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Show SALT UKlTIm Sights and Scenes in and Around the Intermonntain Metropolis, PLACES OF KITEEEST TO VISIT0E3. A GUIDE TO THE TOURIST. Useful Information for the Investor, the Home-Seeker and the Visitor. Salt Lake' Location, Atlractiom and Climate. Garfield Beach and Other Summer Resorta. The city of Salt Lake has a fame whici roaches around the world. The population Is about 55,000, and Is increasing at a rapid rate. It Is situated at the base of the Wasatch mountains In a lovely valley, rich tn agricultural agricul-tural resources and Is eighteen miles distant fram Great Salt Lake. Its elevation above sea level Is 4,350 feet. There are many points of Interest to visitors In the city and near It. Here are some of them: The Temple. This magnificent cream-white granite structure struc-ture was begun April a. 1853. It is lOOxXK) feet, the walls are 100 feet high, and the towers, when completed, will be 800 feet in height. Over 3.S00,000 have been expended on the Temple, and it Is now nearlng completion. In the same square with tho temple Is the spa-clous spa-clous building called The Tahernarle. Here are hold the services of the Mormon chnrch, and theRe are at tended every Sunday by Immense congregations nf people, both Mprinon and Gentile. The structure Is oval In shape, seventv-flve feet high and sssoxlM feet In length and breadth. It has a seating capacity capa-city of ls.ftao people, and here mar be heard what is claimed to be the finest organ In the world. Paul once Hang In the tabernacle, and demonstrated that Its acoustic powers are rery The Gardo House, or Amelia Palace, was bunt hr Brlgham Young who willed that It should ! the residence of his favorite wife. Amelia Kolsom Young, but since his death It has been used as the official residence of dignitaries of the church. Hrigham Young's Residences, known as the Bee-Hive and the Lion House are old-fashioned structures, curious from associations. as-sociations. These are situated In what was once Brlgham Young's domain, all or which has passed into other hands, save the large lot in which Is Brlgham Young's Crave. This can be reached by passing through the Kagle Gate, an archway in the old mud wall which at one time encompassed Brlgham 's prt -vate property. One or two of the prophet's wives repose beside his last resting place. A slab of granite covers the grave aud there Is spare left near by for the graves of his other wives. Deseret Museum. This institution Is situated on South Tempie street, directly opposite Temple square. It contains a large number of Interesting curiosities, curios-ities, chiefly pcrtaiatetftoTtle early history of Utah. It ts well worth a vtslt. Prospect Hill with its lookout tower commands a splendid rlew of the city and its surroundings. The Tithing Building possesses interest as being the general depot for taxes collected by the Mormon church from Its disciples. . Liberty Park, In the southeastern portion of the city is a beautiful resort and on be reached by rapid transit trains. The Chamber of Commerce, on Second South street, is visited by those who take an Interest in the commercial standing of the city. There are several large cases containing' con-taining' specimens of Utah's mlneralogy which attract much attention. , The Grand Opera House, on Second South street, is under able management manage-ment and Is handsomely and comfortably fitted up. Some of the best talent In the country coun-try Is constautly passing betweeu the Atlantic and the Pacific, and Salt Lake City is always made a stopping place tor performances, either the opera house or the Salt Lake Theater being selected. This latter place of amusement amuse-ment was built by Brlgham Young over thirty years ago. It is a large and beautiful temple and is comfortably arranged. Assembly Hall, near the temple, Is used in winter for worship hv the Mormons, the tabernacle being too large to admit of proper heating. Assembly hall Is iacix6 feet, and costllW.OOO. The celling is decorated dec-orated with church pictures, among them the Angel Moroni disclosing tnt hiding place of the golden plates to Joseph Smit h. The Natatorluin is a large circular bathing house, the center of which under a glass roof, is a swimming pool. Tho water is brought In pipes from Heck's Hot Springs. There are also a large number of bath rooms. Kli-ctno Street Cars connect with every point of Interest In the city The system Is new and the VP- " monts good. Rapid transit is assured. Camp Douglas, three miles east of the city and over tpoteet above It, is beautifully lnid out in the midst, of lawns and orchards, and the barracks and houses of the officers are built of stone, i he post commands a wide view of the city and bey ond where Great Salt Lake lies like nioliea siiver at the foot of the western mountains. Beck s not springs are In the northern part of the city about three miles from the business center. They issue from the base of the mountains, and are regarded as a very valuable aid In cases of rheumatism, dyspepsia sud scrofula. The waters are used both in-telnally in-telnally and externally, and there Is an excellent bath house and necessary appointments for the comfort of patients. The Warm Sulphur Springs are betweon the Hot Springs and the city, about Sit mile from tho poatoftice. There Is a gcod hotel : ana comfortable bilh house In eonnec-?ion eonnec-?ion with the springs, and they can be reached bv street railway. The Mountains wild recesses to fish, to hunt. tJ scale the Sf noVe Kk MarV Martha from which bttlwt WttoBwood river; sud . il. taw ot the mounlains are lakes Blanche FlorenVe and Lillian. Besides these Mills crisk Parley's, Emigration, and City eek ca.i "ms,' all extremely picturesque and delightfully romantic. Fleusant Drives TvUndal!mgtTe d ntrf nS AX ,Lv. hedges of the wild dog-rose dellghtnu. il. " dB )lid the Mormon pioneers wan Ij , Ja. 1847' The Great. Salt Lake. i s.v l have ever seen more wondro or2rd to tell which color prevails. It Tdotted w?th touM i islands, and It afford, tte ftot relt water bathing in the world. Garfield Beach . on .-orr distance of the city, being but SS1.. Sorts enj Vabie meals at reasonable pri Tr" J, the waters which porfi-s a romantic 'P,UlUr ft everyvSltor A. management of way company, im ii ttat at Lake Park . Sf war betei Salt Ike and Ogrlen a.nl .. , chfrenuented br vi-1t.-. It l similar In tmctuelo Carte d la well irortw |