word that I write that I will be the least aggrieved. I had quite an experience in my younger days with the Mormons in Utah, and I thought it would be interesting, to you to know about it. So I have have given you a partial and truthful history so far as I have written. I can well remember when it was thought a disgrace for a person to say that he had any good feeling or sympa thy with the Mormons. But today it is different. Only a few days ago I was reading where a reputable writer says that no other faith or belief is gaining ground any faster than the Mormons My brother, in closing I will say this, that if you have the only one and true religion, then you have nothing to fear, all that I or anyone else could say to the contrary notwithstand ing. But if you should live to be as old a man as I am today, just notice the change there will be in the religious world in the next half century. are. # 串 * So, hoping you will accept this in the spirit in which it is written, remember me as a friend, truly yours, Joel M. Berry. were members of the Baptist church and what we were going to do, whether we their names were on the book of the intended to leave the county or not. We Antioch church, which was in the neigh- thought it unwise to do so, and told the borhood. Mr. J. J. Spencer, who lives committee to report and tell the mob at the Court House, and who is pastor that we would leave the county as soon of the Antioch church, thought it was as we could conveniently. They reporthis duty to preach three sermons oned, but the report did not satisfy them, "Mormonism," which the people of the so they came down after us. We met church called "war sermons," because them in the road in front of Mr. John A. in them he incited the people to take up Kitchen's. After a short conversation arms and drive the Elders out of the with the leader of the mob, during which county. He did not take his Bible, and time we told them if we had broken any by the Holy Record prove to his con- of the laws of the land, that we were gregation that the "Mormon" Elders willing to be punished by the laws, but were teaching false doctrine, but by his that we were not willing to be treated preaching he made the people of the in any such a "barbarous" way as they neighborhood, who didn't know any bet- were then treating us. The mob said, ter, think the "Mormon" Elders were in through their leader, W. R. Moore, "that the country for a bad purpose. Through they didn't care anything about the his, and the efforts of the leaders of the law, but that they were going to put Antioch church, the following notice a stop to 'Mormonism' in that part of the was found on the gate post of Mr. John country," and they gave us till the folA. Kitchen, and also of Mr. W. L. lowing Friday to leave the county, and Kitchen, on the morning of April 9th, told us if we or any other "Mormon" 1898: Elders came into the county again that we would have to suffer the consequences. * * * * * ** * * We hasten to assure friend Berry, * without desiring to appear egotistical, that we not only know that we have the "only one and true church," but have nothing to fear from all the opinions to the contrary. Moreover, if our doctrines cannot bear the closest serutiny of any and all investigating agencies it should go down and certainly will come to naught; for if it is only of man, as are all others extant upon the earth, today, and must needs go the way of all mortality, so indeed must we; but it is of God it cannot be overthrown, to the opinion of all or any to the contrary notwithstanding. Our chief regret is that Mr. Berry cannot see the beautiful harmonies of our ideas with his and permit the Gospel light to illuminate his mind with that brilliancy which Christ said would come if "ye do My will ye will know of the doctrine." A SAMPLE MOB. Batesville, Va., April 4th, 1899. By Elder George H. Emery. 2 as ** "April 9." To The Southern Star. ** * ** 48. * During the next week after this notice was found the Elders went and resumed the canvass of the county, but returned again in a few days. Wednesday, April 19th, 1898, four members of the mob went to Mr. John A. Kitchen's, where they read a notice to Elder David Call, giving he and Elder Crouch notice to leave the county in three days. During that day President John S. Blain and Elder John P. Morris came to visit Elders Crouch and Call, and the next day President Blain and Elder Crouch left and went to the County Court House, and called on the Commonwealth Attorney to see if they could not get the protection of the law, but got no satisfaction. The Commonwealth Attorney said: "We send missionaries to preach the Gospel to