Luke Slaughter - Big Business

Summary

Podcast Summary: Luke Slaughter – Big Business

Harold's Old Time Radio
Date: June 16, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode of Harold's Old Time Radio features "Big Business," an installment from the classic radio western series Luke Slaughter of Tombstone. Set in the rugged Arizona territory post-Civil War, this episode explores tensions between white cattlemen and the Apache nation over grazing rights, with Luke Slaughter, a tough and principled ex-cavalryman, at the center. The drama spotlights moral conflicts, double-dealings, and the struggle to forge peace amid threats of war and commercial ambition.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. A Brewing Conflict: Cattle vs. Apaches

• Opening Situation:
  • Luke Slaughter learns from Chief Mangus' runner that unrest is growing among the Apaches due to government beef cutbacks. He heads to Fort Huachuca to consult Colonel Nickerson.
  • “I got a message from Chief Mangus last night. He says his braves are gonna hit the warpath over government beef cutbacks.” (Luke Slaughter, 03:36)

2. Devious Deals & Illegal Grazing

• Discovery of Campbell’s Herd:

  • The Cattlemen’s Association, led by Slaughter, hadn’t sanctioned any cattle on Apache land, but TJ Campbell has cut a secret, illegal deal with Lona, a power-hungry Apache who seeks to unseat Chief Mangus.
  • “You’re head of the Cattlemen’s association, and you don’t know that TJ Campbell’s running a herd on the San Carlos Reserve right now?” (Colonel Nickerson, 04:33)

• Illegal Treaties:

  • Only Chief Mangus can make treaties, making Campbell’s backstage arrangement with Lona invalid and incendiary.
  • “Lona can’t make treaties. Only Chief Mangus speaks for the Apaches. This whole thing’s illegal.” (Luke Slaughter, 04:52)

3. Tensions Escalate: Slaughter’s Intervention

• Confronting Lona:

  • Slaughter approaches Lona unarmed, highlighting both his courage and his tactical wisdom. Lona reveals his aspirations to oust Mangus and claims his own authority—a harbinger of violent internal politics.
  • “Mangus...Old man Mangus brain like little child. Make bad treaty for Apache. Lona make good treaty with Mr. Campbell. Lona soon be chief.” (Lona, 09:27)

• Preventing Violence:

  • Slaughter narrowly averts a lethal confrontation, warning Lona and reinforcing the illegality and instability of such personal deals.

4. Cattlemen’s Reckoning

• Association Meeting:

  • Slaughter calls an urgent meeting to expel Campbell, exposing his reckless actions and warning of imminent bloodshed.
  • “I move that TJ Campbell be expelled...for breaking our agreement with the federal government.” (Luke Slaughter, 13:36)
  • Unanimous support for his motion signals the collective responsibility the cattlemen (eventually) accept for the consequences of Campbell’s greed.

• Negotiation Mandate:

  • Slaughter is entrusted to negotiate directly with Chief Mangus for a legitimate agreement.

5. Negotiation with Chief Mangus

• High Stakes, Hard Choices:

  • Mangus is torn between war and a final attempt at negotiation. He’s weary of broken promises, while his braves demand action for their starving families.
  • “Time for talk is past. Time now for death. I cannot promise to stop my braves whose children have swollen bellies of hunger.” (Chief Mangus, 16:44)

• A Prudent Agreement:

  • After a long powwow, Mangus agrees to a 10-year treaty: in exchange for grazing rights, the Apaches will receive 2 cents an acre (half in yearling cows), and fences may be built but must remain after the agreement ends. Mangus is pragmatic, seeking peace and survival over pride.
  • “You will pay Apache Nation 2 cents an acre. One half in yearling cows...Treaty last for ten years.” (Chief Mangus, 18:23)

6. Disruptive Ambition: Lona’s Challenge

• Counter Proposal:

  • Lona interrupts, claiming Campbell offered $50,000 for grazing rights—an obvious falsehood meant to sway the Apaches.
  • “Man called Campbell will give 50,000 of dollars to Apache for Grazing land.” (Lona, 19:35)

• Demand for Proof:

  • Mangus insists on evidence, granting Slaughter until dawn to prove the lie, or risk an Apache uprising.

