The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-08-28

Praises His Honesty, Integrity ana Char
Editor Telegram.

Editor Telegram:
Harrison and Lewis counties form a
Judicial circuit; and we elect a judge
in 1904 It is early yet, but not too
early to discuss who is best fitted for
the place. am pleased to note the
name Of Hon. G. w. Lynch in this con-
nection. have known him since very
young man and have watched his course
ever since, and have always found him
to be entirely true, faithful and honest.
He is also independent, thinks for
himself and acts upon his own judgment.
In other other words, he Awears his
sovereignty under his own hat, as was
said by Archie Campbell on one ocea-
sion No man in this county who knows
Mr.. Lynch, and who win candidly ex-
press himself, viii question his integ-
rity, his honesty or his independence.
No clique, faction, corporation, trust or
interest, public or private, can control
or move him from what he thinks IS hon
oraibIe and right in conscience or law.
I believe every member of the Harrison
county bar will say this is true. No
man has worked more earnestly for par
ty success in this county and yet .he :
not bitter partisan. His platform Is
party success, but success upon its mer-
its. / have heard him many times in
politial campaigns and that was my
opinion. His loyalty has never been
questioned. While others may have way
cred. he did not. know from personal
knowledge that his favorites were not
always nominated for positions, yet, at
Ii 6n
his utmost fairly and legitimately, to
elect the ticket as nominated. In all
his private dealings he has been without
reproach. None questions his integrity
in this respect. With him it is not hon
esty is the best policy, but honesty Is |
right and not policy.
Besides, he is a lawyer of. ability and
experience. covering many years OF ae-
tive practice His opinions are carefully |
considered by the court and his antas- |
onist. He is dignified, as judge should |
be, and is of such standing ut the legal |
bar of the two counties as to merit their
confidence. He has been a candidate for
the position the present circuit and his
many friends stood by him faith
fully. and were more disappointed
than he seemed to be because of his fail
urc to secure it. However, afterwards,
he did his best to secure the election OF
his successful rival. His age, I would
guess, is in his favor also, as he is now
in the prime of life and with him it is
now or never. If elected, his opinions
would be his own, free from prejudice
or bias, independent, impartial and with
ont srsnicion from impropcr influence
Why do say this? L will tell you.
In every position filed by him he has
proven this to be true. No more fear
less, in dependent prosecuting attorney
ever filled that office in this county and
none more fair and honorable. Those
by him will say and do say
he was fair and at the same time did
his whole duty.
The fact is that no man in Clarksburg
did more to suppress the Illegal sale Of
intoxicants than he did while in such
office. 1t is still said by many. both
Democrats and Republicans, that he was
a faithful officer. He was twice Il mem
Der of the legislature and twice prose
cutting attorney. These are the only po-
litical offices held by him and yet he |
has been actively in politics for about |
thirty wears. Am / not justified then
in the above statement and win any one
with any candid sense of fairness say
that he will not make n safe, prudent
and honest Judge, fair to all interested
and unprecedented in favor of or against
any? a NoIf1h.
West Milford, w. Va, August p, 1908