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INFANTS' SHOES OF ALL KINDS AND STYLES AT DUNFORD & SONS'.
Best Bread, Pies and Crackers, by Clive & Reid, 2d' South St., Salt Lake City.
SALT LAKE CITY DIRECTORY.
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procured. The line of railway passes up the eastern side of the Lake, northward, with the giant peaks of the grand Wasatch range to the right ; and after crossing Bear river, stretches away to the west towards Promontory Point.
THE CENTRAL PACIFIC. -
The western portion of the line has been constructed with a rapidity, engineering skill and energy in overcoming difficulties which challenges admiration no less than the Union Pacific. Cutting a roadway and lay- ing a line of track across the Sierras, along the side of mountain decliv- ities where yawning precipices, drop down into frightful depths, and through passes seemingly impassable is an engeering triumph which cannot well be appreciated by those who have not passed over the line. The two great companies have fairly won the honors which accrue to them in having built the greatest railroad line in the world, bringing the . connecting points together, from a distance of about seventeen hundred miles in a little over three years from time the work was fairly entered upon ; for the short distance laid, up till the January of 1866, can scarcly be taken into account.
The developement of the great west consequent upon the completion of this work ; the vast traffic which will pass over it ; the closer linking of the old nations of Eastern Asia with those of Western Europe; the growth of a power in the west that will speedily rival in all the essentials of greatness the older and eastern States of the Union; and the impor- tant results growing out of this truly national work, in which the Republic may justly take pride, are points which the most sanguine can scarcely overestimate.
DIRECT ROUTE EAST.
The travel from the Pacific coast and the Great Basin, when they reach the terminus of the Union Pacific Railroad at Omaha, can travel eastward by a direct line on the
CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN
Railroad, the distance between Chicago and Omaha by it being 493 miles. This line is in excellent condition, with splendid cars, Pullman's palace sleeping coaches, and.every requisite convenience and comfort. By it, too, they can make connections, at COUNCIL BLUFFS, with the Council Bluffs and St. Jo Railroad for Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, St. Jo, etc .; at BOONE, with stages to Des Moines and Fort Dodge; and at DIXON with the Illinois Central Railroad for points north and south. The line passes through the flourishing towns of Council Bluffs, Dun lap, Boone, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, and Dixon.
HI. W. AUSTIN.
CHAS. T. BOAL.
AUSTIN & BOAL,
WESTERN AGENTS FOR
Downs & Co. Manufacturing Company.
JOBBERS IN
Farming Tools STOVES
AND
HOLLOW-WARE, 3
WAGON AND 1
CARRIAGE STOCK.
221 and 223 South Water Street,
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
CHICAGO.
ITS GROWTH AND TRADE.
Less than forty years ago the place where Chicago now stands was a prairie, bordering on Lake Michigan, on which a log fort garrisoned by two companies of United States troops ; a fur agency ; three taverns ; two stores ; a blacksmith's shop ; a house for the interpreter of the sta- tion ; and one occupied by Indian Chiefs, were the only habitations and evidences of the white man's having selected it for an abiding place. To-day it has probably 350,000 inhabitants. The history of growth to greatness contained in this single statement places the "Garden City" above all competitors in rapid developement and progressive prosperity. Its miles of stately avenues, where palatial residences present most varied and artistic architectural beauties; its streets stretching miles on miles in length ; the broad and noble boulevards which will soon wind along its magnificent parks ; its long lines of wharves, where hundreds of large vessels, lake steamers and smaller craft, discharge their freight cr receive their loading, all mark a young but giant municipality whose inhabi- tants are filled with a laudable ambition to make their city not merely the metropolis of the great States to which it is a naturally geographical and central mart, but one of the leading cities of the world.
To notice in detail and describe all the points of interest which Chi- cago presents to a visitor, would require much more space than can be devoted to it here ; indeed it would fill a volume of respectable size to do them justice.
PLACES OF INTEREST.
