Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-13
JERSEY FUND
TO Be RAISED
Democratic Finance Commit
tee Wants 500 900 From
This State for Wilson.
SCUlLY Is CHAIRMAN
Every Democrat to Get
Personal Appeal from rs
Cents TO $1,000.

With q direct appear TO the loyalty
of every Democrat, the finance COM
mittee which has charge of solicit
ing funds in New Jersey for the
Woodrow Wilson campaign, has pre-
pared a circular letter which will be
sent to every Democrat in the state
asking for donation, be it large or
small. The letter is signed by the
four members of the committee, In
GLIDING Congressman Thomas ].
Scully, of South Amboy, who Is
chairman of the financial work In
New Jersey.
1t is the desire of Congressman
Scully to see a fund of at least
100000 raised in New Jersey, and
the committee will extend It's efforts
in that direction. Several thousand
dollars has been pledged to date,
even though the committee has not
announced the opening of the cam
paign, therefore every indication
plan, Mr.. Scully states. The amounts
are expected to range from twenty
five cents to $1,000, as men of ev-
cry class are expected to become con-
fr{butora.A
The circular letter is as follows:
Dear Sir:-The Democratic nomi-
nee for President of the United
States, Governor Woodrow Wilson,
should receive the enthusiastic sup
port of every loyal New Jersey citi-
zen. The great work which he has
done for the State of New Jersey
while Governor In restoring to the
people of the State, those rights and
privileges for self-government which
evolution had gradually denied them
is deserving Of magnificent ~recogni-
ton at this time. There are many
practical reasons why you should
support our Governor, but in addi-
ton he should have your support as
a fellow citizen Of your State OF
whom we all feel proud.
1t Is the purpose Of the Demo-
cratic Committee to conduct Gov
ernor Wilson's campaign with the
expenditure of as little money as
possible, believing that worth and
rot wealth should be the attributes
to qualify a candidate for the high
effiae of President of the United
States. However, the expenses Of
conducting a national presidential
campaign, wen on the most eco
monte basis, are necessarily large
ind the undersigned have been APP
'ointed as a subcommittee of the
ational DeTpocratic Committee to
tIePxrsen-tPe State Of New Jersey
In soliciting financial support from
Governor Wilson's fellow State citi-
zens
The Democratic party stands for
the supper Of the rights of all of
the people with consideration for no
special interest, no matter how in
fluenttal, and 1t Is natural there
fore to expect that any funds used
In the conduct of this campaign
should come through individual con-
tribution, popular in spirit, be they
great or small. Under the circum-
stances, this Committee appeals to
you as a loyal citizen of the State
of New Jersey for your undivided
support Of Woodrow Wilson for
President and Thomas R. Marshall
for Vice President of the United
States. AS an evidence of your will
ingness to give such support, we ask
you to forward a contribution such
as you feel you san afford toward
tho-enses of the campaign. Your
donation will be Acknowledged
promptly upon receipt and will be
greatly appreciated by every member
of the Democratic Committee.
Very truly yours,
THOMAS J.. SCULLY,
Chairman.
w. L. SAUNDERS,
Vice Chairman.
JOSEPH E, BERNSTEIN,
Secretary.
M. A. RICE,
Treasurer.