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Show , THE SALT LAKE TIMES. THUKSDAY DKGKMBEK 25, 1890. s 41 completed and Salt Lake was placed in direct communication with the world. Then dawned a new era. liat mar-velou- s changes have been wrought under our eves siuee the forerunner or progress puffed its way into the city! hills were un-locked, The treasures of the and a great stream of wealth each year increasing, has since poured out. lictter methods of agriculture were obtained, irrigation was pursued upon a scientific basis, and a wave of pros-perity swept over the wholo territory. But while Utah at large felt the new impure, Salt Lake, as the metropolis of tho great region, was particularly benefitted. The improvements which followed, however, were purely local in character, as there was but little im-migration and no outside capital camo in.' Still, the city grew solidly, if slow-ly This slow growth was entirely due to tho fact that, no effort was made to bring Salt Lake to tho notice of the world as a city of unrivalled attrac-tions, and it was thought of chiefly as the homo of the Mormons, and a sort of curiosity among cities. Then the city . .....j ,irtf-rvrrwK'- Rod 110 are. Each homo is provided with its lawn, iis flower ImA and its shade trees, and in summer it is a veritaUlo bower of bloom and shade. It is remark-able for its quitt nnd order, and the homo life of its citizens is over a pleas-ant feature to strangers. The people are sober and industrious, and fond of social enjoyment, as is shown by the number of 'social organizations existing, whilo all of the .secret orders flourish hern It has three hospitals, of which St. Mary's is the finest. But tho most essential thing in a city of homes ed-ucational facilities. In these Salt Lake justly prides herself, for they are not equalled by any city in tho west. Here is situated'tlio state university, the deaf and dumb institute and many splendid-ly equipped denominational schools, such as St. Mary's school for girls, the collegiate institute and Salt Lako academy. The free school sys-tem, which is tlio glory of America, has been planted here, and is conducted on a generous scale, There are twenty-thre- e of these schools, und some of the school buildings wero erected at a cost of ;to,lHiO. The best instructors are employed and they are generously paid. There are now about 8000 pupils re-ceiving instruction in these publio schools, whilo many others attend the stipulated by the offer of Mr. C. E. Wantland of Lincoln Park addition, would respectfully report that rive arti-cles of the regulation length, etc, upon the first-name- subject, and four upon the second one. were regularly filed at Tiik Times office and submitted to us. The articles had their signatures detach-ed and were numbered to corres-pond before they reached us. After thoroughly perusing each number sep-arately and later In committee, we havo decided that the article numbered 7 upon "Salt Lake City as a Health Ro-so-and Place for Investment," is en-titled to the first prize in that class. .Owing to the great volume of manu-script, a decision as to the articles on "Salt Lake City in 11)00, " can not be reached in time to announce today. We have found It a very dillicult matter to make the required selections between articles of almost equal merits, but have done what to us seemed the proper thing. Very respectfully, II. L. A. Ct HeBEU M. WELI.8. Frank K. Gillespie, Committee. publio improvements worthy of tho namo were made, and the citizens were apathetic. But in spite of all. Salt Lake's advantages wero becoming known, for they wero so striking that no stranger could oorrw within her gates without noticing them, and thus, unconsciously, tho thousands who visited here went away to work as missionaries for the city. Later on the progressive business men f the community banded together, and a vigorous and active chamber of com-merce has spread Salt Lake's fame from ocean to ocean. Then t,he old things commenced passing away. Party bit-terness and strife were forgotten in tho efVprts being mado for tho common good. The rancors of the past were buried, and a united effort was made to place Salt Lake where she belonged. Indications of the great awakening which was to come with the year 1NK8 were felt, and there was an unwonted activity in real estate, business and im-provements. The city soon took a mighty bound forward. Those who had been wage-earner- s were able to dispose of their property lying close to the business center at a great advance and buy themsolves homes further out and retire with a competency. The activity has been more than maintained ever since, anil during the past year the municipal government has heartily co-operated with the citizens in build log" Tip the city. A splendid system of sewerago has been completed, and cement walks have been laid on many of the streets. The city council has given the subject of street paving care-ful attention, and work in this direction has commenced. The water supply has been increased by several million gal-lons daily, and the plan of erecting a magnificent city and county building has just assumed definite shape, and the work will bo pushed forward with-out delay. Thousands of dollars have been wisely expended In creating a metropolitan fire department, and elec-tric tire and police alarm systems are in excellent denominational ana nuuyi-irarle-n schools which exist here. Tho board of education at its meeting held lust week, estimated the expenses of the public svstein of the city for this year at $170,200. which shows how highly education is estoemed by our citizens. Nearly all of tho churches are repre-sented bore, and the congregations are large. The people are well provided witti amusements. Thore nie now two thea-ters, while M. 14. Leavitt has plans out for a 8200,000 playhouse to be com-pleted bv next September. In the' summer, hourly trains carry llio people to the Great Salt Lake. 