He finished his contract, filed a claim and started mining, only to be killed a few months later by the Mimbres Apache. But his mine continued under new management and the town of Chloride, New Mexico was founded in the canyon.
After completing his obligation, he lodged a grievance and began excavating, but was assassinated a couple of months later by the Mimbres Apache. However, his mine continued to operate under fresh management, ultimately giving rise to the founding of the town of Chloride, New Mexico in the canyon.