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, 1907-03-21
THE RICHARDS AND COMSTOCK
SENTENCE.

To a great many rangemen through
out the west the sentence passed by
Judge Munger upon Richards and
Comstock at Omaha comes almost as a
t%hunderbolt from a clear sky. 1t had
been known, of course, for years past
that these men had been charged with
offenses against the statutes Of the
United States int that they had been
tried and sentenced before, the charge
being for a lesser ~offense, but that they
would receive Jail sentences Of one
year each and fines of $500 each few
believed.
The defendants may be considered
foremost among the leaders Of the
western Nebraska land-grabbers. They
not only persistently stood In viola
ton of the United States statutes
against fencing, but they were also
found guilty Of conspiracy against the
United States In the making of home
stead entries. Old soldiers and widows
of soldiers were induced for a consid-
Grafton to make entries in their inter,
ests, at the same time swearing that
they were taking the land for their in
dividual use and benefit. This practice
was carried on by the wholesale.
Generally speaking, perhaps the
greatest surprise will be occasioned be-
cause of the prominence of the defend
ants, yet courts cannot discriminate
between individuals. 1t is even a
greater offense for a man OF great
wealth and influence to violate the Jaws
Of the nation. There is less excuse for
the man who has Intelligence, means
and power to outrage justice and stand
in violation OF the laws than for the
poor man who may be ignorant Of the
law and driven to a violation thereof
by his necessities. If shining examples
are to be made, the man of wealth and
intelligence is the one upon whom the
heavy hand Of the law should fall.
Messrs. Richards and Comstock are
not the first to receive severe jail SEN
fences at Omaha. Some months ago
the Rev. Ware, an Episcopal clergyman
Of high repute, was sentenced by the
Omaha cur for a similar ofense to a
like Jail sentence.
After all the safe plan is to obey the
law, rich n poor alike.
POSITION OF PRESIDENT ON
LEASING.
, 1907-03-21

When In need Of Job printing or any.
hing In the book line. call on The Re.
publican T~1rst-class work guaranteed
, 1907-03-21
POSITION OF PRESIDENT ON
LEASING.

In view Of the persistent misrepre
sentation of the president up the mat
ter Of leasing the public domain, 1t may
not be amiss to again state in the presi.
dents W language just where he
stands and what he advocates in this
respect. In his letter to the stockmen
delivered through the agency of Sena-
tor Warren, Mr.. Roosevelt said:
First, that the government put only
SO much Of the public domain into
grazing districts as might seem neces-
sary from time to time, the Intention
being to really put only a small proper
ton Of the whole public domain in the
first year or two: and, as to the re-
mainder, to be guided by the success
Of the first experimental districts.
Second, the division and control oil
the range to be in charge Of western
men.
Third, that the charge Of rental be
very low, from a fraction Of a cent pei
acre to a low maximum, just about
enough to pay expenses.
Fourth, that all the revenue receiv
ed, over and above the expenses Of ad
mipistrAtion go to the state wher'
same was collected I've nov get tel
, 1907-03-21

FOR line job printing leave order az
ne Republican ONCE.
, 1907-03-21

The Republican Is the best aivertiA
rng medium in the city and county TO
I reaches all the people
, 1907-03-21

Nevada has IN attraction on for the
pugilists. The fabulous prices offered
by the eight promoters" are proving
Irresistible to the prize fighters. But
something that had ought to be IRE
SIsTABLE to you at this time. and es
pecially when the weather is chilly, Is
some Of that DELICIOUS NUMBER
ONE mo y ROCK SPRINGS KOAL.
which is the best mined IN this state
Buy your coal, no matter what kind
you use, from the ONLY exclusive
COAL DEALERS in this city-that
means us-and II QUALITY, PROMPT
SERVICE and FULL WEIGHTS cut
any figure with you. you will surely be
pleased, and so will we.
Phone 1O2A. or call,
The LARAMIE GOAL co.
II pleased, tell others,
II not, tell ua.
, 1907-03-21

Extra copies Of The Republican,
pecial edition only lie eaon
, 1907-03-21

Lieutenant Harold Coburn Is now In
La Paz, only a little ways from here
Both he and Mrs. Coburn, who Is at
Camp BOSNIAN, are getting along nice
ly. Lieutenant Coburn came up the
other day and we had a long talk about
people and things Of Laramie.
1t Is warm here and now seldom
rains.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23
Should Not Think oi Resigning

