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Show SALT LAKETIME5 TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1890. ! . "--T ' X ' :, ' ... pOULD NOT HELP IT. 1 Ctarks King, the Brave Soldier, fcP tfho TT forced to Bo a Novelist. - vebT 'iffTEEBBTIirO OAEEEE- - Stories Made Him Pr.mons-sj- cw r.f Sis He looks, Dresses and He Eomanca of His Life. . ,torv of Ca.pt. Charles King's tfni life reads more like a work of tl fiction than a plain statement rW fac Cr.pt. King's name :,&pMf.iiniliw n a household tn wwlf rs of serial and maghzme S rethei,astfevv;yeara)nnd ho ta .'nwof the best most g& authors in .Araenca The llndforlus stories is so great that vs tban six novels are now being "Ikinas many magazines aud syn-besid-several other important twworte.arid lie has enough orders tad to keep him busy every hour of rte'day to the next two years. Cant King Jas been writing stones of inwaa'd var steadily for the past six or Llt -a- s, and in that time he haa ) maou ont an incredibly large number 1 If novels, and what is still more remark-abl- e they are all good ones. Capt. King is a soldier by instinct and profession, a born ruler of men, but tho receipt of a Braiolinlletand the appearance of one - two military stories from his pen comb-ined to force him, somewhat reluctantl-y into the field of literature. The de-na-for his stories gradually became so peat that he has been compelled to aband-on everything else and become a prof-essional novelist. Capt. Charles King is a resident of Milwaukee. He lives in a pretty little home, on Prospect avenue, surrounded by his happy little family a wife and Mreral children. He is 40 years' of age, bnt appears much youngor. He is small of stature, light and graceful, a blondo, with blue eyes and a handsome, intellig-ent face. Being near sighted he cons-tantly wears glasses. Excepting a must-ache his face is clean shaven. Ho is fond of society, dresses faultlessly, and lfte a true military man is erect and dignified, keen of speech and quick at repartee. When not wearing his unif-orm he occasionally affects dress of a verj striking kind. The portrait here-with given shows him in a suit of spotl-ess white cloth in which he occasionally I ayncare during the summer months. there continuously until his appointment to Rome. In 1658 Charles King was sent to Columbia college, where he re-mained until 1861. Within a few hours after' Fort Sumter had been fired upon young King turned up in tho camp of the. "Wisconsin volunteers at Washing-ton) with Arum sticks in hand. At 16 years of age he saw his first in soldiering Virginia. Ho was guido for Gen. W. S. Hancock when he first crossed the Potomac at the head of his brigade. In 1882 King was appointed a cadet at West Point by President Lincoln, and he graduated No. 2,136, and number 23 in a class of 40. After graduating at W est Point he was kept there for some timo as military instructor a high com-pliment to a subaltern officer. From 1860 to 1869 Capt. King served in the regular army as a cavalry officer, stationed at New Orleans. Then he was ordered to West Point as instructor in cavalry tactics. He was relieved from duty in 1871 to accept a staff position. From 1871 to 1871 he was confidential aid on the stuff of Maj. (Jen. W. H. Emory, with station nt New Orleans! There was a romantic turn to Capt. Kings life about this time. It will be remembered that there was a good deal of excitement over an international race of gentlemen riders on the old Metaire track, at New Orleans, in April, 1872. England, Ireland, Franco and Austria were represented, but there was no one to. ride for the United States. At the last minute Capt. King entered the con-test, and the race was a notable one. Distinguished peoplo from all over the country were present. The flower and beauty of the south turned out and the grand stand at the Jockey club on that particular day was a scene of be-wildering beauty and chivalry. The race wa3 a magnificent one, and to the surprise and delight of every one King won it by two lengths. After the huzzahs of congratulation had subsided the victor was presented with a gold whip, which he took across the track and laid in the lap of a young lady who had accompanied Gen. and Mrs. Emory. She has tho whip yet, and it ia suspended from a ribbon over the parlor mantel in Capt. King's cozy home. They were married a few months after the stirring incident. After going through the reconstruction period in the south our hero asked to be relieved from staff duty to join his troop, K, Fifth cavalry. In the Apache campaign in Arizona, in 1874, King saw brilliant