The herald., 1896-11-03
gold badges. Bryan talked for thirty
minutes there, dwelling upon the i'm


minutes there, dwelling upon the i'm
tomorrow, saying the result of the cleo
ton might depend on one vote. He
again appealed to the agricultural ele-
ment to declare itself for a double stand
ard as the most certain means of secur-
ing return of prosperity, which was i'm
possible under existing circumstances
The applause was frequent and at times
deafening, the volume of sound being
greatly augmented by the footing of a
large thresher rugged up for the occa-
sion.
At Hastings Mr.. Bryan spoke of the
circulars which had been sent out by
Republicans, and also told the people
Of his impressions of his eastern trip.
BRYAN CONFIDENT.
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 2.-When Mr..
Bryan closed his last speech in Omaha
tonight his linen was as wet from per-
spiration as IL it had been put in a bath
tub, but he was still buoyant and pro-
fessedly as hopeful as he had ever been
In the campaign. He declined to make
any statement for publication, as to his
hopes of the outcome of tomorrows con-
test He said to friends, however, that he
still felt absolutely confident and ex-
pressed the belief that tomorrow's re-
suit would justify his most sanguine
claims. He exhibited with much inter-
est telegram from Chairman Jones,
expressing continued confidence.
ON THE HOG TRAIN.
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. "A special to
the Bee from Malcolm, Neb., says The
special train bearing John P. Irish, the
Republican orator, following the Bryan
train in the interests Of the gold stand
ard ticket, collided with freight train
east Of Malcolm and smashed the en-
gine Of Irish's train and completely de-
molished the caboose Of the freight
train. John T. Tipping of Lincnoln, a
commercial traveller. riding in the ca
boose, was killed. The freight train had
orders to sidetrack at this point, but the
engine stalled and before the f1agman
could be sent out the special crashed
into 1t. The special was provided with
another engine and went on the road.
Mr. Harris, with special train carry
ing many noted gold standard men of
Nebraska, followed Bryans circuit
through Nebraska today and addressed
thousands of voters. The reception was
most enthusiastic at all stops, but in
almost every instance enthusiastic sill
yer men shouted and made efforts to
disturb the speakers. At Sutton the
greatest disturbers were women, who
came to the depot in crowds with their
children and interrupted Mr. Irish for
some time. Finally when he did Sc
cure a hearing a number of silver men
took off their badges and listened re-
spectfully When the train first ar
rived an enthusiastic man drew a revol-
yer when told to keep quiet, but was
promptly knocked down and remained
still thereafter. Irish closed the cam
paign at Lincoln tonight.
OMAHA, Neb.. Nov. 2.-The population
Of Omaha was on the streets and in the
public halls tonight. The city was en-
tirely given up to politics. The partisans
of both Bryan and Mckinley engaged in
demonstrations, the former devoting
themselves to listening to speeches by
their candidate, and the latter to mon
ster street parade, accompanied by brass
bands and fireworks galore.
No trouble arose, Notwithstanding the
streets were filled with partisans and
feeling ran high.
Mr.. Bryan arrived at the Omaha sta
ton at o'clock, and was escorted in an
Informal procession to Boyd's theater.
There was no effort at an organized pa
rade further than such as was afforded
by the reception committees, the music
and the Bryan Veteran corps, an or
ganization of old soldiers, who acted as
an escort Of honor.
Mr.. Bryan was received by loud burst
of applause, which was continuously re-
peated as his carriage moved along the
street. He addressed audiences at six
or seven different halls, finding the
speaking places packed to their utmost
capacity upon his arrival at each of
them. Some of the halls had been crowd
ed from o'clock, with the doors locked
to keep later arrivals, who sought ad-
mission, out. 1t was evident from the re-
ception accorded at each place that
whatever the feeling on the outside,
Bryan's friends occupied the halls, as he
was received with jealous outbursts Of
applause at each appearance, and his
various speeches were literally inter-
spersed with cheers Of approval.