The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-03

CHARLESTON. Aug. 3 - As the
time grows closer for casting the vote
IN the statewide primary election, in
dications OF the nomination OF the
Hon. Jos. H. Gaines, the talented IA
newha statesman. as the Republican
standard bearer. are coming in from
over the hills to the capital city from
all parts Of the state.
Rapid Change Of Sentiment.
Mr.. Gaines was the latest TO enter
he race. but having once made up his
ind. after the insistance OF his
lends that he must make the race, he
signed as chairman OF the Republi
an State Executive committee and
entered the fight like the old time
politlcal gladiator he has always
been and never before in a statewide
contest has sentiment changed so rap
idly as IL has in Mr.. Gaines favor In
the last two weeks.
The Gloom Crowd Gets Busy.
When Mr. Gaines cast his hat in the
ring. the word was passe around by
his opponents, Gaines is an able man.
but he has no chance 10 win, he got
started too late, and then, too, he
has no money to put an organization
in the field. II takes money and lots
OF il, they said, 20 win in a statewide
urinary" This talk had some ehect
on many who wanted to see Mr.. Gaines
win and in a measure discouraged
some OF his supporters. The Opposf
ton flocked with their workers into
the southern part Of the state. and
even into Charleston, Mr.. Gaines
home city, and commenced TO set up
claims Of carrying first this county
and that county in his own part OF the
state. but this sort OF talk did not
cool the ardor Of the indomitable
Gaines who commenced to electrify
meeting after meeting with his elo'
luence until the latent sentiment in
bis favor commenced to be an active
working sentiment.
Mr.. Gaines with his long stride and
nimble step reached all sections OF the
state and every where he went his
hearers passed the word around that
West Virginia needs man OF Mr..
Gaines ability in the United States
Senate, especially since our country
is facing the greatest crisis OF its his
tory. He is recognized by all to be
by far the best qualified and ablest
man in the race.
The First Big Boost.
The first big impetus given the
Gaines candidacy was the wholesale
endorsement by the leading business
men and manufacturers Of the north
ern end Of the state. This published
endorsement was signed by the Hon.
w. P. Hubbard, ex-senator Julian @.
Hearne, Jos. Brady, W. E. Wells, and
scales Of others who gave as their rea-
sons for supporting Mr.. Gaines that
he was the best qualified man for the
place, that he was one Of the best men
TO handle the tariff question which will
be a vital issue during the reconstruc'
ton days after the war.
They put aside the question OF geo.
graphical location Of the candidate in
favor Of brains, ability, experience,
honesty and integrity, plainly showing
that their support was prompted BY
patriotic motives and not brought
about by any selfish motives. They
break down geographical lines and ex'
tend the hand Of fellowship to the
southern part Of the state, saying your
end OF the state is entitled to one Of
the senators and you have offered us
a strong candidate and we are for him
10 the finish.
Endorsement Has Inspiring Effect.
This stron reimbursement has spread
with inspiring effect all over the state
and has put new life, new hope and
new vim and vigor in the Gaines
worker sin the Southern part Of the
state and the big influential party
Worekrs throughout southern West
Virginia are displaying as much en-
ergy in his behalf as his supporters
are doing in the northern part Of the
state, so now. instead Of HIS opponents
carrying many Of the southern tier OF
counties, It is not believed that Mr.
Gaines will lose q single county south
OF the Ranawha river. In his recent
visit to Mercer and Mcdowell coun.
ties. he found q greater support than
he expected.
James ElWood Jones for Gaines.
James ElWood Jones, one Of the best
known and most influential men in
Mcdowell county, q big coal operator
and q man whose Influence is second
to none in his county, after looking
the candidates over told Mr.. Gaines
that he was the only candidate the
Republicans had 70 offer and that be
would do all in his power TO give him
the nomination.
Ex-Governor q. W. Atkinson Helps
Teo.
Ex-Governor G. W. Atkinson in q
strong interview, pledges Mr.. Gaines
his utmost support. His first reason
is his superior ability.
Hon. Fred Paul orossup Helps.
Cal Fred Paul Grooeun. the BIZ