Arizona republican., 1917-06-17

The Grand Canyon of Arizona is a great gorge, 217 miles long, from nine to thirteen miles wide with maximum depth of more than 5000 feet. It is sixty y-four miles north of Williams. with daily trains on Santa Fe branch. The canyon was discovered in 1540 by early Spanish explorers. but Major J. thoroughly to explore it. He voyaged the Colorado river from source to mouth in 1869. Since Powelrs time, several exploring parties have travers- ed this titan of chasms" by boat The canyon offers unlimited attractions to the tourist On rim, near railroad terminal. is Fl Tovar, a s250,000 hotel. built of pine logs in rustic style, with accommodations for nearly 300 guests. It is operated on American plan, un- der management of Fred Harvey. and Is named for Don Pedro de Tovar. There are many things going on at Grand Canyon, such as camping trips, trail trips, horseback rides and auto outings All trailtrips are made on
  new scenic boulevard stretching from Fl Tovar, nine miles west along rim of canyon to head of Hermit trail, af- lords opportunity for viewing the gorge. Comfortable coaches start from Fl T0var a regular hours for various points of interest on Hermit Rim road, stopping at new Hermit's Rest for light refreshment. East of Fl Tovar and reached by carriage or auto, are Va vapai, Grand View and Desert View points. Other trips may be taken in and about the Grand Canyon-across Painted Desert to homes of Hopis or Navajos, or into Cataract canyon. where live the Supai Indians. A replica of Hopi Indian pueblos faces Fl TOvar; members of Hopi tribe live here af- fording tourists excellent opportunity to study their manners, customs and handiwork. A few Navajos also may be seen.
 Ash Fork
 Altitude 512S.. population 800 Junction point with A. T. x s. F. rail way. main California line and $. F. F.
 
 Escalante. named after Padre Francis co Silvestre Velez Escalante, a pioneer Franciscan priest who journeyed through Arizona in 177G; large curio room containing examples of Navajo Indian and Mexican handicraft. Pichacho butte and Mt. Floyd rise west and northwest.
 Seligman
 Altitude 5234; population 300 Stock raising. sheep and cattle; Cataract canyon, sixty miles north. tri- butary. of Grand Canyon-home of Su- pal Indians-very picturesque and beautiful. having numerous falls; Ian. around Seligman owned by government and leased; undeveloped deposit of iron ten miles south; time changes from Mountain to Pacific time, one hour earlier.
 From Crookton to Seligman is de- scent of 450 feet along lava-covered slopes of Chino Wash
 Plea
 Altitude 5234 In Aubrey valley; two wells sunk by Santa F'e railway to depth of HOO feet; watering place for thousands of sheep and cattle.
 Nelson
 Altitude 5095; population 200. Larg- est lime kilns in Arizona. Yampai canyon, Yampai to Peach Springs, widens at latter point into valley called TruXton Wash.
 Peach Sprinus
 Altitude 4796; population 8. Earliest point from which Grand Canyon was visited. Road 22 miles long leads north to bottom of canyon. The Big Pyra- mid is visible only on this road.
 Truxton
 Altitude 4195. Few ranchers: good apple country; II. S. Indian school for Hualapai tribe in Truxton canyon is reached from Valentine station. These Indians now number 800 and occupy reservation of 730,000 acres. Holbrook Altitude 5072; population $50. Coun- | ty seat Navajo county. Farming and stock raising. Third Terrified Forest