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Show 1UII.Y UTAH STATE JOURNAL, TV ESI JAY, XOVEMREli 21, 1!K. 3 seaport are imv overgrown w'th forest ,t Vegetal, i'ii A'l obsi iire h.m hundtv.i urjtrv.,1 with Cnio'i, Tile deadly i.e pl.e lOQSBDBSDC lias berume a f,.w ljmr trilll, l.y iM-upie- wiM ,io ;i CLEAN, SWEET AND DAINTY ;illj t'h.igres fever raged so there that the port was abandoned and filagree the AtSOMETHING OF ITS TERRITORY, lantic terminus of the Isthmus route PEOPLE AND CLIMATE. from Pnti.mia. ISut t'h.igres soon won fame as a hot lied of n arsh fevers and Settlements Are Chiefly on the Coast the population rapidly disappeared. Owing to tho Dense Jungles A new jMirt was founded, therefore, of tho Interior. which was called Colon in honor of Columbus, who ilisiovyred the liny. It The territory of Panama, embracing became known also ns Aspinwall, from the name of one of the chief promoters the larger part of the Isthmus, extends east and west about 460 miles of the Isthmian railroad. The name, measured In a straight line. It adjoins in late years, has been very little used. After Colon was burned in the revo- the Republic of Costa Rica on the lution of 1S83 It was rebuilt on a larger west. on better drained ground, but and plan a Costa and Rica have Panama long' no it is still a very unhealthful and place. standing boundary dispute, The late George S. Morrison, the civil one pretends to decide how it will engineer, in his address in December finally be decided. last before the American Geographical Near the boundary on the Caribbean said that the death rate on the society, side is Boca del Toro, the fine Inlet Isthmus could be greatly diminished. occuwas protected by islands, which He attributed the unhealthy climate to week a force by dispatched pied last the fact no systematic sanitary that new in the government pursuance by work has ever been undertaken. of its policy to keep armed detachThere is an abundance of excellent ments at the principal inlets along the water In the mountain streams, but no coasts, particularly on the Caribbean, or city has a water supply. village so long as Columbia may maintain a Is no sewerage system. There hostile attitude. women The wash soiled clothes In Is eastern the Gulf of The boundary the streams and the people gtt their Is Atrato the which and Darien river, water from same the streams. Nearly to source in almost Its northnavigable western Colombia. The river would not every disease may be found there, and be prominent in any hostilities that the filth of centuriea is kept under Colombia might contemplate, because some of the houses. He said that before the United States muddy bars at its mouth prevent encould begin work on the completion trance to any but the smallest vessels; of the canal thorough sanitary imdown the Atrato to and to take troops should be made. With sanprovements would Involve of the Panama crossing itary control and discipline exercised almost impassable mountain ranges. When the American geologist Robert by the United States the greatest difT. Hill made a geological reconnols-sanc- e ficulties that have hitherto beset the through the Isthmus several Isthmus of Panama would be removed. The conditions of the Isthmus would years ag o he reported that our knowlno worse than that of other damp be edge of the higher summits and the The hills along the line of countries. topography of the country beyond the would the canal furnish sites for garon the lower drainage valleys opening oceans was very deficient We know, dens and residences. He thought that was not Impossible in time, this however, that most of the Interior is it which has been regarded as one thickly sprinkled with hills and low region, world's of the pestholes, might become mountains most Irregularly distributed. a resort. winter favorite The courses of the larger rivers have been traced, and also some of the tribNEW OGDEN ENTERPRISE utaries; and the courses of some smaller tributaries have been Inferred from the lay of the land. Cracker Bakery Which Will Employ But while most of the territory of Fifty Mon Is In Courts of Panama la uninhabited, except by scatConstruction. tered bands of Indians, there are a few areas of treeless upland country parOgden is to have a new industry ticularly along the Pacific coast north which will give employment to fifty of