Gunsmoke – Bureaucrat. ep199, 560129

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.
"Used with permission from Microsoft."

Chester has news for Matt as he meets him on the street. It’s just plumb crazy talk. A bureaucrat from back East is to arrive in Dodge, and is to be Matt’s direct supervisor in his marshaling duties. what will the fancy dude know about running the law in a wild western town? Matt reminds Chester that just like when they were in the Army, they have to follow orders.

Mr. Proctor isn’t happy at all in the track record of criminal activity in Dodge. Mat is a little too laid bac as Mr. Proctor prods him to clean up the town. Should he go along with the new policy and force the citizens to turn over their guns? will it stop the violence, or just stir up more trouble? Enforcing the law is soon put to a practical test.

Democracy works in a weird way when Matt faces losing his job, and Proctor faces getting tarred and feathered. Has an understanding been reached? Listen and learn.