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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
BURIED PIRATE TREASURE.
Stories of Hidden Riches Along the
Coasts of New Jersey and
Long Island.

In almost any rural settlement along
the coast of New Jersey or Long
Island, some old resident would prob
ably point out to us the blackened and
weather-beaten ribs OF a great ship
which had been wrecked on the sand
bar off the coast during a terrible
storm long ago; he would show us
where the bathing was pleasant and
safe; he would tell us OF the best place
for fishing, and perhaps show us the
high bluff a little back from the beach.
from which the Indian maiden leaped
to escape the tomahawk of her enemy,
and then he would be almost sure to
tell us of the secluded spot where it
was said Capt. Kidd and his pirates
once buried lot of treasure.
If we should ask why this treasure
had not been dug up, he would prob
ably say that if anybody did find it,
they never said anything about it; and
il WAS his opinion that if Capt. Kidd
ever put any gold or silver or precious
stones under the ground on that part
of the coast that these treasures were
all there yet. Many extensive eXcava-
lions have been made along the coasts
of our northern states; and even in
quiet woods lying miles from the sea
to which it would have been necessary
for the pirates to carry their goods in
wagons, people have dug and hoped
and have gone away sadly to attend TO
more sensible business. Far up Some
of our rivers-where a pirate vessel
never fioated-people have dug with
the same hopeful anxiety, and have
stopped digging in the same condition
- H.
Panies were organized, stock was is
sued and subscribed for, and the ex-
cavations were conducted under the
direction of skillful treasure-seeking
engineers--Frank X. Stockton. in ST
Nicholas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04

tations. In this connection it may be
stated that of the thousands of Ameri-
cans who flock yearly to 1.-The other
side" to see few ruined castles and
strongholds of robber narons, very few
of them have visited the magnificent
scenery of their own country. They
have done" the far eastern states, and
perhaps made haSty run through the
middle west, but the far west is to them
an unknown territory, excepting the
main travelled roads. Colorado is a COM
paratively new country for the tourist
its grand mountains and picturesque
canyons are not equaled in the old
world for their rugged picturesqueness.
Railroads have recently opened ways to
this matchieSs scenery, but much of it
is appreciable only by that peculiar
western animal, the burro mule. Pros
pecting for gold has led to the discovery
of much of this scenery, and in the mar
row defleS of the grand gorgeS the
prospectors have built their huts by the
margins of the roaring cascades. These
furnish q stopping place for the miner
and the student of nature charms, and
the simplicity of these primitive cabins
adds picturesquenesS 10 the weird sur
roundings. The state is rich in scenery,
and many poor ranchers have made
fortunes by selling their magnificent
locations and mineral springs to cor
porations for the erection of palatial
tourist hotels. One of the chief re-
sources of Colorado is the tourist
crop"
Next to its mineral product the cattle
industry is the most lucrative. The eS-
celent mountain ranges and heavy veg
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04

the past IL months we have imported
about S60,000,OOO. The discovery of a
few bonanzas viii give US the balance
of trade" especially if the production
of our mines increases at the present
rate.
These figures appear large and the re-
port of mines producing millions in
gold and silver may sound fabulous.
but the yield is small compared with
that of the Transvaal. That district
produces S6.25O,OOO a month. Mr.. J. c.
Butterfeld, mining engineer who has
visited all of the mining districts of the
world. and who represents an English
syndicate, stated to me that these mines
were practically inexhaustible. His in
designations led him to believe that the
mines could produce even more than
the present amount for at least so years.
They are not now worked to the great
est capacity. as newer and more eco
nomicaI system has been introduced re-
Gently which saves great deal of the
ores that under a more rapid system
would be lost Asfar as drills have been
sunk $4,000 feet) gold has been found,
and with the invention of machinery
with a. greater capacity they will pros
pect 1urJner-- inns explanation may
give an idea of the total amount of
the yield of gold in that country dur
ing he next generation, and its ultimate
effect upon this country and upon the
money market of the world.
One of the causes of our importation
of such a vast sum of gold is the tourist
travel to Europe. Millions are spent
there yearly by our millionaires.- The
amount is estimated by some experts
DE- finance as nearly equal to our impor--
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
THE .MISER.