Just now We hear great deal said about Governor Little's re- signing Some papers claim that under the terms of the coustitu- ton, the Acting Governors au- thority is handicapped and that the people of the State ought to have chance to elect a new Governor.
 It Is d known fact that Cover nor Little cannot be reelected OH account of his Ill health aud he has been III the service of the state to long and iS too pure III matters political, and Is a servant too devo ted to the interest of the people of Arkansas for them to think of such l thing a> insisting on his resignation Tn order to save the state a small sum ot of a Governors salary. Instead Of talking ef lis resigniiig let us hope that his worthy son of Ark ansas may be given back to us lu perfect eaith.-Ola News.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23
People Getting Tired.

oeFera. weeks ago We suggest ed that T. Was time Tor the friends of Governor Little 10 take some definite steps toward his retire ment. \ strong sentiment to- ward such ] move K manifest all over the state and his resignation k being eaIied for in no uncertain terms, It k 10 retec ton upon Gov. Little but it k very evident he k not gong to be able 10 re- same his office. and the people are getting tired ot the substitute that has been foisttd upon them. After this month. either Cover nor Little or Acting Governor Pindall will be without salary fer tie special appropriation is about exhausted. + matters are allowed to along much long CT. t will be evident that those who control the situation have niether the best interests of the state or of Gov. Little. 1t heart. Rogers Democrat.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23
Let the People Elect a Governor

The Magnolia Banner repro dHceS The News article, and in an editorial says:
 The Banner has in the past been for Governor Little. tirSt. last and all the time, but since he has become totally incapacited to fill the governors office bY reaS- on ot the mental collapse which has overtaken him. We are now of the opinion that his friends and political advisers would con- Ter | tasting tayor on tn tax payer, of the state by using their influence t. cause him to resign and Let the people elect another to iii this aiiinportant position. The very ,dea .. Arkansas pay ing tRo governors three thousand doila | year each. l, prepoeter- eaS and Air. L1itties friends ought to see t0 IL.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23

period constitutionalIy designat- ed for the special election of a governor. On the other hand, If the attending physicians certify that the stricken governor Is in capable of giving due cousidera- tion to the subject, phase not now freely discussed will be pre- sented. It appears the announce nent that Governor Little will not be q candidate for second term was made for him without consideration by him. Yet those who know Governor Little do not doubt that if he were able to communicate with the people he would tell them of his intention under the circumstance to stay out of the campaign for another term.
 The generous and earnest dis eusslon of the matter in the state yields the conclusion that the people are anxious to know from authoritative sources the real mental and physical condition of Governor Little II language clear and unmistakable.
 The case is an extraordinary one. Itis without precedent in Arkansas and scarcely has par allel iu the history of any other state. For more than six months Governor Little has been a help less invalid, unable to dictate message to the people whose chief executive he was chosen to be for two years.
 In view of the unusual nature of the prostration. the public is elamorous for some definite and authorized announcement setting forth clearly the facts in regard to the governors menta and physical condition. When such q statement .s before the people. they wiii aSt |, the=emergeneY demands. in their judgment. with respect to the succession.-Suu- day. fSth Ia~t.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23
Would Be Unkind.

Nea1e n receipt q . marked copy 0. ta= springdale News. containing lengthy and abe ed itoriai relative 10 the Tesigua- ton of Governor Little. While no ore regrets the condition of affairs more than t5e editor of the Democrat. and while We ad- init the justice of the course ad- vocated by The News, we feel that Gov. Little IS iu no wise re- sponsible for his condition. and that while the state nav suffer some as consequence. II seems that 1t would be unkind to force Gov. Little to resign. until all hope of his recovery has faded. In saving this We are aetuated bv no other motive than the great sympathy and respect We have for Gov. Little and his family. as we are expecting no tagors from GoY Little or those acting in his place Ne have 10 doubt that tloF Little would resign | tle eeuid realize the situation. but to .erce him to res gn n his present condition would We be- Iieve D. together out oi place. Let hope and trust that Gov Little VII soon take turn Tor tfte better ana agatH reSuae the duties to which He was elected. Casa De.77oz
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23
Would Take it to the Courts.

