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OF
GOLD HILL
Facts Relating to
the Early days Of
That Camp.
FURNISHED. BY A PIONEER
An out-of-date Quartz Mill and Borrow
ed Money played important part
in its Downfall.

Gold Hill was opened in 1890.
The indications for rich mines
were so numerous and encourage
ing that prospectors went wild
over them. 1t was given to the
world that hardly an acre of
ground could be found in the
camp which did not contain a
valuable lead of gold bearing rock
many of which cropped up in
plain sight. This was certainly
no exaggeration but was, ever
theless. misleading Rich float
could, and can today, he picked
up throughout the camp, and rich
groupings are numerous. These
are only indications, and are not
the things that indicate. They
denote a lead in that locality from
which they sometime, through
convultion of nature become de-
tached. This vein is beneath the
surface of the ground and nature
refuses to lift the veil. Man must
delve and dig. Sometimes by
some lucky chance he strikes a
vein of pay ore after little labor,
but more frequently it is the re-
suit of months, perhaps years, of
hard work and much expense; and
it is not at all an uncommon
thing for many very promising
indications to prove an ignis fat
Jus, leading to nothing but dis
appointment and blasted hopes.
|. "For the first year very little
systematic development work was
done. Out of nearly three humid
red locations made in the camp
only about a dozen had had any
work done on them other than the
orthodox ten-foot hole 1t was
even claimed that not ten out OF
every hundred claims located were
worked according to law. The
Leviathan, Wyoming, Little
Giant, Occidental and the Acme
group were the only claims suf-
ficently exploited to determine
their values as prospects, and
there are not today, any of them
for which can be claimed that
they are more than excellent pros
poets.
With mineral development at
this unripe stage a quartz mill, OF
obsolete pattern, was put into the
camp under those most unfavor-
able and expensive conditions at
tending transportation and hous-
ing of machinery on the summit
of the mountains during the early
winter months. The money to do
this work was borrowed on short
time and at the high rate of in
terest prevailing in Wyoming at
that time. There was added, to
the many other complications, the
employment of incompetent man.
agement. The demand for. pay
ment of borrowed money was
made in less than sixty days from
the date of starting up the old
mill which was being supplied
with such gold producing ore as
could be gophered from prospects
under from six to ten feet of snow.
As a matter of course, no money
to meet payment due on original
debt, nor for later obligations, was
to be had. The result was the
closing down of the mill and the
mine workings tributary thereto.
Prospectors deserted the camp
like rats a sinking ship, and agold
camp of more. than ordinary merit
and possibilities was added to the
damned.
Some attempt has been made to
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CHARTER OAK
Bought from English
owners by American
Syndicate.
Mine TO Be DEVELOPED
One Of the richest properties in entire
Copper Region in this part Of the
World will soon pass into Amer
lean hands.

J. b. Hassett, mining engineer
of this place, has been quietly at
work for some months past, seek
ing to interest capital in the
purchase of the Charter Oak
copper mine, in which he is
heavily interested. He made the
owners of the property, who re-
side in England, an offer to
purchase the mine from them,
and was in receipt, a few days
ago, of a cable, accepting his terms.
This means that the property
will AT once pass into an active
management, headed by Mr.. Has
sett. and work will be done there
that will soon make the Charter
Oak mine the wonder of the min
ing world.
The Penn Wyoming copper
company has long tried to get the
ore Of that mine for use in mix
ing with the product of other
local mines. but failed. A deal
has now been made whereby this
product will go to the smelter as
fast as it is mined.
The entire deal was made dur
ing this last week. Negotiations
were conducted quietly but, con.
sldering the means of communica-
ton, eXspensively. j. B. Hassett
who has been resident manager
Of the Charter Oak copper mine
limited, of London, and through
whose efforts the property has
been made to prove its wonderful
Possibilities as a producer of cop
per ore, has completed the pur-
chase of the entire group, consist
ting of four patented claims, and
a mill site, a total of about IS
acres.
As manager Mr.. Hassett has made
every effort to convince his people
OF the merits of their property,
as proved by a short but correct
System of development, largely at
Pms own expense. He has repeat
fdly urged their active interest to-
wards its development. They re-
used to be convinced, or even to
investigate, and a great mining
property has been permitted to
remain idle for a number of years.
Mr. Hassett, being diractly inter-
fsted to a considerable amount,
Finally sought backing and, Sc
curing it, began negotiations. In
few days a deal was copleted
That will ultimately result in the
development of this great copper
property.
1t is understood that the new
pwners will manage the business
And direct developments on the
properties and, as he favors mod.
I'm mining and reduction, we can
look for systematic development
ahd reduction of ore at the mine
Just AS soon as conditions at the
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MINING N
The outlook is good for a busy
season in the Gold Hill district.

