Mr Greeley Goes West | The Lone Ranger (06-25-52)

Summary

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Mr. Greeley Goes West | The Lone Ranger (06-25-52)

Old Time Radio Westerns – Hosted by Andrew Rhynes

Aired: November 7, 2025
Episode: Digitally Restored Presentation of "The Lone Ranger" – “Mr. Greeley Goes West” (Originally broadcast June 25, 1952)

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Episode Overview

In this classic radio adventure, famed journalist and editor Horace Greeley travels through the American West, seeking to better understand and document the burgeoning frontier. When Greeley becomes the victim of a daring stagecoach robbery, the Lone Ranger, along with his loyal companion Tonto and the local sheriff, spring into action to recover the journalist's stolen notes. The story unfolds through classic Western suspense and heroism, culminating in a message that echoes through history: "Go West, young man."

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

1. Horace Greeley Arrives in the West

• Eastern newspaper editor Horace Greeley is a passenger on a stage bound for Mineral Springs, displaying keen interest in meeting local Native Americans and learning about the West’s communities.
  • Quote:

    "I'd like to meet the Indian chief." — Horace Greeley (04:20)

2. Stagecoach Ambush and Robbery

• A felled tree blocks the stage’s path, signaling an ambush. The driver attempts to maneuver around it but the stage overturns. Outlaws (“Blaze,” “Spice,” and “Logan”) rob Greeley and the driver, focusing on Greeley’s satchel of precious notes.
  • Quote:

    "But my notes... they're more important to me than anything else." — Horace Greeley (06:54)

• The criminals depart with Greeley’s watch, wallet, and, most importantly, his notes that chronicle his journey.

3. The Lone Ranger and Tonto Intervene

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto come upon the wreck. At first, Greeley is wary of their masked and Native identities but soon realizes they’ve come to help.
• The Lone Ranger commits to retrieving Greeley's notes, recognizing their value both to history and to Greeley's work.
  • Quote:

    "If Lone Ranger find them, him return them to you." — Tonto (09:39)

4. The Outlaws Scheme to Ransom the Notes

• The robbers realize Greeley’s identity and devise a plan to sell his notes back for a hefty sum. They hide the papers in a cave near Indian Head Mountain and send one member (Spice) to negotiate.
  • Quote:

    "We'll find Greeley and tell him if he wants his papers, he can have them for a price." — Spice (11:27)

5. Tension in Mineral Springs

• The town is abuzz with outrage at the crime against such a prominent figure.
• Spice confronts Horace Greeley under cover of darkness, demanding $10,000 for the safe return of his notes.
  • Quote:

    "We'll return your papers for $10,000. Do you want them or don't you?" — Spice (17:02)

• The Lone Ranger, with Tonto, intervenes through Greeley's window, holding Spice at gunpoint and ensuring his capture.
  • Quote:

    "Drop your gun or I'll break your arm." — Lone Ranger (17:18)

6. The Plan to Retrieve Greeley’s Notes

• Through interrogation, the location of the cave is learned. Tonto and the Lone Ranger coordinate with Chief Waxhaw and several braves to approach the hideout.
• The Lone Ranger stages an elaborate ruse, pretending to be injured to lure the outlaws from the cave.
• Tonto and the Lone Ranger catch Blaze and Logan off-guard, subduing them as the sheriff and posse arrive.

7. Resolution and Themes

• The outlaws are arrested and Greeley’s belongings—including his precious notes—are returned.
• The Lone Ranger refuses any reward, emphasizing the significance of Greeley’s writings in inspiring the next generation to settle the West.
  • Quote:

    “We need men, Mr. Greeley. Men of courage and stout hearts who will come here and settle, build homes and communities.” — The Lone Ranger (25:23)

• Greeley promises to fulfill his role as chronicler, concluding with his famous maxim:
  • Quote:

    "When I return to my desk, I'll give his message to the youth of America. I'll say go west, young man." — Horace Greeley (26:30)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the importance of Greeley’s notes:

  "They represent weeks and months of work... the only record I have of this journey." — Horace Greeley (08:47)

• On justice and public sentiment:

  "If the people learn the truth about you, you may not live long enough to go on trial." — Horace Greeley (18:36)

• On the West’s promise:

