I WILL BE WORTHY OF IT. (By Ella Wheeler Wilcox.) I may not reach the heights I seek, I may not triumph in success, I may not grasp results that bless The golden glory of Love's light My path may always lead through night, But though life's dearest joy I miss OUR CONFERENCE PRESIDENTS. President Terry, whose picture adorns this week's Star, came from good pioneer stock, his father being one of the original 143 who braved the inclemencies and the dreary march of 1,000 miles beyond the confines of boasted civilization, and who landed in Utah the 24th of July, 1847. His father also had the honor to manipulate the whip-saw in the construction of the first water wheel built in Utah. President L. N. Terry, born of such sturdy. vigorous stock, could not be other than the true man of God he is; being willing to do or dare anything for the Great Captain Jesus. His parents made sacrifices, and endured persecu tions, in the early days of Utah, for the Gospel's sake. So the son, in like manner, is willing to sacrifice and lay all upon the altar, for the establishing of peace and good will among men; and with that in view he has traveled many miles, and endured the scoffs and scorn of a wicked generation. He was born April 18th, 1873, at Hebron, Utah, and much of his life has been spent in that neighborhood, cattle raising on his father's ranch. He had a kind mother, and in his youth was taught many good moral lessons that established within him the principles of virtue and truth. His education was had in the St. George Stake Academy, also in the Brig ham Young Academy of Provo, and be- December, 1897, he was duly set apart was chosen to open up that field, and in No. 10. management, as everything moves harmoniously, and President L. N. Terry has the love and esteem of all who know him. History of the Southern States Mission. (Continued from page 66.) It is with profound reverence and sorrow that record is here made of the death of Elder John Morgan. He may The Deseret Evening News has the following obituary: "It is with feelings of deep sorrow that we make the announcement of the death of Elder John Morgan, of the presiding Council of the Seventies. The sad news will come with great and sudden force upon the people, for notwithstanding the fact that Elder Morgan has been seriously ill for about five weeks past, his demise was unexpected until a very short time before it occurred. He was suffering from typhoid malaria, which culminated in his death at 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Aug. 14th, 1895, at Preston, Idaho. During his illness he received careful nursing and medical attention, but the body worn by toil and anxiety was overcome by the added burden of tue disease which assailed it, and the spirit took its flight from mortality. "Elder John Morgan was but five days over 52 years of age, having been born near Greensburg, Decatur county, Indiana, Aug. 8th, 1842. His parents were Garrard Morgan and Eliza Ann Huntington Morgan. During the war of the rebellion, which broke out when he was 18 years of age, he joined the Union army, and served with honor and distinction, participating in several of the most important battles. Coming to Utah at the close of the war, he soon was engaged as an instructor in the University, when that institution was conducted in the Council House. Later he es tablished the Morgan Commercial College, on First South street, in the building now occupied by the Morgan hotel. "On Nov. 26th, 1867, he became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some years later he responded to a call as a missionary to the Southern States, which position he filled with ability and zeal. "He was next appointed to the Presidency of the Southern States Mission, and in that capacity his devotion and energy in spreading the Gospel made for him a bright and enduring record. On the 7th of October, 1884, he was selected as one of the First Seven Presidents of Seventies, in which position he labored with diligence and faithfulness up to the time of his being stricken down. He also has held other positions of importance in the community, having been a member of the Utah Legislature and Speaker of its House of Representatives. "Elder Morgan was a man of strict probity and honor. Possessed of keen intellectual power and marked personal courage, he was an able, fearless expounder of Gospel truths; especially were these virtues exhibited during his long Presidency of the Southern States Mission, at a time when in that section of country feelings were high against the Latter-day Saints. His ministrations were attended with power, and to the last his energies were earnestly devoted to the cause of truth which he had espoused. He has done much traveling and preaching among the Saints during the closing years of his life. In his death a true and good man has called away, and the hearts of all Israel will be bowed in sorrow with his family at the departure from our midst of a beloved servant of God. been "At the funeral services, which were attended by an immense concourse of B. H. Roberts, J. G. people, Elders Kimball, C. D. Fjedsted. George God dard, John Henry Smith, Seymour B. Young and President George Q. Cannon spoke. The remaining six members of the Council of Seventies acted as pallbearers." John Morgan was a marvelous man in many respects. It can be truthfully said that he made "footprints in the sands of time." Elder J. Golden Kimball, in a sermon preached in April, 1899, made the following remarks concerning Elder Morgan: "I picked up a Chattanooga Times one morning, and I was very much delighted to see in print these words, speaking of Elder John Morgan. It said: "To shake his hand was to be his friend.' I have never forgotten it. When you shook John Morgan's hand and he looked into your face you always knew that you were his friend." (To be continued.) "That youngest boy of yours does not seem to be a credit to you," said a white employer to Uncle Mose. "No, sah," replied Uncle Mose-"he is the wustest chile I has! He is mighty bad! He's de white sheep ob de fam'ly, sah." When a man is dismissed from employment he always has a good deal to say against his employer. A man, in fact, is like a gun-he makes a great noise when he is discharged. Plow deep while sluggards sleep, and you shall have corn to sell and keep. A Menace to Liberty. Gov. McLaurin, of Mississippi, who is about to retire from the executive chair Wednesday by including in his closing of the state, created much surprise on address to the legislature an attack on "Mormonism." According to the press dispatches he used this language: "There is no threatened danger to the state more baneful than the lecherous teachings of the Mormon Apostles of polygamy. It is more dangerous because it is taught under the guise of the ministry of the Gospel. The Mormons disthe pulpit, but they teach it in the corner claim the open teachings of polygamy in and the minister's cloak gives potency to their speech." It is evident that the gentleman has been influenced by the literature that has been so extensively circulated by anti-"Mormon" preachers and papers. Also that as a candidate for the United favor. States senate he is seeking for popular the very opposite to lecherous. They en- If the Governor of Mississippi had tak- of our country, virtue, honesty, industry and peace among men and women, and the recognition of all that is good in every system, civil and religious, that exists among mankind. It cannot be put down by force. Efforts in that direction will recoil upon those who project them. Let it be remembered that if one form of religion can be legislated against, others can be treated in the same fashion. Start the ball of intolerance rolling, and it will strike in places unexpected at the first, and will grow in volume and in force until the liberties for which the fathers of swept out of existence. our country struggled and bled will be There has not been a greater exhibition of unwisdom, in response to ignorant and popular clamor within the century now in its last year, than that proposition to suppress a religion by force of law, and prevent free speech in one of the states of the Federal Union. It is to be hoped that the legislators of Mississippi are possessed of sounder discretion and better judgment than the gentleman who, on ceasing to be its executive, desires the responsible and honorable position of United States senator. It is also to be desired that before he touches on this question again, in any place, he will obtain reliable information concerning it and as to the real doctrines and principles of the system commonly called "Mormonism."-Ex. THE DEAD. William Edgar Faglie, the 14-year-old son of J. S. Faglie and Mary P. Connell Faglie, after an illness of about one week. He passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3d, 1900, at 9 a.m., from the effects Our brother was of spinal meningitis. a bright boy, and a host of relatives and friends mourn his loss. to tized by Elder Charles H. White; was a Jan. 5th, 1900, at sunset, Sister Elizabeth Catharine Faglie succumbed chronic rheumatism and general debility. Deceased was about 70 years of age. She had suffered more or less with the affliction for twelve years. Sister Faglie, soon after the civil war, was left a widow with eleven children, four of whom survive her. She was well known and highly respected by the people of Jefferson county. She became a member There is something far more dangerous of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterto the state than the teachings of "Mor-day Saints June 7th, 1899, being bapmon" doctrine, even if it were anything like what Gov. McLaurin imagines it to be. The advocacy of a custom which is not thoroughly unpopular, which could be practiced under the laws of Mississippi, which is forbidden by the constitution and statutes of Utah, and which is contrary to the authorized discipline of the Church that sends its missionaries out to preach the Gospel, is not very likely to accomplish much, even though some unwise persons should attempt to introduce it. But "the adoption of laws to prevent the teachings" of any Church or religion under the sun, as recommended by the retiring Governor, would be a real danger to the state and to the liberty which the constitution of the United States was framed to maintain. member of the Westville branch and lived a saintly life, and her loss will be keenly felt therefrom, for to know her was to love her. The humble Elder always found shelter under her roof, and many have partaken of her wholesouled hospitality. The funeral services took place at the residence. Edgar, above mentioned, was buried in the Bethel churchyard, but all that was mortal of faithful Mother