The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-04-28


was not confined to the public schools
Of Clarksbrrg alone this period. In ad-
dition to devotilg his talent, time and
energy to the educational welfare of the
boys and girls who attended the Clarks-
burg schools throughout the county as
member of the county board of ex-
aminers from 1876 to 1882, ever having
in mind and close at heart the best in
terests of the youth of the county and
carefully guarding against impositions
on the profession. although fair, liberal
minded and ready to assist those who
showed deserving and meritofious dis
position.
Although deyoting most of his time
to the Advancement of education in the
county, while he was engaged in educa-
tional wark, yet his ambitions did not
permit him to stop there, and in con-
sequence he was admitted to practice
law in 1876. a profession he has follow
ed with success and distinction since
closing his active identification with ed
ucational work in 1882, to enter upon
another career, that included the law,
politics and craftsmanship.
In 1882 he was elected TO the legis-
lature and served in that body with
honor to the State and county and credit
TO himself, commanding considerable in
iuenye in the law.making of that day,
notwithstanding the fact that tire lcgis-
lature was largely Democratic.
Having shown himself man of great
force of character and withal one Of
more than the usual ability both as to
the Interpretation of law and its proper
naturalization, he was elected prosecut-
ing attorney in 1884 and served as such
until 1889, with an eye ever single to
the faithful performance of the duties
Of the Office and administering The same
IN . manner that checked crime to
marked degree.
In 1890 he was again elected TO the
Legislature and served theterm with
greater honor and distinction than be
fore on account of the lapse OF years,
IN which his Judgment became more ma
ture and his ability ADLER.
After having completed the term as
delegate 10 the House of the States
legislative body, he was elected prose.
cutting attorney and served the term
from 1892 to 1897. since when he has
not. held public Office, nor been an as
pirunt for county Office. Nor has he
been actively engaged in politics or the
government Of the county, farther than
a faithful discharge of his duties to his
clients demanded.
Judge Lynch, for such he is, having
been selected time after time by the
members of the various bars Of thi: cir
cult as special judge, is successful
practitioner of law and possesses mind
remarkably inclined toward judicial
features, as evidenced not only by his
decisions on the bench but also by the
broad mindedness and searching and sift-
ing. weighing of all questions OF mo-
ment that confront him. Besides he is
a gentleman OF such high character, deep
integrity and noted impartiality in all
his dealings with man and man. both
professionally ard in Dltiness as to
eminently fit him for the iudgeship TO
say nothing of his familiarity with the
law and court procedure.
From the STANDPOINT of politics he has
ever been a loyal Republican and be.
lieves firmly in its principles, so that
he is a logical dandidate from that
standpoint also and is one who win have
the undivided support of the party.
Another feature of his candidacy that
appeals 10 the voters of tine circuit is
thai the members generally of the legal
fraternities of the two counties of the
district, without regard of political af-
filiation urge his nomination, because Of
his fitness and the supreme confidence
they have in him.
That his nomination win bring
strength to the Republican ticket none
deny and that he viii prove a winner
there is not a shadow of a doubt. And
best Of all that his elevation to The
bench vii ensure an able, fair and just
administration of the laws Of the cir.
cult there is no man that will gafnsay.