One Fresh Onion | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (05-22-53)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns - Episode: "One Fresh Onion | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" Summary

Introduction

In the June 7, 2025 release of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, host Andrew Rines presents the classic radio drama episode titled "One Fresh Onion | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok." This episode transports listeners to the rugged landscapes of the Wild West, featuring the legendary U.S. Marshal Wild Bill Hickok and his trusty deputy, Jingles, portrayed by Guy Madison and Andy Devine respectively. Through meticulous digital restoration, the podcast revives this timeless tale with enhanced audio clarity, immersing audiences in a rich auditory experience that surpasses the original recordings.

Plot Summary

Setting the Scene (01:40 - 05:00)

The adventure begins with Wild Bill Hickok and his deputy Jingles enjoying a hearty breakfast, highlighting the camaraderie between the two lawmen. Their peaceful morning is disrupted when a farmer named Spilletti arrives, presenting Wild Bill with a fresh green onion. This seemingly trivial gift sets off the chain of events that propel the story forward.

• Wild Bill Hickok (02:32): "Hi you folks. Hold on to your hats and gallop along with Guy Madison as Wild Bill Hickok..."

The Conflict Emerges (05:00 - 11:10)

Spilletti reveals that his farm is under threat from Rip Stanner and his associate Puncher, cattlemen intent on exploiting the open range for grazing. Tensions escalate when Stanner attempts to intimidate Wild Bill, leading to a physical confrontation where Wild Bill endures an attack orchestrated by Stanner and Puncher.

• Rip Stanner (05:52): "Judge, judge, judge. You helped me, huh? Hide to me someplace. Don't let him get to me no more."

Investigation and Strategy (11:10 - 17:07)

Wild Bill, determined to uncover the truth behind the attack, interrogates Stanner and Puncher. Through clever deduction, he uncovers that Spilletti's onions hold the key to linking Stanner to the crime. Simultaneously, Stanner devises a plan to mislead Wild Bill by using blasting powder to create false leads.

• Spilletti (12:13): "You live here alone?"
• Wild Bill Hickok (14:19): "I tell you the truth, Mr. Hickok. Don't you let him get at me."

Climactic Confrontation (17:07 - 28:09)

As the plot thickens, Wild Bill and Jingles track the cattle driven by Stanner, eventually leading them to Stanner’s lair. Utilizing the evidence of onions consumed by the perpetrators, Wild Bill outsmarts Stanner and Puncher, culminating in their capture. The episode underscores Wild Bill's astute investigative skills and unwavering sense of justice.

• Wild Bill Hickok (27:05): "Ain't gonna do you no good to laugh, you hyenas."
• Spilletti (27:19): "That's your last bit, Stanner. Cover him, Jingles."

Resolution and Reflection (28:09 - 29:37)

The story concludes with the apprehension of the antagonists and a reaffirmation of law and order in the Wild West. Wild Bill and Jingles reflect on the night's events, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and integrity.

• Wild Bill Hickok (28:09): "Yeah. Just goes to show you, you can't fool nobody when you've been eating onions."

Key Themes and Insights

1. Justice and Integrity: Wild Bill Hickok exemplifies the quintessential lawman, prioritizing justice over personal safety. His dedication to uncovering the truth ensures that law and order prevail.

2. Cleverness and Resourcefulness: Wild Bill's ability to deduce the connection between the onions and the culprits showcases his sharp intellect and strategic thinking, highlighting the importance of intelligence in overcoming adversity.

3. Community and Camaraderie: The relationship between Wild Bill and Jingles underscores the value of partnership and mutual support in tackling challenges, a recurring theme in Western narratives.

4. Conflict Between Homesteaders and Cattlemen: The episode delves into the historical tensions between farmers and cattle ranchers, reflecting the broader struggles for land and resources in the Wild West.

Notable Quotes

• Wild Bill Hickok (07:31): "Well, this is my place to meet the Hickey. I'm sure glad you come home with me now."

