Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1910-09-29

titled to the ribbon which de-
notes the greatest perfection in
that line. He was always ready
with something neat aud appro-
pirate in the matter of a speech,
whether upon the presentation
OF. a medal, paying a compliment
or introducing speaker, ever
ready, cool, collected, good natur-
ed, he did himself, the COM
mittee, and the Community great
credit,
Judge w. P. Mcclure went
back to Liberal Saturday on No.
l. While waiting for the train
someone suggested to one of the
band boys that probably the
Judge would enjoy some patriot
ic music. In a few minutes the
band was playing and the music
which was so inspiring in 81 was
filling the air. When Mr.. Nc
Clure realized it was for his BEN
eft he tried to say something
but the words got all sideways
in his throat-and then the train
pulled in.
While Congressman Madison
and Captain Painter differ some
what upon the quality of their
politics-the Captain having by
long usage contracted a decided
liking for the Cannon brand
which does not altogether APP
peal to Madison's taste-there is
perfect unanimity of mind upon
the ability and success with
which the Captain has, as presi-
dent of the Southwestern Veter-
ans Association, managed the
affairs and conducted the re-
unions of that institution, the
recognized leader of all the "big
doins" of Western Kansas.
1t has always been matter of
some wonder to us why women
take so much apparent interest
in political speech. They
usually constitute a large part of
the audience, and clap their
hands when pleased with what
the speaker says as loud and
long as the men do, and in many
ways make manifest the fact
that they are interested and con-
cerned. Now there is no one
thing of which we are more
positive than that if the women
did all the voting and the men
were permitted to have no part
except to hear the speakers, to
add to the appearance of the
audience, and entertain with
music and encourage with cheers
and applaud with praise and
smiles and clapping of hands,
there would be precious few men
that would do it. They might
be in worse company and less
profitable business and no doubt
would be because he is constitut-
ed differently, but they are both
queer.
George A Neeley, Democratic
candidate for Congress spoke
Saturday afternoon. A large
delegation of citizens in autos and
carriages, and preceded by Won
band met him at the
train and escorted him through
the principal streets. At 2 p. m
a large audience assembled at
Phelps opera house, and after a
short musical program Presi-
dent Davis in a very neat man
ner introduced Mr.. Medley as
the speaker of the day. Mr..
Medley is an excellent speaker
and speaks with force and logic
that cannot be misunderstood.
His principles and ideas regard
ing the issues of the campaign
were clearly defined. He cited
the Congressional Record for
evidence for his attack on the
tariff bill and ridiculed it as a
failure. He spoke only words
of praise of Congressman Madi-
son and only criticised his rec
ord in Congress. He paid nice
compliment to Western Kansas,
to Meade and the band. 1t was
a good speech, full of spirit, and
showed his confidence in his
ability to do the things he prom
Uses. Mr.. Nicely read his plat
form and stated positively the
stand he takes on the questions
before Congress. He said he
would like to go to Congi ess,
could only go if he got votes, and
asked the support of the people.
He made a good impression and
was warmly applauded at FREE
quent intervals during his talk.
Mr.. Madison came in from
Hutchinson on Number 2 Friday
a rrivinr IN schedule time. and