The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-06-13
EDWARD ECHoLs.

"t' Mt~Aht Atttti
fare within the party. Mr. Echols l.
quietly making his canvass on the
high plane that contests Ter that
honor should be conducted. lie has
ne entangling alliances. and Is per
sonslly friendly with all the candi-
dates.
Conservative party men are every
day becoming more and more con
WINGED that because q the high ten
sion existing between the Montague
and Swanson factions. neither should
be nominated. but that IT would DO
the part 81 wisdom to nominate Mr
Echols.
The bitterness between the two
factions is growing worse every DAY.
and Il either The ono or tho other is
nominated il Glands 60 reason chat
the friends n the defeated candidate
are no, going 60 support the nominee
with any very extraordinary cuthu-
riasn
The Republicans recognize this
fact. and already. e IS said. they
have received orders from Hanna Co
get in line and make a tight H
they do they will have az tho Shows
Of war thoy eari and wiH make 90
interesting How necessary thcn e.
is 20 nominate orr strongest men. aud
present united aui solid front in
opposition. Tho rank and Gle of
The Democratic party care much
more fof party success than they io
Tor that Of any ono man Governors
come and Co. but Democracy goes 90
forever.
Mr. Echols comes from Tho valley
Of Virginia, The great farioiag sec
ton Of the State The psorlo of
that section appreciate hi, great
worth, and have repeatedly sonored
him by elections 60 both branches ct
the State Legislature. Tie is'
thoroughly converssut with abe need.
Of the farmers aud has ALWAYS vorb-
ed Cor their interest hi. long ser.
vice in the Legislature has rendered
him thoroughly familiar with the
affairs Of the State. and he would
bring to bear in the discharge OF the
iniportsnt duties Of Governor ripe
experience. a good sound business
Judgment. ability Of a high order and
S2otless integrity. Daring his pub
lac life he hss won the confidence and
esteem Of AZ who have come in con.
tact with him. and his record viii 4
hear the closest scrutiny. lie meas 4
ures Up &c the standard a. Fixed by /
1henss Jeiferson, who said that the 4
enquiry should be made Of those who
aspire &c be servants Of the people
il be honest, Is he capable. is he
saithsuls Ned Echols Is as honest as
'ae days are long. faithful aud true
e every tfast reposed in him. and
possessed Of ability Of a high order
Of excellence.
iic has always been the steadfast
friend ps the Southwest. and Scott
CcUnty j. especially indebted to him
io' past fsvors. lie has many warra
apd enthusiastic supporters in thstI
county, for The people have no, for
gottss the able assissAi &C he render.
ID Senator Kane in the fight in the
Sirginia Legislature ia regard 70 the
legacy q Col. Shoemaker. Had il
aoi Been for the efforts q Mr.. Echols
hat beautiful structure knoan a.
Shoemaker College might never have
xiste as a monument &c The liberality
4 genssoes hearted insn.
Aany yorng men aud women eater :
Is portsis 70 driak At it- ~fouassin Of {
knowledge" and leave IL faliv equip a
FL for the battle Of late. The b
e&caefs u that coaasy shoaia nos :
pss<s Nr. Eehois lor has gallant Q
ght iof the College. which year by 4
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