Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-31
PLEASED WITH BRYAN
HAYDEN's VIEW OF
DISTINGUISHED NEBRASKAN.

That is was a pleasure to cross the ocean
on the same steamship with William Jen-
nings Bryan Is the assurance given by Mr..
Samuel V. Hayden of this city. who with
his wife, has just returned to his home
here after a soJourn In Europe, having
made the trip to the United States on the
North German Lloyd steamer Princess
Irene. Mr.. Hayden has had q personal
acquaintance with the democratic leader
for several years. and the two held nu-
merous conversations during the time they
were on board the Irene.
In speaking Of the trip with a Star re-
porter today Mr.. Hayden declared that his
opinion of Mr.. Bryan had been heightened
as the result Of what he had seen and
heard OF the Nebraskan in the period OF
the voyage.
"As a matter OF course" said Mr.. Hay
den. Mr. Bryan was under more or less
constant observation from the other pas
sengers whenever he appeared on deck or
elsewhere In public view on the ship. Hts
anable courteous and friendly manner at
tracted every one to him. and, together
with his other well-known personal quail
ties. easily made him the most popular
man on the steamer.
While he frequently engaged in CONVEX
sation with his fellow-passengers he
showed an indisposition to discuss polit-
icai matters. and was especially averse to
expressing his opinions promiscuously on
the leading questions Of the day. At the
same time he manifested an active interest
In the daily doings Of the other voyagers,
and concerned himself with many Of the
games and diversions which helped to while
away the hours. 1t was in this particular
that he made himself popular. His I'M
falling eQuanimity of spirit was q subject
OF general comment. No one on board the
ship ever heard him utter a word Of an
noyance or complaint"
Mr.. Hayden thought that was remarkable
In view of the fact that Mr.. Bryan is not
considered a good sailor. and suffered a
good deal when the sea became rough.
Engaged In Literary Work.
Most of the time of the voyage he was
engaged in the preparation Of some literary
work, In which he was assisted by Mrs.
Bryan. The two spent hours at a time in
their cabin, where Mrs. Bryan used type
writer in connection with her husband s
labors. The machine employed was a small
one, which the organs had carried with
them practically all over the world.
Mr. Hayden referred to Mr. Bryan's care
full attention to little things which contrib
uted in way to the comfort and con-
venience Of others. He said this was a
matter of much comment among the pas
sengers and mentioned ain incident which
gave point to the observation. In Austria
the organs had been presented with small
dog, which they brought to America with
them.
When Mr. Bryan. Mrs. Bryan and their
daughter. Miss Grace Bryan, were standing
on the deck of the Irene listening to the
plaudits of the Nebraska delegation on the
small craft which met the steamship down
the bay from New York, Miss Grace Bryan
remembered that the chain belonging to the
little dog had been left behind. She men
toned it to her father. who left the ap-
plauding crowd Immediately and hustled
away to secure the chain.
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to be much surprised at the development of
the strong and general sentiment among the
democrats in favor of his denomination for
the presidency. In speaking of the matter
feeling that had occurred in the past few
months.