Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-25
ALL FOR SENATOR SCOTT
UNANIMTTY OF THE WEST VIR.
GINA REPUBLICANS.
His Reelection Seems to Be As.
sured-Contest on for Politi-
cal Plums.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star
WHEELING, w. Va, November q, 1907
Despite all their differences and war
rings, West Virginia republicans are
united on one big proposition. They are
for the reelection of Senator N. B. Scott.
On the predominating issue Of the guber-
material nomination and on the eNpedi-
ency of a special legislative session in a
few weeks they disagree variously and
viciously. but the people are for Scott.
first. last and all the time, and enthusi-
astically so. SCOTS own Panhandle dis
trict, which was disposed to embrace
some individual opposition to him in his
two other campaigns. now presents the
striking contrast of being his most ardent
supporter.
Although the federal plums are not to
be distributed for a year or two yet, GER
tain eminent republicans are casting an
eye on United States Marshal Charles D.
Elliotts shoes. 1t is no secret that the
major intends to succeed himself If he
can. Postmaster George E. Work of
Sistersville and Postmaster Sherman
Denham of Clarksburg are taking his
measure. and it promises to be highly
interesting three-cornered contest.
1t may be significant that Elliott, Work
and Denham are among the most ardent
ANoooCNSuI oilouleIS. icy w dul IlOOSe-
welt for another term. Likewise they
are intensely enthusiastic Scott advo-
Gates. So far not one has eXcelled any
OF the others in volume on the Roose-
welt and Scott strains.
George Work had thoughts of becoming
candidate for secretary of state some
time back, and it is presumed he was en-
couraged to look upon the marshalship in
stead. Naturally he will be for Repre-
sentative Woodyards denomination in
the approaching contest in the fourth dis
trict. and he should be able to command
generous support from the powers in
state and federal circles, as he has been
energetic and loyal to the party and it's
leaders. With ex-Sheriff Steve Pyle, who
intends to run for sheriff again, and Col
w. l.. Armstrong, Work controls the re-
publican situation in Tyler county.
Each as Good as the Others.
The acceptable points about Work are
duplicated in Denham and Elliott. The
three have been identified infiuentially
with the organization since the over
throw Of the democracy in West Vir-
GINA Denham. with his side partner,
Virgil Highland. controls the politics of
Harrison county, and his political ability
Is recognized by all who follow the game.
Maj. Elliotts territory has been some
what more expansive, and he has en-
deavored to cover the state rather than
shine as a local luminary. He did eff
fective work for both Scott and Elkins in
their legislative canvasses, and is said
to be without a superior as velvet-footed
sleuth where information as to condi-
tons is desired
Keeping to a promise made several
months ago, Charles w. Swisher this
week made public the platform on which
he bases his appeal for the republican
governorship nomination. 1t is rather an
ample statement, possessing more than
one novelty, chief of which is his dec
laration for local option. This plank will
serve to comm nd Swisher where for
merly he was viewed indifferently and it
will also inject phase into the situation
that had not otherwise developed,