The Ghost Riders | The Lone Ranger (10-30-53)

Summary

---

Podcast Summary: Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode: The Ghost Riders | The Lone Ranger (10-30-53)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date: June 15, 2026

---

Episode Overview

This episode revives the classic Lone Ranger radio drama "The Ghost Riders," originally aired on October 30, 1953. Presented with digitally-enhanced audio quality, listeners are treated to a gripping tale of “ghostly” bandits terrorizing a Western town. The Lone Ranger and his trusted companion Tonto investigate the reported supernatural outlaws, unveil the truth behind their eerie glow, and work with the local sheriff to restore law and order. The drama blends suspense, classic Western adventure, and clever detective work, showcasing the timeless appeal of old-time radio storytelling.

---

Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. The Legend of the Ghost Riders (04:28 – 08:29)

• Opening Incident: Cattle and valuables go missing from a local ranch after a mysterious encounter with a gang of spectral horsemen. Eyewitnesses report being attacked by ghostly riders whose clothes glow eerily in the night.
• Community Fear: Townsfolk spin tales in the cafe, exaggerating stories of the "ghost gang" haunting the countryside. The sheriff is skeptical, noting the physical evidence of bullets, hoofprints, and stolen goods:
  • Quote (Sheriff, 07:34): “If those are ghosts, why do they shoot real bullets? Why do they leave hoof prints? Why do they need cattle or cash or gold? Tell me that!”
• Skeptical Sheriff: He maintains a practical mindset, trying to reassure the townsfolk while privately vowing to find the truth.

---

2. The Outlaws' Scheme Unveiled (08:29 – 10:21)

• Criminals’ Hideout: Listeners are taken inside the outlaws' cave, where the gang, led by Slick Wheeler, plot to distract the sheriff by spreading more ghost rumors (“I’ll have Baldy ride the town and pass around word that he saw the Ghost riders over on High Ridge last night.” – (09:16)).
• Diversion Plan: They deliberately mislead the sheriff and his posse, so the gang can act with less risk.

---

3. Sheriff’s Pursuit and Lone Ranger’s Investigation (10:21 – 13:34)

• Poised and Resourceful Lawmen: The sheriff and deputies stake out High Ridge, where they spot the ghost riders glowing in the moonlight, but are too frightened or skeptical to take decisive action.
• Lone Ranger & Tonto Observing: From a separate vantage point, the Lone Ranger and Tonto notice the glowing riders. Realizing something is amiss, they set off to track them in the darkness, but lose the trail. They resolve to investigate the phenomenon further at daybreak.
• Trail Concealment: The following morning, they observe that the outlaw tracks have cleverly mingled with legitimate traffic, eluding detection in town.

---

4. The Mystery of the Glowing Riders (14:12 – 20:55)

• Searching for the Cave: A rainstorm forces the Lone Ranger and Tonto to seek shelter in one of the region’s many caverns.
• Discovery of the Luminescent Secret: Inside, they notice the cavern walls glow when damp, leaving a residue that glows in darkness—a likely explanation for the outlaws’ ghostly appearance.
  • Quote (The Lone Ranger, 19:51): “Look Tonto, this wall is damp. The moisture on my hand makes it glow in the dark… The luminous substance apparently caused by chemical reaction of the moisture seeping down the walls. Certain phosphorus-like salts in the rocky walls might bring it about.”
• Deductive Leap: The Lone Ranger theorizes the outlaws use this luminous cave residue to make their clothing glow at night, creating the illusion of ghost riders.

---

5. The Plan to Trap the Outlaws (20:55 – 22:22)

• Collaborating with the Sheriff: The Lone Ranger presents evidence of the luminous residue and proposes a clever ruse—luring the gang with the promise of a gold shipment.
• Organizing the Posse: The sheriff divides his forces, arranging for one group to escort the gold stagecoach while another lies in wait at a strategic valley position.

