The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-04
SMITH ADMITS THAT HE HAS
 VIOLATED THE LAWS OF UTAH
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concerning his opinion on the subject of | good morals
 MT. Hoar moved that such questions be not allowed at this time, but in the fu- l ture If necessary. 1 MT Dubois then asked Mir. Smith if 1t was not understood by those in authority that 1t was the duty of the polygamist to continue to provide for and support his plural family after the manifesto of lS9O
 MT. Smith answered that it was so gen. orally understood.
 Resuming the inquiry concerning MT. Smiths personal polygamous relation MT. | Taylor asked: How many children have you had since the manifesto of 1S90?''
 MT. Worthington Makes Objection.
 Mir Worthington objected on the part of the defense and both Senators Beveridge and Foraker again said that they thought as the witness said his wives had borne children since the manifesto, 1t made no I difference how many such children had 1 been borne to him. l q contend that 1t does make a differ ence," said MT. Taylor. Tt makes diff ference how well the fact was advertised that he was violating the law. It makes difference whether 1t was two or twen- ty-two in the effect nls example might have upon others in the church.
 Mir Burrows asked MT Smith if he had married any wives between the first and last that he had mentioned during his statement to the committee. q have" said Mr. Smith.
 How many?" l Three"
 "Then you have five wives now:" said MT. Burrows.
 "That is correct" was the response MT. Burrows ruled that the question ob- 1 jected to earlier was in order and direct ed the stenographer to read the question. How many children have had since the manifesto of 1S90?' was read.
 "Eleven since 1s9O' said Mir Smith. l Continuing he said:
 'Each of my five wives have borne me children
 "since that timer" asked MT. Burrows
 "Since that time" the witness repeated in answer.
 'I rather think" he added. that one of them had three children; I could tell you a little later on" In reply to other questions he said: Each Family Has House. Each of my families has a home of its own in Salt Lake City and comparatively near each other. Since the manifesto my custom has been to live with my first wife at her home. but I have visited my other families"
 Senator Overman: Did Senator Shoot ever advise you to persist in your polyg- amous cohabitation?'
 MT. Smith: T think not. have never so far as l remember discussed my pri- vate affairs with him"
 Are the apostles your advisers?"
 q receive advice from all good men, but no more from them than from other elders of the church."
 'Did they ever advise you to desst from the practice"
 Not that I know of"
 Has Mr. Shoot visited you at your residencesT'
 He has been to my first wife's house. Here I make what may be called my official residence.
 Knew Nothing of Relations.
 Asked about Charles Teasdale. one of the twelve apostles MT. Smith said he knew nothing of his present domestic re- lations. Mir. Smith also was asked about Apostle John w. Taylor and he said he is reputed to be a polygamist
 "I could not say of my own knowledge.''
 Have you the slightest doubt of it?"
 .I haven't much doubt of it."
 Could an apostle be a polygamist with out your knowledge?" asked Senator Du- bois.
 NO. sir: not unless he violated the rules of the church. and don't think any of them would do that
 "Then why say think and I suppose ?''
 ..Because." replied the witness. T never saw any of them married to any woman.p
 John Henry Smith is the husband of two wives He is kinsman of mine, and I know positively about him.
 Did you ever advise him to deslst from polygamous practices?' T never did; could not consistently do