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Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the great horse. Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. Come on, Silver. Let's go, big fella. Are you Silver? It was late afternoon when Greg Stacy, a lean, shifty eyed man, entered a cafe in the town of Medora, located on a bank of the upper Missouri river in the Dakota Territory. Inside the door he paused, looked around the room, then approached a white aproned man at one end of the bar. What'll it be, stranger? Nothing right now. I'm just looking for a gent named Hudson. You mean Pete Hudson, foreman of the Maltese Cross range? He's the one. He's in the back room. I'll go tell him you're asking for him. What's your name? Never mind. I'll go myself. Greg Stacy was unknown to lawmen in that part of the country, but south of the Dakota territory, he was wanted for many crimes, including cattle and horse stealing, highway robbery and murder. Greg. Howdy, Pete. I got here as fast as I could. The boys and I had to come all the way from Wichita. I'm glad you made it. I was sure surprised to hear that you've been working steady on a range. I'm top hand on the Maltese Cross. So you said in your letter. I took the job so I could line up plans for making a real haul. Kettle? Yep. So that's it. The man I work for is a mighty big operator. He owns two ranches. Maltese Cross, which is near town, and the elkhorn ranch about 20 miles down river. I've heard of the Elkhorn. A man named Ferris owns it. Yeah, he also owns the Maltese Cross and I'm foreman there. We just finished the roundup, so all the best market cattle is herded. That makes it mighty convenient to rustle. How many cowhens are on the place. Right now there's only a couple of men to stand guard and watch the fences Where's Ferris? As far as I know, he's at the ranch house. He planned to spend the afternoon there working on his records. We'll have to give him the same as the guards. A bullet. Yeah, but not right away. We'll need a signature on papers to sell the cattle. That's right. We'll have to hold him prisoner. Any of the men with you know about the old shack near Chimney Butte? Three of the boys have been there. Good. Send two of them to the ranch house to capture Ferris and take them to the Chimney Butte hideout. Right. Ferris is alone in the house and they shouldn't have any trouble. Now, there's just one other thing, Greg. What's that? I didn't know this when I wrote you. Ferris sold part interest in his cattle business to an Easter day. What about it? The easterner's coming here. He's due to arrive on the train tonight and he's expecting Ferris to meet him. Ferris can't meet him. I'll meet him. He's never seen Ferris. I'll call myself Ferris and you'll never know the difference. Then what? I have plans for dealing with the easterner. I'll tell you about him later. Right now you better send the boys to capture Ferris. Yeah. I'll send Gunner and Joe. Tell him to take Ferris to the hideout and stay with him. We'll join them there. Toto, the Indian friend of the Lone Ranger, watched Greg Stacy leave the cafe, mount his horse at the hitch rail and ride away. It was after dark when the Lone Ranger, who had camped in a woods near town, heard the hoof beats of an approaching horse. A moment later, Tonto rode into the small clearing lighted by a campfire. Horse count hope alert. Easy to go. Easy, fella. Did Stacy's gang stop in Medora Tunnel? Ah, them run horses into public corral at end of street. Men stay there while Stacy go to cafe. Did you follow Stacey to the cafe? Ah, me follow him and meet someone in private room. Talk a little while, then come out and ride fast to Corel. Me watch from distance. Him talk to 5 crook, then 2 gang right way. Did you follow them? No. Kimasabe, you say keeper and Stacy. That's right. What did Stacy and the other three members of his gang do? All go to cafe. Three crooks set at table, order big meal. Stacy go again to private rooms. That's when we leave and come back here. Well, at last, Tahoe, we've caught up to that gang. It's been a long trail from Kansas. That's right, Kimasabe. Now we go to lawman tell em crooks in town. You said two members of the gang left town. That right. But Stacy and three others still there. All of those crooks must be captured. And what we do? Well, I'm trying to decide. I wish we knew who met Stacy in that private room. Need not know that. From what you said, it looks as though Stacy's planning something. I if he is Toto, we'll wait and watch. They'll give Stacy and his