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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-26

1t will be seen that tracklaying was
in progress last year upon 1913 lines in
SO of the 40 states and territories.
California stands first, with 210 miles
laid on different roads, Louisiana
added AS miles, Michigan 1873, Georgia
49, Pennsylvania 116 on IA lines, Wis
consin. lis, Alabama III, Missouri no,
Arkansas 109, big Texas only 103, Illi-
nois 92, and Mississippi about 80. For
the other states named the figures are
much smaller. No track was laid in IL
of the states and territories-New
Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
Maryland, Kansas, Nebraska, New
Mexico, Indian Territory, Arizona,
Wyoming and Nevada-and others
barely escaped from this category by
getting credit for from half mile to a
mile and quarter each.
In New England steam railway con-
struction continues practically sus-
pended, as has been the case for sew
eral years, only SO miles being added
in the states. On the other hand a
surprising number of electric lines has
been built for country as well as city
service-and this is true also of every
other state In the middle Atlantic
group of states 10 miles were added,
on the central southern group 34S, in
the south Atlantic group 241, in the gulf
and Mississippi valley states 375 Cor $50
miles in what are commonly called the
southern states), in the Sc. = western
group BAL, in the great northwest onlv
81, and in the Pacific coast :, entry PSI
miles, the greater part in California.
Railway construction reached it's
highest activity in 1887, when nearly
49, 900 miles of track were added. The
rapid decline during the succeeding
years, and the slight Improvement in
the last two years may be studied
comparatively in the following table,
which gives the track laid annually for
II years:
1887, IL, 9S3 miles; 1888, 7,106 miles; 1889,
$3.50 miles; $780, $3.50 miles; 1884, 4,2S1
miles; 1892 4,192 miles; 1898, 1885 miles;
1894, 1,949 miles; 1895, 1909 miles; 1896,
1,S4S miles; 1897, 1854 miles.
Small as has been the work of the
past four or five years, the 10 years
following the boom" year 1887 have
nevertheless added over $4,000 miles to
the railway mileage of the country, an
average of $500 a year. Looking back
by decades, it is interesting to. see the
rate at which railway building has
gone on, through good times and bad,
through peace and war, as the follow
ing figures Indicate:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-26
Wednesday, 10 to IL O'Clock.

Wednesday, TO to II O'CIock-
Special sale of Ladies' white lawn
aprons, extra fine quality, large size,
4-inch wide embroidery, hem and in
sertion, good soc quality, limit two to
a customer, two hours only at Csc. each.
F. AUERBACH & BRO
Purity and strength combined in
Hewlett Bros Three Crown baking
powder.
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Utah Commercial and Savings Bank
General banking business: pays 5 per
cent on deposits. L. Armstrong, pres.
z. ". Madsen. vice-pres-; J. Z. len
nings, cashier; "a e. 1st South street
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Twentieth Ward Entertainment

musical and literary entertainment
viii be given at the Twentieth ward meet
ing house on Wednesday. evening, Dec. 30
in honor of f. Il. Barker, who leaves
shortly on a mission. The programme will
be as follows.
Observation-Disclosures. James r. Dunbar
Il. A. Scare, John James and He
Piano soio.Mrs. Kate Romney-stew war t.
Soprano Solo-Mrs. Lizzie Thomas Ed
Comic Reading. ...... Mr.. Spencer Squires.
Baritone Solo,. Mr.. Heber G. Sharp.
Instrumental observation-disclosures. Fred
erick Atllin. John W. Andrew. p
..............C. Stevens. and John Held.
Recitation.
Tenor Solo. Mr. r. c. Easton.
Organ Solo. Professor J. J. Daynes.
Ballad for Cornet......... Mr.. John Held.
Remarks. Elder r. Z. Barker.
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cl,rigtmas and View years Excur.
sions.

VIA the Oregon Short Line Only one
fare for the round trip. Dec %, IS, 81
and Jan. 1, all tickets good returning
Tan
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* Cost

Underwear and hosiery at the Paris
Millinery company, lis South Main
street.
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Nae Keelev Institute.

