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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

WHEN REAL ESTATE Is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

Orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company will be given prompt attention
and the style OF work and prices will
be sure tn pleasA YOU.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

NEW YORK. October 2.--tSpeciaI.)-
Miss Williams. J. l.. Williams and wife.
j. s. Williams and wife, Waldorf; T..
Pendieton, Aston; Il. b. Trafford, ST.
Denis; A. j. Marcuse. w. +. La Bonita.
Imperial; w. b. Williams. Plaza.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
LOST. sTRAYEp. AND FOUND.

LOST. FOUR CERTIFICATES OF
FARMERS NATIONAL BANK, Salem.
Va; SIX AETNA LIFE-INSURANCE
CERTIFICATES; also, LIFE POLICY In
Aetna l.Ife-Insurance Company in favor
or Q. +. Zitner. Payment has been stop
ped Please return 70 l04 south Eighth
street.
oc 22-3ts C. T. ZITNTR
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

Bohannan and wife, Plaintiffs, against
Tabb, Defendant.-In the Chancery
Court of the city of Richmond.
/. Charles w. Goddin, Clerk of said
court. certify that the bond required OF
the special commissioner by the decree
in said cause of November 6. 1898. has
been duly given.
Given under my hand this 9th day OF
July, 1896. CHARLES W. GODDIN,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
BICYCLE ron SALE.

FOR SALE. HUNDRED DOLLAR b.
cycle, best condition for S25. Owner ira
yelling and doesn't wish to be burdened.
AnD'v Room 2yt the Jefferson. between 8
and 1880 o'clock p NJ. to-day. oc 22-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

WANTED. ENERGETIC LADIES
and gentlemen TO canvass. Above salary
guaranteed. Call or address II. W. STAN
GILL. Box l57, Hampton, Va.
tyls-dly&jy23-wl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
AFTER THE ABOVE

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ABOVE
SALE
| will sell the TWO TENEMENTS on
west side of Thirty-fourth street, be-
tween Broad and Marshall streets The
lot fronts So feet and extends back l27
feet to an alley. +. A. CATLIN.
oc II Auctioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

| y.
| VS..
Annie 1. Powers and others
| DEGREES OF the Richmond Chancery Cot,r,
entered on the 9Th day OF June and sh
| day OF October, 1872
/ In execution Of the aforementioned De-.
! crees we, the undersigned spe.ial com.
coed 10 sell at public auction, Upon ths
premises, on
MONDAY. OCTOBER q, 1M.
and I'm the following order. commencing
promptly at o'clock I. NJ with the
SMALL FRAME TENEMENT at N.
northeast corner OF Virginia and Fulton
streets. with lot fronting Is feet and run.
ming back between parallel Ines good
depth.
TWO FRAME TENEMENTs. Nos. n
and 7l5 Louisiana street between Erin and
Fulton streets. with four rooms each. u.
fronts together 30 by ll5 deep.
TWO BRICK TENEMENTS NJ ths
northeast corner Of Louisiana and Erin
streets. Nos. 500 and SOP, with i've rooms
each. Lots front together 80 by 10 feet
deep to an alley.
VACANT LOT on the north side 81 Lou.
isiana street. between Erin and Gillian
streets (adjoining the above property
fronting 30 by 10 feet to an alley
ON TUESDAY. OCTOBER 25, 1877.
and in the following order. commencln4
promptly at o'clock Il. NJ,
THREE VACANT LOTS on the south
side OF Williamsburg avenue between Ash
ana Elm streets, fronting, respectively,
q. Is. and 81 feet by about 100 feet teeR
on one of the lots there Is large bnea
stable.
LARGE DETACHED FRAME DWELL
ING. No. 3ll7 Williamsburg avenue. fors
merly the residence OF the late Jefferson
Powers. containing ten or twelve rooms,
Ii. NnF.
front Al feet 10 inches by depth OK about
SO feet.
VACANT LOT at the southwest corna
OF williamsburg avenue and Elm street.
fronting q by a depth OF about So feet
TWO BRICK TENEMENTS, Nos. in
and 12s Elm street, containing five rooms
each.
ON THE SAME EVENING. SAY ABOUT
8 O'CLOCK.
THAT NEW AND DESIRABLE BRlCf
No. 405 north Twenty-thift
street. between Marshall and Clay streets
seven rooms, modern impNye
ments. range, etc. and fronting - by II
feet.
TERMS: One third cash; the balance II
three equal instruments, az six, twelve
and eighteen months. with interest added
the purchaser TO give his negotiable notes
and the title retained until all the pur,
chase money is paid and a conveyance
ordered by the court.
ID. c. RICHARDSON.
q. CARLTON JACKSON,
Special Commissioners.
Jefferson c. Powers, Plaintiff against
Annie /. Powers and ais, Defendants
In the Chancery Court OF the city Of
Richmond:
/. Charles w. Goddin, Clerk OF said
court. certify that the bond required Of
he special commissioners by the decree
N said cause of May IL, 1887, has been
July given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
COMMISSIONERS SALE

