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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16
Personal Mention

Mr.. C. E. Greefe, of Fldora, was in
the city this morning on his way 20
Des Moines on business.
Mr.. D. Wilbur, Of Galva. ILL.,, is in the
city visiting with friends. Mr.. Wilbur
formerly lived in Marshalltown.
Mrs. T. w. Reynolds, of Tacoma.
Wash, who has been visiting relatives
in the city for several weeks, left this
morning for her home.
Mrs. Harold Johnson, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Leo McNa-
mara for a few days, left for her home
in Rockwell City this morning.
Mrs. C. T. Ballcru, we'll known in this
city while a resident here a number OF
years ago, arrived Monday evening
from Boston, her present home, and is
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16
In the Police Court.

Three cases were disposed OF in po-
lice court this morning. Victor Ander-
son. r. Barber and John S. Clark the
latter an old soldier who had been dis
charged from the Home were all
charged with intoXicatiop and each
paid the necessary assessment to Sc
cure his liberty
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16
Local Weather RECORD.

day We're T2 and 40. as compared with
rs and 46 the preceding day. At 1880
this morning the temperature was As
degrees, as compared with so degrees
at the corresponding hour Monday
morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16
LOCAL MARKETS.
Prices Paid 10 Farmers by MARSHALL
town Dealers.

Prices Paid TO Farmers by MARSHALL
town Dealers.
The following prices are quoted by
Marshalltown dealerS Tor the different
varieties of farmers provisions. grain.
produce and poultry. also for hides.
tallow, wool pelts and skins.
Hogs.
Britain & Co.. for farmers hogs, de-
livered in wagon load lots at their
yards, or bought by their country
statesmen. are paying the following
prices today:
Premium hogs over 100 pounds-6.10
Good packers under 300 pounds-b.75
Good packers over 300-5.25.
Cattle.
Britain & Co. are paying today. ac-
cordlng to grade. the following prices,
which. however, are subject to change
without notice:
Fair to good corn fed ma
tive steers ............. S7bV4.OV
Common to fair corn fed ma
tive steers .............. s.25@s.7s
Good to choice heifers $3.50. 3.00@S.7s
Fair to good heifers and
cows ...................A. 2.5o@s.oo
Good beef cows ........ 7.25@2.50
Selected bologna bulls 49,. 2.2502.76
Veal and mutton prices given to
farmers by telephone on application.
Grains.
W. H. Sloppy, at his elevator. Will
pay the following prices any time
this week:
Good dry corn-SS.
Good white oats-27.
Rye-50.
Wheat-60 @65.
Barley-33@35.
Timothy seed-1.25.
Glover see,i-e.2s.
Timothy fay-9.0o.
Straw-5.00.
q. E. Benedict & Co., will pay the
following prices at their place of busi-
ness in this city:
Corn-3S.
Oats-27.
Wheat-63@SS
Timothy hay-9.50.
Straw-4.00 to 4.50.
Country Produce.
Reynolds & Sheldon quote the fol.
lowing prices In trade for country
produce which will be effective during
the remainder of the week:
Butter, fresh, strictly choice coun.
try-22.
Eggs, strictly fresh-22.
Poultry, Eggs and Butter.
Swift & Co. until further notice, will
pay at their Office the following prices
for farmers poultry, eggs and packing
stock butter:
Spring chickens-6.
Turkeys, No. IL.
Hens-7
Old cocks--s.
Ducks-7.
Geese
Butter, packing stock-15.
EGGS, fresh, cash-18: rots out.
Hides and raIlow.
H. Willard, Son & Co. will pay DUR
Ing the rest Of the week, the following
prices.
No. green hides-10.
No. 2 green hides.
Horse hides-2.60@3.00
Tallow. No.. Ia.
Tallow, No. 2-3.
Rough fat.
Sheep pelts-5o. IS and el.25
Wool.
Light f1ne-19@21.
Heavy fne-18@20.
Bright u to h-2302A
Semi bright-22
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16
Neighborhood Notes
GILMAN.

