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Show THE SALT LAKli TIMES: 1892 T i SALT LAKE CITY. Sight! and Boenes in and Aronnd th I Interoountain Metropolis Infoe-- maticn fat Oai Visitors, k SUIDE TO THE TO CRIST. BiJt Lake's Location. Attraotion. aa Climate Garfield Beach and Other Placet of Interest. The eity of Salt Lake has a faroa which reaches around the world. The population la about 55,000, aud is in-creasing at a rapid rate. It is situated at the base of the Wasatch mountain in t lovely valley, rich in agricultural and U eighteen miles distant from 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 oi tkeni: Tha Tampla. This magnificent cream-whit- e granite structure was began April 6, 1853. It Is 100x200 feet, tho walls are 100 feet high, and the towers, when completed, will be 200 feet he;.ght. Over 3,.r00,000 have been expeuded on tho temple, and It Is now neariug completion. In the aauie square with tho temple is the spa-cious building called The Taberaaela. Here aro held tho services of the mor-too-n church and these aro attended very Sunday by an immense congrega-tion of people, both mormon and gen- tile. The structure is oval in shape, eeventy-fiv- e feet high and 250x150 feet In length and breadth. It has a seating capacity of 12,000 people, and hero may be heard what is claimed to be the lin-e-organ in the world. Patti once In the sang tabernacle, and demonstrated that Its acoustic powers are very line. The Qarito Hoaee r Amelia palace, was built by Brigham Toung who willed that it could be the residence of his favorite wife. Amelia Folsom Young, but since his death it has been usee as the official residence of dignitaries of the church. Urlikan Konafl It. alienee known as the Bee-TIiv- and the Lion House aro structures, curious from associations. These are altualed in what was oneo Brigham lXaOtattng'B domain, all of which haa passed other hand?, save the largo' lot in In w hich ia Brigham Young's grave. froepeol Hill "itb its lookout tower commands a Splendid view of the city and its The Tithing BniUlug Sossesses tainxteesrecsotlleacstebdeing the general by the mormon church from its disciples. Liberty Frk, In the southeastern portion of the city Is a beautiful resort aud can be reached by rapid transit trains. The Chember of Commerce. on Second South street is visited by those who take an interest in the com-mercial standing of the city. There are everal large cases containing speci- mens of Utah's mineraloj which at-tract much attention. aU Lake Theater. This lattur place of arrmsoment as kuiit by Brigllam Youug over thirty Ciars ago. It is a large and beautiful and comfortably arranged. Aaaainblj 'In,. oar the temple, is used in winter for Worship by the mormons, the taberna- - ple being too large to admit of proper boating. Assembly hall is 120x68 feet, and cost $150,000. The ceiling is d which church pictures among IheiQ the Angel Moroni disclosing the hiding place of the golden plates to Joseph hmith. Camp Douglaa. three miles east of the city and over 400 tevi above it is beautifully laid out in (he midst of lawns aud orchards, and! the barracks and houses of the officers are built of stone. Tho post commands a wide view of the citv and beyond There Great Salt Lake lies molten sil-- Ver at the foot of the western moua-- tairiB. Baok'a Hut gprlaga are in the northern part of the city about three miles from the business center. They issue from the base of the moun-tains, and aro regarded as a vety valua-ble aid In cases of rheumatism dyspep-ai- a and serofulla. The waters . re used both