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The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-10
GOLD IN
Aurifsrous Deposits In the Dead Rivers o
the Western Sterras.

AurjforOu0 OepOates In the DEAD RIVERS o.
the Western Sierras.
California will continue. IS in the
past. one of the chief gold-producins
countries in the world. A prolific
source of its future mineral wealth will
bc the dead rivers which abound in the
lower western Sierras. A dead river
is = channel once occupied by q rum
ming stream, but now filled and COW
cred with gravel. or earthly or rocky
matter. The dead rivers of California
became such mainly through volcanic
causes. This fact is nowhere more ap-
parent than in the eastern part Of
Butte County. where merely q glance
at the topography plainly reveals y hor-
izontal strata of lava in places several
hundred feet in thickness that in some
past age has spread over the country.
crushing Instructions, filling depres-
sions and burying a channel system
IS complete and extensive as the water
system Of to-day. This great overflow
of lava came from active volcanoes.
presumably the Lassen Buttes.
Since hydraulic mining has been de-
clared illegal. more attention is being
paid to drift-gravel mining than ever
before. By drift-gravel mining is meant
the following of the subterranean chan
mel by tunnel or incline. and the ex-
traction only of the gold-bearing
gravel. This mode of mining precipi-
tates no ~perceptible debris upon the
low lying agricultural lands. and in
every ease where conducted with judS-
ment and discretion is proving remun-
~erative in the highest degree. Appear
ances indicate unwOnted activity in
channel mining. The suppression of
the ruinous system of hydraulic min
ming. with the increased knowledge
which miners are acquiring Of dead
rivers. together with rich results re-
Gently realized from drift-gravel mines.
all combine to direct attention to this
particular branch of mining. A field
Of universal promise seems to be devel-
oping in Butte Country. Big Bend. the
largest riverbed mine in the world. will
start full force in the spring-suficicnt
tests have already been made to insure
success. The famous Magalia mine. a
few miles distant, which has yielded
fabulous returns in the past. has just
emerged from several years litigation
and is making ready to resume opera
tions. The Aurora mine. a valuable
and extensive property close to the
Magalia and on the same channel. is
about ready to start. A number OF
other rich claims in the Magalia ridge
locality. which have only been awaiting
intelligent development. are likely soon
TO receive attention from investors. All
OF which would seem to indicate that
channel mining in Butte County is 60
ing to assume an importance hitherto
undreamed of-Sdcr0ment0 Bee
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-10

Big Ben to see what he would do.
The first moment he was able to sit up
he called Charley and pulled the frail
little fellow down on his breast, saying:
If you'll only forgive me I'll pray
to the Lord todo the same. Tn rough
and wicked. but to turn . lad like you
out o doors on such : night as that
wasn't me at all. Old Satan must have
had possession Of me-"
That great big fellow cried like q
child. and Charley cried with him. and
I might as well own up that we all
cried. What made it more solemn wa
the fact that we had a corpse at tho
door. When it was known that Hale
was dead. none Of the other four Of us
could lift 9 hand. How the boy got
body out of doors I never could under
stand. but get it out he did. and it was
three long months before we could give
it Christian burial.
On the morning when we got out Of
bed feeling pretty strong again. Char
ley went to bed with . fever. and be.
fore 400 was raving crazy. tell you
it was awful to hear him cry out every
few minutes in his deliriuM:
20. Ben. don't drive me out I'll
work. I'll work as hard as l cant"
Every cry went through tho big fell
low like a bullet He nursed and
.soothed the poor boy with all the ten
derness he could command. and two
or three times carried him about in his
arms rs . father would his ailins babe.
There was a doctor at the Forks, and
after dinner Big Ben braved the bliz-
zard and made the trip down and back.
The doctor could not be induced. to re-
turn with him. owing to the cold. but
he sent some medicine. Poor Charley
was beyond human aid. however. He
raved through the afternoon and night.
and next morning was struck with
death. His mind came back to him at
the last, and as we stood over him he
calmly said:
IL know I'm going to die. but I'm
not afraid. I'll see father and mother
in Heaven. and perhaps Brother James
is there too"
While VIC all felt bad enough. Big
Ben was completely broken down. He
got down on his knees. and begged
Charley to forgive him. and l never
saw a man feel the bitterness of an net
rs he did.
Eyes. I'll forgive YOU" replied the
boy. land if you pray to God. He'll
forgive. too. Has it come night so soon
again?"
mo. my child" answered one Of
the men.
'But 1 can't see any of you any
ore. Good-by. Let me take your
hand. for"
And with that he breathed his last.
and there were two to rest in the snow
until spring came. Did you ever hear
of '.C~harley's Gulch?" Yes. of purse
you have. and if you have passed tina:
way You have seen the boys grave.
The head board contains only the name
cut deep by Big Ben's knife-but the
story of the boys heroism has been
told in every mining camp in Nevada.
and it has never been told without
bringing moisture to the eyes of all
listcners.-N. !. Sun.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-10
THE PREACHER.