heathens, and they are sometimes badly treated, and very often their lives are taken, and you can't expect anything else." President Blain answered and said: "But we supposed we were in a civilized and Christianized country, and not among heathens." About a week before Christmas, 1897, Elders H. B. Crouch and David Call, who were laboring in Buckingham county, Va., first visited the neighborhood of Brierhook, of said county. During their visit among the people there they made some friends, and some of them were desirous of investigating the Gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by the "Mormon" Elders. They realized that the Gospel of Christ was the power of Friday of the same week, Elders MorGod unto salvation, and they wanted to ris and Call left Buckingham and went obey it. They were willing to and be-into Appomattox county. lieved in following the admonition of June 1st, 1898, Elder Crouch and I Paul where he says: "Prove all things; again entered the county to finish canhold fast to that which is good." I. vasing the county. Entered the mob Thess. v:21. The Elders again visited neighborhood June 19th and visited the neighborhood at Christmas time, and among the Saints and friends for about remained, holding meetings and preach- a week or ten days, when we again left ing the Gospel to the people till some and finished the canvass of the county, time in January, 1898. The work of the returning again July 9th. On the mornElders, with the help of the Lord among ing of the 12th, at about 5 o'clock, the those people who were honest in heart, mob commenced to collect at the Antioch resulted in some baptisms. Some six or church. About 9 o'clock they sent a seven of the people who had followed the committee of three, consisting of Samuel admonition of Paul, and proven the Gos- A. Spencer, J. A. Turyman and A. C. pel true, as it is being taught by the Wood, to find out what we intended to "Mormon" Elders, were baptized. Now do, and to ask us if we would go down it happened that most of these people to the church and state to the mob there Following are the names of most of the men who were in the mob, and most of them had guns: R. F. Wood, Robert Ragland, Ed. Carter, Roland Wright, Wm. Bryant, Marcus Bryant, Morris Garnett, Monrowe Harris, Wm. Harris, Tilden Bryant, R. L. Stinson, J. D. Stinson, Ed. Stinson, Robert Harris, Thomas Bryant, Bird Rodgers, Mr. Eldridge, Samuel A. Spencer, J. A. Twyman, A. C. Wood, W. R. Moore, leader of mob; C. T. Jones, J. T. Spencer and H. B. Moormon. During the early part of March, 1899, President Joseph F. Pulley requested Elder Alonzo Shirts and I to go into the county again to visit the Saints there, and to do what work we could while there. So on Tuesday, March 21st, we entered the county, and arrived that afternoon at the residence of Mr. John A. Kitchen's, where we held a meeting that night. The next day we visited among the Saints, and at night held another meeting at Mr. Kitchen's, where we also spent the night. The next day we had an appointment out that we were going to have a baptizing. But the evil one mustered all his forces to prevent us from fulfilling our appointment. About 9 o'clock that morning we received word that the mob were again collecting together. About 10 o'clock about twenty or twenty-five men with guns of various kinds came and surrounded the house where we were stopping, and they kept it thus surrounded all day long. They had their dinner and supper taken to them. Of course we didn't know what they were going to do with us when they got us, but during the day some very peculiar thoughts passed through our minds. We also prayed to the Lord for Him to protect us from harm. About 7 o'clock, while some of the mob were eating their supper, Mr. John A. Kitchen went out and asked them what they wanted. They answered: "We are going to break up Mormonism' in this country, and that pretty quick." About 8 o'clock the way was made plain for our escape, so we quietly left through the back door, and in company with Brother Gillis Kitchen walked through the woods to Brother Ivy Robertson's home, a distance of about five miles, arrived there about 9:30, when we told Brother Robertson about the mob. He got out of bed and took us for another walk of about five miles through the woods to the home of a Mr. John A. Denton's, whom we found to be a true friend, and who provided us with a nice bed. Since 8 o'clock we had walked about ten miles through the woods, and we were somewhat scratched up and tired, and retired about 12:30 a. m., and were soon enjoying in sweet slumber. On the morning of the 24th (Friday) we continued on our journey to the county