  "You're in a position to tell the young men and women of America about this great country, the new country beyond the Mississippi, in the West." — The Lone Ranger (25:24)

• Historic call to adventure:

  “Go west, young man.” — Horace Greeley (26:30)

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Key Segment Timestamps

• [03:37] — Horace Greeley boards the stage; talk turns to Indian lands.
• [04:28] — Stagecoach crash and beginning of the robbery.
• [06:54] — Greeley's anguish at losing his notes.
• [09:39] — The Lone Ranger and Tonto commit to helping Greeley.
• [11:13] — Outlaws realize Greeley's identity and plot the ransom.
• [17:00] — Confrontation in Greeley’s hotel room.
• [22:03] — The Lone Ranger and Tonto apprehend the outlaws at the cave.
• [25:06] — Greeley thanks the Lone Ranger; discussion on America’s future.
• [26:30] — Greeley prepares to inspire America with “go west, young man.”

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Tone & Presentation

The episode is infused with the spirit of the golden age of radio—rich soundscapes, earnest dialogue, and an underpinning sense of justice and hopefulness. The Lone Ranger is portrayed with calm authority, Greeley as dignified and curious, and the villains as suitably desperate and greedy. The restored audio enhances atmosphere, bringing the Western world vibrantly to life.

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Conclusion

“Mr. Greeley Goes West” embodies the optimism and adventurous resolve of the American West. The Lone Ranger’s heroism ensures not only personal justice for Greeley but also serves a greater purpose: spreading the message of opportunity and courage, immortalized in Greeley’s own words—“Go west, young man.” This episode is not only a thrilling Western tale, but a cultural touchstone for the spirit of exploration and national destiny.

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Transcript

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[Narrator]

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[Sarah]

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[Horace Greeley]

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[Narrator]

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[Horace Greeley]

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[Narrator]

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[Horace Greeley]

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[Tonto]

Uh, Limu is that guy with the binoculars watching us.

[Horace Greeley]

Cut the camera. They see us.

[Narrator]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[Narrator]

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Narrator]

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[Narrator]

Full Indian companion Tato, the daring and resourceful mask rider of the plains, led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. 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.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on, Silver.

[Sheriff Bates]

Let's go, big fellow.

[The Lone Ranger]

Silver, away. Get on there. Come on.

[Narrator]

The eastbound stage destined for Mineral Springs was on schedule. Since it was carrying neither cash nor gold. There was no guard riding shotgun, so the only passenger had chosen to sit in the empty place beside the driver. Though the frog, the traveler was obviously an Easterner. He was well known in many parts of the West. His name was Horace Greeley.

[The Lone Ranger]

Get on now.

[Narrator]

Mr. Greeley was keenly interested in the country about him. As he scanned the horizon, the celebrated.

[Horace Greeley]

Editor said, this is Indian country, isn't it, driver?

[The Lone Ranger]

That's right. Don't worry about it. Chief Wax on his braves have been living in peace for a long time.

[Horace Greeley]

Are we likely to meet any of them?

[Sheriff Bates]

Nope.

[The Lone Ranger]

The Indians keep for themselves, Mr. Greeley.

[Horace Greeley]

Where do they live?

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, in the hills to the north.

[Horace Greeley]

I'd like to meet the Indian chief.

[The Lone Ranger]

I've heard that Chief Waxhaw is a mission educator. Red skin. Well, I'll be.

[Horace Greeley]

What's wrong?

[The Lone Ranger]

Look on the trail ahead.

[Horace Greeley]

That tree seems to have fallen.

[The Lone Ranger]

Nothing. That timber was cut. Well, it was chopped down and laid across the trail to block the stage. But why just stick up? If I stop for that tree, we'll meet a couple of outlaws to show us your barn.

[Horace Greeley]

But you'll have to stop.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, maybe not. I might be able to whip the horses around the soft ground beside the trail. Hang on, Mr. Greeley.

[Sheriff Bates]

Very well.

[The Lone Ranger]

Get him on there.

[Narrator]

The horses turned sharply from the trail as the wheels of the big Concorde struck the soft ground. The vehicle tipped and overturned. The startled team of horses stopped in their tracks, caught in a tangle of snarled traces. Blaze and his two companions spurred their mounts and rode from the cottonwood grove where they had been watching.

[The Lone Ranger]

Mr. Greeley. Mr. Greeley, are you all right?

