The morning call., 1893-02-16
TWO TENDERFEET.


supreme contempt for tenderfeet-or new
corners. This feeling is gradually dying
ont. but It will never be wholly extinct
until the last old-iimer has passed ''0ver
the range" There was a time, however.
when The old-timer looked upon the tender
foot as an interloper and usuTper.
Less than ten years ago two bright
Young fellows from New York arrived in
Colorado bearing letters Of Introduction 10
the most prominent and wealthy men in
Denver. They we're young men OF ample
fortunes. and announced their intention Of
Engaging in mining They did not desire 10
purchase a mine. They wanted the excite
ment of prospecting. They were hale and
hearty and were anxious for the experience
ofr0ughing it.
Among others to whom they brought
letters Of introduction was Uncle Billy
Golden, an old-timer. who had struck Ii
rich" In Leadyille and was rated financially
at So, 10000
Uncle Billy had all OF the pioneer dislike
for tenderfeet but these young men were
such manly. independent fellows that they
soon found favor in the old mans eyes. so
that one morning when they came 10 him
and announced their intention of going TO
LeadVille to prospect for ''carbOnates" the
old man gave them some very valuable IN
formation. He told them of locality where
he was confident they would find mineral.
He shook them warmly by the hand al part
ing. and they promised TO take his advice
and never to forget his great kindness.
Those bows have the right kind Of stuff
In them." said Uncle Billy.
A month 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 min
eIal, and as Uncle Billy had given them a
pointer on this promising location they felt
-, .l,rs-
in some substantial way, so they sent him
deed TO q One-third interest II the Uncle
Billy" niue.
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, COL: What VIII
you take for the Uncle Billy mine spot cash
Answer quick J. MADISON WRIGHT co.
This telegram set Uncle Billy to think
ing. He reasoned that the boys had struck
il liz this mine and had acquainted their
New York friends with the fact. He had
been purpOsely kept in ignorance, so that
they could buy him out cheap. 1t was all
clear to Uncle Billy. He had been through
a humber OF mining transactions, but he
had never yet been done up by tender
foot" as he expressed il.
He wired back:
DENVER. July 10, 1882.
J. Madison W1fght & Co.. NeaU York: | can
DOT make a figure without consulting my part
neIs, who are now In Leadville. II you want my
ene-thifd 10 crest wire me and viii name price.
WILLIAM GOLDEN.
That night came the answer:
Must have the entire property See your
partners and FIX lowest possible price. English
capitalists waiting.
The next night Uncle Billy arrived in
Beadville and early the next morning
started for the mine. He had little trouble
ID 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" shaft
cred a Winchester rife to enforce it If
necessary.
A parIey ensued. Uncle Billy learned
that the mine had been closed and left
under an armed guard. No one was al
lowed on the premises.
Il am one OF the owners Of this minei"
exclaimed Uncle Billy.
Il can't help that" was the reply; you
can't come any further. I've got my orders
and now you've got yours. Keep off"
Where are young Jackson and Mlller?"
'Tn Denver"
Uncle Billy managed to get a handful of
the dirt on the dump when the sentry was
not looking and made digBifed retreat
81 see how it is" he said. these young
tenderfeet are trying to do me up. I'll show
'em a trick with hole In it.
He hurried back to Denver and found
young Jackson, one OF the co-oWners Of the
''Uncle Billy" mine.
"HOw much do you and Miller want for
your INTEREST,"" asked Uncle Billy
eve are not anxious to SELL" replied
Jackson. I'VE think we have pretty good
thing bat II you want our interest you can
have it for $780, 600 cash."
Come In this evening"" replied Uncle
Billy.
he at once wired J. Madison Wright & Co.
Win take 100000 for 'UncIe Billy" mine
The answer came promptly:
Terms satisfactory. viii leave for Denver to-
night.
This telegram was signed 81. Madison
Wright"
That evening William Golden gave James
Jackson check for $780, coo and received a
quitclam deed TO the property.
Then he waited for j. Madison Wright.
Four days passed. j. Madison was due to
arrive. A week elapsed and no j. Maids on
came.
Then Uncle Billy telegraphed the firm Of