Faglie, at her request, was placed in the family grave near the residence. May our Master pour out upon the griefstricken family peace and comfort, which only the Holy Spirit can give. Dear mother has gone to a better world that where she is you may go also, when theshe waits for thee; so order your lives your work on earth is completed. Are there not light, and truth, and eloquence, and power enough in churches and literary and social societies in the state of Mississippi to impress its people and combat errors, if such there be, advocated by an unpopular religious body? Is "Mormonism" so strong and irrefutable that it must be suppressed, if at all, by the force of law? Do the clergy and the religious press utterly fail to meet it by reason and argument? "Mormonism" as it is, and as it is preached by its authorized ministers. contains no menace against the peace, dignity or social order of any state in the Union. It promotes faith in God. support of the laws and the constitution J. A. Wixom, Florida Conference. It is a characteristic of a great man that he has time. He is not in a hurry; he bosses his work, and does not permit it to control him. He always has strength in reserve. Ask yourselves daily, brethren, if your knowledge is bearing the right kind of fruit, the fruit of the Spirit of God. THE DARK AGES. BY ELDER A, ARROWSMITH. (Continued from page 67.) THE EIGHTH CENTURY. The most interesting feature in the opening of this century was the great hatred between the Mahometan and Christian, with the bloody wars ensuing, which stained all Europe. The Caliphs at the head of the Moslem faith issued exterminating orders against the Christians; while the Pontiff, with the same power, pronounced his anathemas, and hurled his soldiery, against the Mahometans. These were the conditions of affairs temporal; the Saracens overran Europe, and were in a fair way to revolutionize and have dominion in that continent, until the battle of Tours (their Waterloo), fought in the year 732, which stopped their ravages in France. Charles Martel, described as a Godfearing man (who, like Washington, prayed as well as fought), was at the head of a body of Franks, who were good soldiers, and in a night attack successfully withstood over 300,000 Saracens, routing them, and forever stopping their invasion of the northwest of Europe, and inflicting a crushing defeat on the Mahometans. The Christian church, with its clergy, was distinguished by its luxury, gluttony and lust at this time; so says our authority, Mosheim. They studied military arts, and engaged a great deal in hunting; such bloodthirsty pursuits being rather depraved for men who professed to follow the meek and lowly Jesus. Nevertheless these were characteristic features in the priesthood of Rome, which was worshiped and even deified by the ignorant multitude. As before their subjection to the civilizing (?) influences of Rome, the nations of northern Europe, many of them, had been idolatrous Druids, under a great chief Druid, to whom they bestowed great reverence, and even deified as a god; and the various Pagan priests had also been looked upon in like manner. Therefore so soon as they were converted to Christianity, the Pagans simply transferred their affer on; paying equal homage, and treating as gods their Christian priests. THE SOUTHERN STAR. To show the great power of the church at this period, I will refer you to the instance in this century, of the Pontiff Zachary, dethroning Childeric the Third, the King of France, and enthroning Pepin (a favorite of the Pope). This happened in the year 751, and to make the act thoroughly binding, Stephen the Second, Zachary's successor, anointed and crowned Pepin, with his wife and two sons, for the second time. Pepin was not ungrateful for this, as in his turn he aided the Pontiff Stephen in obtaining the title of a prince over a temporal govern ment. The great warrior Charlemagne arose in this century, who for his glorious (?) work in subduing the barbarous nations in the north, and compelling them by force of arms to become Christians, was canonized as a Saint of the Most High, and is so held today by the Catholic church. He was the son of Pepin before mentioned, and exceeded even his father in his gifts to the church, while his land grants to the pontiff made that personage a veritable monarch in the year 774. But with all the support of so great an emperor as Charles, the internal strife of the different factions in the church was terrible, and much blood was shed by the wars and dissensions during this time. Many subjects agitated the minds of the people during this period, but one of the main causes for the intestine troubles was the question regarding the efficacy of images, which were looked upon with much reverence and awe by some, while others could not see beauty in that form of idolatry, and consequently factions arose; some took sides under the great iconoclast leader Emperor Leo, and other factions followed after the Pontiff Gregory, who believed in image worship. This trouble commenced in the year 730, and was not settled until the year 786, when, at a general council held at the old council chamber at Nice, image worship was fully indorsed, restored and acknowledged as an essential obligation on the laity to believe and adhere to. Many excommunications followed these enactments. However, Charlemagne and