The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-11-02
Heavy Vote of Women During The
Morning Hours Depressing to
The Democratic Workers
MONTGOMERY VOTE is bright HERE
Presence of Women at the Polling Places Proves
Rather Embarrassing To the OId-Fash=.ss.sasfs,
ioned Campaigners

A presidential election Is with
us today; also a rain storm ana
great mass OF new voters, the wom-
en- voting this trip.
1t is a very interesting combina-
tion and attracting very much at
tention.
II the weatherman thought he
would throw a damper on the cleo
ton by giving Jupiter Pluvius a
free hand today, he got fooled. He
didn't figure in umbrellas and taxi
cabs; also very decided con
viction on the part OF the new Vot'
ers that 1t was their duty to vote,
rain, shine or snow. AT least this
Is the case in Fairmont, a big vote
being cast at all the voting places
about the city by noon, while hun
dreds more will vote before the
polls close.
The women OF this city are on
the fob today exercising their right
Of suffrage, but recently acquired:
In fact, il Is the opinion OF those
who are close TO the situation that
the decision in Marion county Is
going to hinge on the ballots OF the
women, and the court house ring
is not feeling very happy over the
early trend of affairs at the polls
today, There seems to be con-
viction among the ring bosses that
all Is not well with their cause, and
that the women voters have a very
excellent chance to clean EN- out
before nightfall.
Charles Powell seemed unduly
nervous as he wandered about the
court house voting place, whisper
ing words OF advice here and there
to trusted lieutenant, and pass
ing the word along as TO the place
where a fellow might wet his Whis..
tie free Of charge. It Is alleged
that the women are keeping q rath-
er close tab on Charles today and
located two or three perfume de
luxe" rooms much to the dtsmay
OF the big Demmie leader. who tried
OF the spirit parlors" without
avail, It's new game to Charles
this thing of having his frown un'
availing and 1t worries him not a
little.
C. E. (Ned) Smith is on patrol at
the Hamilton warehouse with the
famous political cane he always
carries on election day. The Re-
publicans are making a remark.
able stand at this particular place
and at noon 1t seemed that Smiths
forces were in a tight place and
might be In complete retreat before
night. The u, s. Marshal was
splashing about right lively in the
muddy street, directing taxicabs
filled with his political friends.
A. G. (Heck) Martin who is run
ming ont he DemmIe ticket for coun.
ty clerk, was at the White school
at the noon hour, looking none too
happy and being rather inclined to
look at the situation through dark
Major Neely was not seen at any
of the voting places on q trip
made about the noon hour by The
West Virginian reporter, and his
secretary reported that he had not
tions from various sections point
ed to Neely being behind IN the
city In his first encounter with Ben
Rosenbloom for Congressman from
this district. The wet weather was
also said by many to be in favor
OF the Wheeling man, as 1t would
cut down the vote in the country
sections, where Neely was presum-
ed to have an advantage over his
rival.
one phase OF, the election In Fair
mont and Marion county-the Re.
publicans are better organized and
working In a more harmonious
manner than ever before for many,
many years and early reports
showed that they were cutting in
with a vengeance. They have
their forces out strong and are bat
Ting hard in every precinct to gain
a ciean.cut victory over the Demo-
Al a majority Of the polling
places at noon, the votes cast
showed that the women were out
voting the men from two or three
to one. This was naturally result
as many. of the men will vote later
IN the day and make the ballots
more evenly diyided.
Nothing definite could be ascer-
tanned on the Montgomery vote,
but II was stated ct various places
that he was not cutting In very
strong, and Il was freely predicted