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Jim wishes to make an impression upon Jane, his sweetheart. He calls upon her in a taxi, which he forgets to dismiss when he enters the house. Judge Holden, Jane's father, dislikes Jim and leaves the house when the boy calls. Later, when Jim leaves he faces a taxi bill he cannot pay. He is arrested and taken before Judge Holden. Jane calls to see her father and arrives while Jim is being tried. Jim is fined. Jane saves him from jail by slipping him the money with which to pay his fine. The chauffeur and the judge dive for the money. Holden gets it and pockets it, after which he discharges Jim. Jim is elected town marshal. He elopes with Jane. Judge Holden pursues the pair. Jim allows him to catch up and then arrests him for speeding. He places handcuffs on the Judge and has him arraigned in his own court. A substitute judge fines Holden. The humor of the situation appeals to Judge Holden. As Jim and .lane are leaving the court, he calls them back. Surprised, the two return. Turning to the substitute judge, Holden laughingly orders him to perform the marriage ceremony.

The Chinese Slave Smuggling scene opens up in the midst of a wood in which a shanty is hid; there appears upon the scene a Chinese Potentate, who is stealthily drawing nearer to the door of the shanty, and knocks in a peculiar manner. Lieutenant Manly, who has had his suspicions aroused, appears at this moment, peering around the corner of the shanty, and sees the Chinaman admitted by the captain of the sloop, after which Lieutenant Manly comes forward and looks through an aperture, and, seeing them about to reappear, he hides again. The door then opens, with the captain of the sloop and the Chinaman dragging a Chinese girl between them. At this point a controversy takes place between the Chinaman and the captain of the sloop, about the money to be paid for smuggling the girl, but the captain refuses to allow the girl to go unless he is paid in full. They re-enter the shanty and settle this matter, leaving the girl alone. At this point the lieutenant, seeing the coast clear, runs up to the girl and informs her that he will render her assistance. The two captors then re-appear upon the scene, and Lieutenant Manly again hides. They now drag the girl away, but they are followed at a distance by the lieutenant. The scene is now changed to the Coast Guard Station, with a coast guard performing sentry-go. The lieutenant rushes up and explains to the sentry his errand, and goes into the station, and, calling his comrades, he explains to them what he has discovered, and soon re-appears in the disguise of a common seaman. The next scene is aboard the sloop, and the men are seen quarreling amongst themselves. The captain and the Chinaman are seen coming along with the Chinese girl between them, and the sailors assist in getting the girl aboard. Just as they are about to sail, the disguised lieutenant springs aboard, and after a little parley is engaged as one of the crew. As soon as this matter is settled, orders are given to sail. While they are busily engaged, the lieutenant advances to the girl, tells her to be of good courage, but in this act he is observed and is felled by the marline spike of the captain; he lies on the deck in a swoon while the girl is beaten. The information given at the Revenue Station has caused the officers to bring out the cutter and they give chase to the sloop. We see them gradually drawing nearer, but as yet they are not observed by those on the sloop. The girl, turning to her rescuer, tries to revive him with cold water, bathing his face; this soon revives him from his swoon. Hearing steps, he feigns unconsciousness again, and the girl assumes her attitude of dejection. The Chinaman then appears and offers his attentions to the girl, but she repulses him, but he calmly smokes his pipe and puts his arm around her waist. At this moment the revived lieutenant strikes the Chinaman, and gives him a dig in the arm with his knife, and then lies back in a supposed swoon. The Chinaman then calls the captain of the sloop, and, with his marline spike, attempts to strike the prostrate form of the lieutenant, but the girl interferes and prevents the blow. The revenue cutter is now seen drawing nearer and nearer to the sloop, and the revenue men are seen training their guns upon the sloop. This takes the attention away from the couple, and they prepare to fight off the onslaught of the revenue men, but the men on the sloop are soon over-powered by the revenue men, who take charge of the sloop and rescue the girl and Lieutenant Manly. -- The Moving Picture World, October 5, 1907

An account of the life of Jesus Christ according to the New Testament, told as a series of tableaus interspersed with Bible verses.

