Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-10-16
FRUITS OF THEIR SOWING.

out the land, is already bringing forth
similar fruit to that which II has pro-
duced in times past, particularly in
the South, A society OF 'pious and
patriotic women in New York are
sending out anti-Mormon literature.
DEVOTED particularly to the denuncia-
ton of 'polygamy," and inilaming the
public mind against the Latter-day
Saints They are urged on by pro-
fessedly Christian ministers, some Of
whom having made miserable failure
Of their preaching efforts in Utah are
full of vlndictiveness against its peo-
pie and find lucrative employment
by working against them In the East.
We are In possession Of copies Of all
this literature which is being circulat-
ed, and find II of the same mendaclous
character as most OF the stuff which
has been published for many years,
with view to closing the eyes and ears
OF the public against the truths pre-
sented by the missionaries Of the
Church OF Jesus Christ Of Lat,er-day
Saints. However, we do not fear the
effects of those publications, wherever
the Elders can obtain an opportunity
OF presenting the real principles Of the
Church and the facts In relation to It's
history. But the purpose IN view OF
the chief movers in the present crusade
is 70 shut up all doors, and stop inves-
tlgatlon by erecting barriers OF preju-
dice and anger.
Amor the excitable people OF the
South, these efforts have more than a
negative effect. They serve to arouse
uniformed zealots into positive hos
tillty. The old mobocratic spirit has
been invoked, and some OF our Elders
have been maltreated, much to the dis
grace OF the communities where these
outrages are tolerated. The Atlanta,
Georgia, Constitution gives particulars
of the recent mobbing Of two Elders
in Hart county in that State. The de-
tails of the attack we summarize as
follows:
Elder y. r. Stewart and L. r, Zundel,
whose headquarters are In Houston
street, Atlanta were visiting the Saints
on Church business at Bowersville, Hart
county, and stopped at the residence
OF o. 7. Shirley expecting TO return in
the morning at Atlanta A band OF
masked men armed with shot-guns and
pistols, surrounded the Shirley house
and called out the two Elders. On be-
Ing asked by Elder Stewart what they
wanted. one Of the band responded I'VE
want you We have had enough Of
your Mormon teachings around here
and you must get out" As the breth-
rem did not desire to make any disturb
ance to the inconvenience OF the people
whore they were staying. they left the
house and went with the mob, who took
them off TO some distance into the
woods and, with buggy trace, gave
Elder Stewart twenty-five lashes and
Elder Zundel fifteen lashes. After con-
sutation the mob decided to let them
of with this whipping, but ordered
them out of the county at once. Az
ter walking several miles to railway
station they returned by train to At
lanta.
The Elders at once addressed COM
to the governor Of the state,
relating the circumstances and con-
with this appeal Now, as
peaceable American citizens OF this free
republic, we ask your careful and ear
nest consideration Of this matter at
your earliest convenience" Governor
Gambler stated that he could take no
action in the matter, but recommended
the Elders to go before the grand jury
and ask for indictments against their |
assallants 1t appears that the Elders
are able TO Identify two members OF |
the mob and know their names. What
action they win take in the matter, II |
any, has not yet been announced.
We do not find In the Atlanta Consti-
tuition any comments on this lawless
treatment OF peaceable citizens who
were attending TO the duties OF their
calling and interfering in no way with /
the peace or rights or privileges Of any
body else. We think It Is the duty OF |
the press In the South. as well as in an |
parts OF our common country. 10 ut I
It's potent voice against mob1crGcy and I
lawlessness wherever II Is exhibited
and no matter against whom II IS d.
rected. The spirit that prompts it is /
the same as that which leads to lynch 1
Ing and other similar atrocities. II Is
a curse Of this country 1t Is a dis
grace to every community whore II Is /
permitted TO prevail. 1t ought 20 be I
suppressed by the strong arm OF the /
law. and every executive officer In the 4
land ought to use Oh the force az his 1
command to stamp 1t out. until the 4
majesty Of the law shah be made para
mount.
We understand that Governor Gambler 4
has endeayored to use his influence for /
NE protection Of TIE Elders Of the I
Church in common with other citizens. /
Also that he has incurred the displeas-
ure Of the rough antl-"Mormonv ele.
ments and has been threatened with /
violence II he takes any steps IN favor
OF the "Mormons." His advice to the
Elders Is probably an that he could do 4
az present all things considered. but
II I" question 10 be well considered.
WHISTLER anything can he gained by en-.