The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
In The INTEREST OF
AN HONEST PRIMARY
Writes Our Narrows Correspond
emf. Whose Views Are
Always Respected.

Narrows, Ky, Ocl. Editor Re-
publican: Your publication last week
Of the movement 20 eliminate every
possible corrupt practice from the
approaching Republican primary has
excite; profound interest among he
publican voters Of his end al the
rod-ly. The people are pleased with
me prospect of seeing Ire candidates
making their success or failure a
matter wholly Of fitness and integ-
rity.
l have mad personal charge of the
petition printed last week and | am
pleased TO say tina, no candidate APP
preached has opposed The movement
Tor a primary that will appeal 10 the
best morals of the county. Two or
lnree of them nave hesitated to sign
tne petition for the rule
until assured that it will
be so drawn as 20 give abso-
lutte and equal protection 10 each can
didate This matter will come up for
adjustment by the County Committee
at Hartford Saturday. Since tine pub
LEGATION of the Republican last week.
the names Of Leach and Brown. cam
didates for Superintendent Of, SclOo,s,
have been added 10 tie petition.
cave not yet been able TO offer the
petition 10 some Of tue candidates
for the minor offices. bur | am as
sured they are heartily in favor Of
me movement
! hear IL rumored tnat some Of
our candidates are opposing a fair
primary. / desire 20 correct tnis re-
port. / have personally interviewed
each of the candidates for the impOr-
tant offices and they are all anxious
10 enter into an agreement 10 secure
an absolutely fair primary. As men,
toned above some differences as TO-
mas opposed the purpose OF tie move
meat. | regre' traJ Jhis rumor has
gained currency for me candidates
Is eacn a gen lenan and wortpy Of e'ec-
ton TO tne office 10 whicn ne aspires.
and this being true none Of them
could oppose fair primary. Any can
didale VINO would deliberately refuse TO
join mis- fellow candidates in square
aad honorah deal in primary cleo
ton is unworthy 10 mold office at
the hands of the people and the
chances of mis- election would be nil.
The corruptionist was mighty in
mis- day but Us day is past. A NOR
al awakening is arousing the con-
science Of ire American people and
fair election is one of lis most insis-
tent demands. In tie national con-
test corruption in nign places mas
absorbed every other issue. and the
Haskil's ard Forakers are being driv-
en- from public life. A number OF
counties, catching the moral spirit
of the national campaign. are making
voluntary Iacts for square deals in
politics. II
The Democratic candidates before
the county primary election in War
rem county are taking an iron clad
oath TO use no money or otner thing
of value 10 influence the result of
the primary and ihe Republicans
candidates Of Spencer county Indiana
are doing likewise.
Though there may be some differ
ences of opinion as 10 details the
county committee at its meeting d,
Hartford Saturday is going 10 adopt
rule 10 govern the primary that
will prevent the possibility of any
candidate taking an unfair advantage
of his opponent in the matter Of cor
ruptiug the result, and every mem-
Der OF me committee should be pres
ent 10 add mis- wisdom 10 the details
Of the rules adopted. Every good Re
publican in tie county. WHO has
son. brotner or friend WHO IS in
every way capable and deserving bur
VINO by MS poverty is barred from
canpeIing for the nonors of public
office should turn out to this meeting
and encourage a movement that bids
fair 20 forever make impossible the
corruption Of the voters of Oaio
country. j. H. THOMAS
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