A deal is being closed here to-
day that will have a most import
ant bearing upon the future of
the mining industry of this dis
trict-the purchase by local min
ing men of the Chatter Oak copper
mine.
, 1905-06-22
HEAD OF SHERIDAN HOSPITAL

Miss Amy Richardson came in
from Chicago Friday, where she
had taken a post graduate course
in trained nursing, and has been
visiting here parents Mr., and
Mrs Louis Gels of this city. She
leaves here soon to be the Matron
of the Sheridan Hospital which
she secured through the help of
Capt. l.. G.. Davis. Mrs Richard
son has a good recommendation
from her past work and will no
doubt do her self proud in her
new position. The hospital will
open about July LIST.
, 1905-06-22
MUSICAL PROGRAM

Program Of Music at St. Barnabas Church
for Sunday after Trinity June 25th.
l Prelude Violin and Organ
Garrett.
Mrs. Heather and Mrs Jensen.
= Professional Hymn Chetham.
3 Glorias ions.
1 Bonum Est j. 5. Smith.
8 Benedic ANNA Mea Jacobs.
6 Hymn Lowry.
I Offertory Solo. Selected
Mrs. III. A. Dyer.
s Recessional Hymn Webb.
9 Organ Postlude Gadsby>
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George Edwards has disposed OF
his interest in the harness shop OF
Edwards Brothers to his brother and
he and his wife left for Meeker. Colo.
yesterday where they will spend some
time in looking the country over
They went overland in a wagon con
tanning a camping outfit,
, 1905-06-22

The Pearl Smelter people have
secured the Swede group, situated
in that camp and have put a.force
of miners on the work of develop
ment. The Swede promises to be
a large producer.
, 1905-06-22

Ice cream served at the supper
Friday night June 23rd. Given by
the Ladies' Aid Society at the Presby-
terrain church, Admission 20 cent 5,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
coNGER RESIGNS.
AS American Ambassador to Mexico, to
Take Effect October IS.

Oyster Bay, N. Il, August 23, Edwin
II. Conger of Iowa has resigned his post
as American ambassador to Mexico, to
take effect October Is next. and Presi-
dent Roosevelt has accepted the resig-
nation.
It has not been determined definitely
vet who will succeed MIR. Conger as am
bassador to Mexico but, as heretofore
stated, it will probably be David E.
Thompson of Nebraska, now American
ambassador to Brazil 1t is known that
Ambassador Thompson desires the Mex
lean post.
In connection with the appointment
the name Of Francis B. Loomis, assist
ant secretary Of state, has been mention
ed but it can be said pretty definitely
that Mr.. Ioomis viii not be appointed.
Ills resignation as assistant secretary OF
state may be expected at any time. 1t
is certain that he is to retire from the
state department, but whether he will
receive an appointment in the diplomatic
service as has been suggested, is thought
to be somewhat problenatieal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
BY Knights Of PythiaS During
the Year.
ANNUAL CONVENTION ON
Largest Attendance at Burlington in
Many Years, Including Several
High Officials Of the
Order.

Burlington, August 23-The 18th an
nual convention of tie Grand Lodge,
Knights Of Pythias, Domain Of Vermont,
was held in this city today with the larg-
est attendance in many years. Among
the honored guests Of the convention
we're Supreme Chancellor Charles B.
shiyeIey of Richmond, Ind, Martin L.
Kimball, grand chancellor, Maine; Grand
Chancellor Langley Of Rhode Island;
William A. Wilson, grand keeper Of
records and seal, also OF Rhode Island;
Horace O. Case, grand keeper Or records
and seal, and Representative Bester Of
the grand lodge Of Connecticut; Charles
A. Cross, grand keeper Of records and
seal, of Massachusetts, and others be-
sides almost every one Of the officers
Of the grand lodge Of Vermont were
present, Headquarters Of the grand
lodge were at the Van Ness House and
those Of the Uniform Rank at the armo-
ry of Company Nj, VI, N. G. Considerable
routine business was transacted this
morning and the supreme chancellor
brought greetings and was given hear
ty reception.
The report of Grand Chancellor u.
M. Brown Of Evansville was read at
the morning session. Seven new lodges
have been instituted: Richmond, Al
burg, Winooski, Milton, Waterbury,
johnson and Springfield.
The outlook for new lodges is excel
lent and applications have been received
from Brattleboro, yergennes, Swanton,
Waterville, Mortified, Shelburne and
Grand Isle. One new company Of the
Uniform Rank has been mustered in and
there are several petitions for new COM
panies. New lodge halls have been dedi-
Gated in Danyille and Barton.
The total membership in subordinate
lodges is zoos, a net gain during the
year of 90.
"A reception and banquet comes this
evening at the Van Ness and tomorrow
il the annual field day Of the Uniform
Rank. with drills and sports.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
wINoosKI ELoPERs.
Were Married in winooski a Week
Ago.