seat, where Brother Charles B. Denton and family lives, all of whom are members of the Church. We remained with them that day and at night held a meeting at his house, at which were quite a number of the neighbors. The next morning two converts came and asked for baptism. That morning about 9 o'clock we all repaired to a little creek which runs through the plantation and baptized them. That afternoon we left the county, and went to Midway Mills, in Nelson county, to the home of Elder James B. Nash, where we met President Joseph F. Pulley, Elders E. D. Jones, Charles E. Bean and D. H. Saunders, who were anxiously waiting for our return, as they had received word that the mob were after us. After we had left Mr. Kitchen's, I learned afterward, he went out to the mob and asked them if we could not stop all night with him, promising them we would be gone bright and early in the morning. He did it for a bind to keep them from starting after us as long as he could. Finally he told them we were gone, and they asked which way we had gone. He said he couldn't tell, but supposed we had gone toward Wingina, a railroad station on the C. & O. R. R., which runs along the James river. They then all started out on the run after us, as they supposed, but we had gone in a different direction. After they had gone a short distance they met some of their men who had been guarding the trail, which led toward Wingina, and were told by them that we had not gone that way; they then turned and went back to Mr. Kitchen's, and told him that he must have been mistaken when he told them we had gone, because they said: "We have had the place guarded so they couldn't get out without us seeing them." But you see the Lord had a way for us to get away from them, for which we were very thankful. Following are the names of those who were in the last mob, as many as we could get: J. J. Wooldridge, deacon of Antioch church; T. J. S. Robertson, deacon of Antioch church; Robert Hall, school teacher; Massie Harris, merchant; J. H. Harris, Baptist preacher; Oscar Robertson, John Robertson, John Via, Willie or Wm. Via, Roland Wright, Wm. Bryant, Monrowe Harris, Wm. Harris, R. L. Stinson, J. D. Stinson, Ed. Stinson, Robert Harris, Thomas Bryant, A. C. Wood, W. R. Moore, leaders of mob. The Savior said: "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake." "Rejoice and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you." Matt. v:10-11-12. While we were going through the woods, putting as much distance between us and the mob as we could, we could console ourselves by thinking of the words of Paul, when he said: "Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buf feted, and have no certain dwelling "Yea, and all that will live Godly in A City Councilman Objects. Elder L. A. Stevenson. MILLENNIAL STARLINGS. Elder Wm. H. Griffin writes from Birmingham under date of May 1, as follows: "Last Sunday Elder N. Clark and I visited Mr. Cadbury's school. It was my second visit. We informed them we were Americans and our mission was that of preaching the Gospel and working for the betterment of mankind. "We were invited into the rostrum and introduced to Mr. Cadbury and his aids. They received us kindly and gave us a warm welcome and introduced us to 600 students as their American brethren. Friday, March 10, 1899, Elder Olsen "At the close of the general exercises we had the pleasure of entering into a few Gospel conversations. "We were afterwards introduced to a large Bible class, and kindly asked to take charge of the class. We thanked them and accepted the unlooked for privmorning was spent. We shook the hands of many and were treated with every respect and kindness. We hope to go again, get acquainted with them, win their good will and prove to them that we are worthy of their confidence; and when they know us as we truly are, then will their hearts be open and best prepared to receive our testimonies. I believe much good can be done in these schools.” President E. R. Owen, of the Cardiff Conference, writes some pithy things: whenever he could point us out. He used his influence We visited and revisited them, SO "I personally think that we as a people have been far too careless in failing to correct the base falsehoods now numerous, and also in not seeking interviews with publishers so they might correct the assertions that are made from time to time. I more particularly refer to works that are looked upon as authority, such as one would naturally seek to for information, such as religious histories, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc. But I realize that it is very difficult to do this, and yet I am fully convinced