Gold and Chimney Range | The Lone Ranger (08-28-42)

Summary

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Podcast Summary:

Old Time Radio Westerns – "Gold and Chimney Range | The Lone Ranger (08-28-42)"
Aired: May 19, 2026 | Host: Andrew Rhynes

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Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns presents a digitally restored broadcast of "The Lone Ranger" titled "Gold and Chimney Range." Transporting listeners to the golden age of radio, the story follows the masked hero, the Lone Ranger, and his faithful companion Tonto as they unravel a dense web of cattle rustling, murder, and gold-driven corruption in the Chimney Range region. It’s an episode rich in intrigue, Western atmosphere, and classic radio drama adventure.

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Key Discussion Points & Storyline Breakdown

1. Discovery of Foul Play (03:32–06:36)

• The episode opens with the mysterious death of Deputy Marshal John Bart, whose horse is tripped on a mountain trail by a deliberate wire. The Lone Ranger and Tonto discover his body and a letter addressed to R.C. Colvin requesting assistance against cattle rustlers.
  • Notable Quote:
    Lone Ranger: “A lawman who has been accidentally killed on his way to an important job.” (06:14)

2. Cattle Ranchers in Turmoil (06:36–10:14)

• The local ranchers, led by Frank Clemens and R.C. Colvin, debate how to deal with rampant cattle rustling. Tension among ranchers—particularly between Brad Wilson and Colvin—suggests mistrust and hints at an inside job.
  • Notable Quote:
    Colvin: “No sooner is gold discovered here in Chimney Range than wrestling starts in the valley. Two things tie together some way.” (09:16)

3. Murder in the Valley (10:14–11:20)

• As the group attempts to move cattle into Bristow, chaos strikes. In the confusion, Frank Clemens is shot and killed, escalating the locals' sense of crisis and deepening suspicions.

4. Arrest and Jailbreak (11:30–15:10)

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto are mistaken for outlaws and arrested by the sheriff, who is acting suspiciously by collecting and shipping prisoners out of town in a boxcar.
  • Notable Quotes:
    Sheriff: “You're under arrest. Who do you think we are? A couple of rustlers from the other side of the border?” (11:52) Lone Ranger: “There's something strange about a sheriff who collects prisoners and ships them out of the country by boxcar.” (13:29)
• The Lone Ranger engineers a daring escape, sowing seeds of suspicion about corruption in local law enforcement.

5. Mining for Answers (17:52–22:08)

• The Lone Ranger, after recovering his guns, follows Colvin to his gold mine where local ranchers gather. Brad Wilson accuses Colvin of orchestrating the rustling and murder, believing the crimes are connected to the valley’s gold.
  • Notable Quote:
    Brad Wilson: “I think this rustling and murder is an inside job. It comes from inside the valley, not over the border. And I think you know more about it than you’re telling.” (21:08)
• Brad and the Lone Ranger nearly fall victim to sabotage when their ore car brake mysteriously fails, leading to a dramatic escape.

6. Piecing Together the Conspiracy (22:08–27:29)

• After being tended by Barbara Clemens following his injury, the Lone Ranger learns more about the secret gold deposits and the theory that rustling is designed to drive ranchers out.
  • Notable Quote:
    Barbara Clemens: “Even though I've been unconscious for three days and you've taken care of me, you haven't removed the mask I'm wearing. Why?” (23:00) Lone Ranger: “Personally, I think Brad’s all right. And I think you’d make him an ideal wife.” (23:50)
• Brad reveals his suspicions: Colvin’s mine is much more lucrative than it appears, and the valley itself is peppered with gold.

7. Breakthrough: The Secret Cave (24:26–27:28)

• Tonto reappears and explains the prisoners, including himself, were shipped via boxcar through a mountain-spanning cave—used by the rustlers to move cattle across the border and slaughter them covertly.
  • Notable Quote:
    Tonto: “Sheriff put Tonto another man in big car... Door open... Heap. Big cave in mountain. Cave run through mountain. Other end over border.” (26:17)
  • The group plans to infiltrate Colvin’s operation by disguising themselves as prisoners.

