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Show VOLUME V. Territorv Fratkallv Unknown to i Most " I.- -'- - 17" - N. KEPHI CITY, UTAH, SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1S97 All About Alaska A - ' ; IVojk. Equal in Sizi to That Part the of United States North of Tennessee and East of the Mississippi. i sixth. or Yukon district, cm- braced all the territory drained by that great river, and is most inter- estir.g to the present time. The Yukon is formed by the eonfiu'iuce of the lell)' and Lewis rivers in Riiti-- h territory. It is a and lias a mile lure nearly wide, swift current of six or seven miles creek enters an hour. Forty-Mil- e t miles tle river about thirty-eighAlaskan the boundary. beyond From there the river sweeps toward the northwest andbarely enters the Arctic circle at old Fort Yukon, v here it is met by the Porcupine From river from the northeast. this point the Yukon flows in a southwesterly direction until it empties into Norton sound, having run aeoir.se of 2.000 miles, from 1, COO miles of which, or Fort Selkirk to iio mouth, it is navigable for stem-whee- l steamers of 2.10 tons. Put deep seagoing vessels cannot enter its mouth, since a deep sea channel 1ms never the discovered, although whales of white frequent presence far tip the river renders it certain The that such a passage exists. ComUnion Western Telegraph steam craft ever Used the first pany on the river in ltt'iti. while exploring for the proposed telegraph iouti.; to the old world via Bering tin Recent events have given an almost unparalleled interest to everything which pertains to Alaska. It is probable that no one man caul d give, or Hint no book published contains, nearly so much information about it as the recent report of the TYiiled States census upon this part of the national domain, Its large quarto volume comprises practially all the data that is yet available. From this we may get tha following idea of the territory's size and extent. Let it be supposed that all the states of the Union north of Tennessee and east of Mississippi were pushed vp toward the north polo uniiil New I hi glaml aud New York were within the Arctic circle: ict it bo imagined that they were destitute of a single railroad, wagon road, or even vehicle: let it further bo supposed strain The Yukon is open to navithat their present population of gation during June. July, August million j were re- and the first half ofSeptember, but some thirty-twplaced by as many thousands, the a severe winter occasionally keeps ico until J uly population of the county or city the mouth closed by first. ward covering this empire's extent, The first gold was discovered in and that is Alaska. It extends 2,200 miles from erst Alaska more than a quarter of a to west, as far as from New York century ago. In 1ST.'! three men to California, and the eastern limit prospecting near Sitka found a of its territory' is west of the last quartz bearing gold vein. A few named states. It is as far from the years after a company was formed northern to the southern limit of to develop this property' and in this colossus as from Maine to Flor- ISTd a stamp mill was erected. miles. It Yaluitat is a locality about ida,' or more than Here has 2.1,000 miles of coast line, miles northeast of Sitka. were discovered sands enough to belt the globe, or two gold bearing and a half times more than all the in 1SS on the sea shore, and mining has been carried on to the prerest ot the United States. sent time. Until recently by far If Alaska be reckoned as au the most important gold mines napart of the Union, the tional center of area is not found were those surrounding Juneau. The first gold was discovered up in Kansas, as often stated, but far out in the Pacific ocean. It may the Yukon near the present scene Much also be said that upon the United of excitement in lSSfi. been done behad there, States the sun never sets.'1, for well while was known and that it from the faded fore daylight has of the small quantities precious island of Attu, the extreme western to bo met were in alwith metal is it Aleutian the limit of group, the all much most streams, impormorning on the coast of Maine. not to was attached tance these are whom after Oitus Bering, has discoveries. also Prospecting named the well known straits and sea, commanded an expedition been carried on in the tar Northwbioh dscovercd the country in west and in the Aleutian, islands, and everywhere at least traces of 1741, and vigorous missions carried were go.M have been found. the natives Considering the great extent of on by clergy of the Creek ehurch. the small part of it that to Alaska, still of them One third belong as yet thoroughly exbeen this orgmizrtion. In recent times has missions have also been established plored, and the numerous discovby the Homan Catholic church and eries of gold that have been already made, its prom os in this line are the principal Protestant bodies. ZhThe United States purchased wonderful, and it would not be at all surprising if within a few years Alaska of Bus.