The Washington herald., 1907-07-18
MEN AND THINGS.
Mr.. Rrynn,s PonuInritx.


An agent who does most Of the booking
for the Chautauqua circuit is authority
for the statement that the present de-
mand for William j. Bryan's lectures is
such as to indicate that the Nebraska
statesman Is. now more popular than ever
before. At no time since the Democratic
leader became a Chautauqua lecturer has
there been such a plethora Of calls for
his eloouence. So numerous are the de-
mands upon him that he cannot possibly
visit all the places which desire his pres
ence. and, in consequence, the task of
mapping out a route for him which shall
bring ii maximum Of satisfaction 10 a
maximum number Of people is very diff
cult indeed. A few years ago few oppor-
tunities 10 deliver lectures were offered
the Nebraskan by cities and towns in
which Republicans predominate. Now he
is as popular in the Republican States as
elsewhere. Since he has appeared all over
the country, the booking agent concludes
that the demand for the former Presi-
Dental candidate is not due to mere Gu
riosty, but 70 a desire to hear his views
on the problems Of the day One feature
which seems to have added materially
20 the esteem in which he is held is his
steadfast refusal TO accept compensation
for his Sunday lecture on The Prince of
Peace" which he delivers under the aus
pices Of churches and religious or semi
religious organizations.
Next to Mr.. Bryan. Senator THlman
seems 10 be most in demand. but ii is
admitted that his reputation as fire
eater and wielder Of the pitchfork is more
responsible than anything else. Lecture
patrons everywhere are anxious 20 crafty
their curiosity regarding him. although
reports agree that in those places where
le has not allowed himself 10 be baited
5 ITO Incorporate speech, he has made
asting impression by his common-sense
discussions Of issues affecting the people
Senator la Toilette is an excellent draw
ing card and 50 IS Champ Clark, the Mis-
souri, Representative. whose reputation as
an orator has been established for years.
SON Of Gov. Gray.
Bayard Gray. the new Grand Lecturing
Knight Of the Elks. is the second son of
Isaac Pusey Gray. a former governor Of
Indiana. who, two decades ago, was a
factor in Democratic national politics,
and cherished an ambition 70 be Presi-
dent Mr.. Cleveland in his second term.
appointed him Minister 10 Mexico. and
he died in Office Isaac Pusey Gray was
an unc0mpromisIng Democrat of the An
drew Jackson type. lie had no patience
with modern political frills. and pro-
iessed no ideals Of craftsmanship Lack
ing the culture Of Hendricks. the breadth
OF view Of Mcdonald. and the eloquent
persuasiveness Of Voorhees,, he neverthe-
less built up strong following IN Indi-
ana because Of his loyalty 10 party friends
and his unwavering conviction that "to
tne victor belongs the Spoils" In spite OF
MS too pronounced partisauship he made
an acceptable governor. His eldest son.
Pierre Gray has prOspered in law prac-
tee AT indianapolis. Bayard Gray-nsmed
after the Delaware Senator's a meqnber
Of the bar AT Frankfort. Ind. and an
active Democrat AS Grand LecturinE
Knight Of the Elks the country will get
70 know something more OF the young
man IN the next year
Other Indiana EIks.