Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1882-04-06


parent good humor, but the last election was
the paragon of neatness, good order, decency,
&c.,-there was not the slightest jar, not the
merest reproach, though the wind and dus,
was sufficient TO aggravate the mildest and
beet natured temper.
There was an unusual number u workers
at the polls and in search Of voters. There
was the gay, 1.-THE, tall and handsome Judge
Shinn, who rallied delegat on after deIega-
ton to the polls, in favor OF honesty and re-
form. Lloyd gsve dignity and grace to the
humble position assumed-a neat little cane
sticking out under his arm. indicating tina.
he wa. gentleman too high toned to follow
such mental service except for the good Of
his country. The frisky Judge Eros, was
there too, gallant, earnest and indefatiga-
bic worker OF the voter. Frost, too, sported
a huge cane, but carried it gracefully, throw
ing it under his arm when the attention of
the voter was drawn TO bach Of tickets.
The gay and fascinating Judge horton was
the nimblest worker at the polls. Being
Young and active he meandeied the ways
and byways OF the city in search OF the de-
relict voter. He rushed frsnctica.ly 10 and
fro With both hands full Of tickets. There
was Judge Pnilander Mytop, the cool, cal
culating worker ever and anon on the alert,
who-e ubiquity is the envy Of the less onni-
present. The Judge plays the gems Tor all
tnere Is in the hand, but his Zeal is varying
his judgment, and We fear our friend, like
ourselves, will have TO go on the dock Tor
repairs. Judge Singer was also a valiant
knight in search Of The recreant voter, but
Fred neglected to follow Judge Bor,on in
the environs after diiaiory voters, hence his
lack OF a maiority. Forty times came Judge
Beeson from the odorous confines OF the
dog hou-e, for breath Of fresh air, 10 nit
igale or diseniect the Odor OF the infected
calaboose. Chalk belongs to the upper-ten-
dom, and his election gratifies the wi-hes OF
the select-,he chosen. Judge Harris missed
connection with his gravel tram, Judge
Durand having charge OF The brakes neglect
ing 10 answer to the call OF "off brakes"
Judge Tom Jones, The leader OF the partly
victorious party, lent his dignity to the oc-
casion. Judge Tom was flying around In
his slippered ieet, directing with his cane
the hosts that were rallying to the polls in
support Of free country, free whisky and
freedom.
In the outskirts Of the election crowd,
lowering here and there, bending on this
corner and then on that corner. catching
this infusion ana that infusion, quietly and
dignifedly pursuing the circuit Of the dog
house, the live long day, knife and stick in
hand, whiting measuredly, calmly, SOL
emily, with head Bonded, taking in the
gravity Of the situation and the importance
of the occasion, was Judge Burns, one OF cur
distinguished lawyers, for Is years prsc-
titioner at the bar in Chicago, who was
eloriously and triumphan.ly elected Police
Judge Of the mighty and towering city Of
Dodge City. Judge Burns has the legal
acumen, the determination, the leniency, in
fact, the fine di -criminstion, the prudence
and judgment to make fair, just, impartial
Justice. All evil-doers and violators Of
ordinances will have full Justice melted to
them, before the Police Judge Tribunal.
The election has no particular moral
significance. There was a deep seated de-
termination TO re.elect the old council, and
this was done with one exception. We have