For the treatment OF Liquor, Nor
phine and Tobacco Habits No. II
Grape street, First North. Correspond
ence strictly confidential.
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Furs at Manufacturers Cost.
To close out our choice furs while still
at the height of the season. Mehesy,
the Furrier, .Knutsford.
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Furs at Half Price.
Mehesy, the Furrier, 1lnutsford.
Tuesday, From 10 and to II Moor

500 yards German black siIk-finished
Henrietta, extra fine quality, worth 75c.
a. yard. Limit ten yards to a customer
40 f. AUERBAcH & BRO.
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Friday. 10 to 10 O'Clock,

A grand bargain is this. Ladies, so
inch double black cloth cape, heavy
weight, velvet collar; value 50 for two
hours at half price. ONLY 81 each.
F. AUERBACH q BRO.
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Attention.

Great bargains in underwear and
hosiery at the Paris Millinery COM
pany, 119 South Main street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-26

Dr. A 2. Peak, dentist, has moved
his Office to Commercial block, corner
of Commercial and Second South
rooms 70 and 79
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-26

Av. yearly
Miles, Inc
Mileage at end of 1897. - 1884 464
Mileage at end of 1SS7....... .149 257
Inc. in following 10 years. 35,207 $500
Mileage at end of 1857. 70 0SS
Inc. in following 20 years. Jos, 35S 5,267
Mileage at end of 1867. SO $50
Inc. in following 80 years. .145.214 4S40
Mileage at end OF 1S51........ SOB
Inc. in following 40 years. .159 961 1890
Mileage at end of 1S47........ 1888
Inc. in following 50 years. u.s. 66 3,5T
At the commencement of 1898 the
United States will have 1874, 464 miles of
completed railway. If the average of
the last ten wears is reached in the
next two years, as seems not unlikely,
the year 1900 will open with 191, 500
miles. There is room in our vast coun-
try for as much more, and it is easy
to believe that 100000 miles will be
added in the next so years or less. How
much of the railway mileage of the flu
ture viii be operated by steam, how
ever, is a legitimate subject for specu-
lation.
Considerable construction work has
been done in the countries adjoining
the U-ited States. Partial returns. to
which there will be several additions.
show that during the year $50 miles of
track have been laid on IS lines in
Canada, and $50 miles on five lines in
the republic of Mexico.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-26

Never too late to mend; begin now
and use the best-Hewlett Bros
Three Crown baking powder.
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Don't Freeze to Death
Thursday. 1o to 12 O,Clock

While furs are at half price. Mehesy
the F'urrier, Knutsford.
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Skating.

Seventh West, First South. Beautiful
electric lights Refreshments. Select.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-26

Hear B. B. Young sing the Toreador
Song tomorrow night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-26

Anheuser Premium Pale Bottled
Beer,
Finest and purest of table beers.
Family and holiday trade solicited.
GEO. OLSON & CO., Agts.
Telephone No 3S2.
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ElleSbeck Coal Company,
Office 100 South Main. Phone 20.
I. r. ELLERBECK, B. F. REDMAN,
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DENTISTS.
.oPTICIAN.

AN EXCLUSIVE OPTICAL store: eight
years. experience: w. b. Rushmer man
nfacturiflg optician Il West Second South
street Eyes examined for glasses free.
Special lenses ground to fit the eye.
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PROVO Dec. 27-2o.

TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
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LOST.

DIAMOND LOCKET with monogram
on. Return to this office and be rewarded.
No questions asked. Address Xxx
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George w. Jones.

Railroad ticket brokerage, 16 West Second
South street. Salt Lake City. and SOs
STVJ1,se.esrtv-ffth street ogden. Utah Excur-
.;o ~ ,1tes TO all points; baggage checked;
tickets bought. sold and exchanged
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Auction! Auction!

At No. "a South Main street viii com,
,,,ance Monday. Dec. q. at 1920 a. M and
continue day and evening until We have
sod every article in books. vases, statu-
zines TOYS. etc Come, for all must go.
p x a ANDREWS, Auctioneer.
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FOB SALE.

