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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
HAPPENINGS OF DAY
/, IN HALLS OF CONGRESS
IN THE SENATE.

Senator Sherman introduced
resolution authorizing the Presi-
dent to call for $1,000 volunteers
Tor Mexican service.
Hearings were held on railway
mail pay, Porto Rican labor con-
! dltions and bill to exclude convict
labor products from Interstate
commerce.
Passed bill doubling number Of
cadets at West Point,
IN THE HOUSE.
Naval affairs committee held
hearing on armor plate bill.
Debate on army bill continued.
Majority Leader kitchin called
Democratic caucus for Friday
night to consider expedition Of
legislative program.
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
CITATION FOR HEARING ON FINAL,
ACCOUNT AND FOR DIsTRi-
Estate of c. G.. Anderson
state of Minnesota,
County Of Morrison.


In Probate Court
In the Matter of the Estate Of c. G..
tne state OF Minnesota to all persons
interested il the final account and distri.
button OF the estate of said decedemf ::
The representative of the above named
incompetent having filed in this court his
1ns! account of the Standardization
OF the estate of said inco,npetent.
together With his petition praying fer the:
adjustment and allowance Of aid f1noI
account and for distribution Of the res.
idue OF said estate to the persons there
;, Their Therefore e'. You, and Each of You, are
# any you have, before this couH III the
Frobate Court Rooms in the Court House,
In the City of Little Falls In the Connfv
Of Morrison. State Of Minnesota. On fI,e
18th day of April. 1916, at 10 O'Clock a.
granted. os "
Witness. the Judge Of said Court. and
March, 1916. - = ~ -
[Court Seal] f. r. SHAW
M.47st Probate Judge.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
TURKS EvACuATE ERZlNGAN
Leave Armenian City Where Head
quarters Were After Erzerum'o
FaIl-Destroy Depot.

Amsterdam, March 23.-The Turks
have evacuated the Armenian city of
Erzingan, where they established
headquarters after the fall of Erzer.
um. Bucharest dispatches stated.
They first blew up their munitions
depot.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
Butter, Ess. ana Poultry.

Mnn stsin Aes., 3bs sssts:y Cream.
Minneapoiis. Mar: i2-Butter. Cream
cry extras, lb. $50: extra nrsts, 3sc:
15c; packing stock, 22c.
.Eggs-Candled. free from rots. small
dirties and checks out. 1910; current re-
ceipts, rots out, case, $5.65; checks ana
seconds doz. 15c; dirtics dog Ice.
Live Poultry-Turkeys, fat, 10 lbs.
and over 1sc: thin, small 12hc: cripples
tat, lbs. and over, tic; under / lbs
springs TIC: shaggy yeariings. 1l@l5c:
young guineas. do1. $500.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
Say chinese Revolt 10 Ended.

San Francisco, CAL, March 23.-Of.
Acials Of the Chinese Republic asso-
citation, which has been actively flnan.
cling the revolution against Yuan shi
Kali, said here that the announcement
from Picking means that the revolu.
ton is at an end. The association has
2 membership In the Americas OF
about 100000.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

H. s: Wood Of Steele, N. D., = resi-
dent Of Little Falls a number Of year<
ago, was here for a visit Witt I'D
friends the first Of the week, rets1R-
ing to his home Monday. Mr.. WSca
is engaged in the newspaper business
in Steele.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, March 23.-Hogs-
85, 900; slow at &c above Yesterdays av-
s sss:ge m 5915 fsss5s&s4 bs9t si5@
is:7s: Tough. ;s'ssSSSs's5; n pisss ;;ss55S SS
$3.50.
Cattle-Receipts. 1900; market
steady to 1neveniy higher; native beet
@8.65; stockers and feeders, $500 6
$3.50; cows and heifers, $S.SO88,7S:
calves, 5000 1860:
Sheep-Receipts, 10000; market
1918 011.70. =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
THE WEATHER.

Minnesota - Increasing oIoudi.
ness and warmer today. Rain in I
north portions and rain or snow
In south portions on Friday.
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

Wilson to Consult ocullst.
Washington, March %. President
Wilson plans to 60 to Philadelphia at
once to consult an oculist.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
R,ip1ov

Ripley
Chairman-R. G. Tedford.
supervisors-Albay Odette, David
Gaboury.
Clerk-Genore Pelkey.
Treasurer-Napoleon Dugas.
Assessor-Edward LaForce.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
Paul Live Stock.