[Horace Greeley]

Well, I said from a few superficial cuts, I'm hum.

[The Lone Ranger]

All right.

[Horace Greeley]

What about you?

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm not hurt. Oh, go. And I'm sizzling mad. I turned too sharp. That's what happened. But you're not smart.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Go and reach for your 60s.

[Narrator]

They're both covered.

[Horace Greeley]

Hey, Wendy.

[The Lone Ranger]

We call The Polecats outlaws, Mr. Greeley. I smelled them as soon as I saw that tree down across the trail. On your feet, driver.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

You too, mister. And keep your hands up.

[The Lone Ranger]

You critters have made a mistake. We're not carrying cash or gold. Where's the strong box? We don't have one. I already told you, there is no money shipment aboard this stage. You were trying to save something when you drove off the trail. I wanted to save meeting a couple skunks. Logan, look inside the stage. See if there's any passengers or baggage inside. Right. Spies. Take their guns. I'll keep them. Sure thing. Please.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

I'll take your six shooter and make sure you haven't got a sneak gun.

[The Lone Ranger]

I don't carry a Sneak gun.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Yeah, so I see. All right, mister, now it's your turn.

[Horace Greeley]

I'm not armed.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Hey, what's this?

[Horace Greeley]

My wallet.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Well, I'll keep it. And likewise, your watch.

[Horace Greeley]

I suppose it would be useless to protest.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

It would. There was nothing inside but this satchel.

[Horace Greeley]

That satchel is mine. It contains a few articles of clothing and notes that are of no value to you. Search it for money and jewelry if you wish. Take it with us. No, no. Don't take my notes. They're worthless to you.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Come on, boys, we'll hit the satellite.

[Horace Greeley]

Please, I beg you. Leave my notes. Don't take them with you. You can't use them.

[The Lone Ranger]

It's no use, Mr. Greeley. Those critters are getting away.

[Horace Greeley]

My notes.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm downright sorry this happened. I got orders from the manager of the stage line to see that you reach Mineral Springs safe and sound. That's why I wanted to sidestep those owl hoots.

[Horace Greeley]

I know you did your best.

[The Lone Ranger]

Driver got your baggage, your wallet, your.

[Horace Greeley]

Watch and my notes. They're more important to me than anything else.

[Narrator]

As Horace Greeley mourned the loss of his notes and the grizzled old driver surveyed the damage to the big Concord stage, the Lone Ranger and Tahoe were traveling at a leisurely pace toward Mineral Springs. Shortly after the robbery, they sighted the overturned StageCoach and the two men standing beside it.

[Tonto]

Kimasabe. What happened to stage?

[Sheriff Bates]

It's overturned. Potto maybe.

[Tonto]

Wheel broken.

[Sheriff Bates]

We try to help those men, Montville.

[Narrator]

When Mr. Greeley and the stagecoach driver heard approaching hoofs, they turned hopefully toward the sound.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hey, there.

[Narrator]

Help.

[The Lone Ranger]

Help. Give us a hand.

[Horace Greeley]

Great Scott. One of those men is masked and the other's an Indian.

[The Lone Ranger]

You have all the dratted bad luck. I've had enough today to last for the rest of my life.

[Sheriff Bates]

Was anyone injured when the stage overturned?

[Horace Greeley]

Driver and I were the only travelers.

[Sheriff Bates]

Oh, Mr. Greeley.

[Horace Greeley]

You know me, sir.

[Sheriff Bates]

Of course. I've seen many pictures of you. I heard you were in the West.

[Horace Greeley]

I journeyed as far as California. Now I'm on my way home. If you and your Indian friend are here to rob us, you arrive too late.

[Sheriff Bates]

We're not here to rob you.

[The Lone Ranger]

It wouldn't be here if I had my six shooter. The three pole cats who beat you to as clean as out.

[Sheriff Bates]

I don't understand.

[Horace Greeley]

We've been robbed.

[Sheriff Bates]

Tell me about it.

[The Lone Ranger]

See that tree across the trail?

[Sheriff Bates]

Yes.

[The Lone Ranger]

Tree. Outlaws cut it down, figuring to stop the stage. Tried to turn off the trail to Avoid stopping by outsmarting myself.

