Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 August 1891 — What Was Wanted. [ARTICLE]

What Was Wanted.

The ability to state a case so clearly, as to render misunderstanding impossible is a valuable gift, but, unfortu-j nately, all persons do not possess it. A. political convention was being held! for the purpose of nominating a candi-i late for an important office. The district was a close one, and the] necessity of selecting a popular man! was thoroughly reoognized. A speaker' bad just nominated a personal friend tor the position, and in an elaborate 1 mlogy had presented in glowiiig terms lis manifold merits, especially empha-! lizing his great service upon tne field >f battle, as well as in the pursuits of peace. After he had finished, a voice was beard in the rear of the room. “Well, what we want is a man that will run the best." In an instant the orator was again apon his feet. “If you think this convention can find anybody who can run better than the gentleman I have nominated, I point you once more to his well-known war record.”