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Show 11 HEAR WIL1IAM : J. BRYAN SPEAK 4 William J. nryun, orator and, political po-litical lende'r of national fame, "and threo times' candidate tor rcslde' on Iho Doihocratlo ticket was the; principal speaker at a Democratic tally hold In tlio tabornaclo Tuesday nftornoori 'H0 was scheduled tn nr rlvo'at 4 o'clock In tho afternoon, but duo to tho fact that his train was lato arriving at Ogdon, Mr. Bry. an did not arrlvo in American Fork until IT o'clock. Pros. A. J. Evans of UU was chosen as chairman of tho meeting. Tlio first speaker was J. W. Robin, son ot Provo. Ho gavo a short dls. cusslon of tho tax situation ot the Stuto and County. In conclusion he said, "Instoad of taking your tax notices to tho polls, tako your Judge, mont, honesty on nnd analytic ability nnd voto for tho men you think best suited for tho position. Miss Stein of Provo, sang a solo entitled "Old Glory", accompanied by Miss Van Wagorior on the piano. The nudlonco dmandlng an encore, Miss Stein sang "O My America"," which was heartily applauded. Mr. Peterson ot Provo represent, ing tho Labor Union of Utah Coun. ty, was the next speaker. Re gave abriof talk on tho situation of the farmors an, laborers at this lime., Ho stated that tho farmers are com. ing to their awn, and if they stand together thoy will succeed. Bishop JEarl S. Greenwood, Demo, crntio candidate 'for County Clerk then gavo a short talk, stating that if he was electe't he would fill the position, efficiently and economically to the best ot his ability. At this time Mr. Bryan arrived. The aud. isnee. stood and welcomed, him with Jayd applauM' -" ' ' -After an ardent Introduction fty Pres. Evans,. Mr. Bryan fcegsjito speak. He made every petat et,;mMi speech clear andcoacls,1 iid,j(e then mdcrstaadable. s Speaking of the income tax law and ItaT effect on the country as a means ot raising taxes, Mr. Bryan said: "Never again will American boys be auctioned off to the saloons," meaning that in the past, before pro. hlbltlon, the saloons of the country were demanded to pay a large por. tion ot the taxes of the nation, and that, the men and boys indulging In this really paid the tax. "Vote for the man that is on your aide" said Mr., Bryan. The reason John D. Rockefeller voted for Taft at the election of 1908 was because, be thought Taft was tempermental and better uited for tbe. PreMsr ' than Bryant The reason why some poople faro well during an admlnis.j tration is because thoy vote for the men that is on their side, and the. ronson others do not faro woii is bo. ' cause they whoon.lt.up for tho grond old party, rcgardloss of tho candl. dates." Irt speaking of tho rivalry between' votors, MY. Bryan gavo nn illustra.' tion of two farrriors Jl.virig as nolgh.' bors. Ono wns nsltod what tho groatcst thing ho over did In his llfo, and replied that tho grentost thing ho over did wns to kill his neighbor's vote nt election and savo tho country from his Ignorance. Ills speech wns highly Interesting and ho brought out many flno points praising tho Democratic party. Ho spoke for about a half hour. The Tabernacle was flllod nearly to its capacity, thoro being scores from out of town present. I Tho party, consisting of sovornl au. tomoblles proceeded to Provo whero Mr. Bryan was scheduled to speak that evening. |