Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-12-14
OUR NEW CHIEF JUSTICE.

Captain Price has been appointed
by Gov. Hoch q justice Of the peace
for the city OF Baxter Springs, TO
all q vacancy. This 10 most satis-
factory appointment 10 the people
of this city, as the Captain 10 not
only fully equipped for TIM. 'osi.
tiop, but 10 n great favorite with all,
and will conduct the Office not only
in accordance with the statutes OF
the great state of Ksnsas, and the
city ordinances, but with deco
rum, dignity and common sense.
Captain ]. 8. Price was born
about seventy years ago. on the
banks of the Wabash river, In the
State of Indiana, OF poor, but pious
parents, who emigrated to the far
West at an early day, where he re-
ceived a common school education
and wac taught the rudiments oi
farming, horse trading and school
teaching. He was peculiarly disin.
clined 10 the laborious duties of
farm life, and soon after united
with the Primitive, or Hard Shell
Baptist church, travelling as sort
of evangelist, and at the same time,
as advance agent for the Cardih
Giant.
At the beginning of the War of
the Rebellion the Captain was one
of the first to volunteer, and joined
the 10Th Illinois, one Of the famous
"Fighting Regiments" OF which
that state is so justly proud. HE
war record is written IN the history
of his country, aud we will not 90
into the details Of his gallant ser
yicep, his bloody encounters. hit
daring feats, his glorious victories
his laborious marches. and his in
candescent love affairs. but It is
sufficient TO say. the Captain was
ever a good soldier. gallant and
efficient officer, and always loyal to
the old flag and the Republican
party. -.
But where the Captain "shines 10
in his acute perception and thor
ough knowledge Of legal jurieprn'
dence. As o jurist or juror he fas
served for many years iu the boz
both az state and United states
Juror, and il 10 said he has beer
time and again called in consuita'
lion by the judge on intricate o.
cases. He 10 a man Of
strong prejudices, and will see that
al laws on the statute books are
sfaidiy- enforced, but he 10 neither
vindictive or mercena'y, ana win'
n most cases, make the punish
mert fit the pocket book, aud never
assess fines greater than can be COL
iected. As associate justice OF bax'
ter Springs. he will decide all cases
in accordance with the law, or what
ne thinks the law should be, but ht
will not consider the evidence OF
.pies, informers, snitchee, rooters
boodlers or repeaters unless fuiiy
corroborated by responsible citi'
Gems. The captains prriudices are
90 strongly Republican, that in case
, Democrat was brought before
him he would most likely give him
the "limit," but should there be ex'
enuating circumstances, he might
possibly commute it to a lite sen
teuce. II will be understood that
court will stand adjourned during
the fishing season, or when th'
signs of the Zodiac are in the feet
The captain has recently become
connected with the Episcopalian
church of this city and his success
full efforts.in the reorganization anc
building up of that worthy institu'
tion have astonished the people
He has made IL not only one OF th'
eading, but one of the most effec
tive organizations OF the city. Th'
membership has been increased
under his leadership, tht
sunday school rehabilitated, ano
the choir is one Of the largest ant
beet. II is now on a solid financia
basis, and with it's galaxy OF efii'
cient officers is destined to becom
the pride of the town.
Gov. Hoch has acted wisely ano
we'll in the appointment as justice
of the peace of Captain J. S. Price.
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