Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-10-19
Jas. H. Trewin of Cedar
Rapids, Maj. T. P. Spill
Il man and John W.. Lewis
Made Speeches.
OVER 1850 ON LIST OF
WAPELLO co. CLUB
Enthusiastic Audience at
Garrick Heard Convinc-
ing Republican Speeches
Hutchinson is Head.

Hutchinson is Head.
An express sion from the heart that
President Taft's reelection would
best conserve the interests OF all the
people by Major T. P. spilman; Bit
ter denunciation of the enemies OF
President Taft, and convincing argyll
ment to all to support the great man
OF Beverly from the eloquent John w.
Lewis. and a recitation Of the achieve
ments OF President Taft and word
Of the ruins wrought by unsuccessful
democratic administrations by Hon.
James H. Trewin OF Cedar haplos'
were heard with enthusiastic weicome
by an immense audience at the dar'
rick theater last evening. me occa.
sion was the opening TAFT rally OF
the county campaign. and the wa
pello Taft club organization was per
fected with over 1880 members.
The oficers Of the new organiza'
ton are:
President-M. B. Hutchinson.
secretary-M. c. Gilmore.
Treasurer-W. r. Harper.
The success of the meeting exceeded
the expectations of many workers IN
the republican ranks of the county.
The large audience repeatedly inter-
r,lpted the speakers. and If sincere ap'
plause has any quality at all, the
words CT the orators found ready &C.
ceptance from the spectators.
Previous to the meeting the Fifty
fourth band gave several numbers IN
front OF the republican headquarters
and Just before the opening OF fhe
meeting the musicians played on the
stage OF the theater., That patriotism
was not lacking in the voters present
was evidenced when all arose as the
band struck up "The Star spangled
Banner" The stage presented pretty
picture with T. r. Bickley's immense
American flag furnishing the back
ground. and a huge picture OF Presi'
dent Taft. draped with national colors,
gracing the right side space. M. B.
Hutchinson. the chairman OF the even.
Ing. opened the meeting promptly at
s o'clock. M. c. Gilmore was first
recognized and explained that the
formation OF the Wapello County TAFT
club should be the first consideration.
He placed in nomination for president
NJ. B. Hutchinson, and there were sew.
eral seconds. Mr.. Hutchinson was
unanimously elected. Mr.. Hutchinson
graciously acknowledged the honor OF
heading an organization of more than
1880 Taft supporters.
County Chairman Adelbert Christy
nominated NJ. c.. Gilmore for secretary
and ". r. Harper for treasurer, and
their elections followed.
Chairman Hutchinson publicly ex-
pressed his regrets for the cowardly
attack upon Colonel Roosevelt, and ex-
tended on behalf Of Ottumwa and Wa
pello county citizens the heartiest
sympathy to the family Of the wound
ed candidate. In introducing Major
r. P. Spilman, the first speaker, Mr..
Hutchinson referred to him as man
who Is known by practically all the
voters Of Wapello county. and highly
respected and loved by all. Following
the remarks OF Mr.. Spilman the chair
man gave the unanimous opinion Of
all when he said that the talk came
from Major Spilman's heart and that
It was sincere and earnest. Mr.. Lewis
was introduced as man whose oratory
was familiar to his many Wapello
county friends and enjoyed by all, and
the brilliant speaker was complimented
highly for his courageous and con.
yincing speech. which, Mr.. Hutchinson
said should enthuse the Wapello
County Taft club to 60 out and in.
crease the membership from 1880 to
$500.
The introduction of Mr. Trewin was
happily made. and the first words Of
the distinguished visitor was in
acknowled cement OF the two speeches
that preceded his remarks. II did
not come here to make speech" he
said. II came to hear two good
speeches. The sincere words Of Major
Spilman and the splendid defense OF
President Taft by Mr.. Lewis should
be heard by every republican on the
ticket and emulated."
Major spilman's Address.
Major Spilman's sincere expression
OF advice to the voters, follows in
part: If were not deeply interested
in the issues OF this campaign I would
not say a word here tonight. have
lived In this county forty-six years
and during that time have affiliated
with the republican party.
There was never time in my life
that political lines rested so lightly
on me as at the present time. 1t is.
think, pretty generally known that
have been what is known as progress
siye republican. have been great
admirer Of Mr.. Roosevelt for his
splendid personality and the achieve
ments OF his administration. and can
truly say that in my own heart, there
is nothing but respect and admiration
for him today and yet I have felt it
duty to the people of this county
whom I have known and loved for so
nany years and whose interest would