Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31

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hands OF the enthusiastic friend and
comrade who believes in them most en-
tirely. This friend and comrade, find
ing the non-bellever gazing into
her mirror with saddened eyes,
took her sternly to task.
You are making yourself grow old
and ugly she said. with the uncom-
promising honesty Of an old and ac-
knowledged intimate, by your thought
about your own personality. Assure
yourself that the conditions you desire
are actually here, and YOU will work
transformation. No time! Nonsense!
Make your afiirmations on your way
TO town"
The nonbellever was almost persuad-
ed. At least she thought she would try
the eXpedient. its advocate looked so
delightfully."- young, healthy and radiant.
Il am well and strong and beautiful"
she repeated to herself over and over,
iourneying TO town that day. 81 am
well, strong and beautiful her mind
was automatically repeating as she
stepped from the suburban train. And
then, alas! came disaster,
Good morning Mrs. b." sounded in
her ears. suddenly, and stretched forth
her hand, to return the greeting, with
her mentality still full of the new idea.
Il am well, strong and beautiful
she heard her own voice saying a Sec
ond later. And she was Mortified, thun-
derstruck and frozen with dismay when
she looked at the person addressed. 1t
was the extremely orthodox and de-
cided pastor OF the church she attended
the man who. but the Sunday before,
had delivered a sweeping diatribe
against all new thought" ideas, prac-
tices and suggestions--and the woman
who fled from him in dire distress and
disorder knows that never. never will
she be able to explain away her own
foolish action or the condemnation Of
which she feels sure.
The range of topics, the breadth Of
view, the standing OF the writer's and
the thoughtful consideration Of the
questions involved make the forth
coming volume Of the National Munich
pal League one of unusual value and
Importance
The general concensus OF those who
attended the Boston meeting OF the
league In May was that IL was one OF
the most helpful and inspiring OF the
series. Seldom has so distinguished a
body Of public men been brought to-
gether at a single meeting and their
contributions TO the discussion Of the
veSed and complicated questions OF
municipal government and Develop
ment were in keeping with their stand
ing. The tone of the suggestions was
helpful This was due to the fact that
the efforts which have been unremit-
To-
are beginning to bear fruit In an
aroused public opinion While there
was clear recognition Of the difficult
ties OF the situation, and of the great
obstacles to be overcome, nevertheless
a strong feeling prevailed that the
progress thus far accomplished was
substantial and indicative OF still
greater advances In the near future.
The report Of the committee on uni.
form municipal accounting and statis-
tics has been received with approval
Its suggestions and recommendations
have already been adopted i'm a number
OF cities and I'm others are being care
fully considered with that end in view.
The effect Of the work of the leagues
two special committees during the past
two years has been distinctly advan-
tageous and has served 90 strengthen
its hold upon IFS friends and supporters
IL can fairly be said without overlook
Ing the excellent work done by its sister
'rSlng in other parts of
the same field that its constructive
contributions have been OF the greatest
value and perhaps the most helpful Of
all the contributions thus far made.
The league has specialized more than
other organizations, and It's assured
and growing influence Is no doubt due
TO this fact. Believing that the political
phases Of the problem are Of primary
importance, the league has with single
ness OF purpose insisted upon giving
these first consideration. . . 'Not that
the other questions involved are not
deemed worthy OF thoughtful and care
full consideration, but until the people
ore aroused from their Indifference and
lethargy In matters municipal, but very
little real advance may be expected.
Moreover II the political situation Of
the cities remains as IL has In most OF
our cities inefficient II not corrupt, the
other movements, interesting and i'm
portant though they may be, will have
but meager opportunity for extension
and development. Therefore. the
league has continued TO insist upon an
aroused and educated public sentiment
touching municipal affairs and an in
sistance that they must be considered
separate and apart from state and ma
tional politics. While carrying on a
crusade for these fundamental princi-
pies Il has sought In every way pos
si6le 10 provide more adequate means
for the expression Of public sentiment
and for the management OF municipal
affairs. This happy combination OF
the two methods which has commended
the league In its efforts to so many OF
the practical workers OF the country
has gwen II an enviable position among
those who are striving for higher
municipal standards In American
cities. -
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