• Spilletti (27:17): "He knows something. Shut up, you idiot."

• Wild Bill Hickok (28:07): "He sure will, Jingles."

Conclusion

"One Fresh Onion | Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" is a compelling episode that masterfully blends action, suspense, and classic Western motifs. Through vivid storytelling and enhanced audio quality, Old Time Radio Westerns brings to life the enduring legacy of Wild Bill Hickok, offering both nostalgia for longtime fans and an engaging introduction for new listeners. Andrew Rines' dedication to digital restoration ensures that these timeless tales continue to inspire and entertain, preserving the spirit of the Wild West for future generations.

Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines, and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. Now let's get into this episode.

[Kellogg's Announcer]

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[Wild Bill Hickok]

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[Kellogg's Announcer]

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[Kellogg's Announcer]

Listen real closely now. See if you can hear a sound. No sound, huh? Nothing. Well, I hope that's not the way the Rice Krispies package at your house acts. Because if it does, it's empty. And if that's the case, you ask mother to please get some more Rice Krispies at the store. Then tomorrow morning, when you pour the milk on those Rice Krispies, you will hear a sound. A happy little snap, crackle, pop. And do you know why? Because those Rice Krispies have been tumble toasted. An exclusive Kellogg process that spins Rice Krispies with crispy goodness and makes them golden toasty all over. Have some for breakfast tomorrow. Kellogg's Rice Krispies. United States Marshal Wild Bill Hickok and his big deputy Jingles roamed the west in the cause of law and order. Befriending the pioneer, fighting the outlaw more than once. A thundering adventure for the two saddle partners. Started from a little thing like the all out fight that began with one fresh onion.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Come on. Subs. Hurry up with that bacon. I'm starving to death.

[Jingles]

Yeah, one thing at a time, you big empty barrel. Yeah, how many hands you think I got there? You start on that first.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I sure will.

[Jingles]

Here's yours, Wild Bill.

[Spilletti]

Thank you, son. Looks mighty good.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

What's this you gave me sons?

[Spilletti]

What?

[Jingles]

That's a green onion. Ain't you never seen one before?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah, but it looks fresh.

[Jingles]

Well, it is.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, where'd you get it? First time I've seen one since I've been out here in New Mexico.

[Jingles]

Well, you're going to see a lot more. There's a farmer named Spilletti. Raises them in the North Valley. Brings him to me by the bushel.

[Spilletti]

A farmer?

[Jingles]

Well, that's what I said.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Wild Bill, what's a farmer doing in North Valley? Why, that's open cattle rain.

[Jingles]

You will not know more. It ain't Spilletti. And some of his relatives took up homesteads up there. It raises right good. Onions, tomatoes, corn, beans. He ought to be in here today. You can see for yourself.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Oh, boy, this onion is sure good. How come only get one, you old skin Flint.

[Jingles]

The only one I had left is Spoleti. Will bring me some more. He'll come back later.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Hey, what's that shooting, Bill?

[Jingles]

Hey, it's spaghetti. Somebody's shooting at him.

[Spilletti]

Come on, Jingles. Oh.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Judge, judge, judge. You helped me, huh? Hide to me someplace. Don't let him get to me no more.

[Jingles]

Well, look. Wild Billy's all beat up. They get him in here to a chair.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Sit him down right here. Bill.

[Spilletti]

What happened, Spilletti? Who beat you up?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Who are you?

[Jingles]

Here. This is wild Bill Hickok, U.S. marshal. You better tell him all about it, Spilletti.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah, you look like you could use some help. Oh, he's a big alarm. And wilder. Bill, please. Mr. Hickok. You helping me, huh? They tried to kill his palette.

[Spilletti]

Who tried to kill you?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Stanner. Reaper Stanner and the man that works for him. We call him Puncher. They cut my face. They put cows into my onions. Tell me they're gonna kill me, burn down my house.

[Jingles]

Wild Bill, here comes Stanner now.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, we'll pull his fangs right fast. You get behind me, Spalletti. He can't find you there.