---

6. The Climax: The Ghost Riders’ Downfall (22:22 – 25:39)

• Stagecoach Ambush: The Lone Ranger drives the decoy stagecoach, baiting the gang. When the outlaws attack, chaos ensues. In the darkness, only the glowing outlaws are clearly visible—an ironic twist that helps the posse easily apprehend them.
  • Quote (Sheriff, 24:53): “Well, mister, we got them all. Your plan worked fine. We could see them plain as day.”
• Capture and Unmasking: The Lone Ranger identifies gang leader Slick Wheeler as a notorious fugitive. The plot’s “ghosts” are exposed as mortal men using science to commit their crimes.
• Closing Quip: After the gang is arrested, the sheriff jokes with his deputy:
  • Quote (Sheriff, 25:04): “You’d go around scaring yourself, Hank. Anyway, those will be held as evidence after this. You’d better think twice before you start believing in ghosts. Thanks to the Masked Man, there’ll be no more ghost riders around here.”

---

7. Resolution and Farewell (25:18 – 25:47)

• Departing Heroes: The Lone Ranger and Tonto quietly leave town, with the sheriff expressing gratitude and admiration.
  • Quote (The Lone Ranger, 25:25): “And I’ll let the ghosts disappear.”
  • Quote (Sheriff, 25:28): “Hey, don’t worry, mister. The bars at my jailhouse will hold any ghost you want to bring me!”
• Final Bit of Humor: The sheriff jokes about the possibility of Slick Wheeler’s ghost returning, but suggests even “ghosts would have sense enough to stay away from the Lone Ranger.”

---

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Sheriff’s Pragmatism (07:34): “If those are ghosts, why do they shoot real bullets? Why do they leave hoof prints? Why do they need cattle or cash or gold? Tell me that!”
• Lone Ranger’s Discovery (19:51): “The moisture on my hand makes it glow in the dark. Notice where my sleeve rubbed against the wall.”
• Revealing the Trick (20:33): “Evidently they have their hideout in a similar cavern and discovered that this substance will make their clothing glow in the dark. And they use that knowledge to good advantage.”
• Sheriff’s Appreciation (24:53): “Well, mister, we got them all. Your plan worked fine. We could see them plain as day.”
• Goodbye With a Laugh (25:25): “And I’ll let the ghosts disappear.”

---

Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• 04:28 – Ghostly attacks and rumors spread
• 08:29 – Outlaw gang plotting in their cave
• 10:21 – Sheriff’s posse attempts to pursue "ghosts"
• 14:12 – Lone Ranger/Tonto search for outlaws’ hideout
• 19:45 – Discovery of the glowing cave residue
• 20:55 – Lone Ranger shares the evidence and coordinates with the sheriff
• 22:22 – Stagecoach ambush and capture of the outlaws
• 25:18 – Lone Ranger and Tonto’s exit; final humor and gratitude

---

Tone and Style

The episode carries the brisk, adventurous spirit of a golden-age radio Western, blending suspenseful investigation with moments of dry humor and cowboy wisdom. The Lone Ranger is calm, knowledgeable, and resourceful, while the sheriff alternates between skepticism and homespun common sense. The townsfolk’s superstitions create opportunities for both fear and comic relief, all resolved by science and heroic action.

---

For classic Western fans or newcomers, this is a quintessential example of radio drama at its best—delivering action, mystery, and clever resolution, all with the iconic style and pacing of The Lone Ranger.

Transcript

[Spin Quest Advertiser]

Happy Birthday America. It's time to celebrate and play your favorite Las Vegas casino games by American owned spinquest.com what's better than fireworks and American Pie? Hitting a blackjack in the palm of your hand and you won't lose your fingers. Over a thousand games, including slots and live dealers and 30 coin packs are on sale for 10 spinquest.com buy American players for American players, Spin Quest is

[Spin Quest Disclaimer]

a free to play social casino void where prohibited. Visit spendquest.com for more details.

[Talkspace Sponsor]

This podcast is sponsored by Talkspace.

[Talkspace Testimonial Speaker]

Last year I went through many different life changes. I needed to take a pause and examine how I was feeling in the inside to better show up for the ones who need me to be my best version of myself.

