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pei cause and reports his chief sue
cess has been to allay prejudice, al
though he took part In n number OF
baptlsms. He acted as secretary for
the conference during the latter part
OF his soJourn,
the water from the Macintosh Spring,
four miles, into the town, and discourse
ed on marriage.
sunday the Sunday school held It's
exercises about an hour. and At II a.
m. the conference continued. The gen.
eral and local authorities were unani-
mously sustained. w. j. Mallory and
j. A. Bigelow We're set apart MS alter
nate High Councillors, Il. ~ Freeman,
Jr., as stake clerk; John A. Crosby as
second assistant superintendent Y. NJ.
NJ. I. A., ]. II. Nelson as stake aid to
the superlntendency OF the Y. NJ NJ. /.
A. President McMurrIn spoke strongly
on the subject of marriage, and sister
Campbell encouraged the people. sun
Joint session and an excellent program
was rendered. For closing, the terri
torial song, ARIZONA" was sung and
the conference adjourned for three
months
a good spirit prevailed throughout
the sessions and the people We're great.
iy encouraged The bishops reported
good crops raised In localities where
seed had been planted. bountlful rains,
cattle and sheep industries prospecting
and reservoirs containing great deal
OF water,
JAMES w. LEsUEuR,
Stake Clerk
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BIG HORN STAKE.
The Visit of the Church Leaders
Much Enjoyed.

Big Horn Co.. Wyo., Sept. li.--The
Saints Of the Big Horn Stake have re-
eelved spiritual feast In the visit OF
Presidents Joseph Y. Smith and Anthem
u, Lun1; Elders John w. Taylor, Matthias
f. Cowley and Abraham o. Woodruff OF
the Council o. Apostles; also Sisters Hyde
and Wodrun IN the interest of Relief
society. and sisters Helen Woodruff and
Cowley for Young Ladies' Mutual Inn
provement association.
The general quarterly conference was
held at Cowley, Sept. II. ~ and 49, The
above named brethren and sisters spoke
at the different meetings by the power
ana demonstration Of the Spirit Of God.
In the Big Horn stake. All of the stake
presidency, most OF the members OF the
High Council. ana good representation
OF the auxiliary organizations were pres
emf. Favorable reports were given by
every Bishop In the stake.
President Joseph II. Smith told the peo.
pie that the Lord was pleased with their
labors In this land. and that prosperity
ana riches would be Hiven them Ii the
saints VIII keep the commandments Of
Apostle John w, Taylor prophecied that
the time would come when this stake
would bc divided and others made.
BESIDES holding conference at Cowley,
the President and party have visited By.
ron and Lowell, and have planned to 20
way back visit the Whistle Creek tract
OF land, unto which II is expected a canal
people '
Od Saturday Sss,,n 1850 ?, M, general Priest
seph +. Smith was the first speaker. lie
SAID we must do all we can for our dead
II we neglect this work we will he out
on IN our blessings. We are TO teach
py example, as well as by precept Presi-
ueht Anthon Lund said our children
should be taught religion every day. This
cannot be done In the district school. but
IN the religion classes an1 at home. Par
ents should not be so busy seeking this
worlds goods and neglect TO properly
teach their children.
Elder John w. Taylor said we have been
given the Priesthood, but this sans
Priesthood had been held by others. ana
they had been rejected because they have
broken the law.
President Smith spoke at some length
Sunuay morning upon the mission OF Jo-
soph Smith, the Prophet
Elder Abraham o. Woodruff cnunsalaa
me people not 20 go into debt, 10 be obe-
nlent 10 the Priesthood and the whisper-
ing Of the Spirit of God
Elder Matthias II. Cowley said the sue
cess Of the Latter-day Saints depends nm.
on our humility and trust I'm ihe Lord
lie proved from scriptures that revelation
Is the rock upon which the Church of
Christ IL built. VI
Inc conference was success in every
paIueuiaf, there being large congrega-
lions at all the meetings. The health ~
the people is good, and excellent prosnects
before us.
All our. visitors expressed Themselves
mat we had large and good country
ana thai multltudes will yet find homes In
EMANUEL THOMAS
Stake Gi.rLr
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WARD CONFER ENCE.
Good Lectures and Social Gather
ings Much Enjoyed.

