Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1888-10-26


You may read it and pass 1t to the next who
may care TO read it. J. b. L.
SOBER THOUGHTS.
When you read this please don't criticise the
writing, spelling or composition as l have
taken no pains to be exact, and would rather
not have it read than TO have it pulled to
pieces by critics.
If what we have seen in our travels could
be seen by person who could faithfully de-
scribe il l am sure it would be interesting
But am not vain enough 10 think for one
'fminit'' that what I will write will be of much
interest. Bu, If it is appreciated by one Sn
gle person then shall be happy in thinking
that have not written in vain.
CHAPTER
Hipl Hipl Hurrah!
of we go on the 18th of Sept. Our party
of three started early for Harney, was very
glad to get an early start for did not want
anybody to see US, so we made an early start
on that account. Each Of US had small roll
tied on behind our saddles and was as proud
and as happy as boy with pair of red
topped boots. thought my new saddle and
pony was as pretty as spotted pup under
ed wagon. Everything went off very smooth
ly until we got up above the dam in the Ump-
qua when my horse thought had him loaded
too heavy and proceeded to unload. First l
dropped my gun that l was carrying in my
hand, it was a Winchester, then got mixed
up somewhat and got off to pick up my gun,
the saddle didn't come of but got on the
underside Of the horse, so had to get of
Dontchersee. Now is it anyone's business
how Iget off of horses II choose TO alight on
my ear it is my own biz. / couldn't see what
Joe and Stony laughed so heartily about, ii
wasn't one bit funny to me but am not selfish,
so any thing TO please others. soon picked
up all my traps and on we went all o. X.
We nooned at Oak Grove; al Myrtle
Creek we took cut of through the noun
tains and camped the first night at the mouth
Of Days creek. We had a pleasant send of
travelled up the Umpqua and took noon at
the mouth Of Elk creek. Here we leave the
waters of the Umpqua. Standing on the bank
and looking at lis clear waters / thought my
you what thought, but not here. In the
eve we camped at Thomasons' half breed.
Here there is plenty of deer, ''the woods are
full of them." We had plenty Of fresh venison
and took along all we could carry. After we
had our supper we were sitting around our
camp fire talking of what had been and what
would be, when there suddenly walked into our
midst two Indians. They were not one bit afraid
of us, but then how could they know that
had my trusty old Snickersnee right by my
side. After few hours conversation in which
they told many thrilling stories of their adven-
lures, they bade US good night and SO ended
the eve Of the second day.
On the 10Th We were up early and hired
an Indian guide TO show US a nearer route &c
Crater lake, by 60 miles, and We were off like 8
pot leg. Right here let me remark that fu
ture wants made it very necessary that VIZ
should have another guide to show US the way
out of that forest. l expected that Injun wa
taking us to some lonely place in the Cascade
where we would be ambuscaded, but felt 0
the keen edge of Snickersnee and ''bitterl,
thought Of the morrow" kept my eye el
him but he kept right on and little though
how near he was being made Good Indial
(good Indians are dead you know.) Up hill
all day that Indian went, and we followet
him until thought that would surely di
Of Calculation" OF the heart or somethin,
like that. About three o'clock we gained tn
summit almost exhausted but the view tha
spread out before US was grand and one tina
we will not soon let pass from our memory
We were on the very back bone of the state
clear onthe dividing ridge between Eastern an,
Western Oregon, almest the highest point
Here we sat down and rested and drank il
the pure sweet air that had no smoke in i;
Away in the S. E. we saw the eternal sno,
capped Summit Of Mr.. Shasta with bac
ground Of bluest sky, Beautiful was the re
mark OF each of US and even the Indian ss
and looked in silence. l suppose he wa
thinking of what happy huntin
grounds were contained in those far ava
', mountains. In the N. E. we saw the butte
surrounding Carter lake, and in the south W
could see Rogue River valley far away, bu
beautiful. We thought we could locate JacL
sonville but would not be sure. We locke
, back on old Douglas and wondered if anyon
thought about US or missed US there. Will
,, We were resting our guide told us about xii
ing grizzley bear while he was mere boy
years old. He was most charming liza
We bid him good bye and parted compan,
also parted with some silver at the same TIM
Here where we are resting is on a hie
J point that our guide calls "fIell's Gate" an
from here he showed us our trail along the vel
dividing line Of the Cascades. We can S,
J as miles on this divide to where Crater lal
| is, but he goes no farther than this plac
> Telling us to follow the divide all the way an
. we would be alright, he was gone Now v
are alone and are off on our journey. v
took rest on small stream IN the very hea
OF vast forest and Joe said that it was doul
. ful five made our way, but was .confide
{ that we would get some place, and as we we
r out for trip why not make one that eve
one can't make. After wandering arour
,, until dark in search Of the trail we conclud,
2 that we were lost and also very thirsty al
: tired. Giving up all hopes Of finding our w
Z out until next day, we took down canyon
l search of water. We had to walk and lie;
g our horses over logs and fallen timber and
Y last found water and haIlooed to the rt
! and we were soon all Of US, horses and a
q drinking heartily Tor the first time in hour
Alter we were satisfied we began looki
e around US to see where we were. On
! sides were mountains and forests and no grs
!. for our horses. We tied them to trees, ma
s our bed and was soon sleeping amidst I
9 wilds Of the forest, lost, but not discourage
! ! And so ended the third day. Good nicl
r The next A. NJ. we were up early and hat
t fine breakfast and with the fresh morning
y our spirits rose and after or hours of vs
: hard work we found our trail at last. VIII
4 we were lost we had to make our own Ira
one Of usw eut before with an ak and Gu