The Fremont County record., 1881-09-17

and did, present more or less argu-
mcnt setting forth the advantages Of
that particular location for the capi-
tai. Lcadville well set before the
delegates its greatness as city; its
already completed and substantial
buildings tho wealth Of its citizens
and their lfberality and many other
things too numerous to mention.
Salida showed to good advantage its
location at the junction Of two noun
tain rivers Its situation on the main
linc-of the Denver 4 Rio Grande rail-
road, At tho terminus OF the great
aunnison branch of that read and the
probability Of its being upon line
running across the South park from
the northeast into the San Luis val
ley to the southwest. Pueblo had
much In its favor; its situation as q
great commercial center; its place
upon the main line of tho narrow
gauge, with its branch running to
the southern limits of the state and
its broad gauge stretching into tho
far east. But with all of these in
their favor, and with due respect to
the gentlemen who argued these
points for them, we believe that
Canon City has advantages greater
than any of those. Here we have an
equitable and unequalled climate
throughout the entire year. It is
situated SO near the snow-capped
mountains that the heat of summer is
tempered to . degree Of warmth
never so uncomfortable that it is uu-
bearable, yet so sheltered by inter-
vening foothills that the chilly winds
blowing from the snowy peaks in
spring and fall are not felt to the ex-
tent they are in the higher. broader
valleys. These same foothills are a
complete barrier between the bitter,
deadly mountain storms of winter
and the valley in which Canon City
is situated. We say, without the
least fear of successful contradiction,
that the winter climate of this city is
unsurpassed by any other point in
Colorado and perhaps in the west.
We arc upon the main line Of the
Denver & Rio Grande railroad, with
. branch running to the second min
ing city in the state and with most
excellent prospect for q line north
into South park TO tap The Denver
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We have here, within Ave miles, the
finest building stone in tho west
tho Brantford-out OF which the
Arapahoe county court house is be-
ing built. What could be moro mag
nificcnt than capitol building erect
ed in that stone? We have here,
owned by the state and handled by
labor supported by the state, what is
acknowledged to be the best lime
stone in Colorado. We have here
excellent brick clay and fine sand,
sandstone and granite, and all mate
rials requisite within q radius of five
miles, except timber, to build city
a. large rs Denver. Our streets are
broad and level. Good, substantial
sidewalks are being laid in all parts
of the city. Our principal business
street is being graded in q manner
equal to any thoroughfarc in the
state. Handsome, well built store
and dwelling houses have been and
are constantly being erected aud the
town wears an air of prosperity not
often seen in one of its size or even
larger. For hcalthfulncss, thanks to
the vigilance Of the board Of trustees
and city marshal, there is no town in
Colorado which has so little sickness
and the death rate is remarkably low.
It is seldom o hear of . case of ty-
phoid fever, mountain fever, pneu-
monia or other diseases, SO epidemic
and so often fatal in many towns in
the state, In Canon City. This town
was overhauled and thoroughly
cleaned last spring and again this
month. We are here, too, In the best
region Of the state for raising fruit,
all kinds OF which grows In abund-
ancc and to rich ripcness. We are in
close proximity to the great coal fields
of Fremont county. The Canon coal
Is acknowledged to be of the best
kind for domestic purposes. Rail.
road engineers prefer It to any
other kind for use upon their engines,
II docs not clinker, 10 clean, burns
clear aud bright and leaves = fine,
white ash which is easily disposed Of.
Our water power Il aufiicient to turn
hundreds of wheels with which to
supply tho power for innumerable
manufacturing establishments. Be-
sides these advantage the ncarness
of Caiion City to the geographical
and populus center of the state mAkes
Il the eligible and proper sitc for the
scat Of government Of the comuAon-
wealth. We offer no money induce
mont, no property induosment, nor
any other inducemont except our un.
equaled climate, and the general adj
vsntAgos We have hero, TO the people
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