Ovation to the Great Commoner.
PEOPLE TRAVEL MILES TO GREET HIM
With Wisdom, Eloquence and Fearlessness, the
Champion of the Common People's Cause Pro
claims a Rightful Inheritance Wrested from
Them by Injustice and Greed.
"BRYAN, BRYAN," everywhere.
Amid a whirlwind of applause, Hon,
William Jennings Bryan made bis tri
umphant tour throughout western Ne
braska this week.
It was a trip long to be remembered
as the most important in the history of
public men expounding important ques
tions. That the pride of Nebraska was
cheered and feasted as no man has
ever before been treated was evident
and he and his company were most ex
pressive in thanks for the magnificent
receptions at every pjpint and the warm
friendship and hospitality accorded
them by the people of all parties. It
was a remarkable trip in one respect
and that was the glad hand of good
fellowship extended as, it never was
before. Even Mr. Bryan was dumb
founded over the frankness with which
hundreds of others than his party fol
lowers met and talked with him on the
issues of the day. Even as the official
Republican organ of Alliance put it in
Tuesday's report of the meeting here,
fully one-half of the audience at the
Bryau meeting were Republicans. So
it was everywhere, the same. Party
lines seemed entirely eliminated on
Mr. Bryan's trip. That the distin
guished visitor enjoyed the trip was
evident, and as the special train carry
ing hiin and his associates sped over
the beautiful green prairies of this sec
tion of the state, an expression of com
plete contentment overspread the ora
tor's manly countenance. He gazed
through the car window over the land
scape like one in deep admiration of a
pleasing picture.
Mr. Bryan and party, composed of
Edgar Howard of the Columbus Tele
gram, Arthur Mullen, president of the
Bryan Volunteers of Nebraska, Sec
retary Gruenther of the same oiganiza
tion, and Official Reporter A. P.
Sprague, Sundayed at Valentine where
Mr. Bryan was the guest of Hon. A.
M. Morrissey, who will represent this
district at the democratic national con
vention as delegate. His time Sunday
was spent in delivering two lectures on
topics of a religious nature, namely,
"The Prince of Peace" and "Signs of
the Times." Early Monday morning
the party started for Chadron by special
train, arriving theie at an early hour.
Here Mr. Bryan was the guest at break
fast at the home of Judge A. W. Crites.
Shortly after, Mr. Bryan found him
self in the midst of an audience of
great numbers iajjta opera house to
whom he spoke on the issues of the
j day for two hours. It is reported that
his arguments brought forth the ap
plause of the audience so vociferously
that it was feared at times the roof of
the building might bo raised.
A speeial train awaited the distin
guished party at Chadron to convey
them tq Crawford, a delegation from
the la((er place headed by the Fort
Robinson band being present. Judge
Westover was among the prominent
men to accompany Mr. Bryan to Craw
ford. It was about 12:30 when the
train rolled into the town, the depot
platform swarming with humanity who
stood out in a drenching rain eager to
get the first glimpse of the distinguish
ed visitor. When Mr. Bryan stepped
from, his car it seemed as if the surg
ing mass of people would swallow him
up before he could be hustled into a
vehicle awaiting him. "Bryan, Bryan,"
everywhere. Bands played, engines
screeched, men cheered and the clap
ping of thousands of hands echoed
through the rain: '
An elaborate program was mapped
out by the committee at Crawford for
the reception of Mr. Bryan. Follow
ing an address at Syndicate opera
house, his party was escorted to the
hotel, where a sumptuous banquet was
tendered him, Mayor C. H. Chase de
livered a brief address of welcome and
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State Representative George M. Adams
acted as toastmaster.
Mr. Bryan spoke briefly, thanking
the people for the hearty reception.
He took occasion also to recommend to
the people the Bryan Volunteers, under
whose auspices the present state tour
made, and said that organization was
the foundation of success.
The menu card was headed with a
portrait of the honored guest and be
neath it was a picture oi the White
house, with a significant inference con
necting the two pictures.
And still it rained. The streets were
crowded with an immense throng await
ing the hour when Mr. Bryan would
appear at the city park south of town
for his principal speech. Though the
thoroughfares and roads were literally
covered with mud and water, the crowd
tracked on ankle deep in slush to get a
seat in the ampitheatre in advance of
the speaker and party. It is estimated
that 4,000 people listened to the dis
tinguished Nebraskan at this place.
