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Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1895-02-22

FOUND A POT OF GOLD.

While splitting wood near his
boat house at the foot Of Lough-
borough avenue. at st. Louis,
"Driftwood Pete" made q lucky
stroke Of the axe. which put him
in possession of nearly $400 in
gold. He was pounding away at 9
hollow log, when the axe cut
through and struck against some
metallic substance, which proved
to be an iron pot tightly sealed.
With eager haste he broke the top,
and TO his delight gold coins came
rolling out. Upon counting the
coins he discovered that the find
amounted to 800.
The pot had been encased 10 the
log apparently for great number
OF years, and is thought to have
been hidden in the tree during the
war, Where the tree came fron
will probably never be kuown. IL
bad been feiled somewhere up tho
river, and driftsd sloDg with the
current TO yield its treasure to
"Driftwood Pete" The possessor
of the coin says he now has enough
money to purchase fine new
boat, fishing tackle and make few
additions to his stock on band
which he claims TO have caught
sfioat.
"Driftwood Pete" has earned =
livelihood all his life by catching.
driftwood and other floating arti-
cles on the Mississippi River dur
ing the summer months.
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1895-02-22

regularly left Nice with great dis
play, and as soon as it was out OF
sight made for a safe place on the
coast, never trying to go to Corsica,
and after awhile returned to Nice,
The captain and crsw were never
pail. The deviser of this in
genious scheme is q naval engineer
and ,cheyalier of the Legion OF
Honor.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1895-02-22
ECKLES, WILD RIDE.

Mr.. Eckles, Comptroller of The
Currency. has had remarkable
experience. Arriving at the Baltl-
more and Ohio Depot from Balti-
more at midnight OF Thursday, in
Washington, in the midst of the
stol IN, he yielded TO the persuasions
Of an awaiting hscSmaD and got into
bis carriage 70 BE ,akea hsasee lie
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1895-02-22
MINED BY KING SOLOMON.

Alexander HUI OF London, LIS
bon and Cordova, consulting engi
neer of the rich and ancient Rio
Tinto copper mines OF Spain, and
who is identified with mining the
world over, is at the Palece, says
the San Francisco Examiner. He
has been examining and reporting
on the Iron Mountain mine in
Shasta county, the sale OF which
has just taken place.
Mr.. Hill is full of Information
regarding the unique and strangf
in mining. One thing brought
opt by his conversation was tha,
the Iron Mountain would bt
worked principally for copper, snd
not for its gold and silver, the
min erals that have given it the
highest rank heretofore. This will
sound strange to California. Mr.
Hill explained it in this way:
ut WAS all made clear to me by
the Rio Tinto mine, the property
worked 1000 years B. G. by the
Phoenecians, and from which King
Solomon is supposed to have OBJ
tsined the copper for the Temple.
The Rio Tinto Is an immense body
IT snlphide of iron, running q
per cent IN copper. We'll, the Iron
mountain is the nearest thing to
it | have ever seen, though l have
examined mines in all parts of the
globe. But besides this, it was
considerably higher than the Rio
Tinto in copper, and also has some
silver and gold.
This ancient Spanish mine near
Cordova has developed marvellous
things. In it are found from time
10 4ime water-wheels of oak. COM
pletely covered with sulphate OF
copper and by it perfectly pre-
served. The copper covers the
wheels in some instances ap inch
thick. These wheels were used for
raising the water from the depths
below by series of tanks, one tank
being placed above another till the
surface yas reached.
"In the mine, to this day also
are found clay lamps used by the
Romans centuries ago to light the
gloom when they were toilIng away
in the ground. The clay lamps
were filled with oil and were placed
about in the interstices OF the
rocks.
Anyone who thinks they did
not understand mining in those ear.
ly times would be astonished to see
how their tunnels, drifts and slopes
were run. The Phenic,ans we're
magnificent engineers, as good as
any we have at the present day,
aud carried on their work on the
most scientific principles. Their
tunnels and other workings were,
however, a little narrower than
those of our time. Some of the
timbars are yet preserved in the
Rio Tinto. There was no shoddy
work, ] can assure you.
at is particularly interesting to
note how those oak wheels are pre-
served by the copper sulphate
When the sulphate is taken off
they ara perfect. We are now
working 10000 men in the Rio
Mimic, and slo0,000,00O worth of
ore has bsen blocked out by dis-
nond drills in the NINE. About
$40, 100000 has been taken out in
the slast seven or eight years.
About the old mine, which has
seen 80 maHy nations come and 60
and go many dynssties rise and
fall, has been built up town OF
10000 people. Though this queer
mine is so old, it is even now but
400 feet down below the surface"
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Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1895-02-22

DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
s~-rs-i Goa M.5si Md~int-r Fsis. S.a Frsnci<so
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1895-02-22
PARIS BUBBLE.