'Ihe water contains 20 per cent of salt, and Is so buoyant that it is Impossible to sink in it. The water is excellent for all forms of cutaneous diseases, and is said to be particularly beneficial to persons troubled with catarrh. The streets of the city are all kept in excel-lent condition, and a drive along the shady thoroughfares is a pleasant recre-ation. Fort Douglas, to the east, is well worth a visit. It is reached by delightful drives, anil is to Salt Lake what the Presidio is to San Francisco. To tho south is Liberty nark, a very beautiful spot, which is all the time be-ing improved by the city. The sulphur springs are reached by both street and stpftnt curs. Such, then, in brief, Is the glorious, sunshiny, happy Sslt Lake, "the queen city of 'the sunset slope." You need not hope to look npen her like agnin, for it does not exist. Sho is marked by destiny to become indeed a great oity. Nature has done its part. It has showered into her lap those precious gifts which are the prido of her people, who, fully awake at last to their own advantages, are working with an expending energy and with complete faith in the future. A few years more, and what has been but faintly outlined here will be consummated. ' Salt Lake will be crowned queen of the great iutermonn-tai- n region. The tide has turned to her, ami there are now opportunities for the safe and profitable investment of capital such as cannot be. found elsewhere. There are splendid open-ings for manufactories, of which at presont there are but few. Then there are opportunities for investments in successful operation. Tne great west, cm railroads center here, and a plan for building a road to the rich miuoral fiolds ' of Deep creek has been perfected. The street car service of Salt Lake is unexoellod. Here are in successful operation the fullest two electrio railways in the world. Their lines extond In all di-rections, and the cars run so often that there is no longer any disadvantage in ' living some little distance from the cen-ter of business. These causes, which have been of gradual growth, have re-sulted in a complete transformation of the old Salt Lake. The log cabins of the pioneers and the adobe houses houses which followed them have been swept away by the wave of progress to make room for elegant rasideuces of brick and stone. The lines which marked the residence portion of the city have been stretched further and further out each year, and stiH the city grows in all directions. Tho improve-ments mailo this year alone will exceed $10,000,000, while the real estate sales, as sliowu by the records are double that amount. The population has increased from 20.000 in 1H80 to over 52,000 in 1800. Last year the assessed valuation of the whole county was less than $21,000,000; today the. assessed value of the city exceeds $55,000,000. Still the taxes are lower than in almost any important city in the country, and the bonded indebted-ness of tho entire territory does not ex- - business and real estate which will surely lead on to fortune. But this is the ac-cepted time. The doubts I of the past have been swept awav, an the grand possibilities for the future have been opeuod up. Those who soek homes in a beautiful home city, among happy, industrious and g people, will find it here. Tho invalid who seeks a climate which carries healing balsam in its wings, will find it here. The homes oan always be found in this sunshiny valley, the wondrous cli-mate will not change, but tho best op-portunities for investment exist now. All who come within our hospitable gates are thrice welcome. The situation of Salt Lake makes it of necessity a healthful city. Located in tho northeastern part of the valley, in slopes gradually to the south and west. The lofty mountains by which it is sur-rounded, protect it from high winds, the water is obtained from the can-yons, and is clear and sweet. The san-itary arrangements aro all that could be desired. The statement that it is a remarkably healthy city is borne out by the mortality reports. Each section of the city possesses, some advantage peculiar to itself, but doubtless the most favored portion lies to the southeast. This land is situated on tho artesian belt, and flowing wells can be put down at a slight cost. This water rises in little fountains from six to twenty feet above the surface of the land, so that an unfailing source of pure water, equally suitablo for irrigating purposes, can be relied upon. It is sit- - ceeu nan a uiiuiuu uuimus. What a story of progress and ad-vancement these few facts tell! Of all the cities whose marvelous growth dur-ing tho past decade have attracted such general attention, whore is one whoso record equals Salt Lake? And vet, with her, this only tho beginning. , Who can forsee the end? Yet this growth rests upon a solid foundation, and nothing can impede the advance now well under way. It is the natural financial, manufacturing, educational and social center of the vast inter-mountai- region, 600 miles square, and with a population of nearly, if not quite, half a million people. . It all pays tribute to here. Salt Lake's climate has been praised by all who have visited the city. Its altitude is 4300, and the naturally dry air is mois-tened by the evaporations of the lake. It is equible, and sudden changes of temperaturo are almost unknown. Tho rigors of an eastern winter have never been experienced here, and