The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-30
THE CAMPAIGN IN INDIANA.
A Leading Democrat of Bartholomew
County Declares for Blaine.
Major DOxey's Canvass of the Ninth District
Results in EvOking Great Enthusiasm
in His Behalf-The General Canvass.
MAJOR DOXEY's CANVASS.
Sincere Enthusiasm in His Behalf-Favorable

Sincere Enthusiasm in His Behalf-FavOrable
Reports from Madison County.
Correspondence of the Indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, Oct 29.-Major Doxey arrived al
his home, last night from Alexandria, where he
spoke to very large and remarkably enthusiast
tic meeting Alexandria is a Democratic viii
lage, but there were upwards of 500 torch
bearers in the procession, and three times the
number of people crowded about Major Doxey,
whilst he addressed them on the street. There
was music by the glee club and the most vigorous
applause. His talk, and also that of Judge Hig-
nbotham, was in perfect harmony with the
views of the masses, and he will receive larger
vote in that portion of the county than was ever
accorded any Republican candidate for Congress.
The most satisfactory reports are being re-
ceived from all parts of Madison county con-
corning the candidacy of Major Doxey. The
whole population is aroused, and so much enthu-
siasm was never known here for any candidate.
A keen appreciation is felt for the man who has
done so much for the people and institutions of
the county The voters intend to show their
gratitude at the polls on Tuesday. No man has
done more and very few so much, to encourage
enterprise in this city and all parts of the county
where opportunity was afforded. To his business
sagacty and aid much Of the stability of our
manufacturing and other interests is due. All
this is recognized together with the fact that he
is an excellent citizen in all the term implies.
The enthusiasm shown for Doxey comes from
honest convictions and is impelled by honest
motives. 1t is, therefore, as lasting as it is I'M
bounded. Nothing better could be said of a can
didate than that he is heartily Endorsed by the
people of his own county, and that he will re-
ceive hundreds of votes from the opposite party
and carry the full strength of his own party.
Major Doxey began his canvass of Madison
county at Summitsville to day. He is accom-
panied by Judge Higinbotham and will speak at
every hamlet and city in the county before
Saturday night, when he will close his cam.
paign. Despite the cold, damp atmosphere
800 people assembled in the grove to see and hear
these distinguished citizens Judge Higenbotham
delivered one of his enthusiastically telling
speeches, and was followed by Major Doxey.
The remarks of the latter covered his views on
the leading issues before the country, notably
the tariff and labor questions. His platform
was laid so clear and strong on these subjects
and was so fully IN accord with the great body
of people here that the enthusiasm was almost
unbounded, and cries for him rent the air dur
ing the entire time he remained in the town.
The suffragists here find in Major Doxey man
of their own sympathy-a live, Woodworking
man-and they will support him with greater
zeal than any other candidate for Congress who
has ever come before them. Madison county
will give Doxey a compliment at the polls on
Tuesday next that will make those who support
him in other counties proud of their days work.