This was located by a man named Brown, and the forty acres on which it was situated was sold to the Bay State. This spring is known as the "Four- Jay-Spring."

Ed Bouton, a brother of Mark Bouton, of the VB, followed from Texas soon after the location of the VB ranch on Bear creek. He also had a temper and an inclination to homicide. A sister arrived and in due time was married to one of the early men, Ed Bryant.

Bryant had a house in Cheyenne on. Sixth street, but he was out at the ranch considerable of the time, while his wife lived in the city. One day Bryant had an altercation with Ed Bouton, and came off second best.

It was thought best to send the body to the widow, and it was accordingly placed in a spring wagon, and a Teutonic employee was tojd to drive with it to Cheyenne. Two cowpunchers were delegated to ride along, and see the safe delivery of the remains.

Reaching the city late one evening, the punchers went into an emporium for a bracer, before going to break the news. The Dutchman waited some time, and being thirsty, and also rightly sensing the boys were taking several before returning, he decided to make the delivery alone. Mrs. Bryant heard the knock on the door, and answered the summons. The Dutchman said simply :

"Mrs. Bryant, Ed is here."

"Ed who ?" asked Mrs. Bryant, not knowing if he meant husband or brother.