Elder Lewis R. Anderson.

The "releases and appointments" column of this issue of the Star will be of especial interest to our readers, inasmuch as under the heading of "Honorably Released," will be found the name of Elder Lewis R. Anderson. Very few, if any, of our readers, especially in the south, but will at once realize that in the release of Brother Anderson, the Mission loses one of its hardest workers, and one of the most faithful and energetic servants of God that has labored in this Mission at any time.

Elder Anderson reached Chattanooga from Zion, March 23, 1898, and was assigned to labor in the Middle Tennessee

Conference. He labored in the capacity of traveling Elder for about four months, when he was called to the office to take charge of the railroad business.

When President Rich assumed the reins of government of the Mission, Elder Anderson was chosen as his second counselor, Elder Nelson being first. At the release of Elder Nelson, he was chosen as his successor, and has since held that position, having also had the honor of being the first president of the Chattanooga Conference.

No. 18.

While in the field he had the experience partment, and feel to say that his peers are of being mobbed, having had meetings few and his superiors none. His friends broken up, and rocks thrown at him, and are as numerous as his acquaintances. otherwise maltreated, with but little in- His very presence inspires goodness, and jury. During the labors of Brother An- one, after having associated with him derson in the office he has seen 439 Elders and learned to know him for what he is, arrive and 500 released. He has been the is convinced that he is indeed one of God's "old standby" of the mission, having noblemen. We feel to say God bless and filled at one time or another, every place prosper him. in the office.

has edited the Star, and to him, as much
Since Elder Maycock left for Ohio he
ing this paper what it is today. While
as to anyone, belongs the honor of mak-
he has ever been a tireless worker for the
he has not always filled the editorial chair,
advancement of the work, and always will
ing and ready to fill any vacancy that
might occur. The same might be said of all
of the many positions he has held. Be-
sides filling the part assigned to him, he
was ever ready to aid others in whatever
they had to do and if anything out of the
ordinary or of a difficult nature arose,
it was given to Brother Anderson.

We doubt that there is an Elder in the
field at present, but what has some pleas-
ant word of council, comfort or encour-
agement and many smiles and indescriba-
ble kindnesses by which to remember him.
He was always ready to sympathize and
comfort in sorrow, counsel and cheer in
trouble, and rejoice in the joy of others;
being the last man to let his sorrows be
known, or to burden others with his per-
sonal cares.

While in the field he made many true
and life-long friends, and it is a well-
known fact that wherever Elder Anderson
had made a friend, there a "Mormon"
Elder would always find the latch-string
on the outside. In attending to the la-
bors of the office he has made friends of
many of the business men of Chattanooga,
who are unanimous in declaring that his
business methods are perfection, and his
principles without fault.

While we very much regret having to
part with so noble and grand a character,
we rejoice with him in his honorable re-
turn to the bosom of his family and asso-
We
ciation of loved ones and friends.
know that his interest in the welfare of
the Mission will not diminish with his
return home, and will still feel that we
have one on whom to call in time of need:
one who will ever be on the watch for
opportunities to further God's work in
the south.

We feel that it is useless to try to tell
all of his good qualities, because our
language is inadequate and our pen fails
at the task. Those who have met Presi-
dent Anderson know that to associate
with him for any length of time, is to
love him, and "the better known the more
loved." We will miss him in every de-

Euell Boyle. Like many others, his boyhood days were spent at home on the farm and attending school. When but 12 years of age he commenced to work away from home during the summer months, returning home to attend school during the reign of the snow king. With a mother intensely interested in school and education, she instilled within the minds of her offspring the grandeur of learning. "Never be late" was her motto, and today Elder Boyle beholds the beauty of promptness in all duties. When a young man he was granted the privilege of attending the Brigham Young Academy at Provo. Indeed it was a happy change to be transplanted from the underground of an unvirtuous mine to the pure, noble, reforming influence of this great temple of learning. At once this marked change was noticed and realized, showing clearly that environments largely mold the destiny of mankind. Two years were spent at this school, Elder Boyle doing his own cooking and taking care of his own room. A little money was earned each week by milking cows and tending to stock; thus the first year's tuition was paid. The second year he went to school $7.80 was his total of money.