8. Climax: The Cave Raid (27:50–29:32)

• The ranchers gain entry into the cave via boxcar ambush, catch Colvin and his gang red-handed, and free Barbara, putting an end to the criminal enterprise.
  • Notable Quotes:
    Lone Ranger: “There's a good chance you hang, Colvin. Why? I investigated the accident that caused the death of John Barker…” (29:17) Barbara Clemens: “I've known him for days. He's the Lone Ranger.” (29:49)

9. Resolution (29:44–30:22)

• Justice is served. The Lone Ranger rides away as Brad and Barbara look on, recognized and celebrated by those he's helped.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments with Timestamps

• “There is a trail up there. His horse must have slipped… It's signed by the Governor of the state.”
  — Lone Ranger (05:16)
• “You can follow the trail a ways, and it just vanishes into thin air.”
  — Frank Clemens (08:42)
• “Just had a little talk with the judge. Says to send both of you away pronto.”
  — Sheriff (14:13)
• “No sooner is gold discovered here in Chimney Range than wrestling starts in the valley. Two things tie together some way.”
  — R.C. Colvin (09:16)
• “I think this rustling and murder is an inside job… And I think you know more about it than you’re telling.”
  — Brad Wilson (21:08)
• “That’s our way to get in.”—Lone Ranger: explains plan for covert infiltration (27:29)

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Important Timestamps

• [03:32] – Discovery of Deputy Bart’s body and the mission letter
• [06:36] – Cattle ranchers’ council; first hints of internal sabotage
• [10:14] – Frank Clemens is murdered amidst the chaos of cattle movement
• [11:30] – Lone Ranger and Tonto arrested; strange prisoner boxcar reveal
• [15:10] – Lone Ranger escapes jail
• [17:52] – Lone Ranger teams up with Colvin, heads to the mine, and meets ranchers
• [22:08] – Mine sabotage and Lone Ranger’s injury
• [23:00] – Barbara reveals trust in the masked man’s true identity
• [25:09] – Brad Wilson’s gold theory and suspicions about Colvin
• [26:17] – Tonto explains the tunnel/cave operation
• [27:50] – The rancher posse sneaks into the cave, confronts Colvin
• [29:49] – Barbara publicly recognizes the Lone Ranger

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Tone & Language

The original episode delivers classic Western drama with a tone of suspense, determination, and frontier grit. Dialogue is direct, sometimes playful, and laced with the resolve of justice typical of "The Lone Ranger" series. The interplay between community suspicion, the hope for justice, and the masked hero’s calm demeanor drive the narrative, with sharp period dialogue and engaging action scenes.

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Summary for New Listeners

In “Gold and Chimney Range,” the Lone Ranger and Tonto stumble upon a conspiracy in a Western valley beset by cattle rustling tied to newfound gold. Alongside local allies—rancher Brad Wilson and the courageous Barbara Clemens—they uncover how greed and criminal cunning, aided by a corrupt sheriff and the insider Colvin, threaten to upend their community. Through deduction, courage, and a daring undercover operation, they expose the villains and restore order, with the Lone Ranger once again riding into legend.

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Transcript

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[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. The stories of his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness have come down to us through the generations. And nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Come on, Silver. There's danger on the trail ahead. I am still alive.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

