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INDIANA CONFERENCE.

Evansville. Ind, March 1O-Feb. "a
and % the Indiana Elders. 10 In num-
Der, with President German r. Els
worth and Secretary +, Il, Hammond
from Chicago, met IN conference at
Robson which is the only place In the
state where house Of worship is own
ed by the Latter-day Saints. The COM
embraced the faith and others IN large
hearted people. many of whom have
embraced the faith and othrs In large
majority have high regard for the prih-
ciples OF the Gospel and for the Elders
Five conference meetings were held in
which all the Elders were speakers but
owing to the limited number of meet
ings most OF the brethren gave but
short talks, concluding with firm testi-
monies. An important feature OF the
conference was the valuable instruc-
ton given by President Ellsworth and
Conference President IA. L., Mulliner 10
the young people who attended In large
numbers The speakers after eXnlatr-
ing Mt length tho value of life ana
opportunity therein, urged the people
10 take "a decided stand for good TO
be honest and upright In all their do
inRs, To have the courage Of their con-
victions and not permit q lax system ~
habits TO govern them Elder f. p.
Hammond delivered a lengthy discourse
on the divine mission 81 the Prophet
Joseph Smith, first referring 10 uumcr-
Gus false accusations produced against
the Prophet and by simple reasoning
showed plainly the fallacy Of each.
then IN most pleasing manner PRO
duced abundant evidence. proving con-
cluslvely that the Latter-day Saints
are not IN the least degree msled or
deceived In their testimonies concern
ing the modern Prophet
The majority Of the meeting attend-
ants being familiar with our popular
songs the CONGREGATIONAL singing was
considered a commemorate feature Sew
enteen Elders with two hundred people
IN our ccmmodlous building almost
stirred the elements while singing. I'VE
thank Thee. o God, for n Prophet"
40 what IL right" and other favnrIta
selections. Each might the good peo-
pie favored the Elders with the best OF
entertainment.
4 Priesthood meeting convened NJ
Brother Henry Jackson's home who're
the Elders IN turn gave reports OF their
winters work Questions were dis
cussed and business transacted.
Brother ThOs J Neal was ordained 70
the Office OF Priest I'm the Aaronic
Priesthood later to be set apart as SUI
perlntendent Of the Robson Sunday
school, with Sister Anna Jackson Fec
rotary, and Miss Gordie Price. assist
ant secretary.
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STAKE CONFERENCES.
DAVIS STAKE.

The quarterly conference of the Da-
Wis stake was held OF East Bountiful
Saturday and Sunday. March "a and 20.
President Joseph H. Grant presiding.
A large majority of stake and ward
officers were present. OF the general
authorities OF the Church, Elder Hyrum
NJ Smith was present on Saturday and
Sunday, President Anthem II. Lund
on Sunday, and Elder Seymour B.
Young on Saturday. On Saturday,
President Joseph II. Grant reported tho
labors OF the presidency of the stake
during the last three months. He re-
ported spirit OF union prevailing
throughout the stake.
The dlscourses delivered by Elders
Hyrum NJ, Smith and Seymour b.
Young were very interesting and in
structve, Elder James A. Eldredge
Of the stake presidency spoke for a
short time on the Word of Wisdom
and other principles OF the Gospel. The
following brethren gave concise and
detailed reports Of their respective or
Pennington, Bishop NJ. II. Randall of
Centerville, Bishop 0. ID. Hadlock of
Clinton, Bishop Peter Barton of kays-
vile. Elder W. futile Of the One Hun
dredth. Elder ]. Barlow, Jr., OF the Sew
enty-fourth, Elder A. l.. Clark OF the
Fifty-siXth. Elder VI. H. Blood of the
Flfty-fifth, Elder 7. j. Thurgood Of
the one Hundred and Thirty sixth, Ell
der j. IL, Young of the SEVENTEEN
quorums OF Seventy; Elder c. Grant OF
the Eighth. Elder q. A. Hampton of
the Tenth, Elder NJ. b. Child Of the
Ninth, and Elder " Ferneius of the
Eleventh quorums of Elders.
Sunday morning Bishop David Stoker
Of Fast Bountlful, Bishop David Cook
Of Syracuse, reported In detail the
condition OF their wards.
Stake Supt. James II. Wilcox report
ed an increased interest In Religion
class work IN the stake. Sister Lucy
Clark Of the stake organization report
ed the Primary associations doing q
good work Elder j. NJ. Smith Of the
stake presidency addressed the congre-
CATION for short time. Elder Hyrum
NJ. Smith spoke with great force on
faith and works and education along
the lines OF the Gospel. President Lund
followed on the duties Of the Latter
day Saints.
Sunday afternoon the general and To-
cal authorities were presented and
unanimous sustained.
Elder Ephralm T.. Ellison OF Layton
was presented and sustained as a High
Councillor, Elders Joseph II. Grant,
Jr., and Henry II. Blood, both Of Kays-
Vile. were presented and sustained as
alternate High Councillors
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MICHIGAN CONFERENCE

