Henry Strong, a young civil engineer, is placed in charge of a party which makes a preliminary survey for a railroad. In their work they enter the property of Colonel Carlton who objects decidedly to the invasion of his ancestral land. Henry secures the aid of the sheriff, who convinces Carlton that the young engineer is acting within his rights but the Colonel develops a spirit of animosity toward the surveyor.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Henry HallamColonel Carlton | Colonel Carlton |
 Alice HollisterLovie Carlton - the Colonel's Daughter | Lovie Carlton - the Colonel's Daughter |
 Harry F. MillardeHenry Strong - the Surveyer | Henry Strong - the Surveyer |
 Robert G. VignolaUncle Tom - the Colonel's Servant | Uncle Tom - the Colonel's Servant |