The history of Z.C.M.I, Thursday, Jul 21, 1910

-- Thursday, Jul 21, 1910
[Second Counselor John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met at 3 p.m. They looked over the new store. It will be very fine. (1)

-- Thursday, Jan 5, 1911
[Second Counselor John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

At 10 a.m. all of the Presidency and all of the Twelve but Rudger Clawson and Reed Smoot met and Patriarch John Smith and Secretary Geo. F. Gibbs were also present. Prayer by A. W. Ivins. Mouth at the Altar A. H. Lund. Reports were made. Some letters were read. We talked over the question as to what to do with men who it was presumed had violated the Church Rules about marrying plural wives.

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met and talked over the questions of the proper treatment of Customers by Clerks. (1)

-- Thursday, Feb 16, 1911
[Second Counselor John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. [met] at 3 p.m. and heard yearly reports. We increased our dividend for the year. (1)

-- During 1921
(Anthony W. Ivins) Ivins had been a prosperous rancher in Saint George, where he was manager of the Mojave Land and Cattle Company and co-owner of the Kaibab Cattle Company. In Salt Lake City he served as vice-president of Utah State National Bank, Zion's Savings Bank and Trust Company, and ZCMI; director of Deseret Savings Bank and United States Fuel Company; and president of Utah Savings and Trust Company. (2)

-- During 1937
(George Albert Smith) At twelve, George attended the Brigham Young Academy for a year under Karl G. Maeser, returning home when his father left on a mission to England. At eighteen, he attended the University of Utah, but left after a year to work as a sales clerk at ZCMI.

In 1892 he married Lucy Emily Woodruff, a grand-daughter of Wilford Woodruff; they had three children. She died in 1937. He never remarried. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
2 - Van Wagoner, Richard and Walker, Steven C., A Book of Mormons

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Friday, Jan 13, 1905

-- Friday, Jan 13, 1905
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I was at the office part of the day. I paid Z.C.M.I. $30.00, Coop. Furniture Co. $20.00, the Salt Lake Tribune $8.50 and stoped that paper going to my home. (1)

-- Tuesday, Dec 24, 1907
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I had dinner to day with 199 Employees of the shoe and overall departments of Z.C.M.I. It was a fine spread. A. H. Lund, Geo. Romney, John R. Barnes, F. Y. Webber and myself of the Directors being present and all spoke. (1)

-- Wednesday, Aug 19, 1908
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I was at the Presidents office during the forenoon.

In the afternoon I attended the Directors meeting of Zions Coop. M. Institution, Salt Lake Theatre and the Utah Cement and Brick Co. All businesses are doing fair. (1)

-- Wednesday, May 26, 1909
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I met with the Directors of Z.C.M.I.

At 10 p.m. I went to the San Pedro L.A. and Salt Lake Railwaydepot. (1)

-- Thursday, May 19, 1910
[Second Counselor John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The Presidency looked through the second story of the Vermont house with Dr. James E. Talmadge. It is being prepared to receive the Deseret Museum.

At 10 a.m. all of the Presidency and Orson F. Whitney and David O. McKay of the Twelve and Secretary Geo. F. Gibbs met. I offered prayer. Minutes and Correspondence were read and passed upon.

All of the Twelve but the two are out in the field.

I met with the Directors of Z.C.M.I. at 3 p.m. The ballance of the [day] was spent in the office signing letters. Prest. A. H. Lund and I had a short Auto ride with John C. Cutler. I met with Dr. Maggie Roberts class in obstetricks at the Relief Society Hall and among several others spoke to some 35 of them and quite a body of other people. Good singing, good talking, and good praying. My wife Sarah has gone to Ogden to be with her Brother Ezra who has had a son killed. (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Thursday, Oct 15, 1903

-- Thursday, Oct 15, 1903
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and Cool. 10 a.m. Meeting at the temple. Present: Presidents Jos. F. Smith, Jno. R. Winder, and Anthon H. Lund, and Elders Jno. H. Smith, Geo. Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Jno. W. Taylor, Matthias F. Cowley, Rudger Clawson, Reed Smoot, Hyrum M. Smith, Geo. A. Smith, and the clerk. It was suggested by Elder Jno. H. Smith that Elder Geo. A. Smith be retained as president of the Y.M.M.I.A. of the Salt Lake Stake for the present. Adopted.

Pres. Smith said that he felt that the brethren ought to take a personal interest in Z.C.M.I., at least more than had been done. The directorsâ€"six of whom were presentâ€"should feel a special interest in the matter as to who the employees are and how they treat the customers. He had heard, he said, some complaints in this particular. Considerable discussion was indulged in regarding Z.C.M.I. and similar institutions.

Song, "Away with Our Fears, the Glad Morning Appears." Eider Geo. A. Smith was mouth in prayer, and Elder Lund was mouth at the altar. Song, "In the Sun and Moon and Stars." Minutes of Oct. 8 were read and approved.

The clerk read a letter from Elder Francis M. Lyman, in which he endorsed the recommendation of Pres. [Anthon L.] Skanchy of the Scandinavian Mission that a certain piece of property in the city of Stockholm (90 x 100 feet) be purchased for church purposes. The said property would cost about $35,000 and was considered a splendid bargain. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Elder Clawson that the purchase be made and that the church advance sufficient means up to $15,000 to secure the property, with the understanding that it be mortgaged for the balance. Carried.

Conference appointments: San Luis, Elder Clawson; Weber, Elder Hyrum M. Smith and Elder Cowley; dedication of Sandy meeting house, Pres. Jno. R. Winder and Elder Teasdale.

Reports

Elder Jno. H. Smith attended the Utah Stake Conference. There [were] the usual meetings and a conjoint meeting Sunday evening. Elder Teasdale went to Richmond Saturday night to visit Elder Merrill, who is sick. Found him much improved in health. Brother Teasdale attended Sunday School at Richmond in the morning and general meeting in the afternoon and a seventies meeting in the evening.

Elder Jno. W. Taylor attended the funeral of Elijah Ellison on Saturday. Elder Cowley was present at the Emery Stake Conference held at Huntington Sunday and Monday last. Attendance fair. Found a little bad feeling among the brethren at Huntington. The bishop [James W. Nixon], he thought, was a little straight-laced.

Elder Clawson reported the attendance of Elder Smoot, himself, and the presidency of the Pocatello Stake at a meeting of the O.S.L. Ry. officials (namely, Mr. [W. H.] Bancroft and Mr. Calvin). All the information that could be obtained, relative to the situation at Pocatello regarding the attitude of the unions and the railroad co. to our brethren, was laid before them. They listened patiently and said that measures would at once be instituted to correct the evils complained of and that we would shortly hear from them. However, during the interview Mr. Bancroft candidly admitted that when it came to adjusting matters with the labor unions there were many difficulties in the way.

Elder Hyrum M. Smith in company with Elder Jos. W. McMurrin attended the Beaver Stake Conference. The attendance was poor, and things seemed to be pretty "dead" down there. Elder Geo. A. Smith said that he not only attended the Utah Stake Conference but also attended a meeting at Springville Sunday night. Pres. Winder attended a ward conference at Big Cottonwood last Sunday. Pres. Smith attended a funeral Sunday afternoon.

Reports were approved and the meeting adjourned. Benediction by Elder Cowley. (1)

-- Thursday, Mar 17, 1904
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Cloudy and cool. 10 a.m. Meeting at the temple. Present: Presidents Jos. F. Smith, Jno. R. Winder, and Anthon H. Lund, and Elders Francis M. Lyman, Rudger Clawson, Hyrum M. Smith, Geo. A. Smith, Jno. Smith, and the clerk. The brethren clothed and sang, "Glorious Things Are Sung of Zion." Pres. Smith was mouth in prayer, and Elder Hyrum M. Smith was mouth at the altar. After disrobing, the brethren sang, "Lord, When Iniquities Abound."

Letters

The presidency of the Utah Stake wrote, saying that Bp. Wm. D. Lewis of Vineyard had been honorably released to move away, and recommended Geo. M. Smoot to succeed him. On motion of Elder Clawson, the recommendation was approved. Pres. Geo. C. Parkinson reported that Bp. N. R. Lewis of Oxford had been honorably released on account of ill health and recommended Walter Hatch to succeed him. On motion of Elder Hyrum M. Smith, the recommendation was approved. A letter was read from Isaac Smith of Logan, in which he said that the published report of a fast meeting held in Logan, by which it was sought to influence the enemy against us, was very inaccurate and misleading. He explained just what was said.

Pres. Smith said that he and the brethren who went east visited the cemetery at Florence, Nebraska, where a number of the saints who were driven from Nauvoo were buried and he thought perhaps some steps should be taken looking to the erection of a monument to mark their graves. After some discussion the matter was referred to the Presidency to take such action as in their judgment might seem proper.

Brother J. Havinga of Holland, Europe, wrote, saying that some years ago he turned over some $200 to W. D. Bingham for investment in Utah. The money, he afterwards learned, was loaned to J. S. Bingham of Brigham, a brother of W. D., at 10% per annum. He now complained that he had neither received back the principal nor the interest, and asked the Presidency to investigate and do what they [could] for him. The matter was referred to Elder Clawson.

Pres. Lewis Anderson of the South San Pete Stake wrote the Presidency in regard to the importance and necessity of piping the water owned by the temple association down to the Manti Temple. There was urgent necessity for this move, as the claim on the water was endangered. He submitted an estimate showing that the cost would be about $5000. This was considered to be a very important matter by the brethren and was referred to Elder Geo. A. Smith to ascertain what could be done through Z.C.M.I. in reference to the cost of piping.

The clerk read a letter from Pres. H. J. Grant of Mch. 5th in relation to matters in the Turkish Mission. He did not believe it wise, he said, to colonize the saints in that land.

The matter of reorganizing the presidency of the Davis Stake was discussed. Brother Jos. H. Grant seemed to be the choice of the Presidency were he in good health, but it was thought in view of his physical condition that it would probably be necessary to select another. However, this would not be done without first learning Brother Jos. Grant's feelings in regard to himself. Henry Blood, Jesse N. Smith, and Amasa Clark were mentioned for the new presidency with a slight leaning to Jesse for president.

Conference appointments: Hyrum, Elder Geo. A. Smith; Davis, First Presidency.

Reports

Pres. Winder attended Sabbath School in Farmers Ward last Sunday and enjoyed himself. Elder Geo. A. Smith attended meeting at Linne, Alpine Stake, last Thursday night. On Sunday and Monday he attended conference at Morgan. During the conference met with the presidency of the stake and high council, and, as some of the council failed to observe the Word of Wisdom, spoke upon that subject. He ordained Frank B. Hopkin a high priest and bishop and set him apart to preside over the Croyden Ward. Elder Hyrum M. Smith said that while at Washington he and the brethren met with the saints there at the home of Brother Willey. They had an enjoyable time.

