In October 1892, Marshal Yoes sent a posse of six deputies to Christie's known location. This group withdrew after two men were wounded in a firefight. Yoes proposed a military-style raid on the fort.
In October 1892, Marshal Yoes ordered a team of six deputies to Christie's identified location. The group pulled back after two men were injured in a shootout. Yoes advocated for a bold, military-inspired attack on the fort.