
The Wooden Indian (1909)
Two raggedy looking tramps are seen coming down the street in the residential section. They stop in front of the house and ask for food. The lady refuses, orders them away, and as they go ducks them with a pail of water. At the next house they are also refused and a bulldog is set upon them. At last they meet with success, the woman giving them a ham bone and a bundle of clothes. Upon opening the package it is found to contain an old Prince Albert coat, light pants, an old silk hat and an Indian costume. Coming to the business section, they notice a sign in front of a store, announcing that it will shortly be opened as a first-class cigar emporium. One of the hoboes gets an idea. To his companion he unfolds a plan to dress in the Indian costume and sell the figure to the cigar dealer. His pal is delighted, and going into a barn nearby they change clothes. One dresses himself as the Indian, while the chum puts on the other clothes, represents himself as an agent, goes to the cigar store, introduces himself to the proprietor and succeeds in disposing of the Indian figure. He then returns to the barn, finds an old crate, into which he packs his friend. An express wagon is hailed and the crate is delivered to the cigar store, opened and the figure placed in position. After considerable trouble the Indian is satisfactorily located and the agent receives his money. The cigar man thinks he will make the image more secure, so takes a hammer and proceeds to drive a nail through the Indian's foot. At this the tramp loses his nerve entirely and kicks the proprietor. The jig is up and both tramps start at breakneck speed down the street. In turning the corner they run into the arms of two policemen, who lead them away amidst the cheers of the jolly crowd.All Releases
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