The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1893-04-01
TWO "TENDERFEET.

IL oAo i1LC ia S&)loIduO Has d Su-
preme contempt for tenderfeet, or new
colncrs. THIS feeling is gradually dying
out. but it will never be wholly extinct
until the last old timer has passed lover
the range" There wa a time, however,
when the old timer looked upon the ten
derfoot as an interloper and usurper.
Less than 10 years ago two bright
young fellows from New York arrived
in Colorado bearing letters of introduc-
tion to the most prominent and wealthy
men in Denver. They were young men
OF ample fortunes and announced their
intention of engaging in mining. They
Ii not desire to purchase amine. They
wanted the excitement of prospecting.
They were hale and hearty and were
anxious for the experience of roughins il.
Among others to whom they brought
letters OF introduction was Uncle Billy
Golden. an old timer. who had ''strlcl il
rch" in Leadvilie and was rated iilisn-
cially at $1,000. 600.
Uncle Billy had all of the pioneer
dislike for tenderfeet. but these young
men were such manly. Independent fel-
lows that they OOn found favor in the
Ole mans eyes, s that one morning
when they came to him and announced
their intention of goin , to Le4iville to
prospect for ~"carbonate5" the old man
gave them some very valuable informa-
ton. He told them of a locality where
he was confident they would tind min
eral. He snook them warmly by the
hand at parting. and th> y promised to
take his advice and never to forget his
great kindness.
Those boys have the right kind of
stuff in them," said Uncle Billy.
month later he received a letter from
the boys. They had located a claim in
the exact spot suggested 10y him and hal
named the claim the Uncle Billy" in lis
honor. They were very s4nguine OF
striking mineral, and as Uncle LILLY had
given them a pointer" on this promisin>;
location they felt that they ought to
show their appreciation in some suDstan-
tial way, SO they sent him a deed to a
One-third interest in the Uncle Billy"
mine.
Two months passed by, and Uncle
Billy received occasional letters from his
young tenderfeet friends. They had not
struck mineral, but they We're expecting
to do SO N, day.
A few weeks later Uncle Billy received
the following telegram:
NEW YoRK, July 10. 1855.
To William Golden, Denver, Colo:
Wha. will You take for the Uncle Billy
milne! Spot cash. Answer quick.
}. MApIsoN WRIGHT & Co.
This telegram set Uncle Billy to think
ing. He reasoned that the bsys had
struck it in this mine and had aelualnt-
ed their New York friends with the fact.
lie had been ~purposely kept in ignorance
90 that they could buy him out cheap.
1t was all clear to Uncle Billy. He had
been through a number of mining trans
actions. but he had never yet beer done
up by a tenderfoot." as he expressed IL.
He wired back:
DENVER, July 10. lSs...
J. Madison Wright a. Co.. New York:
cannot make a figure without consulting
my partners, who are now in Leadville. If you
want my one-fhird interest, wire me. and viii
name pric". WILLiAM GOLDEN.
That Light came the answer:
Must have the entire property. See your
partners and tx lowest possible price. English
capitalists waiting.
So MADISON WRIGnT Il Co.
The mex night Uncle Billy arrived in
Leadville, and early the next morning
started for the mine. He had little
trouble in finding it. forfhe fame of the
Uncle Billy had quietly spread
throughout the camp
Halt
This challenge brought Uncle Billy 70
a sudden %standstill. 1t crme FROM d
miner standing in front of the Uncle
Billy" shafthouse. AS he gave the com
mand he lowered a Winchester rifle 10
enforce it if necessary.
A parley ensued. Uncle Billy learned
that the mine had been closed and it
under an armed guard. No one WAS al
lowed on the premises.
Il III on"of the owners of this minei'
exclaimed V0cle Billy.
II can't help that" was the reply.
you can't come any farther. I've = {
my orders. and now you've got yours
Keep Off
Where are Young jackson and Mil
ler::'
In Denver"
Uncle Billy managed to get Il handiul
of the dir on the dump when the sentiy
was not les,';ii,g and made adignifed r.
treat.
u see how it is" he said; these young
tenderfeet are trying to do me up. I'll
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