gang rope enough to hang themselves. In town. Later that night, Toto located the outlaws, then reported to the Lone Ranger who waited with Scout and Silver in the darkness behind a row of buildings. Leading the horses at ground hitch, the two men moved to a place where they could remain unseen while they watched Greg Stacy and three members of his gang across the street near the Madora railroad station. Buckboard stop at station. Diver is talking to Greg Stacy. You know him? No. We never see drivers before scare horses. Those horses are too nervous to be hitched a buck. Boy, Pete, you sure got a mighty spirited team to draw that wagon. That's what the man in the livery stable said. War me to be careful. Said these horses were gun shy. Good. Soon as the easterners aboard the wagon, you boys know what to do. Just haze the tender for the well. You know what to do. We'll set up a commotion that'll start a runaway that no one can hold back. That'll be all right as long as it looks like an accident. Next up is Madora. The one passenger who prepared to leave the train at Madora was a dynamic man in his early 20s. He had a quick smile, a friendly manner and an abundance of energy that found outlet in strenuous sports like boxing, wrestling, riding and hunting. He was a man whose later years were to be claimed by destiny to fill important pages in the history of America. A man who would one day occupy the White House as president. Teddy Roosevelt. All right, Mr. Roosevelt. This is Medora. Bully. Good trip, conductor. Good train. Well, thanks, sir. Want some help with the luggage? No, thanks. I'll manage. The arrival of the train with its steam and flying sparks tempt the buckboard horses into a frenzy of fear. Pete Hudson, standing near the team, pulled hard on the reins and shouted, calm down, you crazy fools. Calm down, I tell you. Take it easy. Use a whip on him. I'll cut him to ribbons. They don't calm down. What's going on here? I'll break that spell. Hold on. Don't use that whip. The horse frightened. Whipping won't Help. Give me the reins. Stand aside. Now, quiet. Easy. Take it easy. You're all right. No one's going to hurt you, fellows. Holding the reins firmly, the man from the east touched the necks of the horses with a steady hand and spoke in a friendly manner. Golly, he's quiet in those critics. You see, a soft word is sometimes more effective than a big stick. It applies to people as well as to horses, I reckon. You must be Mr. Roosevelt. That's right. I'm first. You are? Bully. Glad to meet you face to face. Well, I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Roosevelt. These are some of the boys from the Maltese Cross. Glad to see you. Craig, put Mr. Roosevelt's luggage on the buckboard. Right. I wasn't sure you could handle Western Bronx, Mr. Roosevelt, so I've got a buckboard for you. Just follow the road straight ahead. Good, good. Here's the reins, Mr. Roosevelt. Now, boys, give the tender for the haz. Look at him go. That's what I call a runaway. 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We eat more energy giving wheat by far than any other grain. It's one big reason why we are still on the move, exploring new frontiers. Keep on eating your Wheaties and you'll be new and okay. Now to continue. The Lone Ranger and Toto, who watched from across the street, saw the outlaws deliberately panic the buckboard team. The masked man said, come on, Toto, get our horses. We must stop that runaway team before the man on the wagon is killed. Teddy O Teddy Roosevelt was no novice in handling horses, but it took all all of his skill and strength to keep the wildly racing team from overturning the buckboard. Suddenly he was aware of a man riding a big white horse at breakneck speed to overtake the careening buckboard. As the white horse came close to the driver's seat, Roosevelt saw that the rider's face was partly covered by a mask. The masked man urged his mouth ahead until by leaning far to the side, he could grasp the bridle of the nearest runaway horse. Roosevelt was fully aware of the risk taken by the masked man. The slightest miscalculation or a sudden unexpected turn by one of the horses might cause a fatal fall. But gradually the team slowed, then stopped. You all right, I'll help you steady those horses. Roosevelt jumped to the ground and hurried forward to aid the masked man in calming the frightened team. Oh, steady. Easy, easy. Meanwhile, Tuttle caught up through rein and dismounted. Me? We never see horses handled better. Nor did I fight Gadri. I've never seen anything more