Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 September 1894 — FOR CONGRESSMAN ? [ARTICLE]

FOR CONGRESSMAN ?

Rochester Sentinel: Political conventions of the tenth district have given the people a list of candidates from which to choose their representative in congress for the next two years. The Republicans have named Dr. Hatch, a man unknown to the district. He may be a good citizen and an intelligent gentleman but if he has ever demonstrated a single character-; istic wfcich fguarantees an intel ligent and forceful representation of tenth district interests in the halls'of Congress, should he b 1 elected, it has never been heard of. ’i he Pobulists have nominated Rev.lHathdm, a good preacher who has laid aside his noble c tiling to enter politics and that is all wt i know of him

Ihe Democratic nominee is a man famous for his a hiev 'ments in all the commendable avenues of , life. He came to Rochester year ago— a German of the very high est and b°st type. Although a mere boy when he came here ho| was a skilled mechanic and worked faithfully at his trade until by his industry, wise economy ana strict alherenbe to upright business principles, he gradual’y arose until he stood shoulder to shoulder with the most progressive and substap tai business men o ! the coun y. i And it mrty be said of him with

perfect truth, that he is preeminently a self-made man. For whether amid the cares incident to hard daily labor, or the vexatious details of his wider pursuits, he was ever a student No condition from that of the humblest laborer to that of the chief executive of the nation has escaped his patient investigation. This characteristic, together with his own experience as a hand toiler, will explain his active Gympattey for the laboring classes, exemplified by his acts as a member of the Indiana state senate.

His business sagacity and ready ability in applying means to ends, have made him a prominent figure in the business circles of Rochester. He has ever been closely identified with the interests oi the town. Few indeed are the important public improvements, or steps for the promotion of the general welfare of the people, which do not bear the impress of his genius: He is, in short, a progressive, public spirited, liberal minded, broad gauge American citizen, entirely worthy of that perfect confidence so freely by all classes who know him well-

His public career as state senator during the sessions of 1885 and 1887 is a part of our state's history. It is perhaps enough to say that from the first he became a conspicuous figure, discharged his duty with distinguished ability, with honor to himself and to +he approval of his entire constituency. Several notable acts now grace the pages of our statutes as the fruits of his labor, and W'll stand as ineffaceable monuments to his ability as a 1 original thinker, his firm devotion to right principles, and his tireless zeal as a servant of the people. Whether in public or private life, he has never forsaken nor forgotten a friend, nor wanaered from a post of duty. No day has been too long for him to labor in the int rest of those entitled to his services, and no night too dark for him to fipd Ins way to tl e needy and oppressed. Party ties Lick the strength of former years. Long usage and frequent strains have loosened the coils, and weakened the fiber This tendency toward independence of thought and action, o._ the part of the farmers and laboring men general.y, is an evidence of national strength. It is the giant rousing from his slumber. The sentiments, character and capacity cf the candidate himself are now legitimate matters for investigation, In the earnest belief that the people of this district, most in need of an able and courageous defender; will find m Mr. Zimmerman a a sympathetic and firm friend, a worthy and competent man, his character, qualifications and gen - eral fitness are respectfully submitted for examination. Engineer Bostwick is visiting his parents and friends in Batavia, N. Y.