the city of Panama, where a con- persons and necessitate the bringing siderable number of settlements are In from other parts of practically ten found and agriculture Is followed. The famlies. The Ogden Cracker and Bistowns and hamlets are scattered over cuit company, which has just been inthese upland regions or dotted along corporated with a capital stock of the coasts, particularly on the Inleta, la the new enterprise referred to. or planted in the Interior along some The site for the building is in the alley of the waterways within easy reach in the rear of the Reed hotel, where of the sea or along the line of the Is- formally s' steam the thmian railroad, between the cities of flouring mill was situated, and which Panama and Colon, where the popu- was burned ten years ago. lation is most dense. This building Is being remodelled and Panama Is supposed to have about will be made Into six rooms, twenty 250.000 inhabitants; but no census has by fifty feet each, and the basement ever been taken, and these figures are will be forty by fifty feet Crackers, based only upon an official estimate of biscuits and dry cakes will be manuthe Colombian government The dif- factured for home consumption and ficulties of travel and the outside trade. The manufactory will climate have made the Isthmus so un- be modeled after the most approved attractive to residents from foreign cracker bakery in San Francisco and lands that they have added little to our expert help will be needed for its conknowledge of the people and country duct The company is composed of except In the neighborhood of the rail- local capital and was promoted by road. George A. Craig, who Is president and Some of the towns are well worth manager, and Martello Shaw and treasurer, and Chris Hoffman mentioning. David la the capital of Chlriqui province, and stands within secretary. This new establishment will twelve miles of the Pacific on a grassy consume twenty-fiv- e barrels of flour suon the flanked north will the be plain, by ready for business per day and perb cone of Chirlqul. the first of January. With cheap Not far away la Bugaba, near where Utah flour and a splendid market for were discovered old graves full of gold its product this new concern ought to do ornaments, which,, in I860, gave .the a thriving business and be a valuable Chirlqul district a temporary renown addition to Ogden's industries. as a new El Oorado. One grave In contained about twenty or twenty-fiv- e SUIT ON PROMISSORY NOTES. A complaint was filed In the district gold or copper objects, chiefly figures of animals, particularly frogs, that court yesterday by W. H. Ellison, were evidently worn as amulets by the plaintiff, against the Central Construcnatives, gome 1,500 gold seekers were tion company, defendant. It recites attracted to- the spot and exhausted that the defendant made and executed the supply after treasures worth about three promissory notes, payable to the 5200.000 had been unearthed. Ogden State bank. Two of the notes Nata Is one of the oldest settlements were made November 9th, 1902, and in America, 'dating from 1512, some were for $2,500 each, and one made time before the name of Mexico was April 4th, 190$, for $2,750, all of the known in Europe. notes being secured by a chattel mortThe city of Panama owes all its cele- gage on personal property. It further brity to Its vital position at the nar- states that the first note was paid and rowest part of the Isthmus. It has all but the sum of $299.59 and interest flourished or declined according to the on the second note, and says that the routes followed by international trade. last note for $2,750 has not been paid. The work on the De Leeseps canal An assignment of the notes of the Ogave It a period of great prosperity, but den State bank to the plaintiff is alit has languished in recent years. It leged and he prays for a foreclosure of Is no wonder that the people of Pana- of the chattel mortgage and a sale ma and Colon were cut to the quick the collateral and judgment for whatby the way In which the Colombian ever deficiency may exist. C. C. government has trifled with their In- Richards and A. E. Pratt are attorneys terests; for they can have enduring for the plaintiff. J. Andrew Guttery Is prosperity only by the carrying out of president, and Geo. J. Kelly, secretary the canal enterprise. of