the Presidency of the church, and in case Amen." THE SOUTHERN STAR. season to record the confusion and down- others. The work of God went on and Bluffs. 83. 1847, At a was each, one and one-fourth acres in size. The streets eight rods wide, to have a sidewalk on either side one rod wide, and subsequently when water could be obtamed, a beautiful row of trees to adorn and shade the same, watered by a crystal stream on the outside of the walk. This was the pattern and most of the cities in Utah, bear the main characteristics of In AuAfter the martyrdom of Joseph and the pioneer city of Salt Lake. Hyrum, persecution did not cease; the gust President Young started on his reProphets were slain but Truth did not turn to winter quarters, on the way meethead was taken away, but the authority Lake Valley in the fall of 1847. It was die. The man who stood as the earthlying about 2,000 Saints, who reached salt which he held had been conferred upon had been unfurled by the Mormon PioMexican soil, and the Stars and Stripes hatred Brigham Young stood calmly perin the midst of persecution and bitter neers on Ensign Peak above the city. At winter quarters Dec. 5th, forming his duties, counseling the Saints, President Young was unanimously suscaring for their wants, and pushing with tained by the Twelve, President of the zeal the completion of the Nauvoo Tem- Church, and on Dec. 27, by all the auSubsequent events in the history of the ple, which was dedicated and used for thorities and Saints assembled in general church demonstrated the propriety of sacred ordinances before the final exodus conference at Council Bluffs. On the this revelation to the fullest extent. On from Nauvoo. Brigham Young labored 26th of May he started with his family the return of Brother Brigham to Nau- much in the Temple until Feb. 1846, when on his return to Salt Lake Valley. At voo he became active in building up the he left the beloved city, and joined the winter quarters he left a home, mills and city, as well as constantly diligent in at- emigrating Saints on the west side of the other property. This was the fifth time tending to the duties of his Apostleship. Mississippi. This was a trying time. he had left home and property for the In July following the call of President 20,000 Saints dispossessed of their homes, Gospel's sake. This year he superintended Young to preside over the Quorum of the and turned out upon the prairies of Iowa the emigration of over 2,000 souls, arTwelve, the Prophet Joseph requested in winter. It required not only a great rived in Salt Lake City Sept. 20, 1848, the Twelve to take the responsibility of man to be their leader, but one whose and began at once giving counsel and the church in Nauvoo, especially in prac- greatness consisted in his faith in God planning for the general welfare. tical matters. They attended to the sell- and title to the right that God should be conference held Oct. 8, 1848, he ing of its lands, locating the incoming his strength and source of inspiration. unanimously sustained as President of Saints, and attending to such other la- Such a man was Brigham Young, a ver- the Church, with Heber C. Kimball and bors as would relieve and lighten the itable “Lion of the Lord" in the face of Willard Richards, who had also been susburden resting upon the Prophet Joseph persecution and trial, yet childlike, hum- tained in the conference at Council Smith. In all this labor Brigham Young ble and dependent on the Lord. The was energetic and efficient, proving him- Saints were seeking a country they knew self to be a great help to the Prophet of not where. They were poor, some were God in all the labors incident to those sick. Several babies were born in camp, trying times. He also served with abil- just after leaving Nauvoo. To counterity as a member of the city council of act melancholy, and aid them to the exerNauvoo. On the 7th of July, 1843, he cise of cheerful hope, President Young started on a mission to the Eastern would have them meet around the campstates, one chief purpose being to gather fire, and engage in songs and instrufunds for the building of the Temple mental music. To aid the Saints less and the Nauvoo house. He was absent well equipped than others he established until Oct. 22d the same year. From this two resting and recruiting points, Garden time until May 21, 1844, he was busy in Grove and Mount Pisgah. The main his calling, often in council with the body, with President Young at their head, Prophet and other leading men, constant- reached Council Bluffs, on the Missouri ly alive to the interest of Zion and the river, in June. While here he was respread of the Gospel throughout the quested by the government to furnish a world. On the date last named he went battallion of 500 men, to engage in the on a short mission to the east. While war with Mexico. This was promptly absent, learning of the sad news of the complied with, taking many of the most martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, able-bodied men from the camp of the he immediately returned to Nauvoo. This Saints. This battallion marched across was the first time in this dispensation the plains to California, and after being the church had been called to mourn the mustered out with honor, reached Salt loss of their Prophet, Seer and Revela- Lake