The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1892-08-13

The story is that when Mexico was first
settled by the Spaniards this mine was
worked by the natives, and when it was
discovered how rich it was the invaders
ruthlessly slaughtered every person whom
they found working in the place except a
lad who was employed carrying water to
the miners. He fled at the approach of the
Spaniards and saved his life. This boy
was a hupchbacked dwarf, and when he
found that all his friends and relatives
had been murdered he took horrible oath
of revenge, selling his soul to the evil one
for the ability to avenge himself He wac
given the power to bring destruction upon
any one who went into the mine to work,
and it is this which has brought destruc-
ton to those who have attempted to get
the rich ore from the demons mine. The
story had its origin centuries ago, but
there is not native of chihuahua who
does not have implicit faith in it, They
all refuse steadily to work in the mine
and tell of many people who have met
horrible deaths in the pit
The demon is said to resemble a huge
ape. with hairy body and long, powerful
arms. 1t is misshapen, and with deep
sunken eyes is seen peering around q cor
ner of the shaft just before it wreaks its
the rocks and dirt.
If it appears from the above accounts
that it is hard to get hold of precious met
ais, other events would seem to show that
it is also hard to keep them. Just now
people are toiling night and day to recover
and appropriate an unknown number CT
British guineas.
Almost within sight of the steamers that
pass through He'll Gate, and within full
view of New York city, an organized band
of treasure seekers is Mt work, with little
but u legend of the past as an excuse for
their outlay of thousands of dollars for
machinery and labor.
The story which forms the basis of their
hopes runs in this way: In 1850, while
New York was occupied by English sol
diers and Hessian mercenaries, the Brit
ish frigate Hussar sailed from Portsmouth
harbor with money to pay the troops in
America. She was sturdy ship of heavy
tonnage and good fighting qualities, and
carried thirty-six guns. The money was
in gold guineas in q brick vault at the YES
sel's stern. 1t amounted in all to 1890, 600,
or almost S., 600, 600 in American money.
The Hussar's westward voyage was
pleasant one. All went we'll until she had
crossed the ocean, passed through Long
Island sound and was about to enter He'll
Gate on her way to New York city, which
then occupied only the extreme southern
end of Manhattan island. On Nov. % she
sank. No one seems to know the details
Of the wreck. but this last is only one of
many attempts to secure the treasure.
The thirst for gold is as prevalent on the
western side of the American continent as
on the eastern, as is shown by the fact that
the other day the yacht Hayseed sailed
from San Francisco bound for Cocos is
land, 400 miles southwest of Panama. The
object Of the visit is to endeavor to dis.
cover the spot where gold and silver coins,
plate and jewelry to the alleged value of
$50, 100000 were buried by pirates nearly
seventy years ago.
Captain Gisler, who is in command, ex.
poets to reach his destination after thirty
two days. sailing. The length of his stay
at the island will depend upon the work
undertaken. The island will first be sur
vcyed under the direction of Captain Gis
Ter, who owns considerable property on tie
place. The buried treasure will be hunted
for on secret plan in the captains posses
sion.
Captain Gisler spent four years on the
island, and during that time made vigor-
GUS search for the gold. He is confident of
success. and is determined to keep up his