Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-08-01
source date: 1891
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There is a public road between Pinos Altos and Silver City. There is more traffic over that road than any other road in Grant county. At this writing it is in a horrible condition and is almost impassable. We are not positive but it is our impression that the county commissioners are supposed to look after such matters and if possible devise means to render the county roads passable for vehicles. Hardly a day passes but a wagon is wrecked by rocks or cuts in the road, yet nothing is done to remedy it. It would take but a few hundred dollars to place the road in good shape and the least the commissioners can do is to appropriate money to repair it. — Pinos Altos. A BIG FIND A Contractor in Rio Janerio Makes a HaulSeventy million dollars in gold and millions of dollars worth of gold dust, ornaments and precious stones, is the comfortable find which which a contractor of Rio Janeiro is reported to have made. He was engaged in tearing down the old castle of San Antonio and there he dis- covered this gold mine, where it had been hidden since some time in the last century. Carreo D. Caracas, published at Caracas Vene- zuela, in its issue of July 1st, gives a detailed report of this discovery in an article which occupies almost the entire front page of the newspaper.

is gold mine, where it had been hidden since some time in the last century. Carreo D. Caracas, published at Caracas Vene- zuela, in its issue of July 1st, gives a detailed report of this discovery in an article which occupies almost the entire front page of the newspaper. According to this account the find was made by an engineer who was tearing down the castle of San Antonio. Before it was converted into a castle San Antonio was a monastery under the control of the Jesuits. It was during this period of its history that the treasure is supposed to have been hidden. Underneath the castle are vaults built like the corridors of a mine and in one of these a large number of chests and bundles were discovered. The contract for the demolition of the castle stipulated that in the event of a discovery of any precious metals half of the treasure should belong to the state. The engineer promptly noti- fied the Brazilian government, making a state- ment of the find and soliciting official advice and assistance. His memorandum enumerates the following as taken from the vaults. One hundred and twelve wooden boxes with iron clasps and three locks on each, weight 850 kilo- gram, about two pounds each.

nment, making a state- ment of the find and soliciting official advice and assistance. His memorandum enumerates the following as taken from the vaults. One hundred and twelve wooden boxes with iron clasps and three locks on each, weight 850 kilo- gram, about two pounds each. Four cast iron chests weighing 615 kilograms each, sixteen leather sacks sewed, weighing 95 kilograms each, 806 packages of parchment with a total weight of 1457 kilograms. The boxes containing papers, 26 packages slightly damaged. At the examination of the contents of these chests and packages resulted in a most astonishing find. ( 62 )ancient milres worth about 50 cents each and the accounting of the treasure was verified by documents found in the cases. Among the papers was a receipt of Friar Diasarte Anton, superior of the Order of Jesuits. The receipt of 20,000,- 000 crazados in gold to be turned over to Don John as a trustee of honor upon his voyage to Brazil. These 20,000,000 together with 2,560 kilograms of gold powder contained in the fourteen iron chests and 945 kilograms of gold bars, vessels and rich ornaments were to have gone to Portugal aboard the Royal squadron of Caravels and Galleons, which under the com- mand of Don Sebastian was to touch at Brazil en route to Lisboa.

powder contained in the fourteen iron chests and 945 kilograms of gold bars, vessels and rich ornaments were to have gone to Portugal aboard the Royal squadron of Caravels and Galleons, which under the com- mand of Don Sebastian was to touch at Brazil en route to Lisboa. It is said that when in the last century the Marquis of Pombat, the great Portuguese statesman, demanded the remittance of the above named sum. Father Anton buried the treasure in the vaults of his monastery and denied that it had ever been in his hands, de- claring that it had been carried away by the previous reign. In consequence of this denial, which did not deceive the Marquis, the Jesuits were exiled, from Brazil and Portugal. The twenty-six packages were found to contain a vast amount of precious stones whose value cannot be stated as they have not yet been ap- praised. It is something enormous, however* The excavation about the castle is not yet fin- ished and a discovery of new treasure is not improbable. An Old Timer’s Biography From the National Republican.

recious stones whose value cannot be stated as they have not yet been ap- praised. It is something enormous, however* The excavation about the castle is not yet fin- ished and a discovery of new treasure is not improbable. An Old Timer’s Biography From the National Republican. Col. Albert J. Fountain, department com- mander, is one of the most prominent characters on the southwestern frontier. He is a born leader of men, and as a gallant soldier, a suc- cessful lawyer, a brilliant lawyer, a keen, for- cible writer, and a public-spirited citizen, he has no superior. Col. Fountain was born in New York in 1838. He migrated to California in 1854, and at an early age successfully engaged in literary work on leading daily papers on the Pacific coast. When the war broke out he en- listed as a private in Co. E 1st Cal. He was soon promoted to be first sergeant, and marched with his company, as a part of Carleton's column, from California across the deserts of Arizona and New Mexico to the Rio Grande. For gallant conduct in a fight with Apaches Fountain wascommissioned second lieutenant. He served in New Mexico during the war. Upon his regiment being mustered out in August, 1864 he was commissioned as captain of cavalry, and assign- ed to the command of a company of scouts and guides against hostile Navajoes.