, GILMAN.
Oct. 15.-R. H. and DR.. c. S. Dunkle
returned Wednesday morning from In
dian Territory, where they had been
prospecting.
Mrs. w. B. Burtch, who had been
visiting her brother, A. w. Patter-
son, at. Muscogee. accompanied them
Their brother, Fred p. Dunkle, return
ed to Colorado Springs.
Friends here have received the news
that Miss Barbara Pierson was mar
ried about week ago to Mr.. IL. W.
Grant at Pasadena, Cal.
Miss Bertha Green, returned from
Oskaloosa on Monday, to remain In
definitely.
AS the result of personal work on
the part Of a few of the membership
OF the Y P. S. C. E., a rally. with
much larger attendance than usual,
was had on Wednesday evening at the
chapel and the following officers We're
elected: Robert Paul, president; Hars
nv Horton, vice president; Miss Fran
ces Carney, secretary; Miss Laura
McGrew. treasurer. After pledgingi
hearty cooperation with the pastor in
the work of the church, the party went
to the parsonage, where refreshments.
provided by the social committee, were
served and a general good time result
ed.
Miss Vienna Grady goes to Oskaloosa
Sunday to remain for some time.
Raw Grady and wife returned Tues
day from Wagner, S. D., and will re-
side in Gilman.
L. ut mr.
home from their bridal trip of i've
weeks and are now housekeeping on
East Church street.
p. ]. jacobson, and wife, went TO
yincennes. Ind. Tuesday, to attend
the funeral of sister-in-law, Mrs.
Andrew Jacobson. whose death occur
red Tuesday of paralysis.
MINERVA.
October 15.-Mr. and Mrs. David
Thicker and family spent Sunday at
the home. of Mr. and Mrs. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Nichols and son
cl;o we're among the excursionists to
Ames.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Nichols arc
snending a few days at the nome OF
M. and Mrs. j. B. Haviland. at Dav-
export.
Miss Lottie Roberts Of Greeley, is
visiting relatives in this vicinity.
Nv and Mrs. Ed Elliot are the par
ents of son. ,,o
Mr. and Mrs. John Magee, OF Glenn
ons we're callers in Minerva Tnurs-,
day.
Mr.. w. D. Ingledue md Mrs. Jared
Elliot were shopping in Marshalltown.
Mrs Dave Cameron was business
ga pler i'm Marshalltown Wednesday
Mr. oliver Nichols and family VS.
i+sd with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred McKin-
non.
GILMAN.
Oct 16-The Y P. S. E. social SAT
nrday evening was very pleasant az
fair and the supper netted the So
ciety about $14.
Miss Verna Grady went to Oskaloosa
this morning for am indefinite stay.
r =. LaDow came home from KEEL
,osg Saturday evening and spent Sun
day with his family.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Con-
gresational church, will be entertain
al nv Mrs. J. d. Crawford next We'd
nesday afternoon.
Eli ouigley wanted for his part in the
cutting scrape at the restaurant last
Tuesday, has not been captured.
7. S, Hunter and C. E. Elliott came
home Saturday night and returned
Monday morning to work near PICKER
ing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

The comedy drama "A Human
Slave" will he the attraction at the
Odeon tomorrow evening. Bargain
prices, Is, %, 3b and so cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Fl, The Luxerit Bible Glass will meet
Wednesday afternoon at 8 O'Clock at
the home Of Mrs. William Long, 8
Cort street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

A meeting, held under the direction
of the Bible Study committee, of the.
Railroad Y. NJ c. A., at the associa-
tion Monday night, resulted in the Or
ganisation of normal Bible study
class for Sunday school teachers, to be
led by Rev C. w. McCord, of the Pres
byterian church. A committee was APP
pointed TO place officers in nomination.
The purpose of the society is to meet
once each week to study the theories
Of teaching and TO take up the current
Sunday school lesson. DR.. George r..
Wanberg was temporary chairman and
Rev T. h Doan was secretary. An
other meeting is to be held next Mon
day evening, and permanent place
for meeting will be selected later.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer A. Tuffree. of
Az North Second avenue, are the par
ents Of daughter. born Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

