, 1925-05-06
Rider of the
Painted Horse
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the old man has also another object
in view, that this splendid charac-
ter. the scout, shall later become
the husband of his child.
They proceed on their journey.
but Jim leaves the party with the
excuse that he wishes to lake the
shorter route. The scout is not too
well pleased with the presence of
Jim.
The scout calls a halt and they
prepare for the night. As the old
man desires, the scout falls in love
with June, but is a little timid in
declaring his love. The u is
setting, all is peaceful and happy
when suddenly redskins burst forth
from the hills and attack the party.
For the next hour they are busy
keeping the Indians off. but at the
end of that time they are almost
defeated when there is firing from
the rear. Help has arrived! The
red men, thinking large reinforce
ments have arrived, beat a hasty
retreat.
The party wait about the wagon
and soon a lone rider appears from
behind the rocks. 1t is Silent Jack
(Tex Thomas), of whom little is
known, but upon whom rests sus-
picion because of the fact that he
rides a painted horse. Jack meets
the old scout, for between the two
a strong friendship has sprung. He
is then introduced to Jane and there
is love at first sight.
The following morning they pro-
coed OF their journey to the post.
Jim LaRue, also riding to the post,
stops and hides in the brush as the
schooner passes. He recognizes the
newcomer riding with the train as
Silent Jack, whom he bitterly de-
spises. After the WACO passes Jim
hits Upon a scheme and rides hur-
riedly away.
At the Post
Up in the northwestern part of
Wyoming is located the post owned
by George Harlow Dan Stall) }.
Settlers and trappers lounge about
the cabin; some are coming and 60
ing. Suddenly the loungers look
up as a lone rider appears. George
Harlow comes out of the cabin to
greet the rider. 1t is Jim. After
dismounting Jim turns and actresses
ter and accompanied them some dis
lance after the scout Joined them.
l left the party thinking l could be
of more service riding alone, so
while coming down Rock hill l was
surprised by hearing voices. l then
proceeded carefully until L could
hear what was said. The voices
We're those of Silent Jack and Black
Eagle, and this is what took place:
Silent Jack: you attack the wagon,
then l will come to the rescue.
That will put me in heavy with the
girls father and then the rest is
easy" Jim stops talking, the crowd
becomes angry and and one fellow
suggests that Jack SUR is the rider
of the painted horse and should be
hung. They all agree to hanging,
much to the satisfaction of Jim.
Then George Harlow speaks up:
tNot 81 last poyS' oau9e "H'Do"'
that's a friend of the scout is a
friend of mine, too. The crowd I'M
willingly dispenses. Jim shows dis
satisfaction and sinks away as the
wagon appears with the two riders.
Old George greets his daughter with
affection, then heartily shakes first
the old scouts and then Jacks
hands. They all enter the cabin.
n The next day there is a big eel
ebration at the post in honor of
June. The scout and Jack are to
participate in shooting contest.
The reward is a kiss from June.
The Scout, realizing that Jack is
rather anxious to win the reward
shoots high and misses the target.