Paul Little. son and private secretary to his father. Governor John $. Little, upon his return to Little Rock from a visit to his father at tile old home at Green wood, announced that they had decided not to take the governor to a private sanitarium at Battle Greek. Michigan. He also an- nounced that his father had de- cided not to be a candidate for re- election iu 190S, but the intelli- gent man or woman knows that Governor Little, since his aff1ic- tiOu, has never realized for a single moment that he was gov ernor Of the great state of Ark ansas and the last statement of his son to the effect that his father had decided not to make the race again in 190S. is all ir- suit to the intelligence ot Ark ansas and | bitter moeking to Gov.Lfttles great and deeply regretted mental condition.
 Of all the damnabie. outrag- eous and highauded political in- trigue> against patient, contid- ing public. the retention of Gov. Little in office is the worst and would not be tolerated iu any other state III the Union single month. Having served Arkan- sas but three days a. governor betore the light of reason fled, leaving him hopeIessly insane man, disqualified and unable to perform single duty incumbent upon him. kept constantly under tie eyes oz 2 trained. attendant and isolated from his many friends aid the world IT which he took suSh an honorable and eonspicaou, part. h such man. fer he has beer served. xet t has served 2 eoterie of politicians b make the people believe that Gov. Little would recover. going V ia as to nlake t ap- pear that he Va considering the question o again becoming q candidate.
 There ss vet more than L. month>#at GoF. Little term at oEtice to b. filed. vet those in power are resisting tae calling ot an election to elect q successor to our afflicted chief executive. Following the return of Paul Little to Little Rock q movement was started that will force Act ing Governor Pindall to call such an election and the matter is to Dc pushed Vigorousl ' evea II 1t IS necessary to go into the courts to have the office. declared vacant ard : new election called. \ an Ba-er .Argt>.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23
Thinks The News Entirely Off.

The Springdale News iS en- tlrely of in calling on Gov. Lit tie to resign. II the mental con- dition of the governor iS as bad as Is generally believed, he could not resign, and if there k any prospects ot his recovery he Should not resign. It X to be hoped that the necessity f0r | special election, both because 1t would be expensive and would disturb the tranquility of the people. can be avoided. The constitution Of Arkansas has made provision for just such an emergency as How contront~ us and 1t is best and cheapest to follow the constitution. ag ettevllle Democrat.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23
Should be Asked 10 Resign.

The State press k urging the call for an election Of q Governor to succeed Nr.Little. It Is be- Iieved by many that Governor Little will never De able to as sume the duties ot his office, and his son Paul ha> >ent out | state ment that his father will not De q candidate for reelection The people at Arkansas all extend their sympathy to the Governor aid fi, family in this time ot tria. and sorrow. Governor Little I> a good man and taat .ie has been stricken down mentally k deeply regretted bf thr strong following he proved to have II theZaSt 9ubernatariaZ race. But al. zf as. VI believe that he should flow be asked te resign asid step down and=oa 5a order that .iis people ot AEkaasas alat have chance to at oace choose sonie oHe to serve them ds goTer- for. Rogers Journal
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23
Has There Been a Trade !?

T> t true that Governor Lit tis.> friends and Acting Cover nor Pindaii have agreed to q scheme whereby Governor Pind
 ali will continue in the chair un- til such q time as the law cannot demand special election : Though no real trade has been made bF these two men, is there not q taeit understanding that the present condition shall coli tinue l. X true that tie eon- >titution k not aS explicit on the subject as | ought to be. but ii i> sufficient to justify the people of the state to demand Cover nor Littie's son to tender lis fathers resignation. The con- Stitutiou never intended that the
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23
Endorses What The News Said.

