Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-05-31

Woods. for Judge. Mr., Nadenbousch
said.
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen
Laying aside for the time being an
iahercnt dis.IncIlnation 10 appear be.
fore public gathering, and partiou-
larry disciaiming any present intsn,
ton or desire to mako political
speech. | am here today IN the exer-
! else OF privilege esteemed too highly
70 be inconsiderateIy denied. Loyalty
70 longtime friend. with an earnest
l0esire TO contribute my part 70 the
/ republication in him OF iaudable am
billion, has impelled total disregard
| of personal considerations and offers
| my sole excuse and apology. II need
be. for craving your Indulgence on
siiis occasion.
An experience OF twenty.four years
at the bar. however modestly acquir.
"a or sited IN It's scope has taught
| nothing II II has not firmly impressed
upon my mind the truth that the law
Is Jealous mistress. and that he
who would find lasting favor In her
sight, must devote himself 10 a life
time OF study, struggle. nrivation, and
hardship. Her ways are not always
ways of pleasantness, nor her paths
paths of peace. The road 10 her af.
fections is long, tedious. rugged and
| rough. strewn with the wrecks OF In.
different cndeavor. Indeed, some one
has said That while alternate Victories
and defeats attend her minlstrations,
yet he who would possess himself Of
her richest treasures must be content
TO lis s'ntely ahjure tho ailurements
OF pleasure. TO live like d hermit. and
work IKE horse n true 10 her pre-
cepts, however, we have tho comfort.
ling assurance that there will eyenfu-
ally come q time~~even though post
poned until the shades al evening Ne
gin TO cluster about flie hrow when
the beauty Of her sK1iiA Illuminate
the long years Or fgll af8 hrtng that
sweer canscieusness 81 xtiis We'll sioue
lahat ii fnA peari without Price.
1 Among Thu lew fayoTs and rewards
iatsher disposal. ii the office 10 which
VII are called to name candidate To-
iday; an oiiiee conferrine the highest
honor. even "a II Imposes tho aravsst
possibilities. 10 II we are accuafun.
Fed 10 elevate only those best qualified
1Ly education, training and tempera-
imarit, to cope with the perplexine
lsproblems Of our social, political, canl.
lmsrcial and Industrial Ife. and 81
thani n rs<arn ysqnlrs xtfiefs ID.
count DC their stewardanip
| For the past half century, or more.
this judicial circuit has been pecul-
iarly fortunate in the personel OF the
men who have graced its bench.
Whether hailing from the rugged
mountains OF Morgan. their feet bath.
ed in Its limpid, laughing. hea1th-giv-
ing waters; or from the sun-kissed val
leys OF Jefferson, carpeted with their
W, alth OF gold and green; or from the
rock-ribbed hills Of Berkeley. redolent
with the fragrance OF the apple bios
\ som and the rose; its occupant has
| always maintained a dignity, learning
and ability. consistent with our best
| traditions. and perpetuated stand
az =. ''uiai pu'iy anu ei,'eis''.s
.nas naS onahenseu .ie iespee. VI cue
"a.,on' Au y'aase We "ou'o pre-,
Sew Nav'oiaoie 'ne sae, ,,, u
.nes iau'e'o' an" ss''i iuituei
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~ w Nc pi'ne osi0,e you 'ouas' az
NJ oa"uiua'e .o' .iie noio' q, youi aiS'
posai' one VI inc 'eauefe VI tne nerNe'
iey par
ne young man sisorous IN
oouy anu ni'iu' taleht'"' 'iAiisu, st'i',
'ouS' eioquei'e, iearneu ~ .ne 'a"' anu
ABOVE al, d TRISTAN sei'.ieiiiin' nc
Is man IN Every iespee. mo,sny your
commence anu es'een'' anu u eaecNeo'
w,'i De an ornament 70 'ne once 70
~nich we wou,u nave YOU gan nm =
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