serve order, and thus was Lynchburg,
Va., canvassed. Two companies of El
ders, twenty-six in all, arrived during
the month. Following is the report of
the mission for four months ending April
30, 1896:

Miles walked, 145,247; families visit
ed, 92,592; families re-visited, 18,202,
rejected testimonies, 6,500; refused en
tertainment, 5,170; tracts distributed,
104,970; books sold, 574; books given
away, 1,907; books loaned, 1,430; meet-
ings held, 4,002; children blessed, 121;
baptisms, 169; Gospel conversations, 3,-
227.

May, 1896

On the 6th inst. Elder W. S. Chipman
was called to take the place in the office
of Elder D. C. Hubbard, appointed to
over the
preside
Conference.
while

North

The

THE DARK AGES.

BY A. ARROWSMITH. (Continued From Page 131.) THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY is one shone many rays of truth, which opened of the most memorable of periods. In it the avenues of intelligence upon a dark, benighted and superstitious age. It also presented some of the darkest pictures that have been taken by the scrutinizing camera of Heaven, and which will some day be fully revealed, to the justice of all. century, by John Guttenberg, of Mentz, in Printing was first introduced, in this the year 1440. This invention has brought more light into the world and disseminated more truth than any one thing. It has been the means of putting the Bible, the word of God, into every country under the sun, and placing it within the reach of all the children of God, in every nation and clime, so that there is now no excuse for a people or a nation being ignorant of the doctrines of Jesus Christ.

The press today rules and bears sway over the intelligences of civilized nations. Opinions are formed through this most potent influence, which spreads truth, and also falshood, scattering broadcast the ideas of men of advanced thought. nations which produce the most literature, are the most free, conservative, generous, hospitable, benevolent and Christian.

The

In this century navigation was greatly extended. De Gama sailed around the Cape of Good Hope, discovering the South Sea passage to India, which has been the source of much wealth to Europe.

Columbus discovered America, bringing to light its great wealth and wonderful resources.

All these many agencies which God used in bringing truth and liberty forth in this His children. age of darkness, speak of His goodness to

Carolina On the 15th inst.. canvassing the village of Madison, Amhurst county, Virginia, Elders G. H. Webb and H. B. Crouch were mobbed by thirty men, who forced them to leave the village uncanvassed. The mob, wrote Elder M. Thomas, President of Virginia Conference, was led by George Huff, a Justice of the Peace, school teacher, class leadLater he taughter, Sunday School superintendent, adulschool for three years, and was so enterer and all around rascal. Elder gaged when called to work for the Lord. Webb was dealt a severe blow in the Much time was also spent in connection face and on the back of the neck by with the Sunday School and Y. M. M. members of the mob. True to their diI. Association. His grandfather, Henry vine calling-saviors of mankind-not G. Boyle, was a native of West Vir- judges-pity filled the Elders' hearts, as ginia, and suffered the hardships of the they escaped further harm. The matter exodus across the plains, also serving was presented to Gov. O'Ferrell by in the Mormon Battalion. Thomas. Henry G. President Governor faithfully promised a thorough investigation and if possible bring the outlaws to justice. On the 23d and 24th insts. President Kimball met with the Elders of South Alabama Conference at Bradleyton, Crenshaw county, Alabama. The public meetings were but sparsely attended, but at the council meetings the The Roman church was still supreme Elders received the spiritual food they minished. However, she was divided into and her arrogance and splendor undiso much needed. When the Elders de- factions at this time, and three Popes parted for their fields of labor it was ruled, each one issuing excommunications with a renewed determination to labor and anathemas against the others. Nevwith more zeal and wisdom in the fu-ertheless the Inquisitors were united and ture, and without purse and scrip. On faithful laborers in the vineyard of this the 30th and 31st insts. President Kim-church, and were instrumental in bringball met with the Florida Elders at Live ing many heretics to their death. Oak, Suwanee county, Florida. very successful meetings were held and resulted in much good. Several applied for baptism. Under the inspired management of James A. West, and through his indefatigable efforts, the Florida Conference flourished. During this month good health prevailed and the Elders were at their posts of duty working with their mind, might and strength. (To be continued.)