A reel of mirth-provoking stunts that will draw the pennies from the children, but which is of much interest to young and old alike. It opens with a crowd of children leaving school and marching through the streets to the "Humpty Dumpty Circus." We see them crowd into the tent and at the end of each act they vociferously applaud the performers These are the little wooden toys that are familiar to all, and which are made to perform all the usual acrobatic stunts of the circus performer in a remarkably realistic manner. Some of the scenes are really comical and it is hard to believe that the elephants and donkeys are not alive.

Harold is ensnared by the wiles of Sybil, an adventuress. The boy forgets Helen, his country sweetheart. Sybil's influence over him is so evil that he can no longer apply himself to his work. His employer finally discharges him. When Harold's money is gone, the adventuress throws him over. He becomes a drunkard. Helen, failing to hear from him, comes to the city, where she secures a position. Harold decides to become a hold-up man. To pass away the time before midnight, he goes to a theater where Bert French and Alice Eis are presenting their famous "Vampire Dance." The characters are an artist and a vampire, in the guise of a wood nymph. Harold sees the artist attracted by the beautiful creature and then his struggles as he realizes what the result of the fascination must inevitably be. The victim beats her in his frenzy of fear, but is irresistibly drawn into the coils by the vampire's fiendish wiles. The vampire fascinates the man by her beauty and lures him toward a forest dell There the horrible creature succeeds in taking his life. Harold feels that a veil has been torn from his eyes. He seems to have reviewed his life with Sybil, and vows to reform. He succeeds in regaining his position and once more takes his place among men. The boy learns of Helen's presence in the city, but can find no trace of her. Sybil, learning of Harold's prosperity, attempts to drag him into her net once more, but the boy, with the memory of "The Vampire Dance" before him, resists her efforts. That night he finds Helen, and to insure his reformation, proposes immediate marriage. His sweetheart consents, and the knot is tied.

Old Tom Wells, a victim of drink, is unable to pay the rent when young landlord Steve arrives; his stormy interview is broken by the appearance of Tom's daughter Alice, whom the landlord has made many unsuccessful efforts to court. Alice, who has given her promise to Martin, an industrious young farmer, entreats with her father to overcome his weakness. Wells, knowing he will he dispossessed, becomes desperate and starts for the village to secure money. He is tempted to steal Steve's horse, but is discovered by the landlord, who declares that he will have the old man imprisoned if he does not force Alice to consent to the marriage. The unhappy father therefore refuses to permit Martin to visit Alice, to whom he explains that he is in the landlord's power. Alice sacrifices her happiness and marries Steve. Wells makes his home with the young couple but finds that he is in the way. Steve is harsh, often cruel, and the old man is finally obliged to leave the farm. Meanwhile, heartbroken Martin leaves for the village, unable to bear the sight of the old places where he has known so much happiness. Wells, in his journey, falls by the wayside and dispatches a note to Martin, beseeching him to look after the unhappy daughter. Steve meets a young woman with whom he determines to elope and he returns home to secure his money. He discovers Alice weeping over an old photograph of Martin and attacks her. Martin, fulfilling his trust, arrives on the scene and is confronted with Steve's revolver. In the struggle the pistol is accidentally discharged and the unfaithful husband is killed. As the days pass. Martin;s true love makes Alice forget her past unhappiness.

The scene opens with an assembly of citizens who are harangued by one of their number, whose words have great weight with the crowd, and their attitude of approval shows that Roman misrule in Jerusalem has reached its climax. Heralds now approach and Roman soldiers beat back the crowd to make way for the approach of the Roman Procurator. The scene changes to the home of Ben Hur, who is seen with his sister and mother on the house top. The cavalcade of Roman troops approaches, and to get a near view Ben Hur leans from the coping and knocks down one of the stones thereof onto the shoulder of the Procurator. This is seen and misconstrued by the Governor, who orders soldiers to arrest the inmates; they, after ineffectual pleas and struggles, are carried off. Ben Hur is consigned to the galleys, where he is loaded with chains. Here he signalizes himself by saving the life of Arrias, who publicly adopts him as his son and proclaims him a Roman citizen amidst the acclamations of the assembled crowd in the forum. Now comes the scene in the games where Ben Hur is challenged by Messala, and accepts it, to the great delight of the citizens. The chariots and athletes parade before the dais and in due time are arranged, and the chariot race commences. Three times 'round the ring dash the chariots, and at the fourth turn Ben Hur comes out the victor and is crowned with the wreath, to the great, chagrin of Messala, who is borne on a stretcher, wounded to death.