Detroit Mich, March is.--The
Michigan Elders met in conference at
Port Huron in the I. o. o. f, temple,
March and T.
There were present some OF the
Saints and friends from different parts
OF the state, President g. f Ellsworth
and Elder John Russon OF Chicago
besides the Elders and friends that
gathered I'm from the city.
Besides the Priesthood meetings
three public meetings were held, be-
ginning March 2, at 1880 p. m. Presi-
dent G. T.. Ellsworth gave an Interest,"
ing talk on the general principles OF
the Gospel. President c. s. Love spoke
on the apostacy and restoration. A
large crowd was In attendance.
March 4. at y. m. the people
gathered and Elders Clement Smith.
Abraham Anderson and President G..
h. Ellsworth were the speakers taking
UP the principles of the Gospel from
a Bible standpoint
At 1880 the last public meeting was
held. Elders John II. Milton, T. A.
Clifford and President @, T., Ellsworth
spoke. giving interesting talks on sew
cral principles OF the Gospel
All OF the Saint and friends who
attended felt well paid for the time
spent In coming TO conference.
We are glad TO report our success
I'm this conference as there never has
been time when the Elders felt more
encouraged with their work; many OF
the honest In heart are investigating
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The Elders OF the Missouri conference
of the Central States mission met In
conference March 10 and IL, at Kansas
City Mo. There were six Priesthood
meetings and four public sessions held.
At the Priesthood meetings the Ell
ders reported their labors, which were
indeed gratifying to the president, They
look for a harvest IN their respective
fields OF labor in the near future All
the Elders arc In good health and all
felt good In the work, and bore strong
testimonies TO the truthfulness OF the
Gospel.
President James q. Dutlin gave some
valuable instructions to the Elders; eX-
horted them to be humble and put
their trust in the Lord. and not 20 re-
~ on money; travel strictly without
purse or scrip, and to honor and sus-
tain the Priesthood.
The first public session was held Sat
urday at II a. IN. President James q.
Duiiln being the first speaker He well
coined the Elders, Saints, and friends.
and spoke on the restoration OF the
Gospel
John O. Edwards president OF the
Missouri conference, spoke Of the re-
sponslblity that rests upon those who
accept the Gospel OF Jesus Christ, and
bore a strong testimony.
Elders Daniel u. Densley, John T..
Gerard, aud Charles IL. White spoke
on the principles OF the Gospel.
The time In the evening was occupied
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BOISE CONFERENCE.