Boyle was the first President of the Southern States Mission, and styled the "great friend maker." In a letter President Boyle writes: My greatest ambition now is to do my duty and to do the will of my Heavenly Father. This mission has taught me to realize more what a grand and broad subject the glorious plan of salvation is. I pray I may endure to the end.

History of the Southern States Mission.
(Continued from page 129.)
April, 1896-

During this month a very praiseworthy and important move was made by the Elders. The canvass of large cities alike with small villages was made with out purse and scrip. This is but a testimony that the Lord can and does raise up friends for His faithful servants amid the haughty and proud found in large cities. For some time President Kimball had put forth an indefatigable

Resigned About His Sheep.

Some

effort to convince the Elders of the ne-
cessity of thus canvassing, for while
working without money has prevailed
quite generally throughout the sparsely
settled countries, yet in city work it has
of late years been thought too hard a We are often told to "make the best
task to attempt, money thus filling the of a bad business," but we have rarely
vacuum of lacking faith. It was left for met with a better example of doing so
Elders Orson S. Taylor and Thomas C. than this, which appeared in Harper's
Monthly: The late Capt. G, of
Romney to "break the ice." They en-
Vermont, was a ways satisfied. He was
tered the city of Lynchburg, Va., (which
one of the early and most successful
had a population of about 25.000), fast- breeders of merino sheep in this part
ing and praying for strength and an of the state. He had a large native cos-
opening. Almost immediately upon en-
set that he valued highly. His son came
tering the city a friend appeared and of-
in one morning and to.d him that the
fered his assistance. Each day new
cosset had twins. Capt. G said he
friends were made; hotels and boarding well as one." Soon after his son re-
was glad; "she could bring up two as
houses threw open their doors gratu- ported one of the twins dead. Upon
itously to them, while others supplied this he said the one left would be worth
them with money with which to prop- more in the fall than both. In the after-
erly dress and prosecute their work. Be- noon the boy told his father that the
ing refused the use of public and private other lamb was dead. I am glad, said
houses in which to hold services, the he; I can now fat the old sheep. The
Elders sought the street corners, and
next morning the son reported the old
cosset dead.
there raised their voices in defense of wanted; now I
"That is just what I
have got rid of the
truth. Policemen stood near to pre breed!"

During this century Mahometanism was being driven out of Europe. The Saracens, or Moors, were subdued in Spain, their last stronghold taken, and Christianity furthered in that country.

The latter part of the century produced VI, who was a veritable Nero. He would a Pope, by the name of Alexander, the allow nothing to stand in his way, and with his illigitimate children, is renowned in history, under the name of Borgia. This renown arises from the fact that they put to death, by poison, all who stood in the way of their temporal adsuffered equally, if they interfered with vancement. Princes, priests and cardinals the majesty of this profligate criminal. Finally, through a mistake, he and his son drank the poison prepared and intended for others, thus dying victims of their own wickedness. This Pontiff is one of the links, in the great chain of professed authority, which it is claimed decended from St. Peter himself.

The Monks of this century were lazy, illiterate, profligate, licentious and sumptuous epicurians, whose views of life were confined to opulence, idleness and pleasure; and who drew upon themselves a popular odium, by their sensuality and licentiousness.

were

The Mendicants, or Franciscan Friars, who adopted beggary and extreme poverty, as the true following of Christ. burned and punished with excruciating tortures, for their foolhardy methods.

