West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-10-30

met my old friend Julius simpson Iulc as
We call him is a hustler; Reno district pro.
dnees no better all around fellow thsn
simpson at once inquired concerning
hts prospects 20 wear Judge Zluu's shoes
after moments hesitation, Julie throw
down his yard stick, raised his gray locks
win the points OF his fingers. aud said3
Their are times that we as Americans
should raise our voices In the name of
right while | believe that Il Is possible.
but not probable for Democrat TO be
elected to office in Preston county. am
OF the opinion that my Republican friends
IN Reno are not az all satisfied with their
local government II is hardly worth
while Tor us few Democrats to attcmpt to
do anything looking TO reform unless we
have the concurrence OF honest Ropubli-
cans, We really have IL on the part OF the
rank aud file OF the party. but the leaders,
Office seekers and Office holders whip them
into vote the straight ticket every time.
The iacts are Judge znn has the powers
behind him. lie smashed Quinter Reed
and John Sidwell aud he will smash mc--so
cents levy for county purposes year after
year Is hard dose. but Zinn will reduce
Il by voting license which will catch the
inspecting voter. They don't realize that
the license fees won't half way pay the
extra cost Of the criminal docket"
After sharing the hospitality OF Marques
friends over night turned my course up
the mountains, passing Sinclair and going
down Birch Root TO the historic town of
Etam, Being stranger in that section I
A
however this unsatisfactory situation was
soon relieved 10y the appearance OF the tall
sycamore OF the Pine Trco State" our
next Representative from the west side.
The greeting that followed was indeed
affecting, as we had not met for many
moons. Uncle Joe AT once squared him
sell Tor chat. When cnqulrod as 90 his
future prospects politically. at once
noticed that he hositatcd breaking the
silence 10y saying that the Rambler was
reported TO be in the country and while he
very much desired to unbosom his asplra.
tons TO an old friend like myself that n,
feared publicity and suggested that we
retire TO his office. Upon en- erlng the
same noticed that the walls were pro-
tuseiy decorated with pictures Rxhaus.
ted and foot sore | waited no ceremony
but dropped my weary frame into large
cushioned rocker stlll glnnclng at the wall
decorations My old friend diverted my
attention 10y informing me that those |
looked upon we're the chiefs OF the party.
whom hc honorcd and rovcrod for their
loyalty during many campaigns especially
the last Primary. when was sore pressed
by SAINT Dunn and Lee Shaw DO you
know said he thar my salvation depended
on those fellows. pointing to linn Flynn.
Jim Watson and Dill schacaer's portraits.
thought that julie Schcrr and Neise
Baker would hold things down for me In
that section.but alas was deceived Dunn
swept Union and Shaw carried Evansville.
also lost Rowlesburg. could not com
pete with Dunn as q bridge builder but
thanks to jim Watson | knocked him out
az Mason,own aud thereby won out What
do you think OF the Democratic and Pro
hibition tickets that are ln the field DO
you think the two elements will reduce tho
usual Republican malority2 "As for tho Pro
hibiuonlst they don't mean anything. Al
this enlightened age people want their
liquor and will have II. so the Prohibitionist
about the Democrats "Well the Demo.
Gratis arc dead carcass want you to
watch the returns Tor the Legislature this
time will not leave grease spot OF Rep.
pert am told that hc Is a good fellow, but
good fellows mean but little al this stage
OF the game. All that is necessary TO got
an Office in Preston county IS to get the
endorsement OF the Ring. several years
ahead aud they will pull you through nine
times out OF ten Why did not this rule
apply In Chairman Flynns cascS "Wou
his was unusual case. you sec that I'm
had slugged a great many OF the party
leaders and they In turn slugged lanes
Some thought IL was tie whiskcy racket
that Walls and his friend operated but
that won't do for liquor is king in cam.
paign"
II was now late and I retired for the
night Rising In tic morning at the FIRST
wafblc OF The birds. brcakfastcd and
started for Cheat bridge. passing through
Union and Portland districts TO Terra Alta,
where ] was SO fortunate as to meet my
old friend Baldwin Frccland. whom I
found shopping. Without hesitation ap
preached Baldwin on the subject Of his
nomination and his prospects for obtaining
the usual Republican majority. II wllitcl
sou frankly my dear old friend that our
honored friend. who has since departed
this life had White aud myself down. Tie
ring vas quick TO discover the situation
and attempted to cure IL by the withdraw
Of White and the endorsement Of Bryic.
rs soon as this action was taken I felt
victory IN the air as the Doctor had not
been with that crowd he felt out Of place.
and lost votes right along. which got the
benefit o." ! have always understood
the Grange organization backed your
well that is true. had almost the entire
support Of the farmers. owing 20 the dis
'nfbanco in the election Of the minor
Offices. don't expect 20 carry the full
Republican vote. you see this 90 cent levy
Tor County purposes is a corker."
hurricdly excused myself and looked
ont Tor Jim White. whom soon mot al
the postoaice. After greeting we had
short interview. in which be made known
bis doubts and fears ln confidential way.
iu thc hrst place Cal DcBorry is the
strongest man the Democrats could have
named but owing TO fbc large Republican
majority in thc district can easily crush
him provided can bring The Arnold
forces into line SO Tor they arc acting
little ugly By thc way did you see any.
thing % The Rambler in your rounds. After
assuring hun that ! had not met that
piece Of humanity bade bin n warm
farewell
TnE RAMDLER
For sale.
Bscaus- Of falling health have decided