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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22

"Why the woman told me she threw
you down herself after you gave her
your horse" said the chief Of police.
Don't put that down, Chaloner,
That's not necessary. Now, said
Gormly quietly, Just add this:
After frightful experience l sue
ccoded in reaching the station.
came to Chicago, drifted about there
for awhile. and thereafter came to
New York determined to retrieve the
past. Whether l have done so or not
1t is for you, my fellow citizens, to
Judge. Whether this story which l re-
late to YOU now, because | am com
PEELED to do sO-naturally not from
chcice-destroys your confidence in
me ard makes you believe that | am
unworthy Of your SURFACES and there
by unfit to eli the Office to which
asnire for your service, it is for you
to decide. At any rate, / declare to
YOU. what is now quite evident, that
so far as | am Oncerned-cOnscious
that however you may regard this
solitary episode in my life, which |
confess to my sorroW-I am now as
integrity to do what I said | would
do if you elect me as l was before
the disclosure was made.
81 have informed the chief of pc
lice in closing that this statement is
to be sent to every paper in the city.
He and those associated with him
who authorized this Matchmaking
DropOsition-and I point out that the
fact that they made it is evidence Of
their quality-may do whatever they
please in the premises. 1t only re-
mains to add that in the west for some
boyish whim I went under the name
Of George FOrdyce. The last is my
middle name, and | sign this state
ment therefore
GEORGE FORDYCE GORMLY."
Why, you inferno! fool" roared
the chief, you're not going to give
the whole thing away like that?'
MIR. Connel, that statement goes
out, and by the hands of Somes, to
every paper in New York as quickly
as it can be typewritten Mr. Chat
oner, will you please make the very
best speed possible to you?"
Yes, sir"
1t won't serve your purpose" bluS-
tered the officer. In the first place
can deny my part of it do deny it,
You hear me- you shorthand man, be-
fore you go, and you, you English
whelp! | say it's a damned lie!
never made any such proposition to
him. It's just one of his grandstand
plays"
Il beg your pardon, sir" said
Somes, addressing his master, "but l
can testify that he did make such
proposition
How can you testify?" asked
Gormly
Il listened, sir, at the door; my
ear to the keyhole."
You hound." cried the officer.
81 don't generally resort to that
practise, Mr.. Gormly, as you know,
sir pleaded Somes.
Il believe you, Somes."
But in this instance | did it be-
cause l knew the man was up to mis-
chief, and l thought you might want
q witness, sir You know I am suffi-
GENTLY devoted to your interests to
have kept silent. if you had wished
me, sir"
Your statement is of the utmost
value" said Gormly, smiling 1T will
be entirely useless in the face of this
prcof for the chief of police to deny
hat be came here and for what pur-
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22

raw spring months
They stop backache
and urinary disor-
ders, keep the kid
neys we'll and pre-
vent colds from set
Ting on the kidneys.
Mrs. e. A. Bennett,
Johnson Ave, Los
Gatos, Cal, says: IF
l took cold or over
worked. I had Such
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22
A Quarter Century

Before the public. Over Five Million Free
Samples given away each year. The con-
slant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit of Aliens Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the shoes for Tired, Aching, Swollen
Tender feet. Sample free. Address, Allen
S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22
Summing IL Up.

WAS the charity ball SUGGEST"
ooh, yes, indeed. They say the
gowns must have cost half million
at least"
"And how much was raised for
charity?"
why, nearly $500. Wasn't that
fine?"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22
They Should.

My parents used to threaten to
beat some sense into my head"
Those idle threats that parents
never carry out should be discouraged
in every way possible"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22

international marriage bargains do
not help Americans to understand junt
why Europe Is entitled to rebufe
American love of money.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22
Sicll
WoweM

