Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-02-28

been prominent IN the Conventions or
the District and State, and In 1904 was
Elector for the Eighth Congressional
District, IN which capacity he stumped
the entire District, his speeches being
among the most able and eloquent dc
llvered tn that campaign In this SEQ
tion.
Although frequently urged TO accept
nominations for other Offices, NJ, Car
lin has declined tho same, pfeferring
10 abide his time until the people or
his district knew him sufficiently we'll
and had the confidence in his ability
TO honor him In the position he now
seeks.
During this period Of Mr.. Carlins
life he was Alexandria correspondent
Of The Washington Post, O position
which be filled With credit and retain
ed until his law practice Justified in
Tslinquishing * to more needy
rrisnd while carr7rtsi With IN-
Post he won the esteem aud friendship
OF the late Beriah wilkins, the owner
and editor Of that paper, against whose
advice he gave up journalism for the
law. II was many months before ne
was employed IN his new profession.
His first case was q divorce suit OF III
tie or no moment, except to the imme-
diate parties. II was important 70
him, however, as his success Dotn III
his handling of II and In It's termina'
tlon, brought the attention, not only
OF his brother lawyers. but the public
to his promising career
He has since. by bent Of Industry
and close application to his profession,
steadily risen until he Is now regard
ed as one Of the leading lawyers of
Virginia and in his native city is
known, admired and respected by
everyone.
Mr.. CarlIn has kept constantly In
touch with public men and affairs, and
has an acquaintance among the promi'
nent men OF the State and Nation sec
ond to no man In Vilginis-
It IA eald OF him that he never fails
10 keep a promise. While slow 70
mako one, his word once given Is his
bond, ald consequently he has won the
confidence OF those high In public IA
yor and all who know him throughout
the Commonwealth.
Mr. Carlin is O prominent member
Of the Masona, Odd Fellows, and Elks.
He has hosts OF friends In these Or
ders, and has, on number OF eccs'
slons, taken prominent part In ana
addressed the various celebrations Of
the Mascns and ElkA
Among the warmest supporters OF
his nomination are his old schoolmates
and the acquaintances OF his boyhood
DAYS. to whom he has endeared him
self by his cordial treatment and loY'
ing disposition,
. 70 Is uatso for his readiness TO help
old friends and is determined to stand
by them no matter how many new ones
he makes.
Mr.. CaTps is an able, eloquent eAA
fluent speaker, is quick q tepai'ea'
bright in debate and rarely Ioosa az
onnormnity to soor his opponenh
The Eighth Congressional p.strict
needs q man upon the flood OF tho
House OF Representatives who mas
these qualities, and the further quail
Nv of making friends, for the faculty
OF making friends among associates ~
Congress Is one that brtugs success 10
a Congressman, What is wanted IS a
good mixer, and Mr.. Carlin belongs 70
mis- class. He is q hard worker, q eon'
genial companion. and q man OF tne
soundest Democratic principles. lie
is to be relied upon nnd ono whom
after he gets IN the House OF Repre-
sentatlyes, will not only mako MS
mark, but VIII servs tho District most
thoroughly, nost devctedly, and we
eaabs not most successfully,