[Spilletti]

Easy, Jingles. We gotta know what goes on here first.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I tell you the truth, Mr. Hickok. Don't you let him get at me.

[Spilletti]

Where is he?

[Rip Stanner]

I saw him run in here.

[Spilletti]

There he is, boss, behind that big rain barrel.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Rain barrel? Don't you call me that.

[Rip Stanner]

Drag him out, Puncher. We're gonna settle his hash.

[Spilletti]

You're not gonna settle anything for a mister. Who's this Jasper boss?

[Rip Stanner]

Some meddling maverick that wants to get his face pushed in?

[Spilletti]

Get out of my way.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You. Get away from me. Stop.

[Spilletti]

Hold it. Stunner, if that's your name. I'll get him.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Boy, you get a broken arm if you ain't careful. Hey, you big. Now hold still before I lose my patience. You cut into my breakfast, so I ain't apt to be too good natured with you. Cut it out. You're breaking my arm. I'm not breaking it, but don't break. Give me any ideas.

[Rip Stanner]

All right, you tree. You're asking for it.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Bill. He's gone.

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[Charlie]

Charlie that coyote's either got a stomachache or he's hungry. If he'd come on down to the bunkhouse, I'd fix him right up with a big bowl of Rice Krispies.

[Kellogg's Announcer]

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[Charlie]

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Quite a speech, Slim. Quite a speech. And kids, come on and make friends with Kellogg's Rice Krispies. They want to make friends with you. They'd like to greet you every morning with a snap, crackle pop. Ask mom to get a box of the world's only talking cereal, Kellogg's Rice Krispies. When Wild Bill and Jingles made a move to block Rip Stanner from getting to Spilletti, it started a free for all fight. And stanner whipped out a six gun that stopped him.

[Jingles]

Bill yeah, reckon Mr. Stanner ain't never met Wild Bill Hickok before. Elsie wouldn't have been so reckless.

[Rip Stanner]

Hickok. Boss, let's get out of here. I'm not running from Hickok or nobody else.

[Spilletti]

Nobody asked you to run, Stanner. But you might stand there a minute and explain some of this.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I told you Mr. Hickok, he tried to kill me. Tried to run me off of my place.

[Spilletti]

All right, Spilletti, I've heard your side. Now let's see what Stanner has to say.

[Rip Stanner]

I got this to say, Hickok. This is none of your business.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Now, that's not going to be a good enough explanation for Bill. Mister, you better keep right on talking.

[Rip Stanner]

All right. Anybody knows this is cattle country. Open range. All the New Mexico's grazing land. Now Spilletti and the rest of them fence building varmints are cutting it up.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Got homesteads from the government, didn't they? That's right. We got a homestead. I got a paper.

[Rip Stanner]

Paper be hanged. Us cattlemen need that grass, and we ain't going to stand hitch no seed farmers in their fences.

[Spilletti]

Their claim is legal. Stanner, you've got plenty of land left for your cattle.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah, and you're just lucky you didn't hit him with one of those slugs, or you'd be on your way to jail right now.

[Rip Stanner]

You two better keep out of this. I'm warning you right now. We're gonna run Spolletti and his kind back to where they come from or fix them up for burying.

[Spilletti]

I wouldn't advise that, mister.

[Rip Stanner]

You get in the way and somebody will be hitting you in the face with a spade, too.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, this is my place to meet the Hickey. I'm sure glad you come home with me now. You come in. I give you lots to eat after long ride. Well, I ain't gonna say no to that. After those jaspers broke up my last meal.

[Spilletti]

You live here alone?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

SP My brother Antonio live with me. Oh, he leave a part of spaghetti on a stove. You sit down and I get you some. And lots of green onions, huh? You sure you got plenty? Have some of them onions, Bill.

[Spilletti]

No, thank you, partner.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Sure. Always a plenty, Antonio make a very good spaghetti. Not like a memoria, but very good.