When shown positive and reliable proof that certain
remedy had cured many of female ills wouldn't any
sensible conclude that the remedy would also
benefit her if suffering with the trouble?
Here five letters from southern which prove
the efficiency of Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound
LETTER FROM VIRGINIA
Eiston, Val feel thanks
medicine sufferer female troubles and had
fined third months
faintng spells husband could
my Lydia pinham Vegetable Compound
Blood Purifier Whenever suffering tell what
medicines will good word
themMrs ROBERT Eiston Montgomery Co., Va
LETTER FROM LOUISIANA
dizzy feelings
have taking Compound and Blood Purifier feel all
right Your medicines worth their weight in CASTOR
BLONDEAU 1541 POlymna st, New Orleans, La
LETTER FROM FLORIDA.
Wauchua Fla-some time ago wrote giving
headache acach and discomfort walking caused
troubles
81 got Lydia Vegetable Compound
of
good women
not taken would have been sufferer But started
time with the medicine we'll did
either feel that friend to all would rather
remedies than have MATTE RoDNoT Box Wau
chua, Florida.
LETTER FROM WEST VIRGINIA.
Martinsbug W. Va"I glad that Pnkhams
people daughter
girl complaining with tells take
pound-M MARY 71s N srd St. Mansburg W. Va
ANOTHER LETTER FROM VIRGINIA.
troubled with pains
and boatng month that would have to go to bed
ga Lydia Pinxham Vegetable Compound and
soon found relief The medicine strengthened me in and
81 will if testimony will help who is suffering
News Va.
- T. - rs ia
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22

In every action, reflect upon the
end and in your undertaking it con
slider why you do it.-Jeremy Taylor.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22
COLDS AND CHiLLS
BRING KIDNEY ILLS

Colds, chills and grip strain the kid
neys and start backache, urinary dis.
orders and uric acid troubles. Doans
Kidney Pills are very useful in the
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22

A woman seldom eats if there is
anything else for her to do
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22

DR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put
up 40 years ago. They regulate and invig-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar
coated tiny granules.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22

When the Millennium comes Garfield Tea
and Holy Church will not be longer needed,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22
Nothing Hard About That.

1.-THE woman marry" he said.
must be able to blush"
"Oh," she replied, Il can do that.
blush every time am seen anywhere
with you."-San Francisco Chronicle.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22

FARMS FOR RENT OR SALE ON CROP
payments. ]. MULHALL, Sioux City, Ia
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22

Love laughs at Iocksmiths, but II
sometimes cries over spilled milk.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22
ParIez-Vous Francois?

He-Does she speak. French at all?
She-Well, yes; but only enough to
make herself misunderstanding
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22

A sermon Is either based on a text
or preteXt.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22

Usually man Is a poor Judge OF
bis own Importance
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22
A liniomat.

A Diplomat.
Don't ask a girl for kiss un.
less"
Unless you want one?"
mo, unless you don't"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22
PILES CURED IN 6 TO

Your druggist will refund money II PkZO ONT
MENr fails to any case of Itching, Blind
Bleeding Protruding Piles in TO Ia days. 5Qc.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22

He (nervously)-What will your fa.
Their say when I tell him we're en-
gagged?
She-He'u be delighted, dear. He
always is.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1912-03-22
Up to the Minute.

well, she has succeeded in doing
the latest thing, anyhow"
whats that?"
"Eloped with her fathers aviator"
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-23

the supreme Court a. faf bach a.
The May previous. xhlie 1u account
Of The time consumed .u The decision
lot case. filing motion fpr re-hraruz.
and application for Writ 0f error .u
the supreme Court. no cases l0' 20
the supreme Court from the Amarillo
court until iu December Any .aa-
yer or Judge who Bis familiar Hlth fhe
practice lu the appellate courts
knows that the compar Is0u as made
In the published statement 1f the Pc
lative number Of writs OF srr0r grant
cd 10 the Old courts and fo the ANA
RHO court. without reference 10 the
total number Of cases acted upon
during the said five months. is abb
solutely unfair. The statement. while
literally true. results BOZ false con-
clusion on the part OF those not "a
mlliar with the facts
Under the Circumstance. the only
lair basis OF comparison for the five
months. would be that Of a percent
age OF applications for writ Of error
granted and refused The six Old
courts during the said five months.
had Two hundred aud siA D206J Vrits
OF error acted upon, forty-three Ci3I
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-23
JUDGE HENDRICKS ANSWERS JUDGE PRESLER'S CLAIMS
Says That Misleading Statements Have Been Made By His Opponents
With Reference To the Recod-Makes Comparison of Amarillo
Court With Other Courts of Civil Appeals
TO TIE VOTERS AND CITIZENS
OF THE SEVENTH SUPREME
JUDICIAL DISTRICT