The rising sun climbed over the ragged peaks of Chimney Range and flooded every corner of the valley with light. Like a giant broom, it swept purple shadows away and melted the morning haze. It outlined the bleak foothills where tiny puffs of gray smoke rose from iron. Stacks of smelters and ore cars crawled along narrow gauge tracks. On the opposite side of Rainbow Valley, a horseman galloped at top speed along a winding mountain trail. It was quite apparent that he was oblivious to the beauty of a western sunrise and that he was intent upon reaching the town of Bristow as soon as possible. In fact, the horseman's mind was so preoccupied with thoughts of his destination that he failed to note the trail over which he was passing. That was a mistake, because suddenly, as he rounded a hairpin turn overlooking a steep precipice, he sensed rather than saw the slender wire that was stretched taut between two boulders on either side of the tr. He tried to check the headlong speed of his horse, but it was too late. The wire caught the animal's forelegs and in a fraction of a second both horse and rider were hurled into space. A few moments later, a powerful white stallion in a paint carried their riders along the floor of Rainbow Valley. Astride the stallion there rode a lean hip, broad shouldered man who wore a black mask. His companion was a stoic faced Indian whose restless eyes scanned the trail ahead. It was the Lone Ranger and Tonto.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

She must. Hubby, not that side trail. Where? Tado Ahead by Cottonwood. Oh yes, I see what you mean. Come on. Silver headlocks. Count. A man puddle and a horse. They're both dead. Let me see. Broken neck. He hasn't been dead very long. Ah, strange that he should have. He must have. See that trail up high there? Him fall? That's right. There is a trail up there. His horse must have slipped. It's mountain trail and plenty steep. Yes, but it's unusual for a horse to. I wonder who this man is. Maybe there are papers or. Here, a letter. It's not sealed. Paper towel man's name? Yes, Tono, it does. It's signed by the Governor of the state. Listen, Mr. R.C. colvin Bristow. Dear Mr. Colvin, in answer to your recent and urgent request for additional law enforcement officers in your territory, I am sending the bearer of this letter Mr. John Bart. Mr. Bart is the United States Deputy Marshal and I'm sure he'll be able to track down the cattle thieves you speak of. Sincerely yours. Him.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Lawman, huh?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Yes, Totto. A lawman who has been accidentally killed on his way to an important job. What we do first, we'll take the body back to the last town we came through. That's plenty far. One day's ride and we'll come back here and go on to Bristow. Mr. Colvin, the man to whom this letter is addressed is evidently having trouble with cattle rustlers. He may be able to help.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

The Lone Ranger in Tonto returned east with the body of John Bart. That night they rested their horses and slept in preparation for the long trip back to Bristow. At the same time, in the Rainbow Valley ranch house of Frank Clemens, a special meeting had been called.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Well, ma'.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Am.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Right.

[Frank Clemens]

Let Mr. Coleman talk.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

I guess all of you know why we're here at Frank Clemens place. He's got a herd grazing in the north end of the valley. He wants to get it into Bristow. That right, Frank?

[Frank Clemens]

I figure we can help each other.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

What Frank means is this, boys. The only way to beat these rustlers who are robbing us blind is to gang up the same way they do. Tonight we'll take Frank's cattle into town. Tomorrow night we'll help Sam Tanner or any of the rest of you. That plan all right with you, Sheriff? It was me who suggested it. How about the rest of you? Say, Frank, where's Brad Wilson?

[Frank Clemens]

Brad? He's around someplace. Must be out on the porch talking to Barbie.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

This is a fine time to be sparking.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Call him in.

[Frank Clemens]

That'll do. Anything the rest of us agree to.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

That isn't a point. He's a ranch owner here in the valley. Call him in. Colvin.

[Frank Clemens]

Don't get on your high horse just cause Brad's talking to Barbara.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

You asked me to take charge of this meeting. Call him.

[Frank Clemens]

Well, if make you feel anybody else. Hey, Brad.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Come on in.

[Frank Clemens]

I guess all you can't do Barbara

[Brad Wilson]

D. Of course they do.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

I know everybody.

[Frank Clemens]

Paul.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Hi, fellas.

[Brad Wilson]

Hello, Colin. You hear anything?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Yes. I heard you weren't riding the border today.

[Brad Wilson]

I told you I didn't think it was necessary. I can't jump every time you crack a whip.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

You weren't on your ranch today. Suppose I take that as meaning you went across the border to tip off the rustlers about what we're doing tonight.

