The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-09-14
CLARKsBURG. W. va. SEPTEMBER IA. 1900
povENER HAS AWALk- OVER
Says a WeIl-known Democrat,
Since Selection Of Raymond.

Hanson Criswell, Esq. o we'll known
democrat taking an active part in his
party councils and a steadfast friend
Of William Kincaid, Esq, Of Cameron,
the pioneerfree silyerite Of West Vir.
ginis, is outin . sensational interview
exposing the corrupt and selfish
methods Of John T. McGraw in the
present campaign. Below is given the
interyinwhad with him by the Wheel
ing Inteligcncer.
Mr.. Criswell was asked "What do
you think Of the nomination P"
"As usual we have made another
mistake and we practically have no
ticket in tho First district. II Black
Dovener allows his committee to
spend one cent in this district he is
guilty of robbery-for he will probably
win hands down. We will of course,
put up fght-but whata tight!"
"Do you think Mr.. Raymond n good
MANI" was asked.
"a good nam? He may be able to
make good prayer, take up a collec-
tion In church or perhaps sing the
long meter doxology-butl 1t will take
six months to introduce him to the
people. Allow me to say that l on
quired of almost every delegate pres
ent, who hOwas and 1t seemed that
but one solitary delegate knew him
and l don't know whether Johnny
Howard knew him or not-although
he was supporter Of his.n
"You and Howard were delegates?,
mo, after making our remarks, we
were fired from the room, while the
committee went into executive session.
Here is the whole trouble: John Nc
Graw has PERSISTED in debating the
the nominations in this state-men
who he presumes will put money In
the campaign-hence If they win out
the state legislature will be demo-
cratic and lie will get seat in the
senate. Buttalk about rotten, rotten
shallow policies; the parallel cannot
be found and why Johnny Howard
lends himself to 1t cannot under
stand. 1t Is beautiful to see a mas
terly game Of diplomacy played, but
to see shallow game apparent to
even a child, manipulated by supposed
national politicians is nauseating."
"And the state at larger"
"Of course we will make fight--wc
always debut in this case it will be
perhaps as sorrowful again; our petty
politicians are in the saddle and the
people are wandering aimlessly In the
mud.
"But you surely think McGraw will
be elected us United States senator?
"Mr. McGaw," said Mr.. Criswell,
Idoubt II he will
ever be in our state legislature or be a
constable eyCn-his course has simply
jeopardized the whole state, which God
knows we stood a fair chance OF carry
ing"
In answer to a question about the
regularity ofthe selection, Mr.. Girls
ell said that but few democrats OF
district would regard 1t as nomi-
/ nation at ALL lie said that some
of the Democrats present were
not representatives OF their coun-
try and cited the instance
of Gallaher, Of Marshall, who could
not be elected constable In his own
district. "LOok at the break we COM
mitted last time-Captain Dovener
practically had no opposItion-Jack
Blair could not meet school child in
debate because he knows SO little.
Now, he practically has no opposition
whatever" said Mr.. Criswell. The
state, how can we save 1t when men
sacrifice it tothefr personal ambition:
OF course we will give them good
stifY fight, but 1t will be more or less q
dtsheartening one"
Itseems that Mr.. Criswell's views are
shared by many Democrats. Conse-
quently 1t might be safe to remark
West Virginia is not a doubtful state,
and will line upin McKinley's column
In spite OF Col. McGraw's Importance
Of Bryan, which was more Of a circus
than q vote maker.
KILLED Mr.. LINERS TEAM.