that we could have done more than we have. So also in making use of the press. We Elders as a rule seem to shirk this responsibility. Opportunities are often given, or at least they present themselves, when an occasional, wellwritten composition could probably find insertion. The longer I am in the field the more I am convinced that we are not aggressive enough, we cannot always afford to wait for opportunities, we must make our own, and we must open up the way, asking God to assist us, and not ask Him to open up the way for us while we stand idly by. "You referred to 'Meteoric Elders.' Pardon me, but is there not too many of us that are truly 'meteoric?' I think when the word is used of the meteors in the solar system they are looked upon as without object, without purpose, without system-fragments of others driving through space at a rapid rate, leaving nothing behind only a little dust as the result of wasted or unutilized energy. May God grant that all 'Meteoric Elders' may become planets, to shine for ever and ever!” The following from President J. W. West shows encouraging prospects in London: "When Philip was converted to belief in Jesus, and was convinced that he had found him of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write,' his first impulse was to convey the glad news of his discovery to his friend Nathaniel. Nathaniel said unto him, 'Can there any good thing come out of Naza- past six months was read: Missionaries the Nottingham District; H. P. Jenreth? Philip saith unto him, 'Come and from Zion-High Priests, 1; Seventies, nings, John Farr and E. W. Stringfelsee.' 15. Local Priesthood--Elders, 12; low in the Derby District; W. J. Gough "Elders, Saints and converts to the re- Priests, 13; Teachers, 3; Deacons, 5; and Samuel Hadley in the Eastwood stored Gospel of this same Jesus, in the members, 246; total officers and mem- District; Joseph H. Painter and Thomas enthusiasm and joy of their discovery, bers, exclusive of missionaries from Zion, A. Hunt in the Mansfield District; Jos. are everywhere echoing the invitation of 277. Children under 8 years of age, 71; Udall and A. L. Sargent in the LeicesPhilip 'Come and see,' 'Come and hear total number of souls, 348. Tracts dis-ter District; F. G. Burton and Calvin for yourself,' in the full confidence im-tributed--from door to door, 27,717; in S. Buckwalter in the Burton District; plied in Philip's invitation, that if their C. F. Campbell and Lettie D. Campbell friends will do so, they shall know for in the Uttoxeter District. themselves and not another.' "But there has been a great difficulty in securing suitable places to hold services and invite friends to visit. Our desire is that meetings shall be held in the best halls obtainable and in the most favorable localities, that Saints and investigators may take pride in asking friends to come and hear the Gospel. In London we have secured a splendid room in the Clerkenwell Town Hall, Roseberry Avenue, for future Sunday meetings, and a more congenial Conference house in a better locality than the one we now occupy is the next contemplated move. open-air meetings and otherwise, 2,990. At the morning meeting the speakers were President George Ruff, Thomas Ash, George Coombs and President H. W. Naisbitt. "On Sunday last (23d ult.), in response to the invitation 'Come and see' the new hall was filled, and the Saints and Elders rejoiced in the outpouring of the Spirit of the Lord, also in the great improvement in their place of worship, and they are pleased that, during the month of April, eleven souls were added to their number by yielding obedience to the ordinances of the Gospel. These In the afternoon the local and visiting were not included in the Conference re- Elders held a number of open-air meetport. They also wish to thank, through ings in Hoyland Common, announcing the medium of the Star, the kind friend a dictrict meeting to be held in the in Dunstable who contributed one pound Miners' Institute that evening. During the afternoon meeting Presifor the good of the cause, which called The hall was fairly filled and Elder dent Naisbitt occupied the time by adto mind the saying of our Savior, that Henry W. Naisbitt addressed the audi-dressing the congregation upon the Gosthey who give in secret will be rewardedence, giving the people a good under-pel and the condition of humanity. openly. Surely the Elders and Sisters standing of the conditions in Utah, also At the evening meeting President E. laboring in the London Conference feel an explanation of Mormonism. P. Oldham and President H. W. Naisencouraged in their work." bitt were the speakers. Both preached the Gospel and