Tie Fayetteville Review re- produces The News article. com nenting on same as follows,
 With all due respect for Gov. Little. tue Review coneurs n the opinion expressed by The News that Gov. Little should re- sign. It was i sad atfliction when our governor was stricken down over six months ago. Dur. ing all this time the people lave been waiting anXiouSly for the news that would tell them that Gov Little would soon be able to take his position as governor. But now since 1t is well known that such will never be. the peo-
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23
Heart Strength

Heart Strength, or Heart Weakness means Nerve strength. or Nerve Misunderstanding N mora. Pos luYely. not one weak heart n hundred is in it. selt, actually diseased. It Is almost always . hidden tiny little nerve that really is all at fault This obscure nerve-the Cardiac. or Heart Nerve simply needs. and must have. more power, mora sta bllity. more controlling more governing strength. Without that the Heart must continue to fail. and Che stomach and kidneys also have these same controlling nerves.
 This clearly explains why. as medicine. Dr. Shoops Restorative has in the past done much for weak and ailing Hearts. pr. Shoop first sought the cause of all this painful. palptating. sufocat ing heart distress. Dr. Shoops Restorative-this popular preseription-is alone directed to these weak and wasting nerve centers. It builds. itstTengthens 1t offers real genuine heart help.
 Ii you would have strong Hearts strong dl- gestion. strengthen these .nerYes - re-estabhsh them 5ad
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23

governors chair should be filled by one man when another k the governor. except for short peri ods. The SpringdaIe News voices the views of the Shield n this matter when II says that Governor Little should resign. Helena Shield.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23

nal -indiscriminately pardoning boodlers. murderers and thieves, aud should be remedied at once, and 1t behooves the relatives of Gov. Little to furnish that rem al r.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23

It flows like electricity through your veins. II does the work. Ii you are wasting away take Hollister.s Rocky Mountain Tea. 5 cents. tea or tablets. Nei- SoH k Searcy.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23
The Lee County Courier.

The Lee County Courier, pub lishcd at Mariana. reprodaces tie editorial rom The News. ard prints the following editorials bearing on tae gue9tioaof GoFerH- or Littleas resignation:
 The announcement bs seere- tary Little that fis father would not be | caadidatet tor reelection seems eHtirelv,Hper perliaous to lss. No sane person would expezt | ard but feW=vaters IT =FieW ofhis unfortunate condition, tyrr Il pronounced fully cured ot his iii>. would feel disposed b support him again Tor lear Of q return of the disease The announcement of his fathers resignation. We take 1t would have been more m order and more satisfactorily re- eeivtd by ma jority U the voters of the state I l1e present ad- miuistration ot guberna toriai al fairs have not onIy become dis gustingly lud;eruous, but almost criminal and should be abated. It is true the Governor resIgna- tion would stop hi> 9a4ary. and perchance jeopard;zs that of the secretary, yet h. should be more than willing n 4.ew of the present maladministratlon Of the affairs of the office. make the sacrifice. In justice to the peo- pie and the party which has so honored Governor Little in the past this should be done and done right speedily We can hardly believe, though We must admit appearances seem to indicate 1t, that 1t s the intention ot those with whom the matter rests to let conditions remain a> they are until for the political purposes and aspirations of I few. the puppet nou at the head of affairs lnistnanage> ard degrade> the office for the entire term
 Auditor Moore has given 1t out that ne vii oni7 pav one gubernatorial salary. the extra fund provided by legislative en- aetment For tie benefit of Gov ernor Little during his illness being almost exhausted. AIr Moore k right ia lis premises The state con stitutiou never con- i templates Such au uHdem6Gratie condition or u>arpatiea q at l thor!ty as prevails n the state tt present II Governor I.ittie k mentally unbalanced and thereby l wholly Incapaettated rom exer- ei>iug the functions of his office,
 and there seems to be no doubt of 1t, 1t his misfortune and in his
 misfortune, we are sure, that he has not only our sincere sympa- thy. but that cf the entire state.
 vet the state should not be the sufferer III consequence, a> t is now and has been tor months on account of the misfortune of any individual, be lIe governor or be he private citizen. Tie geger- Tor $ office shouid be declared gacaHt ard the electors of the state be allowed to fill It. This thing of , creature of accident and dicker posing as governor of q sovereign state is almost crimi-
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23

pie Of Arkansas should be given the right to elect new governor who shail bear all the responSi- bilities.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23
From Gov. Pindall's Home.

