Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-11

sides In a manner that might have caused
injury 20 the crowd If the train had
made a quick start
There were renewed cries OF speech"
and Mr.. Bryan finally broke his resolu-
tion ln these words. after an introduc-
ton by Professor Lehr. OF the Ada Normal
School:
ladies and Gentlcmen.-W ] have
not been speaking much on this trip, l
cannot withstand the temptation 10 say a
word. in Wow Of the words so kindly
snokcn by Professor Lehr. He Is one OF
the original Bryan men. When ] was
here year ago. he was n Bryan man. j
think he wanted YOU 90 become acquaint-
ed with me. so. n you wanted post-ofices.
YOU would know where 90 come TO get
them. ! am not distributing post-ofaces
vet: but / hope TO be before very long.
(Chcers)
'I remember with a great deal Of plea
sure this city. and the students of the
university and / hope that they Will
become students of the money question
and be prepared to take their part tn this
fight (Cheers) / thank you
Washington. a railway hamlet, was not
too small TO turn out a few score OF
people ready TO cheer Then came Dun
kirk. where Mr. Bryan talked again.
lie was introduced by Chairman Durbin,
of the State Central Democratic Com
mttce and spoke as follows:
Ladies and Gcntlemen.-I am very
glad 10 meet you this morning. and glad
10 notice the interest which you are
taking in this campaign. In my tudg-
mcnt it IS the most important campaign
that the people OF this country have been
called upon 10 engage in for many
years. and all I can ask Of you IS that
YOU study this question for yourself ana
when you have made up your mind
as 10 what IS right, then do what you
think best" Great cheering)
ALL FOR FREE SILVER.
BUCYRUS. o.. August 1O.-"We're all
for free silver here" was the first greet
ing 20 Mr. Bryan at Forest where @9
people were gathered. Many Of the people
at Forest were farmers and they told Mr..
Bryan that they were for him. There was
great cheering as the train started.
After leaving Forest 81 stop was made
at Kirby. and Mr. Bryan was cheered by
"a small crowd there.
Then came Upper Sandusky, where the
enthusiasm equaned that expressed AZ
any place On the State. 1t is estimated
that the crowd there numbered nearly
200O. and the people composing II pushed
and struggled 20 get near the nominee
until they became a howling fushlhs
mob. A brass band played popular airs
as the people cheered
Congressman Hare. standing beside MI
Bryan. managed 20 secure silence lons
enough 10 present the nominee. and when
the cheering that followed had suDsl1eu
Mr.. Bryan made a few remarks in a
husky voice. which told of the strain OF
the past few days.
Another mad rush to shake hands with
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan followed the speech
one elderly man jumped on the steps De
side Mr.. Bryan and shouted that he was
afraid the country would be flooded with
silver IL the Democratic ticket was elect
ed. His remark was heard by the crowd
and Mr.. Bryan turned quickly to his audi
ence and said: IF any of you are afrald
of "a flood of money, / want you TO vote
the other ticket" This caused cheers.
.you know" he continued. "there are a
great many people who have lived IN Il
drought so long that they are afraid oil
flood"
prolonged.
WELCOME TO BE PROUD OF
MANSFIELD. o.. August 10.-Bucyrus
o.. gave "a welcome 10 Mr.. Bryan that
any man might be proud of. The crowd
did not number more than 500, but II had
plenty OF enthusiasm. and gave il to him
without stint. Republicans with vigorous
lungs attempted 10 get up a counter de-
monstratiOn in favor OF Mckinley, ana
the Ohio candidates name punctuated
every cheer for Bryan. Mr.. Bryan made
a little speech, and it was well received.
The inconvenience caused by the posi-
tion of his car became more marked at
each stopping-place. At Bucyrus Mr..
mo rff "a i.
and spoke from the rear platform
At Cresthne. the next stopping place the
Bryan car was switched 90 the rear end
OF the train and the crowd was able 10
see and hear him without danger Of being
pressed under the wheels. by this time
nearly every coach on the train was
crowded with enthusiastic Democrats. who
cneercd for Bryan every few minutes
Crestinc's welcome TO Mr. Bryan was
noisy Crestline is a railway junction, and
the broad platforms were packed with
humanity as the train came in at 1920 a.
NJ a salute was fired from a cannon,
and q band was there TO play
Under the escort Of p. W. Poole, Mr..
Bryan was conveyed through the bowling
assembly TO a temporary platform near
the station. Mr. Poole introduced him,
and he spoke several minutes
EXCITING INCIDENTS.
During the speech at Crestline. an ar
dent gold man challenged one Of Mr..
Bryan's statements and a Bryan man on
the speakers stand Immediately wanted
TO fight him.
Another exciting incident Of the recep-
ton was an attempt made TO steal dia-
mond shrt-stud from Colonel John A..
Creswcll, the millionaire banker of Oma-
ha who IS accompanying Mr. Bryan
IA
quick. however, and made a grab at
the thief who rushed through the crowd
in an endeayor TO escape, but was final
ly captured.
A reception Of great enthusiasm was
given the Nebraska orator at Mansfield.
the home Of Senator John Sherman. The
crowd was large. and 10 was hardly that
the cheering throng could be pressed back
to enable Mr. Bryan 20 reach the
temporary speakers stand. Mr.. Bryan
was presented 10 the perspiring multitude
by James p. Seward, a prominent
lawyer and chairman Of the Citizens
Reception Committee. A wild hurrah
went M, and Mr.. Bryan made another
speech. He then returned 20 the tram
and shook hands with many people be-
fore the train left
A hundred people gathered at Lake
NlIIet ana htkkfA Apl a. 9fNN~A a." 90 ~
ward for their cheers.
Gust a few words Mr. Bryan" they
cried. and. although the crowd was
small and the nominee had decided to
talk as little as possible, he gave way
and made few remarks, which delight
ca the Lakeville people.
CRIES FOR BLAND.
CANTON. o.. August 1O-There were
cries for Bland as wen as for Bryan at
Wooster. where the two arrived AT i2'5o
p. NJ. but il was evident that the Bryan
sentiment among the several hundred peo'
pie there was predominant Mr. Bryan