THE LAKE TUNNEL
Is a work which, did any other one not exist to prove it, would be suf- ficient evidence of the enterprise and energy which have made Chicago what it is. The turbid waters near the shore of Lake Michigan, as the city grew in extent and population, were mixed with the contents of the miles of sewerage which traversed the city limits. The " villainous com- pound " could not be endured for drinking, culinary purposes and ablu- tions. Yet the lake was the only available source for any abundant supply, and to obtain pure water it was determined to work a tunnel under the bed of the lake to a distance where it could be obtained, and thus bring it clear and sparkling from the body of the lake into the city. Ground was broken for the tunnel on the 17th of March, 1864. A shaft nine feet in diameter was sunk, at a point selected close to the lake, to a depth
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of sixty-five feet. The tunnel was then commenced and carried for a distance of two miles beneath the bed of the lake to a point determined upon ; where an immense " crib," constructed at an expense of over one hundred thousand dollars, and built like a ship, was taken and securely weighted down and moored. In the centre of this crib was a well open at bottom and top, down which another shaft was run into the bed of the lake, and the work of tunneling was carried on from both ends. On the 24th of November, 1866, the tunnel was completed ; and since then Chicago has enjoyed an abundance of pure water.
At the water-works are three powerful engines, the largest of which is capable of pumping from the tunnel eighteen million gallons of water in twenty-four hours ; and a building is erected and being finished in which will be placed two more very large and powerful engines. .
THE WASHINGTON STREET TUNNEL,
Which passes underneath an arm of the Chicago river is another engi- neering triumph and an object of interest. The immense traffic over the bridges which are thrown across the river was so much impeded by the passage of vessels up and down, causing the bridges to be kept open often for a length of time, that the arrangements of business men were largely interfered with, and it became so great an inconvenience, that it was determined to tunnel under the river. This has been successfully done, and there is now a passage way under the water, arched with brick, floored with timber, lighted with gas, which will greatly facilitate business communications between the two sides of the river. The Washington Street Tunnel is well worthy the attention of visitors to the "Garden City."
At the corner of Western and Chicago Avenues are two artesian wells, which will well repay a visit from those who have the time at their dis- posal. One is about a thousand feet deep, and the other about seven hundred. They were bored by oil speculators, who expected to obtain petroleum but found water instead. A million gallons a day of water is discharged from them. They are near together, with a bore of about six inches each.
The large Court House, to which extensive additions were being made in April; the Chamber of Commerce building ; the Post Office; the Dearborn Observatory; the parks; the various buildings devoted to benevolent and charitable purposes, etc .; and the stock yards, four miles south of the city, are objects of interest, and evidences of the spirit and enterprise of the citizens.
THEATRES. .
Chicago may congratulate itself upon its theatres. Besides numer- ous other places of amusement and entertainment, it possesses four ex- cellent temples of the drama, in which varied tastes can be gratified.
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CROSBY'S OPERA HOUSE
Is the largest, having a seating capacity to accommodate about 2,400 per- sons. It is the building which was made famous throughout the United States by the Crosby Opera House lottery scheme. It is situated on Washington street, between State and Dearborn, with a frontage of 143 feet on Washington. On the main floor is the parquette and orchestra stalls ; on the second floor is the dress circle, the centre being divided into fifty boxes. The family circle is on the third floor, which conveys a covert insinuation that families must climb considerably to obtain op: eratic and theatrical enjoyment. The stage is not quite so large as that of the Salt Lake City Theatre. The auditorium is 86x95 feet, with a ceiling 65 feet hign, the latter being decorated with portraits of leading composers. The style of drama produced partakes more of the sensa- tional and " leg " character than of the legitimate.
M'VICKER'S THEATRE,
On Madison street, between Dearborn and State, is the next largest the- atre in the city. It is managed by Messrs. Mc Vicker & Myers, the for- mer named gentleman owning the theatre and Mr. Myers principally managing it, besides occupying with his lady the leading position among the company. The building is 80 feet between the walls and 160 feet deep. It is capable of seating some 1,800 persons. It is tastefully fin- ished and well arranged, and has a very pleasing appearance inside. On the main floor are the parquette and reserved seats ; on the second floor the dress circle and balcony reserved seats ; while the third floor is devoted more particularly to those who aspire to the dignity of theat- rical deities. In this theatre the sensational and legitimate drama find place for exposition, and all the leading stars of the country are secured that their specialties may be presented to the public. Mr. Myers is a courteous and affable gentleman who plays with much ability and mana- ges the theatre most admirably.
