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Show (f 3v S Xo. 1111. OOII12IV the call of the Governor met at Ogden City, and qualified as Trustees by tiling bonds as required by law. On the following day an organizatio l of the lloard was effected. Uoverror Caleb W. West being elected President; Henry II. Rolapp.of Ogdeo', Secretary; Hyrum S. Young, of Ogden. Treasu-e- r; and William C. Hall, of the Terri tory; James II. Movie. Prosecuting Attorney of Salt Lake County; Joseph Barton, Prosecuting Attorney of Davis County; Riey H. Jones, Prosecuting Attorney of Box Elder County ; Charles C. Richards, Prosccut Ing Attorney of Weber County; and Samuel R- - Thur-maProsecuting Attorney of I'tah County; by virtue of their respective offices, being Trust ees. The first business of the Board was the selection of a suitable site for the proposal buildings. After much careful investigation, a tract of land which had been generously tendered to the Trustees by the people of Ogdcn City, by and through the Mayor and City Council, was accepted. This tract of land which is situated within the certiorate limits of the City and consisting of about thirty-liv- e acres, was turned over to the Trustees for the purpose mentioned for the sum of one dollar. At a later date, for the further sum of TERRITORIAL REFORM SCHOOL. The Beautiful Building and Superb Grounds in Ogdeo. For some time p;ist the people of tlx Territory f Ctuh hare greatly felt tho need of nn institution for the correction ami ducatioii of juvenile offenders, but nt until I;"., was any provision for such an institution. Hiring the Twenty Kivclttli session of the Legislative Assembly, an act was passed appropriating money for the erection f suitable building and providing Trustor's for the management of this institution, to be known as the Territorial llcform School. Ogden City, the county seat of Weber County, being readily aeccssablo from any part of the Territory on account of so many railways centering at this point, was chosen as the place for these buildings. Under the provislonsof the act referred to for the construction of the reform school the governor and secretary of the Territory, and the attorneys of the counties of Sail Lake, 1 n, ros-cutiii- PavLs, Isox Elder, Weber and I'tah uihI their successors In office, were constituted the Trustees. On the 2 2d of March, ISsS, these several officers, at i CITY. I TAII, TUES3T4Y 9IOIIX1M.', .11 considered by tho Board the most pu feet in arrangement and appearance. The sketch below Rives a view of tl building, as it will appear when coi pitted... The site is in the northeasteii t I 1L. puii. oi me tiowu, auu coii;c:U" 1 H of view whole the splendid city the surrounding valley. In the acft ground are the Wasatch Mountain with the beautiful Ogden Canyon, fro j which there is always, even during tl warmest period of tho year, a u refreshing and healthful breeze, TV building is approached from the n. of Twentieth Street and Monroe A,,1 nue, through grounds beautifully la ', out in lawns, drives and walks, tree , etc., dotted here and there. The structure is 142.r,0 feet, is fifty feet high to the S'iuare; the tower being 140 f t high. There are three stories, will attic and basement. Tho mater til used in the construction, of the basement is Kyune stone, a grey sand f " 'f of line grain and texture. The t ings for the foundation are foui wide. The stonework in the baseirc ,e is pitched faced and surrounded by ater-table of this same sand ston Tho basement story Is about six f;. out of the ground, and aids in glvl-.-- r the entire building a massive appe,v ance. The other throe stores r one dollar, additional tracts of land adjoining that already given, and consisting of three acres, were given for the surne purpose. The land was duly accepted by the Trustees for the purposes of a reform school and grounds, the, estimated value of the land at the time of tho acceptance being about sixty thousand dollars. The Trustees have since purchased additional land from private parties, making an aggregate of over fifty acres of land surrounding the same. A committee, composed of members of the Hoard of Trust ees, went east and visited all the notable institutions of a similar character to that which it was proposed to erect, in order to obtain information in regard to the class of building to erect, the management of the institution; and in regard to any facts which could be of uny benefit to the Board in the performance of labors devolving upon them. Upon the committee's return, and tho li ling of their report and recommendations, stops were taken to procure suitable plans for such a building as the committee Several plans were in recommended. competition, among these were plans prepared and submitted by Messrs. Dallas A Hedges, architects of Salt Lake City, the? were accepted, being ! . r -w- i: structed of Ogden pressed brick, manufactured by tho contract r, Mr. Joseph Jackson, and trimmed with the same kind of stone as is used for the basement. The contrast of the grey stone with