WinoosSi, Aug. 23.-An item appeared
in the Montpelier papers Monday night
TO the effect that Miss Flora Goyette OF
Winooski went to that city Saturday
TO be married TO William Wenderl, that
her spouse disappeared at noon after
making the necessary arrangements
with local clergyman, and that Miss
Goyette returned to her home in Win
ooslSi.
AS a matter OF fact, the parties were
married in the Catholic church at Hard
wick by the Rev. FIR Poquin They were
attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Brown
friends Of Mr. Wenderl, whom he became
acquainted with when he worked there
several years ago
Williams parents, Air. and Mrs. An
drew Wenderl, who reside on Shepard
street in Winooski, were opposed to her
wedding Mr WendeFl, or they would
have married at St. Stevens church
They then planned an elopement They
left town d week ago Monday and went
to Montpelier, where they were met by
Miss Goyette's brother, George, and had
dinner with him. He proposed their being
married there, but William said he
would think it over, stating that he
probably would The next day they
were married at Hardwick. After the
services at the church they went to
plainfeld, TO the home Of Daniel Coy
cite, where a reception was held. Sat
urday they returned to Winooski, TO
the home Of Mrs Wenderl's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Goyette, Of 124 St.
Peter street. Yesterday morning. MIR.
Weuderl went to Boston where he ex-
poets to secure position and if sue
eessfm they will make their home there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
woRcEsTER's BAD DAY.
Three Fatalities Recorded by city's Po-
lice Yesterday,

Worcester, Mass, Aug. 80. Three
fatalites were recorded by the police
here Yesterday. One was a case of sui-
eide, another an accidental death from
mistake in taking drugs, and the third
was death bv violence.
The suicide was guest at the Com
mouwealth hotel, who registered Mon
day afternoon as Ernest Morois. He did
not give the place Of residence. lie kills
Cd himself by inhaling gas in his room.
The man was evidently a baker, about
81 years Of age, but there was nothing
i'll his satchel which would lead to his
Identification.
Frederick G. Hennessey, aged n
years. accidentally killed himself by TAX
ing case of oyalie acid The young
man was iii the house alone. His body
was found by cousin.
Dennis Keneally, a freight conductor
or the Boston n Maine railroad was kill
ed BY the cars in the freight yard near
Lincoln square
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
FUNERAL OF B. /. PRATT.
Resident Of Randolph Who Was an Old
Soldier.

Randolph, Aug. 20 The funeral Of
tie late Benny I Pratt was held at the
house on School street, Monday after
room at two o'clock. Mi. Pratt has been
in feeble health for some time aud
death came at five O'Clock Saturday
night. the result OF large carbunele on
the back Of his neck. The Rev. George
IN. Morrow, who is spending the suns
ner at Greensboro, was present and
preached the sermon, while the Rev.
Fraser Metzger assisted The deceased
was an old soldier, and the members of
The Grand Army attended in body and
many OF the members Of the Relief
Corps were present. 4 quartette COM
posed OF Mrs. Clarence Booth, Miss Min
ME Carpenter, Charles Wood and w. f.
Lamson, sang three selections and there
were many very beautiful flowers. Mr..
Pratt il survived by his wife
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
peath Of burlington woman.

Burlington, Aug. 23.- Mrs. Lucy War
ner, aged 81 years, died at the Home fol
Aged Women at 100 o'clock this morn
ing. Mrs. Warner has been an inmate
Of the home for the past IL years. For
the past two years she has been in poor
health
She was sister of the late ex Lieut.
Governor Levi Underwood. Two brothers
survive her, +. j. Josephus Of Spring
field, Mo-, and another brother in Chi
cago, III. Two other nieces are her only
surviving relatives, Miss Cernelia Under
wood of this city and a Mrs. Hoyt 81
Brooklyn, n. A., who generally spends
her summers in this city.
Mrs. Warner was born in Hardwiok.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
A COSTLY POLL TAX.
Charles G. Evans Finally Released from
Jail After Paying seo2o

Charles G. Evans who has been in
Washington county Jail for several
months for non-payment Of poll tax
due the city OF Barre, was liberated
yesterday afternoon, a friend coming to
his rescue. The poll tax came high.
The tax and its costs amounted to S6.16.
His board bin since May 9 was $3.50,
and the officers fees. The total sum
required to secure Evans release was
5000.
John Sheehan still lies in Jail watt
ing for some one 20 appear to help him
TO freedom. He was committed January
10 by the town Of Moretown for nom
payment of his poll tax. The friend
who helps this man will be obliged to
ante over sl00 at the present time and
the costs keep growing. AT the present
writing, appearances are in favor Of a
'.life sentence for Sheehan.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
MURDERED ON STREET.
New York Woman Victim of Thug in
Chicago.

