The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1911-09-29

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OF the district which he IA to super-
wise. 1t is very necessary that he be
able to direct those under him as u
the location OF meadows for the pas.
ture Of horses, the name and cours,
OF various streams, the trend of
mountain chains, and the names and
locations OF prominent peaks. lie
should have very thorough know.
ledge Of roads, trails and the location
OF cabins and the manner OF con.
tructinR each. He must also know
how to handle horses. The ordinary
mountain cayuse instinctively knows
the tender.foot, and will proceed on
the slightest pr0vocation to reveal
bits OF equine ingenuity which are
sometimes surprising and often
aggravatinK In the extreme.
1t Imperative that he be familiar
with the business OF packing; this can
only be acquired by actuai laboratory
practice. either In his college course
or In the ield. Many, ~ young man.
has come to grief In the practical
rangers examination, because he
could not put up ina permanent man
ner, a cOnglOmeratio1 Of cooking
utensils, axes, shovels, cross. cut saws,
provisions and sleeping and we,ring
apparel. He must know how to
throw the dIamnO l-lit,h aud tho
various swings aud loatS frt holding /.
each OF the ab we nee. s,sres .on the !
back of.a Siding, chu,bing, jumping
hors.. Ruafs aud ,rai 5 arc often
steep aud sometimes barred by various
sized logs, the jumpiny of which by.
the horses tests thoroughly the
packers skill In the use Of rope.
The ranger must know how TO do
ordinary cooking lln must bave
things which cannot be brought from
tie far away bakery. Bread must be
made. meats prepared aud cooked,
and various vegetables and cereals
come Ia for their share OF attention.
Making camp Is another important
feature. In selecting n site the
essentials are: Good grass for his
horses; good water for cainp purposes,
II possible good fishing, and Ia dry
regions, such location that the fires
may not burn bis entire outdt. In
addition to these he should make 1t
his business to be familiar with the
forest laws and the rules and regula-
tiOns affecting his reserve. He
should know as intimately AS possible
the people who reside within the
boundaries OF his district aud much
OF his success will depend
upon the wise and tactfui manner In
which he conducts himself 10 all his
relations with them. lie should
know, II he should he Ia a grazing
region. the brand and ear.marks Of
tie stock In his district, and the
approximate number owned by each
Individual. He must know timber
both as to stands and kinds Of trees.
II numbering operations are conduct
ed he should see to 1t that the cut
ting and burning Is carried out ac-
cording to contract. In much OF this
western country 1t devolves upon him
to act as a protector OF game. The
actual settlers are generally glad to
stay within the limits OF killing fixed
by the game laws. and they do not
approve OF the intrusions OF the
poacher, whose main object Is to kill
as much as possible without regard to
law. AS an officer OF the law the
ranger is great influence In Kidding
the reserve Of ruthless hunters who
kill often for horns and teeth only.
Such in briet Is the essential informa-
tion which ia ranger should have.
Over and above this he should be
man whosis able To- impress those
with whom he. .comcS in contact with
the idea that he stands for law, for
Justice TO all and malice toward none.
He must be fearless in The exercise Of
The duties dcyo'ylng. upo" him, some
OF which require, courage and othtIs
great powers of physical endurance.
1t is desirable thaa he be not too far
removed from the l.Snd ot his birth,
as the native will be nuch more apt
to deal In manner 10 be commended
with the many perpl, srg problems
constantly coming ny, !hln uue