internally and externally, and ehere is an excellent bath house and necessary appointment for the comfort W paticnU. Tha Warm dulphor 8prlaa;a are between the Hot Springs aud tha edty, about oue mile from the postoffioo. There is a good hotel aud comfortable bnth house in connection with the p rings, and they can be reached by tr-ie- t railway. Tfc Ittoaatalae are urwurpaused in magnificent conons. and at least a dozen of the grandest are within reach of the eity. These invite the tourist to spend days, woeka or months among their wild recesses to fish, to hunt, to scale the peaks and ridges, and to gather wild flowers by the mossy springs, beneath the shade oi umbrageous pines. Uig Cottonwood oauon should he seen by every tourist. Rsre are lake Marv arid Martha from which flows the turbulent Cottonwood liver; and at tho base of the mountains are lakes Blanche, Florence and Lilian. Besides these are Mills creek. Parley's Emigration, and City Creek canons, all extremely picturesque aud delightfully Cumantfa. PtoatMBl Drives abound In scores aronnd the outskirts of the oity; along the quiet country) roads, and through the lanes dividing meadows of rich green alfalfa and fields of grain, while the majestic mountains are never entirely lost sight of. From under the branches of trees and above hedges of the wild dog-ros- e are glimpses caught of snow covered peaks. A drive to Fort Douglas, and then a mile further out to the mouth of Emigration oanon is almost delightful. It was here that the sight of the mormon pioneers was first made glad by the vast expanse of Salt Lake valley suddenly burst upon thorn, on the 24th of J uly, 1847. Th Graat gait Laka, "I think," says Ernest Iugersoll, "few persons realize how wonderfully, strangely beautiful this island sea is," , and speaking of its sunsets Phil Robin-ha- d said: "Where have I not seen uns,. , by land anil sea, in Asia, Af-rica, Europe and America, aud where ran I say I have ever seen more won-Uerou- a coloring, more elect rifving effects than in the sunset on the ilre-i- t Salt Lake of Utah." Salt Lake is as oeauti-lu- l a sheet of water as can be found anywhere. The waves are bright blue rgrecn.and as they dance ou its surface K would be hard to toll which oolor pre- vails. It is dotted with beautiful Jr' a nds. aud it affords the finest salt feaater ia tha.world, J 'LOOK AT THE MAP." PENNSYLVANIA SHORT LINES. The Special Features: --V Of the 'Pennsylvania Limited draw a ' ) larvo travel to it. All Pullman cars; 'ealibuled (rom front to rear. Library, Smoking Parlor, Dliung Car, Bath j ( ) Koom, Barber Shop, Stenographer, y Wuiting Maid, Sleeping and Obaerva-iio- n Cars, eluotjic lighted and ntoam heated. AOr iress LUCK, W48 Clark street, Chicago. Tlcketa Sold Everywhere Over the Pennsylvania Short Lines. SILVERTON RAILROAD. Betweeu Silvertun and all points In the Fttuiuui Red Mountain Country Connect with the Denver and Rio Grande R. R, at Silvertun and Ouray, and completes the famous trip Around the Circle Over Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Acknowledged to be the most magnifi-cent mountain trtp in ilia known world Including daylrht ride of six miles In Concord Coaches through the l'n-co-i 'ah ((re Canon which ie unequal In ilf grandeur aud addn greatly to th pleasure of this delightful journey. j OTTO HEARS, Pres., Deafer, Colo. MOSES LIVElllIAN. 8. K. HOOPER, tienerU Supt Cen. Pans. Agt. atilvertun. 