7. Resolution and Justice

• Public Confrontation:

  • Slaughter drags Campbell before Mangus, exposing him before the tribe. Campbell cannot produce the money, and the ruse collapses.
  • “Did you bring money for the treaty?” (Chief Mangus, 23:03)
  • “You know I haven’t got that kind of money.” (Campbell, 23:08)

• Treaty Sealed:

  • Trusting Slaughter, Mangus seals the legitimate treaty, which promises peace for the territory.
  • “I believe my friend, Luke Slaughter. I will trust your word. The treaty is as we said.” (Chief Mangus, 23:27)

• Campbell’s Downfall:

  • Slaughter strips Campbell of his standing among the cattlemen, a fitting punishment for his duplicity:
    • “You’re out of the Association. Every cattleman in the territory will know what kind of an operator you are.” (Luke Slaughter, 24:06)

8. Aftermath and Federal Approval

• Federal Ratification:
  • Colonel Nickerson arrives with belated approval from Washington:
  • “I got word from Washington. They say it’s all right for you to make whatever arrangements you can with Chief Mangus.” (Colonel Nickerson, 24:30)
• Slaughter wryly observes that he’s already done what needed to be done.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “There’s no man west of the Rio Grande big enough to take it from me.”
  — Luke Slaughter, asserting his resolve as both cattleman and peacekeeper. (00:41)
• “I know, Nick, but something’s gotta be done, and fast.”
  — Luke Slaughter, on the urgency of preventing war. (04:10)
• “Why don’t he just say, ‘wrastle them in boys, like any decent cow herders’? Give you trouble, shoot them and argue later.”
  — Wichita, providing comic relief while illuminating divisions between military and cowboy cultures. (07:16)
• “Wars bring only sadness. Come. One more promise.”
  — Chief Mangus, revealing his wisdom and weariness. (17:46)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• Introduction & Setup: 00:41 – 02:03
• Confrontation with Colonel Nickerson: 02:54 – 06:08
• First Encounter with Lona: 08:17 – 11:02
• Cattlemen’s Association Meeting: 13:23 – 15:34
• Negotiations with Chief Mangus: 16:33 – 18:23
• Lona’s Counteroffer: 19:28 – 20:10
• Campbell Exposed & Treaty Finalized: 22:04 – 23:36
• Campbell Ejected & Aftermath: 24:06 – 24:48
• Federal Approval Received: 24:30 – 24:48

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Tone & Style

The episode blends classic western grit, frontier morality, wry humor, and dramatic tension. The dialogue is direct and colorful, typical of radio Westerns from this era, balancing suspenseful stakes with the irreverence and banter of its key characters—particularly between Slaughter and his sidekick Wichita.

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Conclusion

"Big Business" unravelled the complex interplay between personal ambition, group interests, and cross-cultural negotiation in the Old West. Luke Slaughter’s strong leadership and sense of justice averted disaster, ensuring peace between settlers and Apaches despite treacherous undercurrents within his own ranks. The episode embodies the themes and tone that made Luke Slaughter of Tombstone a standout in radio’s Golden Age.

Transcript

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[Luke Slaughter]

Slaughter's my name. Luke Slaughter cattle's my business. It's a tough business. It's big business. I've got a big stake in it. There's no man west of the Rio Grande big enough to take it from.

[Narrator]

Luke slaughter of tombstone. Luke Slaughter of Tombstone, Civil War cavalryman turned Arizona cattleman across the territory from Yuma to Fort Defiance, from Flagstaff to the Huachucas, and below the border through Chihuahua and Sonora to his name was respected or feared, depending on which side of the law you were on. Man of vision. Man of legend. Luke Slaughter of Tombstone.