One OF the latest scandals un-
earthed In France reads like a bur-
lesque. A man was arrested for
defrauding a wine merchant by
representing that certain shares OF
the Nice Navigation Company,
which he gave in payment for
goods, we're worth much more than
their market value. This lead to
an investigation OF the company,
which advertised a daily service
between Nice and Corsica. Ii
turned out that the persons form
ing the company never had any
capitali that they had hired an old
steamer on credit, bad changed it's
name two or three times to conceal
its identity. aud used the different
names Ia m Ike no their fleet Az
8 4. . T. -
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1895-02-22

With all the talk about the sales
Of mines TO Eastern syndicates, who
knows OF any considerable sum of
money actually paid by Eastern
men last year? We venture TO say
the total paid for Western mines
not stocks-did not exceed a
quarter million dollars. The pre-
sent year promises to do much bet
ter. 1t starts off with one cash
sale we know is made-the Iron
Mountain group Of California
Among Others who were interested
in the sale were n. L. Clssry. for
merly of Lesdville, and Hugh Nc
Donnell. of Montana, who is we'll
L 4
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1895-02-22

The Senator Consolidated is an
Arizona gold mining company
fioated by Gelder, Bailey & Co.
1t was one of the prettiest PROPOSE
tions ever seen for one to fool him
self in. 1t carries very rich ore in
pockets, and is apparently richer
on the surface than at depth, but
as a mass it does not appear that
it will pay. The economical con-
ditions affecting cost of mining and
milling are bad. Hauling ore to
the mill costs SIS per ton, and wood
costs Sl5 per cord, and other ex-
penses correspond, and eat up the
entire product. Development on
the vein, however, may show pay
quantities OF ore in other places
along its length, as there is plenty
OF vein which has not been pros
pscted. The company owes about
$4,000, and has under considera-
tion proposition to issue bonds ir
payment of the debts. Denver
Mining Industry.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1895-02-22

part of the purchase price oi$S00,.
900 was paid in cash last Thursday.
Boston and New York parties were
the purchasers. Denver Mining
Industry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23

with closed doors. and II was Gaia .h.,
there was nothing OF public interes, aoo.
At the afternoon session the .xts,tr~
libcI-laws were discussed behind clns.',
doors. IL was decided that the laws no~s
IN force were antlquatsd. and sho,,,a 10
revised 10 meet the requirement. a, a..
present age. No formal action wa, ,.len
upon the matter, as there are bIls pend.
Ing before the legislatures Of NAM STATE.
for the needed revision.
Henry T. Baker. Of the Vernon, In.
surance Company. OF Boston. read A nsr~r
on cooperative insurance.
The following resolution on the retire.
ment OF James w. Scott, the outgoing
president. was adopted:
Resolved. That the members o, the
American Eewspaper-P ASsocla.
ton, In convention assembled. Join in ex.
tending greeting and congratulations 20
James w. Scott on the successful outcome
OF negotiations which give 70 him n.
control OF the Chicago Herald, Chicago
Post. and Chicago Times
Resolved. That this association take.
this occasion OF the retirement OF Az.
Scott from the presidency OF this assocla-
tion TO record It's full appreciation Of the
great energy and zeal which he has al.
ways manifested IN promoting its welfani
during the past six years. In which he has
rendered such eminent services.
Resolved, That a copy Of these r,gOlu-
tlons be transmitted 10 Mr.. Scott With the
heartfelt thanks OF all"
NEW OFFICERS.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: G. W. Kuapp, cf the NJ
Louis Republic. president: J. A. Butler.
Buffalo News. vice-presidsnt: ". q
Bryant Brooklyn Times. secretary; n. r,
Gunnison. Brooklyn Eagle treasurer.
The following Executive Committee wa,
elected; +. y. Whiting. Boston Herald
s. IA. Kaufman. Washington S.ar: W. "
Seitz, Plttsburg Times; Frederick DIS.
coll. Pioneer-press. 81. Paul, and Milton
McRae. Cincinnati ioSt.
The business of the convention came tc
an end with the election Of officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23
IN. Eiuratt pefnIcation.

