The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-07-24
SENATOR DAVIS
FOR SCOTT
PAYS HIN A VISIT AT HIS HOME
AND COMES OUT FLAT-FooTED
FOR HIS CANDIDACY.
Pleased with the Endorsement Of His
Home Believes Scott wll
Have Clear Sailing All Over

Ex-State Senator Thomas f. Davis,
of Grafton. internal revenue collector for
the state of West Virginia, arrived in
Wheeling from his headquarters in Park
ersburg and registered at the Mcclure.
The occasion of his visit was merely to
pay respects to Senator n. B. Scott and
incidentally look in upon the local rcve-
nue. Office. Mr.. Davis is warm personal
friend of Senator Scott, whom he had
not seen since his return from abroad,
md he availed himself of this opportti-
nifty to pay a short visit to the popu-
lar senator. He remained in the city
during the night.
My only reason for coming to the city,
said Mr.. Davis, was to pay my respects
to my old friend. Senator Scott, whom
have not had the pleasure of meeting
since his return from abroad. am very
much interested in his candidacy for re-
election to the senate, and am exerting
all my influence to bring about this end.
am very much pleased with the stand
the Intelligencer has taken in his favor,
and its unqualified endorsement of his
candidacy will. have far reaching effect.
1t is very gratifying to the senator and
his friends, and it viii be infinitely pleas
ing to hundreds of others throughout the
state.
an my opinion the senator viii be re-
elected and see no reason why he should
not. He is able, honest and progressive
and his record during his present term
is such that he should be sent back
without any opposition. The sentiment
throughout the state seems to be for
Senator Scott, and while some opposition
has developed. do not think IL viii be
strong enough to defeat him. ] think
Caldwelrs strength will be confined to his
own section, as win SchmulbacI's, and
while they will no doubt be formidable
candidates, i think Senator Scott viii
. win out
"The outlook for the party in the state
is exceptionally bright. There Is little
OF no dissention and the party is more
harmonious than 1t has been for years.
An Indications point to the usual Repub-
lican victory in all quarters of the state.
Dovener in the first and Dayton IN the
second districts will no doubt be return
ed, and do not now anticipate any
changes in the other districts. Dayton
think. win undoubtedly be made chair
man of the committee ON naval Affairs
on its reorganization. As present mem.
Der of that committee, he has shown
great ability. The present representative
Of the state IN both houses could not be
improved upon, and I would Ike to see
every man returned to his seat.
s.we don't hear much from the Demo
ctatic side of the house, and they seem
to be lacking in available timber. It's
pretty hard to tell who viii run the
gauntlet In this state, but would mot
be surprised to see Cleveland nominated
for the presidency. They are after him,
and the old fellow might consent to rum
It is conceded that Roosevelt win be
nominated on the other side and with
Cleveland and Roosevelt the result Is OBJ
vious.n
In speaking Of the growth of the state
AFR. Davis said:
The development our state In the
$500 Agts y e&AAe - 1UkktGelAAA&
All the cities and towns are In most
hourishing condition and everywhere You
&C. there Is evidences Of the greatest
prosperity. There Is no greater index
to the prosperous condition Of the state
than the records of my Office They show
an enormous increase In revenue coliec-
tons insspite Of the fact that they have
been greatly reduced through the abcl-
ishing Of the war tax. The collections
are increasing about 100000 per year.
which, taking everything into considers
tiou, Is remarkable. The revenue from
this state Is secured principally from
three articles Tobacco. beer and whisky
and It may be interesting 10 wheeling.
ties 70 know that about two-thIrds Of
the revenues OF the state come from that
city. This Is wholly on tobacco and beer,
the output from Wheeling Of these two
artieles being Exceptionally large. This
Is record possessed by no other one
city In the country. and Is one Of which
Wheeling can be justly proud"