The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-11
Big Man from Barbour to Be
"a Candidate for Con-
gressman-at-Large.
HIS NAME ON TICKET
1t is Believed Would Add
a Lot of Strength to
the Same.
tBy Charles Brooks Smith. J

Ny ShshtNS IAIUOhb kSUllIlsl
PARKERsBuRG, Jan. 1O-The
HOn. Charles F. Tster, who is a fire.
quent visitor in this city, passed
through here yesterday, on a bust
ness trip, and while here took coca.
sion to formally announce his can
cidacy for Congressman at large.
Seen by some of the newspaper fra
ternity and asked about his candl-
dacy, the the big man from Barbour
county" said:
Il have had under consideration
for some weeks past this question
of becoming a candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for congress-
man at large and have hesltated in
making up my mind in the matter
until l had received expressions
from very many Republicans
throughout the state. These ex-
pressions coming from all parts of
the state, from former political
friends, as well as from those who
have viewed public questions and
party matters In a different light
from myself have been more than
gratifying to me, coupled with the
urgent request that announce
myself. will say, too, that / would
hold 1t very great honor to be my
party's nominee for congressman at
large this, the frst time, West vir-
ginia has ever had a congressman at
large, while fully realizing the high
responsibility that such nomina-
ton entails. These considerations
have therefore induced me to
definitely conclude to have my name
submitted to the Republican elctor-
ate of the state at the primary to be
held in June next. At the same
time wish it understood / shall
make no unseemly scramble to Sc
cure the nomination, and / want It
only in the event the Republicans OF
the state feel that 1t would be a
fitting one and that / might be able
to bring some strength to the ticket
as have been led to believe in the
expressions heretofore referred to.
In that event pledge myself to give
the best that is in me in support Of
the Republican principles and Re-
publican success, and in saying this
| sum up all that / could say as to
my future course. l would add this
concluding thought, that any past
differences within the party are
barred by the statute of limitations
and no one will support the ticket
more heartily than i regardless or
not of my own nomination"
This announcement OF Col. Teter's
declaring himself for the office with
which his name has been prominent
| ly identified for some time past in
the press of the state and in the dis
cussions among politicians is an
event that, while expected and for
sometime forecasted as liable to oc=
cur will be noted with wide spread
interest in political circles. Every
body in politics In West virginia
knows Charlie Teter. A native born
West virginian, having been Gin tho
game" for quarter Of a century.
though yet comparatively young
man, leader In the Second con-
gressional district many years ago,
and for many years past figure OF
state prominence. It is predicted by
his friends that his candidacy for
Congressman at large will take well
and that his nomination would be
strong one and popular recognition
of a deserving party leader with a
personal following. The Hon.
Charles Fawcett Teter's name n also
memorable as one Or the principals
in the famous Dawson-Teter guber-
Material contest OF 1904 and a rumor
has it that number OF those closely
allied with the astute and successful
Governor Dawson in that thrilling
contest as we'll as the old time
Teter followers are in this year Of
grace, 1912, committed and strongly
favorable to the candidacy Of Col.
Teter for the office for which his
name will appear on the Republican
ballot in the June primary. Such Is
the wherllgig of politics.