The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-14
Democratic Nominee May Pay a Visit to the South Dur-
 ing the Campaign
NEBRASKA FARMERS
 PRESENT aBIG ST|CK'
Bryan Is Busy Preparing Addresses Which He Is Soon To Deliver, Clayton Speaks Highly of
 People of Lincoln.
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 ons to visit various sections of the

3rVew Lincoln, Neb., August 13-In-
 sons to visit various sections of the dntry and deliver speeches came thick and fast today upon William J. Bryan. 'Californa's request for a visit again was pressed upon him by Charles Edelman of San Francisco, with the result that Mr. Bryan is giving the matter serious con- sideration. Readville, Mass, wants him there August 25 to witness the trotting derby, the first event of the kind. it is said, ever to occur in the United States Assurances were given that there would be no gambling or pool selling, but as MT. Bryan on that day will be in Indian apolis, he was compelled to decline. Through Henry D. Clayton and R. H. Walker, Montgomery expressed it's desire for his presence August 19. MT. Bryan expressed a desire again to go south He said that he always had been cordially received there, and was greatly indebted to the southern people for their uniform support and kindness, but the campaign was too young at this time for him to make any definite announcement. He hoped that after conference with the national committee he might be able to go to Montgomery and possibly some other points in the southern states.
 In response to numerous invitations, .1 am glad to say" MT. Bryan remarked, that all these invitations assure me that will receive the electoral vote not only of Alabama. but other states"
 A notable incident of the day was the presentation to MT. Bryan by several hundred farmers from Otoe county. Me- braska, of ''big stick" gourd grown in the state. It is about five feet in length and easily might be taken for the orig inal, if there was ever one, which has been so generally caricatured.
 Blly's Big Stick.
 1t bore the inscription, "Billys Big Stick" MT. Bryan, although expressing his thanks for the gift remarked that if elected to the presidency, the 'big stlck'' would not be yielded, but that he would rely on his ability to lead people through their love rather than to control them through their fears.
 Notwithstanding that a great number of hold-over visitors to the notification came out to Fairview, Mr. Bryan found time to dispose of correspondence and make good progress with the speeches
 
 upon leaving the Bryan home, express ed himself in a statement given out for publication as having been delighted with the large and enthusiastic attend ance of the people upon the notification yesterday.
 q have attended six notifications" he said ..and the ceremonies yesterday were the most orderly and enthusiastic that I have ever witnessed. The people of Lin coin, irrespective of party affiliation did everything possible to contribute to the attendance, the orderly procedure and the enthusiasm of the occasion. The mo- tification committee Is indebted to Gov ernor Sheldon, the postmaster, and every city official from the mayor down for courtesy and kindness. The hospitality of the people of Lincoln could not have been surpassed. The cordial greeting to the visitors and the hearty good feeling manifested toward MT. Bryan will make every democrat in the union love Lincoln and her people. The press, without re- gard to politics, was generous and fair"
 The statement referred to the simplic- ity of the home life of MT. Bryan. and speaking of the dinner to the notification committee, Mr. Clayton said:
 "We had a real good American home cooked dinner There was no pretense of a menu, but I am glad to say we had a plenty of good home victuals and mighty good water"
 Speech To Farmers.
 In speaking to the Otoe county farmers MT. Bryan said:
 ''It is fitting, MT. Hanks, that you should be elected to speak for this body of farmers from Otoe county, for you are not only interested in farming but you represent an increasing element among the agriculturists. You have not only prepared yourself for the work of a farmer. but you have prepared yourself for participation in all the departments of life's work. With the development of our agricultural colleges and the higher education of our farmer boys, the farmer is going to have a larger influence in the shaping of the government.
 "The gourd5 which you present cer- tainly looks very much like the big stick as we have seen it caricatured, and I think the gourd is a fitting em- blem to reucasent republican politics, for the hiw stick which has been so lou5ly rraisea. ,'as not accomplished great aeql In the way of actual legfs- lat;or. Peru;,iican ieaders have so st,udfngsJv opposed retoTm that the Dig sl,oI' has been r,tte e-npty.as enpty as this gcnrA--ia .c$ual results. Thea too. tn a,ourd may asiy aynaoo lzo the holiovn-ss of republican prom ises and the fact tat repv1iican roli- cies have nothing in them of good to the farmer. ata;, he glad 10 accept the Dig stick sccrd although if the democratic parry syics the 't,ig stick will not he ir evidence. The demo- cratic idan ls nos coercion @y force, but 2 justice tsat N III ar9eai t5 the aeart of snen, for it is easier to lead people tb Iueir tt:eir love t~an to control them .i.. tugf their fenrs. ! have neen in- !, lined that On the way to Lincoln Affection was taken up on the train, Lad that 50 farmers gave $1 apiece to