Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-03-25
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HARPER's FERRY, w. VA

HARPER's FERRY, w. VA.
Mr.. EDITOR We were surprised
in traversing the county to find the
crusade against bossism and machine
politics. The present system in this
county is rapidly producing the natu-
raj result. \ government of the
bosses, by the bosses, and for the
bosses, and soon will it be thai no one
can hold an ofice-county, State or
national-in this county unless he has
the endorsement Of the bosses. The
people of this county have made these
bosses and are capable OF desposing
| them. The constitution of our State
declares that sheriff shall hold his
term OF Office for four years and shall
! be ineligible for the next four. For
/ why? To settle bis business and make
a proper return. Deputies were not
regarded as factors in the play. The
meaning is clear that the sheriff and
/ his belongings attaches, deputies or
what not) must stand aside and set
| tie. But what is the state of things
/ in this county? Ii is this: The same
sheriff and his deputies, alternately,
( have held this office for the last TWEEN
" years, in direct violation of the
/ spirit of the constitution, and again
ask the support of the people for the
sixth term.
Verify, there are other men in the
county who are capable, just as much
so as these gentlemen. Men who have
supported this same party time and
again have done all the work; paid
their rate in legitimate election ex-
penses every time they Were called
upon. Are these gentlemen never to
have an opportunity for political hon
ors, or must they continue to be "hew-
ers OF wood and drawers Of water" for
this same old party ''Ad infinitum?"
As | said before, these gentlemen Cor
the sixth edition Of the same volume
of fiction), strengthened by another
deputy, are again up asking support.
Ever before this, two deputies were
| considered sufficient. This sixth edi-
/ ton requires four The. old bridge
: has been carrying the public too long
and shows such signs Of weakness
that it has TO be tethered up. The
question is, whether or not it has
taken on more weight than the old
frame can carry? This addition is for
/ the future and is preparatory for an
/ other double decade of the same rule
| The old timber is fast decaying and
new being supplied-for years hence,
il this ticket is successful. The new
piece will be placed at the front and
another new stick from the same
clearing supplied to stay the old struc-
/ ture.
/ Voters of this county should be care
full in pledging their support to these
/ gentlemen, for three reasons That it
| is high time they should be satisfied;
/ that there will be other good men ask
ing their support; this new ticket will
be composed of gentlemen capable Of
/ taking charge of the county affairs,
and will rotate at the end of four
/ years, giving other worthy Democrats
and workers a chance to enjoy what
ever profits there may be in the Of
/ fee. We find this opposition looming
| up in ali sections, in attending the
/ different sales this spring. We We're
surprised TO find how many support
ers Of the old ticket ar up in arms
against them. 1t may seem an almost
hopeless task to prevent the machine
from accomplishing its work, but de-
| termination and organization can do
( it, and the time is ripe. Heretofore
/ those who have endeavored to rid the
county of boss rule, have been held
up to opprobrium as being inspired
only by the desire to obtain Office.
Give the lie to these traducers Of the
people, for they say in effect that the
people are unfit to govern themselves.
OBSERVER.