many of the influential bishops did not favor image worship, and divisions and subdivisions crept into the church in consequence. During this century the Greeks and Romans had various arguments and discussions on points of doctrine, which assisted in widening the breach that divided them so thoroughly in the next century. one Much wealth flowed into the coffers of the church at this time, the people generally believing that by being liberal to their priests, and donating to the church, they could obtain the prayers of departed saints, and thus avert, or considerably ghten, the penalties inflicted on the sinner after death; consequently they Jesus prayed earnestly to His Father were extravagant in their gifts, and the for the primitive church, that they might church treasuries were filled to over- be one, and said that except they were flowing, with gold, silver and precious one, they were not His. Paul taught stones; being strong in wealth and se- that there was but "one Lord, cure. Kings and princes even gave land faith and one baptism." Therefore the grants, cities, provinces and castles, pro- Church of Christ is an exclusive church, vided with soldiery, and the titles were and strange as it may seem, all the isms turned over to the church, whose pontiff presented in the name of religion are an sat enthroned above ail that is called abomination unto the Lord, coming from God, issuing laws to nations, governing the impure source that I have been tryvast armies, and giving battle when nec- ing to depict, not one acknowledged of essary. It is here we find the source of God or following out the teachings of those dreadful tumults and calamities, His Son. The next century presents particularly those bloody wars concern- the first great division, when the Greek ing investitures, and those contentions and Roman churches maliciously excomabout the regalia that spread desolation municated each other, and from this the in Europe in after time. multiplication of sects and parties con- Many have ascribed the spirit of war 75 coming would not bring peace but the sword. But I would say that it was not He. It was His enemies who drew the sword. In every age when the illuminating rays of truth have flashed on the world. darkness has mustered its forces, and tried to obliterate every semblance of light. Paganism put on its armor against the primitive church, and destroyed it. Rome arrayed herself against the reformation, and there came wars, contentions and disunion, that are seen to this day. restored In these last days God has His Gospel; and in line with their persecuting predecessors, Protestantism has followed in the footsteps of Roman Paganism and Catholicism, and the result has been the same; strife and bloodshed; but the Gospel of Jesus Christ will eventually put down all wickedness, proscription, misrule, abuse, oppression, ignorance, darkness and tyranny, and restore mankind into paths of righteousness, truth, liberty, law and government, in which the Lord's will will be done on earth, as it is done in heaven. but It is safe to affirm that this state of affairs can only be brought about on the principle of righteousness, through obedience to the laws of the exclusive everlasting Gospel introduced by the Lord Jesus. The decree has gone forth, "Be ye perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect;" and we cannot hope to attain to this excellence through the name of Jesus Christ, the only name given under heaven whereby a man can be saved. And as He is the way, the truth and the life, and no man can get to the Father but by Him, how very essential that we, the children God, should comply with His laws. His system is exclusive, pure, holy and just; but it cannot be found among the multitudinous jarring sects in Christendom, who are full of discord and disunion, of brought forth through hundreds of years of rapine and bloodshed, from the Dark Ages, when God's exclusive government was not on the earth, but when the systems of men were taught and the earth was in a defiled condition, and under the ecclesiastical power of the pontiffs. (To be continued.) Between the devil and the deep sea.Scotch Proverb. Better be disagreeable in a sort than altogether insipid.-Goethe. Climbing is performed in the same posture as creeping.-Swift. Better haud (holden) wi' the hound than rin wi' the hare.-Scotch Proverb. Ever since Adam's time fools have been in the majority.-Casimir Delavigne. Flatterers are the cats that lick before, and scratch behind.-German Proverb. If one were to think constantly of death, the business of life would stand still.-Johnson. Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge, the wing wherewith we fly to heaven.-Shakespeare. Ever must the sovereign of mankind be fitly entitled king, i. e., the man who kens and can.-Carlyle. Education is the only interest worthy the deep, controlling anxiety of the thoughtful man.-Wendell Phillips. Earth is here (in Australia) so kind, just tickle her with a hoe and she laughs with a harvest.-Douglas Jerrold. Education may work wonders as well in warping the genius of individuals as in seconding it.-A. B. Alcott. Clear writers, like clear fountains, do not seem so deep as they are; the turbid look the most profound.