Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1890-11-29
Psneilings By The Way.
LETTER II.

In political circles queer conditions prevail Democrats
smile with glowing satisfaction and shake hands masters
of the field Republicans do not say much but they have
feelings of chagn and determination that bode their
political enemies good With flashing eye and firm voice
they merely say Democrats Call around for Grape for
YOUR own funeral in 1922 They know there periods in
history sumbers and overweight asra
ton becomes feeble The election of the Democrat
ticket marks the resusctaon of forces which the world
thought dead For time they will again rule the land 1t
not legitimate result of elfgovernmen 1t indicates no
change purpose moral rerogresson no inclination to
abandon the glorious achievements of the last quarter OF
century part the American people, 1t only means
that the land must lie in faow Its condition Tor
season must be that of the barren fgtree
1t purpose just to indct panegyric to
the Republican party to review single one OF the many
bright chapters has written in American history Ours
now, to look at home politics.
boldness contrariey and leadership Bel kelley he
publicanism has no equal Ohio county. with numerous
brilliant asprants political honos and Preston with an
overwhelming Republican majority do not furnish half the
field for contention and wire pulling that Old Berkeley
does This seemingly the birthplace of revolt and dis
senson here may be found all kinds of political Knives
from the road surveyors pocket knife, to the post
ma broad sword. There has ever been an unneces
sary and ceaseess grinding thrustng and dying In our
county political history aording fun for Democrats and
assuring victory ticket They know how to work it.
too They watchful put stick every Repuoican
head they find eager induce other Repub
can to knock off, Resula Republican row Democratic
merriment and success
There is this material difference between Republicans
and Republicans against their party wher
a personal grievance Democrats vote for theil
ticket will do every time Let the devil be nominal
ed by for the humbles position off their coats louc
their him and go their tickets without single
scratch across his satanic majesty s name.
Herein the of perfect organization in the face
overwhelming defeat and confidence in leadership, tina
bring victory often to the Democratic banners.
u What lost the county Nov 4th $780, ask you
few applications of the surgeon knife the body polite
discoses
1st-Old grudges deferred but unforgotten.
" 2nd-Disgrunted pensioners.
4 3rd-Disappointed ofice-seekers.
'Inshavogue will briefly pay his compliments TO each
Divine law would have human vast reservoir o
forgiveness. Human declared for for
and tooth for TOOTH One easily get in politics
where work and scratching often defeat the best
men, One defeat means another future day. ant
when person good haer, the longer the time spent
waiting for the opportunity the certain and compet
is the paying of old Party discipline be
appeals future results
disasrousal unheeded. Self and revenge do thei
work and political adversary wakes up morning nc
like Byron find that he has become famous in singl
night bat realize the anguish and disappointment of un
expected defeat Whether such defeat right wrong
is intention argue, But right there one knit
dripping with gore sheathed and laid away another
probably rusty unhanded is taken careful sharpen
and placed in handy quarters Thus the of poca
and deferred grudge continues and huma
foresight foresee its end in Berkeley county politics
Men should remember that time does not efface injuries
For, if we do but wait the hour,
I There yet human power,
That could escape, II unforgven,
The ceaseless toll and vigil long,
OF him who treasures up a wrong