Corrupt saloonkeeper and mayor Johnson Schmidt hits his head during a reform conference, leading activists to mistakenly believe he is dead. Finding a down-and-out stranger named Charles Smith who looks identical to Schmidt, the group gets him to pose as the mayor. The real Schmidt survives with amnesia, while Smith falls in love and reforms after saving a woman from a brawl. Henchmen accidentally shoot the real Schmidt upon his return, revealing the two men are twin brothers; Smith wins the next election and marries.

Jack Richardson
as Mayor Johnson Schmidt

Belle Bennett
as Mollie Vaughn

J. Barney Sherry
as Dr. Loring

Ben Alexander
as Carroll

George C. Pearce
as Royal Denman

Wilbur Higby
as Roger Taft

William Dyer
as Mike McCarthy

Joseph Singleton
as Jim Grimes

Millicent Fisher
as Mrs. Grimes

Louise Lester
as Belle Glover