He said to himself: 81 would fain be rich.
No squandering spendthrift /:
With might and main the gold I'll gain,
To spend in tho by and by.
I'll grasp and gather and pinch and save.
Nor answer the fools who jeer,
But my hungry till their coin shall fill,
To pay for each hooking sneer."
And so. as the years rolled swiftly by,
A mountain of gold he piled,
Whose shadow fell on his lonely cell.
Where never a loved one smiled.
He meant to barter his wealth for joys
To brighten his journeys end,
But it grew part of his very heart
That he could not bear to spend.
He died, and all of his schemes and plans
The mould of the churchyard hid,
With ne'er a tear on his friendleSs bier,
Nor flower on his coffin lid;
He left his gold for spendthrift fool
To scatter to earth and sky,
And the grasses wave on his lonely grave,
Neglected and rank and high.
There are beautiful lands that he might
have seen,
There are joys that he might have known.
There cries to heed, there are mouths
to feed,
There is seed he should have sown.
4And grateful blessings from thankful lips.
/. And love of a child and wife,
All these he sold for a bag of gold
And his was wasted life
Joe Lincoln, in L. a w. Bulletin.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
CHAPTER MI.
OF THINGS ASHORE,

Every one was speedily in the
shrouds or hanging over the bulwarks,
so eager were all to get the first word
of the news.
A light came lifting and sinking
toward us, and we perceived that Phib
bert had set off Il lanthorn. Pradey
thereupon hung two answering lights
over the stern. In moment we made
out the dusky shape of the boat and
the indistinct, swaying figures of the
men at the oars. Then the light shot
up, and we saw Phibbert on his feet
holding it.
''A-lI-s Welt" he cried as the boat
broke out into our light The castle
is ours
Then the men Numbered out into an
other cheer, and several eXcitable ones
cut two or three steps of a dance.
Phibbert and his boatmen came gayly
up the side, and were Immediately
beset with multitude of questions.
"Now, SIR" said Phibbert, turning to
Pradey and touching his headpiece, Il
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
RICHES OF COLORADO
Mineral Wealth of the Centennial
State Is IRexhaustible.
trials and TribulationS of Ranchmen
Their Existence Made Miser-
able by "RustIers" and
Other Desperadoes.
Especial Denver Ccol9 letter.


Colorado is now the largest gold pro-
ducing state in the United States. Close
estimates place last years yield at
about $1,000, 900 more than that of Cal
ifornia. The indications are that the
yield this year will be much larger,
and that California must take its
rank as second place in the gold
producing states. The production
of Colorado last year was $23, 500, 900 in
gold and $50, ZOO, 900 of silver. while Cal
ifornia produced SIG, 200, 900 in gold and
about $1,000 in silver In addition
Colorado produced lead to the value of
$4,5O0,00O and about 1,5OO, 900 worth of
copper. This places the total mineral
product of Colorado for 1898 at S59.-
100000. New copper districts are be-
ing developed, and these, with the great
Ell activity in developing the new gold
and silver mines, will increase the total
yield of the present year at least %
per cent If there should be another
great strike, such as Creole or Cripple
Creek, the yield of last year may be
even doubled. There is perhaps moth
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04

citation of the plains make this one of
the greatest embarrassing states in the
west. Hundreds of train loads of cattle
are yearly shipped TO the Chicago stock
yards; also to other points east. This
state also sends thousands of sheep to
Chicago, her best market, and tons of
wool. Cattle and wool buyers from the
city by the lake make thorough can
Vass of the state, and have many stories
to tell of their rough experiences among
the cowboys and ''rustlers." The chief
drawback to the cattle industry is the
''rustlers." They are organized bands
of thieves, each band acting independ-
emily of the other, but all are united
in a bond of protection, having pass
words and places to meet TO plan their
raids.
The principal bands of these rustlers
are the ones who have recently been
run into the "Hole-in-the-WaII'' in the
Bad Lands of Wyoming. Their trail
extends from the Bad Lands, through
Colorado, to New Mexico and Arizona.
They steal cattle at one end and pass
them along the line and sell them to
ranchers or cattle buyers. Those stolen
from Wyoming are sold in Colorado,
and Colorado cattle are run down to
trail are shanties, or log cabins, which
are a combination of saloon, hotel and
general store These rustlers make
these stations their headquarters on
their drives, and for day or two things
are unusually lively, especially if a
bunch" of stolen cattle has been sold
to some visiting cattle buyer. AS
rule the cattle are sold very cheaply,
age of this and buy for the local mar
kets. The favorite amusement of the
rustlers is target practice at any
stranger who may visit these out-of-l
the-way stations, many of which are
robbers roosts'' under the guise of a
store. Cattle buyers have stated that
these rustlers, when crazed with tur-
pentine whisky, would amuse them
selves by firing holes through their
hats, or shooting bullets through their
busters. They are excellent marksmea,
and no instance is known of a mistake
having been made by killing their ter
rified victim. This is considered by
them a practical joke, and if the
stranger were to take it seriously, it
would indeed be a serious matter for
him.
There is no law in these mountain de-
files and desert outposts. The ranch
ers in the vicinity of this long trail are,
terrorized by the rustlers, and a num-
Der of them are suspected of being
members of the gang No grand jury
can get evidence sufficient, and no one
will give pursuing officers information
that Will lead to the arrest of the cattle
thieves On the contrary. they give
false information. which Will throw Of
ficers off the trail, and also send out
warnings to the rustlers that the off,
GERS are after them. Notwithstanding
the large rewards offered for the lead
ers. no one will betray them Their or
ganization is so far-reaching that the
betrayer would be assassinated, per-
haps by his nearest neighbor.
]. M SCANLAND-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
SYNOPSIS.