~ OF
IMPROVED AND UNIMPROVED REAb
ESTATE
ON WILLIAMSBURG AVENUE. LOrIs-
lana. AND VIRGINIA STREETS.
IN THE PLAN OF FULTON.
ALSO
ON WILLIAMSBURG AVENUE pp.
TWEEN ELM AND ASH STREETS
ON ELM STREET BETWEEN WIZ
LIAMSBURG AVENUE AND pop.
LAR STREET,
AND
A DESIRABLE
NEW BRICK TENEMENT.
No. 405 NORTH TWENTY THRU
STREET. BETWEEN MARSHALL,
AND CLAY STREETS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

49, 49,
WHEN REAL ESTATE ~ SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
vENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
WANTED.

BY A FIRST CLASS WASHERWOMAN,
Washing TO do at III Catherine street.
Oc 22-fts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
$40 PER MONTH SALARY.

Girl. MUST BE A GOOD
cook. Apply at Ill east Main street.
oc 21-Ifs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
For RENT.

THAT GEM OF HOME No. 1921
west Grace street Brick Dwelling: 70
rooms. Modern improvements; nice order.
and brick stable. Low rent to quick
tenant RO. II. GILLIAN & co,
oc 2l-3t 903 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 70, 1897.

at 4:S0 p. NJ, on the premises the follow
ing PROPERTY:
l. THREE LOTS on the west side of
Thirty-second street. each 20 feet front.
at the southwest corner of Grace. i'm
mediately in front Of the park
@ SIX LOTS on Broad between Thirty
third and Thirty-Iourth streets-one "a
feet inches by 10 feet. and five 20 feet
by 10 feet, to an alley. All Immediately in
front of the park.
g. TWO LOTS on east side of Thirty
fourth, between Broad and Marshall, 70
feet by III feet inches each, and II feet
on the east side of Thirty-fourth between
Broad and Marshall. 125 feet deep, TO be
subdivided to suit purchasers.
These are the prettiest and most de-
sirab,e lots ON Church Hill. In order TO
enable purchasers of small means to Sc
cure a lot upon which TO build a home.
the terms of sale will be one fifth in
cash, and the balance at s. u, IS. and "a
months. l.. NJ. CONNER,
Special Commissioner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
WANTED,
WANTED.

A GOOD COOK AND WASHER RE-
ferences required. Apply at SOS 1-2 west
Grace street. &C 22-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit co,r,
of the County OF Henrico. Winston art
ais. plaintiffs, against Boiling and ala
Defendants: "'
l. John +. Broaddus, Clerk OF tho sal,
court. do certify that the bond reguire1
Of the special commissioners By the 10
cree rendered in said cause on the 2sih
day of June, 1897. has been duly given
Given under my hand as Clerk on TIA
said court. this 23d day OF September iS-
oc p J. T.. BROADDUS. Clerk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A
~ LARGE NUMBER OF BEAUTIFUL LOTS,
FRONTING ON CHIMBORAZO PARK
As commissioner of the Chancery Court
of the city Of Richmond. under decree.
entered on the 9Th day of November 1853.
in the suit of Bohannon and wife VS..
Tabb, will sell, at auction. on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

BY Il. A. CailIn. Auctioneer.
No. 6 north Eleventh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

BY Sutton e Co..
Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.
corner OF Tenth and Bank streets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
BUSINESS WANTS.
WEDDING CAKES,

FANCY CAKES. PASTRY, AM
Cream Puffs. 423 north Sixth street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT,

THAT VALUABLE DAIRY FARM
called "Brookwood." in Henrico county,
adjoining Captain r. b. Chaffin's farm,
and about two and half miles below
Richmond city. 1t fronts on the Osborne
turnpike, extending 10 and fronting on
James river The Improvements consist OF
large, well-arranged two-story brick
and frame structure, large stable, barn,
and other out-houses. There Is an
abundant supply of the purest water from
spring near the dwelling which is the
boldest and most valuable spring for
dairy purposes i'm this section. This farm
is noted for its healthfulness. Apply TO
H. SELDOM TAYLOR a. son,
oc 90 22&24 Eleventh and Bank streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.

