The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-01-12
MANY NEW FACES WILL
BE SEEN in U. S. SENATE

and the newspapers practically ignore
it. Under these doleful conditions
the candidates are: w. A. Blount,
of Pensacola, lawyer; N. p. Bryan. of
Stockton, of Jacksonville, real estate
dealer. 1t is considered probable
that two primaries will be necessary
to decide the choice of the people.
There is a mix-up too in California
In the Republican primary, A. G.
whose name is known throughout the
baseball world, and Judge Charles D.
Works. Of Los Angeles, submitted
their ambitions to the citizens. Works
received a majority of the popular
vote, but Spaulding carried a major
claims with ardor that he result en-
titles him to the votes Of the Repub-
hcans in the Legislature. There has
been some talk of returning Senator
Flint, but that is considered improb-
able, because be is a ''standpatter'
and the Legislature is progressive. The
legislators will tackle the problem in
e session beginning Jan. 8.
Iowa is q center Of interest because
a group Of lighting progress1ves are
out for the seat Of Senator "Lafe"
Young, temporarily serving by zap
pointment as the successor Of thev1ate
Senator Dolliver. The legislature
will elect a senator for the remainder
of the Dolliver term, which expires
March 8, 1913. Young is steel
pect to be elected. Attorney General
II. w. Byers seems to be in the lead
and other candidates are. w. s. Ken
yon, Assistant to the Attorney Gen
erai of the United States, Congress
men Woods and Hubbard, Progress
sives, and Congressman Pickett, near
Progressive.
Trouble threatens in Minnesota,
where all has been serene, Senator
Moses E. Clapp, Republican, was en-
dorsed by the state convention for re-
election and there was no sign of OPP
position until a few days ago, when
Governor Eberhard displayed symp-
toms of senatoritis. His action caus-
ed q sensation among Minnesota Re-
publicans, and if he openly enters the
erhard in the game, Congressman
Tawney and perhaps Frank B. KEEL
logg,, government trust buster, may
also enter and add to the gayety of
the times.
In New Jersey it is question
whether James Smith. or James E.
MARITIME, Democrats, shall succeed
Senator Kean, Republican. MARITIME
received a majority of the votes in a
primary, but Smith, who is a mill
lionaire and an ally OF the big New
York business interests, claims that
less as a test of public sentiment Cow
ernor Woodrow Wilson has openly
endorsed MARITIME.
A merry scrap is in progress among
West Virginia Democrats for the hon
or of succeeding Senator Scott, Re-
publican, G. w. watson, a millionaire
coal operator and }. r. McGraw, Ions
a Democratic leader, seem to be in
the lead, but the outcome is uncer-
tain. Watson has the support of w.
av1f ~,
of McGraw, and a power in the
southern part of the state. If Wat
son weakens, Chiffon is likely to en-
ter the race. Other candidates are:
S. w. Martin, a lawyer of Martins
burg; L. E. Tierney, coal operator, of
c. w. Osenton. lawyer, of
Fayetteville; ]. j. Cornwell. lawyer,
of Romany; and Congressman John
w. Davis.
Tennessee with it's bitter political
temper will struggle with the claims
of varied assortment of candidates.
The list includes Benton MCMILLAN,
who served twenty years in Congress,
and as governor; E. B. StahlInan and
Newton Lea, editors; X Attorney Gener-
al Charles p. Gates. jr.; General Luke
governor of the Philippines, who is a
strong candidates; B. A. Enloo, chair
man of the state railroad commission,
and G. T. Fitzhugh-an Democrats.
Senator Frazier, Democrat, has said
he does not desire another term, but
in case of a deadlock he may be
drawn into the fight.
Among Montana Democrats, T. 7.
Walsh, an attorney of Helena, is q
strong force in the Senatorial contest.
His chief opponent is w. G. Conrad,
a multi-millionaire, who has long had
an ambition to break into Washing
ton, either as senator or vice-presi-
dent. Ex-senator w. A. Clark, the
copper magnate; Governor Edwin |
Norris. and Frank Whiteeides have
been mentioned. Whitesiae was q
state senator and led in the fight to
unseat Clark from the United States
Senate. One Of his stunts several
years ago was to-. dash through the
aisle Of the. Monta1n> senate waving
agents in an attempt to bribe him.
The Georgia legislature, when it |
meets in July, will choose a successor |
to Senator J.. M. Terrell, appointed |
to serve temporarily in the vacancy |
caused by the death of Senator Clay. |
Governor Hoke Smith could probably |
have the place, but it is thought he
will keep out of the contest. His |
selection would necessitate spe-
cial election for Governor, Georgia |
having no lieutenant governor. Cam
didates will include Terrell, Congress-
men Brantley and Hardwick, and w. |
A. Covington, Prohibition leader.
Senators already elected to the next |
Congress are Carroll s. Page, now a |
member Of the Senate
from Vermont, and John Sharp Will
liams, (Dem. Miss.), who was long q |
congressman and Democratic leader |
In the House.
Senators who will be reelected |
without opposition are; Clark, (Rep. |
Wyo.); Culberson, (Dem. Text; Du-
pont, (Rep. Deli; LaFollette, (Rep. |
Wis.,; McCumber, (Rep. d. NJ; Nix
On, Rep. Nev.); Oliver, (Rep. Pa.); |
(Dem. Md; and Sutherland
(Rep. Utah.
New men who will be elected to the
Senate without opposition are: John |
w. Kern, (Dem. Ind.); Gilbert M. |
(Dem. Neb.); James A. |
Reed, i(Dem. MOI; A. j. Gronna,
(Rep. N. ID
OF 80 senators whose terms expire /
March 8, 1911, only one has been re-
elected and only nine others are GER
ain of reelection.
The terms of. 80 senators will ex-
1ire March 8, 1913, and of 80 other
senator's, March 8, 1915.
Fairfield County News.
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