Master Ardick, just reached his ma jority
and thrown upon his own resources, after
stating his case to one Houthwick, a ship
master, is shipped as second mate on the
Industry" bound for Havana. Mr.. Tym
the supercargos describes a sail. The
strange vessel gives chase. but is sabled
by the Industry's guns. The Industry is
little damaged, but Houthwick and one
of the crew are killed. Sellinger. first mate
takes charge and puts into Sidmouth to
secure a new mate. Several days later,
when we'll out to sea, an English mer-
chairman is met, whose captain has a let
ter addressed to jeremiah Hope at Havana
The crew of the vessel tell strange tales of
the buccaneer Morgan. who is sailing I'M
der the kings commission to take Panama
One night a little later, the English vessel
having proceeded on her course, Ardick
learns of plot among the crew, headed by
Pradey. the new mate. to take the In
dustry and join Morgan's fleet Ardick
cOnSultS Mr.. lynn. They resolve to secure
the mate. but Pradey, eavesdropping in the
cabin, makes through the door and arouses
the crew. Capt Sellinger joins Ardick and
. lynn. The crew break through the now
barricaded door, but are forced to retire
having lost seven of their number ISel-
linger is for Immediately falling upon the
muttneers. but Tym argues that they are
a light crew but still more than two to their
having lost seven of their number. Find
ing themselves now too short-handed to
manage the boat. Pradey deScideS to scut-
tie and desert the vessel, taking his men
off in the only available boat. The captain
supercargo and second mate soon discover
their plight. but hastily constructing a raj
get away just before their vessel sinks
The. next morning a Spanfard draws near
them The man in the rigging shouts:
IF you would board US, take to your oars.
Be speedy, or you will fall short" On
board they are sent forward with the
crew, being told they will be sold slaves
on reaching Panama. The ships cook they
find to be Mac Irvach, "frae Clagvarloch,'
so friend Four days later the Spaniard
is overhauled by a buccaneer flying the
English flag. The three Englishmen and
Mae Irvach plan to escape to the buc-
cancer on rude raft. Sellinger, the last
to attempt to leave the Spaniard, is dis
abled. just after the other put off they
sec a figure dangling from the yard arm.
whom they supp ose is Capt. Sellinger.
Hailing the buccaneer, our three friends
find themselves in the hands of their old
mate. Pradey. He treats them kindly and
offers to do them no harm If they will but
remain quiet concerning the mutiny he
headed. The men consider this PROPOSE
ton. and finally conclude to suggest a
compromise, viz: Agree to cover the viii
lainy till the end of the expedition.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
eyes. senor," answered the same