paches Fountain wascommissioned second lieutenant. He served in New Mexico during the war. Upon his regiment being mustered out in August, 1864 he was commissioned as captain of cavalry, and assign- ed to the command of a company of scouts and guides against hostile Navajoes. In 1865, while on this service, he was severely wounded, and remained an invalid until the close of the war. In 1866 Fountain removed to El Paso, Texas, and commenced the practice of law. He took a prominent part in the reconstruction of Texas, was elected surveyor of the El Paso land district in 1866, and in 1868 was elected to represent the El Paso district in the state senate. He served in this capacity for four years with great dis- tinction. During this period he was appointed by Governor Davis a brigadier general of the Texas state guard. In 1874 he moved to Mesilla, New Mexico, and soon became one of the lead- ing lawyers and public men of the territory. In 1879 he organized a company of cavalry for service against hostile Indians, and took a prominent part in the campaign of 1879-80 against Victorio, the hostile Apache chief. When the campaign was brought to a close by the extermination of Victorio and his band, Capt. Fountain’s company was attached to the 2nd battalion N. M. Cavalry, of which he was com- missioned major.

art in the campaign of 1879-80 against Victorio, the hostile Apache chief. When the campaign was brought to a close by the extermination of Victorio and his band, Capt. Fountain’s company was attached to the 2nd battalion N. M. Cavalry, of which he was com- missioned major. In 1883 southern New Mexico was infested with organized bands of despera- does, who committed many murders and rob- beries, and successfully defied the civil authori- ties and the progess of the courts. Gen. Lionel A. Sheldon, then governor of New Mexico, or- dered Fountain to take his battalion of cavalry and destroy these bandits. Taking two troops of his battalion, Maj. Fountain swept down upon the bandits, followed them to their mountain fastnesses, and in six weeks succeeded in utterly destroying the lawless bands. The grateful citi- zens of southern New Mexico presented Maj. Fountain with a magnificent service of silver in recognition of his valuable services, and Gov. Sheldon commissioned him colonel of the 1st New Mexico cavalry. This commission he still holds. When Geronimo swept down upon the settlements of southern New Mexico in 1885, Col. Fountain, with a battalion of his regiment, promptly took the field against him and re- mained in service until the hostile chief was driven back into Mexico. Col. Fountain has held many positions of trust and honor in New Mexico. ( 63 )

southern New Mexico in 1885, Col. Fountain, with a battalion of his regiment, promptly took the field against him and re- mained in service until the hostile chief was driven back into Mexico. Col. Fountain has held many positions of trust and honor in New Mexico. ( 63 ) of representative in the legislature, and now holds the position of assistant United States Attorney. He is an enthusiastic Grand Army man and since his election as department com- mander, has infused new life into the order in New Mexico. Hon. Frank Hubbell, of Bernalillo county, was recently shot and almost killed by a Socorro county desperado by the name of Carter. The shooting was unjustifiable and it is to be hoped that the would-be murderer will get his just deserts. A. A. Ault has moved his family from Ha- chita to this city, and is busy hauling iron ore from Hanover to the railroad. A very pleasant card party was given by Miss Ada Martin last Tuesday evening. The following ladies and gentlemen were present. Mr. and Mrs. Obe Foote, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Betts, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Moses, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Young, Mesdames Utter and Bailey, Miss Conway, Dr. E. L. Stephens, Otto Arnold and J. I. Brown.

tlemen were present. Mr. and Mrs. Obe Foote, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Betts, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Moses, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Young, Mesdames Utter and Bailey, Miss Conway, Dr. E. L. Stephens, Otto Arnold and J. I. Brown. A party of Doming ladies and gentlemen, consisting of Mrs. Fred Singer, Mrs. Keeler, Misses Lizzie Baker, Anna Birchfield, Netta Smith, and Audrey Smith, and Messrs. Chas. Poe, John Roper, Wm. Wadle, J. L. Cunning- ham, Will and Carl Tossell, and Frank Rhea visited Cook’s Peak last week, and succeeded in climbing to the very top of the Peak. Mrs. Singer made a regular, official land entry of the mountanin peak, and on completion of the entry that conspicuous and interesting land- mark will become her individual property. AN OUTING PARTY Fishing in the Mogollon. Games and Outdoor Sports of All Kinds A jolly fishing and summer outing party, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Thompson, Mrs. E. J. Lenoir and her two accomplished daughters. Misses Ida and Maud, C. J. Luff, J. C. Pheby, Nat. Hicks, Sam Hill and N. A. Osmer, have spent the past six weeks at or near the Gila Hot Springs. The party spent one week on the west fork of the river, near McKinzie’s abandoned ranch — about 27 miles north of the springs — fishing and exploring. Between 200 and 300 fish were caught on the trip.