[Spilletti]

Where's your brother?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Every night, Antonio go out to ride around the fence. Make sure nobody cut it with the snippers enough for my friends. He'll be back pretty soon. Yeah, I sure will. I didn't get no more than half started back there at Sud's Cafe. When that sidewinder started shooting at you. He caught somebody to shoot.

[Spilletti]

Yeah. Come on. Jingle doggone it.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Why couldn't they wait till I was through eating before they started all that gun smoke.

[Spilletti]

It's coming from over there.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Can't see a thing, Bill. Sure did get dark quick.

[Spilletti]

What's in that direction? Spoletti.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

That's my line, too. Mr. Hickok, please. Here we go.

[Spilletti]

See?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Huh? My brother Antonio, he's out there someplace.

[Spilletti]

Sure. Splitty. Come on, Jingles, let's ride.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Bill, I saw gun flies that time.

[Spilletti]

So did I, Jingle.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

That comes from by my fancy, Mr. Hicko. Then we'll just let them know we're coming.

[Spilletti]

Hold it, Jingle. The letti's brother's out there someplace. You might hit him.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Oh, I just shot up in the air, Bill. You couldn't hit nothing in this dark anyway. Hey, Mr. Hickok. They run away. Yeah. Bill, those shots are coming from father.

[Kellogg's Announcer]

Off.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

They're cutting my face. The cows will come in, eat all of my onions. Looks like rip Stanner's keeping his promise, Bill.

[Spilletti]

We'll have to prove that, partner. And if we're going to do that, we'll have to catch him. Let's go.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Now you're talking, Bill. Head Angelo. The way the Micah. I hear somebody. Watch out, Joker. What is it, Bill? Angelo, help me. It's my brother, Tony. Where is he, Bill? He's on this way. Come, please.

[Spilletti]

We're with you, S.P.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Tony. Tony, where are you, Angelo? On the ground.

[Spilletti]

Jingles, light a match.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah. Oh, please, attorney. Why you lying on the ground? You heard Angelo shoot me, Bill. Looks like he shot up pretty bad.

[Spilletti]

Who did it, Tony? Did you see him? No.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

They cut it wire and I shoot, they shoot back. I feel hot iron into my chest.

[Spilletti]

Yeah. Help me with them, Jingles. We gotta get him back in the house.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Sure. You just grit your teeth now, Tony boy, and I'll pick you up. Easy, you. Well, you all are right.

[Spilletti]

Tony.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

He w. Bill hick, he going to fix you up. Yeah, and then we're going to track down the varmints that shot you and fix them up, too.

[Rip Stanner]

I don't hear nobody following us, Puncher. Let's pull up and listen. Whoa, boy.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Whoa. Whoa.

[Spilletti]

Guess you're right, boss. I don't hear no horses.

[Rip Stanner]

Well, that's a break.

[Spilletti]

Well, you reckon it was that come out shooting at us?

[Rip Stanner]

I could make a good guess, puncher.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Who?

[Rip Stanner]

That blasted tin horn marshal Hickok and his big moose of a deputy.

[Spilletti]

You think they're staying down at Spalletti's?

[Rip Stanner]

Nobody else would have anything to do with dirt farmers in this country.

[Spilletti]

Well, you plugged that one Jasper before they rode up. I heard him holler.

[Rip Stanner]

Yeah, and that's what's got me worried.

[Spilletti]

How come?

[Rip Stanner]

Oh, use your head, Puncher. If one of their mothers was Hickok and he can prove it Was us it. Plug that, Jasper. We're in the suit.

[Spilletti]

How's he going to prove it?

[Kellogg's Announcer]

He didn't catch us.

[Rip Stanner]

Oh, think, feather brain. Those cows we drove in that onion patch carry my brand. Don't take anybody smart as Hickok to put two and two together from that.

[Spilletti]

Yeah, and I heard, Shella, Hickok ain't exactly got rocks in his head.

[Rip Stanner]

Well, you heard right.

[Spilletti]

Hey, maybe we could get them cows out without him knowing it.