A number of our exchanges are agitating the matter of Gov Littles resignation. The motive behind this move IS. ill the main, to Acting Gov. Pin dail. IL Is too late now to urge t as a matter of economy. as af- ter next month the payment of d salary 10 two governors must stop. Should Governor Little hold on until that time there will be no special election and Gov ernor Pindall will continue in office the rest of the term. where the howl comes in. Arkansas City Enterprise
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23
The Arkansas Gazette.

GOVERNOR LITTLE AND HIS UN-
 FINISHED TERM OF OFFICE.
 The Jonesboro Times-Enter- prise expresses the opinion that by Governor Little remaining governor in name only ian injus- tice is being worked on the peo- pie who have honored him with their support.
 The same paper says, too, that .'the sentiment grows that Gov ernor Little ought to resign.
 Simply by way of explanation 1t may be stated that if Governor Little were to resign at least l2 months preceding the expiration of the term of office for which he was elected in September, 1900, 1t would be the duty of the act ing governor to call a special election proe1aiming such election 60 days in advance, for the pur- pose of e1ecting successor. The constitution provides that If the vacancy happens within : months prior to the expiration ef the term, the president of the Senate first and the speaker ot the house second shall exercise the powers of governor for the remainder of the term. Cover nor Little's term of office began on the day he was sworn Ill, Jan- uary IS, 1907.
 Governor Little's son recently announced that the governor will not seek d second term. The statement was also made that the stricken chief executives condition of health is at least 20 per cent better than II was when he returned from Texas.
 There Is no politics in the wish expressed on all sides that Governor Little may improve SO that he can serve out the term b which the people elected him. The fact that he k prostrated and unable to send d message di- rectly to the people has awaken ed profound regret and sympathy all over the state. The Gazette thinks that if Governor Little believed he could not recover and resume his official duties he would anhesltatingly tender hi> resignation. ln the recent state nent issued bY Paul Little tile governor $ son, the following significant language =in part, is used: After q careful eonsalta- tion with Governor Elttle's phY- sicians and d full conference with his family and near friends, l make the announcement that lie will not be a candidate to succeed himself at the next general cleo tion."
 The subject is open to discus sion only upon public grounds. The governors serious illness Is deeply regretted by all Arkan- saS. It is enough at this time to say that he Is unable, evident ly, to communicate to the people of the state he loves so we'll conclusive statement bearing up on the unfinished part of his of fciai term. and that under such circumstance his resignation cannot well be looked tor.-Fri- day, 10th inst.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23

T he Grand Prairie Recounter of Hagen reproduces The News ed itoral and says it "sets forth the regarding the goyer- nor's office in its proper light. "
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23

The Izard County Register re- produces the News editorial. ad- ding: The above speaks the sentiments of tile register to I, and We believe nlne-tenths of the people of Izard and ad join- lng counties.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23

SENTIMENT THAT GOVERNOR LIT
 TILE SHOULD RESIGN GROWING.
 Perusal of the state press shows tile existence of widespread public sentiment in favor of the idea that Arkansas stricken chief executive, Governor John $. Little, should resign. Few of the papers fail to discuss the matter and many urge the gov ernor to tender his resignation.
 Public regret over the gover- nor's prostration is intensified by the apprehension that he will not be able again to discharge the governorship duties prior to the expiration of his term q year and q half from now.
 Because the people want to know the facts does net imply that politics enters iato discuss sion of the subject. Fhe people have right to know whether the governor they have elected can be expected to serve any re- maining part ot hts term. If it be perfectly clear that Governor Little will not be able 10 serve, public all authoritative announce lnent to that effect is in order- Saturday. l7th inst.
 PEOPLE WANT THE FACTS ABOUT
 GOVERNOR LITTLE's CONDITION.
 The business of the governors $ office in Arkansas will be trans acted in accordance with the laws requirements, notwithstand- ing the disability of Governor Little. Throughout the state. however, there k strong belief that If Governor Little IS able to realize his inability to discharge the duties of the office and ean- not hope to regain the necessary strength in time to re-enter upon such duties before the expiration of his term, Iris resignation should be forthcoming within the
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23

News relative to the governship, which we feel expresses the sen- timent of large majority of the Democracy of tile state.
The Springdale news., 1907-08-23

In reprinting the News editor- ial the Huntsville Democrat says.
 We give space this week 10 all editorial from tle Springdaie