Speeches of William Jennings Bryan, Volume 1Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1909 |
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... matter of conjecture . He owned a large tract of land among the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains , near Sperryville . The family name of his wife is unknown . There were born to the pair five children : James , who removed to ...
... matter of conjecture . He owned a large tract of land among the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains , near Sperryville . The family name of his wife is unknown . There were born to the pair five children : James , who removed to ...
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... matter of convenience , however , he and his family attend the Normal Methodist Church near his farm . At fifteen Mr. Bryan entered Whipple Academy , the preparatory department of Illinois College , at Jacksonville , and with this step ...
... matter of convenience , however , he and his family attend the Normal Methodist Church near his farm . At fifteen Mr. Bryan entered Whipple Academy , the preparatory department of Illinois College , at Jacksonville , and with this step ...
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... would be the better authority upon this point , because Paul was never married , while Solomon had a number of wives . " After this friendly tilt the matter was satisfactorily arranged . BIOGRAPHICAL INTRODUCTION XXIII.
... would be the better authority upon this point , because Paul was never married , while Solomon had a number of wives . " After this friendly tilt the matter was satisfactorily arranged . BIOGRAPHICAL INTRODUCTION XXIII.
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William Jennings Bryan. After this friendly tilt the matter was satisfactorily arranged . * On July 4 , 1883 , Mr. Bryan began the practise of his profession in Jacksonville . Desk room was ob- tained in the office of Brown & Kirby , one ...
William Jennings Bryan. After this friendly tilt the matter was satisfactorily arranged . * On July 4 , 1883 , Mr. Bryan began the practise of his profession in Jacksonville . Desk room was ob- tained in the office of Brown & Kirby , one ...
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... matters as well as great , at home as well as upon the tented field . There is no more menacing feature in these modern times than the disinclination of what are called the better classes to assume the burdens of citizenship . If we ...
... matters as well as great , at home as well as upon the tented field . There is no more menacing feature in these modern times than the disinclination of what are called the better classes to assume the burdens of citizenship . If we ...
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Page 175 - BREATHES there the man, with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said, This is my own, my native land ? Whose heart hath ne'er within him burned, As home his footsteps he hath turned From wandering on a foreign strand ? If such there breathe, go, mark him well; For him no minstrel raptures swell; High though his titles, proud his name, $ Boundless his wealth as wish can claim, — Despite those titles, power, and pelf, The wretch, concentred all in self, Living, shall forfeit fair renown, And,...
Page 226 - For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, "Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.
Page xxxiv - States providing for the election of United States senators by a direct vote of the people, and that we urge our senators and representative to use their best endeavors to secure such amendment.
Page 249 - ... but when the laws undertake to add to these natural and just advantages artificial distinctions, to grant titles, gratuities, and exclusive privileges, to make the rich richer and the potent more powerful, the humble members of society— the farmers, mechanics, and laborers — who have neither the time nor the means of securing like favors to themselves, have a right to complain of the injustice of their Government.
Page 61 - Tis the last rose of summer Left blooming alone ; All her lovely companions Are faded and gone ; No flower of her kindred, No rose-bud is nigh, To reflect back her blushes, Or give sigh for sigh. I'll not leave thee, thou lone one ! To pine on the stem; Since the lovely are sleeping, Go, sleep thou with them. Thus kindly I scatter Thy leaves o'er the bed, Where thy mates of the garden Lie scentless and dead. So soon may...
Page 295 - In all tariff legislation the true principle of protection Is best maintained by the imposition of such duties as will equal the difference between the cost of production at home and abroad, together with a reasonable profit to American industries.
Page 244 - You come to us and tell us that the great cities are in favor of the gold standard ; we reply 20 that the great cities rest upon our broad and fertile prairies. Burn down your cities and leave our farms and your cities will spring up again as if by magic; but destroy our farms and the grass will grow in the streets of every city in the country.
Page 212 - In the full enjoyment of the gifts of Heaven, and the fruits of superior industry, economy, and virtue, every man is equally entitled to protection by law. But when the laws undertake to add to these natural and just advantages, artificial distinctions, to grant titles, gratuities, and exclusive privileges, to make the rich richer, and the potent more powerful, the humble members of society, the farmers, mechanics, and laborers, who have neither the time nor the means of securing like favors to themselves,...
Page 212 - Distinctions in society will always exist under every just government. Equality of talents, of education, or of wealth can not be produced by human institutions. In the full enjoyment of the gifts of Heaven and the fruits of superior industry, economy, and virtue, every man is equally entitled to protection by law; but when the laws undertake to add to these natural and just advantages artificial distinctions...
Page 146 - And It Is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States to continue the use of both gold and silver as standard money, and to coin both gold and silver into money of equal Intrinsic and exchangeable value...