Elder Clawson reported the Sevier Stake Conference. Good attendance and good spirit. He ordained Parley Anderson a high priest and bishop and set him apart to preside over the Koosharem Ward, and Jno. E. Gledhill, Jr., a bishop and set him apart to preside over the Vermillion Ward. Henry W. Nielsen, who had been cut off the church some years ago for transgression and later restored to fellowship, was ordained an elder and his former blessings sealed upon him. This action was approved by unanimous vote of the high council. Pres. Smith enquired if the presidency of the stake had been authorized to submit this matter to the high council. Elder Clawson replied, not that he knew of. Pres. Smith thereupon reminded the brethren that in the future the high councils could not take an action of this kind without special authority from the First Presidency.

Jno. Smith attended meeting at home last Sunday. Pres. Lund attended Sunday School in the 17th Ward and a funeral, that of Sister [Mary R.] Bouton, in the afternoon. Reports were received and the labors of the brethren approved. Meeting adjourned. Benediction by Geo. F. Gibbs.

Pres. Lyman enquired if Peter A. Druby of Tooele, who had been cut off the church some years ago and had repented, might again be received into fellowship. It was decided that no action should be taken in this matter at present. (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Tuesday, Jul 7, 1903

-- Tuesday, Jul 7, 1903
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and cool. 2 p.m. First session of the quarterly conference of the Twelve. Present: Elders Jno. H. Sinith, Geo. Teasdale, Jno. W. Taylor, Marriner W. Merrill, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson, Reed Smoot, and Hy. M. Smith. Song, "Up, Awake, Ye Defenders of Zion." Prayer by Elder Woodruff. Song, "Come, Listen to a Prophet's Voice."

Elder Jno. H. Smith made opening remarks and said that he was pleased to meet with the brethren of the quorum, all of whom were present that could be reached. Spoke of the good work being done by Elders Lyman and Grant. He doubted not that they remembered us in their prayers, as we remember them. Conditions in the church are in fairly good shape. Spoke of the feelings of bitterness that have been aroused among the Swedish people of the church. It had been a question in his mind whether it was good policy to encourage a spirit of nationalism among the people of God. It seems to beget a spirit of clannishness, and there is some danger of these various nationalitiesâ€"namely, the Danish, Swedes, Germans, and Swissâ€"breaking up into factions. It is certainly a matter that should receive careful and serious consideration.

Elder Hy. M. Smith followed. Said that he was in the hands of his brethren to be used as they saw fit in the service of the Lord. Was striving to magnify his calling and desired to do something to benefit the people of God. Felt that many of our young people were being affected by outside influences. Business men of the church in furnishing work should invariably give Latter-day Saints the preference, but this is not always done, for the reason that they are not skilled workmen. Given a chance, in many cases they would acquire the skill. Many of the employees of Z.C.M.I. are non-Mormons, and many of the [Mormon] employees are weak in the faith. Deprecated the spirit of faultfinding against the priesthood, which he has met in the church. Considerable fault had been found with Pres. Smith, his father, because of his remarks at the last conference in reference to lawyers, which remarks were misunderstood. Desired to see the spirit of union among the saints.

Elder Reed Smoot said that he hoped to receive strength and benefit from these meetings. Had talked somewhat with Pres. Smith in regard to the various nationalities among us. A great number of meetings held on national lines had come under his notice in the Utah Stake, and he was not aware of much good resulting therefrom. One effect of keeping up these national lines is to keep a good many from learning the English language. Felt that when the proper time comes they should be discontinued. Suggested that a number of strong Swedish brethren be called to go among the Swedes and work a reformation. He never saw the time, he said, when there was so much indifference among a certain class of our people as now. Many are growing cold. The only way to keep the saints alive in the gospel is to keep them at work. Regretted to see so many enterprises and industries going out of our hands. Felt that the labors of the Twelve were effectual for good. There is a great work to be done in

Zion as well as in the world.

Elder Clawson followed. (His remarks as here recorded were taken down by Elder Cowley.) Spoke of the unions among the saints nationally as tending to clannishhess and detrimental to the spirit of the gospel. He agreed with the views expressed by Elder Smoot that these sectional feelings should be done away, and probably the discontinuance of national organizations would accomplish the desired result. Referred to the condition of the young people, largely bent on pleasure and pastime to the exclusion of the spirit of the gospel. Expressed his views relating to the recent priesthood meeting in the assembly hall of this stake, where the brethren made special reference to the control of our amusements, and thought it would result in great good. Spoke of the extravagant and senseless way in which the 4th of July is celebrated frequently among us. Referred in terms of approval of the recommendations of Prof. [Joshua H.] Paul on this subject at the 18th Ward meeting Sunday night, n
amely,

that instead of individual families giving a display of fireworks, donations for this purpose should be given into the hands of a committee appointed by the ward, who would have general charge of the display for the benefit of the people of the ward. In this way much means would be saved and many accidents averted. Brother Clawson said that he thought the attention of this council should be turned very much for a long time in a special effort to improve the youth of Zion. Spoke of the benefits to be derived from meeting with the lesser priesthood and urging them to a performance of their duty. Felt that the quorums of the lesser priesthood were not conducted in a skillful and interesting manner. Made honorable mention of the labors of Counselor Jos. B. Keeler of the Utah Stake presidency in this direction. Felt that the M.I.A. work, in respect to order and system and effective action, had some advantages over the Aaronic Priesthood meetings, because greater attention was

being paid to them. Children should be kept under the control of their parents until they should be sufficiently trained in the spirit of obedience. Said that the practice of self-abuse existed to an alarming extent among the boys in our community who attend the district schools, and also, he doubted not, the church schools. He felt that the boys and girls should be properly instructed in regard to this evil. The matter could be mentioned to good advantage at our priesthood meetings.

Elder Abraham O. Woodruff felt that this question of national lines among our people [was] very important. He had noticed that the saints in the German organization were drifting into a spirit of indifference. The matter needs looking into. The present presiding officers do not have that weight and prestige among the Germans that is essential. Brother [Arnold H.] Schulthess is the most influential man among them. In his judgment these organizations should be discontinued. Brother Woodruff said that he enjoyed the spirit of his labors. Felt interested in all the subjects mentioned by the brethren. Spoke of his labors in Wyoming on the land question. The Latter-day Saints there will control from thirty to fifty thousand acres. Someday he thought our people would be in control of the state. Believed in getting possession of the earth and then holding on to it. There are about 2000 saints in the Big Horn Stake. Spoke of the new Granite Stake house, which will cost between forty
and

sixty thousand dollars. It will amply meet the demands of the people. The presidency of the stake are making an effort to accomplish this work without calling upon the church for assistance. Cost to date, $15,000. Children, he said, should be under the strict control and authority of parents until they are old enough to be taught and to understand the gospel, after which they will be measurably safe. When discussion is invited in the council, he thought that the brethren should express themselves freely and without restraint, according to the judgment that God gives them.

Adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow. Benediction by Elder Clawson. (1)

-- Jul 16, 1903
President Joseph F. Smith and First Counselor John R. Winder refuse to allow Approved Pattern labels to be used on Z.C.M.I. knitted garments. Garments made by The Salt Lake Knitting Company, of which Joseph F. Smith is president, contain a label saying, "Approved by the Presidency. No knitted garment approved which does not bear this label." Apostle Rudger Clawson records that at the weekly meeting of the First Presidency and Apostles, "There was a little informal talk regarding socialism and the United Order. It was remarked by one of the brethren that the claim is made by many socialists that the acceptance of the doctrines of socialism would lead to the introduction of the United Order. It was asserted by one of the brethren that the socialists have many sympathizers among our people." (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993
2 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Thursday, Jan 16, 1902

-- Thursday, Jan 16, 1902
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Cloudy and cool. 10 a.m. Meeting at the temple. Present: the First Presidency, and Apostles Jno. H. Smith, Geo. Teasdale, Jno. W. Taylor, Marriner W. Merrill, Rudger Clawson, Reed Smoot, Hyrum M. Smith, and Geo. F. Gibbs, clerk. Song, "Think Not When Ye Gather to Zion." Apostle Jno. W. Taylor was mouth in prayer, and Pres. Smith in the circle. Song, "For the Strength of the Hills, We Bless Thee."

Corrected minutes of Jan. 2, and minutes of Jan. 9, 1902, and of Oct. 31, 1901, were read and approved. Conference appointments: Big Horn, Apostle Woodruff; San Luis, Apostle Cowley; Weber, First Presidency and Apostles Jno. H. Smith and Clawson.

Apostle Merrill said he was pleased that Apostle Woodruff had been appointed to visit the Big Horn Stake at this time, as there were matters arising there in relation to colonization that needed attention. He further remarked that the Big Horn is a good country for our people.

Apostle Clawson said he felt that sisters who were called to positions in the church should be carefully questioned as to their views and feelings toward the principles which we espouse, as there is danger in calling some to office who have no faith in plural marriage. The brethren were instructed to do this and also have presidents of stakes adopt the same rule.

The clerk read a letter from Brother D. T. Miller, committee in charge of the publication of the Book of Mormon in the Tahitian language. He had sought and received bids for the printing of the work, as follows:

Magazine Printing Co.:

1000 copies,

1535

2000 copies,

1900

5000 copies,

3050

Deseret News Co.:

1000 copies,

1650

2000 copies,

2050

5000 copies,

3250

Apostle Jno. H. Smith said that he felt that this and other similar works and, in fact, all church literature ought to be published at home, but in his opinion the Deseret News Co. is high in price. Apostle Clawson took the same view and said that in getting a blank record at the News office for use of the trust-in-trust, they fixed the price at $15.00, and yet as good a book could have been purchased at Z.C.M.I. for about $5.00, and this led him to the thought that the News co., which is a church business, is disposed to take advantage of the church itself. Apostles Jno. H. Smith and Clawson were appointed a committee to confer with the manager of the News co. concerning the publication of the work above referred to, with authority to act.

A letter from Pres. Geo. C. Parkinson was read [by] the clerk. He suggested the propriety of dividing the Preston Ward into four wards and submitted the names of four brethren for bishops. The population of said ward is about 1400 souls, and it was thought by some of the brethren to be too small for four wards but might make two. The matter was referred to Apostle Merrill to investigate.

Apostle Teasdale reported that he had installed Jas. Taylor as bishop of Levan. Apostle Teasdale made verbal application for appropriation of $400 to pay off indebtedness on the meeting house of 1st Ward, Nephi. Matter referred to the Presidency for their consideration.

Apostle Jno. W. Taylor reported the visit of himself and Hyrum M. Smith to the Emery Stake. While there, the bishopric of Castle Dale was reorganized with Jno. Y. Jensen, bishop, and Wellington, with Eugene Branch as bishop.

