The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-07-08

others now being misrepresented,
ton of a man who will stand square
ly and unequivocally with the Presi-
dent in the ordeals which face the
national government in the next few
years There is but one way to re-
deem it from its present plight, and
hat is through the election of the
nominee of the Democratic party;
hence, the hope that had been enter.
tanned here that the leading candi-
date, whoever he might be, would
be given practically clear field.
Lilly for Hughes.
Among the .'come-outers' OF the
past week the most prominent was
ICousin Abe" Lilly, who tackled the
flag of the Lilly clans on the flag
pole of the Hughes candidacy for
the senate with a statement that
calls to the Republican voters of the
state to rally round the LillyHughes
flag, the same being, according to
Cousin Abe's" pronouncement, a
double first cousin of Old Glory.
In this statement General Lilly
places his approval upon the party
regularity of Brother Hughes, aver
ring that the latter has "at all times
supported the Republican principles
and its nominees" And right there
he touched upon "high pint" which
has the subject Of considerable de-
bate among the old-time Republican
brethren of the commonwealth. And
while pronouncing the blessing of
apostolic succession upon Brother
'fCousin Abe" also takes oc-
casion to throw his arms about the
recalcitrant Roosevelt and induct
him back into the Republican party.
Hear the words of Abraham: This
(harmony) will place the party of
Lincoln and Roosevelt on an united
aggressive footing.
But the most interesting role in
which Abe presents his candidate is
that of the worlds champion political
acrobat. ''He has been uniformly
fair" says 'iCousim Abe in speak
ing of James, ito capital and labor"
serving each with answering fideli-
ty and loyalty Something no NOR
tai ever did before, nor ever will in
days to come. Albeit, Cousin Abe"
is commercially frank in stating that
he is liquidating a debt of political
gratitude, with interest So be it.
Riley Sure of Nicely.
General T. S. Riley, the veteran
Democrat of Wheeling and former
Attorney General of the State, was
in Washington a few days ago on
business visit. The General was
queried by your correspondent as
to the prospect of Major Neely's re-
turn from the First District to the
House of Representatives. General
Riley at once responded with the fol-
lowing impromptu statement:
"At one time there was some slight
opposition to Major Nicely in the Nor
them Panhandle. i am happy to say
that his admirable record in congress
has obliterated every vestige of OPP
position. He is now the unanimous
choice of The Democrats and of a
large and constantly increasing num-
her of Republicans 1t would be Lit
tie short of a calamity to defeat
Nicely in such an hour as this.
"No man in congress-" continued
General Riley, 'has stood with more
answering fidelity and devotion by
the national governments in these days
of critical endeayor. Nicely looks per-
sonally after the wants of his com
stituents, regardless of their politi-
cal Affiliations, with ability and cour-
tesy, and he deserves to receive one
of the handsomest majorities that can
be given to any congressional candi-
date for reelection. Up our way we
are all for him."
On Thursday Major Nicely deliver
ed patriotic address in New York
City, where he went by special inwi-
tation to participate in great pat
riotic demonstration. His secretary,
J. Byron Nickerson, has just return
ed from a hurried visit to his old
home in Philadelphia