Valley a little later than the Piotor. The people were young in experi- neers. After fitting out the Mormon batence. False brethren sought to estab- tallion, he crossed the Missouri to the Nelish themselves as the rightful guardians braska side and established winter quarof the church, Sidney Rigdon making ters, since called Florence, about five such a claim at a conference held in Nau- miles north of Omaha. Here he laid out voo Aug. 8th, 1844. When the Twelve streets and blocks, upon which comfortwere sustained as the presiding author-able log houses were built, erecting a grist ity of the church, Brigham Young arose to speak, and in the presence of the multitude was transfigured by the spirit and power of God, so that his form, size, countenance and voice appeared as those of the martyred Prophet. Even nonmembers were struck with amazement and expected to see and hear the departed Seer. From that moment doubt and uncertainty were banished from the hearts of the faithful and they were fully assured that the mantle of Joseph Smith had fallen upon Brigham Young. On the above occasion President Young said: "All that want to draw away a party from the church after them, let them do it if they can, but they will not prosper." So far as time has brought this prophecy due, it has been verified to the letter. It only remains for a little for A new era now dawned upon the Church, a thousand miles from bigoted intolerance and Imob violence. They found themselves in a desert, but free and happy, notwithstanding the task before them of reclaiming a wilderness, No man in the Church, before or since, was better adapted to lead in colonizing and building up a great commonwealth, than was Brigham Young. He served as the first governor of Utah, from 1851 to 1858, to the satisfaction of the people of the territory, and to the President of the United States, who appointed him. When Johnson's army was sent to Utah the purpose of suppressing an imaginary rebellion, which the lying Judge Drummond had induced President Buchanan to believe existed, President Young declared that if the army persisted in entering Salt Lake Valley as a hostile foe, they would find it, as the Latter-day Saints had found it, a barren waste. Accordingly torches were prepared to burn down all the houses and property in Salt Lake City, and the body of the Saints moved southward. The move was made, but through kind Prividence and the intervention of Col. Thos. L. Kane, the administration was convinced that no rebellion existed among the Mormons, and mill, and in numerous ways providing for that Judge Drummond had basely lied the comfort of the Saints, while himself about the Latter-day Saints. The judge and a chosen few should fathom the un- had reported that the Mormons had explored regions of the Rocky mountains burned the court records. The commitin quest of a home for an exiled people. tee who preceded the army to Salt Lake In April, 1847, President Young and 142 City, found the court records intact, others, among whom were three noble while life and property in Salt Lake women, full of faith, commenced their City was as safe to all classes, as in any perilous journey across the plains. Ar- other part of the Union. In this trying riving in Salt Lake Valley July 24th, circumstance, the courage and prompt 1847. President Young was sick and rid-action of President Brigham Young dising in the carriage of Apostle Wilford played the character of the man. In Woodruff, when his eyes rested upon the April, 1853, the corner-stones of a great valley, he said "This is the place." It was a barren desert, but God had shown him in vision the place to rest, and he knew the valley when he saw it with his natural eye. President Young immediately directed the laying out of a city, with ten acre blocks, with eight lots in Temple were laid in Salt Lake City. which was completed forty years later. Before its completion President Young laid the foundation of three others, in St. George, Manti and Logan. The one in (See Page 88.) Subscribers removing from one place to another. ELDER GEO. E. MAYCOCK. Last week's issue of the Star marked the closing, for the present at least, of the editorial career of Elder Geo. E. Maycock on this paper. He discontinues his work here to assume active charge of the Ohio Conference, having been appointed President of that Conference last November. Elder Maycock has labored on the Star since October last, and has been faithful and anxious at all times to make our missionary paper full of interesting and profitable matter, and we believe our readers will agree with us that he has been successful. He leaves this office with the love and respect of his associates and with best wishes for his un and desiring papers changed, should always give limited prosperity in his new field of la former as well as present address, by postal card or letter. Entered at the Post Office at Chattanooga, Tenn., as 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 10, 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. 3. 