Boise, Idaho, March 26--The quar-
terly conference OF the Boise branch.
was held Sunday. March 4. In the
Boise Westinghouse. President Nephi
Pratt presiding. Beautiful singing was
furnished by tho branch choir The
Boise conference was reported by
President NJ. f. Nelson who stated
that during the six months he had
labored here he had thoroughly tract
ed the city. Branch President Heber
Q. Hale reported the condition of the
Saints as being good considering the
migratory class OF people that mgSe
up the branch.
The general and local authorities
were presented and sustained. George
w. Lewis was sustained as first coun-
selor to President Heber @. Hale.
The Relief society was reorganized
with Sister Carolina Borup as presI-
dent, Sisters Leona Brough as first
and Lydia Lockerby as second coun-
sellers.
President Pratt stated that the
Northwestern States mission was In a
nourishing condition. Is souls having
been led down into the waters OF
baptism, since the first Of the year.
and that others had made application.
The meetings were we'll attended
and the spirit of God was poured out
In rich abundance
GEORGE w. LEWIS.
Branch Clerk.
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INDIANA SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Mifhn, Crawford Co.. Ind. March
1S.--At 10 o'clock Sunday morning
Elders John A. Morgan and Wilhelm
Kowallis and Saints and friends OF
Miftiin met according to appointments
at the home of William Robertson and
effected the organizing Of a Sunday
school. The following were elected
officers: Isaac -. Mitchell. superin-
tendent, Bailey Pavy, first assistant;
Jane Becher, secretary, and Edith
Robertson, assistant secretary Celia
Belcher and Gritty Reaser were appoint
ed teachers. The officers We're also
sutained as teachers.
Elder John 4. Morgan advised the
officers In relation to their duties,
spoke Of the great success OF the Sum
day school work in Zion and said that
with diligent labor the same success
could be obtained in the Mifiiin sun
day school
The work IL prospecting nicely In this
vicinity also at sulphur where Sum
day school has been organized for
some years. The spirit Of the Lord is
working with the people and many are
coming TO a knowledge OF the truth.
While we meet with much opposition
yet We feel that much good IL being ac-
compished here.
The News" and Era are always
welcome visitors In the homes OF
Saints and friends.
WILHELM KOWALLIs,
JOHN a. MORGAN.
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]. p. MEAK1N LECTURES,

Providence, r. L. March zo.--
Proyidencers were recently highly fay-
ored by visit Of Mr.. John T.. Meakin,
the well known lecturer. A few
friends from home secured a splendid
hall. the Arcanum. In the central part
VI the city and on Sunday evening,
March IL, he gave his great lecture
Utah and the Mormons,' 10 large
audience. The lecture lasted one hour
aud half Mr. Mcakin fcarlcssly
speaks the truth straight out. giving a
brief history of the Mormon" people
from the organization Of the Church TO
The present time. His pictures Of the
pioneers and what they accomplished
vas wildly portrayed He gave In
detail tile origin OF polygamy and It's
status at the present time. He told OF
The educational development OF Jtah's
public schools and colleges. In fact
every phase of Utah life was touched
upon IN beautiful language and every
ono present was entertained and In
siructed A number Of questions were
asked but Mr., Meakin was ready with
an answer for all.
The Providence Bulletin devoted the
best part OF column under four
line head to a favorable write-up OF
tile lecture. j. SIDNEY TANNER,
WM. j. FRANCIS,
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BAPTIsMs rN,ILLINoIs.

Du Quoin H., March 1--we take
pleasure IN reporting a successful bap-
tlsmay service which took place here
March I. when II honest souls we're
added to the fold OF "the Good Shep-
herd. Elder Moses - Martin ofliciat-
ing
After returning from the place where
the ordinance took place, short sacra-
mental meeting was held. a, which
those who had been baptized were con-
fimed.
The Elders In this part of the Lords
vineyard feel greatly encouraged In
their labors be seeing the fruits Of
their lsbors realized day by day.
A very successful conference was held
in Watson, Efiingham county, on Feb.
q and 90 There were present President
German n. Ellsworth Of the Northern
States mission, and President John NJ.
Holloway Of the southern Illinois con-
ference. President Holloway was releas-
ed to return home and hurry w, BY
water was chosen TO succeed him in
that office.
on the 22nd very successful meet
ing was held in commemoratlon of the
birthday OF the Father Of our Coun-
try" and very appropriate speeches
were delivered by President Holloway
and Elder r. II, Hammond, Jr. A very
patriotic and interesting talk was also
given by one OF Watson's old settlers
and Civil war veteran. and was highly
appreciated by one and all.
The News" Is ever welcome COM
panion. MURRY w. BYWATER.
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PoCATELLo STAKE.