[Luke Slaughter]

It was early when Wichita and I started out for Fort Huachuca. Too early. But an Apache runner had come to my ranch in the night with news I didn't like and I had to see Colonel Nickerson right away.

[Wichita]

Listen to that, Luke. Them soldiers still wrestling their blankets. And here you've had me up for three hours already.

[Luke Slaughter]

Well, now, that's too bad, Wichita.

[Wichita]

If anyone was to ask me, I'd say the life of a army man would be a gold braided snap compared to traveling with Luke Slaughter.

[Luke Slaughter]

Now, did I ask you to come out here this morning, Wichita? Well, not did I?

[Wichita]

I thought you did.

[Luke Slaughter]

Well, think again.

[Wichita]

Well, might be Colonel Nicholson will throw you into the guard house for waking him.

[Luke Slaughter]

You hope. Here's his quarters. Oh, hold up there. You wait here, Witcher T. If you're

[Wichita]

in there too long, I might join up with this outfit for a rest.

[Luke Slaughter]

Suit your. Good morning, Corporal.

[Colonel Nickerson]

Oh, good morning, sir.

[Luke Slaughter]

Luke slaughter to see Colonel Nickerson.

[TJ Campbell]

Yes, sir.

[Colonel Nickerson]

Have a seat, Mr. Slaughter.

[Luke Slaughter]

I guess you're new here, son. I'll see him now. But, sir, he's still in bed. Well, and it was time he was up.

[Wichita]

But, sir.

[Colonel Nickerson]

Who is it?

[Luke Slaughter]

It's me, Nick. Luke Slaughter. Come on now, get up. I want to talk to you.

[Colonel Nickerson]

Luke Slaughter, you hidebound cattle rustler. What are you doing up this early? This isn't the siege of Vicksburg, you know.

[Luke Slaughter]

New peacetime soldiers take it too easy. I tried to stop him, sir?

[Colonel Nickerson]

It's all right, Corporal. He's an old campaigning sidekick of mine. Think I can handle him? Yes, sir. What's got you up so early in the morning, Luke?

[Luke Slaughter]

Nick, I got a message from Chief Mangus last night. He says his braves are gonna hit the warpath over the government beef cutbacks.

[Colonel Nickerson]

I didn't know it was that serious.

[Luke Slaughter]

What are you gonna do about it, Nick?

[Colonel Nickerson]

Me? What can I do about it? Luke, I'm Army. I take orders.

[Luke Slaughter]

Well, there's something I can do if you'll help me.

[Colonel Nickerson]

What is it?

[Luke Slaughter]

Get permission for me to go make a treaty with Chief Mangus.

[Colonel Nickerson]

You mean wire Washington?

[Luke Slaughter]

That's right.

[Colonel Nickerson]

I don't know, Luke. The War Department doesn't take kindly to field officers making recommendations on policy.

[Luke Slaughter]

I know, Nick, but something's gotta be done, and fast.

[Colonel Nickerson]

What kind of a treaty do you have in mind?

[Luke Slaughter]

Chief Mangus has something the Cattlemen's association wants. And we have what he wants.

[Colonel Nickerson]

What's that, Luke?

[Luke Slaughter]

We'll give his people beef and money in return for the use of their grazing land.

[Colonel Nickerson]

They already have that deal.

[Luke Slaughter]

What do you mean?

[Colonel Nickerson]

You're head of the Cattlemen's association and you don't know that TJ Campbell's running a herd on the San Carlos Reserve right now?

[Luke Slaughter]

No, I didn't.

[Colonel Nickerson]

Well, he is 2,000 head.

[Luke Slaughter]

But the association hasn't made any agreement with the Apaches.

[Colonel Nickerson]

I don't know about that. But according to Campbell, he's got an agreement with an Apache named Lona.

