The New Ranch Owner (1911)
The announcement that Sir Henry Arling, the new owner of Circle X Ranch, intends to raise sheep instead of cattle, excited much unfavorable comment among the cattle raisers of that section, especially as Foreman Raymond's generous offer to buy the place had been met with a curt refusal from the Englishman. This, however, did not one whit dismay the ambitious Mrs. Raymond. If his lordship sold the ranch to her husband and Ned Arnold, Louise might marry the young man and settle down, but if Sir Henry came over to take possession of his property, her daughter should be Lady Arling. It was thus that matters stood when Lew Marks read in the town's weekly paper that the new owner would arrive the following day. Here was a chance to make a neat little sum. Except in his disguise, he had never been seen, so what would be easier than to waylay Sir Henry, secure his papers, pose as the Englishman, sell the ranch and disappear. Hurrying to their secluded shack, Marks informed his partner of the plan, and the two men were soon on their way to select a lonely spot where it would be safe to tie their prisoner until they had disposed of the property. The outlaw would have suddenly changed his mind, could he have at that moment observed the tar and feathers that the boys of Circle X Ranch, headed by Ned Arnold, were preparing for the young Englishman. But ignorant of all this, Marks carried out his original plans, and was soon in the buckboard which Foreman Raymond had sent to the hotel to convey Sir Henry to his new home. But ere they reached the ranch, the boys, all masked, surrounded the buckboard, and not only tarred and feathered the astonished outlaw, but putting a rope around his waist, compelled him to keep up to their horses' pace. Fortunately for the Englishman, in taking a short cut, they discovered his lordship, and although in the confusion, Marks managed to get away. Sir Henry gladdened their hearts by insisting upon instantly returning to the railroad station, while he quickly dispatched a note to John Raymond, stating that the foreman might have the ranch at his own figure.
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Milton J. Fahrney | Director |
| David Horsley | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Harold Lockwood |
