Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-11
HIS VOICE GAVE OUT
Mr.. Bryan Compelled to Forego
Speaking for Awhile.
Mr.. BLAND UNDERTAKES THE TASK
The Waiting Crowds, However,
Want to See the Nominee.
ON THROUGH PENNSYLVANIA

P1TTSBURG, Pa, August 11-William J.
Bryan and party left Pittsburg at 7:30
o'clock this morning on the day express
over the main line Of the Pennsylvania
railroad. and continued their journey to
New York. where he is to be notified of his
nomination. 1t was en early hour to start
after having retired SC late last night, and
another hard days work was begun by the
democratic presidential candidate.
The Pittsburs reception committee,
headed by Chairman Howley, called at the
hotel at 7 o'clock, and five minutes later
the procession started for the Union sta
ton. There was no brass band to speed
the parting guests but a good-sized crowd
had gathered in front of the hotel to catch
glimpse of the boy orator.
When he made his appearance a lusty
cheer went up. He looked tired and sleepy.
ard 1t Is little wonder, after the ordeal lie
has experienced since last Friday All
along the route to the station the party
was greeted with cheers. Quite crowd
had gathered at the depot, and as the dis
tinsuished party hurredy embarked on
the waiting train, the members were given
hearty send-off. The day express is
fast train, and will make but few stops on
the eastward journey. Between Pittsburg
and Altoona the only points are Green's
burg Latrobe and Johnstown.
The pennsylvania railroad. over which
the Bryan party Travelled from Chi
cago to Pittsburg, furnished spedoal parlor
and sleeping coaches for the party, and did
all that was possible to make every one feel
safe and comfortable. The run was made
through portion of four states without
accident or delay, and, while stops were
frequent. the train arrived at Pittsburg
but few minutes behind time. Though
all were glad to leave the train on account
or the heat. all were satisfied that the rail-
road company had more than performed its
DUTY as common carrier Of passengers,
ana felt accordingly gratified to the Off
GERS OF that corporation.
The newspaper men aboard the train
were afforded every facility by the COM
pany for filing and forwarding their dis
patches
Merely Bowed at GreensburS.
GREENSBURG, Pa, August 11.-About
500 people gathered at Irwin station. but
the train went through without stopping.
Inc train arrived at Greensburg at S31
am, and stopped for only a few minutes.
About 1900 people were at the station.
MT. Bryan appeared on the rear platform
ana was greeted by hearty cheer. He re-
iused 10 speak, however. and bowed his ac-
KnoWledgments. Mrs. Bryan also came out
on the platform and shook hands with a
number OF those present. During the stop
several crooks piled a thriving business
and relieved a number of cittzens of their
valuables.
1t was understood that he would do l,t,le
II II any speaking on the route to New York.
In TACT, Mr.. Bryan has done what he has
oeen frequently warned by Mrs. Bryan he
would do. that Is, he has talked himself
hoarse before he reached New York, and
ms morning he was practically forced to
restrain his inclinations toward yolubiIity
anc enter upon system of vocal culture
he is quite hoarse, and If he does not mend
his voice before Wednesday night It viii
materially affect the force of his anucipat-
ed speech at Madison Square Garden.
Mrs. Bryan also shows evidences of over
exertion Of the voice, and is quite hoarse.
but what most worried her this morning
was that during her stay In Pittsburg she
lost the engagement ring given her by MIR.
Bryan when he won her in 1894.
Mr.. Bland to Talk.
LATROBE. Pa. August 11.-When the
Bryan train reached this point about 200
persons greeted the candidate with d shake
OF the hand. 1t Is understood that If any
talking be found necessary today it will
fall to Mr.. Bland to do 1t.
James Kerr, ex-member Of Congress from
Pennsylvania, and ex-clerk OF the House
OF Representatives at Washington, char
tered special Pullman car, and invited Mr.
and Mrs. Bryan. Mr.. and Mrs. Bland, the
newspaper representatives and some per-
sonal friends to be his guests on the trip
from Pittsburg to Now York. 1t was much
appreciated by his guests.
Wouldn't Listen to Bland.
JOENSTOWN. Pa. August 11.-Approach-
IL Johnstown. Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Bland
were escorted to the rear platform by the
committee in charge for the purpose of per-
mitting Mr.. Bland to introduce Mr. Bryan
to the large crowd OF people who were as
sembled to greet them. Mr.. Bland attempt
ed to mako a little speech. He said: Eel
low citizens. l am glad to see that even in
staid Pennsylvania large crowds can be
assembled. Last night at Pittsburg fully
oo,ooo people were in the streets and at the
opera house."
Mr.. Blani succeeded in getting no further
In his marks.
The people wanted to see Mr.. Bryan, and
not to listen to any talk. Their shouts and
cries drowned the speechmaking, and Mr..
Bland dtsisted from his effort, simply in
Producing Mr.. Bryan to the people The
demonstration was enthusias site, as usual,
and during the five minutes stop hand
shaking and fraternal greetings and con-
moved off amid a shout of enthusiasm.
Many Handshakinxs.
CRESSON, Pa, August 1.-THE train
bearing the Bryan party passed this point
at 1890 with all Of the party. except Mr..
and Mrs. Bryan and Mr. Bland. occupying
the open observa ation car. Mr.. and Mrs
Bryan and Mr.. Bland remained in the
coach and escaped the friendly salutes
all along the route. Several hundred peo-
pie visited the train at this point and shook
hands with Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan.
Welcomed by the Workmen.
ALTOONA. Pa, August 11.-This indus
trial city was stirred up over the passage
Of Mr.. Bryan through the city, and several
thousand persons were at the station to
give him cordial welcome. The rallied in
closure was filled with jubilant and clamor-
Gus men and women, while the streets out
side the restraining fence were packed full
Of people for a distance Of two blocks or
more. Hundreds of Bryan badges were
seen. There was one group of 800 work
mon from the railroad shops, that consti-
tuted but very small proportion of the
aggregate gathering. Crowds surged
around the train, and the scramble for rec
ognition by the distinguished visitor was as
intense as only rugged workmen could
make 1t. Mr.. Bryan shook hands with as
many as possible during the five minutes
stay. Cheers were continuous and per-
sistent demands for speech.
But for the condition of his voice and the
desire to retain the power of his speech
Mr.. Bryan declined to speak, although he
VAS manifestly greatly pleased by the
demonstration. Instead, Air. Blanu re-
sponded. saying:
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