When the Mexican Revolution broke out Paul Mason's sympathies for the insurgents led him to volunteer his services in assisting their cause. Gathering a number of adventurous young Americans, he took leave of Ethel Davis, his sweetheart, and started for Mexico. A few days after Paul's departure Ethel meets with a peculiar accident. As she walks past the railroad yards in her San Diego home, her pet dog becomes attracted by something within an open box car, which he proceeds to investigate. Ethel follows her pet, but no sooner enters the car than the door is closed by a railroad employee, who knows nothing of what has taken place. The train is made up and starts on its journey with Ethel a prisoner within the closed box car. Twelve hours later the train halts at a small town in the Mexican interior where Federal soldiers are quartered. In passing the train a soldier hears a cry within one of the cars. The door is opened and Ethel, weak and exhausted from her imprisonment, is lifted to the ground. She begs to he returned home, but General Alvarez explains that the insurgents have control of the railroad line. Ethel is placed in care of the wife of the Federal jailer. Just at this time the insurgents' pack train starts out to carry supplies to a besieged town nearby. Paul gathers his men and escorts the train. A troop of Federals discover the party and overtake them after a sharp fight. Paul is led away a prisoner. At the jail be is recognized by Ethel, who effects his escape. The two fugitives are discovered and followed by the Federals, whose rifle shots are heard by the insurgents. The insurgents come to the rescue of the two Americans and put their pursuers to rout. The end of hostilities enables Paul to conduct Ethel to their American home.

Amina loves Rudolph and turns the powerful Count Wolfenstein down when he proposes to her. In a jealous rage, Wolfenstein throws Rudolph into a dungeon. Meanwhile, Hertzog, "The Black Crook," has a deal with the devil: he must hand over to Satan one soul each year or find himself banished to Hell. With only 24 hours left before the year ends, Hertzog focuses all of his attention on Amina and Rudolph, believing them to be weakened from despair and therefore easy prey.

Because of Richard's indolent habits, Mabel refuses to marry him. To show his ability to make good, the boy leaves for one of the South Sea islands as secretary to the U.S. Consul. Richard meets Sahki, a native dancing girl. Shortly afterwards, he makes her his wife according to the native rites. Sahki's heart almost breaks when Richard later tells her he must return home. Although he promises to return shortly, the boy forgets Sahki when he meets Mabel upon his return to the States. Mabel agrees to marry Richard. On the island of Maukalu, Sahki, with her newborn babe in her arms, waits for her lover's return. Langbaum, a theatrical manager, comes to the island and sees Sahki dancing before her child. The man induces her to come to America and go on the stage. Because it will take her near Richard, Sahki leaves her home. Nahaku, her sister, goes with her. The night before their wedding, Richard and Mabel go to the theater. Richard is thunderstruck when he discovers Sahki on the stage. The girl does the "Dance of Death." The weird dance scores a tremendous success. Sahki is compelled to respond to the demand for an encore. Just as the music commences, her eyes fall upon Richard; intuition tells her he has proven faithless. Sahki throws herself into the dance, holding the audience spellbound. At the climax, she raises her knife and plunges it into her heart. Consternation reigns when it is discovered that the "Dance of Death" has ended in grim reality. Richard hastens to the dressing room. He clasps Sahki in his arms just as she breathes her last. Nabaku grimly places his child in the man's arms. Thus Mabel finds him. The remorse-stricken man tells her the dreadful story. Filled with pity, Mabel takes the infant from Richard's arms and promises to love it as though it were her own.

A young Irish boy has fallen in love with a poor girl and wants to marry her, but his mother will stop at nothing, including murder, to see that he marries his rich cousin.