[Talkspace Sponsor]

When you're navigating life's changes, Talkspace can help. Talkspace is the number one rated online therapy, bringing you professional support from licensed therapists and psychiatry providers that you can access anytime, anywhere.

[Talkspace Testimonial Speaker]

Living a busy life, navigating a long distance relationship, becoming a first stepfather, Talkspace made all of those journeys possible. I could speak with my therapist in the office. I could speak of my therapist in the comfort of my home. I was never alone.

[Talkspace Sponsor]

Talkspace works with most major insurers and most insured members have a $0 copay. No insurance, no problem. Now get $80 off your first month with promo code space80 when you go to talkspace.com match with a licensed therapist today at talkspace.com send save $80 with code [e-mail].

[Andrew Rines (Podcast Host)]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. You can find more Western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hi O Silver. The Lone Ranger. General Mills, makers of Cheerios, the ready to eat oat cereal that gives you go power and Wheaties, the breakfast of champions present by special recording the Lone Ranger.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

Cause champions are made not for yes

[Sheriff]

sir, get on your way get on

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

your way get on your way with Wheaties.

[Deputy or Townsman]

It's good to know that champions are made, not born. Gives us all a chance. For instance, let's go back to 1943 and listen to the story of champion Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees. Mickey worked hard to learn the game as he got on his way to fame. He practiced batting, learned to throw And Mickey knew what champions know. Wheaties for breakfast. Away you go. No wonder Mickey's got all that steam. Mantle and Wheaties, they're still a team. Why, Mickey Mantle grew up on Wheaties and been eating him since he was 12. So good for a guy. There's a whole kernel of wheat in every Wheaties flake. Come on, Mickey, belt that ball.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

Hey, hey, hey. He's on his way, on his way. He's on his way, on his way. Get on your way with Wheaties. Cause champions are made, not sports.

[Sheriff]

Yes, sir.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

Get on your way.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

Get on your way.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

Get on your way with sweeties.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Breakfast of champions.

[Spin Quest Advertiser]

What's going on, everyone? It's bluff here. And we're driving through the states in the Bluff Mobile. And the best thing that we can do is play our favorite casino style games on Spin Quest. They have over a thousand games including live dealer blackjack and craps. With tons of slots and unlimited options, you can get a 30 coin pack for just $10. For new users sign up today. Go to spinquest.com right now.

[Spin Quest Disclaimer]

Spin Quest is a free to play social casino void where prohibited. Visit spinquest.com for more details.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

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.

[Sheriff]

Come on, Silver. Let's go, big fella. Silver,

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

A line rider of the Bar C Ranch, rode slowly along the south range and hummed to himself as he looked up at the bright stars twinkling through the darkness. Suddenly he stopped humming and stared into the night. When he heard approaching hoofbeats. For a moment he could see nothing. Then, coming over a nearby ridge, he saw a group of ghostly, shimmering horsemen heading his way.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Holy catridge. I must be seeing things.

[Sheriff]

Real bullets. I'm getting out of here. Get up. Get up.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

The following morning, many longhorns were missing from the south range. A week later, in the same territory near the town of Weston, a stagecoach delayed by flooded streams moved along the trail in the darkness.

[Sheriff]

Better take it easy. And kind of hard to see. You can see the trail in the dark.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Yes, I know. If it hadn't been for those consarn flooded streams would have been in Weston before sundown. Easy there.

[Sheriff]

Steady moon will be coming up shortly. Then it won't Be so dark. Course, we know this trail like a book. Hey, look ahead.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Ghosts. Ghosts on horses. No.

[Sheriff]

No, it can't be. I'll use my gun. I'm stopping right here.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

[Sheriff]

I'm getting away from here. Come on. I'm with you.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

Gradually the word spread about the nocturnal ghostly riders. And the stories told in the cafe were greatly exaggerated.

[Deputy or Townsman]

I'm telling you, man, I never saw anything like it.

There they were, just floating in the air, sort of. They appeared out of nowhere and came

toward me lickety split.

