Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-18
Going Through Nebraska.

Lincoln, July 17.-A royal welcome to his own state was given Mr. Bryan. The first town after crossing the Missouri line into Nebra ska was Rule As the train came to a standstill three score of men rushed forward and began firing shot guns and rifles. Then a brass band struck an air of welcome. When MT. Bryan appeared on the platform a great shout went up from the crowd. Then there was a rush for the train, and in a minute the nominee was in a maelstrom of wildly excited and enthusiastic resi- dents of Rule. A woman rushed up with baby in her arms and managed to say that the youngster was@William Jen- nings Bryan Jones. Men pushed forward and said God bless you" and women struggled for a. handshake.
 At Falls City nearly 300 people were gathered to meet MT. Bryan, and when he appeared on the platform of the car he was greeted with cheers of welcome.
 After shaking hands with a large num- Der Mr. Bryan said he was glad to see so many of Nebraska's citizens present. He wanted the newspaper men on the train to look into their faces and carry the news to the east that the people of Nebraska can be trusted with the govern ment.
 At Table Rock anvil salutes assisted the great audience in giving vent to it's enthusiasm and MT. Bryan made a short speech of thanks. The reception com flDlleeS ITOH IlucOiH JOl1eu lnS train at Table Rock A delegation from the Lincoln soldiers also greeted MT. Bryan there.
 Elk City and it's cheering crowd and Tecumseh turned out 600 people strong and brass band, which boarded the train and accompanied it to Lincoln. Just after leaving Tecumseh MT. Bryan announced that it had been finally de- termined that the official notification of his nomination should take place in New York. He said the date had not been fixed, but that it would probably be ar ranged to have the demonstration dur ing the first week in August.
 People poured into the train at several stations and rode short distances. A knot of people cheered at Smartville as the train whirled past, and at Sterling. where a stop of a minute was made, those present gave three cheers and a tiger.
 Adams turned out 100 of its population and Firth had a contingent of enthused inhabitants. It was the same story over again at Hickman, the last stopping place before reaching Lincoln.
 The train rolled into the union depot at Lincoln at 2 o'clock and MT. Bryan was given a tremendous ovation by the assembled thousands.
 At Lincoln.
 Lincoln, July 17.-Tonight Lincoln is delirious. The delirium began when the train bearing the nominee was sighted by the thousands gathered in and about the railway station. How many thou- sands were there it would be difficult to estimate. Men, women and children with tin horns were there, which they blew lustily; steam calliopes whistled, cannon firecrackers and everything else that could be conveniently handled helped turn the vicinity of the station into pam demoniunl. As MT and Mrs. Bryan, with r sx !. l.. k<. meet them. stepped from the train mighty howl went up from the crowd, and then began the din of shrieks, grunts. whistles and howls. continued with a persistence that showed keen enjoyment on the part of the crowd. MT. and Mrs. Bryan. their children and the others with them managed to get through the masses and were placed in carriages. Mayor Graham and recep- tior committee had charge of the ar engagements and under their direction the nominees party were conveyed to the Bryan residence. No. 1925 D street. where