The w. r. c. Aid Society will meet
Wednesday afternoon with AIRS. j. N.
Baughman, 305 East State street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

We have added window glass to our
stock and would like to see as many
of my old customers as possible.
Prices the lowest. Geo. P. Powers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

/ Look at bargains In our Is and SO
cent windows; one week, commencing
tonight. Wheeler & Hoag Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

DR.. Cora williams, diseases Of wom-
en- and obstetrics. Office hours 1912
a.. M, s194 p. m. over the Fidelity
hAuk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16
Gilllfs'Gepablt1l1,.
The City in Brief

DR.. Jay, physician and surgeon.
M. w. A. fair. Finkles hall tonight
DR.. Burkart, osteopath, 302 W. Main.
M. w. A. dance, Finkles hall tonight.
Drs. Conway. physician and sur
geons.
Window glaas at Geo. P. Powers
drug store.
Don't forget the copcert at the Con-
gregational church tomorrow night.
4 new lot Of both leather and pa
per comic postcards, at Liebigs.
II you want good bread, use Jersey
Lily -four. d. S. Good Grocery Co.
Drink German American coffee. AL
ways the same D. s. Good Grocery
Co.
Wanted-Good strong boys to carry
papers. Apply at Times-Republican
press room.
The ladies OF. the Modern Maccabees
will meet Wednesday afternoon in the
Red Mems hall.
Mr. and Mrs. e. R woodward. 209
East State street., are the parents OF a
son, born Monday
Look at bargains in our 48 and SO
cent windows; one week, commencing
tonight Wheeler & Hoag Co.
Look at bargains in our 10 and SO
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Mr. and Mrs. r. o. Hulshiser. of 400
Lee street, are the parents of daugh-
ter, born Monday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Look at bargains In our 4S and SO
cent windows; one week. commencing
tonight. Wheeler Il Hoas Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

| Every office should have an up-to-
date card index, filing device or some
of the other new improvements on the
old systems. See the latest and best
at the D. C. Wilbur store on West
Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

The four-act melo drama, IA Human
Slave" at the Odeon tomorrow evening
Prices, Is. %. 35 and so cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Look at bargains in our 48 and SO
cent windows; one week, commencing
tonight Wheeler & Hoag Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Hyomei costs you nothing unless it
cures you of catarrh. Deposit 81 with
Mcbride & Will, and if Hyomei fails
TO cure they will return your money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Beautiful decorated crepe shelf paper
at Liebigs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Look at bargains in our 4S and SO
cent windows; one week. commencing
tonight. Wheeler 4 Hoag Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Look at bargains in our Is and 80
cent windows; one week, commencing
tonight. Wheeler & Hoag Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

At the NJ. W. A. fair tonight, the
special feature is to be prize waltz;
two prizes will be given. Be sure to
attand
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

First class farm loan investments
can be had thru Sutton & Evans, farm
loan attorneys at Tulsa, Ind. Ter, and
over Marshalltown State bank. city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Call and get prices of window glas:
at Powers drug store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

A suit for divorce has been COM
menced in the district court in which
William P. Searle is the applicant and
Lydia Searle is made defendant. De-
sertion is the charge. Mr.. and Mrs.
Searle were married in this city in
March. 1885,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

The w. c. 7. U. will meet Wednes-
day afternoon at 1880 at the home OF
Mrs. D. T. Smith. corner of Church and
Ninth streets. A report from the State
convention will be given.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

DR.. Mighell. physician and surgeon.
M. w. A. fair, Finkle's hall tonight.
NJ. w. A. dance, Einkles hall tonight
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Look at bargains in our 4s and 80
cent windows; one week, commencing
tonight. Wheeler Il Hoag Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

The home and education depart
ment of the Women's Club will meet
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. E. H. Keller, 40 North Third
street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

The Sunday School Primary Union
will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:30
in the basement of the Methodist
church, with Mrs. Atkinson as leader.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs e. r. Woodward. 90
East State street. are the parents Of
son. horn Monday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

