The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-01-30
TO THE VOTERS OF POTTER
COUNTY.

~ THE NOIEltS OF POTTER
COUNTY.
Having recently announced my
candidacy for county judge of Potter
county / believe that the voters of
the county are entitled to know my
position on the principal matters
that viii come under my lurlsdlc-
ton, should | be elected.
Enforcement of Law.
| believe In strct, fair and Inn
partial enforcement Of all the laws;
and, as judge OF the county court,
Il shall DO my policy to see that
both plaintiff and defendant In ev-
cry case, whether civil or criminal,
are given an absolutely fair and i'm
partial trial; and | shall make ey-
cry effort to try cases In accordance
with what the law is, regardless OF
what think II OUGHT to be. IT
is THE DUTY OF A JUDGE TO
TRY CASES ACCORDING TO LAW,
NOT TO MAKE THE LAW,
Juvenile Court.
The last legislature passed what
Is known as the Juvenile Court"
law placing the disposition OF most
all cases against youthful offenders
In the hands OF the county Judge.
and giving him very broad dlscre-
tonary power in such cases. As the
city Of Amarillo continues TO grow.
this class OF cases will become of
more and more importance 10 the
citizenship; and II shall be my policy
to conduct this court so as TO re-
form such offenders and make use
full citizens Of them.
Taxation and Equalization.
The last legislature passed what |
Is known as the full rendition bill: |
and as the value OF property In
'reases, the rate Of taxation should
DO accordingly decreased. All class
rs of taxable property should bear
.heri just share of the taxes; and no
more money should be collected from
he tax payers than is necessary to
AIRY on the county's affairs in an
Efficient and economical manner.
Public Education.
In this county the county Judge
$ cX-officio superintendent of pub
ic Instruction, and has general SUI
'eryislon of the schools of the Coun-
y; and It shall be my policy to visit
he schools, as contemplated by law.
md do all can to maintain and in
reasel their efficiency
Public Roads.
Lands are becoming more valu-
ible; a1d the commissioners court
mould continue to make provision
or increased road facilities as rap
dly as possible, as this matter is OF
roat Importance to the development
+ both city and country
Generally.
| have attempted to giyo my policy
pacitically regarding only a few Of
he most important matters that
ono before the county judge; but
shall be my policy, in so far as
es within my power, to see that all
ne county's affairs are conducted
n safe economical and efficient
asis, and to have all laws govern
1g the county's affairs complied
18th. | shall act openly and in abb
dilute fairness towards all persons
aving business or litigation before :
lie in my official capacity. No man
an ask more; and no man is en-
tied to less
| have been a citizen of Amarillo
n nine years. and Of northwest Tex :
) for seventeen years. My record,
9th public and private, is open to +,
lie strictest honest investigation. OF =
'urse | have made mistakes; and, .
cling human, 1t would be extreme r
presumptuous to say that will r
ever make any more; but | pro- 9
use TO deal openly honestly and !,
irly with my fellow man, regard y,
IS of whether he happens to like
@ personally or not, or whether he G,
;rees with ME in matters of opin- u
n. am not politician, and dis n
aim any knowledge Of how to "play q,
c game Of practical politics.. but
YOU believe in the policies for II
lich stand, | most respectfully
licit your votes for the office to Of
lich aspire. Most respectfully r
urs, w. e, GEE. 4