His reason : some assays from the Independence lode showed a value of $380 per ton gold .
Stratton quickly sold his house and two lots , one in Denver and one in Colorado Springs , so that he could buy out Popejoy 's share .
Stratton 's reason : some assays from the Independence lode showed a value of $380 per ton gold .
Stratton quickly sold his house and two lots , one in Denver and one in Colorado Springs , so that he could buy out Popejoy 's share .