WANTED.
FIVE EXPERIENCED CARPET
Sewers wanted AT once. Apply at
THE COHEN COMPANY'S,
DC 22-1t Garnet Depa rtment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
WANTED,
WANTED,

A WOMAN TO COOK AND WASH, AND
Nurse for small children, by a family
living a few miles in the country. Apply,
with references, TO Nos. and south
Eleventh street. city. oc 22-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
WRAPS, DRESSES, AND OTHER
MADE THINGS


WRAPS, DRESSES, AND OTHER
MADE THINGS
IRE examined when they come and any
Sarment not perfect is laid aside for Fri
hays sale:
Ladies' and Misses sS.2s Coats for s.
each.
Dresses, were $3.50 and sl475. for 50
each.
Other Dresses. were up to sl2.5O. now
IA Cloth Capes, cost up TO SO, choice 81
each.
Long Fur Capes. cc-. up to 81, for 50.
Cloth Jackets for 1896, from S.; others
for -. from $3.50.
The 81 Black Brilliantine Skirts for COO.
FIannellette Dressing Jackets for soc.
Flannellette Wrappers for SSc.
SOME OF THE MANY LINENS ARES
Linen Tray Cloths for loo. from z5c.
3 lengths OF Table Damask for 60c,
from H19; other lengths for 15c. a
yard, etc.
Crash Towelling, 1lkc. a yard.
Colored Table Damask. PFC.
Il Towels. 1Oc., from 19c.
ENGLISH NAINSOOK FOR &C., from
12c
i0-inch Apron Lawn for 7%c.
Any Striped and Plaid Nainsook that
sold up TO 121xc.. for sc.
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
Among the many thrown out are:
/ lot Corset-Covers, any that were up
to 50c.. for l5c.
Muslin and Cambria Gowns that were
up to $l.Jc. for 75c. choice.
SSc. Gowns for Soc; Children's Gowns.
25C., from G0c.
MOIREEN UNDERSTANDS for 81. from
H:SS: Black Sateen for 35c., from 95c.
Knit skirts. Soc. from 75c; 19c. from 39c.
SEVEN HUNDRED PAIRS OF
HOSIERY
thrown out to be closed as odd lots
Ladies', Misses, and Children's Black.
Tan, Fancy Tops. Striped, or Balbrig.
gan. costing up TO l5c., for &c. a pair
Ladies'. Misses, Childrens, and Boys
Heavy Winter ones; some fieeced in
Black and Fancy, costing up to 25c.,
for &c. a pair.
Children's School Hose to be closed at
&c. pair.
KNIT UNDERWEAR SALE,
In single garments and pairs:
Ladies Vests and Pants, all wool, were
sl.22 for Soc.
Norfolk and New Brunswick, were SIZE,
for 81. Best 19c Vests for lOc.
INFANTS FLEECED WRAPPERS.
Merino Pants, etc. for &c.
Misses White or Gray Pants that cost
up TO Soc. for l5c.
Fleeced Ribbed Union Suits for Csc, !
from 60c.
3 INCH WIDE LINEN TORCHON
LACE FOR lie. A YARD.
e and 3-inch width for and &C. |
s and 10c. EmbroideTies for &C.
&c. Edgings for 1c. etc.
HANDKERCHIEFs.
Ladies', Swiss Embroidered for &c.,
usually 10c.
Mems colored Bordered and Hemmed
for &c.
ladies Linen Hemstitched for &c.
Mems Japanette. 12lac.
"A OF OUR BEST S1.10 UMBRELLAS |
FOR Use.
THOUSANDS OF SHORT LENGTHS
of all kinds OF
DRESS TRIMMINGS,
10 be sold at from 10 to soc. on the dollar:
LACE CURTAINS,
IN one to three pairs. All sorts Of Real
Lace, among which are Irish Point,
"a, from T.75.
Tambour, ESQ, from S575.
Point dEsprlt. 81. from IS.
$1-5o Nottingham for SSc.; zoe. ones for
35c.: rs ones for sl.25.
THE COHEN GO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
WANTED,

AN EXPERIENCED COOK AND HOUSE
Cleaner Must be settled woman, without
encumbrances. Apply al Third avenue and
Willow street, Chestnut Hill. oc 22-1t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
No Need OF Any Bargain Story on
The Friday Remnant Day.
THE PEOPLES STORE

is true profit only that handles thousands
and and accumuaon from thousand These
great counteced by large sales It's part profit OF
large transactions nothing nor less
We give Trading Stamps of the Richmond
Trading Stamp Company on all purchases OF 10 cents
and over.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
EOR RENT.

