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The Forged Requisition | The Lone Ranger (05-02-51)
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Original Air Date: May 02, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup ...
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The Lone Ranger
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Andrew Rines
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The Lone Ranger
A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty high on Silver. The Lone Ranger. Before this exciting adventure, a word from our sponsor, General Mills, makers of Cheerios, the ready to eat oat cereal that gives you go power, and Wheaties for breakfast of champion present by Special Recordings the Lone Ranger. Hello, friends. This is the Lone Ranger. I'd like you to listen to something. All over the country in every direction. You know. That's right. People in various parts of the country have different accents perhaps, or dress a little differently. But the ones with plenty of drive, the go getters have one thing in common. They're careful about their diet. They see to it that they eat a good honest breakfast every day. And a breakfast built around wheat couldn't be better for you. Wheat is real man food. So bear in mind, with his faithful Indian companion, Tato, the daring and resourceful mask rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. 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 fellow. I am Silver. Away. The Lone Ranger and Toto rode into the valley. Otto, look ahead. Smoking ruins of a wagon train. That's bad. We see if there any survivors. Within a few minutes, the masked man and his Indian companion rained to a stop at the scene of the attack. These were army transportation. Ah, I'm attacked by Indians. I see plenty error. No, unsurvived. This must be the work of Chief Lightfeather and his braves. I hope something could be done to get them to return to the reservation before they went on the war path. Now them have plenty guns and ammunition. That mean more trouble. Kimasabe. We'll ride to the fort, report the attack. Let's go. The Lone Ranger had come into the territory because of a written request he had received from the Major through the padre at the mission. It was this note which procured him ready admittance to the major's. Headquarters, Major. Here's the map. Oh, heaven. Come right in, Lieutenant. You come in, too. Yes, sir. Come right in, mister. Thanks. Hi, Thunder. It's mighty good to see you again, my friend. Sit down, sir. Sir. Thank you, Major DeWitt. As soon as the guard brought in that note I'd sent you. I had the Lieutenant go out to escort you to my headquarters. Thank you, sir. Lieutenant Kinney is the only one who knew I sent for you. Major, I have bad news. Bad news? What do you mean? On our way here, my friend Tonto and I found the ruins of a wagon train. What? Army transport? Indians had attacked and there were no survivors. They must be the wagons that were bringing the rifles and ammunition. He expected them late today. And what I feared has started. Chief Light Feather and his Indians have gone in a war path. That's right, Major. The sign showed there were hundreds who took part in the attack. This is serious, Major. We needed those rifles and the ammunition greatly. And to have them in the hands of those Indians. Means they're now in good condition to make plenty of trouble. Strange that the Indians knew what was in those wagons. We have transports bringing foodstuffs every week. And no one knew we were expecting rifles and ammunition on this trip. No one knew except us, Major. And the trusted picked men who were bringing them in. You're new here at the fort, aren't you, Lieutenant? Yes, sir. That is, I came here two months ago. You see, sir, Kinney's a replacement for Lieutenant. I should say former Lieutenant Hooker. The officer you met when you were here before. What happened to Hooker? I notice you said former Lt. Hooker was court martialed and expelled from the service. For insubordination and conduct unbecoming an officer. I see. Frankly, I didn't like Hooker when I met him. He was a disgrace to the servicer. I knew Lieutenant Kinney back East and requested he be sent here because I know he's to be trusted. Well, thank you, Major. Now to the matter at hand. Make out a report of the disaster, Lieutenant. Then send it by courier with a requisition for more rifles and ammunition. Yes, sir. It will take about a month for the new shipment to come through from the supply depot at Fort Worthen. But I hope there'll be no further trouble before they arrive. Why did you send for me, Major? I value your advice and judgment, sir. With your keen knowledge of the Indians, I