Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1892-06-17

favored spot in 1917, and peculiar nn- !
TO themselves they have thrived and
prospered ever since. Imagine a
level plateau Of ground outstretchiDg
for miles, closed in from the East by
the Wasatch range, whose snow
topped peaks, kissed by the morning
sun, reflect their beautiful tints, while
the other bare elevations stannd as
sentinels hard by, to guard the great
light in its course, until tired for the
day, he gives a farewell touch OF daz'
cling splendor to the tips OF the
Oquirrh mountains and sinks TO rest.
II is indeed glorious spot.
At $50 p. M, the "All aboard"
was sounded aud the train sped
away over the Rio Grand g. Western,
which together with the Denver d
Rio Grande form the grandest sceneic
route in America. These lines lead
you through the passes Of the Rockies
the most rugged of all the ranges in
this country. Nothing OF any note
was passed up to Greenwood, the
dinner stop. Here the train stopped
fifty minutes giving an opportunity to
all to take plunge in the pool of Glen
wood Springs. This pool is made by
the natural flow of hot mineral waters
from the mountain, and is beneficial
in various diseases. A little run
from Glenwood, following up. the
Grand River, beautiful mountain
stream, brought us into the Rockies,
where the rugged scenes from nature
were many and varied. As you look
upon the towering mass of rock jut-
ting out in all conceivable shapes,
ranging from an elevation of 1900
feet; curve in the road would give
you glimpse up some cancn, where
in its icy GOODNESS could be seen q
peak covered with snow, the next
scene shifting to an over hanging ledge
Of rock, seeming to threaten the very
intrusion OF the train. Covered as
many OF these folds between the rocks
were with growths OF flowers and ever
greens indigenous to such hard life,
added additional grandeur to the
scene. The Canon of the Grand was
soon reached. Here nature seems to
have thrown together in all Of its
wildness huge piles of stone, layer
upon layer, rising to such height as
to fill the spectator with awe, and re-
mind him Of destiny. Gradually |
winding up the Eagle River, which
seems to cleave to the mountain side,
the great bluffs hem us in as we
strain our eyes to look to the top,
ranging from imaginary columns to
towers, pyramids and turrets. Verg-
ing from this favored piece OF scenery
we gradually climb the mountains,
both sides OF which are dotted with
little miners claims, who have been
faithful in trying to strike pay DIRT.
We pass some good paying mines
however, but as you look upon these
little holes in the mountain, with
probably small cabin alongside, it |
does seem strange to what deprivn-
tons man will submit for gain,
At Minturn the party engag-
ed in snow balling, which was
a novel contrast to former hot
day experiences. About o'clock p.
m. we reached the divide where the
waters select their course eastward or
westward. Our course carried us
through the famous mining city Of
Leadville.
Some Of the party went via the mar
row gauge part OF the Denver and
Rio Grande to view the Black Canon
and Marshal Pass, which are world re-
nowned for grandeur.
Night closed in upon us and we
could see no more Of natures works.
Tuesday morning found us in that
busting city Of the west, Denver,
which is the greatest city west of Chi
cage, and is growing greater every
day. Carriages were at our disposal
and we were driven over the city, only
TO admire her beautiful residences, of
which she can claim more than any
city OF the same size in the U. s. We
viewed the State capital building,
now nearing completion, which stands
on au elevation where the law maker
can look on Pixies Peak, eighty miles
away and drink in inspiration. We
saw numerous blocks Of business
houses, already occupied and others
in process Of erection. There is an
absence of the sign "for rent" SO fro
quently seen in less enterprising cities.
Our stay was a delightful one and
long enough to become fully acquaint-
cd with this enterprising city, Of 250,-
900 people.
The Burlington, through its able
aud accommodating representative
Mr.. Chas. II. Howard at Denver,
made every arrangement for our COM
fort and departure for st. Louis over
this popular line. The Burlington is
one Of the largest systems in the U. s.
aud It's western and northwestern bus
mess is increasing every year. The