And the funny part of it is they were shooting real bullets well away we saw em. We were late getting to Weston. We were down in the hollow about three miles west of town. And it was plenty dark. Suddenly, right before our eyes, five or six of those ghost riders appeared on the trail ahead of us. Best not to travel at night. Nobody's safe from ghosts anywhere.

[Sheriff]

Now hold on, men. No use talking like a lot of kids afraid of the dark. If those are ghosts, why do they shoot real bullets? Why do they leave hoof prints? Why do they need cattle or cash or gold? Tell me that some of the hands

[Deputy or Townsman]

at the far sea spread.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

Say the ghost of an outlaw gang

[Deputy or Townsman]

come back to get even.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

That'd be why they drive away cattle or take cash or gold.

[Sheriff]

What about the bullets and the hoof mark?

[Deputy or Townsman]

Ghost could do anything or make anything seem real, I reckon.

[Sheriff]

I say those were real horses that left real hoof marks. Whoever your ghosts are, they're smart enough to cover their trail too. Well, have it your way, sheriff. But the less I see of them, the better. I'm not getting caught on the trail at night after this. No, sir.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

Later that day, a stranger who had been at the cafe in Weston rode into the foothills where he entered a natural cave in the wall of a canyon.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Hi, Slick.

[Sheriff]

Hi, Baldy.

[The Lone Ranger]

How are things in town?

[Sheriff]

Hear any more about the ghost riders, Fingers?

[Deputy or Townsman]

All they talk about in town of the ghost riders.

[Sheriff]

I hear about them everywhere I go. We have them all scared, Slick.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Nearly all fingers. The sheriff isn't so easily fooled. At least up to now he isn't. Where are the other men?

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, you must have seen Jim.

[Sheriff]

He's on guard at the pass.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Yeah, I saw him. The other two are back in the cave sleeping. Come on, I want to talk to all of you.

All right.

[Sheriff]

Hey, you two, get up. Boss is back. All right.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Now listen, boys. Tonight the moon doesn't come up until midnight. I'll have Baldy ride the town and pass around word that he saw the Ghost riders over on High Ridge last night.

What for?

Cause the sheriff and his deputies are bound to go to High Ridge tonight to watch. Then we'll ride quickly through the valley below where we can be seen. But we'll be out of gun range. And the sight of the ghost riders might convince him more than just hearing about him real slick.

[Sheriff]

They'll come down and try to trail us.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Maybe they can trail us in pitch darkness. So we'll cover our tracks as usual. I figure that after the night he'll have fewer deputies riding with him.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

As Slick predicted, the night was dark. Baldy went to town that afternoon and talked of seeing the ghost riders on High Ridge the night before. The sheriff, who was at the cafe, listened intently, then stated he and his deputies would go to High Ridge that night in case the riders appeared again. It was well before midnight when he and his men reached High Ridge and slowly rode the ridge trail.

[Sheriff]

All right, keep your eyes open, men. If we catch sight of those riders, we'll open fire and get Abram Prado.

[Deputy or Townsman]

It's mighty dark, Sheriff. Too dark for hard riding on this rutted trail.

[Sheriff]

It'll be just as rough riding for them men. Frankly, I think those crooks wear white sheets or something. You can't depend on witnesses. I found that out.

[Deputy or Townsman]

What's more, Sheriff, look down in the valley.

[Sheriff]

Jump. And Jiminy. There they are.

[Deputy or Townsman]

You really look like ghosts here. Sort of a shimmery light. Makes their coats and hats stand out plain.

[Sheriff]

Listen. Those are real horses. Hear the hoof eats. They're out of gun range. We'll get down there in a hurry, huh?

[Deputy or Townsman]

Count me out, Sheriff. I'm going back to town. Prado.

[Sheriff]

You fools. How can we catch them? A few men shaking your boots like everybody else.

[Deputy or Townsman]

I'm not hunting any ghost riders at night. Let's go back to town. I don't go for this sort of thing.

[Sheriff]

All right, we'll go back to town. Get up.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

Get up.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

On the opposite ridge, two other men saw the ghostly looking riders in the valley. Tato and the Lone Ranger were camped in a grove on the slope. Toto suddenly called the masked man's attention to the riders.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Kimasabi, look.