Mr. Bryan's speech included a review
of the financial condition of the coun
try, the banking system, and other is
sues "that wiil 'be important 'questions
in the coming national campaign and
which will bo fully put forth by the
democratic party.
At the conclusion of Mr. Bryan's
speech an informal reception and hand
shaking took place in which thousands
surged forth eager to grasp the hand
of the noxt president.
The hour had now arrived for tho
trip cast over tho Burlington railway
and the delegation that arrived from
Alliance by special train in the morn
ing took charge of Mr. Bryan and they
were escorted to tho depot where at
4:19 p. m. tho special started on the
trip to Alliance.
The special train consisted of six
coaches, well filled with people from
this city, Hcmingford, Marsland and
Belmont. Tho first stop was made at
Belmont which was for but a few mom
ents, Mr. Bryau going to the rear plat-
lonn turn snaking nanus witn tue peo
ple who had gathered at this point.
When Marsland was reached quite a
large gathering of people were waiting
to welcome the special and hear Mr.
Bryan in a short talk, which was along
lines of general governmental affairs.
Ho complimented himself on the fact
that he was a citizen of the great state
where he observed so much thrift and
energy and he paid a compliment to
tho people ot western Nebraska that
indicated that he held them near and
dear to his heart. Mr. Bryan is a typ
ical Nebraskan and he is so proud of
the fact that he never loses an oppor
tunity to speak of it.
Hemingford was the next stop. Here
Mr. Bryan had tho pleasure of address
ing several hundred people. He Bpoke
tor fifteen minutes and graphically ran
over important questions of the day
that aro being daily expounded through
the democratic press and of which he
is the father.
Being somowhat late, Engineer Dav
enport and Conductor Armour turned
thein looso for a hurry-up trip to Al
liance. It was after six o'clock when
the train pulled into the depot platform
amid tho cheering of thousands of
voices. The Fort Robinson band ac
companied the delegation and joined
in tho tumult in honor of the occasion.
Muddy streets and crowded sidewalks
was tho condition of affairs here as
elsewhere and the delegation finally
crowded its way to the Hotel North
West where quarters had been secured
for Mr. Bryan and his party. An elab
orate supper had been prepared and
was in readiness when they were ready
for the repast. Tho menu was elab
orate and the tables in the dining room
of this popular place were engaged by
all who were able to secure supper
tickets,
The fact that tho weather for several
days before the event was rainy and
windy, kept many from attending the
speech, yet it is estimated that there
were several thousand out-of-town vis
itors in town. A delegation from Bridge
port, Scottsbluff and Mitchell arrived
that day to escort the party over the
Guernsey line the next morning.
There is no doubt that Alliance took
the lead in way of preparation and ar
rangements for the important speech
Mr. Bryan was to make on this trip.
The question of where to accomodate
the great numbers that would be here
perplexed the committee. An out-door
gathering was the only thing to be con
sidered, uo building in the city being
able to hold the crowd. This obstacle
was happily overcome when Dr. Bell
wood anuounced that he would tender
his residence and beautiful lawn for
the purpose. It was just the thing,
and Dr. Bellwood was particularly
gratified that he could in this way show
his appreciation for the great Com
moner, whom he has always held in
the highest regard. Not only this, the
genial doctor appointed himself a com
mittee of one to see that the place was
put in the best of order for the occasion.
Ho even deuied himself the pleasure of
the trip to meet Mr. Bryan along with
the other boys from here, to look after
the arrangements. It never rains but
it pours. Manager Lawrence of the
electric light plant was asked if lights
could be secured for the occasion and
he too broke forth in a desire to show
what he could do to show Bryan that
he was a good fellow, and the way he
trimmed up the grounds with electricity
was grand, Owing to the threatening
weather the electricians were not able
to get to work till late in the afternoon,
but they nevertheless strung electrical
bulbs that brought forth Bryan's name
and the word "welcome" most conspic
uously. The Bellwood residence was
arrayed in hundreds of lights that lent
a most euchanting appearance. It was
a good job and the committee feels
gratified with the efforts of Mr.
Lawrence.
