Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-18

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known. The opposition to Scott by
glassworkers of Wheeling would pre-
sumably make Connolly an anti-Scott
man, as Connolly was the labor candl-
date on the legislative ticket. Howev-
er, Connolly persistently refuses to ex-
press himself on the subject.
Governor and Mrs. Atkinson gave a
charming reception at the executive
mansion tonight for members OF the
Legislature and the State Bar Associa-
ton. 1t was one of the most notable
social functions of the winter here.
Among to-day's arrivals are w. P.
Hubbard, of Wheeling, and other prom
inent members of the Bar Association.
Howard HazlettSame in tonight
While Senator o. S. Marshall is de-
cidedly anti-Scott, and is believed to be
committed to Atkinson. it is thought
that he will support Judge John A.
Campbell, if Campbell decides to permit
his name to be presented to the Repub-
lican caucus. Delegate Brown, of Han
cock, the humorist of the House, is a
Campbell man. The Senator has been
mingling with the members, n has
little to say concerning his candidacy.
Newspaper reports of the situation at
the Capital have pointed to a deadlock
in the Republican caucus as almost in
evitable. This fact has given birth to
senatorial aspirations in the minds OF
politicians throughout the State OF high
and low degree. Many members of the
T -: 49, - la,Iy roantnT Of lot
tiers asking information as to the situa-
ton. 1t is an open fight, with seven
ayowed and three receptive" candi-
dates in the field. The Third and
Fourth Districts Club. as the movement
has been called, may prove a stubborn
factor in the fight. There is some bit
terness beneath the surface. and 1t Will
be an exceedingly difficult matter to
make a nomination. All these things
| point to Judge Golf, although the can
didates ridicule the suggestion that he
may be given the nomination.
Charlie Caldwell is a conspicuous
figure in the lobby of the Ruffner, with
part of his hair gone forever, and the
remainder removed once a week with a
razor. If all the Republican members
who shake his hand and listen to his
stories, vote for him in the caucus. he
has a "cinch" on the nomination.
Friends of Col. J. B. Peyton, and their
name is legion-will be pleased to
learn that although he made a sacrifice
in the interest of party harmony, he
MS KnUWfeuge OF Pd99fafndRsdi ywhaSS
will be invaluable to the speakers. Col
Peyton is the very personification OF
courtesy, and is popular alike on both
sides of the House. Although he with
drew from the fight, he was permitted
to name the clerk. w. E. R. Byrne is
a close friend, and aided him in his can
vasS.
The fact that the Democrats have
confidence that the Democracy of DR..
Taylor, of Cabell, is of the right sort,
was demonstrated Monday night when
he was honored by appointment on the
steering committee to represent his
Congressional district. His reasons for
voting with the Republicans last Sat
urday were given in his interview pub
liShed in to-day's Register.
Gen. c. c. Watts is making a digni-
fed canvass for the Democratic eau
Gus nomination and has many friends,
particularly in this section of the State.
Ex-Governor E. Willis Wilson is also
ar avowed candidate for the nomina-
ton.
What the Republicans will do in the
Senate is a matter which is causing
considerable speculation among those
who are nOt familiar with the plans of
the leaders. There are few Senators
who will endorse by their votes the
revolutionary programme of White and
Dawson, but Republicans still insist
that it will be IAN eye for an eye"
The Senate committee on privileges and
elections will meet tomorrow after
noon. Unless the Senate can show
cause, it will be a dangerous expert
ment to unseat the Democrats in that
branch of the Legislature.
During the days just preceding the
opening of the session, a typical back
woodsman attired in a Sunday suit of
store clothes and the imitation SOM
brero so much affected by gentlemen of
the South. drifted into the Ruffner.
After getting under his belt generous
rotations of the liquid which makes
some men garrulous, he announced his
candidacy for doorkeeper of the Sen
ate to some loungers in the lobby. He
was directed to McGraw's h%eadquar-
tiers, where a few Democrats were talk
ing over the situation. He stalked
boldly in and stated his mission. He
was about to be told of his mistake
when the irrepressible Buck Hard
ing. of Huntington, took up his case
and humored him. Buck" assumed
the role of a prominent Senatorial can
didate, whose name need not be men
toned, and assured him that he would
have the place, provided he made sat
~isfactory answer to certain questions.
His physical fitness was ascertained by
a minute examination of his teeth.
which included the splitting Of a lead
pencil with his molars. The muscles
of his right arm were revealed, and he
was required to perform several feats
of lifting. The climax was reached
when he made a solemn promise to
throw out of the Senate chamber GER
tain Democrats whom Harding named.
He left the room superlatively happy
under a promise that he would
shadow" his men, that he might know
them when they entered the Senate
chamber.
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