South st. Paul Live Stock,
at South 81 oo RaSl H. March ss;E;Gatt!e
calves, 100000; hogs, $9.1O@S.<e:
sheep and lambs, $S.00@9.75.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
SICK ANIMALS

A BIG BOOK on diseases Of F4os.es.
Cattle. Sheep. Dogs and Poultry, znails1
free. Humphreys' Veterinary Med3iica1e1
156 William Street, New York.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
Scandia Valley

Scandia Valley
supervisors-N. A. Swanson, P. N.
Nelson.
Treasurer-Hans Naslund.
Clerk-Eugene Davis.
Assessor-A. B. Sharp.
Chairman-R. Borgstrom.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
COME AND GONE

vern Savage left Tuesday for Roy
alton.
J. P. Newman of Akeley is here for
visit with relatives and friends.
Bert Macdonald left Tuesday for
Henrietta, Oklahoma, where he will be
employed. Mrs. Macdonald will join
him there later.
B. F. Nelson of Minneapolis, presi-,
dent of the Hennepin Paper company,
was here on business Tuesday.
Mrs. Warren Gibson went to Ran
dali for visit with friends Tuesday.
Chas. E. Vasaly Of the state board
of control stopped in the city while
Tuesday to cast his vote. He was en-
route to St. Paul from Fergus Falls.
Bert Betters left Monday for visit
in New Mexico. He will be gone for
some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Dietrich and
children returned Wednesday from a
visit with relatives at Swanville.
A. H. Vernon was in Aitkin on bus.
mess the first of the week.
Harry Lee, banker at Browerville,
was in the city on business Wednes-
day.
Walter Mcpherson left Wednesday
for Estavan, Canada, where he will be
employed.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Barnes went to
Minneapolis for visit Wednesday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Eckes of Crooks
ton were here for a visit with friends
the FIRST of the week. They went to
Minneapolis Thursday. Mr.. Eckes
was formerly proprietor Of the Milo
theatre.
Frank Eddy of Sank Centre was in
the city Wednesday, enroute to Aitkin
on business.
Walter Ford came down from Inter,
national Falls yesterday morning fol-
weeks visit with friends.
Mrs. A. NJ. Baker went to Fergus
Falls for a visit with friends yester'
day.
Mrs. W. Jezewski of Richfeld II
visiting at the home of Mr.. and J. S
Murphy.
IS. T1eAhy vent TO Minneapolis ON
business yesterday.
Miss Mearle Graham of Brainer Wis
ited with Miss Emma Boudreau of this
city Sunday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

Duluth Grain.
Duluth, March 23.-Wheat, May.
H.101; July. {1.11h; No. I northern.
$1.12h: No. l durum. $1.05A.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
GRAIN AND LIVE STOCK.
Minneapolis Grain,

Minneapolis Grain.
Minneapolis, March 23.-Wheat, May.
31.10h; July. $1.1o%; No: ! northern,
y1.13h; No. 2 northern, $1.10h; No. I
durum. $1.06N; No 3 corn, 76c; No. !
white oats, Al &c; barley. mailing, 6SA ::
No. rye, S9hc; No. / flax, $2.21,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
Platte

Superintendent Valentine, JOS
eph Mattoek.
Chairman-Christ Reese.
Clerk-Luther Lorintzen.
Treasurer-Henry Waninger. l.
Assessor-Paul Kuklinski.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

J. j. Gross and Mrs. F. Kleber re-
turned Tuesday evening from Rich
mond, where they attended the tuner
al Of Mrs. John Gross, daughter:in-
law of Mr.. Gross.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

Two Rivers
Chairman-Nic Burgraff.
Supervisors-John Heisick, John
Trettel.
Clerk-A. G.. Barton.
Treasurer-A. G. Masog.
Assessor-John NJ. Heisick.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
Village of Flensburl

Village Of Flensburg
President-John Welinski.
Superintendent Luckawick. CIV
Gil Zia1tkowski.
Trustee-John Wotzke.
Treasurer-Mike Wojciechowski.
Clerk-John Super.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

The Nelson Bros. store at Randall
was entered and burglarized Saturday
and a shotgun was taken. Sheriff Fe-
lix investigated the robbery but no ar
rests were made.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
Pulaski

Pulaski
Chairman-Mat Pilarski.
Supervisors-John Hoppe, Stan
Karminski.
Clerk-Jos. Chmarowski.
Treasurer-Jos. Sypnieski.
Assessor-Theo. Brisk.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
2nhiezh VILLAGE

