The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-08-03

had scarcely been nut in order before
the applications for quarters exceeded Its re-
sources However. in the park is q grand
stand capable OF accommodating several hum
drod men. and adjoining nre freight yards
filed with empty box cars. SO that accommo-
datiors wore ample for NIL.
1t was n unique and motley crowd. The
giant sturdy. hut improvidsnt miner from the
San Juan. tho sulkinE. snonkinG tramp. the
young man lately arrived from the East. Ito
SOC the West" and stranded penn!less in u
strange city. mechanics laborers. factory
hands and railroad employees. mingled
together for ono common purpose. that OF
appeusIng an appetite. and finding temporary
rest before the trim across the plains towards
tho rising sun was undertaken.
Il am to blame for being here" said a six
foot specimen from Aspen II have made from
$35O to 81 right along. and now ought to have
money enough to take mo back to Gods coun-
try. II 1 can only get to old Missouri once
more will be able to take care of myself
will get one square zeal here and thon shall
start off. Will have to walk. suppose but
that's all RICH l have tramped over noun
tains in this Western country for sixteen years.
and hate 20 leave the hills. wonder II Con-
gross will do anything for the miners. II not.
God pity Colorado!' When his turn came he
took his place Mt tho tables and ate what was
set before him In silence. Then. with courage
revived by wholesome food. he strobe out OF
the camp determined to find his way to Mis-
souri,. whero came from"
In the daily string Of men who formed In
double flo to await tho call for dinner appeared
to be al the misfts OF humanity. The great
majority OF the men were undersized. with
faces blackened by exposure to the ferce sun
light Of these attitudes. Such com plexions arc
not soon elsewhere. Even tho seaman does
not acquire such a REGULAR shade. Most OF the
mon were shaggy from enforced absence from
tho barbers chair But they We're otherwise
thnuSS Ss soarse wps not IN rags In ali they
aify IN 10 The the
stomach with pipe full Of tobacco to aid d.
gestion is all he asks such an opportunity rs
that tn ay 9ISss n Camp Relief was snap not to
az old d in the closely
faint. He. 1t alterwnrd appeared. had tasted
for two days before he could conquer his pride
osd ons
too much ipr his Weakened condltion. Al
and
they. strangely Gplet, patiently waiting their
turn. When the long board tables had been
potatoes. onions. and cabbage was cooked,
slices Of soft bread had been placed beside
them the order was given to fall to. With the
S grosop os eny Oyer the
rafting q knives and forks apd the smaeking
& ehd s ia k RSey msdG
short t' work OF the food placed before them hem
Not ste mot drop Of the stew
While this lot Of men were feeding, greater
sSTs ssPSa sSn hs
moro fortunate conipanlons. They too were
reached acroas the rope. ,snatshed .. piece, Of
ayidty He seemed hslf Hshs%eS o. his s, con
wait mo m longer ior something to stay
his e,ayng + generally required ten min
out the formally Of washing dishes; the plates
wore filled with the stew SECOND time and
sent away hasps
III Th hss c anne Is S' Under sem,mitary rules
p9ssaSG%s fE% Patrol ess
card issued from the city missions, and the
Of hs tents spaR arc f Is
tributed. aud this with blankets makes sleep
Ing matter OF some comfort Each man Is
The cni to % ta ngep out is soundsd at In the
n2rnng and no lagT%rds are allowed TO- 70 catch o
iST %Trs MnG each dsy
Taps are sounded at 10 O'clock. aftor which
h9Er no one is allowed to Leave bon me Ssn tb
night. The majority Of the men who accepted
ne city's Hospitality were inelinsd to 81 shSW
na F Sa ThSy y9uS saVof fellow
create dissatisfaction against the MANAGEMENT
goas soon as possb BILE. and 1t was hInIed hat
henad better not ston on tho order OF his going.
roai s sGe"@H " HFriScG e. sn 81" " WS s
f'r'iing o the military rifles l'n Town Tor the