A long letter from Apostle Grant addressed to the Presidency was read by the clerk. He felt that Japan would yet become a good field for missionary work and thought some young elders should be sent there to study the language. Pres. Smith and the brethren did not think the time had arrived for sending more elders to Japan. It would be time enough to consider that question after a branch of the church had been organized. Benediction by Apostle Merrill. (1)

-- Thursday, Oct 9, 1902
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and mild. 10 a.m. Meeting at the temple. Present: Presidents Jos. F. Smith, Jno. R. Winder, and Anthon H. Lund, and Apostles Teasdale, Cowley, Woodruff, Clawson, Smoot, Hyrum M. Smith, and Jno. Smith, patriarch, and clerk. The brethren clothed and sang, "Though Deepening Trials Throng the Way." Apostle Teasdale was mouth in prayer, and Apostle Taylor at the altar. The brethren disrobed and sang, "Sons of Michael, He Approaches." Minutes of Sep. 25 and Oct. 2, 1902, were read and approved.

The clerk read a letter from Sister Jno. G. McQuarrie acknowledging receipt of $60.00. She said among other things that, if the Presidency had decided to keep her husband, Brother Jno. G. McQuarrie, still longer in the mission field, the decision is unjust. Pres. Smith explained that the $60 had been sent to Sister McQuartie to relieve her present wants, and that $30 would be sent to her each month during the absence of her husband. After brief discussion regarding the spirit of her letter, it was decided upon motion of Apostle Clawson, that Brother Jno. G. McQuarrie be retained in the mission field until next July 1903.

Referring to another matter Pres. Smith said that Brother [Samuel] McMurdy of Cache Valley, being in great financial distress with his property and some lands in which he was interested under mortgage to Thatcher Bros. and Z.C.M.I., the Presidency had concluded recently to authorize Zion's Savings Bank to loan him a little moneyâ€"some $2000â€"to relieve the situation. The church is, therefore, behind the loan. Brother McMurdy with others is trying to organize a corporation to hold and manage the lands referred to, and which are now subject to mortgage, and desires the church to subscribe the amount of the said loan in stock of the corporation. In view of the fact that nothing would be realized from this loan in its present form, it was decided to take stock in the said corporation.

The clerk read a very interesting letter from Apostle Francis M. Lyman, dated Sep. 26, 1902, regarding some difficulties that had arisen through the unwise conduct of elders, who were employing a portion of their time in sparking the girls. A letter from Jas. Duckworth, president of the Australia Mission and dated Sep. 11, was read. The prospects for that mission are good, although the elders are experiencing trouble with the Josephites.

Apostle Woodruff was appointed by unanimous vote to visit the Northern States Mission and attend the fall conferences that are under appointment.

Stake conference appointments: Emery, Apostle Cowley; Utah, First Presidency and Apostle Clawson. Benediction by Apostle Cowley. (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Tuesday, Nov 19, 1901

-- Tuesday, Nov 19, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Cloudy and cool. In order that the Presidency might have the facts before them, I have been working assiduously all day and into the night (to 11 p.m.) to obtain what would be the closing entries in the trustee-in-trust's books. My guide was the trial balance taken Nov. 1, 1901. Taking all the accounts as scattered through the ledger showing enormous balances, I closed one into another and obtained the following results:

Debits

Expense acct.

5,612,281.85

Loss and gain

995,975.21

Resources:

Nevada ranch acct.

50,000.00

Bonds acct.

176,000.00

Mdse. orders

$43.00

Scrip orders

582.10

Capital stocks

155,780.00

Bills rec. sundry notes

13,121.20

Deseret News building acct.

238,567.62

Utah Sugar cap. stock

315,000.00

Real estate

49,307.23

Canada lands

35,142.63

Carrington lot acct.

6,000.00

Monroe ranch acct.

23,533.19

Inland Crystal Salt Co. cap. stock

19,000.00

Personal accts.

1,653.81

Mons Peterson's ranch

5,000.00

Z.C.M.I.

117.67

Cash

45,646.18

total

7,743,051.69

Credits

Revenue acct. (including and comprehending cash and produce tithing, dividends, rents, interest recd., &c.

6,635,998.96

Liabilities:

Bills payable, sundry notes

257,638.35

Church bonds

844,414.72

Amt. due sundry persons

2,263.73

Jackson County Temple donation

1,410.00

Liverpool office, acct. drafts

1,325.93

$7,743,051.69

I then closed loss and gain, and expense accts. into revenue acct., and obtained as the final closing entries, the following results:

Debts

Balance Account

Assets (as above)

$1,134,794.63

Credits

Liabilities (as above)

1,107,052.73

Surplus

27,741.90

total

$1,134,794.63

It will be seen from the above showing, as set forth in the books of the trustee-in-trust, that if the assets were turned into cash and the liabilities paid off, the church would have a surplus of $27,741.90, whereas the report furnished by the auditing committee shows that the assets of the church exceed the liabilities by $881,791.82. The above statement will be submitted to the First Presidency at the earliest possible moment for their consideration, and I hope favorable action, looking to the closing up of the present books and the opening of a new set. (1)

-- Wednesday, Jan 8, 1902
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Foggy and cool; regular London weather. 11:30 a.m. Apostle M. W. Merrill was speaking when I came in from a meeting of the board of directors of the Utah Light and Power Co. (Apostle Teasdale had spoken.) Had been speaking of tithes and offerings. Said he was not in favor, as a rule, in going to the saints for donations. Some people, when crowded in this way, made a deduction from their tithing. Within recent years $20,000 had been solicited from the people of Cache Valley to build an addition to the B. Y. College, Logan, and there is still some eleven or twelve thousand dollars due and unpaid, and it is difficult to reach. He thought that a good way to get in large donations would be to encourage the saints to pay individually a small amount each month with regularity and precisionâ€""Little drops of water constantly falling wear away the stone." Spoke of the evil of going to law as between members of the church and said that s
ome of the brethren were trying

to force him into the courts over a water difficulty; he was trying to avert trouble in this way; didn't think the brethren ought to go to law; the gentiles used to be willing to submit their grievances to the church courts. Recess taken until 2 p.m.

2 p.m. Continuation of conference. Apostle Cowley was the first speaker. Topics treated. Dwelt upon the moral conditions among our young people. The spirit actuating them seems in a great measure to be antagonistic to the gospel. Feared that the influence of the district school was hurtful to our children. Spoke against secret combinations; referred to a young man, member of a secret benefit society, who had it in for Brother [Brigham H.] Roberts, because he had spoken in condemnatory terms of secret orders. Brother Cowley thought we ought to use our utmost influence against them. Spoke of Freemasonry as being a counterfeit of the true masonry of the Latter-day Saints. Said he thought great care ought to be exercised in calling men to positions in the priesthood, being sure in every case that they accept fully in their hearts all the principles of the gospel. Felt pleased that for the present elders going on missions were not ordained seventies. Speaking of the tendency amon
g our

people to go to law, he did not think a case should be kept out of the high council unless it could be adjudicated to the satisfaction of all parties concerned; sometimes forced compromises are effected to the injury of those who are in the right. Felt interested in the preaching of the gospel to the Lamanites and thought it would be well for our young men to study the Spanish language with a view of carrying the gospel to them.

Apostle Woodruff. Topics treated. Rejoiced in the fellowship of his brethren and felt grateful to the Lord for all blessings. Desired a spirit of willingness to go forth and preach the gospel, when called, or to labor in the stakes of Zion. Felt that the Lord is watching over his church. Took breakfast with Senator [Thomas] Kearns the other day, who said that if the proposed constitutional amendment were loaded down with other features, such as fornication and adultery, as contemplated by him, it would never get through the committee room. Referred briefly to the colonization of the Big Horn country and said that the people there had been greatly blessed of the Lord, through railroad contracts taken. Steps should be taken to furnish employment to newcomers in our midst.

Apostle Clawson. Topics treated. Rejoiced in his testimony of the gospel and in the priesthood and apostleship. Felt that all the meetings thus far had been intensely interesting and instructive; every word spoken was timely and appropriate and like a costly jewel set in a crown. Was in strict harmony with the sentiments expressed. Felt that some plan should be instituted looking to improved conditions in the quorums of the priesthood. We are not in such perfect and absolute touch with them as are the authorities with the M[utual] I[mprovement] Associationsâ€"they work to a definite plan; we do not, except in the case of the Seven Presidents of Seventies. While he rejoiced in the good work being accomplished by the Mutual Improvement organizations, he did not feel that they should be fostered to the hurt and neglect of the priesthood. One often hears of special meetings, conferences, and conventions of our auxiliary associations, but seldom of a conference of the high priest
s or

elders or lesser priesthood in any of the stakes of Zion. He conceded the point that the obligation to look after these matters rested upon presidents of stakes, but they were not doing itâ€"at least in many instances. There was no uniformity of action; some plan should be adopted that would bring about better results.

[Apostle Clawson] Said that he was now busily engaged in making preparations to close the books of the trustee-in-trust [as of] Dec. 31, 1901, and to open a new set for Jan. 1, 1902, which would involve a good deal of labor. Spoke of conditions that existed some three years ago when the First Presidency were totally unacquainted with the financial status of the church through lack of correct and full reports. He had sought to supply this want and had been enabled through the blessing of the Lord not only to put Pres. Snow and President Smith with their counselors in absolute touch with financial conditions but also the quorum of apostles. In speaking of this matter the other day to the Presidency, he gave a simple example to show the present deplorable condition of the books of the trustee-in-trust, about as follows: suppose, said he, that President Smith as president of Z.C.M.I. should instruct Thos. G. Webber, supt., and A. W. Carlson, sec., to close the books of the

institution and report at the next meeting, and suppose further that they had carried out the wish so expressed, and in submitting their report casually observed that the books were out over $800,000, or, in other words, showed a deficit in assets to that amount. Would there not be consternation among the stockholders and directory, if not a panic? He further remarked that it is just as necessary for the church to have its books in correct form as Z.C.M.I. or, in fact, any mercantile house or business concern, and yet the trustee-in-trust's books today show a shortage in assets to the extent of $882,000. Alluded to some remarks that had been made and rejoiced that he, like his brethren, had been wellborn and was deeply impressed by the fact that the brother who had been born into the world through a pure parentage, by marrying a woman who was tainted with the blood of Cain, brought a curse upon his posterity in shutting them out from the blessings of the house of God.

Hyrum M. Smith. Topics treated. Felt that his selection as an apostle might properly be taken as a compliment to his father, or perhaps to his grandfather, and was not due to any worthiness in himself. He desired the spirit of discernment and faith that he might have wisdom in choosing brethren and sisters for office and in healing the sick. Referred to secret orders and said that a large number of the employees of Z.C.M.I. belonged to that class of organizations. Spoke of the lack of interest and faithfulness in the quorums of the priesthood. He differed a little, he said, with Brother Teasdale, who in speaking of Brother Grant and his companions, said they ought not to separate as they might be killed. Well, what if they were killed, they would not be the first and doubtless would not be the last; we lack faithâ€"at least he did.