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 ordi. nances 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 things. JOSEPH SMITH.. re The cartoon found on another page was presented to President Rich by his fellow-associates, and is herewith produced in the Star while he is absent visiting conferences, and the office force assumes all responsibility for the same. The sketch is from the pen of Elder John S. Sears, and was inspired by that portion of President Rich's interview in the Chattanooga News of Jan. 24th, wherein he said: Dr. Brougher has proven beyond question of a doubt that he is unable to meet me upon the platform of reason and Scripture: he, having emptied his buckets of mud and filth, called to Rev. Folk for aid, which brought forth a speedy response. When these-what can you call them?-are through flinging mud; when they step from the gut ter, wash their hands and show a willingness to ascend to the platform on which I stand they may have my address. bor. We believe he will have the confidence of the Elders in Ohio, as well as all who come to know him, and we look for the work of the Master, in the Buckeye state, to grow and increase under his able direction. Until a new editor is found the Elders in the office will endeavor to make the Star acceptable to its many friends and patrons. AUTHORITY. "No man taketh this honor unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron." Heb. 5. Paul was proud of the authority that had been duly conferred upon him when he was set apart to act in the ministry and was called through the prophets of God who had the power of the Holy Ghost; as recorded in Acts 13. Miracles and signs followed his administration; the sick were healed, devils cast out and there was no question of his priesthood and power coming from God. He was called like Aaron, through Revelation and the inspiration of the Holy Ghost through a Prophet. This was ever the custom in the primitive church and all men called of God, to administer in the things of God were called like Aaron and Paul. We know how Aaron was called, when Moses murmured and whined before God, because he was slow of speech. God said: "Is not Aaron, the Levite, thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also behold he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart, and thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do." Now mark the difference with modern systems, as they are brought to our notice: A nobleman has three sons, Tom, Dick and Harry. Tom and Dick are smart boys and one is intended for the army, the other for the navy. Harry, however, must be a parson, his profession is picked out by his parents, thus we find the inception of his divine call. He goes to college, gets a smattering of the dead languages, is ordained by some unauthorized Bishop to act in the name of Jesus Christ and is sent forth to preach the Gospel. He does not go forth like the diciples of old, without purse and script, but demands a salary, sometimes the bigger the better, and is called from one diocese to another, being governed too often, by the price paid for his services. Thus he starts out, and thus his call and authority. The main qualifications are knowledge of the dead languages and an ability to tickle the ears of the people. Some parsons' success and popularity depend on the ability to dish out sensationalism, and to cater to the tastes of the multitude: he sings and prays in a tone peculiar to the profession. Paul in speaking of the last days, said the time would come when the people should heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and these should turn away the ears of the people from the truth and should turn them unto teachers fables, for they would not endure sound would heap to themselves teachers, having doctrine, but after their own lusts they itching ears. It almost appears as though some would rather believe a lie and be damned, than comply with such a simple sermon as Peter preached in Judaea during the feast of Penticost, when he called on the Jews, who showed their faith by the inquiry of "Men and brethren, what shall we do?" Then Peter said unto them, "Repent, and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you and to your children, and to all that are afar off even as many as the Lord our God shall call." Acts 2-38. Here we have a pure, unadulterated, simple, gospel sermon, preached by a man of unquestioned authority, and the few words preached were: Faith in God, repentance from sin, baptism for the remission of sin and the bestowal of the Holy Ghost, and he said that as many as the Lord our God should call, should be called in like manner. Do the modern preachers call sinners to repentance as Peter did? Do they not rather call men to repentance through fear of a burning hell and by the relating of graveyard stories and the depicting of deathbed scenes? They bellow, roar, frighten and intimidate men into a belief that they are saved, which is a false delusion, for no man can be saved in the kingdom of God but by compliance to the laws of our Master, administered by His legal authority. And though we other doctrine than that taught by Paul, or an angel from heaven preach any Peter and the Apostles of Jesus, we fall under the curse and anathema as pronounced by Paul in Gal. 1-8. How easy for us to tween the genuine and spurious ministers distinguish beof salvation, if we will be led by the spirit and inspiration of the men who wrote and spoke in Christ's church two centuries ago. In those days men received authority from God through His servants, the