The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-07-17


in the democratic party so far abso-
lutely refuse to divulge the names of
their candidates to come before the
Democratic convention to be held on
Saturday night for the nomination for
city directors to be voted upon at the
election to be held August 12. street
gossip is rapidly lining up candidates
who will likely come before the con-
vention for either favorable or unfa-
vorable consideration by that body.
Tusca Morris WHO is generally rec
ognized as the party leader of the
] democrats IL this city, while refusing
To-Day to divulge the names of the
candidates which are believed to be
up his sleeve did let drop some gossip
indicating he was not opposed to sev.
erai of the men whose names had
heen primarily mentioned for the city
Jobs.
Mr.. Morris stated that the orgnniza-
ton did nit have any candidates but
intended to let things take their
course at the convention. Mr.. Morris
did let 1t be known that he was not
opposed to the candidacy OF such men
Us Clyde Morris, w. w. Conaway, A.
D. Simon and w. D. Straight though he
did not commit himself absolutely as
favoring anyone of these men, the
fTst named two appear 10 be leading
the race Just now for popular favor.
Clyde Morris is already actually In
the running having flung his hat into
the fling this morning when he formal
ly announced through the coluIns OF
the Democratic organ. Mr.. Morris is
a member of the Board OF Education
Of Fairmont Independent school dis
trict and 1t Is understood that the
big stickers" are not unfavorable to
his nomination. This may also be
said of W. w. Conway who is gen.
orally believed to be looked upon
with favo- by the bunch" Mr.. Con-
away has held down the justices
stool" with satisfaction to the Dem
ocratic leaders and il is believed they
look upon MIN with favor as a candl-
date.
A. S. Simon, Democratic war
horse has popped into the race and
may prove tc be a formidable claim
ant. Simon has SO long been identi-
fled with the Democratic machine that
his name is almost synonymous with
that organization and IL he should ask
some compensation for his arduous
services in its behalf 1t might be rath-
er difficult to deny his ambition to
serve the party Of his first, last and
only love as city director.
w. D. Straight has been favorably
mentioned as probable candidate
and 1t Is generally understood he will
not be loath to accept the honor should
It be settled upon his shoulders. Mr..
Straight is sealer of weights and meas
ures but 1t is believed he would very
much prefer the city job.
City Commissioner Of Finance ].
Walter Barnes It is understood is per-
sistent in his demands that he again
be selected to serve his native city
despite the fact that the big sticks
said in the beginning that II Zack Da-
Wis were selected by the Republicans
that Barnes would have to be "shelv-
ed" so to speak. Us both men were
qualified to fill the Job as custodian
of the city exchequer. Whether Mr..
Barnes can be influenced to "get down
out Of the wagon" It is believed de-
pends upon whether OF not an equal
ly, II not more, attractive Job is offer
ed him at this time.
A. ]. Kern who is said to be ambi-
tlous TO serve his city as Mayor" Is
said to be out Of the running owins
to the fact that he Is q member OF the
West Virginia House of Delegates and
the charter expressly provides that no
man can act as commissioner who
holds city, town state or govern.
ment fob. To have his resignation &C.
cepted at this time Is impossible as
the election will take place long be-
fore the legislature meets and could
act rS1on his resignation.
Mr.. Kern has been identified as
clerk with the city board OF Affairs
ever since its inception and Is closely
identified therefore with the workings
of the commissioners and city affairs
generally.
Shrewsbury B. Miller who has estab-
lished quite record as city engineer
and like Kern is closely identified with
the city administration is also said to
be desirous that the mantle Of COM
missioner of water or streets might
fall upon him but whether the party
to which he belongs will see fit to so
honor him cannot be determined at
this stage Of the game.
Fay Watson an old residenter as
well as Sam r. Nuzum, a life time res
ident Of the city are also said to be