. Osmer, have spent the past six weeks at or near the Gila Hot Springs. The party spent one week on the west fork of the river, near McKinzie’s abandoned ranch — about 27 miles north of the springs — fishing and exploring. Between 200 and 300 fish were caught on the trip. The ladies of the party gathered wild flow- ers, of which the woods abound, and decorated the lonely grave of J. J. Baxter, who was killed at McKinzie’s ranch by Indians in 1887. A great deal of large game was killed, there being no hunters in that section as yet this summer. When the Enterprise representative, accom- panied by William Swift, arrived at the springs, a dance was in progress in honor of the party which had just returned. This part of the fes- tivities was joined by Mrs. Lou Gatton and Miss M. Drake, who are summering at the spring, and Messrs. Hill, Rodgers, Swift, the reporter and a number of others. The dance was given in the dining room of the hotel, under the auspices of James Hill, and was a very swell affair. The music was furnished by Prof. Anson Weimer, and was of the very finest. Croquet, fishing and hunting were the order of the day, while dancing was enjoyed at night.

s given in the dining room of the hotel, under the auspices of James Hill, and was a very swell affair. The music was furnished by Prof. Anson Weimer, and was of the very finest. Croquet, fishing and hunting were the order of the day, while dancing was enjoyed at night. The party from the Mimbres were all on horseback, having a wagon only to carry pro- visions, and would bound over the hills like deer on their surefooted steeds. Several trips were made from the Springs to Mr. Thompson’s ranch on the Mimbres — a distance of 38 miles — and return in one day by the ladies of the party. Great pains have been taken by the Hill Brothers to make the hotel and springs attrac- tive ; grounds for all kinds of games have been laid off. Months of pleasure could be enjoyed at this favorite resort, as the scenery is most lovely and the temperature is absolutely per- fect. Wild game can be found close by, and fish caught by the dozens. The hot sulphur water, boiling as it does out of the mountain side, has been confined to pipes and tanks, from where it is run into bath and sweat rooms at any temperature desired. AT THE TREMONT— U. S. G. Todd, Chicago; F. M. Prescott, Pueblo; C. E. Hare, Clayton; H. D. Motter, St. Joe; D. C. Palmer, Dallas; V. T. Bonnott, Bonnot Mill, Mo.; Frank Moulton, W. ( 64 )

tanks, from where it is run into bath and sweat rooms at any temperature desired. AT THE TREMONT— U. S. G. Todd, Chicago; F. M. Prescott, Pueblo; C. E. Hare, Clayton; H. D. Motter, St. Joe; D. C. Palmer, Dallas; V. T. Bonnott, Bonnot Mill, Mo.; Frank Moulton, W. ( 64 ) H. Sebastia, J. C. Tice, Mark Eyxhill, F. G. Bo- chow, B. Weyl, San Francisco ; D. Flood, Roches- ter; B. Y. McKeyes, Robt. H. Hugo, C. H. Dane, Joseph N. Smith, Deming; B. G. Wilson, Las Vegas; Ernest I. Cope, Detroit; W. T. Rand- cliffe, Detroit; J. W. Rallows, Kingston; Geo. Bowie, D. Gray, El Paso; E. Stevens, San Jose; W. C. Harris, S. C. & N. railroad; S. A. Alex- ander and wife, Whitewater; Mrs. F. B. Kings- bery. New York; B. Runkin, A. C. Thoap, Jno. J. Woods, J. P. Goodlander, St. Louis; T. W. Wirr, Thompson, Iowa; E. J. Crocker, Denver; D. W. Turner, Kansas City; Chas. Gaus, Lake Valley; C. L. Hawlet, Hudson. N. A. Osmer, of Alumnia, who has been spending a few days in town, left yesterday for home. Mr. Osmer comes pretty near being an old timer, having arrived in Colorado with H. H. Whitehill, which was — well, a long time ago.

y; Chas. Gaus, Lake Valley; C. L. Hawlet, Hudson. N. A. Osmer, of Alumnia, who has been spending a few days in town, left yesterday for home. Mr. Osmer comes pretty near being an old timer, having arrived in Colorado with H. H. Whitehill, which was — well, a long time ago. TIMMER HOUSE — Lorens Florall, St. Louis; Chas. Goeman and A. F. Wray, El Paso; Wm. G. Smyser, Topeka; G. Aemerry, New York; E. Turner, North Carolina; F. G. Bochow, San Francisco; Mrs. J. F. Kimell, Nebraska City; Mrs. Sadie Wilson, Fallup; C. R. Cutchell, Denver; Chas. Dennis and wife, Georgetown; Robt. Graham, Frank Graham, D. R. Brownell and J. A. Speny, Cooney; S. B. Newcomb, Las Cruces; A. W. Harris, Kingston; P. Mont- gomery, Kansas City; Geo. T. Reed and O. Bulow, Pueblo; J. W. Eliel, Jim ranch; C. F. W. Schmidle, Burro Cienega; T. W. Holson, Lone Mountain; John R. Adair and D. V. Coleman, Pinos Altos; Bud Williams, Deming; John Cooper, Burros; J. N. Upton, Mimbres.