[The Lone Ranger]

The ghost riders we've heard about. They hear the hoof beats of their horses.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Me not savvy. And shine. And dark with white glow.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll saddle Silver and scout and try to follow them. Come on.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

A short time later, the masked man and Indian rode down the slope and followed in the direction the riders had gone, but soon lost the trail in the Darkness and returned to camp. At dawn the following morning, the Lone Ranger and Totto once more rode the valley trail.

[Deputy or Townsman]

There are marks of many horses, Kimasabe.

[The Lone Ranger]

So far they're very plain. I hope they continue to be that way. From all we've heard though, I expect the trail to be cleverly covered.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

Before long, a masked man and Indian rode to the end of the valley. There the tracks turned up the slope to High Ridge. When they reached the ridge trail, the two men stopped.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, this is what I expected, Dono. The tracks combined with those of several other horses. Likely horses used by a posse since they head along the ridge in the direction of town.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Ah, and that plenty smart trick. Outlaw tracks mixed up with others now.

[Sheriff]

And if them go to town, we lose trail there.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's right. Let's follow all the tracks and see where they go.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

Come on.

[Sheriff]

Get a Moscow.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

As Tottle suspected, the ghost riders tracks mingled with those of the sheriff's went straight into town, where all of them were lost in the track covered dusty Main Street. The Lone Ranger and Toto stopped in a grove at the edge of Weston. Easy, Scout.

[Sheriff]

Easy pump, Otto.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll wait here. You go into town and see what you horsemen are coming from town.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Ah, it's sheriff and men. Them sure to see us when they pass on trail.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hurry. We'll mount and leave. The men are nervous enough to shoot us on sight.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

Easy, fellow.

[Sheriff]

Easy fella.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

The Lone Ranger and Tottle were able to stay just out of range of the flying bullets fired by the posse.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

They gradually outdistanced their pursuers as Silver

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

and Scout bore them toward the foothills

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

and then used various means to cover their trail. After they were out of sight of the posse. Finally convinced that they had thrown the sheriff and his men off their tracks, the two men drew rein on a rocky bluff to rest the horses. After a short period, the Lone Ranger spoke.

[The Lone Ranger]

The riders came from the general direction of these foothills last night.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Totto.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

That's right.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll search these hills today for the hideout. If we're unsuccessful, I'll go to town tonight, identify myself to the sheriff and talk over a plan I have in mind. All right, let's go.

[Sheriff]

Look out Easy fella. Until there's power,

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

We'll continue our Lone Ranger adventure in just a moment.

[Lady Luck (Spin Quest Advertiser)]

Hey, guys, Lady Luck here. Are you going on any road trips this summer? I know I'm going to be going on a bunch of road trips. And being that I'm going to be passenger Princess, I Love playing on Spinquest.com Spinquest has all of my favorite slot games Live Blackjack, Live craps. Head on over to Spinquest right now and get yourself a $30 coin pack for just 10 bucks.

[Spin Quest Disclaimer]

Spinquest is a free to play social casino void where prohibited. Visit spinquest.com for more details.

[Talkspace Sponsor]

This podcast is sponsored by Talkspace.

[Talkspace Testimonial Speaker]

Last year I went through many different life changes. I needed to take a pause and examine how I was feeling in the inside to better show up for the ones who need me to be my best version of myself.

[Talkspace Sponsor]

When you're navigating life's changes, Talkspace can help. TalkSpace is the number one rated online therapy, bringing you professional support from licensed therapists and psychiatry providers that you can access anytime, anywhere.

[Talkspace Testimonial Speaker]

Living a busy life, navigating a long distance relationship, becoming a first stepfather, Talkspace made all of those journeys possible. I could speak with my therapist in the office. I could speak of my therapist in the comfort of my home. I was never alone.

[Talkspace Sponsor]

I Talkspace works with most major insurers and most insured members have a $0 copay. No insurance, no problem. Now get $80 off your first month with promo code space80 when you go to talkspace.com match with a licensed therapist today at talkspace.com save $80 with code [e-mail] your next unforgettable experience can happen anytime.