[Luke Slaughter]

Lona? I know him. He can't make treaties. Only Chief Manga speaks for the Apaches. This whole thing's illegal.

[Colonel Nickerson]

Of course it's illegal. That's why I'm sending a detail up to the San Carlos today to run the cattle off.

[Luke Slaughter]

You'd better hurry. If Mangus hears about this, he's sure to hit the warpath. Who's in charge of your detail?

[Colonel Nickerson]

Lieutenant Baker. Why?

[Luke Slaughter]

Mind if I go with him?

[Colonel Nickerson]

What for?

[Luke Slaughter]

Before I deal with Mangus, I'd like to set this lowness straight.

[Colonel Nickerson]

Luke, I don't like this.

[Luke Slaughter]

Why not?

[Colonel Nickerson]

Because you're mixing in something that's Apache against Apache. You might set off a full fledged Indian war.

[Luke Slaughter]

Nick, that'd be better than what Mangus wants.

[Colonel Nickerson]

What's that?

[Luke Slaughter]

Apache against white men. I'll go with Baker.

[TJ Campbell]

Luke.

[Colonel Nickerson]

Yannick, make it unofficial, will you?

[Luke Slaughter]

Yes, Colonel. Which non? I'll just happen to run into the Lieutenant and his men.

[Colonel Nickerson]

Good.

[Luke Slaughter]

Oh, and Nick, you can do something for me.

[Colonel Nickerson]

What's that?

[Luke Slaughter]

Send that Wire to Washington. It'd be nice to have their blessings on a treaty with Mangus.

[Colonel Nickerson]

Stubborn cuss. You're going ahead anyway, aren't you?

[Luke Slaughter]

Sure. What did you expect? For you to go ahead.

[TJ Campbell]

Good luck.

[Luke Slaughter]

Lieutenant Baker turned out to be a fuzzy chinned young fellow with all the deceptive confidence manufactured by the United States Military Academy at West Point. Apache country was no place for him. I found myself wanting to turn him back.

[Wichita]

Sonny boy, was you aiming to butcher these cattle with them swords or just turn them around and drive them back onto Campbell's range? What do you mean, old timer? Don't you old timer me.

[Narrator]

You.

[Wichita]

Pipe down, whippers. He don't need to. I didn't mean anything by it, old man. But there he goes again. Luke, now, I ain't taking this kind of talk. Honest, Mr. Slaughter. I don't know how to talk to these old boots. I mean, I. Now listen, sonny boy. You better start fanning your men out to point that herd. All right, Wichita, I'll do it. Somebody's got to keep this army in line.

[Luke Slaughter]

So you appointed yourself.

[Wichita]

Ain't nobody else to do it. Now what's he doing? All right, men, here are your orders. Here are your orders. Sergeant Thomas, take five men to the left flank. Sergeant Smith. Yo. Five to the right. Point that herd into the canyon. Darned young Luke. Why don't he just say, wrastle them in, boys. Like any decent cow herders. Give you trouble, shoot them and argue later. All right, move up here.

[Luke Slaughter]

Wichita town, eh? Now that I've actually seen Campbell's herd on Indian land, I want you to go back to Tombstone.

[TJ Campbell]

What for?

[Luke Slaughter]

I want you to call a meeting of the Cattlemen's association for this afternoon. And I especially want TJ Campbell there.

[Wichita]

All right, but what you gonna do?

[Luke Slaughter]

Find Lona. Now get going.

[Wichita]

I'm on my way. Come on, horse. Get.

[Luke Slaughter]

I rode strewn foothills of the San Carlos reserve. I dismounted and studied the cliffs above me for the logical place to watch the action below. I knew that when I found it, I'd find Lona. I decided to take the long chance and approach him unarmed. So I left my guns in my saddlebag and started climbing quietly towards the craggy site. He was lying face down on the edge of the cliff, watching Baker's men work the cattle below. Lona.

