Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-09
Democratic and Prohibition
Candidates in Conference.
BUT POLITICS is TABO0ED
Instead They Talk Long About
Count Tolstoi.
PICTURES TAKEN TOGETHER
Peter S. Morrison Tells Bryan
What He Remembers Of Presi-
dent Andrew Jackson.


s.-Tabooing politics almost entirely. VIII
liam J. Bryan and Eugene w. Chain.
candidates of the democratic and prohibit
ton parties. respectively, for the pres
idency of the United States. were in con-
ference today for nearly an hour al Fair
view. the home of Mr.. Bryan.
Having been advised of his coming. Mr..
Bryan came out on the front steps as the
big automobile bearing his prohibitionist
rival drove up, and extended a hearty
greeting.
II heard that you were coming to beard
me in my den,' said Candidate Bryan.
land so I went and got shaved. You are
just little too late
WELL" responded Candidate Chain.
quickly. 81 shall enter the den just the
same
He was ushered into the house i'm n way
that left no doubt of the heartiness OF the
welcome. The conversation turned from
one subject to another. but dwelt mostly
on Tolstoi. the Russian sociologist, in
whom both men are greatly interested.
In the opinion of MIR. Bryan. To!stoi is
the greatest living thinker on sociological
subjects but his one objection to him is
his lack of faith in Christ.
But he makes up for it, declared Mr..
Bryan. "by putting most Of the doctrines
Of Christ into practice in his daily life.
AS Mr.. Chain was leaving, he and Mr..
Bryan were surprised by photographer
who secured a good picture of them walk
ing together down the steps, which led
Mr.. Bryan to remark that ii proba bly,
was the first time rival candidates could
be kept together long enough for pho
tograph to be taken.
Delighted by Stories.
Peter S. Morrison, aged ninety-five
years, who lives near Sheridan, Wyo.,
stopped off in Lincoln on his way home
from Michigan for the sole purpose "
shaking hands with the democratic nomi-
nee Although within five years of the
century mark, Mr.. Morrison displayed a
remarkable memory and recalled with
clearness many stirring events Of the
early days of the republic. To have seen
and spoken to Andrew Jackson, while
President of the United States. and live
to tell 1t was q revelation to Mr.. Bryan
Il often wanted to hear from the lips
Of some one who had seen him If he was
as he has been pictured, remarked MI
Bryan. Mr.. Morrison described the tall
slim figure Of Jackson, and. bringing MS
fist down on the arm of his chair ano
setting his features as if in imitation OF
him, said:
He was a man of an iron will. Hs
would insist on the right, no matter wha'
happened, and for that reason he prop
ably became the most unpopular Presi
dent that ever left the White House"
The veto of the United States bank oil
by jackson, Mr.. Morrison told Mr.. Bryan
contributed more than anything else Il
his unpopularity.
Mr.. Bryan Fascinated.
Mr.. Bryan seemed fascinated with th'
"reminiscences of the old man. who re
lated how. among other things during tht
Mexican war he came near capturing
Santa Ana, who only escaped by leaving
behind his wooden leg and cutting the
traces from his horse. Mr.. Morrison wa:
driven to the station by Mr.. Bryan him
self. the horse having been especial,
hitched up for the purpose. and he car
ried away with him as a souvenir of thu
visit handsome silver-headed cane
which was cut from the Hermitage,
Andrew Jackson's old home i'm Tennessee
Other callers were Rev. w. l.. Dawson
of London and Robert F.. Coughlin. at
torney of Paola. Kan. who brought en-
couraging reports of the outlook for de
mocracy in that state.
When not engaged with visitors Mr.
Bryan busted himself in the preparation
of the speeches which he is scheduled t.
make. He is making good headway witt
them, and 1t is expected they will III
completed by the time he starts on hi.
ten days trip, beginning at Des Nome:
August 81.
Letters From Republicans.
Many letters from writer's in variou.
parts Of the country who say they ar,
republicans. but intend to vote for Mr.
Bryan this year. have reached the demo
cratic candidate.
Not few Of the republican letter writ
ers refer to particular issues as the rea
son for their support of the democratic
ticket. The campaign publicity plank i.
one Of those frequently mentioned in thi.
connection. Popular election of senator.
Is another and the bank deposit guarant,
Idea seems to attract a good many
There is little likelihood that the rail.
roads will reconsider their refusal to
make special rates for notification day
Mr.. Bryan is rather hoping they will
stand pat. The middle-west sentiment
against railroads Is strong that il car
be easily reused on the proposition tina,
the refusal is based on a desire to defeat
and humiliate Bryan and is proof they are
again back In politics, and the middle
west is where Bryan's hopes lie. Mayor
Brown says there will be 5000 visitor:
anyway.
To Solicit Funds.
oeSohu TIC idcl thdI ehe country VII
probably be divided up into districts for q
systematic canvass in obtaining subscrip
tons and that active soliciting will BIZ
done toward that end. no details of the
plan as discussed with Treasurer Haskell
last night were given out.
Mr.. Bryan declined to comment on the
makeup of the democratic newspape,
committee named by Henry Watterson o,
to say what work is expected of this com,
mittee.
CUBAN LIBERALS TO UNITE.