The Becond story of the residence
had been reserved for the band and
shortly before eight o'clock they ap
peared but not before the spacious lawn
and far into the streets the people
crowded for desirablo positions. Though
the night was chilly and damp when
the military band opened up with one
of tho popular pieces tho audience for
got all else but the sweet strains and
cheered the band boys lustily.
Shortly after eight o'clock Mr. Bryan
was brought to tho houso and escorted
to the lower balcony where ho made
nis spcecii. hc was surrounded by a
number of Alliance people, besides
others from abroad which included Mr.
Garrett, democratic aspirant for
lieutenant-governor, who was also a
member of the Bryan contingent.
After an invocation by Rev. J. L.
Vallow of the M. E. church, the dis
tinguished speaker was introduced by
Mr. Robt. Graham in a few words.
The approach of Mr. Bryan on the
piattorm was neraiucu oy great ap
plause fiom the audience and the kind
ly expression of the man so near to the
hearts of Nebraskans whoso favorite
son he remains gave warmth to the
hearts of the audience despite the chilly,
damp wind that swept over them.
Mr. Bryan spoke for over two hours
and covered the field ol questions per
taining to governmental affairs com
pletely, Imperialism, which today is sapping
the vitality of the nation in the Philli
pincs was most explicitly explained bv
Mr. Bryan. How the wealth of the
nation was being expended for islands
7,000 miles away. The question of
plutocracy and democracy was explain
ed most thoroughly. How the former
held for the rich only, while democracy
was the doctrine of all the people of a
nation. The tariff which today threat
ens the republican party and on which
they are divided was a prominent sub
ject and, of course, the question was
presented from a democratic stand
point, as the party has always advo
cated a lowering of the same. The
spirit of the speaker was noticeably
aroused when he reached the all-absorbing
discussion of combinations and
trusts. Hero Mr. Bryau appears as
a gladiator, his voice rising in fearless
defense of the American people. He
jumps at this serpent which today is
striking at every home and thunders
out in no uncertain tone a warning to
the people to beware of its poisonous
bite. It is the destruction of the gov
ernment, the spirit that is preparing
the way for plutocracy and serfdom.
Mr. Bryan included in this question
that of government by injunction. How
laws were applied to disarm the labor
ing class at the behest of the rich. A
Ifbrse thief could demand a trial by
jury, but a poor man whose nght3 were
circumvented would be cast in prison
if the petition were proposed. Shame
upon the court that would so throttle
liberty and justice. The passing of
the recent emergency currency bill by
congress' was spoken of by Mr. Bryan
as an injustice and he held the domi
nant party responsible for the same.
This bill is in the interest of Wall
street bankers and gamblers who can
now use the government treasury as a
common purse in time of need. He
endorsed the banking system now in
vogue in Oklahoma, which secures the
depositor with a reserve fund taxation.
The labor question received its im
portant consideration, and Mr. Bryan
urged employes of railroads and other
corporation to stand up for their rights
and repulse intimidations for it was
the people and not the combinations
who, after all, were their helpmates.
A corporation cares only for the poor
man's vote, and after that has served
its purpose he is cast aside or discharg
ed on the least pretext.
Mr. Bryan concluded his speech by
deuying the accusation that he was at
tempting to array the rich against the
poor. But he wanted to act as a peace
mediator between the two so that they
might become acquainted with each
other without waiting till they crossed
the river of life to become introduced
on the other shore. He wanted to see
a getting together ere that time and if
he has his way about it the task will be
accomplished.
After the speech Mr. Bryan was sur
rounded by hundreds of people anxious
to express their approval of the prin
ciples he expounded and to shake his
hand.
It was the conclusion of a strenuous
day for the "Peerless Leader" and
while his voice showed signs of huski-
ness, he performed his task well and
the genial smile imparted to those who
met him will not soon be forgotten.
After the speech and reception, Mr.
Bryan was piloted to the Elks club
where an informal reception took place.
He then repaired to his room at the
Northwest Hotel, expecting to leave on
the early morning train for Bridgeport
in company with his associates and the
delegation in whose company he was to
travel.
A meeting of members of the Bryan
Volunteer club took place at the North
west hotel late Monday evening at
which President Arthur Mullen and
Secretary Gruenther outlined the cam
paign to be inaugurated by the club in
state during the coming campaign. Mr.
Gruenther as secretary has the matter
well arranged, and the party's interests
will be ably taken care of under these
two gentlemen's leadership.