Lexington has been almost paraiyIei
bv the d,falcation OF Cashier tlBsa't
OF the Bank OF Lexington Ihe eNas,
amount of his embezzlement has not YET
been discovered. but IL IL almost an -
sured fact that 1t will 90 over NSlph
The bank alone Is not the SUFFERER tis
brunt OF the blow really falling upon we
deposltors. many OF whom are WILLOWS
and orphans. IL Is safe 20 say mar Lex
ington will not recover from the plow ~,
n long time, as businessmen OF q"
classes are affected. A..
This defalcatlon, however, oush' 10 ~
an object lesson 10 all othet pahN'
throughout the State Had tlgsaus nc
counts been examined regularly so srfs'
an embezzlement could not have occufFs1,
and had he been compelled 70 nave
given corporate surety In penalty eO'n.
u,ensurate with the amount OF niohss -
his disposal no apprehension nfea pe -,
on the part OF any one, as the no'', ,sr',,, %V
have been paid as soon as the haossy
US ascertalned The Fidelity anu -
posit Company OF Maryland executes ,,'s s
character of bOnd. IL Is one ot VI
stronvest companies In the werin, 81
has tus, entered the State ~ Virginis ioi
,bo transaction OF the surety huslness.
7, has deposited with the state ! Ire~su'e.
COX 0O0 OF city OF Richmond oonas a.
s1srantee for its policy holders sllu .s ~, ~,
9nnoInted Mr. T.. Leslie Spence - -
Main street, OF this city, as iiS 'sV'NSs
IN affya
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23
R. F. &P. R. R. H0LDUP.
Story Of The Train Robbery Told by
Eany Witnesses at Stafford.
EXCITING SCENE IN THE COURT.
Crutchaeld Identifies kOrsandeld, and
Is Called "A Liar"
sr.RcEy,s THRILLING RECITAL
lie Gives a Detailed Account of All
That Transpircd at Aguia cree"
on the Might of the Robbers-"'
EscHpc.

STAFFORD COURTHOUSE, VA" FEB
ruary Especial THE proceeo'"ss ~
,he noted AQUA creek trsin-roppe'E "e''
ihe most interesting and sensational tha'
have yet been developed.
Bes,des being treated TO fun view
=, secrecy the scIf-confessed robber they
we're given on opportunity OF hearing the
,n,ire story Of the daring deed Notwith-
standing the poor accommodations for
.,...,.,o-e the room was crowded 10 its
fullest capacity.
THE FIREMAN TESTIFIES.
Tho examination OF witnesses having
commenced yesterday, the case was be-
,un with william Washington. the fire.
nan on the train al the time Of the hold
IN" on the stand. His evidence was that
Shen the train in question had reached
,bc north side Of AQUA creek on the might
II october 18th he suddenly observed
standing behind him two men, one Of
whom held "A revolver near his head. and
.he other covering Mr.. Gallagher. the en-
rirccr. IN a similar manner. On observ-
irc the man he said "Oh. Lord" and be-
',rc anything more could be said they
acre ordered to stop. which Mr. Gala
cher Immediately did. They were then
ordered from the cab. and made TO Un-
.ouple the engine. after which they were
marched some distance below and made
10 slt uDon the bank. 4 few moments
Afterwards there was a loud report, and
from what he heard the men say. he
knew that they had blown open the eN-
press-car on cToss-eXamiuatiOn he could
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23
TnoRps scmooLED VOTERS.
Some Revelations About Repubii-
can Methods I'm the Late Election.

BOYDToN, VA, February 21-tsp.-
cial.)-Some very interesting intorma-
ton was adduced here to-day in
the Thorp-M p-MeKenney contest case
when Mr.. Samuel l.. Graham, a WELL
informed gentleman Of this county.
and an important witness for Mr. Thors.
upon cross-examinatlon by State Sena.
tor Thomas ~ Williams, deposed that
he believed that the different names
we're placed In different positions on dif-
ferent tickets to prevent any one from
giving Information TO a voter who had
not voted. as 10 the position 'of names
OF persons on the ticket for whom he
might desire TO vote" Mr. Graham also
stated emphaiically that the Rspubli-
cans had imitation tickets printed aid
circulated, and there was general dis
trust OF the special constable. and
as far as possible illiterate Republican,
voters were advised to act independently
OF them: and this system of schooling
was practiced for some time prior and
was kept up 20 the day OF election"
Mr.. william Rufiin Field. son 81 John
3 Field, Esq, who resides near here.
is dead. The funeral occurred at the
Episcopal church here yesterday, and tho
interment was In the churchyard ccme-
terry.
MIR. William Atkins, an octogenariaR.
living near here. is very III. and all hopes
are abandoned as 10 his recovery.
Mr.. w. a. Bryson. OF Richmond, Is
stopping here a few days with relatives
and friends.
The banks here closed to-day. and the
public and private schools held appropri-
ate exercises in honor OF Washington's 3
Birthday.
Mr.. S. Gray Atkins. OF Richmond. Is
here on a deer-hunt outing.
The weather here - fine now, and the
snow Is melting away fast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23

