THE “MOUNTIES.”

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 395, 31 March 1937, Page 6

THE “MOUNTIES.”

Deaths While “Getting Their Man.” ’ Vancouver, March 17. Four members cf the Royal NorthWest Mounted Police met their death during the year 1936 in the line of duty, “getting their man.” The law of Canada, administered by the famous Force, overtook those responsible. Four gunmen died in duels between them an'd the police. A bailiff, who endeavoured to serve an eviction notice on aln Alberta farmer, wat' driven off with a gun. Two Mounties arrived in a car in response to his summons. Constlable Moriarty, who got c.ut to open the farmer’s gate, fell v’hen the farmer opened fire. His comrade, using the car at' cover, returned the fire until he discovered ttiat Moriarty was dead. He then drove off for reinforcements.

A shot rang out. high up in the granary. The officers, taking cover, returned the fire. During the engagement an officer drove his c'a.r straight at the granary. When he reached it he foulnd the farmer had died by his own hand. Three masked gunmen held up a store in rural Manitoba. A Mountie and a special constable, r|n their tmdl, were found dead in a. ditch, their bodies riddled with bullets. Their car was stolen. The police car was seen later near Calgary, Alberta. The three men were overtaken by Mouhties near Banff. They opened fire when ordered to stop. TvJo constables werf 1 wounded, and died in