Minutes were read and approved. Benediction by Apostle Teasdale. (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Friday, Mar 15, 1901

-- Friday, Mar 15, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

Gov. Heber M. Wells has vetoed the Evans Bill. I feel he has done a great wrong to his co-religionists. The stockholders of Saltair Beach Co. re-elected the old board of Directors, leaving out Nephi Clayton and putting in L. John Nuttall. We paid President L. Snow for Services, five hundred dollars and are to pay the Directors thirty dollars each. I had a talk over the auditing of the Accounts of Z.C.M.I. I spent the evening at home reading. (1)

-- Monday, Apr 1, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

My family have been released from quarentine today. All are well. Bro. A. H. Lund and ! spent the afternoon examining the books of Z.C.M.I. Bro. A. W. Carlson was with us. (1)

-- Friday, Apr 12, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

Anthon H. Lund and I in company with Thos. G. Webber visited several of the departments of Z.C.M.I.A.W. Ivins and I had a talk with Presidents Lorenzo Snow and Jos. F. Smith on Mexican affairs. Bro. Snow was quite critical but agreed to aid us in getting our interest on Nine thousand dollars lowered at the Bank. (1)

-- Friday, Aug 30, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Rexburg, Idaho

Prest. Jos. F. Smith and I met with the school board and talked over the matter of their purchase of the Z.C.M.I. store for school purposes. We also saw Bp. Thos. E. Ricks, Jr. and Hyrum Rich and talked over their claim to the property. We found they did not have any valid claim. We so decided. (1)

-- Friday, Oct 11, 1901
[Apostle Rudger Clawson Diary] Salt Lake City. Clear and cool. 10 a.m. Meeting of the Presidency and Twelve. Present: Pres. Jos. F. Smith, Pres. Rudger Clawson, and Apostles Brigham Young, Jno. H. Smith, Geo. Teasdale, Jno. W. Taylor, Marriner W. Merrill, Matthias F. Cowley, Abraham O. Woodruff, and Reed Smoot.

It was decided that the brethren of the Twelve, excepting Jno. W. Taylor, who is lame, should act as pallbearers at the funeral of Pres. Snow; also, that carriages be dispensed with and the line of march be taken up on foot from the Beehive [House] to the tabernacle, and from the tabernacle to the Oregon Short Line depot. The sons of Pres. Snow were appointed as a second relief corps of pallbearers, and the Seven Presidentsâ€"excepting Brother Fjeldsted, who is feebleâ€"as a 3rd corps of pallbearers.

It was decided that the body of Pres. Snow should lie in state at the Beehive [House] from 7 a.m. Sunday morning until 9:45 a.m. and from 9:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. The casket should be open to the family only; that at 10 a.m. the funeral cortege should take up its march to the tabernacle as follows: police; band; Presidency; Twelve, and Patriarch Jno. Smith; pallbearers; casket; family of deceased; Presiding Bishopric; presidents of stakes; bishopric of 18th ward, the ward where Pres. Snow resided; wives of the general authorities; general board of Relief Societies, general board of the Y.M.M.I.A., general board of the Y.L.M.I.A.; general board of the Deseret Sunday School Union; general board of the Primary Associations; general board of education; church school boards; general board of Religion Classes; directorates: Z.C.M.I., Zion's Saving Bank, Utah Light and Power Co., Salt Lake and Los Angeles Ry. Co., Saltair Beach Co., Grass Creek Coal Co.; general public.

It was decided that services should begin at the tabernacle at 10:30 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 noon; that the speakers should be selected from among the Presidency and Twelve; that the tabernacle should furnish the opening and closing songs, and that the temple choir should sing two of President Snow's favorite hymns between speakers; that at the close of the services the line of march should be taken up to the depot; that the special funeral train should leave for Brigham City at 1:30 p.m., sharp, reaching Brigham at 3 p.m., where it would be met by the authorities and people of Brigham City and Box Elder Co. Carriages would be furnished and the procession headed by the presidency of the Box Elder Stake, high council, and stake boards, would take up its line of march to the grave.

A letter from Mr. [David E.] Burley of the Short Line was read. He stated officially that a complimentary special funeral train was at the service of Pres. Smith to convey the body of Pres. Snow to its final resting place. It was moved that the kind offer of the Oregon Short Line Railway Co. be accepted, and that a letter of thanks be sent to Mr. Burley. Carried.

It was decided by unanimous vote that the counselors of Pres. Snow should act as such in the First Presidency, being in charge of the affairs of the church, until after the funeral. Myself and Apostle Woodruff were appointed as a committee to arrange for a floral offering of the Twelveâ€"the design to be, in a general way, three columns in white representing the First Presidency, with Twelve stars to represent the Twelve Apostles (which duty, we afterwards fulfilled). Benediction by Apostle Jno. W. Taylor. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
2 - Stan Larson (editor), A Ministry of Meetings: The Apostolic diaries of Rudger Clawson, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1993

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Sunday, Oct 15, 1899

-- Sunday, Oct 15, 1899
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The country is covered with snow and it is still falling.

I went to Provo and attended the forenoon meeting of the Conference. I spoke for 35 minutes on the completion of the Brigham Young Monument.

I had a visit with my mother, who is sick. I paid her Z.C.M.I. dividend of $4.00.

I attended the funeral of Don R. Coray. Rev. Goldwin, Reed Smoot, and I spoke. Father Howard Coray told me Hyrum Smith sealed his wife, Martha Jane Knowlton to him on or about October 20th 1843 in the City of Nauvoo, Ill. while they were tiding in the Patriarch's company and in his carriage. (1)

-- Friday, Dec 22, 1899
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I bot four sets of Knives and Forks, paid $15.00. Z.C.M.I. gave one hundred tons of coal to the poor as a Christmas present. (1)

-- Wednesday, May 9, 1900
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I had my eye cauterized today by Dr. L. Snow. I worked some in my garden. The Z.C.M.I. board met. (1)

-- Friday, Jan 25, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I bargained for a home for Helen M. Morgan today on York St. in the Waterloo derision of this City to cost $1,700.00.

Myself and wife Josephine and I went to Provo and attended the ball and banquet given by the Manager of Z.C.M.I. Our treatment was of the best. (1)

-- Thursday, Feb 21, 1901
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met at 2 p.m.A.H. Lund and I were appointed a committee to Audit the accounts of Z.C.M.I.

In the evening Josephine and [I] went to the Theatre. (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Aug 2, 1898

-- Aug 2, 1898
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] Tuesday Aug 2d I have been quite at the office all day on financial matters until 4 pm. My son James met with a severe accident to his eye this afternoon at Z.C.M.I. (1)

-- Thursday, Sep 15, 1898
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I met with the Directors of Z.C.M.I. and Coop. W. & M. Co. Business seems remarkably good. (2)

-- Wednesday, Nov 16, 1898
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I was about the City most of the [day]. I sold sixty one shares of Z.C.M.I. stock at 1-16 and paid the Descret Savings bank $7,000.00 Heber J. Grant and Co. did the business for me. (2)

-- Wednesday, Apr 5, 1899
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The Apostles met at 9:30 a.m. and talked over our duty towards the first Presidency.

I was elected a Director of Z.C.M.I. today. I spent the evening at home.

[General conference, April 6-10.] (2)

-- Thursday, Aug 17, 1899
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

Prests. Lorenzo Snow, Joseph F. Smith, Myself, Geo. Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, Artthou H. Lund, and Rudger Clawson met at the Temple. It was determined to have a silk Temple apron with raised flowers woven.

The Directors of Z.C.M.I., Coop. W. & M. Co, and Heber J. Grant and Co. met today.

The Utah volunteers returning from the Philippines left San Francisco today on a special for home. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Feb 17, 1898

-- Feb 17, 1898
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] Thur Feb 17 At the office. I attended meeting at the Temple, also a meeting of the Directors of ZCMI at 2 p.m. at which the sale of the Provo Coop Institution to Jesse Knight was ratified. (1)

-- Tuesday, Mar 29, 1898
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I found all well at home.

At 10 a.m. Lorenzo Snow, Franklin D. Richards, Brigham Young, Francis M. Lyman, Myself, Geo. Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, Marriner W. Merrill, Matthias F. Cowley, and Abraham O. Woodruff met in council at the Temple.

We held two meetings during the day and Lorenzo Snow, Abraham O. Woodruff, Matthias F. Cowley, Marriner W. Merrill, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor and George Teasdale [spoke]. I spoke a few moments. Presidents Geo. Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith joined us and the condition of the Loan and Trust bank was talked over. It was voted to do all we could to save it from failure.

The Superintendent and Executive committee of Z.C.M.I. and Wm. Williams and Myself and O. H. Pettit of the Coop. F. Company met and agreed the Z.C.M.I. should pay $200.00 towards the wall in the Young building just south of Z.C.M.I. and We to arrange for light to be admitted to the Z.C.M.I. office.

I had a short visit with Mr. Mons Petersen and talked over his business matters and what he could do to redeem his farm at Moab. (2)

-- Apr 5, 1898
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] Tuesday April 5th At the office. Feeling well. Was quite busy in the Office, and attended a Stockholders meeting of ZCMI at 12 M. and presided. My report as President was read and accepted, and the election of officers was held. At 2 pm I met with Bros Cannon & Smith, with the Trustees of our Deseret Canal Company & came to a better understanding of matters therein. Concluded that more money must be raised to complete the dam &c. I continued in meetings until 5 pm & went home. (1)

-- Tuesday, Apr 5, 1898
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

All of the Presidency and some of the Apostles and presiding Bishopric met at the Presidents' office and talked over the Canadian land and water matter.

At a meeting of the Stockholders of Z.C.M.I. the annual statement was read and all of the old board of Directors was reelected.

At 3 p.m. the brethren who had met on Canadian land and water matters met again and modified a proposition made by Mr. Gault.

A vote was made or taken that a number of the item[s] be changed or we decline to accept their offers.

I was at the Groesbeck office a short time.

[General conference held April 6-10.] (2)

-- Thursday, Apr 14, 1898
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The day is superb. I drove to Beck's hot springs and had a bath.

The Directors of the Coop. W. & M. Co. met at 3 p.m. and heard monthly reports. I drew dividend from Z.C.M.I. $360.00. I paid interest at Deseret Savings bank $227.32, Tithing $30.00. I paid Cutler Bros. on account $30.00. I bot seven apple trees. I paid shoemaker bill $2.70. I took a drive out to the Park. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Oct 21, 1897

-- Oct 21, 1897
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] Thur. Oct 21 At the office. Rec letter from M. Busy at my desk & had letter mailed. I attended my Temple meeting this morning and afterwards a Directors meeting of ZCMI, & drove home. (1)

-- Oct 28, 1897
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] Thur Oct 28th Bro Nuttall called for me with buggy this morning, & we drove to the R. G. W depot & left on the 8.30 am train. I am feeling fairly well. Was met at the depot by Bro McHenry & drove to the office. I attended a meeting of the executive committee of ZCMI this morning, also my Temple meeting this afternoon and a personal interview with Pres Cannon & Smith & Bro Jesse Knight of Provo. Went home at 4 pm. (1)

-- Thursday, Nov 11, 1897
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

Wells Fargo & Co. were paid $7,000.00 for me by the Deseret Savings Bank and 84 shares of Z.C.M.I. taken as security. (2)

-- Thursday, Nov 18, 1897
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

All of the Presidency, Lorenzo Snow, Franklin D. Richards, Brigham Young, Geo. Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, A. H. Lund, Abraham O. Woodruff, and I met in Council at the Temple.