bore testimony to the work of God. Sheffield Conference. The Sheffield Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was held April 30, 1899, in the Arcade Hall, Market Hill, Barnsley, President E. P. Oldham presiding. There were present: Of the Presidency of the European Mission, Elder Henry W. Naisbitt; President George Ruff and Elder Samuel Hadley, of the Nottingham Conference; Elders F. C. Lee, H. C. Brown and Chas. E. Rose, of the Leeds Conference, and President E. P. Oldham and all the Traveling Elders of the Sheffield Conference. Elder John A. Brown and Brother Saturday evening, April 29, the Elders ERNEST P. HORSLEY, Clerk of Conference Nottingham Conference. A Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was held in the Co-Operative Hall, Nottingham, At the morning session President Old- Sunday, April 23, 1899. Services at ham extended, in a brief opening ad- 10:30 a. m., 2:30 and 6 p. m. dress, a hearty welcome to the visitors Among those in attendance were Presand people assembled, after which El-ident Henry W. Naisbitt, of the Presiders Albert Glover, S. A. Greenwood, deney of the European Mission; PresiHeber J. Wilson and Henry W. Nais-dent E. P. Oldham and Elder Moroni bitt, addressed the meeting on the first principles of the Gospel. In the afternoon service the clerk presented the names of the general authorities of the Church and the Presidency of the European Mission who were unanimously sustained. Elder E. P. Oldham was sustained as President of the Sheffield Conference, and the following named Elders were sustained in their During the afternoon meeting the genrespective districts: Albert Glover, Er-eral authorities of the Church and the nest P. Horsley, J. A. Brown, S. M. Presidency of the European Mission Taylor. Moroni Moss and Matthew were presented and unanimously susForster in the Barnsley district: H. J. │tained. Elder George Ruff was susWilson, J. H. Heap, W. H. Edwards tained as President of the Nottingham and Ernest G. Burdett in the Sheffield Conference, and the following named district; Abraham Evans, Joseph H. Elders and Lady Missionary were sus Page, Chas. Swallow and Jas. M. Hors-tained in their respective districts: A. ley in the Grimsby district. L. Cole, Stephen Parkin, George Paice, The following statistical report for the Joshua Coombs and Joseph Bennett in Moss, of the Sheffield Conference; Pres- On Saturday night, April 22, a concert was held in the regular meeting room of the Saints. The program consisted of songs, recitations and addresses. A pleasant time was realized by all who attended. Monday morning a Council meeting was held at the meeting room, Shakespeare Street, at which the presiding Elder of each district reported his district, and President Naisbitt administered some worthy instructions. A new system of catering was introduced, which proved a complete success. Instead of the people going to the Conference house, as heretofore, they were taken to the regular meeting room, where meals were served. Chicago Chronicle. Roberts, of Utah, continues to engage the attention of divers sancrosanct or that even the clergy are not blind to the ganizations, but there are indications fact that the crusade against Roberts has a certain element of pharisaism in it. Bishop Leonard, of Ohio, for instance, is inclined to sneer at the good people of the United States who are raising a hue and cry against Roberts when practically polygamy is being prac ticed all over this country. More thar that, he intimates that the Mormon whe marries four or five women and supports them is, perhaps, as good a man as the non-Mormon who marries one Woman whom he refuses to support and finally divorces. There is considerable force in the bishop's observations, though they not likely to render him popular among the sewing circles and bands of hope that are now seeking Roberts' scalp. are AN ENSIGN FOR THE NATIONS. BY ELDER ORSON F. WHITNEY. The book being published, speculation became rife as to its origin. That it was a mere human invention, the great body of Christians believed and still believe to this day. Knowing, however, that an unlettered youth could not have produced it, the opponents of Mormonism adopted the theory that Sidney Rigdon, or some other learned man, had assisted "Joe" Smith in the preparation and publication of his "Gold Bible." Sidney Rigdon, at the time the book was published, was a Campbellite minister in the wilds of Ohio, and had never met Joseph Smith, with whom, however, he was afterwards intimately associated. He never saw the Book of Mormon until six months, at least, after it was published. Four years after its publication, D. P. Hurlburt, an