Myrick returned from Rico and Silverton

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i- fying the mining camps of southern Colorado. Myrick returned from Rico and Silverton leaving a comfortable bank account of $29,000, which has not yet been called for by his heirs. He and young Mitchell then planned a secret expedition to his new and wonderful dis- coveries. It requires no great draft upon our imagi- nation to see lovers wandering in shady groves at the Mitchell ranch, a parting scene and a young girl weeping for her lover who never returned. Friendly Indians brought the news of their death and permission for the Mitchell family to come and perform the last sad rites of burial. Young Mitchell’s body lay in Canon Chillelee, and Myrick’s with a lantern in his hand, at the foot of Ship Rock monument, the grandest headstone that ever marked the grave of mortal man. With him also perished the secrets of the golden treasures buried in Carrizo mountains. Dr. Duncan of Chicago is credited with saying, that “before January, the whole medi- ical profession of the United States, a hundred thousand strong, will know that New Mexico is the best section yet ascertained for persons of weak lungs.’ The doctor speaks advisedly.