the pros-trating heat of an eastern summer is likewise unknown. The air is at all times exhilerating, and a summer spent here has brought back health and strength to many who have sought them UllltUI, lull, 1U tlliBO fJlOMJiAiij .v, mo beautiful Liberty park, which promises some day to be to Salt Lake what the Golden Gate park is to San Francisco. The county road passes by it, and there aro many line boulevards in tho vicin-ity. The growth in this portion of the city has been especially noticable dur-ing the past year. Elegant homes now dot the green fields on all hands, nnd the electrio railway runs through the section. But the gem of this suburban region is certainly Lincoln park, and it is here that the most marked Improve-ments are seen. Many professional and business men, who wish to retiro from the heart of tho busy city, have builded thorn homes here, and it is also a favorite spot with the honest mechanic, whose purse will not allow fiim to build close to the business cen-ter. The land has a gentle slope to the west, and is entirely free from the vapors and smoke which always arise from large cities, making it the most healthful part of the city. It has an abundant supply of pure mountain water, and is fanned perpetually by the fresh breezes from Parley's canyon,, which come laden with delightful mountain odors. Persons residing - in vain elsewhere. Physiciaus all agree that this climate exerts a very beneficial effect upon pulmonary, bronchial and nervous com-plaints. The city is, in fact, a natural sanitarium. The salt water bathing has a stimulating effect upon the system, whilo the sulphur springs to the north and within the city limits rival those of Arkansas. These springs in Salt Lake City are owned by men of wealth, who appreciate their value, and a large amount of money will bo ex- - pended in improving them tho coming summer. Tho hotel accommocations of the city are superb, and really in ad-vance of its growth. Besides those which have entertained travelers in the past, the Templetoo, a thorough-- ' ly modern hotel, furnished throughout with lavish elegance, has just opened its doors, while tho Knutsford is com-pleted and the Ontario is well under way. To the Invalid, the canyons, which are close to the city and of easy access, are a great attraction. They give a taste of mountain life without any of the privations usually incident thereto. Salt Lako is essentially a city of hnmes. and very beautiful homes they there have informed the writer that the temperature is eveu more equable than in the city proper. It is generally ac-knowledged that this section is tho most pleasantly situated of any in the, entire valley. It is reached by both electric and steam cars, which bring it within a very few minutes of Main street. Should its growth only bo pro-portionate with tho other suburban sections, it will soon be entirely cov-ered with neat homes, and will be the most important and populous of them all. Nothing is more encouraging for the future of the city than tho growth of such additions, for it shows that our population is permanent, and is made up of home builders, who alone can make a city great. The owners of Lincoln Park pursue a generous policy in dealing with the public, and assist those purchasing lots in that section in all reasonable ways. To TheEvenisg Times: Your committee appointed to pass upon and award prizes for the articles upon "Salt Lake City iu 1000," and "Salt Lake City as a Health Kesort and Place for Homes and I a vestments," as been received, and the present capacity of $30,000 in silver and $10,000 in gold per diem will bo increased to 800,000 in silver and 815.000 in H'l. It is thought that when the Philadelphia mint Is dis-continued next week that the entire plant will be moved here. Senators Pow-ers and Thomas and Congressman Caine and Treweek are all working to that end and are backed by the members of both houses from Montana, Colorado-Wyoming- , Idaho and all the Pacific slope states, whilo it is understood that the middle western states are in favor of the project. Another mammoth gas well was struck In the eastern part of the city at o'clock this morning. It is beyond doubt the largest in the world Tho owners are jubilant, and well they may be. Heretofore the gas from the other wells has been used principally in the rolling mills, the glass works, the silk factory, tho woolen mills, the Salt Lake sugar factory and the locomotive works, excepting, of course, that used for street lighting purposes, but with this new find the public are assured of light and fuel both, for the owners assure .i ... . iimnltf that is to be enlarged. The present y caravansary is muoh too small, accommodating as it does but tfOO guests. The addition will consist of two addi-tional stories and a wing, 'makine it posdble to provide for about dot ble tho present number. The committee on publio grouuds of the citv council have decided to decline the oiler of 81,000,000 from an east-ern syndicate for the Warm Springs, and will maintain them and the mammoth hostelry in connection therewith as , heretofore. One of the members of tho committee, when seen today, remarked that he did ot think the oity ought to throw away a . annual Income, which is rapidly increasing, even for 11,000,000 in cash. "It only takes five years to accumulate that amount, and we still have the springs. See?" The cogwheel railway line to the summit ofEnsign Peak will open May 1st. A well known firm propose to establish a dancing pavilion and sum-mer garden on top of tho peak, when refreshments of all kinds will be pro-vided. No disreputable characters will bo allowed, and beyond doubt the will become popular