Evening star., 1933-04-16
BY DOLLY GANN,

often wondered as dashed in and
out Of 70 States to speak In the 1882
presidential campaign whether people
generally realize the excitement and
strain under which q campatgner works
One day In New York or Boston, the
next night travelling by sleeper to the
Middle West, hurrying from North
Carolina to Michigan, going wherever I
was sent, covered Thousands of miles
and talked to hundreds Of thousands OF
persons.
I liked every bit Of it. It was my first
campaign for q presidential ticket, unless
include working for brother four years
previously. Now I was speaking for
President Hoover, and brother as we'll,
IN more than half the States of the
Union. was on the speakers lists with
the men, tool I am sure the women
are as good campaimers as men. They
certainly put me over the jumps-those
From the women of Kansas came An
invitation to speak in Topeka. The Re-
publican National Committee was re-
ceiving many applications for speakers
from women's organizations through
the Middle West. The committee heard
OF my Kansas engagement and suggested
that l make a trip covering a number
Of cities. So went to Omaha, Topeka,
Kansas City, Oklahoma City and Chi
cago. was in the way Of becoming q
seasoned campaigner.
One Of my busiest days was in
Omaha. In front of the Women's Club,
where there was reception for me, I
had q novel experience. Two large
policemen were my escorts. One. when
he saw the motor cars were so jammed
rOuIlH ha ~,
picked me up and carried me across
the slush- covered street, depositing me
on the sidewalk. I was III terror lest
some cameraman was within range
but luck was with me. That was once
I escaped being photographed.
Before the national convention !
spoke also in Detroit, Manchester, N.
H.; Boston, Asbury Park, Lancaster,
Pa; Altoona, Pa; St. Louis. Philadel-
phia. Greensboro. N c.; Greensburg,
Pa, and Saginaw, Mich.
Quick Start Needed.
Ordinarily a national campaign does
not get properly under way until
September, but I was speaking in New
port June "a. Though I was no pessi-
mist, I thought no time should be lost
in placing the Republican partys side
before the country.
had lively day in Buffalo! Step
ping OF a sleeping car started up the
steps without surprise that nobody was
there to welcome me, as 1t was early.
The waiting room was filled with
women and children in satin uniforms
The women had plumeS in their hats.
A fife and drum corps was tuning up.
What could be the cause, L wondered?
I was not long discovering 1t was for
mel Thu NfHpio1 rpr, y,,itfoo ~ uyo1cpy,,o
had missed me as left the train.
My trip South was bright spot
though had anticipated it with un-
easiness, realizing I was venturing into
region still regarded politically as
enemy country" I was to learn that
enemies" as well as friends, of whom
found many, put hospitality ahead
Of politics in North Carolina.
At Greensboro received a telephone
call from a gentleman who said he was
a Democrat who, with group OF
others, was lunching with Governor
Richie Could he come to my recep-
ton that afternoon and bring Gov
Ritchie? I assured him I would be de-
lighted.
Another telephone message! Gov
stop and meet the Democrats anyway?
I said would be most happy. So the
Republican Women's Committee and
had q delightful 10 minutes with our
enemies" I made q little talk and
many Of the Democrats came to our
reception.
What I did in my limited role was
the best I could 90. I did not spare
myself It was satisfaction to re-
ceive from high places messages OF
thanks for my work. From Walter
THE President is receiving splendid
reports here and there throughout the
country as to your effective addresses
to large and enthusiastic gatherings. He
has requested me to wire his apprecia-
ton Of your good efforts"
John @. Tilson, director Of the Re