Prophets, under the direction of the Holy Ghost. Today authority to preach the Gospel comes from the wish and desire of a good father or mother, who make of their sons lawyers, doctors, soldiers and sailors. The professional divine is also subject to a training school or seminary, where he learns oratory and the other essentials to fit him for his profession. He does not come from the fishing net and learn inspiration from angels and the revelations of God, but his manmade religion is subject to man's ideas, and he must cater and tickle to man's taste in these enlightened (?) days, no matter how perverted that taste may be. God is left out of the question, and a smart worldly man who can rant and rave loudly, with a long sanctimonious expression, is the "called of God as was Aaron." Congregations meet in conference and the matter of a change of pastor is submitted, the price is stated, and if it meets with the approval of the clergyman and the stipulated salary is satisfactory, generally the change is made, and thus Mr. Parson receives a call to labor in another vineyard for the Lord. It appears wholly a business transaction, and the best learned from a worldly standpoint receives the largest salary. The Lord does not appear to have any thing to do with the matter. Paul said, "God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wisdom of the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty." What a difference is apparent in the administration of God's laws, as taught by Jesus and His Apostles, and the unauthorized practices of modern Christen dom. How often do we hear the old bitter war cry coming from anti-Mormon ministers in Utah: "The Mormon Church is responsible for it, because the Church does not come out openly and stop it." There is an old saying that some physicians do not relish their own medicine. Have you ever heard of a minister being punished by his church for raising or leading a mob against Mormon Elders? If not, then measuring the question with that measure meted out by Utah ministers against the Mormon Church, what doctrine do some churches sanction and secretly advocate in places where Mormon Elders are laboring? We respectfully refer the question to Dr. Iliff, of the M. E. Church at Salt Lake City. Elder Joseph T. Wright, Louisiana to Ohio. perhaps there was enough Christian words won their hearts and melted them publish notices of our meetings free of charge. On the 19th all the Elders arrived and also Elder L. R. Anderson and Elder Christo Hyldahl and wife, from Chattanooga. Saturday was spent partly in counsel meeting, in which all the Elders reported their work, their financial condition, health, etc., after which we received some valuable counsel. President Rich was delayed and did not reach us until Sunday morning. We held three public services on Sunday-the first was poorly attended, but more came in the afternoon, and at night there was a fairly good attendance. The curious did not turn out, but those who came were mostly from among the better class and evidently came to receive light. They not only gave the best attention, but came up after services to ask questions and obtain literature. President Rich spoke with his usual forceful and pleasing manner. He graphically depicted some of the persecutions passed through by the Saints and feelingly told how his own mother had her own home burned over her head three times, and how she crossed the Mississippi river on chunks of ice, to escape the fury of a Christian mob. He also told how we are carrying the Gospel to the nations, without purse or script, in contrast to those who preach for hire, divine for money and make merchandise of the souls of men. The other speakers were Elders L. R. Anderson, Christo Hyldahl, J. N. Miller, and O. D. Flake. All who attended enjoyed the services, while the Elders had a spiritual feast. At a Priesthood meeting on Sunday President Rich spoke with such power and gave such good counsel that we all felt that it was good to be here," and thanked God that we had been deemed worthy, to go into the missionary field, and while there, suffer a few things for the Gospel. One of the most pleasing features of our Conference remains yet to be mentioned. Not since we left our homes had we had the privilege of greeting one of our sisters from the West, and when we visit the Conference every Elder was anxlearned that Sister Hyldahl had come to As every sweet has its bitter, ours came with the time for parting. Monday morning we had a group photograph taken, and then met in an upper room of our hotel, partook of the Sacrament, asked the blessings of God on our labors, after which we took leave of each other and started for our respective fields of labor. Sixteen Elders for Mississippi and six to Louisiana, two being transferred to Ohio. We cannot say too much for the kindly newspapers, during our Conference. We treatment, write-ups, etc., given us by the the newspaper men and women of New desire to express our sincere thanks to indeed like an oasis in the desert. Thus ended the first successful Confer- Grow from one seed, however rich the And ne'er on branches from an evil root, In their own likeness they come forth To us a crop of good or evil grain. And fertile germs in these productions dwell, Each to perpetrate their species