Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-02
CLOSING CAMPAIGN WORK
MEETINGS OF VARIOUS LOCAL AND
NEARBY POLITICAL BODIES.
Mr.. e. A. Newman as Confident of
Bryan's Election as He Was
Four Years Ago.

Mr.. Edwin A. Newman, president Of the
District of Columbia Democratic Associa-
ton. which has been the most active of the
local bodies favoring Bryan, so far as hold
ing meetings is concerned left for southern
Maryland yesterday evening with a party
of spellbinders to help Candidate Camalier
in his campaign for Congress. The pro-
gram arranged for today included meetings
at California, Hollywood Oakville, Nor
sanZa and Mechanicsville.
Mr.. Newman returned from West Virginia
yesterday morning as confident of Bryan's
election as he was four years ago at this
time. He assured every one who inquired
of the situation that Mr.. Bryan would have
"walkover." and that West Virginia,
Maryland and Delaware were sure to roll
up nlajorities for him.
The Young Mems Democratic Club decid-
ed at meeting held last night, at the Met
rrpolitan Hotel, with President j. Fred
Kelley in the chair to arrange for a special
wire over which to receive the election re-
turns Tuesday evening at place to be Sc
leoted. Committees were appointed to carry
out these purposes.
Pennsylvania Republicans.
The republican party is fully prepared to
regulate any evils that may arise from
combinations or trusts, the declaration
made by Henry NJ. Hoyt. assistant attorney
general, in forcibe address delivered be-
ton a 1870 sth street northwest last night.
He paid attention to the other issues of the
campaign and pointed out that there were
no grounds for the democratic charges of
miltarism and Imperialism.
President S. r. Strattan thanked the
members of the association for their will
ing and energetic cooperation.
Creed Fulton and Fred Schade were the
speakers before the East Washington Dem
ocratic Club at its final campaign meeting
held last night at McCauley's Hall. Presi-
de Mt Cotter T. Bride announced that the as
ISOLATION had raised a campaign contribu-
ton of $5Si.5o under the recent offer of w.
r. Hearst to duplicate sums so raised.
Lively Rally Mt HyattsviI1e.
The largest political demonstration ever
held in Hyattsvile took place last evening.
The procession started from the District
line. in charge of Robert Potts of Brent
wood with the Interstate Marching Club of
Washington occupying the place of honor.
The route was through Brentwood, where
most every house was Illuminated and deco
rated. The club of that place Joined in
the march, which continued on through
the historic town of Bladensburg. where the
local clubs also fell in line. At Hyattsville
the club joined the procession. and there
was a march through the principal streets
of the town The torches and fireworks
display along the route were the brilliant
featureS The hall was crowded and many
could not get inside. Mr.. F. B. Metzerott
presided, ana after several selections by the
VIM. B. Severe Gee Club, introduced Mr..
- bearino az, I,,iiitariSrn which 80
well received He was followed by State
Senator A L. Hughes of West Virginia
who made a forceful arraignment of the
democratic party and gave powerful reasons
why Mr. Mckinley should be elected He
was followed by Col. H. A. Worthington of
South Carolina who made a telling address
The next speaker was Prof n B. Studeba-
ker of AIIegany county, Md. who stirred
the people up by his vigorous manner of
Frank. r Netzerott Michael v Tierney.
George Tise Robert Potts. Howard o. EN-
mons and Thos Lancaster formed the com
mittee which had charge of the meeting.
The Virginia Republican Association held
d l 10. Gu i. -, 60, T. 80 ', o.
=. f,sen new Numbers v.,.e added to the
roll The financial roll call resulted in the
rate cef'lhcales We're issued me heauquoi-
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The Lincoln Republican National League
held a largely attended meeting at its head
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for Coiored Voters, reserved for the larger
cities and towns would he comDleted by
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