TO TIE VOTERS AND CITIZENS
OF THE SEVENTH SUPREME
JUDICIAL DISTRICT
have recently noted, Ia several
papers. a statement 10 the effect that.
during the first five months OF the
work OF the Court OF civil Appeals
for this District the Amarillo Court,
only four writs OF error we're grant
ed by the Supreme Court TO this
Court. while the average number OF
Vrits Of error granted by the Supreme
Court 10 the si1 old Courts OF Civil
Appeals was seven. and the further
editorial comment that Is work
has stood the test Ia the Supreme
Court. even better than the other
Courts Of Civil Appeals Ia the State.
and the further statement that
This b. record which speaks for
itself II invites consideration and
comparison Below is the REAL.
record Tor said period Of time, taken
from q statement, certified 20 under
the hand and seal OF the Clerk Of
the Supreme Court. which ! have ia
my office subject % the inspection
OF the public Let us consider aud
compare
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-23
Cases

have also noted the statement .n
circular by one OF the candidates
that During the same period mean
ing from the End day OF October
1910, only four writs OF error were
granted by the supreme Court 10 this
court. while the average number Of
writs of error granted by the SUI
preme Court 10 the six old courts OF
Civil Appeals Vas seven The mis-
leading comment by the newspapers
shows "a sameness aud duplication. in
dicating, clearly. common source.
evidently one that the newspaper
men thought correct. without intend
INK 10 become a party 20 the imposi-
ton upon the public 70 is true that
only four writs OF error were granted
20 this court by the supreme Court
during the first five months. but
when you inspect the record which
speaks for itself and institute a real
and actual comparison with the 9TH
cr courts OF civil Appeals. which We
have been invited 90 DO. IL shows that
four writs of error we're granted Va
this court and only five writs OF err
ror refused during that period. out
az Do" nine. ln all acted upon by the
supreme Court. record OF FORTY
-FOUR PER CENT ERROR. and for
the first five months OF It's existence
the Amarillo court has the WORST
record OF any Court of civil Appeals
IN the State
The above table shows that during
the um, stated. the Amarillo and El
Paso courts had less eases acted upon
W the Supreme Court than any of
the old courts This Is tue for the
reason that the oli courts. which
have been organized Tor years. had
an accumulation of cases before th,
Supreme Court when fh, Amarillo
and ri Paso courts began eork "a
October 1871 Many ~ the cases
from the old courts had beau filed iu
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-23

granted aud one hundred -.Nry-'lr-a
ll63l refused making au average OF
a little pvot twenty 02UI per cent
of applications granted During the
same period OF time the Amarillo
court had four 80 writs of error
granted and five ,JI refused. a rec
ord Of Forty four t44I per cent OF
applications granted To state the
comparison differently While tho
Amarillo court had four Vrits OF or
ror granted it had only five refused
and while the old courts had an aver.
axe OF seven Rrits or error granted
they had an average ct TWENTY -
SEVEN refused. The III pdsO court.
a new court organized 90 the same
time as the Amarillo court. had ou.
writ OF error granted and ton 20.
fused making but NINE t9t PER
CENT OF applications granted
At the time I solicited this infur-
nation from The clerk Of the Suprem.
Court. I went further and had him
bring the record down Co that date
lJWe !. 1879. and the record shows
that tho Amarillo court is still roa-
sisteutly maintaining It's position a.
the foot of the class u also shows
that mp 10 June 3. l'13 the Supreme,
Court had acted upon thir'y-tWo
cases from the Amarillo court tie
jumping from nine 20 thirty
Two iu Two months. thus showing
that as soon as there vas time for
20 begin % get into thu
Suprem" Court. there were as many
filed as from the Old courts the
filed during the same period
approNimating the number filed from
the other courts Down 20 June .
1879, the per cent OF applications
granted follows Amarillo court. thir-
ty-four per cent granted average OF
six old courts twenty-five per cent
granted ~ Paso court less than ten
per cent granted. which shows the
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-23
READ DAILY NEWS WANT ADS