from the start. Garfield Beach this year will be one of the finest attractions In the world. The hotel has bceu improved and tho called tho Irvine in honor of Mr. W. H. Irvine, one of the founders of this beautiful portion of the city. Mr. J. T. McNary, the other, is already com-memorated by a statue in the public square there, erected by the property owners of the addition. The comple-tion of this opera house cape the golden stream of convenience for that portion of the city. The Union Pacinc, Kio Grande Western, Central Pacific, Rock Island, Utah Central and Burlington all run suburban trains to the addition which connect with every out going and Incoming train in the city: the branch postollice Is assured; stores of alt kinds exist and one does not have to go up town to purchase anything for it can be bought as cheaply there. A half dozen electrio lines put tho resi-dents within ten minutes ride of any portion of the city. The gas and water system is compleie;the paved streets are handsome, the resldonce superb, and what more could a person wish for. Oh, Yes, there is one thing we nearly omitted. The place is situated so finely, the location so beautiful, that with the natural and artificial and artificial ad-vantages blended thoro Is little wonder that tho president on his recent visit hero said: "I think Lincoln park the linest residence portion of any city I have ever scon. I have visited Denver's Mierman avenue ana vjiuana a ramum street; have walked under the trees on somo of the leading thoroughfars of Cleveland, Chicago and Philadelphia, but 1 can truly sav that Lincoln park beats them all. The man who invested here teu years ago was wise." W hat further indorsement does this addition need? In concluding tho day's review this paper wishes all its readers a happy New Year for 1900 and many happy returns of the same Bait LakkCitt. Utah, Dc. Wth. 100. Tothr Kniroa ok This Kvkniwi Times: In tlio inattor of uwrdia the prize for the best artt'l on "Salt ! City lu l"0.' yen iltlro to report thiit aftr hi.virr.' id In committee, eann of the live artieles Mod, we h:n' tl at, t:il-ln- all fratures Into considerut oat, to sw.ird tb pm to ar Were It iDssibl to bav awarded other prizes, tvo other RitHnu would hva bueu entitled to m :ti rotative rero;;n:t oa. Keit' fully. H aiErt M. WKM.S, M. L. A. t'I'l MUX, FKANKK.OIILKSPII':. Coiumltt-- e. tne citizens mat uify .uu j entire city at a rate astonishingly low. The owners of the diflereut oil wells at Green River have pooled issues re-garding their output last year, which amounts to 400,000 barrels in round numbers, exclusive of Utah consump-tion. The supply is said to be practi-cally inexhaustible, and as tho oil fields of Pennsylvania and Ohio aro nearly played out, this region is bound to become in a short time the oil sup-ply warehouse of the entire United States. The writer came across an old book this morning with a cut of the Descret corner as it appeared when the old overhead wire system was in use by the street car lines of the city. It is indeed an odd sight. For the benefit of tho yotingor readers of this paper who never saw anything of the kind it is explained that the power was communicated to the moter from a wire stretched on poles, by means of a revolving wheel called a trolley which was attached to a long arm hold in place by a spring. Some-times the wires would break and woe to man or horso who was underneath for they were invariably killed or seri-ously iujured by the electrio shock. Besides this traffic had to be suspended until the track was repaired. Since the storage battery system has been in vogue howeverthis danger is avoided and no fears of accident need be enter-tained. The new city ball will be completed this week. It is situated on First South and State Road and is a handsome building. W. L. Pickard, one of the oldest inhabitants, says he remembers the timo when the spot it now occupies was merely a hole in the ground. Our readers have read so much of this build-ing that to describe it would be a waste of space. The unsightly stone and adobe wall that has surrounded the Temple block for so many years will be torn down and a neat iron fence, handsomely n.iinted iiiiJ about ten feet in hitrht bath house capacity trebled. The bath houses now reach lrom Black Rock to a quarter of a mile below the center of the old pavilion, as indicated by tho middle passageway, which was origin-ally the only one. The Deep Creek ami Union Pacitic lines run trains to and from tho city every fifteen minutes; fare for the round trip only 15 cents. Competition is the life of trade, so 'tis said, and the rivalry between these two companies seems to prove this asser-tion. The company owning the bridge across to Antelope Island have decided to make a round trip rate of 10 cents, so that for the small sum of a a quarter of a dollar one can have a very enjoyable trip. The subscription to the Grant monu-ment fund has been completed and to-day Scott chairman of the committee forwarded tho amount to the congressional committee who will take charge of it. At last tho horo of Appommattux will bo honored as is befitting bis great work. It is gratify-ing to noie that every dollar of the fund was raised in this city and that too iuside of thirty days. We have probably taught New York City a lesson which sho will not soon forget. It is a settled fact that both the national conventions will bo held in Salt Lake City this year. The national committees of both the great parties are unanimously in favor of the plan and will voto so'iiff in favor of this city. The democrats will meet in June while tho republicans will not convene until in July between the 12th and 