The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-04
IN BRYAN,S HONOR.
Judges Took Off Their Hats When
He Voted.

LINCOLN, Neb., Nov 3-Mr. Bryan
rose early today, in response to the
rap of the hotel porter, who called
him in time. to get his breakfast and
take the morning train out of Omaha
to Lincoln. He and Mrs. Bryan had
spent. the night, after the close of the
last meeting in Omaha, at tine. Paxton
hotel. His voice was somewhat husky,
but his eye was as bright, and his
manner as cheerful as those of any
other man who was astir SO early. He
said in reply to questions that he had
had a refreshing sleep, and that he felt
we'll. He bought the morning papers
at the hotel. news stand and read them
leisurely at the breakfast table, where
he did full justice to the meal set be-
fore him. AT $3.50 Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan
and party took the regular train on the
Burlington railroad for Lincoln.
Mr.. Bryan cast his vote at HOP He
had arrived from Omaha almost an
hour earlier. but. was compelled to
drive some distance to the polling place
and to stop. on his way at the city hall
to secure a certificate Of citizenship, on
account of his failure to register be-
u.
oath at this place, giving the number of
his residence, and to the effect that he
had lived in the state for more than a,
year, in the. county of Lancaster for
more than four months, in the Fifth
ward for more than ten days, that he
was a-qualified voter, and that mis- fall
ure to register was due to his absence
from the state. He then proceeded to
the engine house in Precinct A, of the
FIFTH ward, where he was given a bal
lot, retired to his booth and returned
to the voting place, cast his ballot in
his order.
Sure you've got the right electors?"
queried one Of the judges, as the big
ballot was punched into the box. and
as. the name of william J. Bryan"
was announced.
"IlI take the chances on that" re-
sponded. the presidential candidate.
When Mr.. Bryan was about to vote,
one of the election challengers raised
his voice to suggest that as a. mark
of respect from your fellow citizens, we
all take off our hats" The suggestion
met with the unanimous response of
the crowd of 200 men who stood outside
the roped enclosure which held the
election functionaries. The casting Of
the ballot was received with applause,
and, after shaking hands with the
election official nearest him, Mr.. Bryan
wedged his way out through the crowd,
dodging the engine horses, and again.
taking his seat in his carriage, he was
driven to his home.
Mr. Bryan's homecoming was mod
est ovation. He was met at the rail-
road station by large escort of the.
Bryan Home guards, consisting large
ly Of farmers, who received him with.
g. shout of welcome as he descended
from the steps of his carriage, the ac-
companying band playing Home,
Sweet Home" The guard and a. mis-
cellaneous concourse of people followed
in procession as the carriage wound it's
way through the streets. The side
walks were lined with people. and there
were many shouts along the way for
the democratic standard bearer inter-
spersed quite frequently with cries for
his opponent.
1t was indeed an imposing home
coming when William J. Bryan
reached his residence today. A largo
rurnbeT- of his neighbersv and friends
were assembled in front of the house
to. receive him, and as the procession
drew up before these the Bryan Home
Guard formed a line reaching from the
street to his door. The band started
the air which the nominee has asked to
be the campaign air, Home. Sweet
] Home" and when. at last he. reached
the house mighty shout went up from