The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-17

The visit OF william JennluRS Dry"n
to this part of the state Thursday and
Friday overshadowed all other events
in popular interest. Republicans and
Democrats We'd in paying homage to
the great Commoucr who for the time
was neither statesman nor politician,
but a man honored above men for the
strength and purity of his character.
At the receptions given him in PUNK
sutawney, Clear6eld, Brookville and
Dubois, thousands crowded to grasp
his hand and see face to face the man
vhp is greater in defeat than most men
|orious. At each place the theatres
which Bryan spoke were filled to
Glowing and in some instances seats
It premium of five times their
lnal price after the board had been
out. Bryan is nothing II not oblig-
ing and regardless of WEAKNESS or per-
sonal inclination consents to meet the
people in public reception after every
lecture. To fill his numerous lecture
dates the Nebraskan has to keep on the
move in little less strenuous fashion
than in campaign days. Thursday ev-
euiug he lectured at Punxsutawney and
after hand-shaking reception left for
Dubois, where he rested few hours.
In the morning he went on to Clear
field aud delivered lecture at ten
O'Clock to a large audience. AT noon
he started for Brookville, spoke In the
Belvedere opera house at 80 and
again took the train for Dubois. AT
the latter point he was entertained at
the Dubois mansion, which had been
elaborately decorated for the occasion.
At $50 he spoke in the Avenue Thea
tire to packed house. After the ad-
dress Bryan'was the central figure at a
reception given by the Y. M. G. A. A
lunch at the home OF W. G. Pentz was
followed by another reception under
the auspices OF the Acorn Club, and it
was far past midright before the dis
tinguished guest secured moments
rest. 220 he left on the B., r. &
p. flyer for Buffalo, where he lectured
Saturday night.
When passing through Reynoldsville
at l.29, and again at sos, Bryan con-
scented to appear on the rear platform
of the passenger coach and speak few
words to the people. On both occasions
q large crowd gathered to catch q
glimpse Of him. Reynoldsville was rep
resented in the audiences at Punxsu-
tawuey, Brookville and Dubois, large
delegations going to the two cities first
named.
At each OF these places the Commoner
delivered his noted lecture, "The Prince
OF Peace" Viewed from moral stand
point 1t is masterpiece. Delivered in
& natural, conversational tone, the
speaker made no attempt at perfervid
-oratory or to excite the audience by ap-
peals to passion or prejudice. Gifted
with voice of superb carrying power,
with enunciation as distinct as it is pos
'sible to have, Bryan can safely dispense
with the usual gestures and oratorical
flights to interest his auditors With
q subject that comes close to the heart
of every person, discourse logically
arranged, with the simplicity of clas-
sic, and with his own masterful person
ality back of all, he commands the at
tention Of the audience as closely as
though through hypnotic spell. But
after all, it was the MAN Bryan that
the people travelled thirty miles to see
and hear. It was the man and his per-
sonality that the people we're studying
during the hour and half he was upon
the platform. His message was neither
new nor wonderful; it was, IL anything.
q plea for the reputation of most new