13th. The committee are assured of ample hotel accommodations since the Grand Union, the Utah and the Salt Lake houses have baen completed. These three together with the smaller houses, the Ontario, Knutsford, Radcliffe, Cullen, Walker ami others will be ample. Millionaire James L. Pollock has re-turned from his trip east and will per-sonally superintend the furnishing of his tine residence on the east side. Mr. Pollock is a sample of the men Utah produces. Ho came here years ago and says he remembers when the total sales on the stock exchange would not exceed 1000 shares per day. The stock reporter must have had a picnic then. What would one of them think now SALT LAKE IN 1900. THE SECOND OF THE LINCOLN PARK PREMIUM STORIES- - Tha Wonderful :lty of the Watt Char, oral efl0.000,0OOpor Werk Ogdea to to be AnnxedTlie Naw Cliy Mall Lincoln 1'ark Opara Homa. The initial day of a New Year in the early days of newspaper work in this city was not regarded as a very prolific one, but within tho past ten years the times have changed somewhat and with the enormous pressure of business now being enrried on, everything is in such a state of bustle and activity that people have scarcely time to stop and think. We pass from one stage of de-velopment to another with such rapid-ity that the change is scarcely noted before it is accomplished. Like the change from one year to another tho march of progress goes on. Yesterday we Jwere dating our letters 11)9 and to-day we have to use two ciphers in pre-facing our correspondence. This will not happen again for 100 years. Among the more important happen-ings in Salt Lake for the past twenty-fou- r hours are the following: The managers of the Salt Like clear-ing house met this morning to figure up the bank clearings for the year just closed. The exact amount is 8050,840.-344.72- , or an average of $12,510,275.80 per week. This is an increase of about 20.3 per cent over last year, and is very gratifying indeed. The clearings this year will doubtless exceed this figure by several millions for the increase in the volume of business will be much greater than last. Besides the six new banks now in course of construction will greatly augment this branch of Salt Lake's business and enterprise. The architect on the new government building says that structure will be completed and ready for occupancy by May 1. It is a very Imposing cdi- - erecteliqjlts stead. This will be a grbk foment and will afford the visitors who come here anif fcttor opportunity of view- - ingLfa"nTlf"Ve structures str(t"6thor impnovfrnenl Vktb'e enclosures. President J Bacon, of the Deep raUw; jft declares that since the roaiwtiiened lo the coast the busiuosfhasj .rebled. The line is Tun-ing six through passenger trains per day now and expect to increase it by two more inside the next thirty days. Since tho Rock Island and the Burling-ton got in here the passenger traffic has greatly increased and when the Atchi-son, Popekaf& Santa Fe gets here, which will be aext month sometime as soon as the track is ballasted it will advance still more. The shipments of ore from the Deep Creek region con-tinue to increase. Gold oro to tho amount of $200,000 whs received last week. The miners at Deep Creek are happy. A telephone message from the Stock exchange received a lew moments ago announces that E. G. Mathews, the well known mining broker, has at last sold his Malad mining stock. Mathews pur-chased 1000 shares of this stock ten years ago when it was celling for one-hal- f cent per share aud although re-peatedly urged to close out since that time has persistently refused to do so. He made money by holding on through all these vears, for yesterday the price advanced to 15 cents. Thus we see that, patience will reap its own reward. Mr. when the daily sales sometimes aggre-gate 150,000 Bhares. At that that t inio Mr. Pollock received only 8150 per month salary. His present emolu-ments are $10,000 per year, while tho dividends cf Iris bank stock amounts to ten, yes twenty, times that amount. The new fire department as reorgan-ized is probably the best in the country. The old system" of using water has been entirely discarded and nothing but chemical engines are now used. With the twenty complete outfits now posted in different parts of the city the resi-dent can bo assured of almost absolute protection. The grand ball of the Ninth regiment of Utah National Guard at their ar-mory last night was a magnificent affair. Over 400 couplos were present and a very enjoyable timo was had. The Third Brigade band was in attend-ance and discoursed excellent music. General William E. Smedley and Miss Minnie Faircbild led the grand march. It is rumored that Ogden will make an application to be annexed to Salt Lake soon. If the proposition is acted upon favorably there will be 110 votin? precincts iustead of 118 as at pres-ent. The distance between the city and the Ogden line is only four miles and the intervening space is rapidly being built up and in a short time will be nil one city. Our little neighbor will probably be allowed to enter the field. It is probf.bly better so for, since the Central Pacitic, comes in south of the lake and the Union Pa-cific through its new tunnel under the VI'.. .... K ...,nrrn tktl Inwn hflft VlPfOl flee and when completed will have cost exactly $3,000,000. For the benefit of the outside world a description of the building will not be amiss. It is 14 stories in height and 200x225 teet in depth, The interior is finished In mar-ble and iron and presents a very hand-som- o appearance, besides rendering it absolutely fire proof. The lower floor will be used by tne postoflice, while the second floor will be used