Judson Assumes Confidential Air

BECOMES QUITE COMMUNICATIVE WHEN IN DETROIT

Says Ann Arbor Can Form a Combination to Gobble Up All the Jobs Hereabouts

The Detroit Free Press says:

Among the busy men who were In Detroit the last of the week is "Mysterious" Bill Judson, the so-called boss of Washtenaw county. Mr. Judson reiterated the statement that the famous wink which has given him a mysterious air, is a myth. He said it is merely an affection of the eye, the wink being done in an entirely unconscious manner. Judson claimed that it is no indication whatever of his feelings.

"Say, I want to tell you that we are for primary election in our county," he said, involuntarily winking. "I am for primary election, and we are going to have it a la the McLeod plan in Wayne county. It is a popular demand, and why not give the people what they want?

"But I don't think it will be any improvement on the present nominating convention system," said he, confidentially. "It is the easiest thing in the world to control the caucus. Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor can form a combination and gobble all the jobs. Where would the farmer be then? The minority candidate can win every time if he has a wise manager. All you have got to do is to pick several candidates who will draw fewer votes than the minority candidate and split up the vote, and of course the chap who gets the most votes, wins," he explained lucidly. "I don't say that I could do it (several rapid winks). It would not do away with the boss system, but would create a more astute set of managers. We are going to try it, however, in our county, from legislator down to coroner." .