[Narrator]

Stage overturned as briefly as possible. The driver and Horace Greeley explained what had happened. When they had finished, the Lone Ranger.

[Sheriff Bates]

Asked, would you be able to identify the thieves?

[The Lone Ranger]

Their faces were covered with bandanas. They got away with my gun. Mr. Greeley's watch, wallet and satchel. And likewise, some notes.

[Horace Greeley]

He had notes that represent weeks and months of work. They're the only record I have of this journey. I had planned to use them as a basis for a series of articles when I reached New York. The loss is irreplaceable satellite.

[The Lone Ranger]

Mr. Greeley, I don't savvy why you're so poking up about losing some notes. It'll be easy to remember what you wrote.

[Horace Greeley]

Remembering all of it would be a hopeless task. There were facts and statistics, observations, interviews and detailed remarks without which it would be impossible to do the series I planned. I tried to persuade the thieves to leave my papers. But even though the papers would be worthless to them, they took them.

[Sheriff Bates]

I'll look for the tracks of the men who robbed you. I may be able to trail them and recover your notes. Hono, you'll be needed here.

[Tonto]

Me help driver reach town. Do it easy.

[Horace Greeley]

Teddy be come up.

[Sheriff Bates]

I'll meet you later at our old campsite near Waxhawn Indian Village.

[The Lone Ranger]

Mont.

[Horace Greeley]

Touch my notes if you find them.

[Tonto]

Do not worry about papers. If Lone Ranger find him him return them to you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Lone Ranger.

[Horace Greeley]

I've heard about a man called the Lone Ranger, but I didn't believe he existed.

[The Lone Ranger]

You mean to say the masked man's the Lone Ranger?

[Tonto]

Isn't that right?

[Horace Greeley]

He did call his horse Silver.

[Tonto]

How we fix stage.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, if you'll give me a hand, I'll show you.

[Horace Greeley]

Me help as soon as I remove my coat. I'll help you too.

[The Lone Ranger]

With the three of us working, we'll have the stage ready to travel in short order.

[Narrator]

It was sundown when the repaired stage moved slowly into the town of Mineral Springs. Meanwhile, in the hills north of town, the three outlaws had stopped to assess the loot of the afternoon's work.

[Sheriff Bates]

Yeah.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Watch, a wallet, a bag of outsized clothes, some papers, a six gun and $50. About 16 for each of us.

[Horace Greeley]

Yeah.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Hardly enough to pay for the risk we took. Blaze, why didn't you tell us there'd be no cash or gold on the stage?

[The Lone Ranger]

I didn't know any more about it than you did. I figured there'd be three or four passengers to rob as well as a strong box.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Instead of that, there was no Strong box and only one passenger. That satchel's no good to us. Neither are his clothes or papers. I'm beginning to wonder about that, Logan. What are you talking about, Spice? These cards of identification in his wallet, take a look at them, please. The easterner's name is Greeley. Horace Greeley. Hey, I've heard of him. It says in this card that he's the editor of a New York paper. Yeah, the Tribune. These notes are his. Here's I can figure. They tell all about his trip and that's why he was so anxious to hang onto him.

[Horace Greeley]

Yeah.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

He didn't raise any ruckus when we took his watch in his wallet. But he was downright worried about losing these papers. They must be worth a lot to him.

[The Lone Ranger]

In that case, he'd pay a lot to get him back.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

I figured the same thing, Blaze.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll put these papers in my saddlebag.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

We'll find Grilly and tell him if.

[The Lone Ranger]

He wants his papers, he can have.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Them for a price. Don't be a jughead. If we go into town with those papers and the law catches us, we'll be jailed for robbing the state.

[The Lone Ranger]

Do you have a better idea?

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Yeah, what is it? There's a cave in the hills not far from the Injuns village. You two go there and take the papers with you.

[Tonto]

What about you?

[Spice (Outlaw)]

I'll go to Mineral Springs and look for Greely. When I find him, I'll tell him we have his papers and we're willing to sell them back to him at the right price. What's to prevent him from having the.

[The Lone Ranger]

Law follow you when you leave town to meet us in the cave?

[Spice (Outlaw)]

I'll tell him the papers will be burned if I'm held or if a lawman goes near the cave. Hey, I savvy your idea, Logan. You know how to find the cave?

