Orator, Knight and Cow Charmer - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

It was the most important of political campaigns (to Congressman Casey) because he was running for re-election. It was also interesting to his enemies, owing to the fact that they hoped to defeat him. One of these enemies was the editor of...See moreIt was the most important of political campaigns (to Congressman Casey) because he was running for re-election. It was also interesting to his enemies, owing to the fact that they hoped to defeat him. One of these enemies was the editor of the opposition paper, and when he heard that the distinguished statesman was to deliver a noonday address in a nearby town, he decided to "stir him up." To accomplish this, he enlisted the aid of his star cartoonist, in appearance a modest, neat little girl, but one who was gifted with fiendish ability with the pencil. The cartoonist went to the village and on her way to the meeting place made two acquaintances, one a cow, the other, Congressman Casey. The cow galloped across lots to meet her, and she was thoroughly convinced that "he" meant to bite her. Then the gallant congressman appeared, rescued her from the ferocious beast and escorted her to the scene of his oratorical triumph. Then the girl, having a sense of humor, drew a funny picture of herself, the cow and the congressman, and had it printed in her paper. The girl thoroughly enjoyed it; the cow didn't even say "moo," but the congressman was as mad as a contesting delegation at the national convention. He had no idea of the identity of the artist, but determined to be revenged. He took a large horsewhip and went to the newspaper office, intending to get satisfaction. It took him some time to get into the art room, as he was obliged to thrash several inoffensive reporters en route. Then he found the artist, a trembling, frightened little girl. It was ridiculous to expect that he could horsewhip her. He didn't have the heart even to scold her. For the first time in his life, the dignified statesman had a sense of humor, and shaking his finger at the girl he said, "Young woman, the next time I find a cow chasing you I'll let you stay up the tree for the rest of your life." Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less