The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-11

WASHINGTON. April LITTLE
,eople In my home town and county,
n the surrounding counties for that
natter. are personally interested in
he outcome of the Republican pri-
nary for the senatorial nomination
% be decided next August. said s. R.
bentley. a porminent business man
nd civic worker of Clarksburg, at
he willard. The reason for it," lie
pntinucd, ''is because one of the can
dates for the honor is one of Clarks-
urg's abIest and best business men.
ne of our city's builders, and man
|ho has done as much as any other
san to develop the city. the county
nd the outlying section.
away from Clarksburg. out in the
listant part Of the state. Hon. Virgil
'. Highland is probably more widely
known as a very active leader in the
Republican party. one who has. cam
/aiZn after campaign. worked like 4
Trojan for the victory Of his party
md its candidates without seeking
Shice rewards himself .actuated b.
he love and excitement of the great
American game of politics But at
home our people know him best as a
BUSINESS man who has made q dig
mccess; a business man of a high Or
Ter Of attachments, a safe guide and
counsellor: ClaTksburger who takes
great pride IN civic movements and
Ehe progress and upbuilding OF the
community. He started in a lowly
oosition in our town. like many an
Sther door boy, and has won his way
10 the top there, the controlling head
ST the largest aud solidest banking in
;titutions, as well as OF many other
Enterprises which have made Clarks-
burg the rich and busy little city 1t
Is today
'sParty lines are, in my opinion. not
going to be drawn very tight in our
community should Mr.. Highland be
nominated. There will be = very coz
IlderabIe local pride on the part CT
our citizens In seeing h'1o a2hi|'e his
inhibition. rs a citizen h" enjoys the
high cst4e4S. Of all our pOople. AID
las aIwa-s- There is no p' tIsanism
IN that 12ore The coUr:zy'S inter
ists and west Virginia's would be
isfe In his keeping. He has the ab'l-
lty. che integrity. the breadth OF vis-
ion, the energy and the patriotism to
30 =, Senator, and IF NOR business
uen os his large caliber and fewer
lawyers are needed in Congress now,
Is some individuals and organizations
IRE contending, the people OF Clar&s-
burg will be glad to recommend their
distinguished fellow towusmar as I'LL
ing the bill completely.
Leaders Of the administration par
y here and In West Virginia have
;nder consideration whether or not
o make an Offer to the leaders OF the
Republican party to re-elect the same
members OF the House without oppo-
Iitfon. The proposition has been IN
Ter discussion now for a week, but
nat fact has been carefully guarded
fom the public. However, 1t is now
Known and is being more widely dis
(ussed. At least two conferences over
4 have been held within the past few
Rays by other leading men OF the
Sarty with Col. C.. w Watson, Demo
.ratic National Committeeman from
West Virginia. at his hotel here.
II proposition is made, Just what
.he detailed form OF 1t will be cannot
Se stated: but the general form will
De to let the delegation stand as 1t
Row Is, four Republicans and two
don has nothing to do with attempt
ng to forestall a contest between the
NO parties over Senator GoH's seat
n the upper branch Whether the
proposal If made will stipu1ate that
he present members must all be can
ldates again. that they are the only
mes to be favored and complimented
lyunanimous support Of the two par
les at the polls, is another detail not
.nown. The presumption Is. however.
hat that VIII be the stipulation If
he plan Of the party in power is &C
epted by the minority party orSaniz-