The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-11-23

ference of'kindly friends, some Of whom
were probably present there. These
friends were very suggestive. He said
he was not a candidate for the appoint
ment, and he had always thought that
some distinguished member Of the bar
had a great deal to do with bringing
about his appointment. He thanked the
learned gentlemen sitting on his left
(Mr. Harter) FOR the kindly words
spoken in his behalf. He said he had
tried to do his duty, looking into the
faces of the members of the bar, try
ing to do what was right, and that they
always stood by him. He said he had
the satisfaction of feeling that he had
incurred no enmity at the Stark county
bar, SO far as his administration In Of
flee In Stark county was concerned.
(Applapuse.) That is saying great deal.
Il is testimony in behalf Of the members
of the bar in this county. He said he
did not believe ne had incurred any
enmity in the sub b-division: that every
one believed that he was trying to do
what was right and he enacted his duty
faithfully. He asked to be pardoned IL
he became egotistical or personal In the
matter; but every man had an equal
chance so far as he was concerned.
IT only attempted to please one man.
and that was myself. wanted the APP
proval Of my own conscience, feeling
that 1 done the best could: and I
always did the best could. You have
made 1t pleasant for me and easy for
me. 1t is comparatively easy for
man to hold court in this county and
subdivision, but particularly In this
county. (Applause.) Because IL the
members of the bar believe that the
Judge is trying to do right they stand by
him and help him in more ways than
one in the preparation of their cases.
And you gentlemen are to be cangratu-
lated for the manner In which you pre-
pare your cases and thus make 1t easy
for the court; and also for the manner
in which you prepare your briefs and
also make it easy to hold court here,
generally speaking.
II know that you will give my sue
cessor the same loyal support that you
have given me. (Applause.) 1 cannot
be expected to make much of an ad-
dress here upon this occasion. / wish
had a jury to charge. daughter; voice:
| Charge 1t here, judge.O l have the
satisfaction of knowing that 1 will have
the opportunity Of listening to sonle-
body else.
II heard someone say II judges are
| seated here. Gaughter.) They are
getting pretty thick. The boys used to
say that you couldn't sling cat around
| without hitting Judge. Gaughter)
"I want to again thank yon for this
kind demonstration which expresses
your good will. I believe and know
| that have your good win and esteem
and that Is everything to me. The testi-
| mony you have borne here tonight Is
everything to me, a great consolation
and a great comfort to me, and so long
as / am able shall always remember
with delight these expressions of good
WILL good feeling and good friendship
Again thank you. gentlemen, and ask
to be excused"
There was a demonstration of ap-
plause, following the remarks of Judge
Taylor, which lasted several minutes.
POSTMASTER DAYS REPLY.
~ Toastmaster Day very eioquently re-
piled to Judge Taylor, saying that those
present will agree with him in wishing
that he carry with him through life
their love, admiration and respect.
Il want to assure you that while we
lid not always like It when you de-
cided against US, we never lost conf
dence in the court. (Applause.)
The POSTMASTER then proceeded to in
troduce the Hon. David Fording, OF
Alliance, who spoke upon the theme
THE Jury"
He said that evidently all of those
present have had some experience with
the jury system, and that 1t generally
has been very satisfactory to them
notwithstanding many unpleasant rec
elections which they might recall
Judge Fording stated that he had al
one time prepared an exhaustive paper
On the jury system, and that 1t was a
matter of intense interest to him tC
make an investigation. He said 1t IL
held by the leading jurists of the coun-
try who had expressed themselves, that
the jury system is the greatest prOtec-
tion Of our court and community. He
said it was one of the greatest protec-
tons to the bench, in that a dissatis-
fled plaintiff may say that the same
jury will never sit again upon a case OF
his, he will never say word concern
ing the Judge who presided at the trial
bearing testimony to the judges fair
ness and honesty thereby.
with all respect, there Is no mar
now upon the bench or ever sat upor
the bench that could preserve his owr
dignity and respect and the good judg-