The reformers made great advancement in this age. The renowned John Huss, a good man, of uncommon sanctity, erudifion and learning, who was professor of divinity in the University at Prague, spoke against the corruption of the church of Rome, and endeavored to withdraw his university from under the jurisdiction of Pope Gregory, the XII. He adopted the

ideas of Wickliffe and boldly preached them, for which he was expelled from the communion of this church in the year 1410, by Pope John, the XXIII. However, he treated the mandates of John with scorn and contempt, and continued to preach against Rome's corruption, and, strange to say, was almost universally applauded for his efforts. This eminent man, whose piety was truly fervent and sincere, though his zeal perhaps was rather violent, was called before a council, at Constance, condemned as a heretic and burned alive, July 6, 1415. He met death with bravery and resignation; expressing in his last moment the noblest feelings of love to God, and a great hope beyond the grave. Jerome, of Prague, his most intimate companion and friend, was also burned for the same principles, May 30, 1416. The enemies of these men were not satisfied with simply burning them, but their dust and ashes were carefully gathered and thrown into the river Rhine.

The council at Constance, had condemned all the Hussites, as heretics, which caused rebellion and war in Bohemia, much loss of life ensuing. This state of affairs existed between the years 1420 and 1431. The demands of the Hussites were, that the "clergy might be recalled from the pursuit of wealth and power to a life and conduct becoming the successors of the Apostles; and that the word of God might be preached in its purity and simplicity to the people, not according to the ideas of men, but according to the written word."

Both these factions were agreed that it was innocent and lawful to persecute and exirpate, with fire and sword, the enemies of their religion. The Bohemians maintained that Huss had been unjustly put to death, and they thus revenged that act with great severity.

There was a sect at this time called "The Brethren and Sisters of the Free Spirit," who considered themselves free, when divested of all covering, in which condition they used to meet for worship. They also went by the name of Adamites, desiring to imitate Adam and Eve, before the fall. These people suffered martvrdom with great fortitude and courage, until their final extermination.

All the dissensions and revolutions that existed at this time did not disturb the serenity of mighty Rome. She had coped successfully with each uprising, and had suppressed the Waldenses, Albigenses, Beghards and Bohemians, by counsel, sword and fire. These successive revolutions were not considered formidable, and Rome looked upon all of her opponents as weak, contemptable and ignorant fanatics. The century was remarkable for the spirit of reform. The doctrines of Wickliffe as preached by Huss and Jerome, touched the chords of truth within the hearts of the people, and their whole souls cried out for liberty and freedom. At the same time that the people were filled with this desire to get from under the thraldom of Popery, God was preparing a country for the habitation of free people. An asylum for the oppressed, where peace and happiness could be had and a man sit in the shade of his own fig tree.

Columbus, who was born in Genoa, in the year 1436, was inspired to make his solicitation at the hands of the king and queen of Spain. God worked upon the heart of good Isabella to aid and assist Columbus in his enterprise, the discovery of America. Columbus had all the qualifications of a discoverer. He had courage, was a good sailor, student and navigator, and had great faith in his projected under taking.

This was remarkable, when we take into consideration, that the prevailing idea was, that the world was flat and not round; and also that the wise men of the time were against the project, rejecting the overtures of the then friendless Columbus.

It appears that the adventures and discoveries of Marco Polo in the flowery kingdom of Japan, had been read with much avidity by and attracted the interest of Columbus, who believed that by

THE SOUTHERN STAR.

sailing in a westerly direction, he could
reach that beautful eastern land.

"This is absurd," said those wise men.
"Who is so foolish as to believe that there
are people on the other side of the world,
walking with their heels upward, and
their heads hanging down? The torrid
zone, through which they must pass, is a
region of fire, where the very waves boil.
And even if a ship could perchance get
around these safely; how could it ever
get back? Can a ship sail up hill?" All
this seems strange to us now, and these
arguments nonsensical, when we see hun-
dreds of travelers annually making the
circuit of the globe.

