Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-07-18

Our next point of interest is Laramie
sometimes called the ''Gem City o. the
Rockies" Here is located the Uni
versity of Wyoming and the Terrific
rial fish hatchery. Then comes Evans
ton where we stop for breakfast.
There is much in this locality to in
terest the hunter and the scientist
The formation of the country is a Pc
culiar one, the surface being broken,
distorted and worn into the most fan
tastic shapes.
Soon after leaving Evanston weenter
the celebrated Echo canon. This mas
terpiece of nature is about 80 miles
long, and its beauty is astounding
Biologists tell US that this section is
undoubtedly among the most anciently
exposed portions OF the American con-
tinent. Among its wonders are Hang
ing Rock. the Steamboat, Gibraltar,
Monument Rock and Pulpit Rock.
The last is so called from its shape
and from the supposition that Brigham
Young preached from it his first SER
mon on Utah SOIL Next comes Weber
canon, which is a majestic succession
of true mountain scenery, long mar
row valleys and visions of great peaks
holding in their ravines eternal snow.
Among the many points of interest in
the Canon is Wilhemina Pass, DEVILS
Slide, and the DEVILS Gate. The DEVILS
Slide is between two walls of solid rock
reaching from the top of the mountain
to the bottom and looks more like the
work of man than of Nature.
After leaving Weber canon we pass
through narrow valley dotted with
mormon farm houses. Here for the
first time since leaving Cheyenne do
we see any crops. The wheat and
alfalfa through the valley look well;
wheat is not ready to harvest yet but
the farmers are busy cutting and stock
ing their alfalfa.
PROSPEROUS OGDEN
At Ogden we were met at the depot
by reception committee from the
chamber of commerce, with more
than enough carriages to convey the
party over the city. At noon an
elegant lunch was served which was
much enjoyed by the hungry editors,
after which the party rested until
D. m. when carriages were ready to
convey us to the lannon's Ogden canon
where the city obtains its splendid
water supply. Ogden is indeed
beautiful city, situated about three
miles from the mountains and in avery
fertile valley. Last February the city
threw off the Mormon yoke and today
is governed by the Gentiles or liberal
party.
The Gentiles of Ogden are party of
progress and their having full control
of the city government insures the city
a season of prosperity.
While here l called on our old friend,
J. NJ. Preshaw, who is engaged in the
real estate business. Mr.. Preshaw looks
better than [ ever saw him appear be-
fore. BY the way. he has married
again since coming here, and l am
told to a most estimable lady, the
widow of Methodist preacher who
died here about eight years ago. Mr..
Preshaw's brother, S. NJ. Preshaw, is
president of the chamber of commerce
and committing magistrate of the city,
and is very prominent man in terri
torial matters. At night an informal
ball was rendered us in the new city
hall and was attended by the elite OF
the city.
The Mormons DIRE beginning to see
the necessity or encouraging the Cen
tiles, for by so doing are they enabled
to realize fine prices for their property.
After the reception and ball we left
for the Mecca of the Mormon tribes,
Salt Lake City, where we are enjoying
another hearty reception. r. ".