ayes. senor," answered the same
voice.
AS the ship came into the wind the
boat approached the quarter.
''What news ashore? ?" asked Pradey,
hurriedly.
"Why, senior, the English have taken
the CASTLE" answered the man.
At this we all broke into a great
shout.
The governor and many soldiers
were killed." went on the man, land all
of US poor people terribly frightened -
Enough" cried Pradey, inpatient
". ITO the braces, men! Master Phib-
bert, lay our course for the CASTLE"
At last Pradey gave the word and
once more the Black Eagle was fetched
into the wind. \ cable had been pre-
pared to slip, and one of the anchors
was Immediately let go. Sail was
clewedup but not furled, and when am
munition had been served out to the
men and all the cannon prepared for
instant use we were in case either to
fight or to fly. We were near enough
to the castle by this time, so that a
shot from one of its heavy guns might
reach US, but otherwise there was no
present risk.
Everything had been managed as
quietly as possible, and there was no
hint, from any sign on shore, that we
had been perceived.
Pradey spoke 10 the first lieutenant,
and one of the quarter boats was low
cred.
Take her, lieutenant, pick two men
for a crew, and see what you can
learn" said Pradey, briefly.
Aye, aye, sir" answered Phibbert.
''If all is we'll fire two successive pis-
tol shots; if we have been cheated
one" pursued Pradey.
Phibbert again assented, and hastily
picked out his men and got away. We
watched them anNiously as long a we
could see them, which was only a few
| moments, as they speedily entered the
| shadows of the rivers mouth and I'M
der the dark foot of the mountain. II
| was again a time of trained waiting,
but not for long, as, much before L was
| expecting anything, sharp report,
| and then another came out of the OBJ
security.
The men broke into a tremendous
| cheer, and instantly the decks awoke
| to life. The question was settled. The
| castle was ours.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
CHAPTER XI.-CONTINUED.

The fellow heard it with contracted
brows and a lowering look. Instead of
answering at once, he took turn across
the deck, stopping {. moment at the
other rail, and bowling his head as in
thought. Presently he returned, his
look less harsh and the lines of his
sunken mouth relaxed.
Now here is a shrewd trick of bar
gaining" he began. How you must
have overhauled your brains to COM
pass it, You would make a compact
to last to dot as long as your necks
are in danger. Well, well, it may be
all that [ could have expected of you
and 1 will not balk at it. Let us fetch
the matter to head. then. You will
swear to me to impart nothing what
ever. of the matters concerning the
mutiny, neither to Morgan nor to any
person. till such a time as you shall
take ship for England. In return, I
shall do you no harm, and shall recon-
mend you for places in Morgan's COM
: pany or some other. Is this as you
would have it %
why, yes" said Mr.. lynn. who looked
a little surprised at the ease of the VIC
tory. You ratify this, friends"
Mac lNracn ana promptly aSSen1eU.
And you swear accordingly" went
on Pradey.
I'VE do" the three of us replied.
''As do I, for my part" he said, with
a satisfied nod. You are now safe,
and L am free of my compiled tions.
Thus all ends WE'LL
He smiled bland1y, and I supposed
the interview was over, but Mr.. lynn, it
seemed, would have question.
What is our present destination ~
he inquired.
''Chagre," replied Pradey, promptly;
''but first I will run a bit to the east
ward" he added, hoping TO fall in
with homeward-bound Spaniard
Such a one might deem it a favorable
time to slip out of some Cuban port
Mr.. lynn thanked hir for the infor-
nation. and we returned to our own
parts of the ship.
''It is clear" said I. as soon as we had
withdrawn little and could exchange
a word in private, that Pradey has
fetched around. a we guessed. He has
tied our tongues for the present, and
before they shall be loosed again
means to stop them forever"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04

have the honor to report. Capt.
BrOdely, with 300 men, holds the castle.
The governor and most of his COM
mand are dead, and we have captured
above so cannon, six or eight pipes of
muskets, the value of $4,000 or C 5000
in treasure, and goodly store of pro-
visions"
Excellent" cried Pradey in high
good humor. And ST. Catherine s?
Since Brodely is here, trow the chief
remained there-which is to say, he
took it?'
He did, indeed, sir" answered Phib-
bert, 'but he is not in a way > remain
therelong. Brodely had dispa tched the
news to him, and he must soon come"
This happy conclusion of the matter
relieved Mr.. lynn, Mac Ivrach and me
quite as much as it did the rest of the
ships company. The fact is our per
sonal aims were not only thereby
furthered, but we felt some little pa
triotic pride as Well Lastly, we could
not forget that it was cowardly Span
ish hands that had run poor Capt. Sell
finger to the yardarm!
We did not wait for light the next
morning. but a little past three hastily
dressed and came on deck. The wind
had hauled round, blowing very gently
now from the shore. and we caught the
faint land scents, sweet after the long
voyage. and were well pleased to part
for a little with the salt, briny tang
Presently the east yellowed and the
sea began to glitter. and as we turned
landward light fog or vapor split
away and the embattled top Of the
mountain broke through.
The morning watch began to wash
down the decks, as usual, but with
many delays and long looks at the
shore, and while they were still at work
first one and then another of the
watch below appeared. Pradey and
Phibbert soon came out, and by the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
Very BRd EOrm.
Nicholas

