Gainesville daily sun., 1907-09-16

pO0r have an opportunity alike and
mankind seems OF one great family
to such q place have ! come. for the
first time In my life. to visit the
thrifty and growing metropolis OF
Utah. . city rich and favored by ma.
ture. Of nearly $1,000 people. built In
sight OF the Great Salt Lake. and
surrounded by rich and fertile fields.
The autumn days are here with all
their glory OF climate and glow of
the harvest crops. The mornings and
evenings are delightfully."- cool: the
days most perfect with clear sunshine
and IN atmosphere pure and exhila.
rating.
The Arst settlement was made in
Salt Lake City by the Mormons. under
the leaAership of that great colonizer
and president OF the Church of
Jesus Christ of l.Atter-day Saints.
Brigham Young. who by his marvellous
genius has ere cted in the very heart
Of the Rocky Mountains city which
II destined to ever remain as q monu.
ment Of his greatness. 1t seems too
bad to think that man OF such won.
derful ability as he possessed could
not live to see the completion of the
great work which he laid out. particu-
larry Of the Mormon Temple. which
II . marvel OF beauty. and which was
forty years under construction. He
was permitted to plan and lay out the
work. but future generations. OF ne
cessity. were to complete II, and how
veil this work has been carried for
ward In each and every department
which he Was instrumental IN organ
ising. can only be appreciated by pay
ing this people q visit. and seeing
what enterprise and suffering have
accomplished in 70 short . time.
In the promptness and liberality
Of the Mormon people there 10 some
thing decidedly pleasing. Their man.
ner 10 ut once afable and impressive.
simple and courteous. showing no
uisns Of dogmatisp reports to the
Notwithstanding. impressing
The stranger with . sense of power.
ln the whole mountain range see
trace OF their genius: their cities and
towns have the best and most up-to-
hate educational facilities. the in
auence OF which is reflected In the
lives and living OF the people. The
men are Of strong physique. quiet
hammered and intelligent. The ladies
extremely bright and
home loving. whose sole ambition
seems to be making q home pleasant
'or those they love. as may be seen
BY their enticing door.yards: COM
'ortable and eo9y homes: the we'll.
Kept lawns and thrifty trees, where
an Be heard the prattle of babes and
he merry laughter OF children At play.
1T has been my privilege while here
o visit the heads OF the principal
establishments. some Of
which were established by Brigham
Toung himself. In each instance
hese men show leadership. yet withal
save the characteristic Mormon liber.
llity and manner which at once win
or them the confidence and respect
II the visitors.
Time will not permit me to write |
'ou further ON what have seen
,ere. mad I can only say In conclu. |
lion that to visit this most delightful
summer resort and its God fearing
,eople. Is to fall In love with them.
Tourists from all over the world
;isit this city and are always de-
lighted. In the months when nature
. thriving. the fields and trees here
ire bright and green. flowers bloom.
Ind the welcome which ereets the
'isitor Is toned with a delicious
iavor. The wide and clean streets
II the city. the pretty park with i,s
drives. the shady retreats,
he sidea alks lined with thrifty trees:
he handsome pubic buildings. public
'eading room and library: the glor.
Gus scenery Of the Wasatch noun
aims and hills SURROUNDING in the
distance. with meadows and nelds in.
ervening. make the city one OF the
most pleasant and ideal spots for
hose desiring 70 get avay from the