The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-17

used to be unpopular to decry the
base and treacherous methods
resorted to by willy and unscrupu-
lous politicians to secure office.
Everything was supposed to be
fair in war and politics. Men
bribed voters to secure office, and
likewise, officeholders were brib-
ed by Special Interests; and
through this chain of bribery, the
people were robbed and plumber
ed. Those who protested against
the villainy and treachery of
politicians, were Knocked and
ridiculed by the gum shoe" tribe.
They were jeered, sneered, sland-
cred and maligned by many sup
posedly sane and good people.
frequently we heard the epithet,
anarchist" and "alarrnist" APP
piled by a thousand 'barkers' to
those who endeavored to free the
ballot-box from communicating in
fluences and the stigma of dis
grace. But a few brave men and
fearless women continued to shell
the walls behind which crouched
the vile slanderers and the corrupt
politicians, who bribed the voters,
corrupted the offices, and dis
graced the institutions of our land.
When we think of the infamy, it
should make our cheeks burn and
glow with the hectic flush of
shame. At last, however, the
walls of infamy are beginning to
crumble and the corrupt politician
and disgraceful demagogue are
being forced out into the open.
It is unreasonable to believe that
INSCRIPTIONS methods and cor
rupt politics will forever curse
and disgrace our land. All, no!
The signs of the times say nay,
nay, nay! And to-day, the people
are demanding clean men, clean
elections, and honest ballot, and
a fair count. Surely, we are lay
ing the foundation of a grand
temple of the future, not the
temple of a favored few, but of all
the people, within, with appro-
pirate rites, will be celebrated the
glorious victories, won for HUI
mainly.
Inscriptions politicians, dis
graceful demagogues, and corrupt
officials are becoming alarmed.
They realize the people are in
earnest. They see ''the hand
writing on the WALL" and are be-
ginning to recant. They are
proclaiming to the people they
will be good, loyal and devoted,
now and hereafter. There is
every reason to believe they will
keep their word, because the
people are demanding they shall.
Everything forebodes better times
coming. Every individual who
loves flag, home, and country,
should lend his energy and
genius in freeing the Municipality,
State and Nation from political
serfdom. Oh, political liberty,
come and take up thine abode
with the children of men forever!
Now, as the old politicians are
confessing their past sins, and
the fledglings are chipping in
the nest all singing well be
good! we'll be gOOd?' it is just
and proper the people should fan
into flames the smouldering fires
of patriotism, redouble their exer-
tons, and march on to victory
They should see that the polite
ians,th offlce-seekers- were good
during election time and fulfilled
every promise made. This is duty
they. owe themselves and to pos
tefity. Our candidates for Office
are a splendid lot of men, and
they have already adopted reso-
buttons declaring they will neither
use money. whisky, or any i'm
moral or.undue influence to secure
their election to Office. Now, let
the people do as much. Letthem
endeavor to keep these pledges