I met with the Directors of Z.C.M.I. and the Coop. W. & M. Co. I also met with third Precinct electors and W. J. Newman and Oscar W. Moyle was nominated for Trustee of the City schools. (2)

-- Thursday, Jan 20, 1898
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

Josephine had a bad night.

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met and heard monthly reports. Geo. Romney and I went through the stock of the Coop. W. & M. Co. in the City yard and found it in good shape. Our yearly report shows the net earnings of the company to be $54,400.00 for the year 1897. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Jun 7, 1897

-- Jun 7, 1897
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] Monday June 7th Had a good night and arose at 7 a.m. After breakfast drove to the office. Attended a Stockholders meeting of Z. S. B. & Trust Co at the Bank at 11 am. Presided. Had statements read. Elected Directors for the ensuing year. The present directors were all reelected, viz: W. Woodruff, Geo. Q. Cannon, Joseph F. Smith, Lorenzo Snow, F. M Lyman H. J. Grant, James Jack, Angus M. Cannon, H. B. Clawson, Geo Reynolds, Thos. G. Webber, L. John Nuttall, & Geo. M. Cannon. Adjourned.

With Bro Nuttall I called at Z.C.M.I. and was weighed 178 1/2 lbs, showing a loss of 14 1/2 lbs since I was taken sick. S[ay..?] 1[0/7?] weeks. I attended a meeting of the Church Board of Education at 2 p.m. until 4 pm when I went home. My wife Delight & daughter called & spent the afternooon with us until after dinner & supper. On going to bed I slept very well. (1)

-- Jun 18, 1897
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] June 18th Spent a good night. Feel better this morning. At the office I attended a meeting of the Directors of Z.C.M.I. and this afternoon a meeting of the Ogden Pioneer Power Company. Looked after the well borers & others working on my place. They seem to be doing their best. (1)

-- Jul 21, 1897
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] July 21st I had a good night, and with my wife Emma & family went to ZCMI where seats had been prepared so we could view the parade of the day, which was really grand, after which I was weighed showing 161 lbs. I am very feeble and drove down home, where I rested. Madam Mountford called at the house this evening and gave me a sample of her massage treatment. Bro Salmon & Emma were present. Being so weak I felt very tired & did not rest very well during the night. (1)

-- Wednesday, Sep 29, 1897
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I made settlement with the Deseret National Bank today, paying them 60 shares of Z.C.M.I. stock and 90 shares of Coop. W. & M. Co. stock for a debt of seven thousand dollars. I paid the Coop. W. & M. Co. $47.80, J. C. Critter $90.00. I gave to Jos. F. Smith to aid in the Emmigration of Mary B. Smith Norman $10.00.

My son George Albert is very sick. (2)

-- Friday, Oct 15, 1897
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I drew a dividend of $360.00 from Z.C.M.I. I paid interest to Wells Fargo Co. $315.00. I paid H. J. Grant $30.92. I paid Charles Johnson $5.00.

The Directors of the Grant Gold Mining Co. met and agreed to sign a note for $7,000.00. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Friday, Apr 16, 1897

-- Friday, Apr 16, 1897
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met and Elected Heber J. Grant, Geo. Romney and John R. Barnes Executive Committee and Thos. G. Webber, Manager.

My son Geo. A. is quite poorly. I am building fence at Josephine's. (1)

-- Apr 20, 1897
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] April 20th I slept some over 4 hours after midnight till 7.40 am. At 8 a.m. I got up and signed 75 Z.C.M.I certificates and 60 Liverpool office draft making 100 of each. Ate my breakfast. Pres Geo Q Cannon called & staid a short time. Bro Nuttall Shaved me, & I washed & dressed myelf. I cut the setts (1/2 bushel each) of the "Uncle Sam" and "Arma" Potatoes for planting. At 3.30 pm. my daughter Alice took some medicine that Dr Shipp prescribed for her, without water and it burned her mouth and throat being a strong acid. Gave her some strong coffee and she felt better but her mouth & throat pained her for some time. Asahel & wife & miss Winter called and the evening was spent in conversation, singing &c. I slept some during the afternoon and evening. (2)

-- Apr 23, 1897
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] April 23rd I slept 5 hours from midnight to 8 am. I dictated a letter to my wife Sarah at Provo. Bro Nuttall gave me a bath, dressed and left for the office at 9.50. After my lunch I went to ZCMI & weighed 184 lbs showing a loss in my weight of 9 lbs. I returned home at 2.20. Bro Andrew Smith called & I had a chat with him. Did not feel much fatigued by my visit to the office. Bro Nuttall & sister Woodruff went to the Theatre tonight. I slept much of the evening. (2)

-- May 6, 1897
[Apostle Heber J. Grant Diary] Arranged for the Utah Sugar Company to loan the Church $50 to remit to HB Claflin & company New York, when the next note of Cannon and Grant Co. shall fall due. Arranged with ZCMI to prepare the sugar bills to cover this amount. Also made similar arrangements for an additional five thousand dollars for the same party to cover the second not which will fall due during my absence at Vernal. (3)

-- Jun 1, 1897
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] Tuesday June 1st 1897 After midnight was somewhat wakeful but had enough sleep. After breakfast at 8.15 I took a walk. Then sat down and signed 40 drafts in the Liverpool office book. Laid down & slept 2 hours. Then drove to the office at 11.25 assisted by Elder L. John Nuttall. I made up my money & Tithing orders for my wives & hired man George, & mailed that for Sarah at Provo. I mislaid $50 in U.S. currency. Sisters Susa Y Gates & Zina Y. Card came in requesting me to attend the B Young family gathering in the Lion House, but I excused myself. I went to ZCMI and weighed 181 lbs. On my way home I called at Claras and at Susan Scholes. I walked out and took my supper at 7.30 my family gathered in my room & we Spent an hour very agreeably in conversation. My mind was quite clear. I was mouth in our family prayers. Dr Snow ordered that my urine be measured. Commenced this evening. After going to bed I was rather restless. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
3 - Diary Excerpts of Heber J. Grant,

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Monday, Feb 1, 1897

-- Monday, Feb 1, 1897
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The employees of Z.C.M.I. had a grand ball at the Theatre. I took my wife Josephine and my daughter Sarah. We had a most agreeable time. (1)

-- Friday, Feb 5, 1897
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Idaho Falls

Manager Gilbert Wright met us and we spent the entire day examining our books, notes goods and accounts.

Every thing was in good shape.

Bp. Geo. Romney and I took a look through Z.C.M.I. and found our stock in a bad fix. (1)

-- Feb 15, 1897
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I Met with ZCMI. Georg C Noble Called. (2)

-- Mar 15, 1897
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I spent the day in the office. Attended Z.C.M.I Board. G Q. Cannon was Appointed vice President of ZCMI. (2)

-- Apr 5, 1897
[Apostle Heber J. Grant Diary] [ZCMI stockholders meeting] the only change in the officers and directors being the substitution of George Q. Cannon for Moses Thatcher as Vice Prest. and William McIntyre for Moses Thatcher as a director. (3)

Footnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
3 - Diary Excerpts of Heber J. Grant,

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Monday, Nov 16, 1896

-- Monday, Nov 16, 1896
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met today. President Joseph F. Smith and I wrote a letter to Mark Hanna. (1)

-- Wednesday, Nov 18, 1896
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I met with Geo. Q. Cannon, Jos. E. Taylor, C. W. Penrose, C. H. Wileken, Jos. F. Smith, Geo. F. Gibbs, Heber J. Grant, and A.M. Cannon to talk over the candidacy of Prest. Geo. Q. Cannon for the Senate. We did nothing.

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met at the office. Business seems good. I spent the evening at Josephine's. (1)

-- Dec 1, 1896
[Apostle Brigham Young Jr. Diary] [[Met Thatcher in front of the ZCMI building. They were mutually kind but Young longed to tell Thatcher of his feelings regarding publication of his correspondence in a paper hostile to the Kingdom of God, correspondence held with the dearest friends he has on earth. Young adds that if Thatcher had been a member of a city ward, he would have laid a charge against him.]] (2)

-- During 1896
[Utah Statehood] STATEHOOD FOR UTAH [p0000188.jpg] ZCMI Building at statehood, 1896 (3)

-- Jan 5, 1897
[Apostle Heber J. Grant Diary] [Council meeting] Marriner W. Merrill Speaking of men going out of the Church of Christ he said they did not go all in a day, but the their disaffection was one that came by degrees. There is always a cause when men go out of the Church. Referred to having a visit with Moses Thatcher on the train going from Salt Lake to Ogden, the day after he was deposed as an apostle. He wanted to remind Bro[ther] Moses of a number of things, but Moses would not allow him to get in a word but insisted in doing all of the talking and he simply talked and talked in a line to justify his position and condemn his brethren. He was not in the least surprised at the downfall of Moses, as he had heard him talk for years about his brethren in a way and a manner that he knew was not right and was not in accord with the Spirit of the Lord. He said that the Lord might over rule for Moses Thatcher to go to the Senate, and that for a time he might seem to triumph over his b
rethren his brethren but the day would come when he and all those who fight against the Church of God will be forgotten and the work of the Lord will triumph and that gloriously. Heber J. Grant spoke on many items that he had noticed in the life and labors of Moses Thatcher in years gone by that made it very plain to him now that Moses had been going the wrong way for many years. Spoke of business affairs where he had not treated his brethren with a proper spirit. Told of his letter of March 8th 1886 about the ZCMI syndicated which purchased the ZCMI stock of the Church and of the false doctrine in the letter in the estimation of himself and brother Lyman who was stopping at his home. Told of many times having listened to Bro[ther] Moses finding fault with his brethren. George Teasdale spoke Referred to the downfall of Moses Thatcher ad said the fact that he was being praised by the enemies of the work of God should be enough of a testimony to any one who has the spirit of t
he Lord to show them that he was in the dark. (4)

Footnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
2 - Diary of Apostle Brigham Young Jr.
3 - Utah History Encyclopedia: Utah Statehood, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/s/STATEHOOD.html
4 - Diary Excerpts of Heber J. Grant,

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Nov 15, 1895

-- Nov 15, 1895
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 In Company with G. Q. Cannon & Abram I went through The Telephone in Salt Lake City. I talked over 100 Miles. I met with ZCMI Board. (1)

-- Dec 16, 1895
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 16 We Met with Brother Penrose & talked to him about going into the Historians office to work in Compilation of the History which has been lying Still without Compilation for many years. I met with the board of Z.C.M.I. I met with Br Reed Smoot on Account of a Case Repeated from the H.C. by the name of Charles Monk And with Brother Preston about Debts Due on the B Y Academy of Provo. (1)

-- During 1895
Before his election to the Senate, Reed Smoot engaged in a number of business enterprises, including banking, mining, livestock raising, and the manufacture of woolen goods. He was president of both Provo Commercial & Savings Bank and the Smoot Investment Company. He also served as a director of ZCMI and of the Deseret Savings Bank in Salt Lake City. Smoot was active in the Mormon church and was called to the presidency of the Utah Stake (Provo) in 1895. (2)

-- Wednesday, Apr 15, 1896
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met at noon. The reports for March were read. The business seems to be doing nicely. (3)

-- Tuesday, May 5, 1896
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I got from James Jack $75.00, $50 cash and $25 in Z.C.M.I. orders. I gave to each of my wives $20.00. I paid Wells Fargo and Co. $157.50 interest. It rained most all day. (3)

Footnotes:
1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
2 - Utah History Encyclopedia: Reed Smoot, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/s/SMOOT%2CREED.html
3 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Monday Sep 30, 1895

-- Monday Sep 30, 1895
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

Geo. Q. Cannon, Jos. F. Smith, Moses Thatcher, Heber J. Grant, Henry Dinwoodey, George Romney, John R. Barnes, John R. Winder, T. G. Weber, A. W. Carlson, F. D. Richards, L. John Nuttall, F. S. Richards as Attorney and myself met at president W. Woodruffs office and took steps to reincorporate Z.C.M.I. for fifty years.

