The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-22
Substantial Farmers OF the County
Drive to Versailles I'm Hundreds
to Hear an Eloquent Speech.
OF OHIO COUNTY
SENATOR FAIRBANKS GREETED By
A GREAT CROWD THEREIN.
Truths Of Republication ExpOunded
at Night Meeting-Words of
Praise for Nominee Spencer.
STAFF c,orresnondenne of the Journal

Staff Correspondence Of the Journal.
VERSAILLES, Ind, Oct. H.-Senator
Charles w. Fairbanks addressed a great
audience of Ripley county farmers in the
courthouse here this afternoon. He made
a fine speech, and 1t was received with
deepest attention. The audience was re-
sponsive and vigorously applauded the sem
ator's clear and forceful utterances. He
talked to them of the tariff, and pointed
out the evils of free trade. He discussed
trusts In a thorough manner, and eloquent
ly defended the American army in the
Philippines.
The senator arrived In Versailles this
morning, enjoying a five-mile drive from
Osgood On arrival here he found himself
in the hands of a reception committee con-
sisting of John B. Rebuck, chairman; Clar-
ence E. Rowe. Samuel L. Smith, William
r. Glasgow. James NJ. Mccoy. Frederick
Schrader, Donald McCallum and d. j.
Glendenning. 1t was the intention for the
senator to speak from a platform in the
courthouse yard, and decorations had been
put UP outside for the occasion. 1t was
decided, however, to make a change in the
arrangements. Although the afternoon was
one of glorious sunshine there was a slight
chill in the air. and ii was not deemed ad-
visable to have the meeting outside. Mr..
Rebuck took charge of affairs, and in a
short time had the courthouse appropri-
ately decorated.
The farmers began gathering in town be-
fore noon. and by o'clock there was a big
representation of Ripley county agricutu-
rists present. After dinner the Versailles
band played several selections In the court
house yard. and later played in the court
room. BY the time the meeting opened the
room was packed and many were standing.
great many women came out to
hear the speech, and some of them were
interested enough to stand during its deliv-
cry. instead of going away when they
could not find chairs. Major j. o. Cravens
introduced Senator Fairbanks.
ut is not necessary" said he, that Sem
ator Fairbanks should be presented to a
formality." Major Cravens suggested that
the people were familiar with Senator Fair
banks's acts in the United States Senate.
and he believed the people knew how the
of the whole State. He has done more %
said the major, than any half dozen men
in Congress TO bring about rural free deliv-
ery" Major Cravens recalled that no men,
ber of the United States Senate stood near
er TO President Mckinley than Senator
Fairbanks. And, by the way" the major
eU.
YOU. We will carry Indiana on the 4th of
November by 10000 majority and will re-
turn Senator Fairbanks to the United
States Senate.
Senator Fairbanks has received no heart
ier greeting this campaign than was ac-
corded him by his Ripley county audience
when he rose 10 speak. He saw before him,
i'm the solid. substantial looking men and
well-dressed women, the picture of content
on all faces and evidences of prosperity in
Ripley county. 1t was no trouble to make
a Republican speech 10 the audience that
greeted the senator this afternoon. Our
Interests are interviewer in the loom
of the Almighty that what adversely affects
one injuriously affects another" was one
of his keynote utterances to-day. "In other
words" said he, I'VE rise and fall to-
gether.
on the platform near the senator sat
his good friend, Frederick Schrader of
Ratesyille Zone of the best men in the
state is Fred Schrader." remarked the
speaker "I'll tell you why" he added. HE
stands without hitching: We always know
where TO find Fred" The manner In which
this complimentary sally was received by
the audience was an indication of Mr.
Schraders great popularity. 7. Z. Day.