[Brad Wilson]

Suppose you do. I'll pound the lionfold right back in your head.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

You're running off all the time.

[Brad Wilson]

Looks mighty queer sometimes. Looks are deceiving.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Why?

[Frank Clemens]

Are we gonna move my hair tonight? Or do the rest of us have to stand here and listen to you two? Argyle.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Yeah.

[Frank Clemens]

Let's get down to business. I'd sure like to know how them rustlers are covering things up across the border. You can follow the trail of ways and it just vanishes into thin air.

[Brad Wilson]

You ought to have some ideas, Sheriff.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

I'm doing the best I can. I ain't got no jurisdiction across the line, you know.

[Frank Clemens]

Which isn't doing us any good. Let's go through with our original plan. We move one herd out every night. If rusters show up, we're all together. We'll be ready for them. I'm all for it. Everybody here has lost plenty of beef. Must be 5 or 6,000 head hid across the border someplace. None of them left the country because they've checked every shipping point.

[Brad Wilson]

Well, how about moving? We won't move any cattle or find any Russells while we sit around here.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

You seem to find it pretty comfortable sitting on the porch.

[Frank Clemens]

Why stop it? We've got work to do.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Personally, I'm in favor of waiting till the United States deputy gets here. You men asked me to send for him, so let's wait till he comes.

[Frank Clemens]

A deputy won't have no more jurisdiction over the border than the sheriff has. Then he'll have to get it. There's something mighty strange going on. No sooner is gold discovered here in Chimney Range than wrestling starts in the valley. Two things tie together some way. Funny you ain't heard nothing from that Deputy Colvin. When did you write to the governor?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Two weeks ago.

[Frank Clemens]

He's had plenty of time. It's past midnight now. I'll never get my herd over the Bristol.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

All right, Sprague, you insist.

[Brad Wilson]

Come on, Barbara.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

We'll ride ahead.

[Barbara Clemens]

Soon as I get my coat.

[Frank Clemens]

No, Barbara, I don't want you to go.

[Barbara Clemens]

Why not, Pa?

[Frank Clemens]

Something might happen to you.

[Brad Wilson]

I'll watch out for her, Mr. Clements.

[Frank Clemens]

No, Barbara, you stay here. We'll be back soon.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Oh, Pa, I think your father's right.

[Brad Wilson]

Who asked you for an opinion?

[Barbara Clemens]

Very well, I'll stay here.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Come on, we're wasting time.

[Frank Clemens]

Which way do we hit?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Let Frank lead off. I'll come back here with your paw, Barbara.

[Barbara Clemens]

Please do, Brad, and be careful.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

All right, Wilson, we're waiting for you. Shut up.

[Brad Wilson]

I'm coming.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Under a tawny moon that hung like a copper disc in the sky, giving off little light, the mounted ranchman headed for the north end of Rainbow Valley. The nine mile ride was made in silence. Finally they approached a large clearing where a vast herd of cattle was faintly outlined in the dim light. Frank Clemons at the head of the cavalcade called a halt.

[Frank Clemens]

No rustlers around here, Frank. We sure are.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Surely. What do you want us to do?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Reg?

[Frank Clemens]

You and I take the right and left point. Sheriff, you and Colvin take the swings while the rest of the boys take the drag. That all right? Keep it as quiet as you can. Remember, Astaire's a mighty nervous critter.

[Brad Wilson]

Maybe we ought to scout around first, Mr. Clemens.

[Frank Clemens]

Haven't got time, Brad. Now, take it easy. On your way, boys.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

All right, Brad. Get up there.

[Brad Wilson]

You know, Mr. Clemens, I've got a hunch at.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Hey. What the.

[Frank Clemens]

Listen is trying to stamp.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Feed the herd.

[Frank Clemens]

We've got to stop him. Come on.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Watch out, Mr. Clemens.

[Frank Clemens]

What do you mean?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Ho ho.

[Brad Wilson]

Ho.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Ho ho. Holly boy. Ho ho.

[Barbara Clemens]

What's wrong?

