The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-02

state office who make their
home in the Tenth district
Senator James E. Watson,
Raymond S. Springer, and
Miss Mary Sleeth, Governor
and treasurer aspirants, re-
spectively.
But this is not expected to aic
Bowen as much as he believes.
Besides, the thought that these
candidates reside in the district
Bowen also counts on the additional
advantages that the Tenth, accord
ing to past votes, has gone Repub-
lican by as great a majority az
$4,000 votes, that It is dry, and sc
slated by the Anti-Saloon League,
that behind his banner will rally
the remnant of the Ku-KluX Khan
which once was so formidable in the
counties of the district, and by the
Hoover appeal for reelection.
Door to- Door Canvass
Ranged against him are the
campaigning ability and tactics Of
the veteran Gray, who for months
has tramped the counties of the
Tenth, knocking at doors and in
PRODUCING himself to housewives and
householders.
Such a stumping tour never be-
fore has been Waged in the district
and that is why so many observers
are prone to say that if the reac-
ton against the Republican admin
istration is as great as believed,
Gray will be elected.
What makes this campaign most
interesting, not only is that three
important offices are sought by
residents of the district, but that
Gray is resident of the same COM
munity as the Republican candidate
for Governor, Springer.
1t is possible that both the Dem
ocratic congressional candidate and
the Republican Governor aspirant
will carry Fayette county by ma
jorities of 1000 to 1900.
Problem in Two Counties
The Tenth easily presents the
greatest problem to the observer
because of its long record of Re-
publicanism, in which only two
counties have jumped the traces
in the last six congressional cleo
tions. Shelby and Decatur coun-
ties are the exceptions. The former
went Republican but once, in 1924
by 100 votes; while the latter has
fallen from Republican grace twice
in this period-in 1924 by 343 votes
and in 1880 by sos votes.
This makes it exceedingly diff
cult to estimate the extent of drift
although there are many who pre-
dict that Franklin d. Roosevelt vii
carry the district by 10000. But
unless there is a Democratic land
slide, this, on the basis OF past per-
Torrance. is not probable.
The key to the situation in the
Tenth is held by Delaware county
of which Muncie is the principa
community
Split Hurts Democrats
Usually Republican in nationa
elections by majorities of from 5000
TO 5000, straw polls indicate that II
should go Democratic by between
1900 and 1000, but because of fac
tional difficulties in the organiza-
ton of that party, it is probable
that it again may be won by the
c.. o. p.
Source of this trouble is the fight
for the post of mayor between the
incumbent, Mayor George Dale, anc
the mayor chosen recently by the
CITY council, Earl Everett.
The latter was named months
after Dale was convicted of con-
spiracy to violate the prohibition
laws. and while his appeal is pend
ing. Both are Democrats. Everett
is chairman of the county organiza-
ton and Republican strategists are
credited with the effort to GUST Dale
and the selection of Everett as a
part of their program to spread dis
Sension.
May Effect Harmony
For months no Democratic organ
ization work was accomplished.
Finally, at the mandate of state
Headquarters, a truce was patched
no and lack Lineback, former
county chairman, an Everett sup
porter, and Virgil Hoy, secretary of
the county committee and men,
Der of the Dale faction, who are per-
sonal friends, we're induced to take
charge.
Inasmuch as Lester Holloway
son-in-law of Dale, is candidate for
county treasurer, party leaders be-
lieve that they may effect harmony
and so carry the county.
Gray is very popular here, as in
other counties of the district, and
18th a working organization could
carry the county by at least 1000
majority.
Resentment of the farmers in this
rural district against the admins
traction is intense and that is why SO
many observers predict a large
Democratic majority. In addition,
Frederick Van Nuys, Democratic
senatorial nominee, and Paul ".
McNutt. Governor candidate, are
exceedingly popular in their oppo-
neiIts' home domain.
4 Another factor in this interesting
Situation is the activity OF James