[Rip Stanner]

Now, how do you figure out. Wait a minute. Maybe you got ahead after all, Puncher.

[Spilletti]

Yeah.

[Rip Stanner]

It's a long shot, but if we could figure out how to get Hickok away long enough to drive off those cows and fix that fence, it might work.

[Spilletti]

Yeah, but how we going to do that?

[Rip Stanner]

There's one thing Hickok's got, it's more curiosity than a Cub grizzly. Come on, Puncher. Let us get a keg of blasting powder. We got to work fast.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

How's he doing, Bill?

[Spilletti]

He's out of his head now, Jingles, but I'm betting he'll pull through.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Oh, I gotta thank you, Mr. Hickok. You're a real friend to Tony and me. Looks like you could use a friend. Say, Bill.

[Rip Stanner]

Yeah?

[Spilletti]

Pardon.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Speaking of that, do you reckon we could get started after the varmint that shot Tony now?

[Spilletti]

I guess so, Jingles. But first I want to check over those cows that came through that fence.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

What do they got to do with it?

[Spilletti]

Most cows carry a brand, Jingle. Might give us a place to start.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Doggone it, why didn't I think of that?

[Spilletti]

Well, don't let it worry your partner. Let's go, Bill.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Did you hear that? Hey, what was it?

[Spilletti]

That sounded like a charge of blasting powder.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Sure did. That or dynamite.

[Spilletti]

Dynamite makes more of a thud. Come on, let's take a look.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

What's anybody doing with blasting powder this time of night?

[Spilletti]

That's a good question, Jingles. I wish I had an answer for you.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Hey, it's your night. One. That's two. That's right, and I'm getting curious.

[Spilletti]

Me too. Jingles, you stay here with Spetti and Tony. I'll go scout around.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

No, I ain't going to do it. Now, lock the door, Spetti, and keep that rifle handy. And don't go out, no matter what happens. Hey, Bill, wait for me.

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[Kellogg's Announcer]

You know Kellogg's Rice Krispies are Tumble Toasted. Well, now, I'll tell you one thing that that tumble toasting does.

[Charlie]

Oh, I know what it does to them. It spins those Rice Krispies Chuck full of crispy goodness and makes them golden toasty all over.

[Kellogg's Announcer]

That's what Tumble Toasting does for Rice Krispies. I mean, what it does for fruit.

[Charlie]

Oh, for fruit Chucks. There ain't no Tumble Toasted Rock fruit, Charlie. Only Kellogg's knows how to tumble toast.

[Rip Stanner]

Sure, sure.

[Kellogg's Announcer]

But Tumble Toasting is what gives Rice Krispies their wonderful flavor. And that's what makes fruit taste so good at breakfast time. Try it and you'll see what I mean. Put some canned peach slices on your Rice Krispies tomorrow morning. Or slice some banana on top. Fresh banana. Or oh boy, put frozen berries. Strawberries or raspberries or blackberries. Put those on your Rice Krispies. Boy, is that a delicious dish.

[Charlie]

Sounds mighty mouth watering too. I'll do that tomorrow. Yes, sir. Tomorrow. And while we're about it, here's what I wish. I wish all our saddle buddies would do that, too. I wish that they'd all decide right now to have Kellogg's Rice Krispies and some sort of fruit for breakfast. Not sometime tomorrow. Tomorrow for sure. Will you do that, pal?

[Kellogg's Announcer]

Huh?

[Charlie]

Ask mom to get you a big box of Kellogg's Rice Krispies to today.

[Kellogg's Announcer]

Wild Bill and Jingles were just about to go down to look at the brands on the cows and Spilletti's onion patch when they heard two distant explosions. The second one got Bill's curiosity up and the two partners rode off to have a look. Meanwhile, Rip, Stanner and Puncher were keeping watch not far away.

[Spilletti]

Hey, there they go. Rip, two horses just rode away from Spalletti's place.

[Rip Stanner]

I heard him. Let him get a little further off. Puncher, how many charges of that powder did you set?

