Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-12

greatly appreciated by his own people, and
msn OF pleasant manners, good physique
ar from IS to 50 years OF age.
Andrew Edmisfon,
of the same county, is another one OF the
BOYS Of that section. He has an interest
inc face. rather classical in its cut, but
there Is not much of the classical in Andy's
makeup, He is trough and ready" all the
time-strikes right fIon the shoulder, Is
quick, impulsiye, gets around on lame
foot in 3 way that means business put
yithal possesses q general, fun-loYing dis
position, aRd IL he is quick to knock an
antagonist down, is q power IN Lewis
county politics.
Along with Brannon aud Edmiston stand
The Bennett Boys,
George and Louis, who are rising young
men, and both enjoy wealth and high social
posilion, and would grace any position
their constituency might call them to.
They are sons Of Hon. j. ii
Bennett, the handSomeSt man in the state
Virginia politics in days lang syne.",
Lewis county furnished many distinguished
men under the old regime, and promises
lust as fine q crop from the new generation.
John Bassel,
of Ciarksburg, IS one of the most promi.
nent yonng lawyers in the central part OF
the State, and an ardent Democrat OF the
old school. He is the oldest young man IN
the county. II anybody ever saw smile
on John Bassers face it has not been made
public. No centenarian ever looked more
seriously seda.e, and yet he is hardly over
thirty five. Still he is q worker, and
sausre sort of q man. He looks business
talks business means business, and is busi-
ness iucarnate, with Q clear head on him
and vim enough to make himself felt. lie
is looming up conspicuously in Harrison
county politics, and in this practical age Is
regarded Just about the sort OF man for
Congressman. He was elected TO the Con-
stittItiousl Convention in 1872, and was his
marty candidate for the Legislature last
wear. n went down under the Gotf boom
in that county.
John y. KennR.
Of KaDaWha, may be regarded as the leader
Of West Yirginia's young Democracy, as
the exalted position ne holds entities him
10 superior recognition. Entering the
! United States Senate as its youngest mem
Der. after several years successful service in
the Lower House of the National Congress,
the Young Democrats feel a just pride in
Mr. kenna's success. He is a man OF mag
nifcent presence and has a good deal OF the
old Irish style of Oratory about him. Heis
a genial, kind hearted young man, aud pos
sesses the qualities Of which great men are
msde-first being true friend. He had
hard fight to gain footing when he first
entered politics, as the old leaders ridlcu'ed
the temerity Of the boy who asplrei to
Great things, but the people had faith in
/ i'm and bore him forward to victory, and
ty successive stages have advanced him as
'ar as his State can advance him. He is
now one Of the rising young men OF tue
Nation.
SOhn b. Floyd.
Of Logan, comes Of good Democratic stock
Snd is rising to q position of prominence.
He is young man but has already &C.
quilted himself with credit in his service
in the Legislature of his State, and has
an bitiOn enough to make him reach for
something higher. He was presented by
bis county as a candidate for Congress at
the last convention held in his district
Alfred Caldwell,
Of this city, is the smallest big man in the
party. He is no larger than his brother
George, who was defeated as the Republi-
can candidate for Judge, as some people
allegs because his coat tail hung too near
the ground II he is small in statue
Alfred is large in ability. He is good
lawyer and has all the energy usually
found in people of diminutiye stature.
One term in the State Senats gave him a
reputation throughout the State and he will
continue to exert large influence IN our
State politics.
EibFidge q. CraeraTt
stands in the very front Of the rising young
men of this end of the State. Mr.. Cra-
crafts reputation as an orator is we'll eStab.
lished, aud he has been identified with our
State politics so long that many people
L = IL l. ~. l.
really is. He was the first Democratic
Speaker Of the House Of Delegates after the
Democracy came into power in West Nir-
ginis, and has continued to be permanent
in our State politics uD TO this time. He
was one OF the Hancock electors at large in
the last Presidential election, and achieved
brilliant reputation on the stump. He is
now prominent candidate for Congress
siOBal nomination, and his friends conf.
IDENTIFY assert that lie is the only man on
the Democratic side capable Of successfully
coping with The great Republican Pnilis.
tine giant from Harrison. One stone from
Bridges sling will do the work for this
yaunted champion. He is q ErSt-Class
mixer and makes himself felt in political
circles.
John q. PendIetOu.
the Siiyer-tongued orator Of Wheeling is
one Of the most brilliant young men in tue
rNtkEs 4AG 10 ACdAAl q kEuAuss ~ us uaLu-
rally bright mind be has added wonder
iul fund Of information by close and dill
gent study. He is one OF the best read
young men in the country aEd is a q Iick
and pleasing writer.
JOHN is sure to make his nI9Ts at the bar
and in The halls OF legislation before many
decades roll by. Remember NE when
say that be will occupy a seat in the
National Congress ere his hair turns gray.
Joe Woods, speaker OF the last House OF
Delegates, Is one Of the solid young men Of
West Virginia. He was elected 70 repre-
sent the First district in the State Senate
at a remarkable early age, aud served bis
people ably and well.
He is quiet and unssSuming, but a good
mixer" and a popular fellow with the
masses. Although be has had very fair
share Of public life, still there sre higher
places in store for him il he acts his part
aS well in the future as in the past.
l. g. Barr an eX member Of the ligisla-
tUTe from Ohio, stands well up at the head
Of the legal profession in the State. He is
an able, substantial aud safe man. He has
been talked of in connection with seat on
The Supreme bench, but does desire to be
shelyed so early in life. Mr.. Barr is one Of
the most popular men in the northern end
Of the State, which will be most amply
proven il he ever consents to run for pub
lie Office.
Henry N. Russell.
though one Of the youn gest, stands we'll for
ward among the members Of the bar, not
only Of Ohio Souuty, but OF the State. He
has the reputation OF fixing the goal he
aims At aud pushing on towards it with
uUiiInChing zeal and an unswery-
ing determination that difficulties
cannot thwsrt and dangers cannot
taunt His concentration Of power
snd energy is one Of his strongest points.
A close and thorough student OF the law,
he can rarely be startled by the anounce-
mtnt OF an unfors aen point or one for
which he is unPrePared. In debate he is
TStChful and yigi,ant and possessed OF a
steady self possession from which he is
never surprised. Inheriting from dis |
uHgu,shed father many native gifts, he has |
net suffered them to depreciate in his pos |
session, but like the faithful servant has !
added b his ten talents, ten other ta,entS. |