FINE assortment of dolls. toys. fancy
goods. sleds. chairs. ETC. Margetts Bros
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PLUMBING AND TIN WORK

THE DAVID JAMES CO. plumbing and
cornice work No 81 Main street.
MARK SPENCER. ga Richards street.
All kinds of tin and sheet iron work
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SOCIETIES.

a y, v. w.
Eagle Gate Lodge No. 10. meets every
Wednesday night at the Odd Fellows
temple on Market street. Jacob Miller.
NJ. w.
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MEN AND WOMEN to work at home
| pay S to SIG per week for making
crayon portraits new patent method any
one who can read or write can do the
work, at home. in spare time day or
evening. Send for particulars and work
at once. Address II. y. Gripp, German
artist. Tyrone Pa.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-26

MODERN BRICK houses on the in
stalment plan. Third street premises, etc.
Inquire 1103 Third street Take Third
street car.
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MT MORIAH LODGE NO. q a. F. and
A NJ Regular communications held at
Masonic hall, the second Monday of each
month. Members of sister lodges and
sojourning brethren in good standing are
cordially invited to attend
A q STATEN, w. NJ.
CHRISTOPHER DIEHI. Secretary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-26

BUY BARGAINS. Eggs. 15c., 20c.. 25c.
per dozen: No. creamery butter 2Oc.. 25c
per pound; sugar cured bacon. &C.. ham,
SC. to 10c.; all groceries equally cheap.
Utah Butter House. No. 6S West First
South, Market Row. Telephone $751;
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-06
HORTICULTURAL MEETING.
Everything Shows a strong Public
Interest in the Coming HOrticul-
turaI society Fair.

The meeting OF the horticultural society
on Saturday evening at the office of the
water company was an enthusiastic one.
All the committees reported satisfactory
progress, and everything shows a strong
public interest throughout the territory
and points to a magnificent display in
September. The principal business trans
acted was the reception of e. carefully
prepared report from the committee on
the premium list This consists of a full
set of regulations concerning entries,
standard of excellence and mode of ex-
hibition and then proceeded with list of
premiums aggregating $40 in all and car
rying cash prizes of over 5000 The fol-
lowing general statement is the keynote
of the arrangement:
"This premium list has been arranged
to meet as far as possible the cases of all
exhibitors, not only those who can show
large number of varieties but those who
possess but single one. It's particular
object is to show however those who not
only raise fine fruit but are willing to de-
exhibit it for the qualification of the pub
lie and the advancement of horticulture
interests. The official evidence of su.
periorment is in all cases the diploma of
the society, which will bear the name of
the exhibitor, the character of the ex-
hibit and its grade, and be signed by the
officers of the society. In many cases a
sum of money is added TO the premium,
not for the belief that this will specially
add to the value of the prize in the esti-
nation of lovers of horticulture, but from
a desire to reimburse exhibitors as far as
possible for the cash outlay involved in
the sending of the fruits"
The lists then proceed to take up each
class of fruit in turn.
To apples are given nine premiums,
amounting to $74, for collections, and
separate premiums to each of 60 varieties
most successfully cultivated in New Mex-
leo.
For crab apples there are three gen,
eral premiums and eight separate ones.
For pears there are nine premiums for
collections and 40 separate varieties are
named.
For peaches $52 are offered for colec
tions, and 25 varieties are specified.
For plums and prunes, owing to the
division of classes, there are II general
premiums, and % separate varieties are
called for; aprioots, nectarines, ounces
and nuts, each receives three premiums
for collections, and the varieties specially
provided for range from five to eight.
Grapes have $50 in premiums for coll
lections. general, native and foreign, and
81 separate varieties are mentioned.
The miscellaneous list includes cherries
and gooseberries (fresh and in glass), |
mulberries, paw-paws and more than
dozen other items. Altogether, the list
covers the whole range of horticulture
products available at that season.
AS soon as responses are received from |
the various sections of the territory, vice /
presidents and committees will be ap-
pointed in every county.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-06
ALBUQUERQUE BLAZE.
}. ID. TOrIina's Bazaar Entirely DE
str0yed by Fire at ESQ Yester-
day Morning.