[Spilletti]

5. That was a third one.

[Rip Stanner]

Put a different length fuse on each one.

[Spilletti]

Yeah. Yeah, just like you said.

[Rip Stanner]

All right, let's ride. That ain't gonna hold Hickok for long. He'll figure it out right quick. We gotta work fast and head for them cattle.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Get along there. Hi.

[Spilletti]

That was a real smart trick, Stanner.

[Rip Stanner]

You gotta be smart to fool Hickok. But I reckon we put one over on him this time. And if this don't work, we're going to have to kill him.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, Bill, there goes another blast. That makes four.

[Spilletti]

Yeah. Jingles. They're coming from up on that hill ahead of us.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I don't care where they're coming from. It don't make sense for anybody to be out blasting at night like this.

[Spilletti]

You're right about that jingle.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You reckon some night I was doing some mining up here?

[Spilletti]

I don't know. Slow down to a walk. Beginning to smell burnt powder. Oh, buckshot. Slow, boy.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah, me too. I wish it wasn't so d blame dark.

[Spilletti]

Smell's getting stronger.

[Rip Stanner]

Yeah.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Oh, Joker. What you find, Bill?

[Spilletti]

Nothing yet. I'm going to get out and take a look. Stand there, Bug shot.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Be careful, Bill. Maybe there's another. Well, that's five. I got a feeling it's silly to be striking matches where blasting powder has been. Here it is.

[Spilletti]

Hey, Jingles, look. Nothing but a hole in the ground. Right in the side of that. But no. We've been tricked.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Tricked, Bill? What are you talking about?

[Spilletti]

I just hope we're not too late. Hit that saddle. Come on.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

All right, I'm ready. But I wish I knew what was is going on. Bill. Bill, did you hear that?

[Spilletti]

I sure did. Let's go back to sp.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I don't hear no more shooting. Things are sure quiet.

[Spilletti]

Yeah, and that could be bad.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You mean you think something's happened to Spetti?

[Spilletti]

No, I hope not.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Who's that?

[Spilletti]

S.P. bill and Jingle.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Bill. You must have been scared, Billy. Mr. Jingles, they come back. I shoot. But I don't Go out. Jingle says not to go out, so I shoot through the window.

[Spilletti]

Slow down, sp.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah. What happened now? How's Tony? Oh, he's going to be all right, Billy. Sav. He's alive.

[Spilletti]

Ah, that's fine, Tony. Glad to hear it. Now, who came back and what you see?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I don't see nobody. I hear down by the fence where we find Tony. Hear horses, Hear men yell. Hear cows.

[Spilletti]

Jingles, we've been played for suckers. Come on, hit that saddle.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Bill, I still don't get you.

[Spilletti]

You will, partner.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Hi, Jeff. Joker, you heard what Bill said. Bill, I don't hear no cattle balling.

[Spilletti]

I'm not surprised at that, Jingles. That was the whole idea.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

What do you mean by that?

[Spilletti]

Somebody smarter. We gave him credit for being Butterfly.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You talking about Rip Steiner, Bill?

[Spilletti]

Maybe. Here we are.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Oh, Joker. Ho. Bill, there ain't one dog gone critter left in this onion patch.

[Spilletti]

That's right, Jingle. Getting daylight now, so we'll just trail that bunch of cows.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Why trail them? We know whose cows they are, don't we?

[Spilletti]

We're only guessing. But maybe you're right. Let's ride to Standard Ranch and see if we can pin him down.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, now you're talking. But can we prove it was him that was here last night and done the shooting?

[Spilletti]

Well, we may have to do a little bluffing, partner, but I think I got an idea. Come on, let's ride.

[Rip Stanner]

All right.

[Spilletti]

Here we are, Jingles. Keep your eyes open.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Oh, Joker. Whoa. Ain't easy to keep my eyes open when I ain't slap all the night. Dog. Garment.