[Lady Luck (Spin Quest Advertiser)]

Take an AMEX card with you for rewards wherever you go. Morning coffee run with an old friend Earn cash back Weekend getaway Earn miles AMEX rewards your inner explorer. Learn more@american express.com terms apply.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

Sheriff Sam is a boy of 10. He busts right in the robber's den and gets his man because he knows he's got Go power from Cheerios. Yes, he's got Go power. There he goes. He's feeling his Cheerios. Cheerios. Cheerios.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

That's Cheerios. The cereal shaped like little letter O's. And those O's stand for oats. The good grain Cheerios is made from every delicious spoonful of Cheerios and milk is real muscle building food. Each spoonful contains vitamins, minerals and proteins your body needs. Yes, those good things in a Cheerios breakfast do good things for your body. Help you have healthy nerves, good red blood, strong bones and muscles. You can see that Cheerios is made to give you real go power. So make sure you have a Cheerios breakfast every day. Then you'll hear people say he's feeling his Cheerios.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

Now to continue. After the Sheriff and his men lost the trail of the masked man and Indian, they gave up the chase and rode to the valley to follow the ghost riders back trail. The tracks led them from the valley into the foothills and onto rocky shale covered terrain.

[Sheriff]

Well, just as I expected. No more tracks to follow men. No telling where they went from here. Here. We'll take a look into some of the canyons hereabouts before we go back to town. Might happen to spot their camp.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Yeah, if they didn't just vanish into thin air.

[Sheriff]

We'll stop talking foolish. If they were going to vanish, why would they bother to ride this far into the foothills?

[Deputy or Townsman]

Just to confuse us, I reckon.

[Sheriff]

Yeah, you're plenty confused all right. You're letting your imagination run away with you.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Maybe, but you saw them last night. It just isn't natural for real men to glow in the dark like they do.

[Sheriff]

It's no use talking to you. Let's get on with the search. Get up here. Come on. Get up. Get.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

During the early afternoon the skies darkened threateningly and thunder echoed through the foothills. As the Lone Ranger and Tonto rode through one of the many canyons.

[Sheriff]

It get plenty dark Kimasabe soon we have bad storms.

[The Lone Ranger]

It's beginning to rain already. We'll find shelter. There's an opening to a natural cave. These hills are honeycombed with caverns. We'll go in there. Come on, Silver.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

The masked man and Indian stop just inside the cave entrance to wait for the storm to pass.

[Sheriff]

It get darker outside Kimasabe.

[Deputy or Townsman]

This plenty bad storm.

[The Lone Ranger]

It will soon pass.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

The shadows gradually deepened in the canyon until soon it was almost as dark as night. It was then the Lone Ranger exclaimed Otto.

[The Lone Ranger]

Look back in the cave. The walls have a strange glow that give off a shimmering light. I want to look closer.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

The masked man walked back a short distance, then examined the wall closely rubbing his hand on it.

[The Lone Ranger]

Look Toto, this wall is damp. The moisture on my hand makes it glow in the dark. Notice where my sleeve rubbed against the wall.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Sleeves shining dark.

[The Lone Ranger]

The luminous substance apparently caused by chemical reaction of the moisture seeping down the walls. Certain phosphorus like salts in the rocky walls might bring it about.

[Deputy or Townsman]

We see plenty strange color in pointed

rock that hang from roof grow from floor.

[The Lone Ranger]

Those cone like formations are known as stalagmites and stalactites and made with a dripping mineral waters that seep through from above. Taro. The luminous substance on my sleeve explains the so called ghost riders.

[Deputy or Townsman]

What you mean?

[The Lone Ranger]

Evidently they have their hideout in a similar cavern and discovered that this substance will make their clothing glow in the dark. And they use that knowledge to good advantage.

[Deputy or Townsman]

After storm pass, we Hunt for other cave, maybe.

[The Lone Ranger]

As I said before, these hills are honeycombed with caverns. We hope to catch that gang in a hurry. The best thing to do is to bring them out into the open.

[Deputy or Townsman]

And how you do that?

