The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-11-03
POLITICAL,

Hon. " ]. Bryan spoke 10 an audi
ence Of 100. 900 people at Cincinnati.
Ohio.
Hon. ". J. Bryan made tour OF
Indiana and arrived in Chicago, where
ne spoke nine times.
Hon. ]. Boyd Sears, of Mathews
county. addressed the voters at Williams
burg, Wednesday night.
Gov. Roosevelt made fifteen speeches
20 large crowds in New York State.
He has finished his tour of the State.
Messrs Charles f. McMullen. James
Z. Thrift. George K. Lewis and others
spoke az Madison, Va, Wednesday, 20
large crowd.
Ex-Governor Charles 7 O'Ferrsll ia
6 published letter declares himself op-
posed 90 Bryan. but says be will not
support Mckinley.
Almost 30 per cent of the persons
who have registered 30 vote at the CON-
ing elections in Porto Rico are disqualt-
fed by the property qualification.
Chairman Jones. of the Democratic
National Committee, has issued another
address urging Democrats Ito conse-
crate the entire day next Tuesday TO the
great cause. "
The Prohibitionists held a mass
meeting In Maryland. The party ex-
poets TO increase its vote this year on
account Of the oanteen policy Of the
present administration.
Hon Joha Goode and Senator John
W. Daniel spoke in Richmond Thur
day night. The addresses were both Of
unusual ability, and each speaker was
accorded a splendid reception.
Hon. Jno. Goode was expected to
speak at Miller's, Essex county, Wednes-
day but did not arrive. Mr. John Gar.
land Pollard was the fret speaker. and
his speech made q fine impression.
After dinner short but stirring speeches
were made by Hon. Thomas Z. Blekey
and Messrs O. b. Jones and John Il
| Saunders.
Senator Hanna bowed to storm Of
| Kisses, catcalls, and cheers for Bryan
| in the big circus tent in Chicago
Thursday night, giving OPP his attempt
TO get hearing until the police had
restored order For forty.f five minutes
the mob had its will, and then seventy
policemen took hand and cleared the
aisles.
A large ss-meeting Of the Demo-
Gratis Of Oulpeper was held Tuesday
night, at which enthusiastic speeches
were delivered by Hon. T. o. Pitcher
and q. s Browning, the speakers
noticing the fact Of the wonderful
change in public sentiment toward Mr.
Bryan all over the United States The
Bryan and Stevenson Club at Oulpeper
has q large number Of members, ana it
has accomplished good in stirring up
the Democrats 80 action.
Probably the most unique gathering
Of ex Governors and aspirants for the
place of Executive known for some
time will take place in Richmond
| tonight. Ex-Gov. Bob Taylor, Of
Tennessee. is TO lecture at the Academy
| Of Music on that evening He will be
| lublOuuOCO w phO nhNAOnOO W "a 0ON-
ernor O'Ferrsll. and on the stage will
be Hon. A. J. Montague and Mr.. j.
Taylor Ellyson, twe aspirants for the
Democratic nomination for Governor.
Four eggs were thrown at Bryan
Thursday night as he left the Central
Turner Hall, where he had concluded
his address. The eggs were thrown by
three or four young men, one of whom
was placed under arrest. The others
escaped. One egg. not at all fresh
struck policeman squarely on the fore
head and streamed down his face.
When 1t became known that eggs lad
been thrown at Mr. Bryan the exotic.
ment was intense. A hundred men
made q rush for the prisoner, and IL
was only by desperate efforts that the
officers saved him.