Semi-weekly herald., 1916-06-05

wrought by the government in restor-
alton work and providing comforts
for the tourists she considers moth
ing short of marvellous.
Mrs. Boyle was member of the
second party of women who braved
the hardships and dangers incident TO
the journey in the old days. Two Of
her companions were Mrs. Coleman,
our woman commissioner to the
worlds fair in 1893, and Mrs. Chas.
Sumner, widow of the late Judge
Sumner. The company first visited
the ruins on the Yellow Jacket and
then Travelled thru the valley where
they climbed the south side of the
steep mountains that separated the
cliff dwellers from their unfriendly
neighbors. Most of the long distance
was covered on horseback, over a
steep perilous route, not sufficiently
| used to be designated as trail. Camp
| accommodations were meagre and
they reached their destination COM
pletely exhausted.
Quick to appreciate the value of
preserving the most interesting ar
| chaeological treasures in America,
she labored untiringly to arouse
the interest of the government in Sc
curing the lands on which they were
located for national park. She
Gathered a fine collection of relics
| and loaned these for exhibition at
.he worlds fair, thus aiding in ac
| 1uainting hundreds of thousands with
The homes of these ancient people.
Later Mrs. Boyle, Mrs. A. P. Camp
and Mrs. Jeanette Scoville, with the
aid of Indian Agent holland, as in
terpreter, secured Chief Ignacio'3
,romise to deed this land on the res
ervation for park purposes.
With the years interest in the park
mad not ceased, tho her visits had, but
she was not quite prepared for the
many improvements that had been
made. Instead of enduring the hard
ships of a mountain journey of old,
she had a delightful ride in a six
,ylinder touring car, over a smooth
highway that for scenic beauty sur
)asses anything in the Alps. The
yrand panoramic view of the noun
tains and valleys, extending for a
distance of more than $50 miles, is
'oftened by the blending of amethyst
md opal shades, and makes scene
shat makes one proud indeed of their
lative country.
A commodious house has been built
client meals are served at reason
ible rates. Nearly every point of in
crest on the mesa is reached by
iuto. The Sun Temple uncovered by
DR.. Fewkes this year, Mrs. Boyle
considers the archaeological wonder
Of the age, and well worth triI
lcross the continent.
Later in the season when DR.. Few
1es and his his assistants commence
their reconstruction work and this
noted man gives his evening firesidt
alks. surely none of our people will
feel they can miss the pleasure o.
trip to this park, that is probably
attracting more interest than any
other in America.
Mrs. Gus Roberts and children ar,
Expected from Nampa, Idaho to spent
.he summer with her sister, Mrs.
s. Sloan and her brother, James Nc
Holland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oren Frary are hom,
from fortnight's stay in Denver ant
Colorado Springs.
The Alumni dance last night wa
one of the most interesting event
in the social career of the High schoo
set Red Men hall, the scene of th
event, was effectively decorated il
green and white, the class colors
The participants were numerous, tn
gowns of unusual beauty and every
one enjoyed the occasion to the ut
most.
Miss Obendorfer of Rico, who wa
here for commencement exercises de
parted for her home this morning.
| Mr.. Fred Mcneil of the Durang,
Trust company departed this morn
ing on three weeks vacation trip
He will visit his mother in Oklahomi
and then plans to stop y few days il
Missouri. Probably his travels vii
extend as far east as Chicago.
Mrs. John Mcneil has left Wash
ington and is on her way to Denver
where she will visit for three week
with old time friends Sha axpact