Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-12-08
DEATH OF JAnRs H0YLE.
The friends Of Elder james Nc

gradually gaining hold upon his
system, being man who hardly ever
complained AMI who possessed = re-
markable will power. On Thanks
giving day, when he might have
spent a few hours In rest he
climbed to the summit Of Ensign
peak, but the encroachments Of dis
ease refused to be stayed, and the
strong man was finally compelled
to retire to his bed. But even sub
sequent to Friday, when the first
actual Prostration came, he arose,
dressed himself and was driven to
the Temple Block, where he was
SUPERINTENDENT of works, 10 attend
to matters of business. He had his
books taken home, to which he re-
turned and lay on his bed while the
workmen called, and aided him in
making up the accounts preparatory
to pay day.
James Moyle was born at
Rosemeln, Cornwall. England, Oc-
tober 81, 1885; joined the Church of
Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
february Is52-teing then lad of
seventeen years-at Devonport,
England, and came to Utah in
1854, alone so far as relatives are
concerned. He was q stonecutter
and mason, aud erected q number
of the stores that adorn the BUSH
ness part of the city. He was, about
fifteen years ago, selected by Presi-
dent Brigham Young to take charge
of the bull Iers and stonecutters ofthe
Temple Block, which position he &C.
cupied until 1855, when he was ap-
pointed general superintendent of
works on the Block. apost filled by
him to the entire satisfaction
of all concerned. In relation to his
ability in that clpacity Biehop
Preston remarked this morning that
such men as Brother Moyle were
invaluable, and it would be diff
cult to find a person to fill the posi-
ton on the public works made
vacant by his demise.
The deceased was indicted in the
early part of 1856 for unlawful CO.
h ibi.ation. He was one Of the vic
tins of the illegal segregation
regime which was finally smashed
by a decision Of the Supreme Court
of the United States. Three indict-
ments were found against him for
one offense. He was tried on one
of them and when the case came on
for hearing he went upon the stand
and testified in behalf of the prose-
cution, admitting that he had two
wives ami had lived with them. He
was sentenced to the full term pre-
scribed by the law-imprisonment
for six months and fine of $500 anu
costs-March LIST, 1855.
Brother Moyle was five feet ten
inches in height, square shouldered
and muscular. His features were
rugged and strong, Indicating at a
glance that he was q man OF chara-
ter. His eyes were dark and deep
set, characterized by thoughtful
expression. When he entered the
penitentiary he had a beautiful flow
ing, black beard, which, according
to prison rules, was taken of, max
ing a marvellous alteration for the
time being, in his personal appear
ance.
Up TO the month Of May, 1887, Elder
Moyle hal been for a number Of
years one of the presidents in the
Second Quorum OF Seventies. On
that date he was ordained a High
Priest and set apart as an alternate
High Councillor in the Salt Like
Stake Of Zion. Iu that capacity as in
all others he was called to fill. he was
active and diligent in the perform
ance Of his duties, being found
regularly in attendance at the ses-
sions of the Council. The last was
hell week ago last Tuesday, and
although at that time considerably
indispoSed he was in his accustomed
place.
1t is needless to say that Brother
Moyie's large and interesting fam
lily is plunged into the deepest
sorrow by his departure TO
the other life. His son
James II. remarked to the
writer, with deep emotion, "If
you make any statement about
father you can say truthfully that
no parent could be more sslf-
sacrificing in behalf Of his child
rem than he. He cared nothing for
himself, compared to his solicitude
for them, and asserted that they
should be educated as fully as prac-
ticable so long as he had q dollar to
do 1t with. He sold a part Of his
home TO obtain means for my own
education, and 1 did not discover
that he had done so till afterwards. 4"
The deceased was a close student
himself, and devoted much Of his
spare time to reading. Although
not a technical geologist, he could
almost at a glance tell the qualities
and formation Of any kind Of stone
submitted 10 his inspection.
His son Oscar is now at the Ann
Arbor, Michigan, University. After
being there two years he graduated,
with bonors, as bachelor Of philos-
opby, in June last, and in October
last commenced a course Of studies
in the law. The news of the sad
e-ent was telegraphed to him this
morning.
In his capacity Of superintendent
On the Temple Block Brother
Moyle has had an average Of one
hundred men under his control,
the number occasionally running
as high as one hundred and fifty.
By them he was universally held
in the highest esteem. They feel
that in his departure they have lost
brother and q friend. Bishop
Preston states that such was the
wisdom and judgment Of his man.
ayenent that any little difficulties
that may have occurred among the
workmen needed lao reference to
his superiors in Office, a. he was
always equal TO the labor Of adjust
. A.