-Landor. impose such ignominious, inhuman punishment as this? It is said that the Christians, a mere handful, "worshiped strange gods and were trying to overthrow the government." They were watched and hounded every where they went. If they attempted to worship, those who were spying would immediately inform the officials, and then sud Published Weekly by Southern States Mission, Church denly a score of Roman soldiers would of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Chattanooga, Tenn. Three months Single Copies, 5 Cents. $1.00 .50 .25 swoop down upon them, and those who were not killed were hastened off to prison and condemned to die. For what? Because they dared serve God, the only true and living God, a reasonable God. They were enemies to Nero, and there fore all must die. Today we have a class of Neros who glory in any seeming fatal blow that can be delivered to the true Christians of God, the eternal Father. Can we say that the nations are now in a similar condition to that of Entered at the Post Office at Chattanooga, Tenn., as the people at the time of which we speak? Subscribers removing from one place to another. and desiring papers changed, should always give former as well as present address, by postal card or letter. second class matter. Correspondence from all parts of the missionary field is solicited. Give name and address, or articles will be rejected. Write on one side of paper only when sent for publication. We reserve the right to either eliminate or reject any communication sent in. Address Box 102 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1900. 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 eins, 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 Chost. B. 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, lealing, 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, rulere, 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 hings. JOSEPH SMITH.. WHICH WERE THE MORE CORRUPT? To answer this by asking a question we would put it thus: Does any Pagan, Jew, or the world called Christian, serve God? Does not the heathen who wor ships his image come as near serving a God as the supposed Christians? From inquiry and study we find every class of people worshiping some manner of God, but far from the true and living God, the Father of Jesus Christ. We now invite attention to a handful of people opprobriously called "Mormons," who worship a God, not the workmanship of men's hands, but the true and living God. The one with whom Jesus Christ is associated. This sect is accused of being a menace to the government, and how often, yes, how often, they are accused of worshiping strange gods and plotting against the government. Is there any man who will read this article who cannot put his finger upon more than one who has accused us of perfidy and treachery? Is there not a striking parallel running through both these narratives? Multitudinous are the good (?) people in this day who prate and sigh and wisely speak to each other of the wickedness of Nero and those people of that day, and say, as did those people, to Christ, "If we had been in the days of our fathers we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the Prophets," and the very next minute are signing a petition, or lending some physical or financial aid to exterminate a Christian and God-fearing people who have been maligned and abused by a class of Neros who masquerade in the garb of holy ministers. Would they kill them? We are shocked to think of such a thing. Yet in this day those same pious and selfrighteous hypocrites have pursued and put to death some of the noblest of God's workmen, and why? Because their en emies said they were "worshipers of strange gods and opposed to the govern ment." This was their excuse; just so Between the years 60 and 70 A. D. possibly more Christians were martyred than during any other decade subsequent to that time. It was during this period did Nero justify himself in his wholesale that Nero, the tyrant, held such tyran- modern "Neros" for driving a people slaughter. What excuse have these nical sway in Rome. Crazed with wine, ravished with beautiful women, revelling from Ohio, from Missouri, and from Illiin Bacchanalian glee, it was his happi-nois? For ravishing their women and ness to see fair and beautiful women, from their homes in the dead of winter? burning their houses and driving them weak children and hoary-headed men led into the arena to be devoured by wild beasts. He was never so happy as when he could secure some Christians, soak them in tar and tallow, then fasten them to where they could not move, apply the torch, and then drive 'neath the sickly flicker caused by these burning humans and gloat in the supposed victory he was achieving over a few weak, as he said, fanatics. Why all this ghastly bloodshed? Why should Nero Is this Christian? Can we not justly conclude that they have, as the early persecutors, become so polluted and cordeparted from rupt, and have so far worshiping the only true and living God that they have no moral honor to curtail them in their vicious assaults? There is one great difference between the Former and the Latter-day Saints. The primitive Saints were told that Je sus could not come the second time except there come a falling away first, and they knew Christians must be exterminated before the Gospel should be again instituted and righteousness eventually prevail on earth. The Latter-day Saints have the promise, on the other hand, that the