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looked hin-hcr and the rushinur j-jver (leci)er. In spots where the 

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

 from the mineral, and I could well appreciate the name of 

 Colorado o-iven to this state. I think the hour spent in makin^r 

 this study was the most peaceful in my memory. Constantly the 

 words of that beautiful hymn would come to me: "Peace on 

 earth, gc kI will toward men;" and the riLshin^r river below, with 

 its musical echo, seemed to be playinj^^ 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 dionificd 

 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 plant grows on the side of the mountains and near runnincr 

 water, varying in height from one to five feet. It has some 

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



I had nearly finished my work when I saw men comino- into 

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

 river, and they were on their way to rei)air it. Suddenly they 

 turned and ran in the direction of their tents, but soon re-appcarcd 

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

 then- excitement. A beautiful deer had come into the canyon for 

 water, and seeing the men it tried to escape by climbing up the 

 side of the gorge. About thirty feet from the top of the mountain 

 the rocks i)rojected. On the ledge stood the graceful animal, 

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