exclusively by the collector of customs, who finds his business greatly increased of late. Since Salt Lake was first made a port of entry years ago busiuess has steadily increased until now it has assumed gi-gantic proportions. Over one hundred clerks are required to transact the bus-iness of this office alone. The federal court room is on tho third floor and is in itself ono of the most elaborate of its kind in the world. On the same floor the offices of the United States attor-ney and the Judges' chambers are sit-uated. The law library which occupies the entire fourth floor is most complete. It will oontain over 100,000 volumes and be one of the finest in the world. The remaining ten stories will be devoted to the use of the United States commis-sioners, the United States marshal, headquarters of the department of Utah U, S. A., which occupies three floors, Internal revenue ollices and other ernuiont uses. The old federal build- - ing which was completed in 18S5 will probably ba used as a storehouse. Amusement loving peoplo who have never heard Mine. Adolina Patti in one of her great farewell performances will read with great pleasure the announce-ment in another column that she will appear at the Doolcy Crand Opera House next Thursday, Friday and Sat-urday for the first timo in this country. The great divas voice has improved wonderfully within the past few years and must be heard to be appreciated. When this series of concerts is finished Mme. " Adelina Patti will retire to her castle at Craig-y-no- s to ob-tain a much needed rest. Maggie Mitchell ss Fauchon, the Cricket, wMl hold the boards at the new S tit Lake theater. This sprightly little girl is as nimble as ever, and never fails to please her audience with her chic ways. Speaking of Maggie, she is now the leading attraction on the American ' stage by reason of her application for a divorce from her present husband, Aiatnews nas now vuiui'mcuij uui will assure him comfort in his declining years. Since The Times moved into its ten-stor- y building the other papers have become jealous and each announces iu this morning's issues that new buildings will be erected by both the Tribune aud Herald companies. The dimensions are not given but plans will be pre-pared at once, The Times has rec-ently been obliged to purchase two new presses to keep up with its rapidly growing circulation while tho other city papers have been compelled to en-large upon their facilities. The new state capitol is an assured f ict, the legislature at its midnight ses-sion last night having appropriated tho 82.00O.00i) necessary to begin work. Other appropriations will follow as fast as needed The exterior of the build-ing will be of Utah rrtarble and tho structure will be constructed after the plan of the national capitol at Wash-ington. It will bo one cf the haudsome buildings of the world Fuller details of the plan will be found in the second edition. The park on what is known as the , . ... , ,:.. ... ,. i,:k practically dead. By being made a part of Salt Lake it will no doubt take on new life. It is a great placo and just tho spot for a summer suburban residence. Another reduction in water rates will go iuto effect today. Since the com-pletion of the new reservoir Salt Lake has more water than any city of double its size in tho country. Tho superin-tendent of waterworks says that now every house in the city is supplied from the public mains. The new rate will be 50 cents per quarter per faucet. Tho manv friend of Mayor and Mrs. Wantland will assemble at their resi-dence on next Monday evening, it be-ing the fifth anniverary of their wed-ding. Mayor and Mrs. Wantland are to be congratulated on the bright pros-pects they have before them. Their magnificent resilience in Lincoln Park will probably be crowded to its utmost capacity. Speaking of Lincoln Park, the postma-ster- general issued an order yester-day his last official act of 1800 estab-lishing a branch of the postoflice there to be kuown as Station A. There has Kaon a lidnil ffll' thlB imOrOVe- - whom she married two years ago. Readers of The Times will remem-ber the order made by Mayor Want-lan- d and the city council relative to the city census. Owing to the fact that the work was much larger than was sup-posed, the enumerators did not com-plete their labors until yesterday after-noon. The footings were made this morning in tho presence of the com-mittee on population and were found found to be 402,187. The city govern-ment wishes to assure the public that this count has been carefully and cor-rectly made and is authentic. It was taken that no excuse may be offered by the United States census enumerators when their turn comes next June. The city authorities are determined that the census farce of 1890 shall not be re-peated, in Salt Lake at least. The United States mint at this point will put on an extra force of ten men tomorrow. The increase of business is so great that the present force is in-capable of handling it. A new die ma-chine ordered some time aao has just Old 1 1. Douglas resoi vnnuu uui. n m.u now belongs to the city is likely to be one of the prettiest spots in Utah this coming year. The superintendent says that every tree and shrub is in perfect condition and that the mild winter has kept the grass splendidly. About $15,000 will bo expended in flowers alone this year in addition to tho regu-lar 850,00!) appropriation. The chamber of commerce at its an nual meeting this morning decided to erect a new building, the present ac-commodations being too small. The structure on Second South, which was built, ten vears ago, was sufficiently large at tha't time but the great growth and increase since that