God of Heaven has set up His Kingdom for the last time, and that the Gospel is not to be taken away again or given to another people. We cannot fail, God is our helper and truth will prevail. Administering to Those Afflicted With Contagious Disease. In these days of the prevalence of contagious diseases, such as, scarlet fever, diphtheria, smallpox, etc., or at least widespread rumors of such prevalence, a question of much importance arises as to the duty of the priesthood in connection with the ordinance of administering to the sick. The editor of this journal has been asked to state whether the Bishop or other Elders in a ward could be justified in going to a house where there was a case of smallpox for the purpose of annointing and laying hands upon the afflicted person. be The question is one which is somewhat difficult to answer without danger of being misunderstood, for circumstances alter cases, and a proceeding which might be proper in some instances might wholly unwise in others. There are certain propositions, however, which will be admitted in all cases. One of these is that a well and healthy person has as much right to be considered in matters pertaining to the preservation of his health as a sick person has to be considered in matters pertaining to the restoration of his health. To prevent sickness is no less to be desired than to cure sickness. While it is true that those who are well do not need a physician, it is also true that no correct sense of duty requires a physician or anyone else to jeopardize a healthy person in seeking to aid a diseased one. That the sick may be healed is the proper desire of every right-minded person; but that in seeking to aid them, others who are not sick shall be also brought down in illness, is a requirement of neither humanity nor common sense. And this view of the case is greatly emphasized when a disease so loathsome and so highly contagious as smallpox is believed to be is under consideration; for then it is not only a question of perhaps helping one while perhaps harming one-it is a question of desiring to aid one at the serious risk and danger of perhaps the whole community. Now, no one will feel like saying to a Bishop or an Elder that when called upon to go and administer to the sick he must not do it. He may have abundant faith that through his administration the afflicted ones may be healed and he himself escape unharmed. Many Elders have manifested this faith in instances of the most frightful plagues, and the results such faith as this, having no fear for have justified them. But if one have himself, let him at least be against exposing others to such plagues as have been named. He ought to complain of no proper regulation adopted as a precaution for the safety of the neighbors and the community, submitting if need be to the restraint of liberty to come and go at will, and manifesting thus a consistent interest not alone in the sick but in the well also.-Juvenile Instructor. warned THE SOUTHERN STAR. PRESIDENT RICH REPLIES TO DR. BROUGHER'S SECOND ATTACK. 77 SELLE22222ZZZZter and the Former Day Saints, we are a The following is a copy of an open let- your masterful (?) logic. I have no ter to Rev. J. Whitcomb Brougher, pas-doubt that the thinking people of this tor First Baptist Church, Chattanooga, city can, without any assistance, distinTenn., published in the Chattanooga guish between inflated sophistic bombast News Jan. 5th, 1900. This letter was and logic; but a little airing, and brushwritten in reply to a second tirade of ing, always takes away the mold, refalsehood and misrepresentation, of the moves the rubbish and gives things regulation pattern, with which our read- more healthful appearance. Now, as the ers, especially the Elders, are perfectly physician said to his patient, "just hold familiar. As the Reverend's discourses still, and I will not insert the knife deepcontained no new stories, as our space er than is absolutely necessary." is limited, and as vituperation does not You claim to be a true representative grace the pages especially of a religious of the meek and lowly Master, who said journal, we refrain from publishing in He "came not to call the righteous, but our columns a synopsis of Mr. Brough- sinners to repentance." You are loud er's remarks: in condemning "us" as sinners; yet you said, in your letter to the News, announcing your attack upon me and my faith, that you were not here to convert the Latter-day Saints--that the work was not worth the candle. How very Chattanooga, Tenn., Jan. 4, 1900. Rev. (?) J. Whitcomb Brougher, Chattanooga, Tenn. in or tlemen. Our expenditures in this city amount to something like $25,000 per year, and I may be excused for mentioning this item, in that you mentioned money on Sunday night in various ways. I wish briefly to explain this, knowing full well your ambition to misjudge and misrepresent us in this, as in other mat ters. Some of two We have laboring in this mission about 500 Elders, sometimes more and sometimes a little less, and in coming here they are called from the plow, the machine smithy, the work-bench, the shop, the counting room, the mine, and the various avocations of life. them leave lucrative positions, worth to them, in some instances, one or thousand dollars per year, or more, while others again are the sons of poor widows and men of humble circumstances