tho beautiful cherry red brick, rives a very pleasing and striking Tho superb loggia is apeffect. proached by twelve steps which are of Weber Canyon red sand stone. This stone is quarried about forty miles from Ogden, on tho line of the Union Pacific Railway, and is the very best material for the purpose to be obtained in the country, it wears like iron, and of its durability there can be no question. Passing through the entrance' which is fifteen feet wide and twelve feet high and constructed of grey stone beautifully carved, with massive columns, we are on the tiled lloor of the toggle. Taste and good judgment have been shown in the selection of the pattern. Leaving the loggie, we come to main hall, a spacious p'ace from whence access to any part of the building may be readily obtained. On the left of the hall are the general offices, fronting on the ornamental grounds to the southwest, and on the right the general reception room. Immediately in front of the main hall is a grand staircase constructed of Spanish cedar n. Vol. with carved posts and balusters. This staircase runs up four steps to the stained glass window of the officers' dining room, ami then branches to tiie right and to the left to the second floor. The officers' dining room, just mentioned, is a well appointed apartment with suitable pantries, closets, etc. The building is divided into two parts for the accommodation of male and female inmates, the section for tin1 males being in the south part of the building and that for females being in the north part. Each section is the counterpart of the other, therefore a description of one portion of the building gives an exact idea of the arrang-nieof the other. On the first Moor, there is a school room with accommo-dation- s for fifty students; the room is well lighted and well ventilated and is pleasant in every particular. Hooms are also provided for the officers of each family, these art; located on each side of the general reception rooms and the superintendent's rooms. Passing up the stairs, one comes to the dormitories each of which will accommodate twenty-fiv- e inmates. The rooms are sufficiently large to give each occupant, if the rooms were full, 54 square feet of space. Across the hall from the dormitories and immedi . hot water is provided. Steam will be used only in colder weather. Another feature of tho basement is the lavatory rooms for the inmates. Along the middle of each of these is a pipe from which jets of water will issue for the use of the inmates for washing purIt will bo so arranged that poses. each inmate can have his proper place and ' his individual towel, and a little, closet or cupboard in which to keep a change of clothing. Each cupboard is to have a lock the key of which is to be kept by tho occupant, but all the cupboards will be opened by keys In the possession of the proper officer. It will be seen that full protection Is given to all the inmates from the possibility of catching any infectious disease that might accidentally be introduced into the building. In the basement are the closets, one for each family. Those are I). L. Mott's latest style of actional apparatus. The lloor of the basement is constructed of Portland cement, and is damp proof, there is also a lire proof vault In the basement. Another feature which should not be overlooked Is tho dust shute down which all dust from any llooi may be thrown, and thence easily taken outside ami away; by the side' of this dust shute is a shaft for a dumb waiter, ately over the attendants' rooms, are bath rooms for the attendants, also, on the second lloor and over the dining room are bath moms for the officers and guests. On the third floor in the main building is the hospital ward with a well-lighte- nt ' If. well - ventilated, sick ward which can le thoroughly Isolated from the rett of the building, if necessary. ' On thcattlc floor there is a spacious room which will be used as a lectsire room or as a chapel. It Is 40x60 fovt in size. And on this same Moor are rooms for the workmen and employees. Here also are the' hot and cjld water tanks, with a capacity of I'.Oit and 1,000 The building is gallons resectively. fitted throughout with hot and cold water service, and the sanitary arrange ments are tho best that can be secured and the experience of similar instltu tions can suggest. Coming down from the attic to the basement we find the large plunge baths, 20x24 feet, and four feet deep. These are surrounded with steam coils for heating purposes tnd are so arranged that they can be plentifully supplied with hot and cold water. In the basement is the boiler from which steam for heating the A separate building is generated. heater for furnishing the building with TERRITORIAL REFORM SCHOOL AND GROUNDS, OGDEN, UTAH. with an opening on every lloor. The obtained from the Ogden Bench Canal. In the commencement of this article whole of the arrangements on the interior are of the very best for conven- it is stated that the grounds aggregate ience, and tin- - proper carrying out of alut 5'i acres. This tract of laud has for which tie- - building is been carefully laid off in orniniental the obj.