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Show Bl Salt I.akors Celebrate tlie ltirth-lav ltirth-lav of the Nation with Loyal 1'iitlitisiasiiiaixl Patriotism. A Salute of Thirteen Gun at SunriB Followed by a Monster Street Parade. THE CITT IN HOLIDAY ATTIEE. Tlie Tafrlotle Order of Sons of America do TliemseUes I'roml numbers at Smoot'ss l'ark. A Great Exodni of People to Garfield Beach. Oalder'i Fark and Other Bs-eorts Bs-eorts Adjacent to the City, THE EXERCISES AT LIBERTY PARK. The Natloeal Flat Fluttering In the Itrfttxee The ftlercblDe; Columne Fatrlotie ipeeehee An Krent that Crowut the New Ere la Utah. The day is being generally observed. And it is worthy of special comment Hint no time in the history of Zion has the obsrrvance beeu fraught with so many symbols of patriotism, such a yolnme of enthusiasm. There was everything that touches and thrills the heart of a loyal American. Ameri-can. It was not the gaud, not the tones of the trumpet, nor fantastics of the life, that stirred the soul most, but the zealous zeal-ous affiliation of all classes, that stirred the soul most and drew the curtain cur-tain over the dead past. There was mormon and gentile marching side by-siiie. arm-in-arm, as it were, a common com-mon inspiration linking the hearts of both and wearing a splendid sequel to prejudices that are buried. And that this is the true spirit that pervades this matchless valley at the present era of its most matchless prosperity was betrayed on every block, on every dwelling. From the temple whose lofty domes rise in splendid evidence of the faith of those who conceived it, floated the national colors, that were reproduced repro-duced on every building that was once marked by the wrinkled finger of suspicion. The publio buildings were ail dad in garment of red, white and blue, while the superb climax was witnessed in the decorations that waved from the residences and dwellings of those who held the birthday of independence inde-pendence as sasred as any clause in tbe proll of their feiigiou wotahip. . . r:.The day struggled thtlulfc cloud but wbpn the sun did unfetter itself it revealed a charming picture and example exam-ple of American loyally. The eagle did not wait for the dawn to scream it screamed all eight and the recent report of the torpedo reminds re-minds the man who is celebrating that it is screaming yet. There was no difficulty in finding a place at which to observe the holiday. All the parks and retreats offered al tractions. There was musio and patriotic eloijuence for age, red lemonade and iee cream for blushing aad buxom youth. There was dancing danc-ing and there was oratory in all directions. direc-tions. The exercises began at Liberty park under the aujpices of tho Patriotic Patri-otic Order of Sons of America, whose efforts will be a living reminiscence of Independance day iu tho city by the the lake. At Smoot's park there was another dense mass of exultant humanity humani-ty gathered under the loyal banners of iabor. Over at Calder's park was another large gathering while hundreds shipped themselves to to Salt Lake where the waters are cheering and where all ills are healed. There were basket parties who sought the cool vhades and tranquility of some grove that is loaded in the matchless foliage of the valley of Jordan, while the lone fisherman with his ham sandwich and a seductive fly resorted re-sorted to tho laughing streams of the mountain. It was uot the inhabitants of Salt Lake City alone who contributed to the grand spectacle. On tho oenrary there were delegations from every sister city. Ogden was reprented by au enthusiastic delegation who asserted their presence in various ways. Park City sent down a contingent that reflected the patriotism of that little city by the sea of silver, while from Eureka came a train load or more. Yes, Bingham, too, and Nephi were represented while Provti and many other of the leagun of cities that mark the progress of Utah came over to pay their respects to the eagle. It is a day that will ever bo remembered by the patriotic patri-otic people of the territory and oue to whose repetition all will look forward with feeiings of irrepressible joy. It came at a time when no other time would havo been more auspicious. It comes as ,a bright star to guide those who moulding the fate of the new future fu-ture umlur the new order of thiugs. |