hoped you might help me think of some way to reason with Chief Lightweather. His success in getting arms for his braves will make him more determined to resist Going back to the reservation. I know. I realize the situation is a tense one. I'll send to Fort McCavit, 30 miles north of here for reinforcements. Then you think the Indians might even attack the fort? It's possible. I don't. I'll keep watch and let you know what we find out. All right, sir. I'll send someone to McCavett at once. Just knowing you're near will be a relief. Oh, thanks. We'll do all we can. Goodbye for a while, sir. Goodbye, sir. The Lone Ranger met Tahto outside the fort and the two men rode into the nearby hills and made a temporary camp. The sun had gone down and the black moon lighted the countryside. The Lone Ranger told Tato of his talk with the major. Then he added, we're right into the foothills and try to locate the Indians encampment. I know the general direction they took when we looked at the pony tracks in the valley this afternoon. What we do if we find the Indian camp? Try to find out what they might do next. Otto, let's get going. The Lone Ranger and Toto, continually on the alert for any sign of prowling Indians, rode several miles into the foothills. Finally, they moved along a ridge that overlooked a secluded valley. They drew ring along the trees in summer as they heard distant drums and caught a glimpse of a big campfire below. The masked man and his companion crawl to the edge of the ridge and cautiously looked down. These celebrations come to an end, Donald. Yeah. Good. The chief is walking to the center of the ring of bra. The white man with him? I can't quite make out who. Now he's facing this way in telephone fort maybe. Recognize him? He's Hooker. The man who was cashiered from the army. Maybe him behind all trouble. That's what I think. Now Hooker's mounting a horse alone. Here, take a look. Me see him? Him believe now right to end the valley. We'll cut down along the ridge and following Tado. Let's get to the horse. Come on, children. A box cow. The Lone Ranger and Tottle followed Hooker for some distance. Finally, the ex officer turned off the trail and stopped before a dark deserted shack. The Lone Ranger and Tottle waited until they saw a light in the shack. Then they approached on foot, cautiously. A piece of burlap hung on the inside of the partly open side window. There was a narrow uncovered space at the bottom which allowed the masked man and Indian a view of the interior. They saw Hooker talking to an Indian dressed in buckskins. Elijah came from the Indian camp. Our plans Are fetched Me come from Fort Terrett. Wait here like before. You bring more news. Ah, and send out Ryder to Fort McCavet. Try get other troopers come to Fort Terret. Ryder isn't going to get very far. Lightfeller has plenty of braves walking the Trail to Fort McCann. Now, Major doesn't know about the requisition Blank you sneaked from the office and brought to me a few weeks ago, does he? Him not find out after you write on blank. Me follow Sergeant who take troopers to get rifles, ammunition. Yes. Impeach me bring paper from Fort Terrace. Yes. It did the trick. It got them to bring all the stuff we wanted. We've got it. When we attack the wagon train. Our light feather and braves ready to tax Fort Erit after dawn. Yes. Now you'd better get back to the fort. Let's get away from here quick. They'll wait here in the trees until they leave. Me not snappy. What him say about paper? Him thick. I don't either, but I'm going to find out. I'll go to Fort Terra Tado, warn them about the coming attack. The fort should fall. A general massacre of all nearby settlers would follow like a Walton shack. Now, you haven't much time, Toto. First I want you to go to town and stop the telegraph office. Then you must find a way to get through to Fort McCabbit. A matter of life and death. We'll continue our Lone Ranger adventure in just a moment. Cowboy Tom is a boy of six. He knows all kinds of cowboy tricks. He can rope a steer because he knows he's got go power from stereos. Yes, he's got go power. There he goes. He's stealing his stereos. Cheerios. Cheerios. You bet, Cheerios. The oat cereal that needs no cooking. Every delicious spoonful of Cheerios and milk is real muscle building food. Each spoonful contains vitamins, minerals and proteins your body needs. Yes, the good things in a Cheerios breakfast do good things for your body. Help you have healthy nerves, good red blood, strong bones and muscles. And besides, giving you go power. Cheerios is downright wonderful tasting. That toasted oat flavor is really something. And when you add milk and your favorite fruit, say some sliced bananas, you're in for a