made their way to the upstairs apartment, and captured a startled Violet. The shocked undersheriff found herself tied with an apron to a doorknob while the pair of ruffi- ans helped themselves to a couple of cartons of champagne that had been confiscated. The Prohibi- tion violators then made a quick getaway, fleeing around the north side of the courthouse. Meanwhile, a very angry Violet freed herself from her bonds, grabbed a firearm from the sheriff’s office, and gave chase. The pursuit proved to be at least partially successful. Violet closed the distance between her and her captors, discharged her weapon, and caused frightened thieves to drop their loot. The trial took a toll on poor Violet, landing her in a hospital for a couple of weeks with nervous exhaustion. What became of the miscreants? They were never apprehended.

The tours helped bring attention to the restoration efforts spear- headed by Leslie Stewart, a commissioner with the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. Stewart and others hope to see the site be put to good use, which means repairs and restorative work will have to take place. The amount and type of work to be done will be determined by what the public de- cides to do with the building. An open house held last year produced several suggestions for the site’s future. Some suggested a cozy and