-i-a in LSG7 fir at the it proved to be by far the richest "Widely ridiculed time, this acquisition has since treasury of precious metal that the proved to be a profitable invest- world has ever seen. J. B'Q. BONEHOO. ment, even without taking into recent wonderful the consideration gold discoveries. In the twenty-tw- o PRIMARY ENTERTAINMENT, years of American occupation ending with IS'JO the exports amounted to over seventy-livla Hoaer of the Founder of Primary millions of dollars, and 3,500 tons Work. of shipping engaged in Alaska trade in the census year. The two wards of this city got Foe purposes of enumeration the census authorities divided the up an entertainmect and dance in country into seven parts, (f which honor of the fouqder of primary yet-bee- n o al pro.-pccti- ng -- e A work Mrs. Aurelia S. Roger. fine progrann; was given in the Tabernacle in tlie morning and a dance in tlm afternoon at Millers ith laughter hall was crowded loving children with a few of the older Sisk-r- in primary work in charge. Brother Uhas. Sperry was the fiuRilist" and he threw in the trying work of prompter as well, and the way he called honors to balance. all. etc, would partners, have made the eyes ot many old timers sparkel, and thoughts and sentiments would arie of the daye that iuve been. The day was most enjoyably spent, as the following program wiill show: . J, Ai 11 right quickly is to wake up the intends te r list us own beets on tha land now in us p ),sessiun. people to something in harmony is a viry large underwith the times. Let's keep on The enterprise taking and will involve the expenditure thinking that the wave of of .100,000 t put ifi the plant and get of properity w ill strike us, don't it ready for operation. It is to be one lei us have an idea that it has of the largest factories in this country and will have a capacity of .100 tons per lnxs a capacity dav. The Lehi of 310 tons, which is 1.10 ton3 per day less than the propo-eone. Negotiations wml soon be started and bids received !om some of the leading firms in Eur pe and America for the machinery. One representative lias already gone east, and two others will soon foil iw to attend to this matter. The rail hiuery is to be of the very finest make with the latest some aver that improvements. Some of it will be while imported from Holland, but the bulk C- - S. Tingey has every qualifiction uf it will be of Ann ricmi manufacture. for that position. Then again The Singing by the children. project is i ow thoroughly Pax-main of some is offered Foote Pres. was and will be pushed through worked out spoken by Judge Prayer circles. All three are good Repub- with the greatest dispatch. of and the is It the doubt, stages pat licans, and wou'd make good proSinging by the children. w ill be in in time for ration plant opt The Primary Paper was n ml by gressive mayors. On the Demo- next eason's beets. The location w e mean cratic ticket F. W. Essie Price of the IN t Ward, chosen near Goshen, on the hind now D. is a a IVxton candidate. owned probable by the Mount Nth) Land, Song Sleep Baby S'eep'5 by class of little girls from the Second Zenos Whittaker is also spoken of Irrigation A Canal comp my. As soon two good men who will get public as t lie bids have been revived for tha ward. 4 will lie putenased and put The eouncilmanic machinery it Pres. Jane B )oth made a few recoznition. in place. well eh o ien remarks said she had aspirants or probables as at pre si nt The factory will be j ut under the left a sick baby at home while she given out on toe Republican ticket control of the above mined company came to the meeting. 1 lowevor she are Jos. F. Wright, Alfhunt, Judge whose stock w ill be greu ly increased. was pleased to meet with the chil- Foote and James Belliston. while The machinery will ba un by water and tramways wi.i be built to dren and felt that her baby would outlie J etlersonian side of the power, haul the beets to the fwtnry. Water be blessed during her absence. fence. Alex Pyper, James Jenkins. power will also be utilize to run the An Acrostic Recitation. John Peter Sutton, ami J. I). Pexton tramways. Taylor was given by ten boys of lineup. Will Sperry is spoken of s passed and gone. We arc now on the verge of an election, find many prognostications are being uttered around the streets and b ways. Dismissions arc being dally held ;bs to the probable successors of the preseat city fa hers. In connection with the mayoralty it is said that the pre sent mayor E. R. Booth will he d n. po-wb- -- i I the first ward. Sister Scoles said that the chil- as the marshal on the Republican ticket, while Ncphi Jackson is the Democrat who will oppose him. There is however strong talk of a citizens ticket this fall, a ticket which will no doubt receive