financially, but all willing to battle for the Gospel. Now, these men leave their homes, all that is dear to a human, and come among strangers, unto them, strange land, to preach an unpopular despised, doctrine; to be hated and sometimes brutally treated, because of their convictions, Paul told traveling purse or script, and depending upon God to raise up friends to give them a place to sleep and something to eat. men give their time to the church free of charge, and pay their own expenses, such as clothing, railroad fare, literature, etc., necessary to carry on their work. My Dear Sir-Your second installment of abuse, falsehood and misrepresenta- | Christ-like! What a humble follower of tion, called "Is Mormonism Anti-Chris- the Lamb, and how faithfully you entian," I see, by the News of Jan. 1, was deavor to follow the example of the Masduly delivered, as per previous announce- ter, who said there was more joy ment. As some well-meaning people heaven over one sinner who repenteth might take your performance in earnest, than over ninety and nine that needed I hope you will take it in good part if no repentance; but pardon me I had I make a brief reply before the incident forgotten that we are now living in modis closed. I am glad that this is a coun- ern times, and are told by such eminent try of free speech, free thought, and re- divines as yourself that the Bible does ligious liberty, even though narrow- not mean what it says. minded religious bigots cannot compre- In the same letter, mentioned above, hend this basic principle of our heaven- you also declare you are not here for the born government, and sometimes abuse purpose of proselyting, which means, of it. American history tells us that dur-course, that you do not intend to waste ing the revolutionary days of America's your time by calling anyone to repentstruggle for independence the British ance. In view of this, may I ask, is once had Gen. Marion and his little band your mission here simply to love Jesus of struggling patriots surrounded; that for $1,800 per year, and not for a blessthe British, in order to tantalize the ed cent less? Great man! starving patriots, fired wheat from their Timothy that the time would come when cannon into the American camp, and as they would heap to themselves teachers, I have authentic evidence of having de- having itching ears, and I suppose it scended from one of those hungry de- becomes necessary, in order that these fenders of the flag, and also that I have words might be fulfilled, for some one to proof, beyond truthful contradiction, that be engaged in tickling ears, even though my progenitor was once a member of it becomes rather expensive. Of course George Washington's body guard, II understand that the march of progrestrust you will have no serious objections of my calling myself an American by birth, and entitled to a small portion of the freedom of speech and thought guaranteed to Americans by our constitution. Should there be any objections upon the possible ground that your progenitors possibly have been on the other side of that fight, I pray you to let family feuds, for this occasion at least, be buried. No people on earth love liberty and true Americanism more than my people, and no people realize, to a greater extent, that the favorite weapons brought against truth are, generally, ridicule and billingsgate; and in a vain attempt to successfully answer my former letter, you liberally employed this unsavory method with the hope of laughing the case out of court. We have not been accustomed to throwing mud in order to bolster up our cause, but in this case, if I should stoop to a little ridicule, avoiding slush, I hope you and the public will pardon me. I understand from parties who witnessed your performance last Sunday night, that the recital of your little piece would have done much credit to a Punch and Judy show; but, shorn of its stagey effects and set in cold type, without even a moving picture accompaniment, I hope that I may be forgiven if I do not fully appreciate the force of sion changes things, and perhaps this Through force of habit (we presume), You think it a shame and a disgrace a without These When an Elder arrives in this city he is assigned to his field of labor, and remains in the field usually from two to three years; when in the course of his labors, it is necessary for him to have books, tracts, clothing, and other supplies, he sends here for us to send him these needed articles, while the money to pay for the same, if the Elder is unable to bear the expense himself, is forwarded here by relatives and friends, or in some cases by brothers and sisters in the church at his home. This explains how we disposes of money in this city. Some of our Elders have been shot to death by mobs, some have been cruelly beaten, while others have died in the harness of natural causes. Could you do as these men do for your religion? Could you stand to be held up to the derision of the world, leave a comfortable home and work without a salary, derided by such men as yourself, and your mother charged with being worse than a harlot; all for the love of the Master's cause? Some of our Elders now in the field were with the rough riders in the late war with Spain, others were with the Utah batteries in the Philippines, and some of them returned home about the time the call to arms was sounded, in |