The Forrest City times., 1890-12-20
there" said MT. Iollard.

IFc met on tle balcony to enjoy q Utoto of the surrounding comffB there" said Mir I.ollard
 Agreed" said Melyorne. "we will pass some interesting places there, but we cannot see everything
 We were soon on our way southward
 ''Oh, there,h cried stella, "see tho little seepies with hats on. .7
 That Is Monument Park, :" said Mel sorne as we rushed along
 What queer mountains said Lady Irving; it seems as though there had been mighty river here once that washed sway all the earth except these little pil. lars that are left standing. like Lots wifc. Is that the theory of their creationfn
 No" said Mir. Lollard, consulting his guide book. They arc said to be formed hy the currents of air which descend from the mountains in funnel shaped currents and tornaAoes
 Colorado Springss' cried the porter We gathered up the bundles. counting them to see that none had been lost We had bundles now, for we had lady compan- ions Ladies and bundles, roses and thorus
 This is beautifully located city, I said, offering Stella my arm as WE walked up the slight ascent tc the hotel
 Where are We going, Lollardr asked the duke.
 "'ro the Antlcrs" IL was an elegant building. occupying prominent position oa the rising ground. After securing our rooms, depositlng our ! bandlcs and arranging our toilet, we met on tho balcony to enjoy view of the sur rounding country. What is that massive outline that we see 10 the vest" asked Lady Irving.
 "Tha; k the range of mountains and that prominent peak is the famous piko's { Peak of history 'Wha, Is that red tower which looks like brick tortifcation. there to the northwestfi asked Stella
 That's the gateway to the Garden of ihe Gods" answered MT I.oilari, who stood with his guide book open in his hand ready Co answer questions Those mountains to the southwest are ! the Cheyenne. Ina them are some famous canyons, said Inc duke
 Why, where has the sun gone to-" asked Mrs. Lollard T, has disappeared ?
 "lt has hid behind I'ike's Peak" said Nelvorne. We have long twilight here, ! for Colorado Springs lies under the after noon shadow of ten thousand feet of eter- nal granite "
 After aa hour or two of quiet oonvcrsa- ton we strulled out upon the streets Here. as in Denver. they are lined on either side by tall, graceful trees. some of Inc broad avenues are laid out with double roadways, separated by two rows of shade trees and walk, while on either side is another row of shade trees and a walk. The city is under a thorough system of lr- rigation Besides, the water brought in open ditches. there is an iron pipe to Rux- tons creek six miles away on tho noun tain side, which brings pure cold water trum the melting snows on the mountain top.
 This must be very wealthy city" said Stella, judging from the beautiful houses ana expeRslye public buildings which we eee"
 ''It hardly seems possible thas within ten or fifteen years a wild barren place could be changed to such a charming city" said
 T cannot comprehend t." said Stella "In the old world some of the cities we visited were some of them thousands of years old and yet we did not see such evil denoe of wealth and culture as we find Ill the west h
 This ia m elegant building What is itt" l asked, pausing until Melvorne and Lady Irving came up.
 That is the opera house built for enjoy ment by the people, v he said
 Il wonder if there will be anything to sec to-nightY' asked Lady Irving
 We can inquire. sec the door is open Some one must be here"' l said, and stepped inside. An old man was inside dusiing and arranging things.
 Sir" l asked, "will there be any kind of m entertainment here thia eveningfr
 Yes, sir. said the old man, "our own people give the Spy of the Rebellion here tonight"
 When l made my report It was agreed that We should sec what home talent could do in this wild western town. We returned to our hotel and had most sub. ssaatial supper. The pure mountain air gave us keen appciites,
 The opera house was a perfect jewel in. side. Everything was In perfect accord with the most cultivated taste. The music was given by a full orchestra and vas of a high grade. The play of thrilling interest, nom the opening to the closing scene.
 The home Of wealth and comfort, where love had fed the vestal flame, was broken hy the call "'ro ArmsT The maiden crushed the thrabbing love within her heart, rather than give her hand in mar riagc to x rebel fo his country.
 Tho training of the Dutchman was the only mirthful scene in the whole play. His awkwargiress brought forth peais of laughter. The prison scene must haye been magnitied to produce effect No peo- pie on earth in this enlightened age would put such tortures on their fellow men. The scene of revenge was fiendish
 stella sat as though filled with horror. As soon as We were ou the street she said:
 Can that be traes Were there ever such scenes of horror during the American warY'
 It Is hard to tell.r l said ''I have heard of their terrible prison life. but never could form any Idea of what it was
 When We met in the parlor tho play was the topic of discussion Not tho merits ot the actors but the Historical scenes which were represented.
 Il do not believe they are true to life. ? said Melvorne. The South is full of warm-hearted, hcspstabla people. It is the people of the north that arc cold and heartlessn
 'Bnt the North was very gencl ous with them, esrtaiaiy. in the time q rsconstrue-