Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-10
ANNAPOLIS. ND. TUESDAY OCTOBER 10. 1899
SIDE TRACKS,.
THE SIGHTS AND SCENES
On The Denver And Rio Grande
Railroad-The Famous
Loop On a Bender.
GRAND JUNCTION ANpITs FRUIT

Loop On a Bender.
GRAND JUNCTION ANDITs FRUIT
Special Correspondent to the Evening Capital.
How long have they stood there as
mountains to the Great First Cause OF
thingsl How long will they stand with
their lofty spires reminding US OF Him to
whom we owe fealty! What rich treas
ures are buried in the secret recesses OF
their hearts. treasures awaiting coming
generations yet unborn. These thoughts
come crowding with hundreds of others
upon one as he reverently beholds Gods
handiwoTk.
Here in the Black Canon every m ood
OF man finds an answering mood in ma
ture. The little mountain stream smiles
with gentle contentment, the waterfall
dances with jocund glee. the torrent ra-
ges with savage fury in its wild chase
through its rocky channel, the canon
frowns with somber of gloom. the mount
aims gaze with majesty over all. Leav-
ing here we begin to make the ascent OF
Cerro Summit. From here the Uncom-
pahgre Valley its river. and the distant
picturesque peaks OF the San Juan are in
sight OF the traveller.
After passing Montrose. 353 miles from
Denver. fine view of the Uncompahgre
Mountains, extending to the southwest
can be obtained. Uncompahgre Peak.
the monarch OF the range, rises to an
altitude Of I4,4Io feet. Beyond Delta.
and after traversing rich farming lands
OF the Gunnison Valley, the road passes
through lower Cunnison Valley. which
also abounds in strikingly beautiful seen
cry. II is now about ) o'clock in the
afternoon. The scenery has SO filled US
with awe and reverence that we are glad
to descend from the heights, and look
upon the plain fields and surroundings OF
every day life.
Grand Junction, the famous peach dis
trict, 10 reached at $50 p. m. Here we
have two hours wait. and take advants
age Of the time by visiting the fruit farms,
and samplIng the delicious variety of
luscious peaches presented in baskets to
each traveller holding a coupon for same.
which was given him with his railroad
ticket. Anne Arundel has, 10. these
many years, been famous for its fruit and
vegetables, but Anne Arundel, with all
due respect to our native heath, is not
"in il Ito use vulgar parlance) with
Grand Junction. Her peaches taste all
the way fiom the iuzz on the skin to the
stone. They are OF the most delightful
flavor, large and luscious. A Grand
Junction peach has an individuality all
its own. and no other peach can presume
to eight candle" TO it.
There are other fruits here beside
peaches. There are pears. plums. can
teloupes, apricots, &C.. all of the finest
variety. The fruit growers at Grand
Junction have the art OF cultivating fruit
down to fine points. beside having the
locality, which is altogether favorable.
Henmed in by mountains. protected
from the cold blasts of winter. with but
little frosts, bright warm sun the year
round, rich and fertile soil, what is there
to prevent tie fruitful production which
results therefrom. Last season, we have
been told. the Denver and Rio Grande
express shipped 600 tons OF peaches from
Grand Junction, and in strawberry sea-
son, these luscious berries are shipped
by the car load. One potato grown here
is oiteniimes sufficient for a family din
ncr, and you need not wonder at this or
think the family is very small one, when
we tell you we have been informed, au-
chemically, by gentleman who saw one.
that white potatoes grow Is inches in
length in the neighborhood Of Grand
Junction and Glenwood Springs. Of which
place we shall speak later.
Grand Junction and her delicious fruit
xI he
nor never will be any peaches like Grand
Junction peaches. Leaving the famous
fruit district, we embarked for Glenwood
Springs, which is reached at 10 80 p. m.
Here we spent the night at Hotel Colo
RADIO, one OF the finest equipped and
handsomesi hotels in the connlry. II is
built OF peach-blow colored stone and
Roman brick and cost $4,000. 1t ex-
tends around three sides Of large court
I74 feet square. This is terraced and
adorned with fountains. grass plats, paths,
beds OF flowers, affording delightful
promenade, and commanding lovely
views. Broad corridors and verandari
surround the court. The hotel is built in
the Italian style, the Villa Medicas ir
Rome having given inspiration for the
central motive, which consists Of two
towers. with connecting loggias. offering
| fine outlooks over mountain, river and
| valley. There is accommodation fol
| 600 guests. In the morning we took q
walk through the picturesque arbor &c
the bathing pool and boiling springs
whose mineral properties are famous
The analysis OF one OF the springs
"Yampah, proves the efficacy OF il!
healing properties. and contains more
medicinal properties than the Kissenger
Springs in Bavaria.
| The temperature OF the Spring watel
is ia degrees Farenhelt. The "Yam
pah'' flows 1000 gallons per minute
There is but one word to describe Glen
wood Springs. "The Kissengen of Amer
ica, a,"-"Wonderful!" 1t is an Eden, Z
paradise. Imagine. if you can. river
winding between granite walls, SO lofty
that their shadows subdue the sunshine
into a "dim religious light These
waters-of Colorado's largest river. fitly
named. Grand-chanting in melodiou'
tones hymn to Nature, as they proudly
journey down the western slope to wec
that peaceful ocean. whose azure wave.
toy with the shores OF Golden Gate. Now
smooth and murmering, now dark and
angry. rushing at great rocks that lie II
their pathway. roaring defiance at ths
alaman,ive distractions. forming with
the shifting scenery living kaleidoscope
ever changing. now soothing with pleas