Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-05
TO DEMOCRATS.

Ex-Judge W. f. Rhea, of Washington
county. has been making a most indus
trious. aggressive, and intelligent canvass
against his opponent. General James A..
Walker Rhea has won back many who
voted against our party in 1896. and has
Infused life and vigor into many other
Democrats who were listless or indiffer-
tnt few months ago. In every respect
he has proved a worthy champion of our
cause in district where able leadership
and personal magnetism are essential to
success. He has been hard at work from
the word go; nor viii his efforts TO win
cease until the last vote has been polled
In his district. Moreover. we find that he
has issued an appeal 10 his people. which
sounds the keynote OF battle. not only
Tor Southwest Virginia, but for our en-
tire State. Here it is:
Bristol. Va, November 1. $685.
20 the People Of the Ninth District:
The battle of words Is now about over.
qhe battle Of ballots VIII come next Tues
Cay.
l address, my friends in this way be-
cause / have been and viii continue so
active in the canvass that it is impos-
sihic for me to write personal letters 10
all. If | am not elected | will have the
consolation Of believing that | have tried
TO do my duty as the standard-bearer OF
NY party.
l have done all that was possible for me
60 do in every way. l wish / could have
done more. The issue is now submitted.
and the result is I'm the hands of my
friends and supporters. The fight is won
4 wa will VipprnnglXr nd
sively to the end We nave the enemy
demoralized and on the gun. Now is the
time TO press our advantage
/ would caution you against over-con-
fidence, and upon the other hand. If each
and all OF our friends viii do their duty
we can and will make the defeat crush
ing and overwhelming.
/ appeal TO all TO give as much time as
possible TO the closing days Of the cam
paign. The news from every county and
precinct in the district shows our friends
TO be active and determined. II this is
Scpt up until shutdown on election day
defeat is impossible.
/ especially reques. and urge as OF the
utmost Importance the getting every
voter 10 the polls. This can be easily
done If Systematically pursued
have tried TO impress everywhere
during the campaign that il IS work that
wins In political contests, and l would
pow try TO impress this stronger If pos
Iible.
Let our wachword be from now on,
Work. Work. Work and every voter 10
The polls, ana my election Is as certain
as any future event can be.
cannot close without returning my
sincere thanks 20 the hundreds and thou
sands Of loyal and active supporters. and
assuring each and all Of my great appre.
eation OF their unselhsh and patriotic
support. and hoping for a glorious vic ,
.ory on the sth. l remain
Yours very truly.
WILLIAM f. RHEA.
Such urging as Rhea makes in behalf
Of our cause in the Ninth District the
Dispatch makes in behalf Of Democracy
and Epes In the Fourth District: In be-
half of Quarles in the Tenth: in behalf |
of Swanson in the Fifth All these have
active opponents. but all will win with !
out doubt If the advice given by Rhea IL
followed. Nor can we refrain from warn |
ing our committeeman and voters gene |
rally 20 be on the alert and ready for |
battle in Jones's. Young's, Lambs. |
otey's, Hays. and Rixeys districts. Take |
warning FROM North Carolina and keep |
your party lines well closed. your senti- |
neis vigilant. your standards well ad-
varced. and make every Democrat feel |
thai upon him individually and personal
~ great responsibility rests. Don't
be caught mapping. BE vigllant The
sentinel found asleep upon his post in
Time OF danger deserves the punishment
that the law awards
The bugie notes that are now sounding
In North Carolina are echong aver vir-
xinia' and they ought TO inspire every
man OF US Democrats to do our daty en-