The patriot Rory O'Moore, fleeing from the English soldiers, steals a moment with his sweetheart, Kathleen, who has been followed by Black William, the informer. Thus his hiding place is betrayed. Kathleen learns a price has been placed on Rory's head. Hearing an attempt will be made to capture him she warns him, and to gain time intercepts the redcoats. Closely pursued, Rory plunges into the water, with every chance of getting safely away, but hearing the call of a drowning soldier who has followed after him, Rory turns and swims to the man and aids him to gain the shore. The captain of the pursuers is for allowing Rory to go on his way, but Black William demands his arrest. Rory is imprisoned and later placed on trial. When asked to plead, he makes the well-known reply, "If to fight for Ireland be a crime, then I am guilty." The judge places the black cap upon his head and pronounces the death sentence. The good priest, Father O'Brien, however, has a plan. Marching to the gallows platform with Rory, at an opportune time he cuts the rope that binds our hero's arms. One well planted blow lays out the executioner and Rory is over the wall where he finds a horse awaiting him. Reaching the shore he finds his sweetheart and mother, with a boat ready to take him to the ship in waiting. Bidding farewell to Erin he is off to America.

Helen, informed of the danger which menaces an excursion train because another engine on the same track is running wild, mounts a motorcycle and speeds down the track to warn the passengers of their imminent peril.

Lured by Diana, Katherine runs away from home. The foolish girl is soon drawn into the whirlpool. She meets Mace, a notorious man-about-town, and is fascinated by him. Doctor Busby, an insane physician, recognizes in Mace the man who had caused his daughter's death. Shortly afterward, Katherine discovers Mace's real character. Wild with rage, she stabs him. Believing herself to be a murderess, Katherine flees. The crime occurs opposite Busby's home. The doctor witnesses all that happens and carries the wounded man into his house. When Mace revives, he finds himself in the clutches of a madman who intends to torture him and thus avenge his daughter's death. In the meantime, haunted by fear, Katherine flees from place to place. Sleep is denied her. Half-crazed, she pours her tale into the ears of Father Richard, a priest. At his suggestion Katherine surrenders herself to the police. The latter, however, unable to prove such a crime to have been committed, set the girl free. Katherine thereupon resolves to take the veil and enters upon her novitiate. Mace escapes from Busby's clutches. Frenzied by his frightful experience, he seeks the girl who was responsible for it. Mace traces Katherine to the convent. Forcing his way into the place, he comes upon the girl as she is praying for forgiveness. Her words cause the man to stay his hand. Katherine thus learns that she is not a murderess. Father Richard enters and witnesses the startling denouement. Dropping to her knees once more, Katherine, folding her hands in prayer, weeps tears of joy and thanksgiving.

Hard pressed by the Federal troops, Morgan and his men flee across the bridge. Just before the pursuers come in sight one of Morgan's telegraphers taps the telegraph wires suspended underneath the bridge and learns that a quantity of supplies is being sent to Captain Wellington, of the Union forces. The Confederate leader places powder along the length of the bridge. The Federals come into view. Just as they are about to cross, the structure is blown skyward. Baffled, the Union soldiers are compelled to withdraw. Wellington receives the supplies and orders them stored in the cellar of his home. He and his wife are in the drawing room admiring a daguerreotype showing them seated with their four-year-old son, Jack, when a servant announces the approach of the raiders. The Captain hastily gathers together his silverware, which he places in a chest. Obeying an impulse, he throws the daguerreotype into the chest. Turning to two faithful old negro servants, he orders them to conduct Mrs. Wellington, Jack and the chest to safety. Shortly afterward the Captain is slain. A bullet strikes his wife and she shares his fate. Lugging the chest, the two servants hurry down to the river, with Jack tagging behind. The three tumble into a rowboat and head for midstream. Their flight is discovered by the raiders. A bullet kills the old mammy. To lighten the craft, the other servant throws the chest overboard. The next moment he is struck by a bullet and topples into the water. The rowboat drifts downstream, finally grounding near the landing of Stokes, a fisherman. Ward, a banker, is talking to Stokes at the time. They discover the boat and in it Jack, weeping bitterly over the body of his old mammy, Kate, the three-year-old daughter of the banker, places her little arms about the sobbing boy. Years pass. Jack, grown to manhood, becomes a civil engineer and is in charge of the dredging operations on the very river down which he drifted to safety. Although adopted by Stokes and his wife, Jack and Kate have practically grown up together. Their childhood affection has turned into love. Harry Memling, in Ward's employ, is also in love with Kate, but the girl turns a deaf ear to his avowals. Later, Jack asks Ward for his daughter's hand, but the banker gravely tells him that the marriage cannot take place because he fears that the mulatto woman found dead in the rowboat may have been Jack's mother. The following day the dredge brings up an old chest from the river bottom. An examination of its contents brings to light the old daguerreotype. In the picture of the child Jack recognizes himself. Hastening to Ward, he tells of his find. Faced by the prospect of losing Kate, Memling is filled with murderous rage. That same afternoon he knocks Jack unconscious while aboard the dredge and places him in the bucket, which he then lowers into the river. The dastardly act is witnessed, however, and Jack is rescued. Kate and her father learn of the terrible deed and hasten to the vessel. While Jack is revived by his sweetheart, Memling is led away under arrest.

