"The Heart of the Rockies"

The Hon. Arthur K. Peck last night gave an interesting talk in the Union, illustrated by stereopticon views, on "The Heart of the Rockies and the Yosemite."

Mr. Peck, in describing his ride up Pike's Peak at night, spoke of the rugged beauty of this mountain, which is over 14,000 feet high. At the top an unusual view may be had of the deep abysses and chaotic masses of rock strata below.

In sharp contrast with the mountains of Colorado are her vast prairies and farms. The observation of the traveller is directed to the unlimited possibilities of these great areas, harvested by the most scientific mechanical appliances.

In Montana, near the border of Nevada, is the Mohave Desert, including the Valley of Death, which lies 150 feet below sea level. Here are found giant cacti, below which innumerable rattlesnakes and lizards crawl in the alkali dust.

In closing Mr. Peak described the Yosemite Valley in California. The approach to the valley is covered with the great trees of California, many of which are over 400 feet high. El Capitaine Rock, two-thirds of a mile high and the largest single boulder in the world, is one of the notable sights of this picturesque valley.