The Attack at Rocky Pass
Directed by George MelfordA Chinese servant at the army post sees a letter on the paymaster's desk, stating that $8,000 in gold is being sent through Rocky Pass and that the shipment will arrive on the following Tuesday. The Chinaman communicates with a renegade Indian, and together they form a plot to attack the wagon and secure the gold. The Indians who for some time have been on the verge of an outbreak, lend an ear to the renegade's proposal and leave to ambush the pay-wagon. Daisy, the paymaster's daughter, is suspicions of the Chinaman and discovers the plot. She informs her sweetheart. Lieutenant Kellar, who sets forth alone to learn the Indians' plans. The young soldier is captured and tied to the ground with thongs, to die of thirst. Fearing that Kellar has met with foul play, Daisy gives the alarm. She accompanies the troops and when no trace of the lieutenant is discovered she rides toward the Indian camp, while the soldiers proceed to the pass to protect the wagon. The Indians crawl from their place of concealment and are about to make away with the gold when the troops arrive and drive them back to camp. Daisy discovers Kellar's plight and when she attempts to liberate him she is attacked by a squaw. A desperate struggle ensues, in which the hand of the squaw holding the knife is forced against the thongs and Keller gains his liberty. Infuriated at the Indians' treachery, Daisy and Keller set fire to the camp. The redskins rush in, pursued by the soldiers. All is confusion and after a terrific battle the captured Indians are led to the post.