Sobiesd Village
President-John l'olazewski.
Trustees-W. H. Thompson, Andrew
Gusten, Frank Sobiech.
Clerk-Anton Koziol.
Treasurer-Philip J. Chock.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

FOR SALE Gordon setter. pprb. &
months old; full blood. If taken al
once, SIS each. r. E. Richard, Rick
ard farm, route 6. 81
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

The county board Of audit is in ses-
sion this week, checking up the treas
urer's books. The board is composed
of the auditor, treasurer and clerk Of
court
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
Richardson

Supervisors H. Sanborn, Fred
L. Lynn.
Clerk-C. E. Look.
Treasurer-G. P. Martin.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

HAVE BUYERS for Morrison Countye
farms. Associated with largo saleo
organization. Give me fun deee1ips1sA
Of your farm. n. G.. AillspaueA, Yfxsk
Natl. Bank Bldg, Little Fank Ma
51-tf
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

FOE 1E-Just purchased: soy0a1
hundred acres Of goed far. ND
All in Morrison county, ssuDe pisssA
partly under cultivation: I'winssG9
this land 1T very low price md -
very easy terms. John 7s1tin 4o.k1
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
Parker

Supervisor-E. n. Wise.
Treasurer-G. A. Oothoudt.
Clerk-C: E. Andrews: +'s
Assessor-C. F. Neary. -; - 30
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

Mrs. Bertha Franz has moved to AZ
First Ave Sc, and is taking up nurs-
ing. Phone 271-J. -Adv. 81
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
Mt. Morris

Mt. Morris
Chairman-M. Larson.
Supervisor-P. NJ. Markuson, Jr.
Clerk-Wm. Polinski.
Treasurer-F. K. Sterr.
Assessor-Gabriel Olson.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
VILLA SUPPORTERS ARE HELD

Wholesale Arrests Made at Fl Paso
and Other Points Since Col
umbats incidents.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

GERMAN Ev. LUTHERAN CHURCH
Lutheran lions Congregation. Rev.
F. J. Oehlert, pastor, 400 Third avenue
northeast. Sunday services: Services
at Buchanan at 1880 O'Clock a. m. No
services in the city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

Supervisors-John p. LANCER, j. j.
RUNNER.
Clerk--H. j.. vierk.
Treasurer-Bernard Terhaar.
ASSESSOR. O. Bolster.
Bellevue
Supervisor-J. r. Mcleod.
Clerk-F. B. Logan.
Treasurer A. Fitch.
Buh
Chairman-Henry Kruschek.
Supervisors Geo. A. Hoffman, Pc.
Or Tretter.
Clerk-Frank Konen.
Treasurer-Joh n Boser.
Assessor-Ed. Konen.
Culdrum
Supervisors-F. C. Zilke, Fred Berg :
from. |
Chairman-AugustA xel.
Clerk-Swan Johnson.
Treasurer Hartwig.
Assessor-John Super.
Clough -
upervisor-Thomas A. Krause.
Clerk-Charles E. Nichols.
Treasurer-E. IS. Hall.
Granite
Supervisor-John Drummer, Jos.
Treasurer-Peter eau.
Clerk-Otto Hoffman. -
Assessor-X. Buessler.
Chairman-Peter Billstein.
Elm Dale
Chairman-A. Rydholm.
Supervisors-S.L L. Anderson, A. n.
Peterson.
Clerk-James johnson.
Treasurer. s .Borgstrom.
Genola Village
President-F. o. Bolster.
Clerk-Otto J. Brick.
Treasurer. T. Hortsch.
Trustees-Magnus Rauch, Math
Meyer, Toney Jamma.
L.akin
Chairman-Chas. Chesney.
Supervisors D. Larson, Gustave
Clerk-F. V. Hanks.
Treasurer-A. T. McKibben.
Assessor-Frank Sterr, Jr.
Morrill,
Chairman-H. E. Van Alstine
apprehension Wildasin, Andrew
Emerson.
Clerk-R. G.. Mann.
Treasurer-Frank Bodlacek.
Assessor Yatchoski.
MI 11orrie
Chairman-M. Larson.
Supervisory. NJ. Markuson, Jr.
Clerk-Wm. Polinski.
Treasurer-F. x. Sterr.
Assessor-Gabriel Olson.
Pulaski
Chairman-Mat Pilarski.
Supervisors-John Hoppe, Stan
Karminski.
Clerk-Jos. Chmarowski.
Treasurer-Jos. Sypnieski.
Assessor-Theo. Brisk:
Parker
Supervisor-E. n. Wise.
Treasurer-G. a. Oothoudt.
= Clerk1C. E. Andrews: =
Assessor--C. F. Neary. -" -
Platte
Snpervisors-Math Valentine, Jos
;eph Mattock.
Chairman-Christ Reese.
Clerk-Luther Lorintzen.
Treasurer-Henry Waninger. T.
Assessor-Paul Kuklinski.
Richardson
Supervisors-Chas H. Sanborn, FREQ
L. Lynn.
Clerk-C. E. Look.
Treasurer-G. P. Martin.
Ripley
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24
w A ~ 7 S !
One cent per word per ln0er.
ton. No I'd taken for hess thAD
10 cents