of sect!onalism 10 obtain office. is
not advancing lis own or his coun-
trys cause
] believe that the VOTERS and citl-
zens OF this district will resent any
statements leading 70 false and un-
fair conclusions, and respectfully
solicit your consideration and sup
port now, as well as at the primaries
on July p. 1912. have no political
obligations 10 pay. no one to reward
and no one to punish, aud II the
people favor me in this race, my con-
slant endeayor will be toward the
end OF a continuation o. your respect
by hard thorough and conscientious
work In filling the position
Yours very sincerely.
HARRY G.. HENDRICKS.
Candidate for Associate Justice Court
OF Civil Appeals Seventh Supreme
Judicial District
fAdvertisementI
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-23

race. 90 there L. any basis whatever
for comparison between the record OF
district Judge and an appellate
judge, and u they say nay statement
b. Incorrect. vote against me.
Judge Pressler also states aud j
quote the language that DC was
agreed 20 place Fisher county in
the new district. together with me
tier OF counties 10 the north and vest
OF her. The tier OF counties 20 the
vest OF Fisher county we're never IN
this district In the same bill with
Fisher county, and cannot under
stand such d statement Governor
COlQuitt attempted 20 veto one bit
and approve the other, too late TOT
such action under the constitution.
aud the Supreme Court OF this state,
under those circumstances. several
weeks after the Legislature adjourn
ed ION account OF the futile action
OF Governor Colquitt attempting 20
work on both billsI placed the tier
OF counties % the west OF Fisher
county in the district. and re-organiz-
ed the district By it, decision. and
his map Is based on what the SUI
preme Court did. and not what the
legislature or Governor Colquitt at
tempted 10 do. which fully ex-
planned IN my former article. Every
one knows that Fisher county was
put into this district In only one bill.
and since the cry OF Fairness and
Justice has been raised all over this
district by my opponents advocates.
desire 10 again present a map OF
the district, as created by that Bill,
10 the people OF this district as an
object lesson, eyidencing clearly, and
really admitted In his article. the
forcing of that Fisher county into
the district for no other purpose than
one OF appointment
for rivers ana naluv,s.
o. reclamation, the platform de-
ares for an amendment 20 the law
lat viii reasonably extend the time
ithin which the cost Of any recla-
alton project NAV be repaid by land
Nners
The relation OF the United States
'vernment with the Philippines and
laska were re-affirmed. and a lIh-
al policy toward Alaska Is recon.
ended
The party Is pledged 20 enact laws
give relief 20 undesirable immi.
alton 10 this country.
Economy In government and civic
NY are briefly discussed in the plat
I'm which closes with a challenge
criticism OF the sixteen years past
Republican administration under
ckinlev Roosevelt and TAFT
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-23

Why did Judge Presler want Fish
er county in this district If not SO
he could be- appointed 10 the office?
He NAV have had the right TO force
Fisher county there. because. for
sooth. he happened 10 have a per-
sonsl and political friend as governor
OF this state, but for his advocates in
this election. to raise the cry. He
has just been appointed as IL has
been raised over this district, and to
capitalize an appointment OF this
kind, and give Il fictitious glamor
before the people OF this state, Is not
fair TO me, when the Constitution
specifically puts IL up to the people
on the merits OF the case. and every
one. who has any political sense at
all. knows that II II had not been for
this appointment Judge Presler
would never have been candidate
before the people for this judicial Of.
flee. venture to state that Texas.
or any other state. in It's history. has
never witnessed another such piece
of gerrymandering 10 get office
Judge Presslcr seems TO misunder-
stand me in regard to Fisher county
do not challenge the right OF that
county 20 be in this district. but I
do say now. as | said before. that TO
get Fisher county into this district
solely and exclusively for the benefit
OF himself with the certainty Of ap-
pointment from Governor Colquitt,
and then argue 10 the people OF this
district Because | have been ap-
pointed and have had TO make a move
TO hold the office. the people should
elect me" is an unfair and unjust ar
gument. in the face Of the same con-
stitutional provision putting Il
squarely up TO the people. THE
PEOPLE OWE HIM NOTHING.
Judge Preslcr asks why should
any one county have two or three
judges, and other parts OF the dis
trict none2" Does that involve a
question OF qualification or a ques-
ton OF sectionalism9 While his name
will appear on the ticket as from
Fisher county. II he should happen 10
be elected and draw a two. four or
six-year term, he will hereafter be
from Potter county and vote In Pot
ter county. and will be from Amarillo
and the sensible people OF this dis
trict do not care where a man is from
If he is a man. OF course. we are
all working for the Advancement OF
THIS whole country without sectional
ism and without feeling thing that
Is good for one section Is good for
all. and any man who raises the cry
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-23