Moses Thatcher presided. He is in most delicate health. (1)

-- Wednesday, Oct 2, 1895
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

We organized the Z.C.M.I. board for the incorporation. At 2 p.m. the following members of the Council of the Apostles met in the Temple: Lorenzo Snow, F. D. Richards, Brigham Young, Moses Thatcher, Francis M. Lyman, John Henry Smith, George Teasdale, Marriner W. Merrill, Heber J. Grant and Abraham H. Cannon.

Bros. G. Teasdale, H. J. Grant, and M. W. Merrill spoke to us upon the matters of their labors and Bro. Merrill gave us an account of dreams and visions given to him, also a marvelous escape from death being rescued by an unseen hand when a large log had rolled upon him and he was unable to help himself. He lost himself and when he came to, his wagon was loaded and he was on it riding home and fully one mile from where the accident had occured. John W. Taylor joined us today. (1)

-- Oct 15, 1895
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I met with Judge Patten on Money matters. I met with ZCMI Board & we voted in Abram H Cannon as a Member of the Board. It was warm pleasant weather. (2)

-- Tuesday, Oct 15, 1895
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met today and talked over the business. It was decided to let H. P. Richards, George Bourne, T. V. Williams, and H. W. Nesbit go as their services are no longer needed. (1)

-- Nov 12, 1895
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 12 I spent the Day in the Office. Joseph E Olisard Chicago Called upon me Recommended by Joseph S Woodruff. I signed several Notes for Money on the Ogden Power Company in Ogden. I met with My Councillors & John M Cannon upon the subjet of Electing President G. Q. Cannon to Congress. We got 2 letters from Langford & Hugh Cannon not favorable. I spent most of the Day in signing the Stock Book of Z.C.M.I. I Met with Senator Dubois who talked with us about our political Affairs. I Attended a party at Asahels House in the Evening with the old folks. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Feb 6, 1895

-- Feb 6, 1895
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 6 I wrote a Letter to Owen & sent one from Blanche with it. I met with the Board of Z.C.M.I. Also Met with Brother Orson Smith & Langford. (1)

-- Feb 15, 1895
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I spent the day in the office. I met with the Board of ZCMI. Meeting lasted 3 Hours. (1)

-- Friday, Mar 15, 1895
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met and heard the Annual Statement of the Secretary and also the Monthly report.

2 p.m. the Convention met and had a rather stormy session. (2)

-- Saturday, Jun 15, 1895
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

Judge C. W. Bennett and I had a long talk over his candidacy for the Senate and what his prospects were. The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met at 12 noon and read reports. (2)

-- Thursday, Aug 15, 1895
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

Presidents W. Woodruff, Geo. Q. Cannon, Jos. F. Smith, Lorenzo Snow, Brigham Young, Francis M. Lyman, Heber J. Grant, Abraham H. Cannon, and myself met at the Temple and had prayer. The question of the organization of high Councils was talked over.

Other matters were considered.

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met at 1 p.m. and went through the reports of the month. Business seems to be improving a little. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Friday, Sep 14, 1894

-- Friday, Sep 14, 1894
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I met with the Directors of Z.C.M.I. Business seems to be looking up a little.

[Went to Idaho for church meetings, September 15-19.] (1)

-- Oct 15, 1894
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I spent the day at the office. I met with the board of Z.C.M.I. & heard their report. I met with many persons. (2)

-- Monday, Dec 17, 1894
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I borrowed $500.00 at the State Bank today and gave six shares of Z.C.M.I. stock. I was at the Groesbeck offices part of the day. The Kanab Coop. Land Directors met and talked over their business affairs.

I was elected a Delegate to the Constitutional Convention on Nov. 6. The Utah Commission are trying to count me out. (1)

-- Dec 18, 1894
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 18 We listened to the Report of the financial Committee of the Utah Company which Seemed Hopeful. I Attended a meeting on the 17 with the ZCMI Board. (2)

-- Jan 15, 1895
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I signed a Note to day as Trustee in trust for $500,000 for three years at about 5 percent. I met with Wm. Budge & Met with the board of Z.C.M.I. And several other Parties. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Monday, Jan 15, 1894

-- Monday, Jan 15, 1894
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I paid Josephine's Taxes today. The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met today. They passed their quarterly dividend. (1)

-- Feb 15, 1894
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 G. Q Cannon & H. B. Clawson arived this morning. Both Came to the office and the Presidency were together again. We met with the board of Z.C.M.I Then with Bishop Preston. Bishop Burton of the farmers ward is vary low. I am afraid we will loose him. (2)

-- Mar 15, 1894
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I wrote to Owen. I & Emma sent Letter. I received a Letter from Brother Naegle. The board of sugar factory Met at the office.

The ZCMI Board met and recepts for Feb were $162,845.33. Disbursmet were $149,070.92. Recepts for 1843 [1893] were $2,497,916.48 cts.

We also got word that Spencer Clawsons wife Nabbie Young Clawson died to day at 1.10 oclock Aged [ ]. (2)

-- Apr 24, 1894
[Francis M. Lyman] Pres[ident] Woodruff and Pres[ident] Jos[eph] F. Smith called me in to consult with them upon questions B[isho]p W[illia]m B. Preston presented. We all decided that ZCMI should give $50 to help transport the members of the Industrial Army from Utah. [May 6, 1894] [Heber] I stoke upon the necessity of producing all we consume as near as possible. (3)

-- Jul 16, 1894
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 16 I was quite Poorly but went to the office to attend a Meeting with ZCMI. I received a Letter from Owen to the Editor of the News & one to Father & Mother. I Mailed a Letter to Owen. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
3 - Excerpts of Apostle Francis M. Lyman Diaries

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Thursday, Oct 5, 1893

-- Thursday, Oct 5, 1893
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

This morning L. Snow, F. D. Richards, Brigham Young, Moses Thatcher, F. M. Lyman, H. J. Grant, J. W. Taylor, M. W. Merrill, A. H. Cannon and I met and Bros. Cannon, Grant, Richards and L. Snow spoke. He [Snow] said the Lord revealed to him that as man is God once was and that [as] God is man will be.

At 1 p.m. Presidents W. Woodruff, G. Q. Cannon, and Jos. F. Smith joined us and we partook of the sacrament. Prest. G. Q. C. just returned from California. He predicted that we would pull through our financial troubles all right. The stockholders of Z.C.M.I. met and I was elected a Director for the ensuing year.

The Directors of the Groesbeck Co. met and agreed to accept Mr. Goldberg's offer of a loan at 10 percent for a year for $65,000. (1)

-- Wednesday, Nov 15, 1893
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I got second Endowments today for my Brother George. I met with the Directors of Z.C.M.I. and the Grant Coop. Co. James Jack put into my hands $50.00.

[Went to Manassa for conference and visit, November 17-22.] (1)

-- Nov 17, 1893
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 17 I spent the day in the Office. Brother Webber & Row Called upon us & informed us that Br Row had resigned his position in the Z.C.M.I & we made an Appointment to meet the board of ZCMI on Monday the 20. (2)

-- Nov 28, 1893
[Apostle Heber J. Grant Diary] This morning had a long chat with Moses Thatcher and he regrets the action of the Directors of ZCMI in dropping him as a member of the Executive Committee. He feels that he should have been consulted. I regret very much indeed to have Moses Feel as he does as I am sure there is nothing but the best of feelings for him with all of the Board and the only reason given for making a change was on account of his poor health. I wish that I had thought to have asked to defer the matter until he were present. He tells me that it is his intention to sell his stock and retire from the Board . . . (3)

-- Jan 15, 1894
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] Jan 15 1894 We Met at the office in the morning several of the Twelve and with the board of ZCMI at 11 <o'clock>. We voted to give to the Poor $150 in addition to the $125 given before. We also voted to omit Declairing a Dividend for the next 6 month.

We had a Party of young People at our House in the Evening. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
3 - Diary Excerpts of Heber J. Grant,

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Jul 5, 1893

-- Jul 5, 1893
[Francis M. Lyman] Met with Board of ZCMI. We consented to negotiate 100,000 of our notes for Bank Certificates of deposit, the money to be used to assists the church. It was very grinding upon the brethren to do this but it seemed necessary to save the Church. Before now it has been necessary for the church by its trustee in trust to come to the rescue of ZCMI and now it is but decent generosity for ZCMI to come to the assistance of the church. (1)

-- Wednesday, Jul 5, 1893
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The Directors of the Coop. W. & M. Co., Home F. I. Co. and Z.C.M.I. met today to talk over the financial situation. The Home Fire declaired their usual dividend. I called at the Deseret Bank and to see about the call of my note for seven thousand dollars. H. S. Young told me to do the best I could. Wm. Smith brought in our two cows. (2)

-- Tuesday, Aug 15, 1893
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met at 12 noon and heard the monthly reports and passed upon several items of Interest. Bro. J. H. Barnes voted against approving the $5,000.00 excess of notes that Bro. H. J. Grant had just put out in New York. The Home Fire Directors met and refused to loan some of their securities. (2)

-- Friday, Aug 25, 1893
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I was busy all day trying to fix up affairs. I got an order from the Groesbeck Co. on Kohn for $35.00 and I got myself and Chase a suit of clothes.