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S l T J m I ir i , 80 COLUMIS Of Reading Matter Eath You Cannot Afford to do Without The TIMES I ii It is the Bri4hte.4t aud Bust. , UNION PACIFIC SYSTEBL THE THROUGH CUR LINE. Effective January 13, 1892. Trains Arrive and Depart at Salt Lako Daily, as Follows: ARKIVE From all EoPtetn jjoIiiU 4:00 a. m. Krom Hutte. Portland, Logan. Fark City and Ssn Frunrlnc j 10:45 a. m. From nil Kactrn pointa tm p. m. Fiom Cache Valley, Ogtlen and inter-mediate points 7:80 p. ro. tFrom Milford and rntarmediato point! 9:35 a. m. r'tom Juab, I'roro find Eureka 5:4) p. m. From TerminuB and Tooele 4:10p.m. DEPART For all Eastern pointa 7:00 a. in. For HntV, Portland, Han i'r.ndaco and CacheValley 10:'.5a. m. For Cache Valley and Hark City 3:30 p. in. For all E&atru points and an Fraa- - claco fi:00 p. ra. For Provn, Jnnb and Bureka 7:30 a.m. IFor Milford and .tttrmK.iat6 ifoiuta.. 4:x'0 p. ra. For TfnfiinuH and Tooele. 7:45 a. m Daily, BnnH.iy excepted. lirniii- - betwecu Juab and Milford do not run Sundays. . CITY TICKET OFFICE, 201 MAIN ST, D. E. BURLET. Gen'l Agt. fassgr. Dept. 8. H. H. Ci.ark, 0. H. U4,ln, Bi L. LoiU2. Oenl. Mgr. O. TruSa M-- r. ii. P A T. Agt K 1 mmmmmmmsa SllS38 I Yi j aaamVSmjmr j l Santa Ft Route Atchison, Topeia & Santa Fe. Euns the fluest trains between Den-ver. Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Atchison, Topeka, Kansas City, St. Joseph, Galesburg, Chicago. These trains aro Solid Vestibulo Dining Cars, Free Ueclming Library Chair Cars, leaving Denver 5 p. in. daily. MOST POPULAR ROUTE. To reach all eastern points, either via Chicago or St. Louis. Ask any ' ticket agent lor tickets over this route. For further information, time curd, etc, call upon or address J. D. K KN WORTH Y, 43 W. 2d South. S ilt Lake City. GEO, T. NICHOLSON, C P. & T. A., Topeka, Kan. The Next Number Especially Good, TALES KROM TowmTopics READ BV ALL MEN AND WOMEN. 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The Sunday Sun. the crenteat Hunilny newnpnpor In the world, rrica 0c a copy. Hv nintl ! a year. AUttirn 1'iiJi ttUM. Mew York. J . --. CLOSING OF KAILS. At Bait Lake City FostoHlce. Aug 2. 1NL P.P. - F;(t MU, east 8:0Ue.aV CP. Ogden, Butte, Portland and Inter-medial n.jiate .:S'- - R.0 Mall, eaet. U.r Local Ma4I to Logan and interme-diate points, alto closed, pouch for Sea Frauuaco .:0p.a, B.U.W Mail for Ogden 8:80 p. av TJ.r- .- Mail for SanTranclaco 6:00 P Mall for San Francisco 1J P 6.G.W- .- Denver and Aspen Mail s: p a. C.P. Park Citv. Coalville and Kcho.. .. Jpm. CP. Prlaco, Milford and intermediate oc lata 6:10 a.m. Vy. Stockton and intermediate poiute. 6:10a.m. O.C.-Pa- rk Citv, Mill Creek and local pointa 1 7:00 a m. R.li.W. BliiRham 7:45 am. B. 0 Milford, Friaco and Prove 8:00 p m. ocas tor ,,... or suiut 49 bsfot. C. Fast Mall :00 am. C.P. Park City aud cache Valley 10:13a ai. U.P.Idabo, Montana and Oregon p m. TJ.P. Fri, Milford aud uoiiits aouth. 6:l p.m. 17. P. Stockton and internmliato point :00p m. K.O.W. California and weet. I;40a m. Pacific Mail 4:45 p m. K.ii.W.-Pac- inc Eipreae 1: p m. B.U.W.--Hlngha- 8:00 p m. tJ.C.-F- ark Cnj and Mill Creek t:0p.m. OFFICS HOIIBI. Money order window opena 9 a.m., olote 5.60 p.m. Opening reisu-- window :00 :.m. CloaiBg fSgUtSt window 8:00 p. in. General delivery wlnouw open 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 8t'" windows open S a.m. to 8:0- -' p.m. Catalan' window, except Sunday, 6 to.. 7:00 p.m. undat norma, General delivery and atamp .!.. open 11 a.m. to , 1:80 p.m. Carriers' witdow U to 1:00 p.m. Hours for collection of mail from the letter hoses in the business liiitricte, AtolOa.m., 1:80, 4:00, 6:80 and 8:00 p.m. L a. Basraa. P. If, |