Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
A Card from Representative carIln.
House OF Represent sliyes.
Washington, d. O.,

~ ~eto tfou representative Shfiius
House OF Represent slives,
Washington, d. O.,
May 16, 1908
To the voters of tie Eighth Congress
sionsl District:
declared my intention ct the very be-
ginning OF my term 10 Congress to re-
main In Washington and dischsrge my
duties until adjournment rather than
spend the time which belonged to the
people in promoting my personal welfare.
have entertained the hope lhst Congress
would adjoura In sufficient time to allow
Of me Masking some sort Of q canvass aud
TO engage in public speaking and per-
sonslly meet most of the people of the
district, and have until recently antici-
lated that / would have at least
months time fer this purpose. At this
writ ng II is impossible to tell just when
The republican msjtrity will determine
t adjourn the Oongress. IL Is however
G 1T lin that there will be but few days
remaining between tine adjournment OF
Congress and the date OF holding the
primary to which my name will be sub
mi ID for denomination. My opponent
has had the great sdvar ,ge of canvsssing
the district since lat December, speasiog
at nearly every precinct and personally
meeting with nearly all OF the voters.
His claims have been fully presented
beth from the stump and 10 ~ rsons
conversation. have had II rely upon
the sense of fairness aud justice Of the
people to dttsrmine my right 10 re-nOmi-
nation. This Ia still my reliance and
while / hops t, have the opportunity Of
visiting ard spesking la some port ons of
the district, yet it is now apparent that
will NIT be able 10, do this in an effective
way In any appreciable portion of tie
district. l thtrfrs am compelled to a.
peal t, my fellow citizens to take care of
my interests. In doing so | point with
just sense of pride TO the record have
made, feeling confident that If fidelity to
duty and unilripg effort and Industry
will commend public servant to the
favorable consideration of his constituents
that | am 81 entitled. Though it has
been charged that democratic congress-
man has but little to do, yet the fact is
that my entire time from esr'y morning
unit list, at night has been expended 10
official work In tie Interest of the people
OF the district. l have not had mo-
ment for personal advancement IT pleas
nra except int pleasure which comes
from consciousness OF duty faithfully
performed" Criticisms by my oppo-
neDt aid by bis partisan friends hsV4
been hfr.h and severe of me for the =
8 on | have taken, and yet have nj
hend to my 6rst announcement becsp
| believeitt be right and tbst tie p,
pie can be trust ID. have full cobi-
dence and faith In their judgment aud
will cheerinlly abide by their expression.
whether or not 1t be favorable to my
candidacy. / have nothing unkind 10
y OF those who oppose me IS 1t is the
right of every citizen to cast his vote ss.
be sees fit.
/ w'sh, however, u acknowledge The
deepest seDss OF gratitude t. those who
have been giving b. lie f. me In my alb
seuce f,om the di. triot. No MRS hou-
orable or irder men exist and their faith
fitness 10 me but adds to the obligation
which already feel and rust that the
time may come when mey repay their
kindness by proving t, the people of the
district ard the couI try, that sm
wtrtly Of the confidence aud The trIst
they have reposd in me. Especially
do | wish t, thank the people of the ci
OF Alexandra, sm ing whom have spens
my entire life, for the aim, st unanimous
support they gave me In the ls't contest,
and the assurances which they give of
continuance Of their support, and wish
TO point t. this fact with p rJonable
pride and as complsts auswer to the
ISLANDERS which have been circulst,d ia
this canvass. 1t Is my purpose as soon
IS Congress sdjourDs t. see as many of
sou personally rs my limit ID time will
permit. Respectfully,
o. O. CARLIN.
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