. North Dakota history and people; outlines of American history. nd A. on the Chimney Butte ranch, seven miles south of Medora. He addedseveral hundred head to the bunch that fall and the next year established theElkhorn ranch, thirty-iive miles down the river from Medora. This ranch wasin charge of Sewall and Dow. On the two ranches he had some three thousandhead of cattle and twice a year visited these ranches and participated in theround-up, one season remaining until Christmas. There was no part of thework on that ranch in which he did not participate. He was fearless, but non
. North Dakota history and people; outlines of American history. nd A. on the Chimney Butte ranch, seven miles south of Medora. He addedseveral hundred head to the bunch that fall and the next year established theElkhorn ranch, thirty-iive miles down the river from Medora. This ranch wasin charge of Sewall and Dow. On the two ranches he had some three thousandhead of cattle and twice a year visited these ranches and participated in theround-up, one season remaining until Christmas. There was no part of thework on that ranch in which he did not participate. He was fearless, but noneof those who rode the range with him or accompanied him on his hunting tripsrecall a single instance wherein he could be said to have been reckless. One dayone of his employes undertook to frighten him by threats of gun play. took the gun from him and kicked him out of camp. The fellow wasknown as a desperado who was expected to shoot on the slightest apologized and was restored to his place, but his spirit as a desperado was H^^T^. JEAX BAPTISTK BOTTINEAU HISTORY OF NORTH DAKOTA 523 broken. Theodore Roosevelt was not Teddy on the range, but Mr. Rooseveltalways, the men showing their respect for him in his absence as well as in hispresence. In 1906 his son Kermit rode on horseback from Deadwood to Medora,accompanied by Hon. Seth Bullock, and spent a few days with the ranch friendsof Mr. Roosevelt. During his stay at Medora, Mr. Roosevelt was one summerdeputy sheriff, and was as fearless and faithful in the performance of his dutyas he required his appointees to be. Mrs. Roosevelt visited the ranch in thesummer of 1890. He retained his interests in North Dakota cattle growing until1896, when he closed out with profit. After his election as President Mr. Roosevelt wrote as follows: White House, Washington, November 10, Dear Joe and Sylvane: No telegram that I received pleased me more than yours, and I thank youfor it. Give my warm regards to M
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