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Show tma THE DK3ERET EAGLE. 13 rendered easy by the proximity of the watersheds. Mountain ranges trending the from north to south traverse Territory, and from these myriads of rivers and smaller streams find their ways through the rocky canyons to the slopes and valleys, where the water is utilized by the farmers. The necessity of irrigation has proved a boon to the people, as small farms are made the tale, and these are brought to the highest state of development and productiveness. Many farms of from 10 to 20 acres are cipable of supporting large families, and do so. Small villages join an succeed one another as valley after alley is traversed, and these villages a re usually composed of a group of small farms; on each of these the crops are, as u rule, de versified, and consist of a few acres of grain, a few in orchards, and the balance in vegetables and alfalfa. The average yield of wheat to the acre is from 2.1 to 35 bushels. The average yield of oats is from 40 to 50 bushels to the acre, of corn 20 to jo bushels, of barley 40 to 45 bushels, of rye 25 o 80 bushels, while the production of potatoes ranges all the way from 1 )') to 250 bushels to the acre. Alfalfa grows very freely, and from 2 to 3 and sometimes four crops are harvested in one season. Almost every known variety of fruit is raised apples, peaches, plums, pears, quinces, prunes, nectarines and all varities of gapes common to the Eastern States or California All the smaller berries, and. in the extreme south, pomegranates, figs oranges and lemons "row readilv. The isolation of that section, on account of its long distance from the nearest railroad, renders product iun for exportation impractic1 -- 1 . able. Many kinds of nuts, including the peanut and wuluut.nre cultivated successfully, and the raising of cotton in the southern counties is a growing industry. What promises to be one of the most important industries of Utah is the cultiThe. mulberry vation of the tree flourishes in all sections of the Territory, and it has been demostratcd that. Utah is most happily adapted to the cultivation of the worm and production of silk. The sheep industry is also one of prominence, and it is estimated that over $4,000,000 are invested in it. The estimated annual wool clip is about 14, 500.000 pounds, while the sales of mut silk-wor- ton probably average from 8600,000 to paid since 1877 one hundred and ninety $700,000 annnually. seven dividends, aggregating $13,175,-000- .' In manufacturing the Territory is fast attaining a position of prominence. It is a fact that upon this much of the material prosperity of a community depends, and as this principle has become more fully understood an effort has been made to become Considerable flour manufactured from native wheat, is exported; cotton and woolen mills are in successful operation at various points, and woolen cloths, blankets, dress goods and hoisery, manufactured in Utah from Utah wool, are of such quality as to insure open markets not only in Utah but throughout the entire intermountain region and the Pacific coast States." The manufacture of boots and shoes, overalls, clothing, and many articles of lesser importance is being carried on, although not to the extent of that of woolen products. The Territory contains one beet-sugfactory that has been in operation since 1891. Last year the factory produced nearly 4,000,000 pounds of refined sugar, and this year's yield is estimated at pounds. Large smelting plants for the treatment and reduction of ores are in operation; one'of these also manufactures white lead in considerable quantities. A copper plant and smelter has just been completed at it cost of nearly $2,750,000. Shipments of Utah products to outside markets have thus far consisted largely of ores, bullion, wool, mutton, cattle and some agricultural products, principally potatoes, and of these there will probably be asuphis for shipment this year of 500.000 bushels. The principal cities in order respective of size are Salt Lake, Ogden,Provo, Logan and Park City. Salt Lake is the Territorial Capital, and the principal city in commercial importance. It is the center of the manufacturing and smelting interests. Ogden is a growing city, with various maufacturing and jobbing interests, the center of a rich agricultural district, and the junction and, terminus of a number of transcontinental and local railway lines. Provo and Logan obtain their support largely from the agricultural regions surrounding them, while Park City is a highlyjprosperous mining city, boasting of some of the largest and richest silver mines in the world. First among these is the Ontario, which has self-supportin- g. ar Mining, agricultural and manufacturing interests are increasing steadily. The great depression in silver and lead has given an impetus to the production of gold and copper. Reservoir and canal companies are opening new lands and rapidly extending the agricultural area) while two Indian reservations the Uintah and Uncompahgre embracing a combined area of 6207 square miles, or 3,972,480 acres, will soon be opened for settlement. The measure authorizing this has becone a law. This region is rich in timber and mineral, and contains many hundred thousand of acres-o- f well watered and fertile soil. ; Several new lines of railroad are projected, some being extensions of those already in operation, while others are independent enterprises of companies already organized. To the thinker consideration of the resources of the coming State of Utah suggests great possibilities Tribune. 6,-000,0- 00 Inquirer the brain? SPICE. Does a fish diet strengthen Philosopher Perhaps not; but going fishing seems to invigorate the imagination. New York Weekly. "What are the chances to gain admission to the bar in your town?" asked a law student of a native. "Well, stranger, there ain't no trouble durn' the week, but you've got to be mighty slick on Sunday." Atlanta Constitution. "Simcoe slipped on an orange peel and sprained his ankle. He sued the city for $1,000 but he got judgment for only 1500." "What's he going to do about it? "Take it to a higher court. lawyer says it?s a case of appeal. His Magistrate And did they ever find any clue to that murder mystery? Officer Yps, sir. They 've found the body of the Dealer. murdered man. Plain Acrobatic families live an ea9y sort of life; they take it by turns. Washington Times. And now the winter wind, do moan and roar, The sky a, eve grows dim and murky; From o'er the fields we hear the plaintive cry Of some forlorn Thanksgiving turkey! Svraeuse Post. |