Chicago, August 2s.- Mrs. S. Z. Alize
Of New York city was murdered last
night by arobber while taking an evening
walk III one of the fashionable residence
districts Of the South Side.
For the great part of the summer
Mrs. Aize has been guest at the Del
RADIO Hotel, which fronts on the Midway
plaisance. Last night in company with
Mrs. Il. e. Wilson Of Las Cruces, N.
NJ, also a guest at the hotel, she went
out for a short walk. They had reached
the corner Of 50th street and Washington
avenue, two squares from the hotel,
when they were confronted by q man
who demanded their money and valua-
bles.
Mrs. Nize was able to utter two cries
for aid, when the robber shot her through
the heart, killing her instantly.
The murderer fled into an alley and
disappeared in the darkness. He was
seen by nobdy except Mrs. NIize and
Mrs. Wilson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
WIRELESS AGAIN
Dan W. Smith, Jr. Finds His Second
Experience a Failure

Daniel Webster Smith, Jr., who sew
eral summers ago married young wom-
an from the West through an adyer-
tisement. only to lose her after two
or three months OF welded bliss, and
then advertised for a second wife, whom
he found III Massachusetts,, has now lost
this last one, she having left his bed
and board within few weeks, and re-
turned to her native state.
Mr. Smith is a sober, industrious man,
and it is through no fault Of his he does
not stay married. But the second Mrs.
Smith having left him, he has advertised
her, and doubtless later on, he will be
in a position to try again. While there's
life there's hope.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
Three Persons Kill and Two
Are Missing.
ENGINES DEMOLISHED
Extra East Bound Wheat Train Crashed
Into Regular West Bound on the
Union Pacific Near Rossville,
kan, Today.

Topeka, kansas, August 23.-Three
were killed and two are missing as the
result OF collision Of Union Pacific
freights near Rossville this morning.
Tie dead are the engineer, fireman and
conductor Of an extra east bound wheat
train which crashed into the second sec
tion Of the regular west bound train
at sharp curve Both the locomotives
were demolished
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
PROBABLY A MURDER.
Body Of Middle-Aged Man Found in a
Maine Town.

York, Me. August 20. The body OF
d middle aged man believed to have been
killed in fight, was found yesterday
beside the road near Lake Agamenticuss
three miles north OF Cape Neddiek.
Sheriff George f. Athorn and Deputy
Sheriff George f. Preble Immediately be-
gan an investigation. Two women who
passed the olcality late Monday night
heard two men fighting, and it was due
TO this information that the body was
found 50 promptly and the officers noti-
lied.
The body had been dragged through
the bushes a short distance from the
road. Those who found it thought it
might be that Of d lumberman employed
in one Of the lumber mills in that region.
1t was rumored that his slayer was
4 man who at one time was temporarily
insane.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
CAUGHT IN uNDERTow.
Two Women Drowned at Salisbury
Beach. Mass. Yesterday.

bN1~AAs 14aSoss A~otNANNyf
Salisbury Beach, Mass, August 3d.
Mrs. Ellen Carr, SO years OF age, Of
Lawrence, and Miss Eliza Miller, ls, Of
North Andoyer, were drowned yesterday
afternoon while bathing in the surf
The bodies have been recovered.
The death Of the two women is due
70 the fact that they waded too far
out into the breakers and to the strong
undertow which swept them from their
feet ana carried them far beyond their
depth. A score Of others were about.
Mrs. Carr and Miss Miller suddenly
were seen to throw Up their hands and
then to disappear quickly beneath the
surface OF the water Richard Edwards,
one of the bathers, tried to rescue the
women. but he was unsuccessful. When
the bodies were recovered later by the
crew from the life saving station, ply
siciaus labored a long time for resusci-
tation, but their efforts were fsuitless.
Both Mrs. Carr and Miss Miller were
guests at cottages on the beach. Mrs.
Carf's home Is 1T 457 Essex street, Law
renee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
ASKS IMMENSE ROYALTY.
Boston Woman Demands s5o,oOo,ooO of
Standard Oil Company.

