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looked hit^hcr and the rushlni^ rl\'cr deeper. In spots where the 

 sun would strike the rocks you could see all the colors that come 

 from the mineral, and I could well ai)preciate the name of 

 Colorado i^iven to this state. I think the hour spent in makini^ 

 this study was the most peaceful in my memory. Constantl)' the 

 words of that beautiful h)'mn would come to me : " Peace on 

 earth, i^ood will toward men ;" and the rushinu^ rix'cr below, with 

 its musical echo, seemed to be playini^ the accompaniment. 



I was much interested in my study. It is a flower that 

 seems to hold itself above the others in its bold and di<>"nified 

 bearing. I have heard it called the "drum major," from the 

 resemblance the disk or fleshy expansion has to the tall fur hat 

 that so proudly adorns the head of that important personage. 

 The i)lant grows on the side of the mountains and near running 

 water, varying in height froni one to fi\'e feet. It has some 

 resemblance to the wild coreo[)sis of the East. 



I had nearly finished my work when I saw men coming into 

 the canyon ; a bridge had been weakened by the rising of the 

 river, and they were on their way to repair it. Suddenly they 

 turned and ran in the direction of their tents, but soon rc-appcared 

 with guns. Looking up the canyon I discovered the cause of 

 their excitement. A beautiful deer had come into the canyon for 

 water, and seeing the men it tried to escape l.»y climbing up the 

 side of the gorge. About thirty feet from the to[) of the mountain 

 the rocks projected. On the ledge stood the graceful animal, 

 looking first at the men hurrying toward him, then up at the 