Apreacher has no Z z time;
In b D works Away.
And with IN x + C sublime
10 battle sine RA-
-sHEs6ermons must K L In jokes.
:, Or Il c can moi keep
Awake me great x s Of folks
whoC'K chance 70 sleep
=. so4stimes ~ Al sascpias man
He pounds WithNRG;
INK c tiies smother plan
He makes ~ NE .
In case.U e A sinner smart
- aHeY C 9 outAnd pray
Bntil he nelts your I c heart
. A4assops youE soui's D K
'nthrold A. preacher can
Not mn the II Tpsws,
His dock N K J younger man
Among we can't Z O..
preacher h.s. no doubt.
AprincelyAal r e. :.
While some, 10 Z K living out
Depend on charIT
Aperfect Life 10 must A
To do rs N Z good.
For other Y z can't convey
The holy A d should.
Zen when In p leads apart
A spirit U L life,
X p can't the poisoned dart
ON v and Of strife.
-. II C. Dodge. n ". T. World
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-10
THE TRIAL.


as Didn't Want to Hear M'rsadu Talh
Hut h Wouldn't Hush.
One Of the most annoying faults Of
the hired ''cOlored lady is her persist
snt disposition to talk about the affairs
of her own family. Sometimes. despite
every attempt at encouragement. she
will begin q story, of which her brother
is the hero. and keep it up until pa
thence is, grsy-haired with age. Ma
rinda Napoleon. = likely colored
woman. applied to Colonel Wethersl
for u position Of trust in his family.
She began to tell him of her honesty.
THAT makes no difference" said the
Colonel. Il don't care whether you
are honest or not. and you may be
reasonably negligent in the discharge
of your duties. but there is one thing ]
wish t. impress upo your mind"
"What's dat, Colonel? case can do
any thing"
81 do not wish you to take ME into
your confidence and tell me about your
family. Idon't want to hear u word
about your mother and father"
II Understands. sah."
IL will pay you extra to keep your
mouth shut. Speak when you are
spoken to. and then merely answer
questions"
why. sab. dis is de place dat Use
been looking To- all desc years. ]
scr:oe fc1l-. (ak % o11r, ,pout:us nv nra-
son ter tain dem wild conversation.
case er body gifts tired. Now. dar's
my sister Jane. she's de udder way.
am"
but you are not to speak Of your
family"
Oats de pint, sab. dat's de pint.
l warked last year for Misses SimsOn.
an de folks KEEP me err talkin' all de
time. an muddcr she tell me not ter
pay NO 'tention ter do folks"
'.Nevcr mind all that. l don't wish
to hear anything of your mother. I
don't want you to mention your family
while you are in this house."
"'COsc yer doesn't, sab; an I doesn't
blame yer tall. De las word my brud-
der Henry said ter me fore 1 lef' dis
mawnin' wus gibben me vice how ter
please der white folks. Henery he's er
favorit all down in our ncighborhOOd.
Worked for old man Dcsmukes three
years. AN wouldn't er quit den 'cept
de ole man died an ernuder pusson
tuck de place. Henry's de fines han
wild horses yer ever seed. Dat clay
bank boss o Mr.. Anderson's. whut
wouldn'tlet nobody goi n de stable"
Say. Marinda. you"
'.It's jcs' like l tell yer. Oar want
a blessed soul on de place dat could do
nuthin' wild dat hess. an Henry"
Listen to me. l tell yOu!"
'Yes. sab. What vas yer bout to
observer"
Il told You that I wanted to hear
nothing about your family. l see.
though. that you are like all the others.
Go n"
''Yes. but Henry he TUX q blin'
Bride"
STOP"
didn't yer tell me ter go on?"
Eyes. l tell you to go away from
here. IdOn't want YOU"
''Whut yer gree ter hire me fur. den?
Amt my s'ciety pleasin' ter yer?'"
You can't keep your mouth shut,
and l don't want you. Now CO."
why. yer's de curiest pussOn l neb-
Der seed. Doan' kere ter stay heah.
case yer's sorter common folks. no
how. Use glad I refused yer offer ter
hire me. Good mawnin', sah."-Opie
Read, in TEXAS Sit1ings.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-10
TWO FAMOUS PAINTERS.