THAT DESIRABLE BRICK DWELL
ing. 81 west Main street: rooms, La
trobe, range, hot and cold water, and
gas All in perfect order, new paper, etc.
Rent reduced. Call on
RO. II. GILLIAN e CO.
oc 2l-3t 9O3 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

In execution OF the decree rafo,-.,
below. we will sell by public auefiono 20
the premises. on oA
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER p. isqy
beginning at O'Clock p. NJ shsr,' o,
LOTS west OF and Immediately ado a
the New Reservoir, and fronting abon,
feet each "o "DvAl y
1t Is now only a question OF Time o..
perhaps but short time. whom ~ o "'.t
VIII begin extensive improvements ~ ,,,
large public grounds. which are im,no.,t
ately In front OF tho lots above ,nenft..-
ed. ana then we may reasonably eve.
10 see many handsome suburban -
denceS on this land, so favorablv situ, .,,
In the matter OF access by eIectric.c,,.'
drainage. etc. ~" p
The land will first be offered as a uhoi.
and then In lots. and the offerin, 49,
produces the better result will be rcrorf.
ed to the court.
We expect 10 offer every lot. and ovor..
LOT offered will be Knocked ont IN ~
highest bidder. Call on the autioneers -
plat OF the property w
TERMS: One third cash; balance A. sf,.
and twelve months. for notes with i,t@
rest added. and titles retained az M,
cash at the option OF the purchaser ~
a. B. CHANDLER,
II. II. G. CABELI..
THOMAS n. CARTER
WILLIAM A. MONCURr
Special COmmissiap.ry
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
SEVEN HUNDRED PAIRS OF
HOSIERY

thrown out to be closed as odd lots:
Ladies, Misses. and Children's Black,
Tan, Fancy Tops. Striped, or Balbrig.
gan. costing UP TO l5c for &C. a pair.
Ladies'. Misses, Children's, and Boys
Heavy Winter ones; some fieeced in
Black and Fancy, costing up to 25c.,
for SC. pair.
Children's School Hose to be closed at
&c. pair
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
BY Pollard & Bagby,
Real Estate Auctionecrs.
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE

TWO-sTORY FRAME DWELLING
ON NORTH LINE OF DANCE BE-
TWEEN RICHIE AND KO-
BINSON STREETS.
KNOWN AS No 1870
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
NOTIONS AND SMALL WARE.

Stamped Linen Doilies, 1c each.
Stamped Tray Covers, 17x24, new de-
signs, for l0c.
lot Stamped Centrepieces, all new de-
signs, cheap at &c, for &c. each;
slightly soled
1 lot Stamped Linen Tray Covers. Bu-
reau Scarfs. Centrepieces, etc, slight
~ soiled, at exactly half their real
value.
Renaissance Braid 25c. for a piece of
SO yards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
SOME OF THE MANY LINENS ARE,

Among the many thrown out are:
lot Corset-Covers, any that were up
to 50c., for 15c.
Muslin and Cambria Gowns that were
up to Sl.5o. for 75c. choice.
SSc Gowns for Soc; Children's Gowns,
25c., from G0c
MOIREEN UNDERSKIRTS for 81 from
H.SS: Black Sateen for 35c., from SOC.
Knit Skirts. Soc. from 75c: 19c. from S9c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

OOOUS EVEN OTT EREsDs
AMONG THEM:
Bsc. Brocade Jacquards for 2sc.
Double Fold Henriettas and Serges for
10 2-3c.
Soc. All-Wool Storm Serges for 33c.
Granite Cloths. Melrose. Armures, and
others, goods sold up TO Sc, for SOC.
ca French Cheviots for s5c., from Toe.
Many pieces of Mohairs TO be sold for
81-3c-
French ATWOOD serges and Henriettas
for 25c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22

GREAT SELLING OF SILKS
has left many short lengths. Hundreds OF
all sorts in Black and Fanc!es:
Plaid Taffetas at 35c,
SIS. Sis, and 81 Brocaded Taffetas Tor
Coo.
Roman-Stripe Silks for Csc.
Rustiing Taffeta. in lengths from 2h TO
3 yards, for soc.
All-silk Ottoman. in Black and Coiored.
for 75c.
$50 Satin Duchess. in Black. for S5c.
81 Brocaded Gros-Grain for soc.
silks from 1Sc. up OF every variety.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-22
AUCTION sALEs--Fusure p,,.
COMMISSIONERS SALE BY
~ AUCTION or

A LARGE NUMBER OF ATTRAC.r,,,.
HJIS IN TABBS PLAN OF
"BLANDON,"
AT THE NEW RESERVOIR
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-24

Sketches Of Several Who Have Pursued the Editorial
Profession.