At 2;3o yesterday morning disastrous
fire broke ont in the rear Of j. d. Tor
lina's bazaar, No. 222 West Railroad ave.
nue., Albuquerque, and notwithstanding
the fact that the fremen responded
promptly and did efficient work, the
bazaar with it's entire contents was de-
stroyed. The origin of the blaze is
problematical. 1t may have started from
a firecracker, and then again it is possi-
BILE that lighted match or other sub
stance was thrown into pile of rubbish
in the rear of the store. Some think that
it was of incendiary origin.
Mr.. Torlins is absent at the Sulphur
hot springs, and no estimate Of the loss
on stock, ETC., has been made.
The building was the property of Juan
9. Armijo, son of Mrs. N. 7. Armijo, and
IL was insured for $2,600.
The stock was also insured for $1,000.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-06

MARKET REPORTS.

New York, July 6.-Money on call
easy at II @ TX per cent; prime
mercantile paper, 3 q per cent. Sill
YER, so; lead, $685.; copper, 1O4.
st. Louis.-Lead firm at $3.521a q
1856 bid; spelter, firm, $4.1O bid.
Chlcago.-Cattle, receipts, $500; mar.
ket steady; beeves, 1886 @ $5.10; COWS
and heifers, ST IS q $435; Texas steers
1886 q $415; stookers and feeders, $3.50
q $430. Sheep, receipts, $4,000; market
steady to firm; native sheep, $3.50 @
$500; westerns, $500 q $500; lambs,
$500 q $5.35.
Kansas City.-Cattle, receipts, 6,O00
market steady, Texas steers $2.4O q $3.50;
Texas COWS, 1915 @ 1896; native steers,
$3.4O @ $500; native COWS and heifers,
$3.50 a $4.10; stockers and feeders, $500
q $4.35; bulls, $500 @ $3.50. Sheep,
receipts, 1000; market strong; lambs,
$500 @ $500; muttons, 1915 q $475.
Chicago.-Wheat, July, 6914; Sept. 65
a 651s. Oats, July, 171a; Sept, 1874.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-06
In THE ESPANOLA VALLEY
The Mormon Settlement, While One
of the Youngest in the Valley, Has
Many Interesting Features.
PROSPEROUS APPEARANCES THE RULE
Something of the Mercantile Interests
in This Section, Which Clearly
Indicate Prosperous
Basis.
Correspondence New Mexican.

Correspondence New Mexican.
Espanola, July 2, 1S97.-In addition to
the towns of Espanola, San Juan, Santa
Cruz, Plaza del Aloalde, Chamita and
Embudo, the Espanola valley is dotted
by small settlements or plazas, each sur
rounded by fields, orchards and gardens.
Nearly all these settlements bear evidence
of having existed for many years. The
cottonwoods surrounding them are of
great size and very old, and the question,
show many years ago we're these houses
built?" brought forth invariably the
answer. "quien sabe, but many years
ago."
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-06
DEMANDS OF AMBASSADORS
Not Favorable to the Ambassadors
Demands Concerning the Turk
ish-Greek Frontier NegO-
tiatiOns.

Coonstantiuople, July 6.-Contrary to
expectations the decision of the conncil
of ministers, was not favorable to the de.
mands of the ambassadors, relative to
the Greek Turkish frontier negotiations.
The situation therefore is regarded as
very strained. The Turkisn reply vir-
tually implied a rupture of negotiations,
and declared that the powers must make
concession or adopt measures to enforce
their decision. 1t is reported that the
Grand Vizie: has decided that he will
never sign an agreement based on the
strategic lines proposed by the am
bassadors. At the same time, it ia thought
in some quarters, that the attitude of the
Turkish government is destined to enable
the Sultan to yield later, by sacrificing
some of his ministers, and rumors of an
impending cabinet change are already
CQrrent.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-06
THE MORMON COLONY.

