West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-10

l have been waiting for some
time for the ''line-up" in Preston
county politics. We are having
more politics in the old Banner
County than at any other period in
history. Preston is gradually be-
coming modernized under the magic
touch of the coin of the realm. We
have. an army of politicians who
are clamoring to offer themselves
up as sacrifice that prosperity
may continue and the people in
recognition of this great sacrifice
will continue them in Office.
A few days ago dropped in to
see, in my judgment, the most astute
politician in Preston. He is not
factionist. We have two full
grown factions in Preston, but
my political seer is not following
the trail of either faction. He is
one of the number who feathered
his nest while the wave of prosperity
was sweeping the country, and today
he is enjoying life and living very
comfortably on Easy street. Both
factions admire him, and as long as
he will loan them his ears they pour
forth their tale of woe. He is per-
fectly neutral, but be is enjoying
the scramble of the politicians for
to get control of the pie wagon.
IL am truly glad to have you
call, Mr.. Rambler" was the kindly
greeting. ''No one enjoys the
fracas the boys are having more
than do, and the people are
anxiously awaiting for the Rambler
to stir the boys up to greater
activity. The fact is that both
factions ara afraid that they are
going TO lose the game they are
after" and the political seer
chuckled with laughter.
"Give me the hottest lineup at
the present time among the pro-
motors of prosperity and the good
old-fashioned pie" l asked.
"Hot, exclaimed the political
seer with one of his rare smiles.
eliot does not express the heated
contest now going on among the
factions over the Senatorial fight.
They are laid up for Scott, SchmuI-
bach and Caldwell in a manner that
precludes the courtesy of throwing
boquets at one another" and the
political seer fairly shook in con-
temptation of the good fellowship
that prevails among the Republican
brethren in Preston county.
'This will interest the people.
The dear people have no idea that
we are in the midst of such self.
sacrifice on the part of our beloved
leaders. Who are the captains
the champions of Scott, Caldwell
and Schmulbach 2" inquired.
lit is pretty fight and it will
take me some time to tell you.
Those who were bosom friends a
few weeks ago are not observing the
Queensberry rules in smuggling one
another. The only thing which
they have not eliminated from the
ring side is the battle 70 he said
with grave solemnity. Towels,
sponges and water they have no use
for. There has been some lively
side-ssepping and ducking within
the past few weeks. Several men
have been slated for State Senator
'hOhh thie btottiLts nc Ean0lCdtc.
believe, is conceded to Preston
this time. Schmulbach has some
following, but it is principally con-
fined to a brand he has on the
market. The real, live, up.to- date
fight is between the Scott and
Caldwell men. They all come to
me with their trials and tribuIations,
and in the goodness Of my heart,
/ furnish both sides with a good size
chunk Of solace."
"Csn you give me the names OF
the prospective candidates and
whom they favor ?"
eyes, I was coming to that As
] remarked before, the real fight is
between Scott and Caldwell Three
men have been selected on 10th