Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-10-18
CHAPTER VII
Winnie Grey's RelnarkabIe speec

Another autumn arrived. Inc span-
ish-American war had ended Ger
vera's feet had been SUNK III Almost
as miraculous a manner ali the Asiatic
fleet had been. We were gov Dtgger
nation than ever before, FOR the war
had extended our dominioflS, by S)ain
ceding to us Porto Rico and the Pllip-
pine Islands. Also the Clupans had
been given their freedom. We alS0had
avenged the Mainel What blessing
it had been to those islands 70 e1ch,nge
Spanish rule for Americana
Simon was glad we had been at var,
because, he said. It had made bitter
prices for farmers products
He had never accumulated mney
faster than since McKinleyfs elecion.
The reasons he gave for good tnes
were the scarcity Of farmers prodets
and the late war. Insteadl OF eng
to the poorhouse they enjoyen luAGtas
in their own remodeled home. ~.
Boonsvilie had just given 8ilen Har-
rington and the other soldier boys, just
returned from Cuba, a reception.
Vinnie's term as Superintendent Hof
Schools was almost over ard dhe Grays
wondered IL the Popullst cdnvention
would renominate her. Ii seehned evil
dent that they would, for she \ ad given
perfect satisfaction.
1t was time for the convent on, and
Simon was once more delegate. He
was as enthusiastic as ever, al bd eager
to know whether Winnie would be re-
nominated or not.
Winnie herself was Interested and de-
termined to attend the convention. II
had been whispered to her tbat she
would again receive the nom nation,
and for this reason she wished to be
present. She had no desire 10 la ce
her name printed on Another Hopulist
ticket.
Winnie viewed the convention oil Popu
list delegates with keen INTEREST. 1t
seemed to her that they we're hacking
In the old-time enthusiasm. Was 1t
possible that they, Ike herself were
beginning TO realize that Republican
times were not so bad after all. and
were not anxious for a changer
The chairman called the meeting 10
order. and after the necessary intIb-
ductory business had been attended h.
they proceeded with the nomination
the several candidates. Finally t@
chairman announced that a npminH
ton for County Superintendent wi Is
In order.
"Will some one make a noml patit b
for Superintendent" the ch;H rmk n
said. III
ton arose. ~ believe" he said, "th u
1t is the will of this convention TO gite
our present Superintendent the norhi-
nation again. make a motion that
we give Miss Winnie Grey the norbi-
nation for County superintendent !"
And then the crowd yelled.
The motion soon was seconded
"Any one else wish to make humI-
nation for this Officer said the chair
man; but the crowd WAS silent
Ether suppose II is the will OF this
convention to choose Miss Grey unani-
mously by accla matioE. VIII some ole
kindly make a nation TO that effect -
Instantly YinIie 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. thank
them very much, but cannot accept
the nomination"
Finnie's declaration was a surprise to
all, and was followed by laugh.
"She's just gasin'." said one.
wants to be coaxed," said another.
Nominate her anyway" said a third.
whats the reason you won't ac-
cept lt?' esd 8 fourth.
"order" shouted the chaIrmau, but
his voice seemed to be unheard
To pacify .heze yiunie rose again.
miss Grey" said the chairman.
"Mr. Chairman, the gentlemen of this
convention seem snxlous TO know the
reason why Will not accept the noIp-
ination. May have the privilege "
telling themY' IA