To a tourist who wishes to purchase his war bonnet, an Indian tells this story: The bonnet once belonged to Blue Fox, a powerful chief. When Chaska, the chief's son, grew into manhood, the father honored him above all others with the tribal band of feathers, said to shine in beauty only on a brow brave, just and worthy. Kenabec, the young warrior's friend, viewed the ceremony with jealous rage. Chaska wooed and won Wawina, whom Kenabec also loved. Later, he and Chaska were sent to spy upon a rival tribe. While on this expedition, Kenabec stabbed Chaska from behind. Still lay Chaska by the water, like as one with soul departed, like a pine tree felled for timber. Returning, Kenabec declared that Chaska had been slain by a foeman. Later, the Sioux made an attack upon their enemies. In the battle their chief was slain. Believing Kenabec worthy, they acclaimed him their new chief. Chaska, however, had not been killed. Although desperately wounded, he managed to stagger toward his tribe, just as Kenabec was being hailed as chief. The war bonnet was placed upon Kenabec's brow, but the sacred band of feathers touched him, but to writhe in anguish, vanished like the fading rainbow. In horror, the tribe shrank back as the writhing war bonnet denoted its wearer's unworthiness. Tearing it from his bead, Kenabec fled into the forest, a madman. At this moment, Chaska tottered into the camp. Miraculously the bonnet resumed its former beauty. Placing it upon Chaska's head, the warriors hailed him as their chief.

Oleta, the Indian wife of Lieutenant Hayes, learns that her husband is ashamed of her. The woman discovers that her ten-year-old son, Wayne, is to be sent east to be educated. Determined that her boy shall not be taken from her, Oleta kidnaps him and runs away. Hayes discovers Oleta's flight and follows. He overtakes his wife. Deeply stirred by the incident, the father forces his son from Oleta's arms and harshly orders her to return to her people. Oleta makes her way to the camp of Storm Cloud, her brother. After telling her story, the broken-hearted mother dies. Thirsting for revenge, Storm Cloud and his tribe attack a troop of soldiers convoying an immigrant train and slays them to the last man. Ten years later, Wayne returns from college. His first thought is of his mother. Ignorant of Oleta's death, Hayes, now a genera], tells Wayne that she is with her people. The boy steals from the fort and finds Storm Cloud's encampment. At the same time. General Hayes receives orders to move against the Indians. Storm Cloud tells Wayne of Oleta's wrongs and of her death. Standing beneath the scaffold bearing his mother's remains, Wayne renounces the ways of the white man. Hayes and his men come upon Wayne and Storm Cloud. The latter is made prisoner. The father learns of his son's intention to return to Oleta's people. He tries in vain to alter Wayne's resolution. Later, Wayne helps Storm Cloud to escape. The Indians in searching for their chief, come upon the soldiers. A terrific battle takes place. Storm Cloud shoots at General Hayes. Wayne throws himself in front of his father and receives the bullet in his own breast. Smiling gently at his grief-crazed father, the boy passes away.