still. When shall they cease to spread? ah, who can tell? Who stop their increase by his feeble will? Do good to others; though ingratitude May often chill thy warm and gen'rous And though thy motives may be misconheart, strued, Still act a Godlike, charitable part. Hold not thine hand from doing worthy things, Though praised by none and known to God alone; Virtue shall be the glory of the Kings, Who share the splendor of the Father's throne. Oh! think not that the shades of darkest night Elder Thomas H. Rowley, Louisiana ious to meet her and each in turn grasped With all its dire effects 'twill come to light, to Ohio. Mississippi and Louisiana Conference. "How swift the months have passed away her hand and with words that came from the heart bade her welcome. Her bright face and loving expressions were an inspiration to us; we thought of home and loved ones and every one determined to do more in the future, that they might be worthy of the surroundings, with which 'Tis Conference again." God had blessed them. As a token of reOne of the happiest times in a mission-membrance the Elders purchased an apary's experience is when we meet in Conference. President Rich notified us that he would meet us on Jan. 20th and 21st, 1900. In 1898 we tried to hold Conference in the country but were driven out by an armed mob. In 1899 we selected a small city for our Conference, and here, also we were disturbed by a mob and prevented from holding public meetings. This time we selected New Orleans thinking propriate souvenir of New Orleans, and Can hide the wickedness in secret done! BEEEEEęgę3CE$CES£££££££EEE+ Mormon Elder was to malign and make PRESIDENT RICH IN AN INTERVIEW REPLIES TO REVEREND FOLK. "He went to Utah In the two previous issues of the Star, weeks! And comes back loaded. Is there we have presented our readers with Presi- a reasonable-minded person in Chattadent Kien's replies to Kev. Brougher, a nooga who has doubts as to who loaded Baptist minister OL chis city. Mr. him? He remained long enough to copy Brougher evidently concluded he nad re- what some other bigot said and then received the worst of the discussion or ne turned. sent to Nashville for Rev. Edgar E. F'OIK, editor of the Baptist Reflector, to come Simply to Pick Fiawsand tell Chattanooga people at about the not to learn the truth, and if he did not "Mormons.” Mr. Folk, no doubt was try to get information under false prechosen to rescue his brother minister, tenses he at least shaded his true status from the trouble into which he had unex- and went in the guise of a representative pectedly fallen, from the fact that he had for a reputable public journal. He did recently spent two whole weeks in Utan, not say he was a minister, and was introand this long residence among the Latter-duced as a newspaper correspondent to day Saints would enable him to make a President Lorenzo Snow, present head of thorough and exhaustive investigation of the Church who after shaking hands with their habits, customs, and region, Mr. Folk, turned our reverend friend over least it was sufficient time from a pie- to a prominent Elder. Judiced and preconceived point of view. at Mr. Folk appeared in Dr. Brougher's pulpit at the time appointed and delivered a most sensational sermon, characterizing "Mormons and Mormonism' as being an that is wicked and unholy. So shocking were parts of his tirade that a number of his listeners refused to hear him through and left the church in disgust. A more indecent attack on our faith and people probably was never made in a pulpit, and as a fitting climax to the repies to Dr. Brougher we give our readers the reply to Dr. Folk, which closes the incident: Today a News reporter called at Mormon headquarters and found President Ben E. Rich, who had just returned from New Orleans, and in reply to the question, "What answer are you going to give to the attack made upon the Mormon people and faith by Rev. Edgar E. Folk, in the pulpit of the First Baptist church, on last Sunday night? he said: "I hardly know how to deal with Dr. Brougher's latest inportation. All good Christians are taught to remember the teachings of mother. I had a saintly Christian mother, who always reminded me that if I laid down with certain kinds of animals I would be almost certain to get fleas on me, and remembering this advice, you see I must feel my way carefully. "Really, no answer to Mr. Folk is required. In his zeal to paint a black and horrifying picture, he forgot to use any coloring of sense, logic or plausibility, so instead of a picture he presented his hearers with a daub of filth. He made it so disgusting and unreasonable that any person with common sense can see Mr. Folk Simply Hung Himself. "Any sensible person knows the government under which we live would not for a minute tolerate the daily existence of such horrible crimes. "Then, besides, Mr. Folk says it is going on right under the noses of intelligent non-Mormons, who comprise half the population. Then the legal machinery of the state is nearly all in the hands of nonMormons from the supreme court down. No doubt there are many intelligent, broad-minded gentlemen in Chattanooga who have visited Salt Lake City and who will bestow upon this foul-mouthed slanderer the proper epithet which would probably be improper for a religious man to