the defendant company. Under the old regime of Spain the nly line of communication between Tanksgiving Excursion. Wes-ethe two oceans was one simple mule Lake City via Rio Grande Salt Path crossing the Isthmus from PanaRailway. Fare $1.00 round trip. ma to Porto Bello on the Atlantic side. Train leaves 1:10 a. m. Attend the Pnrt0 Bello harbor ia commodious and Arvllla Clark concert at the tabernacle deep, but the fortifications of the old In the evening. tVi 'h v i e $15,-00- 0, Clark-Eccle- ed vice-presid- - m 0 be your sleeping room, if furnished with one of our exquisite Golden Elm, Rotary Ash, Birdseye Maple, Oak or Ma- - Q hogany Bedroom Suits. Prices Will o 0 FROM $20.00 TO $ 1 1 0.00 4h Ogden Furniture & Carpet Co 0 1,000 MEN AT WORK I AMUSEMENTS Grading on the Clark Road is Bsing Pushed as Rapidly as Possibls. Every boy and girl and all the old folks regard Foxy Grandpa" as a personal Mr. Since acquaintance. Schlltxa comic sketches were put into stage form the entertainment has become one of the brightest and most popular in America. The presentation tomorrow (Wednesday) evening will be complete in every way, with brilliant costumes and effects and a dozen new musical numbers. The company of fifty people includes a bevy of the prettiest girls on the stage. This Jolly company has now been on the road for two years and the public each season evince increased interest in it. ns it always appears in new form. With new jokes, music, etc., added each season in this way the interest la always kept up. Mr. Joseph Hart, the clever artist, who added to its success last year by his comedy work, will, head the company and be ably assisted by Miss Carrie De Mar as Polly. MR. JOLLY OF JOLIET." A clean, snappy comedy with plenty of musical numbers and high class specialties is Mr. Jolly of Joliet1 by Charles Newman, author of "Rudolph and Adolpr, etc., etc. Mr. Edward (Garrie is a well-knoand popular eccentric comedian with a quaint personality and original methods, a good singer and a nimble dancer. Mr. Gar-vi- e made a tremendous hit last Jack Marshall and a host of others. comes to the Mr. Jolly of Joliet opera house for Thanksgiving matinee and evening. MEETING OF .TEXAS CLUB According to a statement made by Assistant Engineer Me Curtney, of the Balt Luke and Los Angeles railroad, there are now 1,000 men at work along the grade between Culientes and the Moapa river, point seventy-si- x miles. Much of the grading Is done, hut it is not connected. Pieces of It are finished here and there along the miles. And a good deal seventy-si- x remains to be filled in. The company has an tracklaying ma- Cooks want tho 1ost Flour. WOMEN If they knew liow good it was they would all want chine In operation, und nine miles of truck have been inid, almost to Bamwhich conveys berger's power-hous- e, the power by electricity to the De La Mar mines, about fourteen miles across the mountains. If the different pieces of grade were connected the Harris machine could lay three miles of track per day If necessary. There are twenty miles graded between Culientes and the Bamberger power-hous- e by the Utah Construction company nnd upon this track will be laid as quickly as possible, but they are only luying ubout a mile a day. When Turkey is King and Thanksgiving celebrations arc In order, the social seasiiu will ba lu full swing. In view of cumins events, it will lie to your pleasure and prod t In Inspect the rollretlnn tif Diamonds, I'carls, Precious Stones and even kind of Pine Jewelry that lovers of good dressing can desire. Crescent C. cA. 'Beghtol Jeweler. Flour; male from prime Utah wheat; with care. se-lect- ed SHURTUFF & CO 2407 2041 Baron Von 8ternburg Coming. 24. Baron von Nov. BERLIN, Sternburg, the German ambassador to the. United States, who has spent his summer vacation in Europe, sailed for New York today on the HHmburg-America- n liner Moltke. Made only hy Washington. Waehington. Prices may advance, but no COAL PEERY BROS. 8URPA88E8 cure in QUALITY. MILLING COMPANY sea- son In the part of Mr. Jolly, and will be seen In the same part this season. Messrs. Broadenhurst & Currie, the projectors of "Mr. Jolly of Joliet, believe In sparing no expense to insure a thoroughly enjoyable entertainment, and have provided a sumptuous outfit of elaborate scenery and costly costume creations. A large and shapely