The Springdale news., 1908-09-04
Card From D. B. Horsley.

190s. To the Democrats of the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Ark anSaS:
 1 desire again to thank you for the kindness and honor YOU have shown me both as d citizen and as democrat 1n electing me to the office of Prosecuting Attorney of your district for the term end- ing October 51st. 1908. 1 solicit your support at the coming Sept Der election for a second term. have tried to perform the . ties of the office faithfully and impartially and to the best of my ability. 1 trust that my efforts have met with your approval and commendation.
 l have frequently stated that l was ln favor of a fair, reasonable and just enforcement of all the laws, and while this is an under taking attended with many diffi- eultles 1t has been ny policy and my endeavor. If the law IS not what it should be the legislature should repeal or amend 1t, but officers should not be eensured and found fault with for perform ing their duty in an honest effor. to enforce it.
 l realize that the burden and responsibility of successful en- forcement of the law rests more heavily upon the shoulders of your Prosecuting Attorney than any other officer. You look to him and expect more of him than any other officer. As a result he becomes a target for every viola tor of the law and all his sympa- th1zers to shoot at. If they ean- not use him they condemn and abuse hl1n. 1 have met them, however, honorably and fearless ly Ill the Courts. By the assls- tanee Of honest, efficient and fearless officers and supported by public sentiment of 1awabid- ing and faWenforeing people l have successfully prosecuted most of them and have seen many Of them convicted and pun ished Tor crimes committed. | or performing ny dutyI have incur Ted their III will and hatred. I cannot hope to lave their favor and do ny duty.
 l have been honest and busy in tile discharge of ny official duties. have at all times tried to per. form the duties of nY office so as to meet With your approval. I have tried to represent tile whole people. All tie trouble l lave had has been i'll an effort to en- .foree=the=iaW= gainstthose7who violate tie same. They have continually attacked He by =vitu- peratlon and misrepresentations. AS the election approaches l eX- peet them to renew their attacks with more severity than ever be- fore. l ask you to inform your sells as to the truth before cen- surlng or voting against ne. 1 am willing to be judged by the truth.
 As the general election ap- breaches, Sept. 14th. DOS, and as the Democratic party IS led by such matchless leaders as Bryan for President and Donaghey for Governor. as q democrat, 1 have no time nor reason to engage III controversy with members of my own party. 1 should like to enter the fight with all ny broth CT democrats and form and pres ent one solid phalanx to the en- e1ny. II We do this, victory k OUTS
 In conclusion request=fl1y friends to be watchful of nY in. terests. Notify me of what is going on. Those who oppose my election should be asked 10 give tHe reasonS WFY. aid III most cases, where tile truth K told, vou will find that they are either Hot i'll favor o1 all enforce ment of tic law or that tl1e law has been enforced against them.
 l shall always be glad to tell you the truth about any business have transacted for you. l shall always appreciate your as sistance and good will in per forming the duties of this office.
 Assuring you of lny appreeia- ton of past fayors l tender you the best services of my life for another term. As shall be busy in the performance of my official duties from How until the elect lon l take this means of reaching YOU.
 Your 0bedient servant.