Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13
BRYAN GIVEN A
ROAR OF CHEERS
A Strictly Non Partisan Ovation
Given Him Notification
Day.
ATTACHED TO PRINCIPLES
They Have Given Him IFS Political
Strength--Received 1,SOO Visitors
mt Fafrview--Not nm UnpIeas-
mt Incident In the Whole
Proceedings.

Lincoln. Neb., Aug. 12-tndor the
burning rays of an almost tropical sun
and in the presence Of vast assem-
hlage which checred him 10 the echo,
William j. Bryan to-day received from
Henry II. Clayton of Alabama formal
notification Of his nomination for the
presidency Of the United states
Thrice honored by tho Democratic
party as it's standard bearer. Mr.. Bry-
an plainly exhibited tho pleasure it
gave him once again to proclaim the
principles for which he stood HIS
nomination for third time. he do
clared in his speech of acceptance.
could only he explained by -ubstan-
tial and undisputed growth in the
principles ana policies for which lie.
with multitude Of others. had CON
tended AS these principles and pol
icics have govcn me whatever politi-
cal strength | possess, tho action of the
conention not only rencws my faith in
them. but strenEthens my attachment
to them"
The ovation accorded Mr.. Bryan as no
rode through tho streets of Lincoln on
his way to the State House. where tho
exercises were held, was non partisan.
II was the homage of the citizens Of
the western city of the plains 20 n dis
tinsuished neighhor Almost the en-
tire republican administration was
represented. Governor George l.. Shell
don and many state officers lending
their presence both in tho parade and
on the platform.
BEFORE coming to Lincoln from Fair
view four miles distant. Mr. Bryan re-
celved l.5O visitors. To one and all he
extended cordial greeting His arrival
shortly after noon at the Hotel Lincoln.
where he and John w. Kern the Vice
presidential candidate were the guests Of
honor az a luncheon 10 the committee on
notification was the signal for an out
burst Of cheers and applause. He i'm
mediately was surrounded by great
crowd and was kept busy for some time
shaking hands.
Never before had Lincoln streets and
buildings presented such a gala appear
ancc. O street was riot of color. Around
the multilated Taft banner a crowd Of
curious visitors was always clustered.
Tho route OF the parade carried Mr..
Bryan directly under the banner hut no
notice was taken Of the fact by him or
HIS party.
The state House grounds were 4 mass
of humanity and Mr.. Bryans appear
ance on the platform was greeted with
vociferous cheers and haudClaQpine Tho
ceremony OF notification was conducted
on the north front of the capitol. The
balconies and every window was TANNED
to overnowing Not a single incident oc-
CURED TO mar the proceedings except
the shining Of the sun on the speakers.
The police arrangements were excellent.
Realizing that the regular police force
was not sufficient 10 cope with the great
crowd the adjutant general of the state.
at the request OF Mayor Frank u. Brown
ordered out the Second Nebraska regi-
mcnt and with their assistance perfect
order was maintained.
Before the notification and acceptance
speeches We're delivered. Norman f..
Mack. chairman of the democratic ma
tional committee. who acted as presiding
officer. called on John W Kern, the
vice presidential nominee to make a
speech. Mr. Kern responded in few
felicitous remarks, IN which he gave un-
stintcd praise for the non partisan
character of the exercises
The speech Of Mr. Bryan concluded the
ceremonies, and he and Mr.. Kern retired
TO the capitol where they held a public
reception.
Tonight Mr. and Mrs Bryan enter
taincd the members OF the notification
committee at dinner at their home AZ
"Fairview. The party was served ny
Mrs. Ruth Bryan Ieavitt and Miss
Grace Bryan daughters OF the host ana
the hostess. Mrs SpanGler and Mrs. I.
+. Allen, niece and sister-iu-law re-
spcctvely of the democratic candidate
and Mrs. Wingcr
Chairman Mack was compelled to leave
before the ceremonies were over in order
to catch train for Chicago.
NO LEFT OVER FUND.
omaha, Neh.. Aug, II. Chairman Mack
OF the democratic national committee au-
thorized denial Tonight of report
that the national committee had received
fun1 of s3oo"O left over from IN" last
democratic national campaign The re-
port is without any foundation. Mr.. Mack
said.
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