The Coconino weekly sun., 1892-06-02
TRIP TO THE GRAND CANYON.
What Editor Daniels Writes His
 Paper About His Visit.

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 Paper About His Visit.
 Four days ago l disappeared from civilization and went out on visit to tho Grand Canyon of the Colorado. There were five of us: W. A. Bissell, Dr. Reynolds, F. W. Van Sicklen. Mir. Hoskins, of this place, and self.
 I had an idea that all Arizona was parched and dry; that when you trsv- ersed it, or any portion of 1t, you took your life in your hands and acquired a killing thirst. Nothing of the kind. The ride from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon, a matter of 65 to 70 miles, was altogether pleasant. We made it in one day, The road was level for the most part, and the soil on the mesas was good, but there was no veg citation. The region Is too arid, and is of no utility except for the pasturage of cattle and sheep.
 Flagstaff may not have as many un- necessary frills about it as some other places, but it has set of the finest, most liberal and most genial gentlemen l have ever encountered. They have a hospitality that evidently proceeds direct from tho heart. When they start out to take care of you they are sure to see that you do not suffer. We visited the Grand Canyon as the guests of the Board of Trade. We had the honor to make the trip m less time and in greater state than anybody had previously done. It was great sue cess which VIC all fully appreciated. Dr. Brannen is to have a line in all our prayers. J. H. Hoskins, Jr,, gained our everlasting love; while the other gentlemen who lent hand are one and all silently and continually blessed. This applies to c. M. Funston, editor of the SUN; to T. J. Coalter, of the Bank Hotel; to Judge Norris and his excellent partner, E. E. Ellinwood; to E. S. Wilcox, and the list grows so long that I will stop.
 I wonder why everybody does not come right oil and see the Grand Cam yon of the Colorado, especially the large aud complacent class that has plenty of money and nothing much to do but travel around and see things. It is one of the most stupendous sights, one of the most amazing wonders in every respect that ever was. And the best of it is, you have no warning of it. You come right on it suddenly and then draw back and breathe hard But great as it seems at first, it grows on you every day. The Yosemite is nice and neat in its way, but you could drop all the big and famous peaks in one side canyon of the Grand Canyon and never notice the fill. Their tops would fall a half mile short of the walls of the Grand Canyon.
 There is not much use in trying to describe the Grand Canyon. It is so much mightier than anything else ttat you can't convey the idea. Sometime, after I get rested, I will try and de- scribe 1t. But it ought to be seen. It makes man feel awfully small. Those people who are given to strutting about should come and look down mile or two into this awful cavern, and learn not only how insignificant they are, but all human kind as well.
 Two days spent in camp were the acme of enjoyment. We slept in the air and grew hearty and happy. The first day we walked to all the points of interest. Some of us came in haltingly. The second day Dr. Reynolds and Van read "Baxter's Saints Rest" aloud. Mir. Bissell engaged in meditation and the other one did some writing. It was happy, though subdued gather ing. We all felt that in viewing the handiwork of some mighty Titan we had got closer to the mysterious foun- tain of things.
 The trip home was made just in time for them to catch the West-bound train, and am waiting and whistling for the East bound train. to proceed on the trip to New York. And 1t is one hour and fifteen minutes late. So I will dissemble. CT. G. D., in Alameda (Cal.) Daily Argus,