MONEY TO L.oAN-on farm 1aaAson
low rate Of interest. John VeTtdH-
4e.tf
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

As the result of a visit of Newman
Kline, superintendent of this division
for the Northern Pacific, to this city
on Saturday, the people of this city
viii probably be less troubled with
freight trains at the West side ,ail
road crossing hereafter. At the time
the afternoon local came down Satur-
day afternoon freight train started
switching and occupied the crossing
for about five minutes. Included in
the large crowd that waited to get by
to catch the train was Mr.. Kline. He
realized the inconvenience caused and
stated that he would see that the
trouble is remedied.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-03-24

morrill,
Chairman-H. E. Van Alstine.
Supervisors Wildasin, Andrew
Emerson.
Clerk-R. G.. Mann.
Treasurer-Frank Bodlacek.
Assessor Yatchoski.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-12

The appeal of American soldiers in
Mexico for tobacco recalls the fact
that the word cigar" is derived from
spanish word "cigarral," which
means garden, but how many know
from what "cigarral' is derived?
When tobacco was taken to Spain
from the newly discovered America
the people planted it in their gardens.
When Offering smoke to friend a
Spaniard would say. "Es de mi cigar
raj cit is from my garden).' Through
misunderstanding on the part of for
eigners this expression was corrupted.
The word 'cigarral" was supposed to
refer to the tobacco and in time was
shortened to "cigarro" and finally to
cigar" "Cigarral' is derived from
the word ''cigarra," meaning a grass
hopper, because the grasshopper
abounded in the gardens and there
sang the loudest. The original of
''ciga~ therefore. Is grasshoprer.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-12

workshop with an adequate supply
Of tools is Q good investment.
Very often the fruit cellar coma
tains refrigerator that can be filled
with ice In the warm weather. Dur
ing cold weather the concrete, being
in contact with the ground, will gen
orally keep this little recess cold so
as to preserve fruit or other perish
able materials that may be stored.
The Mushroom, in the back part of
the house, is a very necessary feature
Of a well-arranged farmhouse. It
makes it possible to keep the rest Of
the house clean, and concentrates all
the unavoidable dirt in this part of
the house, where it will do the least
harm. Hooks can be placed around
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-12

the wall to hold the mems clothes,
and there are also two small closets
provided for this purpose. A wash
stand is provided, SO that the men
can wash up as they come in to their
meals.
From the Mushroom door leads di'
rectly to the combination kitchen and
dining room. These two rooms are
combined so as to secure large place
in which there will be plenty of room
to feed the large number of men that
are present at certain seasons of the
year, such as in threshing time. Such
a combination is often made so that
the work of feeding crowd of hun
CRY men will be reduced as much as
possible. The combination here gives
room that is 20 by 13 feet, which
will readily handle quite few men.
This combination room can also be
reached from the front hall and from
the side porch.
One bedroom is provided on the
first floor and will be of considerable
use to the men who are kept on the
farm the year round
The living room is in the front part
of the house, and is cut off from the
back part by the hall, so that the pri-
vacy of the family is insured.
The stairs to the second floor are
in the front hall that opens to the
front porch. The second floor plan
calls for three bedrooms and bath.
A central hall makes all the rooms
readily accessible. One of the fea-
lures of this floor is the ample closet
space that is provided.
The exterior of this home presents
a very attractive appearance. 1t is
rather plainly handled, with no elab-
crate trimmings or decorations, which
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-12

for the walls and these walls should
be carried down to footings at the
level of the basement floor. The walls
are also usually carried above grade
for a couple of feet SO that windows
can be installed to insure well-light-
ed basement. The different parts Of
the basement should also be insulated
done by running concrete cross-walls
where they are needed. For instance,
in this plan, it would be we'll to have
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-12

patent has been granted for
handcuff that cannot be accidentally
locked. therefore always is ready for
use.
The tower of a tall church in Swift
zerland has been equipped 20 receive
rho time signals sent out by wireless
ta,egraphy from the Eiffel tower in
Paris.
An induction balance has been de-
vised for the purpose of finding bu-
ried shells In the soil of former
battlefield, SO that the farmer may go
over it safely with the pillow.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-12
GATHERED FACTS

