The Florence daily tribune., 1899-04-07
THE BIG FOUR HUNTING CLUB.


last summer by W. II. Davie, f.
+. Beers, and \. K. Mitchell of
this place, and J. b. Snyder of
Canon City. The articlewas writ
zen by G. a. Boyle, special travel
ing correspondent for the Outlook.
The article is reproduced herewith:
Last August fourgentlemen, w.
H. Davic, f. +. Beers, A. X. Nit
hell, and j. b. Snyder, got their
heads together and conceived the
idea of taking trip "over the
range in n wagon. No ordinary
5eady-made wagon would suit the
requirements of the occasion, and
At considerable expense specially
constructed wagon was quickly
brought into being; possibly a brief
description would be interesting,
1t is IA 2-horso affair, with box 10
.eet long by 4 feet wide, surround
ID 10y II fiat top cover made of l3
ounce duck. The bed rests on
light but strong frame and fine
set of springs. The wheels are the
usual style and run on solid steel
aXles. The side canvas buttons at
the bottom in case of wind or
storms, and is easil y rolled up if
so desired. The same is true of
the tail curtain. Securely strung
behind was the camp stove, a light
affair, made of sheet iron. Between
the wheels on one side of the wag-
on was n canvas covered wooden
cupboard and n folding table com
bined. The cupboard proper being
3 feet high by feet wide and s
nches deep. The door was hinged
at the lower end and when let down
opened out and formed neat ta-
BILE, legs and all, large enough to
accommodate four people. An oil
cloth cover was neatly tackled to the
Top of the table. The whole thing
vas quite unique and reminded one
of the table and chairs which ap-
parently drop out of the side of a
wall by the mystic touch of the
fairy in 'Aladdins lamp" Secure
y fastened under the canvas roof
there hung suspended by three
traps heavy oiled canvas curtain
>r roof extension feet wide by 10
'eet long, which when camp was
made was let down and fastened in
place by 4 foot poles and guy ropes.
Then another piece of canvas but
toned at the top and pegged at the
bottom, fitted neatly to the three
sides. Still another piece fitted
closely to the wheels and thus a
very comfortable and roomy tent
was made -one of the chief merits
being the ease and rapidity with
which it was spread Another good
point being that the wagon not only
served rs a windbreak. but also an
excellent thing to tie to. The stove
stands in the lower rear corner and
is fitted with disjointing pipe
The wagon box being of extra
lepth, gave ample room to stow
away the provender, both for men
and horses; for guns, mattresses,
etc, the mattress being so arrang-
,d MS to clutch the sideboards when
stretched in place, thus making an
easy and comfortable bed.
On August 18th, 1898, the party
set sail for their outing, They
travelled through South Park,
breckenridge, Dillon, Kremling,
over Muddy Pass to Steamboat
Springs, thence to Craig and over
Yellow Jacket Pass to the old
Thornburg battle ground On
ward to Buford on the White river.
and returned via New Castle and
Glenwood Springs, Aspen. indie
pendence Pass, distance of 65o
miles, and occupying six weeks of
time.
Said Mr.. Davie: I'VE were not
out for record as game hogs; we
shot and angled for meat only, Sc
curing in all one antelope. one