[TJ Campbell]

Hayamo Cutter.

[Luke Slaughter]

No. Put the knife down. I didn't come to fight you. I'm unarmed.

[Lona]

Lona not put knife down. Lona kill Slaughter.

[Luke Slaughter]

I'm friend of the Indians.

[Lona]

Slaughter come with soldiers. Soldiers steal Cattle. Lona watch them.

[Luke Slaughter]

No, they're not stealing them. Lona, those cattle are not allowed to graze on the reserve.

[Lona]

Lorna let them. Lorna make rules here.

[Luke Slaughter]

Mangus is the chief. He makes the rules for the Apache tribe.

[Lona]

Mangus. Mangus. Old man Mangus brain like little child. Make bad treaty for Apache. Lona make good treaty with Mr. Campbell. Lona soon be chief.

[Luke Slaughter]

Campbell cannot make a treaty with you. Only the Cattlemen's association can make a treaty.

[Lona]

Lorna tired of talk. Lona kill slaughter. Cut you up good with knife.

[Luke Slaughter]

You miss Lona don't try it again. Your tribe wouldn't think much of you for killing an unarmed man.

[Lona]

Lona tell it different. Lorna kill Slaughter now.

[TJ Campbell]

No.

[Luke Slaughter]

You take that knife. The knife. Drop it. Drop it, I said. All right. Stand up.

[TJ Campbell]

You.

[Lona]

You kill lona now.

[TJ Campbell]

No.

[Luke Slaughter]

Just warning you, stay away from Campbell. Neither of you has a right to make treaties. You understand?

[Lona]

Lorna here.

[Luke Slaughter]

Slaughter say that you remember it.

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[Lona]

Lonna get you. Lonna get you good strong man. SL.

[Narrator]

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[Luke Slaughter]

I see you found everybody. What you tell.

[Wichita]

Yeah, Luke, all of them. But I've been having a hard time holding them.

[Luke Slaughter]

Campbell. Yeah, I see you made it all right.

[Wichita]

For sure, Slaughter. Why you singling me out?

[Luke Slaughter]

You'll find out. Gentlemen, I'm calling this meeting of the Cattlemen's association of Arizona for one purpose. The expulsion of T.J. campbell from the association for breaking our agreement with the federal government not to run cattle on the San Carlos reserve. I'm not finished. Also, because TJ Campbell is guilty of making a private arrangement for his own personal gain.

[Wichita]

Well, wait up now. Sure, I made a deal.

[TJ Campbell]

But it was.

[Wichita]

It was fair and square.

[Luke Slaughter]

Gentlemen, this was done at the worst possible time. You all know that the government has just cut back the beef allotment to the Apaches. But you may not know that because of this, Chief Mangus has sent word to me that they're about to take to the warpath.

[Wichita]

Well, I didn't know nothing about that, Slaughter.

[Luke Slaughter]

Therefore, I move that TJ Campbell be expelled from this association. I second the motion, Luke. All right. It's been moved and seconded. All those in favor say aye.

[Wichita]

Oh, just a minute now, sir.

[Luke Slaughter]

All those in favor? So be it. All right, Campbell, you can leave now. This is a closed meeting.

[Wichita]

Well, I ain't leaving.

[Luke Slaughter]

Aren't you?

[Wichita]

You want me to follow him, Luke?

[Luke Slaughter]

Now, Wichita, gentlemen, I'm sure you realize that we must act as an organized group in this matter, not as individuals. We need the Apaches grazing land, but we must be prepared to pay for it.

[TJ Campbell]

Good.

[Luke Slaughter]

Wichita and I'll go out to the reserve and try to contact Chief Mangus. Providing you men agree to honor whatever arrangements I make. Then the meeting's adjourned. Now, Wichita, you ready to travel?

[Wichita]

Sure. Oh, sure, Luke. I gave up sleeping the day I hired on with you. Lead me to my horse. Uh oh, Luke. Looks like them Apaches has got a reception committee all set up for us.