[Tonto]

Yeah.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

It's that big opening on the side of Indian Head Mountain. That's it. I'll meet you there after I've talked to Greely.

[Tonto]

We'll be looking for you.

[Andrew Rines]

Easy.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Steady there, boy. What about Greely's clothes?

[The Lone Ranger]

Leave them here.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

They're no good to us. So long, Spice. Easy out of yours, please. I apologize for saying the holdup wasn't worth our trouble. Before we're through with Greeley, we'll have plenty of cash to show for this afternoon's work.

[Horace Greeley]

Get it. Get it.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger had trailed the three stage robbers to the place where they had stopped to examine their loot. He picked up the clothing they had discarded and placed it in the satchel he found nearby. Then he studied the tracks on the soft ground. Two of the outlaws had ridden into the hills. While one man turned in the direction of town. The Lone Ranger decided to follow the solitary rider. Darkness was falling when the masked man saw his Indian companion riding toward him. He drew rein ho.

[Sheriff Bates]

He's a silly big fellow who scout old fellow who?

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Hello.

[Sheriff Bates]

Did Mr. Greeby reach town safely?

[Tonto]

Ah, he leave him at hotel. A driver leave town with sheriff and posse take him to scene a robbery. Sheriffs say he'll try to follow tracks.

[Sheriff Bates]

At these darkness coming. He'll not be able to follow them far.

[Tonto]

Him say him follow tracks by moonlight if they jim have to. Everyone in town plenty mad when they find out about robbery. You have Trouble trailing outlaws, Ms. Hubby?

[Sheriff Bates]

I'm following one of them now.

[Tonto]

What happened to other two?

[Sheriff Bates]

Their trash continued north from the place where they stopped in the hills.

[Tonto]

You're plenty hard to follow trail in hills.

[Sheriff Bates]

That's why I decided to follow the man who turned toward town. Or perhaps you saw him.

[Tonto]

Well, the pass rider maybe. Him fellow you look for.

[Sheriff Bates]

He may be tunnel.

[Tonto]

What'd he look like? Him tall thin fellow. Him rides big gray horse.

[Sheriff Bates]

Well, here are the tracks of the horse I've been following.

[Tonto]

Me see him. Ah, cracks the same as grey horse. Me past.

[Sheriff Bates]

And he is one of the stage robbers.

[Tonto]

Is that right? Where'd you find satchel?

[Sheriff Bates]

In the hills where that rider and his friend stopped. I found Mr. Greeley's clothing there too.

[Tonto]

What about papers?

[Sheriff Bates]

I didn't see any papers.

[Tonto]

Maybe Peller who go to town know what happened to him.

[Sheriff Bates]

Go after him. You'll be able to recognize him.

[Tonto]

That's right. And me think it's safe for you to go to town with mask driver. Tell sheriff you lone ranger who identified.

[Sheriff Bates]

Me to the driver.

[Tonto]

Well, me tell him.

[Narrator]

What?

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[Tonto]

Mask mean.

[Sheriff Bates]

I thought so. It will be dark when we reach town. I'll try to avoid being seen.

[Tonto]

A fellow named Greeley have room on first floor hotel. It plenty easy for you to reach Wyndham without being seen.

[Sheriff Bates]

Good. I'll return his satchel and clothing and tell him we've made some progress. Let's go, Toto.

[Narrator]

Get him up. When Spice reached Springs, he found everyone in town discussing the robbery of the celebrated editor.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Disgrace.

[Narrator]

When a man like Greeley's robbed, the.

[The Lone Ranger]

Sheriff had better capture those crooks. He'll be out of a job after election day.

[Sheriff Bates]

Mr. Greeley will go back east and.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Tell what happened to him. And he'll have plenty to say about our community.

[The Lone Ranger]

With his influence, what he says will be published in all the papers around here. Yeah, folks in the east who think the west isn't safe. Now, boys, listen. The sheriff's doing his best. He's out looking for those pole cats. He said he wouldn't come back to.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Town till he found him. Well, he better find him. And when he catches the varmints, we're going to string him up.

[Narrator]

Standing on the hotel porch, watching the aroused mob Spice decided he had better move cautiously. After learning where to find Horace Greeley, he waited outside the hotel until darkness was complete and most of the people were in their homes, in restaurants and cafes. When he saw a light appear in the window of the editor's room, he entered the building and went directly to the room, number four. He knocked on the door.

