The Indian Ambuscade (1914) Online

The Indian Ambuscade (1914) Online

Having succeeded in wresting a fortune in gold from the hills, the miners start on their long journey for San Francisco. Jack and his sweetheart, Mary, are among the party. The caravan arrives at Hangtown, a frontier post. Wetlock, a half-breed, attempts to steal a bag of gold dust from one of the party, but is detected by Jack. The young miner frustrates the scheme. Later, Wetlock informs a band of Indians, led by Chief Young Bear, of the girl in the possession of the miners. One of the Indians reconnoiters and ascertains the strength of the party. Returning to the band, he imparts his information to the chief. The Indians thereupon decide to ambush the caravan. Jack, riding ahead of his party, discovers the ambush. He gives warning and a desperate battle takes place. The miners fight so furiously that the Indians are wiped out. Winona, the sweetheart of Young Bear, comes upon the scene of the battle and finds the dead bodies of her tribesmen. Vowing vengeance, the girl leaves for ...