Blinded by overwork, Eastman with his wife and son, lives with Hester. The latter eventually drives Alice from the house and leads Eastman to believe that his wife has eloped with Vane, a former suitor. Alice, now companion to a woman of wealth, sends her earnings to her husband. Hester, however, intercepts the letters and appropriates the money. Driven forth by the unscrupulous woman, Eastman and Arthur go to the city. Vane hears that the two have met death in a fire and tells Alice. Ignorant of the fact that her husband and son did not die, Alice eventually marries Vane. Fourteen years later Arthur is an artist. The boy takes his father abroad to a famous eye specialist. Arthur falls in love with Lillian and through her meets his mother. The latter discovers her son's identity and the realization of her position fills her with horror. Eastman meets his wife. Alice falls unconscious. Fate intervenes on the following day when Vane is killed in a steeplechase. An operation is performed upon Eastman's eyes and the man's sight is restored. Alice confesses to Arthur and obtains his promise to effect a reconciliation with her husband. Although he has never ceased to love her, Eastman refuses to look upon the woman he thinks had proved unfaithful. At this point, a death-bed message is received from Hester in which the woman confesses her villainy. Proof of Alice's innocence softens Eastman's heart and he takes her in his arms.

Don Packard, an artist, forgets his country sweetheart, Martha, and falls in love with his model, Linee. The boy marries Linee and takes her to his home. Martha conceives a hatred for Linee when she discovers that the girl has robbed her of her lover. Don's father, a parson, is horrified when he learns of his son's worldly wife. When Linee realizes the trouble her marriage to Don has caused, she runs away, Martha does her utmost to stir up trouble. For two years Don searches in vain for Linee, who has become a cabaret dancer. Dupree, a Frenchman, falls in love with the girl, but she repels his advances, Don enters the restaurant just as Dupree, mad with jealousy, attempts to shoot Linee. Don saves her life, but loses his sight. Linee assumes charge of the stricken man, but takes care to conceal her identity. Her voice is familiar to Don and he gradually suspects the truth. Rev. Packard, summoned by Linee, comes to the city, accompanied by Martha. Linee learns that they propose to take Don away from her and spirits him away. Certain that his devoted nurse is Linee, Don removes the bandage from his eves. By a clever ruse. Linee makes it appear that the mistress of the boarding house is the woman who is taking care of him. The bandage is replaced. Disappointed and heart-sick. Don determines to do away with himself. Fate, however, frustrates his attempt and Linee resumes her place as her husband's nurse. Don's father and Martha finally discover his whereabouts. Linee is seated near Don, reading one of David's Psalms to him, when the minister and Martha enter. Don learns that it is his wife who has attended him so faithfully. Touched by the girl's devotion to his son, the old minister takes her to his heart.

Blair, bank cashier, conceives a hatred towards Walter, his assistant. The cashier is heavily in debt. Later, he discovers that Walter and Ruth, his employer's daughter, are in love. Blair, who also loves Ruth, plans to get his rival out of the way. Knowing there will be a large sum of money in Mr. Fielding's private safe the next night, Blair decides to burglarize it and throw suspicion upon Walter. He writes an anonymous letter to the boy, requesting him to be at a certain spot at ten o'clock the following night. Walter gets the letter the next day and carelessly places it in his desk. Blair abstracts it. That night his victim leaves Ruth shortly before ten o'clock, pleading an important engagement. Blair meanwhile burglarizes the safe. After setting the hands of a large clock in the room at 10, he throws it to the floor. The man makes his escape and arrives at the home of a friend as ten o'clock strikes, thus establishing an alibi. Walter waits at the spot designated in the letter and finally goes home believing himself the victim of a joke. Because they are the only men who know the combination of the safe, suspicion is directed toward the cashier and his assistant when the burglary is discovered the following morning. The clock indicates the hour of the robbery to Pierce, a detective. Blair readily establishes his whereabouts at ten o'clock, while Walter, unable to prove an alibi, is arrested. Later, Pierce discovers the clock had been tampered with and his suspicion falls upon Blair. The cashier becomes intoxicated and loses the decoy letter. Pierce finds it and becomes convinced of Blair's guilt. Confronting the man in the office, the detective places before him the evidence he has discovered. Terror-stricken, Blair breaks down and confesses.

