Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-10-18
CHAPTER VII.
Winnie Grey's Remarkable Speech.

llIlle IfeV Nel1aTk;tDle speech.
Another autumn arrived. The Span
ish American war had ended. Ger
veras feet had been sunk in almost
as miraculous a manner as the Asiatic
feet had been. We We're now a bigger
nation than ever before. for the war
had extended our dominions, by Spain
ceding to US Porto Rico and the Philip
pine Islands Also the Cubans had
been given their freedom. We also had
avenged the Maine! What a blessing
Spanish rule for American.
Simon was glad we had been at war.
because, he said. it had made better
prices for farmers products.
He had never accumulated money
faster than since McKinley's election.
The reasons he gave for good times
were the scarcity Of farmers products
and the late war. Instead Of going
to the poorhouse they enjoyed Injuries
in their own remodeled home.
Boonsville had just given Glen Har-
rington and the other soldier boys just
returned from Cuba, reception.
Vinnies term as Superintendent Of
Schools was almost over and the Greys
wondered if the Populist convention
would renominate her. 1t seemed evil
dent that they would, for she had given
perfect satisfaction.
It was time for the convention, and
Simon was once more a delegate. He
was as enthusiastic as ever, and eager
to know whether Winnie would be re-
nominated or not.
Winnie herself was interested and de-
had been whispered to her that she
would again receive the nomination.
and for this reason she wished to be
present She had no desire TO have
her name printed on another Populist
ticket.
Winnie viewed the convention Of Popu-
list delegates with keen interest. II
seemed to her that they We're lacking
in the old-time enthusiasm. Was it
possible that they. like herself We're
beginning to realize that Republican
times were not so bad after all, and
were not anxious for change?
The chairman called the meeting to
order, and after the necessary intro
ductory business had been attended to.
they proceeded with the nomination Of
chairman announced that a nomina
ton for County Superintendent was
in order
"Will some one make nomination
for superintendent the chairman
said
A man from the Boonsville delega
ton arose IL believe" he said, that
1t is the will of this convention to give
our present Superintendent the nomi-
nation again. l make a motion that
we give Miss Winnie Grey the nomi-
nation for County superintendent
And then the crowd yelled
The motion soon was seconded.
ANY one else wish to make a nomi
nation for this office?" said the chair,
man; but the crowd was silent.
men l suppose IL Is tue W III VI l1ls
convention to choose Miss Grey unani
mously by acclama ton, Will some one
kindly make a motion to that effect:
Instantly Winnie had arisen in the
rear Of the room and said in a clear
voice:
Mr.. Chairman"
Miss Grey said the chairman.
"The gentlemen Of this convention
have been very kind to me. l thank
them very much. but l cannot accept
the nomina ton
NinEie's declaration was a surprise tC
all. and was followed by laugh.
shes just gasin'," said one
wants to be coaxed." said another
Nominate her anyway said a third
"Whats the reason you won't &C
cept it?" said fourth.
Order shouted the chairman, but
his voice seemed to be unheard.
To pacfy them Winnie rose again.
Miss Grey" said the chairman.
"Mr. Chairman. the gentlemen Of this
convention seem anxious to know the
reason why l will not accept the nom,
inaiion. May l have the privilege OF
telling them:'