use. "Mr. Folk remained two weeks in Salt Lake City. Just think of it! Two whole "Mr. Folk asked questions Too Indecent to Publish, and was told he was asking questions no decent newspaper would print, and that so respectable a journal as the Nashville American would not wish its representative to insult people by asking. Mr. Folk was so pertinacious that the Elder was again forced to tell him that no regular reporter of even ordinary decency would ask such questions and make such crossexaminations as he was indulging in. "He, like some other visitors, imagined that he could spend a few days in Salt Lake City, mingling chiefly with the enemies of the church, and thereby obtain sufficient information about the doctrines, lives and doings of the Latterday Saints to enable him to write up their history, explain their theology, and proclaim to the world all about their character and failings. It is the acme of sublime egotism. "Mr. Brougher and Mr. Folk are evidently not ‘In a Unity of the Faith.' As a sample, the former said we were highly educated, and took particular pains to show that an educated devil was the worst kind of a devil. The latter said we were degraded and very ignorant. Which lied? Mr. Folk should have had Dr. Brougher's tirades before him when he prepared his slime. There are some wide differences that might be noticed by friends of both. "I sympathize with the good, honesthearted people in Mr. Brougher's congregation in having their pulpit desecrated by such corruption as gushed from Dr. Folk on Sunday night. It surely must have shocked ears, and none could go away saying they had been either edified or elevated by going. sensitive "There is not a Mormon child, who remembers the teachings of its parents, who does not know that Rev. Folk Is a Falsifier such statements about any people in the south as Mr. Folk made about my people, how long would it be before that Elder would be dangling At the End of a Rope? "We believe in law and order, but would any community in this great nation tolerate such statements as Dr. Folk made? "Dr. Brougher has proven beyond the question of a doubt that he is unable to meet me upon the platform of reason and Scripture; he, having emptied his buckets of mud and filth, called to Rev. Folk for aid, which brought forth a speedy response. When these-what can you call them?-are through flinging mud; when they step from the gutter, wash their hands and show a willingness to ascend to the platform on which I stand they may have my address. "The good people of Chattanooga have heard from Brougher and Folk, they have also heard from me; having tasted of our different Styles of Civilization and decency, they should be fully able to decide in their own minds just whose early education in good manners has been neglected. If it be true that from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh, then I have no desire to dwell in their hearts and they have no desire to leave their wallow and come to the temple of reason where I have been reared. demise "Mr. Folk ridiculed us for believing there was mercy beyond the grave. I have always been reluctant in saying anything about the dead (Mr. Brougher having acknowledged his by sending for Mr. Folk and the latter committing suicide by hanging himself), but perhaps they will some day be thankful if God will be as merciful to them as He was to those who once rejected the counsel of God against themselves in the days of Noah while the ark was preparing. I Peter, 3-18-20. in making the above statement I desire to offend no one and think I have been charitable to those who so despitefully use us." History of the Southern States Mission. March, 1895 Early in the month eleven Elders were released to return home on the 30th inst. On the 5th inst. Elders John R. Halliday and Alfred W. Nebeker entered Knoxville, Tenn., for the purpose of making a house to house canvass, providing themselves with 2,000 tracts. Elders Bird Murphy and W. J. Chaphave begun the canvass of Huntsville, man, of the North Alabama Conference, Ala., working with much zeal, and have met with favor from the leading citizens of the town. while laboring in the vicinity of Lake Elders C. G. Patterson and H. Turner, City, S. C., were ordered out of Township fourteen by a mob. A sheriff and trial justice were promptly called upon; both promised to protect the Elders. Elder Archibald Bevan has been apfrom the crown of his prejudiced head pointed President of the Kentucky Conto that portion of his misearable anat-ference to succeed Elder Louis R. Wells, omy which disgraces mother earth by released. treading upon it. "There is a law in the south punishing a black negro who commits a criminal assault upon a white lady; yet the white negro can occupy a fashionable pulpit and commit a criminal libel against a hundred thousand ladies, if they are Mormon ladies, and be looked upon as a hero. How many years ago was it that southern chivalry expired? Suppose a On the 18th inst. sixteen Elders arrived, and after two days went forth to battle for the Lord. Reports this month from various Conferences are full of good tidings. Opposition to the work of God is waning, and the Elders consequently encouraged, laboring gently and effectively. This month has been characterized by extremely wet weather and good health of |