[Brad Wilson]

It's Mr. Clement. He's been shot.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Yeah. He's dead.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

A few hours later, just as the sun again topped the peaks of Chimney Range, the Lone Ranger and Tonto rode into the northern end of Rainbow Valley. As they dipped into a shallow ravine that crossed the main trail, they were startled by the sound of a rifle shot that cracked sharply and ricocheted in a stone behind them.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Got a posse of six men.

[Brad Wilson]

Cover you, so don't try any tricks.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Do what he says, Tullo. Do we see what this is all about? Outlaws, huh? I figured as much. We're not outlaws. As the sheriff of Bristol County, I'd say you were. That mask you went is all the evidence I need. You're under arrest. Who do you think we are? A couple of rustlers from the other side of the border? You're mistaken, Sheriff. I don't think so. Close in, boys. We'll ride herd on these jaspers till we get back to town. I'm looking for a man named R.C. colvin. You know him? Maybe. What do you want to see Colvin about? I'd rather not answer that question. You might change your mind once you're in jail. There's a jail in Bristow. What of it? We were on our way there anyway. Sure, you can see the town from behind bars. How do you and your engine part like it? Will you take a message for me to Mr. Colvin? I don't run errands for outlaws. Aren't we entitled to a legal trial? We ain't got no use for hombres like you in this state. So when one of you wanders in, we ship you right out, pronto. Ship us out? Yeah, but vox car. It's quicker that way. I see. And when do we leave? As soon as I talk to the judge. I'll be right back. Otto. When he comes back, I'll try to make a break, but I want you to stay here.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Why, Tonto?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Stay. Did you notice when he brought us back here, we passed three other cells long and had plenty prisoners? Yes, there must be 12 or 14 men in those cells. Bristol, bad town. No, it doesn't make sense. Unless there's been a riot or something like that. Tanto nuts, Abby. And there's something strange about a sheriff who collects prisoners and ships them out of the country by boxcar.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

How me help?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

When he comes back here, he may let us go out to be transferred to the boxcar he spoke about. If we get a chance, I'll give you a signal and you tackle him. How to do it? Try to find out where he ships the prisoners, then get back here to Bristow somewhere, because. Wait. Here he comes. Oh, the sentence was short and sweet for you two hombres. What sentence? Just had a little talk with the judge. Says to send both of you away pronto. Where are we going? Out of the county. Told you before, we don't have no use for varmints like you and Bristow. Well, are the other prisoners going, too? The whole paggie? Well, I guess we can't help ourselves. Teller. I'll see you, Kane. My guns. We'll keep them, stranger. Just to remember your bi. I'll walk out here, I'll put the cuffs on you. Can I talk to the judge? All right. Hello? What are you holding? Locked.

[Brad Wilson]

But I can.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Hey, Silver. Any boys? Teddy. Come on, Silver. I am Silver. H.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger story. Before the next exciting scenes, please permit us to pause for just a few moments.