Evanston, Wyo., Sept. 1.-THE annual
conference OF the Evanston ward OF the
woodruff stake was held at the Latter
day Saints church on Sunday Sent. "a
Elder Baxter OF the stake, and Elder
Andrew Jenson, We're present A. the
Sunday school. In the morning, Elder Jen-
son addressed the school for short time,
relating some Of the scenes IN Palestine,
and incidents In the life of Christ, The
blsh0p and counselors with the officers OF
the auxiliary organizations were unanl-
mously sustained The reports of The
inherent organizations We're of an on
couraglne character AT the evening SER
vice Elders Baxter and Jensen gave prac-
teal counsel TO the Saints on Monday
evening Elder Jensen gave a'lecture on
his Journey around the world, and espe.
cially his travels In Palestine. Elder vii
Ham Z, Deloney, who has been laborlng I'm
kentucky IL expected In Evanston ON
saturday. ON Tuesday the 18th the Y.
l.. Nj. !. A. OF the ward held their annual
day In honor OF Sister Elmira s. Taylor,
stake officers Of the mutuals being pres
ent by invitation, ANA few others as
on Aug % nine members were baptized
four OF whom were adults. and new mem.
beers, the rest children. on Aug. 1 10 wero
baptized one an adult new member, the
rest being children over eight years OF
age WM q. BURTON
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SHOT AT.
Experience of Elders in South
West Virginia.

Elder II. J. Williams writes from
Huntington, w Va, Sept. IL
About rs months ago / was called to
take mission to the eastern states Ar
irving at headquarters OF that mission,
Prest j. @. McQuarrle assigned me to
south West Virginia.
The lives and customs Of the eastern
people, at least In this locality, are
widely different from what ! expected,
While there are many who treat us with
contempt and care little on nothing for
our message, We find others who are
willing to listen TO Ms and prove all
things and hold fast to that which IL
good"
A few days ago my companion. Elder
s. l.. Fife and | while canvassing, were
suddenly aroused by two shots IN quick
succession Immediately behind us, The
intruder, We thought. was concealed IN
the dense forest bordering the road. as
we could see no one. I turned IN time
TO see where the last ball struck, about
two rods In the rear. His intention no
doubt was to scare us. az he would have
hit closer, had deliberate aim at lis been
taken. Irndaunted In our labors We nm
ished the work intended; finding a
friend just above who was willing 10 adj
minister to our wants, We realized the
fact that even those who lose their
lives for Christs sake, will find them,
My labors In this cause have been
q pleasure. While missionary life Is not
always smooth, the petty obstacles we
have to contend with only make us
stronger In the faith and still more de.
termlned with the help OF the Lord to
conquer.
The News" Is a faithful missionary
and given first place IN number OF
West Virginia homes.
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PANGUlTCH STAKE.
Many Timely Topics Discussed at
The Conference.

Pangutch, Utah, Sent. 6.-The quar-
terly conference OF the Panstlltch
stake Of Zion convened at pangultch.
Aug 20 and 30. There were present ON
me stand the stake presidency, eight
High Councillors, and seven Bishops
from the different wards, together with
Elder j. q. Klmbal of the First Conn
ell OF Seventies. Elder Cameron gave
a brief report OF the stake.
The Bishops gave In their reports of
their respective wardc.
The superintendent OF Sunday schools
reported the Sunday school to be in
good condition.
Elder j. G. Kimball said in part.
lhls IL the Lords work, and we have
no need 10 be discouraged because
some go astray, for Il has been so from
the beginning Lueifer the Son of the
Morning, tried 10 overthrow The Man
of redemption, Cain slew Abel, Lamar
and Lemuel contended against Lehi
and Nephi; Joseph Smith, Jr., the son
OF Prophet, is trying 10 establish n
church To overthrow the kingdom OF
God. And many more could be men,
TONED; we must work, we cannot afford
TO ma tault with our neighbors for
we all live IN glass houses"
Inc other brethren spoke on timely
topics and a spiritual feast was had.
Elder John d. Morrel was sustained
as member of the High Council vice
), o. Crosby, deceased.
Elder Geo. II. Wilson as president OF
me High Priests quorum vice s. o.
Crosby, deceased.
The Panguitch choir rendered some
excellent music.
Conference adjourned for three
months.
HANS p. Epson,
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earlier and OF their adjournment not
later than ~ o'clock, and the injury
done In keeping unseemly hours He
agreed with Elder Kimball that much
evil was done and sin committed
through the unreasonable hours that
are kept in our gatherings for amuse-
ment, and urged that the amusements
provided for the young be under the
supervision OF the Bishops of the wards,
and that all be under the supervision OF
the stake authorities,
All OF the instructions given by the
brethren and the sisters were timely,
and to the point, and characterized by
u vein Of good humor.
All Of the visitors spoke In glowing
terms OF the frank and open hospitality
extended to them.
The NJ. |. AS had a conjoint confer
ence Sunday evening which was largely
attended.
Monday the Y. NJ and Y. l.. NJ !. A.
conventions We're held and very fair
representations were had in each. In the
evening fruit festival and reception
was given to the M. |. A. workers IN the
large dance hall, and fine program
was rendered, The fruits arrayed on
the table, extending the entire length
OF the long hall presented the appear
ance Of a market display OF all the
various fruits grown.
Everything was a grand success In all
OF the meetings and gatherings The
singing throughout was Of u very high
order and was highly complimented by
the visiting brethren and sisters.
ARTHUR II. MILES,
Stake Clerk.
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PROGRESS IN ARKANSAS.
Many BaptIsms Reported From
That Field,