-ctconstructed. Every inch of space is grounds, pastures, orchards ai.d farmutilized for some purpose, and the ing land. The ornamental grounds, building abounds with useful closets which will make tie' most beautiful in and euploards. The interior certainty the Terri ton-- , have been arranged anil is conveniently arranged, the exterior laid off l.y M. Christophcrseti, a land- is certainly imposing in appearand;. scape gardener of great experience. The building contains in all 22o win- Already the grass is growing beautis, dows. fully; the trees are making good ami there is much cause for The water service for the l,iiilling Is obtained from the city reservoir, and congratulation on the part of the manby means of this ample arrangements agement, for the result-- , thus far have been made in case of lire. As obtained. On the ornaue.-nta- l grounds, before stated, there Is a cold water as will be seen from tin.- above engravtank on the attic lloor by means of ing, there is a fountain and hundreds which the pressure through the entire of shrubs and evergreens of all there are ten acres of lawn, building is equalize!. The water for the irrigation of the grounds is obtained while the number of shrubs and trees from the Ogden Bench Canal, the aggregate six thousand. Tho orchard service taken a short distance is plaided with all kinds of fruit trees; corner of the in addition are raspberries, currant, northeastern the friu The main goscbcrrics and other small berries. Reform School grounds. scrvie,, pipe for this ptirxse is ten The whole of tho trees are making feet in g'Mxl progress, ami there is not the inches in diameter, and is length. In addition to this there are slightest doubt that within a few years also about 1.S0O feet of six inch iron this will be one of the most beautiful mains. This water is distributed alnnit spots in the Territory. The location is favorable to fruitthe ornamental grounds into a numlM-- r of sprinklers and kept running contin- growing and farming. There is a plenAt the northeastern corner of tiful supply of water, and by the careuallythe grounds a large reservoir has been ful attention which will l given to constructed. Supply for this is also , this department of the institution, it : s i pio-ures- . kinds-Altogeth- :o ciiiiiiot fail to be a great success. A visitor to the Reform School should not fail to take a view from the top of tho building. Standing on the roof of this great structure one sees the grandest panorama to be seen in the West. He views the Great Salt Lake like a silver streak playing at the foot of the mighty mountains on the west. Between the lake and his coign of vantage he observes a number of thrifty villages, while at his feet, bristling with energy, is tin- - City of Ogden. He turns to the north anil As he views an earthly paradise. turns to the right, his face is fanned with a gentle breeze which bursts from the mouth of the Ogden Canyon, and as his eye follows the magestic Wasatch range he stands rapt in wonder and surprise at the beauty of the situation. Too much praise cannot be accredited to the Trustees for their discernment in the selection of this site for a territorial refm m school. The total cost of the building will be about $.Mi,tuiu.no. The contractor is Mr. Joseph Jackson of this city. The brick used in the construction of this building is the very bct to be found and is manufactured by Mr. Jackson at his yards in the south part of the city, of the very best material and in a superior manner. Work was commenced on the building in the early part of October last, I and about the 21st of December, owin,r to the inclement weather operations wero suspended. Work was resumed in the enrly part of March last, and has been pushed, and that vigorously, ever since.' It is expected that the building will be completed about the first of July 'next. j j The manlier in which the work has been performed is creditable to Mr. Jackson. The plans of the architects have been faithfully followed, and th:i building in its completeness is a perfect monument or trie creditable taste and skiil of tht! architects, Messrs. Dallas .V Hedges, of Salt Luke City. The plumbing, the fitting of the steam heating nparatus and the gas fitting has been done by Mr J. W. Far-rell- , or Salt Lake City, the. system is the most complete and tho finest to be found in any building In tho Territory. The tin roof was put on by Mr. W. W. Fuiirc, of Ogdcn City, and is a most excellent job; every precaution having been taken to prevent damage from wind. In fact, there Is only one term which can properly describe the whole of the work in connection with this building, and that is, that It is strictly first class. The whole of tho work is under the careful supervision of Hon. Joseph Barton, who is one of the Trustees. The gentleman has been appointed as the Superintendent of Construction, ii li and lie lias filled his position faithfully. of the The