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[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Sam.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Now to continue our story. After the Lone Rangers. During jailbreak and escape from the flying lead of the sheriff's guns, he circled the town, throwing off the few men who had pursued him. Then he returned and searched several hours for the home of R.C. colvin. Finally, he found it and knocked on the door.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Well, man. Mr. Colvin. Why, yes. But, Ms. Man, who are you? My name isn't important. I'm here because you wrote to the governor asking help against cattle rustlers. Yes, I did. You're deputy marshal. I'm here to help. I've never heard of a deputy wearing a mask before. But your guns, your holsters are empty. I had a little trouble with your sheriff. He arrested me for an outlaw. Oh, jail, huh? That's too bad. I'll see that you get your guns back. Thanks. What do you know about the rustlers? Very little. They're stealing cattle every night. Last night they killed one of the ranchers, Frank Clemens. Any idea who's behind it? Not the slightest. Several of the ranchers have had all their herds stolen or had to leave the valley. I'd like to talk to some of them who are still here. Good idea. We're having a meeting tonight. My office up at the mine. You come along. The mine? Yes. You see, when the gold rush hit the valley, I staked out a mine up on Chimney Range. I divide my time between there and my ranch. I see. Come on. We might as well go up there now.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Masked man, accompanied by Mr. Colvin picked up his guns at the sheriff's office even though the lawman was nowhere to be seen. And they mounted their horses and Colvin led the way toward Chimney Range. As they approached it, the Lone Ranger noticed many lights along the face of the mountain. There were jagged scars where roadbeds for ore cars had been cut. Colvin led the Way to a set of tracks where a sleepy eyed mule was hitched to an ore car.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Might as well leave our horses here and ride this ore car. It's easier. Said he big fella. Hey. Here Silver, wait for me. What'd you say? Oh, I was talking to my horse. Talking to you. You're certainly one of the oddest deputy marshals I've ever seen. Well, here we are climbing. All right donkey, get along. Ride up.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Chimney range was slow and tiresome. But they finally reached a plateau high above the valley floor where a gaping hole been cut into the mountain. Beside the entrance there stood a small wooden shack.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Oh. Oh, there. This is the mine. I see lights in the office. Ranchers must be waiting for us. You take much gold out of this mine, Mr. Colvin? Oh, not much. I operated more for amusement than anything else. Well, here's the office. Evening boys. What a visitor. Oh, don't worry about the mask. He assures me he's here to help us. What?

[Brad Wilson]

Well that's the umbreon.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Yes, I know you had him in jail. You should have known better. But Colvin, this is Sam Tanner. Howdy. You Barrett? Brad Wilson. Well, the young lady is Ms. Barbara Clemens.

[Barbara Clemens]

How do you do?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

What was your father, Ms. Clemens, who

[Barbara Clemens]

was killed by the rustlers? Yes.

[Brad Wilson]

So far we've done nothing about it.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

No, wait a minute, Wilson. That's what this meeting's for.

[Brad Wilson]

Meetings don't do any good.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Have you any better idea?

[Brad Wilson]

Yes. I think this rustling and murder is an inside job. It comes from inside the valley, not over the border. And I think you know more about it than you're telling.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Just a minute. You'll never accomplish anything that way.

[Brad Wilson]

We'll never accomplish anything here. And I for one am leaving.

[Barbara Clemens]

Oh Brad, please.

[Brad Wilson]

Don't you want to stay here, Barbara?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Of course she does. We're trying to find the man who killed her father.

[Brad Wilson]

I don't think you'll ever find anything tonight.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Wait a minute. I'm going with you. Insist on leaving. Take the ore car down the valley level. Brad, why did you leave?

[Brad Wilson]

If you're going down the mountain with me, we take this handbrake car.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Will you answer my question? No, I won't. Now here we go.

[Brad Wilson]

Now I won't answer your question till we get down to the valley.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

I see.

[Brad Wilson]

You mind pushing on that handle? It's a break.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Oh, not at all. What's wrong? It's broken.

[Brad Wilson]

This thing's running wild. We haven't got a chance. It'll never stay on the track.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

There's only one thing to do.

[Brad Wilson]

What do you mean?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Jump before it hits the next curve. All right, now jump.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Have you leapt from the runaway ore car, the Lone Ranger felt himself falling through space. He turned over several times and landed with stunning force on hard packed earth, brush and undergrowth. Toward his hands and face, his head banged against a rock. He was knocked unconscious. Next thing he knew, he was lying in the middle of a large four poster bed. As he opened his eyes, he felt a cool cloth pressed to his forehead.

[Barbara Clemens]

You feel better now?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Yes. You're very kind.

[Barbara Clemens]

I've been worried about you.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

How long have I been here?

[Barbara Clemens]

Two days. This is the morning of the third day.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

And Brad, the boy who was with me when we jumped from that car.

[Barbara Clemens]

Brad's fall wasn't as bad as yours. He rode out this morning toward town.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

He's gone.

