The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-24

tiidl NIT. bIya4 d1Buleu rom the lIdii until he sat down to breakfast in the Mor- ris hotel, he heard cries ringing every where-"B "Bryanl Bryanl Bryani"
 People of all classes and ages surged forward to touch the hand of the Nebras- kan, and some of them being unable to accomplish this satisfied themselves with repeating the ubiquitous shout-"Hurrah for Bryan-the next president"
 Even as the great eommoner seated himself for breakfast the enthusiasts crowded into the dining room, delaying the meal. The leader, patiently refrained from eating, shook hancs with some, bowed to others, and even stopped to discuss matters with newspaper report CTS.
 Receptions In Alabama Towns.
 The Birmingham reception was a. cul- imitation of the general reception and welcome which had its beginning when the Tennessee state line was passed. In Decatur there was a gathering of people at the station, and the strains of brass band awakened MT. Bryan. He was pre- pared for the reception at Cullman, how ever, and there made short address
 
 by the advance guard of the Birmingham reception committee. and he shook hands with each member, having some pleasant words to say. Mr. Bryan was unques- tionably pleased with his reception at Reids. When he arrived in Birmingham having heard before entering the station the shouts and huzzahs of the people gathered to honor him, his face was wreathed in one happy and contented smile.
 MT. Bryan appears more sedate. more calm, more placid than ever before. Since his last visit to Birmingham he has grown more corpulent, and his face appears more careworn. He gives the appearance of being more thoughtful, and weighs his every expression before it's utteranee. He Is very careful of ex- , pression, and reluctantly made state ments to newspaper reporters, caution ing them in each instance to be exceed ingly scrupulous in quoting him. Then, again, he made no expression to any newspaper man that he did not after wards qualify and explain more in de- tail during his political address at the
 
 there was danger, in case of his being misquoted, of opposition newspapers mak- ing fowl of his fish" He was evidently profting from experience.
 Bryan's Appearance.
 The great commoner is most democratic in his dress and street appearance. Yes terday he wore a souch hat, as he has
 ynfA and comfortable in appearance. His black suit was not at all "extremely' elegant. His collar was of the lowest style, and his tie was the ordinary black bow.
 Judge Harmon became exceedingly pop ular in Birmingham. In addition to hay ing been attorney general in President Cleveland's cabinet, Judge Harmon was rendered the democratic nomination as Judge Parke1'a running mate. This nomi- nation he refused.
 While in Birmingham he received boom for the vice presidency. When he was introduced at the Bijou theatre, voice from the audience cried: Behold the next vice president of the United States
 This shout was greeted with great ap-
 
 plause.
 Harmon On His Candidacy.
 Judge Harmon declined to discuss any of the reports booming him for the pres idency. and gave intimation that they were born without his approval. Neither did he have anything to say concerning the possibility Of giis being the democratic candidate for the vice presidency.
 He did venture the assertion that Ohio might be landed by the democrats this year He based that opinion on the fight in Ohio between Taft and Foraker, and added, too, that there are other reasons. q think tho chances of a democratic vic- tory exec MinaIy bright. There are sey- eral reasons for this belief There is split in the republican party and re- united democratic party. The late mone- tary panic is another reason. Then there is a general 6eslre for change in admin istrations During other campaigns Ihave heard excellent democrats express doubt. You se.dom hear such expressions now. Everyb,s.y is hopefui and cheerful and determined to battle to the last ditch'
 Many Amusing Incidents.
 The visit of MT. Bryan to Birmingham was replete with incident
 While the great democrat was break fasting, M A. Jennings of Birmingham was introduced. MT. Jennings explained that he was relative of MT. Bryan and MT. Bryar was glad to learn that fact.
 MT. Bryan surprised an old gentleman at Culman by hastily stepping from the train and grabbing his hand. T am de- lighted to see you again, sir" said he.
 The old gentleman was overcome and mumbled a hope that MT. Bryan would enter the White House next March.
 There were many smiles in the parade yesterday moT ming when a photograph played loud enough for everyone in MT. Bryan's immediate proximity to hear the familiar strains of Billy boy" MT. Bryan smiled broadly.
 On stepping from the train yesterday morning, MT. Bryan grasped the hand of Gen. J. W. Bush whom he remembered. They have stated that was not friend to Confederate veterans" earnestly de- clared the great commoner but they were mistaken. Once I recommended for appointmnt to the postmastership of my town a Confederate veteran, the only one, iy, fapt Iiyinp thera I honor avarxr man