The record-union., 1897-07-21
Half a Century Since the Pioneers
Entered the Valley.
The Anniversary Celebrated in a Most
Patriotic Manner.
An Eighteen-Year Boy Arrest
ed at Red Bluff, Charged With
Wilful1y Setting the Fires
Which Have Ragged in That Vii
cinity for Several Days Past.

SALT LAKE (Utah), July 20.-To-
day marks the half-century since the
pioneers, under the leadership of the
Mormon apostles, entered Salt Lake
Valley and founded this commonwealth.
The day has been celebrated in a man
ner which leaves no doubt about the
reverence in which those pioneers are
held by the people of the State The
phalanx of veterans that marched from
Pioneer Square to East Temple street,
and later to the Tabernacle, there to
receive their gold badges, was a sight
long to be remembered.
At s o'clock this morning the veter-
ans began to gather on Pioneer Square.
1t was an impressive sight. Hands
dried and wrinkled through weary years
of toll and hardship clasped each other
in thanl1fulness that they had been
spared to witness this celebration.
At 10 o'clock the veterans marched
north to the Pioneer monument, head
ed by a platoon of police. Next came
Grand Marshal Brigham and the
Knights of Pythias Band. They were
followed by the Twenty fourth Infant
ry Band. Next came the older pioneers
in carriages, followed by the Utah Ma
tional Guard.
AT the monument the ranks We're
broken, and the pioneers took their
places on a platform erected for their
special benefit. Centered around the
monument for three blocks was surg
ing mass of humanity On the plat
form sat the First Presidency, mem
bers of the twelve apostles, Governor
Wells and other distinguished citi-
zens. Before the assembly was called
to order William ]. Bryan stepped up
on the platform, and as the great sill
yer champion shook hands with Presl-
dent Woodruff prolonged cheers broke
forth from the multitude
At IL O'Clock Hon. Spencer Clawson
called for order and Bishop Whitney
read President Woodruff's prayer.
The ode to Brigham Young was next
rendered by the Tabernacle Choir from
the portico of the Hall of Records.
James H. Moyle made the speech of
presentation.
1t was announced that President
Woodruff would unveil the monument.
President Woodruff said: I'm the name
of God I now unveil this monument, y
and Immediately the stars and stripes
fell away from the splendid granite col
unln. sur1nounted by the figure of
Brigham Young A great cheer went
up. which was answered by a salute
fired by the Nauvoo Legion.
Governor Wells accepted the monu-
ment on behalf of the people in a
speech which elected frequent applause.
Apostle Brigham Young, eldest son
of the famous apostle, then delivered
an appropriate speech.
He was followed by Judge G. C. Good
win. who delivered an eloquent address.
The Tabernacle Choir sang, and the
benediction was pronounced by Bishop
Scanlon of the Catholic Church.
At 80 o. m. the Tabernacle was
thrown open to the pioneers, and at
2:3O the doors were opened 10 general
admission, and the immense building
was soon crowded.
The grafton was delivered by Elder
B. II. Roberts.
Next came the presentation of the
pioneer badges. Chairman ClawSOn
announced that he had been selected
to present the badges to the oldest liv-
ing member of the first pioneer band.
The audience applauded as he step
ped upon the stand and laid a. beautiful
gold medal in the hands of President
Woodruff, who recently celebrated his
ninetieth birthday.
A grand concert was given at the
Tabernacle tonight in honor of the pi-
oneers. The music was by the Tab
ernacle Choir Jubilee Chorus and the
knights of Pythias Band.
Governor Wells received a letter to-
day from President Mckinley express
ing regrets at not being able to attend
the Jubilee, and trusting that the cele-
bration would be in every way a fit
ting recognition of the qualities which
the nation looks for in its best repre-
sentatives, and that the event may ex-
alt patriotism and tend to promote ma