[Horace Greeley]

Yes, what is it?

[Spice (Outlaw)]

You alone, Mr. Greeley?

[Horace Greeley]

Yes.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Then I'll step in.

[Horace Greeley]

Who are you?

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Last time I saw you, I had my face covered. You don't call for help.

[Horace Greeley]

A gun?

[Spice (Outlaw)]

That's right. I'll use it if I have to.

[Horace Greeley]

Why did you come here?

[Spice (Outlaw)]

They offered to return the papers we took from you.

[Horace Greeley]

My notes?

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Yeah.

[Horace Greeley]

Do you have them with you?

[Spice (Outlaw)]

I'm not that local, Mr. Greeley. My partners have them and they're in a cave. They sent me here to say we'll return your papers for $10,000. Do you want them or don't you?

[Horace Greeley]

Of course I want them.

[Sheriff Bates]

You'll recover them without paying rent.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

In the window.

[Horace Greeley]

Masked man.

[Sheriff Bates]

Drop your gun or I'll break your arm.

[Narrator]

Both Spice and Horace Greeley turned in amazement to the open window where they saw the Lone Ranger. The masked man's coat was in his hand and beside him stood Toto, who also held a gun. When he realized that he was covered by two guns Spice knew that it would be suicide to try to shoot.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

All right, I dropped my gun.

[Sheriff Bates]

Now raise your hand.

[Tonto]

Me climbing window. Kimasabi. Get Gun.

[Sheriff Bates]

Go ahead, Toto. I'll keep him covered from here.

[Narrator]

As soon as Tato was inside the room, he picked up the outlaw's gun and stood on guard while the Lone Ranger entered.

[Sheriff Bates]

Mr. Greeley, I apologize for my unusual entrance. This is easier than walking through a crowded lobby.

[Horace Greeley]

Apologies are unnecessary. I'm glad you and Todo arrive when you did. This man.

[Sheriff Bates]

We overheard his conversation.

[Horace Greeley]

Then you know he's one of the stage robbers?

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Yes.

[Sheriff Bates]

We followed him to town. When Tarto saw his horse at the hitch rail outside, he became suspicious. He came here to return your satchel and your clothing.

[Horace Greeley]

But my notes.

[Sheriff Bates]

This man must have been telling the truth when he said his partners are holding them.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

I was telling the truth, all right. Those notes will be destroyed if anyone tries to go near the cave to get him.

[Sheriff Bates]

Where is the cave?

[Spice (Outlaw)]

I'm not talking.

[Horace Greeley]

If we turn this man over to the townspeople, they'll find a way to make him talk.

[Sheriff Bates]

Oh, what do you mean?

[Horace Greeley]

I heard them talking about the robbery. They want to lynch the thieves. Now, ordinarily, I'm opposed to my.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

I'm entitled to a fair trial.

[Horace Greeley]

If the people learn the truth about you. You may not live long enough to go on trial.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

But hanging's for murderers and horse thieves.

[Horace Greeley]

Tell that to the mob.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Let me out of here.

[Sheriff Bates]

Fire break and I'll shoot. The sound will bring people to investigate.

[Horace Greeley]

Yes, that's right.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

No.

[Sheriff Bates]

The lynch mob has you. You may wish I'd shot the kill.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

But what do you want me to do?

[Horace Greeley]

Tell us where my newts are.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

They're in a cave.

[Sheriff Bates]

What cave?

[Andrew Rines]

Well, it.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

It's north of here on the side of Indian Head Mountain. Place is about three miles from Waxhaw's Engine Village.

[Narrator]

As Spice described the huge cave that was surrounded by boulders higher than a six foot man, the Lone Ranger and Toto realized that the outlaws had chosen to hide in a place they knew well. Toto.

[Tonto]

Exclaimed Kimasabi. Yes, that cave where we camped many times. Cave not far from Cheap Waxhaw's Indian village.

[Sheriff Bates]

That's right. Toto.

[Horace Greeley]

You knew the place.

[Sheriff Bates]

Yes, sir. We'll get the sheriff and go there.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

You can't do that. For two reasons.

[Horace Greeley]

Oh.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

First, my pals will set fire to those papers as soon as the lawman goes near the cave. In the second place, I know the sheriff's out of town.

