identified with all of the large deals. He is an honored citizen, a good business man, and can be relied upon by investors; he is a member of the City Council, a prominent member of the Board of Trade, and is always found in the front ranks of those who inaugurate public enterprises, and interest themselves in the welfare of Colorado Springs.

All that Colorado Springs is to-day she may thank a few gentlemen like Mr. Lawton for, they know Colorado Springs so well that they believe in letting the world know what a good business point, as well as a great sanitarium and health resort, it is. In Colorado Springs, as in every other city, there are a certain few who have grown rich, healthy and strong, and who are so selfish that they do not want others to know of this delightful spot, fearing, lest others should follow their example, that some one will get some of their "filthy lucre," or grow to more wealth and influence than they; they are willing the tourist and healch seeker shall come to their beautiful city and spend their money, but cry, "hands off," when their business is liable to be affected by competition; they are content to advertise Colorado Springs as a beautiful health resort, but neglect to state the fact that business is one of Colorado Springs' greatest elements of strength.

Mr. Lawton is at the head of a few progressive business men who are not so selfish as to hide the brightest light of the city's progress under a bushel; primarily, the health qualities of the city were sufficient to attract the attention of the eastern public. "The world moves on," and the health seeker has forgotten the cause of his visit to the foot of Pike's Peak, and has neglected the cure; we now find him well and deeply engrossed in the business affairs of this ambitious city, rapidly repairing a fortune that ill health in the east had impaired.

A. L. Lawton and associates have placed some excellent properties on the market from time to time, none of which has lost the investor one cent; but, on the contrary, has increased his invested capital, some thirty, some forty, and some an hundred fold, in a few months, and sometimes in as many weeks. Mr. Lawton's judgment of realty values cannot be surpassed. Any representstion he may make can be relied upon in every particular, and any property that he is interested in may be depended upou as strictly first-class. The crying need of Colorado Springs is for more such men as A. L. Lawton.

GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS,

NLY about two years ago the now famous summer resort, known as Green Mountain Falls, was unknown, except to a few freighters, who have for several years used the Ute Pass as a wagon trail, over which to convey supplies to the mining camps above Leadville. It is situated about 15 miles from Colorado Springs, and in the Ute Pass, where the canon widens out into a beautiful park, with a slightly rolling surface, and where innumerable falls are formed by the many mountain streams, having their sources within a mile of this beautiful spot, high up in the mountains, probably 2,000 feet higher than this park. This resort has an altitude of about 8,000 feet, and has proven especially beneficial to a large majority of those who are suffering from pulmonary diseases. Malaria is unknown here, and this altitude is a sure specific for asthma and hay fever.

About one year ago the first improvements were begun, to make this one of the most popular resorts in the Rocky Mountains; and where at that time there was but one log hut, now may be seen one of the finest hotels in Colorado. This hotel will accommodate from 60 to 100 guests; has broad porches on three sides; a spacious dining room, and is in itself a model of beauty and art. The hotel is the property of the Green Mountain Falls Company, and to accommodate the tourists who flocked there last summer, they furnished 130 tents, with board floors and board sides, nicely carpeted, furnished with spring beds, etc., with kitchen furniture and all conveniences for housekeeping, and rented the same at a very reasonable price per month.

In this park are some thirty cottages which have been erected by the best class of Colorado Springs and Denver citizens for their summer homes.

The company have erected a fine large dancing pavillion in the midst of the park, and have succeeded in making the lake one of the most attractive sheets of water in the state. The lake is stocked with mountain trout, and is being constantly supplied with pure fresh water from the streams which flow in and through it, the water being so clear that the bottom is visible to the eye, and the finny tribe may be seen sporting about in the water, which would tempt even Ex-President Cleveland to again try his luck in the piscatorial art.

There are many points of interest about this delightful resort, such as Pilgrim Falls, Music Falls, Cable Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and innumerable canons, and just above the hotel site, following the stream to its source, has been arranged a picturesque lane, unequalled by even the famous "Lovers' Lane" at Manitou, and is so arranged with steps,

that the ascent is unmarked. At convenient distances we find seats arranged for the benefit of the weary pedestrian. When you have reached a point probably 1,000 feet higher than the hotel, the ascent then becomes more laborious, but the steps provided, makes the entire ascent comparatively easy, and when you have ascended still another 1,000 feet, you will find yourself upon a level plateau near the summit of Mount Esther, which overlooks the entire valley and affords to the beholder an unobstructed view of the town site and also of the famous Pike's Peak, which appears to be from one-half to a mile disAnd here begins a panorama kaleidoscopic in its ever changing forms and colors, the wonder of one who sees, the despair of one who wishes to tell others what he saw. In places the effect is that of giant. Vast bastions of granite, strata upon strata, rise to a stupendous height, braced by rock masses behind them infinitely greater. Suggestions of the Sphinx and of the Pyramids can be caught in the severe and gigantic turrets piled on every hand.

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These are not made up of boulders, nor are they solid monoliths like those of the Royal Gorge. On the contrary, they are columns, buttresses, walls, pyramids and towers of stratified stone with sharp cleavage, presenting the appearance of clear cut masonry. But the kaleidocope is again shaken and the scene changes. The effect is startling.

From this point Colorado Springs may be plainly seen, also the plains for miles beyond. On the other hand, a magnificent view of the snowy range, eighty miles distant, may be had throughout some 200 miles of its course.

Half a mile distant, the carriage drive which leads to the summit of Pike's Peak is plainly visible nearly its entire length as it wends its winding way from near Green Mountain Falls to the summit of this mighty monarch, soon to be extended to this resort, and will place Green Mountain Falls nearer to the summit of Pike's Peak by carriage than any other railway station. The Colorado Midland Railway may be seen from this point as it merges from the canons, soon to be lost from view again, and again and again reappearing.

This enterprising Green Mountain Falls Company have now completed a building ninety feet front, known as Lake View terrace, which is near and overlooking the lake and convenient to the depot, and is designed to accommodate summer parties and tourists with home comforts, etc. It is intended to relieve the hotel from its overcrowded condition during the season, while the hotel proper, which is near by, has been erected at an expense of $34,000, exclusive of furniture. This hotel is well furnished, has commodious sleeping rooms-ladies, and gentlemen's parlor, separate, and dining room with ladies' ordinary, larger and more complete than any of the Manitou hotels; it will be equipped with electric lights--in fact, all the modern conveniences, making it a model of excellence in every respect.