Sam Morley, sheriff of White Horse county, California, downhearted at being unsuccessful in the capture of Black Spark and his notorious gang of outlaws, writes a note to the town council, telling them that he will resign at once. A member of the council calls on the sheriff and is successful in making the latter try once more. Morley's daughter returns from boarding school in the east. Black Spark is captured by the clever girl of the west and turned over to her father.
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