ability are due much of the good
that has been accomplished through
that periodical; for the Exponent, il
quiet and unostentatious way,
has done a vast amount of go cd.
1t has been means Of cultivating
in the highest channels, the literary
taste of the women Of the Nor
mon community, whose in
tcrcsts it particularly represents.
As the organ of the Relief society
it has disseminated vast amount Of
information relating to relief work,
and has done much to further the
objects and encourage the members
OF that order Emmeline b. Wells
is general secretary of the Relief
society.
Her editorial worl; during all these
years has comprised but small part
OF her labors. In every work and
movement that have arisen in this
State, in the interest Of women, she
has ever been prominent and active.
AS a religious worker she has been
devoted, and as leader in the cause
OF women suffrage, her efforts have
been persistent and effective. Though
she is advanced in years, her
energies show no signs OF abatement,
and she apparently has many years
Of usefulness and activity during
which to pursue her mutifarious
labors.
The Young Woman's Journal, an
up-to-date little magazine, issued its
first number October rst, 1850. 1t
is the organ of the Y. l.. NJ. |.
A. and is controlled and published by
the general board OF that organiza-
ton. President Elmina S. Taylor
with her councillors and aids have
labored untiringly for the merited
success which attends the Journal.
The editor, Susa Young Gates, a
daughter Of President Brigham
Young, has written intermittently
Tor the local press since she was 4
girl Of fourteen. Her first writings
appeared in the Woman's Exponent
and Aunt En- Wells" has always
encouraged the labors of her young
| friend Mrs. Gates. The latter has
travelled somewhat in the eastern
states, and west TO the Sandwich
Islands. She is fond OF novel writ
ing and seeks to portray the scenes
and characters Of her native noun
tains in all the simplicity of their un-
studied grandeur,
Devoted to home and family, she
still finds time to write and lecture
on favorite home topics. An en-
thusiastic exponent of the return to
old-fashioned womanly ideals, Mrs.
Gates taught last year in the Brig
ham Young Academy, at Provo, the
science OF home economy. Her
labors in this direction have won her
a position on the Church Board OF
Examiners as special examiner of all
women who teach these subjects in
the Church schools. She has re-
ceived diploma from the Church
as lite specialist in this department
OF home science.
She will be regarded in future as
one of the founders of school OF
literature that is being developed
among the Latter-day Saints, and is,
in some striking respects, different
! from the literature of any other peo-
| pie. In this respect she, in COM
mon with a number of Latter
day Saint writer's, is making a record
which contemporary readers can
hardly judge fairly; but the results
of the labors OF these writer's will be
seen more plainly with the lapse OF
time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-24

cordingly. "Here, you see, 80 said
the senator, "how my pertinaci,y
and Abraham 5 faith removed noun
tains.
Reconnaissance made in 1862
63-64 had demonstrated that a ser
ious question would arise in reach
ing the Humboldt valley from the
western foot OF the Wasatch noun
talns in the Salt Lake basin. Should
the line go north or south of the
lake? President Brigham Young
OF the Mormon Church and the most
OF his people, a central power of
great use to the trans continental
roads, were dctreminedly in favor of
the south line. 1t was preached
from pulpits, and announced that a
road should not be built or run
north of the lake. But explorations
in an earlier day for the Union
Pacific indicated the north side,
though an exhaustive examination
was made south and only one line
run north, it being the main line to
the California state line surveyed in
1867.
The explorations by parties south
of the lake and the personal eX-
aminations ofthe chief engineer, de
termined that it had no merits as
compared with the north line, and
on such report the north line was
adopted by the company and ac-
cepted by the government.
President Brigham Young called
a conference Of the Church and re-
fused to accept the decision; advised
his people not to contract or work
for the Union Pacific, and threw
all his influence and efforts to the
Central Pacific, which just at
that time was Of great moment, as
there was a complete force of Mormon
contractors and laborers in Salt Lake
valley competent to construct the
line 200 miles east or west of the
lake, and as the two companies had
rrsnrctiyrIv IN see how far c,st ar
west Of tba i,l,c fbev could hriId
that civ being thr obiecfive no;nf
and the l.rv n the control Of the
commerce If that GREAT bosin
Tho Central Pacifc comn,nv
cnt,,cd unon the cvanina,ion Of he
lines lonG after tbe Union paci6c
had determined and filed its line
and a decision or thoir engineer, was
waited for with some an <ictv II
was known thev could no, Obtain So
GOOD a line but there was doubt
ybethrr with thc influence named
and thc f,rt thar tbc line south of
the lake passed tbrouob Salt Lake
civ the only commercial canital
between tbe Missouri river and
Sacramento. tbev MIGHT decide to
take the long and undulating line;