The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-22

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. q.
1t was not the first time that he
ever saw Congress open a session
so that wasn't new to him, but II
was the first time he ever Y,t'tess-
cd the operation from thi floor.
and the George w. johnson OF
Parkersburg. reDresentative-elect
from the Fourth District, = :nkly
admits to liking that seat Of obser-
walton the best.
NJ. Johnson arrived early Mon
day morning from his home to &C.
quaint himself with whatever pre-
llm.uaries tuned up that might be
OF an educational advantage to a
man who has been elected. 10 Con-
gress for tho first time, AMI to
start getting himself acclinutnG to
the congressional atmosphere from
the inside looking out. lie has
met a number Of men with whom
he will be associated in the next
Congress, many Of them members.
others attaches Of the House OF
Representatives He was intro
duced to the sergeant at ARMS Of
the House. That is one official
who Is about the firs$ Hne that a
newly elected member gets a
"knock-down" to. The relsor- for
that is the sergeant ut arms ls the
official who pays the salaries and,
for many members. no does more
than that for them. He is their
banker In a literal sense. while
their names remain to decorate
the roll. MIR. Johnson's name does
not go on 1t until ct high. noon,
March 4, next.
Representative elecs Johnson was
accompanied to Washington by his
friend and fellow-townsman Mai.
William G.. Peterkin. they will
remain in the city until AFTER the
banquet OF the National Domo-
cratic Club which is to be held at
one Of the large hotels Thursday
night.
Judge Ira E. Robina0n, al the
time this dispatch was written
had secured the formal indorse-
ment OF Senator Davis ElkIus to
his candidacy for appointment as
a federal judge for the Fourth
Circuit. which includes the two
V!rginias. tho two Carolinas and
Maryland. II ne wing he indorse-
ment OF Senator Howard Suther-
land, 1t will place his c@Ilidacy, so
far as senatorial indorsepents are
concerned, on the same footing
with that OF Judge John G. Rose
OF Maryland. If that comes to
pass, according to inside informa-
ton, Judge Robinson has n fairly
good chance. it is thought, OF
securing the appointment. and he
Is the only West VirSinlan who
has.
At the White House It was said
that among the names OF Demo.
Gratis being considered by .Presl-
dent Harding for appointment to
tho bench Of the United States
Supreme Court appeared that OF
John w. Davis of New York, for
MGR Clarksburge1 and ambassador
to England. Gossip about this APP
polntment in White House circles
is to the effect that MIR. Davis Is
"a very strong probability. His
nomination by the President, II is
thought, would kill off Judge Rob-
inson's chance to receive the
other and lesser judIcial appoint
ment, as 1t is believed that the
Davis appointment would be cred
tied to West Virginia rather than
to New York. Against such a proc
ability as this, West Virginia sup
porters of Judge Robinson are
protesting.
A copy of the speech made by
Mr.. Davis at Clarksburg tho night
before the election has been dellv-
cred at the White House. 1t was
a speech delivered at a Democratic
netting held there and Mr.. Davis