ser-vice. The troop of which he was in command became conspicuo'.is. Gen. Sherman publicly stated that he consid-ered their services "unequaled by those of any cavalry regiment." On Nov. 1, 1874, King was severely wounded at Sunset pass. He was then only saved from falling into the hands of the blood-thirsty savages by the valorous devotion of one of his soldiers. For months the intrepid commander was laid np with a shattered saber arm. Almost before it was well he was in the saddle again and went through the ter-rible Big Horn and Yellowstone cam-paigns. His service was brilliant, his bravery matchless and his coolnass, in the heat of many of the most terrible bat-tles ever fought with the Indians, won him unstinted praise from his superiors. In 1878 King's wound, which had never healed, became so troublesome that he was forced to go before a retiring board. The next year he left the army that he loved so well and became a shelved wa-rriorfull of scars and glory, before he had reached one-ha- lf of man's years. And thus it was that the soldier became an author. After his re-tirement ho held several important civil and military commissions, and became identified prominently with the national guard, in which he is still very much in-terested. In Capt King's study, where he writes his stories, there is the veritable Navajo blanket in which his soldiers bundled or carried him down the moun-tain side after receiving bis wound at Sunset Pass.- There, too, can be seen the pictures in uniforms of many of tho heroes of his stories. Shoulder straps, sword belts, forage cap and buckskin loggings are suspended from the walls. There are a thousand and one other curi-ous things picked np by the captain dur-ing his army life. On the wall is a fine portrait of Geu. Rufus King, and near, by is the magnificent presentation sword owned by the soldier-writer-'s distin-guished father. Al together it is a home of refinement and taste. Capt. King and the lady who won the Metaire whip have three children, and there is a Charles King. Jr., who is a living pic-ture of tho father and a perfect soldier in miniature. G. H. Yknowine. Mil m p . capt. rasa, author of "two soldiers." Capt. King firet tried his prentice hand at writing when a subaltern of art-illery, just after the war, but not with pecuniary success, if any other. He found publishers, but no pay. In 1872, while on reconstruction duty in the south, he begau "Kitty's Conquest," and tried several publishers with it. No one wanted it, r,nd ho pitched the MSS. into a trunk, and went out to Arizona, to join tho Fifth cavalry for the Apache campaign. For sis yeiii--s he and his regi-ment vrereiu ono 'Indian war after an-other, aud ccouting all over the continent, (mm tha Missouri to the Colorado. It this whilu recovering from a suvcre Ti'ckikI that ho began sketches of Indian wwpaignmg, and they led to demands for more. Tiw Lippincotts read 'his "(JoloheT's Daughter" as it wag being published as 4 serial in an army magazino that could hardly afford to pay for the paper it w as prmtal on. They instantly offered to publish it in book form and pay him royalty and to take anything else he had, including "Kitty." "The Colonel's Daughter" is selling yet, and so isits sequel, "Marion's Faith," wliiie "The Deserter" and "From the Raab," and his several later complete novels, have exceeded all the publishers' expectations, end astonished nobody more than the author himself. His largest work and considered by profes-eioTu-.l critics his best is "The Famous Battles of the World," an 800 pago vol-sro- e, published in Philadelphia, but ho has written several short stories and sketches for lippincotts, Harpers and cthero. ami for the next year or two, I ui told by the captain himself, ho can accept no more offers, for all that he can Possibly write Is bespoken. la answer to a question as to his method of work Capt. King eaid that there had been only three months a year )itil 1BS7 that he could give to writing. national guard is a thing in which he is deeply interested, and he has given lt a great deal of time. When he does rite it is generally for several hours at tretch, from 8 or 0 in tho moraing un-til 1 or sometimes 2. He writes rapidly find yet hates to revise and correct, but io one ever sees his work, good or bad, Jiatil it is opened in the publisher's office. Everjthing he has written since 1882 and tench that he wrote before has found its Market 'apt. King was born in Albany, N. Y., Oct. 12, J844 autx come8 of a family in literature and politics. His father was for several years United States minister to Rome, and during the r became brigadier general of voluu-taer- s. His jtrandfather. Charles Kin?. D., was once president of Columbia co Jc5r.f and Gen. iuf;a King, was one of the signers of Declaration of Independtnce and t'rtec minister to England. On his moth-sal- s he ia a direct descendant of "bn Eliot, the Indian apostle. In 1845 Mfug g t0 Milwaukee and be-fca- e editor of The. Sentinel, residing ss-isssW- hen You Can Buy 4 Lots insssss Davis, Sharp & Stringer's, Add!tion? CORNER OF SECOND WEST AND TENTH SOUTH, On small Cash Payment, and within. 