delicious breakfast treat. Get the whole family off to a good start every morning with Cheerios. Then you'll hear people say he's stealing his Cheerios. Now to continue. After scribbling a message for Totto to send by telegraph, the Lone Ranger mounted Silver and rode hurriedly to Fort Terrace. Now, I understand much of what's going on, Major. I took the liberty of sending a telegraph message to Fort Worth in your name. You mean in regard to that forged requisition you told me about? Yes, that's right. The answer to that telegram may decide how we'll meet the expected attack at dawn. Well, I'll return to town now and wait there for the answer. I'll be back as soon as possible, Major. Good night. Good night, sir. Major, are you sure that masked man is to be trusted? Just what are you driving at, Kenny? Just this, sir. You trusted Hooker once, and he turned crooked. That masked man might betray us to Chief Lightseither for his own gain. I thunder Kenny. I sent for the Lone Ranger, and I. I'll stake my career. I'll resign my command if he doesn't come back and prove to be everything I believe him to be. As time passed, the Lone Ranger failed to return. Meanwhile, the man Hooker rode to the Indian stronghold and dismounted in front of the chief's wigwam. He wore an officer's uniform. He stood for a moment watching the war dance which was in progress. Chief Lightfeather came forward and spoke. Plan of White brother Dun. Many braves ready to follow you. Chief Light Feather and other braves follow and wait over ridge in front of fort. If, good Chief Lightfeather, we shall not fail. Ah, wisdom of white brothers. Now I'll inspect the braves who are following. They must obey the orders I have given and shall give. I'm short. You train them well. Braves of Chief Light Feather will obey. White Brother come. We go siege our. There was a tenseness throughout the fort as the night wore on. This tenseness increased as one of the white army scouts arrived with the news that the courier who had started for Fort McKavett to request reinforcements had been found dead a few miles away. Lt. Kinney stood with a major on one of the ramparts near the front gate. He was saying, major matters are most serious if an attack is imminent. Seems it's been a mistake to put all our faith in that mask man. You dare question my judgment, Lieutenant? Oh, it isn't that, sir. The fate of all of us is soon to be decided. Dawn is almost here. We're in no position to ward off a big attack. I'm well aware of that. But remember, the Lone Ranger is the one who warned us of an attack. Might be that he did so to keep us all here while the Indians move to strike elsewhere. I don't believe it. May I remind you that a trip to town and back would take far less than an hour's time. The man you call the Lone Ranger hasn't returned, though many hours have gone by. Time will tell. Sun's just coming up if there's to be an attack. Is he? Said Thunder. The men arrived. Look yonder. A company of troopers is heading for the fort. Well, that's still a quarter of a mile away. Shall I give orders to open the gates, sir? Yes, by all means. Stand by to open the gates. Look, Major. Swinging in a wide circle around them, a horseman riding at a gallop. I'll use binoculars. Let's see, where's the Lone Ranger? Why does he. The troopers are firing at him. He seems to be just out of range. They're shooting because of his mask. Come down to the gates with me. Yes, sir. Very. Open those gates now. Troopers are galloping after him, still shooting. They're making a mistake. But thank heaven he's out of range. Here he comes. Quick, Major, close the gates. Turn your guns on those men. This man is crazy, sir. Don't listen. He's trying to trick it. Those are not troopers. That's Hooker leading disguised Indians. Close the gates before is too late. Believe me, Major, I have proof. Close the gate. Open fire. I'll not let you make this mistake, Major. Get out of the way. Quick. Close these gates. My thunder. They are Indians. I got a glimpse of Hooker leading them. That's right. Look. Others are coming over the ridge now. The rest of the Indians. As the troopers watched a wave of Indians roll over the ridge and move toward the fort. The disguised Indians, enraged by the discovery of their trickery toss away the army hat and jackets. They wore this losing their true identity. As the waves of mounted Indians pressed forward, many of those in front rolled back and forth, shooting at the stockade walls. The battle went on unabated. The Lone Ranger and the major climbed to the rampart carrying rifles. From this vantage point, the masked man saw Hooker encouraging the Indians. As he galloped along in front of the stockade and seemingly just out of range, the