The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-03-25
TWO TENDERFEET.

ierfoot 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
Of engaging in mining. They
did not desire to purchase mine. They
wanted the excitement of prospecting
They were hale and hearty and were
anxious for the experience Of roughing it.
Among others to whom they brought
letters of introduction was Uncle Billy
Golden, an old timer, who had struck it
rich in Leadville and was rated finan-
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 soon found favor in the |
old mans eyes, so that one morning /
when they came to him and announced |
their intention Of going to Leadville to |
prospect for "carbonates' the old man
gave them some very valuable informa-
ton He told them of a locality where
he was confident they would find min
eral He shook them warmly by the
hand at parting, and they 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,
Amonth later he received letter from
the boys. They had located a claim in
the exact spot suggested by him and had
named the claim the "Uncle Billy" in his
honor They were very sanguine OF
striking mineral, and as Uncle Billy had
given them pointer ON this promising
location they felt that they ought to
show their appreciation in some substan-
tial way, SO they sent him 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 were expecting
to do so any day.
A few weeks later Uncle Billy received
the following telegram:
NEW YORK, July 10, 1882.
To William Golden, Denver, Colo;
What will you take for the Uncle Billy"
miner Spot cash. Answer quick.
JMADGsoN WRIGHT & Co.
This telegram set Uncle Billy to think
ing. He reasoned that the boys had
struck it in this mine and had acquaint-
ed their New York friends with the fact.
He had been purposely kept in ignorance,
so that they could buy him out cheap.
It was all GEAR to Uncle Billy. He had
been throusn u number Of mining trans
actions, but he had never yet been 'done
up by a tenue uerfoot," as he expressed it.
He wired back:
DENVER, July 10, 1882
J. Madison Wright q, Co., New York:
cannot ms.e a figure without consulting
my partners, Who are now In Leadville. II you
want my one-third interest, wire me, and viii
name price. WILLIAM GOLDEN.
That night came the answer:
Must have the entire property. See your
partners and hx lowest possible price. English
capitalists waiting.
J. MADISON WRIGHT & Co.
The next night Uncle Billy arrived in
Leadville, and early the next morning
started for the mine. He had little
trouble in finding it, for the fame Of the
"Uncle Billy" had quietly spread
throughout the camp.
"Haltp
This challenge brought Uncle Billy to
a sudden standstill. 1t came from a
miner standing in front of the "Uncle
Billy" shafthouse. AS he gave the com
mand he lowered n Winchester rifle to
enforce it if necessary.
A parley ensued. Uncle Billy learned
that the mine had been closed and left
under an al ned guard. No one was al.
lowed on the premises.
II am one of the owners Of this minog'
exclaimed Uncle Billy.
II can't help that" was the reply
''you can't come any farther. I've got
my orders, and now you've got yours
Keep Off"
''Where are young Jackson and Nil
lerT'
"In Denver"
Uncle Billy managed to get a handful
of the dirt on the dump when the sentry
was not looking and made a dignihed re
treat.
~ see how it is" he said; these younl
tenderfeet are trying to do me up. II
show 'em a trick with a hole in it,.
He hurried back to Denver and fount
young jackson, one Of the co-owners o.
the "Uncle billy mine.
"How much do you and Miller wan
for your interesty' asked Uncle Billy.
1--WE are not anxious to sell ," replied
jackson. I'VE think we have a prett,
good thing, but if you want cur interes
you can have it for 100000 cash"
"Come in this evening, replied Uncl
Billy.
He at once wired J. Madison Wrigh
& Co.:
"win take $5OOOOO for Uncle Billy
mine"
The answer CAME promptly:
'Terms satisfactory. VIII leave 70
Denver tonight" This telegram wa
signed -. Madison Wright"
That evening William Golden CAV
james jackson a check for 500 900 an,
received a quit claim deed 10 the prop
erty.
Then he waited for J. Madison Wright
Four days passed J, Madison was du
TO arrive A week elapsed, and no j
Madison came.
Then Uncle Billy telegraphed the frT
VI j. 4AuAl0NA w AAkAA q W. anu ~
quired about the delay He received a
answer that they did not know TO wha
delay he referred. Explanations 70
lowed, and Uncle Billy learned that n
kilograms had been sent him by the fin
Of ]. Madison Wright 81 Co. III an
such were sent TO him, they were fO
geries, the telegram concluded.
"Bunkoedr exclaimed Uncle Bill!
"and by tenderfeet too"
James jackson and John Miller wei
sitting on the veranda OF a quaint lit
hotel in the south Of France in the ear
summer of 1854. A bottle Of wine and
box Of cigarettes We're ON the table. Mi
Ter was laughing upruariously.
"You ought TO have seen the look {
the old mans face said jackson as
lighted a cigarette, "when gave him Il
deed. He actually thought he was don
us up in great style, would have lils.
to have seen him when he got into In
sand bank which we called "a mine"
~ suppose he has found out by Il
time that / sent those teiegrams,' sa
Miller as he raised a glass of wine TO I
lips "Oh, well, he continued when
- had drained the glass, 1T was only $40
900, and he has more left, while we W
soon have 10 go 10 work again, for
have only $4,000 left. Why, what
the matter, old mann he suddenly ask
as he observed his companion gazing
London paper, his face pale and
hand trembling. "What is the matt
old man; are they after usf
"Read il, =" replied jackson.
Miller picked mp the paper and rel
sThe Denver Tribune records a wond
ful mining sale. William Golden,