The thlrty-fourth quarterly confer
ence of the Pocatello stake convened In
Pooatello Saturday and Sunday March
II and IS, with a good attendance, and
a spiritual treat was enjoyed by those
present. The visiting authorities were
Elders Chas. w. Penrose and Rulon S.
Wells.
The first session OF the conference
convened Saturday morning at 10
o'clock; President VIM A. Hyde pre-
sided, After the usual devotional ex-
erclses and greetings from President
Henry $. Woodland n number OF
Bishops reported conditions in their
wards.
Elder Penrose then discoursed upon
the glories in the eternal worlds, and
exhorted the Saints 10 renewed dill
gence. Commenting on the Bishops
reports, he said that In the strict sense
Of the word no one pays tithing who
does not pay one-tenth. He exhortea
the Bishops to keep up the religion
classes wherever practicable.
In the afternoon session a number OF
other wards were reported. President
Maria r. Hyde reported the stake
Relief societies. Supt. l.. G. Pond re-
ported the stake Sunday schools.
President Rulon $. Wells discoursed
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HYRUM STAKE.

The Hyrum stake quarterly confer
ence convened In Hyrum March "A and
rs, President VIM. G. Parkinson pre-
siding. Elders Charles W. renrose OF
the quorum of Apostles, and VIM. A..
Morton OF the general sunday school
board were present.
In the forenoon session Saturday
Councillor VIM, HI, Vaughan made a
brief report of the stake.
Elder Orson M Wilson reported the
labors OF the High Council.
Elder Estus NJ. Hammond reported
the Millville ward IN good condition
With ali organizations doing u good
work.
Bishop L. +. christensen of the Mt.
Sterling ward gave favorable report
of his ward
Bishop Samuel Oldham said the
Paradise ward is in excellent condl-
ton. There has been increased inter-
est and activity in the Elders quoru
the past season.
Elder VIM, A. Morton gave interest
ing addresses at both sessions Satur-
day
Bishop II. f. Liljenquist gave a good
report OF the Hyrum First ward
Saturday afternoon Bishop N. j.
Nielsen reported the Hyrum Third
ward.
Elder Alexander Spence supern-
tendcnt of sake Sunday schools. re-
ported that the schools are 20 per cent
better than they wer u year ago.
In the evening the stake NJ. /. A.
rendered an excellent program.
Conference reconveneH Sunday at
10 a. m.
President Parkinson reported the
general condition OF the stake. At
present there are three expensive meet
inghouses under construction. and ex-
tensiye Improvements have been made
In other wards on their houses Of wor-
ship The Bishops are earnest and
devoted workers. This is also true Of
the officers Of the other stake organic
atlons. He spoke at some length on
the temporal affairs of the people. and
encouraged the Saints to develop what
resources are at hand.
Elder Charles w. Penrose gave a
very able discourse on the law OF tith-
ing The duties OF those holding the
Priesthood were also explained
In the afternoon session the General
Authorities Of the Church and the
stake officers were unanimously sus-
tanned
Elder VIM. A. Morton spoke on the
necessity Of religion class work. and
also related missionary experiences.
Elder Charles W. Penrose advised
the people to get out of debt. He was
present at the dedication OF the monu-
ment reared to the memory Of the
Prophet Joseph Smith at Sharon. Ver-
mont. and gave a very interesting ac-
count Of the trip.
During the Conference excellent
singing was rendered by the Hyrum
First ward choir under the able lead
ership OF Elder MAIDS Rasmussen.
Several beautiful anthems. compost
lions Of Prof Evan Stephens. were
we'll rendered and were highly ap.
preciated by the Saints.
JOHN w. JENSEN. Clerk.
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EAST KANSAS CONFERENCE.