M. w. A. fair, Finkle's hall tonight.
William Battin, per cent farm loans.
NJ. w. A. dance, Finkle's hall tonight
DR.. Billiard. osteopath. % East Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Randall Parrish, formerly of Mar
shalltown, is writing his fifth novel.
But even his facile pen cannot describe
the conveniences afforded by Globe-
Wernicke sectional bookcase at house
cleaning time. A. E. Wilbur & Sons
handle them exclusively.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

I. E. Imholt, guard at the Boys
Industrial School at Eldora, was in the
city Monday looking for a lad who was
said to have escaped from the school
Sunday night. BY telephone he learn
ed during the day that the boy had
reported back to the school Monday
morning. Mr.. Imholt returned to Ell
dora Monday night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

,See ad of Iowa barb wire reel on this
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Something in the way of a parlor or
library table is what you will want this
fall. We have prepared for the great
demand and are showing an assort-
ment that takes in all of the latest
ideas In oak, mahogany and Mission.
The d. C. Wilbur store on West Main
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

The chotrs of the Baptist and Con-
gregational churches. assisted by out
side talent, will give concert at the
church tomorrow night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

We have one lot Of seventy five
bushels of potatoes which we will sell
in five bushel lots for 80 cents per
bushel. Call and Sc them Reynolds
e. Sheldon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

The Ladies' Reading Circle met
Monday afternoon with Mrs. j. II. II.
Frisbee and resumed its regular read
ing. Mrs. J. +. M.eeker and Mrs Nc
Mains were the readers. The meeting
next week will be at the home of Mrs.
Thomas Kimball
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

The ladies OF. the Modern Maccabee:
will meet Wednesday afternoon in thu
Red Mems hall,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

The first frosty nights brought the.
usual rush of orders for fuel. We
are now recovering from the part that
struck US. "Solvay Coke" and In
diana Hooking were prime favorites.
Don't wait for another cold snap be-
fore you buy. It's economy to order
now even tho you may have some
left over in your bin Consumers
Fuel Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Formal announcement was made to-
day by Mr.. and Mrs. William Fisher OF
the marriage of their daughter Lillian
to Mr.. Carl A. Miller, which took place
in Chicago about ten days ago. MI. and
Mrs Miller will he at home at 209
North First street, the Fisher resi-
dence after Nov l.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Revival meetings which began Sunday
night at the Union Mission. near the
Soldiers Home, have so far resulted
in three conversions. The attendance
has been good and much interest is
shown. At the Sunday night service
delegates from the Epworth League
conducted the services.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

j. F. Miller, ASSISTANT cashier Citi-
ems National Bank Belle PLANE, Ia,
las we'll established grocery business
.or sale. Stock will invoice about
$4,000. No other capital required. Call
lr write
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

A picture is a picture anywhere you
want to hang it. But what a differ
ence there is between just the right
picture with a suitable frame in every
place, and a lot of pictures that cost
enough, but are not suitable. See the
line of pictures and frames at the D.
c. Wilbur store, and you will see the
best.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

About twenty-fiv young lady friends
Of Miss Elsie Newblom participated in
a surprise shower at her home. 500
Woodbury. street, in honor of her APP
preaching marriage on Thursday even
ing Of this week, to Mr.. Fred Robin
son. The shower consisted of linen
and tin, and very pleasant evening
was enjoyed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-10-16

Wanted-Good strong boys to carry
papers. Apply at Republican
press room.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-23
THE PRIMARY LAW

