Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-07-07
MIR. Cushwa For The Senate.

| cumbent, and who is seeking renomina-
ton. Mr. Silver has, i'll our OPINION,
proven himself utterly unworthy OF The
confidence or support OF the people OF the
district and State. When he by his vote
killed the proposition to give the people
the right to vote upon the greatest queS-
ton of the present day, he proved that
he was not a fit representative, torno sub
iect can be suggested for discussion in
which the people have not the same rights
of expression that their servants have.
During Mr.. Silver'S first term, when the
question OF submitting to the vote OF the
people the prohibition amendment was
presented. he was the only Democrat in
the Senate TO vote against it, and his &C
ton killed the measure and prevented the
people from having opportunity to eX-
press their views. Thousands OF voters
from the State and district petitioned him
to give them vote on the question, but
he refused, even though his word was
pledged to grant them this privilege. He
has never yet explained why he should
90 against his party, disregard the wishes
of his constituents, and obey the brewers,
the diStllerS and the Saloon-keepers.
During the second session OF his term, al
though the Democratic party had i'll It's
platform declared in favor OF submitting
the matter to the people, thus making it
party measure, he again slapped his con-
StituentS and his party in the face and
continued the willing tool OF the whiSkey
interests. How can any Democrat sup
port him How can any man who be-
lieveS that the people should rule endorse
his action? BY his disregard OF the petit
ton OF the people he practically declared
that the people had no right TO petition.
Mr.. Silver has not only shown his con-
tempt of the people-he demonstrates
that he has no regard for his own word.
The following affidavit will show this
Shenandoah Junction, Jefferson County,
Tune Both, 1910.
|. w. Blackford, under oath, makes the
following declaration: | am farmer by
occupation, and a Democrat in politics,
and live near Bardane, Jefferson county,
w. Va. In 1906, before the Jefferson
county Democratic primaries to select a
candidate for the State Senate, | was APP
| preached by Gray Silver in front OF the
courthouse in Charles Town, who asked
my support. told him that must know
how he stood on temperance legislation,
and whether he would vote TO submit the
prohibition amendment. He stated posi-
lively and emphatically that he was in
favor OF all temperance legislation, and
that ifelected he would vote 10 submit the
prohibition amendment. On this pledge
from him, promised to vote and work
for him, and did 50.
J. w. BLACKBOARD.
State OF West Virginia,
County of Jefferson, to-wit:
|, |. w. Williams, notary public OF
said county, do certify that J. W. Black
ford, whose name is signed TO the writing
above, bearing date the 30th OF June, has
this day acknowledged the same before
me in my said county. Given under my
hand and seal this Both day of June, 1910.
|. w. WILLIAMS,
Notary Public.
This affidavit OF Mr. Blackboard, who is
known as one OF the moStreSpected farm
erS OF our county, shows how far Silver'S
political word may be trusted.
We assert that Mr.. Silver'S reelection
is directly against the interests OF the peo-
pie at large, for the reason that the cor
porations that have our State by the
throat are ardently supporting him. I'm
der their orders, the attorneys in their
employ and all the hirelings who do their
bidding are working hard for him. The
professional politicians have their in
Structions to get the nomination for him
at any cost. The HanniS DiStillery is the
leading force in his campaign, while the
brewerieS and the saloons are the Gen.
tres OF his practical operations. Are
the interests represented by such combi-
nations the interests OF the people?
Harry S. CuShwa is better Democrat
llldl wi. OuNSl. llS Hdo oSlNSN tIiS pSO-
pie faithfully as member OF the LegiSla-
ture from Berkeley county. His political
record is clean and his private life above
reproach He is a man OF the people and
has proven himself worthy of their sup
port. He cannot be bulldozed or fooled,
he will not sell himself. He has promised
TO give the people the right to vote upon
questions upon which they desire to eX-
press themselves.
Senator Silver has no claim upon the
Democratic party. He ought TO be re-
baked by the people for his denial of their
petitions and his disregard OF their wishes
and the instructions of his party platform.
Democrats will serve their own interests
and their party by voting for Mr.. CuShwa
or delegates favorable to his nomination.
THE Democratic primary election will
be held in Jefferson county on Saturday,
July 10th, when the voters will name can
didateS for the Legislature, county COM
missioner, county superintendent OF free
schools, presidents OF boards OF education
and members Of boards of education. In
addition, delegates are 10 be chosen for