Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-22
VICTORY is IN SIGHT,
Says M0RGENTHAU
Chairman OF Democratic Finance
Committee Issues Final Appeal
for Contributions.
NEEDED IN DOUBTFUL STATES
Total OF Contributions Sent to Tho
Timcs-Dispatch Now Is $1,12i.0O.
Fund Will Close on Saturday Night
and Prompt Action Is Asked.

but one week remains for cortribu-
tions through Tho Times Dispatch for
The Democratic campaign fund. Tho
list VIII close next Saturday night.
when tho last remittance will &c made
to Henry Morgenthau. chairman Of
the finance committee of tho National
Democratic COMMITTEES, with the list
of contributors az required by law. lin
to this time there has been contributed
through The Times Dispatch a total
Of, Sl.l2l.6O, and 1t liz hoped that this
amount will he greatly increased be-
fore the list closes, as the need for
FUNDS with which to carry on the work
in the doubtful States of the North
and West has become acute, as tie fol-
lowing telegram, received yesterday.
indicates:
New York, October 81. 1916
TO the Editor of The Times Dispa CHI ::
Sir.-Thc national Democracy is in
the midst OF the most notly contested
political battle since the Civil War
and our lines arc steadily advancing,
We are gaining ground everywhere and
victory Is In sight. This will be cheer
ing news to the faithful Democrats of
your state. And am greatly pleased
that l can convey 10 you this message.
nevertheless ! must supplement II with
an appeal for reinforcement at the
crucial time. We must not permit our
INES to wavcr; we must not allow.
our advance to be checked because Of
lack OF proper support. Our campaign
mas progressed TO the point of tri-
"'hph' ana in order that VIC may make
our success absolutely certain. which
we can by the execution of our MANS
already under way. we must sec to II
that the campaign is. adequately
financed. Can the Democracy OF your
state afford TO permit II TO be said
In inc future that they faltercd when
the fight was hottest and the Issue
greatest ! appeal to YOU and to
your people to como tn the immediate
ana or the national committee by their
contributions to our funds
HENRY MORGENTHAu
chairman Finance Committee of the
democratic National Committee.
MANY INDIVIDUALS
SEND CONTRIBUTIONS
contributions have come. In the
main. from the rank ana file OF Virgins,
voters. who believe that 1t is OF the
utmost Importance to the safety and
prosperity of the country that the
Democratic party should be continued
in power.
Acknowledgements was made on Fri
day Of the receipt of $50 from Thomas
w. Oglin. of kenbr!dge. Luncnburg
County. This amount was contributed
dividuals:
J. $. Hatchett. 81: Joseph L. Black
burn. $3.50; lsham r. Wilkinson. 81
J. j. Fsatherstun 81; L. w. Bridgfor,h,
81: r. j. Barlow. 81; George W. Wal
thall. $3.50; w. +. Wingold. So: J. j.
Kelley. Jr., 81; w. +. Kennedy, S25:
G. NJ. Allen. 81; j. G. Blackwell. 81: w.
:. Irhy, $3.50: J. \. corbin, ST. w d.
Hendis. $50: l.. y. Bell. 81; l.. q. Bag
ley, $3.50; DIR. T. G. Harris. 81: ". "
Blackwell. 81; Charles G. Rickers. 81;
NJ. w. Ogburn. 81: +. G. Brooks. 81:
j. r. Adams. 81; T.. s Manson. 81: d.
y. Matthews, 81: G. Il. Ncblctt. $3.50:
Thomas W. Ozlin. s.. Total sec; less
expenses. 81. Net total. SOS.
Contributions were received by The
Times Dispatch yesterday as follows:
j. Calvin stewart. ..............S 90
r. *. Whitehead ............... 3 90
c. y. kimbrough. ............... 90
{. w. Abbott 30
Received yesterday ........... IS 90