In May 1883, Mysterious Dave returned to Dodge City, Kansas, maintaining his reputation for making poor choices. Mather arrived during the so-called Dodge City War, a dispute between saloon owners who were friends of the mayor of Dodge City and Luke Short, owner of the Long Branch Saloon. Several gunfighters, including Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp, gathered to support their friend Short. However, Masterson and Earp's presence and other gunslingers in town were enough to cause Short's enemies to back down to avoid violence; fortunately for him, Dave did not get involved in the Dodge City War. Wild West Podcast proudly present The Life and Times of Dave Mather Part Three: Return to Dodge City.Cattle Drives WebsiteLegends of Dodge City WebsiteOrder Books