[Horace Greeley]

Yes, he's right. The sheriff is searching for the stage robbers. He vowed he wouldn't return until he captured them.

[Sheriff Bates]

I see. Follow the jailer's next door. Take this man out the rear door of the hotel and through the back entrance of the jail.

[Tonto]

He's happy. That way no one see him.

[Sheriff Bates]

That's right. If there's a deputy on guard, explain the situation and ask him to hold the prisoner until the sheriff returns. I'll wait here for you.

[Narrator]

When Tonto returned to the hotel room, he reported that Spice was behind bars and that the deputy on duty had promised to keep the prisoner's identity a secret until the sheriff reached town.

[Horace Greeley]

I'm glad of that. In spite of my efforts to frighten him. I don't want to see any man lynched.

[Tonto]

What we do now, Kimasabi?

[Sheriff Bates]

Go to Indian Head Mountain.

[Horace Greeley]

To the cave?

[Sheriff Bates]

Yes. But first we'll call on Toddles friend Chief Waxhaw. We need his help to recover your papers.

[Narrator]

During the last hour of darkness, Blaze and Logan were waiting anxiously in the mountain cave for Spice to return from town. Neither Blaze nor Logan knew that the Lone Ranger and Toto were concealed behind trees and boulders some distance from the cave. With them were Chief Waxhaw and two of his braves. The masked man was explaining his plan.

[Sheriff Bates]

Now tunnel. Make your way to those boulders beside the entrance to the cave.

[Tonto]

Me savvy. Me wait till moon go down, then move in darkness.

[Sheriff Bates]

Right. Take your position and keep out of sight until both of the men are out of the cave.

[Tonto]

Me do it.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

How?

[Sheriff Bates]

We help smash friend Chief Waxhaw. I'll ride Silver toward the cave. When I'm close to it, I'll drop from the saddle and you and your braves will ride after me as if they were chasing me.

[Narrator]

Daylight was breaking when Blaze and Logan heard the sound of approaching hoofs.

[The Lone Ranger]

Logan, listen.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

I hear hoofmeats. It must be Spice about. Tell him he got here.

[The Lone Ranger]

Get your gun ready just in case it's someone else.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Right. Now look outside. Yeah.

[The Lone Ranger]

You cover me.

[Tonto]

Don't worry.

[The Lone Ranger]

I know what to do.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Is it Spice? No.

[The Lone Ranger]

Then it's a sheriff.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Now take it easy. The masked man. He's traveling fast. You see him yourself?

[Tonto]

In a minute.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Hey, that horse stumbled.

[The Lone Ranger]

The max man's down.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Please listen. Here come more riders.

[The Lone Ranger]

Maybe the sheriff and the posse are chasing that gent.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Travel as if the devil were chasing him. Watch and see what happens if anyone.

[The Lone Ranger]

Starts toward the cave. You know what to do.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Right.

[Narrator]

Keeping well back inside the cave, the two outlaws watched the masked man get to his feet. He appeared to be badly hurt. He was making an effort to guide his horse from the trail before the approaching riders came into view. When he succeeded in concealing the big White stallion. Logan saw him fall, apparently unconscious. Then they saw the pursuing riders.

[The Lone Ranger]

Logan. It's Indian.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Three of them.

[The Lone Ranger]

He rode right past the masked man didn't even see him.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

This man's not moving. He must have been stunned when he fell. He has a mighty fine horse.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'd like to own that critter.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

Come on, Blaze. Let's see if the masked man has any cash on him.

[Sheriff Bates]

He has.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

We'll take it.

[Narrator]

From his place of concealment, Tato heard the two men leave the cave. Without making a sound, the Indian stepped into the open with his gun drawn. At the same moment, the Lone Ranger stood up. Logan and Blaze had their weapons ready.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

You're covered, mister.

[Tonto]

And you covered what?

[Narrator]

At the sound of Toto's voice, the two outlaws turned their heads. They saw Toto's gun pointing at their backs. The Lone Ranger took advantage of the interruption to draw his coats.

[Sheriff Bates]

Doctor, guns are on fire.

[Tonto]

You do as masked men say.

[The Lone Ranger]

We're in the middle, Blaze. Drop your gun. Logan.

[Sheriff Bates]

Keep him covered. Toto. I'll go to the cave and look for Mr. Greeley's notes.

