Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-14

ing crime It was an heroic attempt to
countcract the "crime OF go"
Mrs. Foster also talked at length on the
tarin question, which she asserted was the
only question to be discussed.
DAVID CITY, Neh., Oct .-(Special)--
The meeting of the womun's Mckinley club
OF last evening was a rousing success. the
meeting opened with songs and chorus sing
ing by the female quartet, flag drll by six
teen little girls, whose precision In march
ing and harmonious singing elected an en-.
core, and a recitation by the 9-ycar-old son
Of John Wirts Of Octava Hon. 4. s. Church
IN addressed the meeting. He devoted the
first hour to state issHes, refuting the claim
Of the populists that all the credit for econ
omy In state expenses should bn given to
Governor Holcomb; that 1t was due In great
measure to the low prices Of supplies pur-
chased He then spoke briefly OF the amend
mcnts to the constitution to be voted upon
and gave many sound, convincing and pa
triotic reasons why the needs Of the coun-
try demand the triumph OF the republican
party. His speech was listened to attentiyely
end loudly applauded. The sentiment of
Butler county Is in favor of sound money.
protection and Mckinley.
LOUISVILLE. Neb oct 13-(Special)--
Hon. John V. Farwell of Chicago was billed
TO speak at this place last evening, but at
the last moment word was received that he
could not be here, so Judge Spurlock OF
Plettsmouth was secured to address the
people. The judge delivered a fine ad-
dress, and was closely followed by his audi
ence. Some of the free silver men say 1t
was the best sound money speech they ever
heard The speaking was preceded by a
street parade consisting OF a band forty
FIVE young women to represent the states.
men with torches, transpGvences and fire
works and the democratic donkey.
ST PAUL. Neb., Oct. .-tSpccial)-R.
H. Langford from North Platte spoke Sat
urday night to large audience at the opera
house. The Joint debate arranged between
Mr. Lancford and ID. Il. Allan, the demo-
cratic speaker, failed to come OF, as Allan
backed out during the last hour.
OSCEOLA, Neb., Oct. 13.-(Specal)- THE
republicans of Polk county had the oppor
tunity of hearing Congressman Hainer at
Stromsburg and Victor school house yester
day. A number of republicans went from
Osceola to hear him. Hon. u. L. King can.
didate for county attorney on the republican
ticket, opened the meeting with half
hour talk and then MIR. Ibaner talked for
two hours with a most convincing argument
BLAIR, Neb, Oct. 3,-(Special) About
800 members OF the Mckinney and Hobart
club last night attended an informal meet
ing of the club. +. 5. Howell candidate for
county attorney, and w. d. Haller, candi-
date for state senator (Hoat with Dodge
county, made the boys" q little talk. The
sentiment is strong in this city
and the free silverites with one or two ex.
ceptions have given up their street talks
OF the young men about FIVE TO one are for
BASSETT Neb. Oct. 13.-(Special) THE |
republicans of this place were addressed |
Saturday night by J. ID. Wurtsbaugh. He
handled the money and tariff questions in an
able and convincing manner. Applause was |
frequent. Many populists were present, and |
the logical and entertaining speech to which |
they listened could not have helped but |
do good. The republicans of Bassett are |
making vigorous campaign and are in
their majority. II the situation !
everywhere is developing it is here Nc /
Kinley will surely carry Nebraska. |
The women have just organized a McKin- |
ley club and will secure speakers and work |
for the cause of honest money and |
STOCKHAM Neb.. Oct. 13-(SpecialJ-
One of the most enthusiastic meetings uC-
Cured last evening Hon. G. A. Robbins Of
Lincoln spoke The speaker handled the
money question In most convincing man
ner.
CERESCO, Neb. Oct 13.-(Special)- THE
citizens Of Cercsco and vicinity turned ou'
in force last night to hear Hon. T. l..
Mathews discuss the issue. which he did In
A way that gave great satisfaction to the
republicans. Many popuists were presen'
and gave the speaker close attention foi
two hours
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.. Oct. 13.-(Spe-
cial)-Two enthusiastic and well ATTENDED
meetings OF Bohemian citizens Of this county
have been held the last two days one on |
evening in this city. and the other
at Ptacel's hall in tha county near
Geranium. Both were addressed by John
Rosicky of Omaha, and his speeches were
we'll received and will cause a considerable
gain Of votes
WILDER. Neb. Oct. 13.-(Speciall "A
large and enthusiastic audience greeted Hon
Henry H. Wilson Of Lincoln at the opera
house here last night He held the great
crowd for two hours with most satisfactory
discussion of the tariff and financial
questions.
WAUSA, Neb Oct. l3.-(Special.) Last
evening the women in order to show their
patriotism organized a Mckinley club with |
4 membership of forty. Much enthusiasm
prevailed.
OSMOND, Neb.. Oct. 13.-(Special) )-Run
W. W. Quivey of Pierce and Hon. Peter
Schwartz of Davenport. Ia, addressed a
large crowd at the Thompson Center school
house, six miles northwest of this place,
last night. Thompson Center has always
been a hotbGd OF populsm and this is the
first republican rally held in that precinct
Tor five years. Many Of the former demo-
pops assert that the republican ticket will |
have handsome majority there this fan.
WAlfOO, Ncb., Oct l3--(Special Tele-
immense audience greeted SEN
ator Thurston, who spoke at the opera
house tonight. Thurstons remarks were
confined principally to the money and tariff
questions, but he took occasion to criticise
tho Chicago platform in general. Some one
had distributed n number of Thurston's
speeches made on the money question on
previous occasions. Senator Thurston took
this up and clearly proved that his pres
ent position was not different from that
Of four and two years ago His explana-
tion was satisfactory to the audience and
they choeTed him to the echo Senator
ThurstOn declared that the crime" which
the people were suffering from was that
Of 1892 when a democratic administration
came into power and shortly afterward the
law was repealed. He illustrated