Wheeling Register

WEST VIRGINIA POLITICS.

Notes of Interest Gleaned From Our State Exchanges.

Congressman W. L. Wilson, in a recent interview published in the Wheeling REGISTER, makes it clear just how and why the placing of wool on the free list will benefit wool growers and enhance the price of that article, namely, by largely increasing the manufacture of woolen fabrics in this country, thereby increasing the demand for American wool. Mr. Wilson's opinion is the result of a careful investigation of the subject, and not like the superficial crudities which General Goff rushes into print to promulgate.-Martinsburg Statesman.

Capt. A.A. Rock, who, in the palmy days of Greenbackism in the Kanawha valley was a recognized leader in that party, has joined his fortunes with the Democracy, having become associated with that sterling paper, the St. Albans Democrat. The Democrat is now one of the most ably edited papers in the State.-Lincoln Citizen.

We notice among the prominent Parkersburg men attending Court here this week, J. G. McCluer, Prosecuting Attorney of Wood county. We understand that Mr. McCluer is a prominent candidate for Judge of the Circuit Court of this district on the Democratic ticket. He does not deny that such is the fact, and says that if he is nominated he can be easily elected.-St Mary's Oracle.

State Treasurer Thompson is announced in an indirect way as a candidate for Congress in this district. There has been a suspicion for some time that Billy was laying for something of that kind. The Huntington Times gives the ball a push by remarking that there is a good deal of Thompson talk in Cabell and Lincoln counties.-Parkersburg Sentinel.

Several correspondents of the Greenbrier Independent have advocated the nomination of Mrs. B. F. Eakle, of the White Sulphur Springs, to the next House of Delegates. Greenbrier could not send a better representative.-Hinton Independent.

The election of Hon. W. N. Chancellor as a member of the State Executive Committee from this district was a wise one to be made. Mr. Chancellor is an experienced politician, familiar with public affairs and public men, and will add strength and be of great strength to the committee and to the party.-Parkersburg Sentinel.

We would like to see Democratic clubs organized all over this county. If you do not organize the party will be in a poor condition to fight the coming battle. Drill your men by the organization of clubs, and when once your shoulder is placed to the wheel push with all your might, and this fall you will roll up a larger Democratic majority in this county than was ever dreamed of.-Mountain Echo

The Democratic party of this Congressional district might hunt the entire field over, from now until the day for making nominations, and not find an abler man to represent them than Hon. H. K. Shumate, of this county. We suggest him as a candidate. Democrats, think of this suggestion. The longer you ponder over it the more will the gentleman's ability and availability impress you.-Ceredo Advance.

Chairman Riley, of the State Executive Committee, is a bright, young Democratic lawyer, and has a store of political good sense that the Republicans will do well not to underestimate.-Gilmer Banner.

The selection of Mr. Thomas Riley as Chairman of the Democratic State Executive Committee is an exceedingly good one. He seems to us to fit the place admirably. He has brains, information and push, and that is just what is wanted. There is plenty of work to be done and we believe that the committee as now constituted will do it. With a live, energetic Committee that will be heartily supported by the County Committees, the work will be easily and effectually done. Show your hand, Mr. Riley.-Fairmont Index.

The report that Hon. C. P. Snyder will vote against the Mills tariff bill is untrue. We have it from good authority that Mr. Snyder says the contrary is the case, and that no one is authorized to make any such statement as that made by certain Republicans. We would advise our Republican friends to confine themselves to facts, as their present course is apt to become somewhat embarrassing.-Western Democrat.

Judge John Brannon wants to try for Congress again and it is said is actively working for a nomination.-Braxton Central.

Secretary of State Henry S. Walker has been before the river and harbor committee of Congress, asking for an appropriation of half a million to the improvement of Big Kanawha. Henry told the committee an anecdote.-Buckhannon Banner.

Let every Democrat make up his mind to go to work for his party at once. The campaign will open ere long and what is needed all along the line from Maine to California is organization and united effort. Let us snow the Republican party under so deeply in County, State and Nation, that there can be no fear of its ever being resurrected.-Mountain Echo.

In this issue will be found a letter from Hon. Robert S. Brown, of Jackson, declining to be a candidate for the position of Governor of West Virginia. While we are perfectly willing to accept Mr. Brown's letter as final we regret that such an available candidate will not permit his name to be used in that connection, and trust that he may be prevailed upon to reconsider his decision.-Putnam Democrat. General Flick declines to be considered a candidate for Governor. Gen. Flick will take what is offered him or do without. Furthermore, if Gen. Flick sticks his nose in places where it is not wanted, Gen. Goff will mash it for him. There is only one Boss in West Virginia and his name is Goff, and all Republicans must and do worship at his feet.-Parkersburg Sentinel. The Tyler county Star thinks we should have six instead of four months of school in this State. It says our school system is a drawback to our State. We believe the Star to be right. Let the Legislature give us a six months school at its next session.-Calhoun Chronicle. A Democratic club was organized at Rippon last Tuesday night. It is styled the "W. L. Wilson Democratic Club."-Spirit of Jefferson.