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Little attention is given to the many mysterious visits of Chignigni to Balanced Bock. His age and infirmities are blamed for his many eccentricities. Mary's return from school causes a rivalry to spring up between Yale and Elliott. The ...See moreLittle attention is given to the many mysterious visits of Chignigni to Balanced Bock. His age and infirmities are blamed for his many eccentricities. Mary's return from school causes a rivalry to spring up between Yale and Elliott. The latter proposes, but is quickly rejected. Yale does not propose because he is poor. Elliot, who is the foreman of the ranch, abuses the old Indian Chignigni during his passion and is soundly thrashed by Yale. That night Elliot going to Yale's cabin for revenge, overhears the Indian telling him of the location of a mysterious mine. Elliot finds the mine and leaves, prepared to return the next day with powder and fuse. Yale and Mary plan to investigate the Indian's story. On the road the girl is struck by a bullet. It came from Elliot's gun, but was meant for Yale. Thought of the mine is, for the moment, forgotten. A note sent by the girl's horse brings a relief party. Elliot has set his powder and fuse. Coming out of the cave he pauses to examine a specimen of ore with a small magnifying glass. When he returns to the cave a close view shows the fuse being ignited by the glass. An explosion takes place and the villain is crushed to death. A month later, when the girl has recovered, Yale and she return to the mine, find the body of Elliot and locate the claim. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less