Daughter latter the theater)-That
play was so interesting l couldn't do a
thing but just sit and listen to it.
Fashionable Mother-It was abomi-
nable, the way you watched that play.
People must have thought we we're
from the countrH=N Y WeeklA
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
LOnE-HeaGeG-

Mickey the Mouse-When are we go
in ter work de summer resorts?
Burgling Bill-Not till late in de sea
son. Give der COILS a chance ter git all
de engagement rings thegcan.-N. Y.
World
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
SRturallE.

Mrs BronNborough = Mrs. Van
SVSelle is going to give a novel enter
tainment tomorrow evening. She calls
il a beggars' ball All the guests are
to'appear in ragged clothes.
Mr.. BronNborough-Eve the music
viii be ragtime, presume.-N. Y. Jour.
nal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
Wisdom of Experience

William (reading)-Pa. what's a pro-
longed conflict?
Pats something you'll never be
able to understand, my boy. until you
grow up and get married.-Chicagc
Daily News
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
Properly Defined.

What is irmness, father?"
"Firmness, my boy. is obstinacy in
ourselves"
And what is obstinacy?"
"Obstiracy is firmness in some bod Y
else.-Chicage Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
The LoMenf LereI

Griggs-I guess Gibson has been go
ing from bad TO worse since he lost his
position.
Briggs-Why SOP
Griggs-My sister saw him at q mat
inee yesterday-TownT Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-04
LarEest KnoMn NIoth.

The largest known moth is the
giant atlas, native of China, the
wings of which. measure nine inches
across
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-01
AGAINST CANDLE FACTORY.
Residents of Lienau Place Pro-
test--DetrimentaI to
Health.

The report that Charles F. Staples pro-
poses to re-establish his provision and
candle factory in the neighborhood of his
former plant, which was included in the
property purchased for the extension of
Lienau place, has caused the property
owners OF that section of the; city to
take measures to prevent contamination
of any such plan.
The protest is signed by August Reder
of No. 1 Lfenau place and ,%sixty-three
other property owners. 1t protests against
the granting Of a permit to Staples or
any other person to erect a building for
that purpose. 1t is said Staples proposes
erecting it on the north side of Waverly
street, west of and near the westerly line
of the proposed extension of Lienau
place. The reason given in the protest is
that such factory will be a public nuis-
anee, and detrimental to the lives and
health of the people in that ~neighbor-
hood.
The protest was referred to the Commit
tee on Laws and Ordinances. Staples
former place was frequently complained
of as a nuisance, and it was once closed
by the Board of Health.
He was allowed to resume business oniy
on the making of such alterations and 1rl-
provements in the plant and the method
of doing the work as the Board deemed
requisite to remove its Objectionable fea-
lures.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-03-01

preparation. The graduates sang their
ssOld Glory was lowered, folded n put
to bed by the cadets of No. 8, and the
audience dismissed to the song of the
bugle.
The graduates are:-
June 1S9S-Elizabeth B. Brensinger, Sara
B. Bryan, Bertha Olive Bschaidner.
Agnes Elizabeth Burke, Maud Isabel Con-
way, Grace Elizabeth Craft, May Agnes
Fahey, Fannie Silleck Funston, Alma E.
NJ. Grandi, Katherine Therese Harvey,
Maud r. Herlihy, Edith Elizabeth Hud-
on, Louise Edith MacKay,l Eta c.
Meyer, Helen Ferret Page, Ida Louise
Plenty. Emma Isabelle Robertson, Ella
Marion Strow, Agnes Emily Tomlins, May
Agnes Trumbull, Alice Gevieve Wedin,
Anna Dorothea Wittpenn, Emma J.
Wittpenn.
January. 1895. Mary e. Benson,
Euphemia M. Breslln, Margaret Brown,
Elizabeth. &c. Carey, Sarah e. Cole,
Christine H. Crawford. Agnes ]. Doyle,
Veronica L.. Egar. Eva Du Bots Glass
ford, Grace Hill, Fannie L. Howeth. Edna
Kelly, Mary C. Kennedy. Julia A. Moore,
Emma Fl. Mulry, Alice v. O'Toole. Clara
NJ. RogaD, Anna E. Saul, Emma M.
Sweeney.