[Tonto]

Ah, me keep him covered.

[Spice (Outlaw)]

That masked man's not hurt.

[The Lone Ranger]

We show his horse.

[Tonto]

Throw him. I thought man only pretend to be thrown. Him not hurt.

[The Lone Ranger]

Logan, he said he's looking for Gritty's note. We've been tricked. Huckle, you and masked friend catch crooks.

[Tonto]

That's right. She whacks off.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, goodness. The three redskins we saw right in the cave. They were chasing the mess man.

[Tonto]

We figured you figure wrong. Keep hands up.

[Sheriff Bates]

Hey, we heard gunplay.

[Tonto]

What's going on here?

[Sheriff Bates]

Who are you? I'm Sheriff Bates, Mineral Springs.

[Tonto]

Get your hands up, mister.

[Sheriff Bates]

Sheriff, this mask doesn't mean I'm an outlaw. These two are the men you want. They rob the stage. If you search them, you may find the watch and wallet they stole from Mr. Greeley.

[Tonto]

Oh, Hank.

[Narrator]

Hey, search the critters.

[Tonto]

Right.

[Sheriff Bates]

Sure.

[Tonto]

You find papers from Cave Kimasami?

[Sheriff Bates]

Yes, they're in the saddlebags. What papers you talking about? Horace Greeley's notes. They're in the cave. Sheriff, you know Mr. Greeley? I met him yesterday.

[Tonto]

Well, then you're the masked man he.

[Narrator]

And the driver were talking about.

[Sheriff Bates]

That's right, Sheriff. Well, in that case, I'll holster my gun. Sheriff, here's Mr. Greeley's watch. And this here's his wallet.

[Narrator]

It'll put handcuffs in those two critters.

[Sheriff Bates]

We'll take them back to town. All right.

[Narrator]

Thanks to you, mister, we'll be able to take two prisoners back to town after a night work.

[Tonto]

Trail them. Maybe they'll tell us where to find their partner.

[Sheriff Bates]

Their partner's in jail in Mineral Springs. You'll find him when you return to town. Chief.

[Narrator]

Wax off.

[Sheriff Bates]

Thanks for your help.

[The Lone Ranger]

Me glad help, friend.

[Horace Greeley]

Now that crook's caught, we hope Pando will visit our village.

[Tonto]

Ah, he go back to village with you. What about you, mister?

[Sheriff Bates]

Well, Sheriff, I'll turn Mr. Greeley's notes over to you. Not on your life.

[Narrator]

You deserve the credit for capturing the polecats and recovering Greely's watch, his wallet and those papers. He'll want to thank you for what you've done. You come with us to town. Late that morning, the Lone Ranger, the sheriff and his posse reached town with the prisoners. After Blaze and Logan were behind bars, Horace Greeley stood in the sheriff's office with his wallet, his watch and his precious notes on the desk in front of him. The editor turned to the masked man.

[Horace Greeley]

And said, now I'll be able to do the series of articles about my journey thanks to you, sir. If there's anything I can do to pay you for recovering my notes.

[Sheriff Bates]

I look forward to reading your articles. Mr. Greeley.

[Horace Greeley]

I'm serious about rewarding you.

[Sheriff Bates]

It's reward enough to have been able to serve a man in your position.

[Horace Greeley]

My position? I don't understand.

[Sheriff Bates]

You're in a position to tell the young men and women of America about this great country. The new country beyond the Mississippi, in the West. We need only one thing.

[Horace Greeley]

What's that, sir?

[Sheriff Bates]

We need men, Mr. Greeley. Men of courage and stout hearts who will come here and settle, build homes and communities.

[Horace Greeley]

Brave men, stout hearted men. Men like yourself, sir.

[Sheriff Bates]

Adios, Mr. Greeley.

[Horace Greeley]

Adios, sir. And thank you.

[Sheriff Bates]

Goodbye, Sheriff. Goodbye, mister.

[Tonto]

Thanks. Well, Mr. Greeley, I figured you'd want to thank the masked man for what he did.

[Horace Greeley]

I do, sir. And now I know how to thank him.

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[Horace Greeley]

When I return to my desk, I'll give his message to the youth of America. I'll say go west, young man.

[The Lone Ranger]

Go west.

[Andrew Rines]

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