Lone Wolf decides to take a Hopi maid for his squaw. Bearing suitable gifts, the Indian sets out for the Hopi village. Natoma's pity for Crooked Leg, a crippled Hopi, is mistaken by the old man for love. Unknown to Crooked Leg, however, the maiden loves Lightfoot, a warrior of the tribe. Lone Wolf arrives at the village. Displaying the presents he has brought, he offers them to Chief Big Thunder in exchange for a Hopi maid who strikes his fancy. Filled with greed, the chief orders all the girls to appear before Lone Wolf. Lightfoot and Crooked Leg learn of this with anger. Big Thunder drags Natoma before Lone Wolf, who immediately decides to make her his squaw. Crooked Leg begs Natoma to wed him. Lone Wolf comes upon the man in the midst of his plea. Seizing him by the throat the Indian almost strangles him. Vowing vengeance, the old cripple seizes his rifle and follows Lone Wolf as he leaves the village with Natoma behind him. Lightfoot also arms himself and follows his sweetheart and the man who has purchased her. When in the midst of a thicket, Lightfoot raises his rifle and covers Lone Wolf. Before he can fire, however, a shot rings out. Lone Wolf falls from his horse, dead. Startled, Lightfoot runs to the spot. Natoma believes her lover to have committed the murder, until he shows her his rifle has not been fired. Crooked Leg, hidden behind a tree, learns that Natoma and Lightfoot love each other. He is about to slay the man, when he realizes that his physical deformities and age would bar him from marrying Natoma. Hobbling up to the scene, Crooked Leg announces his guilt and his determination to pay for the crime. Placing the slain Indian across his horse. Crooked Leg limps towards the Hopi village, and death.

Comte de Breard, an impoverished nobleman, is in love with Delaphine, daughter of the rich George Huguet, but the young woman is not impressed by the Comte's wooing, although his suit is favored by her father. In order to replenish his purse, Comte de Breard tries his hand at cards, but loses to a mysterious stranger, who had previously won from quite a number of the club members. The next day. Delaphine, while out riding, drops a pearl necklace. It is found by the stranger, who returns it to the lady and promptly falls in love with her. He is introduced to Delaphine's father and receives an invitation to attend the Grande Fete, to be held the following day. Comte de Breard discovers the attachment that has sprung up between Delaphine and the stranger. In a spirit of mean revenge, he denounces the newcomer before the guests, stating that he is a common gamester, which results in the stranger being ordered from the place. Delaphine does not believe the charges against her lover. An elopement is planned and they are happily married. The father and the Comte hear of the elopement and follow but arrive too late to prevent the ceremony. They are greeted by the daughter and the stranger, who now discloses his identity by announcing that he "is no common gamester, but the Comte de Charmon."

A boy from Ireland comes to America and makes good, but he doesn't forget the poverty he left behind. He returns to rescue his sweetheart just as her family is about to be evicted from their land.

Sam has received a new automobile as a present from his father. To show off his present he invites Rose to accompany him for a ride, and being a little fresh he demands a kiss. It is refused. He then tells Rose she will either kiss him or walk home. Rose chooses to walk and arrives home completely fagged out. Telling her experience to her sister Nell, the latter young lady fixes up a plan to humble Sam by giving him a dose of his own medicine. To carry out this scheme, Nell writes Sam asking him to take her for a ride. Sam calls at the ranch house and takes the sisters for a spin down the road. Wild flowers growing in a field by the roadside give the girls their opportunity. Sam is induced to get out of the machine and gather flowers. As soon as he is in the field the girls start off in the machine and leave Sam to walk ten miles home. Their joy not being complete, they stop at a neighbor's house and gather three or four of their girlfriends. Riding through the village, they nearly upset two cowboys and the local constable. The sheriff is called out to arrest the speeders. The automobile suddenly stops and the girls take to the hills as they see the sheriff and posse riding up. The men dismount and start on foot in pursuit of the young ladies. Circling the hill, the girls arrive back at the automobile, mount the horses and give the posse an opportunity to walk. Arriving at the town the girls leave the horses and run home. Sam coming up the road, finds the deserted machine, quickly gets it in running order and hustles back to town. Just as he is about to make a complaint in the sheriff's office, the constable who has taken the number of the machine while the girls were speeding by, arrests him and as he is walking down the street in the custody of the village police force, he hears the girls cry: "Walk, darn you. Walk!"