The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-12-02
CORRESPONDENTS.
FROM COLORADO.
GEoEGETowS, Col, Nov. %, 1880.

coach ride over the mountains. was not long in
deciding TO take passage on the High Line coach.
under the control Of Mr.. s. w Mott of Georvrtoun
few words however, were necessary. before start
ing, to determine just how many Of the eighteen pas
sengers could occupy outside seats an epviable no
tion TO all interested in having that satisfying full
ness OF delight, which only unobstructed view of
scenery can give made an effort to be modest and
retir1ng IN expressing my desire, and really feared I
had conveyed the idea that If was optional with me
where sat; but it seemed that my little speech vas
sufficiently authoritative to secure the desire, ,s,
40. with suppressed gigge at nv victory. / mount
ed with rs much dignity and pride rs Queen in her
royalty nscends the throne. II was an early hour
and the dawning of one of Leadvilleis autumunl
days All seemed TO he in harmony with the state
OF my mind and heart, for still seemed to be hold
ing on to an unfinished dream, which could find a
sequel to only in few pensiye signs, and a feeling
goodbye to the marvellous city. All this however
had to be done under difficulties for the eight pranc-
ing steeds reminded me of the necessity of holding
on to the practical part of e instead Of the sunny
slopes Of dreamland. But was happy in this new
experience, which made my life seem like a long
bright hoiihay IN which there jostling up of
| fast-asleep memories, that could claim kin with a
single feature of this romantic ride The very heart
of nature seemed listening in each leaf and blossom
wheeled into and IN the wiley of the Arkap
sas. Here and there the woodman's cabin sat merrill
ously ON the morntain-side. while now and then the
| miners blast called out from gorge and gulch. or
| faltered in the quiyerng aspen groves
Ten miles out, and the painting team was rened up
at Chalk Ranch. and changed for fresh one. The
geological formation at this point is peculiar and
worthy an inspection. Here are the headwa;ers Of
the Arkansas, whrh separate the Mosquito Range
from the main range. which we gradually assembled
TO the Tennessee Pass. which the grade of the
| Denver & Rio Grande Railroad extension ia al
ready completed. And now the scene comes like
blight in summertime, traverscd the great
continental divide. shivering in its beakness as we
climbed down the Pacific slope and rolled along Ten
Mile Greek, into which if Won drop nautilus she'll
it will float westward through the great Canon of the
Colorado, and at last be carried into the Gulf of Cal
ifornia. To our left away among the Spanish Peaks
CLEANED the snow, in virgin whitcness. on the |
mount of the Holy Cross, while before stretched
the Ten Mile mining district.
Carbonateville being the first Of the interlying
camps impressed me with the idea of .'goneness"
its prosperity seems to have slid down to Robin
sons Camp the very latest sensation in the line of
"booms." Geo. b. Robinson, of Lradvillc. is the
sole owner of this consolidated mining property,
which comprises fifty acres, lying mt the base
of Sheep Mountain. The consists Of pyrites Of
|
yield of which is l79 silver and l76 per cent
lead to the ton.
Two miles farther and Kokomo is reached, which
presents of active and mercantile life but
still goodly number Of "loafers- thronged the long
narrow street. waiting for something to turn up"
Dinner was disposed of, and our journey resumed.
Down through the wooded asles across choice bits
of meadow-land, and then into the deep, dark Ten
Mile Canon do we find ourselves. Far up the giidy
slopes, wild and curious eyries shelter the nesting
Of the mountain bird, swell the stream below with
drippings from stony caves. Every phase of noun
tain scenery filed up natures by-ways so completely
that wondered why such opportunities of behold
ing should be so perishingy sweet.
Frisco the next mountain town we passed. |
which cares only to live and be happy. No particu-
lar mining interests characterize il. but just quiet
retreat from the bustling world.
The shadows growing cold and dark as |
few miles beyond, stopped at "Bab's Place. for
the night, where the tempting viands reminded me
that my feasting, during the day, had been just
trife out Of proportion, my soul having shared it ALL
Never morsel sweeter than the mountain sheep.
served up in mountain way, by that hungry party
Of tourists. had forgotten any conscientious
pies with regard to eating mutton, and blessed the
rowing hunter. and the cook too. till through
an open door, that he Celestial, dangling his
pig-ta over my roplenished dish When asked why
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'eep that day Of toll brought, as n precious
boon. II
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he mountain tops and led me gently out OF oblivion
o an awakening oil Journey diminished. We now
eft our heavy topcoaeh for one minus top, which
preferable in crossing the preciPitous route, from
ere on For miles we followed through evergreen
roves, Jostling over falling timber, passing snioul
ering camphres, and then through pathways OPEN -,
ne wide on frosty meadows, with glad streams that
ddied against the very track Many novel and Gu -
ious features characterized the Journey some oil
ihieh laughed long ana loud over. saw, at
istance' iorked suck standing Tour or hNe feet
Ugh, and having the appearance OF n guidepost.
1T IT my duty to remind the driver OF IT, lest he
nonid pass II n.y. unooserVed; ont' upon nearer ap-
roach It proved to be letter fastened on the stick
was told that TINS wns postofhce and the driver :
ertainly aghted and took into his possession that
tier with as much Importance aS he took the mail ie
om the Lead'ille Office. grinned, and so did the
rver, at my simpieness' suppose; n faef there N
,emed to be smoker IN general among the passen-
FRS; grew highly indignant at such Ill behavior;
don't care now, but II d'd look Ike gnide-post
But We lind ourselves again at the foot Of the con
mental divide and must climb IT, The accent was 1
eep and rugged, but from the summit OF Loveiand -
ass, at an elevation Of LISA feet. think was
'pper than ever before. In fact, was intoxicated
it'll delight, and breathing the electric air from
ch stupendous vastness seemed to he sufficient 4