[Barbara Clemens]

He was just as anxious to get away from here as he was up at the mine office. I'm afraid you'll have to talk with him some other time.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

I'll find him. One more question.

[Barbara Clemens]

Yes?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Even though I've been unconscious for three days and you've taken care of me, you haven't removed the mask I'm wearing. Why?

[Barbara Clemens]

I've asked myself that same question. I think the reason I haven't tried to see your face is because your horse is waiting for you right outside the door. It's a white horse, almost silver. And the bullets in your gun belt, they're silver too.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

And you know, I'm not really a deputy marshal.

[Barbara Clemens]

I'm thankful and grateful. If anybody can help us here in the valley, it's you.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Who do you think is responsible for all of the trouble?

[Barbara Clemens]

Oh, I don't know. Sometimes I can't help but believe that Brad knows more than he's telling. But then, if he really has anything

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

to do with it. Don't jump to conclusions. Personally, I think Brad's all right.

[Barbara Clemens]

Do you really?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

And I think you'd make him an ideal wife. You get silver for me.

[Barbara Clemens]

Of course.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

I'll have to hurry. There's a lot to be done.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

As the Lone Ranger rode toward the town of Bristow, he kept a sharp lookout for his Indian friend, Tonto. Three days had passed and Tonto hadn't returned already been sent. It was but one of a hundred questions for which there seemed to be no answers. Then suddenly a Silver lengthened his stride. Across a broad slope that was dotted with tiny fir trees. The masked man sighted a figure crouched behind an overhanging rock. He reigned up. Quick.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Wait here. Silver I'll be right back. Well, Brad, maybe we can continue our conversation now. What? You.

[Brad Wilson]

I. I didn't see it come up.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

This is an odd place to be digging with a shovel. Brad, what's the idea?

[Brad Wilson]

Oh, nothing much.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

You can tell me. Well, I.

[Brad Wilson]

All right. I haven't been able to do anything alone, so I might as well tell you.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

What is it?

[Brad Wilson]

Maybe I've been trying to be too smart, but, well, I don't like R.C. colvin.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

And what does that mean?

[Brad Wilson]

He owns a gold mine. A lot bigger gold mine than it appears to be.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Colvin's a rancher too, isn't he?

[Brad Wilson]

Yes, but about a month ago, I hit upon the theory that all this rustling here in Rainbow Valley was for the purpose of driving all the ranchers out of here.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Why?

[Brad Wilson]

Because of the gold.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

The gold's on Chimney Range, isn't it?

[Brad Wilson]

That's what I thought for a long time until I started digging. Now I know the answer.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

What?

[Brad Wilson]

There's gold here too. Gold in every inch of this valley. It's placer stuff and the roots down.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Does that prove anything against Colvin? Well, no, it doesn't.

[Brad Wilson]

But I've tested every spread in the valley. The richest one I found belongs to Frank Clemens. Or did before he was killed.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

I see. Do you have any idea who killed Clemens?

[Brad Wilson]

Colvin was there, but there was a lot of confusion. Could have been anyone.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

You may be on the right track, Brad. We'll have to prove it.

[Brad Wilson]

We? You mean you'll help?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

That's why I'm here. Now, wait.

[Brad Wilson]

Wait. There's someone over there behind that drawer. I just saw the move.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Where? Right there. Wait, Brad. That's a friend of mine, Ty.

[Brad Wilson]

I don't understand.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

You'll be over here in a minute. Turtle. I'm afraid of a long time. Toto Lizard. Brad Wilson.

[Brad Wilson]

I'm sorry I shot at you.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Is that all right? Tell me, did the sheriff ship you out of town in the boxcar, but me not leave town? What do you mean? Sheriff put Tonto another man in big car. Then locked door. Iron horse move car after a long time. Door open. The sheriff opened the door. Where were you? In heap. Big cave in mountain Cave. Run through mountain. Other end over border.

[Brad Wilson]

A cave that runs clear through the range. And that's the way the rustlers have handled the cattle.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Plenty cattle up there alive.