The Early Struggle. Of Sir David Wilkie
and David Roberts.
It is expedient to humor 'the twig"
that has AN inclinatiOn-the tree will
be all the better for it. Pope ex-
presses but a half-truth in his lines:
IT'S education forms the common mind:
Just as the wig is bent, the trees inclined.
for many a tree has been distorted by
inclininS the twiS against its bent
Rev. David Wilkie was much troub-
led by the fact that David. his son.
had tried three schools. and in each Of
them had shown himself Indifferent to
classical knowledge. The good father
was also annoyed at the Lads propen-
siiy to the walls. the kitchen
pavement and the uncarpeted floors Of
the manse with figures If men and
beasts drawn in various attitudes.
Even in church. when he should have
listened to his fathers sermons, the
rogue. ignoring the sacredness of the
kirk. would draw on the blank leaves
Of his Psalm-bOok and Bible. portraits
of the remarkable faces in the |:
cation.
S,rrowfully convinced that though
the boy would not make a scholar,
much less y minister. he might make .
painter. Mr. Wilkie made application
for his admission as a pupil Of the
Edinburgh Academy Of Fine Art. The
secretary looked at the lads drawings,
pronounced them worthless. and re-
jected the application. Private influ-
ence reversed the secretary's decision;
young Wilkie became n pupil, gained
a prize. wen to London, where he be-
came '"hc Raphael Of domestic art"
and as Sir David Wi!kic made Il name
which was honored at home and
abroad.
One day a gentleman of culture and
taste. while walking in the suburb #
E !inburgh. stepped into a shoemakcr's
cottage. He vas surprised to see on
the whitewashcd wall several admira-
Die representations Of animals drawn
with red chalk and charcoal. On com,-
mending them to the shoemaker's wife,
she answered:
Y 1I0 jill - uIssW Ill.,
o DOR Davie; he was seein' some wild
beasts at a show. and he's caulkel
them there to let me see them"
Indeed" said the gentleman. land
what do you intend to make Of that
boyP"
decd. he'll fist need to sit doom on
the stool aside his father. and learn To-
max and mend shoon Cshoe<l"
The gentleman. thinking hat cob
bling was not exactly the employment
Tor q boy who could execute such
drawings. persuaded q hcuse-painter
to take Davie As an apprentice. In
and genius made the youth a
painter Of dramatic scenery; then he
painted the Gothic ruirs Of Scotland.
BY these pictures he obtained the
means OF making tonrs in Normandy
Spain. from which countries no
returned with pictures that brought
money and reputation. The shoe
makers son was David Roberts n Of
he most gifted Of British artists -
CcMraxoA
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-10
STORMS N RAILS.
How Rain Appears to Follow the Lsyis
Of Railroad Tracks.

How Rain App~ars to Follow the Laying
Of Railroad Tracks.
A singular theory has been promul.
gated in Mexico concerning an alleged
relation between the steel rails of rail-
ways and the prevalence of storms.
The northern section of the Mexican
Central road has been seriously dam
aged by washouts. and people who OBJ
served the phenomena express the opin-
ion that the w~aterspOuts which burst
on the track were attracted by the
rails and the telegraph wire. An cleo
trio current. they Say. runs along the
track. which makes = convenient w.
enue for storms.
This would appear to be a somewhat
fanciful conjecture. but the engineers
engaged in building the Gu~adalaiara
branch of the Mexican Central railroad
offer testimony which gives it at least
an air of plausibility. They state that
as fast rs the construction advances
rain follows. and they believe it is due
to the large quantity of steel rail Oh flat
ears which are carried forward as fast
as the work permits. The country. ac-
cording to their report, is dry in adj
vance Of the construction trains, and
also behind them far many miles, but
in 4 circle of a few miles in diameter.
having its center at the point where the
steel rails are. the rain comes down in
torrents.
1t appears that enough Importance is
attached 10 these theories tO induce
scientific men TO make them a subject
of study. We do not, however, antici-
pate any Immediate practical results Of
great value. With all the skill and
knowledge which the Government can
bring to bear. it has not yet succeeded
even in predicting storms with such
certainty as would be desirable. and
when it comes to producing or prevent
ing them. we shall probably have to
wait some time before the matter as
sumes the character of IN exact sci-
ence.-Satsty Talre.
Tho old Senate House of historic
renown. at Kingston. N. r.. has been
restored and now stands as it did in
former days. The walls of the build
ing are owe two hundred years old.
and were erected by Colonel Vessel
Ten Brock in 1876. It was in this
building that John Jay. in 177z. drew
the draft of the constitution Of the
State of New York
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-10