Jay. Leayenworth Co, Kan, March
1b.--The East Kansas conference con-
vened at Jay March l3 and IA. Presi-
dent James G.. Dufiin presiding. All
the Elders OF the conference, IA in
number, were present, as well as the
Saints who constitute the branch.
There was good spirit In attend
ance. and all the Elders, in speaking
expressed themselves as feeling well in
the work, enjoying their labors and
wishing to go on and do their duties in
proclaimlng the Gospel.
Two Priesthood meetings were held
each day, at which time President DUFF
fin Instructed the Elders along the line
Of their work.
General public meetings were held at
10 a. IN. and y. m. each day. and many
good Instructions were given by Presi-
dent Dufiin and the Elders.
Wednesday evening the Elders were
given their companions and assigned to
their respective fields OF labor. Elder
James II. Willard and Rolla II. Read
ing were transferred 10 the Missouri
conference. TO labor In Kansas city,
VIM, Terry and Joseph ID, Shake
spear were assigned TO Crawford coun-
~. u. +. Duffin. Jr., and Jesse n.
Perkins, to Cherokee county. III. J. Bod
lily and William F'risby to Labette
county; John j Proctor and William
q. Bently TO labor IN the interest Of
Sunday school work. and conference
President George @, Kirkman and L,
Vivian Hinckley to do general mis-
sionary work throughout the confer
ence.
The work OF the Lord is progressing
favorably In this part Of the land, and
while the adversary Is at work all the
time, there are many who are Wilt
ing and anxious TO listen to the teach
ings OF the Elders.
; The work at present Is In the country
districts, and consists OF canyassng
new territory, preaching In the various
schoolhouses, and revislting Saints and
friends.
GEO. Q. KIRKMAN,
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by Elders Frank s. Leavltt Henry j..
Bodily, George b. Green, Sister Ada
w. Evans. and President Duffin. They
all spoke Interestingly upon Gospel
themes.
Sunday at II a. IN. services we're held
at the Academy of Music. Elder Sam
uel o. Bonnior spoke on latter-day rev
citation. Elder John Clayton spoke on
the purpose OF mans existence and fu
ture destiny. Bidor Osourn Rheims
was the last speaker and spoke on
the need % prophets to carry on the
Lords work, and referred 10 the great
educational work Instituted by Presi
dent Brigham Young.
The evening services commenced at
1880 O'Clock. President James o. DUFF
IN occupied the time, speaking OF mans
pre-existence. He also spoke OF the
honesty, integrity and virtue of the lat
ter-day Saints.
Monday, March IL. the Elders met at
10 a. m. and were assigned their COM
panions and fields Of labor. All left
feeling greatly benefited through meet
Ing in conference.
There are MANI opportunities In this
conference for good work to be done.
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Elder Hyrum NJ. Smith delivered a
strong Discourse on the lack of faith In
God and disbelief In his promises, as
shown by many in their disregard Of
the Word OF Wisdom. in their break
ing Of the Sabbath day, In their pro-
family and other actions.
President Lund then addressed the
congregation. speaking on faith in God
and the necessity of prayer.
Most excellent singing was furnished
by the East Bountiful choir under the
able leadership Of Elder Roy Midgely.
An interesting meeting OF the young
peoples Mutual was held on Sunday
evening. Report by Stake Supt. Joseph
W. Hess OF the Y. VI. NJ. /, associations
and President Jane ]. Eldredge of the
Y. l.. NJ. I. associations were given. and
encouraging remarks were made by
President A. II. Lund, Elder Hyrum NJ.
Smith and President Joseph III. Grant.
JOHN J. SMITH, Clerk.
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Testimony Of Gospel IliessIng.

A sister IN the Nottingham confer
ence who signs herself IF M, sends
us very nice letter, telling OF the many
manifestations Of the Lord TO her. she
gives many instances during the past
10 years where she has been healed OF
severe ailments BY the prayer Of faith
and the administrations Of the Elders,
and she feels TO bear testimony 10
these gifts and blessings which exist
IN the Church.
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Sunday school Social at Jarrow,

The Saints OF the Wallsend and Heb
burn branches OF the Newcastle con-
ference held socabe mt Jarrow-on-
Tyne, on Feb. q, 1906, to which their
friends were invited. There We're ll5
IN attendance the majority being non
members OF the Church. These latter
were very much pleased with the pro-
gram. Since meetings have been held
IN Jarrow the Sunday school attend
ance has Increased Many children OF
non-members are enrolled the parents
school and the doctrines taught--Mil-
lennlai Star
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and what Is needed most Is, plenty OF
missionaries to accomplish the work.
Any one having friends or relatives In
this city or mission and desire that
they should be visited, address the
writer at 1905 Locust street, Kansas
City, Mo.
WIN. f. EVANS.
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FOREIGN MISSION FIELDS.
The Work In Doncastcr.

The Elders laboring In Doncaster,
Sheffield conference. report wei at
tended district meeting in that city on
Feb. a. 1906 They say thar they have
been treated very kindly by the people
IN their tracing They have many
friends and investigators.
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CONFERENCE IN MISSOURI.

GEO. q KIRkMAN,
l.. VIVIAN HINCKLEY,
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