The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-15

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There was an affecting little scene
lnaeted IN the office az the War de-
paTtment OF Adjutant General Nc.
Cain today. when Congressman Stuart
2. Reed presented 70 that high Off.
Sial young W. d. Parrish. OF Clarks-
burg, whom Mr.. Reed had Just sue.
eeeded IN getting assigned to the ma
vel training school at Norfolk.
ADolOgiging for taxing up a minute
or two OF the Adjulant Generals val
liable time, the Congressman present
ID his young friend. in these words:
General, this is the baby OF four boys
out Of one family in my district to
volunteer to go forth to fight for their
country. One OF the four has already
made the supreme sacrifice. f,lleu
aero upon the field in France-LieIt.
Roy =. Parrish. He was a member OF
our State Senate and was exempt
from military service. He was vcrv
Hear and dear to the people OF C.aI',S
burg and surrounding neighbgraC9d
Another brother Is at Camp Shelby
another awaiting at home to be As
signed. aud here is the baby boy e.
the family, under military age, Who'll
| have just helped to get into The
navy. He will leave in a fev hours
tor the training school. That, Mr.
Adiutan;, is but sample ui The pa.
tTi0tiSm Of the people Of my district
and Of my state"
General Mccain held the hand Of
the youthful naval recruit. held it and
pressed Il long. Tears we're in his
eTts and when he spoke his voice
tTembled with emotion. 81 thank you.
NJ. Congressman for bringing to me
tAlS splendid young patriot. am
houored TAR more than he by THIS
meeting. am grateful to hear the
story Of the heroic sacrifice and pa.
tfiOtism Of the family to which this
young man belongs. Well may it feel
pride in its boys, and well may tne
state that produces such parents and
such boys take pride In them. God
bless you. young man, and good luck" -.
And the old General rearing himself
erect and straight as 4 ramrod, Sa-
luted the young naval recruit-and it
vas even more than a salute.
The people Of Clarksburg want the
body Of their heroic young lieutenant,
CougFeSSmGn Reed told General Nc.
cain, ana representing them asked for
e. The promise was given that the re-
guest would in time be complied with.
And 80, Lieut.. Roy 2. Parrish will,
n the end, rest in home soil.
West Virginia politicians n the Cap
itql claim TO see signs OF something
resembling q spirited friendly con-
test Tor Chairman Of the Republican
state committee. They say that
friends Of several leaders who would
Ike % have the honor and response.
bility conferred upon them are bestlr-
ring Themselves in such an active
manner - 10 cause the belief that
their efforts are inspired. II has
been . good many years since there
U1S IN Outand-out contest for this
party office. Il has been customary
- that party for the leading candI-
dates 10 recommend the man they
wanted 10 run the campaign ana for
the committee 10 promptly fulfill their
Recommendation. The committee r.
uAdss no bonds 10 90 that, but II gen.
OFslly has done that. This year Il
nay take mora OF a FOsDOnglble mart
n organizing The committee. since
NaiaF ElkiAS. the senatorial nominee,
q absent IN France. II is said BY
eauie n the politicians. that. IN view
~ TIE absence % the head Of thu tick.
u. the committee must and should
taha on fBll responsibility aad assume
eeRplotl control: duty. n Is
claimed, bet they owe 10 the party
- vel a. The absOntGO h0mlASe,