However, Ferdinand and Isabella finally signed the agreement, and the three vessels, which formed this memorable expedition, were furnished. Columbus felt that he was a man of destiny and forordained for his mission. This agrees with the Book of Mormon account, which expressly states that he was moved upon by the spirit of God to accomplish the work of founding this western hemisphere. This great and inspired man was not appreciated, but died in poverty and obscurity, abandoned by the jealous king Ferdinand and the nation, which he had benefitted so greatly by his discoveries. The ingratitude of Spain in this instance, was justly punished by the overthrow of its navy in the Armada, and in recent years by its complete subjugation and defeat by our own nation.

Such despotic, bigoted, religio-superstitious, fanatical nations, will sink into oblivion, while upon the ruins will rise the star of hope, peace, love, freedom and justice.

(To Be Continued.)

A Willing Servant.

139

to go. But if they are not, I will not go, but will stay right here and labor till such can be the case.

In conclusion, let me say, and I wish it was so that all the nations could hear me, that I know, beyond doubt, that Joseph Smith was, and is a prophet of the Lord Jesus; that he was sent in his dispensation to usher in the gospel of the kingdom of God, in the fullness of times. I know that our message to the nations is the voice of the Eternal Father sounding and resounding to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand, and if they want to become kings and priests unto God, and reign with Him on earth, they must have faith in God, repent of all their sins with a godly sorrow, be baptized by one loving authority for the remission of their sins, and receive the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands; lastly, do as Paul says, go on unto periection. Never in my life have I had so much pleasure as I have experienced during my mission. I know that I have been blessed wonderfully in my work. In fullfillment of the words of one of the Apostles of the Lord in setting me apart for this mission, I have seen the bitterest foes of the church turned with a tear-drop on their cheeks, and are today the right-hand friends of the humble disciple of Jesus. I have seen the sick healed many times, and have traveled with men and heard them also speak in tongues and prophecy many times, which, when blended in with all the testimonies I have received during my experience in the true church of Jesus, causes me to say truly and indeed we are in possession of the true and everlasting gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am made to say again, "It is good to be a despised Mormon and be privileged to drink of the waters, and eat of the bread of Eternal Life. I hope to see you when I come to Chattanooga and have the privilege of enjoying a few hours in your company. May the Lord bless our great and noble band of Zion's fair sons, who are fighting the foe; may this mission prosper, is the desire of your devoted worker in the gospel cause. ELDER R. A. BOLIN.

The Truth's Reflex, our sister paper, published at St. John, Kansas, makes note of the work done in the Southern States Mission during 1899, and adds in closing: The foregoing speaks well for the Elders in the Southern States, and bears evidence that "Zion is growing," and that the little stone cut out of the mountain without hands is beginning to roll forth with great rapidity. May the good work still go on, until Zion shall rise and triumph and become the pride of the whole earth, and proclaim the glad message of, "Peace on earth, good will to all men."

927 Caledonia St., North La Crosse, Wis. March 22, 1900.

Editor Southern Star:

Our Beloved Leader: Duty prompts me to pen you a few lines this afternoon in order that you might know some of my feelings in the great work in which we are all engaged. And I trust that my letter will not serve as an intruder on your valuable time in this instance. In as much as I have been notified of my release to return home to Zion soon, the question naturally arises in my mind: "Have I done my duty?" It has always been my greatest desire to do enough; a desire too that I should, indeed, be proud of I know, for many a poor man has come and gone from this earth that did not do enough.' Again, I know that many thousands are today in death's embrace who would have willingly done their duty, had they been blessed as we are. Ever since the day I planted the farewell kiss upon the lips of my mother and sisDear Brother: I take pleasure in sayters, to come and fill God's call to this ing we have had a very enjoyable conferfair land, I have been prompted with the ence at Milwaukee on the 10th and 11th voice of duty. Duty has in my whole mis- instant. Twenty-three Elders were pression told me to be an active, lively, stu-ent, also President L. A. Kelsch and two dious and perseverant worker; told me Elders from Chicago. There were twentythat it required such in order to do 'enough.' If I only knew that I had not two saints and many visitors at our meetdone enough yet, it would suffice, I would ings, the hall being filled. Elders J. C. then be contented to stay till all had been Murdock and J. D. Balls were honorably finished that the Lord had in view in send- released to return to their homes in Utah. ing me here. Yet, while these thoughts The balance were assigned to their severcome into my mind, I know that our Pres- al fields by Conference President James D. ident in this great mission is inspired of Cummings, and counselors, each of whom the Lord to say when we have finished gave very good instructions and timely our task here. Knowing such to be true, I advice to the Elders; and all manifest a am perfectly willing to come when I am desire to go forth in earnest to continue called and go where I am sent. But President Rich, if I have not done enough the labor in this part of the Lord's vinein this mission yet, I am here to stay until yard. Four of us are now in La Crosse such is done. I am just as willing as a and will remain, perhaps, for six months. man could be to serve the Lord and keep Everything is wintry as yet. The Elders his commandments, being eager to do join me in extending a hearty handshake honor to Him; to declare His holy name and kindly greeting to you all. Your to the nations and fill an honorable mis- brother in the gospel of Christ, Elder sion, while here in this land. If the Lord Thad H. Chuff. and His Priesthood are well pleased with my work here and say "enough." go home, I am like all the sons of dear Zion, ready

P. S. We take pleasure in reading the "Star."

ARTICLES OF FAITH

OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF
LATTER-DAY SAINTS.

1. We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in His Son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.

2. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.

8. We believe that, through the atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: First, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, Laying on of Hands for the Gift of the Holy Ghost.

5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by "prophecy, and by the laying on of hands," by those who are in authority, to preach the gospel and administer in the ordinances thereof.

6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the primitive church-namely, Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Teachers, Evangelists, etc.

7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, etc.

8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God, as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.

9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion will be built upon this (the American) continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth, and that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.

12. We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.

12. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates; in obeying, honoring and sustaining the law. 18.We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul, "We believe all things, we hope all things," we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these Binge JOSEPH SMITH..

In writing articles for the Star, please write only on one side of the paper.

A Christian is one who does what the Lord Jesus tells him. Neither more nor less than that makes one a Christian.

Macdonald.

On the 21st inst. President Rich left for the west to attend conference. While absent the mission will be ably presided over by President Hyldahl, who has ever been a faithful and tireless worker for the advancement of the Mission.

Man, like a sponge, is capable of absorbing a great deal from his surroundings: hence the importance of associating with men and women of pure minds. "If wisdom's ways you'd widely seek, Five things observe with care; Of whom you speak, to whom you speak, And how, and when, and where." -Gospel Preacher.

THE WOLF AMONG LAMBS.

It would appear from an article written March 10th, 1900, in the Clinton Gazette, of Clinton, Tenn.. that we were still living in an age of darkness, bigotry and intoleration, when the rights of a citizen are ignored, and acts of lawlessness indorsed even by Christians.

It appears that a man, fiend or Devil, traveling under the divine appellation of Reverend (which is often the cloak for hypocrisy) came from North Carolina and settled in a peaceful hamlet named Wolf Valley, in Anderson county, Tennessee. He had the appearance and garb of the tramp, was hungry and penniless, but had a smooth tongue, and apparently was evading justice, seeking refuge among the innocent and unsophisticated people of Anderson county. This scoundrel was a Baptist preacher, showed his credentials, invoked the sympathy of a kind family named Rouse, who took him in, pitied, fed and clothed him, and otherwise assisted him.