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met and heard reports of the business. It is very dark indeed. (2)

-- Oct 5, 1893
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 5 I went to the Office. Met with Prest Cannon. Went to the Temple. Partook of the Sacrament. Had a good time. Returned to the office. Met the Board of Savings Bank untill 4 oclok. We then Met with the board of ZCMI. (3)

Footnotes:
1 - Excerpts of Apostle Francis M. Lyman Diaries
2 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
3 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993

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The history of Z.C.M.I, 1892

-- During 1892
[George Albert Smith] George Albert attended Brigham Young Academy and the University of Deseret, was a sergeant in the Utah National Guard, worked for ZCMI as a salesman, and was a surveyor for the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. While working in the latter capacity, he suffered a permanent injury to his eyesight. He married Lucy Emily Woodruff in 1892; she bore him three children. (1)

-- Feb 15, 1893
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I wrote to Prest G Q. Cannon. Gave him an account of my telegram. Cannot get our personal property. Appeal Dismissed. Soliciter General willingbut Atorney General opposed. He is our Enemy. A sugar Meeting Held at the office. We Also met with ZCMI Board. (2)

-- Wednesday, Feb 15, 1893
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I spent the forenoon reading one of Mark Twain's books.

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met and went through the reports and heard from the Executive Committee who had visited the various branches.

The Institution seems to be flourishing. (3)

-- Thursday, May 4, 1893
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I drew $224.00 from the State Bank on Z.C.M.I. check to go East on.

Prest. W. Woodruff is very sick. (3)

-- Tuesday, Jun 13, 1893
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I attended the board meeting of Z.C.M.I., the Coop. W. & M. Co. and the Home Fire Insurance Co. I tried to borrow one thousand dollars to day but failed. (3)

Footnotes:
1 - Utah History Encyclopedia: George Albert Smith, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/s/SMITH%2CGEORGE.html
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
3 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Monday, Oct 3, 1892

-- Monday, Oct 3, 1892
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

Aunt Lucy gave me a deed to all of our joint property.

She gave to my Wife Sarah our stock in Z.C.M.I. and transfered it. She distributed her effects among the family.

Josephine & children came tonight. (1)

-- Oct 5, 1892
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 5 I met with ZCMI Board & Stock Holders And all of the Old Board & Officers were Elected. I met with the Bank board also & heard the rep[or]t of the same. (2)

-- Oct 17, 1892
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 17 President Cannon got a Telegram this morning from his s[on?] saying that his Brother Son David died this morning at 9 oclok in Jermany 21 years old. President Cannon his Father telegraphed for his Body to be brought home.

I spent the day in the office & met with board of Z.C.M.I. And attended to the business Necessary. I met with quite a Number of visitors. (2)

-- Dec 15, 1892
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I met with Mr Salisbury. We met with the Board of Z.C.M.I and herd the report of Nov of the institution. I wrote to Newton. (2)

-- During 1892
[BYU] Temporary accommodations, including a ZCMI warehouse, served until a new Academy building on University Avenue was dedicated in 1892. (3)

Footnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
3 - Utah History Encyclopedia: BYU, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/b/BRIGHAMYOUUNIVER.html

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The history of Z.C.M.I, Friday, May 6, 1892

-- Friday, May 6, 1892
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I borrowed today at the Deseret bank $7,000.00 and am to pay 8 percent per annum. The note is dated tomorrow. I put up 60 shares of Z.C.M.I. and 25 shares of Coop. W. & M. Co. stock. I exchanged at the Company office some old stock for the new. (1)

-- May 17, 1892
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] May 17, 1892 I met with the board of ZCMI & many visitors but went home Early. (2)

-- Thursday, Aug 4, 1892
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I gave Sarah a note for one thousand dollars, secured by 6 shares Z.C.M.I. and 200 shares Spanish Fork Coop. Stock. (1)

-- Tuesday, Aug 23, 1892
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I met with the Z.C.M.I. board of Directors and we talked over the Chamber of Commerce suit against the Union Pacific. (1)

-- Sep 15, 1892
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I met with the Z.C.M.I. Board & with the Twelve. I had much Company all day. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
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The history of Z.C.M.I, Feb 15, 1892

-- Feb 15, 1892
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I spent the day in the office. I wrote Letter to M Thatcher A H Lund J W Clark on Woodruff Genealogy. I met with Z.C.M.I Board. Not a quorum. I went to the Theater in the Evening. (1)

-- Mar 15, 1892
Depositions in Salt Lake City about Nauvoo polygamy and other matters for so-called "Temple Lot case." Depositions begin on Apr. 18 at Independence, Missouri. At Z.C.M.I. director's meeting Apostle Moses Thatcher offers to resign as a director but backs out when his offer is accepted. (2)

[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I spent the Day in the Gardo. I met with the Board of Z.C.M.I. Moses Thatch[er] wished to resign from the Board & Execitive Comittee & wished to sell his stock. We had a hard East wind in the Night. (1)

-- Tuesday, Mar 15, 1892
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

I returned to the City and attended the Directors meeting of Z.C.M.I. We had long sitting and a rather warm one. Bro. M. Thatcher was badly keyed up. He made a proposition to buy the surplus Z.C.M.I. stock which was taken under advisement. He proposed to resign and it was accepted but he back[ed] out. (3)

-- Thursday Apr 21, 1892
[John Nuttle Diary] Bought a pare of Shoes at Z.C.M.I. $5.00 I left by the 950 train for Manti arrived at 350. Bro Jesson was there with team to take me to the Temple. I conversed with Bro A H Lund about sister Barratts Sealings & anointings. and explained to him my conversation with Prests Woodruff & Cannon on her affairs. He was quite satisfied for me to officiate for & in behalf of Prest John Taylor. Sister M K Barratt. born Jan 17. 1834 at Stockport Cheshme England was sealed to Presi. John Taylor. I being his proxy. she was afterwards anointed to him. I being proxy by Pres. Anthon H Lund. Bro L. C. Mareger was on the train with me he going to Kanab. we conversed on Kanab matters. I met Bro Richard Hall & called in to see Sister Hall whom I had not met for a many years, was pleased to See them. Spent the evening at Bro John B. Maiben's with he & wives & Sister Barratt. Had supper at the Temple Hotel & slept there. (4)

Footnotes:
1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
2 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
3 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
4 - Diary Excerpts of L. John Nuttall, http://www.signaturebookslibrary.org/journals/nuttall.htm
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The history of Z.C.M.I, Nov 16, 1891

-- Nov 16, 1891
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 16 In Company with G Q Cannon & H B Clawson we went on board of the Cars & had an interview with Isaac Trumbo & rode with him to Morgan City Weber Station & returned to Salt Lake. Distance 90 m. We Met with the board of ZCMI & Met with Mr Norton Member of Parliament and had a long Conversation with him upon Mormon affairs. I signed 20 Recommends. Receivd 11 Letters. (1)

-- Nov 20, 1891
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 20 I signed 17 Recommends. I received 3 Letters. I signed 67 ZCMI stocks. My grand Daughter Vedi was taken Dangerously sick supposed with Diptherea. I visited her in the Evening & laid hands upon her & she seemed Better. I attended the Ball Appointed for Deseret Hospital. I Staid untill 12 <o'clock>. (1)

-- Dec 2, 1891
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 2 I went to the Office in a hard Hail Storm & met with many Brethren. I met with a Committee from Provo About selling land in Provo And we held a Meeting in Z.C.M.I to form An investmet Company. A Committee was Apointed to get subscription &c. I went to Brother A F MCDonalds & spent the Evening. (1)

-- Dec 11, 1891
[Apostle Heber J. Grant Diary] . . . All of those who attended the meeting at 11 AM expressed themselves as very much in favor of forming a firm for the purpose of borrowing money to aid the sugar factory and other industries needing assistance. The name of Cannon, Grant & Co. was decided upon for the firm, and the following agreement was signed; -- "We the undersigned have this day voluntarily associated ourselves together as partners under the name of Cannon, Grant & Co. for the purpose of borrowing and loaning money, the individual interest of each partner to be mutually agreed upon in proportion to the amount of stocks which he may assign in blank to the firm. HJ Grant is authorized to act as the agent for the firm, and to borrow money on stocks in the firm’s possession, and to sign the firm name to promissory notes for such amounts, and for such length of time as he may see proper, making an account to the firm for all moneys borrowed." signed December 11, 1891 Geo[rge
] Q. Cannon, Heber J. Grant, WM H. Rowe, Elias Morris, Nephi W. Clayton, Geo[rge] M. Cannon, Elias A. Smith, Leonard G. Hardy, Jesse W. Fox, Jr., Jos[eph] F. Smith, Abraham H. Cannon, Henry A. Woolley. I could not help but contrast the difference between the feeling manifested in our meeting today when the firm of Cannon, Grant & Co. was formed and that which developed at the meeting held at the ZCMI some days ago when the organization of an Investment Co. was being considered. Something over $200,000 in securities were delivered to me as the agent for the firm of Cannon, Grant & Co. (off to San Francisco) with sick wife, met Mattie Hughes (2)

-- Dec 15, 1891
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I went to the City And Attended the Z.C.M.I Board Meeting. I met with Judg Este & Col Trumbow & others. I was quite Poorly. (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
2 - Diary Excerpts of Heber J. Grant,
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The history of Z.C.M.I, Aug 6, 1891

-- Aug 6, 1891
[Apostle Heber J. Grant Diary] Att[orne]ys Dickson and Richards presented a lot of questions that would no doubt have to be answered in the church property cases. I feel like letting the property go rather than try to defend it under the circumstances, but this is no doubt a wrong feeling. My Wife Lucy was blessed by the brethren today. I wrote to Gusta that we would have to give up the trip to London . . . This afternoon I went with Ex. Gov. West and F. S. Richards to visit a number of persons soliciting funds for the Democratic Party. I had a chat with John H[enr]y Smith and he said that he was willing that all of the stock (in insurance and ZCMI he held be sold and invested in Sugar Co.). (1)

-- Aug 17, 1891
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 17 I rode to the farm & to the Gardo. 20 Miles. I found a plenty of Business at the Office. I met with several Parties Among the Number Ward E Pack. I met with Z.C.M.I. at 2 oclok. (2)

-- Aug 26, 1891
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 26 I signed 15 Recommends. I received 10 Letters. I met with the savings Bank Board.