The youngest settlement in the valley,
that of the Mormons, is one of much in
terest, particularly since it is an expert
ment as vet. although it's permanenoY is
apparently assured. Three years ago
land a short distance north OF Santa
Cruz was bought and the first of the
colony arrived, and the work of planting
fields and setting out trees began. The
history of this colony is but repetition
of that of everyone in the past. Some
of the members were easily discouraged
and returned to their northern homes,
those remaining continuing the work.
The second year others came, some of
whom only remained a short time. At
the present time there are Is Mormon
families in the colony, and as gentle
man said this morning, "the settlement is
all the more prosperous by reason of the
changes that have taken place. Those
who left would have been of little assist
ance, while those who have taken their
places are oontented and willing to
work"
The property of the new comers pre-
sents thriving appearance, fairly good
houses have been erected, and much done
to give them homelike air. The orch
ards are doing nicely, are we'll cultivated.
and in few more years will equal any
of the older gardens in the valley. That
the settlers are frugal and industrious
there is no question, the amount of work
done by them the past three years speaks
louder than words on that point. The
success of those already here will result
in other families coming, and SO far as
could be seen and learned the Mormon
colony In the San Juan valley will be
large and prosperous within the next five
years.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-06
THE MERCANTILE INTERESTS.

The mercantile interests in the differ
ent towns are well cared for, and iudg.
ing from the amount of business done
the people are we'll satisfied with the
merchants. At Espanola, G. W. Bond &
Bro, carry very large and complete
stock of general merchandise, deal in all
kinds of produce, and conduct Uncle
Sans postal business. The Bond broth
ers also carry on large business at Wagon
Mound, over in Mora county, Mr.. Frank
Bond having charge Of the Espanola
house and Mr.. George Bond conducting
the Wagon Mound establishment.
At San Juan or Chamita, as you please,
only in writing to friends there address
all letters to Ohamita, Honorable Sam
uel Eldodt is the merchant prince and
Uncle Sans postal agent. Mr.. Eldodt
also carries large stock and does large
volume of business, and there is every
reason he should. For 80 years or more
he has been there, is acquainted with
everyone, and in turn everyone knows
"Sam.''
Mr.. Henry Becker rules the business
roost at Santa Cruz. sells stamps, distrib-
utes the mail and listens to the troubles
Of the neighborhood, there is no police
man, you know. His stock includes al
most everything anyone could reason
ably want, and judging from appear
ances he never recites to himself "Oyer
the Hills to the Poor House."
The youngest member of the fraternity
in the valley is Mr.. Elias CLARK, located
n L.
pretty we'll satisfied with life and its trials.
Mr.. Clark, like the others, carries gem
eral merchandise, the stock being we'll
selected and equal to almost any demand.
In his business, Mr.. CLARK is ably assisted
by his sisters, who are "busipess men"
with up to date ideas.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-06
FIGHT WITH TRAMPS.
Train Men Have sharp Fight with
Four Tramps ON the santa Fe
Near Dodge City, Kas.

Kansas City, July 6.--Trainmen on the
Santa Fe from the west, which arrived in
Kansas City this forenoon, had an e1cit-
ing experience with tramps near Spear
vile, small station east of Dodge City
last night. AS the train pulled out of
Dodge City, four men boarded the blind
baggage, presumably to steal ride to
Spearville. One of the brakemen ordered
them off. They refused to 60. Two
tra1nmep then came to the brakeman 8
assistance, and aght followed, IN which
the brakeman was badly cut. After one
of the tramps had cut the air hose all
four jumped from the train and tried to
escape. Three were caught by trainmen
and passengers after long chase, and
the fourth was captured by sheriff few
hours later. They are all in jail at Dodge
City.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-07-06
HANNA INTERVIEW ED.
He Says That Employers or Labor
Cannot He Expected to Raise
Wages Under Present
Conditions.

New York, July GA dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says: Senator
Hanna, speaking Of the coal miners strike
said: "Owing to the existing condition Of
business, no one can be expected to raise
wages for the present, nywhere or In any
line Of business, therefore, the strikers
have chosen very unfortunate time to
make their demands, whether they are
reasonable or not. The hoped for good
times are coming, believe, before long,
but they will not come suddenly, but
gradually, and whom business does i'm.
prove the employers Of labor, can listen
TO the grievances Of the employed. do
not see that they can Be expected to do
90 before"