fi great ileal of support, and unless signs change a mixed city government will be the resi lt of t lie election. There is one thing certain however, the people are awaking to the facts that a government oi progression must he the next order of things. Cliques, rings uml other politiotil appendages will stand no show this fall. Such is the sentiment of the people and we are only publishing what we hear. dren liadmetto commemorate the birthday of Aurelia S. Roger who was the founder of Primary work, kesired that the children -- should pray for her and for tha other officers of the Primary Association. She alio asked the children to pray for Sister Booth's baby also for Apostle baby, who were sick. Stake Councillor Sarah Abbott then led the children in prayer in behalf of the ones who were sick. A song was then given by a class of girls of the first ward entitled Good Morning. AuAn Acrostic Recitation. was relia Spencer llogers given by SUGAR FACTORY. ANOTHER 20 girls of the second ward. The Mocking An Organ Solo Bird was given by Frances Elli- The Flans of the Mount son. Company. Bro. Wheeler of Silver City and Pres. Fax man adressed the children. From Salt Lake Herald. It was then announced that a The Muiint Xebo Land, Irrigation dance would be given in the after Canal company Has for some time noon in Miller's Hall for the pur- been experimenting and investigating with a view to erecting a large beet pose of pre curing means to assist sugar factory. The matter has been in publishing a book which Sister under consideration for several months Rogers lias written for the benefit but the company has kept it very puiet. of the Primary associations. The Mount Xebo Land, Irrigation X Carnal The company inis a very large tract Primary Throng. Singing, - of land under irrigation near Goshen, Mell McPherson. Benedittion by Tca-olales'- s CRIME James NATURE. AGAINST Willis of Juab tlis man so Charged. An extraordinary oa.-- came tip lor trial before Judge Haynes in bis court and was held Friday and e Saturday. J ridge Pike prosecuting and Attorney Adams defended, Thomas NeiLon and Robert Ste- pheiisoii were the complaining witnof-ises- . hearing theeviJencc Judge Haynes very wisely d ischarged the prisoner. There was not sufiicent evidence to hold him to the district court. ARe.r Teachsrs Exam 'ration. i IB IS 738 The County Board of Examiners will hold public examination of teachers in Xephi Central school Monday and Tuesday Aug. 2'1, and 21 All applicants ar required to pass in The following branches, Pedagogy, rea ling, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, United States history, arithmetic, physiology and hygiene, nature studies and drawing. The examinat ion will begin 9 a. rn, Monday Aug. 23. Jilin T. Miller. Chairman. county, and experiments have 1 carried on there to ascertain List of Unlcaimed etters. "bether a sugar factory could be J POLITICAL PABULUM. Beets bate operated to advantage. ters remaining The list of unclaimed been planted and found to grow well in in Xephi post office Aug. 1st. 1SU7 is as Thi Republic Searchlight Unearths that B"etion of the country. Besides follows. t his, the Air. Cecil Morris. company will have plenty of Mr. M. Molpjr. water for both power and general use. Probable Candidates. E. II. Stout 2. Limestone is also found in the vicinMr. J ohn Kelso. ity, which is of good quality aud will be Mr. Fred Kirkwood. The summer days are flitting utilized. Air. David John son, to The company has sent experts C. Xephi Johnson. away at a rapid and even rate. to examine into the latest Europe Miss Annie Fuller 2. to mar our occured has Nothing improved methods of in mufaeturing Mr. S. It. Craigb . tranquil though apparently dead Ret sugar. They have al-- o looked Julou ilanerbach. town. The financial situation is into the prices and demand for sugar Mr. ElepalettM, Daily. well as United e as If in above letters are not called for in the thou-anwor.-the d that dollars than country seven of enter3Dilays, this The they will be sent to the dead letMates. promoters it was before the Jubilee. This by ter office. able will to be believe that they the way was a festival which we prise II. F. McCcne, P. M compete with any factum s in this we if over but to boost, helped cjuntry.S have the chance again we. will wear They have ea:efully examined the Mr Fred Moore pleasant pharsackcloth and smother ourselves portions of the country and find that macist at A Lunt AtheSons Drug Stcrs in best is Utah the place undoubtedly in ashes before we make such will next a a vaction take month for the United States for the beet sugar another mistake. It's no use cry- industry. The beets here are grown fn Tuesday. Mrs. Moore went away t3 ing over spilt milk however, larger quantities and of better quality visit friends and relatives at Trovo eft what ehould be done and dcue than any other place. The company Thursday. Utah been -- w 1 ' J |