searcey then took his position upon the
stand. and for thirty minutes held the
audience spelibound by one Of the most
remarkable. well-plotted and Planned,
daring train-robbery stories that probably
has ever been related in a court. lie
began by saying that he had been ac-
ql ainted with Charles Morgan alias Nor
garfield the man now lying on his cot
in court for some years; that their visit
10 Virginia was for the purpose OF tram
robbery. and but for shooting difficulty
in which they became engaged at Ante
tam they would have robbed one there.
This difficulty. however, forced them to
leave. and they at once started for Wash
ington. arriving in that city some time
between the 1st and 5th Of October. Here
they spent several days, he registering
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23
britain AND FRANCE.
Lord DufYcrfn Says They Have never
Been More Friendly Than Now.

PARIS. February 22-The Marquis OF
Dufferin, British Ambassador to France,
made the principal speech at the annua'
banquet of the Chamber of Commerce
this evening. He said that despite GER
tain criticisms, from which 1t might De
inferred that France and England We're
taking antagonlstic courses In politics,
there had never been time since ms
arrival in Paris when the relations Oh
the two countries were more lrienuy
ard more obviously concllIatory on both
sides. He cited as an illustration the re-
cent convention as to Sierra Leone which
he remarked. showed clearly the recipro-
cal desire 10 discuss international ques-
tions in a Just and generous spirit. Inc
convention should be regarueu' ne
thought, as a most favorable omen OF
the settlement of other stubborn questions
which were awaiting international treat
ment in Africa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23
THE PUBLISHERS BANQUET.
Ii Is the More Charming by Reason
of Informality.

NEW YORK, February 22-One great
charm OF the banquet OF the Newspaper
Publishers Association this evening was
the absence of formality There were no
set speeches, but when a man had any
thing TO say he said 1t.
The large room In which the feast was
spread was most attractively decorated
with the national col0rs, draped against
the walls IN graceful folds.
Just back of the presidents chair was
a handsome arrangement OF silk flags
around a bust OF Washington. which was
placed there in homo: OF the day. ON the
table In front OF the president was the
piece de resistance, representing a news
stand made after those one sees In Paris.
The tables were handsomely decorated
with flowers. and many newly-deylsed
electrical effects. There were seven
tables, at each OF which twenty covers
were laid. The presidents tab, ran
the entire length OF the room. covers be-
ing laid only on one side OF II. and from
Il radiated the other six. Charles w.
Knapp. OF the st. Louis Republic. the
new president OF the association. sat at
the centre OF the main table. Seated az
his table were Chauncey NJ. Depew. James
W. Scott. of the Chicago Herald: General
Miles, Hamilton Fish. &urat haisteaa'
Mayor Warwick. OF PHILADELPHIA: A. =.
Hatch, Of Chicago: Melville H. stone, OF
Chicago; II. Kohlsaai. OF Chicago; wal
ter p. Phillips, Of New YORK; General
Eckert, A. ID. Chandler. NJ. L. Drisccu'
and A. ID. Kaufman.
Table A was presided over by w. A. Seiff.
of the Pittsburg Times; Milton McRae:
OF the Cincinnati Post. sat at the head OK
Table B. and II. +. Gunnison. OF the
Drookiyn Eagle. presided at Table G.
Table ID was presided over BY w. e.
BRYANT. OF the Brooklyn Times: Ambrose
Butler. OF the Buffalo News. sat at the
head OF Table u. and Robert Ainsley. or
the Chicago Herald, at Table z. while al
Table q. Adolph ochs. of Chattanooga.
was host.
BUSINESS.
before the banquet the association met
again to-day at the Hotel BrunswieA. ~
Was the third and last day OF the session.
| The morning was spent in the discussion
OF business Affairs. Ths meeting WA heia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23

cigar. From the time he entered the
room until he arrived upon the stand
his head was turned neither to the rient
nor left, and his face bore a ueJee'ea
look. After being sworn MT. shay,
counsel for the defence arose ana agaih
renewed his objections 10 him testlfying.
ON the grounds that he stood indicted as
an accomplicc TO the accused. and was
not therefore. competent witness. lie
,hen read upon the subject sections 3SSS.
sSs1 and 2S0. OF the Code. and page sos OF
Tenth Grattan. and upon which he ably
argued Mr.. Thomas and Mr.. White. for
The prosecution. replied, and Senator Lit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23
DECLARED A DRAW.
The Mnher-Hnil Boxing Contest n
Fake ThroughOut.