Boston, Aug. 23.-A motion was made
iE the Massachusetts supreme court yes
terday for the appointment OF a com
mission to take the testimony Of John p
Rockefeller and other officers Of the
STANDARD Oil company in the S5O000,000
suit brought by Mrs, Elizabeth + Green
oueh 81 Boston, who alleges that amount
to be due her as royalty on the oil re-
fined by the company since 1919.
The suit is based on an alleged con-
tract made with the late Benjamin T.
(sreenouqh. the inyenser OF a refining
process. who was to receive ne-quarter
Of a cent on every gallon OF oil sent out
by the Standard Oil company.
Ii. II. Rogers, who is made the chief
defendant, in his reply TO the suit says
an agreement was made, but that Mr..
Cireenough himself vacated it on Janus
ary /, 1875.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
TOSSED MANY FEET
BY Al LOCOMOTIVE
Little Robert Kenyon of ST. Adams Was
Playing on the Central Vermont
Railroad Track This
Forenoon.

st. Albans, August 90 Robert Ken
yon, three years old, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Kenyon Of Mason street, was
struck by an engine and badly injured
in the Central Vermont yards this fore.
noon. With two other little chaps Rob-
ert was playing on the track when the
train from the south, due at fO:47, pull
ed into the yard. The whistle caused
the other two to get out of danger, but
the engine struck Robert, throwing him
nearly twenty feet into the air The
child was taken to the hospital, and
the statement was made that there is
little chance for his recovery.
The engine did not run over the child,
but tossed him to one side Of the
track.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
THIRTY FIRST ANNUAL.
Convention of Catholic Young Mems Ma
tional Union at Albany

Albany, N. II, August 23.The thirty
FIRST annual convention of the Catholic
Young Mems National union opened
here Yesterday. The business meeting
was preceded by solemn high mass at
the cathedral OF the Immaculate Concep-
ton Tie Rev Walter . Shanley, pres-
ident Of the union, presided.
Reports OF diocesan unions, individual
societies, officers and committees were
received, and papers were submitted by
representatives from each diocese.
Among the subjects discussed were
"The Press" Daniel p. Toomey, arch
diocese Of Boston; ~The Young Mems
Club w. G. Sullivan, archdiocese. Of
baltimore: Literary Societies for Cath
olic Young Men," William ]. Toohey,
diocese of Newark
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
cOULDN,r &c BAIL.
Josie Gartin Spent Night in Jail; Charged
With Open and Gross Lewdness.

Josie Gartin, who says her name IS
not Josephine, as she is generally known,
was arrested early last evening by Off
Ger Carle on a warrant charging her
with open and gross lewdness. When
taken before Judge Fay she pleaded not
guilty to the allegation, and the case
was continued. The woman was not
able to secure bail and spent the night
in the woman's cell at the police sta
tion. Grand Juror Scott Is prosecuting
her case, and William Wishart has been
engaged to defend her.
John Clayen, who claims Ryegate as
his residence, was gathered in last night
by Officer Dyer. He will spend ten days
IN the county house kept by Sheriff
Tracey because Of failure TO pay IS
with costs Of 1894, he having pleaded
guilty this morning
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
GRANITEvILLE.

The Odd Ladies Of Victor Lodge, Ne.
u. intend giving an entertainment Mon
dav evening August 2sth. There will
be first class music. singing, dialogues,
etc. Also ice erem and cake served for
80 cents plate. A good time IS proc
missed. Be sure you don't miss il. Ad.
mission f0 cents. Time, 1880 p. nj.
The officers and members of Victor
Lodge will please remember that the
Lodge meeting opens at p. nj. sharp,
Monday evening, aug. 2sth.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
Russia Remains Sim.

ST. Petersburg, August 23.--The for-
elm Office denies that the differences
which have apparently deadlocked the
peace ENJOYS at Portsmouth will be
submitted to arbitration. The govern
ment's attitude remains firm and nm
changed on the subject Of indemnity.
The yisito Of Ambassador Meyer TO
Peterhof on receipt Of a telegram from
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-08-23
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS.
Wright and Ward Again Win the Ma
tionaI Doubles.

Newport, X. r. August 23 The ma
tionaI doubles championship in tennis
was won today by Beals Wright and
Holcombe Ward, who defeated Fl b.
Alexander and H. II. Haskell, yester-
days winners in straight sets. The last
two players were simply ontclassed.
This Is the second year that Wright and
Ward have been the champions. The
scores Of the three sets were =, 61,
6-2.