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Show "SFURKKD HP." The Ogden Commercial says "that Salt Lake has lots of money and when spurred up to do a thing is capable of making a gigantic effort." Never was there a truer thing said, aud wo are somewhat surprised, aswellasgratilied, lo see this admission in an Ogden paper. Salt Lake just now is "spurred up." In tho first place she proposes lo have a Fourth of July celebratiou that will far excel any previous effort of tho kind iu tho history of tho metropolis of the inter-mountain country, and at the same time be a more brilliant affair than any similar demonstration between New York and San Francisco. In brilliancy bril-liancy and general enjoyment it will completely overshadow the Ogden carnival. It is fortunate for tho people of Ogden that the date of our celebration celebra-tion docs not conflict with their carnival carni-val days. Tho Ogdeuites can first bo amused at home, and cau theu come to Salt Lake and celebrate Independence day in tho most enthusiastic manner. Salt Lake is "spurred up" in regard to other matters. Never iu all her history his-tory has there been a season in which there havo been anywhero near as many important enterprises started us thoro havo been this year. This is especially true as to buildings. In every quarter of tho business center magniliecnt tivo and six-story structures, struc-tures, including two palatial hotels, a board of trade building, and a city and city and county building, are in course of const ruction. There tiro over 1200 new dwelling houses,- either just completed com-pleted or rapidly approaching completion. comple-tion. It is estimated that over $3,000,000 will bo invested iu new buildings this season. Street railways aro being extended in every direction, both by tho old company, com-pany, and three new corporations. The sidewalks are being paved, tho intention being to pave about liftoen miles this season. The preliminary arrangemenU for paving tho business streets havo been nearly completed, aud tho work of street paving will begiu in a few weeks. Tho chamber of commerce is extensively exten-sively advertising the city's resources, advantages, and attractions, in tho eastern east-ern papers, and good results are already beiug produced. The real estate exchange which was recently organized, is proving an important im-portant factor in the welfare and progress pro-gress of the city. The Salt Lake mining exchange, which open$ for business tomorrow, is composed of leading aud enterprising eartitnlists. ininincr oneratnrs. nml tmai. ness liieri generally. wh6 propose to inaugurate a mining boom in Utah that will do more for Salt Lake than a dozen real estate booms. Salt Lake City's prospects were never better, and now is the time for people looking for new homes, good investments, invest-ments, and ihst-class business opportunities opportu-nities to come here. And they are coming every day. So fast, indeed, that they cau lnmlly bo accommodated with either dwelling houses or storerooms. store-rooms. There is not a vacant store or houso iu Sail Lake. Thai is pretty good evidence of the prosperity and solidity of this city. Yes, Salt Lake is "spurred tip." and she proposes to remain iu that com-vnendable com-vnendable condition. |