COL. WOOD'S MUSEUM,
Situated on Randolph street, between Clark and Dearborn, combines natural history with the drama, and presents the visitor with an excellent collection of mineralogical, orinthelogical, animal and collected speci- mens illustrative of the natural world and of savage and civilized art. The catalogue of birds, reptiles, quadrupeds and insects comprises some twelve hundred specimens, from all parts of the world, to which addi- tions are being constantly made. Geological and relic rooms contain most interesting geological and mineralogical specimens. The funeral bier and memorable relics of Lincoln; wax work figures of the last sup- per and trial before Pontius Pilate of our Savior Jesus Christ, which are made to move by machinery ; a model of the Capitol at Washington ; one of the Parthenon ; a grotto of Antiparos ; illustrated views of Cal-
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ifornia ; two cosmoramic saloons ; and the mummies around which the papyrus was rolled on which the Book of Abraham-published in the Pearl of Great Price-was inscribed, form a collection of specimens worthy the attention of all and the admiration of the student of nature. The mummies were sold by those who had them in charge after the death of the Prophet, Joseph Smith, and were afterwards obtained for the Museum-so the printed catalogue states.
Besides the attractions named is another, which cannot be overlook- ed, in the reproduction of a denizen of primeval days, which has received the name of Zeuglodon Macrospondylus, one of an extinct species to which the generic name of Hydrachen has been given. The skeleton of this monster was found in the state of Arkansas ; and its length, as it sported in the wilds of primitive earth, was ninety-six feet.
With the museum is a fine, large, roomy theatre, under the manage- ment of J. W. Blaisdell, Esq., where the sensational and standard drama finds correct interpretation. The company is a very good one; the pieces produced are mounted and put upon the stage with much care and taste ; and the patronage bestowed upon the Museum and theatre is most liberal and well deserved.
THE DEARBORN THEATRE,
Or "Aiken's Dearborn Theatre," is a perfect bijou of a place, principally devoted to the intellectual and refining of the standard modern come- dies. The company at this theatre is most excellent, the actors and actresses being conversant with their business and manifesting an appre- ciation of the higher requirements of their profession instead of seeking the silly and vain clap-trap applause of the ignorant and uncultivated. Mr. Aiken is a gentleman of culture, who is devoted to his profession, and who is not governed alone by the mere mercenary objects of gather- ing " dollars and dimes" into the treasury. He is doing more to elevate the tastes of the people to an appreciation of refined and intellectual dra- matic representations than, perhaps, any other manager in the eastern states. A good actor, a popular manager, and a general favorite, he has surrounded himself with ladies and gentlemen of congenial tastes; and the consequence is that at all times a treat may be anticipated in witness- ing a performance at the "Dearborn." From a lengthy article in a Chi- cago paper, reviewing Mr. Aiken's career as " manager, actor and man," we make the following extract-premising that it is not near so eulogis- tic as other paragraphs in the article :
" But little that we can say will add to the knowledge possessed by the majority of our readers in regard to the career of Mr. Frank E. Aiken, whether as actor or manager. If we would praise, we have but to name one whose reputation is identical at once with excellence in a great va- riety of the most exquisite parts which the standard drama contains, and with tact, enterprise, liberality and conscientious fidelity both to matters
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of taste and of morals in theatrical management. In short the Chicago public, who have known him for five years, know all that we could pos- sibly relate of a professional career, whose previous years were those of hard study and incessant practice in an art which is indeed 'long ' in comparison with the most extended life the most earnestly and busily occupied in mastering it."
Comedy, in the Dearborn theatre, finds a fitting temple, and in the company faithful interpreters. The house is not large, but it is chastely elegant ; and while the characters are presented with a rare fidelity to nature in this season of sensation and "broad effects," the pieces are mounted in a style that manifests the taste of a student and the culture of an artist. The business manager, Mr. Mann, the stage manager, Mr. Keller, and the treasurer, Mr. Marsh will be found gentlemen by all who meet them. We commend the "Aiken's Dearborn Theatre " to the extensive patronage of a cultivated public.
In addition to those noticed are the German theatre, the Theatre Comique, Farwell Hall, Turner Hall, Arlington Hall, Crosby's Music Hall, and a number of other places devoted to amusement and entertain- ment.
HOTELS.
Chicago is well supplied with good hotels capable of affording accom- modation to a very large number of guests.
THE BRIGGS HOUSE,
B. H. Skinner, proprietor, situated on the corner of Randolph and Wells streets, is a favorite first class hotel. It is in close proximity to the Court House, the Chamber of Commerce and the leading business portion of the city ; and is within convenient distance of the theatres and other places of amusement. The superintendent, G. H. French, Esq., and the clerks, are gentlemanly and courteous, the waiters obliging and attentive, and the cuisine admirable, while the tables are furnished in a sumptuous manner. The house is large, five stories high, and can afford accommodation for about four hundred and fifty guests. Parties from the west will find this an excellent and comfortable stopping place.