[Luke Slaughter]

Yeah.

[Wichita]

You know, I learned one thing a long time ago, Luke.

[Luke Slaughter]

What's that? What you done.

[Wichita]

There just ain't no good way of creeping up on an Injun village.

[TJ Campbell]

How's that?

[Wichita]

Well figured out. Come at the village from upwind, the dogs tip em off. Come from downwind, your courage goes back on you. And you go home smelling like you've been sleeping with a coyote.

[Luke Slaughter]

Nothing is simple for you, is it, Wichitan?

[Wichita]

No.

[Luke Slaughter]

Stop here. Chief Mangus is riding towards us.

[TJ Campbell]

White man brave to come to Apache village.

[Luke Slaughter]

Great. Chief Mangus fails to use the name of his friend Slaughter. I come to talk to the Chief of the Apaches.

[TJ Campbell]

Time for talk is past. Time now for death. I cannot promise to stop my braves whose children have swollen bellies of hunger.

[Luke Slaughter]

I come from the Great association of Cattlemen. We offer you beef for your hungry children in return for the right to graze our cattle on your lands.

[TJ Campbell]

No. We are sick with promises. Is not white Father in Washington bigger than your sociation?

[Luke Slaughter]

Our white father is too far away. The people I come from are here. They wish to help.

[TJ Campbell]

My braves have demanded war. They will take more of your cattle than you will give.

[Luke Slaughter]

You do. And the army from Fort Huachuca will sweep through your villages.

[TJ Campbell]

Pony soldiers must find village first.

[Luke Slaughter]

Then Mangus prefers to let sick women and children of his nation run from soldiers. Come on, Wichita. Daughter, what is it?

[TJ Campbell]

You were right. I am old. I will listen to one more promise. Wars bring only sadness. Come. One more promise. Yatuma Kosa.

[Luke Slaughter]

We pow' wow'd for hours. First Mangus and I, Then Mangus and his braves. Finally, long after dark, the chief rose and spoke to me.

[TJ Campbell]

I have told my braves slaughter as you have told me. Your cattle make graves. From the San Simon Valley to the Huachuca Mountains. You will pay Apache Nation 2 cents an acre. 1 half in yearling cows. You may build fences, but must leave them when treaty end. Treaty last for 10 years. Chief Mangus be dead soon. Bring peace and food to people first.

[Luke Slaughter]

The name of Chief Mangus will be honored many years.

[TJ Campbell]

Lorna shake hand, make treaty come true.

[Lona]

Great Chief Mangus must not shake hand of slaughter.

[TJ Campbell]

Lona lona go away from tribe for a long time.

[Lona]

Lona come back with treaty for Patchy Nation. Better than promises of this man.

[Luke Slaughter]

No. Chief Mangus lona wishes to take your place.

[TJ Campbell]

What is this treaty Lona brings?

[Lona]

Man called Campbell will give 50,000 of dollars to Patchy for Gray's land.

[Luke Slaughter]

Campbell lies, Chief Mangus. The whole association of cattlemen would not offer that much money. It wouldn't pay.

[TJ Campbell]

How do I know who to believe?

[Luke Slaughter]

If I prove Campbell lies, will you then shake hands on the treaty I offered you?

[TJ Campbell]

I cannot stay the anger of my braves for long. Morning's first light must bring peace or war.

[Luke Slaughter]

Then I'll be back before sunrise.

[Wichita]

Yeah, that's right, boys. Drinks on TJ Campbell tonight. Now your glasses all full? All right, them boys. Raise them high. We're drinking a toasted Tombstone. Greatest town west of Mississippi. Raise him high, boy.

[Colonel Nickerson]

Lucky.

[Wichita]

Who done that? Why, Luke, it wasn't a nice thing to do. Shoot the glass out of a man's hand.

