The record-union., 1896-10-13
He Delivers Four Speeches to as Many
Audiences,
One of Which Was Composed Almost
Wholly of Women Contrary to
Expectations, Mr.. Bryan Does Not
Refer to the Letter of Archbishop
Ireland, But Answers One Ad-
dressed to Him From Ex-senator
WaSi1burne.
WaShburne.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 12-Perfect
Indian summer, neither too cool nor too
warm, aided the Minneapolis support
ers of William J. Bryan tonight to out
do in their efforts their brethren Of st.
Paul in giving rousing welcome to
the Democratic standard bearer. st.
Paul had been unfortunate in murky,
chilly day, and there could not have
been greater contrast than that be-
tween the atmospheric conditions of the
two evenings. And the Minneapolis
silver people rose to the occasion. Like
their political friends of their sister
city, they had arranged for no less than
four speeches by Mr.. Bryan, ard for
tune was with them again in this, for
the Chicago nominee felt strong Of
voice and body, after his two days of
rest, and was able to speak with his old
time vigor.
Minnesota women do not have the
right of suffrage except in school mat
ters, but special meeting of as many
of them as could crowd into the Ly-
ceum Theater We're addressed by MIR.
Bryan. That was the unique feature
Of the Minneapolis demonstration No
men We're to be admitted, not one of
them except the young Nebraska can
d1date, but few of the steraer sex
managed to obtain entrance to hear
what Mr.. Bryan would say to a house
full Of ladies.
The principal address of the nominee.
however, was delivered at the Exposi-
ton building, and the others in the
open air.
A hot fight is being waged in this
State for free silver, and served to in
tensify the enthusiasm which greeted
Mr. Bryan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan reached the West
Hotel in Minneapolis, accompanied by
Congressman TOwne, John w. Tomlin-
son of Alabama and others prominent
in the silver cause, at 4 o'clock They
made the trip from St. Paul in a special
trolley car. A big crowd had gathered
in front Of the West Hotel, and Mr..
Bryan was cheered to the echo He
and Mrs. Bryan went to the home of
State Senator b. S. Howard, editor Of
the Penny Press" and had dinner
there with a small company Then
they returned to the West Hotel to pre-
pare for the efforts of the evening.
Crowds began to gather about the
Exposition building a couple of hours
before the hour set for Mr. Bryan's
appearance there, 7:30 O'Clock, and
every seat In the big auditorium was
soon filled. No overcrowding was al
lowed, and soon after the $500 seats
IN the hall We're filled the doors were
closed and shut out about 900 Of those
who were willing to stand.
TWO hundred old soldiers composing
the Veterans Bryan CLUB of Minneapo-
hs' formed the escort Of the candidate
from the West Hotel to the Auditorium
When they arrived at the entrance to
the building there was an exciting
scene taking place there Those who
had been unable to obtain admittanca
rad become struggling, excited mob.
IL was only by the combined efforts of
the police and those with them that
Mir. Bryan was forced throuob tba
crowded masses Of humanity and en-
abled to enter the building.
The entrance of the old soldiers WOO
the cue 70 those within that Bryan was
NEAR ana the veterans were cheered
Win Vlgor- Ihen came the candidate.
- eSh ana smiling, accompanied by
oonsressfnan Towne, ex-Congressman
lillams Of Illinois, State Senator How
ara and others. Floor and gallery rose
ana Hags, handkerchiefs and hats were
waved to the accompaniment Of cheer
ing that lasted five minutes.
Nhen the enthusiasm had ceased ex-
mayor +. b. Winston called the meet
ing TO order and introduced r. G. Mar
chand, who presented to the candidate
an inkstand, sixteen parts silver and
one gold, on behalf of the laboring mon
of Minneapolis.
When Mr. Bryan rose to reply another
demonstration occurred. and through
out ms speech there We're FREQUENT ont
breaks Of applause.
IT was expected that Mr.. Bryan would
speak Of Archbishop Ireland's letter
put he made no mention of it. He did
however. speak of another distinguished
Mlnnesotan, Hon. w. d. Washburne on
a letter received from the Senator and
groans and Kisses greeted the mention
Mr.. Bryan delivered his second al.
dress from a balcony of the Exnositior
building. His audience was estimated
at $4,000.
Ihe ladies' meeting at the I,vceum
came next. Mr.. Bryan was more than
an hour late in reaching the theater.
Ihe meeting was presided over by Mrs
{. Nj. Schaeffer. whose husbands father
was the law partner for twentv-one
years of Mr.. Bryan's father in Salem
Illinois When she presented the can
didate the ladies shrieked and waved
handkerchiefs.
The next address was at Yale Place
where another large crowd had gath
cred.
The speech of the evening was that a
the Auditorium. There was nothing
new in it except the answer to Senator
Washburne. After returning thanks for
the inkstand presented him. Mr.. BRYAN
said that he advocated bimetallism be-
cause he believed it was a good thing
for the laboring men of the country.
and continued:
Il have received a letter signed by w
II. Washburne. who is, | understand. an
ex-senator from this State. 01isses and
groans) In this letter he asks me GER
tain questions about my vote and action