Arizona republican., 1908-10-15
THE LARGEST MEETING
 EVER HELD IN LEHI
Hall Where Republican Rally Was Held Too Small For Crowd.

The republican rally held in Lehi on Tuesday evening last, naked an epoch in the history of this place, for large and enthusiastic political gatherings Tine hall in which the meeting was held was filled to it's extreme capacity. A great many persons who were anxious to hear the speakers had to content themselves with what they could hear through the open windows and doors.
 Time and again the different speak CTS were cheered to the echo and if this is any indication of the communi- ties sentiment it is certain that Lehi will poll a good big republican major ity at the election next month.
 The candidates arrived there in good time, leaving Mesa shortly after sup per They were met at the hall by a delegation of Lehi republicans and in- troduced to many of the residents.
 Besides F.. w. Lewis, who was slat- ed to speak, practically all of the nomi- nees address the assemblage, a note worthy business argument running through the addresses. Among those who spoke were: H. B. Wilkinson, can didate for district attorney, who spoke of having gained an education and go- ing through college by his own efforts. Coming to Phoenix he engaged in the practice of law in which city it may be added he has built up an enviable prac- tice That he will fill the office of dis trict attorney successfully should he be elected is Unquestioned.
 The talk made by Geo. NJ. Hahn con- vinced those present that Maricopa county would be ably represented in the legislative council should he be elected.
 E. w. Wilbur a nominee for assem- bIyman for the house of representa- tives, made q splendid talk in advo- cacy of good roads. Among other things stating thst he had travelled some 5000 miles over country roads during the past year. He also stated that this was only one of many things that needed legislation which in the instance of his election he would work for.
 Roy Goodrich asked for the support of the young men. as he is the young est man on the ticket. However MT Goodrich is also the oldest resident of the valley on the ticket this being certain sense both the oldest and youngest on the ticket. He assured his hearers that his youth, however. made him none the less an able candi- date.
 I. V. Stewart of Tempe. who is well known to the residents of Lehi, stated that he knew he need make no apolo- gies to them for not being an orator, and as for work, he believed that they were aware that he was no shirker. and that # he was elected he would make the instance TO exception.
 c. $. Steward stated that he was willing to submit his record during the past two years to the people for their judgment He further said that the friends of his department had been limited, but that in so far as they had been able they bad used the money to serve the greatest good to the greatest number. He said that with the election ot another republi- can candidate the office would unques- tiOnably give better service.
 I. T. Hosey substantiated what had been said by MT. Steward in the mat ter of another republican member of his department.
 Geo. w Cowgirl made one of the most impressive talks of the evening, stating among other things that his record and what he had accomplished in his present position as secretary of the board os trade in Phoenix was probably already known to most of those who were present, and that II he were elected to fill the office for which he is now a candidate he would do all in his power to bring the office up to a high plane of efficiency At the close of the speaking the hall was given over to dancing, good music from Mesa having previously been se- cured. The candidates spoke to anoth- CT well filled house and enthusiastic audience in the Mesa opera house last evening.