daring than what this mask man did me. Talk about what you did. I was right. Expert stage drivers who couldn't have handled the runaway as well as you did and kept the wagon from tipping over. This fella make plenty good stagecoach drivers. Thanks, Indian. And thanks to you for helping me. I've heard of masked outlaws in this part of the country, but I didn't expect to owe my life to one. I'm not an outlaw. Then why are your masks? Who are you? Many people call me the Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger. I've heard of you. Yes, indeed. This is a bully adventure. Do you mind telling me your name? Certainly not. It's Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt. Mr. Roosevelt, Otto and I saw the men at the station deliberately panic the horses, hazing me, trying to test the metal of a tenderfoot. That's why they did it. Are they friends of yours? One of them is Sylvain Ferris. I bought an interest in the cattle business he and Merrifield operates. We own the Maltese Cross and Elkhorn ranches. Some of the men who are at the station are outlaws wanted in Kansas. But they're cowboys working at the Maltese Cross. They're cattle thieves and killers. Must be mistaken. I'm sure Ferris wouldn't hire outlaws. He may not know they're outlaws. Men come this way. We'll leave before they arrive. Be on guard when you're with them. Yes, indeed. Easy, big fella. Shout out. Easy, fella. Montooscout. Roosevelt watched the masked man and tottle ride away and admired the crowd. Great horse, Silver. Then he turned as Pete Hudson, who called himself Ferris, and the outlaws, who had been identified as ranch hands, approached and drew reign. Are you all right, Mr. Ro? I'm just bully, boys. Meant to start the team at a fast clip. Just sort of haze. You didn't mean to start a runaway. All right, Feris. I don't mind a little action. We saw two men here with you. Who are they? Oh, one of them is the. I didn't get his name, but he stopped the team. Well, maybe I better drive the team the rest of the way. Nonsense. I'll drive. You and the men ride ahead. I'll follow. Well, all right, Mr. Roosevelt. I'll see you at the ranch. After reaching the ranch house, Roosevelt talked for a long time with a man who posed as his partner. While the real Sylvain Ferris was held prisoner in the shack near Chimney Butte by two members of Greg Stacy's gang. The rest of the gang and Stacy himself slept in the Maltese Cross bunkhouse. The following morning, the outlaws were saddling their horses in the corral when Pete Hudson approached. Oh, Greg. Yeah? Take the boys to Chimney Butte as fast as you can. Drive off the stock at Corell there. Take it to Painted Rock Canyon. You know the place? Yeah, but I. Take Sylvain Ferris with you. I'll join you later. What's wrong? Roosevelt asked too many questions. Hey, here he comes out of bed and dressed for riding. Remember what I said, Greg. Move the cattle as soon as possible. Right. Morning, gentlemen. Morning, sir. Holy day for riding, huh? Looks to me like storms heading its way. Storm? Nonsense. I want to see this ranch, ferris. Sure thing, Mr. Roller. Especially the cattle. You Said in your last letter it would be corralled by the time I arrived. Well, you mean you mentioned a natural land formation that made a fine corral. Chimney Butte, I think you called it. Oh, Mr. Roosevelt, I don't like to take you there. When there's likelihood of a hard rain, you see, the place gets flooded. Oh, that's strange. In one of your letters you said it was a bully place to hold cattle because it was well drained. Oh, I must have been thinking another place. Paris, would you mind going back to the house with me for a few minutes? I want you to sign an extra copy of our partnership agreement. Sign my name? Yes, if you have no objections, Greg, you should come barrel on him. What'd you say? Ferris. He told me to do this. Oh, that's it, Craig. Rich Easterner can be knocked out as easy as anyone else. He knew we were up to something. Yeah, and he knew he'd trap you when you couldn't Sign your name to match the Ferris signature. Take him into the house, try and gag him and we'll head for Chimney Beauty. He said two men were guarding the cattle. After we get Ferris and the boys who are with him, we'll gun the guards and then move the cattle. We'll be a long way off before anyone finds Roosevelt. Roosevelt regained consciousness soon after Pete and the outlaws left the ranch. He found himself lying on the floor of the house with a gag in his mouth and strong ropes around his wrists and ankles. He fought