The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-22
PAUL TRAVERS'
ADVENTURES
BY sauel Travers Clover fnssSas sS By Co. thr'0
CHAPTER II.
In the Heart of the Rockies.

| Pueblo, and Paul. with the exuoerance ana
elasticity of youth was beginning to recover from
the terrible attack of homesckness that had haunted him
since the day previous.
To the lad who had never before been out Of Illinois
the journey SO been full Of novelty The
ing of the Father of Waters and later Of the mighty
Missouri were events not to be soon forgotten while the
scenery thru which the train passed SO
his attention that gradually his spirits
ened and his features resumed their accustomed
Perhaps it his lively interest in the surroundings
together with his CHEEKY countenance which attracted
the attention of young army lieutenant who presently
opened conversation that, by the time they reacneo
Pueblo resulted in establishing quite bond Of friend
ship between the two. - .-. ..s
Mr. Hatfield in the cavalry branch of the service
and returning to his post the Colorado frontier
after two months leave of absence. He was greatly
interested in Paul proposed trip and the fact that both
had recently severed home e warmed his heart toward
the youngster 81 =.
Paul fairly overcome by the awfu! grandeur Of
the mountains whose beauties he experienced for the first
tme if he said little it because he too full
for words. But there exultant leap at his
heart and thrilling of the pulses as he absorbed the
inspiring scenery that caused his eyes to dlate and his
cheeks to blush with gratifed pleasure. X. =.
Lieutenant Hatfield had business transact at Fort
Paul to be his guest at the post AS the lad in
hurry reach Sveton he gladly avaied himself of the
ssBut YOU Won't see much activity at this post re-
marked the lieutenant It is to be abandoned shortly,
only two companies of 'doughboys' remain. Just
wait until we reach my command on the Uncompahgre
river, then I'll give you taste of army ife.''
However, Paul passed very enjoyable day, especial
leutenants fresh West Point hunted
thru the scrub oaks and sage brush in the San Luis
Hae 1o 6 he as daa to the
elated with his &#
S The next day they resumed their journey and at
Anamosa engaged seats in the stage coach which
to carry them thru to Lake City At 10 o'clock the
conveyance started, Paul and the lieutenant settling
themselves for allnight ride to Wagon Wheel Gap.
At daylight the next morning the two comrades
jumped out to stretch their cramped limbs and for
hour trudged alongside the horses that toed steep
incline At the summit the driver halted to breathe his
team and pointing with his whip the intervening
valley, oracularly observed: "Deer yander."
the graceful the slender animals that scent
ing the strangers suddenly dared back into the woods
Hearing the sigh Of disappointment which escaped him
promise you plenty Of sport when get to camp
It had been settled that before going to silverton
Paul to leave the coach at Los Pnos and
Lieutenant Hatfield to his command which camped
forty miles north of the There had been trouble
with the Utes some months previous, necessitating
the presence Of troops, and altho the excitement had
abated the regulars still remained in the field.
At Los Pinos ambulance from the camp found
awaiting the arrival of the COACH into which Paul and
his friend climbed, after eating hearty dinner at the
agency dusty ride thru the reservation behind
time for supper
The army officers, from the colonel down, gave the
young Chicagoan warm welcome and Paul spent a
very delightful week in their company. Owing the
absence Of the captain sick leave Mr. Hatfield,
snf N q hs
for the lad, of which Paul shot his first
big game fine buck He was even permitted to accom-
pany Lne lieutenant Oh q scouting eApeu1Ion III tAe
neghborhood Of White river where some unruly Utes
reported.
This was quite notable event to him. He was
mounted the lieutenant spare horse, sported pair
Of borrowed spurs, had big revolver strapped to his
and, wearing pair of gauntles and gray slouch
hat, rode off with the party in gallant style They
absent from camp four days. during which time they
covered miles and lots of game but Indians
The second day out Of the sergeants shot mag
nifeent elk some steaks off which the lieutenant 3
ststriker broiled for supper It proved toothsome
dish and washed with clear mountain spring water
made delicious meal.
It hard to say goodby to his army friends, and
many expressions Of regret and with the fervent hope
Of future reunion On the way back to the agency the
ambulance halted at Chief Ourays cabin whore Paul
met the old his squaw, Ghpeta who offered
him bowl Of soup, but the previous sight Of string
Of skinned puppies banging the snack caused the