BOSTON. February 22.-The MSner-Hall
boxing contest. which was held tonight
under the auspices Of the Suffolk Athletic
Club. turned out to be complete tizzle.
After fighting six rounds II was declared
a draw. From the first round until the
sixth round was finished .he 900 specta-
tors Kissed and cried, Fight" The men
were not inclined 10 fight. IL was de-
cided when the match was first made that
there would be decision at the end OF
the sixth round, but at the last minute
the men agreed TO call il u draw in case
they were able TO go on. This action on
the part Of the fighters gave rise to the
rumor that the fight would be hzzie. ana
so II appeared TO be throughout. Many
officials and men prominent In all walks
OF life were In the hall.
When Referee Keller declared the fsht
a draw cries OF Fake" went up from tho
audience, and they Kissed until they
reached the street door.
Peter Mahsr was the nrst to enter the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23

ring. closely followed by Hail. In Mahers
corner were Frank I.owney. Patsy kerri-
gan, and Billy Hennessy. In Halls corner
were Ned McAvoo, James McAyoo,
Jimmy Powers, and Doc OConneil.
The time-keepers were Dan Murphy Tor
Maher. Billy Hayes for Hall. and N. "a.
Long for the club. Denny Keller was
referee. Hall weighed leI IL and Maher
III. Hall appeared the bigger OF the two
and was In the pink of condition.
There were four preliminary bouts, IN
which all the contestants were residents
of Rogton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23
Txvo peonIe Burned to Death.

MONTGOMERY, ALA. February PA
special TO the Advertiser from Gadsden,
Ala. tells of two people being burned to
death. Mrs. Mary Burton was discovered
lying on the floor. Her head and shoulders
were lying in the fire. and her entire
body was enveloped in flames. Mrs. Bur-
ton was subject to epileptic fts, and IT
IS thought she was attacked while sweep
ing and fell In the fire. A small child OF
Katie Fitzgerald fell into the fire and It's
head was so badly burned as to cause it,
1oatb
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23
A Card.

RICHMOND, VA. February ID i'''''
ITO oar Friends and Customers
In making this announcement ., ensns, a,,,
Of hase we take occasion 10 express os. ''.
Sep, - ns while for 50 many years eonnec.s
Win the late historic and reliable h0us'
OF Levy & Davis. ,,A ,,.ssrs
! Never & sens corner sixth and broas
streets, we have the confidence 20 % - ss'e'' es'
on- friends that we are preparsa 70 ,1S M
TEND 10 them the same advan'~ss'. S.,I
hone-like welcome we mutually eh!''S
at Levy & payis's.
Sincerely yours,
A. T. NOEL
n = ~. VALENTINE
GEORGE r. BAGBY. =,
HORACE c. CHlshVi".
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23
Another D.Iayan-Uouse Victim.

ALBANY, N. Y. February 22.-The
work of clearing up the ruins Of the Della
van House, destroyed by fire December
3Oth. was resumed this week, after
stoppa ge OF nearly month. and at .
O'Clock yesterday afternoon men digging
opposite the elevator on The Broadway
front discovered portions OF human
body, burned beyond recognition. NO
bodles wer looked for in this locality.
This makes ten bodies recovered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23
SOUTHERN SOCIETY BANQUET.
Another AccOunt-Spcech of Hon.
Nm, Everett, of Massachusetts.

Another AccOunt-Spcech of Hon.
Nm. Everett, of Massachusetts.
NEW YORK. February 22--The sons
and descendants OF the sons OF fair
Dixie gathered tonight In the banquet
ing hau OF sherry's to celebrate their
ninth anniversary and ninth annual din
ner. and also TO do honor TO the memory
OF Washington. The company that was
gathered around the bounieous board was
a truly representative one. They were
truly patriotic crowd. and every mention
OF that grand name that had made
nation, and who was son OF southern
soil, was greeted with the widest ap-
nla,,se THE guests were seated around a
horseshoe shaped table. from which there
branched a smaller table going down the
centre of the hall. All about the room
"Old Glory" was draped. and the beauty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-23
N,tionuI Winter Chautauaua.

AUGUSTA, GA, February 1.-THE hrst
meeting in this city in the interest or
beginning the national winter Chautauqua
assembly was held tonight A mass>
meeting was addressed by the trustees.
A large sum OF money was arranged to
be raised in this city to aid the enter
prlse. one of the largest suburbs Of the
city has been in large part given TO the
enterprise by the citizens Of Augusta.
The meeting was addressed by Profess
sor A. u. Bourkland. of Nashville. Tenn;
Rev DR.. George B. Faber, Of Montgoine'
ry, Ala; r. p. Reppard, OF Savannah
and Dr. /. S. Hopkins, Of Atlanta, Ga.