The times., 1899-06-06
as A BIRTHDAY PRESENT.
hrs. William Jennings Bryan TO Re-
ceiNe u Hust of Her Hurhnnd.


ARRANGEMENTS were completed last night.
at a meeting held in the Metropolitan
Hotel. for sending the marble bust of
William Jennings Bryan to Mrs Bryan
as a birthday gift from prominent Demo-
Gratis of this city. Edwin A. Newman
called the meeting to order and made the
opening address. Mr.. Newman said in part:
Some time ago was invited by number Of
the most prominent Democrats Of the District OF
Columbia 10 raise fund sufficient TO secure a
marble bust Of Hon. William J. Bryan. the snae
to be presented to Mrs Bryan on her birthday.
June Il, ls59. token Of oar Animation, love,
and regard for her great husband
Therefore. ! took the liberty Of calling this
meeting Tor the purpose OF reporting the result
Of my efforts and for any further action that
may seem necessary Notwithstanding the gen
eral business depression and the TACT that my
private business demanded 20 much Of my time
that | was unable to devote any considerable POT
tion of il conSccutvelv to the work vet | am
Of the leading Democrats OF the District was 81
prompt ard hearty ihat the task was indeed an
agreeable one. Tho District Democrats | am
proud 10 say, subscribed literally.
They realize the fact that the gold comhina-
tion. trusts. and monopolics have inauguratcd
campaign to gain control of the next Democratic
National Convention and scuttle the grand old
DEMOCRATIC ship OF jefferson from whose null
the baruacles OF Cleyelandism have been scraped
| and which, after being thoroughly renovated and
irgged, is about to enter port under the guiding
hand Of that brilliant genius. wise leader, and
ripe statesman. William !. BRYAN.
The money element recognize the power OF
our great leader and the hold he has upon the
affections OF all true Americans and that his
overthrow would dishearten and demoralizc the
| yeomanry Of our land. Hence they seek his
overthrow the only means to prevent the
triumph OF the people over the Mammon Of Un-
righteousness in American politics. To this end
they will spend money practically without limit.
! They stand no chance whatever OF success IL the
| people Of the country generally be inform
| ed of their design and kept posted regarding
| their movements. To furnish the people such
| information and expose the tricks. arguments,
and fnlse prophets of the enemy will be the chief
work OF District of Columbia Democrats from
now until the holding of the convention in 1900.
| At the close of Mr.. Newman's remarks
a resolution was passed providing for tie
drafting of suitable letter to Mrs Bryan,
to express the sentiments of Washington
| Democrats toward her husband. Accord
ingly committee was appointed composed
of j. NJ Devine. chairman; Robert E. Mat
tingly, W. Nick Clayton. ]. Fl. Ralston,
DR.. Henry Darling. and Robert N. Harper.
| The following letter was submitted by the
| committee. adopted. and ordered lent to
Mrs. Bryan:
In behalf Of the Democrats of the District OF
| Columbia it becon.s the pleasant duty Of the
| undersigned committee to present to you on
| your birthday, June IL, 1S99 marble bust OF
| your eminent and gifted husband, Hon. William
| Jennings Bryan.
The high regard and esteem in which Mr..
Bryan Is held by the Democrats Of the District Of
| Columbia prompted them to seek this means OF
| conveying in enduring form a slight expires
4 sion OF the same. 1t is presented to you 10
ado xusnr ,nril
devotion to the lofty ideals Of Republic. your
| gifted husband finds strength and encouragement
10 fight the battles of the plain people.
In giving voice TO the sentiments of the Demo
| Gratis OF the District Of Columbia, con
| scious OF the fact that reflect the sentiment:
| of the Democrats of the nation, who appreciate
| the nobility Of character with which you ar,
fortunately endowed that enables you to seel
your own greatest good in your countFy's great
| est triumph, that OF maintaining in all their in
tcgrity the institutions founded by the fathers
the cornerstone of which is the rights Of men.
The homes wherein religion and patriotism
haTmoniously blend are the nurseries Of Cod
messengers. 1t is only from such homes tina
men go forth with unclouded visions and unfllter
ing resolves to the work of uplifting mankind
Mr.. Bryan's li.evork testifcs TO the eharacte
OF his home and endears her who presdes there
to all lovers Of liberty. The constant benedie
ton of life and home evidenced in the wor
of your distinguished husband from whose lip
flow words OF burning eloquence that thrill wit
countrymen. and kindle in them the fires
| hope and resOlutiGl.
We ask you TO accept this slight token of ou
regard with the sincere hope that it will not onl
be a source Of joy to you. but to your childre
and your children's children for endless genera
tionS:
The committee on presentation is a
follows:
William Dickson. George Killeen. William K
Carr, Cotter T. Bride, }. NJ. Deyine Patrick
Niland James L. Norris, BENJAMIN G. Davis, Co
! L. q. Washington, Henry Darling, John A. Clarke
Charles G. Stone, ". Mex. Clayton, Robinso
White. Dwight Anderson, B. F. Edwards. Stilso
Hutchins, Thomas OBrien, Robert +. Mattingk
J. H. Ralston. William T Whelan. Robert y
Harper, c. \. Eecleston, G. Trentanove, j. Ere
Feley, William Holmead, John W. PcaSe, an
Z. s Newman.
\ letter from James L. Norris was rea
by the secretary, in which the writer eX
pressed his regrets that he was unable I
be present. but expressed himself as bein
In hearty sympathy with the idea of honor
ing the wife of the great leaders of tn
Democratic party. Mr.. Bryan was tn
, man to whom the people of the countr
had turned their eyes, and was the hop
of the common people against the powe
and greed of the trusts and corporations.
Addresses were made in eulogy OF tn
silver champion by Robert y. Harper
H Ralston, d. Anderson. Col. l. Q. Wash
+ ington. w Nick. Clayton, n. E. Vowles,
) Fred Kelly, and J. NJ. Devine. OF Nebraska
The bust will be packed for shipment b
: the sculptor this afternoon or tomorro'
morning 1t is expected to reach Lincolr
Neb., on June il. and will be presented I
, Mrs Bryan on her birthday. which occur
/ on the 18th of the present month. Tn
! bust was purchased with funds subscribe
by prominent Democrats Of this city. Th
I price paid was $500. The largest amount
( were contributed by James l. Norris, Ed
D | win A. Newman, and Stilson Hutchins.