chorus of pretty, girls Is an attractive feature of this brightest of musical shows. A number of noted farceurs will be seen In the principal parts, among them Miss Molly Thompson, the talented soubrette; Miss Gertrude Fort, the clever chars t ter actress; Misses Marie Parker, Gertrude Fait, Minnie Bernard, Coral Gilbert Eva Bennett Vivian Cornell, Becky Sharp, Loie Mack, Mamie Belback, Olie Hill, Kathleen Moore, and John Marble, for many years Identified with the Hoyt farces; Frank Baldwin, the celebrated Rube .comedian; Frank Ryan, Otis Shattuck, Matt Healey, W. J. Kane, ANNUAL ALL Wo Handle Caetlo Gate and Clear Creek, Rock 8prings and Cumberland. DELINQUENT NOTICE. IDLE HOUR DUCK CLUB, location of principal place of business, Ogden Utah. There are delinquent upon the following described stock, on account of an assessment levied on the $d day of September, 190$, the several amounts set opposite the names of the respecX tive shareholders, as follows: No. of No. of 8ola Aganta for THAT ANTHRACITE COAL ; Thanksgiving Turkey Ought to be provided for now. 'PHONE . ! 219-- K L Kellart For the Uncut Meats, Turkeys, Ducks ami Chickens. C.A.Smurthwaite Produce Company (Wholesale) And In accordance with law, and In accordance with an order of the Board of Directors made on the 3d day of September, 190$, and also in accordance with an order of the Board of Directors made on the 16th day of November, 190$, so many shares of each parcel of such stock as may be necessary will be sold at public auction at the office of the Secretary, No. 2425 Vi Washington Avenue, on Thursday, the 2d day of December, 190$, at the hour of two o'clock p. m. of said day, to pay the delinquent assessment thereon, together with the cost of advertising and OGDEN, UTAH Albert F. Richey Funertl Furnishing and Embalming 2372 Washington A v. Phona FORT WORTH,. Texas. Nov. 24. The annual meeting of the Texas Federation of Women's clubs, which began in this city today, is well attended by delegates from Austin, Galveston, Dallas, Marshall Gainesville, Houston and other cities of the state. Reports of officers and addresses and discussions covering women's activities In various fields will occupy the three days of the The club women of Fort expense of sale. convention. thrown R. C. LUNDY, Worth have open their homes to the visitors and they will be hand- Secretary, 2425 Vi Washington Avenue, nl7-2Ogden, Utah. somely entertained during their stay. Just Drop A. Or call on Fred. A Phono your order to 18 X or 18 K. I 0 ! In To our Store this week and order your Thanksgiving Dinner. Every- thing to tempt and tickle the palate is here. Celery, Cauliflower, and lettuce, Bananas, Oran- ges nnd Apples, Cranberries, Sweet and White Potatoes, New Fruits for the black cake. Batavia line of Canned Goods, Chase & Sanborns Coffees, New York Cream ( llieese, best Utah Cheese EDGAR JONES 838 25th 8troat. Ttlophono 124. BROWNING BROS. CO. 6. DR. VAIL'S GOLDEN WEDDING. VAILSBURO, N. J.. Nov. 24. Citizens of Vailsburg today united in sending a message of warm congratulation to Dr. Merit H. Cash Vail known as the Father of Vailsburg, after whom the place Is named, the occasion being his wedding anniversary. Dr. Vail and Mrs. Vail are spending the winter at their home in Long Beach, Cal. Dr. Vail spent the greater part of hh life In the town which bears his name and held various public offices for many years. Both he and his wife have passed three score and ten, but continue to enjoy the best of health. Subscribe for The State Journal. Probate and Guardianship Consult County Clerk or the respective signers for further information. KOTEfiTOCRESiTOwC In the District Court of Weber County, State of Utah. In the matter of the estate of Gustaf Anderson, deceased. Creditors will present claim, with vonehere, to the undersigned, A. J. Anderson, at Mnnts-rlllWeber eountjr. Utah, on or before March loth, ISM. A. J. ANDERWX, Administrator. HulanUklA Peery, Attorneys for Administrator. Rov. 11th, 1901, date of flrst publication. nllwS. e, Superb Cut Flowers For the Holiday Prices Reasonable Delivery Prompt. XfolbrooK Greenhouses 'Phone 42U-- OQDEN, UTAH Notice. Eugene Holbrook, Mgr. Carry the Largest Line of Sporting Goods of Every Description of any House in the Country, and Sell at the Lowest Possible Prices. Send for Their Large 154 Page Catalog it is free. i |