Elders Isaac w Pierce and Thomas ],
Morley, Jr, writing from SearcX ARR.
Sept 7, says
Since our last conference held IN tho
city Of Hot Springs, Feb and ., 1908,
the Elders have been working earnestly
and asslduously Tor the rpreud of truth
In this part of the Lord's vineyard. and
much good has resulted from their la
Dor. Twenty-Five souls have been led
down into the waters VI baptism since
then, and opportunities Tor doing good
are appearing In numerous directions.
The Elders laborlng In THIS state
again convened IN conference ON Aug.
80 and 30. In the country near Mt.
Vernon, where n number Of Saints re-
side. There were eight Elders in at
tendance.
Our president, James @. DUNN, was
unable to meet with us until late SAT-
urday evening. on account OF the death
OF our co-laborer, Elder johnson, from
Monroe, Sewer CO., Utah, who died ut
Hot Springs, Aug. 20, 1903 Two other
Elders, VIM, l.. Warner and Lehi A.
Henefer were unable TO attend through
sickness and were sent to Hot Springs
for treatment. Elder Harry Crowther,
who acted as nurse was also absent.
However our conference proved to be
a success. We met i'm the grove at
place prepared for the occasion Sat
urday's meetings were conducted and
presided over by Conference President
Elder Anthony Bates. The Elders spoke
well, dwelling upon the plan of saliva.
tion and obedience TO the Gospel.
Elder James q. Duflin met with us
on Sunday and spoke.
During our conference two Priest
hood meetings were held, in which we
received many valuable Instructions
from Elder James G. Dunln in regard
to our labors
The Saints living there, did all I'm
their power for the comfort OF the
Elders
The Elders were assigned their new
companions, but before departing for
their various fields Of labor attended
TO the baptism OF a young lady who de-
sired TO unite herself with the Church.
The Elders will labor principally In
the northern part OF the state during
the winter season.
Supt, Isaac w. Pierce Jr. and myself
are now on n trip through the north
working in the interest of the Sunday
schools, and also doing othCr missions
airy labors visiting among the Saints,
friends, investigators. etc.
The work of the Lord y progressing
In this part and much good IS le!rg
accomplished
The News and Era are gratefully
received.
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From the Mission Field.

This Is a communication from Man
kato, MINI, Sept 4, and signed by e.
ders c., NJ, Caftcrty and H. Carter.
! have been laborlng In the western
part Of this state for the past few
months In Montevedo, Chippewa. with
Elders Peter Nelson Albert Glover and
VIM, III, Richardson. We held a few
street meetings where we had large
crowds TO talk to, but they stopped us.
young lady was murdered by ne.
gro and the mob gathered TO lynch
him, but he was kept out of the way,
SO they turned against the "Mormons"
and threatened us. We have just had a
very good time In conference. and Ell
der III, Carter and / were assigned TO
labor In Mankato, where we have had
the privilege OF holding one good meet
ing and VIII continue, as soon as the
weather permits
Mr. Lincoln Wash OF Montevedlo
would be pleased to hear from his sis
ter, who went to Salt Lake from Ruth.
ven, Ia, several years ago,
Anyone having friends in this vlcln-
ity please notify US, and we will glad.
~ visit them,
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NOTES FROM PENNSYLVANIA.
Sister Mary Older Called Home
Another Sister Gone.