[The Lone Ranger]

I rub my handkerchief with the substance. And tonight I'll suggest the sheriff show it to his men as proof the riders are real men, and we'll make plans.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

After the storm passed, the Lone Ranger and Tottle returned to their camp. When darkness set in, they went to town where the masked man identified himself to the sheriff and his deputy and after showing the luminous handkerchief, suggested a plan for capturing the ghost riders. Early the following night, the sheriff discussed the plan with his men.

[Sheriff]

The masked man proved to us the riders are real men using some luminous stuff they discovered in the mountain cave. Now, here's the plan. We've got word around that a special shipment of gold is leaving later tonight by stage so as to get to the morning train in Pecos. We're having a big posse divided into two groups.

[Deputy or Townsman]

What then, Sheriff?

[Sheriff]

The first group will go on ahead and hide on a slope at the far end of the valley. The second group will follow the stage at a distance.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Who'll drive the stage?

[Sheriff]

The regular driver will take it out of town. Then the masked man will take over. The Indian will take his white horse and go with us.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Now.

[Sheriff]

Go out and get the big posse together.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

Later that night, the stage left town as planned. Outside of town, the Lone Ranger took the reins and, riding alone, drove the stagecoach into the valley.

[Sheriff]

Get up. Get up there. Get up.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

The darkness was intense, broken only by the dimly glowing lanterns on the stagecoach.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

When he had gone almost halfway through,

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

the masked man saw the ghost riders

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

coming from a grove of trees ahead.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

Over there. Ho.

[Sheriff]

Ho, ho.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

Quickly he jumped from the driver's seat and climbed inside the cross coach.

[The Lone Ranger]

Here they come.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

The masked man crouched down in the coach and waited as the outlaws rode to the stage and stopped.

[Sheriff]

The driver's gone.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Must have scared that daylight out of him.

[Sheriff]

Baldy, get up there.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Throw down the cash box. Right getting now.

[Sheriff]

Hey, there isn't any cash box up here.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Maybe it's in the coach.

[Sheriff]

Now, look.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Easy, boy.

[The Lone Ranger]

Regent.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Don't move.

[The Lone Ranger]

You tell your men to drop their

[Sheriff]

guns or I'll kill you. Hey, what the.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Somebody's in.

[Sheriff]

Do as I say.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

Baldy, who had remounted, realized instantly that Slick was in trouble. He quickly reached out and jabbed his spur against one of the lead horses. The sage jerked forward and the Lone Ranger was momentarily thrown off balance. Dropping his Gun. But reacting instead. Instinctively, the masked man hurled himself through the door at the luminous figure beside the coach.

[Sheriff]

Drop that gun.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

Slick was taken by surprise and fell to the ground, where he grappled with the masked man. The other crooks dismounted hurriedly and moved in to help. But because of the intense darkness, they were unable to see the masked man. Those Slick's luminous figures stood out clearly then.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

Hey, that isn't coming. We can't see them. They're coming from both sides.

[Sheriff]

I'll finish you.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

Try it. The sheriff's men moved in from either side with blazing guns, while the Lone Ranger fought with Flick. The outlaws with their luminous clothes, were easily seen.

[Sheriff]

Get a ball, man. Don't let anyone escape.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

Several of the men were wounded, and

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

within a short time, the outlaws, realizing their hopeless situation, surrendered.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

Yeah. We dropped our gun.

[Sheriff]

Get to your feet, you. I'll kill you for this. Not if I can help it.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Get up.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

Get.

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

With heavy blows to each side of

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

the jaw, the Lone Ranger knocked Slick

[Narrator (Storytelling)]

to the ground, unconscious. After retrieving his gun from the coach, he returned and stood over Slick.

[Sheriff]

Bring a lantern here, Hank.

[Deputy or Townsman]

Here it is.

[The Lone Ranger]

There's the leader of the gang, Sheriff. Pull that lantern closer.

[Sheriff]

You recognize him? Yes.

[The Lone Ranger]

Slick Wheeler, wanted for murder in San Antonio. Used to lead a gang down that way.

