Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

pioneers OF lIoNO NH NhNN'N' 49, '
tlful valley Of Tlmpanago, as 1t was
then called, after the river that is now
4 known as Provo river. II has been
recognized as one Of the most fertile
and desirable districts In Utah. Provo
derived Its name from the French
''Proyeau," given By General Fremont
in his exploring trip to the Pacific, but
gained the name Of Garden City by
the profuslon OF flowers and general
vegetation that responded to the labors
Of the early tillers Of the prolific soil
It has one popularity not seen In any
other locality along The base OF the
Wasatch mountains. In other places
the twilight begins after sunset. but at
Provo is seen before sunrise, AT this
point Of the mountain range there are
no foothills; no gradual slope nor
benches, and the main street runs
straight into the feet Of one OF the
grandest sections Of the Wasatch
range.
On the western side OF the Utah lake
may be seen the sunlight on the peaks
OF the Oquirrh range. filling lts ragged
surface with a glow far beyond the
power OF the artists brush. But
st is yet twilight In the valley, for the
day ruler win still be hours behind in
rising, and when II does tip the WIN
dow blinds good morning, what a glori-
Gus sight is beheld. The pines, the
massive rocks, the autumn tinted
groves frosted with the ayaunt couriers
OF winter, yawning preciplces, while the
SHOWS Of past years III all the pockets
and reservoirs among the gold tinted
clouds.
Provo Is indeed a most desirable
locality from any point Of View. II Is
especially an educational center, being
the birthplace OF that noble temple OF
learning, the Brigham Young Academy,
Of which more Is said In another part
Of this article.
The town had a population Of 5,992 in
1895 and II is conseryatvely estimated
that the census OF 1900 will throw the
figures into the seven thousand column
--belng already the third largest town
In the State.
The Stake Tabernacle Is one Of the
finest places Of worship in the State,
with a seating capacity OF 5000. and
contains a fine organ. The building
is lighted by electricity Is beautifully
painted and decorated, Ii Is now
entirely free from debt. Two news
papers are published at Provo; the city
has two national banks and one saw
ings bank; the State Insane Asylum.
which has, In the purchase Of lands.
building. operations, supplies and other
expenses dlsbursed over a million dol
lars, Is located on the bench east Of the
town.
The city has q first class system Of
waterworks built at an outlay Of $780,
900. furnishing the pure water from the
Provo river, near the mouth OF the
canyon. In an economical sense, the
chief feature Of Provo Is its opportunl-
ties for the founding OF manufactures,
It's water power extending distance
OF almost seven miles without dimln-
fishing the force Of the stream. or in
terferng with the utility for irrigation.
A modern system Of electrical power
has recently been placed in the Provo
canyon by the Telluride Heat and Pow
er company Of Colorado where 200 900
horse power is now being utilized for
the generation OF electricity for Provo
City and loop embracing the entire
Tintic mining district, via Mercur 10
Eureka and via Utah county towns to
the same point Manager Woodhouse
says there is ample power 10 be had
for 100000 horse power yet unused but
which is embraced in their franchise
The city is being lighted at present
by incandescent lamps placed on each
pole throughout Center street and East
and West Main streets.
A sewerage system is being placed
in, covering the central and more
densely populated districts. This is
being constructed by the city council
at an outlay OF $4,000: the council are
pushing this enterprise TO completion
before their tenure OF office expires,
January /, 1900.
The incoming administration is com
posed Of the following officials:
Mayor-T, n. Taylor.
Councilmen-First Ward-Davld r.
Beebe, c. Il, Loose. Second ward. James
Gray, Alex. wilkins. Third ward,
Lars L. Nelson. Nsph Ross Fourth
"oISt NSVAse SNSiSSh, AiDtAN M al
ter.
Recorder--J l.. Buchl
Treasurer-Mary Boshard.
Marshal-MyrOn C. Newell.
Justice Of the Peace-A. A. Noon.
City Attorney-Thomas John.
City Physician s. ii. Allen
Provo City Is blessed with ample rail-
road facilities. being crossed by the
two great railway systems, the Oregon
Short Line and the Rio Grande West
ern railway; the latter having a branch
line running from Provo 10 Heber,
parleston and other Wasatch towns:
m Jus IL may be seen the mail as well as
failway service Is the very best thar
could be desired
Provo Is today the home OF some OF
the wealthlest mine owners and pro-
mOters In the State who have built
costly and magnificent homes and are
recognized as being among the most
progressive citizens In the State, or in
deed, the entire West, evidences Of
these gentlemen's energy and liberal
aid TO public enterprises may be seen
In the various parts Of the city; by the
public prints and In the mining camps
where the properties may be located
In close proximity 10 the city mining
interests are developing that promise
employment for many men, as well as
20 retain millions Of dollars In the
State Various companies have been
organized for working gold, iron. silver,
lead, coal, asphaltum and copper de-
posts. For the manufacturing Of
woolen goods. Provo has always led, SO
far as the inter-mountain region Is
concerned and the outlook Is Watering
Tor more extensive operations in thi.
branch OF industry
During the past year the shipments
OF agricultural and fruit products has
been very large due TO the fact that
number OF shipping and exporting
companies have been established.
Provo ls having building boom, made
convenient by the abundance OF sand
stone, brick and lumber that can be
Easily brought into requisitlon.
PROVO Is the capital OF Utah county.
ms county has more agricultural
wealth man any other In the state
gong the base Of the wasateh range
= oastapce u about forty.fivA miles