In times of peace London contains
I6 embassies and legations represent
alive of foreign countries.
The stilted pIover is so named De-
cause of its long, stiltlike legs. Only
one species is found in England.
In the calendar year 1915, In Wnlcn
The United States made such marked
advances industrially and in trade
the trade of the territory OF Alaska
showed an increase of more than Slz'-
100, COO over the preceding year.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-12

is consistent with a practical house
of the general plan and arrangement
of this one. There is small front
porch and also longer side porch
that will be much in use in the warm
weather
The sides are finished with beveled
siding, which can be painted any col
or that is desired. The roof Is
shingled.
The house creates the impression
of comfort and convenience, which is
in keeping with the room arrange
ment. A house of this style is most
practical for the farmer, and the cost
can be kept down on this type OF con-
struction as low as is consistent with
the size of the building and the COM
forts and conveniences that are in
stalled
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-12
BY WILLIAM A. RADFoRD.

A farmhouse that is the most USE
full must be designed to include many
features that are never considered in
the ordinary house. The basement,
especially, is used so much more on
the farm than it is in the city. Rooms
such as the Mushroom in the floor
plan shown here also have to be pro-
vided.
The basement should be unusually
well built. Concrete should be used
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-05-12

Beat it," the outlaw yelled to
Thorn. Thorn hesitated, whereat the
outlaw fired, the bullet knocking the
dust beneath the feet of Thorn's horse.
But still the sheriff hesitated.
McCracken fired again and the bull
let went through Thorn's coat, be-
meath his arm, and he hestated no
longer, but fed.
Hance, realizing, as had Thorn, that
he could not shoot McCracken without
the risk of hitting Mrs. McCracken.
turned and was squirting his horse for
the breaks as fast as he could go
when McCracken ran around the
house and emptied his rifle at him.
After the shooting the outlaw went
to the barn, got his saddle horse and
started away. Thorn and Hance got
together and followed him for several
miles, but the outlaw was well mount
ed and they could not. or did not wish
to get near enough TO have shoot
ing match with him.
Next day a posse was formed, and
with a blood hound, Dude" famous
in that region, took up the outlaws
trail again.
The hound followed the trail for
forty miles through that most desc
late spot of land in all the Northwest.
the Badlands of southeastern Mon
tana, finally bringing the outlaw to
bay in a lonely patch of pines. The
sheriff then called upon him to sur
render. The answer was a shot, fol-
lowed by another and another, the
bullets whizzing so close that the
whole. posse were held at bay until
darkness, when McCracken made good
his escape.
Mrs. McCracken and her little son
still continue to reside at the Thomp-
son Creek ranch and there are stories
that the husband and father is a fire.
quent visitor there, going and coming
about as he pleases.
It is also stated that there is a tun-
mel leading from the house to the
creek, and that a swift horse, fully
equipped. is kept tied in the creek
bed out of sight and when any sus-
picious person is seen approaching
the outlaw reaches his horse through
the tunnel, mounts. and is soon far
away into the Badlands.
Horses are still being stolen i'm the
country around the McCracken ranch.
and officers have tried time and again
to capture McCracken. who they feel
sure is leader of the gang. but have
so far failed. This gang operates over
a large portion of Wyoming. Montana.
and South Dakota.
McCracken and those of his gang
still at liberty know every foot OF the
desolate country that surrounds their
headquarters at the Thompson creek
ranch and have, besides. scores OF
friends, who. while they would not
steal anything themselves, are true
Westerners. in that they will not re-
fuse food and shelter TO a friend. al
though he be a thief.
1t is the opinion of Sheriff TAFT. who
is as loyal in his official duties as he
was in FRIENDSHIP when punching
cows on the open range. that the gang
is safe from capture for long time.
The country is sparsely settled and
will so remain a great while. as few
people would desire or attempt TO
make a home in that relyion. except
those of the outlaws own kind. and
to anyone who Graves fame or ad-
venture the McCracken ranch on the
head of Thompson creek awaits inves
tigation.