Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-28
MERRICK COUNTY ENTHUSES
All that Section Represented at a Sound
Money Rally.
CITY THE SCENE OF THE AFFAIR
Several Thousand Contribute to the
Success OF the Event OF the
Campaign in that Part
of the state.

Telegram.l-This has been a red letter day
here for republicans. It began with
grand street parade, over a mile in length,
one Of the features OF which was the large
number Of bicyclists who took part. Many
and elaborate banners. containing appro-
pirate and pertinent mottos were carried in
the parade.
The opera house in the afternoon was
crowded to its utmost capacity, while hun
dreds, anxious to hear the speaker, Mr. E.
Rosewater, were unable to gain admission.
Mr.. Rosewater. in his mastery effort, fired
hot shot into the populists and completely
riddled the Chicago platform.
In the evening Hon. W. F. Norris OF
Ponca addressed the people in the opera
house while EDn. J. E. Frick OF Fremont
and H. c. Russell addressed an overflow
meeting at the court house. Both meetings
we're crowded and overlooking with enthusi-
asm. The Chapman and Central City Glee
clubs furnished the music. Prior to the
evening speaking there was a grand torch
light procession and display of fire works.
participated in by about 400 men bearing
torches, seventy-fve of which were carried
by men on horseback. and scores Of bicy-
clists, all carrying torches and Chinese
lanterns, added an interesting feature to
the parade.
As election day approaches It becomes
still more certain that Merrick county is
safe for republican majority.
LARGE RALLY AT CAMBRIDGE.
CAMBRIDGE Neb.. Oct. 27.-(special
Telegram.)-The largest rally OF the year
was held here tonight and everything is
for Mckinley. sound money and protection.
Three thousand is a small estimate Of the
number in attendance. Those in the parade
numbered 1000, and included Womens AMI
Girls Mckinley clubs from McCook VIII
sonyille and Cambridge, their neat and
tasty costumes making a handsome parade
Of themselves. Senator TeTt and Hon
George r. Meklejohn addressed the two
meetings, one at the opera house, seating
L0O9. and an overflow meeting in a tent
holding 700.
PAwNEE. Neb.. Oct 27.-(Special Tele-
gram. There was a big republican demon
stration here tonight There we're dele
cations from Falls City and Wymore. A. W
Field OF Lincoln spoke to II big crowd in
the opera house
LA PLATTE. Neb. Oct 27.-(Speclal Tele-
gram.)-In marked contrast with the bakers
dozen which assembled last night to listen
10 the popocratic speaker from Omaha. the
republicans OF La Platte filed the new school
house at this point, and judging from the
enthusiasm manifested md from the close
attention paid both speakers IL Is clear that
the republicans OF this precinct have the
demOpops on the run and will roll up G
good vote for the entire republican ticket
Messrs. futile. Halter, sackett and the Web
ster Glee club Of Omaha, comprising the
Omaha Republican caravan, now touring
Sarpy county. were he star attractions
WOOD RIVER, Neb.. Oct 27.-,Special
Telegram.)-The republican club OF this city
100 in number left here on a special train
at $3.50 this evening for Grand Island to
hear Hon. John NJ. Thurston discuss the
issues Of the day.
INAVALE Neb., Oct. 7.-(Special)-The
republicans OF this place had a rally saur-
lay nigh, with a grand turnout. large
number could not get inside OF the building
Robert T. Potter delivered an eloquent adj
dress on sound money. which was listened to
very attentively. Two glee clubs were
present.
PLATTsMOUTH SEES a THRONG.
PLATTsMOUTH. Neb.. Oct. 27.-CSpeciaI
Telegram.)-A large crowd assembled in
Waterman hall this evening and was electr-
fed by the eIoquence. OF Rev. Sigel
c. Green, a former resident OF this city.
but now Of Blair, who talked for two hours
upon the issues Of this campaign from a
republican and sound money standpoint
His whole speech bristled with telling points
and his eloquence inhamed the audience with
enthusiasm. He handled the financial and
tariff questions in a mastery manner and
arraigned the pOpocratic platform and can
didate In scathing terms. When he first
commenced to speak the hall was not very
we'll filed, but the enthusiastic applause
given to his good points brought up the
stragglers on the streets until the hall was
filed. Charles J. Green OF Omaha had been
billed, but the word had been passed around
TO the effect that he would not be here to-
night and in consequence a majority of
the people who otherwise would have at
tended stayed at home. As II was IL demon
Oh fbaf ~
people are always ready and anxious TO
hear good republican and sound money doe
trine.
UNION, Neb.. Oct 27.-(special Telegram
Hon. A. c. Fish delivered an excellent adj
dress upon the money question here tonight.
his arguments being plain and convincing
The audience appreciated the good points
he made in favor of sound money.
NEBRASKA CITY Oct. 27.-(Specal
Telegram)-C. ]. Smyth the popocratic
candidate for attorney general, addressed a
meeting at the opera house tonight. Little
marked contrast to the immense republican
parade and the magnificent reception ac-
corded 70 ex-senator Henderson last night.
CRAB ORCHARD. Neb., Oct. 2S.-(SpecaI
Telegram. THE largest crowd that ever as
sembled in Crab Orchard gathered here to-
night 20 listen to Judge STROBE, candidate for
congress from the First district. There were
over 500 people in the parade and over $500
visitors in town. Judge Strobe was at his
best and delivered one of the most mastery
discourses on the issues OF the day that was
ever delivered in this section of the country
Uniformed clubs from. Tecumseh, Sterling
Adams. Vesta, Filley and Virginia were
present. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed
and many votes were added 10 the already
overwhelming republican vote OF this and
precincts.
BIG TURNOUT AT BELLEVUE.
BELLEVUE. Neb Oct. 27.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The republican rally at this place
last night, under the auspices of the Omaha
republican caravan that Is now touring
Sarpy county was one OF the most enthusl-
astic meetings of the campaign. Addresses
were delivered by Charles F. futile and
Charles w. Heller The mention of Con-
gresham Mercer's name was greeted with
cheers and tumultuous applause. II the en-
thusiasm was any indication OF the manner
In which men will vote, Mercer viii carry
this section OF Sarpy county by a majority
agement OF George Aathes, viii be re-en-
quartet ana the Stevens stereopticon views.
During the remainder OF the week meetings
will be held as follows: La Platte tonight,
Springfield Wednesday night Gretna Thurs
day night Chalcc Friday night and PapG-
lion Saturday night.
HUBBELL. Neb., Oct. 27.-(Special Tele-
gram.l-The closing republican rally at this
place was the largest and most enthusiastic
since the campaign began. Hon. Z. j.
Haincr held his audience TO the end and
was vigorously applauded. His speech was
TO the point and turned several free silver
voters TO the true light. Master Jim Cleary