Elder Clarence Snow writes from Ale
gheny, Pa, Sept. 10:
On last Thursday Sept. 10, Sister Mary
Older was operated on az the Passayant
hospital, IN Pittsburg, for the removal OF
am abdominal tumor which has been de-
yelopng for more than three years. She
rallied nicely after the operation and we
were very hopeful OF her recovery, but
on Friday morning complications devel-
oped which resulted In her death, Satur.
day, Sept, ",
She was buried I'm Allegheny, Sept. Il,
services being held at conference head.
quarters.
she was good woman and faithful
Latter-day SAINT. This news will come AS
a great shock TO all who have enjoyed
the friendship OF Sister Older.
ON May u last Susan Spangler Of Cam
eron county, Pa, died at the ripe age OF
81 years. She was baptized a member of
tho Church In 1897. Her house had always
been home for the Elders, whom she
loved AS her own boys. She died a faith
full member OF the Church.
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GOOD WORD FOR ELDERS.
What a Catholic Lady Has to Say
OF Them.

A friend OF the News" writes from
Plantation House. Bocup, Lancashire,
England,
To the Editor:
Would you please grant mo space IN
your valuable paper 10 say few words
IN behalf Of the Elders OF the Mormon"
church whom | have had the pleasure OF
becoming acquainted with.
Elders Joseph j. Shields, Thomas w.
condie, James j. Robson and Archie Nell
nave been staying with me for some time,
and | must say although Catholic) that
have never found more refined and
gentlemanly lot OF men. They have been
living up 70 what they preach. There
must be some secret about their work,
or they could not do so.
am doing this quito unawares to them.
because ] know how badly they are spok-
en- Of here, and | could only wish All the
people OF Lancashire could know them as
90, for ] know no wicked or disreput-
able people could do and live as they do.
ana their teachings have been nothing
but what every Christian should be FOL.
lowing. | remain yours respectfully,
ELLEN THOMAS
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A BRANCH IN CAPE TOWN.
A Staunch Witness Discovered in
That City.
tMlllennlal star, Sept. 81

i--'''N'''''N' frN'''i a''lh' o.
II Is pleasing TO learn that the Elders
who are called TO labor In places where
the word was declared many years ago
discover the footprints OF their prede-
cessors and the good results Of their
work President Warren II. Lyon
writes from Cape Town, South Africa,
that he has found member OF the
Church, Brother George Ruck, whose
address is No Avenue, Claremont
Flats, Cape Town. President Lyon
wishes all mail to him sent I'M Brother
Ruck's care. He writes.
I'VE think 1t shows the vitality OF
the Gospel when a man can continue
faithful 3s years, and by means OF his
Book OF Mormon, Doctrine and Cove
nants and other Church publications,
Che has several volumes OF the Millen-
NAL starr keep himself n humble, sim
cere, true Latter day Saint. lie has
not heard directly from any member OF
the Church elsewhere during that time
lie was chosen 10 preside over this
branch when the last Saints were gath
cred from hero, and all his flock have
died or apostatzed, He has baptized
Others aud they, too, have fallen away,
put Brother Ruck has kept the records
dating back TO 1883 IN Il perfect condi-
tion' He was simply delighted to see
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STAKE CONFER
ST. GEORGE STAKE.
A Brief Report of the Quarterly
Conference.

81 George, Utah, Sept. l6.-our quar-
terly Conference has closed and all OF
the visiting hosts have disappeared
re large attendance OF people from
the outside was uccasioned by the coun.
y fair being held on the 9th. 10th and
nth. which brought an unusual attend
ance to the conference converting on the
18th
Presidents j. c. Klmball and r. s.
Wells We're here enjoying the fair and
commenting on It's features In their
talks In the various meetings. Sisters
Ruth Fox, X, Il. Thomas and John O.
Cannon were also here In the interests
Of the Y. l.. NJ. l. A, and Relief socle-
ties.
President Klmball spoke OF the love
due mother, and Of husbands and
wives loving and respecting each other.
and Of the need cf reaching out after
hayward boys and seeing TO the virtue
OF our boys aud girls
President Wells spoke Of the need Of
commencing our tneaters and parties
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RETURNED MISSIONARIES