[Spilletti]

We'll go right up to the door, but don't take any chances. We've had one trick pulled on us already tonight.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah. Hey, Bill. Plenty of cows around and those tracks led right up this way.

[Spilletti]

That's right.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You just going up and ask Steiner if he was the one that shot Tony? Sp?

[Spilletti]

Not just like that, partner.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Oh.

[Rip Stanner]

Well, what do you want, Hick?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

What's the idea of waking me up.

[Rip Stanner]

This time of morning?

[Spilletti]

You sure I woke you up, Stanner?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Dog gone your hidey. You been sleeping while I've been riding all over the well?

[Spilletti]

You always sleep in your boots, Danner?

[Rip Stanner]

Huh? Oh, no, no. I just pulled him on when I heard you knock. What are you doing here?

[Spilletti]

I followed some cows from SP's farm to here Stanner. And Tony was shot last night.

[Rip Stanner]

I don't concern me, but I hope whoever did it did a good job.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Now, that ain't no way to talk. Unless you did the Shooting?

[Rip Stanner]

You can't accuse me. There's lots of cows in this country.

[Spilletti]

Yeah, but only the killer's cows would have been in Spilletti's onion patch. Suppose you come on out while I look yours over.

[Rip Stanner]

You see the brand on them last night?

[Spilletti]

No, you kept me too busy.

[Rip Stanner]

Well, I expect to pin anything on me then.

[Spilletti]

Boss, I heard something out here. Hey, what's Hickok doing here?

[Rip Stanner]

He's barking up the wrong tree puncher. He thinks we had something to do with shooting Tony Spilletti last night. Well, thinking ain't good enough.

[Spilletti]

How's he gonna prove it?

[Rip Stanner]

You figured he's gonna ask them cows of mine. He didn't see no brands on the ones in Spetti's onion patch. He didn't?

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Ain't gonna do you no good to laugh, you hyenas.

[Spilletti]

Jingles is right. St I arrest you both for shooting of Tony Spetti.

[Rip Stanner]

You're loco, Hick. You ain't got no proof of that.

[Spilletti]

Yes, I have, Stanner. That steer just told me, boss.

[Rip Stanner]

He knows something. Shut up, you idiot.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Watch him, Bill.

[Spilletti]

That's your last bit, Stanner. Cover him, Jingles.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Sure, but Bill, I still don't see how you know it was Stanner.

[Rip Stanner]

He don't know it. He's bluffing.

[Spilletti]

No, I'm not bluffing, Stanner. That stair's been eating onions. The only onions nearby are at Spilletti's. And that's all the proof I need. He's got us, boss.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, I'll be doggone. How come I didn't notice that?

[Spilletti]

Because you'd been eating onions too, partner. But if you remember, I didn't have any.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

I'm getting out. Grab him, Bill. I got him. Jingles.

[Spilletti]

Get puncher.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

You've got nothing.

[Spilletti]

But I'm getting fed up with you, Stanner.

[Rip Stanner]

You think you're.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Well, that got him, Bill. I got this one wrapped up. Let's take him to jail. Ain't the judge going to be surprised when you tell him how they was caught?

[Spilletti]

He sure will, Jingles.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yeah. Just goes to show you, you can't fool nobody when you've been eating onions. Even if you happen to be a cow.

[Kellogg's Announcer]

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[Spilletti]

Well, that winds up another Wild Bill Hickok story. But we'll be with you again on Monday.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

Yes siree Bob. With the story about a couple of real smart hold up men of the Old West. We call it Big John and Little Mike and say Guy, our show is being featured by all the Mutual stations during Western Week and they're presenting lots of special programs paying tribute to the Old west and its pioneers.

[Spilletti]

I hear it's a real radio rodeo of entertainment, so partners keep listening because for the best of the west, it's always mbs. Go long kids.

[Wild Bill Hickok]

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[Wild Bill Hickok]

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[Kellogg's Announcer]

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[Wild Bill Hickok]

Foreign.

[Kellogg's Announcer]

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[Wild Bill Hickok]

Sam this.

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