Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-09-04

ture, and learn with profound regret
that your venerable ranks are fast di-
minishing as each one answers the final
roll call.
The American people have ample
reason to boast in the marvellous ac-
accomplishments of their country's. past.
Nowhere In all the pages of history.
have the exalted aspirations of lib
erty loving people been SO abundantly
rewarded as during the half century
Just closing.
During the decade which has elapsed
our country has passed through an
epoch OF developments SO vast and YER
satile as to command the wonder and
envy of the entire world. 1t is a source
of supreme delight, to those of us who
share In the benefits of the nations
progress, to know that this land for
which so much has been given has
so superbly surpassed the most san
EuiEe hopes of those who CALAMITY
fought for its preservation
The people of Utah desire me to send
You the message that in the forward
march of progress of our country they
have kept pace. 1t is with feeling
of well-merited pride that we presume
at this time to invite you to become
our guests at your next annual en-
campmenr. We are not unmindful of
the great honor we seek and vet we
firmly believe that nowhere in our ma
ton are the triumphs of peaceful en-
deavor so abundantly manifest as in
this valley of the mountains.
In little more than half a. century, Il
wild wilderness. parched and bleaching
beneath the scorching sun has been
transformed into a verdant valley.
Half century is a short period in the
history of a people, but in the march
of human progress, years are not the
true criterion OF advancement. The
resolute determination, the sturdy
ri n rta ono SWarVinp devotion
to higher ideals are the forces that
combine to make for civilization and
advancement.
If you come you will behold here.
city environed with natures richest
gifts. Situated In valley prolific in
fertility, and pregnant with mighty
ssibilities.-surrounde on either side
by the eternal mountains, and resting
secure and serene meath the azure
canopy of Heaven. we challenge the en-
tire country to surpass 1t in natural
scenic attractions.
Our city has population of 100000
people. In the matter of public I'm
provements l doubt If any city in the
nation can equal the record attained
during the season just closing. The
this year showed an increase over
that for the same month last year ~
more than LOO per cent. The growth
in population for the past few years
has been phenomenal. And why? Be
cause aside from the many natural in
ducements presented to the homeseeker
we have an elegant climatic condition
and an abundant supply of the purest
water. Our streets are wide enough to
accommodate a multitude. and during
the hottest months Of the summer time
we may pass. in very short time,
from the sultry sunshine to the cool re-
freshing air of tho shaded canyons. In
ride of 20 minutes one can behold on
the west. Americas far famed salt sea.
and within the city are TO be found the
hot sulphur baths. claimed by many
as superior to any in all the world
for their wonderous medicinal and
health restoring properties. Mountains
and meadows are constantly yielding
other precious treasures.
Our hotel facilities viii accommodate
without the least effort all who may
desire to visit with you should YOU de-
eide to hold your annual reunion in this
city.
We are proud of our public spirited
men,--those who in the pursuit OF for
tune have found this lucrative land
and are domiciled here,-and YOU may
rest assured that they who have been
the beneficaries Of our state and ctty's
progress will unite in hearty accord
to make your visit one of the most
plea SAINT memories of your lives.
The state, the county and the city
governments. together with the Com
mercial club and other organizations
may be relied upon to join In the com
mon cause OF making the occasion Of
sour.. stay historic event In the an
nails Of the city
Commencing to Your very earnest
consideration our claim for the priv
ilege OF entertaining you and your
friends next year. and with the hope
that you may conclude to do SO. and
wishing you ell tho best of success, I
beg to gubscril1 myself,
Yours most sincerely,
JOHN 8. BRAN5FORD.
Mayor.