Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-05-11
LETTER FROM OHIO.


Correspondence Dare Ncrt
COLuMBUs, Ohio, April 90, lso3.-
The historical and patriotic bp.l which
tolled out liberty to devoted people
who were destined 10 form ono OF the
most glorious governments on the
face of the globe, entered tho union
depot OF this city last evening, en-
route TO Chicago, and was viewed by
a multitude OF people. This occasion
gave evidence In forclblo manner Of
the devotion and loyalty OF the A meri.
can people to their country. Hun.
dreis showed their devotion by
kissing or touching the "b,ll." Gov
ornor Mckinley and other dis
tinguished citizens wero present to do
homage TO 30 impor,An. an event.
A very favorable report Of the dedl.
cation Of the Salt Late Temple was
given In all the Columbus papers.
The prejudice that formsrly existed
toward the Latter-iay Saints seems to
DO gradually turning to admiration
and comment upon tho sincerity
manifested by them In the erection OF
such beautiful structures. 1 have met
many people who have Waited Salt
Lake Clty,nnd who speak IN the warm.
Get terms OF the hospitality extended
them, as well as OF the congenlsl
climate. Utah climate, indeed, can
be appreciated by one having expert.
enced winter IN Ohio. Tho extreme
variation OF Ohio climate IL dttTiment.
nj to health, and about four doctors do
u very lair buainegs on every square.
There are many real, nice, honest
people In Columbus, although Vice and
crime reign supreme. Saloons, thea
ters and places OF amusement are al
lowed TO remain open on the Sabbath
day. The mayor and city officials
seem to 10 sustained In Office by this
class OF people; but great many are
opposed 10 this condition OF things,
anu are working Ms hard as any politi.
cal party OF Utah, for right govern
ment.
The social condition OF eociety and
business Ia ColG seem to be con-
hnod TO tho different lodges. Each
ono eustains Its own members and very
little patronage IL given to AN outs ider.
This Lstter.iay Saints have much
need to feel thankful TINT they are
united In cause 30 dear TO their well
fare and happiness, not only In this
life hut, also In eternal life, when
they consider the little hope
derived through secret societies,
etc, by people OF tho world
for the salvation OF their soul. They
do not have the same promises that 80
distinguishes Latter-day Saints from
them, viz: Life eternal by obedience
to the requirements OF the principles OF
the Gospel.
Sin and corruption abound In the
world today and Is hastily advancing
God's judgments upon the wicked.
Every daily newspaper we read gives
evidence OF prophecy being fulfilled In
relation 10 GODS judgments. There
arc, however, thousands OF honest per.
sons yet to be found In tho large cities
OF the East who will eventually, In
Gods own time, embrace the Gospel.
visited the asylum for the insane
yesterday. IL IL located three miles
wcst OF the center OF Columbus, upon
hill that Ia converted Into a beautiful
park. This palk extends for u mile
around the building anu Ia cover cd
with grass, trees and howeis OF every
description for the comfort OF the
patients. The building covers about
us much ground as one OF the Salt
Lake ten-acre blocks. 1t Ia built Of
brick anu stone AMI has all OF the
latest improvements In the way OF
cooking, washing anu ironing. This
IL done by steam rs aTe also the heat
ing and warming Of tile building.
Everything connected with the asy-
lum seems to be well regulated and in
charge Of competent officials. There
are 1855 pat.enls confined at tho pres.