The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
MINNEAPOLIS MnMEsoTA SUNDAY MORNING JULY % 1906

MINNESOTA, SUNDAY MORl
in which change of underclothing and few hand
kerchiefs On his he carried comb toothbrush
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parting gift: The slouch hat that he had the
scouting expedition woolen shirt and stout shoes
pleted his tramp attire
The alkai dust nearly foot thick the TRAIL
Paul quickly took to the brush where the startled sage
hens few up almost in his face he trudged along.
At midday he halted mountain spring, nibbed
some crackers and cheese in the shade of huge rock
That evening he found lodging rough frontier hotel
in ouray and early next morning struck boldly out
the trail, crossing the San Juan divide without any
mshap.
At Mineral Point he camped night, and from
there trudged to Animas Forks Between that camp
thru the dust mentally wondering what Mr. Wilder would
think of his experiences when forty fifty feet ahead
unconcernedly along in the middle of the trail
Paul stood stock still; then strong impulse
to turn and run back But the next minute, to his de-
light bruin and her baby SUNK off into the timber and
disappeared Paul took chances however butt making
grand detour did not strike the trail again until he
mile beyond the dreaded spot. He ruefuly thought Of
his revolver and realized what poor protection it
fered in he had been compelled to test it's powers
At Silverton, his great chagrin, Paul found that
Ernest Horton out prospecting Bridal Veil
Basin and not expected back until fall This
bitter disappointment to the lad who had counted
he had written announcing his prospective arrival.
at the postoce he found card from Ernest reading
follows:
Camp Chicago, August 13, 18s-.
Dear PAUL. Inquire at the silverton bank for the
in town. Sorry can't be there meet you but will let
you get with up here. Can give you lots Of
sport and promise you jolly visit AS ever your FRIEND
From the cashier of the bank Paul obtained the de-
sired information and after getting permission to leave
his vase in the office so as to save storage charges
he renewed his lonely tramp over the mountain trail
He had difficulty in finding the camp, altho it was
nearly dark when in response to his prolonged Hello
fho Aoy, nf tort ebal a.
his friend appeared in the doorway his figure thrown
into strong relief by the glare from generous camp fire.
''By all that's glorious g Paul." shouted Horton
essay, but I'm glad to you. Come in meet the
boys Here Dave Ned Harry let introduce my friend
hand warmly grpped by three sturdy young miners
who cordially welcomed him to their camp:
Ernest warmly approved Pauls design to put a
girde around the globe but said he had intention of
letting him start until he had paid the camp long visit
He explained that he and his three comrades had formed
partnership do prospecting that season and had
entered promising claims one Of which they ex
pected to sell to Boston syndicate The fishing in the
mountain streams was good the hunting was excellent
pick and shovel on one of their recently acquired
poets" s.-
The healthy outdoor existence good hours and plain
food impaired rich color to the lads cheeks and sent
the blood coursing thru his vens time
for leaving arrived he felt strong enough to
It delightful fortnight. Hunting fishing and
exploring mountain fasnesses caused the days glide
by all too swiftly, that Paul reluctant leave
the camp. But he had determined reach the coast
before cold weather should catch him route so he
manfuly resisted the appeals of his friends
longer and bright crisp morning toward the LIST Of
September started down the trail with hearty god
speed from the quartet that assembled to him off
In his pocket he carried letter of introduction to
the agent Of the stage line at Silverton, who
brother to Dave Enderey, of Ernest's partners.
Guessing the state Of Paul's finances Dave had sug
gested that he could just well him coach fare to
Gunnson City to which point the stage Paul gladly
accepted the proered Kindness for he dreaded the
tramp the divide, the recollection mar
escape from the bear being still fresh in his mind
The agent proved to be all that Dave had depicted
him. and Paul was deadheaded thru to Gunnison, the
only expense being his meals the road. But even
these costly, and when he alghted coach
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