GOOD morning. Mr.. Hill What's
the matter with your eye?" Mr.. Hill
%. one Of those idiot editors put an 6 in
NV name instead of an / and l went up
to have it out with him" Friend-..Well
did YOU find him in his sanctum-sanc-
torum?' Mr.. Hill-''YeS. ] did. and be.
sides having an : knocked out of my
name. l had an eye knocked out Of my
person. Bad set. those editorA"-De.
rot Free ESess.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-10


long, and it vent down almost to forty
degrees when night came OH.
The boy kept up a rousing fire.
dressed his rabbits for soup. and all
day and all night long he kept forcing
strong coffee down u threats. That
doubtless helped us to pull through.
or at least four of us. The other man.
whose name was Hale. had his teeth
,irmly clcnchcd. and from the way his
features were distorted and his limbs
drawn up it was evident that h. died
in great agony. In a couple OF hours 1
was able to be up and assist Charley in
caring for the others. but it was far
into night before the last man could
use his tongue in a sensible manner.
1t was Big Ben. and when conscious
ness returned and he saw the white
faced boy bending over him the great
tyrant whispered:
"Aye! The corpse Of the lad has
risen up to confront and accuse me! 1t
was . cruel thing l did to drive him
out, and the Lord will never forgive
me for it,"
While out of danger we were yet
weak and almost helpless. and none OF
Us could attend the fire or do . bit OF
cooking for nearly a week. The whole
work devolved upon the boy. and no
one could have done better. He was
cook. nurse. doctor and protector. all
in one. He got three o hares and
a couple Of birds, and I don't believe ..
spoonful OF the broth went down his
own throat.
Well, l, for one, had been watching
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-02-10

from the petitiOning foreigner when he
leaves his Office. 1t is not long since
he was besouSht ~fervently by = Greek
then staying in the city to bring it
about in the State Department that Il
fine estate in Greece. which he de-
clared belonged to him. should como
into his possession. There was not
any evidence Of his ownership beyond
his own statement. but he assured Mr..
Thomas that if the State Department
could only secure the property Mr..
Hayard should have \ clear $1,000 for
his services. After many
that nothing could be done for him. he
began to write to the Senators entreat-
ing them to interfere i'm his behalf.
There WAS no satisfaction there, and he
tried the same method on the House,
asking this body in fact to compel Mr..
Bavard to &C. for him. Rebufred again,
he turned to the Supreme Court. He
visited Chief Justice Waite. "Vhat
did he saw" was asked of the crank rs
he returned from this mission. He
would not saw . word" WAS the de-
spairinS reply.
Mr.. Thomas has held his present po-
sition twenty-three years. He is a
short. thick-sct man, with goOd-hu-
mored face. gray beard. and gray hair
closely crOpped.-Cor. Chicago Tribune.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-12-08
q STATE CAPITAL.

Jefferson City, December 5.-The
board of control of the Boonville Re-
form School, recently appointed by the
governor, held a short session In the
governors Office and effected a temper
airy organization, the Hon. Marcy X.
Brown. OF Kansas City, being chosen
president and John Il. Walker, OF
Boonvilie, secretary Of the temporary
organization. A committee was APP
pointed TO draw up rules and regula-
lions tor the government Of the iusti
tuition. The board will hold another
session and doubtless the Indiana sys-
tenn of rules will be largely copiet
from.
Gov. Morehouse ia busily engaged
with the preparation of his annua
message, which will doubtless contain
several important recommendations tt
the general assembly.
State Auditor Walkers biennial re
port ia being somewhat retarded OF
account of the delays of some count,
clerks i'll furnishing certain Information
called for.
Secretary McGrath complains tina
the county clerk of Stone county hs
failed to certify up the election c
county officers, on account OF which II
commissions have been issued to th
new officials of that county.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-12-08
A STARTLING RUMOR.

