Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-26
had time to finish 1t. but would probably
do 80 next week.
At THE HUB.


this afternoon. He came over the Bos-
ton and Albany railroad. and was met by
a delegation Of six members from the
Bryan-Scwall- Williams Club. About 1900
people assembled TO get glimpse or
the Democratic candidate.
Hon. George Fred Williams came in
on the train with Mr.. Bryan, having
gone TO Springfield 10 meet him. A great
deal OF care had been exercised by the
police I'm order 10 handle the crowd at
the station, but when the train rolled In
the crowd surged down upon the police
and swept them back. Again and again
they made an effort TO control the crowd,
but each time were forced against the
side Of the train that had brought Mr..
Bryan In.
when Mr. Bryan appeared upon the
platform OF his car there was a cheer
and a mighty rush by the crowd. The
police resorted to force. and at last
pushed the crowd back, and made way
for Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Williams. The
candidate then walked through the sta
tion to Kneeland street. the crowd yell
ing all the time. When he finally reach
ed Kneeland street, where his carriage
was In waiting the crowd I'm the street,
which filled the whole neighborhood.
cheered vociferously.
Mr.. Bryan quickly entered the carriage
and was driven TO the American House.
wnere. after a short reception. at which
a few members Of The Bimetallc Union
and Hon Arthur Sewall. Of Bath, Me,
were present, he took luncheon with
prominent silver men.
AT the close OF the dinner, Colonel
Stephen w Nickerson introduced Hon.
Il. Moody Boynton. who welcomed Mr.
Bryan TO Boston. Mr.. Bryan responded
in a few serious words.
LARGEST AUDIENCE YET.
Mr.. Bryan was due to begin speaking
on the Common at 6A5. but it was 72O
before he finally arrived there, and ne
found gathered about the temporary
stand that had been erected from OVD
10 "a. 900 people. Police officers say that
the crowd numbered At least 1900 Mr.
Bryan said it was the largest gathering
he had addressed
There was no mistaking the sentiment
Of the Music-Hail meeting. II was dis
tinctly in sympathy with the Democratic
candidate Music Hall seats 2,SoO people.
Tonight between 1900 and 5000 men ana
women were i'm the big building.
WILLIAMS SENSATIONAL
The chief interest in to-nights meeting
was not i'm the candidate for the presi-
dcncy. but In a sensational speech de-
livered by his friend and supporter aud
former colleague I'm Congress, George
Fred. Williams. candidate for Governor
before the Democratic State Convention,
which meets tomorrow.
Mt williams spoke first. and his re-
marks were full Of invective and direct
accusation. Josiah Quincy, the Mayor
OF Boston. was criticised by the speaker,
and his name was Kissed by the audience.
Secretary Robinson, of the Democratic
State Central Committee was accused OF
moral irresDonsibilty.
II was $50 when Mr.. Bryan appeared.
His voice was in bad condition when
he began. but It improved In the course
OF his remarks he charged his opponents
with being tricksters and capable Of
underhand dealing. He devoted most Of
his remarks to a eulogy Of George Fred.
Williams.
AT WILLIAMS'S HOME.
DEDHAM MASS, September 25.-Wil-
liam J. Bryan reached this city about
midnight. He arrived at Memorial Hall.
which contained 1900 people at II So and
! Mr. George Fred. Williams introduced him,
when he spoke very briefly. and was thei'
driven to Mr. Williams's residence to
spend the night