The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-09-22
BLOCKING TO BRYAN.
Republicans and Gold Standard
Democrats for Bryan.

Arson Phelps Stokes, worth $50, 900, 600
and head of one of the New York FIRST tam
lies is against Mckinley on the score otim-
perialism.
Marshall NJ. Kirkman, vice-president OF
the Chicago Is Northwestern railroad, IS the
latest important acquisition to the cause OF
Democracy William Mckinley bad no more
zealous supporter in 1896 than Mr.. kirkman,
but it would seem that four years of the Ohio
crowd was enough for Mr.. kirkman.
Judge A. A. Putnam. Of Uxbridge, one of
the most prominent Republicans IN Worcester
county, Massachusetts, who has always been
a Republican and one OF the most effective
speakers for that party on the stump as OPP
posed to the e-election OF Mckinney aud 90
September 10 spoke upon the issues OF the
campaign. Judge Putnam Is one OF tie
foremost anti-imperialSts ia the slate, as
as also his brother, the Rev. DIR. Putnam
of North Andover The Putnam brothers
we're strong abolitionists-
CT Harrod. one OF the leading educators
of Scott county. Ind, rendered his services %
tbe Democratic state committee for he eiec-
tinu Of the Democratic ticket. Mr.. Harrod
has for several years been prominent "a the
educational work of the state and has at all
times been affiliated with the Repuolican
party.
L. IL. Kerrick. of Bloomington, Illinois,
former Republican state senator from TINS
district, authorized the following statement
Il cannot vote for Mckinley this year, al
though | still claim to be "a Republican.
Further than this. will give my reasons N
statement which expect to prepare at ia
ture date Mr.. kerrick Is opposed 60 IN
perialism and expansion. He Is one OF The
most eloquent speakers IN the republican
ranks in central Illinois and has always been
an active worker.
Arthur Russell, a we'll known business man
Of Viueland n. ] :. who has been high IA the
councils of the Republican, party there. has
declared himself for Bryan for president. Ia
1896 Mr. Russell edited newspaper advo-
ting McKinleys election. tie will support
BRYAN this year, he says, because OF Presl-
dent McKiney's imperialstc policy and the
monstrous growth Of the lrasis Under the pres
ent administration.
Colonel Charles r. Goldman Of Boston,
prominent in ant-imperialisi conosels and IN
The independent Republican movement tor
Cleveland in 1884. is out for Bryan. -Four
wears ago he worked and voted for Mckinley
on account of the financial issue.
Henry Weaver. prominent grain dealer
at Pickrell. Neb., is another valuable acquI-
silion to the Democratic forces of Gage conn-
IN. Mr.. Weaver has been = lifelong Republi-
can and will cast his first Democratic vote Tor
BRYAN this fall. aud in order thai there may
be no doubt about his position he Is wearing
a BRYAN button. three inches IN diameter tori
shirt stud.
L. II. Moseman, station agent OF The e. 4
o. railroad at Charleston. w, Va, Is for
BRYAN this year though be supported Mchrn,
lev in 1896 He saws The Democrats are
more than sanguine OF carrying the state and
unless the election Is a mere matter OF money
don't see bow the Republicans are IA get SC
away from them. The Gold Democrats have
gone over to Bryan IN great uumberS- There
are a large number ct railroad men iu the
state, aud nearly all OF them voted for Nc
Kinley. This time every one of them who
was not originally dyed-iu-the wool Repah-
hcan will vote for Bryan.
]. f. MeIntire Of OAKLAND. Illinois, has
announced his determination to vote Tor
BRYAN and Stevenson and the remainder OF
the Democratic ticket. This announcement
has created no end os excitement among The
Republicans Of this vicinity owing to Mr.
McIntire's prominence in the Republican
party. Mr. Nclnlre has been "a United States
marshal aud for over ten wears central com
mitteeman of the Republican party in tbs
township
William Smith. captain Of the Craig Roose-
welt Rough Rider club, Of Craig, Neb., has
rendered his resignation and publicly an
nounced his intention to supper, the Bryan
and Stevenson ticket.
Capt. Michael Piggott Of Quincy, H.. who
lost a leg in the civil war, and who served AS
postmaster for sixteen consecutive years
prior 10 President Ceveland's first term, has
come out publicly for Mr. Bryan.
Sam C. Morrison, leading business man
Of Ramsey. ILL.,, has been appointed election
supervisor Of Ramsey Township. Mr.. Nor
rison has heretofore been considered Gold
Democrat, but viii this year vote for Bryan
and the whole Democratic ticket
DR.. NJ. r. Morien. prominent pracii-
TONER at Adrian, Mich. has come out strong
for BRYAN for president He has heretofore
been pronounced Republican. He doesn't
like Mckinleys Philippine position.
DR.. John ". Slade Of Quincy. H., aud Dr.
Arehibal McNeal OF Bowen. H.. both life,
long Republicans, have declared themselves
for Bryan.
Judge I. c. Martin Of Waukesha, Wis, u
member OF the Sixth ward Republican corsz
mittee. has resigned as member of the COM
mittee, and will support Bryan and the Demo-
cratic ticket at the coming election.
DR.. c. S. Estep, "a prominent citizen Of
Lexington, ILL.,, who was reared 4 Republican,
and has always been an active member Of the
partv, has declared his intention To work and
vote for Bryan and Stevenson. Mr., Esep
has made public his reasons for change Of
faith. He declares that this nation Is toioS
ing in the footsteps of others that have failed
BY adopting imperialism and monarchyi that
trusts and the money power are running this
government; that the present administration
has put 4 ,OO0.O0 people in bondage; that
foreign possession aud military aggression are
contrary to the sentiment of the American
people.
F. NJ. Van Houten, member of the firm
of Van Houien Bros, manufacturers, \. j.,
a Mckinley man ia 1896, is for Bryan this
year. To reporter of the Cincinnati En-
ouirer he said II can tell you very prompt
" that | have changed my politics this
wear. was for Mckinley in 90 and next
November, If ] am living, ! shall vote for
William j. Bryan. regard him now as AN
Andrew Jackson marvel OF a maR.