[Brad Wilson]

No.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Men kill them, fix them. Fix them up. Put in cars. Regular slaughterhouse in a cave. No wonder there's no way to trace missing cattle.

[Brad Wilson]

Did you see Colvin in that cave?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

I'm counting unknown. Where's your horse, Tato? A scout waited. Bottom of a hill. We'll ride back to the Clemens Ranch. Ah, Brad, you meet us there.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

What do we do?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

I don't know yet, but round up as many of the ranchers as you can.

[Brad Wilson]

I'll have them all. They're inside of an hour.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Good. Come on, T.

[Brad Wilson]

Where's Barbara?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

She's not here, Brad.

[Brad Wilson]

Not here?

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

The house has been ransacked. I don't know why, but I can guess. Colvin, maybe. We can't be sure.

[Brad Wilson]

That's proof enough for me. He's taken Barbara because he was afraid you and I had found him out.

[Frank Clemens]

If it's Colvin that's behind all this, why don't this engine show us where the cave is and we're running down.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

No, no, wait. Colvin can't run something like that alone. He must have a large crew working for him. That's right. Plenty men in caves. We wouldn't stand a chance that way.

[Brad Wilson]

Let's try it anyway.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Oh, wait. Listen. When Tuttle and I were arrested, the sheriff said he shipped all of his prisoners out of town. Obviously, all of his prisoners are shipped to Colvin's cave just as Tuttle was. Now that's our way to get in.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Just as darkness descended over Bristow that evening, a freight train ground to a stop the edge of town and the surrounding shadows as a large group of men moved toward it. They were led by a tall figure who wore a black mask.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Find the car that's locked. We'll probably have some other men. Prisoners that the sheriff's been collecting for the last three days.

[Brad Wilson]

Here it is. Door is locked.

[Frank Clemens]

That's easy. A bullet will fix that.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

There.

[Brad Wilson]

Now slide it open.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Hey, what is this? Got some new passengers.

[Brad Wilson]

Come on, boys.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Climb in.

[Brad Wilson]

Come on, climb. Better cool the door, Sam. We want our arrival at Colgan Slaughterhouse to be a surprise.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

A huge box car filled with ranchers bent upon avenging the wrongs that had been forced on them moved off into the night, Jolted along for a short distance, then stopped.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

All right, men. Remember now, no shooting unless it's necessary.

[Brad Wilson]

Get ready to jump when they open the door.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Say, what the. There's Barbara. Where? On the other side. I'll get her. Oh, no. You won't shoot. Put up your hands. Colvin. Were you middle enough? Oh, you're not hurt, Colvin. I just shot your gun away. All right, Shake your hand, Barbara.

[Barbara Clemens]

Oh, Brad.

[Frank Clemens]

You've got them all tied up.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

He's waiting for You. You can't do this to me. I hope you spend several years in jail thinking it over. Colvin, There's a good chance you hang. Hang? Why? I investigated the accident that caused the death of John Barker. I don't know what you're talking about. Brad, you can take care of all these prisoners, can't you?

[Brad Wilson]

Sure we can. Our own sheriff has one of them. So we'll take him over to the next county.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Good. Hello, Silver. Not necessary to wish you and Barbara luck, Brad, because I know you'll have lots of us.

[Brad Wilson]

Yes.

[Frank Clemens]

Thanks to you.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Come on, Silver. Head em up.

[Brad Wilson]

Hey, did you hear that? He called his horse Silver Boy. I know who he is.

[Barbara Clemens]

I've known him for days. He's the Lone Ranger.

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[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

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[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

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[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

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[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

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[Brad Wilson]

I'm waiting for the catch.

[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

Maybe there's no catch. That's exactly what a catch would want me to think. Wow. You need to relax. I need to knock on wood. Do we have. What is this? Table wood? I think it's laminate. Okay. Yeah, that's good. That's close enough.

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[Casual Commentator / Narrator]

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