Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-01-10
NUMBER 80.
TREASURE TROVE EXTRAORDI.
NARY.

NAh1'
Several years ago little German
Jew named Schwartz, believing that
in the sewers Of New York might be
found many articles of value which
had been lost, entered them, and for
three days wandered through the
labyrinth He was very successful,
picking up some $27, 900 worth of
jewelry, spoons, forks, &c. but hav-
ing lost bis way the first day, he be-
lieved that he mi bit have found much
more could he have carried out the
original plan, which was to visit
Fifth and Madison avenues, Broad
way, and the wealthy portions Of the
city. So great, however, were the
difficulties and dangers he encount-
cred, that nothing could induce him
again to visit New York under
ground"
His adventure for a time created
quite a little sensation, but there
were none venturous enough to at
tempt a second, until Wednesday of
last week, when an adventurous par
ty OF three entered the sewer of
Houston street, at the ferry on East
river, intending to remain for one
week, during which time they pro-
posed visiting every portion of the
city where there seemed to be any
chance Of finding treasure trOve. The
party consisted Of Miss Mary Walk
er, a young lady Of eighteen, her
brother James, aged sixteen, and
Michael Grady, an old man of about
fifty. The project originated with
Miss Walker, and The how" of it
is in this wise
Some two years ago James Walk
er, Jr., was merchant, doing good
business at 99l Bowery. He was
getting rich fast, but in an evil hour
be was prevailed upon by friend(?)
to use some Of his money, which had
been " salted down" in speculating
in gold. The result was easy to be
foreseen. He lost. To recover he
took money from his business. Again
he lost His business became en-
barrassed in despair he committed
suicide, and Miss Walker and her
brother found themselves, six months
ago. the inhabitants Of room on the
upper floor Of a double tenement, 2O9
Sixth street Miss Walker, some
months ago, in an old paper, wrap.
ped around a parcel which she was
taking home from " Slop-shop," saw
an account Of Schwartz's undertak-
ing, and resolved to initiate it.
Maps were obtained and the city
studied carefully Each days work
for herself, her brother and Grady,
who was formerly in her fathers em-
ploy, was carefully marked out. Ev-
cry preparation which limited knowl-
edge could prepare FOX was made,
and the adventurers started. l wish
that | might have room to tell the
story Of the week they passed, but
my manuscript warns me that | must
condense. Each day they rendez-
voused several times in the chambers I
at the street corners. On Sunday /
they had filed ali the bags they had I
taken with them, some fifteen in num- /
Der, and Miss Walker returned
James Walker and Grady continued /
their search, emptying six of their
bags at the corner of Twenty-second |
street and Fifth avcnun
On Wednesday morning at very
early hour, and before people were
stirring, Miss Walker was at the
place with a wagon. On removing
an iron plate, which at each street |
corner leads into a small chamber
with the sewer, she found /
her brother, but not Grady. He had .
started of Oh another trip, although
the six bags had been filled in Na4i.
son avenue. The loose treasure was
placed in extra bags and the whole
driven to Broadway jewelers.. The
rest were taken from the places on
Thursday morning. 4 watch was set
Tor Grady, but up b this time Of
"E'uAs ho'..1- mas ueen heard from
llm' am It Is feared that be has per,
Shea. me result OF the "ecks search /
IS Fough'E est'mateo al q, 1000.
saw u-s treasures yesterday PlL.
"a ID three neapS on the floor, and
ne Je"eier informed me that II must
ave cost over -, VO0, ,gUV, but IL con
OF the cid'asA'o2ed s'yle Of
It's bruised battered and cor