The primary election is designed to
do away entirely with caucuses and
conventions. where 1t is possible by
careful manipulation and through the
leadership of some strong candidates
to get in men who are less popular
and less fitted for the Office than some
other candidates, thus In part fall-
ing to record complete choice OF
the electors for each office. The
primary day is fixed on the first
Tuesday of September of ea:h cleo
ton year.
Each voter will go to the polls the
same as at the regular election in No
vember. On entering the bo5 eth he
will be handed a bunch of ballots
fastened together, representing each
of the political parties in existence,
on which will be printed the names
of all candidates. Each voter must
vote only the party OF his choice. He
cannot vote part democratic and part
republican, but must make the vote
wholly for one or the ether. If he
wishes to drop party lines later he
can do so when it comes to tho cleo
ton in November.
Having picked out the men he wish
eS as the nominees for his party,
which ever one it may be, the voter
folds the ballot he has marked so the
endorsement appears on the outside,
the same as with the regular ballots,
at the same time folding in separate
bunch the unmarked ballots. Then
he comes from the booth to the Judges
of election, the same as in the regular
election, and hands the marked bal
lot to be deposited in the regular
ballot box. The unmarked ballots
are also handed to one OF the judges
who deposits them in box provided
for blank ballots Thus all tEe bal
lots are accounted for and there is
no possible stuffng the ballot Meth
er is there the possibility of republi-
cans having anything to say about
who shall be the nominees OF the
democratic party or vice versa which
We believe all fair minded men will
accord is only fair and Just.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-23
Question for the Voter

AS a matter of fact the whole ques-
ton is one for individual judgment
and preference and under the pri-
nary law the voters will be able to
express their choice intelligently and
with perfect knowledge that one
mans vote will count for just as
much as the vote of any other man.
The primary election is now only five
weeks ahead and the indications are
the interim will be taken up with a
spirited campaign between the oppos-
ing tickets. 1t should, moreover, be
campaign of friendliness and devoid
of any element of bitterness and hos
tility The candidates are all former
friends and supporters of Senator In
Toilette and beyond the mere ex-
TressiCn of the latter's personal
Choice therefore, there is no excuse
for any exhibition of hostility on his
part t0wa ard any CT them. On the
people themselves, however, rests the
responsibility of choosing the nomi-
nees who they believe will best repre-
sent the republican party and who il
elected will best serve the interests
Of f. @ stale
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-23

where / have always stood, with the
people, to whom | belong.
Wants Good Work Go On.
81 have had some part in the good
start we have made in writing cor
receive laws into the statutes of the
state, and | am in favor of such adj
ditional legislation as is needed to
correct irregularities in taxation, to
perfect the law providing Tor direct
nominations, and the law, if correc-
tions are needed, that provides for
the control of Inc rates and regula-
ton Of railroads operating in the
state. | am in favor, always, of ey-
cry law that is needed, and that
works a benefit to the people; but I
am not in favor of making unneces-
sary laws merely for the sake Of max
ing them.
81 am not only in favor of provid-
ing necessary laws, but | stand for
the enforcement of law. And | not
only stand for the enforcement of
law, but | stand for and sympathize
with. and indorse all men who are
endeavoring to enforce the laws;
who are fighting to put down crimi-
nails and put stop to crime; to stop
grating and bring grafters to de-
served punishment. There are no
men in the country who are doing the
country better service, Or for whom
/ have a greater admiration, than
the men who believe that laws for
the protection of society are made to
be enforced; and that laws unenforc-
ed, and laws trampled upon, beget
disrespect for all law.
81 stand for the enforcement of
the laws, without fear and without
prejudice There should be no favor
in the enforcement of the law, and
acknowledge to feeling more resent
ment toward a political friend than
can toward a political opponent
toward a public official of my own
party who has gone wrong, than |
do towarfd an official whom | have
not helped to place in office.
Stands on His Record.
personally, / stand as an individual
seeking the republican nomination for
the office of governor. My record
good or bad, is known to the citizens
of this state. BY it I must stand or
fall, for I have no promise to make
that 1 will do different, or be diff
ferent, in the future from what
have done and been in the past.
II have done no act in my public
life that | am afraid to have the light
of day let in upon. l have nothing
to explain, or to deny or to apologize
for And l would not be frightened
if there were talk of investigating
my official acts in detail. | have
never sent my political friends, or
public employees whom / could con-
troll. to do acts that I would not dare
do myself.
Il may not always have done the
wisest things, but l have intended to
do honestly, according to the judg-
nent and the abilities God has given
me; and l stand by my record"