The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-10-19
COLORADO'S GREAT RESORT
Glcawood Springs and It's Beautiful
Surroundings.
A CLIMATE THAT IS DELIGHTFUL,
Everything That Could Please che
Toerist 10 10 NE Founa-The
Health-GivinE Syringe.
To the Editor Of Tue Post.


Denver, Colo. OctOber 1e.--Thc pest
summer was very gay one. Nearly every
week Salt Lake City was crowded with
strangers who have come from far and
near to enjoy her hospitality. and when tho
festivities were brought to a close Sigh
OF relief came from thousands who we're
glad TO welcome days Of rest Those who
could. hied themselves to the mountains,
lakes or canyons to enjoy piscatortal
sports, etc., others went to visit friends
and relatives, and the stay-at- homes made
Tho best Of things generally
crayed solitude and rest, and the only
way 10 get It was by leaving the city.
The question to decide was which place
to visit hrst, This was quickly done
Glenwcod Springs, with Its beautiful sur
roundings was my choice. | had heard so
much in its favor that l was anxious TO
see for myself. No time was wasted In
packing my trunks and valise. and on
Saturday morning at 1880 was at the
Colorado. A heavy train Of returning
Christian Endeavorers was delayed at
some place on account Of washout, und
our train, the Rio Grande Western, was
I'm consequence also delayed at Ogden,
where the Southern Pacific transfers to
the Rio Grande Western. At first 1t was
reported the train was two hours late,
later four hours and twenty minutes. Az
ter long and patient waiting we finally
left at 1880 p. m.
The scenery along the Rio Grande West
ern is most beautiful. IL takes you through
the finest farming country on earth. These
valleys, which fifty years ago We're barren
deserts, aire today vcritable gardens Of
Eden. Nature has been kind this year.
and the fields and orchards were heavily
linden with grain and fruits of all kinds.
Farming in Utah Is different from most
States The Mormon church teaches It's
followers to diversity their crops, and In
passing through the agricultural districts
with an ever changing scenery. the effect
Is most delightful to the eyes.
When | came through Utah last October
| passed the desert at night and, as /
had never seen one in my life. | was
anxious to see 1t In daytime, and could
hardly walt the time until we reached II.
Instead of fiat, barren, God-forsaken
country, my eyes were fascinated by all
try is devoid of vegetation, the mountains
are gray, bare and sombre; yet with their
oddness in shape and color they are pleas
ting and interesting Many GASES were
seen throughout the desert. Wherever
water Is TO be had for irrigating pur-
poses farms and orchards are cultivated,
and everything grows most luxuriantly. 1t
shows that the magic touch OF water will
even make d desert blossom as a rcse.
1t was quite late when we reached Grand
Junction, Colo. where we chilnged cars
for Glemwood Springs. Some time later /
will tell you all about Peach Day" In
Grand Junction. This autumnai festival
Is celebrated each year and thousands
flock there 10 enjoy the luscious fruits.
All the grand and beautiful scenery be-
tween Grand Junction and Glenwood
Springs along the Denver and Rio Grande
line was lost to us, as the night was dark,
Instead of reaching Glenwood at p. M.
1t was 4 in the morning before we got
there The town itself makes a very
favorable impression, even that early In
the morning. The streets were clean
broad and well lighted by electricity I
had in advance engaged a room cit the
Colorado and found everything In readi-
ness upon my arrival. My windows look
ed out upon the court, with its magnlfi-
cent fountain, the terraces, the big pool
with the STONE bath house, the Grand
river and beyond that the picturesque lit
tie town of Glenwood, surrounded on ell
sides by high mountains. The first dawn
Of day was breaking when was enjoying
these sights, and 1t was with a reluctant
feeling that finally gave way to natures
demand for sleep. Morpheus soon carried
me into the realms of oblivion At Q o'clock
! alwoke from sweet slumbers. and at 10
was ready to take In all that was to be
seen.
What shall ] tell you OF Glenwooi
Springs. and where shall begin? To tell
II all would require volumes. Time and
space will permit but broken doses.
will tell all l can in this letter and relate
the rest later on. I am writing these let
ters for the benefit of the sick, who are
in search Of health. more than anything
else. The hot springs and delightful CHM
ate out here have done for me what ply
sicians could not--restore my health. That
feed grateful. aye more than CRATE
full, goes without saying. And II my feeble
efforts will be the means Of bringing others
out here to try the efficacy OF these waters,
whether In Utah or Colorado. 1t matters
not. and they derive the benefits from
them that / have, l shall be more than
repaid for my trouble.