Brother Charles Brown was born in Germany in 1856. He died at 4 AM. to day At Mount Sania Hospital Aged 35 years. He left 5 Children. He has been Associated with ZCMI for [ ] years. He has been Associated with Asahel H Woodruff 16 years. All now feel his loss. {Charles Brown Born 1856 Germany Died Aug 26 1891 Aged 35 years} (2)

-- Sep 15, 1891
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I signed 30 Recommends. I received 15 Letters. I wrote to David P. Woodruff. We Met with the ZCMI Board. We Met with Col Trumbo & several Gentlemen. (2)

-- Monday, Nov 16, 1891
[Apostle John Henry Smith Diary] Salt Lake City

The Directors of Z.C.M.I. met at the Gardo house and had the reports of the Secretary read for the month of October. The Directors of the Groesbeck Co. met in the evening and talked over the situation. (3)

Footnotes:
1 - Diary Excerpts of Heber J. Grant,
2 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
3 - Jean Bickmore White (editor), Church, State, and Politics: The Diaries of John Henry Smith, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1990
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The history of Z.C.M.I, Apr 27, 1891

-- Apr 27, 1891
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 27 I signed 32 Recommends. I received 54 Letters. Brothers G Q Cannon & H. B Clawson arived at 10 AM. I wrote 2 Letters to G T Webber. Sent him $479.45 for 4 shares in ZCMI Stock. I got the stock. I wrote to Wm. W Riter for 4 shares of Deseret National Bank Stock for which I Paid $1,000 dollars. (1)

-- Jun 15, 1891
[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 15 I signed 15 Recommends. I receivd 6 Letters. I met with the Z.C.M.I. Board. (1)

-- Jul 9, 1891
[Apostle Heber J. Grant Diary] Meeting at ten AM There were Present Presidents Geo[rge] Q. Cannon and Jos[eph] F. Smith, Apostles Snow, Richards, Lyman, Smith, Grant, Taylor, Merrill, Lund and Cannon. President Lorenzo Snow said that in our former meetings as Apostles that we had tried to become perfectly united with one another and also to have perfect union with the Presidency of the Church . . . In our meeting day before yesterday we had devoted the time to discussion of political matters . . . On account of political matters the brethren had felt that they would like to meet with the Presidency of the Church. Pres[iden]t Cannon said that Pres[iden]t Woodruff was not feeling well and that he had expressed regrets that he could not meet with us today. John Henry Smith Expressed regrets at being absent yesterday and part of the day before. He expressed the very best of feelings for all of his brethren. Hoped that his political labors had been in the interests of the people a
nd if they had not been then he had no been able to labor as he desired to do. After John T. Caine, John R. Winder, Franklin S. Richards and other leading men had come out and pronounced themselves as Democrats he felt that it was absolutely necessary for him and other leading men who were Republicans to come out and work for their cause or the people would all go with one bound to the Democratic Party. He went to the Theatre the night that the Republican Party was organized without knowing what I would do. Pres[iden]t Woodruff had given me no counsel other than I should act as the Spirit directed. I felt that the proper thing for me to do was to address the meeting and therefore I did it. All I want is to labor for the best good of the saints and I feel that my labors have been in the interests of the people. The main thing that he had tried to get out of the minds of the people was that it would be a crime to be a Republican. Lorenzo Snow said the question was shall we app
rove of the labors of brother Smith and is it wise for others of the brethren to take a prominent part in political matters. He felt that no matter what we did that we should be careful not to say or do anything to arouse ill feelings with those who were not on the same side politically as we were. I fully fellowship brother John Henry in his course and feel that it was almost an absolute necessity for him to take the course he has. I would not like to see any of the other members of the Apostles enter the field at the present time . . . President Joseph F. Smith said that it had been intimated to the Presidency by some of our very best friends that it would be injurious to the people in case they were all to join either one of the great National parties. As the leanings of the people seemed to be to join the Democrats it had seemed absolutely necessary to have some one high in authority who was a Republican to come out and labor for that party. It seems that the impression
has got out among the people that it is almost a crime for them to become members of the Republican party and about the only way such an idea could be gotten out of their minds was that at least one of the leading men in the Church in whom the saints had confidence and who was really and truly a Republican should come out in the interests of his party and labor for it. Pres[iden]t Harrison had been in favor of the law that was to take away from all Mormons all the rights of citizens for a period of thirty years and the only reason this law and the only reason this law and others against us had not been passed was that the impression had been given to the Republican Party leaders that there was at least a fighting chance for them in Utah if they would stop making laws against the people. He had felt and so has Pres[iden]t Woodruff that it was absolutely necessary for John H[enr]y to take the course he has. Our influential friends among the gentiles residing outside of the ter
ritory had also felt that some work like that which brother John H[enr]y was doing was necessary. John H[enr]y seemed to be about the only man that could be put forward and we have really sacrificed him and he is now in the fight and he can not very well get out. Personally I wish we had more Republicans among the leading brethren so that our people would not think that it was wrong for them to join that party. He said that in case we wished to have Utah become a state and if we desired to see the brethren receive amnesty in his opinion there was no hopes for these two things only through the party now in power. He did not think the Democratic party ever would do anything for us. The Republican party put down slavery and then they had the courage to ask the people of the south to work with them and granted amnesty to all. The Republican Party claims the honor of putting down polygamy and now they have the courage and will grant amnesty to us if there is any hopes for them in
our territory. Blaine and other very strong Republicans are working for us and they have been doing so for a long time, but if there is one single leading national Democrat working for us that he did not know it. Sincerely hoped that after the next election that the Democrats can not cry out with glee that the territory has all gone Democratic beyond redemption. President George Q. Cannon said that he felt that Brother John Henrey had made a great sacrifice in entering the political field as an active worker. While the Presidency did not call him to labor as he has at the same time they had felt that what he had done and was doing was for the best interests of the people and had had their full approval. Our friends felt that our political affairs should be so managed that we would have the friendship if possible of both of the political parties. He thought the feeling that all of us should have was the best interests of Utah without regard to party. Expressed his pleasure a
t being with the brethren today and his regrets that Pres[iden]t Woodruff was not feeling well enough to attend the meeting. Reference to the meetings that he attended forty years ago on the Sandwich Islands where the brethren would come together to pray and bless each other and said that these meetings were fresh in his memory on account of the outpourings of the Spirit and the time of rejoicing that they had. Said that there is nothing that is better than for us to get together and fast and pray and bless each other. Nothing would bring more of the Spirit of God to us than a course of this kind. He said that he felt that it was due to Isaac Trumbo to say that he had done more in time and in money for us than any many among the outsiders. He had been on hand at all times to labor in our interests and said that Trumbo felt that there was blessing attending his efforts in our behalf. Judge Estey of California was a friend of ours and he was interested in our cause and Estey w
as willing and did give credit for his interest to the efforts of Trumbo in enlisting his sympathies. In fact he felt that it was due to Trumbo to say that he had done as much if not more for us than any man in Zion. We as a people were under deep obligations to leading men among the Republicans. Said that good government would come to the nation no matter which party were in power provided good men were elected to office. It was the man and not the party that would bring us good government. It was perfectly clear to him that it was the right thing for our people to divide. The same spirit that in times past advised union now prompted us to division. Felt very strongly that we should be somewhere as near as possible equally divided. Felt that we should labor with all our ability for the best interests of the people and that when we had done all that was in our power that then he was perfectly willing to trust the final result in the hands of the Lord. The Presidency were per
fectly united and he felt that if they could be united with the Apostles that there was nothing to fear. There were at the present time some fault finding with brother John H[enr]y Smith but this would all pass away in time. Hoped that every man who came to the next Legislature
would be pledged in favor of the admission of Utah into the Union as a State and against the disenfranchisement of our people. Expressed perfect confidence in Apostles and they had his love and he desired their confidence and love. Francis M. Lyman said that he felt that we should have sufficient confidence in each other that we would know that not one of our quorum would take the course brother John H[enr]y had taken unless it was approved by the Presidency. He felt that we should be willing to relinquish our ideas in favor of those of the Presidency in cases where we did not see things alike. Heber J. Grant referred to the fact that at our meeting the day before yesterday it was almost if not quite the unanimous feeling of all who spoke that no effort should (not penned in) be made to change the political faith of the saints in the different Stakes and that all who had referred to the meeting held a week ago Monday, at which it was talked over that a committee should be ap
pointed to try and see that the saints were as nearly as possibly equally divided, thought that such a committee was a great mistake. Stated that he felt that it was due to Prests. Cannon and Smith that they should know the feelings of the Apostles on the matter as in their remarks today they had carried the impression that they thought something of the kind was necessity. Presidents Cannon and Smith said that we had misunderstood the meaning intended to be conveyed at the meeting. They did not wish to have a committee appointed to try and change the political faith of any man, but they felt that some one should be in a position to let the saints know that it was in the best interests of the people that we do not all join one party and that as the great majority of the people had no real preferences in the matter there would be a greater chance of a division that would be nearly equal, but with the impression all over the land that it was almost a crime to (in page change le
ft word out) a Republican there would not be a division, as the people would divide as they thought was their duty. Many men would become Democrats if they thought their duty was to join that party while in their hearts they felt that the principles of the Republican party were the best. It was not the intention to convert one man to be Republican who was a Democrat. After the remarks of Brothers Cannon and Smith the sacrament of the Lord’s supper was administered. While we were eating I referred to the great needs of the Utah Sugar Co. for money and said that I felt that something should be done to get the money they needed and that I felt the decision should be arrived at while we were together as to what should be done. Pres[iden]ts Cannon and Smith withdrew after we had the sacrament but they were in favor of our arriving at a decision as to what had better be done for the Sugar Co. While we were at the table a note was handed in form Bro[ther] Cutler that he must have
money for the pay roll. I went out and gave him and order on Brother Wells for $7,000 He said that he had applied to Heber for that amount but Heber had said that they could not spare it. I told him that I would agree to arrange the matter on one day's notice in case the Bank needed the money and I felt sure that Heber would let him have the money needed. After Bro[ther]s Cannon and Smith had withdrawn we had a short meeting of Apostles . . . We had a very free talk of the needs of the Sugar Co. and also of the need that some eastern money come into the country to remain here. I felt that in case something was not done to bring money into the country that there would be some serious consequences result when the money that had been borrowed in the west and in the east had to be paid back. Nearly all of the brethren who spoke expressed regrets that the sale of Z.C.M.I. stock in London could not have been made. John W. Taylor moved that we as Apostles representing the Church b
orrow the $7,000 needed for the Sugar Co. today and that the amount be taken in the stock of the company. Carried. He also moved that the Church take $100,000 more stock in the company making the total amount invested $150,000 carried. Brother Taylor also moved that brother Grant be sent to Europe to borrow $500,000 for the Church. Carried. All of these motions were carried with the understanding that they were to be of no effect until approved by the Presidency. . . . Franklin D. Richards said that he had never taken much interest in political matters. He felt that the all important matters before us at the present time was to do all in our power to prevent the Liberals from securing control of the next Legislature. In his opinion in case they were successful in capturing the Legislature they would enact laws to take all of our liberties away from us. There are men waiting and watching to be able to find out something to prove that the influence of the Priesthood has been u
sed and if they can get anything to use they will use it against us. Some seem to feel that the all important matter is for us to secure statehood. He had never had any manifestations from the Lord that Statehood was coming to us at an early date. Sometimes the greatest trials as they seem at the time that we are passing through them are our greatest blessings. Some seemed to feel that as the Republicans were in power that there would be great benefits to us if we were as a Territory to become Republican. He did not think that there would be any great benefits from such a course on our part. He felt that the people should select the party they preferred to his mind our only safety was in following the advice and the counsel of the Presidency. He believed in following their lead with implicit confidence. (This meeting was attended at Gardo Pres[iden]t Lorenzo Snow, Apostles FD Richards, Moses Thatcher, Frances M. Lyman, John H[enr]y Smith, Heber J. Grant, John W. Taylor, MW M
errill, AH Lund and AH Cannon were present. The only members of our quorum absent being Brigham Young and George Teasdale. Counselor John W. Young was also absent. (2)

Footnotes:
1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
2 - Diary Excerpts of Heber J. Grant,
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