Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-02-21

judges Of election, the constitution OF the United
States without error, and who can obtain and
presenta certificate OF character, signed by
three reputable women, the right to vote at all
School elections, for 1t is reasonable to suppose
that men will take some interest In the education
of their children. Thus far shall we go and no
farther.
There is one feature OF the bill that should re-
ceive the hearty support of every member OF
this house that part which provides for the
clearing of all polling places of mice aud other
ferocious animals. This section interests every
woman irrespective OF age and condition, and to
this end, and move an amendment to the bill
that the government issue ut once, gold bonds in
the sum of one thousand million dollars payable
in one hundred years at per cent interest, and
the proceeds after paying the salaries OF the
members OF this house, be turned over to Speak
er Turner, that this grand enterprise may be
speedily begun, for In the language of one of the
most enlightened of the nineteenth century,
Millions for defense, and ca dead sure thing
on salary)
Speech OF Hon. Belle Smith, Of Washington.
had no thought nor wish to take part in this
discussion.
and 1t is with the hope that may influence
some woman's vote here today, or ut least SOW
seed for future reflection that impels me to make
n plea for man,
Shelenberger from Ohio, strikes the key note
when she speaks Of the strength of the unit
formed by man and woman. 1t Is only on the
united efforts of man with woman, that the
peace and prosperity OF our future government
depends.
Not from one metal alone the most perfect
mirror is shapen. Not from one color Is built
the rainbows aerial bridge. Instruments blend
ed together yield the divinest of music. Out of
n myriad of flowers, the sweetest of honey is
drawn.
1t is by no meritorous achievement of woman
that we have been permitted ard are still priyi-
legged to rule over the destmies of dsgencrating
power that by its own weights sinking daily
deeper and deeper into the gloom which ever DER.
shadows II selfish policy.
1t Is bynO illustrous achievement or brilliant
action that we the women are hlling, unadCd
and unasSisted every official capacity-legisla-
tiye-judcial- and executive.
1t was by mere chance and tact that we
obtained control, and 10 Is only through u dom
ineering arrogant. imperlOuS dlctatorlal course
that we continue to preside over the destinies OF
our nation,
with woman TO regain his G0d-giYen right.
Through an Unborn Inherited respect for wO-
mans weakness and frailty he submits TO the
state OF affairs rs they exist. But all the while
growing stronger mentally and morally rs his
relief from public duties affords him opportunity
The honor andintegrty OF man should awaken
the nober and finer impulses OF woman's nature
Man having been acknowledged the superior
OF woman, In Judgment In all ages past, was
. granted, without one word OF opposition, the
honor and distinction OF laying the foundation
and basis of our government; and unalterej
and unchanged 1t still stands rs u monument
ITO life, liberty and the pursuits Of happiness.
In support of their declarations they pledged
their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor
, for Its maintenance and support.
The declaration made by our f0refatherS Is
acknowledged byall enlightened and civilized
nations, to be the embodiment OF purity, Of lib
erty and OF freedom. Share the governmental
affairs with man, and he will be elated and ami
mated with the hopes Of youth and will infuse
) new blood and new life into our institutions.
Man possesses and imparts vim, yigor slnC