Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-10-27
4 WARNING TO VOTERS HOLD THE VICTORY

OiiiS CIdtc are ueSptTdtc. 1ilcy
realize that the insane policy
which has been pursued by the
President and the Democratic
House with reference to the tar
iff question, together with the
factional fights within the State,
growing out of the contest for
the United States Senatorship
and the unfair distribution of
Federal patronage, has not only
rendered West Virginia doubtful,
but more likely to 60 Republi-
can. They believe that the people
of West Virginia will not vote to
place her great resources, upon
the development of which de-
ponds her future prosperity. on
the free list. That they will not
vote to retard their own pro-
gress.
With the desperation justified
by the serious condition that con-
fronts them, the Democratic
State Committee will resort to
every means within its power,
not only to deceive voters on
election day, but. by the circu-
luton between now and that
time of falsehood and misrepre-
sensations, to embarrass the Re-
publican campaign, by diverting
the minds of the people from the
real issues involved. Sensational
stories about candidates and
issues will be put afoat on the
eve of the election, with view
Of appealing to the sectional
prejudices of Democrats who
contemplate voting for Protec-
ton to American Industries, or
create disaffection among Repub-
| licans. Roorbachs about individ-
ual State or legislative candi-
dates will be telegraphed over
the State at the eleventh hour,
for a purpose that it is unneces-
sary to explain.
In addition, the National Dem
ocratic managers will see to it
that similar stories about our
National Standard bearers and
Congressional candidates are
given wide circulation. Protec-
tionists should bear in mind the
Morey letter, the Burchard
speech, and other Roorbachs cir
culated in past campaigns by the
Democrats, too late for their eff
feet to be counteracted. Be care
full about believing sensational
stories told by Democrats On the
eve of November 6.
Voters throughout this State
are warned against a scheme now
on foot by the Democratic State
Committee, with a view to divid-
ing the electoral vote. 1t has
come to the knowledge of the
Wheeling Intelfgencer that they
have made arrangements to have
one or more names of Democrat
ic electors printed on Republican
tickets, to entrap the unwary.
Republican managers every
where should see to it that every
voter receives the proper ticket,
and that voters are warned to
scan closely their ballots before
depositing them.
In the County here both par
ties should see that every man
who is entitled to vote, exercises
his right; and no man vote not
entitled to a vote, no matter
what his politics. There is an
other point that should be watch
ed. Heretofore, there were cleo
ton officers who took the ballot
boxes along when they went to
dinner, which is contrary to law.
The ballot boxes have no right
to go out ofsight of the election
officers, and the return sheets
must be properly signed and
promptly returned to the Coun-
ty Clerks office.
Republican workers are also
warned that no action will be
taken outside of the Committee,
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