The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-09-26
THE ELEVENTH DISTRICT.
But Little Has been Done Thus Far
by the Democrats.

by the Democrats.
MARION, Sept. -Special.-There
has just begun to be an apparent move
mena in the campaign work of the
Eleventh district.
So far the nearest approach 10 a can
vass by the republicans was a speech
by the Hon. c. w. Fairbanks of Indi-
annapolis.
The outlook for democratic success is
bright hue, and since the passage Of
the tariff bill dissatisfaction and a feel
ing of unrest among democrats have
given place TO confidence and the old
time interest in the success Of their par
ent party. The candidates for congress
are: Augustus N Martin, democrat;
George w Steele. republican; William
f. Chambers, prohibitionist; \. F. Ben
son, populist.
The democratic majority in the district
is about 500, and 1t is very generally con-
ceded that Mr.. Martin, VINO is nov serv-
ing his third term In congress, viii be re-
turned for another two years, although
Mai Steele, whom he defeated in 1888,
after representing this district for eight
years is very Formidable candidate.
Both men saw active service in the late
war and both are known to be hard,
tireless workers and good campaigners.
Mr. Martin is distinguished from his rival
candidate in scholarship, and as po.id-
cal speaker he ranks far above Mai.
Steele, who as one republican remarked,
Never opens his mouth without getting
his foot in it," Mr. Marlin is bright,
popular, suave Of manner, makes friends
wherever he goes, and has shaken hands
with nearly every man, woman and child
in the district. He made a splendnd rec
ord in WaSninnfon and chairman OF
the committee on invalids pensions since
1890 he has labored tirelessly in behalf Of
the soldiers. Through his efforts several
important bills were passed, among
which was one that declares that pen
sion is a vested right and that the PEN
sioner cannot be deprived Of the same
without having had a hearing. In this
county. where there are 1900 voters in
the Soldiers home, he has made many
friends, and although Mr.. Steele claims
that he Will get nine-tenths Of this vote.
Mr.. Martin is confident that he VII re-
celve at least rs psr cent. Two years ago
capt. Daily OF Peru received an almost
unanimous vote from the homo.
Homer l.. Martin is recognized as a
good organizer. and possesses the ability
of making friends. The great democratic
event I'm this district VIII be lhe b3rbe-
cue at Huntington, Oct. T. which VII be
REPRESENTED by large delegations from
each of the eighf counties in the district.
Grant is the bonner prohibition county
Of The state. polling about the same
number of votes as Marion county. w.
l.. Lenfesty, district and county chair
man, is hopeful over the outlook Of his
party. which, he sa $. - gaining more
rapidly in sentiment than in votes. Lit
Tie campaign work has been done so
far. but arrangements for nGighborhOod
meetings have been made. william f..
Chambers was born and still lives on
farm i'm Huntington county.
Two years ago the popullsts polled $50
votes in this county, but they have
greater strength in Wabash and Adams.
Huntington county, where the candidate,
a T. Benson lives has the largest
populistic vote in the district.
There is but little doubt that Maj.
Stee,e's predictions that his majority
might reach 1.500 will fall several thou
snad short of this estimate. The Eleventh
district is well satisfied with Augustus
n. Martin.