Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-08-27

conversation, but was dubious about be-
ing able to talk to an audience. The night
of the speech came and 1 did my best. I
found 1t was easier than I expected. I
zines Wien Vi the he time came @ for me to 60
to Topeka I had the same misgivsngs. I
legislative body in all my life. BY watch
ing the others, however, / found there were
learned a great r" deal from SCION fhacher.
There was a vast deal that he knew that
WhenlI began an Investigation tosascertain
what he might have said and did; not say. I
with campaign material 1 was literally
forced into politics; Hard times drove me
that way j! got in the swim. Now they cali
me a politician"
"Are you Governor Leedy?"
mo, but hope to be, SOON"
The first speaker was bearded and griz-
zled farmer named ODonnell- He said he
resident of the State of Pennsyivania. He
accosted Senator LeedS at the depot while
II came out here several years ago." he
said, land bought farm. At that time I
money policy of the Republican party was
all that 1t ought to be. Now, have been
doing a little figuring. and I find that
since have been out here, and have come
Senator Leedy here commenced one of his
practical talks on the needs of the Kansas
on which he is thoroughly posted. The two
men had been talking about ten minutes
thoroughly convinced of the correctness of
Senator Leedy's logic and left him assuring
Young o'Donnelis would cast their votes for
Bryan and Leedy-
This. is an every day occurrence. Senator
ables him to reach men who are on the
fence, and even when not in active cam
and Bryan every day. His supporters come
from the ranks of the agriculturists usually.
hint nj Tflf har
ing ing. for Or his election among the latter e
the ranks of the Republicans to join the
popular throng; Senator McTaggart is do
talking to those who were with him in the
Republican party. and it is highly probable
towns during the campaign He is a good
speaker and has great influence with Re
publicans.
Mr. Ed Little ex-Consul General to Cairo
at last decided that the Democrats and
Populists are right this year. at least he
es ALREADY and viii make one almost tp eVery
day from now on to the end of the cam
ators in the State and a sound reasoner.
New that he has the truth on which to
pec ,t Of him. ''eA's great 'h'hsS are ex-
Colonel Whitney. of Emporia is another
believer in free silver. His conversion is
astic workers to be found anyWhere' All
Of these gentlemen and host of other eX-
Republicans have assured Senator Lesdy
who would support him earnestly and have
placed their services at the disposal of the
State committee The number of Republic
ans who have written Senator Leedy tell
ing him they were tired of the Repliblicsn
party is legion; Conversions are being made
every day and as yet no really active cam
paign work has been done Within a few
days the State committee will assign the
speakers and it is expected that the cam
paign will be the most aggressive ever con-
Quoted In the State. Senator Leedy de-
clares that he VIII not enter into person
alities unless ne is compelled to do so in
self-defense.
There is nothing I abhor SO much as
mud-slinging,' said Senator Leedy but of
course IL they try to attack me In that way
1 shall avail myself of the prerogatfve of
the means of defending ones self is de-
stroying the enemy"
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