Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-04-28

turesque, but anyone who thinks It's
citizens are asleep or takes stock in the
old graveyard story about the City Of
the Dead had better wake up them
selves.
The early Quakers no doubt were a
strong influence IN moulding the char
acteristic citizens Of this historic city.
one occasionally sees the sweet faced
gentle hammered Quakeress in her sim
pie but not unbeautiful dress. caught
the passing thought that il was a pity
woman's street attire had not been
permanently affected by her influence,
for there Is an elegance In their severe
neatness that could well be emuated
by the bedecked and befriled woman
of today.
Philadelphia is so full of historic
memories that to attempt more than
passing idea Of them would be lmpossi.
Bile.
| bowed my head with reverence as
| crossed the threshold Of the old house
where Betsy Ross worked at that first
symbol of our national liberty--ths
Stars and Stripes. | also saw the old
Liberty bell at Independence hall. The
bell Is old and cracked-protected by
a glass case. The thought would come
that we need TO construct q new Llber-
ty bell silver toned and pure. that win
not need protection and at its clarion
call, man VIII hasten TO regenerate the
old spirit of liberty which gave us Il
free country, freed the slave and Is now
crying out for more mental freedom,
1t is saddenlng that in this very town
where men fought and died for free,
dom. the shadows of prejudice and su-
perstltion stll bind shackles on the
minds of men holding them prisoners to
ignorant malice and binding them e.
justice
The beautiful Grard college annually
shelters 900 boys and instruCts them
how to gain a liberal education, for to
quote from a former letter of mine;
CREEDLEss But NOT GODDESS.
1T is a creedless but not a Goddess
Institution"
Yet the home Of this beautiful seat
OF learning Is a hot bed OF almost brit
tai prejudice against their unoffendina
Utah brothers, whom for the most par.
they have never seen and know but IT.
tie about. In justice / will say, how.
ever. the people are not TO blame, as r.
horde of so-called reformers have made
this their vantage point. and not havlns
the wit or originality to invent some
cure for the many errors OF our present
infant civilization. they must wage wal
against something to make living,
and as Utah IS a long ways OF ana
the average Philadelphia doesn't trap'
ell much, 1t is safe to howl against thu
politics and morals OF the "Mormons.'
The philosophy OF the gentle Nazer-
Inc we nope may become possible
throughout Christendom. When We
grow more civilized there viii not be
danger should we turn the other cheek.
But until this stage is reached II be-
hooves Utah TO be less meek and fight
n little for that liberty and justice
which comes so tardily.
have PRIZE IN knowing that
have lifted my one small voice to de-
fend religious liberty, and though It
probably could be likened 20 tiny
grain Of sand on the sea shore, / can
only hope that have sown few seeds
Of Kindness that my hearers will nur-
ture and in their turn they will preach
the Gospel OF love
FOR the pleasure Of the many
May be oftimes traced to one
As the hand that plants an acorn
Shelters armies from the SUM-
PROVIDENCE. r. I.
My trip to Providence was intended
for pleasurable rest after several
months Of constant speaking.
went there In response to an In
vitation from my dear friends, Mr.. and
Mrs Louis Levine. had met Mr..
Levine In Salt Lake city during his
visit 10 Utah last summer where he
was looking after his mining interests.
| found him to be cordial gentle-
man and our acquaintance has deep
ened into a lasting friendship.
! cannot refrain from speaking OF
this large-hearted man. because while
not Interested IN the Mormon" belief !
to any extent, he admires the people /
of Our state and extends a hearty well
come and every hospitality to the |
Mormon" Elders.
And the week end generally finds /
several OF our Mormon" boys at his /
home enjoying good dinner.
took my Journey by boat. These
elegantly appointed boats can only be
described as floating palaces. The
grand salon Ia decorated with freshly
cut flowers and provided with most
excellent band music and all Of the
best periodicals are at the disposal Of