Elder Andrew Il. Anderson. OF MIR.
ray Salt Lake county, returned Sent
%, from the Scandinavian mission. 10
which he was called May IA. 1901. His
held OF labor was the Sundswall confer
enee sweden whore he reports the
work In fine condition, with excellent
prospects for the future. Elder Ander.
son greatly enjoyed his labors and was
wen received by the people. The COM
pany OF returning Elders and the few
elnlgrants coming with them were
treated very cOurteously bv HON
steamboat aud railroad companies nil
the way from Scandinavia.
Elder Roscoe Il. Grover Of NephI
Juab county, returned homo on the 5th
from mission 10 Great Britain. With
er he was sent April l6, 1901. The Leeds
and Grimsby conferences were his
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us. He Is SO years old. ard his daugh-
ter and granddaughter were quite OPP
posed TO us at first. but last Sunday,
they prepared an excellent dinner, and
invited us over to dine with them. We
have had several meals there. Indeed
we have been invited to eat every day
for two weeks. The Lord has blessed
us wonderfully. Elder Griniths was
asked to 20 40 miles from here to ex-
plain the Gospel. car fare and expenses
paid, and / don't expect him back until
Monday. They wanted one of us so /
sent him. There is a man, who acts
AS Jallor mt Cape Town, that is earnest
~ investigating the Gospel. He Is
well educated man and has grown up
son and a married daughter He wants
copy OF the Book of Mormon IN Dutch
for his Wife, aso a Pearl OF Great
Price In Dutch and one In English"
President Lyon also states that Elder
Smiths relatives ut Elizabethtown have
received him heartily. II is very grat-
Tying to learn that the old records OF
the Cape Town branch are preserved
and that there has always been Il
staunoh witness OF the truth I'm that
place We rejoice In the bright outlook
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Elder Gustaye f. Janson of Inde-
pendence, Ida. surprised his friends by
returning from his mission field with
a charming bride, whom he met while
In search OF converts Mrs. Janson was
a Miss Hattie Nye who changed her
name on Aug. "a at the time of Elder
Janson relense. He was set apart Nov.
u, 1901, and detailed to the Northwest
ern States mission He first labored at
Portland afterward In Newburg and
Dayton, and lastly In Eugene. in all
travelling $500 miles He visited 1,SG2
families. revisited 1882 families, dis.
trlbuted 2.lSi tracts, had LAOS Gosrel
talks, and held 81 public meetings. FL
der Janson is hopeful Of the prospects
In the northwest.
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Elder Orange w. Earl Of Bunkervlle,
Lincoln county. New, passed through
this city Sept 49, on his return from
the South Sea Islands mission. He la
bored in the Tubuai conference, Tahiti,
where he reports the Gospel work maxi
Ing but slow progress at present, and
the prospects among that people are
not very encouraging, as religious pre-
JUDGE is very strong. Elder Earl was
set apart for this mission July 10, 1900.
Y Elder James S. Jones of Cedar City,
Utah, also reached this city on Sept.
Is, from the Tahiti mission where he
was sent July TO- 1900. His field OF labor
was In the Maruuesas conference.
where the Gospel work Is making very
slow progress. There Is no desire to In
vestgate or receive the truth, the peo-
pie being very Indifferent TO religion.
They are descendants of the old cannl-
bal natives Of past ages.
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DEsERET EVENING NEWS, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 90 1903

fields OF labor, presiding over the latter
In both Of these districts he reports
the. Gospel work 20 be In prosperous
ana thriving condition, with bright
prospects ahead.
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Y Elder Barr w. Musser OF Salt Lake
city, who was called Jan. IL. 1900 TO MI
a mission in the sandwsh Islands, re-
turned Sept ~. In good health and
spirits. He reports having had an ex-
cellent time and a prosperous mission
Everything connected with that mission
Ia In a ilourlshing condition.
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V on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Elder
Franklin G. Moyle OF Salt Lake City,
returning from a mission to the Brit
ish Isles. Elder Moyle left here on Jan.
u, 1901. He was first assigned TO the
Liverpool difference where he served
as clerk, and incidentally tracing and
holding both outdoor and indoor meet
ings. In May 1902 Elder Moyle was
sent from Liverpool to take charge Of
the Leeds conference, with headquar-
tiers at Bradford. He says the pros
poets there are most fattering, and dur
ing the past few years they have aver
aged over SO baptlsms per year, The
people as a rule treat the Elders well
and the field Is one of the best In the
mission.