The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-10-29
The Record and the Platform
OF
J. E. lockwood
FOR
District Judge

Before you go to the polls next Tues
day to vote on the separate nom
partisan judicial ballot for District
Judge, may be permitted to re-state
my record, which is also my platform.
To the best of my ability l have
honorably discharged the high judicial
functions which you entrusted to me
four years ago, and | have with fl
deity abided by my oath of office
solemnly taken and solemnly dis
charged, in order that you and all your
rights might be fully protected and law
and order obtained.
| To the best of my ability | have pro-
tected society by punishment befitting
the turpitude and gravity of the of
Tense, with justice to the convicted, but
without reference to that unhealthful
sentiment, which, whether directed FOR
or against the accused, leads toward
injustice.
also believe that my policy of firm
and fair treatment toward the youth in
juvenile cases and other cases involv-
ing the young has been of distinct
benefit not only to those who have been
in my court, but also to the youth at
large. | believe that | have helped in
some degree to make them realize that
they owe a responsibility to the rules
of society and ] believe that there has
been distinct and appreciate lessen
ing Of offenses of the youth during my
incumbancy
Also bearing in mind the Interior
motives that oftentimes induce charges
against the sanity of certain of our
citizens, have protected the rights and
property of persons SO charged and
have carefully conformed to the law as
well as the dictates of humanity in re-
gard to such matters.
! am glad that can say in all sin
cerity, and think none will deny that
| | have decided each and every case
brought before me according to my
convictions of the law, the evidence,
and justice, realizing that in some in
stances such decisions were politically
unpopular and would be used against
me in this campaign; and everyone Of
with my work. believe know fully
that have never been arbitrary or a
law unto myself; that | have followed
the law as written by the Legislature
Of this State, the members of whom
you voters have helped elect, and as
construed by the Supreme Court OF
| this State. the members of which Court
you voters have also helped elect, and
that have not attempted to make law
myself or to overstep the proper func-
tons of my office. In view Of the
judicial functions of my office and the
Nom Partisan judicial law, l have
espoused no political, economic, or
social measures nor have ! promised
anyone nor any class of people any
favors.
/ have treated all with courtesy and
consideration and have decided all cases
promptly and have conducted court
with the greatest economy to taxpayers
consonant with the proper administra-
ton Of justice.
Such is my record and such is my
platform.
My present term as your Judge
marks the elimination Of lifetime of
work In tnlS VlClnlty- p&iicVc Have
made good.
/ take this opportunity to thank all
of you for your help and cooperation
during the past four years, and | look
forward with confidence to the con-
tinuance of such relations during the
ensuing term. ! shall abide your hon
est judgment.
Yours respectfully,
]. E. LOCKWOOD
| Political AID. Paid for by J. E. Rock
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