A Story of Death Valley

STORY OF DEATH VALLEY. Sage and cactus, sand and gold, On the desert rough and bold, Land of perils seldom told; Bulls and punchers to the front, For the precious metals hunt. Lust of gold, land of dangers, Luring on the wanton rangers, Death has claimed uncounted strangers. Life of danger, greed of gold; Land of perils never told. First of all brave Scotty came To that desert spot of fame; There he made his stake and claim; Battled with the drought and sun. Well, the victory he won ! Life of freedom, truth and love, Life of virtue, like a dove, From the heavens up above;— Better for the human soul Than the greed and lust for gold. Salt Lake City. W. BOLLERMANN.