Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-08-26
BRYAN DIMES WITH HILL.

WIZ ooOoN - PSStAS SHSA ~ '-'
Guiding ladies and children, with about
ten men, most of whom were republi-
cans. There was jolly party at din
ner. A clam supper ended the even
ing, and it was after midnight when
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan retired. The can.
didate and his wife babe farewell to
the Lodge people at o'clock yesterday
morning. Public Printer Thomas E.
Benedict and Charles a. Sultz. we'll
known Ulster county republican, drove
them to the Grand Hotel, which is u
miles from the Lodge They arrived
there at II o'clock and found several
hundred guests, who were for the most
part sound money men. waiting for
them. When the organs entered the
office they crowded around them, and
the usual Handwriting began. There
were some cheers and calls for speech.
A table was placed on the veranda and
Mr.. Bryan began talking. After this
friends had lunch in private dining
room, during which Mr.. Bryan wrote
autographs for callers. Luncheon over
they took carriages, and, followed
by cheers from the crowd, drove
to Grand View station, where they
boarded special train, made up Of an
engine and passenger coach. The train
left at 1915 and ran into Kingston
Junction at 1870 o'clock. Here COM
mittee, a carriage, brass band and
crowd of 500 persons were awaiting
them. When the crowd saw Bryan
they cheered and waved their hats, and
some members of the Kingston demo-
cratic club fired cannon in a neigh
boring field With brass band lead
ing, Mr.. Bryan and the committee pro-
ceeded in carriages 10 the town hall, in
front of which 5000 persons had as
sembled. Here, as everywhere, there
Was good deal of enthusiasm. Mr.
Bryan assembled the steps and was pre-
sented by Mr.. Cummings. Mr.. Bryan
spoke as follows: Ladies and gentle
men You vino have come here to rest
don't want your rest disturbed by
speech. Voices 1--WE do, and laugh
ter) We ere very glad to meet you,
aud an not going to violate the pro-
prieties OF the occasion by attempting
political speech, except to say this: That
all those who are interested in their
country's welfare are anxious to have
the government administered that
larger portion of our people will be
able TO spend some time each year at
summer resorts to obtain strength for
the duties OF life, and any policy, no
matter by whom advocated. that will
make life harder for those vino toll
ought not to expect encouragement
from the American people. (Applause.)
| have made a statement that cannot
De called partisan, for any person who
is advocating policy not best for the
people does not tell the people that he
is advocating that. l am informed that
there are good many western people
here, and that was one of the things that
induced me to come. l am always glad
10 have western people because [ don't
believe in the old statement made in
the Bible that the wise men come from
the East Naughter.) don't believe
that statement ought to be emphasized
too much. U4aughter.) am afraid
some OF our brethren in the East have
the idea that wisdom originates and
dies in the East, and 1 am
glad to have western people
come here and commingle with you,
because l believe that the more you
become acquainted with western peo-
pie the better you will like them, and
YOU will become to know that they
don't wear horns
There was more scattered cheering
when he closed. He then hurried to
his carriage and, followed by the com
mittee, drove to Rondout, where he
boarded tugboat and crossed the
river to Rhineclifi. With his wife, ne
went into the parlor car, and there
held reception Of the passengers.
At Albany crowd OF 5000 people
filled the streets adjacents to the sta
ton. When the train drew up a squad
OF local silver men began firing salute
Of p guns from cannon at the foot Of
State street. A committee OF 100 men,
headed by Senator Charles E. and
Lewis d. Pratt, was inside the station,
and crowded around the train. When
Bryan appeared they yelled and ran
for him, but squad of police closed
about him and protected him from
their hands. With mis- wife he was
then taken to Senator Hills car
riage. Senator Chase took charge
of him and as the carriage en-
tered the street the people began to
cheer Justify. The pavements for sew
eral blocks were packed with people.
Mr.. Bryan acknowledged the demon.
stration by bowling frequently and
smiling. The greeting was the most
enthusiastic he has met in the east.
Senator Hill received the Organs at
Wolfert's Roost.
MIR. and Mrs. Bryan during their
stay in the city were the guests OF
David B. Hill.
Mr.. Bryan appeared with Mr.. Chase
on the platform of the City Hall at $50
O'Clock and was greeted with tremen-
dous cheer from the crowd. The noise
quickly subsidized and Mr.. Chase intro
duced the candidate.
Mr.. Bryan's voice was in splendid
condition and he quickly warmed up
to his work, but it was evident TO the
onlooker that fully one-half the crowd
entirely disagreed with his utteranceS
on the money question.
BAsEgALL-The games played by the
National League baseball clubs yesterday re-
suIted as follows: Cleveland u. Baltimore ,
Cle;eland {. Baltimore t : Washington i.
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