Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-02
ALL IN LINE FOR M'KINLEY
Nebraska Republicans Form Columns fol
Final Assault Tuesday.
ARDoR WAS NEVER AT GREATER PITCH
Closing Rallies show the Forces o
Honest Money and Protection
Firm md Eager TO Meet
the Enemy.

The republicans OF Nance county
had their final rallies yesterday at
Fullerton and last night at Genoa. The
parade here yesterday was grand success,
it being by far the largest during this
campaign. One hundred and fifty first
voters appeared on horseback, while over
200 carriages driven by voters who have
done service before, brought up the rear.
Before the parade was dismissed the opera
house began filling and in less than ten
minutes standing room was at premium.
Judge Wheedon of Lincoln delivered a fine
republican speech. Three hundred OF the
boys went to Genoa in the evening to listen
to Hon. George d. Meikleiohn. 1t was
great day fol the republicans OF this county.
GENOA, Neb., Nov. 1.-(Specal)-
night fully 5000 people assembled in Genoa
to show their enthusiasm for Mckinley and
Hobart. II was the largest crowd ever seen
in the town. Special trains came from Full
lerton, Columbus and Monroe, bringing
torches and transparencies a mammoth
tent holding $500 people could not near
contain the crowd. Hon. George ID. Mekle-
john was the speaker OF the evening and his
mastery address was greeted with animated
applause. During the parade some thought
less boy allowed his torch to come in CON
tact with the free silver banner, which was
stretched across the street and 1t was
burned. The republicans regret very much
that IL should have occurred, and the Genoa
Honest Morey club will have a new one put
in its place Monday morning.
YORK, Neb., Nov l.-tSpecial)-The
greatest political demonstration ever held in
York county was held yesterday by the re-
publicans. The afternoon parade was
monster affair. Four bands furnished the
music and nearly 200 people marched to the
Inspiring strains. There were a number OF
floats in line, hut the one which captured
the crowds was the representation of Bryan
in 'Gl. A little boy in a cradle. ndustriously
pulling at n huge bottle Of milk through
several yards OF garden hose, was the chief
actor. On the same float a young soldier
proudly carrying a musket represented Me
Kinlcy in 81. The parade was an hour in
passing. The speaker Of the day was C..
J. Green OF Omaha. The big tent held over
1000 people on both occasions.
NEBRASKA CITY, Nov. 1.-(Special.)-
Flag day" was generally and appropriately
observed yesterday by republicans and
sound money adherents. Nearly every busi-
ness house and large majority Of the pr!-
yate residences were profusely decorated.
The registration books closed at o'clock
last night. The total number Of voters
registered in the city is 1913. the largest
on record. 4 larger vote will probably
be pOlled.
DOUBLE-HEADER AT FALLS CITY.
FALLS CITY. Neb., Nov. l.-(SpecialO-
Saturday night Falls City undoubtedly saw
the largest crowd in its history, 1t being
the closing OF the campaign with a repub-
lican and democratic rally. II is estimated
that 5000 people participated. The repub-
lican parade formed on Chase street and
the democrats on Harlan, and both marched
north TO the High school building. The
republicans reached there first and came
down Stone street II was the grandest
sight ever witnessed in the city The parade
contained floats, transparancies, womens
marching clubs. gun and fiambeau clubs,
etc. The lowest estimate is that 5000 people
were in line cheering for Mckinley and
prosperity. A great number of people came
from Wymore. Pawnee City. Tecumseh.
Humboldt, Salem, Buchard and all the
towns OF this county sent delegations After
the republican parade passed the democrats
came, but they were fewer in numbers.
After the parades disbanded Senator Thurs
ton and A. c. Atkinson addressed the repub-
heans and Senator Allen and Mr.. Fulton a
free silver republican from Pawnee, spoke
to the democrats. If one can judge by the
number of republicans in town Saturday
night Mckinley will certainly carry Ne
braska. This was republican night
ARLINGTON. Neb.. Nov. l.-(SpecialD-
Judge Irving f. Baxter of Omaha held the
best meeting of the campaign here last
night under the auspices of the Mckinley
and Hobart club. The Masonic hall wgs
packed to the doors by one OF the hest and
most attentive audiences, composed of all
parties, that has greeted any speakers ut
this place this season. In a most mastery
and eloquent manner did the speaker tX-
pose the fallacies OF Bryan and his mis-
guided followers. holding the audience until
IL O'Clock Cheer after cheer greeted his
ablo efforts, and at the conclusion three
cheers were given each for Mckinley. Ho-
bart, the state, county and candida'es that
fairly made the old hall ring. Even the
opposition seemed for the time being TO
forget itself and under the inspiration OF
patriotism. the mention of the old flag our
candidates an honest dollar, an opportunity
to earn II by giving us protection, reciproc-
ity and Mckinley as the standard bearer
they too helped swell the shout in a hearty
good way. The Glee club furnished the
music and came in for full share OF ap-
plause. Judge Fawcett speaks here Monday
night
TRENTON, Neb., Nov. Especial RE
pubicans held their final rally Saturday,
which was one of the most successful of the
Judge Strawn of Omaha, the
speaker, dwelt at great length on the Chi
cago platform and showed who the insti-
gators of the said platform were. The judge
made a most mastery review of all the
issues and pleased his hearers as well If not
better than any speaker we have had.
WORK OF c. L. WINTER.
SIDNEY, Neb., Nov Especial Charles
L. Winter OF Omaha addressed a large and
audience on the corner OF Rose
and Second streets in this city Saturday.
speech and held the attention of his audience
during the two hours in which he addressed
them, He urged upon the voters the neces-
sity OF a republican administration of stale
affairs. TO go hand in hand with the national
administration, which he claimed the voters
would decide upon next Tuesday, would also
be Overwhelmingly republican. He made
many votes for Jack MacColl, whom he
found to have a great many personal friends
among the audience, and strengthened the
ont ira tafa Eaf IIa naiA IN llaFof
tribute to the candidate for congress in the
dicted his election over w. L. Green Mr..
slider his speech as one of the most effective
for the entire ticket, astional, state and con-
gressional, delivered here during this cam
paign.
LODGE POLE, Neb., Nov. 1.-(Special)-
Charles e. Winter of Omaha entertained
the citizens of this burg Saturday night
by a discussion Of the political Issues His
address was very logical and convincing
throughout. He made a special plea for the
state ticket. and upon the mention OF the
name OF Jack MacColl the audience mani
Tested great enthusiasm. His reference TO
a. e. Cady proved concluslvely that that
gentleman has a very warm place in the
hearts of the people up in this part OF the
state.
oAKDALE, Neb.. Nov. 1.-(special Hon.
j. +. Boyd and NJ. b. Putney OF this place
spoke to a large gathering in Grant town
ship last evening on the political issues OF
the day. The impression is that there will
be more republican votes cast this year In