Now, some six miles from - you see, we have a sort of lagoon
as enters here on Lostman's River from a sound, wherein the
water becomes almost still, and wherein, in some places,
there have been some activities, see? Now, six miles above
where this still water is, we find where there is a slough,
or the river is divided. There was once a very large tree
here, on the end of the island - that is, the southermost
end, and in this stump as was once decayed there this box or
trunk was placed, see? and in this will be found much loot,
much in gold, in silver, and in various chattels that are
worth while - the intrinsic value of same being much. There
are still indications at the present time, by a younger shoot
growing from this stump, which at present has large leaves
that is, larger than ordinary; not of the palm nature, but
rather as hand leaf, with a prong that would represent almost
as a thumb to a leaf. Only one showing on either side of
each leaf, see? This about the size, at the base, of four
(4) inches, reducing, of course, above the base to two (2),
then three (3), and is about five and a half to six (5 1/2 to
6) feet high. This is from the root of the old tree, see?
and is deep rooted. Here we would locate it. West bank -
that is, the slough is toward the west bank. The little
island, you see, is toward that side of the channel, and
would be reached by the channel, see? Some thirty to forty
thousand dollars ($30,000 to $40,000) gold. Some twenty to
twenty-two thousand ($20,000 to $22,000) in silver. Some -
well, there are many of these jewels, and much of this other
loot, which would be worth exceedingly more than the gold or
silver. Altogether, we would find something like five
hundred thousand dollars' ($500,000) worth - in all, see?
(Q) Could this be reached by motor boat up this channel?
(A) Not all the way, but the greater portion of it may be
reached. Let's see - that's where some undergrowth shows -
we find we would only be three quarters of a mile below this
projecting; you see we have a bar here - from the flowing in
of where land shows - in some of the top portion - erosions
have been, see? like trash, leaves, sticks, roots. But
above this the flat boat or the canoe would reach, you see.
See it's not deep - see it's not deep, though water has stood
over it often. This is not deep inside of this, see? The
outside of the old stump has protected it a great deal, see?
Some loose flat rocks have been placed there, you see. These
are only eighteen to twenty-two (18 to 22) inches, see, from
the surface, and just below this we would find the trunk, or
barrel shaped trunk - metal and wood. Just a shovel and
probing rod would show these, you see. Pick axe or something
to cut the branches close around here, and this would be
reached, see? at the edge of this island. Lower point some
four (4) feet from the water's edge, even at high water, you
see, here.
(Q) Would they have to cut the way up this Lostman's River
through brush to reach the treasure?
(A) Cut the way from the quarter to half mile on this side,
see? See this is a wide channel, and see it varies
throughout here. While there is a great deal of it that is
accessible by good sized boats - that would go beyond this,
even - but this is to the side, see? on the west side - when
we reach this - and where the channel comes in on the other
side, or where this island is made. Six miles (nautical
miles) from the still waters here. See, a portion of the
river runs almost parallel with the outer coast, turning
gradually inwards, see? See, this is in a different region
from some of those as we have had here before.
Now, there are many various places in Monroe County where
treasures of various quantities are placed - some of very
high value. We would find this, and this will give an
impetus to those to seek others. But don't let it overcome
the good as would be done with same! Set some in motion
before you seek too much others! We will stop for this time
here. [After a pause EC continues]
Now, you see, that was removed from here, as we had before,
farther up this same river, see? Now, some eight miles above
this, where we have another channel that comes in, that makes
this same Lostman River, or branch of same - there was a
mill, see? and this location as was made here, see? (which
was between eight and ten thousand) was removed from here,
see? This was taken from a store and put here, see? This
was moved in September, nineteen twenty-four (1924), see?
There were four (4) men, see? Cawthon being among those, as
well as Ward, see? There were some cats killed close by -
large cats.
(Q) Did these men get the location of this treasure through
these forces?
(A) We have given we located these here!
(Q) What kind of mill was it?
(A) Band mill - saws lumber. Was once a portion of the
Nelson Lumber Companies.
We are through for the present.
REPORTS
3/03/27 See
1279-2.
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