The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-08-20

Lincoln, Aug. 12.--As gently as pos.
able. considering that some 10000
people were concerned In breaking the
rews. VIM. ]. Bryan was Wednesday
Informed that he In n candidate for the
presidency OF the United States. lie
did not decline to be H.
THIS Is the greatest day in the his.
tory OF the Nebraska capital. Its fore
most zens-Republicans and Demo
Gratis alike-united In the reception 20
Bryan. Wednesday. In the midst of men
and women who sent him 10 the halls
OF congress to raise his voice for heif
Interests. William Jennings Bryan was
commissioned 10 lead the hosts q. the
party OF jefferson. Jackson and Cleve-
land. All states reioiced with Ne
eraska.
There was no MISLEADING the salts
faction that every citizen Of Nebraska,
without regard to political affiliations,
felt over the honor paid Bryan here.
Grouped on broad platform beside
the capitol building were Republicans
end Democrats alike. the Republican
state officials brushing elbows with the
Democratic ohieftains, all wearing
smiles of appreciation.
Before the first slrcaks OF dawr
there was hustle on the streets. Work
men were busy trying 60 repair The
rgvages Of tho rain OF Tuesday night
which had left the buniing In badrag,
gled condition.
Bryan remained at HIS home during
the early hours. he was in consulta
tional with National Chairman Nor
man r. Mack and other party leaders
and had requested that he be permit
ted TO remain AZ his residence until
the latest possible moment.
Every arrangement had been made
by Mayor Brown and the committee on
arrangements 10 care for the crowds
There was but little confusion. More
than 100 extra police had been sworn
In. The men. women and children who
blocked the streets were unusually
goodnatured. and responded readily q
the suggestions OF the guardians OF tbs
peace.
The members OF the committee on
notification we're the guests % LIN
coins Commercial club at breakfast al
lincoln hotel Shortly afterward
Bryan and Kern arrived at the lincoln
hotel and held an impromptu recep-
tlon. II had been decided that there
would be no parade OF marching clubs.
The candidates and The committee.
however. proceeded in a body to the
capitol grounds. The entire police
force OF the city. mounted. led the
way. In behind came the Nebraska
state band. dlscoursing patriotic airs.
while following them came Marshal Il.
NJ. westeryelt and n score OF mounted
aides. all sporting big purple badges,
from which dangled pictures OF the
boy Orator OF the Platte"
Then came the candidates. Seated
in the third carriage. their heads un-
covered for the most time in recog-
milton OF the continuous applause With
which their appearance was greeted,
were the Democratic candidates fer
president and vice president. w. J..
Bryan and John Worth Kern; Chair
man OF the National Committee Nor
man u. Mack. OF Buffalo. and Con.
gresham Henry ID. Clayton. OF Ala
bama-
The delegation proceeded through
the principal streets Of the city to the
capitol grounds. There the procession
halted while the members OF the com.
mittee alighted and passed through the
north entrance into the building, tho
mayor leading the way, with National
Chairman Mack and the candidates
Immediately behind.
Rational Chairman Norman Il. Mack
called the meeting TO order. He re.
ferrcd TO the Importance OF the occa
sion, and introduced Rev. Father Nm
gent, who offered the Invocation
Chairman OF the Committee Henry ID
Clayton was then introduced and made
the notification speech.
Bryan listened attenu.ely to the
notification speech. and at once began
his reply.
Immediately after the speeches a re
ception TO the two candidates was
held in the capitol building. They
stood side by side and shook hands
with thousands OF politicians. who
were introduced 10 them by Mayor
Brown and the members Of the com
mittee on arrangements. When the
reception was terminated the mem
bers OF the committee. Mayor Brown
the governor and number OF invited
guests went to the Bryan home, al
Fairyiew, where they were the guests
OF the organs.
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Cycifxt Hurt