Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-13
JUDGE BENNETT.
A Correspondent who Discusses His Availi-
hiIItv Tor Governor.

4 Correspondent Who Discusses his ANalll-
billy for Governor.
To the Editor Of the Register.
Weston. ". Va. April Fin your
paper Of to-day a communication ap-
pcsrs from Phiii23i. discussing the sub
lee. Of gubon3tOrial candidates.
Among those mentioned in connection
for that honorable Office, The writer
uses she following language:
Among those spoken Of for the Dem
ocracic nomination for Governor are
Judge Bennett. Of Weston, and Col C..
l.. Smith. OF Fairm0nc. Judge Bennett
is strong with his party and one in
whom che people have confidence. Some
fear. however. hat Judge Bennett
would not make as vigorous and ag-
gressiye a campaign as il IS necessa ry
for tAe Democrats TO make this year,
having been on the bench for eight
years and having become a little rusty
as a stumper. However. if the Judge
could be elected he would make an eX-
cellent chief executive of the State.
The writer of this desires 20 say only
with reference 20 the article, that he
fear that is entertained by some that
Judge Bennett would not make as Wig
or0us and aggressive a campaign as IS
necessary for the Democrats 10 make
this year. is without any foundation
whatever. As evidence Of this faCt, 1t
is only necessary TO refer 10 his bold,
aggressive and excellent campaign Of
four years ago. Before his elevation TO
his present position he was an active
practitioner at the bar. and bore most
excellent reputation as a thorough and
able lawyer. and no attorney arrayed
against or associated With him, in a
trial Of any cause. ever had occasion
TO complain Of any lack Of vigorousness
and aggressiveness. but on the con
trary. his numerous friends have al
ways taken great pride in the Judges
decisiveness and fesrlessness. Indeed,
he is no, only the logical candidate for
The Democratic Gubernatorial nomina-
ton. but his possession. in such emin-
ent degree. Of the very essentials
which the correspondent says some fear
that he does no, have. * is claimed,
renders him peculiarly and ssribingly
available in The coming campaign. The
CttE eN'cts Lbl AlAaA llN ltt AAaNf hNNeAAAN ~
little rusty as a stUmper on account or
having been on the bench eight years.
is likewise without foundation. He has
KEEP. himself well posted upon political
history and events. and the investiga
ton and trial of important cases would
tend especially TO NJ him 70 discuss po-
litical issues logically and fairly. as
they should be presented &c the public,
and 20 detect and explode the fallscies
which his opponent would naturally
and necessarily employ. L does seem
20 the writer that no position is more
calculated to strengthen and develop
the intellect and prepare an already
well equipped lawyer to successfully
meet an antagonist than eight years Of
active service on the bench.
The writer has no authority to speak
for the Judge upon this subject, and
does not know his wishes, but it is OBJ
servable everywhere that q general de-
mand for his candidacy is being made
by The people and fl is confidently be-
lieved hat under his leadership Demo-
cratic success would be assured.
JUSTICE