The Sherman House, corner of Clark and Randolph streets ; the Tre- mont House, corner of Lake and Dearborn ; the Matteson House, corner of Dearborn and Randolph ; St. James Hotel, on State, corner of Wash- ington ; the Revere House, on the north side, corner of North Clark and Kinzie; the Adams House, corner of Lake street and Michigan avenue ; the Richmond House, corner of South Water street and Michigan ave- nue; the Metropolitan, southwest corner of Randolph and Wells ; the Barnes House, corner of Randolph and Canal ; and the City Hotel, cor- ner of Lake and State, are all popular hotels and extensively patronized.
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R. HATOH. J. HOLBROOK. W. S. KEITH. J. S. PURPLE Hatch, Holbrook & Co. DEALERS IN
HARD WOOD LUMBER
CONSISTING OF Ash, Oak, Hickory, Black Walnut, Cherry and White Wood LUMBER AND WAGON MATERIALS, No. 265 Archer Avenue. BRANCH YARD, COR. ERIE & KINGSBURY STS., CHICAGO, ILL.
WM. WISDOM, Sup't. R. H. WISDOM, Sec'y.
Garden City Planing Mill
AND LUMBER MANUFACTURING CO. SUCCESSORS TO WISDOM. LEE & CO. Manufacturers of
Sash, Doors, Blinds, MOULDINGS, SCROLL SAWING, TURNING, Etc.
Thin Ceiling. Nos. 41, 43, 45, and 47 South Canal Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
S. H. RANSOM & CO.
-AND- Hollow Ware Founders, ALBANY, N. Y. WAREHOUSE, SAMPLE ROOMS AND OFFICE, No. 205 Randolph Street, CHICAGO, - ILLINOIS.
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LEADING BUSINESS HOUSES.
The trade of Chicago is very large, and daily growing larger. The leading merchants who have made the city their home are men of enter- prise, a large per centage of them being young and with all the energy which young blood possesses when imbued with the spirit of this really " go-a-head " age. We can recommend the following firms in their sev- eral lines, as first-class houses that have the determination, and are striv- ing assiduously for it, to wrest from the eastern sea-board cities the trade of the great west.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
Austin & Boal, 221 and 223 South Water street, are a firm well known, firmly established, and doing a large and paying business. In agricultural implements, farmers' tools, stoves and hollow ware, wagon and carriage stock, etc., they are heavy manufacturers and jobbers. Buy- ers in their line of goods, visiting Chicago, will do well to pay them a visit.
ALES AND PORTERS.
On the north side of the river, and close to the Water Works, are Lill's brewery, J. Bromfield, secretary ; and that of the Sands' Ale Brew- ing Co., F. A. Wheeler, secretary. So popular are the ales manufactur- ed in these two establishments that signs announcing the fact of one or the other of them being sold inside are placed over most of the saloons in Chicago.
Lill's brewery has a frontage of about 200 feet and runs 1000 feet from front to rear, including the necessary offices, coopers' shop, etc. It is supplied with every requisite for producing the best articles of ales and porter in demand ; and has a storage capacity in its cellars for about 120,000 gallons. It enjoys a large and profitable trade, and the business is being rapidly extended westward.
The Sands' Ale Brewing Company is the first establishment that has yet shipped ales west of the Wasatch range, having filled an order last Fall for the Salt Lake City Billiard Rooms. F. A. Wheeler, Esq., the secretary of the company, is an enterprising, wide-awake gentleman, who is determined to maintain the high reputation which the brewery has gained for producing a most superior quality of ales, porter and beer. The establishment turns out an enormous quantity for the market and has a very large trade extending into the surrounding States and away to the far west.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
The firm of T. B. Weber & Co., is a leading house in the boot and shoe trade. Occupying very extensive premises, six stories high, at No. 9 Lake street, which are filled with manufactured goods and materials ;
.
M. CAMPBELL,
NO. 81 SOUTH CLARK STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
LEADER OF FASHIONS IN HAIR GOODS, Importer and Manufacturer of
WIGS, CURLS, TOUPEES,
Braids, Puffs,
Switches, Frizzes,
And every article belonging to the Hair Trade, at
WHOLESALE & RETAIL, ALSO,
WIG MAKERS' TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Tools and Gold Mountings for Hair Jewelry.
Don't fail to see
M. Campbell's Self-Instructor in the Art of Hair Work. A book of 300 pages, with over One Thousand Illustrations, the only book of the kind ever published.
Directions for Measuring the Head for a Wig. No. 1, round the head. No. 2, from ear to ear. No. 3, from ear to ear, over the crown. No. 4, from forehead to nape.