30 days after Electric Car Line, already commenced, on Second West, is completed, sell 3 Lots for Profit sufficient to build on remaining Lot. 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This magnificent cream-whit- e granite stroo-tur- e was begrnn April 8, ISM. It Is 100x300 feet, tho walls are 100 feet high, and the towers.when completed, will be 1)00 feet in height. Over tH,XJ,noO have been expended on the Temple, and it Is now nearlng completion. In the same square with the temple Is the spa-cious building called Tho Tabernacle. Here are held the services of the Mormon chnreh, and these are attended every Sunday by immense consregatlons of people, both Morinon and Gentile, The structure is oval in shape, seventy-fiv- e feet high and 0xlfO feet in length and breadth. It has a seating capa-city of W.000 people, and here may be hoard what is claimed to be the finest organ in tli world. Pattl once Bang in the tabernacle, and demonstrated that its acoustic powers are very fine. The Gardo House, or Amelia Palace, was built by Brighara Young who willed that it should be the residence of his favorite wile. Amelia Folsom Young, but since his death it has been used as the official residence of dignitaries of the church. ' . Brlgham Young's Residences, known as the Bee-Hiv- e and the Lion House are structures, curious from as-sociations. These are situated in what was onoe Hrigham Young's domain, all of which has passed into other bands, save the large lot in which is Brlgham Young's Grave. This can be reached by passing through the Eagle Gate, an archway in the old mud wall which at ono time encompassed Hrigham's pri-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 space left near by for the graves ot his other wives. Yeseret Museum This Institution is situatod on Sonth Temple street, directly opposite Temple square. It contains a large number of interesting curios-ities, chiefly pertaining to the early history of Utah. It Is well woi'Ji a visit. Prospect Hill with Its lookout tower commands a splendid 'view 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 Tark. In the southeastern portion of the city is a beautiful resort and can 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 ot the city. There are several large cases con-taining specimens of Utah's mineralogy which attract much attention. The Grand Opera IIodm, on Second South street, is under able manage-ment and is handsomely and comfortably fitted up. Some of the best talent in the coun-try is constantly passing between the Atlantlo and the Pacific and Salt Lake City is always made a stopping place for performances, either the opera house or the Bait Lako Theater ' being selected. This latter place of amuse-ment was built by Brlgham Young over thirty years ago. It is a large and beautiful temple and la comfortably arranged. Assembly Hall, near the temple. Is used in winter for worship by the Mormons, the tabernacle being too largo to admit of proper heating. Assembly hall la 190x68 feet, and oostllW.&UO. The celling is dec-orated with church pictures, among them the Angnl Moroni disclosing the hiding place ef the goldon plates to Joseph Smith. ' The Natatorlum is a large circular bathing house, the center of which, under a glass roof. Is a swimming pool. The water Is brought In pipes from Beck's Hot Springs. There are also a large number of bath rooms. Electric Street Cars connect with every point of Interest In the city. The system is now and the appointments good. Rapid transit is assured. Camp Douglas, three miles east of the city and over 400 feet above it. Is beautifully laid out in the midst of lawns and orchards, and the barracks and houses of the ofllcem are built of atone. The port commands a wide view of the city and oeyond where Great Salt Lake lies like molten silver at the foot of the western mountains. Beck's Hot Springs . are In the northern part of the city about three miles from the business centsr. They issue from the base of the mountains, and are regarded as a very valuable aid In cases of rheumatism, dyspepsia