He finally succeeded in getting a church in that vicinity, denominated "The Zion Baptist Church." This was last October, and from that time to the present, he has apparently pleased his congregation, who seem to indorse mobocracy, filth, lawlessness, adultery and wickedness. How this man, or emissary of evil, has converted his flock to his system of Christianity, it is hard to conceive in this age of enlightenment. However, he paid his benefactor, Mr. Rouse, for his hospitable kindness by foully betraying his confidence, committing rape or adultery with his wife. This vile reverend monster also had the audacity to assault and mistreat an innocent Mormon Elder, who was attending to his own business. But what appalls us more than anything else is that his church indorses his nefarious actions and looks upon him as a martyr, as the following resolution will show:

"Whereas, Our friend, Brother Eaton, came in contact with a Mormon Elder and gave him a genteel thrashing; Resolved, that we, as a Sunday School, tender him our thanks for his righteous deed;

"Second, that if he got his clothes soiled in the combat, we will gladly pay for having them washed;

"Third, that a copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to Brother Eaton, and one
to the county paper for publication."
The newspaper in question also con-
tains the following:

"There has been quite a sensation in
the Fourth concerning the alleged crime
of Rev. Eaton. He was arrested last
Sunday, charged with committing rape
on Mrs. J. M. Rouse. He was tried be-
fore Esquire Chapman on last Monday
Mr. Eaton came to
and bound to court.
this county from North Carolina last
fall, and has made his home with Mr.
Rouse the most of the time since. He
stated on the witness stand that he was
not guilty of the crime, but that he and
Mrs. Rouse had been on very intimate
terms since last October, and that she
charged him with this crime to avoid
being disgraced. The people generally,
who heard the evidence, believe the
statements of Mr. Eaton. The alleged
crime was said to have occurred on Feb.
22d, and the warrant was not issued
until March 4. Mr. Eaton has had care
of Zion Baptist church, of which Mr.
and Mrs. Rouse are members, since De-
cember last."

The above is almost too filthy to pub-
lish, but from the testimony of one who
was present at the trial it is certain that.

this vile monster was guilty of at least unlawful cohabitation with the wife of the man who befriended him when in need. He is now languishing in Clinton jail, waiting the action of the court, and is not worthy of our attention, but from the fact that his actions receive the sympathy of his church, who have passed! resolutions to sustain him in crime.

Eleven months ago a Mormon church was burned down in this vicinity, and it would appear that this reverend rascal knew who committed this dastardly incendiary act, as he has threatened to betray this confidence, which appears to have been reposed in him through Mrs. Rouse.

It is true that "murder will out," and perhaps the day is not far distant when the secret actions of these demons will come to light; but for a scoundrel who would betray the confidence of a friend, commit a vile crime with his wife and then threaten and intimidate that wife with an exposure of her secrets, is a low down villain of the deepest dye, and the law should execute the extreme penalty. He should be forsaken by all respectable people and those called Christians, and not allowed to practice his divinity (?) among the people.

A community that will indorse such sentiments as expressed in the resolution that was adopted are certainly in the dark, groveling in bigotry, and intoleration that would do credit to the age when people were burnt at the stake. The inquisition of Spain, that operated the auta da fe for hundreds of years in the dark ages, can only be compared to the divine (?) resolution of this unchristian body.

Is it not time that protection should be granted innocence, and justice meted out to law-breakers? How pitiful in this land of free schools and liberty to find such ignorance and intolerance existing. Would it not be well to study the "Declaration of Independence," for which many of our fathers fought and bled, and have the same published and inscribed on every church edifice and school house? So that at least the rising generation will indorse liberty, freedom and tolerance.

Let us advance in the light of intelligence and civilization, and not retrograde and fall into the dark abyss of sin, ignorance and superstition.

The Apostles and Prophets and the gifts of the Spirit of God were made indispensable parts in the body of the Church of Christ (I Cor., 12,) and all those who believed and obeyed the Gospel fell heir to the gifts of the Spirit, and to the counsel and instruction of Apostles and Prophets (Acts 2:38-39, Mark 16-15-19, Eph. 2:11-15).

These beneficial and divine garnishments of the Church of Jesus Christ might be called, figuratively speaking, the invigorating and life-giving kernels of corn of the Gospel, and Christians who deem them unnecessary for themselves, being content with their meager lot, when they can obtain the richest Gospel grain, are declaring to the world, "To the early Saints God gave the corn, but to us the cob." (Poor argument to use in converting the heathens, indeed!)

It is self-evident that this self-denial