nation. a. the other statement is
Rroug on the record Before ms res
.gnatiou in 1909. underwent SCI
we're operation for appendicitis hay.
ing been sufferer for several wears
prev ious aud on account of siN OF
the nine courts OF the 3lst Judicial
District being off the railroad. under
positive command of my physicians
before | left the hospital that I
must avoid long drives al that time
o. account OF the weakness in my
side. resigned the office and I
thought vas doing the right thing
Dy the people OF that district in so
ioing By taking that action I also
conserved my health and strength.
aud am nov in shape for good
many years OF active service
And again, anyone who reads THU,
and has ever served on jury. or Wit.
aessed the trial OF case before a
district judge. can we'll understand
any there can De no basis OF COM
harrison between the record OF a dis
trirt judge aud that OF an appellate
Judge The district Judge decides
questions Of .as, evidence and OF
pieadings almost Immediately with
out The same opportunity for tho de-
liberation 0t an appellate judge lie
carries Che iaW 90 his head. so 10
speak. and has practically no access
10 The books nor opportunity for in-
vsstlgat.ou and decides now. ON tho
other hand the record is made up
Tor 'he appellate Judge. the lawyers
have done their hardest work. gen.
orally. 1r .la iaW-brlefs are sub-
m.t'ei and the case very often az.
Eled aai -Ae appellate judge has the
benefit 0t consultation with two
other, upon the case. with ample time
% mature his conclusions, and until
IA feels absolutely sure. he need not.
decide
iuiga prssler also says We
commenced work here Cuder some
disadvantages In organizing the new
court without a library for several
weeks ETC. etc and he thorourblv
knows that the district judge IL al.
Ways working under disadyantaras
decidiag cases without consul,sfi,,
and practically without a library n
IS strange however. that the % Paso
court working practically under the
same conditions organized al the
same time. leads every Court OF Civil
Appeals In the state IN rs record
tested by the supreme Court ana .h,.
Amarillo court g az The rear end
Ask auy judge or any awve-
whether Tor or 1Ea.ust ma .- tHis
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-23
NOTICE

have bought the Ford taxicab
ana expect TO continue the business
We make quick calls 20 trains or
country; calls OF any kind calls TO
'he canyon or creek Find us AZ the
old reliable Pink Cigar store. rear.
ing 70 go Phone 30i Or tfg.
f4affe
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-23

ebllcan party uas successfully en-.
tced the provisions OF these laws.
Federal Trade Commission is ad.
30 % expedite Federal difficulties
I avoiding technicalities Incident 10
turt procedure
The party belief On protective
iriif is re-affirmed. the platform DE-.
lar.ng that the Republican tariff
)lioy has been the greatest benefit 10
o. country Boz developing resources
I'ersifying industries and protect.
< workingmeu against competition
IN cheap labor abroad. thus estab-
ihins for our wage earners an Amer
an standard OF living tn, tariff
atform provides that farm and mine
'oducts should receive the same
fasure OF protection as other Amer.
in products
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-23

MI y. ID. .. Messenger calls any
where IN city Tor ten cents Phone
ll3. Pike Stroud Iqo,fc
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1912-06-23

DIE invitations direct DOT through
The klng.
The Prince OF Wales, Who returned
.rcN Paris with his tutor Nj n. p.
ianscli The other day. 70 spend his
eighteenth birthday with his family
NiH not remain IN England Ions
enough 10 ,ulfill any social engage
menis beyond attending @ few mnc-
Tons arran-ed 20 his honor by Ger.
IAN laalea uL Nj. comm .u-h ~. ~.