Evening journal., 1908-10-08
COMMITTEES IN
SEARCH OF COIN
Delaware Democrats Asked
to Make a Contribution
in the Thousands
G. 0. P. ALSO WANTS
$50 CONTRIBUTIONS

Josiah Marvel. tho Delaware mem
ber Of the finance committee OF the
Democratic National Committee. is
sending out letters to Democrats Of
the state. soliciting funds to aid in the
election Of William J. Bryan in the
November election. Up until this time
the Democratic National Committee
has received less than 500 from Della
ware Democrats "a showing which is
not at an pleasing TO Mr. Marvel
II IS Mr.. Marvels idea to have Della
ware Democrats contribute to a popu-
lar subscription account any and all
amounts 10 be welcomed and to be en-
tered in books alongside the names Of
the contributors. II is hoped to raise
several thousand dollars by this meth
Cd. Liberal responses made 90 the ap-
peal to-day indicate that the move
ment will prove popular.
Following is Mr.. Marvers letter on
the subject:
"As you we'll know the expenses Of
Mr. Bryans campaign are being fur
nished by the people al large and not
by special Interests Under these cir
oumstances the Democrats Of Della
ware should do their part Up 90 this
time the National Committee has re-
ceiyed less than 500 from the Demo-
Gratis Of Delaware toward the national
campaign fund but we now desire TO
start in vigorously 10 raise this
amount 10 several thousand dollars.
Il enclose herewith a subscription
book with a certificate of authority for
YOU 10 solicit subscriptions among
your Democratic friends and acquant-
anoes. accepting any amount which
any person desires to give. from 81 up.
this book together with the subscrp-
tions. 70 be returned 20 me by October
26. In order that the name Of each sub
scriher may be entered on the books
Of the national COMMITTEES and a re-
ceipt sent 10 him
IL YOU know OF any other reliable
Democrat who Is willing to assist IL
| this work, would thank you TO please
give me his name and address at once
! in order that We may secure his co..
/ operation. This work win not only
/ prove our interest IN Mr. Bryan's cam
paign, but il viii also help in our state
camapign, as every man who puts a
dollar in this fund viii be a better
worker in the ranks Of e. party.
please acknowledge receipt Of this
letter ana book. and let me know
from time 90 time how you are pro-
crossing with your work, and oblige,
VERY truly yours.
Josiah Marvel"
Republicans Also Want Money
The Republican National Committee
is also soliciting campaign funds from
Republican business men. IN Delaware.
Just how much money Delaware Re
puhlicans have contributed 10 the
cause up until this time is unknown.
but Il Is said that the amount far ex-
ceeds that contributed by Delaware
Democrats to the National Democrats
Committee. George r. Sheldon, treas
urer Of the national committee, is
making the appeal in this form
Dear Sir. The legitimate expenses
Of the Republican national campaign
are necessarily large. Under the law
corporations may not contribute, and
we therefore ask individuals TO con-
tribute moro generally
Many vould-he coneEE,utors are de-
tered from subscription lest the
amount. when published. be the subject
Of comment as being too large or, on
the other hand. too large.
"I have. therefore. determined to ask
a uniform contribution Of $50 from say
0.OOO business men so vitality concern
cd in the continuance Of Republican
principles.
II hope you will place yourself on
this roll and send me your check, for
which an oficial receipt will be sent
You
Hoping for a prompt response, / am
Very truly yours.
George p. Sheldon.
Treasurer Republican National Com
mittee."