One day, Tedeum and his family are told that Vincent Fowley, their distant relative who was a well-known "con-man", has died leaving them a gold mine. Believing the mine to be Fowley's last and posthumous trick, Tedeum takes the train to Silver Creek in search of some ingenuous dope interested in purchasing the mine. Through a series of misunderstandings, surprising situations, tumble encounters, and highly amusing bits of rough-house, Tedeum's family finally realizes that the mine is of great value and it is contended by too many people. Who will succeed in reaching the treasure?... we shall see...