major spoke. There's that trader Hooker disgracing the uniform. He has the nerve to wear the long shot. But I'm going to try to bring him down. A saloon ranger aimed his rifle in hopes of wounding Hooker. Two frenzied Indians, who had been riding well ahead of the traitor suddenly turned and shot arrows directly at the uniformed man. Hooker fell to the ground with an arrow in his breath. Look. An arrow struck Hooker. I think it's killed him. The Indians blame Him for the failure of his own plan. Well, at least it saved the you a bullet. It's best that he go that way, sir. Look. More Indians coming. Our case looks hopeless. We'll soon run out of ammunition. You keep fighting until that happens, Major. As the battle continued without let up, it seemed the Indians would soon win the fort by a force of numbers. Then a welcome sound was heard. Major, look. Now the troopers are really coming. But how do they know how to win for them, Larry? For a short time, the Indians, caught between the fire from the fort and from the approaching troopers tried to fight back. Then as their chief fell wounded, they broke, scattering in all directions. The battle was over. The Major turned and for a moment placed his hand on the Lone Ranger's shoulder. A silent gesture that spoke his extreme thanks. Then the two men climbed down to order the gates opened and to meet the approaching troopers. A short time later, the Lone Ranger and Toto stood with a small group of officers near the fort gate. The captain who had led the reinforcements was speaking. Major, the day is full of surprises. First, you introduce a masked man as a friend. And second, we discovered many of the Indians wearing parts of trooper uniforms. And use your army saddle, sir. The major will explain both the mask and the uniforms. Captain. I'll explain about the uniforms first. Captain, my friend whom you designate as the mask man became suspicious concerning a certain forged requisition he knew about. He telegraphed the supply depot last night. This is the reply he received. Reply to your inquiry. Requisition forms received by us some weeks ago called for a stated amount of rifles and ammunition and for 50 complete uniforms and army saddles. Respectfully, the requisition for the uniforms and saddles was forged by ex Lieutenant Hooker. He was working hand in glove with the Indians. I still don't see what that is. The wagon train bringing the supplies is attacked. Hooker planned that when he sent that requisition. You were clever enough to suspect trickery, sir. But what kept you so long? Oh, the telegram was Leighton Cumming. I realized Hooker wanted those uniforms and saddles for a purpose. I saw him ride out of town and followed. When I saw him leave the Indian camp with Indians dressed as troopers, I knew his plan. And at the risk of your life, you reached us just before Hooker and his disguised Indians did. I didn't have time to give you the telegram and point out what it meant. Major, I'm proud that you had faith enough in my word to act as you did. I've been listening to what has been said and I. Well, sir. Lieutenant, I'm sorry for the rough treatment. There is no time for argument or explanation. Look, Ash, I don't know how to apologize for what I. Apologies are necessary. You are doing your duty as you saw it, Lieutenant. May I shake your hand, sir? Why, of course. Hooker and Chief Lightfeather are both dead. You'll have no trouble rounding up the Indians to go back to the reservation. With those two out of the way, I'm sure we'll have no further trouble. Ponto and I'll leave now, sir. We're glad we were able to help. We're both proud of the men who serve our country so well. And we're proud, my friend, to have two such loyal and courageous Americans serving the West. Thank you, Major, and goodbye. Goodbye, sir. Adios, gentlemen. By thunder, there goes a real man. I agree with that. That Captain. Major. You forgot to explain who he is, sir. No, I didn't forget, Captain. I didn't want to embarrass him by saying that his name will go down in history for his valiant deeds. Deeds performed as a true American without a desire for personal gain and glory. You see, Captain, I couldn't say that in front of the Lone Ranger. Sam. The Lone Ranger, a copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated, is produced by Trendle Campbell Muir Incorporated. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer, your announcer, Fred Foy. Listen to the Lone Ranger. Brought to you by Special Recording Mondays through Fridays at this same time.
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Andrew Rines
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The Lone Ranger
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