[Luke Slaughter]

Feeling good tonight, aren't you?

[TJ Campbell]

What do you mean by that?

[Luke Slaughter]

What are you celebrating?

[Wichita]

Nothing. Just buying the boys a drink.

[Luke Slaughter]

That can wait, Campbell.

[TJ Campbell]

Huh?

[Luke Slaughter]

You're coming with me. With you? Where are we going? To the Apaches. They're waiting for you.

[Wichita]

Hey, Luke, Come on, have a drink. Tell the boys you're just joking.

[Luke Slaughter]

I'm not. Get outside and get on that horse.

[TJ Campbell]

Boys. Boys, you.

[Wichita]

You gonna let Slaughter get away with this? Are you?

[Luke Slaughter]

All right, Campbell. You had your answer.

[Wichita]

Slaughter, no. Slaughter, you can't do this.

[Luke Slaughter]

Just keep going, Campbell.

[Wichita]

Them Injuns want to talk to you, Campbell, about that $50,000 you offered them?

[Luke Slaughter]

That's right. Seems that Lona told them you'd have the money with you this morning.

[Wichita]

That's a lie. I never told him such a thing. Well, they're expecting the money today, Campbell. I ain't going in there.

[TJ Campbell]

Slaughter.

[Wichita]

Them Apaches in a killing mood when they're dancing like that?

[Luke Slaughter]

Why should you be afraid? You've got a big treaty for them.

[Wichita]

I tell you, Slaughter, I ain't going near them engines.

[Luke Slaughter]

The next one goes through your head, Campbell.

[Lona]

Now,

[Luke Slaughter]

Come on, get off your horse, Campbell.

[TJ Campbell]

Is this the man called Campbell?

[Wichita]

Keep talking to me, Slaughter.

[Luke Slaughter]

I'd say he was, Campbell.

[TJ Campbell]

Did you bring money for the treaty?

[Wichita]

Slaughter, you know I haven't got that kind of money.

[Luke Slaughter]

It's out of my hands, Campbell.

[TJ Campbell]

Then you cannot make treaty now. It was all a lie.

[Wichita]

Yeah. Yeah, it was a lie.

[Luke Slaughter]

Chief Mangus, will you now shake hands on our treaty?

[TJ Campbell]

I believe my friend, Luke Slaughter, I will trust your word. The treaty is as we said.

[Luke Slaughter]

But there must be no revenge on Campbell. We'll take care of him.

[TJ Campbell]

The word of a brave man is accepted. I shake your hand.

[Wichita]

Look there, Luke. Colonel Nickerson's horse outside the association office.

[Luke Slaughter]

Yeah.

[Wichita]

What do you aim to do with me?

[Luke Slaughter]

I've done it, Campbell. You're out of the Association. And every cattleman in the territory will know what kind of an operator you are. Whoa, whoa, Slaughter. Slaughter, that's just the same as putting

[Colonel Nickerson]

me out of business.

[Luke Slaughter]

It's a little late to worry about that, Campbell. Come on, Wichita. Let's see what's on the Colonel's mind. Hiya, Nick Warner.

[Colonel Nickerson]

Look, I just dropped in to tell you I got word from Washington. They say it's all right for you to make whatever arrangements you can with Chief Mangus.

[Wichita]

Why, we just come to Wichita.

[Luke Slaughter]

Thanks, Nick. That's good to know. I'll have to get started on that one of these days.

[Colonel Nickerson]

Yeah, you do that Luke, if you haven't already.

[Narrator]

Luke Slaughter of Tombstone, starring Sam Buffington, was written by Tom Hanley and directed by William n. Robeson. Supporting Mr. Buffington were Junius Matthews, Jack Moyles, Sam Edwards, Vic Perrin, Lawrence Dobkin, Ralph Moody and Norm Alden, with music composed and conducted by Wilbur Hatch. Next week at this time we return

[Luke Slaughter]

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