MEMORIAL DAY
Is Honored by Veterans of the Grand
Army and Many Other Patriets.
iiacn recurring uecoration Day is
sadder than the ono that went before.
There are fewer of the old heroes in
line, and the frost and weight of tho
years that have passed since the titanic
struggle between brothers show plainer
upon those not yet called than ever he
fore. Soon there will be uo one to say
even "missiug" when the roll is called.
All will be "keeping the silent bivouac
of the dead."
Will Decoration Day then be forgot
ten? Will the memory of these depart
ed heroes perish from the earth? ,Will
their children, in the struggle for place
and power in this selfish world, forget
the respect, honor and veneration they
owe their parents for preserving this
Union and making it the greatest Na
tion on earth?
Forty-odd years have passed since
the close of the great civil conflict, and
the memory of the services and suffer
ings of that strenuous period is yet
burning in the minds of tho surviving
participants. And they will bequeath
it as a sacred heritage and obligation
to their children.
No. Decoration Day will not bo for-
gottqn as long as love, honor, patriotism
and liberty endure,
Decoration services were held in Al
liance on Sunday this year. At 3 p. in.
a procession was formed at the opera
house corner of soldiers of the civil and
Spanish-American wars, and proceeded
to the cemetery in vehicles. The twenty-eight
soldiers' graves there were dec
orated with flags and flowers.
A union memorial service was held
at the Baptist church Sunday evening,
presided over by Dr. H. P. V. Bogue,
of the Presbyterian church. Rev. G.
C. Jeffers, of the Baptist church, pray
ed, and Rev J. L. Vallow, of the Meth
odist church, delivered an appropriate
oration. Music was provided by two
quartettes composed of Mrs. J. O.
Thomas, Misses Kate Bogue and Ruth
Aspenwall and Acheson. Jas, H. H.
Hewett, Frank Pearson F. H. Strout
and Wayne Zcdiker.
JRAILWAY NOTES AND PERSONALS X
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C, U. Grothe and A. T. Fi(t spent Sun
day in Denver, returning today.
Mrs, Frankie Stewart Is on an extended
visit with relatives at Louisana, Mo.
Mrs. J. V. Reed and daughter Ruth
are visiting at Deadwood with relatives.
Superintendent Birdsell is making an
inspection trip over the Deadwood line
this week,
Superintendent Lyman of Sterling
passed through Alliance Tuesday enroute
to Lincoln.
Chief Clerk Holden of Sterling was in
the city Wednesday to attend lha wedding
of F. A. Hively.
Brakeman C. F. Yockey and wife are
visiting friends and relatives in Scotts
bluff this week.
Mrs. W. S. Metz returned to Alliance
last week from an extended visit in the
eastern part of the state.
Mrs. M. O. Joder and daughter depart
ed on 44 Tuesday for Madison, Wis., to
visit her parents and other relatives.
Engineer Bales and Fireman Joe Raby
have been transferred to Ravenna on the
new run between Ravenna and Broken
Bow.
Steve Tupper, an old-time employe of
the road at this poiut, is in the city this
week visiting friends. Mr. Tupper is now
agent at Hardin, Mont.
Conductor W. J. Hamilton and W. J.
Pool returned Sunday from Omaha where
they were initiated into the fourth degree
of the Knights of Columbus.
Engineer D. Landrigan and wife are
visiting friends in Falls City, Neb. Mr.
Landrigan attended an initiation of a class
of Knights of Columbus there last Sunday.
Frank Potmesil who has been employed
in the master mechanic's office the past
year, has left the service and will make
his home on his ranch northeast of the
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city this summer.
C. P. Hamilton, the genial baggageman
who has been employed at this station for
some time, has been transferred to Lincoln
where he will assume his former position
as express messenger between that city
and Ravenna.
The "devil" has had another
spasm, and the following is the
THAT NEW AUTO
poetic
result:
Did you ever see an autoist
Who didn't trust to luck?
Just see the way the editor
Rides around in his new Buick,
A-buckin' in the sticky mud
And a-sbyin' at a post
Next thing we'll bear of that machine
A-seein' of a ghost.
It sure is an iraposin' sight
To see him sittin' there
With nothin' in the world to do
And not a bit o' care.