and scrofula. The waters are used both In-ternally and externally, and there is an excellent bath house and necessary appointments for the eonifort of patiente. The Warm Sulphur Springs are between the Hot Springs andthe city, about o- -e mile from the postoace. There la a good hotel and comfortable bath house in connec-tion with the springs, and they oan be reached by street railway. The Mountains arennsurpaeMdin magnificent canyone, end at least dozau of the prandwrt are within reach of the city. These invite the touriut to days, weeka or months wnong their wild receates to neh, to hunt, to scale the peaks aud ridges, and to gJther wild rioweis the tlde of mossy springs. tfUMth tne shade of umbrageous p!nes. Biff Cottonwood canyon should be eeea by every tour rt. Hera are lake Mary and Marth from which Cows the turbulent Cottonwood riVrr; and at the base of the mounutiu; are laksa Blanche. Iflorence and Lillian. Besides these areMllls creek, Parley's, Emigration, and City Creek canyons, all extremely picturesque and delightfully romantic. Pleasant Drives abovnd in scores Bround the nuTskhte of the city: nlK the quiet country roads, and through the lanes dividing, meadows of rich ereen alfalfa and fields of grain: while the malestic mountains are never entirely lost sloiit of. From under the branches of ttves and above hedo of the wild dos-ros- e elimn aro caught of snow.coverofl peaks. A drlvs to Fort ioulas, and then a mile further on to the mouth of toleration canyon lsmost dellchtful. It was here tnat toe sight of the Mormon pioneers wis first ratio glad by the vast expanse of Halt Lake valley sud-denly bursting upon them, oa the wtb of July, 1M" The Groat Salt Lake. "J think." says Knvtt' InKOTsoll, "few per-so-reallw how wonderUy, stnuinulf beautiful this inlsud sea Is." and ialt of Its sunsets Phil KoWnson has said: Waere have 1 not seen sunsets, by land end sea, la Asia Africa, Kurope and America, and w!jers ran f say I hae ever seen more Wonderotts colorint! more electrifying effects than in ths sunwt on the rreut iialt Lake of L'Uto." H:ilt Lane Is ss oeauUful a sheet of wator as ran t found anywhere. The waves are a bright blue or greeu, and as thsy dsnce on Its surface !t would be hard to tell which color prevails. It i dotted with beautiful Islands, and it aflords the finest salt water bathing in the world. I' Oarfleld Beach is within easy distance of the city, belne but eighteen milos of a rlle bv traid. IWi is fourd every mxorv and onmtort for a dip !a the mysieHoi.s sea. and aleo all the things y for the comfort of the itiuer num. The rife affords enjoyable meals at reasonable nrlces. and row boats are to be had for a o.t mill" on the waters whlchivwwes a romantic Interest for every visitor. The manatBmwit of the aooimmndations at firtlld Hmi Is unilcr the direction of the Union Paciuo Raii-wa- y company, as is that at I.aks Park under Ihe supervision of the Rio Grande West-ern This resort Is north of the city, 'about half way between 6alt Lake and Cgden. and Is touch frequented by vlslturs. Jt Is similar id atuactlvenaee to Garfield, and la well worthy a i "visit. Fitted by Experience. A Massachusetts avenue lady wanted n coachman, iind one wnB recommended whom Bhc interviewed. "I want a very safe and careful driver," she said. "That's me, mum," responded the ap-plicant, confidently. "I'm nervous alxmt horses and I don t want to drivo fast, and 1 don't want to go 'round the corners with a whirl." "I know, mum, jest what you wants. Them was my orders before, mum." "Where were you engaged last?" ' "Drivin' a hearse, mum." He rot the place and is giving excel-lent satisfaction. Washington Star. . Serenading- - an Abent Couple. A most disgusted crowd in Baco, the other evening, was one that, after mak-ing itself hoarse and tired by an hour and a half spent in taauOae newly married couple and in vainly try-ing to get the groom to respond, was at last thanked for its music by the bride-groom's father, who volunteered the fur-ther information that his so and wuo v ere in a neighboring vfflage.-i- is-tvn Tnnf J Didn't Have to Die to Win. Dr. Mortimer Slocuni died at his home 25 of a B in San Antonio, Tex., May affection of the stomach. Ho proiniuent in politics of Texaa. Tvrenty-fiv- e years ao Mr. Slocum was P tioner of Chicago. He was attoc-te- by fwS hTheld a 1000 policy & to compromiso with hint ft He eccptd the offer, came to IS restored to health, and aSed a fortune on the Ufa insurance Philadelphia Press. money.-C- or. ' P Craiz, of Gwinnett, Ga.. the office ot Sto perfection. Mr. CTaig hB ben SbSSTthecothrt, iht. |