The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-08-17
PAYORS MANN
Captain MiCaiah Moods States
His Reasons.
He Gives Five Reasons Why
Judge Mann Should Re-
ceiVe the Nomination.

Judge Mann Should Re-
oeive the Nomination.
In letter to the Democrats or virsini,
which appeared IN The Petersburg Inder.
Appeal, Capt Mieaish Woods. Of Char.
lcttssvillr. Va says:
Since have determined to give nv
support to Jadge William Hodge, Maun
for Governor Of Virginia in the Deno.
cratic Primary Election soon 10 be held
aud since I had the honor Of introducing
him to- large sudieuoe of Albemarl,
people recently have had many appeal.
made TO me locally as we'll a. from other
sections Of the State 10 give TO the public
some OF the reasons which have impcllei
me 20 advocate bis election. erpres.ed
10y me in the remarks that / Submitted 90
the people Of Chsrio,te.v iiie aud Albe.
marie
In mv opinion, the people OF virrinn
are ses'sas's ia having three candidate.
tor the position, all Of whom are gentle
men ef clean records and high character.
and Of excellent ability. All three of
them will say are personal friend. of
mine. and found The greatest diaicut,
In deciding hos ! should decide between
thcm-hut after careful reelection. and
having nothing boo view but the good of
my people sRd the welfare OF virrinia and
Firginians-having no aspiration for any
oeice which could Doe bestowed unon me
either hy popular vote or by appointment.
! reached the conclusion that under exist
tug conditions 81 was my DUTY to give m,
support 20 Judge Mann.
J recognize the fact that sii three ofths
aspirauts are iu favor of good roads. Of
public schools, Of Economic Admiuistrs .
tiou OF Government, and of every measure
that would promote The Welfare OF the
state-but my choice isil upon Judge
Name ior the folioeing reasons
his PARTY SERVICE
let Recognize the fact chat for the
last thirty yssrs ia season and out of sea.
sou, when the ds.tinies OF our Beloved
State have been 40 stake. Ls ha. un-
seihshlT ssn,asssd with grsat ability. the
Commonwealth a. his own erpense .n sl-
most every Important campaiFn iu vh.ch
the dcstiuie. Of the Democratic partt
were involved. de isa gentleman of
ripe experience aud representative of
that type Of Nirgiuians. who in tbc past
have dsne 90 much 60 elevate Che chaf-
actcr and manhood of the State. and
along vita these qualities. he unitcs
vigorous intellect and earu aud az
gressive sympathy With every measure
promotivs Of honor and the welfare of Che
Commonwealth Chershiug and rcore.
ssutiug the best traditions Of The past be
s'iil retains the intellectual yIgor 90 seize
upon every proposition shat NAV arise for
the advancement Of his peopi,
HIS SERVICE rs The SOUTH.
2ni Because be ha. conferred bcue-
faction apou the State, while De made
sacrifice personally by cousentng. Though
A man of limited means 90 serve in The
Senate OF Virgins where the compeusa-
tion il merely nominal, and by coutrihut.
ing bis great abilities and experience in
framing laws Of the State. Il isveu
known that it's exceedingly diNcuit 60
induce gentlemen Of high character, Of
trained ability and prouinence in busi-
ness circles 70 agree to serve la the Leg
islature OF Virgins, and the people Of
Virginia owe deep debt Of gratitude to
men Of that class, who have consented 90
serve the State in that body. when be
became a member Of the Senate. by reason
OF his Acknowledged ability, he va. 6rst
made Chairman OF the Democratic Csucus
Of the Senate and afterwards vas chosen
as the Chairman Of the Committee on
Privileges and Elections. and thus be-
came the political leader in the Demo
cratic party in that body