beautiful appearance grounds, even at this early period, is due much to this gentleman's perseverance and energy. Under his direction, what was a short time ago almost a barren patch of sage brush, is now transformed into a smiling and beauti ful garden. Tho whole of the grounds are surrounded by a neat picket fence, which was constructed under a contract made by Mr. David Eccles of this city. There are three approaches to the building. The main approach as stated above, is situated on the corner of Twentieth Street and Monroe Avenue, tho other two are to the north and east of this main approach respectively. This building is less than one- - mile from the business center of the city, and is a structure of which the citizens of Ogden are justly proud. ArchitectFor the purposo urally it is.beautiful. for which it is intended it is convenient. In location it is healthful. Its scenic attractions are superb. The Standard takes pleasure in presenting to its readers the above cut of tho building and grounds and the foregoing description of the same. The objects for which the building was erected are praiseworthy. The build ing is an ornament to the city; and all visitors will le amply rewarded for they may make to any exertion that take a look at it and its case, they were always redeemed, because there is no tax deed on record, They are the Safest Found in the and no record of any tax sale ever Country. having taken place in the county. What other community in all the laud Titles to real estate have their origin can make a similar showing? () from Government patents, (ft) from Our people have always had a habit tax sales, c) from judicial sales, which of paying their debts, hence judgments include sales on executions and forefor debt have been rare, and sales on closure of inortga.es, and () from the execution rarer still; and, as to mortsettlement of estates of deceased pergages. In forty years in Weber County sons. there have not been forty foreclosures Of course, all titles originate with the of and in a largo proportion Government, and the patent is the of mortgages, cases the land was redeemed, so fountain of which or back .source, head, that the chain of title was not diverted we do not need to look in tracing tho! from its true source, tho patentThere title to any parcel of real estate; but j remains to consider from titles arising I quote the other sources above named the of the estates of settlement as originating titles, because by their persons. Of these, our records means the course of a chain of titles is show few in comparison with counties an extent that such to often changed of equal population in older communithe real origin is of little or no conse- ties. This is to bo accounted for in two quence. Rut I ho most satisfactory title ways: First, owing to the extreme is the one that goes directly back to the licalthf illness of our climate, our people putont without being diverted through live would in other longer than any of the channels above named, and parts of the world; they second, a large and, tiiat Is tho condition of our titles iti portion of our population came hero in Ogden and throughout Weber County. early life, and have reached the not Tho(;h wo are, as a community, age where death mustyetof necessity quite forty years old, yet our lands overtake them. The result Is that our were not patented until within tho last records show very few estates which 1 8 to 20 years, and 9!1 titles out of every have passed through the Probate 100 come down, without a deviation, Court. Suits to recover lands because directly froin tho Government. deficit in the title have been almost There may have been lands sold for of one taxes in our county, but if that bo the unknown among us. I know of but such having boon brought In tills county, and In that case the plaintiff went out of court with the costs taxed LAND TITLES. against j - j j , j him. The conclusion I arrived at is, then, that in no other place in the Unito States nro titles moro Keeuro than in ' Ogden and Weber County, I'tah. In hundreds of Instances tho original patentees still own the land that they In received from the Government. thousands of eases there have been but one conveyance between the present owner and the patentee. This has been the situation of affairs until recently, but now there Is a general awakening. Men rvgin to see that of which they their property has xi never dreamed. Tl! 'It v and county are tilling up with sti ' eis, and prop-- I crty is changing hanifs'i . a rate that seems to us little short of marvelous. It is estimated that, since January 1 of this year, real estate to tho value ot $:i,50ii,uno has been bought and sold In. 2,000,000 has been Quite Ogden. paid out for land, for which deeds have been given, and as large sales have been made on contracts and where bonds have been given for deeds and no records made of same. It Is safe to say that tho total aides will foot up as above. It Is also safe to say that In all the deeds made, no bail title has been found. Alfred II. Nelson. |