apostate Mormon, tried to account for its origin by identifying it with a manuscript story written by Solomon Spaulding, of Conneaut, Ashtabula county, Ohio, about the year 1812. Hurlburt obtained this story from Spaulding's widow, and promised to publish it, but failed to keep his word. He gave out that the manuscript had been accidentally destroyed by fire. Many years later it turned up at Honolulu, in the Sandwich Islands, among some old papers then owned by Mr. L. L. Rice, but formerly possessed by Hurlburt's partner, E. D. Howe, of Painesville, O., from whom Rice had purchased, years before, the business and effects of the "Painesville Telegraph." Surprised at the discovery of the long lost Spaulding story among his papers, Mr. Rice placed it in the keeping of President James H. Fairchild, of Oberlin College, who, in the "New York Observer" of Feb. 5, 1885, said: "The theory of the origin of the Book of Moron in the traditional manuscript of Solomon Spaulding will probably have to be relinquished. * Mr. Rice, myself and others compared it (the Spaulding manuscript) with the Book of Mormon, and could detect no resemblance between the two, in general or detail. The solemn style of the Book of Mormon, in imitation of the English Scriptures, does not appear in the manuscript. Some other explanation of the origin of the Book of Mormon must be found, if any explanation is required." From the first, believers in the Book of Mormon were styled "Mormons" by their opponents, and their religion was nicknamed "Mormonism." Latter Day Saints is the proper name for the followers of Joseph Smith, and the correct title of this religion is, as already explained, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. * * The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was organized on the 6th of April, 1830, at the town of Fayette, Seneca county, New York, in the house of Peter Whitmer, Sr., father of David Whitmer, one of the Three Witnesses. Mormonism at that time had a score or more of disciples, but only six persons participated in the organization. They were Joseph Smith, Jr., Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Peter Whitmer, Jr., Samuel H. Smith and David Whitmer. Most of the disciples were present, however, at this initial meeting. Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery were recognized and sustained by the little congregation as the First and Second Elders of the Church, and they ordained other Elders, Priests, Teachers and Deacons, whose duties were defined by revelation, which now poured a continuous stream from the lips of the Prophet, Seer and Revelator, Joseph Smith. The new faith spread like fire through dry flax. Everywhere it made converts and encountered the fiercest opposition. The glorious news of a restored Gospel and an inspired Priesthood, commissioned of and communicating with the heavens, the promise of the Holy Ghost, with signs following the believer as in days of old; all this and more fell upon the hearts of hundreds, eventually of thousands, like dew upon thirsty ground. And the signs did follow, according to the promise of the Elders who now went forth in all directions, preaching faith and repentance, baptizing by immersion--the only mode of water baptism recognized by Mormonismand bestowing the Holy Ghost by the The sick laying on of hands. healed, devils were cast out, men and women spoke in new tongues and prophesied, and the visions of eternity were opened to the eyes of the faithful. were Victoria Louisiana. Montgomery.. Alabama. South Alabama, (2), Alma Page, of Kamas, Utah. Florida, (5), Thomas J. John, of Portage, Utah; John K. Lemmon, Jr., of Marion, Ida.; Chas. H. White, of Payson, Utah; Wm. N. Eldredge, Granger, Utah; Frank M. Tyler, of Thatcher Ariz. North Kentucky, (3), Chauncy W. West, of Salt Lake City, Utah; Albert M. Olsen, Salt Lake City. Utah; John M. Bankhead, of Wellsville, Utah Georgia, (4), James E. King, of East Christiansen Mill Creek, Utah: Fred Fairview, Utah; Thomas Neilson, of Hyde Park, Utah; Hans P. Hansen, of Fairview, Utah. Virginia, (3), Ezra Brown, of Beaver. Utah; Heber S. Olsen, of Fairview, Utah East Tennessee, (4), J. W. Bateman, of Cardston, Canada: Henry M. Godfrey, of Clarkston, Utah; Thomas E. Godfrey, of Clarkston, Utah; William Smith, Treasureton. Ida. North Carolina, (2), James N. Connell, of Parowan, Utah; Joel H. Orton, Parowan, Utah. South Carolina, (4), Lorenzo Hoskins. Portage, Utah; Charles W. Walker, of Glenwood, Utah; Willis Call, of Wood ruff. Utah; C. J .Tingey, of Woodruff. Utah. Middle Tennessee. (1), George H. Walker, of Hinckley, Utah. Louisville Times. Elder Albert Arrowsmith, the