New York, Dec. GA report was
received from Chicago this morning and
at the down town exchanges il was
also rumored that Jay Gould had ac-
quired control of the Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe railroad. George Gould
was seen, but would neither verify nor
deny the rumor, saying that he never
interfered in his fathers business. Jay
Gould vas too busy to be seen. A
gentleman connected with Gould's
office said tonight. II have heard il
at intervals during the past month. II
is my experience that very few people
will know who controls the road until
the books are closed"
NOT CREDITED IN BOSTON.
Boston, Mass, Dec. 6.-On inquiry
at the headquarters of the Atchison
Topeka and Santa Fe railroad company
concerning the that Gould had
gained control, Secretary Mancheste
stated positively that nothing what
ever was known of the matter
to the Atchison people here, though
various rumor to this effect were
known to have been floating about
Those who were in a position to know
say that though considerable stock has
been recently purchased in New York.
there Is nothing TO show that Jay
Gould or any II in his interest was q
purchaser and there was no foundation
for the rumor.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-12-08
Cleveland Has n Popular PIuralI
~ of About 10000.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer


The following is the popular vote of
the United States as cast at the recent
election for Cleveland and Harrison
electors. Nearly all of the states are
officially reported, the figures having
been sent direct to the Enquirer from
the respective secretaries Of state.
Minnesota will not canvas her vote
until the 18th inst. Massachusetts, has
not yet been given officially, and West
Virginia is still in a muddle. The
figures given from Minnesota and Mas
sachusetts, however, are not far ont OF
the way, and West Virginia may be
quoted as a stand off. The plurality
for Cleveland is therefore, 1921. with
Texas to hear from, which will increase
the figures to something like 10000 in
favor of the Democratic candidate, -
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-12-08
CALLING A. HALT.

WASHINGTON, D.. c., Dec. 6-Re-
cent developments show hat the re-
publican majority in the next house is
likely to be cut down to the narrOwest
proportions, with a chance for a demo-
cratic majority Of one III the event that
the recount of u close district i'll the
interior of Net York gives 1t TO the
democratic candidate. This has had a
very dispirIting effect upon the repub-
lican leaders, and practically called a
halt to. day upon the canvass of ambi,
tiOus aspirants for the speakership.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-12-08


st. Louis Post Dispatch:-It Is now
certain at least that Cleveland's gain
over his vote in 1884 Is not less than
$4,000 greater than H%arrison's gain
over Blaine's vote. The republican
outcry that nearly 400 600 negro votes
were Suppressed" in the cotton states
does not allege that more were sup
pressed this time than In 1884. Not
even by counting the census Of colored
men in the cotton states as part Of the
republican vote can 1t be made to ap.
pear that the democratic party lost
strength through Cleveland's tariff
position. 1t lost Office and power but
gained votes, according to the election
Il rafurua
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-12-08
Clocks and Solid sllverware.

We have clocks from 81 90 up to $50 each
solid silver tea spoons. tablespoons, knives and
forks; q large line Of silver-plated ware; some
of the newest and latest patterns, suitable for
bridal and Christmas presents. Our stock OF
plush dressing cases and manicure sets we wish
to call your attention to, and especially the
prices. Come and select your presents now and
get the choice goods. no2It5
GRIdES & vENABLE. jewelers..
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-12-08

Mr.. Il. P. Thompson, late editor OF
the Sedalia Democrat, the official re-
porter OF the last house, and an accom-
plished gentleman and journalist, is a
candidate for Official reporter OF the pre-
sent house OF representatives, and ap.
pears to have no opposition This is a de-
served compliment to a worthy demo.
crat and very staunch worker for dem
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-12-08

Gen. Alger, of Michigan, fresh from
the Home Market Club banquet, de-
clares in a Chicago interview that ga
bill ought to be prepared reducing the
tariff; )" aud again "that the tariff ought
to be reduced" Gen. Alger is a little
late In coming to this conclusion. He
voted for a party whose tariff measure
now pending increases tariff rates, and
q party whose platform declared that
rather than impair any OF the protec
ton afforded by the tariff it would
favor an entire repeal of internal
revenue taxes. 1t Gen Alger want,
to work for tariff reduction he viii
have to change his party affiliations.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-12-08

Gen. Longstreet was cut out for a
radical republican. He modestly re.
marks that all the republicans Of the
south want from the administration is
everything. That's about the way with
the party in all sections of the country.
All they want is everything. There is
one thing, however, that they can't
get, and that is, a popular majority Tor
the man for whom they have bought
the electoral college.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-12-08
WEST VIRGINIA DELEGATION SOLID,

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 3-The
Hon. William l.. Wilson. of West Vir
ginia. to-day received a letter from the
secretary of STA e-the custodian of the
returns-who says that there is little
question but that the democrats will
have a solid delegation in the fifty first
congress. He further says that while
General Golf upon the face IF the re-
turns has a plurality of about 100 for
governor, nevertheless the democratic
state committee has determined to con-
test his election, believing that sufi
cient frauds can be demonstrated TO in
validate his title.