[Sheriff]

Well, mister, we got them all. Your plan worked fine. We could see them plain as day.

[Deputy or Townsman]

You know, Sheriff, I'd like to have one of those coats that glow in the dark, sort of as a souvenir.

[Sheriff]

You'd go around scaring yourself, Hank. Anyway, those will be held as evidence after this. You'd better think twice before you start believing in ghosts. Thanks to the mask man, there'll be no more ghost Riders around here.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

You all right, Teamus? Honey?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, T. Where's Silver?

[Deputy or Townsman]

Him back there with Scout.

[The Lone Ranger]

Good. We'll leave now.

[Sheriff]

Adio, Sheriff.

[The Lone Ranger]

And I'll let the ghost disappear.

[Sheriff]

Hey, don't worry, mister. The bars at my jailhouse will hold any ghost you want to bring me. Well, I hope to see you and Tano again soon.

[The Lone Ranger]

You will? Let's go, Tano. Adios, everybody.

[Sheriff]

Goodbye.

[Cheerios Jingle Singer]

Come,

[Sheriff]

Hank. Maybe after Slick Wheeler is hanged, his ghost will come back to haunt you. Oh, no, Sheriff. I'll tell you one thing. Even ghosts would have sense enough to stay away from the Lone Ranger.

[The Lone Ranger]

Foreign

[Bretzky (Spin Quest Advertiser)]

what's up, everybody? It's Bretzky. And America is turning 250. And I can't think of a better way to celebrate that than playing on an American owned social casino. Spinquest.com with all of your favorite games Live Craft Bubble Craps Live Blackjack. There's no better place to play for free and win real cash prizes.

[Spin Quest Disclaimer]

Spinquest.com Spinquest is a free to play social casino void where prohibited. Visit spinquest.com for more details.

[Talkspace Sponsor]

This podcast is sponsored by Talkspace.

[Talkspace Testimonial Speaker]

Last year I went through many different life changes. I needed to take a pause and examine how I was feeling in the inside to better show up for the ones who need me to be my best version of myself.

[Talkspace Sponsor]

When you're navigating life's changes, Talkspace can help. Talkspace is the number one rated online therapy, bringing you professional support from licensed therapists and psychiatry providers that you can access anytime, anywhere.

[Talkspace Testimonial Speaker]

Living a busy life, navigating a long distance relationship, becoming a first stepfather, Talkspace made all of those journeys possible. I could speak with my therapist in the office. I could speak with my therapist in the comfort of my home. I was never alone.

[Talkspace Sponsor]

Talkspace works with most major insurers and most insured members have a $0 copay. No insurance, no problem. Now get $80 off your first with promo code SPACE80 when you go to talkspace.com match with a licensed therapist today at talkspace.com save $80 with code [e-mail].

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Intro)]

The Lone Ranger A copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated is produced by Trendall Campbell Muir Incorporated. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer, your announcer Fred Foy. Listen to the Lone Ranger brought to you by Special recording Mondays through Fridays at this same time.

[Andrew Rines (Podcast Host)]

This has been a presentation of otrwesterns.com and we hope you enjoyed. Please take some time to like and rate this episode within your favorite podcast application. Follow us on Facebook by going to otrwesterns.com Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube channel by going to otrwesterns.Com YouTube become one of our ranch hands and unlock some exclusive content. We want to thank our most recent ranch hands, Steve who joined us recently. You too can join by going to otrwesterns.com donate send us an email podcasttrwesterns.com and you can call and leave us a voicemail 707-98-68739. This episode is copyrighted under the Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Copyright. For more information go to otrwesterns.com copyright have a great day and thanks for listening.

[Spin Quest Advertiser]

Forget whatever plans you have this weekend because you're staying at home and playing on Spin Quests and there's never been a better time to sign up than right now. New users get $30 coin packs for just $10. All the table games you love, with hundreds of slot games and real cash Prizes. That's at spinquest.com S P I N

[Spin Quest Disclaimer]

Q U-E-T.com Spinquest is a free to play social casino void where prohibited. Visit spinquest.com for more details.