advance of the Mormons, is in the city. He visited the Times office today and stated the work of proselyting in this city will Elder Arrowsmith's be begun soon. card bears the address "905 West First He is North, Salt Lake City, Utah." stopping at the Victoria hotel. He is president of the Kentucky organization and has forty Elders under him and a membership of 1,000. He was Such a pentacostal outpouring, at a time when men, having a form of godliness, denied the power thereof, and consequently were without these spiritual blessings, 'could not take place without a corresponding movement of opposition on the part of the powers of darkness. Satan raged, and the Saints in numberless ways were annoyed and persecuted. Religious rancor led the van. All the Elder Arrowsmith is a young man, apsects combined to persecute the adhe-parently about 40 years of age. rents of "Old Joe" Smith, "the money digger" and "wifestealer" as he was falsely and derisively styled-and prevent if possible the spread of the new religion. The Prophet and his friends were repeatedly arrested and tried on trumped up charges-of which they were inevitably acquitted-and the lives and property of him and his followers were literally “in jeopardy every hour." (To be continued.) once in the English army. About fifteen years ago, while traveling through Utah, he was converted to the Mormon faith. At that time he was an infidel. He states that polygamy is not one of the tenets of the Mormon faith and hav ing been pronounced against by the laws of the country has been cut out of the custom of the church. However, wives previously acquired have not been abandoned. VOL. 1. THE MEMORIES OF UTAH. Written for The Star. By Elder Ariel F. Cardon. CHATTANOOGA, TENN., SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1899. I There are scenes which never leave us, Are those framed by Fancy's hand, Some fair view from Utahland. When my thoughts, in fleeting fancies, When I walk a winding roadway, On the wings of Mem'ry's dove, And when Spring in gentle graces Scents some humble cottage scene; In sweet accents, soft and low, When I hear the breezes blowing, When I meet a kindly mother Who will never try to smother "Darling, up and win your race;" Oh the kindnesses my friends showed, OUR CONFERENCE PRESIDENTS. PRESIDENT BRIGHAM F. PRICE. On April 15, 1866, at Mill Creek, ELDER BRIGHAM F. PRICE, President of the Kentucky Conference. to the sacrifice, in part, of his mental ed- He progressed, however, in the matters On Dec. 14, 1887, he married Miss Annie M. Hansen, of Mill Creek, who has ever been a faithful companion to him, sharing his joys and sorrows alike. In March, 1898, he was called to his present mission. From Chattanooga he was sent to the South Alabama Conference. The first eight months in the field were spent in canvassing, then, up till March No. 27. 31, 1899, as a meteoric Elder, when he ond counselors respectively. Elder Price is a man of noble character, loved by all who know him. He has excellent ability as a leader, being a good judge of human nature and having keen judgment of the affairs over which he is placed. His willingness to do his duty makes for him success in all legitimate positions and gains for him the confidence of his friends. History of the Southern States Mission. (Continued from page 202.) The fiendish brutes, with the life-blood of four noble men dripping from their murderous hands, did not seem fully satisfied with their fiendish deeds; on the contrary, they seemed to crave for more blood. Immediately after the shooting of Brother Hudson they stepped up to the window of the room and shot a volley into the house, most of the shots taking effect in the body of Elder Gibbs, of whom the outlaws seemed to have the utmost hatred. The desecration of the body of this noble man is sufficient to reveal the contemptible character of the men; but it goes still further in uncovering the brutal phases of human nature when excited by that spirit which actuated the slayers of the Savior. The spirit of hatred was remarkably present in His persecutors, but they had enough respect for His lifeless body as to not abuse it. Not so with these fiends incarnate; with devilish pleasure they went about their second task and vented their hatred upon the lifeless clay that felt not their diabolical deeds nor heard their despicable utterances. In shooting into the room some of the shots lodged in the hip of the wife of Brother Condor, who, like the rest, was entirely innocent of anything of a derogatory nature, but, nevertheless, seemed to come under the blighting ban of this lawless element. Having become satiated in their inimi |