To Measure for Toupee or Scratch: Cut a
piece of paper the exact size and shape of the bald spot. Send your orders according to the above directions and we warrant a fit. I offer to the public the largest assortment of Switches, Curls, Braids, and Frizzetts to be found in any establishment in America, and defy competition in quality and price.
TAT-SI-O-KAMA. MARK
CAMPBELL
JAPANESE HAIR DYE TRADE MARK
THE THE
WONDER OF E
THE ONLY BROWN DYE IN THE WORLD. PREPARED BY M. CAMPBELL 81 S. CLARKST SOLD" EVERYWHERE: CHICAGO. ADRIAN-COIN!
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they are compelled by increasing business to move in July into a still larger building, and will occupy 3, 5 and 7 Lake street from that date. Keeping a large number of excellent workmen constantly employed their stock is always complete; and the amount of their sales annually reach a very high figure. That their trade is rapidly growing is simply a natural result of selling a superior and warranted quality of goods at a very low margin of profit.
The firm of M. D. Wells & Co., 38 Lake street, is also a leading house in the boot and shoe business, manufacturing their own goods ; keeping a large and complete stock on hand ; and selling at figures that present strong inducements to buyers, the secret of their success can be easily understood.
CLOCKS.
The American Clock Co., 115 Lake street, W. F. Tompkins, agent, has already done considerable business in Utah, and their trade is stead- ily increasing. They keep supplied with a most complete assortment of American clocks; and are sole agents for the E. N. Welch Manufactur- ing Co., the New Haven Clock Co., and Seth Thomas Clock Co. . For quality, variety and price they occupy a first position, and are, perhaps, the most extensive dealers and jobbers in their line in the United States. They have a house in New York, at 3 Cortlandt street, and another at San Francisco, 310 Sausome street.
CLOTHS.
Charles Beardslee, Bros. & Co., 87 and 89 Michigan avenue, take rank as one of the first houses in the cloth business in Chicago. Their stock of goods is most complete, comprising the best quality of foreign and domestic manufactures.
CLOTHING.
For a line of ready made clothing we can confidently recommend the firm of Young, Brothers & Co., 98 and 100 Michigan avenue. An old established firm in New York and St. Louis, they do a thriving business, and job at the lowest possible margin of profits. Ever keeping supplied with an immense stock of goods suitable for the season, they are pre- pared to meet the trade and give figures to western buyers which will command sales. W. F. Adams, Esq., of this house, will be found by those who make his acquaintance, a gentleman who is determined to do business and secure trade for the firm.
CRACKERS.
The cracker manufactory of C. L. Woodman & Co., 230 and 232 Kinzie street, is a notable feature of Chicago. Mr. Woodman has en- joyed Aldermanic honors ; is an enterprising, spirited gentleman ; and stands high in the estimation of his fellow citizens. He has the only
Great Bargains in FURNITURE!
WM. W. STRONG,
No. 203 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO, ILL.
Having restocked my store with some of the
Richest and Most Elegant Furniture
EVER OFFERED IN THE WEST,
My present facilities enable me to offer the same at
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
Parties wishing New Furniture of the most staple, rich, modern and unique styles, will do well to call before purchasing elsewhere.
UNION HIDE AND LEATHER COMPANY, No. 207 Lake Street,
CHICAGO, - ILLINOIS.
INCORPORATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. L. B. SIDWAY, President. W. H. TURNER, Secretary.
GEO. SCHNEIDER, Vice-Pres. C. HIRSCH, Superintendent. Manufacturers of
HARNESS, COLLAR AND UPPER LEATHER, Kip and Calf Skins, AND DEALERS IN HIDES AND SKINS. Tannery on Elston Road, South of Division Street.
THE CHICACO EVENING JOURNAL.
THE OLDEST PAPER IN THE NORTH-WEST. The Best and Most Reliable Paper in the Country. TERMS INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
DAILY JOURNAL: Per year, $12 ; six months, $6 ; three months, $3. TRI-WEEKLY JOURNAL: Single copy, per year, $6; club of five copies, $27; club of ten copies, $50.
WEEKLY JOURNAL. Single copy, per year, $2; club of five copies. per year, $8.75 ; club of ten copies, per year, $16; club of twenty copies, and one extra to getter up of club. $30; single copy, six months. $1 ; club of five copies, six months, $4.50; club of ten copies, six months, $8.50; club of twenty copies, six months. $16.
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