The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-07-24

Arthur SEwALL, DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE
FOR vICE PRESIDENT.
which Mr.. Bryan was conducted to
the homo Of his sister. He will re.
main for the next two days.
1t was not the wish of Mr.. Bryan to
nave a celebration here at this time.
But two short weeks ago he was called
here to attend the deathbed of his
mother She was buried here by the
side of Judge Bryan, VINO passed
away sixteen years 6 But the PEG.
pie, in their enthusiasm and desire to
honor the man who went away from
here scarcely a score of years ago,
unknown to fame. gave vent to their
feelings When the carriage reached
the home OF his sister, his former fell
low townsmen were there by the nun
dreds They cheered and shouted
while bands played and anvils doomed.
They demanded a speech and MIR.
Bryan acquiesced. AS he stepped out
upon the little v~ine-covered porch in
front of the home of his sister in re-
spouse to the calls of his friends, he
showed by the twitching of the mus
cles of hissface and che huskiness of
his voice that he was deeply affected.
He needed no Introduction. Everyone
knew him as he came forward, and
the noise and hubbnb ceased. As soon
rs he could control his voice he spoke
as follows:
sFe!low citizens: I don't know
what to say more than to thank you.
There is no spot, l think, that can
eve become SO dear to a man as the
spot about which cluster sacred mem
cries of early childhood. l have come
back to Salem every few months since
left here, and no spot on earth will
be SO dear as Salem. (Applause.) I
assure You appreciate the friendly
interest which you manifest, and more
SO because in this there is no party
and l see here, my friends in all par
ties, persons of different political
faith as well as those who agree with
the principles which l have advocated,
and am deeply touched with this
manifestation of your esteem and
confidence.
Il don't believe that a candidate for
office has any right to ask people to
vote tor him as a personal favor, but
has a right to claim the vote of all
who believe that through his election
they can best protect their own in
terest and save their country. ZAP
plause.1 That is the only theory upon
which a man can obtain support.
Your votes are your own, to use ac-
cording to your own judgment. can
simply appeal to you to take the Is
sues and study them as citizens upon
whom rest grave responsibilities, and
whom you have decided, all I can ask
Of you is to allow your vote to register
your own wish. Let your ballots reg
lister a free mans will, and then, no
! matter who is elected, we will be sat
isfied. ] can only say here over and
I'VE again. that / am deeply gratihed
for this very cordial reception at the
place OF my. birth, and you will ac-
cept that until | car thank you per-
soually for Your considerations
When he had ended his talk there
was loud and enthusiastic applause.
Then the assembled citizens formed
in line along the walk in front OF the
house and beneath the huge trees and
Mr.. Bryan passed along in front of
them and gave each q hearty hand
shake. There were no other speeches.
The people retired to their homes and
Mr.. Bryan and his wife to rest.
weary and worn from the excitement
of the day.
On the way from Chicago to Salem,
crowds greeted Mr. and Mrs. Bryana at
every station, and the nominee was
compelled to respond with speeches.
There was nc os~tentation or display
madg on the trip. Mr.. Bryan bought
tickets for himself and wife at the
Illinois Central depot and there was
no special car provided the nan upon
whom the Democratic party thrust
creates honor within its power.