The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-05-26
REFUSING A.v."
Chas. A Dana the First Editor He Struck
 Who Wasn't Flat Broke.
Denver Tribune.I

Denver Tribune.I
 Colonel Wolfe Londoner spent yester- day in Manitou. Worn ou, by long con- hnement in his store, he felt tha, he needed at least one day of rest and recre- ation, and so he donned his black broad cloth suit yesterday morning, kissed his family good-by and boarded the train for the south. The day was beautiful, and the air was fresh and bracing, the sun shone brightly, the cactuses shed their fragrances over all the brpad prairie, and the aybirds sang joyousIy from the tele- graph poles. These things have sooth- ing effect on Colonel Londoner's soul. For the nonce he forgot the cares of bus iness-the price of codfish, sugar, cloves, cheese. butter, eggs and all other mer- chandise, and abandoned himself to the contemplation of the pleasing scenes around him and the delights of anticipa- ton of the good time in store for him at the end of his journey. It therefore re- quires no violent stretch of the imagnia- tion to picture Colonel Londoner in the best possible humor. when the train hauled into Manitou and the vig,lant Car porter helped Colonel Londoner upon the depot platform. A few moments later Colonel London,r still in beatific ssate of mind. was bending over the register at the Beebee House. Aha, what's this he exclaimed. as his eye rested upon a signature in large. bold characters. How came this newspaper man to be so far from home: Charles 4. Dana, New York .Snn. Well, if it don't beat all. Been here long,"
 
 No replied the clerk, drove over from Colorado Springs this morning he appears quiet like and re,icent-guess he's out here for his health"
 But how did he ever get money enough to travel so far. unused Colonel Londoner They don't give free passes to reporters. do they"
 There he is. now, said the hotel clerk, pointing to figure that was moving up and down the long piazza
 Colonel Londoner stepped ou, upon the piazza and approached the figure Said he to himself. :. shall treat him like thoroughbred. and maybe hell say something about me in his nex, letter to the paper"
 addressing the figure. ..Iou look kind O lonesome
 The figure turned and regarded Colonel Londoner with an astenished stare. The face was tha, of man beyond the prime of life : l, had benevolent aspect, white beard and kindly eyes behind gold trimmed speetacles.
 You needn't be afraid of me. said Colonel Lcndoner. cheeriiy I'm kind of newspaper man myseH-that Is to say, used to be president of the Denver Press club. and sort of knock around with the reporters and loan 'em money when they're hard up.'
 Mir. Dana smiled. Colonel Londoner's hearty way pleased hin-in short. we violate no confidence in saying he was at once most fasorably impressed by Colonel Lnndones, an of which was amply demon strated by the extreme eord,ality with which he grasped Colonel Londoner's ex- tended palm.
 Out here as canvasser or correspon- den,!" asked Colonel Lcndoner.
 Il shall wsite several letters to the SHg while am absent.' said. Mr. Dana.
 You've got an alfred good paper said Colonel Londoner :; l get hold of copy of i, every once ia a while. Must be on paying basis, ehs .
 '' It is splendid property.
 "Yes. suppose so. although I'm kep, so busy at the store don't ge. time to read any papers but the T,T6Hse md Hai- sty Rysoa.l,s HittkLy. Did you ever meet HalseyT
 No" replied Ms. Dana, sadly. "l think not
 Well, when you come to Denver. I'll introduce you said Colonel Londoner, '' and Hisey'll give you send of tha;ll help you in business out here and maybe make you solder with your paper
 In this way Colonel Londoaer chatted along bs,thely, making the veteran ,our- nails, fee. quite ai home. He told Mir. Dana all about himself and the county courthouse. and she Humane society and the game oi poker he had w,sh Otto Mears when the train ran of the track and his store and every other manner of things he thought was worth talking about. T,,en he gave Mir. Dana one of his cigars and. as proof of NIT. Dana for,aude it is mentioned. Mir. Dana smoked |, with out tremor. He took Mir. Dana to din- ner. He opened bottle of ciarei and drank to Ar. Danas successful trip He beat Mir. Dana game of bowls and paid for 1t. He introduced MT. Dana 10 a NIT. Rosenbaum. from Cincinnati. Mir Oppenheimer, from Chicago. and a MT. Solomous. from S;. Louis. To make long sto0 short. he sho~ered upon MT. Dana every courtesy hospitality could suggest Al last the hour arrived when he had 10 take .he train for the return to Denver. He beckoned Mir. Dana one side
 | long way from home, and of course. you're broke-you newspaper reporters always are. Here's five dollar bill for you
 And Colonel Londoner slipped crisp note into Mir. Dana's hand. To his un- mitigated astonishment. Mir. Dana re- fused to accep, the money-nay, more he actually thrust the bill back into Mir. Londoners pocket.
 Well, I'll be darnci.- exclaimed Col 01ni |. .L