date renders larger quarters an imperative necessity. At the meeting this morning standing: room was at a premium. A petition will be presented at the next meeting of the city council praying that Eleventh West and Fourteenth South streets be paved. These are tho only two unpaved streets in the city, and the property ownors are anxious to keep up with the procession. Utah asphalt is the material asked for. The latest report in building circles is $hat the hoaJ.aBeck's Hot Springs iy . v, u a v. f i ij , i. ' - - ment during the past few years. Since the park itself became what it Is now tho other portion of the city has built up so rapidly that one cannot get a lot of ground in that locality upon which to build for love or money. People who ride past the magnificent residences of tho park aud note with pleasure the ex-tremely handsome appearance of things express tho greatest surprise when told that a few years ngo lots could be bought there for a few hundred dollars. It is indeed a miracle almost. One couldn't make a purchase now for less than the figure asked by Stephen Girard who, when a man offered to cover a piece of ground with Spanish dollars if he would sell, replied that he would accept the offer if the man "would set 'em up edgeways." The Lincoln park opera house will be opened on Washington's birthday by the German grand opera company comprising 200 of the best singers in the world, who will produce for the first time the opera by Nat Brigham of this city and B.B.Young of Chicago, entited "The Mountaineer." The libretto is remarkably good and the musical adaptions are said to be superb. , Tho new building will be DEATH'S SHINING MARK. Claims For Ilia Own tha Voting and from-laln- g Bollrar KobtrU, Jr. The festivities of Christinas day of the entire community which knew Boliver Roberts, jr., are tinged with sadness, while those near and dear to the departed son, are cast down with grief that Is nigh unto despair. Boliver Roberts was in the full fruition of a ripe manhood, radiant with hope and rich in promise. His business and social relations were the most prosperous and pleasant. At this commanding approach to the zenith bf life, he is suddenly cut dowl and the journey of terrestrial conquest, at an end, In tho bloom of his young manhood he' is gathered to his fathers. He was taken sick on the night of the 17th, and in a week from that dav died of what the doctors techni-cally call, perityphlitis, being a disease of a member ot the Intestines. His sufferings were of that aggravating order which are only limited by the capacity of the nerves to register human pain. He bore up heroically and died as he had lived with a forbear-ing spirit. The Young man was 25 rears of age. single and a junior partner in the dru( firm of Roberts & Eiden. The funeral services will be held at the residence of Boliver Roberts, TM First South street, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. All the friends are invited to attend. Important SVnalorlal Conteat. Dearer News. In the month of January several senatorial contests will be decided. During that period it will be determined whether or not Mr. Chand-ler hits been successful in stealing the legislature of New Hampshire and thereby electing a republican governor ntid returning Mr. Blair to the senate. During tho same time it will be seen whether or not Mr. John, J. Ingalls has been enabled to buy up sufficient mem-bers of tin; Kansas alliance to insure his At the same time it wil1 be seen whether or not the voice of tht people is to be respected in Illinois by tho election of General John M. Pat mer as the successor of Mr. Farwell, The result depends on three farmers' alliance members of the legislature. In North Dakota we will know whether the democratic aud farmers' combina-tion has been sii lli ci en t to defeat the return of Mr. Moody to tho senate and the election in his stead of either a democrat or a farmer's alliance roan. The result in theso states will be watched with unusual interest. Sena-ator- s Jones of Arkansas, Vest of Missouri, Voorbees of Indiana, Piatt of Connecticut, Stanford of California, Teller of Colorado, Vance of North Carolina and Cameron of Pennsylvania will doubtless be returned without serious opposition. There will be a contest over Mr. Call's seat in Florida, hut his successor will be a democrat. In New York the successor of Mr. Everets will be a democrat. It is gen-erally understood that Governor Hill can have the place if he desires it. In Wisconsin it is pretty generally under-stood that Hon. William F. Vilas will bo the successor of Mr. Spooner. THE PKIZK WIMNEK Tha Capebln Young Jnurnallita Who Won tha Wantland I'rlzoa. Mr. Edward G. Ivins aud Mr. C. M. Jackson, who have been struggling hard for recognition in the obscure columns of the Salt Lako Herald and Tribune, woke up this Christmas morning to find themselves famous. By gaining an en-trance to the columns of The Times and having their names heralded to its many thousand readers as the winners of the Lincoln Park prizes, there will be a demand for their services wher-ever true merit is appreciated. Mr. Ivins has always been recog-nized as one of the most faithful aud cap-able of the press corps of this city, and bis work has been conspicuous for its sincerity and faithful adher-ence to the facts. His cheer-ful smile and suave demeanor while pursuing the onerous duties of his profession have enabled him to deal with the criminal class with an d head. Mr. Ivins 'is gradually mastering every department of his profession and before many years, it is predicted, he will be the ruling spirit of a great met-ropolitan newspaper. Mr. C. W. Jackson is the antipodes