hard for nearly an hour to free his hands. Then he rested for a moment. He had just begun a new effort when he saw the door swing open. The masked man and Toto entered the room. Remove the gag. I'll take care of these ropes. Thanks. I. I don't know what brought you to here, but I camped in the woods near here and saw the men who met you at the station riding past. You weren't with him. So we came here to find out why. Did you see all of the men who met me? There were six of them, and the man who calls himself Paris is with them there. Don't you think he's Paris? No, I think he's an imposter. And I think there's a reason why they don't want me to go near Chimney Butte. Men we saw, we're headed that way. We'll go after them. I'll go with you. Are you sure you feel well enough? I've never avoided a fight in my life. Just give me time to get my guns in the bedroom. Very well. Otto Roosevelt. Looks like a fighting man. He can handle guns as well as he handles horses. He'll make a great partner in battle. In a moment, the Easterner returned to the living room, buckling a cartridge belt from which hung a brace of six guns as heavy as those of the Lone Ranger. I'm ready. Let's catch those crooks. We'll ride them roughshod. At the corral, Roosevelt selected a big, powerful horse. While helping saddle the animal, the Lone Ranger said, you'll have a hard ride, Roosevelt. We're here in Chimney Butte. The ground is mighty rough. Can't be too rough for me. I like rough riding. It's exciting. All right, rough rider, let's go easy. During the fast, hard ride across the uneven ground, Teddy Roosevelt handled his horse with skill and daring and was admired by by the Lone Ranger and Toddle. Presently, the three men saw a massive formation that towered above the rock studded country. From a distance, it resembled a short, thick chimney. That's a place. That's Chimney Butte. That's where the cattle are corralled. A moment later, the horsemen were near enough to hear gunfire. They saw bursts of smoke from two guns fired by guards who were fortified by rocks in the narrow gap that opened into the area where the cattle was held. The guards were returning the gunfire of attackers who were crouching behind massive boulders. The eight outlaws were well protected from the gunfire of the guards, but they were in plain view of the hard riding masked man, his Indian friend, and the easterner who shouted, those are the men from the ranch. Yeah. Blood. We draw reins. Get back a rock. Open fire. Oh, no. Don't draw. Rein. Charge. With his reins wrapped around the saddle horn, Roosevelt spurred his horse, drew both guns and opened fire. For the Lone Ranger and Tottle, there was just one thing to do. You stay with him. The three men rode abreast, firing with devastating speed and accuracy. They were like three musketeers of old, ignoring the odds against them, riding to battle with no thought of personal safety. It was the kind of charge that Teddy Roosevelt, a few years later, led up San Juan Hill to turn the tide of a war with Spain. Several of the outlaws dropped in their tracks. Others had their weapons smashed by bullets. The rest threw on their guns and raised their hands. Easy. Keep your hands up. After you're tied, the wounded will be cared for. Great work, Roosevelt. You plenty good fighting man. A bully. Fight. A short time later, Sylvain Ferris, who lay tightly bound and gagged in a shack, heard the creak of an opening door. He turned on his bunk, expecting to see one of his captors. Instead, he saw a brisk man who drew a hunting knife. As he said, have you free in no time, Ferris. First the gag. I have lots to tell you about a gang of crooks, a crooked foreman. That takes care of the gag. Who are you? Me? I'm your partner, Roosevelt. Oh, thank you. Oh, don't start pranking me, Ferris. We're both obligated to the masked man who's going to bring the marshal here to take charge of the crooks there. Now your hands are free. A masked man? That's right. He calls me the Rough Rider. And I call him the Lone Ranger. Hey everybody. Lady luck here and we're celebrating America's 250th birthday. Now all summer long I'm going to be celebrating by playing on spinquest.com which is an American owned social casino. It obviously features over a thousand slot games and live blackjack, live craps, live bubble craps. Head on over to spinquest.com get yourself a 30 coin pack for just 10 bucks. Spin Quest, a free to play social casino boy, where prohibited. Visit spinquest.com for more details. 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