Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1906-03-03
Martin and Gamble.

Without any political harpooning, says
the Whitewood Plaindealer in a recent
issue, a comparison between Congress-
man Martin and Senator Gamble should
be given in justice to the Black Hills
candidate, as we'll as in justice to SEN
ator Gamble 1t is not a question of
partisanship but a question of record
ability. Both Martin and Gamble are
good republicans And the question be.
fore the people of the State of South Da-
kota is, which one Of these gentlemen
has proved by his record to be best fit.
ted for the senatorial toga? Laying
aside the question Of locality it should
be plain that in the matter of energy
and the doing Of deeds, Mr. Martin far
outstrips Senator Gamble. Senator
Gamble has not and can never be
positive force in the state. Mr.. Martin
Tadates energy and will become posi-
tive force in the senate. Unhampered
by the narrow restrictions of the house
he will, ont of the pure strength Of his
personality be numbered among the
leaders in the senate. Mr. Gamble has
had every chance TO become distinguish
ed but he has not taken advantage ofth
charming personality, man whose
friendship is indeed a pleasant expert.
ence, but in the matter of American
progressiveness, he falls short. This is
a fact regretted among Black Killers for
we think great deal Of Robert J. Gam
BILE out here. Congressman Martin is a
bundle of energy and activity. He
never spares himself when work is to be
done. The most unimportant letter
from humble rancher receives from
him the same careful attention as the
communication of man high in the
councils of the party. His correspond
ence is a task that an ordinary man
would shirk, but Martin fads time to
take care Of that correspondence as well
as TO look after the interests of the state
in questions of vital importance. Many
men, who are experts in the matter Of
looking after the details, fail when it
comes to the consideration of questions
demanding broad views and good gen.
eralship. In this respect Martin is a
wonder. His facile mind turns from
small detail TO a question of national
importance, giving to each the required
attention and proper estimation Ofvalue.
La the army the captain looks after the
general welfare of his company and the
first sergeant takes care of the details
Martin is a captain and first sergeant all
in one. Senator Gamble has been given
full credit for all that he has accom-
plished But he has seen fit TO be a
spectator of the troubles in the arena
rather than participant. What the
State of South Dakota desires is a man
who will get down in the sawdust and
fight. Martin would be restless as a
spectator. He would long to be there
in the center Of the struggle. The con-
tehIeu edoe VI Ioohti-oH uoes HoI APP
peal to Martin. Senator Gamble has
indicated no desire to mix in the tur-
moil. He has held himself aloof from
the disagreeabe combats. He has not
sought to be aggressive. The toga has
rested in a graceful tailor-made fashion
upon his broad shoulders but has never
been soiIed with blood or sweat. Upon
it's spotless folds is no red badge of
courage. This is the bitter truth that
such an estimable gentleman as Robert
j. Gamble must face sooner or later.
The people demand representatives who
will leave undone no task, shirk no re-
sponsibility and work, work work.