of Mr. Ivins and two more opposite characters cannot be uiade out of the human moulds, without altoring the pattern. Mr. Jackson i3 full of the eccentrici-ties. His genius and his conceits are, akin to Bill Nye. He finds his imagi-nation constantly encroaching on the domain of facts, and he was intended by nature for a special writer. Should he secure a place on a metropolitan journal where he could free himself from the restraint of the te deuin of wrrk he would make bis mark in the newspaper world. It was but natural that the brilliant, erratic Mr. Jackson, with his fine imagination, won, with hands down, tho prize for "Salt Lake in 1900." Mr. Ivins with his sincere adherence to facts, as against conjecture, won the prize for "Salt Lake as a Home and Place for Investment," as easily and against strong competition. True Times congratulates the young medal winners and shall expect even greater achievements from thoir hands in the future. Society In Wyoming;. Exchange, ' A Boston woman wrote to the mayor , " of a new town in Wyoming asking for Information regarding the state of so- - ciety in his town, as she contemplated going there for the benefit of the health of her children. On receiving his reply i she concluded to remain in Boston a , s( while longer. The mayor wrote: "As for society, it is bang up. This J is a mity morrel town, oonsiderin' that there's sixty-nin- e saloons to a poppyla- - ? tion of 2005. But every saloon has a I sine up say in': "All Fitin' must be done outside.' No kiliin' allowed in this room." Only two men has been killed since Monday, and tomerrer will be Wens-day- . Cheatin' at gamblin' is punished by lynchin', and every effort is being " made to put the town on a good morrel baysis. Ladies is universally respected and j I sell them beer at Half price when tliev buy at my place. ) There is a grand sacred concert and J free dance every Sunday night, aud preachin' every Sunday that tho preacher don't have ter stay ter home (j on account of the big rush at his bowl-ing alley . ' Don't hezzytate about coniin' hers on ackount of sowciety. This is a mi rrol town. Ward's Thaoltlom Talk, Minneapolis Journal. Ward McAllister is earnestly en- - gaged in what he considess the greatest reform of the age. He is trying to in- - ; duce Americau families to stay at d home instead of frittering awjy their money and morality in Europe. This is a very laudable endeavor.. But un-fortunately the particular class Ward is ( dealing with are less American in feel-ing than thousands and thousands of theirhumble fellow citizens. The Mc- Allister crowd breath free in Europo SENTENCED TO IMPRISONMENT. Three Feraons Found Guilty ot Aiding; In I'adawUkl'a Rucapa. Paris, Dec. 25. The trial of La Bruyere, the anarchistic French jour nalist, ami of Mine. Duquercy and Gregoire, charged with conspiracy to defeat justice by aiding In the escape of the Russian anarchist Podewlski, the alleged murderer of General Seliver-skoff- , was concluded yesterday. La Bruyere was sentenced to thirteen months', Duquercy to two months' and Gregoire to eight months' imprison-ment. Caaaa of tha Financial DUtratt. St. Louis t. Does any intelligent citizen doubt that if the republicans had carriod the country in the late elections, there would be far less distrust and appre-hension in the business world than now exists? A democratic victory does not alway Imply financial and. commercial misfortune, perhaps, but somehow that is the way the people are disposed to Interpret it. From a Philadelphia Standpoint Phllad lphia Record. The old ohief's death will spur the warlike Sioux to deeds of vengeance. There is little doubt that the affrays between the ranchers and the the red nu n have rekindled the embers of hos-tility among the savages, and the tkics at Pine Ridge are aglow these nights with tho reflection of camptires that are known to be signals of war. Won by an Ainarlcmn. London. Dec. 25. Joe Donaghoe. of Newburg, N. Y., amatuer champion skater of the United States and of Canada, yesterday won the international amatuer skating championship race on the Lingay Fen, near "Cambridge. He covered the course, one mile and in 4 min-utes aud 40 seconds, beating the world's record. Adiorllilng-- and Suooaaa. Kansas City Journal. "There is scarcely an instance of fail-ure among the regular and largo adver-tisers," says a Chicago paper; and al-ways providing that the advertiser has something worth advertising, the state-ment is true. If vou have somothing to sell, let the public know it. All the most successful merchants are heavy advertisers, and they don't advertise for fun. The Duty of Congraaa. New York Sun. What is imparatively necessary, if congress would not incur the gravest responsibility, is a prompt and em-phatic declaration of the government policy regarding silver. Let it be set forth at once what it is. If it is pro-posed to buy the existing silver surplus of 10.000,000 ounces or so, aud the pro-ceed to the free coinage of American silver, well and good. It may not be wisest thing to do, but above all things let it be known promptly and decisive-ly, one way or the other, what it is pro-posed to do. We warn congress against playing with edged tools. Fri--a Colnaga and ba Qulok About It, Denver Republican. If the present congress does not give us free coinage within three months, the next congress will certainly do it within fifteen months. The influence of the present administration should be cast in favor of tho immediate enact-ment of a law for the free and unlim ited coinage of silver. The Acma of Gallantry. Utlra Otwrrer. The Cincinnati Enquirer speaks of "a girl 3!) years of age." Onllantrjr popld go no further, '. |