But, Geel it is a risky thing
A-drivin' it alone,
For the way it "jiggers" sometimes
Fairly makes a fellow groan.
Postmaster Tasb, wife and daughter
Nellie and Miss O'Keefe composed a
party who autoed to Hemingford Dec
oration day to attend memorial services.
The attendance wa3 large, nearly 120
vehicles being in the procession to tho
cemetery. An interesting address was
delivered by Rev. Vallow, the M. E. pas
tot of this citv. Tho people of Hem
ingford and vicinity always manifest
much interest on such occasions and it
is a well known fact that no town in the
state can boast a better or more patri
otic class of people than those who re
side there. Whenever an educational
meeting is held or any public man of
note comes to the countv to speak,
Hemingford is well represented. Wo
almost forgot to say that the editor
acted in the capacity of chaffeur on the
trip, which was made either way in an
hour, Mr. Tash rendering such valuable
assistance as opening gates, carrying
water, watching the speedometer and
the telegraph poles along the road. Wo
didn't oven run out of gasoline on this
trip.
Arthur Mullen, president of the Bry
an Volunteers of Nebraska, returned
yesterday from Scottsbluff to which
place he accompanied the Bryan party,
and left on the afternoon train for Bro
ken Bow to attend to some business
matters before returning to his home at
O'Neill. Ho reports a splendid meet
ing at Scottsbluff, about 8,000 people
being there to hear the great commoner.
W. P . Stephens, better known as
"Billy Speed," is in the city again and
busy writing signs on the windows of
business houses. He's tho best in that
line that ever struck Alliance, his work
being artistic and he's sure got the
speed. Mr. Stephens is different from
the average traveling paint artist, as he
is temperate and provident and gentle
manly in appearance and deportment.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS X
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A.-F. DALDBIIKIE,
Bonded Abstracter JL
James Q. Kennedy to Ida J. Ralls,
lots 5o and 51, Co. add to Alliance,
450.
J. D. Workman to Frank Gugskey,
lots I and 2, blk 5, Wyo. Ave add to
Alliance, $70.
Charles A. Anderson to Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy R. R. Co. south
150 feet of lot 8', blk Y, Sheridan
add to Alliance, ?1200.
Fred H. Mollring to R. M. Hamp
ton, lot 5, blk 1, 1st add to Alliance,
Nebr., $1050.'-
- F. E. Holsteu to Chicago, Burling
ton & Quincy Ry Co. so. 150 ft. of
lot 1, blk 6, Slier1, add to Alliance,
Nebr., $G50.
F. M. Knight to C. B. & Q.' Ry.
Co. So. 150 ft of lot 2, blk X.-Shcrl-dan
add to Alliance, Nebr., $G50.
James Dobrey to C. B. & Q. Ry
Co. So. 2 ft. of lot 7, and lots 8 and
9, blk 5, Hitchcock, Hills and Snede
kers add to Alliance, $400 and lots
3 and 4 and n of lot 5, Shcr. add to
Alliance,
Raymond Bros. & Clark Co. to C.
B. & Q. Ry. Co. lot 2, and s of lot
3, blk 0, Hitchcock, Hills & Snede
kers add to Alliance, $175.
Lincoln Land Co. to C. B. & Q.
Ry. Co. lot 6 and s of lot 5, blk Y,
Sheridan add to Alliance, Nebr.
Notice to Taxpayers
' This being- re-assessment
year, the Board of Equaliza
tion willmeet on June 9, 1908,
and remain in session until all
adjustments are made. All
persons having grievances
must appear at this time, as
no adjustments will be made
after this meeting adjourns.,, x
By order of County Board.
24-2t
Notice to Advertisers
The Herald will be issued on Thurs
day forenoon henceforth, so that deliv
ery to city subscribers may be made by
the regular mail carriers early in the
afternoon. Copy for advertisements
must be in not later than Wednesday
forenoon to insure publication.
(( Lost Small gold locket with initials
"L. C. T." engraved on front. Reward
for return to Lloyd C. Thomas, room
20, Rumer block, Alliance. 24-2
For Sale An extra good four-year
old dark brown Percheron stallion.
Enquire at the Phillips livery barn or
address J. A. Keegan, Alliance. at
The John Hague Co., hardware, heat
ing and plumbing, also tin and galvan
ixed work,
For Rent A 4-room
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